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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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