Interesting variant in roof treatment. Also glad to see the roof walk looks a little battered and uneven in the proto photo. Layout looks wonderful. Bob Allan Omaha

Very nice job on the build. Looks very nice. Bob Omaha

Nice improvements to a modest kit. Bob Allan Omaha

The Bowser X31abkits are reasonably cheap and can be upgraded with a little effort. Don't forget Rapido's excellent RTR version of the same car. (Rapido on the right modified Bowser on the left) Bob A

Lots of good modeling here: AA car, building, and other freight cars. I like the SLSF box with the sacks inside. Reminds me of my sojourn in Atchison. Bob Omaha

I'd also be interested in the mounting protocol. BLI seems to have taken an alternate course on how it secures trucks to cars. The NYC USRAs are particularly annoying as the trucks really are substand

Microscale set 87-975 targets 1945-1970 placards. I believe the hazmat placards were upgraded to the current format after that. Bob Omaha

The grain door looks really good! Thanks for sharing the technique. Makes a nice kit great. Bob Allan Omaha

That's a remarkable model. Well done! While working in Atchison,KS we had boxcars used for green hide service between St Joseph Mo and KC. The produced a expedited departure phenomenon similar to the

Fine job on this car. Good to see your changes to this popular kit. Bob Allan Omaha

I received my cars several weeks ago. Nicely done. I've also done a touch of weathering, but the Rapido couplers will probably be replaced with Kadees. I've had good luck with the shops I've done Rapi

“Reading Company Cabooses” by John Hall has quite a bit of detail on 4-wheel caboose layouts. Bob Allan Omaha.

Looks like this car may have been an overload. The scrap on the ground is an attempt to adjust the weight. Scrap dealers were notoriously bad at judging weight in my field days. Bob Allan Omaha

I have another one in my kit pile to improve my outcome. They are a pretty good value at the price point. There are lessons learned from my first effort. Better decals are one. I'll have to see about

Very nice cars. I particularly like the SOO car. Can you describe where you apply the Pan Pastels? I am concerned that when I use it, so of my effort to match the prototype body colour is compromised

I've had pretty good experience with K4 decals. Nice variety of Eastern RR's, plus a good price point as delivery is included. I would agree that the Speedwitch now NSC are best in class. Also good ex

Looks like a fairly well maintained car. How long did these last? Neat to see the PTC line trucks waiting to restore the trolley wire. (Philadelphia Transit Commission.) Bob Allan

You'd ask the same question if you unloaded a Suburban or F150 from a Bi-Level autorack. Answer: Hire skinny people. Bob Allan

Neat model Ed. Certainly an attention getter. Bob Allan

Nice build of an interesting car. The finish is well done. Bob Allan Omaha