Mike, the meet was very enjoyable, informative, and inspiring. Every session that I attended was clearly well-researched and reflected extensive preparation and respect for the audience. Thank you

Has anybody tried these with Sargent couplers, which are actuated magnetically? George Melvin Readfield, ME

Although only there for one day (Saturday) I had a wonderful time seeing old friends and making new ones. Although there was a clearly visible cloud on the horizon during lunch on Saturday, which I

Will Martin be making it to the Great Model Train Show this February in Timmonium ? I know he has had health issues and I hope he is feeling better. Kindest regards,James Cummings

Mike and all, Both groups have a Yahoo Groups: _pnw_rpm@... (mailto:pnw_rpm@...) is Seattle based with I believe Rick Selby at the

Jeff Aley [ Prototype Rails Clinic Chair notes: "The website didn't have more details about each topic, nor a section where one could look up a particular person and see when s/he was scheduled. The

<<There was a Prototype Meet in Seattle in October. This year we did not have the Salem, OR meet (Rails by the River) but look for us again in September just after the Labor Day Holiday.>> Adding to

They had one last October - "Rails By The Bay:" http://www.northwestrpm.com/ Arved Grass Fleming Island, Florida

My Milwaukee Road car rercords indicate that these cars were built by AC&F in August 1925 and my builders photo jappears to have a Hutchins all steel roof. The car is classed as XA and lettered

Note: I was the Clinic Chairman for PR'13, so my opinions are obviously biased. Prototype Rails 2013 (January 10-12) is now behind us. Here are my thoughts: Highlights: + The weather.

Hi, Dan - Yes, the CC&F built cars will be very close to the other 'W'-corner 1937 AAR Standard box cars. You'll need to get some 7 rung ladders with integral stirrup steps. Send me an email to

Greg, I'm really hoping I can make it this year - although the first two Saturdays in September have Army on them - which is what got in the way of the first two Rails by the River. -- Jeff

Tim Being a "foreigner", I can't access Google Books irrespective of the age of the publication and the copyright position, so I have to rely on Hathi and Archive. Rupert Gamlen Auckland NZ

Bill, In DEMU (Diesel and Electrics Modellers United), a British modeling group's magazine, Update, Issue 42, page 27, Jim Smith-Wright shows how to make such self-connecting hoses (the British call

David Owens writes: "Is it too soon to ask about next year's dates?" Nope. I have the contract in hand. Jan 9-11, 2014. "I need to get to Cocoa!" Indeed you do, Dave, indeed you do. Incidentally,

Greg Martin, a key part of Prototype Rails with his Shake N Take and the voice of door prizes, says: "There was a Prototype Meet in Seattle in OCtober. This year we did not have the Salem, OR meet

Not taken personally. I often get lost in the weeds, and this is why I asked the question. Yes, there are both styles with round and square corners. Yes, there are both with and without Dreadnaught

Brad, There was a Prototype Meet in Seattle in OCtober. This year we did not have the Salem, OR meet (Rails by the River) but look for us again in September just after the Labor Day Holiday. Hoe you

Anyone take pictures for their photosites, such as PBase? Francis A. Pehowic, Jr. Sunbury, Pa. ________________________________ To: "STMFC@..." <STMFC@...> Sent: Wednesday,

Well, the floor on the Bowser X31F isn't exactly perfect, either. :-) http://arvedgrass.com/x31f-part-1-early-progress/ (I brought the car to Cocoa Beach to show the work I'd done) And don't get me