Hi, We often hear of equipment that was "banned from interchange". I get that and it doesn't surprise me. So here's the thing ... if something like the Allied trucks are banned from interchange it is

A new resource file is available on my DesignBuildOp blog. Steve Hedlund created a summary of prototype inside stake wood gondolas that were popular among Midwest railroads. Here the link. http://desi

Garth, Folks, In addition to the AAR/ARA loading books, I have found that an excellent source of equipment loading diagrams for military equipment are the technical manuals. There is usually a railroa

Guys; I can remember the time when NO ONE could be interested in gons, and look at us now! When I pitched the PRR gon book, I was told I was crazy, and had picked the worst possible car type for a boo

As some of know by now about 3.5 weeks ago I was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer, which is almost always fatal. I have not been told as yet what my longevity may but I am preparing for a short time.

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My apologies. Meant to be forwarded but hit the reply button by mistake. Rupert Gamlen Auckland NZ From: Rupert Gamlen Sent: Friday, 6 November 2020 8:25 am To: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io Subject: RE: [

Now that I’ve put about 10 weeks behind me on the new FormLabs Form3 SLA printing system, I’m comfortable in offering custom printed parts to y’all. Parts are built in clear resin at .002” layer thick

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While setting up my new Athearn CB&Q GP-7 241, I noticed a firecracker antenna on the roof. Athearn’s CB&Q GP-7 218 doesn’t have one. What year were firecracker antennas introduced? My F units with an

Hi Folks, Occasionally someone asks an off-topic question. That’s no big deal, but the responses should be sent OFF LIST to that person. As a reminder, this is group is about Steam-Era Freight Cars. T

A few days ago I mentioned that I had one of the U.S. Steel railroad mill gondolas on my workbench. It's now built and awaiting weathering, and I wrote up the construction process on my blog. If you'r

Hello folks- I have been receiving orders for the 4/5 sq corner early Dreadnaught end for a possible use on a Yardmaster '37 AAR box car kit. I sent the original message last week. I sent the wrong ph

Hi Folks, Yesterday I found an interesting tool that the late Denny Anspach had. As you can see it is labelled “Roofwalk (sic) support angle sander”. The end view (I added the yellow lines) tells the

Clark, Since the photo is black and white, i could not tell if the sides are too "orange-y". A color photo is needed to answer that issue. Ken Montero On 11/04/2020 12:10 PM Kenneth Montero <va661midl

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