Simply outstanding, Gene! I follow your blog quite regularly. Rich Christie

Brad, The gray/black scheme started in 1944, freight car red before. Rich Christie.

Forgot to sign full name Rich Christie

Bill, Here is the info on the difference, from RPI The Northern Pacific got War Emergency cars in '44, but these were only 7-panel box cars with a Howe truss, not the 9 panel Pratt truss of what I cal

Dear Group, At the request of Eva, Jim’s sister-in-law, asked me that if anyone would like to send further condolences. You may do so at Jim’s email address: jimhayes97225@... Or his home addres

Dear Group, I want to pass this sad news on to everybody. Jim’s sister-in-law called today to tell me that Jim passed away in his sleep this morning. He went out the way he wanted to: peacefully at ho

John, Looks like Intermountain PS-1 ends Rich Christie

Rob, I have used Canopy Glue on .005 styrene with good results, no melting, no deformities, no mess Rich Christie

I am saddened to hear of Jon's passing. I have always read his emails to the group members. Tom that tag line of his is something I will always remember. My prayers go out to Jon's family. He will be

Group, Class info XA-14a. This was offered by Sunshine. The SRE roof was standard, not replacement Rich Christie

Bob, That car was white lined on its way to the good old scrapper. Still looks in decent shape.

Good catch, Tim. Marc Simpson of Sylvan has produced those cars Rich Christie

I will have to agree with Fenton on the model, being Southern. One of my fellow club cronies and I were discussing Erie 40' double door boxcars for well over a month. The only end door 40' cars had ra

Group, It is listed in the 1965 ORER. Rich Christie

First time posting on this subject! All of you gents have some great projects under way. Here is what I have going in my priority 10 drawere project cart. 1. Tichy Pennsy G30 WE gon. Finished detailin

Brian, I have that book. It covers all periods, steam era until the end of the P&LE. Rich Christie

Great looking build, Brian. Your work motivates me to get mine started. Mine has been sitting for a long period too. Rich Christie

Great looking model, Bill. I too will go back and improve yesterdays models with what I learned today. Rich Christie

You guys are quite welcome. I mentioned to Eric, I have a few undecorateds in my stash too, and this one fills a need for me too. Rich Christie

According to the RPI site: In 1928-'29, the Frisco built more USRA-clones, in the 53100-53346 series (1928) and 53350-53647 series (1929), with Dreadnaught ends from Union Metal Products, Ajax hand br