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Re: Necessary Freight cars (UNCLASSIFIED)
Not necessarily just coal road modelers.The wheel reports that I have indicate that hoppers were second only to box cars in number.Armand Premo
Not necessarily just coal road modelers.The wheel reports that I have indicate that hoppers were second only to box cars in number.Armand Premo
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armprem2 <armprem2@...>
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Re: Branchline kit 1500 or equvilant
On Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:24:26 -0400, Larry Sexton wrote
An undec pair of these just sold for $28.50 on ebay... plus another $8 shipping. I
dropped out of the bidding at $18, but only because I have a
On Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:24:26 -0400, Larry Sexton wrote
An undec pair of these just sold for $28.50 on ebay... plus another $8 shipping. I
dropped out of the bidding at $18, but only because I have a
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Andy Harman
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#99029
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Re: Necessary Freight cars
On Thu, 14 Apr 2011 08:13:01 -0500, Bruce Smith wrote
Doing research is also a skill in and of itself. There's more to it than just grabbing
a camera and note pad and heading out with a full tank of
On Thu, 14 Apr 2011 08:13:01 -0500, Bruce Smith wrote
Doing research is also a skill in and of itself. There's more to it than just grabbing
a camera and note pad and heading out with a full tank of
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Andy Harman
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#99028
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Re: Necessary Freight cars (UNCLASSIFIED)
On Thu, 14 Apr 2011 07:57:57 -0400, Gatwood, Elden SAW wrote
One thing I've learned about pat answers is to take them with a tub of salt.
I'm not sure why an open hopper would be harder to assemble
On Thu, 14 Apr 2011 07:57:57 -0400, Gatwood, Elden SAW wrote
One thing I've learned about pat answers is to take them with a tub of salt.
I'm not sure why an open hopper would be harder to assemble
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Andy Harman
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#99027
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Re: Necessary Freight cars (UNCLASSIFIED)
Difficulty of construction? Bogus excuse.A hopper IMHO, is merely a box car without a roof or running board.Should be easier to build.My major complaint is the lack of variety.Armand Premo
Difficulty of construction? Bogus excuse.A hopper IMHO, is merely a box car without a roof or running board.Should be easier to build.My major complaint is the lack of variety.Armand Premo
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armprem2 <armprem2@...>
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Re: Necessary Freight cars (UNCLASSIFIED)
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE
George;
It may be reality, or just blather.
I know modelers and layout builders that have HUNDREDS of hoppers, all less
than state-of-the-art, and ALL of
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE
George;
It may be reality, or just blather.
I know modelers and layout builders that have HUNDREDS of hoppers, all less
than state-of-the-art, and ALL of
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Gatwood, Elden J SAD
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#99025
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Re: Necessary Freight cars (UNCLASSIFIED)
Sheer puzzlement about hoppers being slow sellers. As a coal road modeler I can see that most modelers would only buy one road's hoppers. But they are slightly more than half of all the cars on my
Sheer puzzlement about hoppers being slow sellers. As a coal road modeler I can see that most modelers would only buy one road's hoppers. But they are slightly more than half of all the cars on my
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George Courtney
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Re: Kadee Trucks
I've tried a couple pair of the recent Kadee trucks, and I like them as much as Richard does. I've replaced the wheelsets, however, because I prefer a combination of metal axles and "code 88" wheels.
I've tried a couple pair of the recent Kadee trucks, and I like them as much as Richard does. I've replaced the wheelsets, however, because I prefer a combination of metal axles and "code 88" wheels.
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Andy Sperandeo <asperandeo@...>
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Re: Necessary Freight cars (UNCLASSIFIED)
Hear hear.Well put.Armand Premo
Hear hear.Well put.Armand Premo
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armprem2 <armprem2@...>
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Re: Branchline kit 1500 or equvilant
Does anyone have a Branchline 40' Postwar AAR boxcar kit with an 8' door
they are willing to sell or have an idea where I might locate one? There may
be a similar decorated BL kit with an 8' door that
Does anyone have a Branchline 40' Postwar AAR boxcar kit with an 8' door
they are willing to sell or have an idea where I might locate one? There may
be a similar decorated BL kit with an 8' door that
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Larry Sexton
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Re: Necessary Freight cars
And yet, somehow, some of us still manage to put together information
for manufacturers, review their drawings and test shots AND get some
modeling of our done too... It is, in reality, a matter
And yet, somehow, some of us still manage to put together information
for manufacturers, review their drawings and test shots AND get some
modeling of our done too... It is, in reality, a matter
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Bruce Smith
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Re: Kadee Trucks
Reboxx wheelsets are by far the best I have used, in any type of
sideframe. I suspect that part of the reason for their success is the
needle point axle has a much, much smaller surface area than a
Reboxx wheelsets are by far the best I have used, in any type of
sideframe. I suspect that part of the reason for their success is the
needle point axle has a much, much smaller surface area than a
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Rossiter, Mark W <Mark.Rossiter@...>
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#99019
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Re: Necessary Freight cars (UNCLASSIFIED)
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE
Andy;
didn't seem to be very interested. The larger manufacturers like Athearn,
Walthers, Atlas, already have a lot of coal hoppers in their lines
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE
Andy;
didn't seem to be very interested. The larger manufacturers like Athearn,
Walthers, Atlas, already have a lot of coal hoppers in their lines
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Gatwood, Elden J SAD
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Re: Necessary Freight cars (UNCLASSIFIED)
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE
Rob;
I can tell you about a recent experience, but not who.
A manufacturer told me that they had exceeded the 100k mark at the "draft
final" stage of CADD
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE
Rob;
I can tell you about a recent experience, but not who.
A manufacturer told me that they had exceeded the 100k mark at the "draft
final" stage of CADD
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Gatwood, Elden J SAD
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Re: Kadee Trucks
I usually use .088 Reboxx as well. But one thing I've noticed with
Kadee/Proto/Branchline wheels is that they do not perform equally. I
usually get better rolling performance with P2K wheels than with
I usually use .088 Reboxx as well. But one thing I've noticed with
Kadee/Proto/Branchline wheels is that they do not perform equally. I
usually get better rolling performance with P2K wheels than with
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Tim O'Connor
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CB&Q tank car
I have posted a photo showing a CB&Q tank car oiling tracks west of Chicago to keep down the dust. The photo has been copied from the Railway Age Gazette of September
I have posted a photo showing a CB&Q tank car oiling tracks west of Chicago to keep down the dust. The photo has been copied from the Railway Age Gazette of September
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Rupert & Maureen <gamlenz@...>
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#99015
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Re: Kadee Trucks
Andy Harman wrote:
Actually, Andy, they make both one-side and two-side axle insulations. You choose when you buy.
Tony Thompson Editor, Signature Press, Berkeley, CA
2906 Forest
Andy Harman wrote:
Actually, Andy, they make both one-side and two-side axle insulations. You choose when you buy.
Tony Thompson Editor, Signature Press, Berkeley, CA
2906 Forest
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Anthony Thompson <thompson@...>
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Re: Kadee Trucks
I have used Reboxx wheel sets successfully in Kadee trucks. Be aware they
are insulated on only one side so you will need to make sure both axles are
oriented the same direction. I just measured a
I have used Reboxx wheel sets successfully in Kadee trucks. Be aware they
are insulated on only one side so you will need to make sure both axles are
oriented the same direction. I just measured a
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Andy Harman
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#99013
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Re: Kadee Trucks
Jim Betz wrote:
I have put Reboxx 0.088 wheelsets in a couple pairs of Kadees and it works fine so far.
Tony Thompson Editor, Signature Press, Berkeley, CA
2906 Forest Ave.,
Jim Betz wrote:
I have put Reboxx 0.088 wheelsets in a couple pairs of Kadees and it works fine so far.
Tony Thompson Editor, Signature Press, Berkeley, CA
2906 Forest Ave.,
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Anthony Thompson <thompson@...>
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Re: Kadee Trucks
Hi,
As long as we are talking about Kadee trucks ...
Has any one found a non-Kadee wheelset that works well
in a Kadee truck?
- Tired of changing out worn out nylon axles - the point
Hi,
As long as we are talking about Kadee trucks ...
Has any one found a non-Kadee wheelset that works well
in a Kadee truck?
- Tired of changing out worn out nylon axles - the point
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Jim Betz
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#99011
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