Brian did that yesterday in this thread. Brian J. Carlson

Can someone post side-by-side pictures of the National Type B and Type B-1 trucks? Pointing out the differences would be helpful, also. Thank you. Bob Chaparro Hemet, CA

I got some when they first came out, without wheel sets. They say the new ones are all nickel silver which might add to the prices but for me it's a waste as I use .088 IM

I'm working on an upgrade of IMWX's 1937 boxcar kit, which I'll be painting for Erie. While there seems to be pretty good consensus on the red color as something close to ATSF Mineral Brown, the

Vallejo is a delight to work with. 6 drops of 2 colors and 1 drop of Vallejo Air Brush thinner and I was able to brush paint an the ends and sides of an HO caboose I am working on. The paint leveled

Thanks for posting that incredible footage. Incredibly USEFUL footage. I first noticed the variability in weathering on reefers, from shiny-new to black soot. Those Berks were one of the best

Thank you, Brian, It's wonderful to have that aha moment. Now I have better understanding of these trucks. Spent the night last night going over prototype photos of cars with National trucks. I will

HI Tim, Thanks for the additional information on this Claus Schlund

Thanks. You helped at the time with a photo and some thoughts as i recall, TIm. It has a few little boogers, but turned out nice enough I've got another one in the lineup to do. Chris

Todd Actually those are National Type B trucks - the original design. The B-1 is slightly different. -- Tim O'Connor Sterling, Massachusetts

I have that as a duplicate slide from the "Gerstley collection" but your image is much sharper! -- Tim O'Connor Sterling, Massachusetts

Chris, nice modeling!

Didn't realize K4 had its own web page...here it is https://k4decals.com/ Jim Brewer

Bruce Griffin courteously provided the link to the MRH color matching guide: The link to the MRH Guide is

list prices for Athearn parts are nuts now - but there are still dealers out there who will give you deep discounts like 30% off -- Tim O'Connor Sterling,

True, K4 has both their own website and an eBay store. I purchased two sets directly through their website since I'd rather support them that way-- fewer "deductions" if you know what I mean. There

The 1970 tariff book shows sister car #160 3936 gallons + 5931 gallons (total 9867) with each dome @ 124 gallons. -- Tim O'Connor Sterling, Massachusetts

After a resin stock car build, I wanted an easier build. A couple of InterMountain Milwaukee Road boxcars were the solution. If you are interested in the build of MILW boxcars 35044 and 35000

I agree with you, Bill, I was only providing a lower cost alternative. I tried Kadee, but didn’t like them, and Kadee wheel sets leave much to be desired. I never use them. Nelson Moyer

I perfer the Athern truck over the Proto 2000 B-1 truck which came out first. The Athern truck was donr for their Santa Fe 50' refers. It features the "In line" brake shoes. I was not aware of the