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NP 10000 Series Boxcars by Rapido
The discussion last week on the Northern Pacific 10000 series box cars inspired to go to my pipeline and look at my half finished Sunshone kit. I forget just why it fell on my priorityg list but I exp
The discussion last week on the Northern Pacific 10000 series box cars inspired to go to my pipeline and look at my half finished Sunshone kit. I forget just why it fell on my priorityg list but I exp
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WILLIAM PARDIE
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Workbench Wednesday!
Bruck, that workbench looks so familiar..The exceptiog being that mine is even more cluttered. Bill Pardie
Bruck, that workbench looks so familiar..The exceptiog being that mine is even more cluttered. Bill Pardie
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WILLIAM PARDIE
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PHOTO HELP NEEDED
There are times when delaying the completion of a model works to one's advantage. New information often becomes available. There are times when this works against you as parts or information go missin
There are times when delaying the completion of a model works to one's advantage. New information often becomes available. There are times when this works against you as parts or information go missin
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WILLIAM PARDIE
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FRISCO USRA GONDOLA
The recent discussions of Frisco USRA gondolas plus my own efforts in gathering information don the Sunshine rebuilt frisco gondola prompted me to bring out and photograph one of the first series of F
The recent discussions of Frisco USRA gondolas plus my own efforts in gathering information don the Sunshine rebuilt frisco gondola prompted me to bring out and photograph one of the first series of F
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WILLIAM PARDIE
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Seeling Contact Earlier on the year there was a photo on this list of a WP flat car with a load of Birchfield boilers. A gentleman on the list alerted me to models of these boilers from a company call
Seeling Contact Earlier on the year there was a photo on this list of a WP flat car with a load of Birchfield boilers. A gentleman on the list alerted me to models of these boilers from a company call
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WILLIAM PARDIE
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SLSF 53395
I really appreciate the photo of this USRA gondola. I have a brass SL-SF car on my roster. Also about month ago I posted a guestion on this list concerning the under-frame of this gondola rebuilt with
I really appreciate the photo of this USRA gondola. I have a brass SL-SF car on my roster. Also about month ago I posted a guestion on this list concerning the under-frame of this gondola rebuilt with
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WILLIAM PARDIE
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Retainer Valves
Bill Welch swore by the Precision Scale retainer valves. They offer two types inbrass and plastic. Prior to changing hands I bought both types in brass as O do all my brake rigging in brass. I think b
Bill Welch swore by the Precision Scale retainer valves. They offer two types inbrass and plastic. Prior to changing hands I bought both types in brass as O do all my brake rigging in brass. I think b
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WILLIAM PARDIE
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Narrow Gauge Hobby Shop
There was a hobby shop in New York state that was referenced on this list that specialized in narrow gauge and had a good supply of Floquil. Anyone recall this? Bill Pardie Sent from my Verizon, Samsu
There was a hobby shop in New York state that was referenced on this list that specialized in narrow gauge and had a good supply of Floquil. Anyone recall this? Bill Pardie Sent from my Verizon, Samsu
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WILLIAM PARDIE
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NYC gondola brake details
I have found the New York Central Society to be very gracious and generous in providing plans for NYC equipment. Several years ago they helped .me with the brake layout of the NYC USRA all steel box c
I have found the New York Central Society to be very gracious and generous in providing plans for NYC equipment. Several years ago they helped .me with the brake layout of the NYC USRA all steel box c
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WILLIAM PARDIE
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NYC gondola brake details
Jerry is doing a great job on this gondola as on all his efforts. He like many of my modeling friends includes the train line on his models. Others ignor it completely. While not particularly difficul
Jerry is doing a great job on this gondola as on all his efforts. He like many of my modeling friends includes the train line on his models. Others ignor it completely. While not particularly difficul
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WILLIAM PARDIE
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Southern Pacific B-50-25 Box Car Kit Question
In the recent discussion on the Great Northern 12 panel boxcar a reference was made to the SP B-50-25 car. The kit was offered by both Speedwitch and Andy Carlson. The Speedwitch instructions noted th
In the recent discussion on the Great Northern 12 panel boxcar a reference was made to the SP B-50-25 car. The kit was offered by both Speedwitch and Andy Carlson. The Speedwitch instructions noted th
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WILLIAM PARDIE
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Kewanee boiler flat car load
I bought some of these boilers direct f0rom the company. They make great loads Bill Pardie Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
I bought some of these boilers direct f0rom the company. They make great loads Bill Pardie Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
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WILLIAM PARDIE
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HELP NEEDED ON FRISCO GONFOLA
Yes Robert: That's it. Bill Pardie Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
Yes Robert: That's it. Bill Pardie Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
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WILLIAM PARDIE
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HELP NEEDED ON FRISCO GONFOLA
I have a Sunshine kit for a Frisco 42' panel side gondola. I believe tbis was a rebuild of a USRA gondola. The box was labeled a "Quickie" kit as the body was one piece. Regretfully the under frame ha
I have a Sunshine kit for a Frisco 42' panel side gondola. I believe tbis was a rebuild of a USRA gondola. The box was labeled a "Quickie" kit as the body was one piece. Regretfully the under frame ha
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WILLIAM PARDIE
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RPC #35
Mine came from Ron's Books. Bill Pardie Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
Mine came from Ron's Books. Bill Pardie Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
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WILLIAM PARDIE
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Search STMFC question
Oooops! Sorry: Bill Pardie Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
Oooops! Sorry: Bill Pardie Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
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WILLIAM PARDIE
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Search STMFC question
Hi Again Andy: . hile you are searching could you please forward a copy of the Great Northern box xar I n question? When I got home and went to compare the ends the photo had escaped my computer. Than
Hi Again Andy: . hile you are searching could you please forward a copy of the Great Northern box xar I n question? When I got home and went to compare the ends the photo had escaped my computer. Than
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WILLIAM PARDIE
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Photo: ATSF Boxcar 212625 Bx-12 (1948)
There are many Santa Fe experts that can confirm this but I have felt that the black roofs came into play around the mid 40's. I have builders photos of the war emergency box car with rhe mineral brow
There are many Santa Fe experts that can confirm this but I have felt that the black roofs came into play around the mid 40's. I have builders photos of the war emergency box car with rhe mineral brow
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WILLIAM PARDIE
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GN 1948 Box Cars
Just what Accurail cars featured this end? Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
Just what Accurail cars featured this end? Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
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WILLIAM PARDIE
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Bill Welch
As Eric Hangman noted it has been a crappy year for modelers. I really morn the loss of Bill and others. And it goes on. I am normally a very posituve person and greet each day with enthusiasm. This y
As Eric Hangman noted it has been a crappy year for modelers. I really morn the loss of Bill and others. And it goes on. I am normally a very posituve person and greet each day with enthusiasm. This y
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WILLIAM PARDIE
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