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Looking to contact Ed Kaminski . . . now PM Wooden Cabooses
Larry, It is targeted for PM TRACKS magazine published by the now slowly getting reorganized and running again PM Historical Soc. Got one pix of A545 in Delray yard already. Got pix of the "new" A800,
Larry, It is targeted for PM TRACKS magazine published by the now slowly getting reorganized and running again PM Historical Soc. Got one pix of A545 in Delray yard already. Got pix of the "new" A800,
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By al.kresse
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Coil Car teaser
Gang; Here are some "teasers" from my research (please do not post, re-post or publish. If it happens, you won't get any more): So the attached are the earliest photos I can find (from the PRRT&HS arc
Gang; Here are some "teasers" from my research (please do not post, re-post or publish. If it happens, you won't get any more): So the attached are the earliest photos I can find (from the PRRT&HS arc
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By Gatwood, Elden J SAD
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Looking to contact Ed Kaminski 3 messages
Looking to contact Ed Kaminski to get permission to use a Magor Erie caboose photo in a Pere Marquette 8-wheel Wooden Cabooses article. It was a sister Advisory Mech Comm spec'd caboose to the PM A800
Looking to contact Ed Kaminski to get permission to use a Magor Erie caboose photo in a Pere Marquette 8-wheel Wooden Cabooses article. It was a sister Advisory Mech Comm spec'd caboose to the PM A800
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By al.kresse
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Looking for resin reefer parts 4 messages
Speaking of molded ends, I'm looking for unbuilt reefer kits or molded resin ends, roofs and doors made by Stan Rydarowicz. If you have any you're willing to part with, please contact me off-list (cli
Speaking of molded ends, I'm looking for unbuilt reefer kits or molded resin ends, roofs and doors made by Stan Rydarowicz. If you have any you're willing to part with, please contact me off-list (cli
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By mopacfirst
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Armour & Company Reefer 8644
Armour & Company Reefer 8644 Circa 1926 photos of an Armour reefer: http://lists.railfan.net/erielackphoto.cgi?erielack-12-12-19/X4863.jpg http://lists.railfan.net/erielackphoto.cgi?erielack-12-12-19/
Armour & Company Reefer 8644 Circa 1926 photos of an Armour reefer: http://lists.railfan.net/erielackphoto.cgi?erielack-12-12-19/X4863.jpg http://lists.railfan.net/erielackphoto.cgi?erielack-12-12-19/
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By Bob Chaparro
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3D pantograph mold making 4 messages
I wish to be clear--I do not think that old-school 3D mold making is better than CNC. I am simply saying that 3D mold making has made some great model parts and has no need to be viewed as not worthy
I wish to be clear--I do not think that old-school 3D mold making is better than CNC. I am simply saying that 3D mold making has made some great model parts and has no need to be viewed as not worthy
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By Andy Carlson
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[Non-DoD Source] Re: [PRR] Help with early steel shipment and coiled steel shipment cars 3 messages
Curt, and all; I am most interested in cars between the earliest photos I can find, in the mid-thirties, to the dedicated cars of the mid-fifties thru sixties. I have not been able to re-join the MFCL
Curt, and all; I am most interested in cars between the earliest photos I can find, in the mid-thirties, to the dedicated cars of the mid-fifties thru sixties. I have not been able to re-join the MFCL
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By Gatwood, Elden J SAD
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Southern 36 foot truss-rod box car #166561
From the Steamtown site today. Build date looks like 3-1924. Good detail on T-braced end. Prototype for Westerfield kit 4102? http://lists.railfan.net/erielackphoto.cgi?erielack-12-13-19/X4935.jpg Bri
From the Steamtown site today. Build date looks like 3-1924. Good detail on T-braced end. Prototype for Westerfield kit 4102? http://lists.railfan.net/erielackphoto.cgi?erielack-12-13-19/X4935.jpg Bri
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By Brian Rochon
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Building GN and CB&Q Truss Rod 40-Foot Boxcars 9 messages
Years ago when Al Westerfield was beginning the process of selling his business he let his customers know it might be a good idea to place an order just in case. I ordered several kits just in case. C
Years ago when Al Westerfield was beginning the process of selling his business he let his customers know it might be a good idea to place an order just in case. I ordered several kits just in case. C
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By Bill Welch
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R-40-23 reefer Dreadnaught end 2 messages
I know that a good CNC program is certainly capable of superior work and is done so all the time, but I challenge anyone to find a better HO improved Dreadnaught end than the HO casting I sent a pictu
I know that a good CNC program is certainly capable of superior work and is done so all the time, but I challenge anyone to find a better HO improved Dreadnaught end than the HO casting I sent a pictu
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By Andy Carlson
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1/12 scale R-40-23 reefer Dreadnaught end 6 messages
Hello- Pictured is a tooling resin 1/12 scale PC&F R-40-23 Refrigerator car Dreadnaught end. This is a classic example of an old-school method of tool making. An individual rib is carefully shaped and
Hello- Pictured is a tooling resin 1/12 scale PC&F R-40-23 Refrigerator car Dreadnaught end. This is a classic example of an old-school method of tool making. An individual rib is carefully shaped and
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By Andy Carlson
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Help with early steel shipment and coiled steel shipment cars
Gang; I am putting together a presentation on this subject, and am in the next phase of research. I am finding very much info on the story behind the shipment of steel sheet and coiled steel sheet, an
Gang; I am putting together a presentation on this subject, and am in the next phase of research. I am finding very much info on the story behind the shipment of steel sheet and coiled steel sheet, an
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By Gatwood, Elden J SAD
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freight car roster shots 3 messages
Taking roster shots of your completed freight cars can document your fleet as it grows. I get caught up with several models recently and posted some thoughts on the process in my latest blog post. htt
Taking roster shots of your completed freight cars can document your fleet as it grows. I get caught up with several models recently and posted some thoughts on the process in my latest blog post. htt
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By Eric Hansmann
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Assembling Truss Rods 5 messages
CAUTION: Slotted Screws Visible I have started rigging the truss rod system for my CB&Q model’s underframe. I use .015-brass wire for the rods so prior to gluing the Queen Posts in place I used a new
CAUTION: Slotted Screws Visible I have started rigging the truss rod system for my CB&Q model’s underframe. I use .015-brass wire for the rods so prior to gluing the Queen Posts in place I used a new
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By Bill Welch
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Stencil: Heavy Repairs 9 messages
Stencil: Heavy Repairs This is Illinois Central refrigerator car 93347. This car was built in 1916. A stencil above the sill and to the left of the door reads, "Heavy Repairs McComb 9-28-25": http://l
Stencil: Heavy Repairs This is Illinois Central refrigerator car 93347. This car was built in 1916. A stencil above the sill and to the left of the door reads, "Heavy Repairs McComb 9-28-25": http://l
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By Bob Chaparro
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Photo: SFRD Reefer 6719
Photo: SFRD Reefer 6719 A link courtesy of Brian Rochon previously posted on this group: http://lists.railfan.net/erielackphoto.cgi?erielack-12-10-19/X4544.jpg Not a great photo but this can be improv
Photo: SFRD Reefer 6719 A link courtesy of Brian Rochon previously posted on this group: http://lists.railfan.net/erielackphoto.cgi?erielack-12-10-19/X4544.jpg Not a great photo but this can be improv
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By Bob Chaparro
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[External] [RealSTMFC] freight car roster shots
Good looking models, Eric. Nice weathering
Good looking models, Eric. Nice weathering
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By naptownprr
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WP conversion 13 messages
Hi guys The Accurail conversion is ready for painting and decals for WP I have left the original roof as Tony Thompson reckons some got steel roofs at some stage. The kit bashing is not perfect as I r
Hi guys The Accurail conversion is ready for painting and decals for WP I have left the original roof as Tony Thompson reckons some got steel roofs at some stage. The kit bashing is not perfect as I r
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By Paul Doggett
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Load of Nash crates bound for Copenhagen in C&NW gon 75951 ca. 1926 2 messages
From the Steamtown site today. http://lists.railfan.net/erielackphoto.cgi?erielack-12-10-19/X4586.jpg along with SFRD reefer 6719 http://lists.railfan.net/erielackphoto.cgi?erielack-12-10-19/X4544.jpg
From the Steamtown site today. http://lists.railfan.net/erielackphoto.cgi?erielack-12-10-19/X4586.jpg along with SFRD reefer 6719 http://lists.railfan.net/erielackphoto.cgi?erielack-12-10-19/X4544.jpg
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By Brian Rochon
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Another "What do I do with this" quiz 11 messages
I a weak moment I picked up an Accurail box car at the mall show yesterday. It's box number is 4498 It's described as a 'Data Only - DK'. I thought it might work for the CL mini-kit, only noticing the
I a weak moment I picked up an Accurail box car at the mall show yesterday. It's box number is 4498 It's described as a 'Data Only - DK'. I thought it might work for the CL mini-kit, only noticing the
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By Clark Propst
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