F/S two P2K 10000 Gallon Type 21 Insulated Tank Cars, road numbers SDRX 26148 and SDRX 26164, like new in original boxes, $21 each postpaid to US address, contact Hugh T Guillaume: mguill1224 at aol d

I think that 1028 is just faded -- all of the cars were painted (and repainted) the same way On 12/8/2022 11:55 PM, B.L. Griffith wrote: -- Tim O'Connor Sterling, Massachusetts

To jump off from the prior topic; Engineering characteristics of boxcar ends This other prior topic may interest some https://realstmfc.groups.io/g/main/topic/pratt_vs_howe_boxcar_trusses/17205702 --

Hello everyone, Just wanted to ask if there is anywhere online/book where I could read about the engineering incorporated into boxcar ends (or even roofs)? I'm primarily interested in what made certai

Hi I can find no information on the list about these KCS cars, which I assume formed a 7300 and 7900 series. Wondered if anyone knew anything about them? Have tried a couple of KCS forums elsewhere. A

I am wondering if anyone knows the type of roof this series have? Looks radial and with thirteen transverse ribs, unsure of the type. Cars look to have been rebuilt with roof raised, and widened doors

This movie popped up on YouTube and has some great roof shots at the wreck site. There is some nice color footage of the cars as well. Also some early 60s? footage of 844 excursion and putting 4004 in

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHknN98kwpA&t=842s If you're having trouble finding a donor for the ATSF 50' DD mini-kit just released take a look at about the 14 minute mark on the link above. Clark

Dear Friends and Colleagues, My 80th birthday disappeared into the rear view mirror of my life this past Halloween, and it is time for me to pass forward to others my extensive collection of model rai

Western railroads had a preference for gondolas than hoppers which were more common in the east. Was it due to mineral traffic or just gondolas being more universal than hoppers?

Ed Small chance of that happening. The NP cars were different -- The BREX (Q) and WFEX (GN) cars were built in several batches (Q got 3 batches totally 100 cars , GN got five batches totalling 300 car

Hello everyone, Curious what I can learn of bulk shipments composed of multiple boxcars going from the same origin-destination points and typically staying together the whole time. Reefer/tank/hopper

PFE Mechanical Reefer Model Project (Please respond to the e-mail address below.) As some of you know, a little over two years ago I approached Rapido Trains with a proposal to produce a R-T-R HO scal

LOL -- anyone notice in Dennis's model photo the use of the rooftop exhaust stack is now attached to the side sill ? These old kits contain some very nice metal castings, such as a Royal F brake regul

Growing up in Missouri I always considered the Mississippi River as the east-west separation line, with one or two states to the west side of it the midwest.. Gateway Arch? How come there is no mideas

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

National Scale Car has scored a hit with their recent mini kit releases. The Grest Northern 12 panel.car is listed as "Out Of Stock" and I can't find a listing for the Santa Fe Fe-22. Does anyone know

As an aficionado of small, obscure railroads, I am looking for an HO scale 'steel rebuilt USRA' boxcar decorated for the Roscoe, Snyder & Pacific Railway in the orange, yellow and black paint scheme a

F/S: 20+ pairs of HO scale freight car trucks for sale, some new in original packages, some gently used, brands include Central Valley, Kadee, Atlas, Kato, Accurail, Hallmark, Walthers. Labelle, Old P

Keeping with GN's policy for 10'0" IH cars, look as it has an 8-rung ladder and 5/6/5 tall doors (normally used for 10'6" IH cars)! Red Caboose '37 AAR with Desplaines viking roof. What is a good sour