Thanks, Greg - We're just getting started but we need a lot more support. I'm happy to answer any questions, concerns, etc. regarding the project. There are enough folks here alone to make it happen,

Around 2008 I was invited to look at the Snohomish hydro power plant. Built around the turn of the century with a penstock tunneled into the bedrock adjacent to the Snohomish Falls. The power turbines

Those "loads" are permanently on the cars because they are used in wire train service to maintain the overhead catenary. John C. La Rue, Jr. Bonita Springs, FL

Randy, This looks like a really interesting project, thank you for sharing. Hopefully you are able to reach the funding goal, it would be nice, obviously, to see more cars produced! Greg

Steve, Interesting point. I’ve always thought about old transformer loads, usually in the context of an “upgrade” to an existing facility. When I visited the Safe Harbor Hydroelectric generating

It's an interesting photo, for sure, and it brings up an interesting point. All of the "big transformer" loads I have ever seen on a model railroad are of a new transformer. This burnt up

Also, notice the hoist, counterweights, and cable/pulley system to adjust the platform deck height. DP

Work train for stringing catenary. One flat carries the cable reels. The one with the "roof" is a high work platform for the electricians. Doug Paasch

From Steamtown/Erie-Lackawanna site today. Images are too washed out to read reporting marks but the loads are very interesting.

Wow, phenomenal craftsmanship and modeling!! Stunning work Bill, thanks for posting. Greg Bartek

Friends, Though it might seem surprising, Henry built a lot of his Model T autos in England. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_of_Britain . The photo in question is probably from the Trafford

The car on the loading ramp appears to have the steering wheel on the right, England? Pat Wade Santa Barbara

Here is a link to the photo as posted over on the Early Rail site: http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/331880/394918.jpg The one at the dealer is the same although somewhat cropped. Tom

Hello- I have another enhancement kit being offered for sale. I have come upon several left over resin castings of a WP Pullman Co built 50' auto boxcar with pre-war Youngstown doors. Model Die

Okay, anyone modeling the Northeast PA or NYC area during WW2, here ya go: Power plants built for the Soviet Union in Berwick,

I'm NOT trying to say this as an ass*ole - but...isn't thelength directly under the number (just above capy)? Itappears to me to be the case, but it isn't all that clear, which is why Iask. I'm

Inside length 50 feet, outside length 51 feet 4 inches (July 1915 ORER). John C. La Rue, Jr. Bonita Springs, FL

The Boys at the Clearwater Car Shops have been busy getting several freight cars to the point to be painted. This is a Funaro & Camerlengo kit for a Delaware & Hudson 36-foot boxcar, many of which

Bob, Judging by the length of the bicycles, I'd say it was a 50' car. gary roe quincy, illinois

Paul I thought the price was for each one - since only one is shown. Also, for me a load is at least 22 containers, so it's $44. Much better than 22x11 = 231.