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Re: Photo: CN Gas Tank Car 51860 (1937)

The tank looks like an end fill propane tank. Doug Harding www.iowacentralrr.org

By Douglas Harding · #180639 ·

Re: Photo: Speas Company Vinegar Tank Car

it appears that the cross braces on the front tank have been disconnected, lacking any data on the cars themselves, agree that they are in a scrap line ;-) mel perry

By mel perry · #180638 ·

Re: Photo: Speas Company Vinegar Tank Car

Friends, In October 1956 Speas Company operated 11 vinegar tank cars. SVMX 1 was an 8K gallon TM car, while the rest were 9K gallon TW cars numbered 121-130. The reporting address for these cars was a

By Garth Groff and Sally Sanford <mallardlodge1000@...> · #180637 ·

Re: Photo: Speas Company Vinegar Tank Car

I worked at my uncle's grocery store while a high school student in the early 60's. We sold Speas Vinegar. We also had bulk vinegar (apple cider and distilled white) in barrels for those that

By Ken Vandevoort <apo09324@...> · #180636 ·

Re: Photo: CN Gas Tank Car 51860 (1937)

Possibly a Pintsch gas tank car? It sure isn't Helium!!! -------------------- Richard Brennan - San Leandro CA --------------------

By Richard Brennan · #180635 ·

Re: Photo: CN Gas Tank Car 51860 (1937)

On 2021-01-01 22:09, Bob Chaparro via groups.io wrote: Photo: CN Gas Tank Car 51860 (1937) A photo from the Denver Public

By Ian Cranstone · #180634 ·

Photo: Speas Company Vinegar Tank Car

Photo: Speas Company Vinegar Tank Car A photo from the Denver Public Library: https://digital.denverlibrary.org/digital/collection/p15330coll22/id/67531/rec/70 Click on the double-headed arrow and

By Bob Chaparro · #180633 ·

Photo: CN Gas Tank Car 51860 (1937)

Photo: CN Gas Tank Car 51860 (1937) A photo from the Denver Public Library: https://digital.denverlibrary.org/digital/collection/p15330coll22/id/60338/rec/17 Click on the double-headed arrow and

By Bob Chaparro · #180632 ·

Re: Photo: Loading Treated Water Pipe (1935)

There was a great wooden above-ground penstock outside of Marshfield VT providing water for a small hydro-electric plant in the valley from a pond up on the hill some distance away. It was quite

By Thomas Evans <tomkevans@...> · #180631 ·

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

This is (was) a Santa Fe FE-K I found in Howard, Kansas, back in 2011. It is no longer there. It was one of 500 from AC&F built in 1909. Yes, that it the original end door. Original number 8868.

By Steve SANDIFER · #180630 ·

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

Hi Keith, Very nice photo. I’m pretty sure that’s the first time I’ve seen a wood sheathed boxcar with end doors, or any boxcar with end doors as early as 1914. Thanks, Ralph

By Ralph W. Brown · #180629 ·

Re: MEC Rebuilt ARA boxcar - Speedwitch Kit

Jim: Thanks - very helpful. This will let me get the underframe detailed and wrap up this kit! Paul Bizier

By Paul Bizier · #180628 ·

Re: Photo: Loading Treated Water Pipe (1935)

The previous post didn't have a photo attached. Bryan Borovec

By boro2ang · #180627 ·

Re: Photo: Loading Treated Water Pipe (1935)

As part of my business, I supply a lot of Creosote treated timber, typically for Railroad use but for foundation piling as well. In Washington State, Creosote piling is no longer permitted in Marine

By boro2ang · #180626 · Edited

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

This is what it looked like when built in 1914.

By Keith Retterer · #180625 ·

Re: Photo: Loading Treated Water Pipe (1935)

Interesting information, William. Thanks. Matt Goodman Columbus, Ohio Sent from my mobile

By Matt Goodman · #180624 ·

Re: MEC Rebuilt ARA boxcar - Speedwitch Kit

Paul, I pulled this kit from my stash (stockpile is more like it) to look at the instructions, which consist of 4 double sided sheets. I've attached a scan of the third page for you; note on the

By James Brewer · #180623 ·

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

For those wanting the full resolution photo: http://digital.denverlibrary.org/utils/ajaxhelper/?CISOROOT=p15330coll22&CISOPTR=16921&action=2&DMSCALE=100&DMWIDTH=7000&DMHEIGHT=600081

By BRIAN PAUL EHNI · #180622 ·

Re: Charging Ladles on flat cars

I have photos of single ladle loads of different types. But every once in a great while you might see something like this photo shows! :-D On 12/22/2020 2:13

By Tim O'Connor · #180621 ·

New year - new eBay listings

Incase anyone is interested? https://www.ebay.com/itm/114607660369?ul_noapp=true https://www.ebay.com/itm/114607671556?ul_noapp=true https://www.ebay.com/itm/114607675332?ul_noapp=true Clark

By Clark Propst · #180620 ·

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