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Helper service BEAUSABRE replied to this thread 2 years ago Posted 2 years ago by hbgatsf	16	2972
Who makes/made this car? FRRYKid replied to this thread 2 years ago Posted 2 years ago by FRRYKid	11	2258
What's an authoritative tank car book? mobilman44 replied to this thread 2 years ago Posted 2 years ago by crossthedog	11	2002
My longest - most cars - train ever........ Johnnypopper replied to this thread 2 years ago Posted 2 years ago by mobilman44	5	1480
order of head end cars John-NYBW replied to this thread 2 years ago Posted 2 years ago by John-NYBW	35	6147
plans for 2-8-0 & 2-10-0 gregc replied to this thread 2 years ago Posted 2 years ago by IA and eastern	7	2318
Old modeler returning to hobby - Vallejo Paint "secret" recipes FRRYKid replied to this thread 2 years ago Posted 2 years ago by John66	35	7155
Ask MR Whistle signals question wjstix replied to this thread 2 years ago Posted 2 years ago by dehusman	16	3237
Double Firebox Doors SeeYou190 replied to this thread 2 years ago Posted 2 years ago by MidlandMike	29	4489
Train to Ukraine: Interesting Views Loading It Right out of the News DrW replied to this thread 2 years ago Posted 2 years ago by mlehman	1	1262
Succinct Guide to Freight Car Trucks and Eras? caldreamer replied to this thread 2 years ago Posted 3 years ago by Shock Control	29	17273
RS-3s on a commuter train wrench567 replied to this thread 2 years ago Posted 2 years ago by John-NYBW	29	4802
CNW 1930's Caboose Marker Light Colors jeffhergert replied to this thread 2 years ago Posted 2 years ago by Pruitt	2	1109
How often do manual switches freeze shut DanRaitz replied to this thread 2 years ago Posted 2 years ago by caldreamer	14	2555
Is this a logging boom? crossthedog replied to this thread 2 years ago Posted 2 years ago by crossthedog	13	3516
MOW Unit ndbprr replied to this thread 2 years ago Posted 2 years ago by PennCentral99	4	1360
Assembling a San Diegan Train represented by "Santa Fe" ATSFGuy replied to this thread 2 years ago Posted 8 years ago by ATSFGuy	10	8659
An Aid For Choosing Structure Colors: John-NYBW replied to this thread 2 years ago Posted 2 years ago by gmpullman	15	3206
MILW Loco Numbering LooperHo replied to this thread 2 years ago Posted 11 years ago by BerkshireSteam	3	3844
Prototype SPSF #7990? NHTX replied to this thread 2 years ago Posted 2 years ago by ripvanwnkl	6	1759
Cadillac Factory Turn of 20th Century wjstix replied to this thread 2 years ago Posted 2 years ago by BEAUSABRE	4	1663
What type of brake system would a car built in 1900 have? hon30critter replied to this thread 2 years ago Posted 2 years ago by hon30critter	12	2521
What means UTCK ? azrail replied to this thread 2 years ago Posted 2 years ago by GaDave	7	1826
International Car Loads and Markings cv_acr replied to this thread 2 years ago Posted 2 years ago by FRRYKid	34	4280
Baldwin DT6-6-2000's Hot Metal Trains caldreamer replied to this thread 2 years ago Posted 2 years ago by caldreamer	18	3959
A Prototype for Everything snjroy replied to this thread 2 years ago Posted 2 years ago by BEAUSABRE	4	1931
Erie ex-milk/express boxcars wrench567 replied to this thread 2 years ago Posted 2 years ago by tstage	9	2974
RS3 newbie question wjstix replied to this thread 2 years ago Posted 2 years ago by ChrisVA	36	5509
track pans as a model? wrench567 replied to this thread 2 years ago Posted 2 years ago by wrench567	6	1522
Interior locomotive lighting, illuminated during night time operation? wjstix replied to this thread 2 years ago Posted 2 years ago by IDRick	8	1927