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Re: Photo: Chicago Great Western Boxcar 92127 (1946)

Al Brown wrote: Thanks, Al. The sound you just heard was the heel of my hand denting my forehead -- I was just browsing in that RP Cyc this morning but didn't happen onto that photo -- nor did I

By Tony Thompson · #180604 ·

Re: Photo: El Paso & Southwestern Automobile Boxcar 20302[?] (Undated)

That CB&Q boxcar is wearing some great chalk marks! Eric Hansmann Murfreesboro, TN

By Eric Hansmann · #180603 ·

Re: Photo: Chicago Great Western Boxcar 92127 (1946)

There's a photo of CGW 91014 in RP CYC 35, p 224, and it too has seven-panel doors. Al Brown, Melbourne, Fla.

By al_brown03 · #180602 ·

Re: Photo: Chicago Great Western Boxcar 92127 (1946)

Bob Chaparro via groups.io wrote: I note the CGW box car has panel doors. Was this also true of the preceding (1944) cars, CGW 91000-91099? Tony Thompson tony@...

By Tony Thompson · #180601 ·

Re: Photo: Loading Peanuts (Undated)

Interesting to note the wires on the insulators under the platform cover. Have never seen this before. Pat Wade Sant Barbara, CA

By Patrick Wade · #180600 ·

Photo: El Paso & Southwestern Automobile Boxcar 20302[?] (Undated)

Photo: El Paso & Southwestern Automobile Boxcar 20302[?] (Undated) A photo from the Denver Public Library: https://digital.denverlibrary.org/digital/collection/p15330coll22/id/16921/rec/6 Click on

By Bob Chaparro · #180599 ·

Photo: Chicago Great Western Boxcar 92127 (1946)

Photo: Chicago Great Western Boxcar 92127 (1946) A photo from the Denver Public Library: https://digital.denverlibrary.org/digital/collection/p15330coll22/id/77031/rec/262 Click on the

By Bob Chaparro · #180598 ·

Photo: Loading Peanuts (Undated)

Photo: Loading Peanuts (Undated) A photo from the Norfolk Southern Corporation: https://tinyurl.com/y8vbxxbr Bob Chaparro Hemet, CA

By Bob Chaparro · #180597 ·

Re: 1937 AAR boxcars: Dreadnaught corner posts

Dennis Storzek wrote: Perfectly stated answer to an unobvious question. Thanks, Dennis. Tony Thompson tony@...

By Tony Thompson · #180596 ·

Re: Two boxcars

Both cars are beautiful results, Rich. Nice use of upgraded details to improve the look, and nice light weathering. I'm impressed. Tony Thompson tony@...

By Tony Thompson · #180595 ·

Re: Sugar Beets Photo: D&RGW Gondola 70298 (1949)

Some modelers have used anise seeds for sugar beets. Anise seeds are used as a spice. Photo: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0053/1247/9325/products/aniseseeds.jpg?v=1587829018 I have no idea if

By Bob Chaparro · #180594 ·

Re: Two boxcars

Nice job on the wheel color - black with a bit of sheen to suggest oil. Rail color looks good as well. Matt Goodman Columbus, Ohio, US

By Matt Goodman · #180593 ·

Re: 1937 AAR boxcars: Dreadnaught corner posts

On Wed, Dec 30, 2020 at 07:21 PM, irv_thomae wrote: Rapid changes were not exactly common in prewar railroad engineering practice. Does anyone happen to know why this transition, from square corner

By Dennis Storzek <destorzek@...> · #180592 ·

Re: Two boxcars

"Guess" they're "ok" if you like superb craftsmanship and excellent colouring and weathering. Especially the weathering with chalking paint and subtle streaks. reallyREALLY nice work, Rich! Bill

By Bill J. · #180591 ·

Re: Photo: D&RGW Gondola 70298 (1949)

George, I don't have a set of the clasp trucks, but I do have a set of trucks for the 40' UCR gondola from the same 3D printer. The trucks are equipped with Tangent wheel sets, and they roll

By Todd Sullivan · #180590 ·

Re: Photo: D&RGW Gondola 70298 (1949)

Hi Corey, There are a couple of thins that will come before a photo of my UCR gon in log service: 1) Completion of our new house, scheduled for March 8 currently, but subject to possible delays (as

By Todd Sullivan · #180589 ·

Re: 1937 AAR boxcars: Dreadnaught corner posts

Hi Irv, I think the key thing to keep in mind is that the ends were proprietary to a parts manufacturer, not to any one railroad. So like you car, it has the look of the year it was bought. It's

By Robert kirkham · #180588 ·

Re: Sugar Beets Photo: D&RGW Gondola 70298 (1949)

get a cat ;-) mel perry

By mel perry · #180587 ·

Re: Sugar Beets Photo: D&RGW Gondola 70298 (1949)

Good suggestion. I do this for my historic vehicles. For the basement I called ORKIN. Took care of rodents and insects. Montford L. Switzer President Switzer Tank Lines, Inc. Fall Creek

By Mont Switzer · #180586 ·

Re: Sugar Beets Photo: D&RGW Gondola 70298 (1949)

Todd and all, Hmmm. Maybe that is why I have a few mystery dead spots even after the track cleaner has done its thing. I hate to think of it, but maybe a closer inspection is in order. Mont

By Mont Switzer · #180585 ·

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