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Re: truck type question
Earl, 2DF4 is correct, not 2DF8. And, by the way, the 2DF8 side
frame didn't entirely solve the problem of stress fractures, which
were a weakness of both the 2DF4 and ARA Type Y. The 2DF8 side
Earl, 2DF4 is correct, not 2DF8. And, by the way, the 2DF8 side
frame didn't entirely solve the problem of stress fractures, which
were a weakness of both the 2DF4 and ARA Type Y. The 2DF8 side
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Richard Hendrickson
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#79347
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Re: Tank Car Info
Good point! I hadn't thought of that, but it turns out that you're
correct. One of 514 cars in the 25000-25652 series of 1978 cu. ft.
two bay covered hoppers.
Richard Hendrickson
Good point! I hadn't thought of that, but it turns out that you're
correct. One of 514 cars in the 25000-25652 series of 1978 cu. ft.
two bay covered hoppers.
Richard Hendrickson
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Richard Hendrickson
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#79346
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Re: Tank Car Info
Armand Premo wrote:
I hate to be the one to break this to you, Armand, but not everything on paper is accurate, not even handwritten stuff on paper. <g>
Tony Thompson Editor,
Armand Premo wrote:
I hate to be the one to break this to you, Armand, but not everything on paper is accurate, not even handwritten stuff on paper. <g>
Tony Thompson Editor,
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Anthony Thompson <thompson@...>
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#79345
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Re: Tank Car Info
Richard and Tony,Thank you for the information.Since the data raising the question initially came directly from actual wheel reports raises the question of accuracy.How could anyone confuse a tank car
Richard and Tony,Thank you for the information.Since the data raising the question initially came directly from actual wheel reports raises the question of accuracy.How could anyone confuse a tank car
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armprem
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#79344
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Re: Tank Car Info
Tony,
You are correct. SHPX 25306 was a 70-ton 1,958 cu. ft. covered hopper
from lot number 3016, series 25269-25307, built 5-47, and leased to
General Chemical Company. The entire car was painted
Tony,
You are correct. SHPX 25306 was a 70-ton 1,958 cu. ft. covered hopper
from lot number 3016, series 25269-25307, built 5-47, and leased to
General Chemical Company. The entire car was painted
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Ed Hawkins
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#79343
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Trucks and Wheels.
Hi'
A photo of a wheel on a roller bearing truck was posted to illustrate
the difference between it and a wheel on a friction bearing truck.
Karl
Hi'
A photo of a wheel on a roller bearing truck was posted to illustrate
the difference between it and a wheel on a friction bearing truck.
Karl
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Karl L Rethwisch <qrailroadman@...>
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#79340
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Re: What to do with my Trix tank cars?
Thanks for the responses. Usually I do my research BEFORE asking a
question--this time it's after. I went back to the group archives
and discovered some "disapproval" of the Trix cars--I certainly
Thanks for the responses. Usually I do my research BEFORE asking a
question--this time it's after. I went back to the group archives
and discovered some "disapproval" of the Trix cars--I certainly
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spsalso
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#79342
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Re: Tank Car Info
Richard Hendrickson
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Richard Hendrickson
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#79339
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Re: Tank Car Info
Richard Hendrickson wrote:
I'm pretty sure this is an SHPX covered hopper, not a tank car.
Tony Thompson Editor, Signature Press, Berkeley, CA
2906 Forest Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705
Richard Hendrickson wrote:
I'm pretty sure this is an SHPX covered hopper, not a tank car.
Tony Thompson Editor, Signature Press, Berkeley, CA
2906 Forest Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705
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Anthony Thompson <thompson@...>
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#79338
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Re: book for sale
First, a thank you to Mike Brock for permitting to make this post.
Second, I have one copy of The Postwar Freight Car Fleet by Kline and
Culotta for sale. It is in very fine condition, with
First, a thank you to Mike Brock for permitting to make this post.
Second, I have one copy of The Postwar Freight Car Fleet by Kline and
Culotta for sale. It is in very fine condition, with
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By
Hugh Guillaume
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#79361
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Re: truck type question
In the 6/93 Model Railroading, Martin Lofton discussed PRR freight car trucks. He states that PRR classed ARA Y trucks 2D-F4. He further wrote that the PRR V-9306 sideframe, used on 2D-F8 and other
In the 6/93 Model Railroading, Martin Lofton discussed PRR freight car trucks. He states that PRR classed ARA Y trucks 2D-F4. He further wrote that the PRR V-9306 sideframe, used on 2D-F8 and other
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Earl Tuson
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#79337
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Re: Old Kits
I am reminded about the time when I registered with the STMFC group and my first posting. I knew very little about modeling the Lionel missle launcher car, and I received some very courteous
I am reminded about the time when I registered with the STMFC group and my first posting. I knew very little about modeling the Lionel missle launcher car, and I received some very courteous
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Andy Carlson
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#79336
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Re: Tank Car Info
With Armand's date of 12/50, I looked these cars up in the 10/50
ORER, then check my photo files and other data files, and here's what
I found:
GATX 32071: AAR class TPI, 50 tons nominal
With Armand's date of 12/50, I looked these cars up in the 10/50
ORER, then check my photo files and other data files, and here's what
I found:
GATX 32071: AAR class TPI, 50 tons nominal
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Richard Hendrickson
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#79335
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Re: Tank Car Info
Thank you.Armand Premo
By
armprem
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#79332
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Re: Intermountain WWII War Emergency cars
perhaps?
roofs,
the
If we're really talking here about doing the NP version of the war
emergency cars, Intermountain will have to make new sides, as the
NP's were radically different (visually).
perhaps?
roofs,
the
If we're really talking here about doing the NP version of the war
emergency cars, Intermountain will have to make new sides, as the
NP's were radically different (visually).
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spsalso
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#79334
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Re: Athearn and Atlas tank comparison
Walter,
Ask this same question on one of these lists:
modern_tank_cars@...
MFCL@... (modern freight car list)
You'll get a prompt and accurate response.
Best
Walter,
Ask this same question on one of these lists:
modern_tank_cars@...
MFCL@... (modern freight car list)
You'll get a prompt and accurate response.
Best
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By
Charles Dean
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#79331
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Re: NP reefer and stock car roof widths and late service truss rod reefers
The CV stock car roof is too wide because the body is too wide. Do I remember that the body was deliberately made wider than it should be for truck clearance reasons?
I find it hard to believe the
The CV stock car roof is too wide because the body is too wide. Do I remember that the body was deliberately made wider than it should be for truck clearance reasons?
I find it hard to believe the
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Jim and Lisa Hayes <jimandlisa97225@...>
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#79330
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Re: truck type question
ARA Type Y, which was, of course, derived from the PRR 2DF8 design.
Richard Hendrickson
ARA Type Y, which was, of course, derived from the PRR 2DF8 design.
Richard Hendrickson
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By
Richard Hendrickson
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#79329
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Re: Tank Car Info
I have GATX 4251 with heater coils, tank capacity 8044 gal, dome capacity 198 gal.
Best regards,
Charlie
Charles Dean
Shelbyville, Kentucky
I have GATX 4251 with heater coils, tank capacity 8044 gal, dome capacity 198 gal.
Best regards,
Charlie
Charles Dean
Shelbyville, Kentucky
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By
Charles Dean
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#79328
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Railroad prototype Modelers Seminar
1:00pm Friday, March 27 through 11:00pm Saturday, March 28, 2009
Sheraton Four Points Hotel. Route 30 East, Greensburg, PA.
Room rate: $95.00 plus tax. (724) 836-6060 Mention “Prototype
Modeler’s
1:00pm Friday, March 27 through 11:00pm Saturday, March 28, 2009
Sheraton Four Points Hotel. Route 30 East, Greensburg, PA.
Room rate: $95.00 plus tax. (724) 836-6060 Mention “Prototype
Modeler’s
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By
Larry Kline
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#79327
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