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Northern Pacific Box Car 12833
I enjoy your build narrative. The step by step is very well done. Model turned out very well. Bob Allan
I enjoy your build narrative. The step by step is very well done. Model turned out very well. Bob Allan
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is this a top chord reinforcement
Thanks for sharing this lovely photo of a class GML gondola. Lots to take in. This car must some interior loading device based on the bolt heads on the car side. Many cars had Carmer cut levers, howev
Thanks for sharing this lovely photo of a class GML gondola. Lots to take in. This car must some interior loading device based on the bolt heads on the car side. Many cars had Carmer cut levers, howev
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More Re: New year - new eBay listings
To up my game, how do you do the tack board detritus? Bob Allan
To up my game, how do you do the tack board detritus? Bob Allan
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P&LE USRA rebuild
Thanks for posting notes on your journey, which seems to end well. Would you show details on the end rivet add? I finished a straight up Tichy kit earlier this year, but have the Speedwitch doors to r
Thanks for posting notes on your journey, which seems to end well. Would you show details on the end rivet add? I finished a straight up Tichy kit earlier this year, but have the Speedwitch doors to r
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The Dirty Dozen
It's nice that you got so much variation in the builds. Well done. Bob Allan Omaha
It's nice that you got so much variation in the builds. Well done. Bob Allan Omaha
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Another means of adding chalk markings
Thanks for the tip on these Charlie. Did you put any kind of protective coat on them afterwards? I've been concerned that they might react to that. Bob Allan Omaha, NE
Thanks for the tip on these Charlie. Did you put any kind of protective coat on them afterwards? I've been concerned that they might react to that. Bob Allan Omaha, NE
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Accurail 4300: CB&Q 15000-15499 or C&S 13500 series
Excellent results. You have a steady hand. Turned out picture perfect. Bob Allan Omaha
Excellent results. You have a steady hand. Turned out picture perfect. Bob Allan Omaha
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Photo: Reading 12343A
Looks like the photo was taken at Reading Shops, Reading PA. Lots of other neat cars surrounding it. The trucks on this car are interesting for the era, although as an online car, I suppose adequate.
Looks like the photo was taken at Reading Shops, Reading PA. Lots of other neat cars surrounding it. The trucks on this car are interesting for the era, although as an online car, I suppose adequate.
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Block of cars
No historical context here, but on the Missouri Pacific (and subsequently the Union Pacific) the car scheduling system used "Yard Block" (YBLK) as a term since the 1960's. The classification of a ship
No historical context here, but on the Missouri Pacific (and subsequently the Union Pacific) the car scheduling system used "Yard Block" (YBLK) as a term since the 1960's. The classification of a ship
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A better pin vise
Another vote for Starrett. Good clamp, easy to handle, light to use. Bob Allan Omaha
Another vote for Starrett. Good clamp, easy to handle, light to use. Bob Allan Omaha
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Photo: PRR Hopper Cars Receiving Coal
I'm guessing since that photo,s on the main track, it might be a ballast cleaning train. Great photo of the H21 at work. Bob Allan Omaha
I'm guessing since that photo,s on the main track, it might be a ballast cleaning train. Great photo of the H21 at work. Bob Allan Omaha
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New England Rail Service #1000 1/2 Door Add-On Kit.
Your product was featured in a Model Railroad Hobbyist article. Can you remind me how to order your product? I did not see a link on the internet. Last time it seemed there was a ten unit minimum quan
Your product was featured in a Model Railroad Hobbyist article. Can you remind me how to order your product? I did not see a link on the internet. Last time it seemed there was a ten unit minimum quan
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Andrews truck with power pickups
Seems to me the Proto 2000 NE Caboose had Andrews trucks with electrical pick-up. Might be able to find a basket case at a show or on the auction site. Bob Allan
Seems to me the Proto 2000 NE Caboose had Andrews trucks with electrical pick-up. Might be able to find a basket case at a show or on the auction site. Bob Allan
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[Non-DoD Source] [RealSTMFC] Rusty rivets?
Great looking car - weathering is well rendered. Thanks for sharing. Bob Allan
Great looking car - weathering is well rendered. Thanks for sharing. Bob Allan
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Round roof double door boxcar
Very nice.photo. I recently purchased the ex-MDC 50' outside braced car it really looks pretty good surrounded by other cars. I have an X31 on the bench with intentions to do some upgrades. Bob Allan
Very nice.photo. I recently purchased the ex-MDC 50' outside braced car it really looks pretty good surrounded by other cars. I have an X31 on the bench with intentions to do some upgrades. Bob Allan
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Round roof double door boxcar
Do you have a photo Tony? I've been staring at a kit for a couple of months thinking about how far I should go. Bob Allan
Do you have a photo Tony? I've been staring at a kit for a couple of months thinking about how far I should go. Bob Allan
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The Autumn issue of The Keystone Modeler (#106) is now available
KTM is a great publication. Hats off to those involved in putting together the articles and putting it out to us modelers. Bob Allan Omaha
KTM is a great publication. Hats off to those involved in putting together the articles and putting it out to us modelers. Bob Allan Omaha
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Brake line pressure
In my years on the MoPac, we were at 80# brakepipe pressure. UP was at 90# so several years after the merger, we aligned with the system standard. Bob Allan
In my years on the MoPac, we were at 80# brakepipe pressure. UP was at 90# so several years after the merger, we aligned with the system standard. Bob Allan
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True Line trains slab side CN covered hopper
I like them. Got 2 in old CN style (block lettering.) M.B.Klein shows them available.
I like them. Got 2 in old CN style (block lettering.) M.B.Klein shows them available.
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2012 Naperville RPM Conference Photos
Great photos - great modeling. Thanks for sharing! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Great photos - great modeling. Thanks for sharing! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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