This firm sells High Quality lacquer reducer (Automotive paint shops name for lacquer thinner). I just bought a one gallon can with free shipping to California for $47.95. If a modeler were to use thi

"Lacquer Thinner" is much like blended wine--it has 3-4, perhaps more, components. The blends determine the quality and the traits in what they are designed to provide. Almost all lacquer thinners can

Years ago I had a model railroader friend who was annoyed by the sound box vibrations from his brass fleet. I suggested aquarium Silicone caulk applied inside the car body in an 'X' pattern on each si

Hello-The castings for the Western Pacific 40' SS HO box car have been sold. Thanks, -Andy Carlson Ojai CA

Hello- I am finishing up some improvements to the patterns of a Western Pacific 40' SS HO box car. Some of my early resin test shots have come up with enough parts which I can offer for sale to someon

Or, maybe the 1st "San Juaquin Valley" shipment of oranges, as their becoming commercial citrus growers came long after Southern California's. -Andy Carson Ojai CA On Tuesday, August 11, 2020, 12:03:2

I think the original poster mentioned a 1945 build date interim improved Youngstown door which is not made in 7' width by anyone. The 5/5/5 version was the famous SP "Overnight" door. Southwest made t

MYTH: "Accupaint is actually a variety of ink". Answer--Accupaint is a lacquer and years ago the myth that the product is an ink started. It simply is not true. I spread this rumor also before being i

Bruce- You may be suffering from the volitiles gassing off right past the lid (Tru-Coloe and AccuPaint use plastic bottles with often porely sealing lids. A real problem with AccuPaint over the years.

Hello- With my intent years ago to model thin 2-sided Youngstown Steel Doors in HO I gave it a try last week. This is my first casting with this thin molded YSD. This photo is of the back side of an H

Baby boomers of my age have a special understanding of the letter 'M'. My selection is the Monon with their funky gondola. Half way there! Enjoy, -Andy Carlson Ojai CA

I have a model RR friend who lives in the home town of the IT. So this is my pick for "I". Enjoy it as much as I do. -Andy Carlson Ojai CA

This RR was home based on the spit separating North Humbold Bay, CA from the Pacific Ocean. The roundhouse and some other structures survive to this day and a young museum group is being quite active.

Folks that know me are probably guessing I would do Great Northern for the letter 'G'. surprise-surprise! (Thank you, Gomer!) Again, no thank you is needed. -Andy Carlson Ojai CA

Whew! Almost nothing to offer in the letter 'F' department. Good old FEC pulls through. -Andy Carlson Ojai CA

Boy, I am sure glad that my new niche is paying off so well. Again, no need to thank me for this labor of love. A Erie flat car. -Andy Carlson Ojai CA

I sure hope my sources don't dry up because this is fun! Again, no thanks are necessary. -Andy Carlson Ojai CA

More in my ever increasing efforts to supply the list with content. enjoy! -Andy Carlson Ojai CA

Allow me to join onto this upcoming trend. B&O #17000. A mostly steel box car. Please, no need to thank me, I do it for love. -Andy Carlson Ojai CA

Thanks Todd- Yes, that is the name I (now) remember. It isn't as nicely done as the later P2K 52' gondola, but still a well received car from me back then. A P2K gondola would have finer posts and mak