Greetings- I'm working on a model of Frisco 47864 using a photo available online. I'm not sure what to do for a roof and would love some help from this group. I model 1946. I don't have SLSF roster in

Those appear to have narrow frames and added panels to make the ends wider, and are short cars. Didn't the NC&StL have some 36' cars rebuilt with Youngstown steel sides. The thought occurs to me that

Six months ago, my understanding of box cars were 40' & 50', wood or steel, single or double door. Now thanks to this group, a love of research and a desire for more accurate models has put me in a we

Would anyone have a copy of these instructions that they could scan and share? Please reply privately. Thank you -- Cheers Jeff Helm The Olympic Peninsula Branch https://olympicpeninsulabranch.blogspo

I'm looking to buy one or more Sunshine Model 40.3 - CB&Q XA-16 auto box. If you have one to sell, please contact me at rgortowski@... Thanks, Rich -- Rich Gortowski

Thanks for the excellent response to my offering last Friday. I was able to get two additional castings from the mold and they are available. That will most likely be it, unless Ted decides to reissue

Several RPM events are just ahead on the calendar. A couple are noted in my latest blog post. RPM events designbuildop.hansmanns.org Eric Hansmann Philadelphia, Penna. Eric Hansmann Philadelphia, Penn

While this is a bit off topic, I figure that due to the nature of this group most of us have had to remove paint and lettering from a car or twenty. I have been trying to strip a Red Caboose box car r

There are a number of US freight cars still in Cuba in various places. In Santa Clara at least four US-built boxcars exist in an historical exhibit that were part of a 17-car armored train operated by

Frank Hodina recently completed an HO scale GATX Type 22 tank car model. It’s the latest feature on the Resin Car Works blog. Building a GATX Type 22 tank car blog.resincarworks.com Eric Hansmann RCW

Hello everyone, Might have been discussed before and I apologize if this is a repetition. Anyway, I am curious about what sort of lading would be found in West India Fruit boxcars and reefers that wer

These signals have all been sold. Ed's wife and myself want to thank all who bought them and those that we're also interested. Mel Searchlight signals by South Bend Signals (Jim Leslie, retired). Qty

Thanks for all the replies, it has given me some things to think about. I am modeling a very small portion of the C&O at Quinnimont and Prince WV and the Piney Creek branchline up to Raleigh. My layou

The following are still available: 6x E&B Valley Railroad D&RGW Double Deck Stock Car Kit - $10/each https://flic.kr/p/2obEFji https://flic.kr/p/2obCe2F https://flic.kr/p/2obEFuZ 3x Grandt Line C&S/RG

How many Southern SUs were in interchange service in 1951? I am trying to see if I can justify one in my NYC collection. -Phil Lee

RPM-East returns for 2023 in a new venue at the Westmoreland County Community College in Youngwood, PA! Make plans to rekindle your modeling efforts after a crazy winter! Registration forms, presentat

Apologies for cross-posting this item. I am finishing up a project for the B&O RR Historical Society (BORHS) covering the 21,300 50-ton AAR Standard offset side twin hoppers that the B&O purchased or

Folks, For today's edition of eBay follies, I give you this auction: https://www.ebay.com/itm/204246605371 Munchie & Western 1283 Assembled Box Car Sunshine Models Kit HO Scale F14.19 | eBay This is a

As the B&M got some in 1935, I was wondering if there were any models that were "really good" or even "close"? I didn't find anything searching for "59000" in the messages area... For the B&M info, se

Back in the good old days, Speedwitch offered a Red Caboose upgrade kit for rendering L&NE rebuilt black ARA boxcars, kit P109 The diagonal panel roof is most important, probably the door as well. Doe