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PRR X30 2 messages
As much as this thing got around, it's a bit surprising Pennsy only had the one. http://www.ejearchive.com/index.php?/albums/official-loads/content/co-loads-308/ David Thompson
As much as this thing got around, it's a bit surprising Pennsy only had the one. http://www.ejearchive.com/index.php?/albums/official-loads/content/co-loads-308/ David Thompson
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By David
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Interesting cars on the left 14 messages
Bulkhead flats with tanks loaded on them, or a form of tank car? Snipped out of an ebay listing, still open for bidding if anyone is interested. Schuyler
Bulkhead flats with tanks loaded on them, or a form of tank car? Snipped out of an ebay listing, still open for bidding if anyone is interested. Schuyler
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By Schuyler Larrabee
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Photo: Eight Boxcars Of Pork And Beans (1960) 5 messages
Photo: Eight Boxcars Of Pork And Beans (1960) A photo from the Norfolk Southern Corporation: https://tinyurl.com/yabb4uqs Click on the photo to enlarge it. Description" "...eight boxcars were ready to
Photo: Eight Boxcars Of Pork And Beans (1960) A photo from the Norfolk Southern Corporation: https://tinyurl.com/yabb4uqs Click on the photo to enlarge it. Description" "...eight boxcars were ready to
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By Bob Chaparro
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Calling All Chemists - Somewhat OT 25 messages
Admittedly, this post is not about Steam Era Freight Car models; but the transportation and/or storage of same. I do not have a layout, so virtually all of my models 'live' in a box.....usually the on
Admittedly, this post is not about Steam Era Freight Car models; but the transportation and/or storage of same. I do not have a layout, so virtually all of my models 'live' in a box.....usually the on
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By Gary Roe
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Erie Gondola with Slope Sheets 12 messages
Friends, Today I was scanning some interurban photos of the Lackawanna & Wyoming Valley (Laurel Line). In the background of one I spotted this very unusual Erie hopper/gondola which I offer for your e
Friends, Today I was scanning some interurban photos of the Lackawanna & Wyoming Valley (Laurel Line). In the background of one I spotted this very unusual Erie hopper/gondola which I offer for your e
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By Garth Groff and Sally Sanford
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FW: Moloco reservations for an ALL NEW Brainerd 50' boxcar
Moloco reservations for an ALL NEW Brainerd 50' boxcar Something for everyone! Nick Molo makes very nice cars (and kits)! Thanks! -- Brian Ehni From: moloco <molocotrains.yahoo.com@...> Reply-To: <mol
Moloco reservations for an ALL NEW Brainerd 50' boxcar Something for everyone! Nick Molo makes very nice cars (and kits)! Thanks! -- Brian Ehni From: moloco <molocotrains.yahoo.com@...> Reply-To: <mol
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By BRIAN PAUL EHNI
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[Non-DoD Source] Re: [RealSTMFC] Tank heads on depressed center flat on EJE 3 messages
Group; I am pretty certain it is a F29. All the details match up. Tim is right, those triangular deck supports are the deal sealer. There were two groups of F29, differing only in trucks and an extra
Group; I am pretty certain it is a F29. All the details match up. Tim is right, those triangular deck supports are the deal sealer. There were two groups of F29, differing only in trucks and an extra
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By Gatwood, Elden J SAD
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Frt Car Model Database 20 messages
Does anyone use a true database program to keep track of freight car models? As opposed to a spreadsheet program. Thanks, Bill
Does anyone use a true database program to keep track of freight car models? As opposed to a spreadsheet program. Thanks, Bill
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By Bill McClure
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New item from YMW 6 messages
Todays blog posting https://elgincarshops.blogspot.com/2020/12/this-has-been-overdue-jig.html -- Pierre Oliver www.elgincarshops.com www.yarmouthmodelworks.com
Todays blog posting https://elgincarshops.blogspot.com/2020/12/this-has-been-overdue-jig.html -- Pierre Oliver www.elgincarshops.com www.yarmouthmodelworks.com
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By Pierre Oliver
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Pacific Fruit Express 46702, PFE Class R-40-20
I have upgraded another Pacific Fruit Express (PFE), Refrigerator Car. This time PFE Reefer with number 46702, PFE Class R-40-20. The upgrade included adding a resin cast Murphy Panel roof, resin cast
I have upgraded another Pacific Fruit Express (PFE), Refrigerator Car. This time PFE Reefer with number 46702, PFE Class R-40-20. The upgrade included adding a resin cast Murphy Panel roof, resin cast
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By Lester Breuer
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[Non-DoD Source] Re: [RealSTMFC] Charging Ladles on flat cars 2 messages
Group; And another great load: refractory shipped on pallets, banded. The steel industry and foundries went through refractory like you wouldn’t believe. There was a great “Mr. Plaster” load I made do
Group; And another great load: refractory shipped on pallets, banded. The steel industry and foundries went through refractory like you wouldn’t believe. There was a great “Mr. Plaster” load I made do
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By Gatwood, Elden J SAD
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[Non-DoD Source] Re: [RealSTMFC] Charging Ladles on flat cars
Jim; They are indeed. The refractory more often. I’d venture two to several times a year, up to a couple years, but an on-going process, with so many ladles in play. They were sometimes made on-site,
Jim; They are indeed. The refractory more often. I’d venture two to several times a year, up to a couple years, but an on-going process, with so many ladles in play. They were sometimes made on-site,
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By Gatwood, Elden J SAD
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UTLX frameless tank car - how long in revenue service? 16 messages
Hello friends, I have one of these cars: https://www.ebay.com/itm/HO-Brass-Precision-Scale-10-000-Gallon-Union-Tank-Car-Frameless-15456-Korea/333831012602?hash=item4db9e100fa:g:DE0AAOSw3ZFf3rca Years
Hello friends, I have one of these cars: https://www.ebay.com/itm/HO-Brass-Precision-Scale-10-000-Gallon-Union-Tank-Car-Frameless-15456-Korea/333831012602?hash=item4db9e100fa:g:DE0AAOSw3ZFf3rca Years
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By vapeurchapelon
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[Non-DoD Source] Re: [RealSTMFC] Tank heads on depressed center flat on EJE
Andy, all; Carmers were changed out when they broke or wore out (they did not have a real bearing). Given the beating they got in service, it has always surprised me when I see them in late photos. El
Andy, all; Carmers were changed out when they broke or wore out (they did not have a real bearing). Given the beating they got in service, it has always surprised me when I see them in late photos. El
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By Gatwood, Elden J SAD
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[Non-DoD Source] Re: [RealSTMFC] Tank heads on depressed center flat on EJE
Right on, Fenton! I had forgotten that article. Elden Gatwood
Right on, Fenton! I had forgotten that article. Elden Gatwood
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By Gatwood, Elden J SAD
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Retainer Valves 12 messages
Good day all, Does anyone make a HO scale retainer valve casting for one that was in common usage for our (steam era) period? I found a bulk pack on Shapeways and I wonder if they are correct and appr
Good day all, Does anyone make a HO scale retainer valve casting for one that was in common usage for our (steam era) period? I found a bulk pack on Shapeways and I wonder if they are correct and appr
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By Dave Lawler
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It’s NOT resin!
I guess for 2020 we need to think outside the box of Hershey’s. Gary Laakso Northwest of Mike Brock Subject: CHOCOLATE TRAIN THIS IS WILD. LOOK AT EACH PICTURE AND REMEMBER IT IS ALL CHOCOLATE. A tr
I guess for 2020 we need to think outside the box of Hershey’s. Gary Laakso Northwest of Mike Brock Subject: CHOCOLATE TRAIN THIS IS WILD. LOOK AT EACH PICTURE AND REMEMBER IT IS ALL CHOCOLATE. A tr
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By gary laakso
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[Non-DoD Source] Re: [RealSTMFC] UTLX frameless tank car - how long in revenue service? 2 messages
Dam you do good work, Jack! Elden Gatwood
Dam you do good work, Jack! Elden Gatwood
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By Gatwood, Elden J SAD
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Nice undated image of Shell tank car SCCX 673 15 messages
Hi List Members, Nice undated image of Shell tank car SCCX 673... http://www.gn-npjointarchive.org/JATGNPhotoHR/JATGLoco_1107HR.jpg Metadata can be found at the link below... http://www.gn-npjointarch
Hi List Members, Nice undated image of Shell tank car SCCX 673... http://www.gn-npjointarchive.org/JATGNPhotoHR/JATGLoco_1107HR.jpg Metadata can be found at the link below... http://www.gn-npjointarch
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By Claus Schlund \(HGM\)
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GATX Tank Cars (1960) 5 messages
GATX Tank Cars (1960) A photo from the Cornell University Library: https://digital.library.cornell.edu/catalog/ss:20988495 Photo can be enlarged quite a bit. Good top detail on the first two cars. Bob
GATX Tank Cars (1960) A photo from the Cornell University Library: https://digital.library.cornell.edu/catalog/ss:20988495 Photo can be enlarged quite a bit. Good top detail on the first two cars. Bob
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By Bob Chaparro
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