Just looked at the list of participants at the National Train Show at Milwaukee in July and see that either Speedwitch or Sunshine Models are listed? http://www.nationaltrainshow.org/2010/milwaukee.ht

I'm with Gene. Clark Propst

Just read through this thread. I have a Westerfield model. I model the first week of May 1954. Should I replace the roof with a d/p type? I have Intermountain spares. Thanks, Clark Propst

Gee Richard, I don't know whether to say thanks or not : ) Like a friend of mine says: "The more you know, the less you can model." Clark Propst

After thinking about this for awhile I think I'd rather have the right roof rather than the roof be right. If I were to use, say a Red Caboose rectangular panel roof. I would need to add a rivet line

I can't remember how long my car's been in service, but I'm sure I don't remember what color I painted it. Was there any chance some of the roofs were painted black? When I replace the roof on my car

ACL covered hoppers with phosphate from Florida traveled long distances. I do think you have to justify the reason for buying any covered hoppers. Here's some that showed up on the M&StL in Iowa and M

Doug, the guys on this list are extremely helpful. But, it might be better for you to find models that are available to purchase (most road names are made in limited runs). Then ask it they're appropr

I bought the square corner Sunshine minikit last N'ville for a friend, finally got an undec IM AAR 42 car in the mail from Stan and sent my friend the link to Jerry's decal. I love it when a play come

At Naperville guys buy arm loads of kits from Martin. Last show a guy was selling his collection. I don't know how many kits there were, but there were a bunch. Maybe more that Martin's inventory? How

Bill, Last Nov I sent an email to Joe inquiring about doing a clinic. His reply was that he wanted a copy of the clinic and handout. I responded with the question of what format and where to send it.

I gave him an outline of what I wanted to do and he accepted that. I've been working on this thing for months...year, so mine's 75% done, or close enough of a preview. Clark Propst

Bruce, beings this show is about modeling I need to add the stuff as I do it. Like throwing photos in a file. I have taken the time to arrange each topic tho. Problem I have is by doing this when I'm

There's a nice color photo in the RI Morning Sun equipment book. Clark Propst

Something that hasn't been mentioned is the article in the 11-84 issue of MM on the Alton cars. The as-built photo in the article, although b/w, sure looks like all paint applied is red. The article s

Don't "Plug" doors have a real name? Clark Propst

It's common knowledge on this group that doors were to be closed on cars in transit. I grew up less that a half block from the CGW in Marshalltown IA then even closer to the M&StL in Mason City IA. Wh

I have no idea Elden as I was under 12 years old. Clark Propst

The more I think about this, if only a couple cars in a train had their doors open it would be rememberable. I watched a DVD on the RI in the 60s a few days ago. With an hours worth of trains rolling

I'll sell my finished model for a hundred : ) That's nuts, good for the seller. Clark Propst