Greg, Thanks! I apparently missed the call for participants on the SF Bx-28/31 conversion. I would have participated. If you re-run the parts let me know. Jared Harper ---In STMFC@...,

Tim O'Connor wrote: "The M-26 had the early ARA underframe with 5 foot from bolster kingpin to striker distance (most freight cars use 5 foot 6 inch) which places the wheels closer to the end of the

Schuyler, car cement was often applied to roofs with a string mop. I think your suggestion of "not too neatly " would be an understatement. Tony Thompson

PFE used the term for frames riveted up from commercial shapes. Tony Thompson

Jared, See: http://original.trainlife.com/magazines/pages/92/6585/april-1992-page-11 http://original.trainlife.com/magazines/pages/149/10770/july-1993-page-4 Regards, -Jeff

Jared, Ben is right out of the box it is a one kit wonder and not a bad one. Therewas a Sunshine mini-kit creating the Wabash car and when we do thePMcKY/P&LE car in line we will do the Wabash car

Jared, If my memory is not faulty, there were some articles in RMJ about these cars (search index.mrmag.com for the issues). And again, if I recall correctly, those articles are

Bob It's an M-26. The M-26 had the early ARA underframe with 5 foot frombolster kingpin to striker distance (most freight cars use 5 foot 6 inch) which placesthe wheels closer to the end of the

I use emery boards, and highly value the fact that they can be cut into narrower shapes to get around objects, such as sanding down the filler I’ve used to fill a joint on a brass roof and not have

Thanks Dan. I've never really understood the terminology - "builtup"? I know some cars had Bettendorf underframes (single beam), while others had twin-beam center sills with two different styles

Bob Chaparro asked: "Another photo from the Center for Railroad Photography & Art: https://www.flickr.com/photos/railphotoart/24148138943/sizes/k/ Caption: "Eastbound Toledo, Peoria and Western

I respectfully yield to Dennis’ superior explanation. However, to Mr. Townsend’s suggestion: Perhaps with some fairly substantial overspray? I would suggest that it was probably brush applied,

Another photo from the Center for Railroad Photography &Art: https://www.flickr.com/photos/railphotoart/24148138943/sizes/k/ Caption: " Eastbound Toledo,Peoria and Western Railway

Tim O'Connor wrote: My only question is - is the reefer an R-30-21, or an R-40-21 ? Tim, All that is certain from the photo is that this car has a built up under frame. The car can be either a 30 or

Rufus PFE R-30 & R-40 rebuilds were often in mixed series - with 30 and40 ton cars (different underframes) in the same number series. So yes, I agree it's 65327. But the question remains. :-) Tim

Jared Harper asked: "I did go to the archives and saw the P&LE reference. But I guess I am wondering if these could be used to model the ATSF USRA rebuilds? I have been trying to get hold of the RPC

I did go to the archives and saw the P&LE reference.but I guess I am wondering if these could be used to model the ATSF USRA rebuilds? I have been trying to get hold of the RPC #24 that is supposed

Jared Harper asked: "I am trying to figure out what prototypes the Tichy USRA steel rebuilds can be used to model. I assume someone out there can help me. Thanks." Did you search the group

I just know that PFE was very thorough in car upkeep. Tony Thompson

Looks like PFE 65327 Rufus ConeBozeman, MT On 5/15/2017 2:22 PM, Tim O'Connor timboconnor@... [STMFC] wrote: