I have a friend that models in 1 1/2" gauge, he's building a Mathers reefer and has some questions I how you fellas can answer? So I can pass them along to him and take the credit of course : ) Any he

Choose your mailing preference, add insurance, add delivery confirmation… Each add on raises the total. I just mailed a large cardboard envelope with slides, CD and 8x10s. So, I tricked it out with al

Stan Rydarowicz sells the Pullman propitiatory ends that were used on some riveted paneled box cars. He has both the 10' and 10'6" ends. Jim Hayes has Stan's parts list and contact info on his site. M

There is also a revited car with those ends at Oelwein. Clark Propst

I have a couple photos of trailers with boilers and (gas?) engine operated pumps for siphoning heavy oil from tank cars. Can anyone tell me more about the components and operation of these extraction

Thanks Tom. In the photos I have there is the steam line attached under the tank car and a hose into the dome. The dome hose goes to the front of the trailer. Another hose comes from the front to the

Ed the cars I'm talking about, I believe, were carrying asphalt. The steam went into the car's internal heating coils. Clark Propst

Yes Doug, That's one of the two photos I have. I've talked to Vern, but he doesn't know any more than I do about the trailer used to siphon the oil from the car. I'd like to know who made those traile

Another question I have is even with tank cars of gasoline did they need to prime the line from the tank car to the pump? I was told they used gear pumps that didn't need primimg. Clark Propst

Thanks for posting the photos Doug. Back to my original question. I want to know about the trailer with the boiler and engine driven pump! Thanks <G> Clark propst

This morning at coffee one of the locals said Kadee just announced a 'new' two bay ATSF hopper. Anybody know anything about it? Clark Propst

Thanks guys, I didn't think Kadee would be making another hopper. Clark Propst

Thanks Dave. I'll have to see about buying a copy. Clark Propst

They will. In their own sweet time. I just received a free Tony Koester book from Kalmbach because they used a picture of mine. Had to fill out paper work before they'd send it. Clark propst

I saw one of the Blackstone (Soundtraxx) HOn3 UTLX tanks in a hobby shop. Would those cars have operated with standard gauge trucks? If so what style for truck? At 60 bucks you really have to want one

Thanks Barry, I read a post where Richard states the cars were gone by 53 because of problems mounting AB brakes. I model 54. Guess that saves me $60 and fooling around with trucks! Clark Propst

10 replies and not a one suggested how Mark could get the roof off : )) I'd try running a blade along the sides, then try prying? RTR sucks! Clark Propst

Thanks Mike, guess you can tell I don't buy many plastic models : )) Then I guess I'd keep cutting till I was through on the sides and use a saw to cut across the roof inside the ends, then file the r

I finished a Power Point presentation for Stan Rydarowicz last week. It's mainly about the Wabash cars. That's what Stan sells models of. Also included are C&O, NYC, PRR, and CNW. I have a couple phot

Thanks Matt for the info and link. That's what I needed to add the D&H to the presentation. You have been credited. Thanks to all who offered advice and photos. Hope Stan likes the additions.... Clark