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This is sad news. We went to Tomball the day after the Stafford Train Show and the location seemed perfect. Downtown, next to the depot, a nice city park and the BNSF main from Teague. This would have

I think that this should answer everyone's questions. Texas Railroading Heritage Museum no longer coming to Tomball after five years in the works Texas Railroading Heritage Museum no longer coming to

Has anyone heard anything about Gulf Coast dropping plans of relocating to Tomball? TZ

Attached is a PDF copy of the Texas Transportation Plan that is subject to "Public Input" on "Virtual" Comment" session. This courtesy of RPAHouston@... Forwarded by: D. Howard Bingham Posted: Aug.

For long-distance passenger locomotives: http://railfan.com/amtrak-unveils-new-paint-scheme-for-long-distance-chargers/

Here is a small set of images that I made one year ago today showing images of (among other things) activity on the Union Pacific Railroad's mainline on the western bank of the Mississippi River

I picked up a 75-300 for my T6 at a pawn shop for a good price and love it. SPfan

Nice. I've had this lens for years, also purchased mine from a friend who I don't think ever used it. It's a fine piece of glass. Matt

Ron, et al World War 1 started in Europe on June 28, 1914 and we entered the conflict on April 6, 1917. The 1917-18 winter came early and was colder than normal in the Northeast and New England.

Yes, I agree with you The country needed steel for the war effort. As soon as that ended the railroads went nuts with plenty of steel available for new and upgraded equipment made with steel from the

When did the RR’s get rid of the Wooden Coal Cars and favor the Steel ones… I’m trying to remember that, I want to say in the 50’s for the majority. I know back east from a talk at a railroad

One thing you forgot Ed, there were many industries on line that used coal. And the cotton belt did and still does have a large gas manufacturer in Tyler that produced many cars of coke for shipping

Tom I noticed in the January 1954 OER the Cotton Belt added at least 100 more steel hoppers and I’ll forward later this week. Right now, I’m busy with a 1920 article concerning Katy’s

Thank you Jim. They did roster a few as Gerald mentioned. Listed in the OER. I’m having a blast kit bashing SSW cars from That era or later. Tom Roise

I think the Cotton Belt favored drop-bottom gondolas for these sorts of commodities. A self clearing hopper car was preferred by coal operations East of the Mississippi (especially West Virginia or

Thank you Ed, for your detailed reply. Yes as a bridge railroad they were limited quantities. But various OER books do list some. Thank you again. Tom Roise

Gerald , Thank you so much for your reply. Any ideas on color of the cars? I’m sure the wood sided cars were classic boxcar red. But what about the metal? I’ve seen red and black models? But,

My JULY 1948 Official Equipment Register shows the following for Cotton Belt Hoppers. SSW 76000-76024 25 cars All Steel 45’ 10” OL 10’ 2” OW SSW 70500-70899 399