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Re: Destination Cards

mike brock wrote: If one consults a number of Cyc drawings, one finds that the item in question is sometimes called a "Route Card Board," sometimes a "Destination Card Board," and sometimes

By Anthony Thompson <thompson@...> · #104330 ·

Re: Question about Reweight location code

Jason, ARG was the GATC shop code for Argentine, Kansas (just outside Kansas City). Other common GATC shop codes included SHN = Sharon, PA (the former Standard Tank Car Co. factory which GATC

By Richard Hendrickson · #104329 ·

Re: Destination Cards

The examples I have from the Maine Central are 4x6 and are light green. Someone has also used a rubber stamp to add EAST to them, supporting Tony calling them route cards. I have to assume there was

By jonespwr · #104328 ·

Re: Destination Cards

Jim wrote: < Question - some one mentioned hazard placarding. Wasn't it <relatively rare for hazardous loads to be transported in any type <of car other than tanks - or is it just so much more

By Jack Burgess <jack@...> · #104327 ·

Re: Destination Cards

Tony, Thanks for the link to your blog and the excellent write up about route cards. If you are of a mind to do so - you might add a bit of coverage about the tack boards on the ends of cars and

By Jim Betz · #104326 ·

Re: Destination Cards

The video Omaha Rail Metropolis On the Plains shows "Destination Cards" in use by the UP. The audio refers to them as "Destination Tags". And, yes, the video appears to show them being applied at

By mike brock <brockm@...> · #104324 ·

Re: [H0] Brake system on D&RGW 40' auto box car

Dick, Thanks for help. The information I got from some members at the DRGW forum and your comments have convinced me how the brake system should be assembled. I have posted two more photos

By Roland Levin · #104323 ·

Re: NKP 90000-90049 & NKP 90050-90099

Darrall, I have a b&w photo of NKP 90050, if that would help. I'm also looking for a decent side view of one of the 90000-90049 series which is the clone of the Erie Dunmore. Bud Rindfleisch

By Bud Rindfleisch · #104321 ·

Jerry Glow-Decal Maker

Jerry would you please contact me off list. I'm currently unable to e-mail you using the contact on your website. Thanks. Bob Weston

By Bob Weston · #104320 ·

Question about Reweight location code

Does anyone know where the code 'ARG' would have been applied? This is on a GATX car. I recognize WC as West Colton as they have shops there. Thanks in advance, Jason Hill

By Jason Hill · #104322 ·

Re: F&C PRR GR Gondolas - backdating

Tim - Not being able to compare the two at the moment I can't say. I would think that the stake pocket positions would be proportional so just cutting in the middle might not work. - Al

By Al and Patricia Westerfield <westerfield@...> · #104319 ·

Re: F&C PRR GR Gondolas - backdating

Todd Horton asked: "Do you mean lawsuit or inaccurate information?" Inaccurate information. The two examples I can cite are the HO scale Ertl USRA boxcars and the Broadway Limited PRR Class K7A

By Benjamin Hom · #104318 ·

Re: F&C PRR GR Gondolas - backdating

Thanks Al, I was intending to buy some GRas when they became available again. I would like to have both types as a contrast. From what you say I might find it easier to start with a GRa and take a

By talltim10 · #104317 ·

Re: F&C PRR GR Gondolas - backdating

Do you mean lawsuit or inaccurate information? Todd Horton ________________________________ To: STMFC@... Sent: Friday, November 11, 2011 5:39 PM Subject: Re: [STMFC] Re: F&C PRR GR

By Todd Horton · #104316 ·

Re: F&C PRR GR Gondolas - backdating

Pieter Roos wrote: You might want to look at the resources on this page http://prr.railfan.net/freight/classpage.html?class=GR which also lists the plans (and articles) on these cars, including

By Benjamin Hom · #104315 ·

Re: F&C PRR GR Gondolas - backdating

Hi Tim; You might want to look at the resources on this page http://prr.railfan.net/freight/classpage.html?class=GR which also lists the plans (and articles) on these cars, including extensive

By Pieter Roos · #104314 ·

NKP 90000-90049 & NKP 90050-90099

G'Day All, While reading over the instructions for my F&C kit for an Erie Dunmore built covered hopper, I was surprised to learn that GATC supplied the Nickel Plate & UP with kits of the same design.

By bn2204 · #104313 ·

Re: Destination Cards

In an earlier email I mentioned that I have a photo of a car clerk applying a route card with a hammer stapler. That photo, and some model photos of cars with route cards, is presented in a new post

By Anthony Thompson <thompson@...> · #104312 ·

Re: F&C PRR GR Gondolas - backdating

Thanks,I'll check out the book. I'll do some research on the differences you mention, knowing the technical names (carmer for example) should make this easier. Tim

By talltim10 · #104311 ·

Re: Trainfest

My booth is just down the aisle from Walthers, make sure to stock up on all your N Scale needs while you are there! George

By George Hollwedel · #104325 ·

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