Hi, I've been using Solvaset almost exclusively for all of my decal work for the past 3 decades. I've tried other brands but always came back to Solvaset. What I do is the following: 1) Apply the deca

Hi again, I forgot to add that "if the prototypically closest tank car can be changed/updated relatively easily" ... of course I will do that. But, so far, I haven't done any "serious kitbashes" of a

Hi, I know that the hard core members of this group won't agree with me on this - but my approach to tank cars has always been to "accept that the models are rarely perfect". I consider the dome (both

Hi guys, So I've done enough prototype research to have reservations about using the Tichy/Gould kit for the derrick tender (flat car). The key reason for that is that it has that 'house' on it that d

Scott, We have to remind ourselves that the "rules" are actually "interchange rules" and do not apply to any equipment that never leaves home rails ... such as all MOW, including company service only

Hi guys, Jeffrey sent me an email off list that said that the steam wreckers often (usually?) had/included a small steam tender for fuel and water and that is was often uncoupled from the wrecker duri

Hi, THANKS to all who have provided hints/their experience. It really helps. And I even got a response "off list". I have lots to go on now and my project just got bigger ... which is a GOOD thing. Th

Hi, I'm in the process of building and putting one of the Tichy/Gould 120 ton kits on the road. If there is anyone on this list who has already done so I'd appreciate exchanging some ideas with you. I

Armand and All, The GN built 900 40' box cars out of plywood in '45 (500) and '47 (400). Most/all of those would still be around in the late 50's under discussion ... and probably showing up in Texas/

HI, Instead of commenting on "what was" (long ago) ... I'll comment on "what is". I have seen one of the Dry Creek models and they are -very- nice. If you are unhappy with one of these - that's on you

Denny, You forgot to tell folks where/how to get a copy of "Pennsy in Chicago". I did the research and the best place to order it is from the PRRH&TS at under $40. Amazon wanted $180! - Jim B.

Thanks Tom - I must have missed that change to Yahoo groups. I used to be able to right click on a file/photo in the groups and select save, save as, or print ... *sigh* (who is asking himself why it

Hi all (and especially any Moderator), Howard recently uploaded a sample Empty Car Request form (sic) to Photos. I looked at it and liked it - as an example of a real RRs documents/paperwork. So I tri

Paul, In the studies I've done of prototype freight car pictures - it is clear to me that the interior of almost all gons was "heavily weathered"/worn. The paint on the interiors did not seem to last

Howard, Folder is there. Empty. - Jim B.

Hi all, Claus - I'm working on a different circuit that is still based upon using a super cap ... that can be used for either LEDs or bulbs - at the same time. "Watch this space." George - I don't eve

Claus, Recheck FILES - I just added a folder there ..

Robert, Look in the FILES folder for a sub-folder about "Flicker Free". If you can't find anything contact me off list and I'll send you a description/circuit diagram. it is designed specifically for

Hi, � Actually,� I prefer to use stains and paints - applied in a variety of techniques and mixing each batch to suit my eye at the time.� The key techniques are the "dry brush" streaks applied

Mark Rickert, Thanks for posting the link to your web site. The manuals you have collected - and made available to us in PDF form - related to "how the RRs worked with respect to cars, loads, expediti