To put the question another way, if I am modeling 1951, is it possible that my M-26A would already have a Superior-style replacement door, or did such replacements begin later? Thanks again. Rob

One of the STMFC listers reported that two of the Unicel cars were purchased by ACL , painted, lettered, and apparently used as revenue cars. I have not heard more about this, but would be very

Hello everyone, Thanks to all who have answered my question concerning SAL decals for 40ft PS-1 boxcars. Your advice and suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thanks, Mark Heiden

Hi John, Thanks for the advice on decals and the tip about the roofs covered with car cement. That was something I didn't know. Do you know what was done with the roofwalk? Was it too covered with

In reference to the SP B-50-25 decals I mentioned earlier today, those will be combined with Dan's doors and resin ends and details to create a minikit for the IM 12-panel 40' box car. I, too, am

Dan Hall has purchased another production machine, and had hoped to have run the doors before Christmas-obviously he missed that projection. I have talked to him and they should be here within 30

Anyone know an Allen Godfrey (not absolutely sure of the spelling) of Lansing, Michigan? I need to contact him. Jerry Michels

-Thank you all for the information, much apprieciated!!! .......Dave Lamson probably cars anyone make cars?

There have been past posts regarding upcoming production of 5/5/4 Youngstown doors (in the "way back machine" they go back to 2002). Is there any updated info as to when these doors will be

Jim: I have them in hand for these cars, but have not yet released them yet. They will be announced here first once I am ready to ship. Regards, Ted Culotta Speedwitch Media 645 Tanner Marsh Road,

Canadian freight cars and operations is a new list dedicated to the discussion and study of Canadian freight cars and their operations. It covers those interested in the prototype or modelers. Over

Just to add to Richard's pictures of truck springs, here's a 70 ton National C-1 from p.981 of the 1953 CBC -- o o o o o o o or 2 x 3 x 2 as I would write it. They are turned 45 degrees

Gene Deimling wrote: "The Komar set in question is not appropriate if you want a pre-1962 slogan scheme. The diagram in my Komar catalog clearly shows the scheme." Gene, thanks for the assist. His

24. Re: Decals for SAL 40ft PS-1 boxcars From: "benjaminfrank_hom" <b.hom@...> ________________________________________________________________________ _____

Arnold, the responses from both Tim O'Connor and Tony Thompson are essentially correct. There are more springs in a truck than are visible from the outside of the side frame. North American

Tim O'Connor asked: "Doesn't Greg Komar do a couple of SAL PS-1's?" Yes. See post #50350. Ben Hom

George Gounley wrote: Since the design was never approved for interchange by the AAR, the disposition of the single demonstrator seems somewhat uninteresting--possibly stored at Pressed Steel

Doesn't Greg Komar do a couple of SAL PS-1's? Tim O.

The recent discussion on the use of preservatives in railroad car construction caused me to wonder about the final disposition of the Unicel box cars. Would anyone know? IIRC, besides the

Mark Heiden asked: "I'm looking for decals to letter a Seaboard Air Line 40ft PS-1 boxcar from series SAL 24000-24499, built October, 1948. The cars carried slogans, 24000-24299 lettered The Route of