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Welcome slsfrr@... to our group . Please feel free to browse the members' photo albums . Some great works in them . Again , welcome . Henry H. moderator
By Long95209 <long95209@...> · #119 ·
Re: Mantua 4-6-0 Prototypes
It's okay looking but missing a smoke stack and a tender. I got it for free from a friend who was modernizing his fleet. Donovan ________________________________ To:
By Karen M Miller <kmmpjm@...> · #118 ·
Re: Mantua 4-6-0 Prototypes
I could picture that 4-6-0 as a good re-modernize kitbash, a free lance railway, a BTTF 3 steamer or a good start for a On30 kit bash. Being the spirit of '76 and if paint and all is near mint, I say
By jdam35 · #117 ·
Re: Ft Smith & Western RR 2-8-2 kitbash
To give the appearance of a black loco and yet light enough to let detail show up nicely, I use Rustoleum Automobile Grey Primer. It's flat, durable, weathers easily. Where I am going to add lettering
By lnnrr <lnnrr@...> · #116 ·
Re: Ft Smith & Western RR 2-8-2 kitbash
Bob ! That's one to kick around , why not Dark Gray , lighter grey , almost chalky on the piping and details ? It's a shame to cover up the details ? Henry H.
By Long95209 <long95209@...> · #115 ·
Re: Mantua 4-6-0 Prototypes
High Noon , Back to the Future , Casey Jones Petticoat Junction [hoterville cannonball !] tv shows , yep Sierra RR no. 3 Rogers 1897 !! Still active , recently overhauled at a cost of 2 million bucks
By Long95209 <long95209@...> · #114 ·
Re: Mantua 4-6-0 Prototypes
Thanks for the help. I'll have to post a finished model picture. Donovan ________________________________ To: "yardbirdtrains@..." <yardbirdtrains@...> Sent: Sun, December
By Karen M Miller <kmmpjm@...> · #113 ·
Re: Ft Smith & Western RR 2-8-2 kitbash
I've seen some color pictures of UP steam locomotives with a lighter grey color painted. Maybe this will help. Donovan ________________________________ To: yardbirdtrains@... Sent:
By Karen M Miller <kmmpjm@...> · #112 ·
Ft Smith & Western RR 2-8-2 kitbash
I started a new album of a Ft Smith & Western RR, later Columbus & Greenville RR 2-8-2 that I am kitbashing. Started with an IHC 0-8-0 that I got off Ebay cheap because the front pilot was broken. I
By Robert Deffinger · #111 ·
Re: Mantua 4-6-0 Prototypes
That 4-6-0 was in active duty on the Seirra Railroad (I think my spelling is wrong) up to today and was used as a movie prop in every RR scheme you can dream up. The Milwaukee Road still had several
By mwbauers · #110 ·
Mantua 4-6-0 Prototypes
I was given a Mantua 4-6-0 in the Spirit of '76 yesterday and am wishing to repaint it. I wish to know of any railroads that had them in the late 1940's or early 1950's and/or what other schemes
By Karen M <kmmpjm@...> · #109 ·
Welcome back to our newest member
Welcome back to sidecar201@... . Make yourself to home . Henry H. moderator
By Long95209 <long95209@...> · #108 ·
Re: Closing collection
Jim, So sorry to see you go. I've learned a lot from your postings and your projects. I just wish muscle relaxers or something of the sort could help ease your discomfort. Heck, even
By Nelson · #107 ·
Re: H10 tender work
Sweet setup ! Those Athearn Buckeyes are getting scarce also ? Nice work Ray . Henry H.
By Long95209 <long95209@...> · #106 ·
Re: Mantua 2-8-2 mikado Ideas
Talking about combining a Mantua 2-8-2 chassis with the Pacific "Wagontop" boiler, there's a nice one on Ebay right now. Looks like a fairly recent kit bash with what I believe are some Yardbird
By Jeff Pellas · #105 ·
Re: Closing collection
Jim, I (we) recognize the painful neccessity of your decision. Thank you so much for your participation and contributions to this group. I and I believe many others have learned much from what you
By lnnrr <lnnrr@...> · #104 ·
Re: mr index articles
Thank you for the links for somereason I couldn't find it a few weeks back I had no problem,getting old I guess Alan
By albyrno · #103 ·
Re: Closing collection
my thoughts and prayers will be with you always, hope to hear from timee to time!!!!! ________________________________ To: yardbirdtrains@... Sent: Saturday, December 1, 2012 1:44
By Jim Reynolds · #102 ·
Re: Closing collection
Jim, I am so sorry to hear this. I understand your decision based upon your discomfort caused by this very painful syndrome and I will most certainly honor your desire concerning your collection.
By John Hagen · #101 ·
Re: Closing collection
Sorry to hear this Jim! At least you have someone to pass your collection down and will be enjoyed! ________________________________ To: yardbirdtrains@... Sent: Saturday, December 1,
By jdam35 · #100 ·