Here are a few more pics. Bryian Sones Union Pacific Prototype Modeler Murrieta, CA.

Bill, you are quite welcome but the real thanks should go to Gary B. for allowing me to share them with our group. From his own words "He put them out there to inspire modeling and interesting discuss

These Pics and more were taken by Gary Binder and posted to the "Union Pacific HO Model Railroading Group" on FB With his permission I share them with you. Gary and his wife took these pics in 2005 of

Tim, I think maybe this is the car Bill W. is talking about https://www.protocraft.com/category.cfm?ItemID=542&Categoryid=20 Bryian Sones Union Pacific Prototype Modeler Murrieta, CA

Hi All, Looking for an article on this kit if anyone recalls. I want to use this kit for a C&S car in the mid 1950's. Was this car correct out of the box or was this supposed to be an xm32c and I need

Thanks Tim O'Conner and John Monrad for the info! Bryian Sones Union Pacific Prototype Modeler Murrieta, CA

Hi All, Anyone know where to get an HO scale 5 panel Superior door for this car? Preferably tackboadless door. Photo Reference: http://www.protocraft.com/category.cfm?ItemID=542&Categoryid=20 Thanks,

Thanks Brian, I wasn't sure if I was seeing something between the bolster or not. I have trouble with contrast when it comes to black & white photos. I appreciate the help! Bryian Sones Union Pacific

From "Union Pacific Freight Cars1936-51" by Terry Metcalfe photos it's a little difficult for me to tell for sure but I'm guessing these might be Barber Lateral Motion Trucks? Can anyone confirm for m

Hi All, I'm in the process of adding the missing bolster to 35 of the early Atlas release of this car. Can anyone recommend a correct and good replacement truck for this project? Thanks, Bryian Sones

Andy, You can get it at Walmart too for about the same price. I just bought a bottle last month here in Murrieta. Bryian Sones Union Pacific Prototype Modeler Murrieta, CA. On Tuesday, December 19, 20

I use canopy glue also. My favorite is " Pacer, Formula 560" Bryian Sones Union Pacific Prototype Modeler Murrieta, CA

Umm Ed, I never implied that a stronger magnet made a difference. I just stated neodymium magnets are stronger magnets that's all. However, they could be better at pulling the load up if you are try t

That link was the first one I came to so it maybe too powerful but you get the idea of what they look like. They are fishing magnets. You can find less powerful samples elsewhere on ebay. Bryian Sones

Here is a link for the magnet https://www.ebay.com/itm/Strong-Neodymium-Ring-Magnet-Hunting-River-Fishing-Salvage-Tool/142507758391?hash=item212e1fd337:m:mPFV9H13RwRfnAZMKZhm2bQ

There are lots of ways to do it, Some of the most common ways to do it is to: 1) Make sure the load can be removed without any resistance 2) Insert/glue a metal object in the middle of the load such a

For those of you planning to use the U.P Marklin/Trix Boxcars that represent the B-24 and B-50-27 classes for the U.P. and might be unaware, the car body matches the prototype all but the roof and the

Agreed! They fit nicely under the Marklin U.P. Stock Car s-40-12 too but I use the Speedwitch Media underframe for the boxcars because it is the correct underframe. If you don't care about the underbo

Steve, The Redcaboose car closer represents the B-50-19 and B-50-21 classes but simply lacking those loosely applied alt rivets I metioned. Just squint a little or look at it from a distance and it's

Yes, Tim and Charles you are are correct regarding the ACR rivets . I was not necessarily referring to that effect. That's why I didn't call the alternating rivets out in that manner. As Tim mention t