Jim Betz wrote: True in most eras, Jim. Tony Thompson tony@...

Mont Switzer wrote: As I said to Schuyler: . . . because my layout has no reversing loops or wyes, cars are always visible from one side only. There are just separate waybills for each side, so that e

Schuyler Larrabee wrote: Richard Hendrickson did a bunch of cars that way (and omitted end reporting marks). Of course, he didn't have an operating layout, and the one he had been working on, was only

One reason to turn cars might be the case where you have lettered each side for a different railroad. <g> Tony Thompson tony@...

Dave Parker wrote: As Richard Hendrickson frequently observed, each truck maker had an individual tweak on sideframe shape(s) in various areas of the part. That's one reason that the old traditional "

RJ Dial wrote: I am the person that posted Richard's original text and all the updates he did, at his request, and I have his original writings. If there are "rights" I have them. If anyone wants to m

Bob Chaparro wrote: A good demonstration of how closely restriction placards were followed. Tony Thompson tony@...

Bob Chaparrowrote: Impressive collection of chalk marks on the cars! Tony Thompson tony@...

Todd Sullivan wrote: And put it into cans and bottles, I assume. Tony Thompson tony@...

RJ Dial showed his Westerfield model: Gorgeous WP stock car!! Tony Thompson tony@...

Thanks, Dave. Tony

I got no confirmation or new zoom link. Did check junk folder. Tony Thompson tony@...

Brian Carlson wrote: Well said, sir. Tony Thompson tony@...

Yet model flat cars continue to have raised bolt heads on decks . . . Tony Thompson tony@...

Bob Chaparro wrote: And how about that "Buy War Bonds" Santa Fe box car!! Tony Thompson tony@...

Tim O'Connor wrote: YES! YES! I recommend people NOT put turpentine on models until they know it is compatible with the previous finish. Don't ask how I know to say this. Tony Thompson tony@signaturep

Jake Schaible wrote: Unless you're a roller-bearing salesman, you probably meant "solid bearing" . . . <vbg> Tony Thompson tony@...

Very good-looking car, Rich. I have always liked 50-ft. single-sheath cars, especially ones with lots of diagonal braces, like this one. Tony Thompson tony@...

Remember, a view block with a small rectangle of black paper or plastic behind the springs hugely improves the look of the Kadee spring area. Tony Thompson tony@...

Dave Parker replied: I agree, Dave. I didn't mean to suggest that the strap length defines time of use. I just meant that the USRA cars with Andrews trucks were substantially later than the first Andr