Dennis wrote: Dennis, You are always astute, polite, articulate and (again) correct. This entire subject is yet another which requires study of the Interchange Rules, etc., from the late 'teens thru 1

Mr. Jack Mullen is absolutely correct when stating that the Type "D" was also manufactured with 5 inch by 7 inch shanks which were indeed used on cars with construction which did not allow the larger

Tony Thompson wrote: The MCBA adopted the automatic coupler in 1887 as standard with further details adopted in 1889 and 1893, and modified in 1909. The coupler was replaced by the Type D in 1918. The

In a message dated 2/9/2014 9:05:30 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, elombard@... writes: Guy and Brian, Here is a service history for UP 155000 I have assembled from the ORER. 1940(4) ... Not lis

Tim wrote: "Interesting -- the one on the right appears to be "T-section" (I don't know the technical term) and the one on the left a more modern U-section sideframe. I think the one on the right was

Tim & Tim, Note the two different designs of truck side frames on the ACL car. Guy Wilber Reno, Nevada

Al wrote: "Poking through Eric's amazing treasure trove, I came across an AAR car code I'd never heard of, and that isn't listed in my 1/1943 ORER: XV. What is this?" Al, "XV" -- Box Car, ventilated.

In a message dated 7/6/2014 5:31:32 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, STMFC@... writes: Poking through Eric's amazing treasure trove, I came across an AAR car code I'd never heard of, and that i

Tony, Devastating news...I am deeply saddened. My deepest condolences to Sandra, the family, and all (and there must be hundreds) Richard's friends. Guy Wilber Reno, Nevada

Brian Carlson wrote: "I’ve picked up a TLT minibox to go with my previously built F&C one. The TLT model has “rectangular protrusions” sticking up from the bolster. What are they supposed to be? They

Tony Thompson wrote: "interesting, but remember that ALL reefer owners were obliged to let reefers run freely instead of being returned to owners, and that reefers could be substituted anywhere for bo

FGE Bill wrote: "I notice Gene Green has posted photos of some of his collection on exhibit . Thanks for doing this Gene!" I will "second your emotion"! A lot of work and a great job done, Gene. Regar

FGE Bill wrote: "While they were effective at maintaining low temperatures, the power plants were fueled by gasoline meaning that they could only run on the FGE/WFE/BRE System including their contract

Dennis wrote: "For that matter, for all we know, the car is spotted at the shipper. The crew is just finishing applying the grain doors... without seeing the other side of the car, it's hard to tell."

Charlie wrote: "There is some mystery there. Why would a car load of grain or whatever be at this street side team track and have a professional photographer there to take multiple photos of the event

Jim wrote: "The last BMT car (#153) first appeared in the ORER dated April 1959 while the first XT car (#154) first appeared in the July 1961 ORER. Did something happen during that interval requiring

Tony Thompson: The Chateau Martin cars were classed as Type "T" (tank), thus exempt from the advertising prohibition along with Type "L" cars. Guy Wilber Reno, Nevada

Bill wrote: "These newer specs can be found in Appendix A of the _United States Safety Appliances for All Classes of Cars and Locomotives_ book issued by the AAR Mechanical Div." Thank you, Bill. I ha

Bill Asked: "Given that the handrails were safety appliances, was this height used by AC&F based on a rule or regulation?" Bill, The United States Safety Appliance Standards for tank car safety-railin