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SHS trucks (for sale)
Gents.......I have 12 and one-half pair of SHS Andrews tender trucks Code 110 wired for all-wheel electrical pickup. Part number is #01208. Brand new still in the original SHS blister pack. As usual, make your BEST reasonable offer and see if I smile. If a smile springs forth, the trucks will be yours. If no smile, they remain with me. No need to buy all of them. Just get what you need. Postage will be added. Thanks..........Ed Loizeaux -- Ed Loizeaux Los Altos, CA www.nycvd.org
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Dan Navarre (lurking?)
Dan……..If you are out there, please call me at 1-650-962-1577. Thanks……..Ed Loizeaux -- Ed Loizeaux Los Altos, CA www.nycvd.org
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Dave's Twacks & Twains
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Sad news! I just spoke with Clay Buckage, owner of Dave's Twacks & Trains out in Brentwood, CA. He is closing his business as of this weekend and it is now for sale. Clay purchased the entire remaining SHS parts inventory from SHS when Don sold out. He has been wonderful to work with and has provided me with many, many SHS parts for repairing SHS locos as well as detailing AM F units. He also has a big American Flyer repair service that will probably be missed by the Flyer guys as well. Change is part of life, but this is another S supplier that has provided a terrific and needed service. Bob Hogan
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Dan Navarre
Dan..........If you are out there, please call me at 1-650-962-1577. Thanks.......Ed Loizeaux -- Ed Loizeaux Los Altos, CA www.nycvd.org
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Pullman-Standard PS-2 3215CuFt Covered Hopper - Tangent Scale Models
Some nice info applicable to our SHS models. Pullman-Standard PS-2 3215CuFt Covered Hopper - Tangent Scale Models https://www.tangentscalemodels.com/pullman-standard-ps-2-3215cuft-covered-hopper/ -- Ted Larson trainweb.org/mhrr/ -------- NASG.org -------- https://www.nasg.org/Clubs/RegionsMinnesota.php GN in 1965
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Can someone ID this loco, and tell us the builder? It appears to be mostly a SSLS build, with a lot of embellishments. It's a beautiful job. Tommy
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Well, Guys, Sorry for taking so long, but after months of tweaking, the ACF 70 Ton Hopper is finally at a point, that I feel comfortable this model will go together as planned. I tried painting it as a built-up model, but there were too many nooks and crannies that you could not get paint into. Therefore, I’m offering it up as a 3D resin kit, (trucks and couplers are not included).The cost is $75.00 each and includes free shipping to the lower 48 states only. Please contact me, off this list, mike@..., if you are interested. ‘S’incerely, Mike Fyten Kaw Valley Railroad C: 913-909-1110, leave massage
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A long time ago on the prairie
I occasionally tune into a historical IO type group regarding South Dakota--home grounds here! Occasionally I'll come across some decent RR photos and writings about them. Last night a letter from a past lobbyist for the CNW was run. The State Capitol was in Yankton in the far SE corner of the state--MILW territory! The CNW was pushing for a more central part of the state and right next to their new rails! So the CNW pushed for Pierre (pronounced pier). They brought in a train stocked with food, booze and women; and so the legislators decided the move would be good! Apparently lobbying hasn't changed too much! BTW, The main passenger train ended up being called the Dakota 400! My own version is called the Dakota 300! (an E7 one coach, RPO & baggage. Presently I'm waiting for some cash coming my way! Perhaps I should open a prison there too! Not too political is it? Bob Werre Phototraxx
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Minimum Radius List
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Has anyone compiled a list of the required minimum track radius that a particular locomotive must have? For instance an American models Pacific vs an AF/converted SSL&S Pacific? Seems like this would be good information to have before laying track. -- Rob Fuhst Grand Haven, MI
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Mike, I have one of Claude's SSL&S Hudson conversions. Will take an inventory of the parts and send it to you over the next few days. The key, at least in my opinion, is the time spent filing the boiler. I recall reading years ago that he produced upwards of 150 of these kits. On the subject of B&A tenders, I stumbled across a photo in Mopac Power, written by, as you well know, the late Joe Colias, patron saint of all things Missouri Pacific. In the chapter on Mikes, there's a tender that appears to be virtually identical to Rusty's RRM tender, on Commonwealth 4-wheel passenger trucks, being pulled by an Alco-built 2-8-2. I suspect the design was far more common than we realize. I then consulted my file of MP Mike photos. Yep, numerous MoPac Mike's were paired with a very similar tender. Lindsey Neas Route of the Eagles
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River Raisin B&A tender for sale. $250.00. + Shipping
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My Great Northern Flyonel Mikado with proper decals. River Raison Vanderbilt coal tender, all scale drivers and wheel sets. A long Vanderbilt oil tender would be perfect, but this is close enough. Steve Lunde
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AF to scale
Question, I was asked if I had what it would take to convert AF Hudsons and Northerns to scale. I know that SSL&S once offered these conversions. So asking for a friend whom I don't believe is on this group. Does anyone have one of these kit for sale that I can put him in contact with? I am not doing the work, I am just helping him find parts. I have never seen one of these and don't know what they consist of. I do have one of those AF Consolidation conversion kits that I scrounged parts from. The drivers are under my Berkshire. It came with the AF boiler but pretty much everything else was SSL&S details including the tender kit. -- Mike Swederska Meramec Valley Lines Modeling Mopac equipment in 3/16 https://www.youtube.com/@mikesscale3149 Don't let perfection get in the way of good enough! Keep model railroading fun!
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O Scale West May 23 - 25 Update
O Scale West is on track for May 23 - 25! O Scale West include S scale and all gauges narrow gauge. Make your plans to come! There will be the usual swap meet, clinics, contest, O Scale West's own company store, and visits to the following local home and club layouts: Dave Adams D&RGW (On3) Bob Brown (On30, On3) California Central (HO) Matt Covington D&RGW (Sn3) Golden State Model Railroad Museum (O, On3, N, HO, HOn3) Don Harper D&RGW (Sn3) Jack Burgess' phenomenal HO model of the Yosemite Valley - last chance to see it Jakl Family Layout (O) in Mariposa, CA - call to schedule your visit Jim Dias' WP (HO) Rod Miller SP (O) Silicon Valley Lines (HO) South Bay Railroad Historical Society (HO, N) Use the O Scale West web site O Scale West to register on line for the meet and for hotel rooms. Optionally you can contact the meet hotel, the Hyatt Regency Hotel, 5101 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054-1118. The phone number for national registration is 1-800-421-1442 or call the hotel direct at 1-408-200-1234 and ask for the O Scale West group rate of $169 plus tax per night. After May 4 the group rate may not be available! You can also use the Hyatt On-Line Reservations. So plenty to do, make your plans to attend and register for O Scale West now! Questions? Email info@...
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Free Stuff Sort of
Hi All, I have a lot of old PFM Sound System Manuals and booklets. I grudgingly converted to DCC in the early 2000's making my PFM systems unusable. I sold off almost all of the PFM stuff but the manuals. If anyone needs/wants them or knows anyone who might, they are free except (and here's the big one) shipping. Please contact me offlist. Cheers, Andy Malette Your Friendly Neighbourhood NASG Secretary
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Micro Engineering Code 83 flex track
I zoomed with Micro Engineering this morning. They now have unweathered code 83 and code 70 flex track in stock. They are still working on the all new website with a shopping cart so new orders should be called or emailed in. orders@... Thank You, Bill Lane Modeling the Mighty Pennsy & PRSL in 1957 in S Scale since 1988 See my finished models at: http://www.lanestrains.com Look at what has been made in PRR in S Scale! PRR Builders Photos Bought, Sold & Traded (Trading is MUCH preferred) http://www.lanestrains.com/PRRphotos.xls ***Join the PRR T&HS*** The other members are not ALL like me! http://www.prrths.com http://www.lanestrains.com/PRRTHS_Application.pdf Join the Pennsylvania Reading Seashore Lines Historical Society It's FREE to join! http://www.prslhs.com Preserving The Memory Of The PRSL
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Issues
Ed Sauers is having issues with the group .io site. If you need to reach him please use: edsauers@gmailcom Thanks Ed Gale Hall
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Estate Items
From: Bob Werre Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2025 08:03:20 PDT As most of you know, I've walked backwards into situations with estate items or just the recently departed. & their Family matters Most have been equitable and fair dealings. The hick-ups have been both good and bad. . . The NASG has two documents about estate issues. I myself keep a simple list. I skip adding my estimate of value, since it is too hard to estimate. -- Bill Roberts, Receiver San Antonio & Aransas Pass Railway Co. * * * Notice to travelers * * * Passengers are guaranteed to ride in coaches except for the 36 miles between Alice and Falfurrias, which are crossed on mule-back. Each passenger is allowed thirty pounds of personal baggage, exclusive of blankets and arms. Passengers can obtain all necessary outfits in San Antonio.
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At the suggestion of other list members, I'll be ordering a set of the K4 SP boxcar decals, just to get the T&NO parts. Otherwise, I pretty much already own all the SP rolling stock I'll ever want. Would a more serious SP modeler like to split the cost and take the rest of the lettering? JGGK _._,_._,_
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Free Delivery on S Gauge Items
Depot G Hobbies will be at the following shows and can bring any of our 5,000+ items at no delivery charge- York, PA TCA show- April 24th & 25th (no tables) Lancaster, OH Spring S Spree- May 16th & 17th Norwich, CT NASG Convention- August 7th - 9th In addition to our current inventory we have acquired appx 1,500 more S Gauge items that we will pick up in April and May. You can see our current inventory on Ebay- seller 'jeeps' at the following link- https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fss=1&_saslop=1&_sasl=jeeps&LH_SpecificSeller=1 We offer discounts off the Ebay price if you purchase directly via email. Message me if you'd like to be added to our email list. We are also an American Models dealer and can supply any of their current products. Jim Marski- Pine, Colorado
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