I tried that and it stated no such ID. Dave Sent from Dave Bott' iPhone

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I agree with Arved on why and how there is a need for the X-3. I have noted X-3's in relative abundance in NC in 1934 in all four versions. I was looking at $85 or more plus the challenge of resin and

True, although historical societies can (and have in my case) found additional photos originally unknown to the author. It works both ways. What is important is trying and asking with open minds. I go

That is a false dilemma. Publishing a modeling article that provides accurate prototype information and clearly delineated the compromises a modeler must or chooses to make promotes interest AND facts

...SNIP... I am one of those historians/modelers without a direct history with a given railroad who joined an historical society and found that it was mostly former railroaders with a considerable cli

Girders are rolled steel, iirc. That is very different than cast iron. I don't have suggestions for representing cast iron, but I don't think the original question is answered. Here's an example of ca

Thanks for the tip. I have a British book on tree making and another on scenery that have been terrific additions to my library. I have only one quibble. The freight and passenger car weathering book

I believe in quality tools when they are versatile and/or the only one to work. I paid $600 for my chop saw and consider that a great investment. So much so I need fewer other tools. The same would be

I cannot seem to locate Larry Kline's files per suggestion. I realize that Yahoo usernames are not reflective (e.g., mine is Lwulffe_doc from my WWI air combat simulation days...). I found two files b

Gouache wash for soot/grime, various powder pigments. One concern is how to do it realistic with the metal framework cutting across horizontal siding. The Accurail exaggerated wood grain seems problem

Thank you, Ben. As always you answer with patience and clarity, unsurpassed. I marvel. I now see my error in not thinking to check the files for a database. Perhaps at least, my error will allow other

I bought a set of Accurail HO scale wooden box car kits at $3 each to practice weathering on wooden boxcars, SS and DS, before I tackle my resin kits. But if I'm going to the trouble of putting these

Can anyone tell me about this car? It was identified in the 1934 conductor's book. Sent from Dave Bott' iPhone

Fyi, Mitutoyo has a solar powered version digital caliper, so no problem with batteries failing. I don't see value yet for the price($120+). I have $35 dial caliper that seems to work for me. I also h

A quick google search does not tell me how Mititoyo's would SAVE my money, although they might save my eyesight. http://www.amazon.com/Mitutoyo-ABSOLUTE-500-196-20-Stainless-Resolution/dp/B009UX5AVC/r

While I agree in general with giving an author appropriate rewards for intellectual property, this appears to be the wrong situation in which to vent. A man asks about the roof color for one specific

Ok, not exactly, but Al, who has been helping me transcribe the conductor books, has noted several instances where a steam locomotive tender was placed ahead of the caboose in a train. Since tenders h

It worked for me. Dave Sent from Dave Bott' iPhone

Thanks to Scott and Ross.