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West India Fruit & Steamship #106 and #321
I do believe that WIF & FGE had a relationship, but I do not know as yet at least how far back this extended. Regarding WIF 106 and cars in the same series, these were not 1923 cars. They were rather
I do believe that WIF & FGE had a relationship, but I do not know as yet at least how far back this extended. Regarding WIF 106 and cars in the same series, these were not 1923 cars. They were rather
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Bill Welch
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Bill's new contact info and FGE/WFE/BRE update
I have moved to Florida and wanted to give anyone interested my new contact info: 2225 Nursery Road; #20-104 Clearwater, FL 33764 727.470.9930 fgexbill@tampabay.rr.com Regarding the book project, I co
I have moved to Florida and wanted to give anyone interested my new contact info: 2225 Nursery Road; #20-104 Clearwater, FL 33764 727.470.9930 fgexbill@tampabay.rr.com Regarding the book project, I co
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Bill Welch
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Early CNW Airslides & Athearn model
One of the Airslide schemes I would like to do is the initial group the CNW received, which used a very unique CNW on the sides that was rather tall and narrow, what I would call rather stylized and p
One of the Airslide schemes I would like to do is the initial group the CNW received, which used a very unique CNW on the sides that was rather tall and narrow, what I would call rather stylized and p
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Bill Welch
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Specifications of Standard Containers & Loading Rules 1944 and other resources
A good friend loaned me his copy of the above as a resource for the FGE/WFE/BRE book I am working on. I have almost finished scanning its 160+ pages. Some of it I will certainly use in some fashion di
A good friend loaned me his copy of the above as a resource for the FGE/WFE/BRE book I am working on. I have almost finished scanning its 160+ pages. Some of it I will certainly use in some fashion di
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Bill Welch
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Details West Track details
Isn't there a website with photos of the various Details West track related details over which our freight cars (manditory content) travel? Bill Welch
Isn't there a website with photos of the various Details West track related details over which our freight cars (manditory content) travel? Bill Welch
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Bill Welch
· #84536
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Corrected Ends for Central Valley NP stock car
I notice that the NPHS offers corrected ends for the CV stock car to properly narrow the car, but they offer them packaged to do four cars. As I only want to do one car, I am wondering if there is any
I notice that the NPHS offers corrected ends for the CV stock car to properly narrow the car, but they offer them packaged to do four cars. As I only want to do one car, I am wondering if there is any
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Bill Welch
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Corrected Ends for Central Valley NP stock car
I admit I had not noticed this detail. I may have to forget that the car is too wide and build it w/o using these parts. Thanks for pointing this out. Bill Welch
I admit I had not noticed this detail. I may have to forget that the car is too wide and build it w/o using these parts. Thanks for pointing this out. Bill Welch
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Bill Welch
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RP CYC #1 & C&BT SFRD reefers sighting
I visited the Happy Hobo hobby shop yesterday in Tampa as it is prototype modeling oriented and relatively close for me, 18 miles. HH has one copy of RP CYC in case one of you is looking to complete t
I visited the Happy Hobo hobby shop yesterday in Tampa as it is prototype modeling oriented and relatively close for me, 18 miles. HH has one copy of RP CYC in case one of you is looking to complete t
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Bill Welch
· #84589
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Corrected Ends for Central Valley NP stock car
Hello Friends The response regarding these ends has sort of been overwhelming, with at least three offers for a free pair. When time permits I will compose and send an email to those that contacted me
Hello Friends The response regarding these ends has sort of been overwhelming, with at least three offers for a free pair. When time permits I will compose and send an email to those that contacted me
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Bill Welch
· #84601
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Walthers Decals
Is anyone aware of a hobby shop with a trove of Walthers decals? While I am aware of their arguable quality, some were of use and Walthers does not make or advertise them any longer. Places like Caboo
Is anyone aware of a hobby shop with a trove of Walthers decals? While I am aware of their arguable quality, some were of use and Walthers does not make or advertise them any longer. Places like Caboo
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Bill Welch
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New Photos at the Newberry Library?!
A CB&Q friend told me last night that a message had appeared within that group recently that a large number of photos had appeared on the Newberry Library website recently, related I think to Chicago.
A CB&Q friend told me last night that a message had appeared within that group recently that a large number of photos had appeared on the Newberry Library website recently, related I think to Chicago.
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Bill Welch
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Contacting Robert Mahowski
I know I am probably mispelling Mr. Mahowski's name and I apologize for that, but I would like to contact him. He has been a contributor to RMC. If someone knows how to do so, could they please contac
I know I am probably mispelling Mr. Mahowski's name and I apologize for that, but I would like to contact him. He has been a contributor to RMC. If someone knows how to do so, could they please contac
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Bill Welch
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WFEX Handbrake
Dear Bill These are the Mt. Vernon built cars correct? There should be a "B" end photo in issue #13 (I think) of RP CYC of this car's FGE sibling in my article on the wartime plywood cars. The handbra
Dear Bill These are the Mt. Vernon built cars correct? There should be a "B" end photo in issue #13 (I think) of RP CYC of this car's FGE sibling in my article on the wartime plywood cars. The handbra
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Bill Welch
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Wegman (?) PFE/ART resin kit
Actually I think they are a Sunshine kits cast as a one piece body. They come with brass foot holds for the roof, and a choice of ice hatch covers. From the photo I have showing the outside metal roof
Actually I think they are a Sunshine kits cast as a one piece body. They come with brass foot holds for the roof, and a choice of ice hatch covers. From the photo I have showing the outside metal roof
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Bill Welch
· #84688
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ART wood reefers by Terry Wegman
I am sorry my message was poorly worded and created so much confusion. To clarify I hope, Terry took a what I believe was a Sunshine kit, assembled sides, ends and put a roof on it, although I not sur
I am sorry my message was poorly worded and created so much confusion. To clarify I hope, Terry took a what I believe was a Sunshine kit, assembled sides, ends and put a roof on it, although I not sur
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Bill Welch
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Those pesky wood sheathed ART reefers
Jerry Michael's question about kit availability and the response about Jim Hayes website for Sunshine kits caused me to check this out. Wow, what a great resource Jim! I looked at the old flyer for Su
Jerry Michael's question about kit availability and the response about Jim Hayes website for Sunshine kits caused me to check this out. Wow, what a great resource Jim! I looked at the old flyer for Su
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Bill Welch
· #84864
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True Liune trucks
I noticed while prowling around "True Line Trains" website that they offer 3 trucks that look like they are good for our era. I know they did a truck for their Fowler cars that requires major surgery
I noticed while prowling around "True Line Trains" website that they offer 3 trucks that look like they are good for our era. I know they did a truck for their Fowler cars that requires major surgery
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Bill Welch
· #84982
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True Liune trucks
Thanks Brian I thought it looked familiar and like something I did not need. Bill
Thanks Brian I thought it looked familiar and like something I did not need. Bill
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Bill Welch
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News from Funaro & Camerlengo for Ya'll modelers
I notice that F&C is anticipating a Sunshine release this fall by releasing the L&N/Georgia/WofA/A&WP Pratt trussed SS cars with the Murphy XLA roof and 7/8 Murphy ends as a one piece body. Ya'll mode
I notice that F&C is anticipating a Sunshine release this fall by releasing the L&N/Georgia/WofA/A&WP Pratt trussed SS cars with the Murphy XLA roof and 7/8 Murphy ends as a one piece body. Ya'll mode
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Bill Welch
· #84992
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Early CNW Airslides & Athearn model
These are close but no cigar I don't think. On the Airslides the black areas of the CNW were thinner. It is hard to gauge how high these letters are. Bill Welch
These are close but no cigar I don't think. On the Airslides the black areas of the CNW were thinner. It is hard to gauge how high these letters are. Bill Welch
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Bill Welch
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