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F&C crappy decals again...
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Just went to decal a BAR SS box car I bought as a bag kit last summer when I bought the Pennsy car that had bad decals. Again, the decals broke up! I may have enough to do the car after the coating dr
Just went to decal a BAR SS box car I bought as a bag kit last summer when I bought the Pennsy car that had bad decals. Again, the decals broke up! I may have enough to do the car after the coating dr
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Clark Propst
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Looking to purchase a few Intermountain NYC Pacemaker cars
I am looking to purchase 2-3 Intermountain NYC Pacemaker 40' Boxcar Item #45773 I don't care about the road number. I am looking for the car as a base for another project. Thanks Dave Wetterstroem
I am looking to purchase 2-3 Intermountain NYC Pacemaker 40' Boxcar Item #45773 I don't care about the road number. I am looking for the car as a base for another project. Thanks Dave Wetterstroem
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Dave Wetterstroem
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Lateral walkway handholds on etched metal running boards
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I’m installing my first ever etched metal running board on a model, and wondering if there is an ideal way to go about adding the L shaped hand-hold on each of the two lateral running boards? Not sure
I’m installing my first ever etched metal running board on a model, and wondering if there is an ideal way to go about adding the L shaped hand-hold on each of the two lateral running boards? Not sure
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Robert kirkham
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Brake gear for MDT steel reefers
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I'm trying to identify the brake gear (power handbrake) used on MDT all-steel reefers. The book and rr-fallenflags have lots of views of the A end of these cars, but the B end mostly only appears in s
I'm trying to identify the brake gear (power handbrake) used on MDT all-steel reefers. The book and rr-fallenflags have lots of views of the A end of these cars, but the B end mostly only appears in s
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Ron Merrick
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URTX refrigerator cars
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I’m heading the restoration to restore 3 ice bunker refrigerator cars at the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society in Fort Wayne, Indiana. I’m looking for in service photos of cars of that same serie
I’m heading the restoration to restore 3 ice bunker refrigerator cars at the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society in Fort Wayne, Indiana. I’m looking for in service photos of cars of that same serie
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chrislantz@att.net
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American Car & Foundry (ACF) Lot Number List
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Has anyone seen the attached list before for the lot numbers of American Car & Foundry cars? The lots from 500 to 690 are incomplete but lot 691 dated 1899 onward appear to all be here. This is about
Has anyone seen the attached list before for the lot numbers of American Car & Foundry cars? The lots from 500 to 690 are incomplete but lot 691 dated 1899 onward appear to all be here. This is about
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Richard Wilkens
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For Trade (or Sale)
Sorry for the cross posting. I would like to obtain a Sunshine kit for a Wilson meat reefer, kits 24.14, 15 or 16. I could swap one for one for Sunshine 24.3 Swift 5200 series 37’ Meat Reefer with 195
Sorry for the cross posting. I would like to obtain a Sunshine kit for a Wilson meat reefer, kits 24.14, 15 or 16. I could swap one for one for Sunshine 24.3 Swift 5200 series 37’ Meat Reefer with 195
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Steve and Barb Hile
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Sanding sticks [was] Material to patch holes or small cracks
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On Mon, Mar 20, 2023 at 08:32 AM, Bruce Smith wrote: Regardless of method, you may want to make mini-sanding sticks to just get that area. I use a piece of .1 x .1 or similar styrene or wood cut at 45
On Mon, Mar 20, 2023 at 08:32 AM, Bruce Smith wrote: Regardless of method, you may want to make mini-sanding sticks to just get that area. I use a piece of .1 x .1 or similar styrene or wood cut at 45
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Dennis Storzek
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PRR G29
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I'm building an F&C PRR G29 (original all-steel from 1941). Would many of them have been repainted in SK or PK later lettering schemes by, say 1959? Most of the class still existed by that time. No ph
I'm building an F&C PRR G29 (original all-steel from 1941). Would many of them have been repainted in SK or PK later lettering schemes by, say 1959? Most of the class still existed by that time. No ph
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Ron Merrick
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Rare Tank Cars
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This is a wild chase for rare tank car photos. Has anyone seen any photos of tank cars associated with Bradford Oil Refining Company (reporting marks APOX) or Bradford Gasoline Company (BBSX marks)? T
This is a wild chase for rare tank car photos. Has anyone seen any photos of tank cars associated with Bradford Oil Refining Company (reporting marks APOX) or Bradford Gasoline Company (BBSX marks)? T
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Steve and Barb Hile
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Steam era freight Trucks Available at Chicago March Meet
Hi all, I will be attending the Chicago March Meet this coming weekend. Tables C-30.I will have the Last of my "O" and p48 trucks with me for sale.. These are some of the finest fully detailed Brass S
Hi all, I will be attending the Chicago March Meet this coming weekend. Tables C-30.I will have the Last of my "O" and p48 trucks with me for sale.. These are some of the finest fully detailed Brass S
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Rich Yoder
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MP USRA (or USRA clone?) gon with coal loading Omaha NE 1938
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Hi List Members, MP USRA (or USRA clone?) gon with coal loading Omaha NE 1938 The car looks to be in rough shape... https://www.loc.gov/resource/fsa.8a03846/ Enjoy! Claus Schlund
Hi List Members, MP USRA (or USRA clone?) gon with coal loading Omaha NE 1938 The car looks to be in rough shape... https://www.loc.gov/resource/fsa.8a03846/ Enjoy! Claus Schlund
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Claus Schlund \(HGM\)
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Photo: CB&Q Livestock Car 58587D
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Photo: CB&Q Livestock Car 58587D A double deck car. Build date appears to be September 1924. Photo probably is from 1963 or later but otherwise would fit the era of this group. Location unknown. Photo
Photo: CB&Q Livestock Car 58587D A double deck car. Build date appears to be September 1924. Photo probably is from 1963 or later but otherwise would fit the era of this group. Location unknown. Photo
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Bob Chaparro
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New book on C&WI
I am happy to announce the release of my latest book on the Chicago & Western Indiana and Belt Railways of Chicago. The C&WI was the topic of my clinic at Cocoa Beach in January. The format is similar
I am happy to announce the release of my latest book on the Chicago & Western Indiana and Belt Railways of Chicago. The C&WI was the topic of my clinic at Cocoa Beach in January. The format is similar
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sooauthor@netzero.net
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RCW ATSF mini-kit
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Finished the model today. I'm curious if anyone else experienced difficulty deciding which decals to use? Or, if you had the same slogan as shown in the instructions? Clark Propst
Finished the model today. I'm curious if anyone else experienced difficulty deciding which decals to use? Or, if you had the same slogan as shown in the instructions? Clark Propst
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Clark Propst
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Material to patch holes or small cracks
Thank you to all of you who have responded. I think I am now “armed and dangerous” in attacking this challenge. Bill
Thank you to all of you who have responded. I think I am now “armed and dangerous” in attacking this challenge. Bill
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wrlyders
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FS 2023-03-21 Kadee RTR models (for sale)
Send ALL replies and inquiries directly to timboconnor@... I will not respond to inquires or requests sent to our mailing list. USPS postage is extra. (Multiple kits really saves on postage!) Paypal "
Send ALL replies and inquiries directly to timboconnor@... I will not respond to inquires or requests sent to our mailing list. USPS postage is extra. (Multiple kits really saves on postage!) Paypal "
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Tim O'Connor
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For Steve Hile
Steve my emails to you keep bouncing... Clark Propst
Steve my emails to you keep bouncing... Clark Propst
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Clark Propst
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Lackawanna Caboose drawings
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Does anyone know if drawings are available for this Lackawanna style caboose? Were these ever published in MR? Thanks Kevin Sprayberry
Does anyone know if drawings are available for this Lackawanna style caboose? Were these ever published in MR? Thanks Kevin Sprayberry
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csxt5555
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Speedwitch CB&Q XM25/26
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Hi I have just finished a Speedwitch CB&Q XM25/26 I finished it using Trucolor CB&Q freight car brown. Also some years ago I built a Sunshine CB&Q XM 25/26 in C&S condition, it’s got K Brakes and is i
Hi I have just finished a Speedwitch CB&Q XM25/26 I finished it using Trucolor CB&Q freight car brown. Also some years ago I built a Sunshine CB&Q XM 25/26 in C&S condition, it’s got K Brakes and is i
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Paul Doggett
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