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Re: Flat car decks

For open frames, I've used 5 minute epoxy. For for over an existing deck, I've used double sided sticky tape quite successfully. Epoxy can be messy as well. Use toothpicks to place it. That's the

By James Eckman · #41059 ·

Re: Flat car decks

Does anyone out there have pictures of F-22 flat car decks? Richard Yoder

By Rich Yoder · #41057 ·

Re: Flat car decks

Charles Etheredge says: the body? I have become a conver to real wooden decksd as well, but I build them board by board <G>. I attach the boards using a slower setting CA (15-30 seconds or so) and

By smithbf@... · #41056 ·

Re: K vs. AB

In a message dated 4/28/05 9:29:16 AM Pacific Daylight Time, tgilbert@... writes: << The railroads did not have the option; the ICC mandated that AB Brake Systems be standard equipment on

By Guy Wilber · #41064 ·

Re: IM AT&SF stock car kits.

They are listed on the IM site so I would assume any dealer that can do business with IM can order them. As these are kits and IM shots them there I doubt they will be out of stock. As I am

By Jon Miller <atsf@...> · #41055 ·

Re: ERIE 78246

And of course, note the required NP boxcar! Bruce Bruce Smith Auburn, AL

By smithbf@... · #41053 ·

Re: Proto 2000 tank car

One of the mot common was asphalt. These cars were used for cargos that either could not stand temperature fluctuations or more commonly, that needed to be kept warm. Of course, for me, during the

By smithbf@... · #41052 ·

Re: F-70-7-- possible stand-in for C&EI?

Ed: If there is a stencil drawing for the C&EI cars at the MOT, I'll gladly make decals (soon, too). Regards, Ted Culotta Speedwitch Media 100 14th Avenue, San Mateo, CA

By Ted Culotta <tculotta@...> · #41051 ·

Re: ERIE 78246

For those souls who purchased one of the 1932 ARA box car books, there is a builder's photo of one of these (no. 78249) in the Afterword on page 232. Regards, Ted Culotta Speedwitch Media 100 14th

By Ted Culotta <tculotta@...> · #41050 ·

Re: Proto 2000 tank car

Des Norman wrote: Can't say with certainty but I suspect any valuable liquid that has a low evaporation point. Like alcohol, paint thinner, etc. Dave Nelson

By Dave Nelson <muskoka@...> · #41049 ·

Re: Proto 2000 tank car

Hi all, Could one of you knowledgable people please explain to a rookie prototype modeller in Scotland what commodities would require to be transported in an insulated tank car. Many thanks, Des

By Des Norman · #41048 ·

Re: IM AT&SF stock car kits.

There were about 15 at The Whistle Stop the other day, some "K brake" and some "AB brake" Scott Pitzer -----------------------------

By Scott Pitzer · #41047 ·

Re: IM AT&SF stock car kits.

Where can I buy these kits. I didn't pay attention earlier assuming I could walk into Trainquest and pick them up. When I was there an hour ago I was told they are not out yet and they wouldn't be

By Robert Cheeks <Rcheeks666@...> · #41046 ·

Re: ERIE 78246

Ah! The light goes on! Thanks, Tom Madden

By Tom or Gail Madden <tgmadden@...> · #41045 ·

Re: ERIE 78246

By Schuyler Larrabee · #41044 ·

Re: Flat car decks

Charles, Goo WILL ATTACK PLASTIC and most styrene manufacturers recommend against it. Goo does have it's place, I'm just not sure where. Chuck Hladik

By Charles Hladik · #41060 ·

Re: F-70-7-- possible stand-in for C&EI?

Scott, Just SP/T&NO and C&EI as far as I know. Regards, Ed Hawkins

By Ed Hawkins · #41035 ·

Re: ERIE 78246

I very much appreciate the help on this car, and I will contact Martin about getting one. Thanks to this site and to Ben and Schuyler. -Andy Carlson Ojai CA

By Andy Carlson · #41043 ·

Re: ERIE 78246

Schuyler Larrabee: [details deleted] So. What was the one in the photo doing in Oakland CA coupled to a Santa Fe Caswell gon in 1959?? Tom Madden

By Tom or Gail Madden <tgmadden@...> · #41042 ·

Re: ERIE 78246

Built AC&F July & August 1936 41'-8 1/2" over strikers Cu Ft: 3712 Ld Lmt 123100 (my photocopy of an ERIE diagram book says "see note 6" which is unfortunately hatched out to the degree that I can't

By Schuyler Larrabee · #41041 ·

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