Friends, In 1958, the Norfolk Southern rebuilt 100 of its 1942 Magor-built 25500-25752 series boxcars (XM3). These became series 28000-28236, and reclassed them as XM6. The

SMMW’s recently-released coupler boxes have been well-received so I thought a quick reminder is appropriate to reach those who may not know about ‘em. Visit my web page for more info, then

I’d really like a copy of that material. Being a resin builder, getting decals right is an issue. J. Stephen Sandifer

Hello Steam Era Modelers: We are pleased to announce that Westerfield Models has a new Kit available: Our newest HO Kit release is the #12800 Series B-50-15 single sheathed box car with steel

I’ve used the Testors solution and it seemed to do what it needed to do. I’ve not used it on Champ decals, however, just on Ted Culotta’s decals. Schuyler Sent: Friday, February 23, 2018

With the discussion recently about the Southern Pacific B-50-15 and -16 box cars on several lists, I thought I would share some market intelligence. The SP B-50-15 and -16 cars, based upon the ARA

Yahbut . . . That was discussed at CCB ’18 and it was decided to move it one week later than the “traditional” first full weekend. Schuyler Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2018 5:05 AM To:

Steve Sandifer wrote: Two points, Steve. First, I don't think much if any lettering was a "federal" requirement, though in years subsequent to this list there were certain federally required

I still have a little bit left, don't know what I will do when I run out. Although somebody gave me three bottles of Testors Decal Setting solution and I did use it once and it seemed to work

Charlie, The link Earl referenced is my file thatwas created to illustrate the lettering changes in the 1920s. I scanned pagesfrom ORERs and combined the images into the two page

Some CB&Q L&P drawings reference them instead of CB&Q alpha and numeric drawings. Thanks Charlie Vlk

Allow me to add: Eric Hansmann posted excerpts from the 1920 and 1926 revisions here: http://hansmanns.org/ARA_lettering_guidelines_1920_+_1927.pdf The 1909 revision can be emphasized as well, as that

Stephen Sandifer asked: The Master Car Builder's Association, a voluntary trade group, issued Recommended Practices and Standards for various aspects of lettering, marking, and stenciling beginning

Steve, Back in the 1880s & 90s it was dictated by the Master Car BuildersAssociation. Tom VanWormer Monument CO 'Steve Sandifer' steve.sandifer@... [STMFC] wrote:

I need one more person to fill out my Alma branch crew for Saturday, March 31st. Jared Harper 420 Woodward Way Athens, GA 30606 706-543-8821gg

When did the lettering requirements on the sides of cars change? In the 1880s the primary info seemed to be the ID and car #. Later other dimensions and weight were added and at different locations or

John Your comments about surfactants reminds me of Photo Flo[?] (or whatever it's called)... Supposedly breaks up surface tension, but without anydetergents. I wonder what it's made of. Tim O'Connor

Actually I added it to a bottle of Micro Sol. I think I overestimated the volume left in the bottle before adding the butyl cellosolve and ended up with about a 20% solution. It was used in several

Way back in 1971, when I was in a Navy school here in the Bay Area, I bought a bottle of window cleaner that contained butyl celllusolve... best damn window cleaner I ever used. It easily dissolved

Hey, guiz! My ears were burning. MicroSet is the blue bottle, and is, in fact acetic acid. Vinegar runs at 2-3% acetic acid. I think MicroSet is a bit stronger (but not much). You can buy ~30%