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Two boxcars
Both cars are beautiful results, Rich. Nice use of upgraded details to improve the look, and nice light weathering. I'm impressed. Tony Thompson tony@...
Both cars are beautiful results, Rich. Nice use of upgraded details to improve the look, and nice light weathering. I'm impressed. Tony Thompson tony@...
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unusual models for sale on ebay
Note also that the image shown is a "digital preview," not a photo. Tony Thompson tony@...
Note also that the image shown is a "digital preview," not a photo. Tony Thompson tony@...
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unusual models for sale on ebay
Bruce Smith wrote: I think the drawbar-connected pairs were made well after World War II, in fact maybe after 1960. Someone on the list probably knows for sure. Tony Thompson tony@...
Bruce Smith wrote: I think the drawbar-connected pairs were made well after World War II, in fact maybe after 1960. Someone on the list probably knows for sure. Tony Thompson tony@...
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Hindsight 20/20 5.0
Garth Groff awrote: Only if they are simple. The area near the SP in San Luis Obispo, California shown in the Sanborn shows nothing at all in the railroad area, with the notation "full of tracks." The
Garth Groff awrote: Only if they are simple. The area near the SP in San Luis Obispo, California shown in the Sanborn shows nothing at all in the railroad area, with the notation "full of tracks." The
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Decals for 1930's boxcars?
Brian Carlson wrote: Kind of a twisted perspective on the NKP . . . Tony Thompson tony@...
Brian Carlson wrote: Kind of a twisted perspective on the NKP . . . Tony Thompson tony@...
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Weathering A 1920s Tank Car
Todd Sullivan wrote: Not ordinarily, unless hot cargoes were expected. Magnesite was more common, and fiberglass batts were used too. Lots of photos of both at AC&F. But Todd's point is that hold-down
Todd Sullivan wrote: Not ordinarily, unless hot cargoes were expected. Magnesite was more common, and fiberglass batts were used too. Lots of photos of both at AC&F. But Todd's point is that hold-down
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Photo: Loading Treated Water Pipe (1935)
Jim Betz wrote: Odd that the PG&E pole yard here in Emeryville, containing well over 100 poles, shows no evidence of this. Tony Thompson tony@...
Jim Betz wrote: Odd that the PG&E pole yard here in Emeryville, containing well over 100 poles, shows no evidence of this. Tony Thompson tony@...
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New item from YMW
Pierre Oliver wrote: Heck of a good product idea. Hope it's well received. Tony Thompson tony@...
Pierre Oliver wrote: Heck of a good product idea. Hope it's well received. Tony Thompson tony@...
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Retainer Valves
The mandate was for new construction and for "significant repairs or upgrades," obviously subject to interpretation. Older cars in many cases soldiered on until there was a ban on K systems in interch
The mandate was for new construction and for "significant repairs or upgrades," obviously subject to interpretation. Older cars in many cases soldiered on until there was a ban on K systems in interch
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Oriental Models Inc
Mont Switzer wrote: Ah, yes. When I was a kid in Southern California, a classmate in elementary school was moving away, going "back east." Her family was relocating to Denver. Tony Thompson tony@signa
Mont Switzer wrote: Ah, yes. When I was a kid in Southern California, a classmate in elementary school was moving away, going "back east." Her family was relocating to Denver. Tony Thompson tony@signa
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Frt Car Model Database
Tim O'Connor wrote: I agree entirely. It's what I've done for years. Again, I believe Tim is right. "Overkill" is a tactful description. Tony Thompson tony@...
Tim O'Connor wrote: I agree entirely. It's what I've done for years. Again, I believe Tim is right. "Overkill" is a tactful description. Tony Thompson tony@...
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Calling All Chemists - Somewhat OT
Schuyler Larrabee wrote: I did try ZipLok bags at one point. Fighting to avoid scraping with the closure while inserting the car, and my reluctance to tightly seal the model inside, led to my discardi
Schuyler Larrabee wrote: I did try ZipLok bags at one point. Fighting to avoid scraping with the closure while inserting the car, and my reluctance to tightly seal the model inside, led to my discardi
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Increasing slope sheet angle on hoppers
Mark_Landgraf wrote: You want the GN Shippers Guide, available from Rails Unlimited. They are at this link: http://railsunlimited.ribbonrail.com/ and click on Books. Tony Thompson tony@signaturepress.
Mark_Landgraf wrote: You want the GN Shippers Guide, available from Rails Unlimited. They are at this link: http://railsunlimited.ribbonrail.com/ and click on Books. Tony Thompson tony@signaturepress.
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Calling All Chemists - Somewhat OT
Gary, I can't answer your question about the produce bags, but what I have found to be very dependable over years of use is ordinary sandwich bags (the kind where you tuck in the flap to close). These
Gary, I can't answer your question about the produce bags, but what I have found to be very dependable over years of use is ordinary sandwich bags (the kind where you tuck in the flap to close). These
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InterMountain wheel sets
As many have discovered, InterMountain sometimes has wheelsets in stock, sometimes not. They do have 33-inch semi-scale sets in stock now, but not a huge number of the 12-packs, so anyone needing them
As many have discovered, InterMountain sometimes has wheelsets in stock, sometimes not. They do have 33-inch semi-scale sets in stock now, but not a huge number of the 12-packs, so anyone needing them
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Southern Pacific B-50-25 Box Car Kit Question
BILL PARDIE wrote: Richard inspired me to do the same C&BT conversion, and it worked well. As with all conversions of those car bodies, ALL. and I mean ALL, detail parts are launched into the bin befo
BILL PARDIE wrote: Richard inspired me to do the same C&BT conversion, and it worked well. As with all conversions of those car bodies, ALL. and I mean ALL, detail parts are launched into the bin befo
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Private-Wood sheathing differential weathering reasons
Steve SANDIFER wrote: Nicely tactful understatement, Steve. And even more important, wear resistance. I have read that wear was the main driver to replace slope sheets. Tony Thompson tony@signaturepre
Steve SANDIFER wrote: Nicely tactful understatement, Steve. And even more important, wear resistance. I have read that wear was the main driver to replace slope sheets. Tony Thompson tony@signaturepre
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Kewanee boiler flat car load
Tom Madden wrote: I really don't think that flat car is WestRail. Tony Thompson tony@...
Tom Madden wrote: I really don't think that flat car is WestRail. Tony Thompson tony@...
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Photo: PRR Boxcar 77827 In The Nevada Desert
Bob Chaparro wrote: Any ORER will tell you that yes, it's an X31A. PRR helpfully included classes in listings. Tony Thompson tony@...
Bob Chaparro wrote: Any ORER will tell you that yes, it's an X31A. PRR helpfully included classes in listings. Tony Thompson tony@...
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Wood sheathing differential weathering reasons
Brian Stokes wrote: Some moisture will penetrate through paint, but more importantly no paint layer is ever without pinholes. The wood under that coat of paint is certainly being affected by moisture,
Brian Stokes wrote: Some moisture will penetrate through paint, but more importantly no paint layer is ever without pinholes. The wood under that coat of paint is certainly being affected by moisture,
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