Are the forthcoming REA express reefers from Branchline and Walthers essentially the same car even though they are in different number series? The Official Register of Passenger Train Equipment only l

Thanks to Ed and all those that replied. I suspected that they were different but did not have enough info to make a decision.

Group, Is Rocket Express still in business? I have sent an email using the link on their website three weeks ago and have never received a reply. Searching the archives, I see that this question is as

Thanks to all that replied. Maybe my email just got lost, I'll try again. If this one doesn't get through, there is always snail mail. Thanks, again. Ed Sommer San Jose, CA "Democracy is two wolves an

Group, I asked this question on the PCL when this was posted there and did receive a couple of responses. I know there are a couple of NYC experts on this list so I'll ask again: does anyone know if t

Kurt, I also have Vol 1 and, as far as I know, a Vol 2 was never published. Ed Sommer San Jose, CA "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb co

Group, I purchased two F&C models of the M-53 at the NTS, one is the freight version and the other is the express box version. In the directions F&C says to use the trucks of your choice. I've search

Thanks to all who responded and especially Brian Leppert and Richard Hendrickson. Like Richard I feel a little foolish right now because I have RPC #9, as well as all the others, and in searching for

Jim, Thanks for the info. Good luck in your quest. Ed Sommer San Jose, CA "The Constitution only gives people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself." B.Franklin

I bought some Rocket Express cars last year. Ron answered all emails I sent him, but not promptly, usually about a month or more passed before I received an answer. The kits I bought took about six mo

I asked Sam the answer man at Kadee, probably upwords of a year ago, if or when Kadee would be doing the T-section trucks in the new plastic sideframe line. His answer then was that they had no plans

Robert, they are still the 3 piece trucks. Ed Sommer San Jose, CA

I believe that when Intermountain does RTR Red Caboose PFE reefers, they are putting Accurail "Bettendorf" trucks under them. At least that is the case with cars I have bought. Ed Sommer San Jose, CA

Peter, I'll take two of these running boards if available. Thanks, Ed Sommer San Jose, CA