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NP Wood Reefer
I thought that I might share a little information on the design of the underframe for the wood reefers. You will find an extract of the general arrangement drawing showing the underframe and two pictu
I thought that I might share a little information on the design of the underframe for the wood reefers. You will find an extract of the general arrangement drawing showing the underframe and two pictu
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Square brake staffs
Consider purchasing a “draw plate” from a jewelry supply. You can make your own square stock. Gene Deimling
Consider purchasing a “draw plate” from a jewelry supply. You can make your own square stock. Gene Deimling
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Gene Deimling
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Revisiting an Older Model
Recently, I have been upgrading older model. One such project is this 1/4” scale plastic model kit offered by San Juan Car Company. I added some weathering using Vallejo acrylic paints. Gene Deimling
Recently, I have been upgrading older model. One such project is this 1/4” scale plastic model kit offered by San Juan Car Company. I added some weathering using Vallejo acrylic paints. Gene Deimling
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Gene Deimling
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MEK Substitute and current plastic cements
MEK is part a long list of things we are not able to use such as straws. It is only a matter of time before Tru-Color paints will declared illegal. Gene Deimling
MEK is part a long list of things we are not able to use such as straws. It is only a matter of time before Tru-Color paints will declared illegal. Gene Deimling
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Gene Deimling
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MEK Substitute and current plastic cements
I have been using Tamiya Extra Thin Cement with excellent results. It is widely available in the US even in California. It works on styrene but not ABS. Gene Deimling
I have been using Tamiya Extra Thin Cement with excellent results. It is widely available in the US even in California. It works on styrene but not ABS. Gene Deimling
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Gene Deimling
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Getting decals printed
Marty I have been pleased a company In Canada. Here is a link to their website. https://pdc.ca/rr/custom_decals/ They use a laser printer and do white. Here is a link to a post I did on their product.
Marty I have been pleased a company In Canada. Here is a link to their website. https://pdc.ca/rr/custom_decals/ They use a laser printer and do white. Here is a link to a post I did on their product.
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Gene Deimling
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1937 Great Northern AAR Handbrake Wheel
The drawing I have shows it as a Universal. Gene Deimling
The drawing I have shows it as a Universal. Gene Deimling
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Gene Deimling
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Drill Bits: Pivot, Pearl & Bur - Jeweler's Burs (Frasers)
https://www.ishor.com/jeweler-burs-frasers/drill-bits-pivot-pearl-and-bur https://www.esslinger.com/mascot-flat-pivot-drills-004-050-sold-individually/ Here are two companies that I have purchased bot
https://www.ishor.com/jeweler-burs-frasers/drill-bits-pivot-pearl-and-bur https://www.esslinger.com/mascot-flat-pivot-drills-004-050-sold-individually/ Here are two companies that I have purchased bot
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Gene Deimling
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MODEL OR PROTOTYPE
Dennis Warren Weiss recently invested in a Form Labs Form2 SLA printer and is making castings for his scale. I suspect he will go back and upgrade some of his older cars. He built a Brill gas electric
Dennis Warren Weiss recently invested in a Form Labs Form2 SLA printer and is making castings for his scale. I suspect he will go back and upgrade some of his older cars. He built a Brill gas electric
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Gene Deimling
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MODEL OR PROTOTYPE
The photos look like a large scale (2.5” gauge) model built by Warren Weiss fromSoCal. It is a B-50-13. I have attached another picture shown on his backyard railroad. Gene Deimling
The photos look like a large scale (2.5” gauge) model built by Warren Weiss fromSoCal. It is a B-50-13. I have attached another picture shown on his backyard railroad. Gene Deimling
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MILW & NP log trains
The NP skeleton cars shown in the pictures and plan had a steel center sill. The railroad shops decided to leave them to keep the car together. Gene Deimling
The NP skeleton cars shown in the pictures and plan had a steel center sill. The railroad shops decided to leave them to keep the car together. Gene Deimling
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Gene Deimling
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MILW & NP log trains
Brian Nice find on the color images of the log cars Gene Deimling
Brian Nice find on the color images of the log cars Gene Deimling
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Gene Deimling
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MILW & NP log trains
I might be able to help with some information on NP log cars that were used on branches on the set side of Washington. I am posting a plan for skeleton cars rebuilt from from steel underframe trussrod
I might be able to help with some information on NP log cars that were used on branches on the set side of Washington. I am posting a plan for skeleton cars rebuilt from from steel underframe trussrod
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Gene Deimling
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Tangent Tank Car Additions
Michael very nice job on the weathering. Gene Deimling
Michael very nice job on the weathering. Gene Deimling
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Gene Deimling
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NP Galvanized Roofs
It is my understanding that the railroad painting standard including the roof. They appeared to be either black or metallic brown. My source is Rick Leach who is knowledgeable in all things NP. Gene D
It is my understanding that the railroad painting standard including the roof. They appeared to be either black or metallic brown. My source is Rick Leach who is knowledgeable in all things NP. Gene D
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[ResinFreightCarBuilders] RPM Chicagoland Photos
Bill Clouser was a pioneer model maker who mastered the art of casting with aluminum filled epoxy. He started with flat molds and later cast single piece O scale car bodies. Mike O’Connell was an earl
Bill Clouser was a pioneer model maker who mastered the art of casting with aluminum filled epoxy. He started with flat molds and later cast single piece O scale car bodies. Mike O’Connell was an earl
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Another Pickle Car (Photo)
The museum in Green Bay, Wisconsin has a pickle car preserved. Gene Deimling
The museum in Green Bay, Wisconsin has a pickle car preserved. Gene Deimling
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Gene Deimling
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Tru-color paint
Thank you Tim for the explanation.
Thank you Tim for the explanation.
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Gene Deimling
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Tru-color paint
Would someone who is more technical about internet and OS protocols tell me what all this horse crap is? #yiv0875864732 #yiv0875864732 -- #yiv0875864732ygrp-mkp {border:1px solid #d8d8d8;font-family:A
Would someone who is more technical about internet and OS protocols tell me what all this horse crap is? #yiv0875864732 #yiv0875864732 -- #yiv0875864732ygrp-mkp {border:1px solid #d8d8d8;font-family:A
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Soo Line double door
Based upon the photos I have, the control valve is adjacent to the reservoir on the left side. Gene Deimling
Based upon the photos I have, the control valve is adjacent to the reservoir on the left side. Gene Deimling
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