Doug, By the late 50s it would appear that only the larger 66xxx 3 bay cars were in coal service. Check the Landmesser lists for loads in the other number...
As a youngster, I would revel at kicking an anthill, then stepping back to watch the mayhem. Appears as though I've succeeded in kicking that anthill again. ...
Per Clark's suggestion, I have forwarded our entire discussion to the Steam Era Freight Car list, where numberous experts are always eager to offer their two...
Really Chuck, you've done good. To me, this is what this group is all about. Digging for the truth during the time of the railroad. These cars are definitely...
Well we already got one answer from one of the freight car guys on the Steam Era Freight Car list. Doug Harding www.iowacentralrr.org Re: Coal Hoppers on the...
Below are two additional answers to our coal hopper question, plus a photo which clearly shows the "center post" that I noticed. Chuck it is a NYC car in the...
I picked up some more M&StL freight car photos from Bob this trip to CCB I hadn't seen before. I bought not 1 not 2 but 3 photos of 24000 cars with heralds...
[MODERATOR'S NOTE: new member "wholelephant" does not identify himself and he insults members of this group with remarks that are not acceptable, in the final...
And your point, "mr. wholeelephant", is? I think most people on this group agree that the MStL would have had a better chance of surviving (at least into the...
Today the Minburn Community Betterment Group received notice that they are a recipient of a $336,351 DOT Enhancement Grant for the moving and renovation of the...
Gentlemen, I'd like to host a mini-RPM Meet in Indianapolis in summer 2008 and I'd appreciate your input. My thoughts are a one-day event on a Saturday from ...
My point is that a lot of freight going through Chicago would have a shorter, less congested route on several possible by-passes. And that much of the bil and...
My name is William F Wendt, Jr. i live in Chicago and I have posted often on the Peoria Rails and P&E groups. Sorry if I got on anyone's nerves, but the city ...
I also welcome you to this group William. I've seen your name occasionally on the Peoria Rails group, and look forward to any contributions you might be able...
Any one going to this should consider stopping in Monon In. There is a very nice museum and the M&StL box car. The food is good also. Ron Christensen...
Yes, and we should thank group members Vern Wigfield and Don Vaughn for sharing prototype photos from their collections to help illustrate. Now to quote to...
I went by this museum on New Year's Day driving through a blizzard. I had to keep my eyes on the road because it was hard to tell where the road was, so I...
The back ground to that article is worth noting. I did the tutorial on detailing an M&StL RS1. But, have yet to see any models built. Then I did one on the...
Clark, Hold on there, brother! I have downloaded both articles from the C&NW list and plan to do both cars in S. I cannot do so immediately since preparing...
... Tom, when no one comments, it's hard to tell what guys are doing. Modelers are quickly becoming collectors now that most stuff is RTR. I think the two cars...
Since I'm in a fog about this RMC piece, think I shall go to the store and locate a copy. Is this the Ore piece that I sent Clark a bunch of stuff on? I'm...
Here is another source of information if you are researching railyards/facilities/industries in Minnesota. http://map.lib.umn.edu/ It is the Borchert Map...
Clark, So you see, you have influenced some of us. The S-scale KCS rebuilt car to which you refer is the one I am working on. What I will do for decals is...
Don, The article is on the green M&StL box cars They printed a photo and gave you credit. Interestingly, the ends of the car look green too. Below is a...
I have posted several photos from the Sully Centennial Book which came out in 1982. Sully was where my Dutch great-grandparents put down their roots when they...
Ken, Nice photos. I was looking at Newton trying to determine if the M&StL had a connection there. The pictures of the troop train has me wondering if I missed...
Clark, We all labor in relative obscurity. When I was in Mason City promoting the 457 restoration project I would visit businesses to ask for the donation of...
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