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MP 1942 Boxcars 10-6 32500-33299 Photo Help
Thanks Tim. Ed Hawkins pointed out I was wrong the NSC and sunshine kits are different series. The prototype cars were MP 34113-34262, StLB&M 17501-17600, and I-GN 17751-17825. I’ll use your photo as
Thanks Tim. Ed Hawkins pointed out I was wrong the NSC and sunshine kits are different series. The prototype cars were MP 34113-34262, StLB&M 17501-17600, and I-GN 17751-17825. I’ll use your photo as
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MP 1942 Boxcars 10-6 32500-33299 Photo Help
Thanks Ed. I’d would have probably numbered it wrong. I will be going a route of eagles repaint. Brian J. Carlson
Thanks Ed. I’d would have probably numbered it wrong. I will be going a route of eagles repaint. Brian J. Carlson
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MP 1942 Boxcars 10-6 32500-33299 Photo Help
Way back in 2005 the Sunshine mini-kit for Naperville was for a MP 1942 era built boxcar. That was my first naperville and I started the kit around 2007 but never finished it. It's been sitting on the
Way back in 2005 the Sunshine mini-kit for Naperville was for a MP 1942 era built boxcar. That was my first naperville and I started the kit around 2007 but never finished it. It's been sitting on the
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Brian Carlson
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[EXT] Re: [RealSTMFC] Walthers Proto PRR X29b
C’mon Schuyler it not like Walthers would put the scheme on a totally wrong car…..oh wait. :) https://www.ebay.com/itm/293189501950?epid=1764707250&hash=item444374c3fe:g:n2EAAOSwRPBdVZvJ Brian J. Carl
C’mon Schuyler it not like Walthers would put the scheme on a totally wrong car…..oh wait. :) https://www.ebay.com/itm/293189501950?epid=1764707250&hash=item444374c3fe:g:n2EAAOSwRPBdVZvJ Brian J. Carl
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Walthers Proto PRR X29b
We’ve been discussing these and the other PRR new releases on the PRR groups.Io page. Consensus is be skeptical until you see a model. Also, the Pennsy merchandise service cars did Not run in dedicate
We’ve been discussing these and the other PRR new releases on the PRR groups.Io page. Consensus is be skeptical until you see a model. Also, the Pennsy merchandise service cars did Not run in dedicate
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Brian Carlson
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Depressed Center Flat Car
Looks like the Walthers modern car. https://www.walthers.com/gold-line-tm-81-4-truck-depressed-center-flatcar-assembled-ttx Brian J. Carlson
Looks like the Walthers modern car. https://www.walthers.com/gold-line-tm-81-4-truck-depressed-center-flatcar-assembled-ttx Brian J. Carlson
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Brian Carlson
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Interesting NKP double door boxcar
Remember I post Several NKPHTS diagram books from our archives previously here. NKP Freight Equipment Diagrams — Nickel Plate Road Historical & Technical Society NKP Freight Equipment Diagrams — Nicke
Remember I post Several NKPHTS diagram books from our archives previously here. NKP Freight Equipment Diagrams — Nickel Plate Road Historical & Technical Society NKP Freight Equipment Diagrams — Nicke
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Brian Carlson
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HO Freight Car Truck Axle Lengths
Glen. Intermountain wheels are around 1.015 axle length. Tangent and arrowhead are about the same. Exxactrail code 88 are 1.002 but I’ve not used them. Some might work in those trucks you have. Altern
Glen. Intermountain wheels are around 1.015 axle length. Tangent and arrowhead are about the same. Exxactrail code 88 are 1.002 but I’ve not used them. Some might work in those trucks you have. Altern
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Canopy glue -another use
Paul. If it was a boxcar yes. Being a flat I didn’t think I could get enough thread engagement. Not much to these cars. Brian J. Carlson
Paul. If it was a boxcar yes. Being a flat I didn’t think I could get enough thread engagement. Not much to these cars. Brian J. Carlson
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Brian Carlson
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Canopy glue -another use
Working on an F&C F22 and the coupler box covers are friction fin not screws. Instead of CA I tried canopy glue thinking that if I ever needed to access the pocket for maintenance it might let me. Tim
Working on an F&C F22 and the coupler box covers are friction fin not screws. Instead of CA I tried canopy glue thinking that if I ever needed to access the pocket for maintenance it might let me. Tim
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Ajax brake parts
Thanks all. These probably came from a Details West package and were orphaned on the workbench. Brian J. Carlson
Thanks all. These probably came from a Details West package and were orphaned on the workbench. Brian J. Carlson
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Walthers HO Scale Gondola
Ben Hom already stated that it was AHM with a PS-1 underframe. Brian J. Carlson
Ben Hom already stated that it was AHM with a PS-1 underframe. Brian J. Carlson
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Ajax brake parts
Need some help identifying the sprue I found on my workbench. It’s an Ajax brake wheel and related parts. Does anyone recognize the manufacturer? Brian J. Carlson
Need some help identifying the sprue I found on my workbench. It’s an Ajax brake wheel and related parts. Does anyone recognize the manufacturer? Brian J. Carlson
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FS code 110 33” metal wheelsets
Wow. That was quick. Wheels are sold pending payment. Brian J. Carlson
Wow. That was quick. Wheels are sold pending payment. Brian J. Carlson
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FS code 110 33” metal wheelsets
No shows to sell at so I have close to 1 lb of code 110 33” wheelsets. These include, Tangent, Intermountain, BLI, Kato, Rapido and others. They are generally new since I use code 88 semi-scale There
No shows to sell at so I have close to 1 lb of code 110 33” wheelsets. These include, Tangent, Intermountain, BLI, Kato, Rapido and others. They are generally new since I use code 88 semi-scale There
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Vallejo galvanized paint color
I’m familiar with that mix of floquil but mine is gone. Brian J. Carlson
I’m familiar with that mix of floquil but mine is gone. Brian J. Carlson
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Vallejo galvanized paint color
Does anyone have a recommendation of a Vallejo color that would replicate the look of galvanized metal? I was going through online charts but nothing was standing out. Have to paint some steam era fre
Does anyone have a recommendation of a Vallejo color that would replicate the look of galvanized metal? I was going through online charts but nothing was standing out. Have to paint some steam era fre
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[EXT] Re: [RealSTMFC] Rapido GARX Meat Reefers
Bruce and list: you missed one. 3rd run is due in July listed as “in transit” on the Rapido delivery schedule. Sku 121009-121024 run 1 Sku 121025-121048 run 2 SKU 121050-121063 run 3 in transit. I hav
Bruce and list: you missed one. 3rd run is due in July listed as “in transit” on the Rapido delivery schedule. Sku 121009-121024 run 1 Sku 121025-121048 run 2 SKU 121050-121063 run 3 in transit. I hav
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Rapido GARX Meat Reefers
These are due soon so hope you pre-ordered. Brian J. Carlson
These are due soon so hope you pre-ordered. Brian J. Carlson
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Brian Carlson
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[Non-DoD Source] Re: [RealSTMFC] Rapido USRA Single Sheath Boxcar announced
Jim. Six DOOR types Brian J. Carlson
Jim. Six DOOR types Brian J. Carlson
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