Re: Best Model Trucks for B&O M-55 Boxcars
Dave Parker
Bruce:
They are planked, have Barber Lateral Motion, and the end of the truck bolster is a dead ringer for the Tahoe x09. Sideframe is a little different, but it looks like a decent match to my eye. -- Dave Parker Swall Meadows, CA
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Re: SHPX ORER help needed
Aley, Jeff A
Jim,
This is exactly what I needed. Thanks for taking the trouble to scan it for me!
Regards,
-Jeff
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On Behalf Of James Brewer
Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2020 4:26 PM To: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io Subject: Re: [RealSTMFC] SHPX ORER help needed
Jeff,
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Best Model Trucks for B&O M-55 Boxcars
Bruce Griffin
Friends, Best Regards,
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Re: My latest Covid build
I agree, the weathering is great--doesn't takeaway from the detail but makes it look a lot less like a model.
Dave Wednesday, May 20, 2020, 6:27:55 PM, you wrote:
-- David Bott Sent from David Bott's desktop PC -- ____________________________ David Bott, modeling the A&Y in '34
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Re: Update - Latest run of Intermountain (Wegmann) HO PFE Rebuilt Reefers
Nelson Moyer
Thanks for the update, Dick. I'm relieved that the only issues have to do with the brake system, which is easy to fix.
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From: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io [mailto:main@RealSTMFC.groups.io] On Behalf Of Dick Harley via groups.io Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2020 7:29 PM To: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io Cc: Steve Hile <shile@mindspring.com> Subject: [RealSTMFC] Update - Latest run of Intermountain (Wegmann) HO PFE Rebuilt Reefers Well, I received my samples of these reefers and was quite relieved to see that they used my new artwork on all the models. Several people, including myself, were making judgements about the models based on the photos in the InterMountain advertising flyer, without noticing that the photos were NOT of car numbers in this latest run. So, the lettering is perfect (yeah, I did the artwork). The colors are just fine. The lettering can be matched with the Microscale 2-sheet set 87-501, for those wishing to change the car numbers or reweigh dates or repack dates or anything else. The -21s have fan control plates. The all orange-sided 1953-era car uses Terry’s side with the top facia board as part of the side. The assembly is very clean. Any thoughts of stripping these cars is lunacy, in my opinion. Now the bad news, which you already know. The brake system has several issues and mistakes. Steve Hile is working on a presentation to show how to fix most things, and I am assisting him. That should be ready in a few days. I am also working on a SmugMug gallery with prototype data, and I’ll announce that soon, when I feel more confident of what I say and have more images. So overall, these are fine and important cars to add to a steam era freight car roster. Stay Safe & Healthy, Dick Harley Laguna Beach, CA
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Update - Latest run of Intermountain (Wegmann) HO PFE Rebuilt Reefers
Dick Harley
Well, I received my samples of these reefers and was quite relieved to see that they used my new artwork on all the models. Several people, including myself, were making judgements about the models based on the photos in the InterMountain advertising flyer, without noticing that the photos were NOT of car numbers in this latest run.
So, the lettering is perfect (yeah, I did the artwork). The colors are just fine. The lettering can be matched with the Microscale 2-sheet set 87-501, for those wishing to change the car numbers or reweigh dates or repack dates or anything else. The -21s have fan control plates. The all orange-sided 1953-era car uses Terry’s side with the top facia board as part of the side. The assembly is very clean. Any thoughts of stripping these cars is lunacy, in my opinion. Now the bad news, which you already know. The brake system has several issues and mistakes. Steve Hile is working on a presentation to show how to fix most things, and I am assisting him. That should be ready in a few days. I am also working on a SmugMug gallery with prototype data, and I’ll announce that soon, when I feel more confident of what I say and have more images. So overall, these are fine and important cars to add to a steam era freight car roster. Stay Safe & Healthy, Dick Harley Laguna Beach, CA
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Re: My latest Covid build
Thanks Jim, appreciate that.
On Wed, May 20, 2020 at 7:29 PM James E Kubanick <jekuban@...> wrote:
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Re: ID needed
erieblt2
Some produce didn’t need icing-just air flow. Potatoes, and I believe onions among the produce were so shipped. Were some (uninsulated) cars used for the brief(heavy) potato runs(seed potatoes in the spring, product in the fall)? Those cars could be used for other purposes the rest of the year. ACL ‘Watermellon’ (ventilated)cars had barred doors, and regular doors for other freight. The insulation, bunkers, etc. would use up a lot of space. Does anyone know if they had ‘ventilated’ box cars? Respectfully, Bill S.
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On May 20, 2020, at 3:04 PM, Roger Huber via groups.io <trainpainter@...> wrote:
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Re: My latest Covid build
Fenton, I, too, am impressed with the build of this car. Very sharp looking. Jim Kubanick Morgantown WV
On Wednesday, May 20, 2020, 7:11:33 PM EDT, Schuyler Larrabee via groups.io <schuyler.larrabee@...> wrote:
I agree with Todd, Fenton, that is a very nice looking car. I have to ask, though, there have been some kvetching about the size of the rivet recently. Is there any thought that the rivets may be a bit large?
From: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io <main@RealSTMFC.groups.io> On Behalf Of Todd Sullivan via groups.io
Fenton -
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Re: SHPX ORER help needed
James Brewer
Jeff,
I hope this helps; difficult to get the book flat enough on the scanner. Jim Brewer
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Re: My latest Covid build
Schuyler Larrabee
I agree with Todd, Fenton, that is a very nice looking car. I have to ask, though, there have been some kvetching about the size of the rivet recently. Is there any thought that the rivets may be a bit large?
From: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io <main@RealSTMFC.groups.io> On Behalf Of Todd Sullivan via groups.io
Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2020 6:32 PM To: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io Subject: Re: [RealSTMFC] My latest Covid build
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Re: Intermountain wheelsets for sale.
Wheels have tentatively sold pending payment.
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On May 20, 2020, at 1:42 PM, Brian Carlson via groups.io <prrk41361=yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote:
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Re: My latest Covid build
Lester Breuer
Excellent build Fenton.
Lester Breuer
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Re: My latest Covid build
Todd Sullivan
Fenton -
That's a right nice looking car! Lots of complicated looking hardware on the roof for the hatches, and such a clean look otherwise. The lettering says they were used for cement. Were they used for other commodities? Todd Sullivan
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My latest Covid build
Southern covered hopper by F&C . Light weathering as the car was 1951 and the era is about that time
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Re: Accurail DL&W 40 Foot DD Box Car
John Barry
The line must be clearer in my Oct 44 edition. As Ben stated, the base kit is off, but as a stand in, it has a basis in reality in that it is at least the same type and configuration of car, albeit with more modern roof and ends. John Barry ATSF North Bay Lines Golden Gates & Fast Freights Lovettsville, VA 707-490-9696 PO Box 44736 Washington, DC 20026-4736
On Wednesday, May 20, 2020, 12:52:55 PM EDT, Todd Sullivan via groups.io <sullivant41@...> wrote:
Schuyler, I also found it hard to read that line in my ORER. Guess I need new glasses, LOL! I will do that as soon as we get to the point with the corona virus where I feel comfortable being close to an optician. Hope it's in the next couple of years! Todd Sullivan
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Re: ID needed
Roger Huber <trainpainter@...>
So the car was basically a SS car with an extra layer of sheathing INSIDE sandwiching the insulation? That ought to really cut down the capacity. An outside braced reefer was probably a limited design car I assume? Roger Huber Deer Creek Locomotive Works
On Wednesday, May 20, 2020, 04:54:50 PM CDT, Bruce Smith <smithbf@...> wrote:
Definitely an R7 in the photograph. You can tell by the diagonal bracing going in both directions. On the R7, the insulation was added inside the sheathing, so the capacity was reduced over that of the X24 boxcar.
Regards,
Bruce Smith
Auburn, AL
From: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io <main@RealSTMFC.groups.io> on behalf of Roger Huber via groups.io <trainpainter@...>
Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2020 4:50 PM To: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io <main@RealSTMFC.groups.io> Subject: [RealSTMFC] ID needed I recently discovered this photo of a wreck on the Ma&Pa at Sharon, MD near Gross Trestle from 10/30/1925. The near car on it's side appears to be a reefer due to the door and ice hatches. It's also a single sheathed car to me. I can only recall Pennsy
R7 and a similar Reading cars like that. Wouldn't a SS reefer have little ability to keep things cool?
Thanks for any help. oldline1
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Re: ID needed
Definitely an R7 in the photograph. You can tell by the diagonal bracing going in both directions. On the R7, the insulation was added inside the sheathing, so the capacity was reduced over that of the X24 boxcar.
Regards,
Bruce Smith
Auburn, AL
From: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io <main@RealSTMFC.groups.io> on behalf of Roger Huber via groups.io <trainpainter@...>
Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2020 4:50 PM To: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io <main@RealSTMFC.groups.io> Subject: [RealSTMFC] ID needed I recently discovered this photo of a wreck on the Ma&Pa at Sharon, MD near Gross Trestle from 10/30/1925. The near car on it's side appears to be a reefer due to the door and ice hatches. It's also a single sheathed car to me. I can only recall Pennsy
R7 and a similar Reading cars like that. Wouldn't a SS reefer have little ability to keep things cool?
Thanks for any help. oldline1
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ID needed
Roger Huber <trainpainter@...>
I recently discovered this photo of a wreck on the Ma&Pa at Sharon, MD near Gross Trestle from 10/30/1925. The near car on it's side appears to be a reefer due to the door and ice hatches. It's also a single sheathed car to me. I can only recall Pennsy R7 and a similar Reading cars like that. Wouldn't a SS reefer have little ability to keep things cool?
Thanks for any help. oldline1
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Re: TNM hopper car suitable model
Todd Sullivan
Hi Nathan,
Roundhouse made a similar model but it had a variety of problems such as the enter outlet bay pointed in the wrong direction relative to the B end and minimal detailing. The Atlas model is much better, and probably close to the T-NM prototype. I have neither model, so I can't measure and compare them to the diagram. Perhaps someone else can do that. Todd Sullivan
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