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FW: [NP Modelers] Re: New NP models coming
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Jim and Lisa Hayes <jimandlisa97225@...>
Ted, is this the same NP flatcar Speedwitch is doing?
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Jim Hayes Portland Oregon -----Original Message-----
From: D R Stinson [mailto:dano@...] Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2005 7:06 AM To: NP Modelers list Subject: [NP Modelers] Re: New NP models coming Earlier in the week we had a short discusson about the Aaron Gjermundson NP stockcar and flatcar kits. I have just gotten word from Aaron that these masters have been slightly modified to make them easier to produce and should be on their way to the commercial resin caster he has found to work with in the next couple days. I have personally had some contact with the resin caster he's working with, and this person is a professional with a good reputation. He's done some stuff for Martin Lofton at Sunshine, so you know his quality has to be pretty good. There is a good chance we could see these kits back on the market in a few months. As I noted, I'm sure Aaron's business practices have changed a lot from his earlier experiences, and I know he has some serious regrets about his previous efforts. If you want to know more, Aaron has created a web site to keep people informed about what's happening. It's at www.northernspecificmodels.com . Dan Stinson Helena, Montana |
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Ted Culotta <tculotta@...>
Jim:
Yes, I believe they are. I had these on the radar before I had heard about Aaron's plans. For the time being, I won't expend the effort on them. However, if Aaron has the same problems with shipping that he has had in the past, I will produce my own versions. Since Tom Madden will be casting them, a good supply of castings should not be an issue. If they are not the same prototype, then I will continue. I have had access to phenomenal builder's photos of these flats that I hate to have go unused. The next offering after the Southern gons will be the NP 50' 1-1/2 door single sheathed auto cars. I know many people have been waiting on the Southern gons. I should have the parts to assemble into the one-piece body by Saturday. Formal "launch" of the kit is tentatively scheduled for the Savannah meet in early April. Regards, Ted Culotta On Mar 17, 2005, at 11:37 AM, Jim and Lisa Hayes wrote: Speedwitch Media 100 14th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94402 info@... www.speedwitch.com (650) 787-1912 |
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Charlie Vlk
I haven't cross-referenced them with the NP equipment, but I know that the
CB&Q built flatcars using a NP design that, at least generally, looks like the models being discussed here. This is the class FM14 53'-6" straight side sill fishbelly centersill flat 80200-29249 built at Galesburg and 92075-92349 at Havelock on the Q. During 1944 these were equipped with metal housings to carry B29 wing root fusalage and nose sections to Martin-Marietta's Fort Cook, Nebraska B29 assembly plant. The housings were removed strarting in September 1945 when B29 production ceased at the end of the war. Presentation drawings of the FM14 with the housing were in Burlington Bulletin No.15. IIRC I have some construction drawings on the cars in my collection if anyone needs them. Charlie Vlk |
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fuchst900
If the CB& Q had these cars, do you know if the C&S or FW&D also had them. I would be interested in diagrams and will have to see if I have the #15 Bulletin. Thanks, Steve Fuchs
Charlie Vlk <cvlk@...> wrote:I haven't cross-referenced them with the NP equipment, but I know that the CB&Q built flatcars using a NP design that, at least generally, looks like the models being discussed here. This is the class FM14 53'-6" straight side sill fishbelly centersill flat 80200-29249 built at Galesburg and 92075-92349 at Havelock on the Q. During 1944 these were equipped with metal housings to carry B29 wing root fusalage and nose sections to Martin-Marietta's Fort Cook, Nebraska B29 assembly plant. The housings were removed strarting in September 1945 when B29 production ceased at the end of the war. Presentation drawings of the FM14 with the housing were in Burlington Bulletin No.15. IIRC I have some construction drawings on the cars in my collection if anyone needs them. Charlie Vlk Yahoo! Groups SponsorADVERTISEMENT --------------------------------- Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/STMFC/ To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: STMFC-unsubscribe@... Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com |
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Charlie Vlk wrote
I haven't cross-referenced them with the NP equipment, but I knowYep. Aaron has photos of his model on his web site, and mentions the NP/CB&Q/SP&S cars. The CB&Q cars had one minor difference that he points out. W&R did these in brass years ago, as well as the rebuilt bulkhead cars. Byron Rose was very annoyed because the W&R cars used oversize stringers on the underframe! Ted, when you do those NP single sheathed 50 footers, I will be one happy camper! One thing lacking on 1950's layouts is enough of the 1920's 50 foot cars... Tim O. |
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Charlie Vlk
Steve-
A quick look at the 1955 OER (thank you Al Westerfield for the handy CD format!!!) turned up NO flats for the C&S and only a handful for the FW&D. The FW&D were wood racks and for plasterboard service. The dimensions suggest it might be the bulkhead version of the FM14. I don't have any equipment diagrams handy to see if they were Q design or something funky. Charlie Vlk From: "Steve Fuchs" If the CB& Q had these cars, do you know if the C&S or FW&D also had them.I would be interested in diagrams and will have to see if I have the #15 Bulletin. |
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fuchst900
Thanks, Finding out what cars they had has been real hit a miss. Steve
Charlie Vlk <cvlk@...> wrote:Steve- A quick look at the 1955 OER (thank you Al Westerfield for the handy CD format!!!) turned up NO flats for the C&S and only a handful for the FW&D. The FW&D were wood racks and for plasterboard service. The dimensions suggest it might be the bulkhead version of the FM14. I don't have any equipment diagrams handy to see if they were Q design or something funky. Charlie Vlk From: "Steve Fuchs" If the CB& Q had these cars, do you know if the C&S or FW&D also had them.I would be interested in diagrams and will have to see if I have the #15 Bulletin. Yahoo! Groups SponsorADVERTISEMENT --------------------------------- Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/STMFC/ To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: STMFC-unsubscribe@... Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com |
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