Larrabee, Sorry I overlooked your question about the couplers. I don't use Kadee at all. I use Sergent couplers on all models but the Kadee hon3 coupler should be #714 Bryian Sones Union Pacific Proto

The caboose side widow configuration is typical of the D&RGW short caboose. The single window side would have the stove with a bunk next to it. The model Mark found on brasstrains, is correctly modele

Add me to the list of Star Brand being a good paint and not an Acrylic. It is great on brass or plastic. I model U.P. and D&RGW narrow gauge in Ho. I am not saying I'm an expert on the D&RGW short cab

Thanks for the Replies. I have all that I need at this point. Bryian Sones Union Pacific Prototype Modeler Murrieta, CA

Please PM me if you would like to sell. Thank You, Bryian Sones Union Pacific Prototype Modeler Murrieta, CA

Ray, also something to consider. I'm not sure if you are planning to redo the car but..... The Champ BR-340 and Martin's Decal set are Gold on more of the orange side of the color spectrum in which I

Ray, I have a set of Champ Blue Ribbon BRH-34. One sheet has a slight bend or crease on it when I bought it. Other than that both decals are in mint condition. I could sell them to you at a fair price

Douglas, sorry about that I meant to say the S-40-6 were SC not SA I miss-typed. I built a bunch of the trixx .U.P. s-40-12 cars which were "SA" so I had my mind slightly on that and miss-typed. Anywa

Thanks for the info guys and I'll have to see if I can locate a copy of that Santa Fe book. Douglas, the scale cow will fit through the upper deck door but not through the lower portion but I felt it

So I finally got around to building some S-40-6 1955 Live Stock Car from UHPS. While building the cars I discovered that an adult Scale cow would not be able to stand in the lower deck of the car. The

Ah ok Bob and Kenneth, Sorry my mistake then. I guess I don't recall that company ever existing... Bryian Sones Union Pacific Prototype Modeler Murrieta, CA

Kenneth, PPW/A-Line/Arrow Hobby PPW/A-Line/Arrow Hobby RPM / WPM for more info New Rail Models- All Scales Blue P... Bryian Sones Union Pacific Prototype Modeler Murrieta, CA

Ah yes, I purchase a lot of stuff from their ebay store. Good to hear and know they are the owners. They have good customer service and very prompt shipping. Bryian Sones Union Pacific Prototype Model

Ah, ok. Thanks Jack! I'll call Precision Scale direct as you suggested tomorrow. I appreciate the response. Bryian Sones Union Pacific Prototype Modeler Murrieta, CA

They are also sold out. Bryian Sones Union Pacific Prototype Modeler Murrieta, CA

Wasn't Precision Scale purchased by Blue Ridge Hobbies? If this correct I was told the were dropping this product from their offerings. Bryian Sones Union Pacific Prototype Modeler Murrieta, CA

Hello All, I'm low on stock of the 585-31796 Retainer Valves. Does anyone know a hobby shop that still has these? Thanks, Bryian Sones Union Pacific Prototype Modeler Murrieta, CA

Dave, FYI there is an undecorated Nickle Plate version on Ebay. It would save you the hassle of striping it and maybe an easier process to disassemble. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Atlas-20003598-HO-Undec

Doug, Thank you for the photos, modeling options and suggested reading material. Also, thank you to everyone else for your input too. I think I have enough info to represent some wood reefers. The cha

Doug, The photo of the RSM URTX 66215, is this the same car as the PFE R-40-26? Bryian Sones Union Pacific Prototype Modeler Murrieta, CA