The photos that were attached are actually A-50-6's converted to hogfuel cars. They are the 50' variety. I know the A-50-4's were also so converted. This would make a fairly simple kitbash of a Funaro

Well done, Clark Rich Christie Virus-free. www.avg.com

Looking great, Mr. Speedy Gonzales, LOL! Rich Christie

Rocket Express is already in the process of bringing out that kit. RI-5 RI-5 Rocket Express Models is a Model Railroad manufacture of custom railroad models produced by Ron Von Werder Rich Christie

Sorry, should have been directed to Phil. I need to pay better attention to the email Rich Christie

Brian, Since you have to remove or do some carving on the original sides, I don't see why not. The AAR Alternate and AAR twins have 11 side stakes. The AAR Alternate has even spacing, the AAR does not

Your welcome, Nelson. I will check my early RPC's as they give a little more detail on roof , running board and lateral colors. Rich

I know from what I have seen, the Santa Fe did not paint their running boards and laterals, at least on the steel ones. Rich Christie

Sunshine #40.4R is the later model with 4/4 ends. But as Tim states, using the Branchline kit along with proper doors and Archers will yield a good clone. Rich Christie

Group, looking to buy the following: Sunshine 22.6 CB&Q XA-7 & 8 40' double door outside braced autocar Sunshine 58.3 B&O M-27B or F 10’ IH double door, Mansard roof autocar Funaro & Camerlengo #6817

Good idea, Brian. I have used this method myself on many cars. I also find that attaching stake pockets with canopy glue is much easier to control alignment than using CA's. I have yet to have a stake

Clark, Pierre has a Kadee ladder drilling template along with the Kadee grab iron template (both sides and ends) Rich Christie

Excellent work, Clark Rich Christie

Glen, They had 1/3/4 Dartnaught Ends Rich Christie

Tim, That "combo" roof is available from Speedwitch Rich Christie

Simply outstanding, Gene! I follow your blog quite regularly. Rich Christie

Brad, The gray/black scheme started in 1944, freight car red before. Rich Christie.

Forgot to sign full name Rich Christie

Bill, Here is the info on the difference, from RPI The Northern Pacific got War Emergency cars in '44, but these were only 7-panel box cars with a Howe truss, not the 9 panel Pratt truss of what I cal

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