Downs Tankcar Parts
I believe the tank car line went to Iron Rail after Rusti Downs died? And I think I heard that someone else picked it up later? Who knows the current state of where the tank car parts and production
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JGG KahnSr
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Re: Layout Progress
Finally making some layout progress myself. Printed out part of the track plan so I could work on some turnouts. Got a long way to go but fells good to get started! -- Rob Fuhst Grand Haven, MI
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robf06
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Re: Sandhouse
I was able to pick it up from a former club member who helped put out the kit--Potomac club I believe, so it's an original.? I added roofing paper, some weathering and other repairs--I've owned it
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Bob Werre
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Re: Sandhouse
Bob, Was your kit put out by LVM or one of the others who offered this kit? John D
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John Degnan
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Re: Sandhouse
I have managed to scare up the two, attached images of the NS Sandhouse in Norfolk, VA. Looks like this is, indeed, the prototype for the model. John D
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John Degnan
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Re: mailing my parts
Bill.........The Post Office has lots of small boxes and padded envelopes for sale.? You have to go there anyway sooner or later.? Have fun........Ed L. -- Ed Loizeaux Los Altos, CA www.nycvd.org (
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Ed Loizeaux
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mailing my parts
If you have recently bought 3D printed parts from me I just got the mailing boxes today. Imagine Staples stocks NO small boxes. I should have everything mailed on Saturday. Thank You, Bill Lane
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Bill Lane
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Re: Sandhouse
My Granddaughter thought this might be a stash house for my cocaine business or for a future snow storm! Bob
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Bob Werre
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Sandhouse
A fairly old photo of my N&S sandhouse from the archives recently appeared.? For some years it just sat there and I've been known to move things around, so I mull over things for a long time.?
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Bob Werre
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Re: Today¡¯s S Scale project
Rich, thanks. I was leaning on two singles. I have some in inventory, I think. The also take me back to my narrow gauge days. -- Mike Swederska Meramec Valley Lines Modeling Mopac equipment in 3/16
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Mike Swederska
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Re: Wheels 'R Us !!
It is not exactly impulse buying, but I suspect most people think in terms of specifics. It is hard for most folks to narrow down their wants. Perhaps because of my advanced age (the same as yours,
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JGG KahnSr
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#174809
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Re: What did I just get into!
The truck is likely as you say, Nimco but the wheels aren't Nimco.? The wheels unlike the Pullman truck don't require fiber bolsters--just turned wheels so I'll stick with SSL&S label for those! So
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Bob Werre
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Re: Wheels 'R Us !!
Thanks for the favorable comment, Jace.? I like smiling and have been doing a lot of it recently.? ?Must be the Christmas season or similar, but the orders have been coming in faster than normal
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Ed Loizeaux
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#174807
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Re: Wheels 'R Us !!
To the best of my knowledge, they are upgrade wheels for AM ALCO PA/PB diesels.? ?I have no recollection of buying extra wheels for any SHS engine.? Anything beyond that is speculation.? ?The
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Ed Loizeaux
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#174806
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Re: Wheels 'R Us !!
Looking again at the journals, I can see they are D, so almost certainly AM; initially I had noted only the flat side of the journal and wrongly assumed square. The nylon journals are unknown to me,
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JGG KahnSr
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#174805
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Re: Wheels 'R Us !!
AM diesel drives had three different wheelset journals: round, "D", and square (and were not interchangeable). Could be these were NWSL replacements, although presumably not for SHS diesels, as those
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JGG KahnSr
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Re: Wheels 'R Us !!
Hi Jace.... The wheels are diesel diameter.? I believe 40 scale inches.? ?With calipers,? .622 actual inches.? Doing the math,? 64 x .622" = 39.8 scale inches.? Close enough? The more I look at
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Ed Loizeaux
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#174803
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Re: Some S scale brass available on Rick's website
Oops, use this link instead. https://rickstraindepot.com/ Scott
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Scott
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#174802
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Some S scale brass available on Rick's website
Hello, Rick has some S Scale brass in for sale including an SD40-2 and Gp38-2 and a big N&W Steamer with Aux tender.? You have to use a Desktop/Laptop to see the photos on his site. Rick's Website (
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Scott
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Re: Nimco wheels
Thanks Bill. I follow Leonard which is where I first heard of Nimco. His channel is remarkable! Thanks, Austin [email protected]> wrote:
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Austin Birkey <aftrainfun@...>
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