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Cotton Belt
I found this shot in my files. It is a scan of a print that I purchased from Ted Culotta. Gene Deimling
I found this shot in my files. It is a scan of a print that I purchased from Ted Culotta. Gene Deimling
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New Posting NP Boxcar Build
https://myp48.wordpress.com/2020/09/03/modeling-mid-century-composite-wood-sheathed-boxcar-4-0/ Construction continues on my scratchbuilt P48 boxcar project. Please take a look. Gene
https://myp48.wordpress.com/2020/09/03/modeling-mid-century-composite-wood-sheathed-boxcar-4-0/ Construction continues on my scratchbuilt P48 boxcar project. Please take a look. Gene
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pickle cars in California (was Re: Heinz plant locations)
Pickles and vinegar have little in common other than they shipped in wood vats or tanks. I have not found any information on salting stations within Cali. Pickles were packed in the Seattle area by Na
Pickles and vinegar have little in common other than they shipped in wood vats or tanks. I have not found any information on salting stations within Cali. Pickles were packed in the Seattle area by Na
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Hutchins Dry Lading Roof?
It appears to be a Viking roof similar to those used on SP boxcars Gene Deimling
It appears to be a Viking roof similar to those used on SP boxcars Gene Deimling
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Gibson Wine Company Tank Cars
The Gibson car you cited in your email was built by Standard Tank Car Company. It was a single compartment insulated 8,000 gallon car. Southern Car & Foundry produced HO kits STC cars but not with thi
The Gibson car you cited in your email was built by Standard Tank Car Company. It was a single compartment insulated 8,000 gallon car. Southern Car & Foundry produced HO kits STC cars but not with thi
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State of Maine 1932 ARA
Thank you Tim. The earlier reweigh date I have was 1952. Gene Deimling
Thank you Tim. The earlier reweigh date I have was 1952. Gene Deimling
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State of Maine 1932 ARA
When did the Bangor and Aroostook start applying the three color State of Maine scheme to their 1932 ARA boxcars? Thanks Gene Deimling
When did the Bangor and Aroostook start applying the three color State of Maine scheme to their 1932 ARA boxcars? Thanks Gene Deimling
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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