Hello Michael, this definitely makes sense. Greetings Johannes Gesendet: Freitag, 10. Mai 2019 um 15:34 Uhr Von: "Michael Gross" <ActorMichaelGross@...> An: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io Betreff:

that's a really good idea! doh, it never occurred to me to do that. :-[ Tim O' -- *Tim O'Connor* *Sterling, Massachusetts*

Kadee has been converting their trucks to the HGC plastic. I think their priority has been to first convert the trucks for their RTR freight cars. Give Sam a ring and find it if they will

The 8 rung ladders are probably there because they were an option, added to the Branchline kits for prototypes that had the 8 rung. The regular side and end detail sprues had 7 rung ladders, along

Johannes, those are, indeed, plastic wheels. I always install plastic wheels when painting and weathering models. Among other things, the axles mask the stock truck axle pockets from paint. The

Robert; Order the Bowser truck directly: part no 74286, and add your choice of wheelsets. Elden Gatwood

Beautyful car, no doubt! But do you have installed plastic wheels? The flanges do look much larger than regular RP25s. Best regards Johannes Modeling the early post-war years up to about 1953

Ben, They’re definitely there and turned up in a search: https://shop.atlasrr.com/p-4054-ho-8-rung-ladders-2-sets-side-and-end.aspx /Colin

I think this has been discussed before, probably more than once. The only way I know to acquire the RC version is to stumble into an older kit (or RTR?) that came with them. AFAIK, the Bowsers are

I am looking for some 2D-F8 Pennsy trucks. I don’t like the Kadee trucks because I don’t think the sprung trucks look prototypical. I have looked for Bowser and Red Caboose trucks but can’t

Tim you may be correct. But as one who has worked with research libraries who claim “ownership” of photos, so I can use the images in a publication, I know that if I was to freely disperse that

It is with great pleasure that I must act to terminate all threads regarding UP Big Boy 4014 and its return to life. I mean, who would have thought…However, …face it guys, 4014 is not a freight

I got some good photos inside and out of a Fe-K being used as a warehouse in Howard, KS.

Santa Fe purchased 3000 50' boxes between 1909 and 1930: Class Blt Orig 1929 Fe-K 1909 500 462 Fe-K 1910 500 476 Fe-M 1910 500 479 Fe-Q 1924 500 499 Fe-R

I used the excellent decals from Black Cat in Canada for my model. I believe that he includes some extra material now for the Tangent car. See

I do not have them on my website. I'm just not sure about publishing rights. But I'm willing to share one for those in need, Because of my advancing age I'm working with Eric Hansmann to turn the

Steve, I so appreciate your note. I have those Yarmouth Eye Bolts (done by Peter Aue), and will use them on the safety valves. Good catch, and very grateful for it. Michael Gross On the road - Lake

Jim, Do you have the Prototype Data Sheets on the Sunshine web site? I mostly see the sales flyers that both you and I have been saving since the beginning of Sunshine. Steve Hile

Sorry for that mis-type: I obviously meant Steve HILE! Michael Gross On the road - Lake Tahoe, NV

Thank you, Al! Michael Gross On the road - Lake Tahoe, NV