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Photo: Chalk Marks On Boxcar
Yes, they are. Thanks for great photos to illustrate this topic. Jack Mullen
Yes, they are. Thanks for great photos to illustrate this topic. Jack Mullen
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Jack Mullen
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Intermountain GM&O reefer ?
Can anyone shed light on an Intermountain reefer custom-produced for the GM&O Historical Society? This car is an NRC reefer with GM&O lettering, car number is 19578. The model appears to be a standard
Can anyone shed light on an Intermountain reefer custom-produced for the GM&O Historical Society? This car is an NRC reefer with GM&O lettering, car number is 19578. The model appears to be a standard
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mopacfirst
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Keeley Cans; Was, Chalk Marks On Boxcar
Norm wrote: "are these cans in the photo Keely Cans? that you are referring to?" Norm. Yes, those are Keeley cans. I have seen the spelling that I used in my post, without the final "e", but after som
Norm wrote: "are these cans in the photo Keely Cans? that you are referring to?" Norm. Yes, those are Keeley cans. I have seen the spelling that I used in my post, without the final "e", but after som
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Guy Wilber
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Photo: Chalk Marks On Boxcar
Guy - are these cans in the photo Keely Cans? that you are referring to? Norm Buckhart
Guy - are these cans in the photo Keely Cans? that you are referring to? Norm Buckhart
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Norm Buckhart
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Photo: Bad Stencil Job
Photo: Bad Stencil Job This is link to a photo from in the collection of the University of Utah: https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s64q9921 Notice the tilted placement of the reweigh stencil
Photo: Bad Stencil Job This is link to a photo from in the collection of the University of Utah: https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s64q9921 Notice the tilted placement of the reweigh stencil
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Bob Chaparro
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Plant identity
According to my plant identification app on my phone, it is commonly called Curled Dock (Rumex crispus). I try to ID all the plants in my modeling area too. Allen Montgomery wyomingdivision.org
According to my plant identification app on my phone, it is commonly called Curled Dock (Rumex crispus). I try to ID all the plants in my modeling area too. Allen Montgomery wyomingdivision.org
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Allen Montgomery
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Photo: D&RGW Gondola With Load Of Mine Cars
No. The D&RG was merged with the RGW a lot earlier - the "W" is an artifact of the D&RG's reorganization from bankruptcy, forced by the Gould forces in the MP (which controlled the D&RG) to build the
No. The D&RG was merged with the RGW a lot earlier - the "W" is an artifact of the D&RG's reorganization from bankruptcy, forced by the Gould forces in the MP (which controlled the D&RG) to build the
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Bob Webber
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Photo: Tank Cars At Refinery
Thanks for the correction, Bruce. Bill Daniels Santa Rosa, California
Thanks for the correction, Bruce. Bill Daniels Santa Rosa, California
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Bill Daniels
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Photo: Tank Cars At Refinery
Interesting car: looks like one of the *big* Class X (10,000 gallons). Al Brown, Melbourne, Fla.
Interesting car: looks like one of the *big* Class X (10,000 gallons). Al Brown, Melbourne, Fla.
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al_brown03
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Photo: Tank Cars At Refinery
A sure indication that the photo was taken with orthchromatic film, which renders yellows (UTLX cars had yellow lettering) as a dark gray. Dennis Storzek
A sure indication that the photo was taken with orthchromatic film, which renders yellows (UTLX cars had yellow lettering) as a dark gray. Dennis Storzek
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Dennis Storzek
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Photo: Trainload of Maytag Washers
Maytag washers were made in Newton IA. The plant was served by the Rock Island. This train would most likely have been routed Rock Island to the UP at Omaha, or possibly Colorado Springs. Doug Harding
Maytag washers were made in Newton IA. The plant was served by the Rock Island. This train would most likely have been routed Rock Island to the UP at Omaha, or possibly Colorado Springs. Doug Harding
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Douglas Harding
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NPDX 60235, DL&W 66205 and CB&QQ 133135 circa 1924
From Erie Lackawanna site today. http://lists.railfan.net/erielackphoto.cgi?erielack-12-02-19/X3418.jpg http://lists.railfan.net/erielackphoto.cgi?erielack-12-02-19/X3471.jpg http://lists.railfan.net/
From Erie Lackawanna site today. http://lists.railfan.net/erielackphoto.cgi?erielack-12-02-19/X3418.jpg http://lists.railfan.net/erielackphoto.cgi?erielack-12-02-19/X3471.jpg http://lists.railfan.net/
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Brian Rochon
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Rivetology & Improving an Older Model of C&G #3703
Awhile back I posted photos of Columbus & Greenville #3703, a model of a rebuilt steel boxcar I kitbashed over two decades ago. Photos can be very revealing and as I looked at the photos I could see h
Awhile back I posted photos of Columbus & Greenville #3703, a model of a rebuilt steel boxcar I kitbashed over two decades ago. Photos can be very revealing and as I looked at the photos I could see h
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Bill Welch
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Photo: Trainload of Maytag Washers
Very cool. I wonder how much production that represents from the factory, a week? Mike Aufderheide
Very cool. I wonder how much production that represents from the factory, a week? Mike Aufderheide
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Michael Aufderheide
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Plant identity
I concur; I have enough of it around my house to recognise it pretty quick. Regards Paul Woods Whangarei, NZ NYCSHS #7172
I concur; I have enough of it around my house to recognise it pretty quick. Regards Paul Woods Whangarei, NZ NYCSHS #7172
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Paul Woods
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Photo: Chalk Marks On Boxcar
Keeley Cans & Hoses This message was posted by "MontourMan" on Train Orders.com on 09/26/16. It was in response to a question about hoses over the truck bearings on a UP locomotive tender. Bob Chaparr
Keeley Cans & Hoses This message was posted by "MontourMan" on Train Orders.com on 09/26/16. It was in response to a question about hoses over the truck bearings on a UP locomotive tender. Bob Chaparr
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Bob Chaparro
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Photo: Trainload of Maytag Washers
Photo: Trainload of Maytag Washers This is link to a 1935 publicity photo from the collection of the University of Utah: https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s6tj0x2j Bob Chaparro Hemet, CA
Photo: Trainload of Maytag Washers This is link to a 1935 publicity photo from the collection of the University of Utah: https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s6tj0x2j Bob Chaparro Hemet, CA
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Bob Chaparro
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Photos: Railroad Yard At Ogden, Utah
Photos: Railroad Yard At Ogden, Utah These are links to photos taken in the 1940s from in the collection of the University of Utah: https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s6x0899p https://collect
Photos: Railroad Yard At Ogden, Utah These are links to photos taken in the 1940s from in the collection of the University of Utah: https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s6x0899p https://collect
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Bob Chaparro
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Photo: PFE Reefer With Load Of Pecan Pieces
PFE Reefer With Load Of Pecan Pieces This is link to a 1927 photo from the collection of the University of Utah: https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s6jq397q The stenciling on the barrels appe
PFE Reefer With Load Of Pecan Pieces This is link to a 1927 photo from the collection of the University of Utah: https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s6jq397q The stenciling on the barrels appe
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Bob Chaparro
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Photo: Tank Cars At Refinery
Notice that the lettering is completely invisible - no doubt obliterated by dirt & grime - Tom
Notice that the lettering is completely invisible - no doubt obliterated by dirt & grime - Tom
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