I picked up a few of the recent Intermountain 1937 and 1942 40' boxcar recently to round out the fleet. I had built quite a few of the early ones, and I recalled the change in the underframe of the 19

I share a couple of paint failures on my latest blog post. Don't worry, they turned out well at the end. http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/2020/07/27/failures/ Eric Hansmann Murfreesboro, TN

Barriger-unknown263 Barriger-unknown263 Explore barrigerlibrary's photos on Flickr. barrigerlibrary has uploaded 47324 photos to Flickr. Undated photo from the Barriger library, but post 44 as P&LE 40

Friends, I am curious how or if anyone has used the Speedwitch Relaunch Decal Set. Ted recently re-released this huge decal set to support the Hindsight 2020 series and I was fast enough to get one be

Hi List Members, Those interested in stock cars and their associated stock yards may want to have a look at this site... https://alchetron.com/Union-Stock-Yards Good images of the stock yards, some st

Photo: Crane Components On C&NW Flat Car (Undated) A photo from the Wisconsin Historical Society: https://www.wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Image/IM61537 I can't quite make out the car number. Bob Chap

Hi Folks, Allen forgot one of the fundamental STMFC rules about selling – inquiries are to be handled OFF LIST. Please do NOT reply to RealSTMFC with your inquiries (double-check the “To:” line in you

Photo: Seamless Pipe Fitting Load On GN Flat Car 60031 (1956) A photo from the Wisconsin Historical Society: https://www.wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Image/IM49938 Appears to be a well hole flat car.

Boy, I am sure glad that my new niche is paying off so well. Again, no need to thank me for this labor of love. A Erie flat car. -Andy Carlson Ojai CA

Please look at the attached list as I am sure that you will find something of interest. I am offering discounts on multiple kit purchases so dig deep into the list and save a lot of money as compared

Photo: Southern Indiana Gondola 5789 (Undated) A photo from the Wisconsin Historical Society: https://www.wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Image/IM88876 The caption identifies the structure as a bridge bu

Hi List Members, ERIE boxcars in 1914, and a nice view of a loading pen with sheep at the link below http://images.indianahistory.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/V0002/id/1951/rec/112 Also, a high resol

Claus, Thanks for posting the links to those work equipment photos. L&N diesel sand cars nos. 40950-40953 were converted from old tenders in 1941. These cars were later renumbered to 40069-40072. Capa

I don't think any of you have posted these interesting salt tank cars from 1926 http://images.indianahistory.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/p16797coll21/id/94/rec/87 Tom E.

Photo: Tank Cars At National Zinc Separating Company Plant https://www.wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Image/IM83064 A 1925 photo from the Wisconsin Historical Society: Bob Chaparro Hemet, CA

I am looking for a good B end shot for the Northern Pacific stock car (CentrL Valley) in the third series that used the Ajax power handbrake (82596 series). Thanks in advance for any help. Bill Pardie

Hi List Members, Image of CI&L 20301 40ft flat with architectural column 1929 http://images.indianahistory.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/dc013/id/196/rec/908 Enjoy! Claus Schlund

Hi List Members, Image of CH&D 46587 36ft trussrod box 1913 http://images.indianahistory.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/ben/id/83/rec/1405 Enjoy! Claus Schlund

Hi List Members, Image of VS&P 26022 36ft trussrod vent box in 1895, looks to be a Ohio Falls Car Mfg Co builders photo. Right off the bat I don't know what those reporting marks stand for... any thou

Photo: B&O Boxcar In MOW Service A photo from Marty Bernard on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/129679309@N05/49295251703/in/album-72157661360791085/ This one certainly is a veteran of the rails.