Gordon, I'm a new member to the group - but in the past I was considering building a diorama of a small town oil distribution facility. The one article that may be just what you're looking for is of T

Hi Gordon, I'm home now - as promised here is what I have on file: Model Railroader Nov 99 pg 104 "CHIEF PETROLEUM - COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO." Journal Jan 97 - This is the most comprehensive series pg

Gentlemen, I have a few questions - which I should not post to this group. But an opportunity has opened and I have to make a decision in a couple of days. The questions mainly concern converting a Sp

Good day Gentlemen, I didn't spend much time on the computer over the holidays, but I'm catching up. Following 2 threads with interest, the stock cars and the Extreme Modeling. You know, been called a

Gentlemen, A question for the SP modelers. My current project is an SP B-50-25 boxcar (SP order P-3040) and I'm looking for the decals of the 1946 to '52 lettering scheme. I couldn't see what I was lo

Gentlemen, I've been experiencing problems with my computer which has kept me off the system for a few days. As a result I'm way behind in my correspondence. I owe a thank you to a few people for answ

Ted, Please put me down for 2 sets. Many thanks, Jim Peters Coquitlam, B.C. _________________________________________________________________ Designer Mail isn't just fun to send, it's fun to receive.

Good morning Gentlemen, I'm a recent convert to P87 - and to keep my life interesting I'm hand laying my track using code 55 on the main and code 40 everywhere else. Now for the question (and I hope t

Bill Schneider at Branchline Trains Bill - there is one car I would love to see Branchline Trains produce, complete with your typical interchangeable ends and roofs - That is the 10'-6" IH, 40', 12-PA

Jason, My info indicates a build date of 2/41. Jim Peters Coquitlam, BC _________________________________________________________________ Win a webcam! Nominate your friend�s Windows Live Space in the

Jason, This type of car would not have appeared on the Branchline I model - but I would look at the 50' Dbl. door boxcar from Proto - I think they are from the late 30's, maybe 1940. Jim Peters Coquit

Kurt, I'm fascinated with the modeling shown in the photos - and would like to try my hand at the military modeling - are there any sites you would recommend or info you could pass on? OFF LIST OF COA

Over the last few days I have requested 4 members of these groups, members who are not in my normal contact list, to contact me direct. I've been experiencing some difficulty - In the last week Mr. Mi

Good morning, The information sheet from the Westerfield kits is most likely the best summary you will find. Also check Ian's site http://freightcars.nikina.net I was unaware of any changes were ever

Marty, I'll take any NSC ends you wish to dispose of . . . contact me off list. Jim Peters Coquitlam, BC _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live Hotmail is the n

Gentlemen, Looking for Joel Norman. Joel wrote an article that appeared in the Aug'79 issue of Prototype Modeler. I would like to contact him about using a couple of his photographs for a detailed stu

Gentlemen, I'm seeking a little assistance in identifying a group of boxcars. 1800 were built in total, from what I can tell in the mid 1920's. Knowing the railway they were built for, most likely in

Michael, Yes, the same rule did hold true. As to how much traffic came north from Mexico I can not answer your question with regards to the late 40's or 1950's; but . . . In the early stages of World

Michael, It would surprise me if you had seen a lot of Mexican cars in California . . . The furthest western conncetion of the NdeM with the US rail system was at El Paso, Texas. The FCP (ex SPdeM) in

To quote Tony Thompson from his message of Oct. 17, "Hmmm. Methinks someone protesteth too much. Don't get all defensive on us, _____. You're the guy who came to the list with this request, without vi