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riogrande5761

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June 2007
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Posted by riogrande5761 on Sunday, November 2, 2014 10:31 AM

The lights look good in the Concor Super Liner I cars. If you are going to that level of work on them, don't forget the trucks, which are incorrect and really stand out. Train Station Products made/makes correct truck replacements so the SuperLiner I cars have the right trucks, not trucks from 1950's era passenger cars.

Rio Grande. The Action Road - Focus 1977-1983

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BRVRR

Member since
February 2004
From: Elyria, OH
2,586 posts

Posted by BRVRR on Sunday, November 2, 2014 10:45 AM

Bear,

You may already have these but I thought I would forward them just in case.

The first is a link to a photo of the RR Ferry "Windsor":

http://ul.bgsu.edu/vsl/img/00/76/007675a.jpg

This is a link to a photo of what I believe is the same vessel, converted to a Norfolk-Southern RR Barge.

http://www.railfan.net/railpix/submit/subphoto.cgi?dansyrcher/30-NSrr_Barge-ds-8-26.jpg

There isn't much available, but the source of the first link has several photos of similar/sister vessels The photos may help with some of the details. It might also be worth an inquiry to Bowling Green University which is near Toledo in Northern Ohio.

Good luck with your quest.

Tags: Wabash , BRVRR

Remember its your railroad

Allan

Track to the BRVRR Website: http://www.brvrr.com/

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BroadwayLion

Member since
July 2006
From: North Dakota
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Posted by BroadwayLion on Sunday, November 2, 2014 11:03 AM

The Route of the Broadway Lion The Largest Subway Layout in North Dakota.

Here there be cats. LIONS with CAMERAS

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bogp40

Member since
July 2004
From: Weymouth, Ma.
5,199 posts

Posted by bogp40 on Sunday, November 2, 2014 11:48 AM

Great stuff guys, here's a few trackside pics

Modeling B&O- Chessie Bob K. www.ssmrc.org

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Marc_Magnus

Member since
December 2003
From: Quebec
983 posts

Posted by Marc_Magnus on Sunday, November 2, 2014 12:05 PM

bogp40

Great stuff guys, here's a few trackside pics

Nice pics of what seems to be a great layout.

I have tired eyes but it seems you handlay your track, congratulations; it's a great asset.

Marc

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zgardner18

Member since
September 2005
From: Glendora, CA
1,423 posts

Posted by zgardner18 on Sunday, November 2, 2014 12:14 PM

mlehman

Beautiful work, Zak

Thanks Mike!

--Zak Gardner

My Layout Blog: http://mrl369dude.blogspot.com

http://zgardner18.rrpicturearchives.net

VIEW SLIDE SHOW: CLICK ON PHOTO BELOW

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Motley

Member since
January 2010
From: Denver, CO
3,576 posts

Posted by Motley on Sunday, November 2, 2014 12:47 PM

I just finished building the flood loader for the Empire Mine in Craig, CO.

Michael

CEO- Mile-HI-Railroad
Prototype: D&RGW Moffat Line 1989

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"JaBear"

Member since
August 2011
From: A Comfy Cave, New Zealand
6,091 posts

Posted by "JaBear" on Monday, November 3, 2014 2:18 AM

BRVRR
Bear, You may already have these but I thought I would forward them just in case.

Yes Alan I already have those links but thank you very much for taking the time to look, and I’d be appreciative if any further links come up. I‘ve spent a lot of time on Google trying different search phrases with differing success, or lack of, but am sure there is undoubtedly more info out there. I’ve managed to get some really good information from the Bowling Green University site, (what an interesting name) and wonder if they may have plans or drawings. That said if I was modelling the Wabash I would search for more information to build an accurate model of the “Windsor” but as I’m freelancing I’m prepared to use a large dollop of modellers licence

Again thanks to all for the really Good Stuff.

Cheers, the Bear. Smile