The line to Saltville was an N&W branch line. I read somewhere that it was one of the most prosperous branch lines on the N&W. That’s hard to believe considering the coal traffic on the N&W but I do r

When I think of chain drive that isn’t what comes to mind but I think you’re correct. Todd Horton

What is the purpose of the large chain coming from the car to the trucks in this photo? Todd Horton http://www.miamiconservancy.org/resources/ConstructionPhotos-WM.asp?ID=3023

Dave, I find a little hard to believe that those are imported pieces of steel given the date of the photo. I'm not saying it didn't happen, but in 1958 there was imported steel coming into the the US?

Wow, I was wondering if there were any bad side effects from using lead. There has been some great responses to this thread. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Are there any decals available for these cars? Todd Horton