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Re: Naperville Aftermath

I have no problem with paying for photocopies of the presentations... And I'd be very happy to pay for CD's for some of them too!!* It cracks me up when people gripe about paying a buck or two for

By Tim O'Connor · #47430 ·

CGW "PS-Zero" Boxcar Article (was PS-1 Boxcars)

The CGW Pullman built 50' cars with the so called PS 0 ends were 10' 6" IH and had centered 7 panel superior doors. I showed a Sidney Wheeler photo to Ted. He really liked the car. Whether he will

By Clark Propst <cepropst@...> · #47427 ·

Re: CORRECTION: CGW "PS-Zero" Boxcar Article (was PS-1 Boxcars)

All this loose talk about CGW "PS-0's" is confusing me! :-) CGW owned welded PS box cars that we call "PS-0" -- series 90000-90049. They also owned 1937 AAR box cars built by PS with PS welded ends.

By Tim O'Connor · #47428 ·

Re: Tank car dome from Detail Associates

Anyone tried to do a multidome tank-bash from an 8k Type 21 or 8k Type 27? The additional domes could be larger or smaller or two different sizes... Tim O.

By Tim O'Connor · #47429 ·

Re: Rivet size

I just wrote an article on a method to punch accurate rivets of various sizes including round or pointed in both brass and styrene. There will be photos showing models under construction with

By captmix <tamix@...> · #47426 ·

Re: H21 and H22 brake systems

Eric - Go to my web site www.westerfield.biz and section 3200. There you will see detail photos of the K brake system used on the H21/H21A. - Al Westerfield

By Westerfield <westerfield@...> · #47425 ·

sawtooth car variations was Re: Soo Line SS Boxcar

Ah good, I forgot to mention or ask about them. Jerry Glow Westerfield

By jerryglow2 · #47424 ·

Re: sawtooth car variations was Re: Soo Line SS Boxcar

And I'm working with John Sanders to do the Frisco versions. - Al Westerfield

By Westerfield <westerfield@...> · #47423 ·

Re: Rivet size

Another source for brass rivets is "The Gallery of Transportation" , www.galtran.com . The smallest till last time I got them was .5mm ( .019"). They also have hex nuts , screws ,....... Will try to

By Marcelo Lordeiro <mrcustom@...> · #47422 ·

Re: Rivet size

I've followed the rivet discussion with interest. Apparently we modelers don't have as much control over the size of rivets as we should have or would like to have. For those interested in the

By bierglaeser <bierglaeser@...> · #47421 ·

Re: Dalman trucks (was Eastern Car Works Trucks)

Are you taking orders for the trucks now? Will you sell direct or only through distributors/retailers? Would you like payment in advance to help with the new CNC machine? Gene Green Out in the West

By bierglaeser <bierglaeser@...> · #47420 ·

Re: Rivet size

The american outfit with the .016" head rivets can be found at: http://www.galtran.com/ScaleNutsandBolts/ScaleNutsandBoltsProductPage.htm Click on rivets. I purchased some from them some time ago;

By Dennis Storzek <dstorzek@...> · #47419 ·

Re: Rivet size

Dennis, Sorry for the confusion. I model in HO and O SCALE but built the Sn3 flat for a friend and it really does seem a fairly ideal scale. Chuck Hladik Rutland Railroad Virginia Division

By Charles Hladik · #47435 ·

ADMIN: Naperville/RPM Meets

Regarding Naperville, Cocoa Beach, St. Louis, or any other RPM meet, as the rules clearly state, announcements [ schedules, clinics to be given etc. ] about the event are within scope, studies and

By Mike Brock <brockm@...> · #47418 ·

Re: Naperville Aftermath (ad nauseam)

I've read a lot of good discussion on what was right and wrong with the most recent meet in Naperville. Too bad I couldn't be there but ... Perhaps some one could copy and paste all these postings

By bierglaeser <bierglaeser@...> · #47417 ·

Re: Naperville Aftermath

As I now recall, Martin specifically told me I must have a handout and that I couldn't charge for it. I had one and I charged for it. Most bought one and no one complained to me about having to buy

By bierglaeser <bierglaeser@...> · #47416 ·

Re: CORRECTION: CGW "PS-Zero" Boxcar Article (was PS-1 Boxcars)

The rumor mill says that there may be a 50' version of the 37' AAR car in the near future (hopefully) Todd Horton

By centga@... · #47415 ·

Re: caboose window shades

24'' from Alexander Models and the Bethlehem Car Works one and I will buy one pack of something on Wed. evening. Sincerely, Tyler Turpin accurate will

By birdbiz2003 <birdbiz2003@...> · #47414 ·

Re: Dalman trucks (was Eastern Car Works Trucks)

Gentlemen, New HO Dalman two-level trucks will be available in two styles--with Barber Lateral Motion device detail and without. These trucks will be Celcon (similar to Delrin) one piece moldings

By Brian Leppert <b.leppert@...> · #47413 ·

Re: Tank car dome from Detail Associates

Phil; There is also a dome done by PSC in brass. The DA one I have is resin. Both are for a large capacity (10-12k?) car. Tichy's large and small tank car domes are very nicely done, but I am sorry

By Gatwood, Elden <Elden.Gatwood@...> · #47412 ·

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