Greg Martin wrote, "If there is a sad ending to your request it is that the PRR's TrucTrain Service was restricted to the PRR and as the PRR grew the business into Trailer Train Co. the first

OK, OK...I just didn't want to run afoul of the moderator for straying too far off focus! Actually, I'd rather be building steam era freight cars than the honey-do's this weekend, but that is another

I happened to notice one at a local Harbor Freight and it looked OK. Of course response from someone with actual experience would be better. Jerry Glow but I

I have had one of the Cyclone cabinets for 7-8 years and used it a fair amount (more when I was commercially painting). Mine is labled as model 5000 which I could not find in the listing. It

Several hours alone with my laptop at the in-laws this weekend allowed me to make some more updates to the Steam Era Freight Cars web site. I've uploaded a bunch of changes tonight. Of note are the

I just dug out the copies I have of the illustrations from the AAR car repair manual, ca. 1962. The plates that illustrate the standard doors list 6, 8, 9, and 10 foot openings. I know there were

Jack, that is the company I deal with in Michigan, knew it was local. I too have had excellent results when parts like inner hoses, need replacement. The whole gun/hose assemble is less than $50.00

When I bought my North Coast blaster, John told me it would be "drop shipped" to my address, which meant (to me) he was not the manufacturer of the booth. So thanks for the link to Cyclone

Not sure of the exact model, but the ones under "Benchtop Systems" look like mine except for color. As an aside, the legs are hollow, and will accumulate a LOT of grit which would otherwise be in

Jack, Northcoast is owned/run by John Polyak. The last time he contacted me his phone number was(412) 331-9970. If this phone number is still correct, tell him I sent you to him. Mark

Ben Hom writes: The most comprehensive article written on PRR TrucTrain service appeared in the Autumn 1992 issue of The Keystone. Unfortunately, it's currently out of print but will be made

I've looked at that one online (there is a store here in our town) but I wasn't sure of the quality compared to other options... Jack Burgess www.yosemitevalleyrr.com

Brett Whelan wrote: Probably; but I know I have seen at least one door drawing which was six feet, six inches, so I'm not sure. You could split the difference, and even in O scale, it won't be

I was going to ask the same question but Jim sounded like we were holding him back from modeling... (I am working on a new Rio Grande YV stock car kit [mandatory freight car content]).... Jack

Hi Jack, Harbor Freight has several that regularly go on sale. If you live near one, sign up for their flyers. Otherwise check their website. Michael Jack Burgess wrote:

Hold it, Jim! Not so fast. Let's have a hint which of those systems resembles yours, or the one formerly known as the North Coast booth. Please. SGL

In a previous message, I asked for drawings or plans to model an AC&F Type 11. Andy Carlson, after joking about the reliability of some sets of drawings for developing models of cars actually built,

Thanks....that link is very helpful. Jack Burgess www.yosemitevalleyrr.com

Hey, Bill Gould knows that mainline Modeler has an excellent set of drawings for a USRA Tank Car!!! Seriously, though, one could use the Cycs, field measurements and photos of survivors to make your

Jack, I sand blast all my steam era freight cars (mandatory content) that require painting, etc. in a North Coast booth that I picked up from a friend. However, when I needed to get some replacement