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Sergent Couplers
rob the magnet raises the internal bb to unlock the knuckle, but does
not open the knuckle. when you pull away with whatever the unlocked
coupler knuckle will open but the other coupler knuckle will
rob the magnet raises the internal bb to unlock the knuckle, but does
not open the knuckle. when you pull away with whatever the unlocked
coupler knuckle will open but the other coupler knuckle will
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woodyp48
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#46516
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Re: Scale Coupler Application
Gene the initial issues of the Kadee 58 and 78 couplers had a gap between
the knuckle and the rest of the coupler head. Made them look strange. I have
a bunch of cars that have gaps, but I still like
Gene the initial issues of the Kadee 58 and 78 couplers had a gap between
the knuckle and the rest of the coupler head. Made them look strange. I have
a bunch of cars that have gaps, but I still like
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Brian J Carlson <brian@...>
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#46362
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Re: Scale Coupler Application
Denny,
First, thanks for the useful information (repeated below).
Second, to those of you who are more familiar with the two couplers
being discussed, I apologize in advance for wasting your time
Denny,
First, thanks for the useful information (repeated below).
Second, to those of you who are more familiar with the two couplers
being discussed, I apologize in advance for wasting your time
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bierglaeser <bierglaeser@...>
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#46361
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Re: Sergent Couplers
Correction - missing a crucial "out" - should read "it seems to me that once the magnet is held
Rob
Correction - missing a crucial "out" - should read "it seems to me that once the magnet is held
Rob
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Rob Kirkham <rdkirkham@...>
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#46360
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Sergent Couplers
Maybe I'm missing something, but it seems to me that once the magnet is held close enough to raise the internal ball lock, a little loco power in reverse would uncouple the cars with the modeller
Maybe I'm missing something, but it seems to me that once the magnet is held close enough to raise the internal ball lock, a little loco power in reverse would uncouple the cars with the modeller
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Rob Kirkham <rdkirkham@...>
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#46358
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Re: Couplers, Coupler Pockets, and Trucks
I have Used the D&G trucks on quite a few models of passenger cars and
I really like them. They are truly works of art from any perspective;
aesthetic AND operational.
Demetre Argiro
I have Used the D&G trucks on quite a few models of passenger cars and
I really like them. They are truly works of art from any perspective;
aesthetic AND operational.
Demetre Argiro
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george30045
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#46357
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Building Craftsman Structure Kits...a New DVD
Hi folks,
I am pleased to announce that I have just wrapped up production on a
DVD entitled "Building Craftsman Structure Kits". If you've never
built a craftsman structure kit, and always wanted to,
Hi folks,
I am pleased to announce that I have just wrapped up production on a
DVD entitled "Building Craftsman Structure Kits". If you've never
built a craftsman structure kit, and always wanted to,
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smason22000 <smason2@...>
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#46356
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Re: new PRR caboose from Walthers
In a message dated 10/8/2005 7:07:55 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
ehansmann@... writes:
While there is no model image, does anyone else find it odd that the
lettering images for the car are NOT
In a message dated 10/8/2005 7:07:55 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
ehansmann@... writes:
While there is no model image, does anyone else find it odd that the
lettering images for the car are NOT
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SUVCWORR@...
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#46359
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Re: new PRR caboose from Walthers
Ben Hom wrote:
Recently, I wrote my contact in Walthers product development
regarding these and other lettering diagrams now used to illustrate
available paint schemes. These almost always contain
Ben Hom wrote:
Recently, I wrote my contact in Walthers product development
regarding these and other lettering diagrams now used to illustrate
available paint schemes. These almost always contain
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Eric Hansmann <ehansmann@...>
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#46355
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Re: Scale Coupler Application
Denny Anspach wrote:
The recent interesting thread on scale couplers and boxes and their
applications motivated me to do some measurements and experimentation
today on two new-in-box Fifth Avenue
Denny Anspach wrote:
The recent interesting thread on scale couplers and boxes and their
applications motivated me to do some measurements and experimentation
today on two new-in-box Fifth Avenue
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Eric Hansmann <ehansmann@...>
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#46354
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Couplers and truck wheelsets
I forgot to say that J.P., Ralph and John will be at Naperville in a few weeks and you all will have a chance to persue these subjects further then. Perhaps by that time, John may have had a chance
I forgot to say that J.P., Ralph and John will be at Naperville in a few weeks and you all will have a chance to persue these subjects further then. Perhaps by that time, John may have had a chance
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Thomas M. Olsen <tmolsen@...>
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#46353
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Re: Reboxx Replacement Wheelsets for Broadway N&W Hoppers
Bryan, John and List members,
Saturday afternoon I attended the Great Scale Train Show at Timonium Maryland. While there, I was able to speak with the folks at Reboxx. Here are some answers that
Bryan, John and List members,
Saturday afternoon I attended the Great Scale Train Show at Timonium Maryland. While there, I was able to speak with the folks at Reboxx. Here are some answers that
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Thomas M. Olsen <tmolsen@...>
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#46352
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Re: Couplers, Coupler Pockets, and Trucks
Some 20 years ago, I experimented with replacing Kadee truck springs with Kadee #5/10 knuckle coupler springs. They really flexed on a light weight wood model. I ran the car with no derailments but
Some 20 years ago, I experimented with replacing Kadee truck springs with Kadee #5/10 knuckle coupler springs. They really flexed on a light weight wood model. I ran the car with no derailments but
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Roger Parry <uncleroger@...>
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#46351
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Re: Tichy PFE R-40-4
Brian,
If you are going to Naperville look me up. I modified a couple of cars for Mike Spoor and myself per a photo supplied by Dick Harley. We did a clinic on modeling the wood PFE cars in the
Brian,
If you are going to Naperville look me up. I modified a couple of cars for Mike Spoor and myself per a photo supplied by Dick Harley. We did a clinic on modeling the wood PFE cars in the
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Tom Palmer
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#46350
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Re: 1949 NKP Car Movements
This is exactly the sort of data I would like to find on industries local to this area (C&O/West Virginia). Where could it be obtained? Where did you get your info? I haven't followed this thread as I
This is exactly the sort of data I would like to find on industries local to this area (C&O/West Virginia). Where could it be obtained? Where did you get your info? I haven't followed this thread as I
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Jim Pickett
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#46349
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Tichy PFE R-40-4
I have the tichy kit for an R-40-4, and will get to building it over the
winter. Before I start i wanted to check my facts. According to the
Thompson, Church and Jones, PFE book, R-40-4 were both
I have the tichy kit for an R-40-4, and will get to building it over the
winter. Before I start i wanted to check my facts. According to the
Thompson, Church and Jones, PFE book, R-40-4 were both
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Brian J Carlson <brian@...>
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#46348
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1949 NKP Car Movements
More outbound car movements from the Swift & Co soy bean processing facility in Frankfort, Ind.
DATE CAR LOAD ROUTING
1-21-49 GATX 7772 bean oil VAN
More outbound car movements from the Swift & Co soy bean processing facility in Frankfort, Ind.
DATE CAR LOAD ROUTING
1-21-49 GATX 7772 bean oil VAN
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Bill Darnaby
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#46347
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Re: Couplers, Coupler Pockets, and Trucks
Well, P, I can't see them as well as I used to be able to. 57 isn't just Heinz's varieties!
SGL
Schuyler G Larrabee, in case Yahoo mail doesn't disclose the name of the sender . . .
Well, P, I can't see them as well as I used to be able to. 57 isn't just Heinz's varieties!
SGL
Schuyler G Larrabee, in case Yahoo mail doesn't disclose the name of the sender . . .
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Schuyler Larrabee
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#46346
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Re: RP CYC 12
Roger Parry wrote:
"I am truly sorry BUT, what are youall talking about? I am somewhat
new to this list but have no idea what all this is about. Can someone
fill me in??"
Roger, go to the message
Roger Parry wrote:
"I am truly sorry BUT, what are youall talking about? I am somewhat
new to this list but have no idea what all this is about. Can someone
fill me in??"
Roger, go to the message
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benjaminfrank_hom <b.hom@...>
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#46345
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Re: new PRR caboose from Walthers
Eric Hansmann wrote:
"I knew it was an N6b, and I thought I typed N6b as well....but
check the link and compare the proto image of the N6b with the
lettering images. Those lettering images are not N6b
Eric Hansmann wrote:
"I knew it was an N6b, and I thought I typed N6b as well....but
check the link and compare the proto image of the N6b with the
lettering images. Those lettering images are not N6b
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benjaminfrank_hom <b.hom@...>
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#46344
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