I agree with Ken as he's right on the money! As a Pastel (please don't call
it chalk) artist and a S-scale model roailroader I have been weathering with
pastel for many years, so I offer the following advice:
1. Use dry pastel media available from most art supply stores, or on-line
from places
Ed,
About 20 years ago, I decided to scratchbuild a corrugated side pullman
using the plans in Mainline Modeller for the DRGW Prospector cars (also
used by the CO and later purchased from the Rio Grande by the DH). As
with you, the greates obstacle was the roof and getting the correct
curvature
Ditto for me...Ive been using only point pressure for about the same amount
of time, and I use them on dua- gauge, scratch built turnouts that have
multiple points and solid frogs. Bob F. (from beyond Pluto)
On Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 11:28 AM, ed_loizeaux [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Don Thompson
Hi Bob,
Count me in.
Bob F.
On Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 5:26 PM, John Bell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi Bob,
I would buy one, possibly two. Would the Hodges truck come with a spoked
wheel set?
Thanks, John Bell
- Original Message -
From: Robert McCarthy
To:
Bruce,
I'd be interested in see your list.
thanks,
Bob Frascella
On Thu, Oct 23, 2008 at 11:24 AM, bbbogart56 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi all.
I am thinning the herd, so to speak. I have a list in Microsoft Word,
so if you might be interested please email me and I'll forward it to
you.
What ever happened with the Enhorning GP-40 (pre-dash2) that they advertized
around the 1972-73 time period? Did they actually make a dies for it, or
was it a pipe dream?
Bob Frascella
On Mon, Nov 3, 2008 at 5:25 PM, Thomas Baker [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I measured the dimensions an my AM FP-7 and the truck centers scale out to
33'-6. 6 shorter than actual. But, considering that the AM truck
wheelbase is 4 longer than the EMD prototype, the front and rear axles line
up nicely with the real thing. I chose not use the AM frame and power
assembly
You got me there, Jamie. Must have been thinking of the SD 40.
Thanks,
Bob
On Wed, Nov 5, 2008 at 4:58 PM, jamiebothwell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com S-Scale%40yahoogroups.com, Robert
Frascella [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
That would cover locomotives built
I have a copy Claude's catalog. I'll scan it and post it on the group
site. As I recall, it was more of a guidance rather than a how to
article. I tried to build one once using his instructions and wasn't
proficient enough in electronics to figure it out, especislly when it came
to wiring up a
I posted Claude Wade's instructions in the group file section. This should
get you there:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/files/
Bob Frascella
On Fri, Nov 14, 2008 at 2:10 PM, Robert Frascella [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote:
I have a copy Claude's catalog. I'll scan it and post
OK, Here's one for you...garnets. Yes, I use garnets to model broken brown
glass. Not gem quality ones, but the industrial kind that they use to make
sandpaper. Years ago some one gave me a coffee can filled with tiny shiney
reddish-brown stones that came from a garnet mine in North Creek, NY
If you're opening this question up to everyone on the list, I'd throw my two
cents worth in and say that there's probably quite a bit of demand for this
product, not only based upon the responses that Ed is getting but also from
the prices that I've seen for similar pieces on Ebay. So my question
See S/Sn3 Modeling Guide - Vol. 3, No.1 and No.2 starting in Feb. 1995 for a
two part article by Billy Wade on detailing one of these cars and coverting
one into a UP mail storage car.
Bob Frascella
On Sat, Dec 6, 2008 at 11:38 AM, Alex Binkley [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote:
Hi:
did anyone ever do
Ok, so I think this discussion all started with Mr. Lane's comments a few
weeks ago about putting all the Mighty Pennsy brass S engines side of a
balance scale and NYC S brass engines on the other and that clearly the
Mighty PRR would win. (Correct me if I'm wrong.) Well, maybe he should
have
ready. We're not the only ones getting
lazy in our modeling. What's next ---RTR pre painted styrofoam mountain
scenery!! ha
Bob Werre
BobWphoto.com
Robert Frascella wrote:
Incidently, if there was a class specific steam locomotive S-scale
competition, neither the Mighty PRR nor the NYC
Yes, an 1100 class C-48 would be nice. PBL was going to one about 20 years
ago but couldn't get enough people interested.
Bob
On Wed, Dec 24, 2008 at 1:15 PM, Scale S Only scaleso...@cableone.netwrote:
But wouldn't you still want a DRGW 1100 class 2-8-0 or a 1500 class
4-8-2?!
Major gaps
Mark,
We recently had a discussion on this group about lightweight passenger car
roof stock, so I won't rehash that. But, for my purposes, I use Northeastern
roofstock (No longer made), and try to buy up what stock I can find whenever
and wherever. In the photo section you can see one of my
John,
The car sides use Evergreen Styrene Corrugated metal sheets .04 thinkness.
I use two different rib spacings - .100 spacing for the sides and .04
spacing for the skirts. Probably not dead on, but close from what I can
tell. Plans for these cars came from Mainline Modeler, July 1987 for the
Bill,
Very Nice!!!
Bob Frascella
On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 9:48 AM, Bill Lane b...@lanestrains.com wrote:
Hi All,
I shot some SHS NW2 photos in my studio yesterday. I was mostly going for
the dusk and dark effect with the lights on. I had a 3-4 second exposure
and
popped my softbox lights
For best results printing photos with ink jet printers, you should be using
only coated papers such as photo paper. If you don't like the glossy
finish, I suggest using matte photo paper such as Epson Presentation Paper
(available at places like Staples) instead of plain bond paper and the
Ed,
The easiest way to convert the E-8 to a freight pilot is to purchase the
brass casting from River Raisin. I've never done the conversion myself, but
the part is available on their web site.
http://www.riverraisinmodels.com/instockp.html At $14.95, it seems like the
way to go. You might
Do we know if John Bortz is still with us? As Ed mentioned, he was an
accomplished machinist. I'm fortunate to own one of his scratchbuilt Pennsy
I-1 Decapods. I know that he built at least two of them.
Bob Frascella
On Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 2:43 PM, Ed loize...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
I seem
Yes, I remember those trucks well. Some sold on Ebay recently and they
appear there from time to time. They work well under Kinsman wooden express
reefers. It would be nice have those available again. Though I never knew
John personally, his work is outstanding and I am pleased to own one of
I have one of the 1960's era three point gauges. I don't know who made or
where I got it from, but I no longer use it. I built a lot of track with it
back in the day, but now it seems that the gage doesn't match the NASG
standards. Track built with it has less spacing between the rail heads
I'm with you Bert and fully support what Jim King is doing (and likewise BTS
with small production steam). Keep 'em coming, Jim. Yesterday I received a
small box containing my new H10-44. I can sum it up in one word - Superb!
Bob Frascella
Wenham, MA
On Fri, Aug 6, 2010 at 10:31 AM, Bert
I think the X29d is a good choice. It's a great late transition era car and
though I model 1956, a few of these in new paint would suite me just fine.
A really neat car to do would be the X-23 boxcar. It was a unique boxcar
because on most of them the doors slid to the left instead of the
I agree with Pieter on this one. I purchased the body/frame many years ago
and then about five years ago found a Cascade conversion kit. I didn't like
the gear tower in the cab so modified it and moved it to the hood between
the two trucks. The problem is that there's not enough room between
Bob,
I cut the WV/Enhorning end off on the inside of the shell leaving the
sides and roof overhang intact. Once the end was removed I scribed a V
shaped notch along the back centerline of the angled end panel being careful
not to cut through the piece and then flattened it. I then cut a piece
Ed,
VT at one time had produced urethane roofs and floors for 40-ft. reefers
and box cars. The floors were detailed and cast with the fishbelly
underframe. They also included the bolsters attached and basically all you
had to do was add the brake details. I know that Wiseman acquired the VT
Looks like a 50-ft. express reefer kit. It also looks like the painted
sides are included, but no metion of what the road name is.
Bob Frascella
Wenham, MA
On Thu, Oct 7, 2010 at 4:04 PM, Wesley Ewell twofootart...@yahoo.comwrote:
Check out Item #250707617110 on eBay.
--- On Thu, 10/7/10,
Wes,
According to the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-way
Association (AREMA) the radius of a number 6 Turnout is 258.57-ft. This
would scale out to be about 48 in S-scale. A no. 8 Turnout's radius is
487.28 which scales out to be slightly more than 91.
Bob Frascella
Wenham, MA
Bud,
I agree with you on the nose being too flat, and may tackle that next. I
don't know how far I'll go on the windows, but what you've suggested makes
alot of sense. Originally, I was thinking of just grafting the AF cab and
nose onto the AM PA body, but realized that there were way too many
Bill,
I started the process by scraping the top with the edge of a new box cutter
blade attached to a holder. I started at the bottom of the window area and
angled the blade down at the same angle as the windows and cut into the nose
slightly and then dragged the blade outward toward the front
Thorin,
Try River Raisin Models. They have a two chime Leslie horn with both bells
facing forward listed for $4.00 and their web site.
Bob Frascella
On Thu, Jan 20, 2011 at 9:14 PM, Thorinn Marty lagt...@sbcglobal.netwrote:
Gentlemen and (if we are so lucky) ladies:
I have been building
Thank you all for the supportive comments on my P70 Coach. I'll try and
answer all you questions here:
1. The truck are South Wind and were the same trucks used on their R50b
reefer. I found them at an NASG convention years ago. But it appears that
similar trucks are available from
Hi Wes,
Though I really liked your website, I could find your photo of the passenger
car that you're building. In another life when I modelled in Sn3, I
remember building a Tomalco DRGW long caboose kit with a curved wood roof.
The Rio Grande cabooses had tar paper roofs and though I never tried
Bob,
What else do have from the Sokol Collection? Any steamers?
Bob Frascella
On Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 11:11 AM, Bob A e2pica...@yahoo.com wrote:
just posted in the photos section a unique kit-bash. this was done by Vic
Roseman for a magazine article sometime back (what i heard, no
Bob,
I'll take the 5899, unless someone beat me to it.
Bob Frascella
On Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 11:33 AM, Bob A e2pica...@yahoo.com wrote:
posted 2 Overland Models E8a # S/1798. both units pro painted aand
weathered appropriately.
#5899 runs very nice and surprisingly little gearbox noise.
All,
I haven't used the Bragdon product, but after hearing about it, I'm anxious
to try it. As for chalk I think that's a misnomer. I believe what what
most are referring to is artists pastels. They might resemble chalk in
consistency, but that's where the comparison ends. Pastels are
Peter,
Railroad clearances vary by State and are usually legal requirements
established by each State's Public Utilities Commission. The variences in
the real world would are not that significant in the model railroad world.
For example, side clearances only vary by about 6-inches or so. For
I'm with Peter. I didn't know about that project either and I've been on
this list for a long time. I'd get one too. I also have the SMMW BO M53
and think the SAL car would be a fine addition to my freight car fleet.
I just counted the number of posts on this topic and counted 55 (not
Bill,
Hmmm! Very interesting and some food for thought. I was wondering if you
could set up a pair of turnouts in a consist arrangement and throw them
simultaneously, such as in a crossover. It would eliminate the need to use
a series of levers that would otherwise do it mechanically and you
I agree with Paul to a certain extent that DCC Friendly is an HO marketing
gimmick, but in S-scale it was a different experience for me. When I first
converted to DCC I did so by buying SHS locos already DCC equiped. My
existing turnouts were solid frogs and the electrical gap was at the
points.
is not properly set.
For me I build all my own switches built to the proper check gauge and
check each every wheel set to make sure that the check gauge is properly
set. After doing both I do not have a shorting problem you describe.
Paul
--- On Wed, 6/8/11, Robert Frascella frasc...@gmail.com
Jim,
I'm definitely interested in the GP 38 though it's well beyond the era that
I model, I think that it would be fun to run some modern power every now
and then. I realize that you're still in the design phase, but I was
wondering if you were planning to make the long hood a separate
Wayne Hills once taught me a neat trick for popoulating S-scale passenger
cars. He uses O-scale seated children which scale out to be adults in S. I
don't know where he found them, but I imagine there out there somewhere.
Bob Frascella
Wenham, MA
On Mon, Sep 12, 2011 at 1:12 PM, Bob Werre
By the way, not only did the AF PA truck have a missing center axle, but
the wheelbase was too short by about three scale feeet.
Bob Frascella
Wenham, MA
On Wed, Nov 2, 2011 at 1:53 PM, Tom Hawley t.haw...@comcast.net wrote:
**
- Original Message -
From: Talmadge C 'TC' Carr
Both
I like the 802's but really don't like the slack action especially with a
long train. I started eliminating the centering spring and instead filling
the space where the spring goes with a small snubber cut from a piece of
soft white rubber eraser. It keeps the coupler centered and provides some
Alex,
First, you need a very pliable erase such as this:
http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/930065/Prismacolor-Magic-Rub-Eraser-White/
One eraser should do about 50 cars.
The best way to describe the process is to view the photos that I just
posted to the group:
, what has been your experience with uncoupling--especially the
magnetic uncoupler ramps? I find right now that many of my 800 series
couplers seem indifferent to the ramp's ability to actually work without
a nudge.
Bob Werre
On 12/20/11 5:49 AM, Robert Frascella wrote:
I like the 802's
I'll be there on Saturday.
Bob Frascella
Wenham, MA
On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 1:08 PM, Pieter Roos pieter_r...@yahoo.com wrote:
**
Speaking of the Amherst show (January 28th and 29th), I wonder how many
people on this list are going?
Maybe we could all pick a time to meet up near the S
Thanks Bob. The principal commodity hauled on the Elmira Branch was coal
headed for the docks at Sodus Point on Lake Ontario. So long coal trains
will be the norm on the layout. Though my version of Southport looks huge,
the longest yard track will only hold about 25 cars. The portion
could just find an analogous branch line to model for the NYC!!
Jim Kindraka
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Robert Frascella frascerj@... wrote:
Thanks Bob. The principal commodity hauled on the Elmira Branch was coal
headed for the docks at Sodus Point on Lake Ontario. So long coal
OK, so I've been reading with interest all of the posts about turntables
over the past few days and find them really interesting. I read everything
from simple hand operated units to complex and expensive drives. Well
here's a simple indexing device that I used on a former layout at aligns
the
Bill,
Nice job! Truly an inspiration. Now if I can only get my train room
finished half as nicely. I also like the reference, since it is Fat
Tuesday.
Bob Frascella
Wenham, MA
On Tue, Feb 21, 2012 at 3:29 PM, Bill Lane b...@lanestrains.com wrote:
**
All,
** **
I have alluded to
A third PA-1? That assumes that we've already had two. Of the two PA's
out there neither are scale nor that great. The best of the two is the
Flyer version, with the flat roof being the biggest problem. So to answer
the question, yes we need a scale PA. I'd certainly welcome one.
Bob
Well it's a matter of opinion. AM PA nose is way out of scale. The top of
the nose slopes upward too much. The front of the nose is too flat. The
window angles are not right. The side of the nose doesn't taper
correctly. And, it also has a wide coupler opening. The Flyer nose is
very close
Michael,
It's (or will be) PRR 8551. The Pennsy had 66 GP-7's but only three looked
like this one with it's roof mounted air tanks. The pilot steps are from
BTS. I also replaced the steps at each of the four corners of the body
because the AM steps are grossly undersized. I used styrene strips
Jace,
Yes, the torpedo tube tanks are BTS along with the high early MU stands,
the PRR antenna stanchions, the steam generator details, fuel fill, exhaust
stacks, horn, and handbrake. The handrail stanchions are DPH. Other parts
not yet added include the drop walkways that are centered above
Ed,
In the real world Continuous Weld Rail is laid at a temperature where the
maximum expansion is expected to occur. This is precalulated for the
region or area of the country where the track is located. If the proper
temerature of the rail cannot be achieved, then the rail is heated until it
, Robert Frascella frascerj@... wrote:
Ed,
In the real world Continuous Weld Rail is laid at a temperature where the
maximum expansion is expected to occur. This is precalulated for the
region or area of the country where the track is located. If the proper
temerature of the rail cannot
Some railroads have gone to on-board greasers on their locomotives. Less
expensive and less waste.
Bob Frascella
Wenham, MA
On Mar 17, 2012 6:51 AM, Lynn Ray lynnshouse2...@yahoo.com wrote:
**
Here in East Texas there were a few locations on the Cotton Belt that had
flange greasers,
Yes, it's Pennsy and a very specific Pennsy Geep as well. The PRR only had
3 GP-7s with roof mounted air tanks. In the early years, the Pennsy
ordered locomotives for a specific purpose. Two of three (8551 and 8552)
three were assigned to Williamsport-Buffalo passenger service. Mine
will
Alan,
Here's a photo of PRR 8552, the sister engine to the one modeled:
http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=997969
The top features are air reservoirs. Most Geeps have their air tanks
located behind the fuel tank, but in some cases particularly on passenger
Geeps, the space
One is currently running on the Saratoga and North Creek in Upstate NY.
It's painted in a blue and grey DH-like paint scheme. Not sure of its
heritage.
Bob Frascella
Wenham, MA
On Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 4:09 PM, Bill Diane, B.T.S. wade...@ix.netcom.com
wrote:
**
On 4/12/2012 3:54 PM, JGG
Jim,
If you're looking to build really light weight modules take a look at the
construction details from this Rhode Island On30 modular group:
http://www.trainweb.org/nbrandn/standards.htm
I was really impressed with the strength of their modules considering how
light weight they are. Some
Darrel,
On a circular curve you would need to know som other parameters, such as
the tangent length (T) in feet, the intersection of the straight lines
projected from the ebginning and end points of the curve, and the angle
created by the two tangents (I). Then you can use the formula:
T = R
Bill,
Who's express reefer is that in the photo? It looks like an old Kinsman kit,
but the end sill is different.
Bob Frascella
Wench man, MA
Sent from my iPad
On Jul 25, 2012, at 4:21 PM, Bill Lane b...@lanestrains.com wrote:
[Attachment(s) from Bill Lane included below]
So far I have
Rachel,
I use Tomalco track exclusively on my layout. It's easy to use, it curves
nicely and looks fantastic when ballasted. I use code 100 for mainline
track and code 83 for yard track. Check out my blog and take a look at
Southport Yard all constructed with Tomalco flex-track.
Nice Job, Roy. Are those HO hoppers converted to Sn3? Very convincing. A
long time ago (way before BTS entered Sn3) I attempted to model the EBT in S
Scale. I started building EBT No. 15 using an HO Bowser 2-8-2 mechanism
narrowed to Sn3. It's still in the to be finished someday box. For
How about uncoupling helpers on the fly? That would be a neat feature. Could
even do it in a tunnel (though I wouldn't want to try it).
Bob Frascella
Wenham, MA
On Oct 3, 2012, at 7:31 AM, Ed Kozlowsky wrote:
Of what use would a DCC operated coupler be if it was only on the loco? Can
Bud
Thanks for sharing the info on the Wabash Valley/Enhorning shells. As you
noted, there were a few anomalies with them, but overall they were nice for
their time (especially the WV shells molded in styrene ). One of the
biggest anomalies was the way the square ends followed the taper of the
Really nice, Bill. Too bad that whoever acquired Rex vanished into the
sunset. It would be nice to build one of those or even a B6s.
Bob Frascella
Wenham, MA
On Oct 7, 2012 1:13 PM, Bill Lane b...@lanestrains.com wrote:
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[Attachment(s) #13a3c6e3601aa7a2_TopText from Bill Lane included
Didn't some roads order GP-35s with trade in ALCO trucks? GMO maybe.
Bob Frascella
Wenham, MA
On Oct 10, 2012 8:02 AM, Christopher Borgmeyer cborgme...@me.com wrote:
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Vintage Alco trucks tend to be a General Steel Castings 4 wheel swing
bolster truck with a 9'4 wheelbase. EMD GP's tend
Yes, it was 4.0 magnitude quake centered not too far from Ed occurred last
night at 7:16 pm. We felt it down here in the Boston area. No local
damage that I'm aware of. No S scale cars were derailed on my layout.
Bob Frascella
Wenham, MA
On Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 6:53 AM, Andre Ming
I'm actually a big fan of Kinsman kits and have built several over the years
with still more to build. I really like the Express Reefer kits and when
complete they make a fine model. There's nothing like real wood to simulate a
wood car. The steel underbodies are another story. I remember
Where's the S scale content? This is a thinly veiled political opinion that
doesn't belong here despite the metaphor.
Bob Frascella
Wenham, MA
On Oct 29, 2012, at 3:24 PM, empirebuilderjjhill wrote:
Avoiding the use of names, one candidate plans to raise taxes nearly 20% by
allowing the
are not available on the
commercial market. Yours are exquisite.
Tom
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*From:* S-Scale@yahoogroups.com [S-Scale@yahoogroups.com] on behalf of
Robert Frascella [frasc...@gmail.com]
*Sent:* Thursday, November 08, 2012 8:39 AM
*To:* S-Scale@yahoogroups.com
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an email if you are interested. I could post a photo if needed
(though I would have to figure out how to do that here) :)
Regards,
Keith
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Robert Frascella frascerj@... wrote:
Actually, Tom I have a drawing of the H21a. The ends are the same .
Bob
Dave,
I use Caboose Industries No. 220S ground throws. It's listed as N HO scales,
but it works just fine in S and it has electrical contacts so that you can run
power to the frog.
The one ft. distance for computing the frog number is measured gage to gage.
Bob Frascella
Wenham, MA
On Nov
With Fred's new RP 25 code 110 driver tires I wonder how difficult it would be
to change out the tires on those old SSLS drivers. Has anyone tried that?
Along with re-gauging, that would certainly improve operation. I have several
old SSLS engines that need to be re-gauged.
Bob Frascella
Keith,
I agree that SHS ribbed-side hoper makes a nice GLa conversion. The
differences that you mentioned are not all that significant and the overall
look is quite good. I liked the way that you tapered the ribs in true Pennsy
style. I look forward to obtaining a bunch of your end details
Hi Alan,
Try this:
http://sscale.org/782/volume-1-no-11-converting-gp9-to-gp7/
If you have any specific questions about the conversion, please feel free to
contact me.
Thanks.
Bob Frascella
Wenham, MA
On Dec 20, 2012, at 10:18 AM, Alan Evans wrote:
List,
Trying
Hi Bob,
I've never used the DPH roof walks but I have applied their Farr Air grills on
the side of my FP-7. For that I've used Walters Goo (sparingly) and it holds
rather well. The unit is handled quite a bit and sometimes I even grab it by
the grills and they've never let loose. be sure to
I will be at Springfield this year as a first time vendor with my railroad art
business - The Old Depot Gallery. Though I will not be offering anything S
related, please stop and say hi. I'm always happy to talk S scale with anyone
and would cherish the opportunity to meet folks from the S
Robert,
If you want to do an AM GP-9 to GP-7 conversion you can read my article about
how I did it here: www.sscale.org using the Des Plaines Hobbies GP-7 long hood
conversion kit. Using the AM GP-9 shell involves removing and adding a whole
bunch of louvers that would be tedious. As for
The problem with some of the AM road switcher type locomotives (the GP-9 and
RS-3 in particular) is that the couplers are mounted to the frame on a
projecting lug that extends under the end walkways. Because the shells are
designed to support the over-sized AF coupler, there's a large opening
The problem with some of the AM road switcher type locomotives (the GP-9 and
RS-3 in particular) is that the couplers are mounted to the frame on a
projecting lug that extends under the end walkways. Because the shells are
designed to support the over-sized AF coupler, there's a large opening
Here's one of the photos of my Enhorning F-7 circa 1976. (First time attaching photos. Hope it works)Bob FrascellaWenham, MAOn May 8, 2013, at 8:40 AM, drgw223 wrote:
The problem with the roof hump as I understand it was not only related to the cooling but also the type of
Sorry, If the photo didn't get attached properly. I also posted it to the
photo section You can see it here:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/photos/recent/list
Bob Frascella
Wenham, MA
On May 10, 2013, at 12:10 PM, Robert Frascella wrote:
I have bought them in the past
Count me in for ten as well. Where do I order?
Bob Frascella
Wenham, MA
On Jul 27, 2013 9:19 AM, leerai...@aol.com wrote:
**
I will take 10.seriously. This (and its non-prr clones) was the iconic
boxcar of the 50s. Near matches were numerous on b+o rdg w+le and many
more. Just what I need
WOW! With all this cutting and chopping of brass and rebuilding drive units,
it makes me glad that I went the route that I did and built my GP-7 by
modifying the AM GP-9 with the DPH long hood. Maybe when Bill's all done we
can get a photo of his No. 8553 next to it's cousin 8551 and compare
Yes, Bill. I'm painfully aware that there is a typo in my site's URL. And, I
do know how to spell Elmira:) The day that I created the blog I was sitting in
the First Class car on Amtrak's Acela and on my second glass of wine. The
lesson learned is not to drink and write blogs.
Despite
Though I never met John, I'm happy to say that I own one of his pieces of S
scale artistry. In the 1980's John scratch built at least two (that I'm aware
of) PRR I-1 decapods. One of which I own and I'm pleased to report is fully
operational on my layout. When I acquired it about five years
Wenham, MA
On Sep 17, 2013, at 11:08 AM, Bob Werre wrote:
Bob, If somebody has an old stash of MR's you might find photos of John's
various engines that won NMRA contests. I think he won the pulling contest
at one time.
Bob Werre
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On 9/17/13 8:03 AM, Robert Frascella wrote
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