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SAL B7 Turtleback roof O scale boxcar kit - interest?
(Some of you O scalers received an earlier email re: this offering. If you replied to that, you can ignore this email.) I am revisiting producing the Seaboard B-7 “Turtleback” roof boxcar in **O SCALE
(Some of you O scalers received an earlier email re: this offering. If you replied to that, you can ignore this email.) I am revisiting producing the Seaboard B-7 “Turtleback” roof boxcar in **O SCALE
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Jim King
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Need Bob's Photo contact info
What is current phone number, email, etc. for Bob’s Photo? I’m trying to locate some Southern Ry Murphy Branch station pix … I bought several 8x10s at an RPM about 3-4 years ago and wanted to know if
What is current phone number, email, etc. for Bob’s Photo? I’m trying to locate some Southern Ry Murphy Branch station pix … I bought several 8x10s at an RPM about 3-4 years ago and wanted to know if
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Jim King
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Smoky Mtn Model Works NOS kits now available -- list attached
Instead of creating a web page, I’ve gone the spreadsheet route and saved it as an easily-opened PDF. See attached. Prices exclude postage (domestic or international). Contact me OFF LIST to transact
Instead of creating a web page, I’ve gone the spreadsheet route and saved it as an easily-opened PDF. See attached. Prices exclude postage (domestic or international). Contact me OFF LIST to transact
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Jim King
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Need help with CRR 56xx series boxcars
The local museum where I volunteer owns 2 ex-Clinchfield 56xx-series boxcars. One of them, 5625, was part of a local doll house retailer in Biltmore (behind the current McDonalds) and was cut on to be
The local museum where I volunteer owns 2 ex-Clinchfield 56xx-series boxcars. One of them, 5625, was part of a local doll house retailer in Biltmore (behind the current McDonalds) and was cut on to be
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Jim King
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Looking to contact these folks
If your name is below, please contact me off-list … I need a current email addy. Thank you. Adam Pinales Alden McBee Dave Yingst John Hodson Parker Wilson Robert Kirkham Roger Badgett Steve Hile Jim K
If your name is below, please contact me off-list … I need a current email addy. Thank you. Adam Pinales Alden McBee Dave Yingst John Hodson Parker Wilson Robert Kirkham Roger Badgett Steve Hile Jim K
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Jim King
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Resin kits for sale - 1 has been sold; 7 available
The CB&Q XM32 kit has been sold. These kits are still available: Road Name Item Description (Resin Kits and Built) Manufacturer Mfr's Item No. Qty. Unit Price B&O Mill gon, USRA, flat end, O-27A class
The CB&Q XM32 kit has been sold. These kits are still available: Road Name Item Description (Resin Kits and Built) Manufacturer Mfr's Item No. Qty. Unit Price B&O Mill gon, USRA, flat end, O-27A class
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Jim King
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HO items for sale list attached
HO for-sale items list is attached. I will provide a PDF of the Excel spreadsheet if desired. Contact me off-list to discuss, etc. Jim King http://smokymountainmodelworks.com/
HO for-sale items list is attached. I will provide a PDF of the Excel spreadsheet if desired. Contact me off-list to discuss, etc. Jim King http://smokymountainmodelworks.com/
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Jim King
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Southern railway flat cars
The PS 52’ 6” gons I once produced in HO resin were built in 2 lots (1953 and 1957). Both were delivered in black with Roman lettering. Jim King http://smokymountainmodelworks.com/
The PS 52’ 6” gons I once produced in HO resin were built in 2 lots (1953 and 1957). Both were delivered in black with Roman lettering. Jim King http://smokymountainmodelworks.com/
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Jim King
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Southern railway flat cars
Most likely late 1957 when there was a systemwide change in fonts and colors. That’s when heralds were removed, the Roman font changed to an early version of Gothic/Block, the green/imitation Aluminum
Most likely late 1957 when there was a systemwide change in fonts and colors. That’s when heralds were removed, the Roman font changed to an early version of Gothic/Block, the green/imitation Aluminum
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Jim King
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Smokey Mountain Southern 1953 54'-5" gondola
Yes, my SOU gon is HO but I am considering upscaling to S, assuming there is sufficient market demand. No gons like it in S but, unfortunately, Southern was the only road to have the rib style and pat
Yes, my SOU gon is HO but I am considering upscaling to S, assuming there is sufficient market demand. No gons like it in S but, unfortunately, Southern was the only road to have the rib style and pat
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Jim King
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3D SLA printing services offered
Now that I’ve put about 10 weeks behind me on the new FormLabs Form3 SLA printing system, I’m comfortable in offering custom printed parts to y’all. Parts are built in clear resin at .002” layer thick
Now that I’ve put about 10 weeks behind me on the new FormLabs Form3 SLA printing system, I’m comfortable in offering custom printed parts to y’all. Parts are built in clear resin at .002” layer thick
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Jim King
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TC boxes & SOU 52'6" gon (was C of G 56309)
Neither the TC boxes (there were 2 variations) nor the Southern 52’6” gon were good sellers for me, which contributed to my decision to leave HO resin kit production and sell the entire product line t
Neither the TC boxes (there were 2 variations) nor the Southern 52’6” gon were good sellers for me, which contributed to my decision to leave HO resin kit production and sell the entire product line t
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Jim King
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C of G 56309
Nice job, Fenton. Allen Tuten and I collaborated on this car many moons ago and I made at least 3 batches for the society. A couple years after it debuted, I offered the Murphy roofed version which al
Nice job, Fenton. Allen Tuten and I collaborated on this car many moons ago and I made at least 3 batches for the society. A couple years after it debuted, I offered the Murphy roofed version which al
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Jim King
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Quick-drying paint option
I’ve been using Dupli-Color grey primer on all of my kits and patterns for the past several years because it covers well and dries quickly. However, because the nozzle is not designed for tight corner
I’ve been using Dupli-Color grey primer on all of my kits and patterns for the past several years because it covers well and dries quickly. However, because the nozzle is not designed for tight corner
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Jim King
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B&O M15k S scale pilot model update
This email with attached photos was previously sent to all modelers who have prepaid for this kit. If you missed out on the earlier announcements (spanning several months) and still want to purchase a
This email with attached photos was previously sent to all modelers who have prepaid for this kit. If you missed out on the earlier announcements (spanning several months) and still want to purchase a
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Jim King
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C&O MW Tenders
Garth … I saw several Vanderbilt tenders (4- and 6-axle) in MOW service while living in Virginia in the 80s. Definitely “eye catching” in a consist of old boxcars and passenger cars. There were a few
Garth … I saw several Vanderbilt tenders (4- and 6-axle) in MOW service while living in Virginia in the 80s. Definitely “eye catching” in a consist of old boxcars and passenger cars. There were a few
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Jim King
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Need WLE/NKP 24200-24501 series help
Several years ago, I produced an HO Tennessee Central boxcar as-delivered in 1941 with flat, riveted roof and with what most modelers know as PS-0 ends (correct nomenclature is “proprietary Pullman Co
Several years ago, I produced an HO Tennessee Central boxcar as-delivered in 1941 with flat, riveted roof and with what most modelers know as PS-0 ends (correct nomenclature is “proprietary Pullman Co
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Jim King
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IC reefer question
Further research indicates that the NRC-IC reefer on the Abingdon Branch train is from the 19000-19499 series, built in 1950. The flat, riveted end makes this an eye-catching car. See attached pic fro
Further research indicates that the NRC-IC reefer on the Abingdon Branch train is from the 19000-19499 series, built in 1950. The flat, riveted end makes this an eye-catching car. See attached pic fro
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Jim King
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NRC-IC reefer photo
Here’s the photo that stirred my questions. It appears to be of the 190xx series with a plain plug door only. The car was hauling “seed potatoes” to West Jefferson, NC. Not iced, just used for insulat
Here’s the photo that stirred my questions. It appears to be of the 190xx series with a plain plug door only. The car was hauling “seed potatoes” to West Jefferson, NC. Not iced, just used for insulat
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Jim King
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IC-NRC reefer
Has this car been produced in HO? Diamond emblem is green, roof and ends are reddish-brown, body is dull yellow. I found a pic of a similar car on the Abingdon Branch hauling “seeding potatoes” in LCL
Has this car been produced in HO? Diamond emblem is green, roof and ends are reddish-brown, body is dull yellow. I found a pic of a similar car on the Abingdon Branch hauling “seeding potatoes” in LCL
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Jim King
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