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Walthers HO 1944 AAR modified boxcar
What features make Walthers' HO 1944 AAR boxcar an AAR "modified" boxcar? The 10'-6" inside height? Here is a typical model: https://www.walthers.com/40-aar-1944-boxcar-ready-to-run-spokane-portland-s
What features make Walthers' HO 1944 AAR boxcar an AAR "modified" boxcar? The 10'-6" inside height? Here is a typical model: https://www.walthers.com/40-aar-1944-boxcar-ready-to-run-spokane-portland-s
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40' PS-1 model roundup
Who is familiar with the Lionel O 40' PS-1? I'm not an O scale model and have not seen one of those models in person, but the Lionel car looks like a 1954+ prototype based on the side sill tabs. Can a
Who is familiar with the Lionel O 40' PS-1? I'm not an O scale model and have not seen one of those models in person, but the Lionel car looks like a 1954+ prototype based on the side sill tabs. Can a
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Freight Commodity Statistics
What does "NOS" stand for in some of the summary table titles? ____ Mark Mathu ---In STMFC@..., <cnw1045@...> wrote : Good evening all, I created a new folder in the files area for transcr
What does "NOS" stand for in some of the summary table titles? ____ Mark Mathu ---In STMFC@..., <cnw1045@...> wrote : Good evening all, I created a new folder in the files area for transcr
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40' PS-1 model roundup
I'm working on a short piece for my RR historical society on the GBW's 40' PS-1 boxcar fleet. I'd like to at least touch on some of the available commercial model choices in various scales at the end
I'm working on a short piece for my RR historical society on the GBW's 40' PS-1 boxcar fleet. I'd like to at least touch on some of the available commercial model choices in various scales at the end
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Reefers and permanent false floors
In looking at a 1940 Official Railway Equipment Register listings for Western Refrigerator Lines cars, I noticed a few of the fleet of (WRX 10000 to 10999, 65 cars out of a total fleet of 400 cars) li
In looking at a 1940 Official Railway Equipment Register listings for Western Refrigerator Lines cars, I noticed a few of the fleet of (WRX 10000 to 10999, 65 cars out of a total fleet of 400 cars) li
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Roundhouse 40' wood reefer
Thanks. I wasn't sure if there was some other reefer in Roundhouse's old line, or if perhaps Athearn picked up some other wood reefer tooling somewhere along the way. ---In STMFC@..., <mar
Thanks. I wasn't sure if there was some other reefer in Roundhouse's old line, or if perhaps Athearn picked up some other wood reefer tooling somewhere along the way. ---In STMFC@..., <mar
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Roundhouse 40' wood reefer
Athearn/Roundhouse has a 40' wood refrigerator car with steel ends in their product line. This appears to be the old Athearn blue box wood reefer tooling. Is that assumption correct? http://www.athear
Athearn/Roundhouse has a 40' wood refrigerator car with steel ends in their product line. This appears to be the old Athearn blue box wood reefer tooling. Is that assumption correct? http://www.athear
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GBW/KGBW 4801o4879
---In STMFC@..., <eaneubauer@...> wrote : GBW/KGBW 4801o4879 appear to be Gla design hoppersacquired by 7-31. Does anyone have a origin for these? Built date is 1905,builder unknown. Thank
---In STMFC@..., <eaneubauer@...> wrote : GBW/KGBW 4801o4879 appear to be Gla design hoppersacquired by 7-31. Does anyone have a origin for these? Built date is 1905,builder unknown. Thank
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40-ft PS-1 equipped w/6-ft Pullman Doors
---In STMFC@..., Ben Hom wrote: > No. MNS 1202-1302 and possibly GBW 45 (ex-PSX 45) also had the 6 ft P-S door. See Ed Hawkins' > spereadsheet for more information. > http://www.steamerafr
---In STMFC@..., Ben Hom wrote: > No. MNS 1202-1302 and possibly GBW 45 (ex-PSX 45) also had the 6 ft P-S door. See Ed Hawkins' > spereadsheet for more information. > http://www.steamerafr
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Weaver Models 40' SS boxcar - prototype match
Ben Hom wrote: To the untrained eye (such as mine), how can a person identify the Weaver Models boxcar as 8'-7" IH? ____ Mark Mathu
Ben Hom wrote: To the untrained eye (such as mine), how can a person identify the Weaver Models boxcar as 8'-7" IH? ____ Mark Mathu
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Weaver Models 40' SS boxcar - prototype match
Has anyone identified the closest prototype match for Weaver Models' O scale outside braced (...single sheathed, let's not go down _that_ path...) 6-panel 40' boxcar? Any suggestions for a close match
Has anyone identified the closest prototype match for Weaver Models' O scale outside braced (...single sheathed, let's not go down _that_ path...) 6-panel 40' boxcar? Any suggestions for a close match
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Kraft reefer photo posted
The photo of WRX 11174 (below) does not appear to be in the photo section of the group any longer. Can someone who has it repost it? Last week Atlas announced a batch of HO reefers (using the Branchli
The photo of WRX 11174 (below) does not appear to be in the photo section of the group any longer. Can someone who has it repost it? Last week Atlas announced a batch of HO reefers (using the Branchli
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NWX and WRX
In STMFC@..., Bill Welch wrote: I have a vague recollection reading somewhere that North Western Refrigerator Line and Western Refrigerator Line were linked operationally and the addresses
In STMFC@..., Bill Welch wrote: I have a vague recollection reading somewhere that North Western Refrigerator Line and Western Refrigerator Line were linked operationally and the addresses
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DIFCO Dump car
What is the cubic yard capacity of the Walthers HO scale Difco Dump Car? http://www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/932-8606 __________ Mark Mathu Whitefish Bay, Wis. The Green Bay Route: http://www.gre
What is the cubic yard capacity of the Walthers HO scale Difco Dump Car? http://www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/932-8606 __________ Mark Mathu Whitefish Bay, Wis. The Green Bay Route: http://www.gre
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GBW 22000 to 22028 roofs
My apologies... ignore my question. I meant it for the [MFCL] list.
My apologies... ignore my question. I meant it for the [MFCL] list.
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GBW 22000 to 22028 roofs
GBW 22000 to 22028 were 50' RBLs built by North American Car Corp. approx 1966; does anyone know what type of roofs they had (presumably Pullman Standard or Stanray)? I wondering in terms of which sty
GBW 22000 to 22028 were 50' RBLs built by North American Car Corp. approx 1966; does anyone know what type of roofs they had (presumably Pullman Standard or Stanray)? I wondering in terms of which sty
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IC "Chiselled Side" Offset Twins - Other Roads
KGBW 401-420 were built 6/1949, according to the builders photo I have. I can post a link to an image once it gets approved by the group moderators.
KGBW 401-420 were built 6/1949, according to the builders photo I have. I can post a link to an image once it gets approved by the group moderators.
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ID these ends and roof?
Given the limited view available in this image, how would you classify the ends and roof of this prototype car, rebuilt from a wood reefer in the 1950s? http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.as
Given the limited view available in this image, how would you classify the ends and roof of this prototype car, rebuilt from a wood reefer in the 1950s? http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.as
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Accurail 41' AAR gondola trucks
Jim Hayes wrote: Thanks, I should have suspected that what they'd supply.
Jim Hayes wrote: Thanks, I should have suspected that what they'd supply.
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Accurail 41' AAR gondola trucks
What type of trucks come with the Accurail #3700 41' AAR Steel Gondola kit? _____ Mark Mathu Whitefish Bay, Wis.
What type of trucks come with the Accurail #3700 41' AAR Steel Gondola kit? _____ Mark Mathu Whitefish Bay, Wis.
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