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The Great Yellow Fleet
I purchased this book on eBay, and discovered that pages 163 thru 170 repeat. Presumably two sheets each containing these pages were laid over each other and folded, cut and sewn into a signature and
I purchased this book on eBay, and discovered that pages 163 thru 170 repeat. Presumably two sheets each containing these pages were laid over each other and folded, cut and sewn into a signature and
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Alexander Schneider Jr
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Metal Wheels
I just ordered three packages of direct replacement metal wheelsets from Bowser. Item 40198, $20. Alex Schneider
I just ordered three packages of direct replacement metal wheelsets from Bowser. Item 40198, $20. Alex Schneider
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Alexander Schneider Jr
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Metal Wheels
It should be noted that NMRA RP 24.3, "Axles", specifies only the MAXIMUM length, which is 1.035". They also illustrate Type I axles, with the cone ends we commonly see, and Type II with square ends,
It should be noted that NMRA RP 24.3, "Axles", specifies only the MAXIMUM length, which is 1.035". They also illustrate Type I axles, with the cone ends we commonly see, and Type II with square ends,
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Alexander Schneider Jr
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Trouble shooting a freight car
Jared, I suggest you remove the trucks from the underbody and try them under another car. If it also lists the problem is the trucks. If it does not the problem is the underbody. My guess is that Rapi
Jared, I suggest you remove the trucks from the underbody and try them under another car. If it also lists the problem is the trucks. If it does not the problem is the underbody. My guess is that Rapi
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Alexander Schneider Jr
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Athearn 200 ton crane directions -- help request
I plan to buy the new trucks, as I can't see a way to get the old wheel sets out and replace them with ones having metal wheels. Alex Schneider
I plan to buy the new trucks, as I can't see a way to get the old wheel sets out and replace them with ones having metal wheels. Alex Schneider
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Alexander Schneider Jr
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Athearn 200 ton crane directions -- help request
The reassembled, re-rigged crane is now on my layout and looking very good for its age. Assembly was tricky with directions, and probably impossible without. Alex Schneider
The reassembled, re-rigged crane is now on my layout and looking very good for its age. Assembly was tricky with directions, and probably impossible without. Alex Schneider
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Alexander Schneider Jr
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Athearn 200 ton crane directions -- help request
My thanks to all who offered help. As it happens, my crane appears to be the 1973 model with fewer pulleys on the boom rigging. Alex Schneider
My thanks to all who offered help. As it happens, my crane appears to be the 1973 model with fewer pulleys on the boom rigging. Alex Schneider
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Alexander Schneider Jr
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Athearn 200 ton crane directions -- help request
I am trying to reassemble this model, and it's not obvious how the large hook, small hook and boom are connected with string to the three capstains inside the body. If anyone has a set of assembly dir
I am trying to reassemble this model, and it's not obvious how the large hook, small hook and boom are connected with string to the three capstains inside the body. If anyone has a set of assembly dir
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Alexander Schneider Jr
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looking for drawings of Reading hopper 60000 - 60999
Johannes, Do you know the builder of these cars? That would indicate which library is most likely to have information. For instance, Pullman Library of the Illinois Railway Museum has a majority of th
Johannes, Do you know the builder of these cars? That would indicate which library is most likely to have information. For instance, Pullman Library of the Illinois Railway Museum has a majority of th
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Alexander Schneider Jr
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Weekend paint and decal project
Dave, Good start -- and obviously you can print another set to get the E. I have a couple of questions about Ghost White decals -- What printers can use them? In particular, only laser printers, which
Dave, Good start -- and obviously you can print another set to get the E. I have a couple of questions about Ghost White decals -- What printers can use them? In particular, only laser printers, which
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Alexander Schneider Jr
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Brake question for IC wood caboose
Bruce, what I wrote was misleading. What I meant was that the brake wheels will be horizontal, on vertical shafts, rather than the mechanism shown on the IC caboose at IRM. Alex Schneider
Bruce, what I wrote was misleading. What I meant was that the brake wheels will be horizontal, on vertical shafts, rather than the mechanism shown on the IC caboose at IRM. Alex Schneider
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Alexander Schneider Jr
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Brake question for IC wood caboose
Thanks, Dennis and Bruce. Since I’m building this caboose for a diorama where only major brake components can be seen, the critical point is that I need two brake wheels. And since it’s back in the K
Thanks, Dennis and Bruce. Since I’m building this caboose for a diorama where only major brake components can be seen, the critical point is that I need two brake wheels. And since it’s back in the K
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Alexander Schneider Jr
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Brake question for IC wood caboose
I am finishing up an American Model Builders model of an IC side door caboose. My basic question is whether it should have one brake wheel, or two, one on each end platform. I haven’t found a photo su
I am finishing up an American Model Builders model of an IC side door caboose. My basic question is whether it should have one brake wheel, or two, one on each end platform. I haven’t found a photo su
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Alexander Schneider Jr
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Prototype Rails2019 Clinic Schedule and Descriptions
Some 20 years ago I was driving from Boston to Chicago, having dropped our son off at college after Christmas break. I routed myself through southern Ontario to stop off at Sylvan Scale Models in Park
Some 20 years ago I was driving from Boston to Chicago, having dropped our son off at college after Christmas break. I routed myself through southern Ontario to stop off at Sylvan Scale Models in Park
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Alexander Schneider Jr
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Rapido NP boxcar, K brake question
Thanks to all who responded. ThE discussion has been very informative. Alex Schneider
Thanks to all who responded. ThE discussion has been very informative. Alex Schneider
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Alexander Schneider Jr
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Rapido NP boxcar, K brake question
I received mine, and I have a question about the K brake system. I don’t see any connection between the lever on the “A” end and the rest of the system. My 1928 Car Builders Cyclopedia shows a connect
I received mine, and I have a question about the K brake system. I don’t see any connection between the lever on the “A” end and the rest of the system. My 1928 Car Builders Cyclopedia shows a connect
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Alexander Schneider Jr
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Sad news
Tom, we all extend our deepest sympathies and share in your grief. I had the pleasure of meeting Gail at Cocoa Beach several years ago and she was a charming lady and supportive wife. I know you will
Tom, we all extend our deepest sympathies and share in your grief. I had the pleasure of meeting Gail at Cocoa Beach several years ago and she was a charming lady and supportive wife. I know you will
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Alexander Schneider Jr
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Whaling car
Was it offered (presumably by another vendor ) in HO? Alex Schneider
Was it offered (presumably by another vendor ) in HO? Alex Schneider
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Alexander Schneider Jr
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Reporting Marks 1939-1945
There is a table of railroad names and reporting marks in the front of each Official Railway Equipment Register. The NMRA reprinted one for January 1952 a number of years ago, which may be easier to f
There is a table of railroad names and reporting marks in the front of each Official Railway Equipment Register. The NMRA reprinted one for January 1952 a number of years ago, which may be easier to f
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Alexander Schneider Jr
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Services of the Pullman Library
I have enjoyed use of the Newberry Library which offers service such as you describe. They also have a Special Collections reading room with large tables, great lighting, and one door next to the staf
I have enjoyed use of the Newberry Library which offers service such as you describe. They also have a Special Collections reading room with large tables, great lighting, and one door next to the staf
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Alexander Schneider Jr
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