With the discussion about the Rio Grande PS-1's, this brings up another question I have had. These cars came from USRE and many were rebuilt with non PS-1 parts. I no that I have seen a picture of the

Thank You Bob , and others for posting these photos. Keep them coming as they generate conversation and data from other list members in the know. This is information I can use and would have a hard ti

I tried your link and it came up just fine, Dave Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE device

Hi Jon, I just read an advertisement from RMC Magazine. They are looking to either buy and have donated slide collections, all eras and all railroad types and categories. If published, they will inclu

Paul, mine opened just fine using Windows 10. Bob, there are some great yard photos, especially the first one with the proposed new track switch aiming into the shanty. Probably never really needed an

Thanks Stephen, The info about the flat panel roof makes sense and solves that concern. I can see the info you provided matches up with a list of postwar AAR boxcars with 4-4 Improved Dreadnaught ends

Not sure if this question is just within the time frame for this group, but if not just let me know. I have a picture of ATSF boxcar 275357 on page 30 of “Classic Freight Cars” the Series vol 7 “more

Hi Andy: If this car is available, I will take it. How much do you want me to send via PayPal? Dave Bayless

Hi Andy, Is # 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 or 8 still available? Might be interested is a few. Thanks, Dave Bayless davebayl@...

Question for the Expert Kitbashers out there, Is there a current source of the Branchline Models boxcar ends of R+3/4 Early Style Dreadnaught Ends #BR100002? I have tried Atlas and the Branchline webs

Bob, This looks like it is the “Bullring and Links Yard” in Los Angeles. The tracks curving around in the left part of the view are curving towards the “midway” and will lead to “Dayton Tower” at the

Sorry Group: This was meant to go to Storey directly. Please accept my apologies. Dave Hi Storey: Just wondering if the books Southern Pacific Lines – Pacific Lines Stations Volume 1 and 2 are still a

Hi Story: Just wondering if the books Southern Pacific Lines – Pacific Lines Stations Volume 1 and 2 are still available. If so I would like a copy of each. Thanks Dave Bayless 1-530-613-5784

Thank you Ben, this reference is a winner. There are a couple of cars I can model with the Accurail kit without kitbashing like the Doo and CB&Q cars. And the CB&Q cars would have logically ended up w

_Hi Everyone: Really enjoying the freight cars conversations but have two questions: 1st is does anyone know where I can get a copy of Speedwitch Media’s Steam Era Freight Cars Manual volume 3, (Reefe

Hi Andy: I would like 5 of these IM 12-panel cars. Also, if you have 3 of the Viking roofs, I would like these also. Let me know how much and I will send you a payment through PayPal. Thanks, Dave Bay

And I have heard that exact story at least 4 other times in different places and on different railroads. I think it is just one of those old head stories that gets passed from railroader to railroader

-Shawn stated: Andy answered: Shawn and Andy This photo looks like it was taken just south of the Seacliff siding along the Rincon. I worked this line for many years and it still looks much like it do

Ben and Others: Thank you for the input about the Athearn hoppers. I do have one other question. On the twin hoppers, someone once made some extension/replacement panels for the sides. I would like to

Ben: Since the subject of these hoppers came up it reminded me to ask another question that I have been trying to find out. It was probably already covered but regarding the Athearn 50 ton hopper, whi