Ted Schnepf wrote: It is indeed an attractive herald. However. Can't speak for other eras, but in my modeling year of 1953, the ORER entry for A&EC says that "freight cars owned are not employed

A long, long time ago, I addressed this issue by shortening the Walthers car to 40 feet and using the auto door end from a Funaro & Carmelengo kit, since it came with a spare end, anyway. The result

Nice cars, Jim! I really like the differential board weathering. Elden Gatwood

I took a break from working on thelayout after the first of the year and decided to build some steamera freight cars. I completed two plastic kits and two resin kits. BS6528 is a 10' IH War

4+ years to finish a resin project? I have a couple of those, but do get them done eventually,too. Usually as you note, when certain data or parts becomes available. Really nice build of a car you

Very nicely done Bill Fenton -- Fenton Wells 250 Frye Rd Pinehurst NC 28374 910-420-8106 srrfan1401@...

Wow, beautiful car, Bill! Elden Gatwood

Northern Pacific Livestock Forms Courtesy of the Northern Pacific Railway Historical Association, these are links to various livestock forms. Bob Chaparro Moderator Railway Bull Shippers

Even rubbish can have utility. The fishbelly centersill was used for this model. Bill Welch

Charlie, Thanks for those - and for the shots of animals following the ones of the train(s) - certainly demonstrates that the laws of physics don't change.

Hello- Offering for sale; I have a new, never removed from box HO Sunshine Models kit #52.6 Northern Pacific single sheathed 40' box car kit. This version has lettering for "1950s-1960s Main Street".

Tony Thompson wrote: I for one would be very interested. Thanks either way, Ryan Laroche Red Deer County, AB

I asked: "In a word: Rubbish. Sorry to disappoint" . . And Ben Hom was Kind enough to pointout the two articles from Richard Hendrickson in the July 1996 and July 1997 issues of RMJ, the first

Hello Everyone, the new Deco end cars from Intermountain have sold very well this past week, and I have another shipment on hand, so if you missed the first round, you get a second chance.. Included

In a word: Rubbish Sorry to disappoint. . . Bill Welch

Don Valentine asked: "Does anyone here know the prototype for Walthers #932-5850 series 50 ft. Auto box? Also, if a prototype(s) is known how does the accuracy of the model stack up?" Check the group

Don If my recollection is correct I seem to remember that the major criticism was that the opening end doors have no frame, but are hinged directly to the side panels, presuming that this the same

Hello folks, Does anyone here know the prototype for Walthers #932-5850 series 50 ft. Auto box? Also, if a prototype(s) is known how does the accuracy of the model stack up? Thanks for any

I recently applied decals to a Westerfield HO scale X23 boxcar kit. The process took longer than expected due to prototype lettering changes that occurred just before my 1926 era. It's the latest post

We are excited to share that Frank Hodina has found a new location for RPM Chicagoland! The event will be held on Friday evening, October 30 and during the day on Saturday, October 31 at the Northern