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Question for the truck experts
I uploaded two photos of trucks to the Files section into a folder named "Frank's Randomness". Could someone please tell me what kind of trucks these are? Thanks! Frank Valoczy Vancouver, BC ----- htt
I uploaded two photos of trucks to the Files section into a folder named "Frank's Randomness". Could someone please tell me what kind of trucks these are? Thanks! Frank Valoczy Vancouver, BC ----- htt
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Three freight cars...
I've found some photos online, and I'm wondering if anyone might be able to provide some further details or information on these cars so as to allow models to be made? 1. Kansas City, Kaw Valley reefe
I've found some photos online, and I'm wondering if anyone might be able to provide some further details or information on these cars so as to allow models to be made? 1. Kansas City, Kaw Valley reefe
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Photo sources?
Well, a long shot, but worth asking... Does anyone know where I might find photos of freight equipment (pref. late 40s, early 50s, interchanged or not) of the roads in the list to follow? The why for
Well, a long shot, but worth asking... Does anyone know where I might find photos of freight equipment (pref. late 40s, early 50s, interchanged or not) of the roads in the list to follow? The why for
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· #69687
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SAL 36500-36699 hoppers
Thanks for the clarification. In the '53 reprint it lists it as the whole number series, 36500-36699, indicated to have 2 (3? Can't recall offhand and am not at home) cars total. Frank Valoczy Vancouv
Thanks for the clarification. In the '53 reprint it lists it as the whole number series, 36500-36699, indicated to have 2 (3? Can't recall offhand and am not at home) cars total. Frank Valoczy Vancouv
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· #69624
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SAL 36500-36699 hoppers
Hi, Curious if anybody knows which roadnumbers of the SAL's 36500-36699 series hoppers (USRA twins, I believe?) were still on the roster in 1951? According to the January '53 ORER there were only two
Hi, Curious if anybody knows which roadnumbers of the SAL's 36500-36699 series hoppers (USRA twins, I believe?) were still on the roster in 1951? According to the January '53 ORER there were only two
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· #69454
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GN 2500 aluminum box
I picked up the CDS dry transfer set for the GN #2500 aluminum boxcar... and now I'm wondering if anybody might suggest a way to model this car. I'd also be curious to know how one might model one of
I picked up the CDS dry transfer set for the GN #2500 aluminum boxcar... and now I'm wondering if anybody might suggest a way to model this car. I'd also be curious to know how one might model one of
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· #69313
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F&C web page (was F&C kits)
Though an excellent extension (I've used it when I was still running Windows), it is unfortunately not available for those running Linux. For Linux users, in this instance, I'd recommend the Dillo bro
Though an excellent extension (I've used it when I was still running Windows), it is unfortunately not available for those running Linux. For Linux users, in this instance, I'd recommend the Dillo bro
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· #69260
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F&C Kits
It's not the frames that are the issue - it's the 'click on the link to expand the list' feature on the HO Freight Cars page. When you click the HO Freight Cars link on the left frame, the page brings
It's not the frames that are the issue - it's the 'click on the link to expand the list' feature on the HO Freight Cars page. When you click the HO Freight Cars link on the left frame, the page brings
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· #69257
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F&C Kits
I use SeaMonkey normally, and the F&C website didn't completely work in that or Firefox on a Linux platform. I *just* now tried the Dillo browser (an exceptionally light browser), and it works: probab
I use SeaMonkey normally, and the F&C website didn't completely work in that or Firefox on a Linux platform. I *just* now tried the Dillo browser (an exceptionally light browser), and it works: probab
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· #69248
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F&C Kits
Ah, wonderful. So they don't want Linux users as customers? In any event. Is there another source for a listing of their kits? Frank Valoczy Vancouver, BC ----- http://hydrorail.hostwq.net/index.html
Ah, wonderful. So they don't want Linux users as customers? In any event. Is there another source for a listing of their kits? Frank Valoczy Vancouver, BC ----- http://hydrorail.hostwq.net/index.html
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· #69231
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F&C Kits
Just wondering, is there a list/catalogue of F&C kits available somewhere besides their website? The website seems not to work, where the freight car kits are concerned. Frank Valoczy Vancouver, BC --
Just wondering, is there a list/catalogue of F&C kits available somewhere besides their website? The website seems not to work, where the freight car kits are concerned. Frank Valoczy Vancouver, BC --
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· #69227
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Roberval-Saguenay and Quebec Central request
Small request - would anybody be able to send me a scan of the ORER entries for the Roberval-Saguenay and Quebec Central, any year between 1930 and 1945? Thanks. Frank Valoczy Vancouver, BC ----- http
Small request - would anybody be able to send me a scan of the ORER entries for the Roberval-Saguenay and Quebec Central, any year between 1930 and 1945? Thanks. Frank Valoczy Vancouver, BC ----- http
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· #68852
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Reporting marks - Transit Co., Ltd.
The January 1953 ORER lists the following reporting marks as belonging to Transit Co., Ltd. : TCLX, BMMX, COBX, CSGX, IOX, PRPX and SUPX. I am curious as to the origins of these marks. I'm fairly conf
The January 1953 ORER lists the following reporting marks as belonging to Transit Co., Ltd. : TCLX, BMMX, COBX, CSGX, IOX, PRPX and SUPX. I am curious as to the origins of these marks. I'm fairly conf
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· #68825
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Imperial Oil tank cars
Working from the photos I found at the National Archives, I've put together an initial listing of lettering/livery varieties found on Imperial Oil (IOX) tank cars. What I haven't been able to determin
Working from the photos I found at the National Archives, I've put together an initial listing of lettering/livery varieties found on Imperial Oil (IOX) tank cars. What I haven't been able to determin
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· #68824
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Imperial Oil tank cars
Quickly asked-for now without going into much detail, but does anyone know (or know where I might find info on) heralds/slogans used on Imperial Oil tank cars? I've seen a goodly number of them on dif
Quickly asked-for now without going into much detail, but does anyone know (or know where I might find info on) heralds/slogans used on Imperial Oil tank cars? I've seen a goodly number of them on dif
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Some questions
Hi! I just got back from a visit to the National Archives in Canada. A result of that is an immense addition to my digital collection of photos (especially in the way of Canadian tank cars), and a num
Hi! I just got back from a visit to the National Archives in Canada. A result of that is an immense addition to my digital collection of photos (especially in the way of Canadian tank cars), and a num
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· #68782
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ORER abbreviation question
Atlantic Coast Despatch. Frank Valoczy Vancouver, BC ----- http://hydrorail.hostwq.net/index.html - Rails along the Fraser http://hydrorail.rrpicturearchives.net/ - Rail Photos
Atlantic Coast Despatch. Frank Valoczy Vancouver, BC ----- http://hydrorail.hostwq.net/index.html - Rails along the Fraser http://hydrorail.rrpicturearchives.net/ - Rail Photos
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· #68336
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ORER request
Hi, Just wondering, if anyone happens to have an ORER or two from 1914 to 1925? I'd like to see, if possible, the listings for the P&N for this period. Thanks, Frank Valoczy Vancouver, BC ----- http:/
Hi, Just wondering, if anyone happens to have an ORER or two from 1914 to 1925? I'd like to see, if possible, the listings for the P&N for this period. Thanks, Frank Valoczy Vancouver, BC ----- http:/
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· #67941
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1898 Car Builder's Dictionary
The same page as before, with no link to download. Frank Valoczy Vancouver, BC PS: Use this address (destron@...) to send the screenshot. ----- http://hydrorail.hostwq.net/index.html - Rails alo
The same page as before, with no link to download. Frank Valoczy Vancouver, BC PS: Use this address (destron@...) to send the screenshot. ----- http://hydrorail.hostwq.net/index.html - Rails alo
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· #67934
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1898 Car Builder's Dictionary
Tried this, I'm not getting any link to any complete pdf file, either. No sidebar or any such thing. On no item do I see anything more than 'snippet view'. Do you perhaps have some extension in your b
Tried this, I'm not getting any link to any complete pdf file, either. No sidebar or any such thing. On no item do I see anything more than 'snippet view'. Do you perhaps have some extension in your b
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