Also another link using the Speedwitch 41’ 6” gondola which were used for auto frames as well. This series ended up on the GM&O. http://prototopics.blogspot.com/2017/05/building-dt-7000-series-gon-or-

Here’s a link to modeling auto frames with a DT&I car. http://dti.railfan.net/Model_Building_Articles/Freight_Cars/DT&I_9100s_Model/G31DFrameRackInstr.html Matt Smith Bloomington, IL

Here’s an article describing the conning tower tube of the Iowa class. https://foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.com/iowa-class-battleships-had-vault-like-conning-towers-bu-1737002503 The description appears to j

Similar to the former WLE cars that ended up on the NKP. Here is one in NKP MOW paint. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1LkKs4G77yVrZonjynNKU1N-DTSFPWnAq

Mike, You can get an Accurail version with the logo you are referencing. Here is the link. http://www.accurail.com/accurail/ART/3700/3703_2.jpg

Ed, Thank you! That is exactly what is needed to complete my build! Matt Smith

I've seen some variation in the colors of the CGW 92,000 Boxcars people are building. Some are more brown and some are more red. I don't have a lot of knowledge of CGW paint practices circa 1951. Can

Clark, well that’s some news. Mine came in a C&BT box with no paper work. Well that’s good because there should be plenty of parts around. Cutting the ends off was easy and the resin ends fit flawless

Does anyone know of a source of ladders for CB&T shops boxcars. Working on the Chicago RPM mini kit and 3 of the ladders are broke. I’d use other ladders but the CB&T kit pieces have the nice curved p

Thanks Tim O' Connor The B&W picture I have appears to have a lighter base color so I was thinking a shade of freight car red. I didn't want to assume though being its a builders photo and sometimes t

Looking for information on the GM&O 72,000 Commonwealth Flats as built 3-51. I only have one grainy picture and its hard to tell, #1 Color #2 Type of truck used. Any information or data is appreciated

Many of the Nickel Plate riders cars ran on two different trucks. I guess being resourceful, if it rolls it works! Matt Smith Bloomington, IL

Bruce, You are correct!, some have Z's some have C's and some have Z's and C's......confused? I touch a bit on this in the article. There seemed to be no rhyme or reason on the channel type used for t

If you are in need of some NKP rebuilt composite hoppers, here is fun kit bash from an Accurail Canton hopper. Here is a link to the full details of the build. Also contains prototype info regarding t

I used Tru Color for almost all of my projects this last year. Things that have worked for me. Use the Tru Color brand thinner, I thin maybe 20-25%, I clean up with laquer thinner. Use several drops o

Merry Christmas! I don't know if this site has been shared before. Lots of great hi res pics from the 40's through the 60's. If so feel free to remove. http://searcharchives.vancouver.ca/alton-boxcar-

RPC 29, mentions the IC's composite hoppers and shows a rebuilt in 55' and a description of freight car red and white lettering. Does anyone know what color it was as built in 44'? Haven't been able t