I was finally able to upload to the Files. I had a software problem which is now fixed. The file name is: Haskell & Barker C&WI Gon I made this Dwg when I was about 14. I thought it was going to post

I can't seem to be able to upload to the Files Section. Is the Files Section too full? Yahoo says it's 95% used-up out of 100MB. Paul Hillman

I posted a drawing of a C&WIRR Haskell & Barker Wood Gondola that I made in 1959 when I was about 14, in the "Files", under; "Haskell & Barker C&WI Gon" It was parked on a C&WI siding in south Chicago

The Chicago & Western Indiana RR had several Haskell & Barker, 40 ft, Wood Side-Dump gondolas. Some were still in use in 1960. #1185, built in 1913, was at the Illinois Railway Museum the last I saw.

I just received from Campbell Scale Models, their current catalog on DVD and have to say what a wonderfully done piece of work. The entire DVD sections, on their various kits, are accompanied by the f

Hello Larry, Thanks for the info. Looks like Walthers #932-5485 fits the 1948-50 period. http://www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/932-5485<http://www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/932-5485> Does this

Walthers is selling REA Wood Express Reefers, #'s 932-5471 & 932-5485. When did REA quit using wood cars? Specfically were they in use in the 1948-1950 period? Or were they steel by then? Thanks, Paul

Hi Chet, Thanks for the info. This Accurail car OSB/SS kit #7015 has composite ends & a fishbelly underframe, OSL 40'6". What prototype was Accurail attempting to model here? I can reletter it. Thanks

Group, I failed to mention that this Accurail's kit #7015, Wabash car's road # is, #75693, if that matters. Paul Hillman

I recently acquired an Accurail, Wabash, 40 foot, 6-Panel OSB Wood Boxcar, kit #7015. I'd like to replace the cast-on ladders & grabs with accurate 3-D ladders & grabs. I searched this group's possibl

What were the eras or system areas that the 3 Walthers PRR N6b caboose paint & lettering schemes represent? (Also, if "close" to accurate.) Walthers #932-7651, etc. 1-Roman Lettering & bars.-"red" cup

Hello A.T., Which 2 hobby shops closed in Houston, where I live north of? I knew about the Houston Roundhouse closing, but what was the other one? Paul Hillman

Hello Bill, I tried a little, mild, X-Acto knifing between the roof & upper car-body, but it doesn't try to separate very easily. The ends keep stuck down. Don't want to gouge the plastic with the kni

I just received Walthers ATSF 1300 Series Caboose (2 pack). Anyone know how get into the interior of the car? Walthers instructions don't mention how. The roof tries to lift up in the middle but is he

Thanks Andy & all, for the links & info. I guess I had found a photo on the SF-HS site of the 1300 series, under Links-Waycars-Caboose Photos by Don Ross, of #1430 in Chicago, ILL July 1969. I didn't

Thanks Steve, Good info. Would like to see some prototype photos. Still looking. Paul Hillman

Walthers is selling their ATSF 1300-series wood cabooses in 2 types, either as the 1938 to 1943 version, or 1943 to Retirement version. Their pictures for the 1938 to 1943 version, show the "right-sid

A final note by me: Found the engine in question on the Bachmann site and it's due in 2009. No info about it's construction materials sources. Always wanted a 5000 Class, but brass was too expensive a

Oops!! Apology to Mike Brock & group. I thought I'd posted this to the Steam Loco Group, but thanks for all of the inputs. The HistoricRail photo is of a #5026 ATSF 2-10-4. Says, "Newly Tooled", die-c

Who currently makes an, HO ATSF 5000 Class 2-10-4 ? I got an, "Historic Rail", catalog in the mail today and on the back cover there is one shown, but no manufacturer, as they often don't list. I coul