Jim Sands lived in the Marshalltown area in the 60's & 70's. Many of his photos I have seen are dated 1967, some are earlier. He apparently spent a lot of time down at the CNW yard photographing

I would tend to be careful about the dates on Jim Sands photos, as just about all that I have seen are dated 1969. I think that may be a date of some form of transcription of the photos. Barry

I have the kit, which came with a mini CD containing a 13 page, 50Mb PDF. Page 11 covers painting and decals. Pages 12 and 13 are prototype photos. Looks complete to me, and appears to be the

--- In STMFC@..., Steve Lucas wrote: Just how late did these cars run on North American rails? This circa-1959 image seems to imply that these cars ran very close to the end of STMFC's

My kit came with the instructions on a mini-CD, IIRC. Away from home and I can't check, but I did transfer it to this computer and it's a 14-page 88MB WORD file accompanied by a folder of 71 close-up

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I've seen a 1960's photo of a larger type X, UTLX 6121, still in service. Tim O' Just how late did these cars run on North American rails? This circa-1959 image seems to imply that these cars

Lawrence Rast wrote: Note it costs $5 to download. Tony Thompson Editor, Signature Press, Berkeley, CA 2906 Forest Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705 www.signaturepress.com (510)

Lawrence Rast wrote: Fascinating. Gary told me on the phone that the instructions were 35 to 40 pages, but this is 13 pages. Not sure what this means. Tony Thompson Editor,

Just how late did these cars run on North American rails? This circa-1959 image seems to imply that these cars ran very close to the end of STMFC's

Bob-- This is Very Helpful!! Just what I was looking for. There are only so many possibilities as to how an AB brake set can be mounted in the end of a hopper car. This confirms what I've inferred

Mike - I may have mentioned this before but in The Hazards of Helen may be recorded the first stunt double. In one extant episode a runaway box car filled with dynamite puts people in trouble. It's

Allen, Is this what you're looking for? http://www.scribd.com/doc/22180349/B-O-M53-Wagontop-Box-Instructions-HO Best, Lawrence Rast [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

There is a movie short series named the Hazards of Helen...filmed in 1915-16...that might interest some. Series #9 is named Leap from the Water Tank. #9 was filmed on Santa Fe trackage including Cajon

Thank you, Jim. I havent started it yet. I am going to get the Rail Shop kit as it looks pretty nice. I am a little nervous that it appears to use kadee #78's so hopefully it can be made to use

Second run... I need these too Gene! Bill Sent: Friday, July 15, 2011 9:40 PM To: STMFC@... Subject: [STMFC] Re: Rapido Meat Reefer Bill, I'm sure the red Swift paint scheme will sell

I have them if you can wait until tomorrow PM. Jim Hayes Portland Oregon www.sunshinekits.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Call Branchline at the number on their website for missing parts. They are excellent at replacing them. Paul LaPierre

This is another test of STMFC. This is only a test. It is sent directly from the website.