Martin Lofton did this for one of his Sunshine boxcars. An SP one I think. Etching the bolt heads or the holes for the grabs would require multiple offerings. Not all ladders use the same vertical (or

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Jace, what I meant was that particular set is offered only in HO and N. Many of his sets are also available in O, with a slightly smaller number available in S as well. I have his catalogue #9,

Sunshine SP B-50-13 and 14 boxcars have etched ladder stiles as part of the kit and there a bitch to build---but look nice when done. Just the hole for the rung is etched, no bolt detail. Paul

While we're at it, I'd like to see etched ladder stiles (? - the vertical parts), so I can better model those ladders with drop style rungs/grabs. Too many cast/molded boxcar ends have the stiles

guycwilber@... wrote: Interesting. ARA 1 became NYC 100000 in late 1935. The only photo I have of this car is post-war: a slide dupe sold by Al Chione. The underframe is in complete

James D Thompson <jaydeet@...> wrote: I believe NKP 10000 - 10999 were built during NYC control of NKP under NYC Lot 347-B, by ACF St Louis, Lot 8040. I haven't yet found evidence these were

While we're on the subject of photoetching parts...whatever happened to the guy who had the "do it yourself" photo etching equipment you could buy. The kick that made me NOT buy the stuff was that

Bill Welch wrote Excellent idea. Actually, you could etch the clevis and chain assembly together. What a time saver that would be! Etched bracket grabs would be great too. They can be bent easily

One of the problems with scale chain is that the links are circular, unlike real chain. I have modified some scale chain by pulling it through a tapered hole, using lots of beeswax for lubricant.

To answer Ned Carey's PBR gon question in re: the bright orange correct for 1949? To the best of my knowledge being a former employee of the PB&NE also a Beth Steel switching road and a current

Dear Earl Since I don't have Russ Clover's catalogue, I may be working from dated information, but I have a number of his lettering sets in O scale (I don't know if he did any in S); or is it possible

Over on the OTrains list I posted the following: Does everyone know about www.smallparts.com ? Some very useful stuff and gee gaws. You can go online and ask for a free catalog and email updates as

I have talked to one etched brass person about doing the brake system chain in photo etch. All we need is the proper profile, as it nor seen from the top or bottom. *********** REPLY SEPARATOR

Kadee makes a very nice air hose bracket that is supplied with their air hoses item #438. http://www.kadee.com/htmbord/page151.htm Kevin Lafferty

The smallest chain I have found is 40 links to an inch. It is available from Detail Associates and is preblackened. I hang between the brake cylinder and brake rod, Although oversize it does recreate

This may be one of those questions that can't be definitively answered, but did UTLX always use yellow paint for lettering? I'm still back dating my P2K 8,000 gallon tanks to late 30's early

What years is this paint/lettering good for? Rob Kirkham

Dunno if he's still around but there used to be a guy, Russ Simpson, in CA, who sold cast brass clevisii, clevisuses, clevises, whatever. He's a NG guy, and used to advertise in NG&SL Gazette. I

List FYI, Lifelike Canada has announced the 8000 gal tank accurately decorated for CTLX (Canadian Petroleum Tank Line). It has a silver tank and dome, black underframe with billboard 12" tall black