Hi Folks, I’ve taken action to moderate Mike’s account so that no further SPAM will come to RealSTMFC from it. I really didn’t understand Phil’s response, so I moderated that account, too. Back to fre

Hi Steve, Your email reminds me that I need to get off my butt and update the Prototype Rails website. I'll do it this week. The answer to your question is, "Yes, PR'23 will be held in Cocoa Beach, Fl

Hi Folks, The letters “STMFC” stand for “Steam-era Freight Cars”. And that is the intended topic for this group. I’m sure there are other groups that deal with software and PC issues, but this isn’t i

Thanks, Folks, for your generosity! Because of you, I have received (as of this writing) $625.00. Since the fees are $220 per year, this easily covers 2022, 2023, and enough of 2024 that I’m not going

Hi Folks, On June 3, 2022, I paid the $220.00 annual renewal to Groups.io for RealSTMFC. Our group is a “Premium” group (as defined by Groups.io), which means that we have plenty of storage, so our em

Hi Folks, At some point in the past, Mike said that it was okay to mention steam locomotives here on STMFC. However, I think the current thread has gone on long enough. Let’s wind it down, or those in

Hi Folks, I see that in my absence, some of our discussion has wandered from being strictly about freight cars. One of the members has called this to my attention. While we’ve been very good at sticki

Hi Folks, In my judgement, it is okay for Pierre to notify us of the policy change for his business, which largely serves the STMFC community. However, it is OFF TOPIC to discuss the reasons and/or po

Hi Tim & All, From my perspective, Prototype Rails 2022 in Cocoa Beach went very well. I’m not aware of any serious problems, and I think most attendees had a great time. Attendance was down slightly,

Hi Folks, Please come join us at Prototype Rails 2022 in Cocoa Beach, FL next week! Details are available on our website https://www.prototyperails.com/ . Several folks have asked, and attendance is t

Hi Folks, Prototype Rails 2022 in Cocoa Beach, FL will be held on January 6 – 8, 2022. That’s only a few weeks from now. Our website, https://www.prototyperails.com/ , has details about location, cost

Hi Folks, For those who aren’t “in the know”, Shake-N-Take occurs during Prototype Rails in Cocoa Beach, FL. More info about Prototype Rails can be found on our website: http://www.prototyperails.com

Hi Folks, Prototype Rails 2022 is a little bit over a month away! As usual, there will be some great clinics about Freight Cars of various eras. They include Brown: Cars from Quarantine - 3 freight ca

Hi Folks, I think it is reasonable (and responsible) that Brian let us know about his Covid (since he was at a major RPM event). And I won’t be unhappy if I see well-wishes show up here on the list (t

Hi Folks, A reminder of the list rules – responses must be sent to sellers OFF LIST. It is therefore important that sellers post their email address so that potential buyers can contact them. George,

Hi Folks, Ironically, someone asked me OFFLIST yesterday if it was okay to discuss eBay policies on RealSTMFC. I told him NO, and he has kindly refrained. Now I see that others are bringing up eBay. S

Mark, Thanks, this is very interesting! I am fascinated that the UP also used cars from EJR – the East Jersey Railroad and Terminal Company. According to the ORER reprint, page 366, this 8.6-mile long

Hi Folks, Let us now return to the discussion of Steam-Era Freight Cars. Otherwise, you might find yourself in Moderate Jail (“MOD-er-8” not “MOD-er-ut”). Thanks, -Jeff Aley, Deputy Moderator, RealSTM

So sorry to hear this. I usually saw Jon at (and at dinner after) various railroad meets here in Northern California. He was always interesting, friendly, and knowledgeable. And like Tony, I remember

Hi Folks, Ebay and their financial policies are OFF TOPIC for RealSTMFC. Please have your discussions off-list. Thanks, -Jeff Aley Deputy Moderator, RealSTMFC