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Upgrading an Accurail shorty 2 messages
A few details and decals can upgrade an Accurail 36-foot boxcar kit. It's the latest post on my DesignBuildOp blog. http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/2019/11/08/easy-boxcar-update/ Eric Hansmann Murf
A few details and decals can upgrade an Accurail 36-foot boxcar kit. It's the latest post on my DesignBuildOp blog. http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/2019/11/08/easy-boxcar-update/ Eric Hansmann Murf
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By Eric Hansmann
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Private Name Freight Cars for Exchange 4 messages
I have finished an upgrade of a Minneapolis & Northland Railroad Company boxcar. An Accurail boxcar built for the Central Of Minnesota to complete our exchange of freight cars. Photos of other exchang
I have finished an upgrade of a Minneapolis & Northland Railroad Company boxcar. An Accurail boxcar built for the Central Of Minnesota to complete our exchange of freight cars. Photos of other exchang
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By Lester Breuer
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Swift paint scheme 21 messages
I my on-going research into the Swift & Co. freight car fleet, I have found this photo: http://www.steamerafreightcars.com/gallery/reefer/srlx12824main.html I am in a quandary about its paint scheme.
I my on-going research into the Swift & Co. freight car fleet, I have found this photo: http://www.steamerafreightcars.com/gallery/reefer/srlx12824main.html I am in a quandary about its paint scheme.
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By Richard Townsend
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Chasing five dollars and fifeteen cents. 4 messages
Here is another file I found concerning billing, and copies of waybills. Presented not to make fun of accountants. However I have to wonder how much time and labor was expended here. And of the though
Here is another file I found concerning billing, and copies of waybills. Presented not to make fun of accountants. However I have to wonder how much time and labor was expended here. And of the though
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By np328
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Hormel Meat Reefer traffic was Tri-Sorb snubbers on reefers 8 messages
Doug, I’m not surprised at all about the PRR. There is a lot of data, real data (as opposed to anecdotes), that supports a high amount of reefer traffic on the PRR. The PRR was the third highest conve
Doug, I’m not surprised at all about the PRR. There is a lot of data, real data (as opposed to anecdotes), that supports a high amount of reefer traffic on the PRR. The PRR was the third highest conve
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By Bruce Smith
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NH 94593, a 36ft double sheathed boxcar
Hi List Members, A nice image of NH 94593, a 36ft double sheathed boxcar. The image is dated in 1914 https://rrmuseumpa.andornot.com/media/Images/LehValleyNegs/LehValley-0001-0999/LehValleyNeg-0547-ca
Hi List Members, A nice image of NH 94593, a 36ft double sheathed boxcar. The image is dated in 1914 https://rrmuseumpa.andornot.com/media/Images/LehValleyNegs/LehValley-0001-0999/LehValleyNeg-0547-ca
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By Claus Schlund \(HGM\)
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Nalco Weed Sprayer and tank car
Thanks to all for the suggestions on how to proceed as well as the photos. I think I have a much better handle on where to go and what to do. Thanks again.
Thanks to all for the suggestions on how to proceed as well as the photos. I think I have a much better handle on where to go and what to do. Thanks again.
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By Doug Forbes
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Tri-Sorb snubbers on reefers 10 messages
While at the Chicagoland 2019 RPM gathering and after presentations were complete, I was walking past a room and noted Steve Hile, Doug Harding, Roger Hinman, and a smattering of others gathered in a
While at the Chicagoland 2019 RPM gathering and after presentations were complete, I was walking past a room and noted Steve Hile, Doug Harding, Roger Hinman, and a smattering of others gathered in a
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By np328
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Square brake staffs, was New images on Steamtown site today 4 messages
The Erie and C&O at least if not also the NKP and any oother road the Vans controlled did use square brake rods. Even Atlas caught this and took it into account with there 1932 ARA cars. Cordially, Do
The Erie and C&O at least if not also the NKP and any oother road the Vans controlled did use square brake rods. Even Atlas caught this and took it into account with there 1932 ARA cars. Cordially, Do
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By Donald B. Valentine
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[Non-DoD Source] Re: [RealSTMFC] OMI 1930-built double dome tank car 12 messages
To add; I think we also take for gospel the belief that another's opinion is more than that; it is gospel. Ehhhh, not so much. I was told many, many things as gospel, on PRR freight cars, while I was
To add; I think we also take for gospel the belief that another's opinion is more than that; it is gospel. Ehhhh, not so much. I was told many, many things as gospel, on PRR freight cars, while I was
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By Gatwood, Elden J SAD
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Harvesting Dirt Collectors 3 messages
For about a year now i have been installing the Dirt Collector to the AB Valve. The Dirt Collector is included in the Tichy "AB" Brake Set and on the Styrene Sprue of the discontinued Grandt Line/Deta
For about a year now i have been installing the Dirt Collector to the AB Valve. The Dirt Collector is included in the Tichy "AB" Brake Set and on the Styrene Sprue of the discontinued Grandt Line/Deta
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By Bill Welch
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moderator approval>
Any reason why this most recent post and others in the past from me have not been moderator approved?
Any reason why this most recent post and others in the past from me have not been moderator approved?
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By Bud Rindfleisch
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ERDX
Just curious as to why a post I made recently with an attached photo of an ERDX car was not posted? Bud Rindfleisch
Just curious as to why a post I made recently with an attached photo of an ERDX car was not posted? Bud Rindfleisch
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By Bud Rindfleisch
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How's Tichy doing currently . . .
fred huss wrote: Not all their sets are the same, even the ones they got from Jerry Glow. I don't know if they are changing over their production, or if production is just uneven. But DO NOT discard t
fred huss wrote: Not all their sets are the same, even the ones they got from Jerry Glow. I don't know if they are changing over their production, or if production is just uneven. But DO NOT discard t
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By Tony Thompson
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PRR 91641, an X29 class boxcar with center bar lettering in 1926 4 messages
Hi List Members, We get a look at PRR 91641, an X29 class boxcar with center bar lettering in 1926 A detailed view is available at the link below... http://vital.queenslibrary.org/vital/access/service
Hi List Members, We get a look at PRR 91641, an X29 class boxcar with center bar lettering in 1926 A detailed view is available at the link below... http://vital.queenslibrary.org/vital/access/service
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By Claus Schlund \(HGM\)
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SLRX
OK,Ok Here's another one Seeking Information on SLRX.'s cars .A frequent visitor on the Rutland .This Bud's for you,Armand Premo
OK,Ok Here's another one Seeking Information on SLRX.'s cars .A frequent visitor on the Rutland .This Bud's for you,Armand Premo
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By Armand Premo
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SQUARE BRAKE STAFF
Virtually all flat cars that had a drop brake wheel had a square staff. Now if we could just find the hardware for this mechanism. Bill Pardie Bill P:ardie_,_._,_
Virtually all flat cars that had a drop brake wheel had a square staff. Now if we could just find the hardware for this mechanism. Bill Pardie Bill P:ardie_,_._,_
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By WILLIAM PARDIE
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Photo: PRR Boxcar 35920 3 messages
Photo: PRR Boxcar 35920 Good detail of the patches above the sill: http://lists.railfan.net/erielackphoto.cgi?erielack-11-09-19/X7986.jpg Bob Chaparro Hemet, CA
Photo: PRR Boxcar 35920 Good detail of the patches above the sill: http://lists.railfan.net/erielackphoto.cgi?erielack-11-09-19/X7986.jpg Bob Chaparro Hemet, CA
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By Bob Chaparro
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view of the LIRR/PRR yard at Sunnyside, NY 5 messages
Hi List Members, In the image linked below, we get a nice view of the LIRR/PRR yard at Sunnyside, NY. I could wish for it to be a bit sharper in terms of focus, but still an nice view. While web site
Hi List Members, In the image linked below, we get a nice view of the LIRR/PRR yard at Sunnyside, NY. I could wish for it to be a bit sharper in terms of focus, but still an nice view. While web site
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By Claus Schlund \(HGM\)
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Chicago and Alton boxcar C&A 38810 in 1926
Hi List Members, In the image linked below, we get a look at the Chicago and Alton boxcar C&A 38810 in 1926. A detailed view is available at the link below... http://vital.queenslibrary.org/vital/acce
Hi List Members, In the image linked below, we get a look at the Chicago and Alton boxcar C&A 38810 in 1926. A detailed view is available at the link below... http://vital.queenslibrary.org/vital/acce
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By Claus Schlund \(HGM\)
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