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SRFD reefers with ventilator hoods (Ice Car From 1942) 3 messages
Here is a photo from early 1942. In the background is a Santa Fe ice car (formerly in SFRD service) with ventilator hoods. The original photo is from the Library of Congress. Bob Chaparro Moderator Ra
Here is a photo from early 1942. In the background is a Santa Fe ice car (formerly in SFRD service) with ventilator hoods. The original photo is from the Library of Congress. Bob Chaparro Moderator Ra
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By Bob Chaparro
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A.A. Morrison Railway Supply / International Car 3 messages
I grew up in Buffalo and was aware of their operations in Ebenezer NY. During some recent research on Greenville Steel Car, it became apparent that Morrison used GSC to rebuild various batches of cars
I grew up in Buffalo and was aware of their operations in Ebenezer NY. During some recent research on Greenville Steel Car, it became apparent that Morrison used GSC to rebuild various batches of cars
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By mark_landgraf
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Illinois Central R-40-10 reefer colors 4 messages
Hi all, purchased this smart looking IC 50039 reefer for my reefer collection. Checked the group's archives and could find two paint suggestions: - green ends, silver roof (Hendrickson) - black ends b
Hi all, purchased this smart looking IC 50039 reefer for my reefer collection. Checked the group's archives and could find two paint suggestions: - green ends, silver roof (Hendrickson) - black ends b
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By Fred Jansz
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New Decal Availabile 12 messages
Mask Island Decals Inc.is pleased to announce a new decal added to our line up. We now offer the EJ&E decal designed for the green forty footer. This is the systems map scheme. You may view this set o
Mask Island Decals Inc.is pleased to announce a new decal added to our line up. We now offer the EJ&E decal designed for the green forty footer. This is the systems map scheme. You may view this set o
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By hubert mask
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SRFD reefers with ventilator hoods (Retired SFRD Reefers w/Hoods)
And here are some photos I took of retired SFRD reefers in Hemet. All of these are still around when I last recently looked. Bob Chaparro Moderator Railroad Citrus Industry Modeling Group https://grou
And here are some photos I took of retired SFRD reefers in Hemet. All of these are still around when I last recently looked. Bob Chaparro Moderator Railroad Citrus Industry Modeling Group https://grou
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By Bob Chaparro
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[Non-DoD Source] Re: [RealSTMFC] New Decal Availabile
Bill; That is a really, really nice model. Glad to see someone else has interest in their cars! Elden Gatwood
Bill; That is a really, really nice model. Glad to see someone else has interest in their cars! Elden Gatwood
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By Gatwood, Elden J SAD
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Round roof double door boxcar 19 messages
Following up on the previous thread, I have a W&R brass model of this car, the flush roof 40' double door box. I saw recently that there are a few custom painted versions on eBay, all painted NP. I th
Following up on the previous thread, I have a W&R brass model of this car, the flush roof 40' double door box. I saw recently that there are a few custom painted versions on eBay, all painted NP. I th
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By mopacfirst
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NP WOOD REFER COLOR 4 messages
I found the W&R flier with Bill McKeown’s comments on the color for NP’s wood refers. Gary Lasko covered all of the points in his recent post. Above are tow of W&R’s offerings of these cars. As I have
I found the W&R flier with Bill McKeown’s comments on the color for NP’s wood refers. Gary Lasko covered all of the points in his recent post. Above are tow of W&R’s offerings of these cars. As I have
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By WILLIAM PARDIE
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PHOTO HELP NEEDED - AGAIN 4 messages
As with Gene Diemling’s recent post on revisiting older models I find that I Am spending a fair amount of time upgrading some of my earlier models. Early on I built models following the manufacturer’s
As with Gene Diemling’s recent post on revisiting older models I find that I Am spending a fair amount of time upgrading some of my earlier models. Early on I built models following the manufacturer’s
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By WILLIAM PARDIE
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builder's photo
this would be the builder’s photo of the side view. Not sure when the buzz saw came into practice but after 1919 when these were built. norm
this would be the builder’s photo of the side view. Not sure when the buzz saw came into practice but after 1919 when these were built. norm
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By Norm Buckhart
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FW: Ron Sebastian - Des Plaines Hobbies 7 messages
All- Barb and I are still stunned by the news of Ron’s passing on Wednesday morning. I was just up in Illinois for the recent Burlington Route Historical Society Meet and I enjoyed spending the entire
All- Barb and I are still stunned by the news of Ron’s passing on Wednesday morning. I was just up in Illinois for the recent Burlington Route Historical Society Meet and I enjoyed spending the entire
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By Charlie Vlk
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Ron Sebastian 12 messages
Surprised no one has mentioned it, but it's been reported that Ron Sebastian (Des Plaines Hobbies) died earlier today (Wednesday). No other details. Tom Madden
Surprised no one has mentioned it, but it's been reported that Ron Sebastian (Des Plaines Hobbies) died earlier today (Wednesday). No other details. Tom Madden
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By Tom Madden
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Revisiting an Older Model 11 messages
Recently, I have been upgrading older model. One such project is this 1/4” scale plastic model kit offered by San Juan Car Company. I added some weathering using Vallejo acrylic paints. Gene Deimling
Recently, I have been upgrading older model. One such project is this 1/4” scale plastic model kit offered by San Juan Car Company. I added some weathering using Vallejo acrylic paints. Gene Deimling
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By Gene Deimling
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Ho Scale Resin Kits & Models ,Tools and Iwata Air Brushes for Sale 9 messages
I have a collection of some HO resin and plastic freight car kits along with new and like new tools for sale from an estate. All Quality items Please email me off list at gtws00 at yahoo.com for a lis
I have a collection of some HO resin and plastic freight car kits along with new and like new tools for sale from an estate. All Quality items Please email me off list at gtws00 at yahoo.com for a lis
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By gtws00
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Great Northern safety film ca. 1940's
A Great Northern Ry. safety film I have not seen before. Lots of close up shots of roofs and hand brakes. At about 5:00 the crew does a drop. Why Risk Your Life? Dennis Storzek
A Great Northern Ry. safety film I have not seen before. Lots of close up shots of roofs and hand brakes. At about 5:00 the crew does a drop. Why Risk Your Life? Dennis Storzek
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By Dennis Storzek
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SRFD reefers with ventilator hoods 7 messages
Hi List Members, A little while back we were discussing SRFD reefers with ventilator hoods - I think these were called Bohn ventilators. There is a 1938 image showing a partial view of a car so equipp
Hi List Members, A little while back we were discussing SRFD reefers with ventilator hoods - I think these were called Bohn ventilators. There is a 1938 image showing a partial view of a car so equipp
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By Claus Schlund \(HGM\)
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The Spring issue of The Keystone Modeler is available
Folks, The Summer issue (#109) of The Keystone Modeler is now available on the PRRT&HS web site at: http://www.prrths.com/newprr_files/newPRRKeystoneModeler.htm Regards, Bruce Bruce Smith, Assistant w
Folks, The Summer issue (#109) of The Keystone Modeler is now available on the PRRT&HS web site at: http://www.prrths.com/newprr_files/newPRRKeystoneModeler.htm Regards, Bruce Bruce Smith, Assistant w
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By Bruce Smith
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Kitbash Fodder 15 messages
Hello All, I have a couple extra accurail double and single sheath wood boxcars and was wondering if anyone has some good kitbashes to work with these cars. I am modeling 1949 in the northeast. Thanks
Hello All, I have a couple extra accurail double and single sheath wood boxcars and was wondering if anyone has some good kitbashes to work with these cars. I am modeling 1949 in the northeast. Thanks
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By Elliot Courtney
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[Non-DoD Source] Re: [RealSTMFC] Kitbash Fodder
Folks; Greg is right, the PRR X26 rebuilds got the later "no-intermediate-rib" Hutchins roof, during the mid-thirties rebuilds. People assume that when rebuilt, they got all new equipment: roof, doors
Folks; Greg is right, the PRR X26 rebuilds got the later "no-intermediate-rib" Hutchins roof, during the mid-thirties rebuilds. People assume that when rebuilt, they got all new equipment: roof, doors
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By Gatwood, Elden J SAD
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Rusty rivets? 9 messages
Archer rivets and their clones have changed the way many of us approach kitbashing and scratchbuilding. But while looking at some prototype photos for current projects I noticed that what I really nee
Archer rivets and their clones have changed the way many of us approach kitbashing and scratchbuilding. But while looking at some prototype photos for current projects I noticed that what I really nee
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By D. Scott Chatfield
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