I've collected a number of the color photos of freightcars in the Midwest that were taken by John Vachon during WWII. When I look at the freightcars in those photos I see how dead-pan flat most of the

Does anyone have a photo of any Reading boxcar in series 101000-102999 they’d be willing to provide me a scan. I’m trying to create a model of one these cars which, at first look, appear to be similar

Mike, Thanks for the effort you and the local guys put into preparing and ensuring the show went smoothly. As in the past, this year's show was outstanding. Tom Madden's 3-D printing presentation prov

Can anyone provide the date, approximate or otherwise, when EJ & I started their orange stenciling scheme with the “Around Chicago” route map? Thanks in advance for any help. Larry Sexton

Sorry, meant to change the subject topic prior to sending. Larry Sexton From: STMFC@... [mailto:STMFC@...] On Behalf Of Larry Sexton Sent: Saturday, December 21, 2013 3:01 PM T

At some point in the recent past, I purchased several B&W photos from Jay Williams and tonight I just happened to lay out the 3 side by side and note the similarities. Two were different views of NKP

Elden, In the late 60s and early 70s, when my clearance level allowed me to poke about in obscure secured facilities, I had several occasions when I was in D.C. to go through files of photos and other

Elden & STMFC, Since Elden brought up the PRR transport of the 40mm gun rings during WWII, does anyone know of a photo of those gun rings being transported? And if so would you share it with the group

All, If the gun barrel liners for the 16” guns had to be replaced every 200-300 shots fired, then it is highly probable that all nine barrels were changed out at the same time. The battleship guns wou

Al, It looks like a radial roof as well. Larry Sexton Sent: Thursday, November 14, 2013 6:42 PM To: STMFC@... Subject: [STMFC] RE: A nice end shot, but the reporting marks are missing Doub

Hey Mike, Isn't it time to pull the plug on this topic of discussion? It appeared to have passed the guidelines for courtesy and civility you set for STMFC discussion several days ago. Larry Sexton Cr

John, What, if anything, can you tell me about the current status of these SAL B-7 , AF-1 and AF-2 boxcars? Larry Sexton From: STMFC@... [mailto:STMFC@...] On Behalf Of John De

Recently while doing research I found reference to Armour and Swift providing hundreds of thousands, if not millions of one-pound tins of lard for shipment to Europe during the period 1944-1949. Appar

Steve, Please continue to share this collection of photos. It's nice to see some of the L&N and C&O freightcars from just before WWII. The C&O vent photo has been added to the small collection of phot

Elden, Are you referring to the gons that were modified during WWII to transport the four-blade marine screw propellers that were installed on the Liberty and Victory class cargo ships? If so, I suspe

Elden, First, thanks for sharing a great series of photos. Secondly, that coiled steel is not can stock material. The strapping is thicker than Canstock material. When I get a chance next week, I'll p

Per a 1948 Seattle newspaper ad, Carstens was still advertising and selling their "Lucky Dog" brand of meat by-products. I don't know if that would have been shipped via their reefers or not. Larry Se

All, The following articles should help anyone trying to model the D&H or B&O converted cement cars from the 1930s. D & H 40'SS Cement hopper boxcars (Tichy) - Mainline Modeler June 1994, pg 47-48 D&H

Francis, Were you ever able to post a list of the Reading freightcar drawings by Ed Wiswesser? I’d still like to obtain copies if possible. Thanks much. Larry Sexton Sent: Monday, January 21, 2013 5:0

Larry, Any further word on the Wiswesser Reading freightcar drawings? I'm still interested in obtaining a set. Larry sexton From: STMFC@... [mailto:STMFC@...] On Behalf Of mt19