"Old" varnish used in 1936/1937 Pacific Fruit Express, Roseville CA

[Anonymous]

HELP NEEDED.

Thanks for all resposes. [:)]

My Grandpa worked for Pacific Fruit Express. At that time may guys used the varni***he ralroad applied to there wagons. Partt of the house was build by using knotty pine....with a beveld patron..ad than using the varni***he railroad also used to finish a shiny coating on the wood. Grandpa passed away 34 years ago and retired somewhere in the late 1950's The wood inetrior part of the house was build and finished in 1936/1937..and I am re-storing it now. Looking for information on product to replace the varnish as it's being sanded/removed.

[egmurphy]

Mike

I can't directly help you. But I do have a suggestion. If nothing definite turns up on this board, you might want to try joinging and posting on the Yahoo Group "Citrus Modeling". The link to their home page is:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/citrusmodeling/?yguid=177635965

The description of the group is: Welcome to the Citrus Industry Modeling Group, a group for modelers, railfans and historians.

This group collects and shares information about the operations of the Santa Fe, Southern Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads as they relate to Southern California's citrus industry. The group also collects and shares information about citrus farming, packing and shipping activities.

This group helps members to use this information to model prototype railroad equipment, conduct realistic operations on model railroads and create accurate citrus industry facilities.

Lastly, this group is a resource for historical research into what was once one of Southern California's most important industries and a major source of high-value railroad traffic.

This group is open to all persons with an interest in the above. Discussion participation is encouraged but not required.


These guys really know all the nuts and bolts of California citrus operations, which was the home of PFE. I think you might find something of use over there. Good luck on your quest.

Best regards

Ed