Gents, I stand corrected, or at least was partially correct regarding the
"wooden" lateral supports supplied with the PRS kits. Had a conversation with
Jerry Porter the other night and he told me they used specific drawings when
designing their kits, namely SP and I believe Southern Rwy to determine the
correct type of lateral running boards. Turns out the design as seen on the PRS
kits with the support straps on the outside was indeed a later design used to
make for a more secure corner grab mounting. This was a late production change
prior to the change to steel running boards.
Photos such as the one Pieter provided of the Jack Delano yard shot, seem to
show mostly the oldest wood design.
So, I guess modeling either type is up to the modeler or what looks best to
their eye.
Personally, I prefer mostly steel rb's anyway where applicable.
Bud Rindfleisch
> >
> > If you want to see the variety in running boards, look closely at this Jack
> > Delano photo from 1943. There is a lot more variation in wood running
> > boards than model railroader's generally duplicate.
> >
> > http://www.shorpy.com/node/704?size=_original#caption
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > > What I
> > > can tell you though is that the lateral end running boards
> > > (platforms) on the PRS kits is wrong. The supports are
> > > on the outside of the planks. The planks should hang
> > > over the supports.
> >
>
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