A lot of coal was shipped fairly finely divided, in small pieces, large chunks with air gaps less so. A reference book I have quotes the density of coal as 75 to 94 lbs/ft^3, so you could use the

I used a set of the K4 decals, I was dissatisfied with the white decals as they were not as opaque as Microscale or others, the black decals were okay. Rick Jesionowski

Bob Schleicher (Model Ralroading/RailModel Journal) was very fond of a photo of the prototype DT&I car with a load of Ford tractors and used it often for his "Wish List" articles. One day I got a

In Karig’s Coal Cars book, there is a table of coal bulk densities by region on Page 2. 54 to 59 lb/cu ft is roughly the range for anthracite. For bituminous, the range is about 46 – 54 lb/cu

Guys How about using the 33” wheel as the scaling element. If you measure off the center of the journal to the outside of the wheel that establishes your 16 1/2 “ and perspective errors should

I had my doubts and thanks for confirming them. George Courtney

Someone in the past couple of days asked if there had been any decals made for the Farmall tractors. Indeed there has been. They were done by the now maligned Oddball Decals. The set number is

Brian, James E. Lane’s original work in the Railway and Locomotive Historical Society’s “Railroad History, No. 128” published Spring 1973 notes the EP&SW USRA coal gondolas were built by

I am looking for a pair of MDC heavy duty trucks, the ones with the frame extensions for clasp brakes. Does anyone know of a source? Richard Townsend Lincoln City, OR

Thanks Craig, appreciate that. The decals on your flat car look very nice as does the car. Who's tractors did you use for the load?-- Fenton Wells 250 Frye Rd Pinehurst NC

Fenton ... I have purchased a few of the K4 decal sets and applied a few. I bought samples to study their accuracy to prototypes for which I have studied/collected data (specifically DT&I and Ann

I’m working on a problem involving the density of coal and need some help. Does anyone have a wheel report containing cars loaded with coal that have the weight recorded? What is the car and

Oddball also had Farmall decals. I put them on my tractors and painted the silver on wheels and exhaust. J. Stephen Sandifer

Don Valentine inquires whether or not HO brass importer Beaver Creek produced a silk car. Yes, they produced a very nice model of a quite distinct and handsome SP car, a boxed one of which resides on

Bob I think the Rr-56 would be the best one. There were more of them and 1955 would catch more modelers, and they lasted as box cars in the Bx-202 class until the 1980's. Charlie Slater Sent from

Thanks for the heads up Gary, good to know Fenton -- Fenton Wells 250 Frye Rd Pinehurst NC 28374 910-420-8106 srrfan1401@...

The Southern document does look very much like what is in the 1919 CBC drawing but in much better and more legible detail. Sounds like it really depends on the builder and road - and unfortunately, I

Fenton: I ordered several sets of ACL steam locomotive decals from K4. I had twp locomotive professionally painted, but when the painter applied the white decals, the printing was so thin that the

Ted Culotta’s Prototype Railroad Modeling – Volume Four has an extensive article on kitbashing the R-40-14. http://speedwitchmedia.com/product/prototype-railroad-modeling-volume-four/ The

One good thing from this discussion, I will be exploring Spruebrothers as another option for tools and paints. We may not realize how much we have in common with the military/aircraft model hobbies.