Bob I have never located a photo of a prototype “gut gon”. I have collected a number of stories by railroads and packing plant employees who worked around them, and several articles on modeling a gun

Mike I missed that issue, do not have it. But I have been in touch with the author and have a copy of the article. There was only a photo of his model. No prototype photo. Doug Harding www.iowacentral

Everyone, the photo Don is using to verify the P/L scheme for the Cudahy reefer was taken by the Fairmont Railway Motors Company, probably to demonstrate their Tri-Sorb rubber spring block. They offer

By all means, share. Extremely valuable and rare information. Having created spreadsheets of such handwritten records I agree that Eric has some good points. If possible scan the original. Photography

Ah David now you are understanding the frustration that sometimes comes with prototype modeling. The models available do not match the chosen era. Doug Harding from my phone

Jim it appears on railroad went after concrete pipe loads. A photo can be seen here http://southern.railfan.net/ties/1963/63-4/car.html Doug Harding www.iowacentralrr.org

Ed, try Future Floor Finish with Tamiya flattener mixed it. The Future is 100% gloss acrylic, but the Tamiya flattener is designed for use with acrylics. You will have to experiment with the mix ratio

Dave I have found no need to thin Future to spray it. But then I am accustomed to painting with acrylics. Those who have no experience with acrylics will find there is a learning curve. Plus acrylics

Ted bring two copies of that photo. Doug Harding www.iowacentralrr.org

Here’s the website http://www.shopnotes.com/ Produced by a company from Des Moines IA. Same company publishes WoodSmith magazine and produces the WoodSmith Shop TV show, see on public TV. They also ha

Dave the STMFC list does not allow attachments. Your image got stripped. What you are asking about are called reporting marks, each railroad had a unique set which was used to identify their equipment

Charlie that appears to be a grain elevator or feed mill behind the car. As there are a few grain door boards on the ground near the ladder, I suspect they are checking the contents of the load. Grain

Dennis, appears to read SL&NRR Doug Harding www.iowacentralrr.org

Dennis the only railroad I found was the Shepaug, Litchfield & Northern http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shepaug,_Litchfield_and_Northern_Railroad Doug Harding www.iowacentralrr.org

Only to be surpassed by this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-HO-NEW-Sunshine-Models-ATSF-Santa-Fe-8-Car-MOW-Work-Train-4-of-400-W-1-/271537905395?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item3f38eb9ef3 $1600 for a for 8

With all the other positive comments about Richard, his personality, and his tremendous support of the hobby and especially his unbelievable knowledge about freight cars, I would like to add two comme

Bill, the color photos I have seen are in lines with the cardboard box brown or manila folder color. And articles have been done on Grain Doors. One by Dan Holbrook in the Sept 1992 RMJ. And one by Ma

I was attempting to access some articles last night, could get text only, no images. Tried two different computers, same thing, so knew it was not my browser blocking something. My account is still va

I see three pair of oxen with yokes, lined up like they are hitch together ready to pull as a team. There is a 7th animal visible, which may be part of a 4th team, but if so the partner is not visible

Sounds for mechanical reefers, livestock, hobos? Doug Harding from my phone