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"Tyranical" USRA in 1918
George Eichelberger wrote: Do you mean beyond what is listed in the Lane article? He gives quite complete-looking tables of “allocated” vs. “received” USRA cars. Do you have info beyond what he presen
George Eichelberger wrote: Do you mean beyond what is listed in the Lane article? He gives quite complete-looking tables of “allocated” vs. “received” USRA cars. Do you have info beyond what he presen
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PFE Express Reefer in NYC Express Train
Todd Sullivan wrote: Well described, Todd. The major exception to your description was in certain early-season shipments when entire trains of express reefers were moved over the railroad. In that cas
Todd Sullivan wrote: Well described, Todd. The major exception to your description was in certain early-season shipments when entire trains of express reefers were moved over the railroad. In that cas
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PFE Express Reefer in NYC Express Train
A string of express reefers might be taken over to the ice deck, if it happened to be nearby. But single cars, and cars in trains without time to wait for movement to an ice deck, would be iced right
A string of express reefers might be taken over to the ice deck, if it happened to be nearby. But single cars, and cars in trains without time to wait for movement to an ice deck, would be iced right
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HOn3 D&RGW caboose
gary laakso wrote: I assume Gary means PFM? Tony Thompson tony@...
gary laakso wrote: I assume Gary means PFM? Tony Thompson tony@...
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HOn3 D&RGW caboose
Joe Binish wrote: Joe is exactly right on all counts. Star Brand is excellent paint. Tony Thompson tony@...
Joe Binish wrote: Joe is exactly right on all counts. Star Brand is excellent paint. Tony Thompson tony@...
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CRP 61197 twin hopper Portland ME Randall and McAllister Coal Co undated
Claus Schlund wrote: Actually, the CRP was organized in 1946, so we have a REALLY small bracket. Tony Thompson tony@...
Claus Schlund wrote: Actually, the CRP was organized in 1946, so we have a REALLY small bracket. Tony Thompson tony@...
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PFE Express Reefer in NYC Express Train
bill stanton wrote: Yes. By which I mean, it depended. Tony Thompson tony@...
bill stanton wrote: Yes. By which I mean, it depended. Tony Thompson tony@...
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PFE Express Reefer in NYC Express Train
Tim O'Connor wrote: Very true, Tim, and in addition, PFE was a participant in the Railway Express pool, so that cars were moved where needed under REA direction. They really could be seen anywhere. To
Tim O'Connor wrote: Very true, Tim, and in addition, PFE was a participant in the Railway Express pool, so that cars were moved where needed under REA direction. They really could be seen anywhere. To
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PFE Express Reefer in NYC Express Train
Paul Catapano wrote: Perhaps a poor choice of words. I only meant to say "typical" or "ordinary" or "standard." As others pointed out, it is indeed the post-1954 rebuilt type with the very narrow fasc
Paul Catapano wrote: Perhaps a poor choice of words. I only meant to say "typical" or "ordinary" or "standard." As others pointed out, it is indeed the post-1954 rebuilt type with the very narrow fasc
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PFE Reefer in NYC Express Train
Larry King wrote: Well, as it happens, you are wrong. It's a totally conventional PFE passenger express reefer. Tony Thompson tony@...
Larry King wrote: Well, as it happens, you are wrong. It's a totally conventional PFE passenger express reefer. Tony Thompson tony@...
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GRANDT LINE OIL DISTRIBUTOR FOOTNOTE AND QUESTION
BILL PARDIE wrote: There are photos of Associated drums in red with a white center stripe, and black with a red stripe. Probably other combos too. Most oil companies did this for different products, s
BILL PARDIE wrote: There are photos of Associated drums in red with a white center stripe, and black with a red stripe. Probably other combos too. Most oil companies did this for different products, s
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GRANDT LINE OIL DISTRIBUTOR
Bill Hirt wrote: No, that's a quite different dealer. IIRC the Grandt Lines kit was already available well before that RMJ article. I also have a faint recollection that Grandt did several structures
Bill Hirt wrote: No, that's a quite different dealer. IIRC the Grandt Lines kit was already available well before that RMJ article. I also have a faint recollection that Grandt did several structures
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GRANDT LINE OIL DISTRIBUTOR
I wrote: Should have added that Grandt made a very nice warehouse, though a separate kit, and I think was INTENDED to go with the "oil dealer" kit. I see that same warehouse listed on the San Juan pag
I wrote: Should have added that Grandt made a very nice warehouse, though a separate kit, and I think was INTENDED to go with the "oil dealer" kit. I see that same warehouse listed on the San Juan pag
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GRANDT LINE OIL DISTRIBUTOR
Scott Haycock wrote: Absolutely that is it. Good find, Scott. I wouldn't have said that the tanks were better, particularly, but that all the components are so nicely done. Just needs a warehouse buil
Scott Haycock wrote: Absolutely that is it. Good find, Scott. I wouldn't have said that the tanks were better, particularly, but that all the components are so nicely done. Just needs a warehouse buil
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ICC valuation
Dave Bott wrote: Yes, the detail pages must have been standard throughout, as they match what I have for SP, EP&SW (not yet acquired by SP), and UP. Tony Thompson tony@...
Dave Bott wrote: Yes, the detail pages must have been standard throughout, as they match what I have for SP, EP&SW (not yet acquired by SP), and UP. Tony Thompson tony@...
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Tichy wheel car
Guy Wilber wrote: Thanks, Guy, an interesting film and one I don’t think I’ve seen. And it includes a nice segment on wheel production. But the one I’m remembering was black and white. Tony Thompson
Guy Wilber wrote: Thanks, Guy, an interesting film and one I don’t think I’ve seen. And it includes a nice segment on wheel production. But the one I’m remembering was black and white. Tony Thompson
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Tichy wheel car
Some have asked, off-list, for a citation of the SP video I mentioned. I don't have a link and don't know if it's on-line or not. But I did write a blog post on the topic of wheel production in SP's s
Some have asked, off-list, for a citation of the SP video I mentioned. I don't have a link and don't know if it's on-line or not. But I did write a blog post on the topic of wheel production in SP's s
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Tichy wheel car
Ed Mims wrote: No argument. I just maintain that cranes were by no means always used or available. Small jacks, to support side frames or bolsters, were used in many of the photos I have seen. Tony Th
Ed Mims wrote: No argument. I just maintain that cranes were by no means always used or available. Small jacks, to support side frames or bolsters, were used in many of the photos I have seen. Tony Th
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Tichy wheel car
Richard Webster wrote: As experienced riggers and workmen will tell you, when there's no crane, you use the tools the Egyptians built the pyramids with: wedges, levers and rollers. There is a video fr
Richard Webster wrote: As experienced riggers and workmen will tell you, when there's no crane, you use the tools the Egyptians built the pyramids with: wedges, levers and rollers. There is a video fr
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1/4” Scale Mid-Century Composite Boxcar
Marvelous modeling -- shows what can be done in O scale. Good one, Gene! Tony Thompson tony@...
Marvelous modeling -- shows what can be done in O scale. Good one, Gene! Tony Thompson tony@...
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