You are correct, Tim. My info came from the RPI site. I may have misread it or their info is incorrect. Maybe 1953 was the rebuild year for the ribs? There was info sometime back on the EJ&E photo and

These cars were actually built as offset hoppers in 1953 series 41000-41699. Don't know when they were rebuilt to ribside twins. Rich Christie

True, but I won't tell anyone, lol. The 3 foot rule applies Rich Christie

Sunshine and later Resin Car Works made mini-kits to use with the Intermountain Modified Height car, for those roads. Of course they have been sold out. Chad Boas and Pierre Oliver (Yarmouth Model Wor

Mel, The reefers are a whole different topic. Besides the PFE R-40-10, Fruit Growers, ART, WFEX and I am sure other private owner's had square cornered cars. As Andy noted, The WP cars were 9'6" IH. T

I echoed my sentiments about the loss of Rob on the Illinois Central group. I was fortunate to meet and talk with him at many train shows both here in Wisconsin and Illinois. It was always a pleasure.

I am so sorry to hear of Bills passing. I know Bill put up a good fight. His modeling talent is on the highest plateau, in my book. He will always be an influence to all of us. My prayers go out to Bi

Bob, Southern Car and Foundry makes the two compartment tankers RIch Christie

Great looking car, Clark Rich Christie

My prayers go out to Denny and his family. Rich Christie

I almost forgot. You may want to contact Jerry Glow. He is one of the best in the business and can provide P&LE USRA SS Box Car decals. Contact him here: jerryglow@... Rich Christie

I emailed Ted recently about the same set. He told me he is going to re-release them soon. Rich Christie

Garth, The ladder is on the other side of the car. Many people are not aware that most general service tank cars had only one ladder! Rich

I agree Dave. I like the NYC. I plan on getting a 19000 caboose from either the society or AMB down the road. I have a Funaro USRA caboose which probably was painted the same as yours. I agree the sha

Dave, The only one listed is TCP-221 NYC Freight Car Red 1945-1960. I am not sure if this shade deviated much from your time period. I am sure there are others who will provide a more precise match. R

Fantastic shots, Jim Rich Christie

Michael, I agree great shots. A shame they scrapped the PBR sign. Apparently was used for the war effort. The funny part is they dismantled it after the war! I was in Chicago last year for a Free-mo s

Those look great Andy. I am sure they would attract the guys who like to leave a door open with a partial load inside. I know at train shows (when we have them again!) it would be an attention getter.

Another shot of those class LG gons http://www.rr-fallenflags.org/monon/mon3639awb.jpg Rich Christie

Great work Fenton Rich Christie