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Trolley Talk, Traction & Models, Scale Model Traction, Traction Heritage, Traction Prototype & Models, Street Railway 6 messages
I have many extra copies of these magazines. Do you need to fill in your gaps? Are you new to the hobby and want to obtain many great reference photos and articles and learn about the history of troll
I have many extra copies of these magazines. Do you need to fill in your gaps? Are you new to the hobby and want to obtain many great reference photos and articles and learn about the history of troll
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EdwardS
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Scale Rail Berkshire Street Railway Steeplecab 3 messages
A kit is being auctioned by cabin fever auctions and the bidding has reached $236 (plus 15% buyer premium). It is a nice enough kit, but I can't imagine paying that kind of money for one (blessedly, I
A kit is being auctioned by cabin fever auctions and the bidding has reached $236 (plus 15% buyer premium). It is a nice enough kit, but I can't imagine paying that kind of money for one (blessedly, I
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JGG KahnSr
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Elsner Trolley Car Kits FOR SALE 12 messages
I was going through some boxes and found these mint condition epoxy trolley car kits made by Henry Elsner. They are over 20 years old. Kits contain sides, ends and roof. All in excellent condition. Ea
I was going through some boxes and found these mint condition epoxy trolley car kits made by Henry Elsner. They are over 20 years old. Kits contain sides, ends and roof. All in excellent condition. Ea
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EdwardS
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Pole mounting 4 messages
Hi everyone, I’m working on my first build and have a question. Should the 2-56 screws that the pole mounts on be attached solidly to the roof or do they need to swivel with the pole? Michael Starkey
Hi everyone, I’m working on my first build and have a question. Should the 2-56 screws that the pole mounts on be attached solidly to the roof or do they need to swivel with the pole? Michael Starkey
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Ken Kidder (was Oddity from the Occupation 2 messages
Those records of Kidder production would be invaluable for O scale historians if there were still any medium in which to publish them. I've heard from several sources over the years that at least at o
Those records of Kidder production would be invaluable for O scale historians if there were still any medium in which to publish them. I've heard from several sources over the years that at least at o
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JGG KahnSr
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Old Wagner Pilot 7 messages
I am looking for Wagner C-472 pilot. Used on THI&E cars, among others. Any one got one in a parts box? Thanks for looking. John Bishop
I am looking for Wagner C-472 pilot. Used on THI&E cars, among others. Any one got one in a parts box? Thanks for looking. John Bishop
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John Bishop
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FS: W&R 44T Ph IIA, Custom-painted New Haven
I've had this a while and am still somewhat ambivalent about parting with it, but if someone wants it more than I do, I can let it go. Excellent condition, smooth runner (but little run), came custom
I've had this a while and am still somewhat ambivalent about parting with it, but if someone wants it more than I do, I can let it go. Excellent condition, smooth runner (but little run), came custom
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JGG KahnSr
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Concerns about consisting on the South Shore 3 messages
As Fred and I discussed in order to duplicate the SS operations I will have a power car connected to a non powered car. So under DCC I will establish a Consist code for each of our possible consists.
As Fred and I discussed in order to duplicate the SS operations I will have a power car connected to a non powered car. So under DCC I will establish a Consist code for each of our possible consists.
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Jay Beckham
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My Chicago, South Shore, and South Bend Layout
I will be posting as often as possible progress including photos on the layout. Here is today’s post. The other day I moved the Gayety Theater which was located in Baltimore to its new location in Sou
I will be posting as often as possible progress including photos on the layout. Here is today’s post. The other day I moved the Gayety Theater which was located in Baltimore to its new location in Sou
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Jay Beckham
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A solution to my model railroad as I now have found the cause of my indecision. 3 messages
OK lets get started!!! Here are the problems I believe. My actual layout running experience is very limited. Two operating sessions on two local layouts. Also running my layout for visitors although I
OK lets get started!!! Here are the problems I believe. My actual layout running experience is very limited. Two operating sessions on two local layouts. Also running my layout for visitors although I
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Jay Beckham
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An Epitome 3 messages
Dear Friends Yesterday a couple that we have known for a while and cruised with came by to talk about our January cruise and just to chat. They are 3 years younger than us. But they are selling their
Dear Friends Yesterday a couple that we have known for a while and cruised with came by to talk about our January cruise and just to chat. They are 3 years younger than us. But they are selling their
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Jay Beckham
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Strapac, Pacific Electric Cars for Sale
I can't keep track of all the railroad books I own, so I did it again: duplicated one I had. Excellent condition--I'd like to get the $50 I paid for it back ($70 from SPTHS, nearly that from Rons Book
I can't keep track of all the railroad books I own, so I did it again: duplicated one I had. Excellent condition--I'd like to get the $50 I paid for it back ($70 from SPTHS, nearly that from Rons Book
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JGG KahnSr
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Layout
Today I moved the theater from Baltimore to a spot next to the rail yard in South Bend. So the process has begone. Can’t look back just look forward. Three is also a curve under where the theater was
Today I moved the theater from Baltimore to a spot next to the rail yard in South Bend. So the process has begone. Can’t look back just look forward. Three is also a curve under where the theater was
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Jay Beckham
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Model Railroads
Today I decided to see what was on my book shelves in our library. We have ten four foot shelves. One shelf has books just on trolleys and interurbans. Another shelf is model railroading. From the tro
Today I decided to see what was on my book shelves in our library. We have ten four foot shelves. One shelf has books just on trolleys and interurbans. Another shelf is model railroading. From the tro
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Jay Beckham
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South Shore Line 9 messages
Two questions: What brand/color best represents the older Orange cars? What company advertised on the huge sign that could be seen above Randolph Road station in Chicago years ago? I have looked at al
Two questions: What brand/color best represents the older Orange cars? What company advertised on the huge sign that could be seen above Randolph Road station in Chicago years ago? I have looked at al
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Jay Beckham
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Working on the railroad 2 messages
Julie and I will continue to quarantine until after ten days from beginning of treatment and a positive test. That period will end as it stand now after 30th. So assuming nothing happens in the meanti
Julie and I will continue to quarantine until after ten days from beginning of treatment and a positive test. That period will end as it stand now after 30th. So assuming nothing happens in the meanti
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Jay Beckham
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FS: Q-Car Wason Express Motor Body
For those who thought $200 for a NIB kit with the detailing kit was too much, I have found my third Wason, so can offer a body in excellent condition, except that a hole has been cut in the floor to m
For those who thought $200 for a NIB kit with the detailing kit was too much, I have found my third Wason, so can offer a body in excellent condition, except that a hole has been cut in the floor to m
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JGG KahnSr
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Reduced Price FS: Q-Car Wason Freight/Express Motor Body and Detail Kit
As I look at the invoice again, I think I have $200 in the body and detail kit, so am asking that. Trades considered. Jace Kahn General Manager Ceres & Canisteo RR Co./Champlain County Traction Co. Fr
As I look at the invoice again, I think I have $200 in the body and detail kit, so am asking that. Trades considered. Jace Kahn General Manager Ceres & Canisteo RR Co./Champlain County Traction Co. Fr
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JGG KahnSr
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FS: Q-Car Wason Freight/Express Motor Body and Detail Kit
I just picked up another body, so I don't need the one I bought new through John Pilling in 2003 (probably the last run Quentin made of bodies). Never touched, I'd just like to get the $220 I paid for
I just picked up another body, so I don't need the one I bought new through John Pilling in 2003 (probably the last run Quentin made of bodies). Never touched, I'd just like to get the $220 I paid for
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JGG KahnSr
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Q-Car CTCo Wason Express Motor
Pickings at the local train show tend to be thin, whether for traction or even O scale, but I came home with a treasure this time: someone had an assembled/primed express motor body with Current Line
Pickings at the local train show tend to be thin, whether for traction or even O scale, but I came home with a treasure this time: someone had an assembled/primed express motor body with Current Line
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JGG KahnSr
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