David: Thanks for the info. Rich Ramik

While watching a video of the PRR Sandusky line, I noticed a northbound coal train which had about ten IHCX hopper cars ahead of the caboose (I mean cabin). After looking at the cars and checking

Guy, According to Tony Thompson (Railroad Model Craftsman Sept 1994) the 19521-19542 group received box car red paint with a small orange feather. He goes on to say that this became the standard

Right after the newest car without them hit the 40-year interchange rule (which would be around 1970 or so). The MCBA *recommended* the use of steel ends on new cars in 1914, but it was never

In a message dated 9/23/02 12:41:02 PM Pacific Daylight Time, vyoung5622@... writes: << The car numbers are 20804 and 20817 with 7-foot doors. The body is aluminum with an orange feather

In a message dated 9/23/02 12:43:05 PM Pacific Daylight Time, rjramik@... writes: << When did it become mandatory that boxcars have metal ends for interchange service? >> Rich, As far

Group: When did it become mandatory that boxcars have metal ends for interchange service? Thanks, Rich Ramik

Here's the scoop: Series: 222000-222949 Qty: 950 Builder: NSC Date: 7-9/1938 End: D5/5Sq Roof: FL/P Run Brd:Wood Brake: Ajax Door: Yng 5-6-5 Short Inter-panel w/ Early Camel Fixtures Lot#: 3085 The

Shawn, This car is basically a 1937 AAR 10'0" box car, except that it has 5/5 ends and a weird roof. Dan Kirlin once made resin parts to model this car; I'm not sure but I think someone has plans to

List, George Elwood added several images to his "Fallen Flags" web site this past week, a few of which are vintage CP boxcars. Please take a look at these two in

Hi Todd, The HO scale cars from Yesteryear Models have been painted and assembled by Intermountain. It is Intermountain packaging with YM labels. As for contacting Yesteryear Models, I have always

timoconnor@... writes: Tim, The car numbers are 20804 and 20817 with 7-foot doors. The body is aluminum with an orange feather across the width of the car. They have black PS ends and a

Victor Baird wrote: Perhaps the most authoritative and comprehensive one-stop source of how railroads and other modes of transport were controlled during WW II is Joseph R Rose's AMERICAN WARTIME

Virgil, as far as I know, all WP PS-1's had PS roofs. Some of the 50 foot cars had riveted sides, but that is the only unusual feature I can identify. Did your model have a 7 foot door? Or I should

Hmmm... maybe they're doing early BN box car rebuilds (the ones with the 4/4 improved dreadnaught ends and PS roofs) and this is a way of using up the leftover parts. <g> Scott Pitzer Virgil Young

Tim, The cars were built at Wabash's Decatur, Ill shop in 1942. My only photo of these cars show the 18007 being built in February. Running board appears to be the Apex design, Miner handbrake (a

Joe Binish wrote: operate on the Frisco in the tan scheme with the FFF logo? Clark Propst replied: instructions. The paint scheme is only mentioned. Martin did a couple of can find them and what

THE YESTERYEAR MONON BOXCAR IS GOOD. THE "RED" IS A LITTLE DARK, BUT ALL ELSE IS OK. THESE CARS WERE REPAINTED BY THE LAFAYETTE SHOPS AFTER ABOUT 1952. NOT ALL GOT THE SCHEME FEATURED ON THE

Thanks for the correction Chet. My mistake. I'm modeling about 1952 and knew that the WWII emegency hoppers hadn't been re-sided with steel yet but got it misconstrued. (Then why did I buy about

business was Paul: You're definately not a rivet counter or serious proto modeler, otherwise you would be apalled by phony brease implants. :) :) :) LOL Victor Baird Fort Wayne, Indiana