In response to Ron Merrick's email Ben Hom writes in part:

Tim O'Connor writes:

Andy, I will second this and yes read it right TESTOR CHROME SILVER. It is a far superior primer to white because as Jim says you need less. The key is to let it dry and in your case in the sun under

Thank you Michael, I believe that I have most id not all of the instruction sheet for the West Rail Kits from his collection and it is on my to do list to get them sorted. Thank you, Greg Martin Event

Didn't Richard also have a Duryea underframe in his West Rails line? I'll have to check this weekend. Greg Martin Eventually all things merge into one and a river runs through it. Norman Maclean

B&O Modeler BOb Chapman writes:

Steve, Before Richard Hendrickson passed away I know that Mont Switzer had contacted me to see if Richard could assist in an article he was writing for I believe the NMRA's magazine regarding the car.

T&P car has end panels of 4'3" ¾", the first full inboard panel id 3'5" 7/8" and the center panel is 3'9 ¾" the balance are 3'7 ¼" wide. I have no way of knowing whether this is a fit for the TYCO car

Scott, I have no idea regarding the Tyco gondola as I can't remember ever seeing one. With regards to the ACCURAIL gondola, "as modeled", we have been told that it is a match for the ACL gondola class

No, I went back through my mail and found no trace. Greg Martin Eventually all things merge into one and a river runs through it. Norman Maclean

Ken, I think someone mentioned clear styrene sprue for headlight lenses and I would agree these are simple and cheap. The military guys use them all the time in lieu of MV Lenses. You can shape them t

Scott, The letter notation on the white stripes do not reflect the manufacturer that the car was assigned to but rather the type of Evans loader. I have a diagram of the Type F used on the Rock Island

Hey Yuze Gize, I have uploaded six photos of my completed car. They are in a folder marked with my name. I think Schuyler has to approve them I think? They are not yet weathered and I will do that soo

And that is not the truck I was thinking of either.... Dang, if I were better at trucks I would know what it is. Greg Martin Eventually all things merge into one and a river runs through it. Norman Ma

Rich, Yes, I found a photo of the Elsey Trucks on an X38 #73863. Interesting truck as well. I am in the process of bashing a Life Like car to create the correct X38, it is a lot of work. Greg Martin E

Tim, I can't recall the truck name but I have seen it before. I was thinking on PRR X38 but I haven't came up with the photo. Okay did anyone notice the ten rung ladders? Greg Martin Eventually all th

I just love the running boards, which is likely why you posted this photo. It truly is a wonder what Mother Nature can to a single piece of wood. And you are worried about the scale width of your boar

Colin Hart reported today on FACEBOOK that Scale Coat has been purchased by MinuteMan Scale Models. Minuteman Scale Models has purchased Scalecoat Model Paint. We will be moving the company to our sho

Mike, Have you ever seen this car in the flesh? It appears to be stamped and them bent metal. I am not sure how you would use it as a template for a car 48' long. If there were more prototypes for the

I have an old metal one and it is crude and mostly unless you are a collector which I am not. I am thinking the Tyco might be a better start but I would have to count stake pockets and if that were wr