I have completed the build of Yarmouth Model Works resin kit 115. It is Delaware, Lackawanna & Western, 11502, an all steel automobile rebuilt boxcar. If you are interested in the build of this car in

A comparison of several manufacturers’ model brake component measurements to Westinghouse prototype brake component measurements prepared by George Toman was sent to me for my use. I asked George to s

In build of Yarmouth Model Works Resin kit of Delaware, Lackawanna & Western, series 11350 to 11599, automobile boxcar rebuilt in 1936, one photo in the instructions has the car with the slogan “ The

Mike provides the answer. In 1953 they should hav AB brakes. Thank You Mike and Al for your help. Lester Breuer

Al as you state these cars are written up in RP CYC 24 and I am aware they are shown prior to rebuild in RP CYC 16. The data does say K brake stayed when rebuilt in 1936. However, I am asking about 19

I am looking at Delaware, Lackawanna & Western auto double door rebuilt steel box, series 11300 to 11599, rebuilt 1935 to 1937 The Yarmouth Model Works kit #115 comes with K brakes. Upon looking at th

I have completed the build of Yarmouth Model Works resin Santa Fe boxcar, 274470, Santa Fe class Bx48. If you are interested in the build of this car including addition of details not in the kit, phot

Malcolm I use Ca to attach the rungs. I hold the jig downward when applied so the CA does not run back into the jig attaching stile to jig. As they say, “ Ask me how I know?” And, to date no problem w

I am in the process of building a resin freight car kit that contains photo etched ladders that need to be assembled. Since my post on ladders I have found and am using new tools and jig to assemble t

Eric a new method to add to the traditional oven method. Thanks. Lester Breuer

Fine build. Look forward to seeing it tonight in the display room at the Modelers Retreat. Lester Breuer

I have completed the build of Great Northern Flat Car 69958, class FM. If you are interested in the build of this flat car including addition of details not in the kit, photos and writeup of the build

I have completed the build of Milwaukee rib side boxcar 20426. If you are interested in the build of this car including adding many details not in the kit, photos and writeup of the build process incl

Fine build Rich. Hope to see it among the models you bring for display at the Modelers Retreat. Lester Breuer

Claus Thank You for sharing. Question? On the first photo of MDT 13755 on the right side near the “A” end the is a small rectangle with a lever located on the sill. Can provide name if any and purpose

I have completed the build of Sunshine Models, kit 62.2, a Union Tank Car Company (UTLX) “squat” or “short” 8,000 gallon tank car I numbered 17441. If you are interested the build of this “squat” UTLX

Wow! Excellent, excellent model. Kudos. Lester Breuer

Yes and No. It depends on the quality of the resin parts and the car I am using them on. Of the brake components I use the control valve the most due to the quality of many plastic ones. Surprised to

Santa Fe tank car 100701, Class Tk-K, has been reworked and renumbered to better match the prototype from ATSF Tank Car 100801. If you are interested as to why and how, photos and writeup of the upgra

I would like to get the demsions of the new American Limited 16,000 tank model that came out I believe last year. I would appreciate getting the tank length and diameter in HO Scale. Thank You in adva