IN, on Jeff Prince wrote: cars actually in Thanks for posting the numbers in service for us Jeff. This class of NP stock cars was used for a variety of commodities during the 1970s (post-NP era), incl

This thread about Kadee parts is good. IMHO, the most needed detail part from Kadee are 18" bracket grabs!!! Even though they are delrin, they are look great, and a good alterative to filing the Inter

If anyone needs a photocopy of a page from the NP diagram book, let me know. I have one from roughly 1962. Regards, David Lehlbach

Charlie, It is clear that KATO's mgmt (not necessarily KATOUSA) haven't read any of the popular industrial mgmt books like "the Goal"... smaller batch quantities can equal higher sales. So, what was K

Tim, I am surprised at your statement here. Surely you haven't forgotten that the Pressed Steel cars were also purchased by Northern Pacific? ;) I know Trix did. Anyone strip these or the boxcars thes

So PRR boys - How close is the BLT factory-painted 604000 series to a true PRR X43? Also, are there any online photo references to the prototype? Thanks! David Lehlbach

X43?" cars. Ben, Sorry - meant the 44 class, not X43. I was referring to the new BLT model: http://www.branchline-trains.com/limited_run/9014prr.jpg It is right on the homepage... Thanks. David Lehlba

wrote: Actually Jim, it is not the same prototype. The Intermountain model is a later 40' version of the MILW home-built car. The notable spotting difference is the horizontal ribs being shorter, whic

wrote: scope of this list) which read along the lines of NP 12345 divert to ABC Co Kansas City Sept 6th SCALY. seems to think SCALY stood for something along the lines of "Stop Car At..." but isn't qu

Has anyone on list ever done math to determine the minimum Kadee coupler box width needed to adhere to 18" radius curves yet allow use of Kadee couplers? I know there are a series of variables, but an

Guys, at risk of annoying the group, I want to reask the question since the thread veered off topic. I will reword it to make the intent more clear. Has anyone on list ever done math to determine the

Tangent Scale Models is pleased to announce our entry into the Steam-Diesel transition era modeling market with our stunning 52-6 welded 70-ton drop-end gondola car as produced by ACF, the third all-n

Tim, the primary difference is that the G31A were produced by Pullman Standard so therefore have Pullman ends. They do not have the same tie downs on the top chord as the ACF-produced car - G31A have

Tim, the floor is a separate part, yet sits at the right depth inside the body. David Lehlbach Tangent Scale Models

Yes the wood floor is a separate part. No problem! David Lehlbach Tangent Scale Models

Allen, There is a link page here that takes you to two different pages: one is the model page with high res photos of the models. The other is the prototype page that shows high res photos of the prot

I wanted to take a quick moment to copy the lead of Denis Blake and Gary Wright and thank the Loftins for pulling off another major meet. By Sunday all of us seemed exhausted, I cannot imagine how tir

Yes, it is a typo that escaped me as well as a few on this list who were helping Tangent Scale Models! I suppose it is a good thing you guys can only find defects in the writing on the bottom of the b

While on the subject of Wabash repaints, does anyone have shots of the ACF 70-ton welded gondolas repainted into any Wabash schemes? We are looking for repaint possibilities for the Tangent Scale Mode

Tim is correct that Coutts is in Alberta. It is on the Canadian Pacific side of the border with GN's route off of the "transcontinental" mainline from Shelby MT. It was - and still is - an active inte