There were also differences in the dates that the crop matured in the various growing areas. Re: Potatoes Were the same varieties of potatoes grown in Idaho & Maine? I’ve no idea what kinds

Were Dexter shoes sold that far west? When they were actually made in Maine they were all I bought. Walt In a message dated 7/8/2020 9:07:05 PM Eastern Standard Time, drpaasch@... writes:

Mont Switzer wrote: Works equally well with brass screws, Mont. Just turn a nut onto the screw above the cut, make the cut, then turn the nut back off, cleans up the thread, then file if needed.

I have an electrician’s wire stripper that also is designed to cut a variety of small screw sizes, including 2-56. Works great on brass screws, gives a nice clean cut, just touch up with a file and

Ben, Why I like the Delrin 2-56 screws is I can cut or trim them to the exact length that I want, with ease. I've done this before and after installation with equal success. Mont Switzer

Lovely model and beautiful paint scheme. But if the body color was called "yellow ocher," I would say the model is not that color. Alternatively, if the model is the right color, it should not be

Don Valentine wrote: Looking at the photos I have from PFE shop work, I see no sign of any panels being assembled. Several photos clearly show individual boards (grooved to look like two boards)

 Hi Bob, Very nicely done. I especially like the simulated wood grain on the tack boards. Claus Schlund

That is an *exquisite* model and finishing job. Extraordinary. David Soderblom Baltimore MD USA drs@...

Bob since the D&M cars were postwar did they have the older 5/4 end or postwar IDE? Brian J. Carlson

Diamond Match Company. Berst-Forster-Dixfield Division. Timber Unit. The collection contains records of the Timber Unit of the Diamond Match Company's Berst-Forster-Dixfield Division. The Timber

Wowzer Bob, hand lettering, that's quite a feat. Looks great.Very nicely done Fenton -- Fenton Wells 250 Frye Rd Pinehurst NC 28374 910-420-8106 srrfan1401@...

When I lived in Central Michigan, the Detroit & Mackinac was our neighborhood railroad, a short line serving the northeast coast of Michigan from Bay City to Mackinaw City, where it connected with a

Generally, for certain publicity photos of the era the final heap was placed by hand. Every piece. There are C&O photos that show miners doing that. Bill Bill

Thanks much for enlightening me. John Holmes

Don, Thanks for that info! I wasn't sure if a kit existed for a carbon black car, but the friend who is building his from scratch is in S scale. I've previously purchased HO kits to duplicate in

Don, There are multiple models of AC&F carbon black hoppers in HO, including the very dated NEBW resin (F&C), the updated F&C kit, the injection molded Rail Shop Inc. styrene kit, and the Overland

The original ACL Atlantic Coast Despatch paint scheme (yellow ochre body, boxcar red & white herald, black lettering, boxcar red trim) was officially dropped in 1929 in favor of the more cost

Dennis, Don, I had an alternative explanation that is purely speculative, as yours are. Perhaps these boards have been removed by workers as part of the salvage operation. That could either be to

Most certainly coke extensions. The gaps are for wheelbarrows on ramps. Elden Gatwood