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SFRD Questions
Tim Your photo is of a modernized refrigerator car from the one of the following classes RR-23, 25, 27, 28 or 32. The common features of these classes are the 3 inch top lip on the sides, the inset co
Tim Your photo is of a modernized refrigerator car from the one of the following classes RR-23, 25, 27, 28 or 32. The common features of these classes are the 3 inch top lip on the sides, the inset co
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SFRD Questions
On p[age 260 in the Refrigerator Car Book has the information on the slogans, years applied, and new slogans added. Happy Modeling and Merry Christmas John B. Moore, Jr.
On p[age 260 in the Refrigerator Car Book has the information on the slogans, years applied, and new slogans added. Happy Modeling and Merry Christmas John B. Moore, Jr.
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John Moore
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SFRD Questions
Here is my list of RR-45 SFRD slogans RR-45 road numbers 9370-9869 500 cars 9516 El Capitan 9627 Chief 9679 Super Chief 9766 Grand Canyon 9638 Grand Canyon Repaints may have the original slogan replac
Here is my list of RR-45 SFRD slogans RR-45 road numbers 9370-9869 500 cars 9516 El Capitan 9627 Chief 9679 Super Chief 9766 Grand Canyon 9638 Grand Canyon Repaints may have the original slogan replac
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John Moore
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Concrete Wet Batch Plants in the 1950s
-- You may be able to kit bash a batch plant. Here are some images of the one from my home town. John B. Moore, Jr. okladivjohn@...
-- You may be able to kit bash a batch plant. Here are some images of the one from my home town. John B. Moore, Jr. okladivjohn@...
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John Moore
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SEEKING PHOTO HELP
-Try this view. Had to upload the file twice as it didn't show up the first time. - okladivjohn@...
-Try this view. Had to upload the file twice as it didn't show up the first time. - okladivjohn@...
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John Moore
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Shipping Potatoes
-- I can't get to your 154950. post. I only get a post which references 154950.- not the post. Thanks okladivjohn@...
-- I can't get to your 154950. post. I only get a post which references 154950.- not the post. Thanks okladivjohn@...
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[bbfcl] Converting Rapido’s Rr-56 Mechanical Reefer Into Rr-60 & Rr-61 Classes
Before anyone calls out my error -there were 11 cars in the 2500-2510 series of RR-56 MTC cars not 10. John B. Moore, Jr.
Before anyone calls out my error -there were 11 cars in the 2500-2510 series of RR-56 MTC cars not 10. John B. Moore, Jr.
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John Moore
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[bbfcl] Converting Rapido’s Rr-56 Mechanical Reefer Into Rr-60 & Rr-61 Classes
SFRD 2500-2510 MTC cars were built in 1955 as part of the RR-56 class but were equipped with Thermo-King refrigeration units and Continental diesel. Only 1 side photo of cars as built has been found a
SFRD 2500-2510 MTC cars were built in 1955 as part of the RR-56 class but were equipped with Thermo-King refrigeration units and Continental diesel. Only 1 side photo of cars as built has been found a
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John Moore
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Converting Rapido’s Rr-56 Mechanical Reefer Into Rr-60 & Rr-61 Classes
Rapido's offering of the RR-56 RR-60 RR-61 MTC cars as advertised are correct and ready to go. No additional modification or details are necessary. The art work has been extensively reviewed and is co
Rapido's offering of the RR-56 RR-60 RR-61 MTC cars as advertised are correct and ready to go. No additional modification or details are necessary. The art work has been extensively reviewed and is co
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John Moore
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cut off disc "The good ones"
-- If modelers have not used the "Good Ones" then they don't really know what a good cut off disc is like. Here is the package and one of the discs from the last Good Ones I purchased years ago from m
-- If modelers have not used the "Good Ones" then they don't really know what a good cut off disc is like. Here is the package and one of the discs from the last Good Ones I purchased years ago from m
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ATSF Mineral Brown
I could not find Tru Scale model railroad paint as mentioned in the message string. I could find Tru Color model railroad paint. I believe that is the paint being referred to. John in Albuquerque --
I could not find Tru Scale model railroad paint as mentioned in the message string. I could find Tru Color model railroad paint. I believe that is the paint being referred to. John in Albuquerque --
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John Moore
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Ice Reefer Conversions to Mechanical?
The Santa Fe converted 5 ea 50' Rr-31 class ice bunker refrigerator cars to Mechanical Temperature Control cars in 1955. The standard 5' foot wide swing plug doors were replaced with sliding plug door
The Santa Fe converted 5 ea 50' Rr-31 class ice bunker refrigerator cars to Mechanical Temperature Control cars in 1955. The standard 5' foot wide swing plug doors were replaced with sliding plug door
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John Moore
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Re-trucked Bx11/Bx12
The emblem you called a Civil Defense emblem is the emblem used to identify cars assigned to zinc concentrate service. In 1959 there were 185 BX-11 cars live in the series 41200 - 41399
The emblem you called a Civil Defense emblem is the emblem used to identify cars assigned to zinc concentrate service. In 1959 there were 185 BX-11 cars live in the series 41200 - 41399
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some more images that may be of interest...
Thanks for sharing - there are some real gems in your selection. John B. Moore, Jr. Albuquerque
Thanks for sharing - there are some real gems in your selection. John B. Moore, Jr. Albuquerque
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a nice view of SP 74740 37ft stock car blt 1924
A very nice view of a 37' stock car Thanks for the view
A very nice view of a 37' stock car Thanks for the view
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modeling a crane question
Had trouble getting the attachments to the email. My copy only had one of the C&EI derricks but two showed up. Just delete if you wich.
Had trouble getting the attachments to the email. My copy only had one of the C&EI derricks but two showed up. Just delete if you wich.
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John Moore
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modeling a crane question
Model Railroader had a two part article on modeling a "30 ton derrick" in Jan and Feb 1956. It was similar to the C&IE folio sheet for their 100 ton crane. There was also a similar crane on the SP de
Model Railroader had a two part article on modeling a "30 ton derrick" in Jan and Feb 1956. It was similar to the C&IE folio sheet for their 100 ton crane. There was also a similar crane on the SP de
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John Moore
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Unidentified deep well flatcar
The photo was taken at Pope, New Mexico, during the unloading of Jumbo. Pope is on the Santa Fe line from Albuquerque to El Paso. okladivjohn@...
The photo was taken at Pope, New Mexico, during the unloading of Jumbo. Pope is on the Santa Fe line from Albuquerque to El Paso. okladivjohn@...
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John Moore
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6 Great Northern DS Boxcars with paper sealed doors at Deer Park Lumber Company
Maybe this is the one he was referring to Charles Libby Collection John Moore Albuquerque Charles Libby Collection Great Northern Freight Car Ready to Load, 1930
Maybe this is the one he was referring to Charles Libby Collection John Moore Albuquerque Charles Libby Collection Great Northern Freight Car Ready to Load, 1930
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John Moore
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Meat Reefers - Backhaul Freight
Santa Fe Railway did have meat refrigerator cars. Although outside the 1960 period of this list. Just delete if not interested. 1964 10 ice bunker refrigerator cars from the RR-55 class were modified
Santa Fe Railway did have meat refrigerator cars. Although outside the 1960 period of this list. Just delete if not interested. 1964 10 ice bunker refrigerator cars from the RR-55 class were modified
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John Moore
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