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Slightly OT - Track Cleaning
Hey Gang:
I was looking for information on the Atlas/Dapol track cleaning car which I did find. However, I also came across the Turbosauger.
From what I could figure out it is Swiss made and from
Hey Gang:
I was looking for information on the Atlas/Dapol track cleaning car which I did find. However, I also came across the Turbosauger.
From what I could figure out it is Swiss made and from
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Richard Ramik
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#173542
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ACL O-17 Ventilation Box Car - "Watermelon Car" Sunshine Kit #35.2
I found the kit next to the NRC/MDT 4 reefers that should follow after the gondolas roll out of the shop. The Resin Car Works connection to the master Sunshine list did not work for me just
I found the kit next to the NRC/MDT 4 reefers that should follow after the gondolas roll out of the shop. The Resin Car Works connection to the master Sunshine list did not work for me just
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gary laakso
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#173541
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Re: "Z"-CAR FRAMING QUESTION
Testors liquid sparingly with a 10/0 brush. After application I blow on the joint. After curing overnight, I come back with dull knife blade and test the joints.
Bill Welch
Testors liquid sparingly with a 10/0 brush. After application I blow on the joint. After curing overnight, I come back with dull knife blade and test the joints.
Bill Welch
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Bill Welch
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#173540
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Re: Boxcars Labeled "Vehicle" Or "Carriage"
Howard;
Sorry, I did realize what you meant . . . I have to be VERY careful typing things, especially on this dang flat keyboards!
Again, sorry, I was just trying to be cute, didn't mean offense . .
Howard;
Sorry, I did realize what you meant . . . I have to be VERY careful typing things, especially on this dang flat keyboards!
Again, sorry, I was just trying to be cute, didn't mean offense . .
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Brian Termunde
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#173539
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IM / RC stock number 38703 MoPac 40' box
Has anyone ever seen or have one of the Intermountain / former Red Caboose 40' boxcar with 8' door, stock number 38703? The paint scheme is MoPac Route of the Eagles. Judging by the current IM
Has anyone ever seen or have one of the Intermountain / former Red Caboose 40' boxcar with 8' door, stock number 38703? The paint scheme is MoPac Route of the Eagles. Judging by the current IM
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mopacfirst
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#173538
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Re: Virtual RPM
Uh oh, somebody needs to get busy. . .
Model on Ya'll
Bill Welch
Uh oh, somebody needs to get busy. . .
Model on Ya'll
Bill Welch
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Bill Welch
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#173537
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Re: "Z"-CAR FRAMING QUESTION
Bill, what adhesive do you use for this job?
Colin Meikle
Bill, what adhesive do you use for this job?
Colin Meikle
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Kemal Mumcu
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#173536
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Erie 21201-21298 covered hoppers
Series 21200-21299 were derivatives of the ACF 1958 cf covered hopper, built by Ralston in March 1949. See RPC #30, p.90.
David Thompson
Series 21200-21299 were derivatives of the ACF 1958 cf covered hopper, built by Ralston in March 1949. See RPC #30, p.90.
David Thompson
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David
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#173535
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Re: Southern Pulpwood cars
Garth,
I have considered sheet lead weights. I use sheet lead flashing intended for roofing and vents. It could be pounded or even rolled thinner and shaped to fit for weights. Another idea is the
Garth,
I have considered sheet lead weights. I use sheet lead flashing intended for roofing and vents. It could be pounded or even rolled thinner and shaped to fit for weights. Another idea is the
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A&Y Dave in MD
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#173534
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Re: "Z"-CAR FRAMING QUESTION
here's another idea which popped up in
today's mailbox, courtesy of the "railwaybullshippers group", the article
is the m&stl stock car, not sure of the
strength of the joint
Article: Scratchbuilding
here's another idea which popped up in
today's mailbox, courtesy of the "railwaybullshippers group", the article
is the m&stl stock car, not sure of the
strength of the joint
Article: Scratchbuilding
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mel perry
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#173533
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Re: MWR 1201-1275 series Mather Patent Boxcar help - correction, sorry
Mont, thank you for all of your high quality modeling articles over a long time span that showed us that we could do it and you kept Mainline Modeler going and going! I always appreciated your list
Mont, thank you for all of your high quality modeling articles over a long time span that showed us that we could do it and you kept Mainline Modeler going and going! I always appreciated your list
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gary laakso
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#173532
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Re: ACL O-17 Ventilation Box Car - "Watermelon Car"
Hi Bill,
Saw your request for info on these cars. Attached you will find several article which should be helpful.
Enjoy,
Allen Cain
Hi Bill,
Saw your request for info on these cars. Attached you will find several article which should be helpful.
Enjoy,
Allen Cain
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Allen Cain
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#173531
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Re: ACL O-17 Ventilation Box Car - "Watermelon Car"
Attached is the article that Bruce referenced.
I have others if anyone is interested contact me OFF LIST please.
Allen Cain
Attached is the article that Bruce referenced.
I have others if anyone is interested contact me OFF LIST please.
Allen Cain
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Allen Cain
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Re: MWR 1201-1275 series Mather Patent Boxcar help - more info
And, according to Tony Koester, the cars were often used for back-hauls of sand for the factory.
I spent a few weeks in Marion, IN in the early 2000s rehab'ing a house for Habitat for Missionaries,
And, according to Tony Koester, the cars were often used for back-hauls of sand for the factory.
I spent a few weeks in Marion, IN in the early 2000s rehab'ing a house for Habitat for Missionaries,
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Todd Sullivan
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#173529
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Re: Plastics for injection molding model railroad items
Yes, both reground material from rejects and/or buying a poor quality material to begin with can both cause
the end product to be brittle.Many of us have been using the same material for some years
Yes, both reground material from rejects and/or buying a poor quality material to begin with can both cause
the end product to be brittle.Many of us have been using the same material for some years
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Donald B. Valentine <riverman_vt@...>
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Re: Photo: Wings Being Loaded Into GTW Boxcar
Razorback Jug parts! The image has suggestions of interesting details, especially in the lower left foreground.
Razorback Jug parts! The image has suggestions of interesting details, especially in the lower left foreground.
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Nolan Hinshaw
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Re: "Z"-CAR FRAMING QUESTION
It might Mont, certainly would not hurt to try.
Bill Welch
It might Mont, certainly would not hurt to try.
Bill Welch
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Bill Welch
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Re: SHPX ORER help needed
Eric,
OOPS! That's what happens when my attention is focused elsewhere (in this case on replenishing the homestead's supplies of beer before the next round of the plague sets in, with a nice Belgian
Eric,
OOPS! That's what happens when my attention is focused elsewhere (in this case on replenishing the homestead's supplies of beer before the next round of the plague sets in, with a nice Belgian
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Bruce Smith
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#173525
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Re: MWR 1201-1275 series Mather Patent Boxcar help - correction, sorry
This is correct. The small U channel diagonals are the ones I prefer to remove or copy from the LL Proto model than build them up per the SS instructions.
SS wants you to stand either .010 x .020
This is correct. The small U channel diagonals are the ones I prefer to remove or copy from the LL Proto model than build them up per the SS instructions.
SS wants you to stand either .010 x .020
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Mont Switzer
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Re: "Z"-CAR FRAMING QUESTION
Bill,
Would it help to glue the .020 x .020 stock to the .005 styrene sheet? Then cut the 3 inch side strips? Might make it all easier to handle.
Mont Switzer
Bill,
Would it help to glue the .020 x .020 stock to the .005 styrene sheet? Then cut the 3 inch side strips? Might make it all easier to handle.
Mont Switzer
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Mont Switzer
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#173523
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