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PRR G25, X40 and F37 3 messages
Some interesting Hagley photos. photos of a G25 gondola with large ships propellers extending through the floor. https://digital.hagley.org/PRR_13469?solr_nav%5Bid%5D=169013f2f3ddcf541a65&solr_nav%5Bp
Some interesting Hagley photos. photos of a G25 gondola with large ships propellers extending through the floor. https://digital.hagley.org/PRR_13469?solr_nav%5Bid%5D=169013f2f3ddcf541a65&solr_nav%5Bp
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By kevinhlafferty
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[EXT] [RealSTMFC] PRR G25, X40 and F37
Folks, During WWII, the F37 was used to carry US Nave 40 mm bofors anti-aircraft gun mounts. I have yet to find a photo (or loading diagram) of this load on one of these well-flats, so if any of you m
Folks, During WWII, the F37 was used to carry US Nave 40 mm bofors anti-aircraft gun mounts. I have yet to find a photo (or loading diagram) of this load on one of these well-flats, so if any of you m
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By Bruce Smith
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[Funny names and pronounciationss 27 messages
There used to be a wonderfully entertaining book called "Oregon Geographic Names." Not sure if it is still in print. You can add Riddle, OR to your list, Brian, and Arock and Lone Rock. I also like Sp
There used to be a wonderfully entertaining book called "Oregon Geographic Names." Not sure if it is still in print. You can add Riddle, OR to your list, Brian, and Arock and Lone Rock. I also like Sp
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By Todd Sullivan
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Hey here's an idea, let's talk about freight cars 2 messages
Pronounced “Frate Kars.” C&NW 48009 with LARGE load https://www.flickr.com/photos/barrigerlibrary/51112096521/ and here’s the other side. That’s one big impeller. https://www.flickr.com/photos/barrige
Pronounced “Frate Kars.” C&NW 48009 with LARGE load https://www.flickr.com/photos/barrigerlibrary/51112096521/ and here’s the other side. That’s one big impeller. https://www.flickr.com/photos/barrige
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By Schuyler Larrabee
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Socony/Mobil 2-compartment tank car photo wanted
Socony Mobil Oil Company had a lot of 2-compartment tank cars with one compartment being about 2500 gallons and the other being about 5000 gallons. Reporting marks were SMX or SVX in the 1955 tank car
Socony Mobil Oil Company had a lot of 2-compartment tank cars with one compartment being about 2500 gallons and the other being about 5000 gallons. Reporting marks were SMX or SVX in the 1955 tank car
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By Richard Townsend
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WTB: Rib Side Cars 50' Boxcar - Short Rib 6' Doors
Ladies and Gents, I am searching for an HO Rib Side Cars 50' boxcar model. Specifically, the short rib version with 6' doors (as built). The kit numbers are 5261 and 5262 for the Hiawatha and Olympic
Ladies and Gents, I am searching for an HO Rib Side Cars 50' boxcar model. Specifically, the short rib version with 6' doors (as built). The kit numbers are 5261 and 5262 for the Hiawatha and Olympic
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By Andy Laurent
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Funny names and pronounciationss
Oakview, California is pronounced 'Oak View' Fresno California is pronounced 'Fres No' What a wacky state this is! -Andy Carlson Ojai, CA Pronounced 'O-hi' _._,_._,_
Oakview, California is pronounced 'Oak View' Fresno California is pronounced 'Fres No' What a wacky state this is! -Andy Carlson Ojai, CA Pronounced 'O-hi' _._,_._,_
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By Andy Carlson
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[External] Re: [RealSTMFC] [Funny names and pronounciationss
Hoosiers do that, too. Consider Terre Haute!
Hoosiers do that, too. Consider Terre Haute!
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By naptownprr
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looking at the string of cars, going from left to right 3 messages
Hi List Members, I've spent a little time taking in and enjoying the scene linked below... https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51125880853_5ccd73ec64_o.jpg The image comes from the Barriger collection
Hi List Members, I've spent a little time taking in and enjoying the scene linked below... https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51125880853_5ccd73ec64_o.jpg The image comes from the Barriger collection
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By Claus Schlund \(HGM\)
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NJI&I to Wabash at Pine - Part 5 & Last 6 messages
Here is the last installment of "Daily Interchange Report of Cars" from the NJI&I to the Wabash at Pine in 1953. The following list is dated 07May53. All cars originated at South Bend. I am showing In
Here is the last installment of "Daily Interchange Report of Cars" from the NJI&I to the Wabash at Pine in 1953. The following list is dated 07May53. All cars originated at South Bend. I am showing In
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By Gary Roe
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Photo: Reading Hopper 74778 (1930) 4 messages
Photo: Reading Hopper 74778 (1930) A photo from the Hagley Digital Archives: https://digital.hagley.org/80318_086 Scroll on the photo to enlarge it. Bob Chaparro Hemet, CA
Photo: Reading Hopper 74778 (1930) A photo from the Hagley Digital Archives: https://digital.hagley.org/80318_086 Scroll on the photo to enlarge it. Bob Chaparro Hemet, CA
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By Bob Chaparro
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partial view of a WFEX reefer, possibly 63856, in the 1920s on SAL 3 messages
Hi List Members, A partial view of a WFEX reefer, possibly 63856, in the 1920s on SAL. This must have been quite early in the formation of WFE, no? https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/jL8AAOSwoNpeoiHG/s-l1
Hi List Members, A partial view of a WFEX reefer, possibly 63856, in the 1920s on SAL. This must have been quite early in the formation of WFE, no? https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/jL8AAOSwoNpeoiHG/s-l1
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By Claus Schlund \(HGM\)
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C&IM fans are gonna like this 1948-1959 9 messages
Hi List members, C&IM fans are gonna like this. All images 1948-1959. C&IM 6149 twin offset side hopper https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/9~4AAOSwzOleXodq/s-l1600.jpg C&IM 8198 40ft ss boxcar https://i.e
Hi List members, C&IM fans are gonna like this. All images 1948-1959. C&IM 6149 twin offset side hopper https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/9~4AAOSwzOleXodq/s-l1600.jpg C&IM 8198 40ft ss boxcar https://i.e
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By Claus Schlund \(HGM\)
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Fasteners/Rivets for Wire Grab Irons 2 messages
I am in the process of building an Accurail freight car kit that required grab iron fasteners/rivets to be applied to newly installed wire grab irons after molded ladders and grab irons and fasteners
I am in the process of building an Accurail freight car kit that required grab iron fasteners/rivets to be applied to newly installed wire grab irons after molded ladders and grab irons and fasteners
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By Lester Breuer
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Mun-Roe was Re: [EXT] Re: [RealSTMFC] Photo: Reefers At A Blast Furnace (Circa 1925) 6 messages
It’s MUN-roe only inside the city limits but if you go to Bastrop or Rayville (BAA strup, RAY-vul) we pronounce it Mun-ROE. For the record, I am from Mer Rouge (mur-ROUGE thirty miles north. My rule i
It’s MUN-roe only inside the city limits but if you go to Bastrop or Rayville (BAA strup, RAY-vul) we pronounce it Mun-ROE. For the record, I am from Mer Rouge (mur-ROUGE thirty miles north. My rule i
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By Jim Ogden
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Mun-Roe
How long has it been since we heard from Mike Brock? -Andy Carlson Ojai CA On Monday, April 19, 2021, 10:08:59 AM PDT, Benjamin Hom <b.hom@...> wrote: Nelson Moyer wrote: "It must be a pretty slow mod
How long has it been since we heard from Mike Brock? -Andy Carlson Ojai CA On Monday, April 19, 2021, 10:08:59 AM PDT, Benjamin Hom <b.hom@...> wrote: Nelson Moyer wrote: "It must be a pretty slow mod
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By Andy Carlson
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Photo: Reefers At A Blast Furnace (Circa 1925) 7 messages
Photo: Reefers At A Blast Furnace (Circa 1925) A photo from the Hagley Digital Archives: https://digital.hagley.org/1986268_0245 Scroll on the photo to enlarge it. Anyone have an educated guess as to
Photo: Reefers At A Blast Furnace (Circa 1925) A photo from the Hagley Digital Archives: https://digital.hagley.org/1986268_0245 Scroll on the photo to enlarge it. Anyone have an educated guess as to
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By Bob Chaparro
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SFRD Ice Hatch Latches 10 messages
Does anyone make SFRD Ice Hatch Latches? For whatever reason I am missing most needed to complete some Sunshine SFRD Rebuilt reefers. Thanks, Tom
Does anyone make SFRD Ice Hatch Latches? For whatever reason I am missing most needed to complete some Sunshine SFRD Rebuilt reefers. Thanks, Tom
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By Tom Lawler
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Photo: Sampling A Tank Car Load 4 messages
Photo: Sampling A Tank Car Load A photo from the Hagley Digital Archives: https://digital.hagley.org/1972341_2765 Scroll on the photo to enlarge it. Bob Chaparro Hemet, CA
Photo: Sampling A Tank Car Load A photo from the Hagley Digital Archives: https://digital.hagley.org/1972341_2765 Scroll on the photo to enlarge it. Bob Chaparro Hemet, CA
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By Bob Chaparro
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[EXT] Re: [RealSTMFC] Photo: Reefers At A Blast Furnace (Circa 1925) 5 messages
Charlotte (pronounce Shar-LOT, not SHAR-let) was served by the New York Central. While not a direct connection to the shops in East Rochester, given that the steel mill has been shut down for some 20
Charlotte (pronounce Shar-LOT, not SHAR-let) was served by the New York Central. While not a direct connection to the shops in East Rochester, given that the steel mill has been shut down for some 20
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By Bruce Smith
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