RJ, Great work! How long did the truss rod stay in service? Reefer + Truss rods is a win win in my book! I know how long projects like that can take. I volunteered to upgrade and custom paint some Roc

Bill S, Rio Grande Models posted it on thier Facebook page. I am excited to see it I still need a NG ballast spreader. Scott McDonald

I miss seeing the fall colors around Chicago during the RPM. Scott McDonald

Thats some big coal in the N&W gondola in the first picture. What industry in St Louis would use something that big? Scott McDonald

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I agree with Eric the architecture of the era is amazing. Maybe somebody versed in semi truck trailers can give us a rough date. That is a neat looking vinegar car for sure. Scott McDonald

All of the cars in that series that didn't have end doors where rebuilt in 1940ish to 6ft doors cars. Scott McDonald

Which group is that in Eric? I would like to see that. Scott McDonald

The photo below was posted on the Rio Grande Historical Society Facebook page by Parker Wilson from his collection. I am reposting here with his permission. Does anybody know what the silver car is? I

Wonderful model! Great photography too! Do you do any photography clinics? You clearly know what your doing (pun intended). Scott McDonald

My understanding at some point they replaced the door with a more conventional plug door. Is the proto photo the original or replacement door? Fantastic model Ed! Scott McDonald

Yes, closed and completely sold out.

Bill Welch posted a photo gallery that had an excellent side or 3/4 view of the rebuilt car with single door. Unfortunately I can't find the bookmark of the gallery. Perhaps Bill might remember the ga

Any guesses on the car behind the locomotive? Possibly a wagontop of some sorts? Scott McDonald

Thanks for sharing. I wonder if any railroad bought the reefer? That is an interesting design. Scott McDonald

Yeah, I saw that but that's just a little bit of what they made. I guess I was wondering if they had a website to order direct from. Scott McDonald

Does anybody know if Train Station Products is still around making products? Looking for some trucks. Thanks Scott McDonald

What kind of roof is that? It looks kind of like it has two raised parts for each section. Diagonal panel perhaps? Scott McDonald

Do you know the date of that photo James? Scott McDonald

May want to search YouTube. Tamiya putty is really popular with armored modelers so I would guess they is a tutorial for it some place. My guess is you sand it out to thin the edges. Scott McDonald