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[Non-DoD Source] [RealSTMFC] Photos: Assorted Gondolas & Flat Cars
From the looks of the freight cars in these images, it seems the Pennsy spit-shine crew wasn’t called into action on that G22 gondola. The NYC spit-shine crews sure kept busy on some great looking fla
From the looks of the freight cars in these images, it seems the Pennsy spit-shine crew wasn’t called into action on that G22 gondola. The NYC spit-shine crews sure kept busy on some great looking fla
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[Non-DoD Source] [RealSTMFC] Photos: Assorted Gondolas & Flat Cars
The Boston & Albany cars in the third set appear to be carrying transformers most likely originating at GE’s Pittsfield, MA plant Roger Hinman
The Boston & Albany cars in the third set appear to be carrying transformers most likely originating at GE’s Pittsfield, MA plant Roger Hinman
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ROGER HINMAN
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Southern railway flat cars
For a matter of information I sell all three paint scheme decals. In black, Roman, and 70s. Maskislanddecals.com. Thank you. Hubert mask
For a matter of information I sell all three paint scheme decals. In black, Roman, and 70s. Maskislanddecals.com. Thank you. Hubert mask
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hubert mask
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Southern railway flat cars
Most likely late 1957 when there was a systemwide change in fonts and colors. That’s when heralds were removed, the Roman font changed to an early version of Gothic/Block, the green/imitation Aluminum
Most likely late 1957 when there was a systemwide change in fonts and colors. That’s when heralds were removed, the Roman font changed to an early version of Gothic/Block, the green/imitation Aluminum
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Jim King
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Photo: PRR Gondola 861248
Nice photo, Bob! Thanks for sharing. The placard on the NYC gondola looks like it reads MANIFEST. The PL GS looks like it has a load of coupler drawbar castings. Notice this gondola is so weathered th
Nice photo, Bob! Thanks for sharing. The placard on the NYC gondola looks like it reads MANIFEST. The PL GS looks like it has a load of coupler drawbar castings. Notice this gondola is so weathered th
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Eric Hansmann
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Photo: Erie Flat Car With Cable Load
Hi Bob and List Members, Thanks Bob for the cool images. The image referenced below in Bob's email can be seen at full resolution (and without the extraneous 'tools') at the link below... http://hdl.h
Hi Bob and List Members, Thanks Bob for the cool images. The image referenced below in Bob's email can be seen at full resolution (and without the extraneous 'tools') at the link below... http://hdl.h
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Claus Schlund \(HGM\)
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[Non-DoD Source] [RealSTMFC] Photos: Assorted Gondolas & Flat Cars
Bob, all; I just love this stuff. So, originated on the NYC at GE’s Schenectady, NY plant, bound for Long Beach, CA to populate their new steam plant for local power supply? What a GREAT assortment of
Bob, all; I just love this stuff. So, originated on the NYC at GE’s Schenectady, NY plant, bound for Long Beach, CA to populate their new steam plant for local power supply? What a GREAT assortment of
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Gatwood, Elden J SAD
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Photos: Assorted Gondolas & Flat Cars
What a train for lovers of open loads! Richard Townsend Lincoln City, OR
What a train for lovers of open loads! Richard Townsend Lincoln City, OR
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Richard Townsend
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Photos: PRR Depressed Center Flat Car 435495
Photos: PRR Depressed Center Flat Car 435495 Four 1928 photos from the Huntington Library: https://hdl.huntington.org/digital/collection/p16003coll2/id/24197/rec/629 https://hdl.huntington.org/digital
Photos: PRR Depressed Center Flat Car 435495 Four 1928 photos from the Huntington Library: https://hdl.huntington.org/digital/collection/p16003coll2/id/24197/rec/629 https://hdl.huntington.org/digital
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Bob Chaparro
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Photo: Erie Flat Car With Cable Load
Photo: Erie Flat Car With Cable Load An 1931 photo from the Huntington Library: https://hdl.huntington.org/digital/collection/p16003coll2/id/26909/rec/710 This photo can be enlarged quite a bit. Bob C
Photo: Erie Flat Car With Cable Load An 1931 photo from the Huntington Library: https://hdl.huntington.org/digital/collection/p16003coll2/id/26909/rec/710 This photo can be enlarged quite a bit. Bob C
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Bob Chaparro
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Photos: Assorted Gondolas & Flat Cars
Photos: Assorted Gondolas & Flat Cars Two 1924 photos from the Huntington Library: https://hdl.huntington.org/digital/collection/p16003coll2/id/25042/rec/856 These photos can be enlarged quite a bit.
Photos: Assorted Gondolas & Flat Cars Two 1924 photos from the Huntington Library: https://hdl.huntington.org/digital/collection/p16003coll2/id/25042/rec/856 These photos can be enlarged quite a bit.
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Bob Chaparro
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Photo: PRR Gondola 861248
Photo: PRR Gondola 861248 An undated photo from the Huntington Library: https://hdl.huntington.org/digital/collection/p16003coll2/id/21111/rec/1782 This photo can be enlarged quite a bit. The car is l
Photo: PRR Gondola 861248 An undated photo from the Huntington Library: https://hdl.huntington.org/digital/collection/p16003coll2/id/21111/rec/1782 This photo can be enlarged quite a bit. The car is l
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Bob Chaparro
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Southern railway flat cars
Hi When did the Southern Railway change their flat car colour from black to red ? Many thanks Paul Doggett England 🏴
Hi When did the Southern Railway change their flat car colour from black to red ? Many thanks Paul Doggett England 🏴
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Paul Doggett
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Discarded sign...
Thanks, Ken, for posting this link. Quite a bit of interesting information for railfans living in the area. The map also shows the long-lost Miller’s river (now in a culvert and nearly invisible unles
Thanks, Ken, for posting this link. Quite a bit of interesting information for railfans living in the area. The map also shows the long-lost Miller’s river (now in a culvert and nearly invisible unles
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Schuyler Larrabee
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Discarded sign...
To beat this to death, the area is seen on this Sanborn map: https://www.loc.gov/resource/g3764cm.g03701193401/?sp=26 Photographer is standing toward left side of map, picture taken looking right. The
To beat this to death, the area is seen on this Sanborn map: https://www.loc.gov/resource/g3764cm.g03701193401/?sp=26 Photographer is standing toward left side of map, picture taken looking right. The
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akerboomk
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Discarded sign...
The Frisco had them too, and one ended up at the Illinois Railway Museum, where it runs on weekends during the summer. I was well acquainted with the gentleman, Dave Shore, who was the "messenger" (at
The Frisco had them too, and one ended up at the Illinois Railway Museum, where it runs on weekends during the summer. I was well acquainted with the gentleman, Dave Shore, who was the "messenger" (at
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Dennis Storzek
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Discarded sign...
Of course, we are likely all aware of what happened when the ERIE got that large class of Russian Decapods. The gauge problem, narrowing the engines from 5’ gauge to American Standard, a mere 3½” diff
Of course, we are likely all aware of what happened when the ERIE got that large class of Russian Decapods. The gauge problem, narrowing the engines from 5’ gauge to American Standard, a mere 3½” diff
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Schuyler Larrabee
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Discarded sign...
David, It's my understanding that the railroads tended to only use them on trackage not rated for "high speed", that of course being solely each railroad's decision to make in our era. Yes, the are a
David, It's my understanding that the railroads tended to only use them on trackage not rated for "high speed", that of course being solely each railroad's decision to make in our era. Yes, the are a
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Dennis Storzek
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Discarded sign...
Dennis: Your comment on self-guarding frogs got my attention. Did they require slower speeds than “conventional “? I had thought they were just a simple substitute that needed fewer components. Sent f
Dennis: Your comment on self-guarding frogs got my attention. Did they require slower speeds than “conventional “? I had thought they were just a simple substitute that needed fewer components. Sent f
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David Soderblom
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Narrow gauge assistance please
The sought-for assistance has been provided. Please pardon the OT intrusion, Schuyler
The sought-for assistance has been provided. Please pardon the OT intrusion, Schuyler
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Schuyler Larrabee
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