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Car Builders Cyclopedia
Dave, I model late spring 1955. I have a collection of the Car Builders’ Cyclopedias and find each valuable for data and photos they contain. You asked, “how often did these come out”? Photo of dates
Dave, I model late spring 1955. I have a collection of the Car Builders’ Cyclopedias and find each valuable for data and photos they contain. You asked, “how often did these come out”? Photo of dates
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Lester Breuer
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Photo help for NYC 157XXX series box car
Building IMWX 1937 NYC box car in series 1573XX. Have info. Ed Hawkins compiled on the 1937 box cars; however, no luck finding photo except in Car Builder Cyc. Of the modified 1937 assigned to the 159
Building IMWX 1937 NYC box car in series 1573XX. Have info. Ed Hawkins compiled on the 1937 box cars; however, no luck finding photo except in Car Builder Cyc. Of the modified 1937 assigned to the 159
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Lester Breuer
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How did they ... ?
Due to a typing error, a space that did not belong, the blog link in previous post did not work. Please forgive. ‘Correct link: http://mnrailroadcab100.blogspot.com/ Lester Breuer
Due to a typing error, a space that did not belong, the blog link in previous post did not work. Please forgive. ‘Correct link: http://mnrailroadcab100.blogspot.com/ Lester Breuer
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Lester Breuer
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How did they ... ?
Jim Thank You for your kind word regarding my blog. I have attached a couple of photos of the lumber load Jim is commenting on. And, yes by hand. For others if interested in seeing the build of the go
Jim Thank You for your kind word regarding my blog. I have attached a couple of photos of the lumber load Jim is commenting on. And, yes by hand. For others if interested in seeing the build of the go
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Lester Breuer
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Northern Pacific Gondola 59204. - Part Two
My friend George Toman and I built and upgraded a Northern Pacific Historical Railway Association (NPRHA) resin 70-Ton 13 post gondola kit we numbered 59204. The build and upgrade was done to provide
My friend George Toman and I built and upgraded a Northern Pacific Historical Railway Association (NPRHA) resin 70-Ton 13 post gondola kit we numbered 59204. The build and upgrade was done to provide
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Lester Breuer
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Northern Pacific Gondola 59204
My friend George Toman and I built and upgraded a Northern Pacific Historical Railway Association (NPRHA) resin 70-Ton 13 post gondola kit we numbered 59204. The build and upgrade was done at the same
My friend George Toman and I built and upgraded a Northern Pacific Historical Railway Association (NPRHA) resin 70-Ton 13 post gondola kit we numbered 59204. The build and upgrade was done at the same
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Lester Breuer
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Pickle Car HJHX 78
Bob, Thank You for sharing this great color photo. Provides a fine view of the “B” end and one type of the hatch rests, clearly visible. Lester Breuer Plymouth, MN
Bob, Thank You for sharing this great color photo. Provides a fine view of the “B” end and one type of the hatch rests, clearly visible. Lester Breuer Plymouth, MN
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Lester Breuer
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Pickle Car HJHX 78
Bruce Hendricks asked how accurate are the Athearn blue box pickled cars. In the research I have done the Athearn car with some work can produce a accurate Heinz pickle car. The roof hatch supports th
Bruce Hendricks asked how accurate are the Athearn blue box pickled cars. In the research I have done the Athearn car with some work can produce a accurate Heinz pickle car. The roof hatch supports th
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Lester Breuer
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Chicago Great Western Covered Hopper 70057
I built and upgraded a Bowser Chicago Great Western (CGW) covered hopper kit. I built the Bowser covered hopper car in CGW class LO, numbered 70057. The Bowser covered hopper kit including lettering i
I built and upgraded a Bowser Chicago Great Western (CGW) covered hopper kit. I built the Bowser covered hopper car in CGW class LO, numbered 70057. The Bowser covered hopper kit including lettering i
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Lester Breuer
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Rock Island Covered Hopper 491
I built and upgraded a Bowser Rock Island (RI) covered hopper kit. I built the Bowser covered hopper car in RI class LO, numbered 491. The Bowser covered hopper kit is an excellent match for its RI pr
I built and upgraded a Bowser Rock Island (RI) covered hopper kit. I built the Bowser covered hopper car in RI class LO, numbered 491. The Bowser covered hopper kit is an excellent match for its RI pr
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Lester Breuer
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Route Card Board
Today when looking up Route Card Board in 1946 and 1957 Car Builders’ Cyclopedia It refers one to Placard Board. When looking at Placard Boards you find (A.A.R. Recommended Practice) Manual, C-42. Doe
Today when looking up Route Card Board in 1946 and 1957 Car Builders’ Cyclopedia It refers one to Placard Board. When looking at Placard Boards you find (A.A.R. Recommended Practice) Manual, C-42. Doe
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Lester Breuer
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Seeking A Tool
Bill I have attached a photo showing the various ones I use when needed. All are turned by hand to produce a countersunk hole and if sharp an easy task. Lester Breuer Plymouth, MN
Bill I have attached a photo showing the various ones I use when needed. All are turned by hand to produce a countersunk hole and if sharp an easy task. Lester Breuer Plymouth, MN
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Lester Breuer
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Minneapolis & St. Louis Gondola 30357
I built and upgraded Northwoods Models, Soo Parts Minneapolis & St. Louis (M&STL) general service gondola one piece body resin 3D printed kit 22080 I numbered 30357. One unique feature is the inset on
I built and upgraded Northwoods Models, Soo Parts Minneapolis & St. Louis (M&STL) general service gondola one piece body resin 3D printed kit 22080 I numbered 30357. One unique feature is the inset on
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Lester Breuer
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Union Tank Car Company UTLX. 74450
I built and upgraded Southern Car & Foundry Tank car resin kit 2005. It is a different design 8,000 gallon tank car as it has a 6 course radial tank with different safety valve location that I lettere
I built and upgraded Southern Car & Foundry Tank car resin kit 2005. It is a different design 8,000 gallon tank car as it has a 6 course radial tank with different safety valve location that I lettere
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Lester Breuer
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Weathering
Eric looks as if it does have a few thousand miles on it. Nice weathering job and writeup on your blog. Lester Breuer
Eric looks as if it does have a few thousand miles on it. Nice weathering job and writeup on your blog. Lester Breuer
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Lester Breuer
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Rapido X-3 Tank cars
As Tony stated the right size for tank car handrails is .019” diameter wire. It was available from Detail Associates and and can still be found at times on Amazon or EBay. Another source would be pian
As Tony stated the right size for tank car handrails is .019” diameter wire. It was available from Detail Associates and and can still be found at times on Amazon or EBay. Another source would be pian
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Lester Breuer
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Airbrushing Water-Base Paints
Jeff there is a commercial solution - vortex paint mixer. A good one will cost around a hundred dollars. Since I already have a paint shaker (photo) I have not been willing to make the investment in t
Jeff there is a commercial solution - vortex paint mixer. A good one will cost around a hundred dollars. Since I already have a paint shaker (photo) I have not been willing to make the investment in t
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Lester Breuer
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Airbrushing Water-Base Paints
Dean I purchase mine at the local hobby shop which does do mail order. They stock both Vallejo Model Air and Model Color. I also buy Vallejo at Hobby Lobby; however, limited colors available and not a
Dean I purchase mine at the local hobby shop which does do mail order. They stock both Vallejo Model Air and Model Color. I also buy Vallejo at Hobby Lobby; however, limited colors available and not a
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Lester Breuer
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Airbrushing Water-Base Paints
Jeff asked what method I use to mix Vallejo paints in their bottle? Jeff I mix the Vallejo paint in their bottle by first shaking the bottle as any paint. And, then removing the top of the dropper bot
Jeff asked what method I use to mix Vallejo paints in their bottle? Jeff I mix the Vallejo paint in their bottle by first shaking the bottle as any paint. And, then removing the top of the dropper bot
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Lester Breuer
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Sunshine Models Missouri Pacific SS boxcar finished
Charlie another fine looking SS box car. As, for “snake bites” as we all experience at times, one has to keep muttering, “Model Railroading is FUN, Model Railroading is FUN” or maybe “Freight Car Buil
Charlie another fine looking SS box car. As, for “snake bites” as we all experience at times, one has to keep muttering, “Model Railroading is FUN, Model Railroading is FUN” or maybe “Freight Car Buil
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Lester Breuer
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