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FS NEW HO Decal Set from Mount Vernon Shops!
Tony exaggerates (just a little) . I just weighed the metal kit and fully assembled, with trucks, it weighs 5 oz. Didn't have to add any additional weight. I also kitbashed the covered hopper with the
Tony exaggerates (just a little) . I just weighed the metal kit and fully assembled, with trucks, it weighs 5 oz. Didn't have to add any additional weight. I also kitbashed the covered hopper with the
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Car door sealing - was True Line new "Fowler" pictures
Based on several meetings with the president of Iron City brewery in Pittsburgh, back in the '60s, I learned many facilities (IC included) continued to brew, but extracted the alcohol, leaving legal "
Based on several meetings with the president of Iron City brewery in Pittsburgh, back in the '60s, I learned many facilities (IC included) continued to brew, but extracted the alcohol, leaving legal "
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Roaring Rails
I have to relate a story from Craig Thorpe, noted railroad artist, who did a fund raising painting for the restoration of the Snoqualmie depot in Wa. He researched the depot colors, the loco and passe
I have to relate a story from Craig Thorpe, noted railroad artist, who did a fund raising painting for the restoration of the Snoqualmie depot in Wa. He researched the depot colors, the loco and passe
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trucks
Not entirely true, even if still disappointing. A lot of changes were made to track and wheel standards to provide dimensions with +- tolerances to enable better manufacturers' compliance. The coupler
Not entirely true, even if still disappointing. A lot of changes were made to track and wheel standards to provide dimensions with +- tolerances to enable better manufacturers' compliance. The coupler
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Westrail ART Reefer Instructions
You might try the instruction collection at the NMRAs Kalmbach library. CJ Riley Bainbridge Island WA ________________________________ To: "STMFC@..." <STMFC@...>; Bill Welch <
You might try the instruction collection at the NMRAs Kalmbach library. CJ Riley Bainbridge Island WA ________________________________ To: "STMFC@..." <STMFC@...>; Bill Welch <
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Billboard reefers in service?
I can't identify the reefers, but that area became a warehouse for the P&LE and in the '90s, a Hooters occupied that space with a deck designed by yours truly. I was the last job I did before moving w
I can't identify the reefers, but that area became a warehouse for the P&LE and in the '90s, a Hooters occupied that space with a deck designed by yours truly. I was the last job I did before moving w
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Modeling techniques - Resin casting - suggestions for reading
For specific questions you might try: casting@... Many knowledgeable folks there. CJ Riley Bainbridge Island WA ________________________________ To: STMFC@... Sent: Sunday, Sep
For specific questions you might try: casting@... Many knowledgeable folks there. CJ Riley Bainbridge Island WA ________________________________ To: STMFC@... Sent: Sunday, Sep
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Pressed Steel Car Company Records
You might try the NMRA's Kalmbach Library. I donated a modest collection of PSC builder's photos a few years ago and what you are looking for sounds familiar, but I didn't keep a record. CJ Riley Bain
You might try the NMRA's Kalmbach Library. I donated a modest collection of PSC builder's photos a few years ago and what you are looking for sounds familiar, but I didn't keep a record. CJ Riley Bain
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NMRA Sacramento
I would have to point out that these judges are in direct violation of a clear rule which limits the number of points that can be awarded without documentation.I set it up that way to avoid this situa
I would have to point out that these judges are in direct violation of a clear rule which limits the number of points that can be awarded without documentation.I set it up that way to avoid this situa
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NMRA Sacramento
As one of the participants, I believe the change was closer to 20 years ago, but is still resisted by the fantasy modelers. The added requirement for documentation pushes the judges to award the prope
As one of the participants, I believe the change was closer to 20 years ago, but is still resisted by the fantasy modelers. The added requirement for documentation pushes the judges to award the prope
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NMRA Sacramento
If your concern is over contests and model display, the local committee has no control. The new, more open national rules will apply, including the talk to the modelers and display only categories. IM
If your concern is over contests and model display, the local committee has no control. The new, more open national rules will apply, including the talk to the modelers and display only categories. IM
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Very interestin Shorpy photo
I noticed that Cornplanter car as well. Chief Cornplanter was a prominent Chief in Northern PA, Warren area. Educated guess, the company was in the Oil City PA area in the early oil boom. In order to
I noticed that Cornplanter car as well. Chief Cornplanter was a prominent Chief in Northern PA, Warren area. Educated guess, the company was in the Oil City PA area in the early oil boom. In order to
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Pennsy Round-roof design issue
That's funny Mike. When I was there in for the 614 in '81, I found the north entrance, but not the south. Maybe there are 2 single ended tunnels? CJ Riley Bainbridge Island WA ---
That's funny Mike. When I was there in for the 614 in '81, I found the north entrance, but not the south. Maybe there are 2 single ended tunnels? CJ Riley Bainbridge Island WA ---
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Color film
Why did they need color film when the world was B/W? I remember those days. CJ Riley Bainbridge Island WA
Why did they need color film when the world was B/W? I remember those days. CJ Riley Bainbridge Island WA
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Color film
Obviously, the US went from b/w to color just before GWTW was filmed. CJ Riley Bainbridge Island WA
Obviously, the US went from b/w to color just before GWTW was filmed. CJ Riley Bainbridge Island WA
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Modelling Techniques - Thin straps - Paper & CA
Back in the day when I manufactured kits (Industrial Heritage Scale Models) I found that paper cut and folded then saturated with CA became like a piece of metal, Perfect for the chutes that loaded st
Back in the day when I manufactured kits (Industrial Heritage Scale Models) I found that paper cut and folded then saturated with CA became like a piece of metal, Perfect for the chutes that loaded st
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Oh NO... MicroMark at it again!
I once worked for a man that had a truly original way of manufacturing logs for homes. He patented the ides and then spent a major portion of his work day defending the patents and applying for them i
I once worked for a man that had a truly original way of manufacturing logs for homes. He patented the ides and then spent a major portion of his work day defending the patents and applying for them i
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Union RR gondola from F&C (UNCLASSIFIED)
Elden, Wasn't Aliquippa Southern J&L's railroad. CJ
Elden, Wasn't Aliquippa Southern J&L's railroad. CJ
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Movies w/Freight Cars
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What are "Van Dykes?"
< You should call them by the correct name and that is "blue print". They were made by a wet process that was just beginning to go away when I was a young architect but was the preferred process for p
< You should call them by the correct name and that is "blue print". They were made by a wet process that was just beginning to go away when I was a young architect but was the preferred process for p
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