Thanks, Dick--that advances the level of knowledge tasked by my question.
Jace Kahn
General Manager
Ceres & Canisteo RR Co./Champlain County Traction Co.
> Fact: The scale Rex gon/flat were designed to accept the Rex-specific zamac
> coupler pockets and dummy black nylon couplers, designs not used by any other
> manufacturer, then or now.
>
> Fact: The Rex cars were intended to receive Stewart brake components
> (soft-metal cylinder, reservoir, triple valve), which were included in the
> original kits. Today, these are marketed by Ye Olde Huff 'n' Puff. But I
> would
> suggest substituting either BTS (brass) or Grandt Line (styrene) brake
> components. FYI, the Rex kits also contained a short length of steel rod
> (brake
> staff) and a delicate-looking black nylon brake wheel molding.
>
> Belief: I'm pretty sure that Culp Brothers made the dies for Rex. Ace may
> have
> contracted wih Culp to alter these dies for the house car floors. Or perhaps
> Ace (Walter Graef) machined his floor pattern from a Rex car, then had them
> cast
> by someone else. Some of the guys on this e-list knew Walter, and so may
> have
> the actual facts.
>
> Dick Karnes
>
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