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

Thanks for the kind words John. I am not sure whose trucks are on the NC&StL boxcar. I have a supply of different trucks that I look through with each build and try to match what I see for the prototy

Beautiful job on the kit. Chuck Cover Santa Fe, NM _._,_._,_

Thanks Paul, I had been looking for this 36’ boxcar kit for a long time. For weathering I use mostly artist acrylic paints in thin washes which makes it easier to control the amount of tint that is ap

I just finished working on a Sunshine NC&StL 36' rebuilt boxcar. When decaling the yellow stripes, the Sunshine decals fell apart. I decided to order the K4 decals for the 40' NC&StL boxcar to try to

Group, I am looking for the Sunshine kit #24.24. I will trade for other Sunshine kits or purchase. I have four other Sunshine Swift kits as well some others to offer for trades. Please contact me off

Sorry everyone, the previous message should have just gone to Eric. Someday, I’ll get the hang of this dang computer. Chuck Cover Santa Fe, NM _._,_._,_