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BEARER of BAD NEWS
As some of know by now about 3.5 weeks ago I was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer, which is almost always fatal. I have not been told as yet what my longevity may but I am preparing for a short time.
As some of know by now about 3.5 weeks ago I was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer, which is almost always fatal. I have not been told as yet what my longevity may but I am preparing for a short time.
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In memory of Stan Rydarowicz
Stan was one one lovable sweet guy I enjoyed talking to about many to[topics, especially politics. Bill Welch
Stan was one one lovable sweet guy I enjoyed talking to about many to[topics, especially politics. Bill Welch
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Photos: PRR Ventilated Refrigerator Cars 608501 & 104109 (1915 & 1916)
In about 1938-39 rebuilt about 100 of these into all-steel cars that looked very similar to a tall "X29". A few years earlier FGE ripped off the old superstructure and replaced w/a new one dimensional
In about 1938-39 rebuilt about 100 of these into all-steel cars that looked very similar to a tall "X29". A few years earlier FGE ripped off the old superstructure and replaced w/a new one dimensional
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Bill Welch
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Insulated Boxcars v. Bonkerless Reefers
the NYNH&H RBL had vents up high mounted vertically just under the roof w/a bent metal rod to open and close it. Very Visible on the F&C patterns Steve did for whomever originally issued the kit in th
the NYNH&H RBL had vents up high mounted vertically just under the roof w/a bent metal rod to open and close it. Very Visible on the F&C patterns Steve did for whomever originally issued the kit in th
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Photo: FGEX 35754 With Potato Load (1943)
It is my understanding that Hastings grown potatoes are particularly well suited for Potato Chips. Bill Welch
It is my understanding that Hastings grown potatoes are particularly well suited for Potato Chips. Bill Welch
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Bill Welch
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Photo: FGEX 35754 With Potato Load (1943)
Speaking of potatoes, another important area for growing and harvesting potatoes is Long Island and thus the reason the Long Island RR had a contract with FGE to supply refrigerator cars, and their lo
Speaking of potatoes, another important area for growing and harvesting potatoes is Long Island and thus the reason the Long Island RR had a contract with FGE to supply refrigerator cars, and their lo
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Photo: FGEX 35754 With Potato Load (1943)
Also note FGEX 35754 has retrofitted Hutchins, (note typical hatch rest with the metal roof) while the WFEX truss rod car has the original double board roof. Some of these old roofs survived into the
Also note FGEX 35754 has retrofitted Hutchins, (note typical hatch rest with the metal roof) while the WFEX truss rod car has the original double board roof. Some of these old roofs survived into the
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Bill Welch
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Photo: FGEX 35754 With Potato Load (1943)
FGEX 35754 is an example of the FGE 1921 style underframe retrofitted w/4-inch steel channel lower sill, also built for WFEX after July 1923. Second car is a WFE Truss Rod reefer. Most FGE/WFE and I T
FGEX 35754 is an example of the FGE 1921 style underframe retrofitted w/4-inch steel channel lower sill, also built for WFEX after July 1923. Second car is a WFE Truss Rod reefer. Most FGE/WFE and I T
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Proto 2000 Stock Car
Circa 1939 photos I own show L&N and CNW Mather stock cars with truss rod u/f. Bill Welch
Circa 1939 photos I own show L&N and CNW Mather stock cars with truss rod u/f. Bill Welch
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N&W 1950 boxcar color
I am planning to use Vallejo's Model Color "Saddle Brown." This is meant to be brushed on so I use Liquitex "Airbrush Medium" to reduce it for Airbrushing and drop or two Windser-Newton "Flow Improver
I am planning to use Vallejo's Model Color "Saddle Brown." This is meant to be brushed on so I use Liquitex "Airbrush Medium" to reduce it for Airbrushing and drop or two Windser-Newton "Flow Improver
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SNX 1609
Personally I think the Accurail Running Boards are too thick and suggest using scale styrene strip or wood strip to make a new running board for a better scale effect. Bill Welch
Personally I think the Accurail Running Boards are too thick and suggest using scale styrene strip or wood strip to make a new running board for a better scale effect. Bill Welch
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SNX 1609
Sorry, I do not know what a Roof Walk is. Oh, maybe you are referring to the Running Board which would have been sprayed Aluminum along the the roof. Don't forget to make the unique Hatch Rests used o
Sorry, I do not know what a Roof Walk is. Oh, maybe you are referring to the Running Board which would have been sprayed Aluminum along the the roof. Don't forget to make the unique Hatch Rests used o
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SNX 1609
First of all Plattsmouth was a Reweight station belonging to Burlington Refrigerator Express. Around 1951 the FGE/WFE/BRE/NX System began to paint the side hardware reefer yellow and the roofs Aluminu
First of all Plattsmouth was a Reweight station belonging to Burlington Refrigerator Express. Around 1951 the FGE/WFE/BRE/NX System began to paint the side hardware reefer yellow and the roofs Aluminu
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Photo: WFEX 67395 With Forward Facing Rocky (Circa 1938) - Question
In addition to the information I wrote in Message #176921 , WFE and FGE cars normally retained their original vertical brake shafts through WWII. In 1948 WFE and FGE began to rebuild many of their 192
In addition to the information I wrote in Message #176921 , WFE and FGE cars normally retained their original vertical brake shafts through WWII. In 1948 WFE and FGE began to rebuild many of their 192
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New NYC gondola kit and more
With styrene sheet and Archer surface decals, it would be pretty easy to do a steel floor would it not? Bill Welch
With styrene sheet and Archer surface decals, it would be pretty easy to do a steel floor would it not? Bill Welch
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Railcar Photos.com
Why post this question without posting the link to the website involved? Bill Welch
Why post this question without posting the link to the website involved? Bill Welch
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Bill Welch
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Southern Ry question
Modelflex has the correct Southern green in their paint line. Bill Welch
Modelflex has the correct Southern green in their paint line. Bill Welch
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Photo: WFEX 67395 With Forward Facing Rocky (Circa 1938)
WFEX 67395 is built to what I call the 1926 FGE design. It is taller than their 1921 design—first built for Western Fruit in 1923—and was originally built with a double board roof but has been rebuilt
WFEX 67395 is built to what I call the 1926 FGE design. It is taller than their 1921 design—first built for Western Fruit in 1923—and was originally built with a double board roof but has been rebuilt
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Stenciling Car Types On Freight Cars
Cars owned and operated by the FGE/WFE/BRE/NX System were never stenciled to indicate they were "RS" types. Bill Welch
Cars owned and operated by the FGE/WFE/BRE/NX System were never stenciled to indicate they were "RS" types. Bill Welch
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PFE wood ice reefer underframes
Westerfield also has PFE kits with both types of U/F's. Bill Welch
Westerfield also has PFE kits with both types of U/F's. Bill Welch
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