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Re: [Non-DoD Source] [RealSTMFC] Two recent resin builds
Gatwood, Elden J SAD
Nice cars, Jim! I really like the differential board weathering.
Elden Gatwood
From: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io <main@RealSTMFC.groups.io>
On Behalf Of James Brewer
Sent: Friday, March 27, 2020 1:00 PM To: ResinFreightCa. <resinfreightcarbuilders@groups.io>; main@realstmfc.groups.io Subject: [Non-DoD Source] [RealSTMFC] Two recent resin builds
I took a break from working on the layout after the first of the year and decided to build some steam era freight cars. I completed two plastic kits and two resin kits. BS 6528 is a 10' IH War Emergency Boxcar offered by Sunshine as Kit No. 29.2. I have others of this series from Sunshine in my stash and hope to get to them soon. This kit was a delight to build as everything just seemed to fit together well. I did substitute a Kadee running board for the kit supplied etched part. CB&Q 46840 is Sunshine Kit No. 22.3 and represents a CB&Q XA-14C class boxcar. This car is the “plain Jane” of this group of cars, many of which were rebuilt to become the “Bomber Box Cars” that were recently discussed on the Steam Era Freight Car List. I did have to overcoat the kit supplied decals with several coats of Microscale Liquid Decal Film. Weathering on both cars was done with Pan Pastels. Jim Brewer
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Two recent resin builds
James Brewer
I took a break from working on the layout after the first of the year and decided to build some steam era freight cars. I completed two plastic kits and two resin kits. BS
6528 is a 10' IH War Emergency Boxcar offered by Sunshine as Kit No.
29.2. I have others of this series from Sunshine in my stash and
hope to get to them soon. This kit was a delight to build as
everything just seemed to fit together well. I did substitute a
Kadee running board for the kit supplied etched part. CB&Q
46840 is Sunshine Kit No. 22.3 and represents a CB&Q XA-14C class
boxcar. This car is the “plain Jane” of this group of cars, many
of which were rebuilt to become the “Bomber Box Cars” that were
recently discussed on the Steam Era Freight Car List. I did have to
overcoat the kit supplied decals with several coats of Microscale
Liquid Decal Film. Weathering
on both cars was done with Pan Pastels. Jim Brewer
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Re: X23 lettering
radiodial868
4+ years to finish a resin project? I have a couple of those, but do get them done eventually,too. Usually as you note, when certain data or parts becomes available. Really nice build of a car you don't normally see, and with character that makes it stand out. Plus I have a liking for single sheaths anyway.
------------------- RJ Dial Mendocino, CA
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Re: Walthers #932-5850 Single Sheathed Auto boxcar
#932-5850
Very nicely done Bill Fenton
On Fri, Mar 27, 2020 at 12:41 PM Bill Welch <fgexbill@...> wrote: Even rubbish can have utility. The fishbelly centersill was used for this model. --
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Re: [Non-DoD Source] Re: [RealSTMFC] Walthers #932-5850 Single Sheathed Auto boxcar
#932-5850
Gatwood, Elden J SAD
Wow, beautiful car, Bill!
Elden Gatwood
From: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io <main@RealSTMFC.groups.io>
On Behalf Of Bill Welch
Sent: Friday, March 27, 2020 12:41 PM To: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io Subject: [Non-DoD Source] Re: [RealSTMFC] Walthers #932-5850 Single Sheathed Auto boxcar
Even rubbish can have utility. The fishbelly centersill was used for this model.
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Northern Pacific Livestock Forms
Northern Pacific Livestock Forms Courtesy of the Northern Pacific Railway Historical Association, these are links to various livestock forms. Bob Chaparro Moderator Railway Bull Shippers Group https://groups.io/g/RailwayBullShippersGroup ++++ Contracts: http://www.nprha.org/Operations/NP_Forms/0266_Livestock_Contract_1941.pdf http://www.nprha.org/Operations/NP_Forms/0266_Livestock_Contract_1965_filled.pdf Request To Extend Hours: Livestock Freight Waybills: http://www.nprha.org/Operations/NP_Forms/1599_Livestock_Freight_Waybill_1948-10.pdf http://www.nprha.org/Operations/NP_Forms/1599_Livestock_Freight_Waybill_1957-10.pdf Transit Live Stock Waybill http://www.nprha.org/Operations/NP_Forms/1947_Transit_Live_Stock_Waybill_1950-03-16.pdf
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Re: Walthers #932-5850 Single Sheathed Auto boxcar
#932-5850
Bill Welch
Even rubbish can have utility. The fishbelly centersill was used for this model.
Bill Welch
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Re: Some Good Photos of Wrecks with Freight Cars in them
Charlie,
Thanks for those - and for the shots of animals following the ones of the train(s) - certainly demonstrates that the laws of physics don't change. - Jim
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Offered: Sunshine Resin NP 14000-14499 box car kit
Andy Carlson
Hello- Offering for sale; I have a new, never removed from box HO Sunshine Models kit #52.6 Northern Pacific single sheathed 40' box car kit. This version has lettering for "1950s-1960s Main Street". This was purchased from Martin when he was shipping in the boxes with labels taped on. Martin's tape sealing of the box lid is intact, insuring that this kit has not been opened. Offered for $55 and I pay shipping. It will be Kraft wrapped before mailing. I accept checks and money orders. With a small fee PayPal is welcomed. Contact me off-list (Please) for details at <midcentury@...> Thanks, -Andy Carlson, Ojai, CA.
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Re: The Great Yellow Fleet
Ryan Laroche
Tony Thompson wrote:
I can supply citations of the some scathing reviews of the book at the time it came out, if you like.I for one would be very interested. Thanks either way, Ryan Laroche Red Deer County, AB
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Re: Walthers #932-5850 Single Sheathed Auto boxcar
#932-5850
Donald B. Valentine <riverman_vt@...>
I asked:
"In a word: Rubbish. Sorry to disappoint" . . And Ben Hom was Kind enough to pointout the two articles from Richard Hendrickson in the July 1996 and July 1997 issues of RMJ, the first dealing with the similar MDC model and the latter the Walthers version. Fortunately I had long since photocopied both articles and placed them in protective sleeves in three ring binders that I use for such things so both are here at hand. I was hoping that some new or additional information on the Walthers version in particular migh have been unearthed in the last 26 years but perhaps not. In all due respect, Bill, iyour response didn't disappoint me. You simply summed up your feelings in one word the way I've been known to do myself on more than one occasion. If one were to use the end door supplied with the Walthers kit without considerably reworking it I'd have to agree but if one can find a prototype and use the Walthers car with two standard ends "rubbish" might be a bit strong. Clearly I have some more research to do but thanks to both of you for your replies. Cordially, Don Valentine
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Re: Intermountain Deco end XM'x and others For Sale
Ted Schnepf
Hello Everyone, the new Deco end cars from Intermountain have sold very well this past week, and I have another shipment on hand, so if you missed the first round, you get a second chance.. Included are 3 boxcars with the distinctive Deco ends. They are a B&O ( with the capital herald), C&O original paint and C&O "For Progress" lettering. Each come in 6 numbers Other cars include the C&EI yellow with blue lettering and single digit numbers and different slogans for passenger trains (five numbers). A couple unique shortlines. Copper Range from Michigan's upper peninsula and Atlantic & East Carolina with an attractive herald. Two Canadian cars with NSC-2 ends for Ontario Northland and CN. And then to round out the shipment new cars for Lackwana and NYC in Jade green, All cars are new for IM. All are at discounted pricing. Inquire off list. And don't for get the shippers guides at my website. the newest being Louisville and Nashville RR and Chicago North Western and many others from all parts of the country. http://railsunlimited.ribbonrail.com/Books/shippers.html Rails Unlimited Ted Schnepf 126 Will Scarlet ,Elgin, Ill. 60120 847=697-5353
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Re: Walthers #932-5850 Single Sheathed Auto boxcar
#932-5850
Bill Welch
On Fri, Mar 27, 2020 at 07:33 AM, Donald B. Valentine wrote:
In a word: Rubbish Sorry to disappoint. . . Bill Welch
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Re: Walthers #932-5850 Single Sheathed Auto boxcar
#932-5850
Benjamin Hom
Don Valentine asked: "Does anyone here know the prototype for Walthers #932-5850 series 50 ft. Auto box? Also, if a prototype(s) is known how does the accuracy of the model stack up?" Check the group archives as this model has been discussed before. Long story short, Walthers quickly tooled this model to compete with MDC's much supeior and accurate line of 50 ft SS auto boxcars. It really doesn't really model any prototype, with the end door being particularly bad with its giant hinges that stick out on the sides of the car. See Richard Hendrickson's articles in the July 1995 and July 1996 issues of Railmodel Journal for more information. Ben Hom
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Re: Walthers #932-5850 Single Sheathed Auto boxcar
#932-5850
Barry Bennett
Don If my recollection is correct I seem to remember that the major criticism was that the opening end doors have no frame, but are hinged directly to the side panels, presuming that this the same model. Barry Bennett, UK.
On Fri, 27 Mar 2020 at 11:33, Donald B. Valentine via Groups.Io <riverman_vt=yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote:
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Walthers #932-5850 Single Sheathed Auto boxcar
#932-5850
Donald B. Valentine <riverman_vt@...>
Hello folks, Does anyone here know the prototype for Walthers #932-5850 series 50 ft. Auto box? Also, if a prototype(s) is known how does the accuracy of the model stack up? Thanks for any enlightenment on this model, Don Valentine
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X23 lettering
Eric Hansmann
I recently applied decals to a Westerfield HO scale X23 boxcar kit. The process took longer than expected due to prototype lettering changes that occurred just before my 1926 era. It's the latest post on my DesignBuildOp blog.
Eric Hansmann
Murfreesboro, TN
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RPM Chicagoland News
Jeremy Dummler
We are excited to share that Frank Hodina has found a new location for RPM Chicagoland! The event will be held on Friday evening, October 30 and during the day on Saturday, October 31 at the Northern Illinois University Naperville Conference Center in Naperville, Illinois. Registration and event details will be coming soon to the website. Updates will also be posted on the RPM Chicagoland Facebook page as we make preparations for the 27th RPM Chicagoland event. The RPM Chicagoland Team
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Some Good Photos of Wrecks with Freight Cars in them
Charlie Vlk
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Through Pinterest I ran across this Leslie Jones Photography Collection which starting more or less on page 6 and running to about page 10 shows many photos of train wrecks, mostly out east, that have some good shots of steam era freight cars (and some passenger, locomotive, and streetcar as well). Enjoy! Charlie Vlk http://www.lesliejonesphotography.com/collection?search_api_views_fulltext=&; page=6
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Re: Rail Dates Information
Guy Wilber
Don Valentine points out that I put “AB” instead of “K” on the prohibition date reference.
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Thanks, Don. Guy Wilber Reno, Nevada
On Mar 26, 2020, at 6:35 AM, Guy Wilber via Groups.Io <guycwilber@...> wrote:
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