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Globe was Train-Master vs. Train-Miniature
I was not very clear in my comments about Globe. As Tony has noted, Model Railroader magazine was correct about Frank Taylor being the founder of Globe. It is my understanding that the remnants of Glo
I was not very clear in my comments about Globe. As Tony has noted, Model Railroader magazine was correct about Frank Taylor being the founder of Globe. It is my understanding that the remnants of Glo
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Train-Master vs. Train-Miniature
This should put a wrap on the tale of Train-Master vs. Train-Miniature. Francis Edward ‘Ted; Hollow launched Slim Princess Scale Models in San Diego in the late 1950s while still in the US Navy. The p
This should put a wrap on the tale of Train-Master vs. Train-Miniature. Francis Edward ‘Ted; Hollow launched Slim Princess Scale Models in San Diego in the late 1950s while still in the US Navy. The p
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Train-Master vs. Train-Miniature
Bob... There's lots of good information on your chart. Thanks for publishing it. Here is some additional notes to fill-in a few of your boxes: Athearn was purchased by the Geddes Family, than by Horiz
Bob... There's lots of good information on your chart. Thanks for publishing it. Here is some additional notes to fill-in a few of your boxes: Athearn was purchased by the Geddes Family, than by Horiz
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1950s model manufacturers - was Train-Master vs. Train-Miniature
Indeed, Alan Armitage designed the Revell engine house and fought hard with management who wanted nice even bricks rather than the weathered variety. The tool maker on that project was Jack Parker, wh
Indeed, Alan Armitage designed the Revell engine house and fought hard with management who wanted nice even bricks rather than the weathered variety. The tool maker on that project was Jack Parker, wh
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Train-Master vs. Train-Miniature
Ted Hollow, of Balboa Scale Models, introduced a new line of HO scale plastic kits to the trade in June 1968. A few weeks later, much to the embarrassment of Tom Ayres who put together the packaging a
Ted Hollow, of Balboa Scale Models, introduced a new line of HO scale plastic kits to the trade in June 1968. A few weeks later, much to the embarrassment of Tom Ayres who put together the packaging a
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PFE R-30/40-9 reefer
Hi Eric... Does the new WP reefer include decals? Can you expand a bit on the detail parts including what type/brand of brake wheel? Thanks Richard
Hi Eric... Does the new WP reefer include decals? Can you expand a bit on the detail parts including what type/brand of brake wheel? Thanks Richard
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New Kadee Boxcar
Garth... To compare metal running boards go to http://mrhpub.com/2016-12-dec/online/ . Then scroll to the Table of Contents, then click on Freight Car Roofs, than scroll to page 16. Richard Bale
Garth... To compare metal running boards go to http://mrhpub.com/2016-12-dec/online/ . Then scroll to the Table of Contents, then click on Freight Car Roofs, than scroll to page 16. Richard Bale
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Throwback Thursday: Athearn Rolling Stock Ad, Model Railroader, February 1959
Irv Athearn lead a rather frugal lifestyle, just he and his wife in a double-wide trailer a few miles from the office. What made me remember that was seeing the Cadillac's in the Blue Box auto carrier
Irv Athearn lead a rather frugal lifestyle, just he and his wife in a double-wide trailer a few miles from the office. What made me remember that was seeing the Cadillac's in the Blue Box auto carrier
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George Hook built the CV kits: Central Valley Rolling Stock Kits and Jack Parker
Jack Parker worked at Revell where he prepared tooling for all types of products including the ubiquitous Revell Engine House, which was designed by his co-worker Alan Armitage. In a 1995 interview Pa
Jack Parker worked at Revell where he prepared tooling for all types of products including the ubiquitous Revell Engine House, which was designed by his co-worker Alan Armitage. In a 1995 interview Pa
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First Shipment Of California Vegetables To Boston?
Don... John Signor prepared a map showing the location of Santa Fe icing stations between the west coast and Chicago. The map appears on page 166 of John White's The Great Yellow Fleet. Richard Bale
Don... John Signor prepared a map showing the location of Santa Fe icing stations between the west coast and Chicago. The map appears on page 166 of John White's The Great Yellow Fleet. Richard Bale
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Modeling a Lever Hand Brake
Gene… I misidentified the lever action hand brakes in Bruce Griffin’s original inquiry posted 1/20/19. On closer examination they are clearly not Universal Type 5790-A devices as I suggested. They sha
Gene… I misidentified the lever action hand brakes in Bruce Griffin’s original inquiry posted 1/20/19. On closer examination they are clearly not Universal Type 5790-A devices as I suggested. They sha
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Modeling a Lever Hand Brake
This appears to be a model 5790-A pump-action hand brake with a stirrup-grip handle from the Universal Railway Devices Company. It was also available with a straight handle. Richard Bale Oceanside CA
This appears to be a model 5790-A pump-action hand brake with a stirrup-grip handle from the Universal Railway Devices Company. It was also available with a straight handle. Richard Bale Oceanside CA
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Freight Car Truck article in June 2018 MRH
Thanks for the kind words. You can download the entire issue then print just the pages you want. Thanks again and thanks for reading MRH. Richard Bale
Thanks for the kind words. You can download the entire issue then print just the pages you want. Thanks again and thanks for reading MRH. Richard Bale
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FLAT CAR DROP BRAKE SHAFT
Bill... Go to http://mrhpub.com/2013-11-nov/land/#117. Richard Bale
Bill... Go to http://mrhpub.com/2013-11-nov/land/#117. Richard Bale
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Transporting The World's Longest Cable
What is the vertical rod to the left of the ladder in http://www.gstatic.com/hostedimg/ebf357cf3c52bc67_large Thanks, Richard Bale
What is the vertical rod to the left of the ladder in http://www.gstatic.com/hostedimg/ebf357cf3c52bc67_large Thanks, Richard Bale
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No such thing... Reverse Creco doors
Ted,... You are spot on. Thanks for blowing the whistle on this. Richard Bale
Ted,... You are spot on. Thanks for blowing the whistle on this. Richard Bale
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Weight Of A Freight Car Wheel?
It is my understanding that modern 33-inch freight car wheels weigh 900 to 1,000 each. An axle is in the same neighborhood so a wheelset of two wheels and one axle would be in the range of 2,700 to 3,
It is my understanding that modern 33-inch freight car wheels weigh 900 to 1,000 each. An axle is in the same neighborhood so a wheelset of two wheels and one axle would be in the range of 2,700 to 3,
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Ajax brake wheel size.
Most wheels mounted vertically on power hand brake mechanisms are 22-inches in diameter which is within the A.A.R. standard. The A.A.R. standard for brake wheels mounted horizontally on vertical shaft
Most wheels mounted vertically on power hand brake mechanisms are 22-inches in diameter which is within the A.A.R. standard. The A.A.R. standard for brake wheels mounted horizontally on vertical shaft
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Ajax brake wheel size.
When was the prototype car built? Is the brake wheel in question cast iron or pressed steel?
When was the prototype car built? Is the brake wheel in question cast iron or pressed steel?
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STMFC Trucks, was BRAKE WHEELS AND HOUSING
Chuck Peck... Richard Hendrickson's final article on prototype trucks appeared in the May 2005 edition of Model Railroad Hobbyist, a free monthly publication available on line. To see and/or download
Chuck Peck... Richard Hendrickson's final article on prototype trucks appeared in the May 2005 edition of Model Railroad Hobbyist, a free monthly publication available on line. To see and/or download
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