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Re: InterMountain A.M.C. (Alternate AAR Standard) Hopper Undecorated Kit
Charles Tapper
Mine did. Charles Tapper OKC
On May 24, 2017, at 9:35 PM, rwitt_2000@... [STMFC] <STMFC@...> wrote:
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Re: InterMountain A.M.C. (Alternate AAR Standard) Hopper Undecorated Kit
Rich C
Yes it does, Bob. Upon brief inspection it has peaked, C&O Dreadnaught peaked and regular flat ends. Rich Christie
On Wednesday, May 24, 2017 9:35 PM, "rwitt_2000@... [STMFC]" wrote: I looked in the archives and couldn't find the answer. Question: Does the InterMountain undecorated hopper, kit #42199, come with the multiple ends available for this model? Bob Witt
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InterMountain A.M.C. (Alternate AAR Standard) Hopper Undecorated Kit
rwitt_2000
I looked in the archives and couldn't find the answer. Question: Does the InterMountain undecorated hopper, kit #42199, come with the multiple ends available for this model? Bob Witt
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Re: Essential Freight Cars
Jack Burgess
Ted…
Just a note that many of members of this list might have unbuilt kits for the cars that you covered in your series. So, even if those kits are no longer available, they probably reside unbuilt in many kit stashes. Jack Burgess From: STMFC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:STMFC@yahoogroups.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2017 6:36 AM To: STMFC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [STMFC] Re: Essential Freight Cars I guess it's time that I reply to this. First, I do not ever recall stating that I would not entertain the idea of consolidating all of this into a book. It's possible I did, but I certainly don't remember it. However, I have read numerous times about things I have said and done that were not the case so it's possible that I stated something that was easily interpreted differently than I intended. That said, I have discussed the idea of doing a book, although books is more realistic. My vision is 3-4 perfect bound (paperback) volumes. The fly in the ointment in all of this is that a lot has changed since these articles were published. Many of the kits are no longer available, many have been superseded by one or more styrene (or resin) offerings, and several are ones where I (or others) are actively pursuing replacement kit offerings. I also have several subjects that were never covered that would need to be completed and incorporated into a latter part of the compendium. It's not that I don't see a value in this; it's more that it would be an undertaking well above and beyond just putting them together into book form. To summarize, it's a project I heartily embrace. I just need to insert it into the queue. Thanks for all of the positive input, feedback, and support. It is nice to read it all. Cheers, Ted Ted Culotta Speedwitch Media speedwitchmedia@gmail.com - www.speedwitchmedia.com Blog: http://prototopics.blogspot.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Help with C&EI FGE insulated box cars
David Forbes
I am researching the Chicago & Eastern Illinois involvement with Fruit Growers Express and am looking for more information on FGE itself. Does anyone know where I might find FGE records of C&EI lease agreements? Any help would be appreciated.
At this point I have what I believe to be a complete roster with around eight or so photos. Question, from what I have read, FGE started around 1920 but the C&EI didn't begin to lease cars till 1952, why not earlier? Again, any help appreciated, David Forbes
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Re: Essential Freight Cars
Brian Termunde
Thank you for your reply Ted.
While your articles subject matter were not really pertinent to me as I was and am an N Scale modeler. However, the information, tips and techniques certainly were. I read each and every one of those articles and still have those issues. That said, I too would welcome a book.
But I agree with you, things have changed a lot, and for the better in many regards. Although the current desire RTR freight cars seems to have diminished the availability of the stuff MODELERS need (and in this context, I am only referring to those who like to built kits or from scratch or a combination, and am not criticizing others).
To be pertinent, a good number of things would need to be updated, and I can see where that would be quite a project. Hopefully it is something that you can eventually do, it would find a ready audience, even this N Scaler!
Take Care,
Brian R. Termunde
Midvale, Utah
Re: Essential Freight Cars
Posted by: "Ted Culotta" speedwitchmedia@... tcschc Date: Wed May 24, 2017 6:35 am ((PDT)) I guess it's time that I reply to this. First, I do not ever recall stating that I would not entertain the idea of consolidating all of this into a book. It's possible I did, but I certainly don't remember it. However, I have read numerous times about things I have said and done that were not the case so it's possible that I stated something that was easily interpreted differently than I intended. That said, I have discussed the idea of doing a book, although books is more realistic. My vision is 3-4 perfect bound (paperback) volumes. The fly in the ointment in all of this is that a lot has changed since these articles were published. Many of the kits are no longer available, many have been superseded by one or more styrene (or resin) offerings, and several are ones where I (or others) are actively pursuing replacement kit offerings. I also have several subjects that were never covered that would need to be completed and incorporated into a latter part of the compendium. It's not that I don't see a value in this; it's more that it would be an undertaking well above and beyond just putting them together into book form. To summarize, it's a project I heartily embrace. I just need to insert it into the queue. Thanks for all of the positive input, feedback, and support. It is nice to read it all. Cheers, Ted Ted Culotta Speedwitch Media speedwitchmedia@... - www.speedwitchmedia.com Blog: http://prototopics.blogspot.com
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looking down views of a couple of cars
ed_mines
ART wood reefers with steel angle guards? insulated tank cars like the one on p24 FOF, vol 10? Ed Mines
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Re: Essential Freight Cars
Tom Madden
I know there are several indexes to Ted's Essential Freight Cars articles already in the STMFC Files area, but I've just uploaded another one. It includes sidebars and tables. If it turns out to be redundant I'll remove it. https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/STMFC/files/Culotta%20ESF%20Index.xls Tom Madden
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New file uploaded to STMFC
STMFC@...
Hello,
This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the STMFC group. File : /Culotta ESF Index.xls Uploaded by : pullmanboss <pullmanboss@yahoo.com> Description : Index to Ted Culotta's RMC Essential Freight Cars articles, including sidebars and tables You can access this file at the URL: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/STMFC/files/Culotta%20ESF%20Index.xls To learn more about file sharing for your group, please visit: https://help.yahoo.com/kb/index?page=content&;y=PROD_GRPS&locale=en_US&id=SLN15398 Regards, pullmanboss <pullmanboss@yahoo.com>
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Re: Essential Freight Cars
Alexander Schneider Jr
Wish I had seen this before replying to an earlier post. I’m delighted it’s in the queue!
Alex Schneider
From: STMFC@... [mailto:STMFC@...]
Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2017 8:36 AM To: STMFC@... Subject: [STMFC] Re: Essential Freight Cars
I guess it's time that I reply to this. First, I do not ever recall stating that I would not entertain the idea of consolidating all of this into a book. It's possible I did, but I certainly don't remember it. However, I have read numerous times about things I have said and done that were not the case so it's possible that I stated something that was easily interpreted differently than I intended.
That said, I have discussed the idea of doing a book, although books is more realistic. My vision is 3-4 perfect bound (paperback) volumes.
The fly in the ointment in all of this is that a lot has changed since these articles were published. Many of the kits are no longer available, many have been superseded by one or more styrene (or resin) offerings, and several are ones where I (or others) are actively pursuing replacement kit offerings. I also have several subjects that were never covered that would need to be completed and incorporated into a latter part of the compendium. It's not that I don't see a value in this; it's more that it would be an undertaking well above and beyond just putting them together into book form.
To summarize, it's a project I heartily embrace. I just need to insert it into the queue.
Thanks for all of the positive input, feedback, and support. It is nice to read it all.
Cheers, Ted Ted Culotta Speedwitch Media
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Re: Essential Freight Cars
Alexander Schneider Jr
Almost a decade has passed since the series ended, and some of the kits recommended to realize the essential freight cars are no longer available. While many of us would like to complete our collections of a series we think highly of, Ted would need to invest many hours in an update to make a mainstream, current reference book. My impression is that he’s moved to other projects more directed at freight car history than modeling.
Many installments are actually two articles: the main article about the particular car, and a sidebar about a particular construction detail which is applicable to many cars. The latter are not spelled out in the index I saw online a few months ago, and I hope to compile it and make it available over the summer. Alex Schneider From: STMFC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:STMFC@yahoogroups.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2017 5:24 AM To: STMFC@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [STMFC] Essential Freight Cars ---In STMFC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:STMFC@yahoogroups.com> , <npmoyer@... <mailto:npmoyer@...> > wrote : I too would like to see a reprint in book form, as I was not a subscriber to RMC during most of the years the series covered, however, Ted has stated repeatedly and emphatically that the series would not be offered in book form for whatever reason. Unless he has a change of heart, we’re beating a dead horse. Nelson Moyer Some of us will have an opportunity to beat that dead horse on 2 & 3 June at the New England RPM Meet. I will speak quietly with Ted about it as I am certainly one of those who feel all the articles would be more useful if presented all together in one book. There may be some copyright issues but even those could probably be addressed if Ted were to have White River Pub. actually do the printing and distribution of such a book. Cordially, Don Valentine
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Re: Essential Freight Cars
Ted Culotta
I guess it's time that I reply to this. First, I do not ever recall stating that I would not entertain the idea of consolidating all of this into a book. It's possible I did, but I certainly don't remember it. However, I have read numerous times about things I have said and done that were not the case so it's possible that I stated something that was easily interpreted differently than I intended. That said, I have discussed the idea of doing a book, although books is more realistic. My vision is 3-4 perfect bound (paperback) volumes. The fly in the ointment in all of this is that a lot has changed since these articles were published. Many of the kits are no longer available, many have been superseded by one or more styrene (or resin) offerings, and several are ones where I (or others) are actively pursuing replacement kit offerings. I also have several subjects that were never covered that would need to be completed and incorporated into a latter part of the compendium. It's not that I don't see a value in this; it's more that it would be an undertaking well above and beyond just putting them together into book form. To summarize, it's a project I heartily embrace. I just need to insert it into the queue. Thanks for all of the positive input, feedback, and support. It is nice to read it all. Cheers, Ted Ted Culotta Speedwitch Media
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Re: Essential Freight Cars
riverman_vt@...
---In STMFC@..., <npmoyer@...> wrote :
I too would like to see a reprint in book form, as I was not a subscriber to RMC during most of the years the series covered, however, Ted has stated repeatedly and emphatically that the series would not be offered in book form for whatever reason. Unless he has a change of heart, we’re beating a dead horse.
Nelson Moyer Some of us will have an opportunity to beat that dead horse on 2 & 3 June at the New England RPM Meet. I will speak quietly with Ted about it as I am certainly one of those who feel all the articles would be more useful if presented all together in one book. There may be some copyright issues but even those could probably be addressed if Ted were to have White River Pub. actually do the printing and distribution of such a book. Cordially, Don Valentine
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Re: Shipping Eggs 100 Years Ago
Brad Andonian
Brian,
toggle quoted messageShow quoted text
Perhaps you can add winlock, wa? Home of the world largest egg and at one time a large poultry raising area..... winlock is south of Raymond in Lewis county. I would like to hear more about your layout. Brad Andonian
On Tuesday, May 23, 2017, 6:57 PM, Brian Termunde GCRDS@... [STMFC] <STMFC@...> wrote:
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Re: Shipments: "Military Kraut"
Years ago I had a church member whose family had a truck farm near Muscatine IA. During WWII they sold cabbage for the US Army, which were shipped in gunny sacks in box cars. He remembered how the picking crews had to relearn how to sew the burlap bags closed, as the Army had a different way. It is quite possible some of those cabbages went on to make sauerkraut. To get us back on track, so to speak, the railroads that served Muscatine were the Milwaukee and the Rock Island.
Doug Harding
From: STMFC@... [mailto:STMFC@...]
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 5:35 PM To: STMFC@... Subject: Re: [STMFC] Shipments: "Military Kraut"
Bob, I agree with Jon. My parents told me a story from Iowa about this. German POWs held at a camp there were allowed to make some of their food to their taste. They made tons of kraut, then were shipped out to some other prison camp and had to leave their food behind. Next came the Japanese, who were ordered to eat the left-over German kraut. They objected (having their own taste in pickled foods), but to no avail. They were forced to eat the kraut before food more to their taste was allowed. Yours Aye,
Garth Groff
On 5/23/17 2:49 PM, Jon Miller atsfus@... [STMFC] wrote:
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Re: Essential Freight Cars
Spen Kellogg <spninetynine@...>
Me too.
Spen Kellogg
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Re: Shipping Eggs 100 Years Ago
Brian Termunde
Thanks for this tidbit Nolan!
It helps me in several ways. First, I model Raymond / South Bend, Washington State, the Oyster Capital of the world! [And who am I to argue with the local boosters? ] So now instead of just shipping oysters, I can ship oyster shells. Plus, being that I also love the NWP, now I can 'justify' having NWP box cars on my line. They're there to ship shells to Petaluma!
And I enjoyed the movie "The Egg and I" as well. In fact, the actual location where the events that Betty MacDonald (e i e i o?) related took place is not too far north of Willapa Harbor (about 2 hours). I was actually near there just before my ship headed out to the Persian Gulf, but was unaware of it. Dang!
Take Care,
Brian R. Termunde
Midvale, Utah
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Re: Essential Freight Cars
Fred_Swa@...
I thought this was replacing the series http://speedwitchmedia.com/prototype-railroad-profiles/
and that he would be updating some of the previous articles Fred Swanson
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Re: Shipments: "Military Kraut"
Brian Termunde
Well, when I was stationed on Guam 1978-80, I seem to recall swapping "corned beef" for "beef stew" and "peaches" for "pears" during some typhoons while the mess was shut down! It wasn't that much worse then those "hockey pucks" that they often served!
At least aboard ship, we were still served hot meals, even when riding out a typhoon off of the P.I.
Take Care,
Brian R. Termunde
Midvale, Utah
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Re: Digest Number 10896
Brian Termunde
Well, when I was stationed on Guam 1978-80, I seem to recall swapping "corned beef" for "beef stew" and "peaches" for "pears" during some typhoons while the mess was shut down! It wasn't that much worse then those "hockey pucks" that they often served!
At least aboard ship, we were still served hot meals, even when riding out a typhoon off of the P.I.
Take Care,
Brian R. Termunde
Midvale, Utah
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