Group, Don't want to get too far off topic. I have a burning question though about this Conoco paint scheme. Champ made a decal set. I have not found any evidence of this scheme. Disregard the model's

No problem. Did you actually find that kit? I had all 4 of those early kits. The resin was really bad. The way he cast roofs makes the roof trash fodder! I gave up on mine when SnT 2014 rolled around

Bill, From what I have read on some of the Rutland sites, including RPI (NEB&W), they were painted Rutland Cherry Red, which is 50% Box Car Red and 50% Caboose Red Rich Christie

Jim, Stan Rydarowicz made kit-conversions of this style, using an Intermountain R-40-23 as a core. As you probably well know Stan passed away several years ago and no one that I know of has his origin

So sorry to hear that. I never met Greg personally, but had communicated with him many times within our mutual groups. He was one of the first to get me interested in the Shake-N-Take group. He was al

Tim, I mentioned to Tim yesterday, that the ends were "W" corner not square and posted a link to Steam Era Freight Cars for the PDF on the modified height cars Rich Christie

No problem, Garth. I model 3 era's in particular, mostly 1955 though Rich Christie

Garth, Those were converted in the 60s for Kaolin clay service. Most of these cars had vents on the ends right below the roof. There were two series' of these particular cars 34000-34124 and 34200-342

It will look great when you give it The Doggett Weathering magic

Guys, It came to me as a shock. I would see Ron once or twice a month as I live in Racine and my modular clubs are in Illinois. As Michael said " well stocked brick & mortar store" , I ditto that. I s

George, I am interested in your list. Thanks, Rich Christie

The gon is ex El Paso & South Western. They were not an SP subsidiary, just merged into the SP in 1924. Rich Christie

Andy If not spoken for, I will take it Rich Christie

Thanks Jerry

There are a few other railroads that had these also, Santa Fe and New York Central to name a couple. Ted Culotta has an excellent kitbashing article in: http://speedwitchmedia.com/product/prototype-ra

Tim, I never seen marker brackets that low on the ends before, although to me it makes better sense when climbing the grabs and attaching them. They generally are in the middle quadrant on the ends. R

Steve, Rapido makes them Rich Christie HO Scale Freight Car Trucks - Rapido Trains Inc. HO Scale Freight Car Trucks - Rapido Trains Inc. HO Scale Freight Car Trucks Rapido offers a variety of HO scale

A few years back I started making a welded Milwaukee version from an RMC article, which actually was N scale, using Evergreen strips for the side stakes. I will need to dig it out someday and finish i

Group, There is a gentleman on Shapeways that has produced a Klasing lever brake. I bought a set last year. Very well detailed! Rich Christie Klasing Hand Brake HO X6 by sbhunterca on Shapeways $7.13

Good catch, Michael, just noticed the grabs on the left side of the door along with the step. Rich Christie