Wanted the group to know the 1960 ART reefer in HO scale is available from the Missouri Pacific Historical Society.  The MPHS is a not for profit in the state of Missouri and proceeds from these sales go to converting our photos and diagrams to digital images that will be available on our web site later this year (mopac.org).   

Also we are also going to reprint the 1900 - 1955 Mopac freight car diagram book shortly.  As soon as its available I'll put a note out on how to purchase off our web site.

Charlie Duckworth

Thanks Mike. I feel much better.

 

Paul Hillman

 

Hello Steam Era Modelers:

We are please to announce the release of our New Kits on March 1, 2015: Rock Island B-2 Conversion Stock Cars, Double Deck And Original Side Versions.
The Rock Island began converting B-2 Box Cars into Stock Cars in 1944 at its company shops. The B-2 Box cars were built in 1913-15 by various manufacturers (See our Kit Series #6400). The 1944 conversion covered 200 cars, #77000-77199. This original batch of conversions had a different side slat layout that the later conversions and are replicated by our New #12111/12112/12113 Kits. The later conversions, done 1948 to 1950, are covered by our Kit Series 12101/12102/12103. Also in 1944, the railroad converted 86 B-2 cars into Double Deck Stock cars. These are replicated by our New #12121/12122/12123 Kits. All conversions retained the original ends and underframes. The side sheathing was replaced with wood boards that lined up with the holes in the metal side framing. Some cars received Murphy XLA roofs, some had Hutchins Roofs and some, as they aged, had the metal roof removed, leaving the wood under roof exposed. All conversions also received AB Brakes and had Barber Lateral Motion cast side frame trucks. These Kits also feature our new One-Piece Roof Frame (Part #6440), which is available separately for $4.00 each. Please note that this One-Piece roof frame only fits the #12100 & 6400 series Kits. More One-Piece roof frames are being worked on; They will be available for #7300 & #5200/5300/5400 Series Kits next (See Below for more on One-Piece Roof Frames).

As usual, our Kits are HO scale unpainted urethane castings with quality details, detailed instructions/history sheets, and proprietary decals covering all versions of the prototype car
These are available direct from Westerfield Models for the below listed price plus shipping. Trucks and couplers are not included.
Operating Era for all #12100 Series Kits: 1944-1971

AVAILABLE MARCH 1, 2015:
KIT #12111: B-2 Stock Car Conversion, Original Side & Door, Hutchins Roof, AB Brakes, Car Series #77000-77199 $40.00 each
KIT #12112: B-2 Stock Car Conversion, Original Side & Door, Murphy XLA Roof, AB Brakes, Car Series #7700-77199 $40.00 each
KIT #12113: B-2 Stock Car Conversion, Original Side & Door, Single Board Wood Roof, AB Brakes, Car Series #77000-77199 $40.00 each