Evergreen appears to extrude their shapes. I have noticed die marks on a number of shapes. I believe Plastrut uses a similar process on their white polystyrene line of shapes. Gene Deimling

Protocraft has released several new HO decal sets for tank cars including wine cars. Protocraft is a major supplier of 1/4" scale equipment, trucks, track, sound systems and an extensive line of decal

Bill I posted two files on the brake increaser (regulator). The particular drawing matches dimensions I have for the actual MKT boxcar part. I believe Soo History group has a photo of the piece on a c

Scott I just posted an example of an end door made using a vacuum-forming process. I have an extra bare plastic part that you can use to build up your end either for a project car or for casting. Cont

Brad RL Design makes a set for this class of car. Their catalog is posted on the Proto48 Modeler website. There is a link to a PDF on the front page. Gene Deimling

AT Which 1923 single sheathed car are you referring to? I am just about done with one you supplied me with data on. Gene Deimling [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Doug I don't think that car was done by Robert Leners. I think the car was built from a kit offered by Rails Unlimited. Gene Deimling

Doug You can find pictures of Robert Leners models at my website. Http://www.proto48.org/p48_models_lenders/htm Gene Deimling

Doug Here is the correct URL http://www.proto48.org/p48_photos_leners.htm Gene Deimling

Doug I just submitted two picture to the Leader for approval. They are of the same car kit but with different decorations. Gene Deimling

The Seaboard had the turtleback type cars lettered for the Silver Meteor. Protocraft has a set for this car in O scale. To my knowledge, no one has produced a model of this type of car in 1/48.Gene De

BradRick Leach may have done the X23/24 lettering for Pat O'Boyle (Pacific Limited).Gene Deimling

Tim You are. Protocraft published a little flyer that grouped paints based upon similarity of shades. I believe Ed Hawkins may have consulted with Norm Buckhart on this scheme. Some of the lettering s

Bill I am not sure why one would scan an old model to produce new tooling unless it is for reproduction of Flyer or Lionel parts. Older models are more likely to suffer from inaccuracies . You will ne

Marty I bought a pair of Wiha AA SA-ESD tweezers from Amazon for under $20 including shipping. German made with a non-slip coating on the body. Gene Deimling

I am trying to determine when the reporting mark of M.A.R.X. was created. Mather appears to have built/rebuilt a series of 40' reefers for Armour in 1953. I am guessing that a new reporting was create

A number of modelers use Grandt Line turnbuckles to create the clevis. Just cut one end off. Gene Deimling http:// myp48.wordpress.com

I just posted two model photos of my Bx-12 pilot model. The one photo shows that the retainer is mounted high on the end. The position was copied directly from photos supplied by the late Richard Hend

Dave The model is 1/4" scale. Gene Deimling

List members I am searching for information on the appearance of the roof and running board attachment of the Mather 42' reefers built in the early '50s. I understand it was flat steel as opposed to a