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INK IN TANK CARS
The ink manufactures switch to vegetable oil after the 1970s oil crunch for newspapers. Michael Anthony Thompson <thompson@...> wrote: Todd Stearns wrote: Todd, you mean the VEHICLE is
The ink manufactures switch to vegetable oil after the 1970s oil crunch for newspapers. Michael Anthony Thompson <thompson@...> wrote: Todd Stearns wrote: Todd, you mean the VEHICLE is
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INK IN TANK CARS
In the 1930's and 40's a lot of Carbon Black was bagged like cement and shipped in boxcars. I can post some pictures from the 40's if it would help. Since they are with out any railroad cars in the pi
In the 1930's and 40's a lot of Carbon Black was bagged like cement and shipped in boxcars. I can post some pictures from the 40's if it would help. Since they are with out any railroad cars in the pi
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INK IN TANK CARS
Not only does newspaper printing use a lot of ink, it also used a lot of paper. I use to be a diesel mechanic for a large truck leasing company (1980s) and one of their accounts was a paper reclaiming
Not only does newspaper printing use a lot of ink, it also used a lot of paper. I use to be a diesel mechanic for a large truck leasing company (1980s) and one of their accounts was a paper reclaiming
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Red Caboose lettering removal question
I have used tooth paste on a Q-tip, the whiting type works the best and do not add water. If it has to be rubbed for awhile it might leave that area polished, but I aways use Dual coat to finish a mod
I have used tooth paste on a Q-tip, the whiting type works the best and do not add water. If it has to be rubbed for awhile it might leave that area polished, but I aways use Dual coat to finish a mod
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REA Express reefers
Were there any wood sided REA refeers left in service by the late 50's, early 60's? Any time I can find a photo of a passenger train the head end cars were not the focal point of the picture. Michael
Were there any wood sided REA refeers left in service by the late 50's, early 60's? Any time I can find a photo of a passenger train the head end cars were not the focal point of the picture. Michael
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What is a "granger railroad"?
The TP&W had 95% of it track in IL right through the major corn belt of IL How does it rank as a marginal granger road. In about every town that it went through it went by the local Grange Hall. Micha
The TP&W had 95% of it track in IL right through the major corn belt of IL How does it rank as a marginal granger road. In about every town that it went through it went by the local Grange Hall. Micha
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What is a "granger railroad"?
Hi, How about the CGW, C&S, IC, TP&W, M&StL and GM&O gn3397 <heninger@...> wrote: Mr. Ostresh, As I understand it, the term "granger railroad" rather generically refers to a railroad th
Hi, How about the CGW, C&S, IC, TP&W, M&StL and GM&O gn3397 <heninger@...> wrote: Mr. Ostresh, As I understand it, the term "granger railroad" rather generically refers to a railroad th
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WWII arms depots Re: Re: PRR gun flats
There also use to be one at Wingate, NM, Fort Wingate Army Ordinance Depot was off of route 66 in western NM railhead by ATSF. This fort close at the end of the cold war. MIchael ---------------------
There also use to be one at Wingate, NM, Fort Wingate Army Ordinance Depot was off of route 66 in western NM railhead by ATSF. This fort close at the end of the cold war. MIchael ---------------------
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WWII arms depots Re: Re: PRR gun flats
It is just west of Flagstaff,AZ, Navajo Ordinance Depot the link below will bring up a map of the area. And my mistake it is Camp Navajo. http://terraserver-usa.com/printimage.aspx?S=12&T=2&X=530&Y=48
It is just west of Flagstaff,AZ, Navajo Ordinance Depot the link below will bring up a map of the area. And my mistake it is Camp Navajo. http://terraserver-usa.com/printimage.aspx?S=12&T=2&X=530&Y=48
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WWII arms depots Re: Re: PRR gun flats
Bruce, I think you can find info about the one at Rock Island, IL and the one at Fort Navajo, AZ by using Google. --------------------------------- Take the Internet to Go: Yahoo!Go puts the Internet
Bruce, I think you can find info about the one at Rock Island, IL and the one at Fort Navajo, AZ by using Google. --------------------------------- Take the Internet to Go: Yahoo!Go puts the Internet
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Interlocking Plant parts. Was: A little out of scope but...
I do not know if this will help, but this is what I am planning to use on the control panels for my Santa Fe, Ottawa Jct. The panel will be on the sky board behind the tower. This does not answer the
I do not know if this will help, but this is what I am planning to use on the control panels for my Santa Fe, Ottawa Jct. The panel will be on the sky board behind the tower. This does not answer the
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any guesses about this car?
Standard Oil of California,Chevron and that a Flying A next door to the Chevron. The photo is out on the Mohave desert. Tim O'Connor <timboconnor@...> wrote: And for anyone modeling tank cars
Standard Oil of California,Chevron and that a Flying A next door to the Chevron. The photo is out on the Mohave desert. Tim O'Connor <timboconnor@...> wrote: And for anyone modeling tank cars
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