On Tue, Oct 15, 2019 at 09:28 AM, Dave Parker wrote:

I think the answer depends on what diameter wire you are trying to simulate (presumably in HO scale?).

Late steam era AAR loading requirements specify two strands of #7 wire, 3 strands of #8,  4 of #9, or 6 of #11, twisted taut. #7 ASW ga. is .177" dia, or .002" in HO.
40 AWG magnet wire, .0032" dia,  is the smallest I see in a quick search online. A 2 oz. spool for less than $10 plus shipping will give you over 4000', enough for everyone at the Chicago RPM to do a few cars. ;^)   As mentioned earlier, monofilament is available in similarly small diameters, but I don't see how you'd be able to twist the strands together. 
Jack Mullen

I know it's been a few weeks since Jared asked "Any other suggestions I should consider?".  But given the massive processing backlong at CSRM and the issues they have with space, wanted to add another idea to the mix.

For the right material, I would encourage folks to consider the little know "Pacific Southwest Railway Museum" (PSRM, Campo CA) Southwest Railway Library".  Founded on several sizable collections of documents from the SD&A, SP & AT&SF - and recently greatly expanded via a major gift of railroad materials from the San Diego History Center along with a major facilities expansion and grants for climate control, the PSRM archives now has the space and our doors are open for accepting sizable collections of original railroad documents.  

By the way, for those who have not seen our collection and trains, consider your self invited on Nov 16th, when we will be holding a rail fest to celebrate the 100 yr anniversary of the SD&A's own golden spike.  https://www.psrm.org/centennial/

 

 

bob:

I think the answer depends on what diameter wire you are trying to simulate (presumably in HO scale?).

The EZ Line comes in 0.010" diameter, but that's 7/8" in HO.

Both fishing monofilament and braided beading line can be had as fine as 0.003".  

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Dave Parker
Swall Meadows, CA

Joe is also interested in obtaining photos of cars repainted by the CNW. 
CW Propst

Bob,

I'm modeling several open car loads in HO scale.

The prototype examples I'm following show that wire is used above the load to tie the top of the stakes that secure the load from lateral movement.

Does anyone have a suggestion as to how to simulate the wires?

Thanks.

Bob Chaparro

Hemet, CA

On Mon, Oct 14, 2019 at 09:58 PM, Richard Remiarz wrote:

Joe Binish asked me to forward this to the list.  He is having some technical issues.

 

Sincerely,

Rich Remiarz

 

Begin forwarded message:

From: "joe binish" <mstl852@...>
To: "Rich Remiarz" <rremiarz@...>
Subject: M&StL 30000 series gondola kit under development

 

Folks,

This car is under development.  I hope to have a look at the printed sides and maybe ends at the Lisle RPM.  Fortunately the trucks are already available.  I have no idea of pricing yet, or decal availability....

These cars probably made it to the CNW, since they were built in 1947 by GATC(30000-30499)

Between getting this car done and hoping for the Louie stock car, that should take care of the late steam era freight cars

 

I will keep you updated

Joe Binish

This is good news, great to see new people developing models.

Speaking of gondolas, according the the Lisle/Chicagoland RPM, Steve Furnaro will do a presentation on building a Monon gondola, which means he must be introducing this kit next week as I have not seen it on there website.

Bill Welch

Morning folks,

Recently learned I have a Roundhouse / MDC "Old Timer" boxcar kit without the car ends. This would be one of the newer kits with the separately applied end parts. I'd like to complete the kit, so does anyone have a spare A end, or both ends they'd be willing to part with? 

Color not important (unless its brown which would be a plus) since I'll probably repaint. Id even consider a complete donor car if thats what you have. Not looking tobpay a lot for it, just hoping someone has a spare part to share.

Looks like an insulated high-pressure tank, so ICC class 105 most likely. The Atlas or Kadee tanks are a good starting point. The logo on the side is for Smith-Douglass, a Norfolk,VA-based fertilizer company. From a 1964 New York Times article:

"Besides its fertilizer production and animal feed supplements, Smith???Douglass makes phosphoric and sulphuric acid, nitrogenous tankage, anhydrous and aqua ammonia, superphosphate and silica fluorides, potashes, nitric acid and ground gypsum rock.

Its principal business is in the tobacco, cotton, peanut and truck growing areas of the South and the corn and wheat belt of the Middle West. It also makes insecticides, pesticides, herbicides and defoliants. Total assets approximate $58 million."

David Thompson

Joe Binish asked me to forward this to the list.  He is having some technical issues.