Clark, I have the articles copied and ready to mail to you)my scanner is not playing with the laptop today) Joe Binish

Brian, I usually use .035, sometimes 1/16 Joe Binish

The GN society did a kit. I built one for a friend In Chicago. I am not sure if it is still available It requires an enormous amount of scratch building. It turned out pretty cool Joe Binish

Sorry, meant to be off list. Time for me to get some shut eye Joe Binish

Think of the fun we will have!!

Looks SPish. Maybe a B-50-?? 5-5-5 ends tho.... Joe Binish

Lisle RPM.....

Don’t think so as the M&StL car is welded Joe Binish

It would be interesting to collate this info with build dates. I realize this is the minefield, what with rebuildings and later acquisitions. Paint scheme data is helpful Thanks for posting Joe Binish

On a somewhat related note- I am searching for generic boxcar data to apply to the Central of Minnesota boxcars I spread around to the layouts upon which I operate. I have used up my extras on the sun

Ed, That is part of the Duryea cushion underframe. The short ones go on either side of the draft gear. The long ones are to go next to the underframe. The taller end goes against the bolster I think t

Tichy makes them. Tho they are a bit thick... Joe Binish

Paolo, Welcome to the actual builders club! I usually use an old toothbrush and dawn and warm water. Leave the small stuff on the sheet while washing. Blot off w a paper towel and blow dry with a hair

Definitely good news. Too bad my brother is moving to Delaware from New Hampshire. Won’t need to go through Troy on my way from MN Joe Binish New Hope Mn

Great work. I have been waiting for your approach since I finished the M15k 15 minutes before you posted yours. And I did an incomplete job on the underframe....From where did you get the hatch latche

I’ve built quite a few, maybe 75 or 100. I am personally responsible for a plastic X-3 not being offered until I get my 3 Sunshine kits finished. A small stash. My favorites are the Storzek Soo Line s

John, I have Champ BRH-219 with the 40’ stuff used up. A notation on the instructions says that this scheme was never used on 50’ cars. I am thinking they meant the slogan(the Scout) You are welcome t

Bob, The doors open on these cars. I have a couple on the Central of Minnesota that I have replaced the grabs and added brake gear Joe Binish

Scott, I cannot vouch for the timeliness of that scheme, but agree that the Black Cat decals are excellent. I have used them for a few “north of the border” boxcars and the Sinclair tank car. Thin, to

Oh that is an attractive car. Looks like the MDC car. Nice hats gents, the the two guys at either end in the car did not get the memo for fedora day Joe Binish