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

You are correct, Tim. My info came from the RPI site. I may have misread it or their info is incorrect. Maybe 1953 was the rebuild year for the ribs? There was info sometime back on the EJ&E photo and

These cars were actually built as offset hoppers in 1953 series 41000-41699. Don't know when they were rebuilt to ribside twins. Rich Christie

True, but I won't tell anyone, lol. The 3 foot rule applies Rich Christie

Sunshine and later Resin Car Works made mini-kits to use with the Intermountain Modified Height car, for those roads. Of course they have been sold out. Chad Boas and Pierre Oliver (Yarmouth Model Wor

Mel, The reefers are a whole different topic. Besides the PFE R-40-10, Fruit Growers, ART, WFEX and I am sure other private owner's had square cornered cars. As Andy noted, The WP cars were 9'6" IH. T

I echoed my sentiments about the loss of Rob on the Illinois Central group. I was fortunate to meet and talk with him at many train shows both here in Wisconsin and Illinois. It was always a pleasure.

I am so sorry to hear of Bills passing. I know Bill put up a good fight. His modeling talent is on the highest plateau, in my book. He will always be an influence to all of us. My prayers go out to Bi

Bob, Southern Car and Foundry makes the two compartment tankers RIch Christie

Great looking car, Clark Rich Christie

My prayers go out to Denny and his family. Rich Christie

I almost forgot. You may want to contact Jerry Glow. He is one of the best in the business and can provide P&LE USRA SS Box Car decals. Contact him here: jerryglow@... Rich Christie

I emailed Ted recently about the same set. He told me he is going to re-release them soon. Rich Christie

Garth, The ladder is on the other side of the car. Many people are not aware that most general service tank cars had only one ladder! Rich

I agree Dave. I like the NYC. I plan on getting a 19000 caboose from either the society or AMB down the road. I have a Funaro USRA caboose which probably was painted the same as yours. I agree the sha