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Re. RPCyc volume 17
Yes. I got a mailing recently. The articles are: U.S.R.A. Single-Sheathed 50-ton Box Cars (51 pages) General American Trans-Flo Hopper Cars (13 pages) Railroad-Owned GATC Airslide Covered Hopper Cars
Yes. I got a mailing recently. The articles are: U.S.R.A. Single-Sheathed 50-ton Box Cars (51 pages) General American Trans-Flo Hopper Cars (13 pages) Railroad-Owned GATC Airslide Covered Hopper Cars
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"Lemons" into lemonade
Because I am handwritingly challenged, my local shop brought in a couple of Red Caboose RC-8900's rather than what I thought I had ordered. I'm wondering if anyone has a suggestion for utilizing these
Because I am handwritingly challenged, my local shop brought in a couple of Red Caboose RC-8900's rather than what I thought I had ordered. I'm wondering if anyone has a suggestion for utilizing these
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"Lemons" into lemonade
What era? Actually any time from when these cars were constructed (post war, I think) until now. Ed
What era? Actually any time from when these cars were constructed (post war, I think) until now. Ed
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"Lemons" into lemonade
Well, sort of. Red Caboose describes their RC-8900 as an AC&F 40' welded box with 10'6" internal height, 4-3-1 ends and 8' doors (the kit comes with "Youngstown" and "Superior"). Reading is not one of
Well, sort of. Red Caboose describes their RC-8900 as an AC&F 40' welded box with 10'6" internal height, 4-3-1 ends and 8' doors (the kit comes with "Youngstown" and "Superior"). Reading is not one of
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"Lemons" into lemonade
Well, sort of. Red Caboose describes RC-8900 as an AC&F 40' welded box with IH of 10'6", 4-3-1 ends, and 8' doors (they supply both "Youngstown" and "Superior"). They have the cars lettered for Maine
Well, sort of. Red Caboose describes RC-8900 as an AC&F 40' welded box with IH of 10'6", 4-3-1 ends, and 8' doors (they supply both "Youngstown" and "Superior"). They have the cars lettered for Maine
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"Lemons" into lemonade
I figured 40' box=steam; but that's sorta maybe not true. I'm pretty sure the cars I'm working with were built in the late fifties and may have gone into the '80's, so I'll try BBFCL. It's a new group
I figured 40' box=steam; but that's sorta maybe not true. I'm pretty sure the cars I'm working with were built in the late fifties and may have gone into the '80's, so I'll try BBFCL. It's a new group
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"Lemons" into lemonade
Tim, thanks. These are definitely some interesting options that you supplied. Ed Sutorik
Tim, thanks. These are definitely some interesting options that you supplied. Ed Sutorik
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Steel truss bridge
I am definitely not a bridge expert; but, as we say, I took a couple of classes. If my assertions are incorrect, I hope someone will correct me/them. In a steel truss, there is no reason for the verti
I am definitely not a bridge expert; but, as we say, I took a couple of classes. If my assertions are incorrect, I hope someone will correct me/them. In a steel truss, there is no reason for the verti
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Atlas 1932 ARA Boxcar
they sold Actually, I'm rather glad they went that route (the "obscure" one). I only ordered one I-GN car to have a look-see. When I pick up mine, I'll decide on whether to buy samples from other road
they sold Actually, I'm rather glad they went that route (the "obscure" one). I only ordered one I-GN car to have a look-see. When I pick up mine, I'll decide on whether to buy samples from other road
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HO USRA Gondola Decals Source?
wrote: RRs bought I've got a Precision USRA gon that came painted for NYC. It's my impression that these NYC cars weren't around in unmodified form in the era I'm interested in (1945 on). I would like
wrote: RRs bought I've got a Precision USRA gon that came painted for NYC. It's my impression that these NYC cars weren't around in unmodified form in the era I'm interested in (1945 on). I would like
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Stripping Trix UP boxcar
different I picked up a boxed set of 20 of the Trix 40' UP boxcars when "the price was right". There are four different basic schemes including the early white and yellow "Road of the Streamliners". E
different I picked up a boxed set of 20 of the Trix 40' UP boxcars when "the price was right". There are four different basic schemes including the early white and yellow "Road of the Streamliners". E
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New PRR flat car book
New book about PRR flatcars (I received mine in the mail yesterday): "Pennsylvania Railroad Flat Cars, Revenue & Work Equipment, 1881 to 1968" by Elden Gatwood & Al Buchan It's a 118 page book with lo
New book about PRR flatcars (I received mine in the mail yesterday): "Pennsylvania Railroad Flat Cars, Revenue & Work Equipment, 1881 to 1968" by Elden Gatwood & Al Buchan It's a 118 page book with lo
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Intermountain War Emergency Boxes--on website
Intermountian is showing their War Emergency Boxcars on their website: ATSF, CNW, & NKP Ed Edward Sutorik
Intermountian is showing their War Emergency Boxcars on their website: ATSF, CNW, & NKP Ed Edward Sutorik
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Helium Cars
Still another destination for these cars was a building on West Grand Avenue in Oakland CA. I used to see these cars spotted there all the time. There was at least one that was "permanently" there for
Still another destination for these cars was a building on West Grand Avenue in Oakland CA. I used to see these cars spotted there all the time. There was at least one that was "permanently" there for
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What to do with my Trix tank cars?
I bought awhile ago that three car set of tanks that Trix produced. They are very attractive models and I like them; but, on inspection, all the cars are lettered for chlorine service and all are east
I bought awhile ago that three car set of tanks that Trix produced. They are very attractive models and I like them; but, on inspection, all the cars are lettered for chlorine service and all are east
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Intermountain WWII War Emergency cars
perhaps? roofs, the If we're really talking here about doing the NP version of the war emergency cars, Intermountain will have to make new sides, as the NP's were radically different (visually). Think
perhaps? roofs, the If we're really talking here about doing the NP version of the war emergency cars, Intermountain will have to make new sides, as the NP's were radically different (visually). Think
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What to do with my Trix tank cars?
Thanks for the responses. Usually I do my research BEFORE asking a question--this time it's after. I went back to the group archives and discovered some "disapproval" of the Trix cars--I certainly don
Thanks for the responses. Usually I do my research BEFORE asking a question--this time it's after. I went back to the group archives and discovered some "disapproval" of the Trix cars--I certainly don
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What to do with my Trix tank cars?
Paul, Thanks! There was indeed a nice picture of some Hooker cars, and two of them appear to be the cars in question. I note that the lettering scheme is different than as-built. I can't read car numb
Paul, Thanks! There was indeed a nice picture of some Hooker cars, and two of them appear to be the cars in question. I note that the lettering scheme is different than as-built. I can't read car numb
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Upgrading Ulrich GS Gondola
Caution: the removing drill I did think about drilling into the center sill of the Ulrich gon. I wanted to mount those thingys (technical term) that hold up the two brake levers. Four thingys. Eight h
Caution: the removing drill I did think about drilling into the center sill of the Ulrich gon. I wanted to mount those thingys (technical term) that hold up the two brake levers. Four thingys. Eight h
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Penn Salt tank car (was What to do with my Trix tank cars?)
Tim, Thanks for having eagle-eyes. I've been looking in my "library" for possible Trix-matches or conversions, and I found a pretty good candidate in my "Train Shed Cyclopedia" #12. There's drawings f
Tim, Thanks for having eagle-eyes. I've been looking in my "library" for possible Trix-matches or conversions, and I found a pretty good candidate in my "Train Shed Cyclopedia" #12. There's drawings f
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