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    It's Done!!!

    An excellent paint scheme, an excellent job on the model. Very believable. Tom
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    More Aquisitions

    The flatcar looks like one done years ago by Train Miiniature Tom
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    Simplist way for Multiple Units

    Russ, Can you check your link? I tried a few times and get error messages. Thanks, Tom
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    0-6-0T Oil Burner Question.

    One detail many modelers miss is a dipstick on the top of the oil bunker. A short piece of tubing with a diesel lift ring glued in the top simulates this very well. If there are ashpan details along the bottom edge of the firebox sides, they should be removed. On the fireman's side, a piece of...
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    waterfront operations

    Wow! Great looking photos. I am a dedicated Rail/Marine freak, so I love seeing other modeler's work. Have you, or can you post a trackplan? And more photos too, of course! Tom
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    Simplist way for Multiple Units

    If you are sticking to Athearn, or mostly Athearn, mu'ing shouldn't be a problem, they run well together after being broken in. If you want to run a mix of manufacturer's units together, it can be done without too much trouble. It requires some effort, a few extra bucks and some basic skills...
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    Packing Plant and Ice facility Done!

    Great work! Its nice to see all the elements of an industry modeled. Tomm
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    Model RR Trackplanning and Shunting Puzzle site

    Here is a link to a great site with lots of good ideas and trackplans for small layouts with lots of operating interest http://www.wymann.info/ShuntingPuzzles/small-layouts.html#Basic%20switch%20list Tom
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    F7 A unit as solitary power

    With more mountain ranges to cross, the western railroads favored F's in passenger service, using examples of every model from FT's to F-9's. With their A-1-A trucks, E units were not suited to the sustained demands of heavy passenger trains over long grades. SP, WP, NP, GN, AT&SF , D&RGW and...
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    Rules for switching / operations?

    Brian, Here's another link to operational, design and model building information that's very helpful: http://www.gatewaynmra.org/library.htm Tom
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    Steam smoke question

    Coal burning and oil burning steam locomotives generate smoke for entirely different reasons. With a coal burner, some smoke is a constant. Whenever you add fuel to the fire, it takes a few seconds for it to ignite, which results in thicker smoke. A coal burner is also throwing cinders as it...
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    Name Game

    For years my nickname was "Boris" because of a fondness for a certain Russian beverage. After I joined the 4449 crew in 12/75, Doyle McCormack insisted on refering to me as isboris, and the revised nickname stuck. Since he gave one of the other firemen the nickname "Pixie Boots", I consider...
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    McGiffert Log Loader

    Bill, Very impressive, to say the least...... Tom
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    McGiffert Log Loader

    Here is a cropped and enlarged photo Tom
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    McGiffert Log Loader

    This is the ex Big Lakes Box Co. loader on display at Colliers State Park near Klamath Falls, Or. I took this photo in the very early 70's Tom
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    Is the Real Thing getting, well, blah?

    Strickly from my railfan's perspective, the railroads today are rather bland and not nearly as visually stimulating as they have been in the past, and as a railfan, that is the only thing I care about. I know railroads are businesses with an obligation to use the best equipment in the most...
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    Question about short-lines...

    Sparki, If you search Texas and New Orleans steam locomotives you should find photos of steam locomotives with Vanderbilt tenders that have "dog houses" on them. The T&NO was the SP's subsidiary line in Texas. Tom
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    In search of

    I would try the Yahoo Illinois Central Group. If someone there doesn't have what you want, they will probably know someone who does. Tom
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    GE 25 Ton Switcher

    I have a couple of the HOn3 versions of the Grandt Line GE 25 T switcher, and the axles would allow regauging to standard gauge if thet interests you. These are new/unbuilt in the box, complete. Let me know if you are. Tom
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    Brain Teaser / Diversion

    Hog Head Tom
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