I have a friend in the UK who is wondering about the rolling stock shipped to the UK and France to support the Allied effort to liberate the continent during WWII. Does any one have information on the

As long as the same animals are using the car. Shippers did not want their stock contaminated by soiled bedding from another stock owner. According to a clinc that Steve Sandifer presented at teh ATSF

An interesting wartime load. Photo was taken at the Higgens shipyard in Louisianna circa 1942 of PT201 on flat car SP 79571. See the photo on my blog at: http://northbaylines.blogspot.com/2012/09/wart

Thanks Ken, For the F-50-14 16 stake pocket, straight side sill flush deck flat, who makes a model or how would you bash it? John Barry ATSF North Bay Lines Golden Gates & Fast Freights Cotati, CA

Yes they do and I've had one since 1965 or so, predating my interest in trains circa 68. Modeling this combo would be an excellent reuse of a poorly detailed heritage model (the PT) and a great fit wi

Unfortunately the needs of the surviving family to cover medical expenses or the wants of non-preservation minded heirs to make a fast buck often trump the desires of the departed photographer/collect

Bruce, You are most likely correct regarding an in-plant move. Notice the lack of propellors on the shafts and incomplete deck houses. It would still make an impressive model, even if not used in serv

True's Oil Company TOCX 10, a three compartment 6,429 Gallon 60K capacity car out of Spokane, Washington, appears in the February 1913, April 1943, and October 1945 ORERs. Do any of you have a photo o

Not the radiation, which is negligible, but the toxicity of the uranium dust liberated during the pyroforic reaction when the DU round penetrated the steel armor. The heat generated during the impact

I am seeking images of ATSF Freight Waybills. Thanks to Steve Sandifer and others, we have examples of Livestock versions, empty car cards, meat cards and others, but not the Forms 1826 and 1827 Regul

Ed, You are not alone in the thrill of the seek. Casino's prey on it with the slots. But it's not unique to humans, my horse spends hours pushing his toy, seeking those alfalfa cubes or other treats t

I have a bit of a quandry. I model Richmond CA in 1944 and found several photos recently that show intriguing snippets of freight cars that served the area in my era. In some cases, they are very inco

Along the lines of my previous post, I have a partial view of Wabash 45208, a SS Auto Box with staggered doors. Any modeling suggestions? John Barry ATSF North Bay Lines Golden Gates & Fast Freights 7

Eric, Great info, Thank you. Yahoo did goober the tabs, but the info was discernable. Looks like in 44 they only had a few alibis in the series so almost any number would do. Any modelling suggestions

Thank you Bob, This is a great thing about our hobby, no one can be an expert on everything, but every one can find expert information on anything with a little help from our friends. And a special th

Fenton, I would recommend not using lacquer thinner with enamel paints. Stick with mineral spirits. They should be less expensive and much more compatible. The lacquer thinner can attack styrene and u

I am modeling Richmond CA circa 1944. The Kaiser yards were prominent industries served by the ATSF and SP. They received most of the boilers from Babcock & Wilcox but also from several other sources.

Claus, I'll have to check that out. Thanks! John Barry ATSF North Bay Lines Golden Gates & Fast Freights 707-490-9696 3450 Palmer Drive, Suite 4224 Cameron Park, CA 95682

A little slow off the mark, as I didn't order until after the discussion started here. My two examples arrived today from MB Klein as GARX 3491 and 3498. Modeling the Santa Fe in Richmond circa 1944,

Ray, What are the numbers of the other three photos? I didn't see them when I looked at the index. I disagree about your date though. Check the 1-41 date on NYC 621900, lack of stars on the hoods of t