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Offered HO--Intermountain 10'0" '37 AAR undec box car kit 2 messages
Hello- Found in the corner..... I have a new, old stock (it is in the older red and white printed box), Intermountain 19037 AAR box car kit, undecorated, IMRC # 40799 with 4/5 early Drednaught end. I
Hello- Found in the corner..... I have a new, old stock (it is in the older red and white printed box), Intermountain 19037 AAR box car kit, undecorated, IMRC # 40799 with 4/5 early Drednaught end. I
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By Andy Carlson
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Red Caboose NP reefer kitbash with CVMW roof 6 messages
The Central Valley NP Stock Car roof is too wide as a relict of a decision which Jack Parker made in the preliminary design of the stock car. He felt that if made wider, it would allow the cars to mak
The Central Valley NP Stock Car roof is too wide as a relict of a decision which Jack Parker made in the preliminary design of the stock car. He felt that if made wider, it would allow the cars to mak
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By Andy Carlson
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FS: Photo of Diamond Alkali Co. chlorine cylinder tank car
Photo is an 8 X 10 B&W photo of Diamond Alkali Co. chlorine car that carries one ton cylinders. Asking $5.00 which includes postage by media mail.I accept check or money order. If interested contact m
Photo is an 8 X 10 B&W photo of Diamond Alkali Co. chlorine car that carries one ton cylinders. Asking $5.00 which includes postage by media mail.I accept check or money order. If interested contact m
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By Bob Weston
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OMI 1930-built GATC 10,000 Gal double dome tank car 26 messages
Gents, purchased this OMI 1930-built GATC 10,000 Gal double dome tank car recently. However, I have no info about these cars at all regarding time span and paint schemes. I model/collect 1950 (the yea
Gents, purchased this OMI 1930-built GATC 10,000 Gal double dome tank car recently. However, I have no info about these cars at all regarding time span and paint schemes. I model/collect 1950 (the yea
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By Fred Jansz
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article on color - and the absence of color
Very interesting science of making something truly "black" https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/11/science/black-fashion-physics-animals.html -- *Tim O'Connor* *Sterling, Massachusetts*
Very interesting science of making something truly "black" https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/11/science/black-fashion-physics-animals.html -- *Tim O'Connor* *Sterling, Massachusetts*
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By Tim O'Connor
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Looking for car colors and road numbers 17 messages
I'm working on a six pack of HO scale Tichy 50 ton, 40 foot flat cars and have decided to letter them for six different roads. I model the UP in the 1950-1953 time frame so I'm thinking of using UP, S
I'm working on a six pack of HO scale Tichy 50 ton, 40 foot flat cars and have decided to letter them for six different roads. I model the UP in the 1950-1953 time frame so I'm thinking of using UP, S
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By Bill Lugg
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Uploading Files
So this site still does not allow files to be uploaded? I have an excel spreadsheet on the SP&S USRA DS box cars but I can't upload. Thanks, Rich Wilkens
So this site still does not allow files to be uploaded? I have an excel spreadsheet on the SP&S USRA DS box cars but I can't upload. Thanks, Rich Wilkens
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By Richard Wilkens
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Swift and California Fruit Transportation Company 2 messages
A 1906 Railway Gazette article I read says Swift & Co. bought the California Fruit Transportation Company, which had gotten into financial trouble after tangling with a big fruit shipper in California
A 1906 Railway Gazette article I read says Swift & Co. bought the California Fruit Transportation Company, which had gotten into financial trouble after tangling with a big fruit shipper in California
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By Richard Townsend
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New video of my layout 6 messages
For anyone who might be interested, there's a new commercial video that has just been posted of my layout (link below) and maybe also to my blog post about it. The blog post is here: https://modelingt
For anyone who might be interested, there's a new commercial video that has just been posted of my layout (link below) and maybe also to my blog post about it. The blog post is here: https://modelingt
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By Tony Thompson
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Nalco Weed Sprayer and tank cars 15 messages
I am looking for help in potentially modeling this Nalco weed sprayer train that was running on the C&EI in 1959 as photographed by J. Parker Lamb. I am looking for ideas on a good HO scale starting b
I am looking for help in potentially modeling this Nalco weed sprayer train that was running on the C&EI in 1959 as photographed by J. Parker Lamb. I am looking for ideas on a good HO scale starting b
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By Doug Forbes
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Square brake staffs 10 messages
Which reminds me, I recall someone found a source for square brake wheel shaft material. Search of the archives has lots of results, but none specifically relevant. Anyone know of a practical source?
Which reminds me, I recall someone found a source for square brake wheel shaft material. Search of the archives has lots of results, but none specifically relevant. Anyone know of a practical source?
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By radiodial868
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TICHEY GLAT AND PROTOTYPE PHOTO
On Nov 13, 2019, at 9:14 AM, Eric Hansmann <eric@...> wrote: Bill, Check this link for the June 1993 RMJ. Some of the magazines on the original Trainlife site can be accessed. http://original.trainlif
On Nov 13, 2019, at 9:14 AM, Eric Hansmann <eric@...> wrote: Bill, Check this link for the June 1993 RMJ. Some of the magazines on the original Trainlife site can be accessed. http://original.trainlif
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By WILLIAM PARDIE
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Boxcar With Roof Hatches 21 messages
Boxcar With Roof Hatches I've seen a few photos of boxcars with roof hatches for loading such commodities as aluminum dross, cement, various clays, lime and spent grain. All of the photos I've seen ar
Boxcar With Roof Hatches I've seen a few photos of boxcars with roof hatches for loading such commodities as aluminum dross, cement, various clays, lime and spent grain. All of the photos I've seen ar
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By Bob Chaparro
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Earlier runs often better than late runs 7 messages
I mentioned once years ago, to my friend Terry Wegmann, that I was looking to get 2 of my most favorite kits of all time--the Bill Gould 4-course tank cars. I told him that I was only going to purchas
I mentioned once years ago, to my friend Terry Wegmann, that I was looking to get 2 of my most favorite kits of all time--the Bill Gould 4-course tank cars. I told him that I was only going to purchas
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By Andy Carlson
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ERDX Reefers 12 messages
Seeking information on The ERDX fleet of Reefer.Any help will be appreciated.Armand Premo
Seeking information on The ERDX fleet of Reefer.Any help will be appreciated.Armand Premo
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By Armand Premo
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Upgrading an Accurail shorty 2 messages
A few details and decals can upgrade an Accurail 36-foot boxcar kit. It's the latest post on my DesignBuildOp blog. http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/2019/11/08/easy-boxcar-update/ Eric Hansmann Murf
A few details and decals can upgrade an Accurail 36-foot boxcar kit. It's the latest post on my DesignBuildOp blog. http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/2019/11/08/easy-boxcar-update/ Eric Hansmann Murf
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By Eric Hansmann
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Private Name Freight Cars for Exchange 4 messages
I have finished an upgrade of a Minneapolis & Northland Railroad Company boxcar. An Accurail boxcar built for the Central Of Minnesota to complete our exchange of freight cars. Photos of other exchang
I have finished an upgrade of a Minneapolis & Northland Railroad Company boxcar. An Accurail boxcar built for the Central Of Minnesota to complete our exchange of freight cars. Photos of other exchang
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By Lester Breuer
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Swift paint scheme 21 messages
I my on-going research into the Swift & Co. freight car fleet, I have found this photo: http://www.steamerafreightcars.com/gallery/reefer/srlx12824main.html I am in a quandary about its paint scheme.
I my on-going research into the Swift & Co. freight car fleet, I have found this photo: http://www.steamerafreightcars.com/gallery/reefer/srlx12824main.html I am in a quandary about its paint scheme.
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By Richard Townsend
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Chasing five dollars and fifeteen cents. 4 messages
Here is another file I found concerning billing, and copies of waybills. Presented not to make fun of accountants. However I have to wonder how much time and labor was expended here. And of the though
Here is another file I found concerning billing, and copies of waybills. Presented not to make fun of accountants. However I have to wonder how much time and labor was expended here. And of the though
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By np328
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Hormel Meat Reefer traffic was Tri-Sorb snubbers on reefers 8 messages
Doug, I’m not surprised at all about the PRR. There is a lot of data, real data (as opposed to anecdotes), that supports a high amount of reefer traffic on the PRR. The PRR was the third highest conve
Doug, I’m not surprised at all about the PRR. There is a lot of data, real data (as opposed to anecdotes), that supports a high amount of reefer traffic on the PRR. The PRR was the third highest conve
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By Bruce Smith
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