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Re: B&O Boxcar 275057
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On the B&O diagram it lists the builder for the M-26 as "Pullman Car & Mfg Corp" apparently the company's name in the 1920s.
Bob Wit
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---In STMFC@..., <rwitt_2000@...> wrote :
On the B&O diagram it lists the builder for the M-26 as "Pullman Car & Mfg Corp" apparently the company's name in the 1920s.
Bob Wit
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Re: B&O Boxcar 275057
On the B&O diagram it lists the builder for the M-26 as "Pullman Car & Mfg Corp" apparently the company's name in the 1920s.
Bob Witt
On the B&O diagram it lists the builder for the M-26 as "Pullman Car & Mfg Corp" apparently the company's name in the 1920s.
Bob Witt
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rwitt_2000
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#149627
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Spring TKM is now available
Folks,
The Spring 2017 issue of the Keystone Modeler, #100, is now available. This is our 100th issue! See http://www.prrths.com/newprr_files/newPRRKeystoneModeler.htm
Regards,
Bruce
Bruce F.
Folks,
The Spring 2017 issue of the Keystone Modeler, #100, is now available. This is our 100th issue! See http://www.prrths.com/newprr_files/newPRRKeystoneModeler.htm
Regards,
Bruce
Bruce F.
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Bruce Smith
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Re: B&O Boxcar 275057
While not referenced with the B&OM-26 cars, the CGW also bought cars built by PC&M. On Page 87 & 88 ofRPCyc 18, the captions note the CGW cars built by Pullman Car & Manufacturing.
Eric
While not referenced with the B&OM-26 cars, the CGW also bought cars built by PC&M. On Page 87 & 88 ofRPCyc 18, the captions note the CGW cars built by Pullman Car & Manufacturing.
Eric
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Eric Hansmann
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Re: B&O Boxcar 275057
Eric what builder is PC&M ? I don't recall seeing those initialsbefore.
Tim O'
M-26 265000-266999 2000cars built1925 PC&M
Eric Hansmann
Eric what builder is PC&M ? I don't recall seeing those initialsbefore.
Tim O'
M-26 265000-266999 2000cars built1925 PC&M
Eric Hansmann
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Tim O'Connor
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Re: Tichy USRA steel rebuilds
Greg,Add me to the list also Please.Armand Premo
Greg,Add me to the list also Please.Armand Premo
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Armand Premo
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Re: B&O Boxcar 275057
Railway Prototype Cyclopedia Volume 18 hasprobably the most up-to-date info on B&O M-26 class and other cars built tothe 1923 ARA proposed standards.
All of these car series listed below hada
Railway Prototype Cyclopedia Volume 18 hasprobably the most up-to-date info on B&O M-26 class and other cars built tothe 1923 ARA proposed standards.
All of these car series listed below hada
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Eric Hansmann
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Re: Tichy USRA steel rebuilds
Hello. Westerfield Models has available the 2-5-5-5 AT&SF 4 panel ends. They are Westerfield prat number 3842, are $3.50 per pair and can be ordered through our website secure model store under
Hello. Westerfield Models has available the 2-5-5-5 AT&SF 4 panel ends. They are Westerfield prat number 3842, are $3.50 per pair and can be ordered through our website secure model store under
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Re: Tichy USRA steel rebuilds
I've used the Tichy steel sided rebuild kit for a CN 470000-470249 series steel boxcar, rebuilt by the GTW's Port Huron Shops in 1936. The earlier cars in the series used a Hutchins roof, but later
I've used the Tichy steel sided rebuild kit for a CN 470000-470249 series steel boxcar, rebuilt by the GTW's Port Huron Shops in 1936. The earlier cars in the series used a Hutchins roof, but later
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midrly
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Re: Tichy USRA steel rebuilds
TGreg, I too would be interested in a set of parts for the rebuilt ATSF box car.
John Golden
Albersbach, Germany
TGreg, I too would be interested in a set of parts for the rebuilt ATSF box car.
John Golden
Albersbach, Germany
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Re: B&O Boxcar 275057
Yes, but the B&O M-26 ARA cars had 5 foot spacing - according toChris Barkan,
who is (or was) something of an expert on the B&O. What do you say,Bob Witt?
To quote from Chris's email (Feb 2, 1998 to
Yes, but the B&O M-26 ARA cars had 5 foot spacing - according toChris Barkan,
who is (or was) something of an expert on the B&O. What do you say,Bob Witt?
To quote from Chris's email (Feb 2, 1998 to
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Tim O'Connor
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Re: Tichy USRA steel rebuilds
Greg,
Thanks! I apparently missed the call for participants on the SF Bx-28/31 conversion. I would have participated. If you re-run the parts let me know.
Jared Harper
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Greg,
Thanks! I apparently missed the call for participants on the SF Bx-28/31 conversion. I would have participated. If you re-run the parts let me know.
Jared Harper
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Jared Harper
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Re: B&O Boxcar 275057
Tim O'Connor wrote:
"The M-26 had the early ARA underframe with 5 foot from bolster kingpin to striker distance (most freight cars use 5 foot 6 inch) which places the wheels closer to the end of the
Tim O'Connor wrote:
"The M-26 had the early ARA underframe with 5 foot from bolster kingpin to striker distance (most freight cars use 5 foot 6 inch) which places the wheels closer to the end of the
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Benjamin Hom
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Re: Weathered Roof - PFE Reefer
Schuyler, car cement was often applied to roofs with a string mop. I think your suggestion of "not too neatly " would be an understatement.
Tony Thompson
Schuyler, car cement was often applied to roofs with a string mop. I think your suggestion of "not too neatly " would be an understatement.
Tony Thompson
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Tony Thompson
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Re: Weathered Roof - PFE Reefer
PFE used the term for frames riveted up from commercial shapes.
Tony Thompson
PFE used the term for frames riveted up from commercial shapes.
Tony Thompson
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Tony Thompson
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Re: Tichy USRA steel rebuilds
Jared,
See:
http://original.trainlife.com/magazines/pages/92/6585/april-1992-page-11
http://original.trainlife.com/magazines/pages/149/10770/july-1993-page-4
Regards,
-Jeff
Jared,
See:
http://original.trainlife.com/magazines/pages/92/6585/april-1992-page-11
http://original.trainlife.com/magazines/pages/149/10770/july-1993-page-4
Regards,
-Jeff
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Aley, Jeff A
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Re: Tichy USRA steel rebuilds
Jared,
Ben is right out of the box it is a one kit wonder and not a bad one. Therewas a Sunshine mini-kit creating the Wabash car and when we do thePMcKY/P&LE car in line we will do the Wabash car
Jared,
Ben is right out of the box it is a one kit wonder and not a bad one. Therewas a Sunshine mini-kit creating the Wabash car and when we do thePMcKY/P&LE car in line we will do the Wabash car
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Greg Martin
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Re: Tichy USRA steel rebuilds
Jared,
If my memory is not faulty, there were some articles in RMJ about these cars (search index.mrmag.com for the issues). And again, if I recall correctly, those articles are
Jared,
If my memory is not faulty, there were some articles in RMJ about these cars (search index.mrmag.com for the issues). And again, if I recall correctly, those articles are
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Aley, Jeff A
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Re: B&O Boxcar 275057
Bob
It's an M-26. The M-26 had the early ARA underframe with 5 foot frombolster kingpin
to striker distance (most freight cars use 5 foot 6 inch) which placesthe wheels closer
to the end of the
Bob
It's an M-26. The M-26 had the early ARA underframe with 5 foot frombolster kingpin
to striker distance (most freight cars use 5 foot 6 inch) which placesthe wheels closer
to the end of the
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Tim O'Connor
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Re: Emery Boards (was Pan Pastels)
I use emery boards, and highly value the fact that they can be cut into narrower shapes to get around objects, such as sanding down the filler I’ve used to fill a joint on a brass roof and not have
I use emery boards, and highly value the fact that they can be cut into narrower shapes to get around objects, such as sanding down the filler I’ve used to fill a joint on a brass roof and not have
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