Very nice, Chuck!

Agree with Dennis Storzek. I grew up in Chicago and loved the views of the yards from Grant Park before all the air rights were sold to real estate developers. Also loved seeing the huge, iconic Pabst

Looking very nice, Andy. It's always nice to see the occasional open door in a consist, and I think you are on to something.

Very nice, Steve, but is it possible to post a photo of the other side of the model to show the brake detail? Did you replace some the original with wire? Many thanks!

Another nice build, Bob. You're making good use of your Covid-19 isolation!!!

Dear Rob, You reference the Resin Car Works covered hopper roof hardware, but I can't find such an item. Are you confusing it with the Yarmouth model works kit #YMW-103? Michael Gross Pasadena, CA

Nelson, just a quick note: In your 1953 timeframe, the ATSF regularly interchanged with the CB&Q in Fort Madison in town just east of the two depots. Fort Madison's Shopton yard would send one of thei

Thank you, Rob!

Oh, so sorry to hear this news. Greg was an excellent modeler and, more importantly, a man of great warmth and kindness. I was inspired by his early articles in Mainline Modeler, and came to know him

Lovely build, and I appreciate the "heads-up" concerning the Kadee upright brake wheel. Love its delicacy.

Thank you for the update, Schuyler. Greg has been a generous man and has been a great contributor to the hobby. I will add my hope and prayers for Greg, wife Sandra, and his family.

Superb!!!

Precision Scale brass tank car handrail stanchions are part 332110

Nice!!!!

And interesting to note the hooks above the trucks for attaching Keeley journal box cooling cans. In an earlier post, someone had remarked that The Illinois Central often equipped freight cars with th

I spoke with them, yes, and they have some interesting ideas. Among them, a styrene version of the ATSF Bx 11 — Bx 13 single sheathed box car series. If I recall our conversation, they are hoping to c

I have already commented on the sad loss of Des Plaines Hobby's Ron Sebastian, but today recalled a photo my cousin took of me during the Chicagoland RPM weekend a few years ago. It was taken at Des P

Oh, no, I am so sorry to hear this. What a knowledgable and decent man he was. May he rest in peace!

So kind of the presenters to share their clinics. Even RPM attendees can't get to ALL the clinics on any given weekend, so the sharing is much appreciated.