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[EXTERNAL] Tangent Scale Models Acid Tank Car (UNCLASSIF
I too model '49, so I figure I can only justify building one of the Tangent cars, but two or three of the riveted cars are in my future. I look forward to both kits with great anticipated pleasure. Al
I too model '49, so I figure I can only justify building one of the Tangent cars, but two or three of the riveted cars are in my future. I look forward to both kits with great anticipated pleasure. Al
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al_brown03
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Accurate Santa Fe "mid-range" kits list
FWIW, I have an MDC "outside-braced" boxcar kit, which I've been thinking of detailing up as a Santa Fe Bx-13 as being the closest prototype. More generally, I had this discussion last Tuesday with Mr
FWIW, I have an MDC "outside-braced" boxcar kit, which I've been thinking of detailing up as a Santa Fe Bx-13 as being the closest prototype. More generally, I had this discussion last Tuesday with Mr
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al_brown03
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LEHIGH VALLEY 42000 SERIES HOPPERS
The hopper shown in the Charles Collection photo is a twin; the one kitbashed in the blog entry is a quad. Hm? (confused) Al Brown, Melbourne, Fla.
The hopper shown in the Charles Collection photo is a twin; the one kitbashed in the blog entry is a quad. Hm? (confused) Al Brown, Melbourne, Fla.
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al_brown03
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ADMIN: Was Re: Railway Prototype Cyclopedia Vol. 29, now Fees to pay for a new wing on the Jail?
I can attest that the Sheriff in fact possesses earprotectors. I saw them today, as he prepared to descend into that jail, whichmust be louder than flange squeal from STMFCs (mandatory content) … I am
I can attest that the Sheriff in fact possesses earprotectors. I saw them today, as he prepared to descend into that jail, whichmust be louder than flange squeal from STMFCs (mandatory content) … I am
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al_brown03
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Simulating "Polished" Steel Surfaces
Lately I've weathered a few hopper car interiors by Eric Hansmann's method. Google "weathering hopper interiors", either within the group or generally: he's described it on his blog, in much more deta
Lately I've weathered a few hopper car interiors by Eric Hansmann's method. Google "weathering hopper interiors", either within the group or generally: he's described it on his blog, in much more deta
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al_brown03
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Milw.50074 50ft. box
Pat Wider, in RP CYC 13 p 22, says the following about MILW50000-50474: “Increased roof height was made possible by the use of 3/16” AlanWood Super-Diamond Pattern Floor Plate instead of a conventiona
Pat Wider, in RP CYC 13 p 22, says the following about MILW50000-50474: “Increased roof height was made possible by the use of 3/16” AlanWood Super-Diamond Pattern Floor Plate instead of a conventiona
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al_brown03
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Loading large ship propellers on rail cars
The Sea Port Model Works propellers (their part # P156) are pretty small (5/16" 1:1): more suited to install on an HO scale sport fisherman than to carry with a well-hole flat. Stewart Products make "
The Sea Port Model Works propellers (their part # P156) are pretty small (5/16" 1:1): more suited to install on an HO scale sport fisherman than to carry with a well-hole flat. Stewart Products make "
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al_brown03
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Tank cars for wine
The old Athearn HO scale three-compartment tank car is about the right size, if I figure rightly, for an S scale 4000-gallon car. If someone can come up with S scale trucks and details, they might hav
The old Athearn HO scale three-compartment tank car is about the right size, if I figure rightly, for an S scale 4000-gallon car. If someone can come up with S scale trucks and details, they might hav
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al_brown03
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NYC 255000-256749, Lot 289B
There's a partial photo of NYC 256291 in Nimke, "Connecticut River Railroads and Connections", vol 2, p 118.Al Brown, Melbourne, Fla.
There's a partial photo of NYC 256291 in Nimke, "Connecticut River Railroads and Connections", vol 2, p 118.Al Brown, Melbourne, Fla.
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al_brown03
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CNW route of 400 - start date?
Lofton, MM 10/89 p 47, and Hawkins, RMJ 10/96 p 11, show a builder's photo of C&NW 72854 with the "Route of the 400" slogan. Al Brown, Melbourne, Fla.
Lofton, MM 10/89 p 47, and Hawkins, RMJ 10/96 p 11, show a builder's photo of C&NW 72854 with the "Route of the 400" slogan. Al Brown, Melbourne, Fla.
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al_brown03
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Question on exNYC boxcar sold to Rutland - NOT!
Apologies, I meant only the NYC (and ex-NYC) cars. AL B.
Apologies, I meant only the NYC (and ex-NYC) cars. AL B.
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al_brown03
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Question on exNYC boxcar sold to Rutland - NOT!
Westerfield offers a decal set (#3865) for DSS&A USRA double-sheathed boxcars. I dunno if it's exact for the 1916-design cars, but it has to be close. Champ had a DSS&A roadname set (HN-145), and Jerr
Westerfield offers a decal set (#3865) for DSS&A USRA double-sheathed boxcars. I dunno if it's exact for the 1916-design cars, but it has to be close. Champ had a DSS&A roadname set (HN-145), and Jerr
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al_brown03
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Type 27 Multi-Compartment Tank Car SHPX 55
I missed seeing Mr Cranstone's post before posting my own. His evidence indicates that my guesses weren't restrictive enough: the tanks of SHPX 54,56 were different from SHPX 52,53,55. AL B.
I missed seeing Mr Cranstone's post before posting my own. His evidence indicates that my guesses weren't restrictive enough: the tanks of SHPX 54,56 were different from SHPX 52,53,55. AL B.
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al_brown03
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Type 27 Multi-Compartment Tank Car SHPX 55
The 1/43 ORER states that SHPX 50-67 were 6000-gallon compartmented 40-ton cars, except for SHPX 53,54,56 which were 50-ton cars. The simplest explanation is that SHPX 55 was a one-of-a-kind car, thou
The 1/43 ORER states that SHPX 50-67 were 6000-gallon compartmented 40-ton cars, except for SHPX 53,54,56 which were 50-ton cars. The simplest explanation is that SHPX 55 was a one-of-a-kind car, thou
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al_brown03
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Pressed Steel Car
So the Reading had vent boxes, back in the day. Who'd have thought it? Wow. AL B.
So the Reading had vent boxes, back in the day. Who'd have thought it? Wow. AL B.
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al_brown03
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Pressed Steel Car
Poking through Eric's amazing treasure trove, I came across an AAR car code I'd never heard of, and that isn't listed in my 1/1943 ORER: XV. What is this? (P&R 19885-19924, built 1/1901: p 11 in the b
Poking through Eric's amazing treasure trove, I came across an AAR car code I'd never heard of, and that isn't listed in my 1/1943 ORER: XV. What is this? (P&R 19885-19924, built 1/1901: p 11 in the b
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al_brown03
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Help with Sunshine Kit #57.2 IC 176000 series Instructions
Hi Bill, I have those instructions and will scan them this afternoon. Best regards, Al Brown, Melbourne, Fla.
Hi Bill, I have those instructions and will scan them this afternoon. Best regards, Al Brown, Melbourne, Fla.
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al_brown03
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General American tank car parts from Tangent Scale Models
Pending moderators' approval, I've uploaded a photo of my finished car to the "Tangent Tank Car" album. Al Brown, Melbourne, Fla.
Pending moderators' approval, I've uploaded a photo of my finished car to the "Tangent Tank Car" album. Al Brown, Melbourne, Fla.
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al_brown03
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The Irony of Cyanoacrylate
Mm ... we've discussed this before ... please see message #70807, and earlier ones in the thread. Al Brown, Melbourne, Fla.
Mm ... we've discussed this before ... please see message #70807, and earlier ones in the thread. Al Brown, Melbourne, Fla.
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al_brown03
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T &E Freight Cars
Might it be P&E? Peoria & Eastern 3700-4116 were USRA-design 40' steel box cars built in 1924, though I dunno how many were still around in '58. Al Brown, Melbourne, Fla.
Might it be P&E? Peoria & Eastern 3700-4116 were USRA-design 40' steel box cars built in 1924, though I dunno how many were still around in '58. Al Brown, Melbourne, Fla.
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al_brown03
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