Thanks gentlemen for your efforts. I emailed Sylvan and they are available. Rich C

According to the web site he used Life Like's Proto 2000 series, HO-scale 8,000 gallon type 21 riveted tank car kit. I imagine Gene's research may be pointing to a more correct model? RichC

Was wondering if they are going to get back in production again? I am in need of their AAR Mill gons, amongst other kits. Thanks, Rich C

I do have an Athearn gon, and yes it is excellent. The reason for the AAR gon needs is for some kitbashing projects. I have a bunch of G26's already. I will be purchasing more Athearn gons on eBay, th

Dave, Those mini kits are listed in their July 15th, 2009 numeric list, which means they are available directly. They are $30 for 2 roofs. Overseas shipping is $39!! Rich C

Jerry, They are still available. My list is dated July 2009. Rich

Tim, Maybe off topic, but you mentioned something that bothers me too, regarding gondola ends. Someone needs to also produce the PS ends, Precision Steel Car and the flipped Dreadnaught ends. Rich C

Does anyone know of any modeling information on this lettering scheme?I was checking it out in Ed Hawkins' RPC Vol. 3. page 15. I don't recall of any decals or dry transfers for this car. Thanks in ad

Like Tim said "whahoo yippee ky-ay". We really need a short tapered twin. RPI mentioned a kitbash with the Athearn Quad, but it would be difficult because the middle seam would be difficult to hide. R

I know a late reply, cleaning up my Yahoo folder, but anyhow the RPC #1 by Ed Hawkins suggests Floquil #110179 Mineral Brown. Underframe and Trucks were black. Rich C

Jerry, The only info I can find deals with Accu-Paint. This was in the chart in Ed Hawkins RPC #3. Postwar Red Oxide 1 part #12 Oxide Brown + 1 part #54 Rich Oxide Brown 1940's Red Brown #12 Oxide Bro

I know an over a year old reply. I found this info on the RPI site. In 1919, this Terrell, TX company listed 10 8,000-gallon tank cars, nos. 1-10, said to be marked with the name as above and "T.C.O.C

Another OLD reply, been cleaning up my email finally and besides been in a tank car modeling mood lately! CTAX belonged to Continental Tank Car Company, no relationship to Continental Oil. CONX is the

I know that at one time Des Plaines had Viking roofs in HO for the Red Caboose box cars, I have not found them on their website? Also, would like to know if anyone produces a Murphy radial roof and a

Thanks Charlie, Gives me another reason to visit them. I live about a half hour from them, lol! Rich Christie

Sorry Frank, no photo but some information. Series: 3000-3049 Built: 1949 Length: 40' Height: 10 ft. 6 in. Ends: 4/4 Improved Dreadnaught ends with the rolling pin taper Sides: 10 panel riveted Doors:

Hi-Tech Details http://www.hitechdetails.com/ Rich Christie

I agree Dennis, however the bracket may be more suitable for the modern cars. Rich Christie

Marty, Unfortunately like you said that photo is "partial". Here is a link though to LV modeling and prototype info, hope this helps somewhat: http://www.anthraciterailroads.org/lvrrmodeler/hoppers.ht

Great catch, Ben. By coincidence I picked up 2 Lionel cars that are basically the same thing as the Hobbyline on eBay recently. 1 actually is for the LV quad, the other for the covered hopper kitbash!