I purchased this book on eBay, and discovered that pages 163 thru 170 repeat. Presumably two sheets each containing these pages were laid over each other and folded, cut and sewn into a signature and

I just ordered three packages of direct replacement metal wheelsets from Bowser. Item 40198, $20. Alex Schneider

It should be noted that NMRA RP 24.3, "Axles", specifies only the MAXIMUM length, which is 1.035". They also illustrate Type I axles, with the cone ends we commonly see, and Type II with square ends,

Jared, I suggest you remove the trucks from the underbody and try them under another car. If it also lists the problem is the trucks. If it does not the problem is the underbody. My guess is that Rapi

I plan to buy the new trucks, as I can't see a way to get the old wheel sets out and replace them with ones having metal wheels. Alex Schneider

The reassembled, re-rigged crane is now on my layout and looking very good for its age. Assembly was tricky with directions, and probably impossible without. Alex Schneider

My thanks to all who offered help. As it happens, my crane appears to be the 1973 model with fewer pulleys on the boom rigging. Alex Schneider

I am trying to reassemble this model, and it's not obvious how the large hook, small hook and boom are connected with string to the three capstains inside the body. If anyone has a set of assembly dir

Johannes, Do you know the builder of these cars? That would indicate which library is most likely to have information. For instance, Pullman Library of the Illinois Railway Museum has a majority of th

Dave, Good start -- and obviously you can print another set to get the E. I have a couple of questions about Ghost White decals -- What printers can use them? In particular, only laser printers, which

Bruce, what I wrote was misleading. What I meant was that the brake wheels will be horizontal, on vertical shafts, rather than the mechanism shown on the IC caboose at IRM. Alex Schneider

Thanks, Dennis and Bruce. Since I’m building this caboose for a diorama where only major brake components can be seen, the critical point is that I need two brake wheels. And since it’s back in the K

I am finishing up an American Model Builders model of an IC side door caboose. My basic question is whether it should have one brake wheel, or two, one on each end platform. I haven’t found a photo su

Some 20 years ago I was driving from Boston to Chicago, having dropped our son off at college after Christmas break. I routed myself through southern Ontario to stop off at Sylvan Scale Models in Park

Thanks to all who responded. ThE discussion has been very informative. Alex Schneider

I received mine, and I have a question about the K brake system. I don’t see any connection between the lever on the “A” end and the rest of the system. My 1928 Car Builders Cyclopedia shows a connect

Tom, we all extend our deepest sympathies and share in your grief. I had the pleasure of meeting Gail at Cocoa Beach several years ago and she was a charming lady and supportive wife. I know you will

Was it offered (presumably by another vendor ) in HO? Alex Schneider

There is a table of railroad names and reporting marks in the front of each Official Railway Equipment Register. The NMRA reprinted one for January 1952 a number of years ago, which may be easier to f

I have enjoyed use of the Newberry Library which offers service such as you describe. They also have a Special Collections reading room with large tables, great lighting, and one door next to the staf