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GN Covered Hopper 73994 Addition
After rewiew of photos I took of GN 73994 I thought was finished I realized I had not changed the molded on hatch grabs irons to wire ones. Therefore, back to the hopper roof hatches to carve off mold
After rewiew of photos I took of GN 73994 I thought was finished I realized I had not changed the molded on hatch grabs irons to wire ones. Therefore, back to the hopper roof hatches to carve off mold
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Lester Breuer
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Great Northern Covered Hopper 73994
I have built and upgraded a Bowser Great Northern (GN) covered hopper car, numbered 73994. My upgrade included adding wire grab irons and ladder rungs, “B” end improvements as retainer valve and line,
I have built and upgraded a Bowser Great Northern (GN) covered hopper car, numbered 73994. My upgrade included adding wire grab irons and ladder rungs, “B” end improvements as retainer valve and line,
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Lester Breuer
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Wisconsin Central “sawtooth” Box Car 135316 Upgrade
I have upgraded Sunshine Models Wisconsin Central (W.C.) “sawtooth” box car, numbered 135316 built last month. Upgrade was done after learning these cars had a early “high Power” hand brake with verti
I have upgraded Sunshine Models Wisconsin Central (W.C.) “sawtooth” box car, numbered 135316 built last month. Upgrade was done after learning these cars had a early “high Power” hand brake with verti
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Lester Breuer
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PRR F-41 Underbody
My friend is looking for photo or drawing of a PRR F-41 flat car underside. He has a Tichy Train Group PRR F-41 Flat Car Kit . The kit had no detail needed for underside. He would like to add the AB b
My friend is looking for photo or drawing of a PRR F-41 flat car underside. He has a Tichy Train Group PRR F-41 Flat Car Kit . The kit had no detail needed for underside. He would like to add the AB b
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Lester Breuer
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Wisconsin Central “Sawtooth” SS Box Car with Murphy Ends
Fenton no preference. Both fine kits and fun to build. Each kit builds into a different version of the “sawtooth” so both needed. The Speedwitch a little easier to build as one piece body vs. Sunshine
Fenton no preference. Both fine kits and fun to build. Each kit builds into a different version of the “sawtooth” so both needed. The Speedwitch a little easier to build as one piece body vs. Sunshine
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Lester Breuer
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Wisconsin Central “Sawtooth” SS Box Car with Murphy Ends
I have completed the build of Sunshine Models Wisconsin Central (W.C.) “sawtooth” box car, numbered 135316. Even if you are not a Wisconsin Central fan you may want to see the new photo etched double
I have completed the build of Sunshine Models Wisconsin Central (W.C.) “sawtooth” box car, numbered 135316. Even if you are not a Wisconsin Central fan you may want to see the new photo etched double
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Lester Breuer
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Soo Line “sawtooth” Box Car 39470
Bruce and others Thank You . I appreciate your kind words. I am happy to be able to share my builds with you. If it had not been others willing to share I would never have developed skills I have. Aga
Bruce and others Thank You . I appreciate your kind words. I am happy to be able to share my builds with you. If it had not been others willing to share I would never have developed skills I have. Aga
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Lester Breuer
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Soo Line “sawtooth” Box Car 39470
I have completed the build of Soo Line “sawtooth” box car, numbered 39470. My build of a Speedwitch Media resin kit was done for a friend . The build included using Yarmouth Model Works photo etch and
I have completed the build of Soo Line “sawtooth” box car, numbered 39470. My build of a Speedwitch Media resin kit was done for a friend . The build included using Yarmouth Model Works photo etch and
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Lester Breuer
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Kit Instructions For Sunshine Models kit 78.1
James it is the Soo Line WC car. Lester Breuer
James it is the Soo Line WC car. Lester Breuer
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Lester Breuer
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Kit Instructions For Sunshine Models kit 78.1
Need a scan of kit instructions for Sunshine Models Kit 78.1 “sawtooth” Box Car with Murphy ends. Lester Breuer
Need a scan of kit instructions for Sunshine Models Kit 78.1 “sawtooth” Box Car with Murphy ends. Lester Breuer
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Lester Breuer
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Reading White Decals printed on pale blue backing.paper
Ken sorry photo did not attach properly in prior post so here it be. Lester Breuer
Ken sorry photo did not attach properly in prior post so here it be. Lester Breuer
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Lester Breuer
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Reading White Decals printed on pale blue backing.paper
Ken I was cutting out Speedwitch Media decals this morning. As yourself when I got to the reweigh dates I could not read them without help. I used a 8x lupe, not expensive as plastic, to read the clea
Ken I was cutting out Speedwitch Media decals this morning. As yourself when I got to the reweigh dates I could not read them without help. I used a 8x lupe, not expensive as plastic, to read the clea
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Lester Breuer
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Reading White Decals printed on pale blue backing.paper
Ken you might try taking a photo of the decal with your smart phone an then just enlarge the photo to read the decal. Lester Breuer
Ken you might try taking a photo of the decal with your smart phone an then just enlarge the photo to read the decal. Lester Breuer
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Lester Breuer
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Spokane Portland & Seattle Steel Boxcar 12900
David Thank You for the kind words. I appreciate the reweigh information regarding the “V” on the SP&S for loacation Vancouver, Washington. I was only aware of the Great Falls, Montana location. I wil
David Thank You for the kind words. I appreciate the reweigh information regarding the “V” on the SP&S for loacation Vancouver, Washington. I was only aware of the Great Falls, Montana location. I wil
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Lester Breuer
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Spokane Portland & Seattle Steel Boxcar 12900
I have completed the build of a Spokane, Portland & Seattle Steel (SP&S) box car, I numbered 12900. My build was done using the recent James Kinkaid article in the August 2021 RMC on this car series.
I have completed the build of a Spokane, Portland & Seattle Steel (SP&S) box car, I numbered 12900. My build was done using the recent James Kinkaid article in the August 2021 RMC on this car series.
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Lester Breuer
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Westerfield Milwaukee USRA SS boxcar off the bench
A fine fine build with great weathering. Lester Breuer
A fine fine build with great weathering. Lester Breuer
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Lester Breuer
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Minneapolis & St. Louis Box Car 18972
I have completed the build of a Westerfield Models single sheathed Fowler design box car, I numbered 18972. My build included adding reinforcing braces to side corners, new “B” end details, wire grabs
I have completed the build of a Westerfield Models single sheathed Fowler design box car, I numbered 18972. My build included adding reinforcing braces to side corners, new “B” end details, wire grabs
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Lester Breuer
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St. Louis Refrigerator Car Company Refrigerator 10084
I have upgraded an Accurail St. Louis Refrigerator Car Company Refrigerator, numbered 10084. My build included adding reinforcing steel angle to ends, milled running board, new “B” end details, wire g
I have upgraded an Accurail St. Louis Refrigerator Car Company Refrigerator, numbered 10084. My build included adding reinforcing steel angle to ends, milled running board, new “B” end details, wire g
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Lester Breuer
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Freight Car Storage
After we build a freight car we need a place to store it. The storage system I use includes original boxes and others into which an interior of my design is placed for protection and cushioning of the
After we build a freight car we need a place to store it. The storage system I use includes original boxes and others into which an interior of my design is placed for protection and cushioning of the
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Lester Breuer
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St. Louis Refrigerator Car Co. models
As for St. Louis Refrigerator Car Company, class RS, series 10000-10399, a photo of SLRX 10086 with clearly visible ice hatches is in Ted Culotta’s book Steam Era Freight Cars Reference Manual Volume
As for St. Louis Refrigerator Car Company, class RS, series 10000-10399, a photo of SLRX 10086 with clearly visible ice hatches is in Ted Culotta’s book Steam Era Freight Cars Reference Manual Volume
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Lester Breuer
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