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Re: Sterlingworth Hopper car question
---In STMFC@..., <jmischke@...> wrote :
Around 1900, one of the brake beam manufacturers, Sterlingworth, decided to try its hand at manufacturing whole freight cars with a horizontal ribbed hopper
---In STMFC@..., <jmischke@...> wrote :
Around 1900, one of the brake beam manufacturers, Sterlingworth, decided to try its hand at manufacturing whole freight cars with a horizontal ribbed hopper
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#137858
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Re: PA State Archives
You would be looking for MG-393 for pullman standard of Butler PA. The inventory on the Web shows drawings
Contact. Kurt Bell at 717-787-5304
Google. Pa state archive MG-393
Mark Landgraf
Albany NY
You would be looking for MG-393 for pullman standard of Butler PA. The inventory on the Web shows drawings
Contact. Kurt Bell at 717-787-5304
Google. Pa state archive MG-393
Mark Landgraf
Albany NY
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mark_landgraf
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#137857
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Re: PA State Archives
Yes quite a lot; the have a Finding Aid available on their website. The strength of their collection is in pre WW1 freight cars, but they also have a large amount of smaller drawing copies of
Yes quite a lot; the have a Finding Aid available on their website. The strength of their collection is in pre WW1 freight cars, but they also have a large amount of smaller drawing copies of
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ROGER HINMAN
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#137856
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Re: old MILW MofW tankID
Dennis,
The emergency tank cars had a USG-A classification and were 4’-5’ longer than Type 21 tank cars of the same 10K gallon capacity.
Regards,
Ed Hawkins
Dennis,
The emergency tank cars had a USG-A classification and were 4’-5’ longer than Type 21 tank cars of the same 10K gallon capacity.
Regards,
Ed Hawkins
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Ed Hawkins
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#137855
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Re: old MILW MofW tankID
Dennis,
USG-A war emergency tanks were ARA II tanks, which was a step backwards and limited their usefulness.
Regards
Bruce
Bruce F. Smith
Auburn,
Dennis,
USG-A war emergency tanks were ARA II tanks, which was a step backwards and limited their usefulness.
Regards
Bruce
Bruce F. Smith
Auburn,
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Bruce Smith
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#137854
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Re: old MILW MofW tankID
It also says ACF 1923 -- 8,000 gallon cars had 3 courses, the 10,000 gallon cars 4.
It also says ACF 1923 -- 8,000 gallon cars had 3 courses, the 10,000 gallon cars 4.
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Tim O'Connor
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#137853
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more Ebay brass auctions
Southern Pacific steam
KEY Mt-4 4-8-2 w/ skyline and 160-C tender
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321888914055
Union Pacific rolling stock
Overland 3038 ACF CH-90-5 covered hopper
Southern Pacific steam
KEY Mt-4 4-8-2 w/ skyline and 160-C tender
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321888914055
Union Pacific rolling stock
Overland 3038 ACF CH-90-5 covered hopper
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Tim O'Connor
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#137852
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PA State Archives
Anyone familiar with the holdings of the Standard Steel Car Co at the PA State Archives? Any mechanical drawings present?
Dave Nelson
Anyone familiar with the holdings of the Standard Steel Car Co at the PA State Archives? Any mechanical drawings present?
Dave Nelson
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Dave Nelson
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#137851
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Re: old MILW MofW tankID
With the four piece tank? I thought the Proto cars had the common three piece tank. Anyway, the car in Scott's photo is clearly marked ARAIII, which is what I thought the designation for these war
With the four piece tank? I thought the Proto cars had the common three piece tank. Anyway, the car in Scott's photo is clearly marked ARAIII, which is what I thought the designation for these war
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destorzek@...
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#137850
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Sterlingworth Hopper car question
Around 1900, one of the brake beam manufacturers, Sterlingworth, decided to try its hand at manufacturing whole freight cars with a horizontal ribbed hopper car. There is a current ebay photo,
Around 1900, one of the brake beam manufacturers, Sterlingworth, decided to try its hand at manufacturing whole freight cars with a horizontal ribbed hopper car. There is a current ebay photo,
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Jim Mischke
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Re: old MILW MofW tankID
Scott, no, it's a 10,000 gallon ACF Type 21. Proto 2000 model.
Tim O'Connor
Scott, no, it's a 10,000 gallon ACF Type 21. Proto 2000 model.
Tim O'Connor
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Tim O'Connor
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#137848
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Re: New file uploaded to STMFC
except there are THREE rivet patterns !
At 10/9/2015 05:51 AM Friday, you wrote:
except there are THREE rivet patterns !
At 10/9/2015 05:51 AM Friday, you wrote:
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Tim O'Connor
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Re: Andy Sperandeo
Gene-
The impact of John Allen and the G&D Operators needs to be further documented. I’ve heard of the G&D being operated before but I think the subject deserves to be explored…maybe in a way as
Gene-
The impact of John Allen and the G&D Operators needs to be further documented. I’ve heard of the G&D being operated before but I think the subject deserves to be explored…maybe in a way as
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Charlie Vlk
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Andy Sperandeo
Not mentioned among the tributes to Andy was the fact that he was a lieutenant in the US Army (and probably slimmer then) and, while stationed at Fort Ord, California, was a member of the G&D
Not mentioned among the tributes to Andy was the fact that he was a lieutenant in the US Army (and probably slimmer then) and, while stationed at Fort Ord, California, was a member of the G&D
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genegreen1942@...
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Re: Modeling the X29 and 1923 Proposed ARA Steel Boxcars
Dave Parker wrote:
"I have both the 7002 and 7003 kits in various stages of construction. Indeed the panel seams are oriented the same way in both, but the rivet patterns differ as per the diagram.
Dave Parker wrote:
"I have both the 7002 and 7003 kits in various stages of construction. Indeed the panel seams are oriented the same way in both, but the rivet patterns differ as per the diagram.
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Benjamin Hom
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old MILW MofW tankID
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Orig-Slide-WC-Wisconsin-Central-10K-Water-Tankcar-918049-in-1991-Ex-MILW-RD-/381425640539?hash=item58cebd645b
Am I safe in assuming that this is one of those "war emergency"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Orig-Slide-WC-Wisconsin-Central-10K-Water-Tankcar-918049-in-1991-Ex-MILW-RD-/381425640539?hash=item58cebd645b
Am I safe in assuming that this is one of those "war emergency"
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D. Scott Chatfield
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#137843
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Re: Modeling the X29 and 1923 Proposed ARA Steel Boxcars
Ben, Bill, and Group:
1. I have both the 7002 and 7003 kits in various stages of construction. Indeed the panel seams are oriented the same way in both, but the rivet patterns differ as per the
Ben, Bill, and Group:
1. I have both the 7002 and 7003 kits in various stages of construction. Indeed the panel seams are oriented the same way in both, but the rivet patterns differ as per the
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Dave Parker
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#137842
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Re: New file uploaded to STMFC
Thanks, Ben.
These illustrations clarify the two rivet patterns nicely.
Scott Haycock
Hello,
This email message is a notification to let you know that
a file has been uploaded to
Thanks, Ben.
These illustrations clarify the two rivet patterns nicely.
Scott Haycock
Hello,
This email message is a notification to let you know that
a file has been uploaded to
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Scott H. Haycock
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#137841
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Re: Modeling the X29 and 1923 Proposed ARA Steel Boxcars (Clarification)
One clarification - my previous post should read:
"if you don't count the patch panel models..." vice "with the exception of the patch panels..."
Ben Hom
One clarification - my previous post should read:
"if you don't count the patch panel models..." vice "with the exception of the patch panels..."
Ben Hom
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Benjamin Hom
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#137840
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New file uploaded to STMFC
Hello,
This email message is a notification to let you know that
a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the STMFC
group.
File : /PRR Class X29 Side Sheathing Patterns (Chris
Hello,
This email message is a notification to let you know that
a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the STMFC
group.
File : /PRR Class X29 Side Sheathing Patterns (Chris
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STMFC@...
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#137839
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