Since this is the only way we can get more accurate models in the future, I applaud Athearn for their efforts at being forthright and advising the customer exactly what they are buying. This is long o

I would disagree Tim. The lettering looks fine to my eyes. Also note that the CN on the doors needs to be removed as this was not present on the steel cars owned by CN. cheers Stefan photo

Of which there were only three IIRC. Stefan

For Carmer cur levers contact Michael Watnowski of Free State Systems: freestatesystems1@... or: Free State Systems P. O. Box 1334 Hunt Valley, MD 21030-6334 He makes nice etchings and has oth

Rich, Thanks very much for that! It looks like I'll have to keep an eye out for HB-31. Anyone want to part with one or two sets? Stefan ________________________________________________________________

Andy brings up a good point. Wasn't the use of the taller doors due to the fact that these cars were rebuilt with side sill channel stiffners? The lower door tracks were flush with this sill and are v

Thanks, but Ted's excellent decal only has the Silver Meteor slogan. Been there...Can anyone confirm what slogan Champ HB-8 has? thanks Stefan it has

There was a nice article in MM on modelling/upgrading the IMWX 10' 1937 AAR cars by Dennis Hitt a while back. Also some good pics on Fallen Flags of 15788 and 17497 in the as delivered scheme showing

modified AAR boxcar, I'm confused? Um, its IM! You know...it doesn't have to be prototypical! cheers Stefan

Looking for HO Seaboard Air Line decals with the "Silver Comet" or "Silver Star" slogan for 24300-499, 24800-999 and 25300-499 PS-1 boxcar series built from 1948-52. Everyone makes the "Meteor" slogan

And don't forget to add "Rare" and "Wow" or "Look" to your description! Stefan at a couple

Tyler, You should pick up a Walthers SP caboose. Stefan

I'm working on some resin kits and was wondering what listmembers prefer as a prep for the various manufacturers' resin kits. thanks Stefan

Where are these available? thanks Stefan

After going through some old posts about the Branchline ACF reefer kits I understand that there were some issues with the roof hatches among other things. Can anyone suggest replacements or fixes for

I didn't get a bite when I first asked about this, so here goes again: I'm looking for some mid-1950s prototype information for the Proto 2000 50'DD steel boxcars factory lettered in the Southern 42xx

The NEB&W website has some information on Armour. The Walthers belt rail meat reefer is reasonably close to some of the Armour cars pictured on the website with TRAX and PCX reporting marks (doors, si

Looking for some mid 1950s prototype information for the Proto 2K 50' DD steel boxcars of the 42xxx series for modelling purposes. Just putting a few kits together after Christmas and was wondering if

Thanks to Ben, Steve and Paul for their help! Sounds like most of these are workable bashes. Happy New Year! Stefan Lerche Duncan, BC Canada ribs. These cars also had interesting trucks, Barber S-4-L,

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I have been reading Cape and McKeen's nicely done "The Ghost Trains of the SP's Overland Route: Train Nos. 21-22,Mail, 1947-67" which focuses on this lesser known SP mail train operating Oakland-Ogden

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