The C&O diagram simply says "Hutchins" without further detail. The roof is question is that same one that DT&I used on their USRA ds rebuilds. DT&I identified that roof as "Cambre" on their

Eric Hansmann wrote: "I don't recall discussion on this list about the prototype fidelity regarding  the roofs of these Atlas models.   I think this C&O car has the Climax Radial

Most likely W&LE 30000-30149, double-door auto boxes rebuilt 50 a year in 1934-6 from single-sheathed boxes 29000-29199 built by WSC&F in 1916. The Shorpy photo doesn't show it, but these appear to

Cambre radial roof. David Thompson

Tom, Way bac when the Virtual Modelers group was still active and we did the M26 as a project, this photo was the inspiration of my M26! Problem was that making it THAT dirty made it hard to read

Ben, the end of that WLE car caught my attention, too. I'll be very curious what you can find. SGL Hedlund asked: "I have run across a Shorpy photo of what appears to be of USRA origins

Hi again Steve! That's a non-starter, unless you're thinking about using only the underframe and the wood from the IMC kit and scratching everything else! The sides are completely different, as are

Thanks Ray for the information which triggered another question. Do you think that it would take much work to rework a Intermountain car into one of these IC cars? I am at work so I don't access to my

Eric Hansmann wrote: "I don't recall discussion on this list about the prototype fidelity regarding the roofs of these Atlas models. I think this C&O car has the Climax Radial

--- On Wed, 7/27/11, S hed wrote: I know that there were some recent posts on USRA gondolas > in the 1950s so I hope that I am not repeating what others > have said. Anyway, I have run across a Shorpy

That B&O M26--it appears to be such to me--demands a reflection in modeling. What a weathering job! Tom ________________________________________ Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2011 10:05 AM To:

Jerry, First, I apologize for sending my message over the STMFC list. I intended to send it directly to you only but got distracted and sent it publicly. I want the readers of this list and

Steve Hedlund asked: "I have run across a Shorpy photo of what appears to be of USRA origins with rebuilt(?) steel ends. Here is the link: http://www.shorpy.com/node/69?size=_original The car in

A little while back I requested help from the list on the brake layout of a CB&Q XA-16 auto car, that I was modelling from an old C&BT Shops car with added details. The car's done, and I've uploaded a

I know that there were some recent posts on USRA gondolas in the 1950s so I hope that I am not repeating what others have said. Anyway, I have run across a Shorpy photo of what appears to be of USRA

Since you work in S-scale, there might be differences in the model. Lacking a good broadside of the prototype, I scanned the HO MDC gondola which the original author used in his kitbash and made the

Jerry, The builders "badge" for the CGW gon is exactly what was on the gon from Pullman and lasted probably until a repaint. I have assembled my gon and have affixed the decals. Therein I have

Mike Brock wrote: "There have been some inquiries about the dates for Prototype Rails 2012 so I think I'll post the schedule and other info regarding the meet: Prototype Rails at Cocoa Beach 2012:

It contains a, best of my knowledge, never before done special builder's badge for Pullman Std's 100 year anniversary. I've been looking for an excuse to use it elsewhere with no luck so far. I'd

I will add to Ben's account that in the early '30s, with the advent of the double deck Evans auto racks, these cars received double doors and wider door openings to accommodate auto racks and