I'm working on 2 resin kits and about ready to paint but, not sure what colors to use. One model is 53'6" 51101-51600 series Southern Flat, the other is a B&O(ex BR&P) wood side gon which will be lett

I just used Tichy's Milwaukee Road box car decals and didn't notice that they were thick. I didn't put them over rivets, however. Fred Huss

the TCRM Hobby Shop is only open Tuesday Noon to 4:00PM, Thursday Noon to 6:00PM and Saturday 9:00AM to 3:00 PM. Fred Huss

After attending Prototype Rails my wife and I stayed in Florida for an extended vacation. When we returned home, I discovered that I had lost an email from John(don't remember his last name), whose fa

Andy, Thanks for the information re coupler lift bars on this car. Ted and Ron, Thanks for confirming my use of silicone for mounting weights. Regards, Fred Huss Franklin, TN _________________________

Sorry, I didn't mean to send it yet! One more question. In another thread, someone mentioned the resonance set up when running plastic,etc. enclosed cars such as box, reefer because they are like empt

I'm just completing an InterMountain Santa Fe Reefer RR-23 no. 33155 and need to know how the coupler lift bars attached to the ends. Does anybody have a photo showing a good view they would be willin

Hi Jon, Does Martin(Sunshine) have a web site? I'm very interested in these tank cars. How do I contact him? Thanks for your help. Fred Huss Franklin, TN Modeling the CNJ in 1953/54 --- Jon Miller <at

Hi Tim, I purchased an InterMountain PFE Express Reefer in Green, Car no. 935 during the holidays. It is not Trainquest. Who manufactures Symington-Gould trucks and Preco AA-3 fans? I have Kadee Apex

Hi Tim, When I accessed this website and the Alton X29 I was told it was forbidden- I didn't have permission to see the image!!! Help! Fred Huss Franklin, TN --- Tim O'Connor <timoconnor@...> wr

Hi Guys, I need your help. I recently purchased 4 of the above kits. While building a PFE/WP R-30-12 Reconditioned reefer #50055, I almost updated it to AB brakes from the K brake system supplied. I d