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FW&D 7231 Accurail kitbash
Wow! I love the grimy look, Rob. Excellent model. Tony Thompson tony@...
Wow! I love the grimy look, Rob. Excellent model. Tony Thompson tony@...
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Was there ever a clinic on Delano-based paint and weathering?
Dave Evans asked: I don't know. Richard Hendrickson had obtained copies of slides from a narrow gauge source, which I've seen (those slides went to John Signor). I would guess checking with knowledgea
Dave Evans asked: I don't know. Richard Hendrickson had obtained copies of slides from a narrow gauge source, which I've seen (those slides went to John Signor). I would guess checking with knowledgea
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Pool Service into California
Fred Swanson wrote: I don't know of such information all in one place. I was able to access SP car assignments by car number to a whole range of auto parts pools, and those data are in my Volumes 3 an
Fred Swanson wrote: I don't know of such information all in one place. I was able to access SP car assignments by car number to a whole range of auto parts pools, and those data are in my Volumes 3 an
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Was there ever a clinic on Delano-based paint and weathering?
Garth Groff wrote: Excellent point. The pinks and violet shades in some Delano images seem more likely to result from slide deterioration than from actual paint fading. In book publishing, I occasiona
Garth Groff wrote: Excellent point. The pinks and violet shades in some Delano images seem more likely to result from slide deterioration than from actual paint fading. In book publishing, I occasiona
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Was there ever a clinic on Delano-based paint and weathering?
Rob, you must have never heard the clinics that Richard Hendrickson did on this topic, nor the joint clinic he and I presented a few times (and which I recently updated and revised for presentation at
Rob, you must have never heard the clinics that Richard Hendrickson did on this topic, nor the joint clinic he and I presented a few times (and which I recently updated and revised for presentation at
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B&O 262529
Good-looking model, Rich. Nice job! Tony Thompson tony@...
Good-looking model, Rich. Nice job! Tony Thompson tony@...
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Banned from Interchange - was Re: Real or no?
Dave Parker wrote: It's important to remember that an owner could install steel draft sills and center sills on a truss-rod car. It would be all but invisible in a photograph, but allowed the car to r
Dave Parker wrote: It's important to remember that an owner could install steel draft sills and center sills on a truss-rod car. It would be all but invisible in a photograph, but allowed the car to r
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Banned from Interchange - was Re: Real or no?
steve wintner wrote: The word "known" in the second sentence is open to debate. Santa Fe had a couple of destructive high-speed derailments that they blamed on the Allied truck. Seaboard also had prob
steve wintner wrote: The word "known" in the second sentence is open to debate. Santa Fe had a couple of destructive high-speed derailments that they blamed on the Allied truck. Seaboard also had prob
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Accurail Milw 16xxx
Now, Clark, fess up. That single-sheathed car is no pig <g>. Tony Thompson tony@...
Now, Clark, fess up. That single-sheathed car is no pig <g>. Tony Thompson tony@...
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Union Railroad gondola
Thanks, Fenton. Tony
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Union Railroad gondola
Thanks, Paul. Tony Thompson tony@...
Thanks, Paul. Tony Thompson tony@...
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Union Railroad gondola
A few days ago I mentioned that I had one of the U.S. Steel railroad mill gondolas on my workbench. It's now built and awaiting weathering, and I wrote up the construction process on my blog. If you'r
A few days ago I mentioned that I had one of the U.S. Steel railroad mill gondolas on my workbench. It's now built and awaiting weathering, and I wrote up the construction process on my blog. If you'r
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Decals for scale locations and light weights
Bruce Smith wrote: Richard Hendrickson once said, based on his photo reviews, that you could use P50 and P57 and cover so much of the "territory" that you could ignore the rest <g>. Tony Thompson tony
Bruce Smith wrote: Richard Hendrickson once said, based on his photo reviews, that you could use P50 and P57 and cover so much of the "territory" that you could ignore the rest <g>. Tony Thompson tony
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Pacific Fruit Express Reefers 47269 and 47312 Upgrade
Lester did a great job with these upgrades. I endorse every one! including the added lettering. As Richard Hendrickson used to say, "these models aren't ready-to-RUN, they are ready-to FINISH." Nicely
Lester did a great job with these upgrades. I endorse every one! including the added lettering. As Richard Hendrickson used to say, "these models aren't ready-to-RUN, they are ready-to FINISH." Nicely
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Decals for scale locations and light weights
I've sent Charlie a list of most common SP, T&NO, and PFE reweigh stencils. Tony Thompson tony@...
I've sent Charlie a list of most common SP, T&NO, and PFE reweigh stencils. Tony Thompson tony@...
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Red Caboose NP reefer kitbash
I like the results on the NP reefers. The fact that the cars are not perfect matches to the prototype is another one of those facts that simply WILL creep into any sizable car fleet. Tony Thompson ton
I like the results on the NP reefers. The fact that the cars are not perfect matches to the prototype is another one of those facts that simply WILL creep into any sizable car fleet. Tony Thompson ton
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Cotton Belt dbl door boxcar
Frank Hodina wrote: That's a nice kit. I have the completed car on my layout, too. I would recommend it. Tony Thompson tony@...
Frank Hodina wrote: That's a nice kit. I have the completed car on my layout, too. I would recommend it. Tony Thompson tony@...
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RGM
I'm personally not enamored with FB, but more importantly, my wife, a computer professional, distrusts it mightily. If I were to want to join any FB groups. I would have to begin by having a "discussi
I'm personally not enamored with FB, but more importantly, my wife, a computer professional, distrusts it mightily. If I were to want to join any FB groups. I would have to begin by having a "discussi
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[Non-DoD Source] [RealSTMFC] Photo: Union Railroad Gondola 7985 With Pole Load (1928)
Elden Gatwood wrote: Exactly right! I happen to have that F&C kit on my workbench as I type. Tony Thompson tony@...
Elden Gatwood wrote: Exactly right! I happen to have that F&C kit on my workbench as I type. Tony Thompson tony@...
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Sugar Beets in Cattle Cars
Thomas Birkett wrote: Sugar beets were partially steam cooked and shredded, and the pulp was the source of sugar. (Done all at one plant.) I would think that "beet juice" would be a vegetable juice, n
Thomas Birkett wrote: Sugar beets were partially steam cooked and shredded, and the pulp was the source of sugar. (Done all at one plant.) I would think that "beet juice" would be a vegetable juice, n
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