Based on ORER data 3 Pennsy X26 made 1963 in revenue series. However, I’d take that with a grain of salt. They probably weren’t actually in service, just stored not yet white-lined. Face it, unmodifie

You can’t find any in the 60’s or later because they just didn’t last that long unmodified. TH&B cars were long lived into the 50’s but they were an exception. Brian J. Carlson

Thanks Chris. I absentmindedly forgot about the RPC. I’m pondering if I can create a M-15N from the F&C M—15k with a new underframe. I fear the resin thickness might be an issue Brian J. Carlson

True. I’m aware of that, but by my 56 era the m-15k were rebuilt again to the M-15n in 55 and 56. Based on the orer there were very few K’s left. Brian J. Carlson

What was the difference between the two B&O wagon top rebuilds? Based on a review of freight car diagrams, it appears the underframe was rebuilt to a straight center sill using Z sections versus the f

Per the DL&W diagram Bettendorf truck frames UT 588. Some have a similar Gould frame. Tim’s photo is from Wil Whittaker in Mainline Modeler. I’d use the Tahoe ARA Buckeye. I cover these cars in my Rus

Obviously NP was reclaiming metal. Fairly common back in the day. Brian J. Carlson

The Branchline 10-6 kit does not include 5-5 ends. Ergo Intermountain. Brian J. Carlson

Tim earlier End design for 10-6 cars not covered by Branchline kit. Brian J. Carlson

Does anyone have photos of these cars in the 1950's. I'd like to model one using the new westerfield kit in HO.

Clark LNE 8001- 8750 were 1923 ARA Steel Sheathed cars.The roofs were flat panel and later rebuilt with diagonal panel roofs after WW2. They are NOTHING like any accurail kit. Now 7001-7200 are SS car

For the moment I’m interested in offset three bays Brian J. Carlson

Thankfully branchline retooled them. I do not have any idea what that cost them though. Brian J. Carlson

Colored pencils work well. Need to keep them Very sharp. Brian J. Carlson

Has anyone every done a deep dive on DL&W open hoppers, both prototype and model? I searched the archives and found several discussions on a specific series or car. I'm interested in the post-war flee

So…. You’ll be done by noon. :) Brian J. Carlson

Ok. I must have transcribed some ORER data wrong then. It’s in my 50 ft list. Oops. Brian J. Carlson

Guys I’m pretty sure Clark’s car is 50’ not 40’ Brian J. Carlson

Guys. I don’t usually post you tube videos but this is a collection of John Prophet III films with narration by the the man himself. Now it’s mostly PRR focused but includes freight and passenger equi

Why? It’s not a race. I have dozens to build. Gotta buy them when you can. Brian J. Carlson