List, Thanks to everyone that offered information. It seems what I REALLY need is another UTLX tanker. Now if someone would make with an 8K X-3.... Cheers, Brian LaManna/Moncton, NB From:

Hello- I am offering for sale one Sunshine Models resin reefer kit. It is new, purchased in Naperville so no shipping labels, and it has never had its contents disturbed. I will ship it wrapped with

I've been applying them with Micro Brushes which provide a lot of control since the brush head is so small. Jack Burgess Sent: Sunday, May 14, 2017 1:54 PM To: STMFC@... Subject:

I have a room reserved Thursday, June 22-Saturday June 25th at the Super8 in Collinsville, IL, next door to the Gateway Center during the St. Louis area RPM meet and need a roommate. The shared cost

I have been applying the Pan Pastels primarily with a paintbrush, one dedicated to the Pan Pastels because they are different in consistency and application style than chalks (pastel chalk scraped

Slightly beyond ourera, but the URTX reefers in this

Schuyler, This link has several tutorials and tips to get you started: http://weatheringtechniques.com/ Scott Haycock To Steam Freight cars, of course. I know quite a few of you all have been

I bought a bunch of the foam applicator's for the different handles that Rob demonstrated at one of the earlier Naperville meets. I sometimes also just use regular paint brushes. I try to vary the

To Steam Freight cars, of course. I know quite a few of you all have been using Pan Pastels for weathering. I finally bought a few basic colors and have been playing with them. I thought I’d

Interesting, Bob. I’d speculate that the dark area around the ribs is condensation. The ribs are exposed to the cold inside the reefer, and are comparatively cool on the exterior. Those two

This is a link to a photo from the Center for RailroadPhotography & Art: https://www.flickr.com/photos/railphotoart/25558915051/sizes/k/ Caption: "An eastbound Union Pacific freight

In addition Shell Oil had 68 cars in reporting marks SCAX until 1956. John Riddell

One thing I forgot is the kerosene fuel tank. I will have to search my stash for my F&C kit. Rich Christie

The sides from the Accurail 8500 series reefer would work with sill tabs cut into the sill. New ends would be needed as the prototype (at least the BAR 2000 series) had 1R/2/4 ends. It looks like they

Progressing slowly, but progressing Pierre Oliverwww.elgincarshops.comwww.yarmouthmodelworks.com On 5/13/17 2:44 PM, Daniel McConnachie mcconnachie.daniel@... [STMFC] wrote:

Does moving slowly mean they are available or that they are progressing slowly? I know I'm in the market for a number of these cars. Daniel. -- Daniel McConnachie

Bob, At one time Funaro & Camerlengo offered a kit with both New Haven & BAR decals. The kit is long discontinued. However, one should be able to 'bash one with the aforementioned Shapeways parts

Does anyone make an accurate insulated boxcar to go with these heaters? If not, what model would be a good starting point? Thanks. Bob Chaparro Hemet, CA

Yes, the RPX cars joined UTLX beginning in 1948, but it tookseveral years to get all the cars renumbered. At least 1000 cars werepurchased. I hope that this is helpful. Regards, Steve Hile

Hi List, From what I can gather based on responses, RPX is there in '53 but is gone by '55. Could/should I assume that Shell's eastern division fleet was now a part of the UTLX or GATX fleet by '55?