2/02/10 - Shown in the photo below is a sample of the new wood sheathing that will be used on our reefers, the sample is shown adjacent to the prototype for our first project that used exterior wood sheathing, our Norfolk & Western 'CF' series caboose. The new sheathing is made from laminating together individual wood strips to gain the random grain character that more closely replicates the prototype. Once the sheets are laminated they are laser cut to size and shape then treated using a specially formulated sealer to prepare the assembled models for painting.

12/10/09 - As we further consider our options on this project, we are now considering the inclusion of smaller more common variants to accompany the R-70-2. PFE reefers were a mainstay in west coast based consists for years and it seems appropriate that we develop a selection of models to run behind your UP 'types', Challengers, Big Boys and AC's.

Our PFE project site will be 'fleshed out' more in the coming weeks, including photos of the new tongue and groove wood sheeting produced using a new technique. Our PFE reefer project will provide for an exciting and very colorful historically relevant consist.