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Erie 78500 series boxcars
I wrote to Brian that I am sure there were cars with BCR ends and black ends. Model to a photo. So now he has a photo to justify his modeling work. Schuyler
I wrote to Brian that I am sure there were cars with BCR ends and black ends. Model to a photo. So now he has a photo to justify his modeling work. Schuyler
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Schuyler Larrabee
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Erie 78500 series boxcars
Yes, the Des Plaines cars came with black ends. I looked at mine (unbuilt) to see. I believe that they were modeling the as-delivered paint. Mike’s comments about your modeling era ring true, but I th
Yes, the Des Plaines cars came with black ends. I looked at mine (unbuilt) to see. I believe that they were modeling the as-delivered paint. Mike’s comments about your modeling era ring true, but I th
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Schuyler Larrabee
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Erie 78500 series boxcars
Having just gone through (and mostly deleted) all my email from last Thursday on, I was about to research this question for Brian, but Al has saved me the trouble. I can confirm that he’s correct abou
Having just gone through (and mostly deleted) all my email from last Thursday on, I was about to research this question for Brian, but Al has saved me the trouble. I can confirm that he’s correct abou
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Schuyler Larrabee
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Lime Unloading IC/LTRR Gondola
I note that the load in the gon pretty closely resembles the plastic load that, I think, Athearn offers. Same sort of undulating surface. Schuyler
I note that the load in the gon pretty closely resembles the plastic load that, I think, Athearn offers. Same sort of undulating surface. Schuyler
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Schuyler Larrabee
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LifeLike 8000 gallon Tanks
Technique noted, thanks. Schuyler
Technique noted, thanks. Schuyler
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Schuyler Larrabee
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LifeLike 8000 gallon Tanks
I have not, Fenton. I was really hoping to avoid having to dunk the car in anything, since I’ve generally had success with alcohol or some other solvent using Q-tips. But evidently that’s not going to
I have not, Fenton. I was really hoping to avoid having to dunk the car in anything, since I’ve generally had success with alcohol or some other solvent using Q-tips. But evidently that’s not going to
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Schuyler Larrabee
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LifeLike 8000 gallon Tanks
RTR. I s’pose I could disassemble the kit to try to get it off. I may end up buying a couple of kits to get this done. Schuyler
RTR. I s’pose I could disassemble the kit to try to get it off. I may end up buying a couple of kits to get this done. Schuyler
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Schuyler Larrabee
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LifeLike 8000 gallon Tanks
I should have asked this years ago. I have a couple of these which are lettered CONOCO. I would very much like to remove the lettering, but I’d also like not to lose the silver paint on the tank, beca
I should have asked this years ago. I have a couple of these which are lettered CONOCO. I would very much like to remove the lettering, but I’d also like not to lose the silver paint on the tank, beca
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Schuyler Larrabee
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Removing mold from a railroad print
Hi Fenton. There is a process called “de-acidification.” As many of you know, the “Official Guide” book were printed on flimsy paper which was also acid-rich, and as a consequence become extremely fra
Hi Fenton. There is a process called “de-acidification.” As many of you know, the “Official Guide” book were printed on flimsy paper which was also acid-rich, and as a consequence become extremely fra
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Schuyler Larrabee
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Removing mold from a railroad print
I agree with Bob. That’s a job for professionals, or at least, professional advice. I presume, Fenton, that the photo depicts a steam era freight car, at least? Schuyler
I agree with Bob. That’s a job for professionals, or at least, professional advice. I presume, Fenton, that the photo depicts a steam era freight car, at least? Schuyler
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Schuyler Larrabee
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Paint Damage from Bubble Wrap
I have tried to buy the envelopes. The clerk refused to take any money – “Naw, they’re free, man, jus’ take ‘em!” Schuyler
I have tried to buy the envelopes. The clerk refused to take any money – “Naw, they’re free, man, jus’ take ‘em!” Schuyler
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Schuyler Larrabee
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[Non-DoD Source] [RealSTMFC] Depressed center flats
E&P did two flats (at least) that are good for ERIE. I have a "General Steel Industries 58' Depressed Center Car" that's not painted, and I also have another E&P car that IS painted . . . somewhere. M
E&P did two flats (at least) that are good for ERIE. I have a "General Steel Industries 58' Depressed Center Car" that's not painted, and I also have another E&P car that IS painted . . . somewhere. M
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Schuyler Larrabee
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GM&O 40 ft Automobile Car
George, having built up an underframe as you have, I am very impressed with the quality of your work, particularly photos -39 and -42, You did all the rivets, decaled, I presume, which I kind of punte
George, having built up an underframe as you have, I am very impressed with the quality of your work, particularly photos -39 and -42, You did all the rivets, decaled, I presume, which I kind of punte
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Schuyler Larrabee
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Janney couplers full and 3/4 size
Could you explain what the SAM “safety link & pin” coupler is/was? Schuyler
Could you explain what the SAM “safety link & pin” coupler is/was? Schuyler
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Schuyler Larrabee
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Mid-Century Boxcars & Boxcar Models
Is there a V1 available? Schuyler
Is there a V1 available? Schuyler
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Schuyler Larrabee
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Another slice
Mark, Your steamy shower method has professional endorsement. The Smithsonian has been doing the same thing for years with old drawings. The man responsible for this had a memorable name, which (of co
Mark, Your steamy shower method has professional endorsement. The Smithsonian has been doing the same thing for years with old drawings. The man responsible for this had a memorable name, which (of co
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Schuyler Larrabee
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Great Freight Car Combinations
Gary, here’s another look at the ERIE car, and in this view you can see both ends of the car, plus the other side of the near end. It’s pretty clear that the steps ARE bent inwards from the usual plan
Gary, here’s another look at the ERIE car, and in this view you can see both ends of the car, plus the other side of the near end. It’s pretty clear that the steps ARE bent inwards from the usual plan
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Schuyler Larrabee
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Great Freight Car Combinations
Gary. I think that sill step on the ERIE car IS bent inwards . . . look at the step on the other side . . . but I also think that it’s been bent lengthwise, too, so you’re getting a sort of double wha
Gary. I think that sill step on the ERIE car IS bent inwards . . . look at the step on the other side . . . but I also think that it’s been bent lengthwise, too, so you’re getting a sort of double wha
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Schuyler Larrabee
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Photo Study: Lackawanna Gondola 67198
According to my April 1950 ORER, 16 of these cars remained in service. They’re noted as having wood floors, but no word on whether the sides were sill wood or had been upgraded to steel. Schuyler
According to my April 1950 ORER, 16 of these cars remained in service. They’re noted as having wood floors, but no word on whether the sides were sill wood or had been upgraded to steel. Schuyler
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Schuyler Larrabee
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Throwback Thursday: Ambroid Western Union Material Car
I built this model when it came out. I was 11. I was very annoyed, though, because my dad and I went to the hobby shop to get the specified paint color (Pullman Green?) and apparently for a short time
I built this model when it came out. I was 11. I was very annoyed, though, because my dad and I went to the hobby shop to get the specified paint color (Pullman Green?) and apparently for a short time
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