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50' Mather stock cars
Ah, now that I know the question I can answer. Mont makes an excellent point. At many rural locations there was only one loading chute at the local stockpens, so car length was not an issue. Each car
Ah, now that I know the question I can answer. Mont makes an excellent point. At many rural locations there was only one loading chute at the local stockpens, so car length was not an issue. Each car
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Atlas Swift 4-hinge reefer
Phil, they are what we commonly call 36’ wood reefers. Attached is the photo of the Cudahy reefer #5557 that closely matches the Atlas model. And at the photo of Swift 9863. 5557 was built in 1928 and
Phil, they are what we commonly call 36’ wood reefers. Attached is the photo of the Cudahy reefer #5557 that closely matches the Atlas model. And at the photo of Swift 9863. 5557 was built in 1928 and
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Atlas Swift 4-hinge reefer
Garth that photo is of a 6 hinge car. The question is about a 4 hinge car. Doug Harding www.iowacentralrr.org
Garth that photo is of a 6 hinge car. The question is about a 4 hinge car. Doug Harding www.iowacentralrr.org
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50' Mather stock cars
Steve are you referring to Mat Thompson’s presentation on Operations at his Swift Meat packing plant? I was not able to participate in the OpSig event, so I did not hear the question. I am familiar wi
Steve are you referring to Mat Thompson’s presentation on Operations at his Swift Meat packing plant? I was not able to participate in the OpSig event, so I did not hear the question. I am familiar wi
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Atlas Swift 4-hinge reefer
Phil I assume you are asking about the Atlas wood 36’ wood meat reefer with 4 hinges. I believe it has been offered in a Swift p/l scheme. Atlas claims the wood meat reefer model is based upon a Cudah
Phil I assume you are asking about the Atlas wood 36’ wood meat reefer with 4 hinges. I believe it has been offered in a Swift p/l scheme. Atlas claims the wood meat reefer model is based upon a Cudah
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Photo: CN Gas Tank Car 51860 (1937)
The tank looks like an end fill propane tank. Doug Harding www.iowacentralrr.org
The tank looks like an end fill propane tank. Doug Harding www.iowacentralrr.org
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Sugar Beets Photo: D&RGW Gondola 70298 (1949)
I have been using Anise seeds for sugar beet loads. I cut a piece of foam to fit the car, paint it dark brown. Then coat with glue and sprinkle anise seed. A second application of anise covers areas m
I have been using Anise seeds for sugar beet loads. I cut a piece of foam to fit the car, paint it dark brown. Then coat with glue and sprinkle anise seed. A second application of anise covers areas m
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Lackawanna & Southern poultry cars
I have nothing, except Kristen’s note that states 1900 circa ORER’s do list some railroad owned poultry cars. The ORER’s would give you car numbers and dimensions. But as to what they looked like, I h
I have nothing, except Kristen’s note that states 1900 circa ORER’s do list some railroad owned poultry cars. The ORER’s would give you car numbers and dimensions. But as to what they looked like, I h
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Photo: Swift & Company Shed
Schuyler I pointed out the Wool Soap signs yesterday afternoon with a comment I thought this was a building that dealt with by-products. Wool Soap was a brand name of the Swift company for one of thei
Schuyler I pointed out the Wool Soap signs yesterday afternoon with a comment I thought this was a building that dealt with by-products. Wool Soap was a brand name of the Swift company for one of thei
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Photo: Swift & Company Shed
I’m suspect this is a building related to byproducts from Swift. Note the many Swift Wool Soap signs. There are burlap sacks under the loading dock, perhaps containing wool. The building next door is
I’m suspect this is a building related to byproducts from Swift. Note the many Swift Wool Soap signs. There are burlap sacks under the loading dock, perhaps containing wool. The building next door is
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Photo: Loading Treated Water Pipe (1935)
I completely agree with the generally accepted practice that wood water pipes were common through WWII, particularly out west (here in the mid-west lead pipes were the standard). But creosote? I canno
I completely agree with the generally accepted practice that wood water pipes were common through WWII, particularly out west (here in the mid-west lead pipes were the standard). But creosote? I canno
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Tank heads on depressed center flat on EJE
Use an Olaf compass cutter https://www.amazon.com/OLFA-1057028-Rotary-Circle-Cutter/dp/B001CEAMCY Doug Harding www.iowacentralrr.org
Use an Olaf compass cutter https://www.amazon.com/OLFA-1057028-Rotary-Circle-Cutter/dp/B001CEAMCY Doug Harding www.iowacentralrr.org
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Calling All Chemists - Somewhat OT
Gary, with my moving, packing HO rolling stock has been a concern. Damage was occurring until I began using these products. To protect each car I do use pieces of this foam, with additional pieces to
Gary, with my moving, packing HO rolling stock has been a concern. Damage was occurring until I began using these products. To protect each car I do use pieces of this foam, with additional pieces to
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Zoom Session Tonight
Topic: Celebration of Bill Welch Time: Dec 16, 2020 09:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81975451926?pwd=em1La0orVTY3QU0vVG1TeklwVjk1Zz09 Meeting ID: 819 7
Topic: Celebration of Bill Welch Time: Dec 16, 2020 09:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81975451926?pwd=em1La0orVTY3QU0vVG1TeklwVjk1Zz09 Meeting ID: 819 7
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FW: Bill Welch celebration Zoom
Attached is the details for the tribute Bill’s train friends have planned. It will be Wednesday, Dec 16th, 9pm EST, via Zoom. The late hour is so we can accommodate those on the west coast. This is op
Attached is the details for the tribute Bill’s train friends have planned. It will be Wednesday, Dec 16th, 9pm EST, via Zoom. The late hour is so we can accommodate those on the west coast. This is op
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Kewanee boiler flat car load
I served a church that had an old one in the boiler room down in the basement. They couldn’t get it out when they replaced it with a new smaller modern boiler. Doug Harding www.iowacentralrr.org
I served a church that had an old one in the boiler room down in the basement. They couldn’t get it out when they replaced it with a new smaller modern boiler. Doug Harding www.iowacentralrr.org
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What is a "Manuta gondola"?
IF you scroll to the bottom of the listing you will see a series of photos, of a short dump car, that has a raised sloped center board to send the contents outward. The listing says no couplers, but t
IF you scroll to the bottom of the listing you will see a series of photos, of a short dump car, that has a raised sloped center board to send the contents outward. The listing says no couplers, but t
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[RailwayBullShippersGroup] Stockyard List Circa 1921
The question has been raised as why California is not on the list. National Provisioner was published weekly in 1921, which is Vol #65. Without the issue number, one will have to search the entire yea
The question has been raised as why California is not on the list. National Provisioner was published weekly in 1921, which is Vol #65. Without the issue number, one will have to search the entire yea
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Wood sheathing differential weathering reasons
Looking very realistic. Nice job. Doug Harding www.iowacentralrr.org
Looking very realistic. Nice job. Doug Harding www.iowacentralrr.org
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Another means of adding chalk markings
A quick search for “railroad chalk” will produce a number of hits, with different brands and types. Many of them related to the building trades, as the 1” chalk is still used to mark lumber and buildi
A quick search for “railroad chalk” will produce a number of hits, with different brands and types. Many of them related to the building trades, as the 1” chalk is still used to mark lumber and buildi
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