I wish more photographers would have taken shots like this back then. Todd Horton

Bill, As a long time machinist I can tell you that for modeling all you need is a good set of dial (or digital) calipers. Todd Horton

Somewhere In my collection of books is a picture of a UP hopper on the PRR in hard coal territory. That is one that I would have never guessed to see. Todd Horton

What does this have to do with the Ga RR cars? The C of G got two separate lots of PS-1's with 9' doors in 54' and 56' Todd Horton Southeast Machine Tool Sales 3123 Maple Rd Lindale Ga 30147 678-264-7

The C of G only got the black and black and silver paint scheme on the 50" PS-1's. Todd Horton Southeast Machine Tool Sales 3123 Maple Rd Lindale Ga 30147 678-264-7448

Are there any decals available for these cars? Todd Horton

Ben, What year(s) was the “Don’t Stand Me Still” lettering applied to X29D’s?

I am working on assembling one of these kits and I started thinking about water drains for the ice bunkers. The kit doesn’t have a provision for a drain system. I assume they used some sort of piping

I know this is a late reply but somehow I missed this message. The C of G got 2 different lots of the 50’ cars with the “blimp” plant scheme. These came in 54’ and 56’. The C of G cars came from Pullm

There’s also a another car with end doors next to it with plate ends. Todd Horton

You can make out what looks to be the number 598 on the far right car. Todd Horton

Looking at the photo on the NMRA site, So were there were no door stops on these cars? The right side door is slid over to the left exposing the door opening. I was looking on Rob’s PRR site, he shows

I think some of these cars may have been in service hauling sand. Probably limestone as well, for cement. Todd Horton --------------------------------------------

I wouldn’t say they are randomly filed. I found and purchased several freight car photos right where I expected them to be. I think Bob would admit his filing system isn’t the best but he’s a great re

I’ve wondered if the cylindrical contains were built by one company and several railroads purchased them for use in cement service? I know the NYC and the LV had them, I seem to recall CNJ as well? To

I uploaded a photo to the files section under my name. The picture shows an NYC and a D&H gon with cement containers. The NYC carried 20,000 lb containers and the D&H carried 22,000 lbs ones. The cont

Tim, I would think there has to be some difference in the containers due the capacity difference, 20,000 lbs. vs 22,000 lbs. The light weight for each are listed as 4,385 lbs. vs 4,430 lbs. That's onl

Here's a link to a photo of another NYC car with 5 containers. Notice how they are orientated in the car in this photo. Todd Horton https://www.google.com/search?q=lehigh+valley+cement+gondolas&rlz=1T

Yes, notice the orientation of the containers in NYC 501660 while it looks like they’re all positioned the same in the second photo. Todd Horton

I was wondering what other modelers are using for car weights on close sided cars? I am looking at the most cost effective for doing this. I’ve used 5/8” nuts as weights but those aren’t cheap. If thi