Like Tim said: I use strip stryene, usually 0.010, or 0.005 as required, fit to lip, glue, no droop. I don't like using the spring material it's easier for me to glue plastic to plastic but YMMV. If y

The other issue is proto offered these in the late 60's large shield scheme also so which do you have. Brian J. Carlson, P.E. Cheektowaga NY From: STMFC@... [mailto:STMFC@...]

I'm trying to clear some projects on my workbench. The Naperville gift 2 years ago was a jig to make the 9 rung ladders for the GM&O cars. I am almost ready to paint but am faced with a quandary. the

The NKP is accurate for ex W&LE cars. some of which were converted to TOFC service in the 50's. If you want more detailed information on the NKP cars shoot me an email off list. Brian J. Carlson, P.E.

Chuck: (official hat on) That would be the NKPHTS and no we have not offered these cars exclusively. They were a regular Red Caboose item. as I posted previously, the NKP is accurate, more than a stan

I am a bridge engineer, and a problem with Gusset plates is the rivet patterns varied depending on what members were being connected, chords, verticals, diagonals, the size and type of the members, W-

I don't think these are available from anyone but Ted. Brian J. Carlson, P.E. Cheektowaga NY From: STMFC@... [mailto:STMFC@...] On Behalf Of bnonut Sent: Thursday, March 11, 20

actually it sounds like Stan Rydarowicz. He often has SFRD, PFE, and Fruit Growers company reefers. No email, just regular mail. http://www.sunshinekits.com/sunimages/sunstan.pdf Brian J. Carlson, P.E

I told myself all day, I was wasn't going to get drawn into this subject. However, I have to point out the ORER data tells us nothing about distribution. It a big hardcopy database of useful informati

Is this a trick question? You mention 1934 CGW cars but provide no number series. CGW may have had other cars built in 1934 but the CGW 1923 ARA cars were built in 1930-31, and 33. They were not X29 b

Ok. I quickly got through today's messages so if someone made this point I may have missed it. The N-G model is a model for the population of boxcars, it's a fleet model. It is not an attempt to model

Does anyone know what trucks the above had when new? I have photo's just can't find them tonight. Brian J. Carlson, P.E. Cheektowaga NY prrk41361@...

Ron; why did you paint the trucks, by your timeframe they were not to be painted. I do have a pair of the correct trucks in inventory, so they've been painted and are going on the car shortly. Thanks,

Thanks Guy. I thought, going from memory, sideframes were not to be painted starting in the later 40's. Is that when heavy asphaltic, tar or cement base paint could no longer be used. When did that ru

Is anyone on here a member of or know a member of the CB&Q Historical society? I have tried contacting them through their website regarding a purchase I would like to make for back issues that involve

Rupert: I got a response this morning. Not sure if it was due to your email or not. Thanks though. Out of curiosity do you know a Kel Shearson from NZ I don't recall which city he is from off the top

sorry that should have gone off list. Brian carlson

Intermountain has announced some more Rock Island Modified 1937 AAR Boxcars, link below. Since the Modified 1937 AAR cars comprised nearly 25% of the RI Boxcar fleet in 1957 I wanted to add one to the

Mark: If no one answers this soon, I can answer next week. I am traveling, Camp Hill Pa. right now, and my NKP diagram book is at home. Brian Carlson

I am trying to finish the Naperville GM&O gift from two years ago. the GM&O car. In January painting the car was discussed and Scalecoat II CN#11 red was recommended. I've looked for this paint online