Jim Zwernemann built this 1/4” scale model of the older truss rod series. He used styrene as his primary material. Jim attempted to use the Tichy decal set but ended taking a different route. Gene Dei

A digital copy of the general arrangement drawing can be obtained from the railroad museum in Temple,Texas. The drawing is for the as-buiilt configuration. Here is the contact information if you are i

https://myp48.wordpress.com/2021/04/16/modeling-lee-turner-on-rock-island-b-2-boxcars/ I just posted a short story on a car from Lee Turner’s personal collection. Please take a look. Gene

https://myp48.wordpress.com/2021/04/03/modeling-mid-century-composite-boxcar-completed/ Lee Turner finishes a boxcar I built. Please take a look. Gene Deimling

My scratch building project to create a replica of the Northern Pacific 9480 boxcar series is done. I built the car from Evergreen styrene except for the ends salvaged off an Intermountain AAR boxcar.

I found this shot in my files. It is a scan of a print that I purchased from Ted Culotta. Gene Deimling

https://myp48.wordpress.com/2020/09/03/modeling-mid-century-composite-wood-sheathed-boxcar-4-0/ Construction continues on my scratchbuilt P48 boxcar project. Please take a look. Gene

Pickles and vinegar have little in common other than they shipped in wood vats or tanks. I have not found any information on salting stations within Cali. Pickles were packed in the Seattle area by Na

It appears to be a Viking roof similar to those used on SP boxcars Gene Deimling

The Gibson car you cited in your email was built by Standard Tank Car Company. It was a single compartment insulated 8,000 gallon car. Southern Car & Foundry produced HO kits STC cars but not with thi

Thank you Tim. The earlier reweigh date I have was 1952. Gene Deimling

When did the Bangor and Aroostook start applying the three color State of Maine scheme to their 1932 ARA boxcars? Thanks Gene Deimling

I thought that I might share a little information on the design of the underframe for the wood reefers. You will find an extract of the general arrangement drawing showing the underframe and two pictu

Consider purchasing a “draw plate” from a jewelry supply. You can make your own square stock. Gene Deimling

Recently, I have been upgrading older model. One such project is this 1/4” scale plastic model kit offered by San Juan Car Company. I added some weathering using Vallejo acrylic paints. Gene Deimling

MEK is part a long list of things we are not able to use such as straws. It is only a matter of time before Tru-Color paints will declared illegal. Gene Deimling

I have been using Tamiya Extra Thin Cement with excellent results. It is widely available in the US even in California. It works on styrene but not ABS. Gene Deimling

Marty I have been pleased a company In Canada. Here is a link to their website. https://pdc.ca/rr/custom_decals/ They use a laser printer and do white. Here is a link to a post I did on their product.

The drawing I have shows it as a Universal. Gene Deimling

https://www.ishor.com/jeweler-burs-frasers/drill-bits-pivot-pearl-and-bur https://www.esslinger.com/mascot-flat-pivot-drills-004-050-sold-individually/ Here are two companies that I have purchased bot