One thing I forgot is the kerosene fuel tank. I will have to search my stash for my F&C kit. Rich Christie

Bob, At one time Funaro & Camerlengo offered a kit with both New Haven & BAR decals. The kit is long discontinued. However, one should be able to 'bash one with the aforementioned Shapeways parts alon

There is a guy on Shapeways that makes those underslung heaters. Rich Christie "State of Maine"-style HO Charcoal Heater Kit by KkadwellMfg on Shapeways $ 14.00 "State of Maine"-style HO Charcoal Heat

This is a tough one. All the choices made would be welcome to us modelers. I would probably go with an Rr-56 just because of the number built compared to the others. Rich Christie ps - I too have seen

I have used the liquid Frisket medium (Hobby Lobby or Michael's) with some good results. Does not have the sticky residue that masking tape can create. Rich Christie

Mark, Do you have any of the 50' Viking roofs left? I am interested if you do. Thanks, Rich Christie

Clark, Don't know if these may help. I also have Jerry's decal set but have not looked at the info it contains, but here you go: Westerfield has a couple of Hopper detailing kits. Rich Christie Wester

I bought 6 50' Double Door kits (T&P). Only problem he mixed up the doors. He sent me 6 pairs of 9' doors. I did manage to get the 8+7 doors from Atlas. Ben they do sell Branchline parts. The secret i

Jeff, They had the 1/3/4 Improved Dreadnaught Ends, Rolling Pin Taper Rich Christie

Tim, I talked to David at Trainfest and he said the Undecs will be out in December Rich Christie

Tony, According to the NEB&W Website, I found the following: The Tichy 12-pocket flat car kit could be used to model T&P flats, series 5000-5299, 286 cars in '49, built in 1928. As built, they were a

Bill, Just received a couple of Vulcans, needless to say but they are of Kadee's high quality! Rich Christie

Bill, I hate to rain on your parade, but the roof is a Murphy Flat Panel. These cars were built in 1947. The diagonal panel roof did not arrive till 1949. However, I would not be surprised if they rep

Don, August 2016 issue. Another excellent article by Mont, well worth having. Rich Christie

Bill , I am modeling one that was converted to corn cob service. The drop doors were sealed and the drop mechanisms removed. This was probably done much later than your modeling period. Rich Christie

I stand corrected. Rich Christie

More than likely foobies done by English on their round roof X31 types, by the looks of the drawing. Rich Christie

Fran, If Ben did not answer this already, the 70000-70999 did not have end doors. I checked my 1954 Equipment Register. The closest C&BT kit would be one with the 4/4 Improved Dreadnaught Ends and as

Has anyone heard anymore of Don Tichy buying Jerry Glow's decal artwork? Rich Christie

Bill, Gary still lists it under Box Cars. Rich Christie