Richard I think Red Caboose printed the Mather Reefer in the Oscar Mayer scheme but I wasn't sure about accuracy of the car. I think it was the Red Caboose RC-1010c? Bryian Sones Union Pacific Prototy

Thanks Bruce, is the Rapido 37' reefer a good representation of a URTX leased to Oscar Mayer or Swift or should I just start with a Lifelike car? Bryian Sones Union Pacific Prototype Modeler Murrieta,

Hi All, I'm looking to start a build project to model refrigerated cars that wore the Oscar Mayer Paint schemes in the mid 1950's I would like to get your input on the following: Sources for reference

Johannes, Are you trying to put together a fleet of U.P. boxcars? Regards, Bryian Sones Union Pacific Prototype Modeler Murrieta, CA

Steve, I did the same for my Trix/Marklini U.P. Stock Cars. The Acurail underframe lines up fairly well with very light sanding. For the Trix/Marklin U.P. Box cars I use the Speedwitch underframes. Re

Dan, With all that said. I assume there might be better tools available than others. Do you have any suggestion on where to get the best tool for this and which to buy? Also, thank you to everyone for

Very helpful, Thanks Hugh! Bryian Sones Union Pacific Prototype Modeler Murrieta, CA

Thanks Ralph, I'll give Bowser a call in the morning. I appreciate everyone's help. Thank you! Bryian Sones Union Pacific Prototype Modeler Murrieta, CA

Thanks Bruce, I'm familiar with rivet tools. I've used them in other application in the automotive field. I used to build show cars for the CES and the SEMA show when I was younger. I wasn't sure if t

Doug, No, just the rivet broke. The lip on the pop rivet wore out. It probably wasn't maintenance properly and wore down. The linkage is fine. Regards, Bryian Sones Union Pacific Prototype Modeler Mur

Bruce, No, I have never had to replace a rivet linkage before. However I have Quartered Repaired and painted also added fixture details and sound decoders to many brass locomotives. I have even painte

Sorry I meant that for Todd Horton not Tony. Kind Regards Bryian Sones Union Pacific Prototype Modeler Murrieta, CA

Hi Tony, Sorry unable to post a pic at the moment but possibly later. The side rod linkage that is broken attaches to the Eccentric; The locomotive is a Ho scale, Key Imports early Challenger If that

Hi All, I had the linkage break on one of my brass locomotives. It appears to have been held together by a tiny brass pop rivet. Does anyone have a suggestion on the best way to replace it and reconne

Both the Intermountain and the Kato are good choices though neither one is a perfect model without some modification if you want an accurate U.P. model. If you upgrade the Kato car and make some glari

Hi all, Sorry for the off topic question but this is driving me crazy because I can't find this article I'm looking for.. There was a project article in Model Railroader on how to back date the Athear

Oops sorry Ted Culotta, forgive me, didn't mean to butcher the spelling of your name. It happens to me all the time too. :) Bryian Sones Union Pacific Prototype Modeler Murrieta, CA.

The B-50-17 model in 1/87 scale was not only produced in brass by CIL but alson in Resin by Martin of Sunshine Models and Ted Collata of Speedwitch Media. The Model was produced under the "private sto

Sorry everyon, no pics of the B end. Gary Binder was unable to get any clear pics from that end of the car. Not to far from this B-50-17 was another in Alluminum M.O.W colors laid to rest. Gary sent m

Dan, Gary did not post a pic of the B end but I'll ask and see if he has one and get back with you. Bryian Sones Union Pacific Prototype Modeler Murrieta, CA.