Dennis wrote: “In ten words or less, the grapefruit size rivets. I've looked at that tool, and the rivets look like they were cut with at least a .020" diameter end mill, maybe .025.” I was going to c

Ed S. wrote: "There was a similar car on the Milwaukee: MILW 39000. Except it was bigger. IL was 48-3 and door opening was 30'. There were 4 doors per side, and a centered opening. It was listed as a

Rupert wrote: “Yes, I found that one. RICX wasn’t officially allocated to the company until 1937 which is why I didn’t ask for searches before that date.. Any idea who allocated or approved the letter

Alex Schneider wrote: “Did the MCB or later the AAR mandate how much brake effort a car should have, presumably based on loaded weight?” As recommended by the AAR’s Brake and Brake Equipment Committee

Friends, I appreciate all the input and information from the group including; Bill Parks, John Golden, Ed Sutorik, Tim O’Connor, Allen Stanley, Eric Lombard and Dan Holbrook. Kindest Regards, Guy Wilb

The Seaboard Air Line put its first rebuilt SS 40 foot box car with 20 foot door openings into service in February of 1956. The doors were arranged allowing openings from the end to the center of the

Eric wrote: “The White Stripe on the Right-hand Door indicated that the car was equipped with Auto Loader's. The devices that hoisted Automobiles overhead so that four vehicles could be carried per ca

Bob Chaparro wrote: “I’ve noticed photos of freight cars sometimes show small advertising posters, presumably attached by the shipper. The photos appear to be pre-World War One. Were such posters bann

Ken, There are no specifics within the text or drawings, but I would venture to say that that latitudinal running boards would not have been required on a tarred canvas roof. Regards, Guy _._,_._,_

Ken Adams asked: "Is there an official name or generally accepted name for the very short "Latitudinal Running Board" used on caboose roofs located where the caboose end ladder reached the caboose roo

Scott Haycock wrote: “In the 1943 photo by Jack Delano that has been under discussion lately, I notice several cars without laterals. When, if ever, were laterals mandated?” Scott, “Latitudinal Runnin

Charlie wrote: Both the Sunshine instructions and a web site mention the doors on the Frisco stock card being painted yellow. I know on the MP yellow stock car doors meant the car was a double deck.

Steve Hile wrote: "A very interesting photo. Could be DT&I 17300. Above Painted, it notes the Dry Lading Roof." Also note the early application of the horizontal keyhole stenciled on the door indicati

Bill, That is from the original Detail Associates/Grandt line “AB” Brake set. The list archives will supply information on the components as will Gene Green’s brake information within the files sectio

Bob wrote: “One of 47 Illinois Central box cars loaded with Egyptian bricks circa 1927 in Murphysboro, IL. Egyptian bricks were also used in in the construction of the Panama Canal. Notice Fox trucks.

Bob Chaparro wrote: “Eric Kurowski commented: “My AAR top load manual shows crawler equipment had bolts though the track that went through the deck. It was one of many acceptable ways.” Unfortunately,

Bob Chaparro wrote:, Guy Wilber wrote: Perhaps you are addressing requirements. There are many pre-1961 photos of flat car loads secured by wire." Bob, perhaps you should read my post again. I wrote;

Bob Chaparro wrote: "Other than the blocking the crawlers don’t seem to be secured by and cables or chains." I have made this point numerous times on this list; other than to secure logs chain was NOT

Hudson wrote: "I don't recognize anything that makes it Minneapolis / St. Paul." Thanks, Hudson! Guy Wilber Reno, Nevada _._,_._,_

Dennis wrote: “None of the lettering on the trucks is readable, or that would nail the city, at least.” Is it possible that the fully loaded truck has - - - - New Brighton painted on the door? Wild as