Clark Propst shared this photo with me a few years ago: ATSF 90725 found in Manly, Iowa on 7-13-67. Bill Welch

Steve Salotti asked: "Not sure if this is going to the group, if so sorry, it's old news. On August 26th John Sykes mentioned a roster for the NYS&W, I've downloaded it and have a question about the r

Fellas I am seeking info on early steel or wood 40’ boxcars. Build dates type etc appreciated! I only see repaint images in the green scheme in my searches. Of course a black white image would be perf

Just as I was headed out the door to Lysle I received the culvert pipe from Gain Belt Models that was discussed last week A little shorter than I expected (25 scale feet) but a good looking product an

If you are a modeler be sure to catch Ryan Mendell's clinic about Machinist's Tools. He is in charge of the Univ. of Toronto's Engineering Dept. Shop and knows his tools. I should add that my checking

Very nice shot, Garth! I like the very visible B end details, which you don't often have a clear view of. Thanks for sharing! Elden Gatwood

Friends, Some years ago I copied this photo from a government document, probably a War Department / Army Transportation Corps manual. I believe it was on US military railroads in WWII, but can't remem

Gentlemen, I cannot locate a file of USRA hoppers with road names etc; I am looking to get confirmation that Susquehenna had these cars.... Any images and data would be appreciated. I have located HO

I’ve got a friend who wants to give them away newer AAR open load books. I’ll have them with me at Chicagoland. Doug Harding www.iowacentralrr.org

Group, if anyone can help me identify the white tank car that is behind the 2-D+D-2 "*800 Class" in the two slides that were recently listed on ebay? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Slide-CSS-SB-Sou

Gello, Everyone, The Chicago RPM starts this Thursday in Lisile. As a Sunday add on, I am hosting an operating session from 9AM to 1PM. No previous operating experience is necessary. Contact me off li

Nearly everyone on this list is eligible, no association with an academic institution required if they obtain a reader identification card from the Library of Congress. The process is found at their w

I am probably stretching the limits of this group but do not caboose come under freight cars? To push things further I am completing the conversion of a Harriman Southern Pacific coach to a caboose. I

I have a room to share in the convention Sheraton hotel If interested in sharing a room please reply off list. Thanks. John Riddell

These photos show some of the hardware used to position and secure vehicles. Bob Chaparro Hemet, CA ++++ http://lists.railfan.net/erielackphoto.cgi?erielack-10-18-19/X7860.jpg http://lists.railfan.net

Years ago, somebody on this list shared with me an ICC Valuation report for the C&O and PM listing all the freight cars and cabooses with there depreciated values. I can't seem to Key Word search for

Hi List Members, Another good search is to type in SHIPPING CRATE in the search box... lots of color photos of wooded shipping crates, good for a wide range of era. I suspect these could be printed on

Hi Bob, This site has a few nice freight car images, thanks for setting our attention to it. One example can be seen below. PRR 50626, a 80,000 lb capacity boxcar reweighed in 1915. There is an obviou

I'm modeling several open car loads in HO scale. The prototype examples I'm following show that wire is used above the load to tie the top of the stakes that secure the load from lateral movement. Doe

Long time lurker; longer time modeler. I am completing a Speedwitch #KC107.2, MEC ARA boxcar. The instructions call for Floquil/Polyscale MEC Pine Tree Green. No longer having access to either, I have