All: The HO scale 3D-printed N4 cabin car project is in the final stages ahead of production. We'll be debuting a pre-production model at the Golden Spike train show in Atlanta on January 19th. Head o

The subject line says it all. Have these glazing kits been produced commercially? It does not appear to be part of the F&C kit. It does appear that everything except the cupola can be covered by a N6b

Good Afternoon, Group: Are there any commercially-available decals that can be used for the N4 cabin car? I'm speaking to the 3 eras of which photos or drawings are available (from what I've found); t

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This is my last and final call for historical photos of the Pennsy's one-and-only N4 cabin car, no. 488251/492415 (revenue service/MOW) for an HO scale design project. So far I have the photos from th

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Dig the grabs and shop-made foot-rungs on the side door! Chuck G.

Great info as always, Bruce! And you're right; patch-paint and stencil of an updated reweigh date is an easy and effective proto detail. Chuck G.

All: How does one read the bottom-line info on rolling stock from the shadow keystone era? Is the number 4-59 to be read as this car having been repainted April '59? Directing me towards previous mess

Bruce: I haven't really seen any X23 models without the sporadic horizontal braces (or whatever they're called) as shown in this photo of a car in MOW service. Here's hoping the X23 project has MOW ap

In any event, if anyone wishes to receive a comp. kit once the design is completed, send those useful pics/schematics my way. Bruce- I did purchase both the flatcar and gon books, and plan to utilize

Good Evening Group: I'm looking for FM photos and blueprints for a 3D design & print project. My primary intent is to produce a HO scale retrofit kit of the sideboards, deck, etc., as applied to FM fl

Thanks Bruce and others for your replies. Yes, I was merely stating that I thought '56 seemed early for a steel box to be in MOW service, regardless of the fact that 50' boxcars were more-commonly tak

8/56 Dziobko photo, attached and via http://www.godfatherrails.com/photos/pv.asp?pid=517 I'm particularly interested in the o/b box there. But it seems notable for a 40' steel box in service in '56, a

Good stuff. I also just ebayed a copy of 12/95 Model Railroader, which has multiple additional photos and drawings of the N4. I'm not entirely sure the group's policy on reposting something commercial

Thanks Bruce! They'll be of good use. BUMPING MY 2ND QUESTION BACK UP: Was this N4 in a MOW paint scheme (and numbering) before it was painted yellow at Lewistown circa '66? Additional pictures, anyon

Did these N4 measurements ever go up anywhere? Was the sole N4 in a MOW paint scheme before it was painted yellow at Lewistown circa '66? Additional pictures, anyone? Chuck G.

Thanks as always, Bruce. It looks like this nomination was seconded. HO-wise, as I mentioned I've got the PFM tender. Other than that, unless someone's I1s should fall off a shelf and surrender its te

I see two options for FM flats from F&C; one with 'stamped stake pockets' (6500) and one with 'cast stake pockets' (6501). Which of these would be better for adding some low-level boards that utilize

Bruce, et al: I'm not sure which model of steam engines most commonly surrendered their tenders to wreck train derricks, but I bought a Pacific Fast Mail I-1 tender with MOW intentions and am therefor