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Re: An update from Yarmouth Model Works
It's OK; he'd have to produce a photo of it in service colors, not the builder's whitewash. Otherwise, he'd have to model it in whitewash. LOL!
Thanks!
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Brian Ehni
On 8/9/19, 6:19 PM,
It's OK; he'd have to produce a photo of it in service colors, not the builder's whitewash. Otherwise, he'd have to model it in whitewash. LOL!
Thanks!
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Brian Ehni
On 8/9/19, 6:19 PM,
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BRIAN PAUL EHNI
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#166146
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Re: Rib Side Cars
Thanks, everyone! I have all the RP CYCs and never thought to look in there! Don’t mind me; I’ll be beating myself with a virtual switch (not a turnout).
Thanks!
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Brian Ehni
From:
Thanks, everyone! I have all the RP CYCs and never thought to look in there! Don’t mind me; I’ll be beating myself with a virtual switch (not a turnout).
Thanks!
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Brian Ehni
From:
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BRIAN PAUL EHNI
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#166145
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Re: Rib Side Cars
Agree with David, per RP cyc Vol 13, the best source out there in print for rib side cars, that's the series for Automobile Cars with large end doors. Sadly no photo of that series in the
Agree with David, per RP cyc Vol 13, the best source out there in print for rib side cars, that's the series for Automobile Cars with large end doors. Sadly no photo of that series in the
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Curt Fortenberry
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#166144
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Re: An update from Yarmouth Model Works
Well that's the first image to pop up with a Superior door.
Figures
Pierre Oliver
www.elgincarshops.com
www.yarmouthmodelworks.com
Well that's the first image to pop up with a Superior door.
Figures
Pierre Oliver
www.elgincarshops.com
www.yarmouthmodelworks.com
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Pierre Oliver
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#166143
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An update from Yarmouth Model Works
I trust the 49000-series B-5 will come with the Superior door option?
https://www.nwhs.org/archivesdb/detail.php?ID=19398
David Thompson
I trust the 49000-series B-5 will come with the Superior door option?
https://www.nwhs.org/archivesdb/detail.php?ID=19398
David Thompson
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David
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#166142
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Rib Side Cars
Looks like 15500-15749 is your series.
David Thompson
Looks like 15500-15749 is your series.
David Thompson
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David
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Re: Rib Side Cars
Brian, I can not supply a photo but according to my 1-1-50 ORER the only all steel 50'6" IL MILW box cars with 15' side doors and full end doors were in number series 15500-15749. There were 249 cars
Brian, I can not supply a photo but according to my 1-1-50 ORER the only all steel 50'6" IL MILW box cars with 15' side doors and full end doors were in number series 15500-15749. There were 249 cars
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#166140
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Rib Side Cars
I’ve just put together kit # 5351, a 50’ car with shorts ribs, 15’ doors, and large ends doors. I cannot find a photo of this car either on my computer or online. What’s an appropriate number,
I’ve just put together kit # 5351, a 50’ car with shorts ribs, 15’ doors, and large ends doors. I cannot find a photo of this car either on my computer or online. What’s an appropriate number,
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BRIAN PAUL EHNI
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#166139
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Re: Railway express agency (was LCL)
The REA commission revenue a local railroad freight agent received was a consideration when bidding to hold a particular station. A PRR agent, who never had the seniority to hold the job, told me
The REA commission revenue a local railroad freight agent received was a consideration when bidding to hold a particular station. A PRR agent, who never had the seniority to hold the job, told me
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Alex Huff
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#166138
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Re: Railway express agency (was LCL)
Bob Webber writes:
Tucamcari New Mexico USA is in Northeastern New Mexico. On the old RI/SP line from El Paso Texas and on US Route 66. Not to be confused with Tumacacori in Southern
Bob Webber writes:
Tucamcari New Mexico USA is in Northeastern New Mexico. On the old RI/SP line from El Paso Texas and on US Route 66. Not to be confused with Tumacacori in Southern
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#166137
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Re: An update from Yarmouth Model Works
They look to be just newer than my 1938 modeling time frame. Bummer, but still neat to see steam era N&W cars being done.
Matt Goodman
Columbus, Ohio
Sent from my mobile
They look to be just newer than my 1938 modeling time frame. Bummer, but still neat to see steam era N&W cars being done.
Matt Goodman
Columbus, Ohio
Sent from my mobile
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#166136
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Re: Railway express agency (was LCL)
Before trucks took over LCL, it was common for the combine on a branch line to have the mail, LCL, and Express in the same car. It was also common to have an old reefer or box in front of the combine
Before trucks took over LCL, it was common for the combine on a branch line to have the mail, LCL, and Express in the same car. It was also common to have an old reefer or box in front of the combine
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#166135
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Re: Railway express agency (was LCL)
Thanks Gents, that's exactly what I was wondering.
Nelson, as a fellow music fan, I sympathize!
Thanks Gents, that's exactly what I was wondering.
Nelson, as a fellow music fan, I sympathize!
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#166134
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Re: An update from Yarmouth Model Works
Those are the Buckeye Cushion trucks that will be in the kit
They are cast by F&C
Pierre Oliverwww.elgincarshops.comwww.yarmouthmodelworks.com
On 8/09/19 10:37 a.m., Roger Huber via
Those are the Buckeye Cushion trucks that will be in the kit
They are cast by F&C
Pierre Oliverwww.elgincarshops.comwww.yarmouthmodelworks.com
On 8/09/19 10:37 a.m., Roger Huber via
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Pierre Oliver
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#166133
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Re: An update from Yarmouth Model Works
I wouldn't car it homely but it is different! Who does the trucks like on the first series photo?
Roger Huber
Deer Creek Locomotive Works
I wouldn't car it homely but it is different! Who does the trucks like on the first series photo?
Roger Huber
Deer Creek Locomotive Works
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Roger Huber <trainpainter@...>
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#166132
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Re: An update from Yarmouth Model Works
Like Bill, I am excited and glad and N&W B-5 boxcar is being done....but I think it is beautiful, not homely! LOL! The other kits look great as well. Thanks for doing all of these cars.
Jim Brewer
Like Bill, I am excited and glad and N&W B-5 boxcar is being done....but I think it is beautiful, not homely! LOL! The other kits look great as well. Thanks for doing all of these cars.
Jim Brewer
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James Brewer
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#166131
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Re: Railway express agency (was LCL)
My one and only experience with REA was in 1974, well toward their demise. I was discharged from the Air Force at Little Rock Air Force Base and moving back to Florida. The Mayflower driver loading my
My one and only experience with REA was in 1974, well toward their demise. I was discharged from the Air Force at Little Rock Air Force Base and moving back to Florida. The Mayflower driver loading my
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#166130
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Re: Railway express agency (was LCL)
Get Ten Turtles to Tucamcari - a book that will explain REA concepts, work and methods the best. (Also the REA equipment book by Rossman)
At one time, REA was the Parcel Post, FedEx, UPS, and
Get Ten Turtles to Tucamcari - a book that will explain REA concepts, work and methods the best. (Also the REA equipment book by Rossman)
At one time, REA was the Parcel Post, FedEx, UPS, and
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Bob Webber
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#166129
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Re: An update from Yarmouth Model Works
Very excited about the N&W B5, arguably the most homely boxcar ever built. thank you for doing them Pierre.
Bill Welch
Very excited about the N&W B5, arguably the most homely boxcar ever built. thank you for doing them Pierre.
Bill Welch
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Bill Welch
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#166128
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An update from Yarmouth Model Works
Please have a look at this blog post for news from Yarmouth Model Works
https://elgincarshops.blogspot.com/2019/08/new-kits-for-fall-of-2019.html
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Pierre
Please have a look at this blog post for news from Yarmouth Model Works
https://elgincarshops.blogspot.com/2019/08/new-kits-for-fall-of-2019.html
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Pierre
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Pierre Oliver
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#166127
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