Ditto,Armand Premo

Could one then assume that the major players would be the B&O,Pennsy,and NYC?Armand Premo

Gentlemen,Remember this data is from just one train.There are some other very surprising anomalies that would be even more statistically insignificant.Enough to generate a touch of realism for those D

And then there is Sherman Hill.<VBG>Armand Premo

For the record Mike ,of 249 hoppers on Rutland train #9 in December of 1950 there were actually three N&W hoppers.All were triples.Armand Premo

Tony,My question is really more about the type of roof.The color is easier to correct.Both the KCS and SP models have the same type.Wasn't aware of your interest in mountain climbing. <VBG> Armand Pre

Tony,While working on my "Shake and Take" SP boxcar ( without plans) I was wondering about the correct color and roof.I also noticed that the roofs were the same on the "Shake and Take" KCS boxcar.Arm

The original cars were used extensively for PR purposes for the general public,but mainly for potential customers and may have had painted roofs.I have taken pictures from above and the paint did not

Tim,You reopened an old wound.Silver roofs or Yellow roofs or merely an over-spray which was not uncommon.Actually the roofs were unpainted galvanize and not painted silver.Armand Premo

Suggest looking at the Montpelier &Wells River,Barre& Chelsea , the White River,or the St J & LC. and of course the short ,short line the Bristol Railroad.Armand Premo

I am well aware that they have noting (sic) to do with the Canadian covered hoppers.My response was to a post who had never heard of "tank hoppers".Armand Premo

Barrett (Tarvia) a division of Allied Chemical had hopper bottom tank cars for shipping roofing material.Looked pretty much like an ordinary tank car,but with hoppers.They may have been converted tank

Not really that expensive.The alternative resin model needs trucks, couplers,and paint plus the time spent building it.The TLC is superb and ready to place on the layout.I have two now and should buy

Yes they did.Very nice too.Armand Premo

Tim,Just look what happened to the prices of the P-2K line.It is not just increased labor cost but the loss of purchasing power of the US dollar..Basically the same models,tooling cost should have bee

Circle the wagons Tonto.Guess I am outnumbered Tim.I currently have five Intermountain and Red Caboose undecorated kits all built,but can't find appropriate decals,I have yet to determine the correct

Andy,I couldn't disagree with you more.If your premise were true ,how do you account for the success of resin kits?.The sad part is that the higher prices tend to keep many newcomers from entering the

Me too.Armand Premo