Yes, clearly there were variations over time and place. My original question was in part a reaction to the recent release by Intermountain of Bx-37’s in N scale. Nicely done models, but... Well, see p

Tru-scale markets two shades of Santa Fe Mineral Brown, what they call pre and post ‘45 versions, with the latter somewhat more red. Richard Hendrickson’s SFRy. Painting and Lettering Guide by the old

The storage structure along the right side of the platform has a solid back and a roof. I have room for this platform on my layout and often wondered what kind of parts were stored on the shelves ther

Ah, that would explain the door color and lettering, mystery solved. Thank you Al, for providing great information about the cars. That’s why I enjoy this group. For what it’s worth, the train in the

I came across a grainy color film on Facebook that shows what appears to be black doors on a 50’ ATSF Automobile car. It has the standard herald, but no maps or slogans, just the word “Automobile” on

Love that door, almost medieval looking... And the open end slats, very cool, no pun intended. Otto K.

What a fantastic freight car resource! Thank you, Bob, for sharing the links. Some of the loads are very cool as well. Otto K.

Thanks guys, much appreciated! Otto

I'm a western transition era modeler, but have a number of NYC cars. A while back I inquired about the NYC oval logo, specifically the timing of the change from an all white oval and lettering to one

Excellent presentation! Thank you for the link. Otto K.

There are photos of CB&Q covered hoppers in Cajon Pass in the late steam era (and also specifically at the Oro Grande cement plant switch lead) that I've always wondered about. If cement hoppers don't

Tom, I had cataract surgeries on both eyes less than two years ago, and was amazed how just unaware I had been of the degree of clouding that slowly and imperceptibly snuck up on me over the years. Af

Bruce, since this group prides itself on accuracy, I'd like to note that Pilsner beer comes for Pilsen. Pilsen is in Bohemia, not Bavaria. One wouldn't want to have the wrong paperwork...;) Otto Krout

Is this a PE "water bottle"? Well, Mel maybe right that it isn't, and I appreciate his research. But, it's not a PE car, whose car is it? It's clearly a home grown tank, built on an an obsolete flat,

Thanks, particularly to Mark, for providing such useful information. As to the Arkansas coal, there are a number of published photographs taken at Cajon and vicinity showing Missouri Pacific coal hopp

Beautiful, and the backdrop is stunning! Since I don't see any references to when the photo was taken, would you or anyone make an educated guess based on cars and paint schemes represented? As in no

John, your blog is very enjoyable, thank you! I was lucky enough, after some pestering, to obtain a Mountaneer kit of the San Bdno sand house, in N scale no less, and look forward to building it. Even

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Thank you, Tony, for your prompt response. All this time I thought the designation applied to the whole car design, apparently a polular misconception. Regards, Otto K.