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Re: REA questions
Jack Mullen
On Thu, Feb 13, 2020 at 02:42 AM, Donald B. Valentine wrote:
Did the REA NOT use the square herald standing on a corner prior to 1950?Well of course the red diamond was used a lot prior to the '50s, on buildings, vehicles, labels, billboards... But I assume your question is in the rail car context. There's a lot of uncertainty about "exact" dates for Railway Express p&l changes. My understanding is that most corporate records disappeared with the company's demise, so much depends on photo evidence. "About 1953" is commonly cited for introduction of the 60" red diamond on express reefers. RPC 7 has extensive coverage of express reefers, with an addendum in RPC 9. Jack Mullen
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Re: REA questions
Jake Schaible
REA was of course founded in March of 1929 as a merger of several competing regional agencies, and while I can not confirm the uses of a diamond logo by REA right from the start, I do have seen early 30's images with such. Many of the predecessor lines also used a diamond shaped logos (including both American Railroad Express and Wells Fargo & Co).
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ATSF Automobile cars/door color
I came across a grainy color film on Facebook that shows what appears to be black doors on a 50’ ATSF Automobile car. It has the standard herald, but no maps or slogans, just the word “Automobile” on the right side.
I’m aware many roads used black doors and white stripes to distinguish auto cars with special equipment, but didn’t know Santa Fe was one of them. SFMO Painting and Lettering Guide by Richard Hendrickson has no references to such a practice. My guess is this is a pre-1940 scheme, or perhaps a short-term experiment, and if so, how late could one expect to see a car like this before it was repainted?
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Re: REA questions
Donald B. Valentine <riverman_vt@...>
Did the REA NOT use the square herald standing on a corner prior to 1950? Have never been certain of its date. Thanks for anything definitive. Cordially, Don Valentine
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Re: F&C resin kits
Schleigh Mike
Hello Bill & Group! The instruction sheet for my F&C PRR G28 provides two phone numbers-- 570-224-4989 and 570 352-2282 Trust this is helpful. Mike Schleigh in snowy Grove City, Penna.
On Wednesday, February 12, 2020, 09:08:54 PM EST, WILLIAM PARDIE <pardiew001@...> wrote:
Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Where do they hide their phone numbers? Bill Pardie
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Re: F&C resin kits
WILLIAM PARDIE
Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Where do they hide their phone numbers? Bill Pardie
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Re: REA questions
Don The gold lettered scheme was introduced in 1953. The white lettered scheme began in 1960. Then from 1961 the lettering style changed to sans serif and the new REA herald was introduced. At first the cars were Hunter Green and then later Chromate Green. Tim O'
On 2/11/2020 10:06 PM, Don DeLay via Groups.Io wrote:
I have a few questions if anyone knows the answers. What years are these cars good for and when did the paint change from dark to light green? Thanks in advance --
Tim O'Connor Sterling, Massachusetts
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Re: REA questions
steve_wintner
Based on Sunshine's instructions for their 6100 series, I believe both schemes are 1952+. REX 6275 looks like it may be in the scheme introduced in 1952.
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REA questions
Don DeLay
I have a few questions if anyone knows the answers. What years are these cars good for and when did the paint change from dark to light green? Thanks in advance
Don DeLay
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Re: Union Oil 76 paint scheme
Tony Thompson
Thomas Birkett wrote:
Thanks very much. I appreciate any help. I too have heard the World's Fair story but the _Railway Age_ coverage of the event, though it showed a number of pieces of freight equipment, did not show this car. It of course may simply have been omitted. Tony Thompson
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Re: GA box car colors
Paul Doggett
Bill
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Thank you for that tip, I have the microscale black Roman lettering. Paul Doggett
On 12 Feb 2020, at 18:30, Bill Welch <fgexbill@...> wrote:
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Re: GA box car colors
Bill Welch
You are welcome Paul. There is an oversight with the Speedwitch decals for these cars as the "XM" is missing. I used one from the Microscale Roman Data.
Bill Welch
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Re: GA box car colors
Paul Doggett
Bill
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Thank you I have one to build and it may well just be 19713 as it looks a two tone grey SP car behind it. Paul Doggett. England 🏴
On 12 Feb 2020, at 16:44, Bill Welch <fgexbill@...> wrote:
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Re: GA box car colors
Bill Welch
On Tue, Feb 11, 2020 at 11:36 PM, Clark Propst wrote:
I'll keep my eyes open at upcoming train shows for a Tichy kit similar to Ted's. If I find one I may try my hand at replacing the roof with a flat one. Now, if I could get more data on those rebuilds with the straight side posts.... CW Propst Clark, you need to search the archives either here or on the Styrene list as I have posted photos of how I did the roof: Remove the roof ribs; sand w/250, 400, and 600 grit; apply Future/Pledge whatever they call it now; apply the narrowest Archer Aircraft Panel Line decals to mimic the butt welded seams; and paint. Easy peasy. Bill Welch
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Re: GA box car colors
Bill Welch
I beleve that is the Radial roof version in what is for that roof the Ultra rare Aluminum or silver scheme.
Bill Welch
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Re: F&C resin kits
Dave Boss
Thanks guys I will try to call them. Their Web address doesn't get through
On Wed, Feb 12, 2020, 10:36 AM Drew M. via Groups.Io <phillydrewcifer=yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote:
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Re: F&C resin kits
Benjamin Hom
Drew Marshall wrote: "I've found it best to call F&C." True, but keep in mind that Dave's in Australia, which is a 16 hour time difference (plus next day) from the East coast. Ben Hom
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Re: F&C resin kits
Drew M.
Dave,
I've found it best to call F&C.
Drew Marshall in Philly, PA
Modeling the pre-Depression years.
Sent from TypeApp
On Feb 12, 2020, at 09:17, Dave Boss <daveboss1976@...> wrote: Hello Guys
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Re: F&C resin kits
Todd Sullivan
Dave,
Have you tried the contact form on the Contact page of their website (www.fandckits.com) ? Todd Sullivan.
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F&C resin kits
Dave Boss
Hello Guys
Dose anyone know the correct e-mail address for F&C resin kits or Steve's e-mail address? I have tried both of the ones on their kit directions & they both fail to go through for me. They do match their web site e-mail address so that is no help either. Any help is appreciated Thank you Good Day Dave Boss
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