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Re: can anyone recommend a rail brown paint that I can brush onto the rail?

Todd Sullivan
 

Interesting.  I have been washing my flex track by soaking it with Dawn or other dish-washing liquid in the bath tub for 30 minutes, then drying it and airbrushing it with tie color craft acrylics in a large homemade paint booth.  Then I install it on the layout and paint the rails an details with acrylics or PolyScale later.  I have been doing this for several years, and these paints seem to hold up well over time.

Probably one of those cases where YMMV.

Todd Sullivan
Re: can anyone recommend a rail brown paint that I can brush onto the rail?

mopacfirst
 

I've always used weathered rail, and I'm still laying it on Central Valley tie strip.  I haven't applied paint to hardly any rail, so I can't answer the question directly, but the weathered rail has been bathed in acid, presumably their "Rail Weathering Solution" which I believe is selenous acid, which produces a browniish color as the chemical reaction begins.  Could be that this treatment also removes a lot of the drawing lubricant and whatever else is on as-drawn rail.

I used to use Floquil Instant Weathering in a rattle can on the tie strip before laying it, applying it randomly and masking off a few ties here and there to simulate new ties.  Old CV tie strip was black, but now it's a brown color -- I called them to discuss this once.  Now I use Scalecoat II weathering colors, paint pens, and some other stuff to color the tie strip, usually before cementing sections of it together so that this mixes up the coloring on the ties even more.

I use the Rail Brown color a lot for rusty stuff, since most of the available "rust" colors are the color of rust that's a few days old at most.

Ron Merrick
Re: can anyone recommend a rail brown paint that I can brush onto the rail?

Nelson Moyer
 

Tru Color is known for adherence problems on resin, plastic, and metal. Alcohol cleaning doesn’t improve adherence for Tru Color. For freight cars, media blasting and/or priming with an organic solvent base primer improves adherence. For track, that’s not an option, so I clean with 91% isopropanol and paint with Floquil. Now that my Floquil stock is nearly depleted, I’ll try Scalecoat II flat. I tried Poly Scale, but is doesn’t stick to plastic ties very well, even after alcohol cleaning. Other options would be to use Rustoleum camo colors in rattle cans for ties, then brush paint rail with decanted rattle can paint or Scalecoat II flat. Bottom line is that track needs organic solvent base paints for adhesion and durability.

 

Nelson Moyer

 

From: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io <main@RealSTMFC.groups.io> On Behalf Of Douglas Harding
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2021 9:24 AM
To: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io
Subject: Re: [RealSTMFC] can anyone recommend a rail brown paint that I can brush onto the rail?

 

I would concur, unless you cleaned it yourself, assume the rail has a lubricant or something on it. Metal needs to be clean for paint, any kind of paint, to stick.

 

Doug Harding

www.iowacentralrr.org

 
Re: can anyone recommend a rail brown paint that I can brush onto the rail?

Eric Hansmann
 

I started building my own track switches in early 2020. I pulled each rail through a paper towel soaked with 91% isopropyl alcohol. Lots of unseen stuff came off on the paper towel.

 

Late in 2019, I opened a package of Intermountain wheelsets to paint. I was very surprised to find them dripping with lube. I now scrub all metal wheelsets before they are painted.

 

 

Eric Hansmann

Murfreesboro, TN

 

 

From: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io <main@RealSTMFC.groups.io> On Behalf Of Claus Schlund \(HGM\)
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2021 9:23 AM
To: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io
Subject: Re: [RealSTMFC] can anyone recommend a rail brown paint that I can brush onto the rail?

 

Hi Wallace and List Members,

 

In a message sent to me offline, Peter Hall suggested I might need to clean the side of the rail with alcohol first before painting. Your suggestion that even brand new rail may have an oil coating strengthens Peter Hall's suggestion in my mind.

 

Perhaps it is time to do some testing to see if that makes a difference...

 

Claus Schlund

 

 

----- Original Message -----

Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2021 9:47 AM

Subject: Re: [RealSTMFC] can anyone recommend a rail brown paint that I can brush onto the rail?

 

One thought:  since the rail stock is drawn through a die in order to shape it, lubricant from the drawing process may still be present on out-of-the-box track.  

 

Regards,

Wallace Steinbrecher 

On Tuesday, July 20, 2021, Claus Schlund &#92;(HGM&#92;) <claus@...> wrote:

Hi Bill and List Members,

 

Bill wrote: "Try Vallejo Model Air 71.139 US Field Drab"

 

Thanks very much for the paint recommendation - greatly appreciated.

 

Bill also wrote: "Keep in mind that if the rail is oily the paint will not stick"

 

I applied the Tru-Color paint onto brand new just-taken-out-of-the-box track. No oil of any sort came near it. It just doesn't stick to the metal

 

Claus Schlund

 

 

 

 

----- Original Message -----

From: W.R.Dixon

Sent: Monday, July 19, 2021 11:46 PM

Subject: Re: [RealSTMFC] can anyone recommend a rail brown paint that I can brush onto the rail?

 

Try Vallejo Model Air 71.139 US Field Drab
Keep in mind that if the rail is oily the paint will not stick.

Bill Dixon

On 7/19/2021 7:36 PM, Claus Schlund &#92;(HGM&#92;) wrote:
> Hi List Members,
> About a year back, I wanted to brush paint a short section of track
> (ties and rail both) on my layout a rail brown color. So I puchased one
> bottle each of Tru-Color TCP-822 FLAT RAILROAD TIE BROWN and TCP-830
> FLAT RAIL BROWN.
> I was not happy with the Tru-Color paint for multiple reasons, but the
> biggest is that, once fully cured, I found that the FLAT RAIL BROWN
> paint did not stick very well to the metal rails - if you breathe on it
> the wrong way the paint falls right off - argh!
> So my question is - can anyone recommend a rail brown paint that I can
> brush onto the rail? And have it look good? And have it stick to the
> metal rail?
> Naturally, steam era freight cars will be rolling on these rails...
> I would be happy to read any and all recommendations (both what worked,
> and what didn't work)
> Thanks in advance
> Claus Schlund
Re: can anyone recommend a rail brown paint that I can brush onto the rail?

Todd Hermann
 

I've gotten good results with MicroLux Rail Brown.  Sold by Micro-Mark and, I believe, made by Vallejo.  I actually use a mix of their Rail Brown and Roof Brown colors on the rails, but it goes on nicely, covers well, and stays put.      

Todd Hermann
Falls Church, VA
Re: can anyone recommend a rail brown paint that I can brush onto the rail?

Douglas Harding
 

I would concur, unless you cleaned it yourself, assume the rail has a lubricant or something on it. Metal needs to be clean for paint, any kind of paint, to stick.

 

Doug Harding

www.iowacentralrr.org

 

From: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io <main@RealSTMFC.groups.io> On Behalf Of Wallace Steinbrecher
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2021 8:48 AM
To: main@realstmfc.groups.io
Subject: Re: [RealSTMFC] can anyone recommend a rail brown paint that I can brush onto the rail?

 

One thought:  since the rail stock is drawn through a die in order to shape it, lubricant from the drawing process may still be present on out-of-the-box track.  

 

Regards,

Wallace Steinbrecher 

On Tuesday, July 20, 2021, Claus Schlund &#92;(HGM&#92;) <claus@...> wrote:

Hi Bill and List Members,

 

Bill wrote: "Try Vallejo Model Air 71.139 US Field Drab"

 

Thanks very much for the paint recommendation - greatly appreciated.

 

Bill also wrote: "Keep in mind that if the rail is oily the paint will not stick"

 

I applied the Tru-Color paint onto brand new just-taken-out-of-the-box track. No oil of any sort came near it. It just doesn't stick to the metal

 

Claus Schlund

 

 

 

 

----- Original Message -----

From: W.R.Dixon

Sent: Monday, July 19, 2021 11:46 PM

Subject: Re: [RealSTMFC] can anyone recommend a rail brown paint that I can brush onto the rail?

 

Try Vallejo Model Air 71.139 US Field Drab
Keep in mind that if the rail is oily the paint will not stick.

Bill Dixon

On 7/19/2021 7:36 PM, Claus Schlund &#92;(HGM&#92;) wrote:
> Hi List Members,
> About a year back, I wanted to brush paint a short section of track
> (ties and rail both) on my layout a rail brown color. So I puchased one
> bottle each of Tru-Color TCP-822 FLAT RAILROAD TIE BROWN and TCP-830
> FLAT RAIL BROWN.
> I was not happy with the Tru-Color paint for multiple reasons, but the
> biggest is that, once fully cured, I found that the FLAT RAIL BROWN
> paint did not stick very well to the metal rails - if you breathe on it
> the wrong way the paint falls right off - argh!
> So my question is - can anyone recommend a rail brown paint that I can
> brush onto the rail? And have it look good? And have it stick to the
> metal rail?
> Naturally, steam era freight cars will be rolling on these rails...
> I would be happy to read any and all recommendations (both what worked,
> and what didn't work)
> Thanks in advance
> Claus Schlund
Re: can anyone recommend a rail brown paint that I can brush onto the rail?

Claus Schlund &#92;(HGM&#92;)
 


Hi Wallace and List Members,
 
In a message sent to me offline, Peter Hall suggested I might need to clean the side of the rail with alcohol first before painting. Your suggestion that even brand new rail may have an oil coating strengthens Peter Hall's suggestion in my mind.
 
Perhaps it is time to do some testing to see if that makes a difference...
 
Claus Schlund
 
 

----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2021 9:47 AM
Subject: Re: [RealSTMFC] can anyone recommend a rail brown paint that I can brush onto the rail?

One thought:  since the rail stock is drawn through a die in order to shape it, lubricant from the drawing process may still be present on out-of-the-box track.  

Regards,
Wallace Steinbrecher 

On Tuesday, July 20, 2021, Claus Schlund &#92;(HGM&#92;) <claus@...> wrote:
Hi Bill and List Members,
 
Bill wrote: "Try Vallejo Model Air 71.139 US Field Drab"
 
Thanks very much for the paint recommendation - greatly appreciated.
 
Bill also wrote: "Keep in mind that if the rail is oily the paint will not stick"
 
I applied the Tru-Color paint onto brand new just-taken-out-of-the-box track. No oil of any sort came near it. It just doesn't stick to the metal
 
Claus Schlund
 
 
 
 
----- Original Message -----
From: W.R.Dixon
Sent: Monday, July 19, 2021 11:46 PM
Subject: Re: [RealSTMFC] can anyone recommend a rail brown paint that I can brush onto the rail?

Try Vallejo Model Air 71.139 US Field Drab
Keep in mind that if the rail is oily the paint will not stick.

Bill Dixon

On 7/19/2021 7:36 PM, Claus Schlund &#92;(HGM&#92;) wrote:
> Hi List Members,
> About a year back, I wanted to brush paint a short section of track
> (ties and rail both) on my layout a rail brown color. So I puchased one
> bottle each of Tru-Color TCP-822 FLAT RAILROAD TIE BROWN and TCP-830
> FLAT RAIL BROWN.
> I was not happy with the Tru-Color paint for multiple reasons, but the
> biggest is that, once fully cured, I found that the FLAT RAIL BROWN
> paint did not stick very well to the metal rails - if you breathe on it
> the wrong way the paint falls right off - argh!
> So my question is - can anyone recommend a rail brown paint that I can
> brush onto the rail? And have it look good? And have it stick to the
> metal rail?
> Naturally, steam era freight cars will be rolling on these rails...
> I would be happy to read any and all recommendations (both what worked,
> and what didn't work)
> Thanks in advance
> Claus Schlund
Re: can anyone recommend a rail brown paint that I can brush onto the rail?

Wallace Steinbrecher
 

One thought:  since the rail stock is drawn through a die in order to shape it, lubricant from the drawing process may still be present on out-of-the-box track.  

Regards,
Wallace Steinbrecher 


On Tuesday, July 20, 2021, Claus Schlund &#92;(HGM&#92;) <claus@...> wrote:
Hi Bill and List Members,
 
Bill wrote: "Try Vallejo Model Air 71.139 US Field Drab"
 
Thanks very much for the paint recommendation - greatly appreciated.
 
Bill also wrote: "Keep in mind that if the rail is oily the paint will not stick"
 
I applied the Tru-Color paint onto brand new just-taken-out-of-the-box track. No oil of any sort came near it. It just doesn't stick to the metal
 
Claus Schlund
 
 
 
 
----- Original Message -----
From: W.R.Dixon
Sent: Monday, July 19, 2021 11:46 PM
Subject: Re: [RealSTMFC] can anyone recommend a rail brown paint that I can brush onto the rail?

Try Vallejo Model Air 71.139 US Field Drab
Keep in mind that if the rail is oily the paint will not stick.

Bill Dixon

On 7/19/2021 7:36 PM, Claus Schlund &#92;(HGM&#92;) wrote:
> Hi List Members,
> About a year back, I wanted to brush paint a short section of track
> (ties and rail both) on my layout a rail brown color. So I puchased one
> bottle each of Tru-Color TCP-822 FLAT RAILROAD TIE BROWN and TCP-830
> FLAT RAIL BROWN.
> I was not happy with the Tru-Color paint for multiple reasons, but the
> biggest is that, once fully cured, I found that the FLAT RAIL BROWN
> paint did not stick very well to the metal rails - if you breathe on it
> the wrong way the paint falls right off - argh!
> So my question is - can anyone recommend a rail brown paint that I can
> brush onto the rail? And have it look good? And have it stick to the
> metal rail?
> Naturally, steam era freight cars will be rolling on these rails...
> I would be happy to read any and all recommendations (both what worked,
> and what didn't work)
> Thanks in advance
> Claus Schlund
Re: can anyone recommend a rail brown paint that I can brush onto the rail?

Charles Peck
 

I have been using Testors enamel paint pen on rails and been satisfied with it.  Have not tried painting ties with it.
Has been a while since I bought any, the availability may have changed.
Chuck Peck

On Mon, Jul 19, 2021 at 10:37 PM Claus Schlund &#92;(HGM&#92;) <claus@...> wrote:
Hi List Members,
 
About a year back, I wanted to brush paint a short section of track (ties and rail both) on my layout a rail brown color. So I puchased one bottle each of Tru-Color TCP-822 FLAT RAILROAD TIE BROWN and TCP-830 FLAT RAIL BROWN.
 
I was not happy with the Tru-Color paint for multiple reasons, but the biggest is that, once fully cured, I found that the FLAT RAIL BROWN paint did not stick very well to the metal rails - if you breathe on it the wrong way the paint falls right off - argh!
 
So my question is - can anyone recommend a rail brown paint that I can brush onto the rail? And have it look good? And have it stick to the metal rail?
 
Naturally, steam era freight cars will be rolling on these rails...
 
I would be happy to read any and all recommendations (both what worked, and what didn't work)
 
Thanks in advance
 
Claus Schlund
 
 
Re: can anyone recommend a rail brown paint that I can brush onto the rail?

Claus Schlund &#92;(HGM&#92;)
 

Hi Bill and List Members,
 
Bill wrote: "Try Vallejo Model Air 71.139 US Field Drab"
 
Thanks very much for the paint recommendation - greatly appreciated.
 
Bill also wrote: "Keep in mind that if the rail is oily the paint will not stick"
 
I applied the Tru-Color paint onto brand new just-taken-out-of-the-box track. No oil of any sort came near it. It just doesn't stick to the metal
 
Claus Schlund
 
 
 
 

----- Original Message -----
From: W.R.Dixon
Sent: Monday, July 19, 2021 11:46 PM
Subject: Re: [RealSTMFC] can anyone recommend a rail brown paint that I can brush onto the rail?

Try Vallejo Model Air 71.139 US Field Drab
Keep in mind that if the rail is oily the paint will not stick.

Bill Dixon

On 7/19/2021 7:36 PM, Claus Schlund &#92;(HGM&#92;) wrote:
> Hi List Members,
> About a year back, I wanted to brush paint a short section of track
> (ties and rail both) on my layout a rail brown color. So I puchased one
> bottle each of Tru-Color TCP-822 FLAT RAILROAD TIE BROWN and TCP-830
> FLAT RAIL BROWN.
> I was not happy with the Tru-Color paint for multiple reasons, but the
> biggest is that, once fully cured, I found that the FLAT RAIL BROWN
> paint did not stick very well to the metal rails - if you breathe on it
> the wrong way the paint falls right off - argh!
> So my question is - can anyone recommend a rail brown paint that I can
> brush onto the rail? And have it look good? And have it stick to the
> metal rail?
> Naturally, steam era freight cars will be rolling on these rails...
> I would be happy to read any and all recommendations (both what worked,
> and what didn't work)
> Thanks in advance
> Claus Schlund
Re: can anyone recommend a rail brown paint that I can brush onto the rail?

Tim O'Connor
 


Have you tried something like Minwax polyurethane stains? Those will stick and they are
way cheaper than hobby paints and you can mix pigment colors into them to vary the shade.


On 7/19/2021 11:46 PM, W.R.Dixon wrote:

Try Vallejo Model Air 71.139 US Field Drab
Keep in mind that if the rail is oily the paint will not stick.

Bill Dixon

On 7/19/2021 7:36 PM, Claus Schlund &#92;(HGM&#92;) wrote:
Hi List Members,
About a year back, I wanted to brush paint a short section of track (ties and rail both) on my layout a rail brown color. So I puchased one bottle each of Tru-Color TCP-822 FLAT RAILROAD TIE BROWN and TCP-830 FLAT RAIL BROWN.
I was not happy with the Tru-Color paint for multiple reasons, but the biggest is that, once fully cured, I found that the FLAT RAIL BROWN paint did not stick very well to the metal rails - if you breathe on it the wrong way the paint falls right off - argh!
So my question is - can anyone recommend a rail brown paint that I can brush onto the rail? And have it look good? And have it stick to the metal rail?
Naturally, steam era freight cars will be rolling on these rails...
I would be happy to read any and all recommendations (both what worked, and what didn't work)
Thanks in advance
Claus Schlund

--
Tim O'Connor
Sterling, Massachusetts
Re: can anyone recommend a rail brown paint that I can brush onto the rail?

W.R.Dixon
 

Try Vallejo Model Air 71.139 US Field Drab
Keep in mind that if the rail is oily the paint will not stick.

Bill Dixon

On 7/19/2021 7:36 PM, Claus Schlund &#92;(HGM&#92;) wrote:
Hi List Members,
About a year back, I wanted to brush paint a short section of track (ties and rail both) on my layout a rail brown color. So I puchased one bottle each of Tru-Color TCP-822 FLAT RAILROAD TIE BROWN and TCP-830 FLAT RAIL BROWN.
I was not happy with the Tru-Color paint for multiple reasons, but the biggest is that, once fully cured, I found that the FLAT RAIL BROWN paint did not stick very well to the metal rails - if you breathe on it the wrong way the paint falls right off - argh!
So my question is - can anyone recommend a rail brown paint that I can brush onto the rail? And have it look good? And have it stick to the metal rail?
Naturally, steam era freight cars will be rolling on these rails...
I would be happy to read any and all recommendations (both what worked, and what didn't work)
Thanks in advance
Claus Schlund
can anyone recommend a rail brown paint that I can brush onto the rail?

Claus Schlund &#92;(HGM&#92;)
 

Hi List Members,
 
About a year back, I wanted to brush paint a short section of track (ties and rail both) on my layout a rail brown color. So I puchased one bottle each of Tru-Color TCP-822 FLAT RAILROAD TIE BROWN and TCP-830 FLAT RAIL BROWN.
 
I was not happy with the Tru-Color paint for multiple reasons, but the biggest is that, once fully cured, I found that the FLAT RAIL BROWN paint did not stick very well to the metal rails - if you breathe on it the wrong way the paint falls right off - argh!
 
So my question is - can anyone recommend a rail brown paint that I can brush onto the rail? And have it look good? And have it stick to the metal rail?
 
Naturally, steam era freight cars will be rolling on these rails...
 
I would be happy to read any and all recommendations (both what worked, and what didn't work)
 
Thanks in advance
 
Claus Schlund
 
 
Re: Rock Island Series 2300-23999 Photos

Nelson Moyer
 

Thanks, but I already purchased a set from another source.

 

Nelson Moyer

 

From: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io <main@RealSTMFC.groups.io> On Behalf Of Allan Smith
Sent: Monday, July 19, 2021 4:35 PM
To: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io
Subject: Re: [RealSTMFC] Rock Island Series 2300-23999 Photos

 

URECO Brake wheel housing

 

Some time ago I purchased six sets of Detail Assoc. part BW 6403. I have one spare set, if you will contact me of list I will sell you the set.

 

 

Al Smith

Sonora CA

 

On Monday, July 19, 2021, 07:46:54 AM PDT, Tim O'Connor <timboconnor@...> wrote:

 

 


Nope. I don't know of a parts source for the URECO spoked hand brake wheels other
than the old Detail Associates set.




On 7/18/2021 6:47 PM, O Fenton Wells wrote:

Check Tangent they just released a bunch of new parts

Fenton 



On Jul 18, 2021, at 6:13 PM, Nelson Moyer <npmoyer@...> wrote:



I checked the online photo archives, and I can’t find a B end view showing the air pipe and hose bracket or a  right side view showing the relief valve rod and air reservoir. According to the information I have that series got URECO hand brakes. Now that Detail Associates is gone, does anyone know of a source for URECO brake housings and wheels?

 

Nelson Moyer

 


--
Tim O'Connor
Sterling, Massachusetts

Re: Square corner boxcar group build

Tony Thompson
 


Guy Wilber wrote:

I would guess that they are referring to the AAR's Mechanical Division dropping the 1" bars (above and below) the reporting marks.  If so, the change became effective on March 1, 1957.      

This data is well documented. But there is an SP lettering drawing, with a note for the removal of the bars in late 1952, noted as “recommendation discontinued.” Both SP and PFE dropped the bars soon after. I confess I don’t know what that’s about.

Tony Thompson
Re: Rock Island Series 2300-23999 Photos

Allan Smith <smithal9@...>
 

URECO Brake wheel housing

Some time ago I purchased six sets of Detail Assoc. part BW 6403. I have one spare set, if you will contact me of list I will sell you the set.

Smithal9@...

Al Smith
Sonora CA

On Monday, July 19, 2021, 07:46:54 AM PDT, Tim O'Connor <timboconnor@...> wrote:



Nope. I don't know of a parts source for the URECO spoked hand brake wheels other
than the old Detail Associates set.




On 7/18/2021 6:47 PM, O Fenton Wells wrote:

Check Tangent they just released a bunch of new parts
Fenton 

On Jul 18, 2021, at 6:13 PM, Nelson Moyer <npmoyer@...> wrote:



I checked the online photo archives, and I can’t find a B end view showing the air pipe and hose bracket or a  right side view showing the relief valve rod and air reservoir. According to the information I have that series got URECO hand brakes. Now that Detail Associates is gone, does anyone know of a source for URECO brake housings and wheels?

 

Nelson Moyer



--
Tim O'Connor
Sterling, Massachusetts

Re: Rebuilding Boxcars At Altoona

Norm Buckhart
 

yes - called a ‘buck’  The cars are the first all steel round roof PRR X31’s of the PRR design being built as new in 1935 with government stimulus money during the depression -  putting over 4,000 people to work.  The ‘round roof’ design was to meet Eastern tunnel clearances and still be able to fit Evan’s Auto loaders to hold 4 automobiles.  Eventually the PRR ended up with 12,000 round roof 40 and 50 ft boxcars and were closely copied by the DT&I, SAL, N&W and Virginian.  Norm Buckhart

On Jul 19, 2021, at 11:56 AM, Guy Wilber via groups.io <guycwilber@...> wrote:

Bob Chaparro wrote:

"Notice that the car roof section is stenciled “Owners Material”."

That is not a "roof section" it's a fixture used to assemble the roof from the panels spread on the floor.  The entire assembly is then lifted into place and riveted to the car structure by the workers standing on the scaffolds.   

Guy Wilber
Reno, Nevada
Re: Square corner boxcar group build

Todd Horton
 

Guy, thanks for that information. I seem to recall reading about that somewhere but I couldn't remember when it went into effect.

Todd Horton


On Monday, July 19, 2021, 03:06:53 PM EDT, Guy Wilber via groups.io <guycwilber@...> wrote:


Todd wrote:

"The article mentions "modified AAR lettering guidelines". When did this take place?"

Todd,

I would guess that they are referring to the AAR's Mechanical Division dropping the 1" bars (above and below) the reporting marks.  If so, the change became effective on March 1, 1957.      

Guy Wilber
Reno, Nevada 
Re: [Non-DoD Source] Re: [RealSTMFC] Walthers Proto PRR X29b

Gatwood, Elden J SAD
 

Tim;

 

I asked about it many times, but never saw any actual evidence.  I gave up asking after the Sunshine hybrid kit became available…

 

Elden Gatwood

 

 

From: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io <main@RealSTMFC.groups.io> On Behalf Of Tim O'Connor
Sent: Monday, July 19, 2021 10:55 AM
To: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Non-DoD Source] Re: [RealSTMFC] Walthers Proto PRR X29b

 

Elden

I vaguely recall seeing test shots from Dick, but maybe my memories are all mashed together... :-D
At least I'm pretty sure he -talked- about it.

Tim O'Connor


On 7/19/2021 9:09 AM, Gatwood, Elden J SAD wrote:

Tim;

 

I heard that for a number of years, but never saw any evidence it happened.  Given the undercuts on the side sill/u/f, I have doubts it was ever done, but I guess we will see.

 

Elden Gatwood

 

From: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io <main@RealSTMFC.groups.io> On Behalf Of Tim O'Connor
Sent: Monday, July 19, 2021 8:30 AM
To: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Non-DoD Source] Re: [RealSTMFC] Walthers Proto PRR X29b

 


Could these be ex-C&BT tooling ?? Didn't Dick Schweiger cut molds for one of the PRR X29 rebuilds ?

IMO $500+ has just got to be aimed at wealthy train set buyers. I read Marklin did very well in 2020 so
maybe that's what Walthers is thinking.

Tim O'Connor

 


--
Tim O'Connor
Sterling, Massachusetts

Re: Square corner boxcar group build

Guy Wilber
 

Todd wrote:

"The article mentions "modified AAR lettering guidelines". When did this take place?"

Todd,

I would guess that they are referring to the AAR's Mechanical Division dropping the 1" bars (above and below) the reporting marks.  If so, the change became effective on March 1, 1957.      

Guy Wilber
Reno, Nevada 


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