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F/S HO scale Tangent tank car
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F/S HO scale Tangent General American 1948-Design 8000 Gallon Welded Tank Car GATX Black Lease, have two -road numbers 68226 and 68234 - will sell one - original box - $45 postpaid to US address - con
F/S HO scale Tangent General American 1948-Design 8000 Gallon Welded Tank Car GATX Black Lease, have two -road numbers 68226 and 68234 - will sell one - original box - $45 postpaid to US address - con
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Hugh Guillaume
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F/S two HO scale P2K tank cars
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F/S two P2K 10000 Gallon Type 21 Insulated Tank Cars, road numbers SDRX 26148 and SDRX 26164, like new in original boxes, $21 each postpaid to US address, contact Hugh T Guillaume: mguill1224 at aol d
F/S two P2K 10000 Gallon Type 21 Insulated Tank Cars, road numbers SDRX 26148 and SDRX 26164, like new in original boxes, $21 each postpaid to US address, contact Hugh T Guillaume: mguill1224 at aol d
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Hugh Guillaume
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NYMX (was not-PFE Mechanical Reefer Model Project)
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I think that 1028 is just faded -- all of the cars were painted (and repainted) the same way On 12/8/2022 11:55 PM, B.L. Griffith wrote: -- Tim O'Connor Sterling, Massachusetts
I think that 1028 is just faded -- all of the cars were painted (and repainted) the same way On 12/8/2022 11:55 PM, B.L. Griffith wrote: -- Tim O'Connor Sterling, Massachusetts
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Tim O'Connor
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Engineering characteristics of boxcar SIDES
To jump off from the prior topic; Engineering characteristics of boxcar ends This other prior topic may interest some https://realstmfc.groups.io/g/main/topic/pratt_vs_howe_boxcar_trusses/17205702 --
To jump off from the prior topic; Engineering characteristics of boxcar ends This other prior topic may interest some https://realstmfc.groups.io/g/main/topic/pratt_vs_howe_boxcar_trusses/17205702 --
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Ted Larson
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Engineering characteristics of boxcar ends
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Hello everyone, Just wanted to ask if there is anywhere online/book where I could read about the engineering incorporated into boxcar ends (or even roofs)? I'm primarily interested in what made certai
Hello everyone, Just wanted to ask if there is anywhere online/book where I could read about the engineering incorporated into boxcar ends (or even roofs)? I'm primarily interested in what made certai
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Robert G P
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kCS single sheathed boxcars
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Hi I can find no information on the list about these KCS cars, which I assume formed a 7300 and 7900 series. Wondered if anyone knew anything about them? Have tried a couple of KCS forums elsewhere. A
Hi I can find no information on the list about these KCS cars, which I assume formed a 7300 and 7900 series. Wondered if anyone knew anything about them? Have tried a couple of KCS forums elsewhere. A
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Benjamin Scanlon
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Rock Island auto cars 159000-159249 series - roof and usage
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I am wondering if anyone knows the type of roof this series have? Looks radial and with thirteen transverse ribs, unsure of the type. Cars look to have been rebuilt with roof raised, and widened doors
I am wondering if anyone knows the type of roof this series have? Looks radial and with thirteen transverse ribs, unsure of the type. Cars look to have been rebuilt with roof raised, and widened doors
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Benjamin Scanlon
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Union Pacific wreck clean up video
This movie popped up on YouTube and has some great roof shots at the wreck site. There is some nice color footage of the cars as well. Also some early 60s? footage of 844 excursion and putting 4004 in
This movie popped up on YouTube and has some great roof shots at the wreck site. There is some nice color footage of the cars as well. Also some early 60s? footage of 844 excursion and putting 4004 in
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Scott
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RCW donors
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHknN98kwpA&t=842s If you're having trouble finding a donor for the ATSF 50' DD mini-kit just released take a look at about the 14 minute mark on the link above. Clark
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHknN98kwpA&t=842s If you're having trouble finding a donor for the ATSF 50' DD mini-kit just released take a look at about the 14 minute mark on the link above. Clark
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Clark Propst
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20 Sunshine Models kits for sale
Dear Friends and Colleagues, My 80th birthday disappeared into the rear view mirror of my life this past Halloween, and it is time for me to pass forward to others my extensive collection of model rai
Dear Friends and Colleagues, My 80th birthday disappeared into the rear view mirror of my life this past Halloween, and it is time for me to pass forward to others my extensive collection of model rai
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Stuart Forsyth
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Why were gondolas more popular in the west for hauling minerals than hoppers?
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Western railroads had a preference for gondolas than hoppers which were more common in the east. Was it due to mineral traffic or just gondolas being more universal than hoppers?
Western railroads had a preference for gondolas than hoppers which were more common in the east. Was it due to mineral traffic or just gondolas being more universal than hoppers?
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Ray Carson
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not-PFE Mechanical Reefer Model Project
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Ed Small chance of that happening. The NP cars were different -- The BREX (Q) and WFEX (GN) cars were built in several batches (Q got 3 batches totally 100 cars , GN got five batches totalling 300 car
Ed Small chance of that happening. The NP cars were different -- The BREX (Q) and WFEX (GN) cars were built in several batches (Q got 3 batches totally 100 cars , GN got five batches totalling 300 car
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Tim O'Connor
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How common were multiple boxcar bulk shipments
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Hello everyone, Curious what I can learn of bulk shipments composed of multiple boxcars going from the same origin-destination points and typically staying together the whole time. Reefer/tank/hopper
Hello everyone, Curious what I can learn of bulk shipments composed of multiple boxcars going from the same origin-destination points and typically staying together the whole time. Reefer/tank/hopper
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Robert G P
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PFE Mechanical Reefer Model Project
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PFE Mechanical Reefer Model Project (Please respond to the e-mail address below.) As some of you know, a little over two years ago I approached Rapido Trains with a proposal to produce a R-T-R HO scal
PFE Mechanical Reefer Model Project (Please respond to the e-mail address below.) As some of you know, a little over two years ago I approached Rapido Trains with a proposal to produce a R-T-R HO scal
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Bob Chaparro
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not-PFE Mechanical Reefer Model Project
LOL -- anyone notice in Dennis's model photo the use of the rooftop exhaust stack is now attached to the side sill ? These old kits contain some very nice metal castings, such as a Royal F brake regul
LOL -- anyone notice in Dennis's model photo the use of the rooftop exhaust stack is now attached to the side sill ? These old kits contain some very nice metal castings, such as a Royal F brake regul
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Tim O'Connor
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East and West? was: Why were gondolas more popular in the west for hauling minerals than hoppers?
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Growing up in Missouri I always considered the Mississippi River as the east-west separation line, with one or two states to the west side of it the midwest.. Gateway Arch? How come there is no mideas
Growing up in Missouri I always considered the Mississippi River as the east-west separation line, with one or two states to the west side of it the midwest.. Gateway Arch? How come there is no mideas
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Jerry Michels
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SAL Rebuilt Lumber Box Cars
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The Seaboard Air Line put its first rebuilt SS 40 foot box car with 20 foot door openings into service in February of 1956. The doors were arranged allowing openings from the end to the center of the
The Seaboard Air Line put its first rebuilt SS 40 foot box car with 20 foot door openings into service in February of 1956. The doors were arranged allowing openings from the end to the center of the
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Guy Wilber
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NATIONAL SCALE CAR MINI KITS
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National Scale Car has scored a hit with their recent mini kit releases. The Grest Northern 12 panel.car is listed as "Out Of Stock" and I can't find a listing for the Santa Fe Fe-22. Does anyone know
National Scale Car has scored a hit with their recent mini kit releases. The Grest Northern 12 panel.car is listed as "Out Of Stock" and I can't find a listing for the Santa Fe Fe-22. Does anyone know
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WILLIAM PARDIE
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Seeking Atlas HO Scale Freight Car - UPDATE
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As an aficionado of small, obscure railroads, I am looking for an HO scale 'steel rebuilt USRA' boxcar decorated for the Roscoe, Snyder & Pacific Railway in the orange, yellow and black paint scheme a
As an aficionado of small, obscure railroads, I am looking for an HO scale 'steel rebuilt USRA' boxcar decorated for the Roscoe, Snyder & Pacific Railway in the orange, yellow and black paint scheme a
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Mark Rossiter
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freight car trucks for sale
F/S: 20+ pairs of HO scale freight car trucks for sale, some new in original packages, some gently used, brands include Central Valley, Kadee, Atlas, Kato, Accurail, Hallmark, Walthers. Labelle, Old P
F/S: 20+ pairs of HO scale freight car trucks for sale, some new in original packages, some gently used, brands include Central Valley, Kadee, Atlas, Kato, Accurail, Hallmark, Walthers. Labelle, Old P
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Hugh Guillaume
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