Fenton Wells posted some photos of modified Athearn gons with some very nice scrap loads. It got me to wondering about where to fill in some gaps in my knowledge. I model post WWII (Summer '46). The r

https://multimedia.post-gazette.com/ThenNow/20120620_ProduceTerminal/before.jpg This should interest some. -- Ted Larson trainweb.org/mhrr/ -------- NASG.org -------- https://www.nasg.org/Clubs/Region

I picked up these etched brake steps from Plano. There are three different steps. Can anyone identify the manufacturers of these steps? Thanks for any help. Bill Pardie Sent from my Verizon, Samsung G

Today when looking up Route Card Board in 1946 and 1957 Car Builders’ Cyclopedia It refers one to Placard Board. When looking at Placard Boards you find (A.A.R. Recommended Practice) Manual, C-42. Doe

Hi group, I am looking for the instructions and prototype data sheet for Sunshine Kit #46.17, Swift steel 40' reefer car, 1949 red and white decals. If you can help me, please contact me off list. I a

Hello Steam Era Modeler: We are pleased to announce that Westerfield Models is having a Multi-day NATIONAL MODEL RAILROAD MONTH SALE . The Multi-Day National Model Railroad Month Sale will be in effec

Photo: NYC Cincinnati Freight Yard (1954) A J. J. Young Jr. photo courtesy of Pete Zimmerman on the Facebook New York Central Railroad Fangroup group. Pete comments: “NYC locomotive pulling freight th

Photo: Boston & Albany Boxcar 39708 (Undated) A cropped version of a photo posted by Philip Hom on the Facebook New York Central Railroad Fangroup group. Bob Chaparro Hemet, CA

An excellent view of the bottom of a PFE car in direct sunlight can be seen at 20:40. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBpr05y4KeE

UP Automobile Boxcar 151056 (1940) Photo from the Ann Arbor District Library https://aadl.org/sites/default/files/photos/N186_0021_007.jpeg Click on the photo to enlarge it. Caption: Crowds Look Down

Also GATX 56640, a PTC-built car with an enormous dome (looks to be as wide as the main tank shell), and GATX 61546, an insulated AC&F Type 27. On the two trucks in front of GATX 30636, the three visi

I am seeking a counter sink drill for 2-56 + holes. Most of the ones that I come across are in sets and do not specify size. Thanks for any help. Bill Pardie Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smart

Does/did anyone make HO boxcar ends with the bifurcated ribs? Richard Townsend Lincoln City, OR

Illustration: Glass-Lined Refrigerator Tank Car Illustration courtesy of Al Cifelli on the Facebook New York Central Railroad Fangroup group. Bob Chaparro Hemet, CA

More from the Ann Arbor District Library: https://aadl.org/sites/default/files/photos/N084_0079_001.jpg https://aadl.org/sites/default/files/photos/N084_0079_003.jpg https://aadl.org/sites/default/fil

Sad news to report. Off of the V&O fb page, Allen McClelland, pioneer of the hobby had a massive stroke . Allen was a huge influence on my way of coming up with the IMRR and how to model. He was a gra

Advertising Posters On Freight Cars 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 su

I built and upgraded Northwoods Models, Soo Parts Minneapolis & St. Louis (M&STL) general service gondola one piece body resin 3D printed kit 22080 I numbered 30357. One unique feature is the inset on

Great Northern safety film. Besides GN equipment there’s Southern SU boxcar, NOT&M SS boxcar and more. https://youtu.be/BqpayZ2JqlU -- Charlie Duckworth Omaha, Ne.

Good Morning Gents. We have a lot of customers, but as a goodwill gesture, I wanted to give you first dibs on the new inventory that came in this week. Happy Building! Kevin https://www.narrowgaugemod