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Private-Wood sheathing differential weatheri
The specification for the wood sides and slope sheets is 2 3/8" thick. The ACL used 1/4" steel sheet for replacement side and slope sheets. The side thickness on my modified ACL steel rebuild measures
The specification for the wood sides and slope sheets is 2 3/8" thick. The ACL used 1/4" steel sheet for replacement side and slope sheets. The side thickness on my modified ACL steel rebuild measures
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An image of ACL ventilated boxcars
A few more paint diagrams and notes. Tom Christensen
A few more paint diagrams and notes. Tom Christensen
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ACL low sided gondolas
Paul, Very nicely done. I did 2 of F&C ACL war emergency gondolas way back when and the decals were thrown out. Microscale does a nice set and Westerfield has several in both the Roman and Gothic that
Paul, Very nicely done. I did 2 of F&C ACL war emergency gondolas way back when and the decals were thrown out. Microscale does a nice set and Westerfield has several in both the Roman and Gothic that
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ACL low sided gondolas
Paul, Class K-7 90950-93199, blt 1926 by ACF. Attached are the Lines South article from Spring 1990, 2 Larry Goolsby photos, and photos of models I did about 25 years ago based on the Ertl model. Tom
Paul, Class K-7 90950-93199, blt 1926 by ACF. Attached are the Lines South article from Spring 1990, 2 Larry Goolsby photos, and photos of models I did about 25 years ago based on the Ertl model. Tom
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Soo Line Wood Boxcars #100-444 / Accurail 7000 Series Kitbash
#100-444
Sean, The Soo magazine from the SLHTS, Winter 2014 Volume 36 Number 1 has an article on kitbashing these cars. Tom Christensen
Sean, The Soo magazine from the SLHTS, Winter 2014 Volume 36 Number 1 has an article on kitbashing these cars. Tom Christensen
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55 Ton Fishbelly Hopper Cars
ACL 50 ton fishbelly hoppers per 12/53 roster and 10/47 and 8/57 diagram books. 30'11 3/4" IL 11'0" EH 2054 CF K-3 80475-80652 K-4 80702-80798 K-5 81003-81499 blt 1926 Pressed Steel Car Co. Built with
ACL 50 ton fishbelly hoppers per 12/53 roster and 10/47 and 8/57 diagram books. 30'11 3/4" IL 11'0" EH 2054 CF K-3 80475-80652 K-4 80702-80798 K-5 81003-81499 blt 1926 Pressed Steel Car Co. Built with
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Georgia USRA silver and black box car
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Tangent Scale Models Acid Tank Car/Victor Chemical
Roger, Yes and both. Google "stauffer chemical tarpon springs" will lead to more info. Tom Christensen ------------------------------
Roger, Yes and both. Google "stauffer chemical tarpon springs" will lead to more info. Tom Christensen ------------------------------
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Source for 1-72 Pan Head Screws
Bill, Tri-City Bolt & Screw(546-4411), US Hwy 19 S in Pinellas Park. That's where I bought all the small screws when I lived in the area. Tom Christensen ------------------------------
Bill, Tri-City Bolt & Screw(546-4411), US Hwy 19 S in Pinellas Park. That's where I bought all the small screws when I lived in the area. Tom Christensen ------------------------------
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any ideas of the location?
Tim, Looks like Elberta, Mi. Tom Christensen ------------------------------
Tim, Looks like Elberta, Mi. Tom Christensen ------------------------------
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CMO Express Box Cars
CMO 20000-20048(even #s) express box cars were part of 20000-21398(even #s) built in 10/11 1941. As built, the expressfor cars had Allied Full Cushion trucks, Gypsum running boards, Ureco hand brakes,
CMO 20000-20048(even #s) express box cars were part of 20000-21398(even #s) built in 10/11 1941. As built, the expressfor cars had Allied Full Cushion trucks, Gypsum running boards, Ureco hand brakes,
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bulkhead flatcar loads
Per ACL equipment diagrams. Between 1951 and 1959, ACL added bulkheads to 10 small groups of class P-13 and P-14 53'6" flat cars for gypsum service. A total of 89 cars were converted. Two styles of bu
Per ACL equipment diagrams. Between 1951 and 1959, ACL added bulkheads to 10 small groups of class P-13 and P-14 53'6" flat cars for gypsum service. A total of 89 cars were converted. Two styles of bu
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bulkhead flatcar loads
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SAL Class B-3/B-4/B-5 SS XM (was Re: Weaver Models 40' SS boxcar)
Drawings for the B-5 are in the files section. Tom Christensen ------------------------------ computer viruses.
Drawings for the B-5 are in the files section. Tom Christensen ------------------------------ computer viruses.
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Accurail 40' steel box car
check messages for 12/15/09 ------------------------------
check messages for 12/15/09 ------------------------------
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blog post on vehicle license plates
See www.worldlicenseplates.com Tom Christensen ------------------------------
See www.worldlicenseplates.com Tom Christensen ------------------------------
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Bob's Photos phone number
Which cars? Tom Christensen ------------------------------
Which cars? Tom Christensen ------------------------------
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SAL Kadee car
Clark, BEER. The cars had insulated roofs and were painted silver to aid with heat reflection, a poor man's RBL. The primary assignments were the Anheuser Bush and Schlitz breweries in Tampa, Fl. Ther
Clark, BEER. The cars had insulated roofs and were painted silver to aid with heat reflection, a poor man's RBL. The primary assignments were the Anheuser Bush and Schlitz breweries in Tampa, Fl. Ther
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9'-3" ft wide superior boxcar doors
Ron, I have 2 40' PS-1s with 9' doors on the work bench. One is going to be the Southern car you refer to and the other a CNW car. For both of them I cut down the IM 50' car to 40' by removing about 5
Ron, I have 2 40' PS-1s with 9' doors on the work bench. One is going to be the Southern car you refer to and the other a CNW car. For both of them I cut down the IM 50' car to 40' by removing about 5
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DL&W Wood Caboose
Armand, Try Bethlehem Car Works, Sparrows Point kit SP-19. Tom Christensen
Armand, Try Bethlehem Car Works, Sparrows Point kit SP-19. Tom Christensen
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