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Re: ADMIN: Was: Re: Re: True Line Trains HO Scale Canadian Prewar AAR Boxcars...Now: A change in a rule.

Mike Brock wrote: Man, is THIS a thin line. We can criticize the heck out of a model's accuracy but can't mention the manufacturer's lack of "achievement?" I know the intent of Mike's rule, but

By Anthony Thompson <thompson@...> · #67664 ·

ADMIN: Was: Re: Re: True Line Trains HO Scale Canadian Prewar AAR Boxcars...Now: A change in a rule.

Jim ? writes: "Why be in a Rush to bring out a product that isn't close then Blame everybody else for there mistakes. Doesn't the box say "Quality Beyond Compare"?? The Body , Trucks, Frame "except

By Mike Brock <brockm@...> · #67663 ·

Re: Atlas ICC 105 tank

Clark Propst wrote: Reminds of when a Microsoft executive was asked if it was true that they were negotiating to buy Yahoo. He said, "If we were, I wouldn't tell you, and if we weren't, I wouldn't

By Anthony Thompson <thompson@...> · #67662 ·

Re: Atlas ICC 105 tank

it Ed, I've 'sort of' joked with Sam Clarke about them doing the UTLX or GATX cars. He told me at Trainfest their next model won't be a tank car. Of course what else could he say? He threw me out of

By rockroll50401 <cepropst@...> · #67661 ·

Re: Atlas ICC 105 tank

Joe, I have a suggestion on what to "fix" the Atlas model. Have Kadee do it correctly! Regards, Ed Hawkins

By Ed Hawkins · #67660 ·

Re: Atlas ICC 105 tank

joe binish wrote: Excellent suggestion, Joe. We could also use the white Warren lettering for the black cars. I'd love to have accurate versions of both schemes. Tony Thompson

By Anthony Thompson <thompson@...> · #67659 ·

Re: Atlas ICC 105 tank

Do you think we could strong-arm Mr Black Cat into making a "definitive" set? Allen mentioned to me at Naperville that he is looking for some sets to work up in his "spare" time. A set of

By joe binish <joebinish@...> · #67658 ·

Re: Atlas ICC 105 tank

I've considered the same rememdy, but currently there are no accurate decals for the Warren cars; the old Champ set is seriously lame. Another problem with all of the Atlas ICC-105s is that there

By Richard Hendrickson · #67657 ·

Re: Atlas ICC 105 tank

Hi Richard, Atlas appears to have corrected the color of its Warren car. I saw one new in its box in a hobby shop last weekend that was light gray instead of aluminum. So long, Andy Andy

By Andy Sperandeo <asperandeo@...> · #67656 ·

Re: Atlas ICC 105 tank

I have a decorated Atlas car that I flat coated and weathered. Still not enough. One day(in the future) I will strip, repaint and decal. The car looks really good if you scrape off the grabs around

By joe binish <joebinish@...> · #67655 ·

Re: Atlas ICC 105 tank

Union Tank Line and Shippers Car Line leased cars were common in Calif.; both had sizable fleets of ICC 105s. Warren cars were also common, but unfortunately the Atlas model is painted the wrong

By Richard Hendrickson · #67654 ·

Re: True Line Trains HO Scale Canadian Prewar AAR Boxcars

Al, The problem from where I sit is that it isn't painted but cast in somewhat the correct colour. Giving the whole car a toy like appearance. It makes me fear for the upcoming cabooses. Pierre

By pierreoliver2003 <pierre.oliver@...> · #67653 ·

Re: True Line Trains HO Scale Canadian Prewar AAR Boxcars

Ben: I must take some responsibility for the lettering mixup on the 40' TLT boxcars. I had just finished the steel frame SS 40' car decal set. It was hurry-up offence with 2 weeks to send 12 copies

By ajfergusonca <ajferguson@...> · #67652 ·

Re: Atlas ICC 105 tank

Friends, Besides California Despatch, what other roadnames of the Atlas ICC 105 tank might have been seen in California in natural gas service? Thanks much. Kind regards, Garth G. Groff Ed

By Garth Groff <ggg9y@...> · #67649 ·

Re: True Line Trains HO Scale Canadian Prewar AAR Boxcars

Well, I was kinda hoping to get a car or two for my use. But listening to the complaints about the Paint, detail, Cant do it ?? cant get it right ? Reminds me that TLT even Blew it on there 5 AX

By NHJJ4@... · #67651 ·

Re: True Line Trains HO Scale Canadian Prewar AAR Boxcars

In a message dated 11/15/2007 5:53:01 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, b.hom@... writes: Roger that, Larry, but that doesn't excuse the paint and lettering screwups on these

By WaltGCox@... · #67650 ·

Re: Atlas ICC 105 tank ANPX 122

clinic This is great, thanks Ed. As I understand, your info gives me two ways to go with this car: 1) Renumber to 2710-2750 series and add platform that surrounds dome, change blt date, other

By John Hile <john66h@...> · #67648 ·

Re: Atlas ICC 105 tank ANPX 122

John, This is being answered separately since I had to do more digging to figure this one out. ANPX 2660 was built by AC&F in 4-5-48 (not 4-46). The stencils are difficult to tell apart a "6" and

By Ed Hawkins · #67647 ·

Re: True Line Trains HO Scale Canadian Prewar AAR Boxcars

Larry Grubb wrote: "While I completely share your frustration, it is not true that a company can "easily" produce prototypically accurate scale models at the level that would please most people on

By benjaminfrank_hom <b.hom@...> · #67646 ·

Re: Atlas ICC 105 tank ANPX 122

John, From the AC&F bill of materials, the following information pertains to one of the number series above. ANPX 2710-2750, 5 cars, built 11-49, ACF lot 3352. Aluminum-top of casing. Black-rest

By Ed Hawkins · #67645 ·

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