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ICC valuation
Larry, I now have a concrete example of what the ICC documentation for rolling stock would look like. Tony Thompson mentioned the "53" section, and I dug around in my backlog of documents. Here is wha
Larry, I now have a concrete example of what the ICC documentation for rolling stock would look like. Tony Thompson mentioned the "53" section, and I dug around in my backlog of documents. Here is wha
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A&Y Dave in MD
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ICC valuation
Tony, The original question for this thread was whether photographs of rolling stock and details by class were included in the ICC valuation. I agree that values for freight cars (by enumeration and r
Tony, The original question for this thread was whether photographs of rolling stock and details by class were included in the ICC valuation. I agree that values for freight cars (by enumeration and r
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A&Y Dave in MD
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ICC valuation
David Pfeiffer is retired. There is no one there right now that fills his shoes in terms of passion for railroads, although many of the archivists are friendly and helpful. David is still active--I ha
David Pfeiffer is retired. There is no one there right now that fills his shoes in terms of passion for railroads, although many of the archivists are friendly and helpful. David is still active--I ha
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A&Y Dave in MD
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Southern railway flat cars
The question does not have a precise answer because the change would have had to occur over time. When did Southern executives decide to change the color? About 1953-4. When did the last of Southern f
The question does not have a precise answer because the change would have had to occur over time. When did Southern executives decide to change the color? About 1953-4. When did the last of Southern f
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A&Y Dave in MD
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What is a "Manuta gondola"?
Tim, What makes you think it is not a US prototype? I'm trying to develop my observational skills so any help would be appreciated. I confess I'm not great at detail spotting, but I've seen side dump
Tim, What makes you think it is not a US prototype? I'm trying to develop my observational skills so any help would be appreciated. I confess I'm not great at detail spotting, but I've seen side dump
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A&Y Dave in MD
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RGM
I agree with Dave Parker that groups.io is superior for most functions. What I have found Facebook useful for is developing sources outside rail-oriented people for historical photos and information.
I agree with Dave Parker that groups.io is superior for most functions. What I have found Facebook useful for is developing sources outside rail-oriented people for historical photos and information.
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A&Y Dave in MD
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C&O Burro Crane Photos
Re: [RealSTMFC] C&O Burro Crane Photos When were burro cranes or their like first introduced? Dave Bott Friday, June 19, 2020, 11:04:26 AM, you wrote: Locomotive cranes were found on the C&O, though a
Re: [RealSTMFC] C&O Burro Crane Photos When were burro cranes or their like first introduced? Dave Bott Friday, June 19, 2020, 11:04:26 AM, you wrote: Locomotive cranes were found on the C&O, though a
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A&Y Dave in MD
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What methods do you use to add weight to an empty flatcar?
Re: [RealSTMFC] What methods do you use to add weight to an empty flatcar? I must say I love the debate. It is like theoretical vs empirical physics... I think I like the idea of cutting to width and
Re: [RealSTMFC] What methods do you use to add weight to an empty flatcar? I must say I love the debate. It is like theoretical vs empirical physics... I think I like the idea of cutting to width and
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A&Y Dave in MD
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[Non-DoD Source] Re: [RealSTMFC] Hauling Sand before Covered Hoppers Became Popular
Re: [Non-DoD Source] Re: [RealSTMFC] Hauling Sand before Covered Hoppers Became Popular Maybe not relevant (no sand was listed) by my database from 1934 Southern Railway in North Carolina includes the
Re: [Non-DoD Source] Re: [RealSTMFC] Hauling Sand before Covered Hoppers Became Popular Maybe not relevant (no sand was listed) by my database from 1934 Southern Railway in North Carolina includes the
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A&Y Dave in MD
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Southern Pulpwood cars
Re: [RealSTMFC] Southern Pulpwood cars Garth, I have considered sheet lead weights. I use sheet lead flashing intended for roofing and vents. It could be pounded or even rolled thinner and shaped to f
Re: [RealSTMFC] Southern Pulpwood cars Garth, I have considered sheet lead weights. I use sheet lead flashing intended for roofing and vents. It could be pounded or even rolled thinner and shaped to f
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A&Y Dave in MD
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Pulpwood cars
My understanding is that the SRHA bought the rights and molds for the Wright Track kits that were Southern Railway prototypes. I saw on the SRHA affiliated email list that they plan to have the resin
My understanding is that the SRHA bought the rights and molds for the Wright Track kits that were Southern Railway prototypes. I saw on the SRHA affiliated email list that they plan to have the resin
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A&Y Dave in MD
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What activity is going on here?
Re: [RealSTMFC] What activity is going on here? Claus, The photo is crystal clear in a time before autofocus and big flood lamps, so it is clearly a "frozen moment" likely posed photo, but maybe only
Re: [RealSTMFC] What activity is going on here? Claus, The photo is crystal clear in a time before autofocus and big flood lamps, so it is clearly a "frozen moment" likely posed photo, but maybe only
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A&Y Dave in MD
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B&M Freight Equipment
Re: [RealSTMFC] B&M Freight Equipment Ken, Now you have the July 1934 B&M pages for your collection (attached PDF). Dave Bott Tuesday, May 19, 2020, 6:24:11 PM, you wrote: I've been working on putting
Re: [RealSTMFC] B&M Freight Equipment Ken, Now you have the July 1934 B&M pages for your collection (attached PDF). Dave Bott Tuesday, May 19, 2020, 6:24:11 PM, you wrote: I've been working on putting
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A&Y Dave in MD
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My latest Covid build
Re: [RealSTMFC] My latest Covid build I agree, the weathering is great--doesn't takeaway from the detail but makes it look a lot less like a model. Dave Wednesday, May 20, 2020, 6:27:55 PM, you wrote:
Re: [RealSTMFC] My latest Covid build I agree, the weathering is great--doesn't takeaway from the detail but makes it look a lot less like a model. Dave Wednesday, May 20, 2020, 6:27:55 PM, you wrote:
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A&Y Dave in MD
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Ore car help
Sounds like a prototype variant on the Modelers’ Law: scratchbuild or kitbash a steam era freight car and a commercial product will likely appear (with the corollary—it will only appear in commercial
Sounds like a prototype variant on the Modelers’ Law: scratchbuild or kitbash a steam era freight car and a commercial product will likely appear (with the corollary—it will only appear in commercial
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A&Y Dave in MD
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Distinctive Flat Car Toothpicks Timber Load
Re: [RealSTMFC] Distinctive Flat Car Toothpicks Timber Load Google can be your friend, but it can take a while to find. "Rule 8 The placing of advertisements or banners of any kind upon any freight or
Re: [RealSTMFC] Distinctive Flat Car Toothpicks Timber Load Google can be your friend, but it can take a while to find. "Rule 8 The placing of advertisements or banners of any kind upon any freight or
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A&Y Dave in MD
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Distinctive Flat Car Toothpicks Timber Load
Re: [RealSTMFC] Distinctive Flat Car Toothpicks Timber Load Tony, Do you mean on moving trains or on all freight cars, even those parked? Do you know when that ban happened? Dave Thursday, May 14, 202
Re: [RealSTMFC] Distinctive Flat Car Toothpicks Timber Load Tony, Do you mean on moving trains or on all freight cars, even those parked? Do you know when that ban happened? Dave Thursday, May 14, 202
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A&Y Dave in MD
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Distinctive Flat Car Toothpicks Timber Load
Re: [RealSTMFC] Distinctive Flat Car Toothpicks Timber Load Jeff, In the period around the turn of the 20th century, the lack of TV and other media forms led to a lot of that type of banner advertisin
Re: [RealSTMFC] Distinctive Flat Car Toothpicks Timber Load Jeff, In the period around the turn of the 20th century, the lack of TV and other media forms led to a lot of that type of banner advertisin
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A&Y Dave in MD
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Resource about Freight Car Brakes and Braking
Re: [RealSTMFC] Resource about Freight Car Brakes and Braking Dennis, Thank you. It's hard to know what's right or wrong when you don't know. And I've been a subscriber for a while, but don't recall s
Re: [RealSTMFC] Resource about Freight Car Brakes and Braking Dennis, Thank you. It's hard to know what's right or wrong when you don't know. And I've been a subscriber for a while, but don't recall s
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A&Y Dave in MD
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Roof photo of a 7000-7099 Swift reefer
Re: [RealSTMFC] Roof photo of a 7000-7099 Swift reefer Richard, What looks like "rust" turns out to be the leftover FCR paint! At first I was noticing the white around the hatches, thinking salt, and
Re: [RealSTMFC] Roof photo of a 7000-7099 Swift reefer Richard, What looks like "rust" turns out to be the leftover FCR paint! At first I was noticing the white around the hatches, thinking salt, and
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A&Y Dave in MD
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