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Re: Kadee Two-Piece Trucks

Steve: refer to this link from the kadee site. the trucks are in two pieces a sideframe and half a boslter and the fit together to allow some side to side equalization like the sprung trucks

By Brian Carlson · #93450 ·

Re: Tichy panel side 2-bay hopper

Yes, it's been discussed; if I understand correctly, the car isn't exact for any prototype but is more or less close to several. (Most panel-side hoppers were rebuilds, and there was a lot of

By al_brown03 · #93238 ·

Kadee Two-Piece Trucks

We have discussed the new Kadee trucks on this group before, but I am still unclease with the term ""HGC" 2 Piece Truck" What, exactly are the two pieces? I assume we are talking about a solid,

By StephenK · #93237 ·

Tichy panel side 2-bay hopper

Has this car been discussed on the list, and, if so, does it represent any particular prototype? Thanks Norm Larkin

By Norman+Laraine Larkin <lono@...> · #93236 ·

shipping kits

Can you guys recommend the most economical way to ship kits? I'm shipping a P2K gon in it's original box and 2 Athearn gon shells. The P2K box is a little longer than usual so I put everything in a

By ed_mines · #93351 ·

new USRA hopper

I don't know if it's worth the extra money and I only saw the car through the clear window on the box but the grab irons were remarkable. I wonder how fragile the car is? Anyone bought one? If we

By ed_mines · #93461 ·

Re: Masking Tape

Thanks for sharing. I am still pretty new to building resin kits so these tips are helpful. I have had OK success painting plastic models with masking tape from Tamiya as it is thin for masking and

By Scott · #93235 ·

Re: new HO scale USRA hopper

I wanna know what the unit measures... Jason Greene When it's hotter than 10 fire ants in a skillet, you have to decide whether to man up or punk out.

By Jason Greene · #93234 ·

Re: Extra 1946 CBC for sale

The CBC has been spoken for. Thanks to all who expressed interest. Tom Madden

By pullmanboss <tcmadden@...> · #93233 ·

Re: F&C NYC Despatch Covered Hopper

Roger - Thank you VERY MUCH!! I will order one and may have to rejoin the NYCHS - have not been a member since 1984 or so. The "Headlight" used to have occasional freight car articles back

By proto48er · #93232 ·

Re: F&C NYC Despatch Covered Hopper

The erection drawing for Lot 671-H (General Arrgt, ERoch drawing 10472) is on their CD 106. That same CD has 8 other detail drawings of this car., and has a couple of detail drawings for the Lot 680-H

By Roger Hinman <rhinman@...> · #93231 ·

Re: Ball Line decal was: Re: Champ Decals Order

Tim, Have you tried Martin Loftin? Sunshine offered this car in resin years ago, since discontinued, but he may have extra decals available. Thin chance, but a chance nonetheless. Tom

By tyesac@... · #93230 ·

Extra 1946 CBC for sale

Somehow I came up with a second copy of the 1946 CAR BUILDERS' CYCLOPEDIA. Cover is worn but the spine isn't broken, and the pages are fine. $100 plus shipping, a check will be fine. PLEASE CONTACT

By pullmanboss <tcmadden@...> · #93229 ·

Re: F&C NYC Despatch Covered Hopper

Roger - I have a reasonably good erection drawing for the cars in Lot 747-H, from the 1953 CBC. Does the NYCHS have similar drawings for Lot 671-H or Lot 680-H, the earlier, shorter cars built in

By proto48er · #93228 ·

Masking Tape

The 4 truss rod reefers were ready for masking this morning. Having previously painted as sub assemblies the under bodies black and the sides of the bodies yellow (with a 10% reefer orange addition),

By gary laakso · #93227 ·

Re: Champ Decals Order

Tom Have you tried Martin to see if he has any orphaned decal sets from his Mather offerings? Bill Welch

By Bill Welch · #93226 ·

Re: Champ Decals Order

Bill, I think that you are thinking of Northern Central Supply who is at the Timonium show all the time. They also were selling Middle Division decals. They are located north of Baltimore on the

By tmolsen@... · #93225 ·

Re: new HO scale USRA hopper

A rhetorical question.Armand Premo

By Armand Premo · #93224 ·

Re: new HO scale USRA hopper

Tim O'Connor wrote: Or, to make them compatible with the MTH stuff, you can see if they'll sell you the "kadeer" compatible couplers they include! Any are you including the feature "Operates on

By tbarney2004 · #93223 ·

Re: new HO scale USRA hopper

Taking a closer look at the MTH hopper,didn't I see "Slope sheet supports"?Armand Premo

By Armand Premo · #93219 ·

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