Hello again. I had to go through my files, but I knew I had taken a photo about ten to fifteen years ago, when I was selling scrap at a nearby facility that is on the access road next to the steel pla

Beautiful photo. It's interesting to note that over the last year, ALL of the Buckeye Steel buildings have been torn down, and the entire property is being cleaned up and will eventually be redevelope

So ballast hopper were purpose built for such service? I always thought they were rebuilt by the railroad or someone from standard hoppers. I guess I'm an old fool.... Tod C Dwyer

I took a look at the link you posted. What I find pretty neat are the photos of the double door cars that were rebuilt into single door cars, but the upper door track for the left hand door is still i

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I love these photos, but I kind of chuckled when I saw that beer barrels are being loaded onto a box car marked "Automobile". Is that encouraging drinking and driving? Ok, maybe sort of lame, but I co

Is this a scratchbuilt model, or a resin kit, or something else? It looks great! Tod C Dwyer

What type of end is that? Is it a Hutchins? Please pardon my ignorance if I am way off! LOL! Tod C Dwyer

It opens for me fine in Chrome on the computer, but says "not secure". Tod C Dwyer

I couldn't find a way to message you off group, but I'll take a list. Thanks. Tod C Dwyer

Hello Bill, After sending my first reply, I enlarged the photo, and noticed that all of the tenders in the background are equipped with what appear to be Fox trucks. Also, the Illinois Central box car

Sorry guys, I know it's off the topic of the post, but this picture has so many neat elements. I like all of the spare tenders just sitting around the yard, as well as the odd passenger car (MOW?) nea

The flat car behind (in front of?) the box car intrigues me as well. An interesting load. Tod C Dwyer (Ohio)

What is the purpose of the "D" at the end of the road number? Tod C Dwyer (Ohio)

Thanks Ben. I didn't realize the differing number of stake pockets. They are actually both really nice starting points for a decent model. I like the fine rivet detail on them. Other than the molded o

Maybe I'm wrong, but isn't this the same flat car as Tyco put out? It looks about identical. Or is one a "copy cat" of the other? Either way, I've always liked the die work on both. Tod C Dwyer (Ohio)

As for "sniping" on eBay, yes, I can be guilty of it, but I don't use a program at all. I just wait until the end and hope I win. I have my maximum bid in, ready to click the "confirm" button in the l

This looks like someone's email account got hacked. I didn't click the link but it looks suspicious. Tod C Dwyer (Ohio)

Is it just me, or is that a steel car with a wood door? Kind of odd, but interesting. Tod C Dwyer (Ohio)

I think maybe I missed something. What flick are you referring to, and where can I see it? It sounds great. Tod C Dwyer (Ohio)

I apologize for the reply on the group. Yahoo didn't replace the address when I tried.