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Photo: Flood Damaged PFE Reefers
Dennis, Don, I had an alternative explanation that is purely speculative, as yours are. Perhaps these boards have been removed by workers as part of the salvage operation. That could either be to asse
Dennis, Don, I had an alternative explanation that is purely speculative, as yours are. Perhaps these boards have been removed by workers as part of the salvage operation. That could either be to asse
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[Non-DoD Source] [RealSTMFC] Rails and Hoists for Spools of Rayon
There was an American Viscose Rayon plant in Lewistown, PA, served directly by the PRR, that operated from 1921 until 1974. In the 1950's the captive service rayon cars for this plant consisted of 18
There was an American Viscose Rayon plant in Lewistown, PA, served directly by the PRR, that operated from 1921 until 1974. In the 1950's the captive service rayon cars for this plant consisted of 18
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Bruce Smith
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Apparently, Boston & Maine boxcars made it to Florida
Rick, The thing is, it has been discussed repeatedly so it is all over the archives… not in just one location. For starters, if you want to try to find the information, search “Boxcar distribution” or
Rick, The thing is, it has been discussed repeatedly so it is all over the archives… not in just one location. For starters, if you want to try to find the information, search “Boxcar distribution” or
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Bruce Smith
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Extreme Tank Car Modeling
Folks, With respect to "extreme tank car modeling", I am looking for photos of steam era oil or gasoline tank cars that have wrecked, burnt, and possibly ruptured, for a modeling idea. Regards, Bruce
Folks, With respect to "extreme tank car modeling", I am looking for photos of steam era oil or gasoline tank cars that have wrecked, burnt, and possibly ruptured, for a modeling idea. Regards, Bruce
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Bruce Smith
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Photo: V-1 Weapon On MP Flat Car 8171
The photo looks "doctored", either by airbrush, or dodging, or both. I'm not sure exactly why, other than to perhaps fake the background? The war is over (date is dec 5, 1945) but now we're keeping se
The photo looks "doctored", either by airbrush, or dodging, or both. I'm not sure exactly why, other than to perhaps fake the background? The war is over (date is dec 5, 1945) but now we're keeping se
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Bruce Smith
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fire truck delivered in Oregon on a PRR end-door box car
William, X30 - definitely not. The car was in dedicated service and had a "When Empty Return To.." stencil. X31/32/33 - it depends, although a back haul was not out of the question. Regards, Bruce Bru
William, X30 - definitely not. The car was in dedicated service and had a "When Empty Return To.." stencil. X31/32/33 - it depends, although a back haul was not out of the question. Regards, Bruce Bru
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Bruce Smith
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fire truck delivered in Oregon on a PRR end-door box car
Todd, You meant X33, not X32, I'm sure ;) The X32 did not have an end door. None of the X31 subclasses had an end door either. IIRC, the X30 was PRR's first end door car. Regards, Bruce Bruce Smith Au
Todd, You meant X33, not X32, I'm sure ;) The X32 did not have an end door. None of the X31 subclasses had an end door either. IIRC, the X30 was PRR's first end door car. Regards, Bruce Bruce Smith Au
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Bruce Smith
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Photo: Boxcar Lower Door Track
I'll buy that! Bruce
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Bruce Smith
· #175203
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Photo: Boxcar Lower Door Track
Folks, What is the piece of hardware, just inside the wheel, that appears to be strapped to the center sill? Regards, Bruce Bruce Smith
Folks, What is the piece of hardware, just inside the wheel, that appears to be strapped to the center sill? Regards, Bruce Bruce Smith
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Bruce Smith
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Photo: PRR Flatcar 47068 With Grader Load
Al, 1938- Length 160 in (410 cm) Width 97 in (250 cm) Height 96 in (240 cm) Weight 31,870 lb (14,460 kg) One will easily fit on a 40 foot, 40-ton flat. Two can probably fit. Regards, Bruce Bruce Smith
Al, 1938- Length 160 in (410 cm) Width 97 in (250 cm) Height 96 in (240 cm) Weight 31,870 lb (14,460 kg) One will easily fit on a 40 foot, 40-ton flat. Two can probably fit. Regards, Bruce Bruce Smith
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Bruce Smith
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Photo: CB&Q Composite Hopper 194284
This car seems to have missed it's schedule reweigh by a substantial period of time (stenciled NEW 4-44). Regards, Bruce Bruce Smith Auburn, AL
This car seems to have missed it's schedule reweigh by a substantial period of time (stenciled NEW 4-44). Regards, Bruce Bruce Smith Auburn, AL
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Bruce Smith
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Photos: PFE 36624 (R-40-2)
This R-40-2 retains it's applied metal emblem. Regards, Bruce Bruce Smith Auburn, AL
This R-40-2 retains it's applied metal emblem. Regards, Bruce Bruce Smith Auburn, AL
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Bruce Smith
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Pennsy H25
Well Armand, First, the PRR did not have any such classes. Now, they did have H21 and H25, but no H-21 or H-25 😉 Now, if by chance, you've been ignoring Bern Hom for, I don't know, the past 20 years o
Well Armand, First, the PRR did not have any such classes. Now, they did have H21 and H25, but no H-21 or H-25 😉 Now, if by chance, you've been ignoring Bern Hom for, I don't know, the past 20 years o
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Bruce Smith
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ATSF 5714 Fx 8 color photo
Rick, Urban legend, myth, fake news! The car service rules required cars to be routed "in the direction" of the home road. And note, that when a car was captured for a load that didn't meet that requi
Rick, Urban legend, myth, fake news! The car service rules required cars to be routed "in the direction" of the home road. And note, that when a car was captured for a load that didn't meet that requi
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Bruce Smith
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C&O Burro Crane Photos
It is just amazing to me what a Google search of "Burro Crane History" can find! https://moablive.com/burrocrane/history.asp Regards, Bruce Bruce Smith Auburn, AL Burro Crane - MoabLive.com In 1990, B
It is just amazing to me what a Google search of "Burro Crane History" can find! https://moablive.com/burrocrane/history.asp Regards, Bruce Bruce Smith Auburn, AL Burro Crane - MoabLive.com In 1990, B
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Bruce Smith
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What Is This Fellow Doing?
David, Look again, the journal lids are open, not missing. That's because this is a hump and journals were oiled as the car passed over the hump. He is applying a route card to the route card tack boa
David, Look again, the journal lids are open, not missing. That's because this is a hump and journals were oiled as the car passed over the hump. He is applying a route card to the route card tack boa
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Bruce Smith
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PRR X31A facts you want to know
Mel, There are at least 4 approaches that I know of: 1) Clear (thick) decal film 2) archer weld line decals (Bill W's favorite way right now) 3) etched metal appliques (I've done this. It's not easy b
Mel, There are at least 4 approaches that I know of: 1) Clear (thick) decal film 2) archer weld line decals (Bill W's favorite way right now) 3) etched metal appliques (I've done this. It's not easy b
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Bruce Smith
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PRR X31A facts you want to know
Tim, Absolutely an issue. Patch panels begin to appear in significant numbers in the 1950s. No plans for Rapido to do them at this time, but as we noted in discussions at the modeling meet, patch pane
Tim, Absolutely an issue. Patch panels begin to appear in significant numbers in the 1950s. No plans for Rapido to do them at this time, but as we noted in discussions at the modeling meet, patch pane
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Bruce Smith
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What methods do you use to add weight to an empty flatcar?
On Cody's Office this week (Kalmbach, Model Railroader), Cody Grivno showed Woodland Scenic's tungsten putty, which is a moldable tungsten "clay"-like product that you can cram into spaces like center
On Cody's Office this week (Kalmbach, Model Railroader), Cody Grivno showed Woodland Scenic's tungsten putty, which is a moldable tungsten "clay"-like product that you can cram into spaces like center
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Bruce Smith
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Rapido PRR X31A Boxcar in HO
Guy, That is correct. The Rapido double door cars are class X31A. These are general service box cars with no automobile loaders and hence no tubes, fixtures or door markings. Note, that they can still
Guy, That is correct. The Rapido double door cars are class X31A. These are general service box cars with no automobile loaders and hence no tubes, fixtures or door markings. Note, that they can still
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Bruce Smith
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