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Re: Photos: Bangor & Aroostook Flat Car 71710 With Army Tanks (Undated)
Donald B. Valentine <riverman_vt@...>
Am I all wet or is there a cable running beneath the deck of this BAR flat from mounts just beyond the outer side of the last stake pocket on each side, perhaps to indicate how depressed the deck is from the weight of the tank? I noticed this in the second photo but went back and noted that it appears in the first photo as well but is not as obvious until it is enlarged. Can't imagine what this is for other than to keep an eye on how much the deck is depressed. Cordially, Don Valentine
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Re: Rob Manley
So sorry to hear of another passing. Rob was a great modeler and eloquent spokesman for Pan Pastel weathering.
Steve Hile
From: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io [mailto:main@RealSTMFC.groups.io] On Behalf Of Douglas Harding
Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2020 9:20 AM To: STMFC <main@RealSTMFC.groups.io> Subject: [RealSTMFC] Rob Manley
I learned Rob Manley, master of Pan Pastel’s, died on Monday. I understand he had a heart attack. Here is his obituary.
Doug Harding
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Re: Early 20th Century Freight Cars Photograph
Claus Schlund \(HGM\)
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Hi Bruce and List Members,
Thanks Bruce for the illuminating words on the topic.
One other possibility (the one I would chose if I were inthe crew's
shoes...) might be to get the door to tear off completely and onto the ground,
and then two or three crew members could heft it into the boxcar
interior - assuming the car was empy, or the load allowed enough room for
this...
Claus Schlund
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Re: Building Shawmut boxcars
Claus Schlund \(HGM\)
Hi Eric and List Members,
I send my thanks to Perry Squier, Ray Breyer, and to Eric for the
excellent article! A very enjoyable read!
Claus Schlund
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Re: Rob Manley
Paul Doggett
R.I.P. Bob
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Paul Doggett England 🏴
On 18 Nov 2020, at 15:20, Douglas Harding <iowacentralrr@...> wrote:
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Re: Bill Welch
Claus Schlund \(HGM\)
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Hi List Members,
Bill and I got to chat briefly at Cocoa Beach one year, and we conversed
via email from time to time after that. At one point, some months before
the corona virus situation began, he mentioned he was interested in going to one
of the operating sessions that Jared Harper holds from time to time, but he did
not want to make the 8 hour plus drive from his place in Florida to Jared's
place in Georgia on his own. Since I live part-time in Florida about 30 minutes
from his place, I suggested to him we could make the drive together at some
point. We agreed to try to coordinate this with Jared and figure out when that
could happen and when I would next be in Florida
Of course the epidemic and the virus had entirely different plans regarding
this, so it didn't happen. Sadly, with his demise, now it will never
happen.
Even though Bill and I model in different scales, I found his techniques
invaluable, they broke through the 'scale barrier', and his writings raised my
expectations of myself and my modeling in a way nobody else was able to.
I'm sure Bill is now enjoying himself running trains on that great mainline
in the sky!
Claus Schlund
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Rob Manley
I learned Rob Manley, master of Pan Pastel’s, died on Monday. I understand he had a heart attack. Here is his obituary.
Doug Harding www.iowacentralrr.org
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Re: ProtoWest Scale Models
I think that was a resin vendor who offered a 70 ton AAR flat car model that was far easier to build than the SUNSHINE kit but then Intermountain introduced a very good plastic RTR model...
On 11/18/2020 1:31 AM, Kenneth Montero wrote:
I am trying to find a website for ProtoWest Scale Models. I though that I had recently seen one, but I may be mistaken. --
Tim O'Connor Sterling, Massachusetts
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Re: Bill Welch
I am just too sad right now. I've lost a friend I knew for almost 30 years. Bill had many passions and railroads and fantastically good modeling were just two of them. :'(
On 11/18/2020 1:18 AM, Tony Thompson wrote:
Terribly sad news even though Bill told us. He was a terrific modeler but more important he was a wonderful human being. All who knew him will miss him greatly, but many who never met him will mourn his loss. I won’t get over it very quickly. --
Tim O'Connor Sterling, Massachusetts
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Re: Bill Welch
radiodial868
Ah, nuts... Finally retired, this was the year that was hoping to meet Bill after years of learning from him via this List how to take my models to the next level. 2020 just keeps taking away.
RIP, Mr. Welch. ------------------- RJ Dial Mendocino, CA
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Re: Bill Welch
Nelson Moyer
While Bill had given some of us advanced notice of his condition, I like Tom was shocked at the rapid progression of his cancer, and I was devastated to learn of his passing just nine weeks after diagnosis. Life is fleeting, and for some of us, more fleeting than for others. I think the best tribute to Bill would be to publish his book with posthumous authorship (shared with those who bring it about) and a dedication highlighting his contribution to prototype modeling and the consortium in particular.
Bill, you and your modeling will be sorely missed.
Nelson Moyer
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Re: ProtoWest Scale Models
Bryian Sones
Ah ok Bob and Kenneth, Sorry my mistake then. I guess I don't recall that company ever existing... Bryian Sones Union Pacific Prototype Modeler Murrieta, CA
On Wednesday, November 18, 2020, 05:21:33 AM PST, Robert Heninger <gn2059@...> wrote:
ProtoWest was not the same company as A-Line/ProtoPowerWest. ProtoWest was most notable on this list for an excellent resin kit for a AAR 70 ton flatcar, although they also had a DRGW caboose and one other kit that escapes me at the moment.
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Re: Bill Welch
Lester Breuer
A sad evening when I heard the news of Bill’s passing. One of reflection. A southern gentleman with a passion for trains who inspired us and shared with us the way to “Extreme Modeling.” He will remain forever in our memories. Rest In Peace Bill, you will be missed.
Lester Breuer
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Re: Bill Welch
Eric Hansmann
Bill did coin the Resinators term. He hosted a couple of gatherings at recent RPM Chicagoland meets that were focused on sharing tips and techniques. Jeff Sankus helped Bill pull those together. Jeff passed away this past January after his battle with cancer.
It’s been a crappy year for prototype modelers.
Eric Hansmann Murfreesboro, TN
From: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io <main@RealSTMFC.groups.io> On Behalf Of Clark Propst
Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2020 10:48 PM To: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io Subject: Re: [RealSTMFC] Bill Welch
Was it Bill that coined the term “Resinators”? Xxrteme modeling for sure. He was always rooting for freight car clinics at RPM meets. Another great one gone… Clark Propst
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Building Shawmut boxcars
Eric Hansmann
Perry Squier shares his work on several new boxcars for his 1923 Pittsburg, Shawmut & Northern layout in the latest DesignBuildOp blog post. http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/2020/11/18/shawmut-boxcars/
Eric Hansmann Murfreesboro, TN
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Re: ProtoWest Scale Models
Robert Heninger
ProtoWest was not the same company as A-Line/ProtoPowerWest. ProtoWest was most notable on this list for an excellent resin kit for a AAR 70 ton flatcar, although they also had a DRGW caboose and one other kit that escapes me at the moment.
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Re: Bill Welch
al_brown03
R.I.P. Bill. I look forward to your masterwork.
Al Brown, Melbourne, Fla.
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Re: ProtoWest Scale Models
Bryian Sones
Kenneth, Bryian Sones Union Pacific Prototype Modeler Murrieta, CA
On Tuesday, November 17, 2020, 10:32:03 PM PST, Kenneth Montero <va661midlo@...> wrote:
I am trying to find a website for ProtoWest Scale Models. I though that I had recently seen one, but I may be mistaken. If they have one, can one of you provide it to me? THank you in advance. Ken Montero
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ProtoWest Scale Models
Kenneth Montero
I am trying to find a website for ProtoWest Scale Models. I though that I had recently seen one, but I may be mistaken.
If they have one, can one of you provide it to me? THank you in advance. Ken Montero
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Re: Bill Welch
Tony Thompson
Terribly sad news even though Bill told us. He was a terrific modeler but more important he was a wonderful human being. All who knew him will miss him greatly, but many who never met him will mourn his loss. I won’t get over it very quickly.
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Tony Thompson
On Nov 17, 2020, at 10:09 PM, Robert kirkham <rdkirkham@...> wrote:
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