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Photo: Boxed Automobiles On Flatcars
The first sentence under the picture reads: “Boxcars loaded with Nash or AMC cars to be shipped by railroad, ending up in Australia and New Zealand. Each boxcar is stamped with its destination.” The f
The first sentence under the picture reads: “Boxcars loaded with Nash or AMC cars to be shipped by railroad, ending up in Australia and New Zealand. Each boxcar is stamped with its destination.” The f
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2-56 tap drill (was Re: UMM Tools)
I’ve had good luck with drill bits and hand taps from Drills and Cutters: https://drillsandcutters.com/hand-taps/ Take a look at the HSS Hand Taps. The drill bits I buy from them are the Jobber Drills
I’ve had good luck with drill bits and hand taps from Drills and Cutters: https://drillsandcutters.com/hand-taps/ Take a look at the HSS Hand Taps. The drill bits I buy from them are the Jobber Drills
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Joseph Melhorn
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cut off disc "The good ones"
I still have a few “The Good Ones” left and also have not been able to find a source. However, Dremel has 1 ½” diameter by .020 wide reinforced cut off discs in their EZ Lock product line. Here’s the
I still have a few “The Good Ones” left and also have not been able to find a source. However, Dremel has 1 ½” diameter by .020 wide reinforced cut off discs in their EZ Lock product line. Here’s the
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1/16 x 1/16 brass angle stock
You might try: https://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/k+s/k+s815003.htm Joe Melhorn Sahuarita, AZ
You might try: https://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/k+s/k+s815003.htm Joe Melhorn Sahuarita, AZ
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Photo: Milwaukee Road Silk Train
Hi Don, Yes, Beaver Creek was the importer, Samhongsa was the builder and 1986 was the first year imported. Southern Pacific was the road, I have #6965 and I believe it is from the 1994 Run. Joe Melho
Hi Don, Yes, Beaver Creek was the importer, Samhongsa was the builder and 1986 was the first year imported. Southern Pacific was the road, I have #6965 and I believe it is from the 1994 Run. Joe Melho
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Joseph Melhorn
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All Sold: InterMountain Santa Fe (SFRD) Reefers, RTR and Kits (HO)
main@RealSTMFC.groups.io Digest #1438 The last five cars are sold. Thanks again to all who purchased them. Thanks, Joe Melhorn Sahuarita, AZ 85629
main@RealSTMFC.groups.io Digest #1438 The last five cars are sold. Thanks again to all who purchased them. Thanks, Joe Melhorn Sahuarita, AZ 85629
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Sold: InterMountain Santa Fe (SFRD) Reefers, RTR and Kits (HO)
main@RealSTMFC.groups.io Digest #1438 Most of the RTR cars and all of the kits are sold, thanks to all who purchased them. I still have five: SFRD - Ship & Travel - Large Herald - BLT 6-37/ RR21 cars
main@RealSTMFC.groups.io Digest #1438 Most of the RTR cars and all of the kits are sold, thanks to all who purchased them. I still have five: SFRD - Ship & Travel - Large Herald - BLT 6-37/ RR21 cars
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Joseph Melhorn
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FS: InterMountain Santa Fe (SFRD) Reefers, RTR and Kits (HO)
main@RealSTMFC.groups.io Digest #1438 It’s time to thin down my collection of rolling stock. I've attached a PDF of some Intermountain Santa Fe (SFRD) Reefer Cars. They include RR-21, 23, 27, 28 and 3
main@RealSTMFC.groups.io Digest #1438 It’s time to thin down my collection of rolling stock. I've attached a PDF of some Intermountain Santa Fe (SFRD) Reefer Cars. They include RR-21, 23, 27, 28 and 3
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Joseph Melhorn
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File extensions for saved photos
If you are using a PC with Windows Vista or later, you can use the built-in “Snipping Tool” to capture a portion of the screen, then save it to your hard drive, thumb drive, etc. Open a Search window
If you are using a PC with Windows Vista or later, you can use the built-in “Snipping Tool” to capture a portion of the screen, then save it to your hard drive, thumb drive, etc. Open a Search window
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Joseph Melhorn
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Stripping resin castings
I am attempting to strip Testor's spray can enamel from my resin parts. While searching the 'net for solutions, I saw where someone recommended using Lacquer thinner. I have a couple of small pieces t
I am attempting to strip Testor's spray can enamel from my resin parts. While searching the 'net for solutions, I saw where someone recommended using Lacquer thinner. I have a couple of small pieces t
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Stripping resin castings
Hi all, While not directly related to steam era freight cars, I'm working on a project that requires stripping painted resin castings. The castings were painted with Testor's Spray Enamel. Since a lot
Hi all, While not directly related to steam era freight cars, I'm working on a project that requires stripping painted resin castings. The castings were painted with Testor's Spray Enamel. Since a lot
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Joseph Melhorn
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Source for 1-72 Pan Head Screws
Hi Bill, Another good source that I didn't see mentioned is www.microfasteners.com. They have a good selection and are reasonably priced. Joe Melhorn Sahuarita, AZ ____________________________________
Hi Bill, Another good source that I didn't see mentioned is www.microfasteners.com. They have a good selection and are reasonably priced. Joe Melhorn Sahuarita, AZ ____________________________________
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Digest Number 8519
I don't have the magazine in front of me, but I believe it was RMC September, 1971 - Moisture trap coil for compressors by Anderson, Ed I'll be going by the train club Saturday and I can pull that iss
I don't have the magazine in front of me, but I believe it was RMC September, 1971 - Moisture trap coil for compressors by Anderson, Ed I'll be going by the train club Saturday and I can pull that iss
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WTB: RPC's #21 - 24 (Books)
I'm looking for Railway Prototype Cyclopedias (RPC) #21 through 24. If you have any or all four volumes, details and price to: toyman (at) sbcglobal (dot) net. If your local hobby shop has any on the
I'm looking for Railway Prototype Cyclopedias (RPC) #21 through 24. If you have any or all four volumes, details and price to: toyman (at) sbcglobal (dot) net. If your local hobby shop has any on the
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Joseph Melhorn
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Recommendation for screw sizes
Hi Mark, Check out MicroFastener's. Here's a link: http://www.microfasteners.com Then click on Machine Screws on the right side. I've purchased a lot of screws and other miscellaneous items from them.
Hi Mark, Check out MicroFastener's. Here's a link: http://www.microfasteners.com Then click on Machine Screws on the right side. I've purchased a lot of screws and other miscellaneous items from them.
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WTB: Book - The Great Yellow Fleet
Hi all, Mike Brock gave me permission to post this. I am looking for the book - The Great Yellow Fleet by John H. White. If you have a copy you would like to sell, please contact me "OFF-LIST" with co
Hi all, Mike Brock gave me permission to post this. I am looking for the book - The Great Yellow Fleet by John H. White. If you have a copy you would like to sell, please contact me "OFF-LIST" with co
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Pictures of Tools
Hi Bill, I can fulfill your request. A friend of mine machines his own multi-part molds and has two injection molding presses. I have lunch with him every Friday, so after lunch, I will stop by his sh
Hi Bill, I can fulfill your request. A friend of mine machines his own multi-part molds and has two injection molding presses. I have lunch with him every Friday, so after lunch, I will stop by his sh
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Kadee 158's uncoupling tool
Is this what you are referring to: http://www.kadee.com/htmbord/page241.htm ? I make my own uncoupling tools from a Staedtler Retractable 2mm Drafting Pencil and a 2mm piece of steel rod (available fr
Is this what you are referring to: http://www.kadee.com/htmbord/page241.htm ? I make my own uncoupling tools from a Staedtler Retractable 2mm Drafting Pencil and a 2mm piece of steel rod (available fr
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Santa Fe TOFC Flats
Does anybody have an ORER for 1968 that could look up some car number ranges for me, please. I am modeling the Santa Fe Inaugural Super C and have seven unpainted 89' TOFC flats. I know they were pain
Does anybody have an ORER for 1968 that could look up some car number ranges for me, please. I am modeling the Santa Fe Inaugural Super C and have seven unpainted 89' TOFC flats. I know they were pain
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Joseph Melhorn
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Sourcing clear plastic rod
Hi Schuyler, If it has to be rigid, I don't know of a source for clear rod that small. However, <http://www.fiberopticproducts.com/Unjacketed.htm> has 1mm (.0394" dia.) fiber optic rod that might work
Hi Schuyler, If it has to be rigid, I don't know of a source for clear rod that small. However, <http://www.fiberopticproducts.com/Unjacketed.htm> has 1mm (.0394" dia.) fiber optic rod that might work
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