I know there are several indexes to Ted's Essential Freight Cars articles already in the STMFC Files area, but I've just uploaded another one. It includes sidebars and tables. If it turns out to be

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Wish I had seen this before replying to an earlier post. I’m delighted it’s in the queue! Alex Schneider

Almost a decade has passed since the series ended, and some of the kits recommended to realize the essential freight cars are no longer available. While many of us would like to complete our

I guess it's time that I reply to this. First, I do not ever recall stating that I would not entertain the idea of consolidating all of this into a book. It's possible I did, but I certainly don't

---In STMFC@..., <npmoyer@...> wrote : I too would like to see a reprint in book form, as I was not a subscriber to RMC during most of the years the series covered, however, Ted has stated

Brian, Perhaps you can add winlock, wa? Home of the world largest egg and at one time a large poultry raising area..... winlock is south of Raymond in Lewis county. I would like to hear more about

Years ago I had a church member whose family had a truck farm near Muscatine IA. During WWII they sold cabbage for the US Army, which were shipped in gunny sacks in box cars. He remembered how the

Me too. Spen Kellogg

Thanks for this tidbit Nolan! It helps me in several ways. First, I model Raymond / South Bend, Washington State, the Oyster Capital of the world! [And who am I to argue with the local boosters? ] So

I thought this was replacing the series http://speedwitchmedia.com/prototype-railroad-profiles/ and that he would be updating some of the previous articles Fred Swanson

Well, when I was stationed on Guam 1978-80, I seem to recall swapping "corned beef" for "beef stew" and "peaches" for "pears" during some typhoons while the mess was shut down! It wasn't that much

Well, when I was stationed on Guam 1978-80, I seem to recall swapping "corned beef" for "beef stew" and "peaches" for "pears" during some typhoons while the mess was shut down! It wasn't that much

Another difference is the tank saddles. I remember that clearly when I was following one of Ted Culotta's tank car kit bash articles. I had a Funaro & Camerlengo Type 11 kit that I borrowed from a

I too would like to see a reprint in book form, as I was not a subscriber to RMC during most of the years the series covered, however, Ted has stated repeatedly and emphatically that the series would

Nolan, Petaluma still has a Butter and Eggs Festival. Jerry Michels

I guess you should have been in Uncle Sam’sCanoe Club. We never had them. Paul C. Koehler

True

FYI, HABS has Scale Drawings and lots of photos of the Alma on their website here; Open in new window. The SF Maritime National Historic Park is a must-see stop if you ever are in San Francisco!

I also would love to see the book, even though I have all the articles. The big question is would Ted want to update the articles? Don Burn