Thanks to Rick Bell, a list of Southern "SCPs" (Special Car Programs) and the later "CP" (Car Programs) is on the "Public" part of the SRHA file server. Use the same URL, etc. described for the

Mike: There is a lot (!) of material available on the S Line and Murphy branch but I have to ask; How much detail are you going to model? My own layout covers only from Murphy Jct to Old Fort (an old

I'm modeling that line, but just the Spencer to Clinchcross portion. I've found the "Business Tracks and Stations Not Shown in Station Columns" in the employee timetable to be very helpful. Also, look

Looks like the flag is wrapped around the firecracker. Guess it’s all right time and right angle. Jason Greene

<< The reason is I am going to be building the Murphy Branch and the Main line from Knoxville to Spencer. I know this is a lot information. If there's other out there that can help with this

Bob, Thanks for the answer! This was a hard one to track down with a lot of internet searches. There are so few pictures that show the conductors side of the locomotive. I first noticed it on a

The "box" observed in front of the fireman's side battery box on the short hood end of SOME SOU SD45's is the ATS control box. A comprehensive examination of SOU's entire SD45 roster concludes the

I appreciate all the answers so far and welcome more info on this item. After looking at pictures after posting, I think the ATS equipment box is the answer. On all SD35 and SD45’s I find this

>I think the extension was a box to put an extra knuckle. Perhaps, but it seems a little narrow and way too deep to hold a knuckle. It would be very awkward trying to lift one out. I think it holds

Ron: I would be interested in the ETT's for the following area's. Time period is 30's through 60's if you don't have all those I will be glad to use what you have to build a TT in Excel. Murphy

Thank you Carl. In addition to the employee timetables, it might be worth looking into other forms of paperwork that could be included...track charts, signal charts, etc. That might make the

Ron: Your divisional CD idea is one we are exploring. CEA

Extra knuckle might be a better explanation, but as noted, the unit is a radio train leader and the short hood is probably crammed with that equipment. The white number board indicates a leader for

My guess (strictly guess) is that the extension is housing the controls for the ATC equipment. Notice the pickup shoe on the truck. Jack Wyatt

Jason, What you are seeing is the white flag in the flag holder and a radio antenna on top of the hood directly behind the flag. Since 3121 is equipped with Loco Control radio equipment there are two

Group, Although Iam no longer a dues paying member of the SRHA itself (retirement and living ona fixed income has caused me to have to drop my membership in several of themany historical societies

Is that a town whistle on either side of the short hood? I have never noticed town whistles on Southern equipment. Jason Greene

in the past months I have studying pictures of Southern SD-45 fleet. I have found one item very curious and can find no information about it. The item in question is an extension of the battery box

Ike, It did feel as if instead of answering his question or clarifying his request, that you implied he was talking about scanning ETT content. I was confused by your response too. As to Robert, I am

Is Robert asking for a list, or the contents? I’ve wondered myself if I have all the Winston-Salem division ETTs accounted for. I’m not interested in reading them all, so a list by division then