In my early youth,coal was the fuel of choice.Coal trucks had metal chutes for delivery.Fuel oil was expensive.During the depression,now called the "Great Depression",youngsters would walk along the t

The plans for the Norwood ,NY station are in Nimke's Volumes on the Rutland..Malone Junction still stands,however the operator's bay has a witches' hat roof that would be extremely difficult to model.

I, for one, am glad that they don't rush,they are bad enough as it is.Armand Premo

Chuck,What did Moody's report for the Rutland? Armand Premo

It is pretty close to the Whiting Co. milk reefer and Overland's type B.IMHO a pretty fair model when compared to the old Roundhouse and Athearn's feeble attempts.Armand Premo

Thank you Chuck.Quite a sizeable amount of coal for such a small road.Armand Premo

In the past I have suggested to certain manufactures to change the graphics on some of their kits to cover a wider period.It seems to me to be a low cost measure to extend the appeal of existing kits

Marty,The Rutland frequently delivered loaded Berwind hoppers to the CV at Alburgh.These cars were returned to the Rutland empty about a week later.Armand Premo

OK,How accurate are the current models of steam era box cars in terms of trucks,brake wheels,roofs,etc?.I realize that this could be an unending thread.My thought would be discussing the offerings of

Just trying to break the silence.<G> Armand Premo

For an average of $40 per copy and the number I need makes it less desirable.I have several flat cast cars that went together just fine.A few didn't.Westerfield's H21s and GLas,F&C's C NJ and Reading

And so few DD models available.That is unless one wants resin models.Armand Premo

Can someone provide information as to the correct roof on these cars.The manufacturer has provided two different types.

Can someone provide information as to the correct roof on these cars.The manufacturer has provided two different types.

I would like to question the statement about the ladder being on only the B end.Is that allowed?Isn't this a violation of ARA /ICC safety regs?Armand Premo

The photo clearly shows the ladder ao the A end.Armand Premo

Thank you Ed.I obviously misread your post.Sorry about that.Armand Premo

FWIW,I have installed a battery operated system in several passenger cars and cabeese.They are flicker free.For more detailed info contact my of list.Armand Premo

And how about MATCHING PAINT ?Armand Premo

Well.....Let me see.......How many problems have we seen with Kadee's offerings?Armand Premo