I'm wondering if this car was in dedicated (non interchange) service? Todd Horton ________________________________ To: STMFC@... Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 8:17 PM Subject: [STMFC]

I get it, I know that color can shift from one photo to the next. All I was saying is that both of those PRR cars are NOT painted the same color. If anyone wants to argue that point then I want to see

Scott, I'm in 100% total agreement with you here. I'm not looking at this photo as a reference for painting covered hoppers. All I'm saying is that they weren't all snow white from start to finish as

"Here’s the story: the two hoppers are painted different colors. Live with it." I agree 100%, if there's an argument to the contary then I want to hear it. Todd Horton ________________________________

Scott, are you saying that both the PRR cars are the same color in this photo listed here but due to lighting and the effects of the camera they show up differently than what my eyes are seeing? I'm t

Ed, my point exactly. You can't say that all PRR (or insert your favorite road) covered hoppers cars were painted in all the same shades of (insert car color here) paint and that never changed through

So would this account for the hopper car being dark while the guy riding the footboards have a glowing white shirt? I've looked at this pic numerous times. I'm not trying to use it for a painting guid

I'm speculating here, look at the hopper coupled to the one that is glowing white behind the locomotive cab. "IF" that's a PRR hopper then there's clearly different shades of these cars. Again, I'm pu

Tom, I know what you mean with the lighting. There's seems to always have been a debate about the color Kadee chose for their models. Regardless of the color being off there's creditable evidence here

When you say it's way off what do you mean? I'm not familiar with photo shop. I see that the upper right corner is dark but everything seems normal. Todd Horton ________________________________ To: ST

I know there's been some debate about the color on the Kadeee PS-2 (H34) hoppers. I ran across this photo that I thought was interesting. Notice how light the car to the left is compared to the car to

I seem to recall these came second hand from the FEC but I could be wrong. Todd Horton ________________________________ To: STMFC@... Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2012 1:34 PM Subject: [STMFC]

I think Ed Hawkins should be included in that group as well. Ed has always been VERY helpful to me. Todd Horton ________________________________ To: STMFC@... Sent: Monday, July 16, 2012 2

I have to agree, the C of G decals with those kits that were provided were pretty bad. Fortunately the CGRHS stepped up and did offer some correct sets. Todd Horton ________________________________ To

Just curious and some what on topic, how's Westerfields new owner coming along? I haven't heard much talk about them lately. Todd Horton ________________________________ To: STMFC@... Sent

The 300 series stainless steel are generally considered non magnetic. I know there is a small amount of magnetism in them but it's very little compared to regular ferrous steel. I wouldn't try to surf

The 400 series stainless steels are magnetic while the 300 series are not. Todd Horton ________________________________ To: STMFC@... Sent: Thursday, July 5, 2012 5:10 PM Subject: Re: [STM

Michael, "IF" these are on Kadee cars then the roof walks are a press fit. I have taken them off and put them back on with just finger pressure. Todd Horton ________________________________ To: STMFC@

am now Todd Horton ________________________________ To: STMFC@... Sent: Monday, March 19, 2012 1:57 AM Subject: RE: [STMFC] Re: DRGW 70 ton Gondolas I don't know but I'd take a guess that

Al, As best as I can recall this was down near the welded rail shop. The car was sandwiched in a group of other cars being used for storage. Todd Horton ________________________________ To: STMFC@yaho