It's been far too long since I've posted on this blog (although I do a better job keeping my Central Vermont blog up to date).  I t...

The traditional method of producing an injection-molded model of a typical freight car goes something like this -  1. A prototype is identi...

While "Standard Gauge" really means that a freight car from anywhere in North America can show up anyplace on the continent, there...

Considering their relatively small numbers, these cars seem to come up on the Steam Era Freight Car List with surprising regularity. They ...

Sunshine Models Louisville & Nashville rebuilt 40-foot boxcar - ready for a trip to the paint booth. 

Here's some details for the exterior of the Speedwitch Ann Arbor single sheathed boxcars that aren't included in the kit:  Taken...

Date (approx.) 1945-1950, Photographer unknown. Courtesy Bob's Photos The lead photo in this post is one of a series of shots show...