Since grades on railroads ar relatively flat, no adjustment needs be made to the vertical members, Otherwise, the trusses on the sides of single sheathed freight cars (STMFC content) would need to be

I never found the need for Barrier when spraying. Once the first light spray dries (almost instantly), the plastic seems protected from the effects of future coats. Used Floquil for more than 30 years

As I remember, owner Dick Schweiger named it for his model railroad, but I don't recall the full name as I left Pittsburgh 14 years ago. CJ Riley

I have been quietly ignoring references to "tar paper" roofing in the commercial press as well as here and I have to comment. Tar paper, properly called building or roofing felt is NOT a roofing mater

The NMRA standards revolve around dimensions that are required for different manufacturers' products to operate compatibly. "Standards" are critical to compatibility and Recommended Practices (RPs) ar

They might indeed change, if the NMRA has the guts The standards are being modified and they no longer have to go to the entire membership for approval (a very old fashioned concept) that will make im

Mike Brock wrote: You are fortunate that tou hand laid your track. Di Voss, the standards chair, has been testing all the manufactured turnouts and NONE meet the standards. He has realized that the sy

Richard, I know your 1 year membership in 1990 gives you much knowledge of the organization, but I must dispute your regular assertion that NMRA is bleeding membership. The true membership has hovered

Do I dare point out that the green at the store will differ from it's appearance under layout lighting? <vbg> CJ Riley

I believe it's called a "draw plate". A former wife was a goldsmith and used one frequently to thin down gold and silver wire. Fred's admonitions are correct. CJ Riley --- Fred Swanson <Fred_Swa@...

I have used expensive compressors in the past, but recently picked up an el cheapo tank compressor at Schucks auto supply for about $30. I figured it would be good for tire inflation if not painting b

Cutting the weight so it is narrower than the floor by 1/8" or so will keep it from showing from most angles. Don't forget that straw or sand bedding was placed in the cars and that would prevent a cl

And to further complicate the story, NONE of the manufactured X2f couplers adhered closely to the proposed design. The approximate shape was there, but numerous subtle features were ignored, do the de

As is often the case, I beg to differ with Tony, but there is considerable work being done now by Di Voss and his committee regarding standards and RPs. Unfortunately, much of the current effort invol

Elden, My former brother-in-law and college rrom mate worked at the astronuclear lab after college in the mid 60s. He worked on an nuclear rocket engine tht was deemed a success after it operated for

I can confirm concrete ships, but not Pei's private concrete cars. One of my instructors in Architecture school designed them as his contribution to the war effort. He claimed that all of his sank upo

You may be able to find it at an auto parts store, since that shade is still preferred for "rat rods". CJ Riley --- pierreoliver2003 <pierre.oliver@...> wrote: _______________________________

When I worked in the fabricating shops of Levinson Steel (Pittsburgh) one summer in the '60s, There was considerable crap in every car I helped to load. I have also seen high angle photos of open cars

ED, I have put debris in most of my gons. Dirt, weeds, rust scraps, a few ferns, left over wood blocking. Almost anything could be in there, Standard scenery techniques were used. CJ Riley ___________

--- Anthony Thompson <thompson@...> wrote: I would have to add that timber is very heavily used in ALL construction to this day in the PNW, much more so than the east. It was plentiful,