Sunshine #40.4R is the later model with 4/4 ends. But as Tim states, using the Branchline kit along with proper doors and Archers will yield a good clone. Rich Christie

Group, looking to buy the following: Sunshine 22.6 CB&Q XA-7 & 8 40' double door outside braced autocar Sunshine 58.3 B&O M-27B or F 10’ IH double door, Mansard roof autocar Funaro & Camerlengo #6817

Good idea, Brian. I have used this method myself on many cars. I also find that attaching stake pockets with canopy glue is much easier to control alignment than using CA's. I have yet to have a stake

Clark, Pierre has a Kadee ladder drilling template along with the Kadee grab iron template (both sides and ends) Rich Christie

Excellent work, Clark Rich Christie

Glen, They had 1/3/4 Dartnaught Ends Rich Christie

Tim, That "combo" roof is available from Speedwitch Rich Christie

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