Bob- Not to speak for Tom, but actually the Hydra Cushion underframe on the FMC 5283 dbl door isn't a contemporary technology. The Hydra Cushion underframe was developed in the mid 1950's by the SP and Stanford Research Institute. See http://www.carrtracks.com/sphc01.htm and http://www.sri.com/about/timeline/hydracushion.html
Some of the PRS 50' boxcars have "Hydra Cushion Underframe" stenciled on the side but, of course, the underframes on these models do not follow that proclamation. Would be nice if they did. Stan Furmanak Annville PA From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Werre Sent: Monday, August 18, 2008 10:57 AM To: [email protected] Subject: {S-Scale List} looking for Tom Hawley Friends, Since Tom is our resident 'modern/contemporary' knowledge man, I have a question. I purchased one of the FMC boxcars from DesPlains' tables. When I got it out to add couplers, it's very easy to see that the underbody is very different than more traditional models. My guess is that's it's the hydrocushion system. Fill us in Tom! Bob Werre BobWphoto.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
