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Re: CNJ Newark NJ Steam Era Warehouse Repurposed (Railway Age)
The interesting thing about the Albany warehouse is that the railroad enters on the second floor, via a bridge over Centre Street. The CNJ warehouse diagram also says "2nd floor" but it appears that the building was built on a hillside.
Streetview of the Albany facility shows it looking pretty run down and boarded up so it does look out of service, although the presence of dumpster on the far side may indicate some activity.
Regards Bruce Bruce Smith Auburn AL
Hi Eric and List Members,
There is still such a warehouse standing in Albany, NY (no longer in service, I suspect). You get a great view of it from AMTRAKs Lake Shore Ltd as you roll by.
See link below.
Claus Schlund
CNJ warehouse: http://www.railwayage.com/index.php/news/former-cnj-warehouse-new-hq-for-candy-giant.html
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DB210 power
Jon Miller <atsfus@...>
On 12/10/2017 6:29 AM, fmilhaupt@... [Digitrax] wrote:
If we go with a Digitrax supply, the PS2012 is the only obvious option, but is overkill and a little "spendy" to power a single five-amp booster for this particular application. If you can live with eBay there are a couple of supplies. #272725877035, 5 amp at around $8. There are a few some with EU plugs and some with US plugs. There are also some 8 amp versions, #201654302900 for around $17. -- Jon Miller
For me time stopped in 1941 Digitrax--Chief/Zephyr systems, JMRI User NMRA Life member #2623 Member SFRH&MS
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Re: CNJ Newark NJ Steam Era Warehouse Repurposed (Railway Age)
Claus Schlund \(HGM\)
Hi Eric and List Members,
There is still such a warehouse standing in Albany, NY (no longer in
service, I suspect). You get a great view of it from AMTRAKs Lake Shore Ltd as
you roll by.
See link below.
Claus Schlund
From: Eric
Hansmann eric@... [STMFC]
Sent: Sunday, December 10, 2017 9:26 AM
To: STMFC@...
Subject: Re: [STMFC] CNJ Newark NJ Steam Era Warehouse Repurposed
(Railway Age) These type of warehouses were common in many cities across the US. I've been reviewing photos and rail maps of Pittsburgh and found at least two similar terminal warehouse structures. One remains standing, although it is no longer rail served. Here's a 1937 view of the facility with several freight cars. There were five tracks going into the structure and one exterior dock track. The Monongahela River is behind the photographer in this image. Click on the image to zoom in for a closer look. http://historicpittsburgh.org/islandora/object/pitt%3A715.3736444.CP
Eric Hansmann
On December 10, 2017 at 5:03 AM "groups@... [STMFC]" wrote:
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Re: CNJ Newark NJ Steam Era Warehouse Repurposed (Railway Age)
Claus Schlund \(HGM\)
Hi George and List Members,
This would certainly make a great centerpiece industry for a model
railroad.
I imagine that prior to the diesel era, steam locomotives would have run
right into the warehouse, correct? With the switchback track plan on the
interior, they would have gone the whole length of the building. Must have been
a smoky place at times!
Claus Schlund
From: groups@... [STMFC]
Sent: Sunday, December 10, 2017 7:03 AM
To: STMFC@...
Subject: [STMFC] CNJ Newark NJ Steam Era Warehouse Repurposed
(Railway Age) This article about the contemporary re-purposing of the former Central Railroad of New Jersey warehouse in Newark, NJ also has a reprint of the 1907 Railway Gazette article describing that same freight warehouse. The last photo in that reprint contains subjects of this list... http://www.railwayage.com/index.php/news/former-cnj-warehouse-new-hq-for-candy-giant.html Cheers, George Irwin Rochester, NY (but from Jersey City, NJ)
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Re: CNJ Newark NJ Steam Era Warehouse Repurposed (Railway Age)
Eric Hansmann
These type of warehouses were common in many cities across the US. I've been reviewing photos and rail maps of Pittsburgh and found at least two similar terminal warehouse structures. One remains standing, although it is no longer rail served. Here's a 1937 view of the facility with several freight cars. There were five tracks going into the structure and one exterior dock track. The Monongahela River is behind the photographer in this image. Click on the image to zoom in for a closer look. http://historicpittsburgh.org/islandora/object/pitt%3A715.3736444.CP Eric Hansmann
On December 10, 2017 at 5:03 AM "groups@... [STMFC]" <STMFC@...> wrote:
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CNJ Newark NJ Steam Era Warehouse Repurposed (Railway Age)
G.J. Irwin
This article about the contemporary re-purposing of the former Central Railroad of New Jersey warehouse in Newark, NJ also has a reprint of the 1907 Railway Gazette article describing that same freight warehouse. The last photo in that reprint contains subjects of this list...
http://www.railwayage.com/index.php/news/former-cnj-warehouse-new-hq-for-candy-giant.html Cheers, George Irwin Rochester, NY (but from Jersey City, NJ)
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Re: Rapido cars
Barry Kenner
Hello Group,
Hogtrainz also has singles available to reserve. Thanks,Barry
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Re: Rapido cars
Schuyler Larrabee
Yes, but if you try to place a reservation, single cars are not an option.
Schuyler From: STMFC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:STMFC@yahoogroups.com] Sent: Saturday, December 09, 2017 6:58 PM To: STMFC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [STMFC] Rapido cars On 12/9/2017 11:43 AM, 'Schuyler Larrabee' schuyler.larrabee@verizon.net <mailto:schuyler.larrabee@verizon.net> [STMFC] wrote: Has anybody figured out how to order single cars? There are numbers for single cars. All are as below. For example; 130001 (single) and 130002 (4 pack). -- -- Jon Miller For me time stopped in 1941 Digitrax--Chief/Zephyr systems, JMRI User NMRA Life member #2623 Member SFRH&MS
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Re: Chicagoland RPM meet CGW decals
Ted Culotta
These will all be finished this weekend. I’ve been leaning on my son for help as I simply have not had enough time myself to get them all cut, mated with the schematic, labeled, stamped, and mailed. I apologize. I know people are waiting. They did come out well.
Cheers, Ted Ted Culotta Speedwitch Media
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Re: California Fires
Guys, It is tempting to Discuss on the STMFC natural situations in which losses occur. Certainly I could present various stories about hurricanes and our evacuations from them. Quite a few years ago this issue came to a head and we adopted the position that the group’s rules requiring the subject matter to be strictly about steam era freight cars would be followed. One of the problems was where do we draw the ‘line’. At the time, there was a member that insisted on sending weather reports to the group. So, we decided that a literal interpretation of the rules would be followed. One of the reasons why we have so many rules is so members can know what is expected of them regarding scope of messages.
Given that, if some situation occurs in which the best interests of the membership would be best served if information about a problem were passed to the membership, the group’s management [ Jeff Aley and myself ] will pass it on in a controlled environment.
So, until Jeff and myself receive information [ from any source ] regarding the CA fires that is so important that all members need to see it, the thread about the CA fires is now terminated.
I welcome any other views on this subject.
Mike Brock STMFC Bossman
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Rapido cars
Jon Miller <atsfus@...>
On 12/9/2017 11:43 AM, 'Schuyler Larrabee' schuyler.larrabee@... [STMFC] wrote:
Has anybody figured out how to order single cars? There are numbers for single cars. All are as below. For example; 130001 (single) and 130002 (4 pack). -- -- Jon Miller
For me time stopped in 1941 Digitrax--Chief/Zephyr systems, JMRI User NMRA Life member #2623 Member SFRH&MS
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Re: Rapido's NP Boxcar Update
Bill Welch
I built the Sunshine version w/the Dreadnaught ends, curiously this model is a candidate for the limited production NP Andrews trucks Brian at Tahoe tooled now available from the NPHS store. Probably will pass of this given at least three other NP cars to build.
Bill Welch
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Re: Rapido's NP Boxcar Update
Mainline Hobbies in Blue Ridge Summit PA is offering them in singles. When they originally announced them, they were offering an early reservation discount,too, but I don't know if that is still in effect. They can be contacted at www.mainlinehobby@... or 717/794-2860. Jim Kubanick Morgantown WV
On Saturday, December 9, 2017 2:47 PM, "Brian Carlson prrk41361@... [STMFC]" wrote: Single cars need to be reserved with dealers. I know I did the same with some reefers and the gons. Brian J. Carlson
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Re: Chicagoland RPM meet CGW decals
Gary Wildung
Thank Mike for the update
From: STMFC@... on behalf of Mike Skibbe mskibbe@... [STMFC]
Sent: Saturday, December 9, 2017 4:07 PM To: STMFC@... Subject: Re: [STMFC] Chicagoland RPM meet CGW decals Gary-
The last update that I received from Ted was that he started shipping the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. I’m not sure that was the case, as many have yet to receive them. I have not had a more recent update from Ted and hope that everything is OK.
Mike Skibbe
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Re: Chicagoland RPM meet CGW decals
skibbs4
Gary- The last update that I received from Ted was that he started shipping the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. I’m not sure that was the case, as many have yet to receive them. I have not had a more recent update from Ted and hope that everything is OK. Mike Skibbe
On Dec 9, 2017, at 3:58 PM, GARY Wildung garywildu@... [STMFC] <STMFC@...> wrote:
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Chicagoland RPM meet CGW decals
Gary Wildung
Has anybody gotten their decals for the CGW car we got at the RPM meet this year. Thanks Gary
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Re: Rapido's NP Boxcar taking orders
SUVCWORR@...
I am taking orders and will break the 4 packs. contacted me off list at suvcworr@... My price is $35 for single car and $135 for 4 pack plus priority mail. Pennsylvania residents need to add appropriate sales tax (8% Philadelphia County, 7% Allegheny County, 6% remainder of state) Richard Orr
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From: 'Schuyler Larrabee' schuyler.larrabee@... [STMFC] To: STMFC Sent: Sat, Dec 9, 2017 2:43 pm Subject: RE: [STMFC] Rapido's NP Boxcar Update Has anybody figured out how to order single cars? I could only sign up for four-packs. I want a couple of cars, maybe three, but not all the same era. Schuyler From: STMFC@... [mailto:STMFC@...] Sent: Saturday, December 09, 2017 2:17 PM To: STMFC@... Subject: RE: [STMFC] Rapido's NP Boxcar Update The Rapido cars are from the 10000-13999 series with 7/8 Murphy ribbed ends. The last 500 cars in the series, 14000-14499, had 3/5 Dreadnaught ends. And NP changed the number of grab irons on the side of the last series to 7 from the 6 on the earlier series. I am very doubtful that the ends on the Rapido car will be easy to remove for a conversion to the dreadnaught series of boxcars. Gary Laakso North west of Mike Brock From: STMFC@... [mailto:STMFC@...] Sent: Saturday, December 9, 2017 9:59 AM To: STMFC@... Subject: [STMFC] Rapido's NP Boxcar Update I wonder if any NP experts have thought about other cars that could be modelled by modifying these cars? Do these cars have that potential? Rob From: STMFC@... <mailto:STMFC@...> [mailto:STMFC@...] Sent: Saturday, December 9, 2017 3:45 AM To: STMFC@... <mailto:STMFC@...> Subject: [STMFC] Rapido's NP Boxcar Update Here is the latest info from their website: https://rapidotrains.com/ho-np-boxcar/ Bill Welch [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Posted by: "Schuyler Larrabee" <schuyler.larrabee@...> ------------------------------------ ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/STMFC/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/STMFC/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: STMFC-digest@... STMFC-fullfeatured@... <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: STMFC-unsubscribe@... <*> Your use of Yahoo Groups is subject to: https://info.yahoo.com/legal/us/yahoo/utos/terms/
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Re: Rapido's NP Boxcar Update
Single cars need to be reserved with dealers. I know I did the same with some reefers and the gons.
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Brian J. Carlson
On Dec 9, 2017, at 2:43 PM, 'Schuyler Larrabee' schuyler.larrabee@... [STMFC] <STMFC@...> wrote:
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Re: Rapido's NP Boxcar Update
Schuyler Larrabee
Has anybody figured out how to order single cars? I could only sign up for four-packs. I want a couple of cars, maybe three, but not all the same era.
Schuyler From: STMFC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:STMFC@yahoogroups.com] Sent: Saturday, December 09, 2017 2:17 PM To: STMFC@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [STMFC] Rapido's NP Boxcar Update The Rapido cars are from the 10000-13999 series with 7/8 Murphy ribbed ends. The last 500 cars in the series, 14000-14499, had 3/5 Dreadnaught ends. And NP changed the number of grab irons on the side of the last series to 7 from the 6 on the earlier series. I am very doubtful that the ends on the Rapido car will be easy to remove for a conversion to the dreadnaught series of boxcars. Gary Laakso North west of Mike Brock From: STMFC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:STMFC@yahoogroups.com] Sent: Saturday, December 9, 2017 9:59 AM To: STMFC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [STMFC] Rapido's NP Boxcar Update I wonder if any NP experts have thought about other cars that could be modelled by modifying these cars? Do these cars have that potential? Rob From: STMFC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:STMFC@yahoogroups.com> [mailto:STMFC@yahoogroups.com] Sent: Saturday, December 9, 2017 3:45 AM To: STMFC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:STMFC@yahoogroups.com> Subject: [STMFC] Rapido's NP Boxcar Update Here is the latest info from their website: https://rapidotrains.com/ho-np-boxcar/ Bill Welch [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Re: California Fires
Anspach Denny <danspachmd@...>
A long time friend, colleague, and major elected official in Ventura County lived in a settled suburban community. He was also a long time model railroader with an operating layout. At 4:00 on Thursday, they evacuated; At 7:00 nothing- nothing at all- was left.
Denny Denny S. Anspach, MD Sacramento, CA 95864
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