I have been having the same trouble, Tim, so just sent Ted a Private Message via RealSTMFC.

Thanks for all the advice and I appreciated the end view of the NP car provided by Eric Hansmann. Very helpful. I always anneal the A-Line sill steps before bending, as they can be brittle. I did so h

Thank you, James, Fenton and Nelson... The end photographs and the information are extremely helpful, and I thank you for your kindness. Wonderful to be surrounded by those who know much more than I.

In 2018, Ted Culotta documented adding finer details to Rapido's pre-WWII Northern Pacific DS boxcar. Among Ted's enhancements to the B-End (photo below) was a brake staff pivot support made from an A

I have to admire them for not "gouging" on the prices.

No such thing as "too dirty" unless every car in the freight yard looks like your wagon top. Vive la différence!

Inspirational, Charlie. Thank you!

Dear Friends, Today I stopped at the Original Whistle Stop in Pasadena, CA and photographed some of the Sunshine models still available. It is my understanding that some are partially built, but call

Sorry. That last line should read "KEWANEE BOILER CORPORATION KEWANEE, ILLINOIS" with the word "corporation" spelled in its entirety, and the font in all capital letters.

I've been searching in vain for a placard online, but nothing turns up, so I've been dickering around with the image from the photograph, and came up with this miserable example. I'm certain that some

Wishing you a speedy recovery and return to good health, Brian!!! Michael Gross Pasadena, CA

So those sons-of-a-gun up north are planning to take more of my hard-earned cash: https://rapidotrains.com/products/ho-scale/freight-cars/ho-scale-37-general-american-garx-reefer Michael Gross Pasaden

Rapido is aware of the incorrect upper door guide length and the missing upper door stop as well. They are on it!

Magnifique!!!

Great idea, Jacob, and wishing you much success with this latest RPM!

Nice work, Bill, and hope to see you again—one fine day—at a face-to-face meet. Michael Gross Pasadena, CA P.S. Reading your post made me miss Ron Sebastian at Des Plaines, all the more. :0(

Dear Ted, So sorry for the continued complaints from the terminally disgruntled. I think I can speak for most Hindsight 20/20 members in saying that what you and the other moderators and clinicians ar

Looking very good, Frank!

Looks very good!

Oh, how sad. I had known of Bill's condition for some time, and had prepared these brief remarks for the “virtual memorial” he had hoped to attend while he was still alive. I have revised and included