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Re: Another BL-2
Gale, great looking engine.? Stephen J Kutash 203 906-5116 (Cell)
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Re: SMMW ribbed boxcar
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Quite a few small towns remember their railroad past.? Eyota MN, where I last served, even had an annual "Railroad Days" festival each August.? They are still along the old C&NW "Alco Line" (later DM&E, still later CPR) and once had a parallel CGW right of
way.
When they came to find something suitable, no good C&NW (or CGW) cars could be found, so they settled for an ex-SOO caboose.
Jace Kahn
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Bob Werre <bob@...>
Sent: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 1:57 PM To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [S-Scale] SMMW ribbed boxcar ?
That's a good little display for hundreds of tiny towns.? Around here many small cities have set aside their depots, but to raise the needed cash to keep them painted, etc. they will put on an event.? So now you have a dozen of
these along with the various, TTOS, NMRA, etc.putting on shows of some kind. ?? They're generally small events but eventually those volunteer efforts run out of steam, the local folks have seen the displays many times and the clubs who setup up the RR's get
too old for the setups!
I've dragged my family much further out West with our little tent trailer.? On the way up to NG territory after about 900miles, we'll end up in a small city right at the NM/TX border.? The campground is filled with X=ATSF reefers
scattered about, the now. BNSF mainline is within walking distance so that helps too (if you can sleep well).?
Bob Werre
PhotoTraxx
On 2/5/25 9:14 AM, Jamie Bothwell via groups.io wrote:
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Re: SMMW ribbed boxcar
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýThat's a good little display for
hundreds of tiny towns.? Around here many small cities have set
aside their depots, but to raise the needed cash to keep them
painted, etc. they will put on an event.? So now you have a dozen
of these along with the various, TTOS, NMRA, etc.putting on shows
of some kind. ?? They're generally small events but eventually
those volunteer efforts run out of steam, the local folks have
seen the displays many times and the clubs who setup up the RR's
get too old for the setups!
I've dragged my family much further out
West with our little tent trailer.? On the way up to NG territory
after about 900miles, we'll end up in a small city right at the
NM/TX border.? The campground is filled with X=ATSF reefers
scattered about, the now. BNSF mainline is within walking distance
so that helps too (if you can sleep well).?
Bob Werre
PhotoTraxx
On 2/5/25 9:14 AM, Jamie Bothwell via
groups.io wrote:
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Re: BTS BL-2 (X2)--just thinking--danger perhaps!
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýOn 2/5/25 10:31 AM, Jerry Poniatowski
via groups.io wrote:
I toyed with the idea of making a frame out of sheet brass, but once finished, it wasn't necessary.? If the resin ones fail, brass is still an option.? A very excellent model Jerry! Your thought along the line of creating a metal frame and tossing the resin frame reminds me of the V&T SP flatcar that I built.? Metal was inside the resin frame, and now after 20years, it also seems to be holding up.? I wonder what techniques were used?? My only negative thoughts might be, when drilling into the resin and your bit suddenly hits the metal (brass/steel/whatever) might result in a broken bit--something that should only happen once! Bob Werre PhotoTraxxrd |
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Re: BTS BL-2 (X2)
Thanks, Jerry...your review has relieved most of my reservations about purchasing these. Great looking model, btw.? The ones I get will become FEC (Florida East Coast) units in a 1957-appropriate scheme. John D
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Mopac Eagle
This is for the Mopac guys in S scale.
I just received the stainless Eagle etchings and the MP buzzsaw logo decal and the T&P diamond logo decal to go on the etching. These are forPA,E and rear of the observation car. Mike Swederska -- Mike Swederska Meramec Valley Lines Modeling Mopac equipment in 3/16 Don't let perfection get in the way of good enough! Keep model railroading fun! |
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Re: BTS BL-2 (X2)
John,
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I have assembled and painted four of those BL-2 kits and personally have found the shells themselves to be very well done.? The fine details in the original kits were brass, such as the fans, MU hose fittings, horns, etc. all from BTS.? The only weak spot, in my opinion was the frame which was a very thin resin casting.? But once assembled to the body shell, which is very thick, the unit is quite robust.? I toyed with the idea of making a frame out of sheet brass, but once finished, it wasn't necessary.? If the resin ones fail, brass is still an option.? The unit pictured has been in service for a number of years and MANY hours at shows and on my home layout pulling a consist of short (4-6) passenger cars or freights.? After all, they were meant for Branch Line service.? BTW, the EMD power trucks and motor were purchased from American Models, and have proven themselves to be next to bullet-proof.
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I'm glad you were able to find a few of the kits anyway!? Good luck in your endeavors.? Knowing what kind of modeler you are, I'm know they'll turn out great.? Keep us all informed, will you?
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Jerry Poniatowski
Brighton, MI
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Re: BTS BL-2 (X2)
Since my posting, I have managed to locate at least two BL-2 kits that I will likely purchase. But once I received them and review them, depending on the quality of the shells, I may still choose to have a new and improved, 3D printed shell produced.? I have no doubt that professional quality printed resin shells, such as what SMMW can produce, would most almost surely be superior to anything produced previous. I am hoping I won't feel the need to go that route, But having never seen a BL-2 model before, I have to reserve judgment. John D
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