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Re: Prototype fidelity
I have to agree with Clark. The Wabash Railroad Historical Society has thought about doing some special run cars; but a lot of the reason we never did, was because accurate models weren't available.
I have to agree with Clark. The Wabash Railroad Historical Society has thought about doing some special run cars; but a lot of the reason we never did, was because accurate models weren't available.
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Gary Roe
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#129242
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Re: Prototype fidelity
I’ll disagree with you Denny because I feel the HSs do have an obligationto offer their membership the best product they can.
I’ll agree with you that beings I’m not involved with the selection
I’ll disagree with you Denny because I feel the HSs do have an obligationto offer their membership the best product they can.
I’ll agree with you that beings I’m not involved with the selection
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Clark Propst
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#129241
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Re: Prototype fidelity
"Follow the money." (All the President's Men, 1976)
If amusement parks can masquerade as museums, offering us artifacts such as "The Texas Cross-dressers" (Galveston Railroad Museum's ex-SP F7
"Follow the money." (All the President's Men, 1976)
If amusement parks can masquerade as museums, offering us artifacts such as "The Texas Cross-dressers" (Galveston Railroad Museum's ex-SP F7
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arved_grass
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#129240
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Re: Stock car question
Clark Propst asked:
"My question about the NP stock car is, once I’ve spent the money for the
correct width ends and narrowed the roof and underframe can I get decals now
that Champ in
Clark Propst asked:
"My question about the NP stock car is, once I’ve spent the money for the
correct width ends and narrowed the roof and underframe can I get decals now
that Champ in
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Benjamin Hom
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#129239
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Re: Stock car question
My question about the NP stock car is, once I’ve spent the money for thecorrect width ends and narrowed the roof and underframe can I get decals nowthat Champ in gone?
ClarkPropst
Mason City Iowa
My question about the NP stock car is, once I’ve spent the money for thecorrect width ends and narrowed the roof and underframe can I get decals nowthat Champ in gone?
ClarkPropst
Mason City Iowa
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Clark Propst
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#129238
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Re: Georgia rr usra box car color
Clark and Friends,
Yes, Georgia Railroad 29399 shown on page 39 of Henderson's CFC v. 1. According to the cutline, these were built in 1924 and were in series 29300-29449. According to
Clark and Friends,
Yes, Georgia Railroad 29399 shown on page 39 of Henderson's CFC v. 1. According to the cutline, these were built in 1924 and were in series 29300-29449. According to
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Garth Groff <sarahsan@...>
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#129237
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Re: Prototype fidelity
A foobie, but is it a crime?
The historical societies do what they can do economically by making use of what is available in the market. For them, a foobie is better than none. Modelers are
A foobie, but is it a crime?
The historical societies do what they can do economically by making use of what is available in the market. For them, a foobie is better than none. Modelers are
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riverman_vt@...
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#129244
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Re: Digest Number 9117
Thanks for posting this Steve. It's amazing what a difference a scale foot can make!
I can understand that a historical society would produce a 'foobie', but it should be labeled as such, being
Thanks for posting this Steve. It's amazing what a difference a scale foot can make!
I can understand that a historical society would produce a 'foobie', but it should be labeled as such, being
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Brian Termunde
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#129236
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Re: Prototype fidelity
A foobie, but is it a crime?
The historical societies do what they can do economically by making use of what is available in the market. For them, a foobie is better than none. Modelers are just
A foobie, but is it a crime?
The historical societies do what they can do economically by making use of what is available in the market. For them, a foobie is better than none. Modelers are just
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Anspach Denny <danspachmd@...>
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#129235
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Re: Stock car question
---In STMFC@..., <aschneiderjr@...> wrote :
"Thanks. That raises a question. If I go to the trouble of narrowing the cars, will they look worse because of the oversize trucks? I can't do much about
---In STMFC@..., <aschneiderjr@...> wrote :
"Thanks. That raises a question. If I go to the trouble of narrowing the cars, will they look worse because of the oversize trucks? I can't do much about
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destorzek@...
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#129234
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Re: Stock car question
Compare the end views at
http://atsfrr.net/resources/Sandifer/Clinics/Stk/Mod/CV.htm
__________________________________________________
J. Stephen Sandifer
Minister Emeritus, Southwest
Compare the end views at
http://atsfrr.net/resources/Sandifer/Clinics/Stk/Mod/CV.htm
__________________________________________________
J. Stephen Sandifer
Minister Emeritus, Southwest
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Steve SANDIFER
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#129233
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Re: Tangent Acid Tanks Cars Once Again
Due to the snow in Buffalo, (I have 4.5 ft of it) I've had no mail for awhile. All I got today was bills hope mine come next week.
Brian J. Carlson, P.E.
Cheektowaga NY
Due to the snow in Buffalo, (I have 4.5 ft of it) I've had no mail for awhile. All I got today was bills hope mine come next week.
Brian J. Carlson, P.E.
Cheektowaga NY
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Brian Carlson
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#129232
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Tangent Acid Tanks Cars Once Again
I received my five today. MAGNIFICENT! Thanks Dave.
Jerry Michels
I received my five today. MAGNIFICENT! Thanks Dave.
Jerry Michels
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asychis@...
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#129231
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Re: Dowell vs Dow Chemical?
Larry Buell please contact me of list
Hubert Mask
Larry Buell please contact me of list
Hubert Mask
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hubert mask
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#129230
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Re: Dowell vs Dow Chemical? and MKT express boxcars.
Hi Larry,
It is Schlumberger. The Dowell group still exists and is partially located at Schlumberger’s Sugar Land Texas campus. I know this because I work for Schlumberger and have
Hi Larry,
It is Schlumberger. The Dowell group still exists and is partially located at Schlumberger’s Sugar Land Texas campus. I know this because I work for Schlumberger and have
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Tom Palmer
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#129229
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Re: Prototype fidelity
Actually, I'm not boggled at all. After four years of BRHS membership, I
fully understand the limitations of society leadership and the proclivities
of the membership. The BRHS is predominantly made
Actually, I'm not boggled at all. After four years of BRHS membership, I
fully understand the limitations of society leadership and the proclivities
of the membership. The BRHS is predominantly made
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Nelson Moyer <ku0a@...>
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#129228
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Re: Prototype fidelity
It would seem that a well run board, faced with a decision outside their expertise, would seek assistance from someone better informed.
Chuck Peck
It would seem that a well run board, faced with a decision outside their expertise, would seek assistance from someone better informed.
Chuck Peck
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Charles Peck
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#129227
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Re: Dowell vs Dow Chemical?
I worked for Dowell from June, 1973 until April, 1976, before I went to work for the Santa Fe Ry. The full name of the company was Dowell Division of Dow Chemical. The headquarters was in Midland,
I worked for Dowell from June, 1973 until April, 1976, before I went to work for the Santa Fe Ry. The full name of the company was Dowell Division of Dow Chemical. The headquarters was in Midland,
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Larry Buell
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#129226
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Re: Prototype fidelity
And a lot has to do with who sits on the deciding board of the Historical Society. One of the struggles with the CNWHS, the one cited by Clark, is the board was mostly former employees and/or
And a lot has to do with who sits on the deciding board of the Historical Society. One of the struggles with the CNWHS, the one cited by Clark, is the board was mostly former employees and/or
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Douglas Harding
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#129225
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Re: Prototype fidelity
I think it's been the general practice for a very long time...Although
it has changed in the last 10-15 years with the availability of somany
accurate models. I have foobies from the IC, MP, SOO, and
I think it's been the general practice for a very long time...Although
it has changed in the last 10-15 years with the availability of somany
accurate models. I have foobies from the IC, MP, SOO, and
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Tim O'Connor
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#129224
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