Todd Sullivan wrote: "Thanks, I'm sure you are correct. I'll change the note on my e-copy to reflect that. I never thought it looked like Boston." Captioned as Buffalo here: http://www.steamerafreight

Bill Keene asked: "What is the rough date that the X29F box cars went into service? Would these have been in service during the circle keystone era?" c. 1958. They are post-circle keystone era; the la

Bill Welch wrote: "Scott I would suggest purchasing an Undec Accurail 8-panel SS box car with composite ends and cut their beautiful Hutchins roof off." Better yet, buy one of the foobies and cut the

Tim O'Connor wrote: "Now if we could just get Wine door locks in injection molded plastic." Ralph Brown responded: "I'd like to see Simonton operating gear as well, but I do have more than a few hoppe

Robert Kirkham wrote: "Well, I don’t have a list, but I do have kits: the CPR mini-box and the CPR big Otis gon." The CPR "Big Otis" gon was originally a Rensselaer Railroad Shop kit. Ben Hom

Allen Cain asked: "I have come into several Kadee 4000 undecorated boxcars 1950-1953 Narrow Tab 40' PS-1 Boxcar with 6' Youngstown Door. I am seeking advice for info on any southeastern roads that wou

Drew Marshall wrote: "I've found it best to call F&C." True, but keep in mind that Dave's in Australia, which is a 16 hour time difference (plus next day) from the East coast. Ben Hom

Dave North asked: "I checked Bowser for HO models of the K11 stock cars and they have two paint schemes. One is all Tuscan and the other is Tuscan with a galvanised? roof and doors. Are either or both

Bill Welch asked: "For some time now I have noticed that all of the Clinchfield's USRA assigned rolling stock—cabooses; 50-ton boxcars; 2-bay hoppers—carried "CC&O" reporting marks for most of their s

Rob Kirkham asked: "I was wondering if there is an existing model for this other car (shown in the photo Bob has linked below.) It looks like the Tichy 3001 end would be a good starting point, and may

Brian Carlson asked: "I’m working on an Intermountain box car and I need to plug some of the holes in the body to re-detail it. I have found I don’t have an appropriate diameter styrene rod. What I ha

Doug Harding wrote: "The CN historical society once sold correct color paint." http://www.cnrha.ca/node/966 These are available in Scalecoat and Scalecoat II. Scroll to page 5: https://www.minutemansc

Bob Chapman asked: "I'm in need of a HO scale 40' diagonal panel roof for a boxcar project. At one time, Red Caboose offered these as an aftermarket part (#8700-04), but InterMountain's website no lon

Doug Harding wrote: "I have this drawing, saved as ERDX 11000-11049. However nothing on the drawing says it is ERDX, so cannot confirm. Nor do I know the source, but suspect it came via this last as w

Tim O'Connor wrote: "Many people hate Tichy tank cars because they're not right. I love them because they are among the finest examples of styrene freight car kit design." "Hate" isn't quite right...m

Fred Jansz asked: "Received my OMI 'Wabash' steel dd boxcar today...NOT. This 'wooden' SS beauty was in the box. It reminds me of something, but not a steel Wabash DD car. Any idea what it might be?"

Dennis Storzek wrote: "How to explain the apparent white lettering on the side? It is possible that glossier black paint is reflecting sunlight. This brings to mind a question; was Swift using glass b

Fred Jansz asked: "Bought this OMI Wabash auto car and wonder if someone knows if there are decals available for this car?" Tim O'Connor replied: "Mark Vaughan decals - stocked by Des Plaines Hobbies.

Steve Salotti asked: "Not sure if this is going to the group, if so sorry, it's old news. On August 26th John Sykes mentioned a roster for the NYS&W, I've downloaded it and have a question about the r

Brad Andonian asked: "I cannot locate a file of USRA hoppers with road names etc; I am looking to get confirmation that Susquehenna had these cars.... Any images and data would be appreciated. I have