My point was you could have gave him at least a little information. You didn't even provide a BRIEF answer, only a sales pitch. I'm not going to turn this into an argument. Todd K. Stearns

Besides plugging your products, could you at least provide SOME information if you're going to reply? It would be appreciated. Yes, a reference to available items that would help further are always we

Ok, thanks for the input folks. Todd K. Stearns

Just out of curiousity, did these "loops" come into being after the use of pole pockets was outlawed? Todd K. Stearns

MANY steam era videos are available for download from the Internet Archives. Cable internet or better should be used, these files are HUGE. Of course, with dialup, you can start the dialup before you

I've seen posts on the Erie Lackawanna list that the Tyco cars convert into decent 50' EL TOFC flats with some mods. Check their archives. Todd K. Stearns

Notice how even most of the buildings have alot of weathering too. Todd K. Stearns

Love this shot! http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=471324544&size=l Thanks for the tip Jeff! Todd K. Stearns

Okay, looks like I stand corrected. It used to be illegal though, except of course with a medical need. I just wanted to warn folks because I didn't want anyone getting into trouble. By the way, the "

Just a note. I'm pretty sure possession of a hypodermic needle in NY state by non-medical personnel is a felony. Todd K. Stearns

Some possibilities. Most, if not all loads, few and far between: Rail Pumps to drain the mine Compressors to pump fresh air Cable and wire to string lights on in the mine Conduit for the same A new mi

That's the first thing I noticed in that photo too! I remember the "Sherman Hill discussion" well and figured it was best left for you guys to comment on it! Todd K. Stearns

Not sure of the era, but didn't RF&P boxcars have a rather simple map, with the slogan "Linking North and South"? Todd K. Stearns

Thanks for the data Michael. Out of the lists time frame, but at least we know when now. Todd K. Stearns

I only know what I was told by the people at the plant. I can understand your point though, makes sense. More than I can say about some of the people at the plant sometimes, lol!. Todd K. Stearns

7 nights a week I pick up a truck load of our local newspaper and deliver it to various distribution centers. I've seen the "ink" being delivered via tanker truck by U.S. Ink while at work. If anyone

Armand Premo wrote: "Could it have been a concession to the on-line lumber industry?" If I'm not mistaken, I read that very fact stated on this list at one time. Makes sense to me. Todd K. Stearns

In the mean time, do as most of us do when something interests us. Just make the files on your own PC for those items you feel are important. I keep them all in a folder called simply "Railroad Data".

Many colors still available from: http://www.google.com/products?q=railroad+chalk&hl=en Todd K. Stearns

There are free programs that will write PDF files nowadays just to keep the information current. A Google search will put you in the right direction. I do agree however that nobody is obligated to giv