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Photo: UTLX 71611 And Friends
Photo: UTLX 71611 And Friends A 1948 photo from the Newberry Library taken at Casper, Wyoming: http://collections.carli.illinois.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/nby_rrlife/id/637/rec/107 This photo can
Photo: UTLX 71611 And Friends A 1948 photo from the Newberry Library taken at Casper, Wyoming: http://collections.carli.illinois.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/nby_rrlife/id/637/rec/107 This photo can
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By Bob Chaparro
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Photo: UP Boxcars 475293 & 475127
Photo: UP Boxcars 475293 & 475127 A 1948 photo from the Newberry Library: http://collections.carli.illinois.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/nby_rrlife/id/492/rec/336 This photo can be enlarged quite a b
Photo: UP Boxcars 475293 & 475127 A 1948 photo from the Newberry Library: http://collections.carli.illinois.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/nby_rrlife/id/492/rec/336 This photo can be enlarged quite a b
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By Bob Chaparro
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Union Refrigerator Transit Lines 50293
I decided to add additional refrigerator cars to the fleet. I have built the second of three Branchline Trains reefers being added . If you are interested in the build of Union Refrigerator Transit Li
I decided to add additional refrigerator cars to the fleet. I have built the second of three Branchline Trains reefers being added . If you are interested in the build of Union Refrigerator Transit Li
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By Lester Breuer
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My correction to the latest IMRC PFE Reefers 6 messages
I was excited to get one of the PFE R-30-18 models this spring, but the excitement was tempered when many noted the strange way the brake components were assembled. After some discussions with Dick Ha
I was excited to get one of the PFE R-30-18 models this spring, but the excitement was tempered when many noted the strange way the brake components were assembled. After some discussions with Dick Ha
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By Steve and Barb Hile
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D&LW 55161 riveted 12-panel box car 9 messages
From the Gerstley collection of mostly 1958 photos. A 8' wide door 12-panel riveted box car. Taken in LA's Taylor Yard of the SP. These 12-panel 40' box cars came with Superior or Youngstown doors. -A
From the Gerstley collection of mostly 1958 photos. A 8' wide door 12-panel riveted box car. Taken in LA's Taylor Yard of the SP. These 12-panel 40' box cars came with Superior or Youngstown doors. -A
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By Andy Carlson
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correcting my mistake D&LW 55161 riveted 12-panel box car 2 messages
Boy, this is embarrassing! I quickly responded to the D&LW car question and made my reply directed instead at the EJ&E car (which is a 10'0" car) by error. The Lackawanna car is certainly a 10'6" car.
Boy, this is embarrassing! I quickly responded to the D&LW car question and made my reply directed instead at the EJ&E car (which is a 10'0" car) by error. The Lackawanna car is certainly a 10'6" car.
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By Andy Carlson
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Tangent Tank Car Paint Removal 6 messages
First off, if this is the wrong list for this please let me know and any suggestions for another list woU\Uld be appreciated. I am seeking advice on the removal of the paint/ink that Tangent Scale Mod
First off, if this is the wrong list for this please let me know and any suggestions for another list woU\Uld be appreciated. I am seeking advice on the removal of the paint/ink that Tangent Scale Mod
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By Allen Cain
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Train-Master vs. Train-Miniature 29 messages
Wondering if someone has information as to why the two names? Lester Breuer
Wondering if someone has information as to why the two names? Lester Breuer
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By Lester Breuer
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Picture help? 4 messages
This morning I was asked if I had a photo or any information on the gon to the right in this photo. It appears to be lettered for the Ohio & Western Coal & Iron Co. Which was a company registered in N
This morning I was asked if I had a photo or any information on the gon to the right in this photo. It appears to be lettered for the Ohio & Western Coal & Iron Co. Which was a company registered in N
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By Douglas Harding
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[Non-DoD Source] [RealSTMFC] Article & Photos: Carnegie Freight Cars
Group; These are fascinating cars, different from many other roads', in that they were built to meet specific customer needs, in this case being loading of cold-rolled steel coils. Thus, the 8' door f
Group; These are fascinating cars, different from many other roads', in that they were built to meet specific customer needs, in this case being loading of cold-rolled steel coils. Thus, the 8' door f
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By Gatwood, Elden J SAD
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EJ&E 61026 12-panel riveted 40' box car 3 messages
Ed Hawkins' list on the web site "Steam Era Freight Cars" lists these EJ&E cars as built in 1948, have a 7 panel 8' wide superior door (with the thin top panel only done in '48 and '49) Ajax brake gea
Ed Hawkins' list on the web site "Steam Era Freight Cars" lists these EJ&E cars as built in 1948, have a 7 panel 8' wide superior door (with the thin top panel only done in '48 and '49) Ajax brake gea
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By Andy Carlson
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Railroad-Owned Poultry Cars 8 messages
Railroad-Owned Poultry Cars According to the book, Car Shop Practice, from the Board of Railway Mechanical Officials and the Railway Training Institute (published in 1925), there were 24 railroad-owne
Railroad-Owned Poultry Cars According to the book, Car Shop Practice, from the Board of Railway Mechanical Officials and the Railway Training Institute (published in 1925), there were 24 railroad-owne
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By Bob Chaparro
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[Non-DoD Source] Re: [RealSTMFC] EJ&E 61026 12-panel riveted 40' box car
Beautiful car, Steve! Great work! Whose decals did you use? Thanks! Elden Gatwood
Beautiful car, Steve! Great work! Whose decals did you use? Thanks! Elden Gatwood
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By Gatwood, Elden J SAD
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EJ&E 61216 12-panel riveted 40' box car
Steve, what a cleaver idea to easily combat the visual geometry problems of an 8' door on a 6' door car body. Makes me think "Why didn't I think of that"! -Andy Carlson Ojai CA Since you brought it up
Steve, what a cleaver idea to easily combat the visual geometry problems of an 8' door on a 6' door car body. Makes me think "Why didn't I think of that"! -Andy Carlson Ojai CA Since you brought it up
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By Andy Carlson
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SP 94635 G50-15 GS Gondola Model 3 messages
I started building SP 94635 G50-15 GS Gondola three maybe four years ago. I was interested in building one of the Detail Associated GS gon kits as it looked like an interesting kit but I wanted to use
I started building SP 94635 G50-15 GS Gondola three maybe four years ago. I was interested in building one of the Detail Associated GS gon kits as it looked like an interesting kit but I wanted to use
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By Bill Welch
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Covered Hoppers 10 messages
Group, Over time I have asked a fair number of questions about covered hoppers in the steam era. The Google photos link shows the results of some work to make the Intermountain 1958 cuft covered hoppe
Group, Over time I have asked a fair number of questions about covered hoppers in the steam era. The Google photos link shows the results of some work to make the Intermountain 1958 cuft covered hoppe
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By Eric Mumper
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a few more images... 2 messages
Hi List Members, Here are a few more images... BFIX 537 butterdish milk car https://hoboken.pastperfectonline.com/photo/E06CA4EB-1012-461B-929B-044405678401 Boxcars in 1927 https://hoboken.pastperfect
Hi List Members, Here are a few more images... BFIX 537 butterdish milk car https://hoboken.pastperfectonline.com/photo/E06CA4EB-1012-461B-929B-044405678401 Boxcars in 1927 https://hoboken.pastperfect
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By Claus Schlund \(HGM\)
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1950s model manufacturers - was Train-Master vs. Train-Miniature 6 messages
Bob, Thanks for publishing as I also have an interest in the hobby history. These may not help much, but perhaps be enough to jog someone’s’ memory for correct information; The newer ownership may wel
Bob, Thanks for publishing as I also have an interest in the hobby history. These may not help much, but perhaps be enough to jog someone’s’ memory for correct information; The newer ownership may wel
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By Peter Ness
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Help Needed for MoPac Box Car Model 9 messages
Hi Gents, I am rebuilding the Roundhouse/MDC/Athearn 50-foot, single-sheathed auto car to model a MoPac prototype. The major features of the model are single-sheathed sides, 3-3-3 inverse dreadnaught
Hi Gents, I am rebuilding the Roundhouse/MDC/Athearn 50-foot, single-sheathed auto car to model a MoPac prototype. The major features of the model are single-sheathed sides, 3-3-3 inverse dreadnaught
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By golden1014
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GeoRR rebuild's roof 2 messages
Just bought a Tichy Georgia rebuilt box car kit. The roof looks like a XLA? I have a Speedwitch model that has a Hutchins roof. Photos I have show, maybe, a radial roof?, what could be the Hutchins ro
Just bought a Tichy Georgia rebuilt box car kit. The roof looks like a XLA? I have a Speedwitch model that has a Hutchins roof. Photos I have show, maybe, a radial roof?, what could be the Hutchins ro
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By Clark Propst
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