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Re: B&O boxcar Duryea underframe
Thank you posting these. Currently, I am not that near any wagon-top
boxcars to photograph their underframes. I specially appreciate those
photos of the M-53. The B&O Museum has a M-53A in its
Thank you posting these. Currently, I am not that near any wagon-top
boxcars to photograph their underframes. I specially appreciate those
photos of the M-53. The B&O Museum has a M-53A in its
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rwitt_2000 <rmwitt@...>
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Re: Atlas Trainman C&O Caboose
Hi Paul, I've thought of making the MoPac version of the car. I'd suggest you add to your list
of repairable items revising the side steps from the cast iron "tender type" steps which are
correct
Hi Paul, I've thought of making the MoPac version of the car. I'd suggest you add to your list
of repairable items revising the side steps from the cast iron "tender type" steps which are
correct
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rgs0554
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#61010
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Re: Atlas Trainman C&O Caboose
"Paul Hillman" wrote:
roof-line rather than about 12" below the foor-line.
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Paul,
The Athearn caboose, as stated in their information, is based upon old
MDC tooling - actually from the 1950's. It is
"Paul Hillman" wrote:
roof-line rather than about 12" below the foor-line.
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Paul,
The Athearn caboose, as stated in their information, is based upon old
MDC tooling - actually from the 1950's. It is
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rwitt_2000 <rmwitt@...>
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Re: ART Reefers From the Amarillo Railroad Museum and MP Historical Society
Bruce,
The running boards of the earliest ART cars with horizontal side seams
were originally either aluminum or unpainted galvanized steel. This is
based on the appearance of the builder's photo of
Bruce,
The running boards of the earliest ART cars with horizontal side seams
were originally either aluminum or unpainted galvanized steel. This is
based on the appearance of the builder's photo of
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Ed Hawkins
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#61008
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B&O boxcar Duryea underframe
I have placed some photos illustrating the Duryea underframe in a
Yahoo photo album at
"new.photos.yahoo.com/b_and_o_boxcars/albums" (minus the quotes).
These photos are of M-53 boxcar 381538
I have placed some photos illustrating the Duryea underframe in a
Yahoo photo album at
"new.photos.yahoo.com/b_and_o_boxcars/albums" (minus the quotes).
These photos are of M-53 boxcar 381538
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jc2fl
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#61007
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Re: ART Reefers From the Amarillo Railroad Museum and MP Historical Society
Jerry, Ed, et al.,
Was the running board (aka "roofwalk") galvanized?
I noticed the roof paint was very nicely described in the directions in the link provided by Ed when I read them last night.
Jerry, Ed, et al.,
Was the running board (aka "roofwalk") galvanized?
I noticed the roof paint was very nicely described in the directions in the link provided by Ed when I read them last night.
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Bruce Smith
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#61006
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Re: Question about reefer hatches
Jerry,
That is correct. About the only time an empty reefer would have an open hatch was if a hobo had opened it and was riding on the stage.
Regards
Bruce
Bruce F. Smith
Auburn,
Jerry,
That is correct. About the only time an empty reefer would have an open hatch was if a hobo had opened it and was riding on the stage.
Regards
Bruce
Bruce F. Smith
Auburn,
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Bruce Smith
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#61005
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PFE R-40-18 trucks
Folks,
I'm finally getting around to building my Terry Wegman PFE R-40-18
kits and I wondered, what are the correct trucks for this car?
Regards
Bruce
Bruce F. Smith
Auburn,
Folks,
I'm finally getting around to building my Terry Wegman PFE R-40-18
kits and I wondered, what are the correct trucks for this car?
Regards
Bruce
Bruce F. Smith
Auburn,
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Bruce Smith
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#61002
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ART Reefers From the Amarillo Railroad Museum and MP Historical Society
It has come to my attention that there is a concern about the roof colors on
our new reefers. In our advertising, we have mentioned that the reefers are
painted in the "as delivered" scheme. While
It has come to my attention that there is a concern about the roof colors on
our new reefers. In our advertising, we have mentioned that the reefers are
painted in the "as delivered" scheme. While
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asychis@...
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#61004
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Question about reefer hatches
Over on the reefer madness list there is a discussion on the normal position
of reefer hatches. I was under the impression that reefer ice hatches were
normally closed whether the car was loaded or
Over on the reefer madness list there is a discussion on the normal position
of reefer hatches. I was under the impression that reefer ice hatches were
normally closed whether the car was loaded or
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asychis@...
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Re: ADMIN: Full names please
--- In STMFC@..., "Mike Brock" <brockm@...> wrote:
So perhaps it's a good
> day to remind the members that they must sign their full name...
Aye Captain!
Dr. Jared Vincent Harper
--- In STMFC@..., "Mike Brock" <brockm@...> wrote:
So perhaps it's a good
> day to remind the members that they must sign their full name...
Aye Captain!
Dr. Jared Vincent Harper
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Jared Harper <harper-brown@...>
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#61001
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Re: Bob Liljestrand's ear
Ed, I guess I should have looked BEFORE responding to the this tread. In the upper right hand corner it clearly states "Complied by Ed Hawkins"
Paul Lyons
Laguna Niguel, CA
Ed, I guess I should have looked BEFORE responding to the this tread. In the upper right hand corner it clearly states "Complied by Ed Hawkins"
Paul Lyons
Laguna Niguel, CA
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Paul Lyons
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Re: Micro Engineering Co.
Based on recent invoices and sales sheets, Micro Engineering has yet to embrace the Internet as a sales tool; no web site and no e-mail address listed.
Frank Brua
Based on recent invoices and sales sheets, Micro Engineering has yet to embrace the Internet as a sales tool; no web site and no e-mail address listed.
Frank Brua
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Park Varieties <parkvarieties@...>
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Atlas Trainman C&O Caboose
I bought the Trainman, "Eastern 4 Window Center Cupola Caboose", used
by the C&O, PM, C&EI etc., Item #945 (undec.)
It appears that the main model body is a pretty accurate rendition of
the
I bought the Trainman, "Eastern 4 Window Center Cupola Caboose", used
by the C&O, PM, C&EI etc., Item #945 (undec.)
It appears that the main model body is a pretty accurate rendition of
the
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Paul Hillman
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#60998
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Re: Santa Fe Map Question
Sorry, I should have been more clear. The car in question is indeed a
BX 57, and there is no map, but instead the "Ship and Travel Santa Fe"
slogan. And I was surprised to see this descrepancy on a
Sorry, I should have been more clear. The car in question is indeed a
BX 57, and there is no map, but instead the "Ship and Travel Santa Fe"
slogan. And I was surprised to see this descrepancy on a
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up4024 <thekays100@...>
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#60997
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Micro Engineering Co.
Is there a web-site for Micro Engineering?
In a Google, etc. search, I was only able to really find a WigWag.com
company which appears to be only selling their parts.
Thanks, Paul Hillman
Is there a web-site for Micro Engineering?
In a Google, etc. search, I was only able to really find a WigWag.com
company which appears to be only selling their parts.
Thanks, Paul Hillman
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Paul Hillman
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#60996
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Re: ART reefer replacement parts
Ed Hawkins:
< InterMountain provided instructions for the PFE R-40-23. More
The link is unavailable right now because the data transfer limit
(presumably for today) has been reached. Fear not, because
Ed Hawkins:
< InterMountain provided instructions for the PFE R-40-23. More
The link is unavailable right now because the data transfer limit
(presumably for today) has been reached. Fear not, because
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pullmanboss <tgmadden@...>
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#60995
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Re: new freight car book
We've now listed the pub date as April, 2007, since we expect delivery in mid-April.
Tony Thompson Editor, Signature Press, Berkeley, CA
2906 Forest Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705
We've now listed the pub date as April, 2007, since we expect delivery in mid-April.
Tony Thompson Editor, Signature Press, Berkeley, CA
2906 Forest Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705
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Anthony Thompson <thompson@...>
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#60994
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Re: ART reefer replacement parts
Barry,
The replacement parts apply only to ART kits. There are different
replacement parts involved depending on which kits you purchased. Those
buying from the first batch of kits (sold at a
Barry,
The replacement parts apply only to ART kits. There are different
replacement parts involved depending on which kits you purchased. Those
buying from the first batch of kits (sold at a
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Ed Hawkins
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#60993
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Re: ART reefer replacement parts
Then, do the Amarillo/MPHS ART reefer kits now being sold need replacement parts, or are the ones I would receive now complete and in good shape? How about the built-up version? Thanks ...
Then, do the Amarillo/MPHS ART reefer kits now being sold need replacement parts, or are the ones I would receive now complete and in good shape? How about the built-up version? Thanks ...
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Barry Roth
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#60992
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