Group, Here is a model of a PRR X42 that I kit bashed 25 years ago from an article by Herb Baer in the PRR Keystone #12.1, December 1978. The PRR X42 class was also covered by Chuck Yungkurth and Rich

Group, I kit bashed this gondola from a flat Walthers gondola kit that I bought for a dollar at the Lancaster PRRT&HS and a set of Shapeways Van Dorn ends. Photo of prototype is also attached. Chuck C

RE: I (like many of you) strive to paint my rolling stock as close to prototype as possible . With the exception of the Union Pacific, Pennsylvania and a handful of others good weathering makes almost

Group, Does anyone have the instructions to the above kit and is willing to email it to me? I would appreciate it. Please contact me off list at chuck.cover@.... Thanks Chuck Cover Santa Fe, NM

Group, I received the Sunshine MILW kit without the tilted box decals. I have the other decals for the build but would like to use the more modern version. Does anyone have a leftover set with the til

Group, I am looking for the instruction sheet for Sunshine Kit #47.2 MILW #7085000-713999, 1937-60s. If you can help me please contact me off list. Thanks Chuck Cover Santa Fe, NM

#708500-713999

Hey RJ, I mailed out a few K brake units that were in my parts bin. Thanks again. Chuck

Here is a Westerfield Mathieson Dry Ice Reefer model. Chuck Cover Santa Fe, NM

Hi, Thanks. Those would be perfect for what I want to do with the reefers. So if you have extras that you are not going to use, I’ll take them. I am planning to use the extra triple valve castings fro

Group, I want to start a project to convert about 15 reefer cars from K brakes to AB brakes and need brake reservoirs. I don't want to steal just the reservoirs from Tichy or other sets and have enoug

Thanks for the kind words Fenton. I model the PRR’s Shamokin Branch in central PA in 1955. This area was the last stand for PRR steam. My layout can be viewed at: www.chuck-cover.net Chuck Cover Santa

Group, I have built two Rail Shop PRR H30 covered hoppers and in my opinion they are nicer than the brass models. If you can find a Rail Shop Carbon Black hopper car kit, that is the way to go. I have

Thanks to everyone who responded to my request to find the manufacturer of this good old M&StL single sheathed boxcar. It has always been a mystery to me and although it does not meet current standard

Hi, Looking for some help identifying the manufacturer of this model. The model has wood sides and ends, has white metal bolsters, and has brass pieces that act as roof cross braces (not sure what to

Thanks Rob. Interesting that you 3d printed the added portions of the ends in your kitbash. Nice job. I have seen some kits from the resin car makers have the Hutchins ends but I have not seen the end

Nice job Rob. I would like to hear how you scratch built the ends. Thanks Chuck Cover Santa Fe, NM _._,_._,_

Thanks to all who have responded to my questions about modeling chalk marks. Chuck Cover Santa Fe, NM

Sorry guys, I screwed up again. _._,_._,_

Hi Hugh, Please send me the list. Thanks Chuck

I am wondering if anyone can tell me how common chalk marks actually were? I know there are some prototype photos with clear chalk marks, however, are they the exception or the norm? What percentage o