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National Car Company
The 2464 looks like it was taken in Burlington, Iowa. I used a lot of MNX cars for potato loading.
The 2464 looks like it was taken in Burlington, Iowa. I used a lot of MNX cars for potato loading.
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What Is This Fellow Doing?
There is an explanation at the top of the picture.
There is an explanation at the top of the picture.
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FGEX 11158
Looks like it was just reweighed. Lenny Ohrnell
Looks like it was just reweighed. Lenny Ohrnell
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Photos: Wabash Automobile Boxcar 47194
There is also one located in Montrose, IA. I have been unable to find my pictures. From what I recall it’s in need of some paint and didn’t have a visible number. Lenny Ohrnell
There is also one located in Montrose, IA. I have been unable to find my pictures. From what I recall it’s in need of some paint and didn’t have a visible number. Lenny Ohrnell
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NKP Consist
Bill, Probably not much changed in the NPPT between your tariff and the one used during the time of the consist. I can’t remember what number the tariff was when I started working for the associated c
Bill, Probably not much changed in the NPPT between your tariff and the one used during the time of the consist. I can’t remember what number the tariff was when I started working for the associated c
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NKP Consist
Someone thought the percentages shown in the right column for the two cars was for weight limit. The tonnage column shows 55 and 45 tons. If someone has a copy of the National Perishable Protective Ta
Someone thought the percentages shown in the right column for the two cars was for weight limit. The tonnage column shows 55 and 45 tons. If someone has a copy of the National Perishable Protective Ta
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GN Reefer Ablaze
They also will burn if the fans were not turnoff. Heaters not fastened properly will also do the same. Don’t ask how I know. Walter Ohrnell
They also will burn if the fans were not turnoff. Heaters not fastened properly will also do the same. Don’t ask how I know. Walter Ohrnell
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Reefers for frozen fish. (GN express Reefer)
Looks like PLT - - BREX PLT could be the BRE’s Plattsmouth, NE shops. Lenny Ohrnell
Looks like PLT - - BREX PLT could be the BRE’s Plattsmouth, NE shops. Lenny Ohrnell
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Reefers: Heaters
Bill Welch, Funny you mentioned removing ice before installing heaters. A empty reefer was set for loading. The car was then loaded with 40,000 pounds of spuds. When I went to install the heaters, I t
Bill Welch, Funny you mentioned removing ice before installing heaters. A empty reefer was set for loading. The car was then loaded with 40,000 pounds of spuds. When I went to install the heaters, I t
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Reefers: Heaters
Joe, They did not burn kerosene, it was a 50/50 mix of methanol and isopropyl alcohol. I suspect you are referring to charcoal heaters in regard to the 30 minute wait period. Frankly, if I would have
Joe, They did not burn kerosene, it was a 50/50 mix of methanol and isopropyl alcohol. I suspect you are referring to charcoal heaters in regard to the 30 minute wait period. Frankly, if I would have
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Reefers: Heaters
Nelson, I was refueling charcoal heaters into 1970. Lenny Ohrnell
Nelson, I was refueling charcoal heaters into 1970. Lenny Ohrnell
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Reefers: Heaters
Jim, What type heaters are you referring to? I would guess during this groups time frame charcoal heaters would have been the norm. FWIW I never ran across a charcoal heater installed the way you desc
Jim, What type heaters are you referring to? I would guess during this groups time frame charcoal heaters would have been the norm. FWIW I never ran across a charcoal heater installed the way you desc
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Side-door Cabooses [was Why Transfer cabooses?]
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Custom Decals
FWIW Kadee does custom decals. Lenny Ohrnell
FWIW Kadee does custom decals. Lenny Ohrnell
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pics of upgraded ATLAS 70ton hart ballast car?
When I saw the article about upgrading the subject cars I thought great. I had been looking for my two cars for a couple of years, I knew they were under the layout somewhere. I finally found them and
When I saw the article about upgrading the subject cars I thought great. I had been looking for my two cars for a couple of years, I knew they were under the layout somewhere. I finally found them and
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Shorpy pic Omaha railyard 1938
The car I was referring to is a MILWAUKEE reefer. Lenny Ohrnell
The car I was referring to is a MILWAUKEE reefer. Lenny Ohrnell
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Shorpy pic Omaha railyard 1938
Looks like brakeman is setting the hand brake on the reefer in the lower right.
Looks like brakeman is setting the hand brake on the reefer in the lower right.
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HO Refrigerator Car Preco Fan Availability
I found a set in Canada online 1.75 Cad. Lenny Ohrnell
I found a set in Canada online 1.75 Cad. Lenny Ohrnell
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Stripping resin castings
I found a 4 oz. bottle of Sylvan Models ResinPrep stripping liquid last night in my paint booth before I smoked the motor. According to the Sylvan web site it is available through their dealers. Lenny
I found a 4 oz. bottle of Sylvan Models ResinPrep stripping liquid last night in my paint booth before I smoked the motor. According to the Sylvan web site it is available through their dealers. Lenny
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NP reefer " 3 door"
I would suggest looking at rr.fallenflags.com, there are three pictures of the three door reefers. They have renumbered to the WFE 705 series. Lenny Ohrnell
I would suggest looking at rr.fallenflags.com, there are three pictures of the three door reefers. They have renumbered to the WFE 705 series. Lenny Ohrnell
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