I just recently purchased a new HP desktop computer. My previous computer was a custom built desktop with the Windows 7 operating system. My new computer has the Windows 11 operating system. I have ha

I have built InterMountain Santa Fe Refrigerator SFRD 32153 with help from from others on this list. I upgraded it with the usual such as wire grabs and unusual such as the ice hatch hooks to hold the

Just watched the Caboose Stop Hobbies Utbe sale. Right near the beginning were several RP Cycs for sale. Don't recall if they mentioned the price. You can call them, numbers on their website. https://

Has anyone here received a copy of this book; Model Realistic Freight Car Loads, by Keith Kohlmann? If so, is it worth purchasing or does it represent a post 1960 overview of open top loads? Regards,

How many GATC 1948-design ICC-103 tank cars were built? I have two of the Tangent model but don't know if more would be justifiable. -Phil Lee

Partial and and side views of gon in scrap metal service:https://www.loc.gov/resource/fsac.1a35061/ Rob

Photo: Re-Icing Eight Hatch Reefers Photo courtesy of Robert Wanner on the Facebook Railroad Images of Bygone Days group. Robert comments: “Nakina, Ontario, on the Canadian National Railways in May 19

Custom Run: Fort Worth & Denver HC-1 Covered Hopper Information from the Amarillo Railroad Museum. Bob Chaparro Hemet, CA ++++ We have a brand new Fort Worth and Denver HC-1 covered hopper. This is an

The following files and folders have been uploaded to the Files area of the main@RealSTMFC.groups.io group. /CNJ 40' composite boxcars from Tichy and Accurail kits.pdf By: Sam Reynolds <monon@...>

Bob, I guess I'll add some more kits to the collection if still available: 5.9 ATSF Ga-49 gondola 11.1 EJ&E 7300 series USRA rebuild 12.1 Frisco steel rebuild gondola 12.8 PRR G29 A/B composite 40' go

... will do resin freight car builds for hire? Contact me OFF LIST if you are interested. I have about 3 dozen still in the box - mostly Sunshine - and time is more important than money. - Jim in the

Photo: Damaged Goods In CN Boxcar (1926) Photo from University of Utah Marriott Library: https://collections.lib.utah.edu/details?id=541327 CN 580595. Photo can be enlarged. Bob Chaparro Hemet, CA

Does anyone have a photo of a CNJ 12ooo series single sheathed box car? I have an Accurail model decorated for CNJ as 12136. Would like to see if it's worth saving the lettering? Clark

Photo: Cracking Tower On Three Flatcars (1952) A photo from the Gateway To Oklahoma History website: https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc483837/m1/1/?q=refinery Description: “Crews of Black

A summary of June RPM events is the focus of the latest DesignBuildOp blog post. It was a busy month with strong attendance at three events and many fine display models. http://designbuildop.hansmanns

Photo: Tank Cars, Anyone? (Undated) A photo from the Gateway To Oklahoma History website: https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc314947/m1/1/?q=refinery Description: “The largest independent o

Folks, We need some help in identifying a flat car in the attached photo. No, not the 1st one, that’s too easy! 😉 Rather the second one, carrying the transformer. As noted, the date is 4/7/31 and the

As a footnote to the color of Santa Fe refers last week, here is a photo that I recently came across. These cars no doubt were painted with the basic PRR freight ca red when they exited the shops. Aft

Anyone know the answer? I don’t. Thanks! Brian Ehni (Sent from my iPhone) Begin forwarded message:  Brian, while we are bringing up the old Athearn stuff, I need some info / help. A LONG time ago (15

To Clark Propst,,, Please contact me off list regarding the Central of Georgia 50' door-and-a-half boxcar that you so nicely modeled. I would appreciate your assistance with a small matter. My email a