The modeling idea that first struck me was this. Have a vertical pin, delrin or such, sticking up from the truck pivot point. Cut a slot sideways in the center bolster for the pin to slide in sideways

Almost anything can be done if you throw enough money and time into it. Getting paint to behave in those tight spaces would be the second challenge. I suspect you would have to really hate decals to g

When I want a showcase model, little things matter. When Charlton Heston did a big scene with a cast of thousands, I doubt that everyone one of them got full makeup, full exact costume, and the proper

The coupler is there, but the knuckle is laying on the ground below it. This rig seems to be using the knuckle pin as a fixed pivot point. With that hefty jack for power, I can see making metal move.

If it worked, here is an advertisement for Weed Chains. If not, here is a link. http://theoldmotor.com/?p=151944 Chuck Peck

Snow chains were invented by Harry Weed in 1904. Chuck Peck

I can easily imagine the uses Pullman could have for boxcars. First, samples to send around for railroads to examine. Secondly, resupplying the many repair and service points of the Pullman system all

What we do not know, and do not NEED to know is the operating purpose of these boilers. If they are building heating boilers, they likely operate at 15 to 30 PSI. If they are power boilers, they possi

Which will STILL get you the Hotel Pennsylvania in NYC. Chuck Peck

Our friend Garth posted an interesting photo along with the suggestion it might have been a trailer for a motor car of some sort. I see that as a good possibility but here is another suggestion. I do

Hi, I'd like to know if there is a best or at least good thinner for Tamiya putty, basic type. I'm experimenting with abusing a gondola and need to spread it thin with feathered edges. Yes, a steam er

That would definitely be handled as a special move. Some roads could handle it, others could not. Engine, perhaps an idler or not, caboose. Orders almost certainly would read to NOT meet opposing trai

I see that Walthers has some sort of red farm tractor. Not being well-informed, I cannot identify the brand or type, only the color. They do not appear to have any brand markings on them. Can someone

They were ALL "as-built" until some railroads started kit-bashing them. Our turn now. Chuck Peck

In the fifth picture, I have doubts about it being a pickle car. It certainly looks similar to a pickle car but all pickle cars I have seen images of were owned by a pickle packing company. This car h

The proportion on whisky to ice is important, too. Really fine whisky is delivered in barrels carried in a D/S trussrod boxcar. Carefully decanted and a bit of clear ice rubbed on the outside of the g

I agree the roof has what look like ice hatches. On the other hand, did any reefer ever have sliding doors? I see no sign that there were ever any hinges for swinging doors. Chuck Peck

It was probably that "Nashville Sound" that took them worldwide. Chuck Peck

The fellow on the right appears to me to have goggles up on his forehead. Posing for his picture, perhaps? N95 being in the future, I guess a wet cloth on his face might be some protection. Chuck Peck

The car appears to me to be missing a knuckle on the left end. This suggests the car may be in stationary service. Chuck Peck