Tichy makes them. Tho they are a bit thick... Joe Binish

While we're on this subject, does anyone still make a decal of the iconic orange Chicago map and lettering on the EJ&E? -- Michael Gross Pasadena, CA

Claus Schlund asked: "One image has reporting marks that seem to terminate in M&S, but I bet there are more initials on the left end the reporting mark that the photographer cut off - making the

Likely St. Louis Iron Mountain & Southern which Became part of the Missouri Pacific in 1917. Dennis Storzek

Welcome to the club. Washing parts depends on who made the kit and what mold release they used. Some mold releases are hard to completely remove, and some paints like Tru Color have poor adherence

Paolo, One thing that I would add is to completely read the instructions and try to identify all the parts before starting. I leave the small parts together as they are easier to identify

 Hi Doug and List Members, Thanks Doug for the great images, they seem to span quite a number of decades between them all! One image (attached) has reporting marks that seem to terminate in

Here are a couple of photos showing watermelons inside stockcars. Doug Harding www.iowacentralrr.org

Yes, watermelons in stockcars was very common. Typically laid in a bed of straw for cushioning. Attached are a few photos. Doug Harding www.iowacentralrr.org

I agree with Joe, except that I have never washed any parts other than sides, doors, roofs and ends. I don't wash before painting, but I'm careful not to handle the car with oily

I pretty much follow Bruce's regimine in terms of no washing and cleaning flash from parts. I sometimes will start the truck hole by tapping a third to halfway in and then the the 2-56 screw do the

Paolo, No need to wash before assembly. I never do. Remove flash from all parts before starting assembly, mostly because it is messy. Consider wearing a dust mask doing this as resin dust is

Paolo, Welcome to the actual builders club! I usually use an old toothbrush and dawn and warm water. Leave the small stuff on the sheet while washing. Blot off w a paper towel and blow dry with a

So I'm gearing up for my first crack at building a resin kit. I've had a couple F&C kits in the closet for way too long now, and I thought the Pennsy X37 would be a good one to start with since its a

Not unheard of. Campbell's Soup received New Jersey tomatoes in stock cars as well. Regards Bruce SmithAuburn, AL

On another list a modelers was discussing modeling the ACL watermelon car. He says he was from Texas and mentioned a town that he says was the watermelon shipping capital during the 1940's. He then

Some interesting freight car parts will be coming in the near future it looks like: http://nationalscalecar.com Bill Welch

Steve, you are correct. The truck on the right is an as-built Dalman 1-Level with Barber Lateral Motion Device. It is under a Santa Fe Bx-12 single sheathed box car with raised roof. The truck on

Bill, To help answer your question, I have a number of in-service photos that can be used to bracket the date. EJ&E 61205 was built “new 8-48" with a scheme painted freight car red. A photo taken

Thanks, Bill. I order a set. Nelson Moyer