Bill Thanks for that tip as I had a similar problem. Jim Kubanick Morgantown WV

As usual, a great looking build, Bill! Thanks for sharing and the inspiration. Jim Kubanick Morgantown WV

Lester, Good to see one of those old TM hoppers turned into something close to a prototype car. very impressive! Jim Kubanick Morgantown WV

There was an article and drawings for these cars and the composite version in the August 1997, page 80, issue of RMC by Chuck Yungkurth. I also have a photo, from Bob's Photos of Reading 70056. It app

I have used a gray called SP Lettering Gray, available from more thane one model paint supplier. This is a mid-tone gray that looks good under a weathering coat of cement color. Jim Kubanick Morgantow

Back in the 1960's I worked as a color matcher for a major paint supplier, and one of the colors I was asked to match was a gray for Western Maryland covered hoppers.The color standard the WM used for

These were a common sight during the '50s and '60s when I lived in Pittsburgh. The molds were always loaded two to a car and placed over the trucks, due to their weight. And, yes, the RIX molds are a

David, Thank you very much for all the information on Reading hoppers. I will keep the attached documents on file for the HTn build and reference for possible upgrades to the F&C and Stewart kits I ha

Jack and Bruce, Thank you for your kind responses. I did intend to add the car number to my original post. It is 70056, so this appears to be an HTn. I'm leaning toward putting a horizontal brake whee

I have a photo of RDG 4bay steel hopper. It is a 3/4 view shot and I am using it to build an HO model. Unfortunately, the end shown in the photo is the A end and I cannot tell if these cars had power

Paolo, Welcome! I see you have received many excellent tips from the Group. You indicate that your resin kits are mostly F&C kits. It is well known by this group that F&C's instruction sheets are not

Please ignore my previous email as it was meant to go only to the local MRR club. Jim Kubanick

I have a photo of RDG 70056, a four bay rib side hopper with a reweigh date of 8-49 with the anthracite logo. I cannot see the class designation on this car, though, as this car has paint damage in th

Great looking car, Bob. I have one to build and will try your clever technique on the scribing issue. Thanks for sharing with us. Jim Kubanick

Tichy might have something you can use in their set for their wreck crane kit. Jim Kubanick Morgantown WV

Fenton, Nice looking pair of cars. I've always had a soft spot for SAL graphics and they certainly look good here. As to the running board issue, I'm sure you'll find a satisfactory solution through t

Bill, I've built the ATSF and NKP cars, but yours look much better than mine. What did you use for rivets on them? Jim Kubanick Morgantown WV

I only have one of the old Varney cars. It is the Frisco Box Car - still in service. Jim Kubanick Morgantown WV

Bill, Thanks for that tip. That's very useful information. Jim Kubanick Morgantown WV

Bruce, Beautiful car! I am fascinated by those air hose brackets. I have the Oriental brass version and I would like to upgrade it with your technique. Thank you for sharing that with us. Jim Kubanick