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Helper service BEAUSABRE replied to this thread 3 months ago Posted 3 months ago by hbgatsf	16	1269
Who makes/made this car? FRRYKid replied to this thread 3 months ago Posted 3 months ago by FRRYKid	11	1485
What's an authoritative tank car book? mobilman44 replied to this thread 3 months ago Posted 4 months ago by crossthedog	11	1204
My longest - most cars - train ever........ Johnnypopper replied to this thread 3 months ago Posted 3 months ago by mobilman44	5	885
order of head end cars John-NYBW replied to this thread 3 months ago Posted 5 months ago by John-NYBW	35	3526
plans for 2-8-0 & 2-10-0 gregc replied to this thread 3 months ago Posted 3 months ago by IA and eastern	7	1150
Old modeler returning to hobby - Vallejo Paint "secret" recipes FRRYKid replied to this thread 3 months ago Posted 4 months ago by John66	35	2721
Ask MR Whistle signals question wjstix replied to this thread 3 months ago Posted 4 months ago by dehusman	16	1480
Double Firebox Doors SeeYou190 replied to this thread 4 months ago Posted 4 months ago by MidlandMike	29	2440
Train to Ukraine: Interesting Views Loading It Right out of the News DrW replied to this thread 4 months ago Posted 4 months ago by mlehman	1	644
Succinct Guide to Freight Car Trucks and Eras? caldreamer replied to this thread 4 months ago Posted one year ago by Shock Control	29	6282
RS-3s on a commuter train wrench567 replied to this thread 4 months ago Posted 5 months ago by John-NYBW	29	2732
CNW 1930's Caboose Marker Light Colors jeffhergert replied to this thread 4 months ago Posted 4 months ago by Pruitt	2	459
How often do manual switches freeze shut DanRaitz replied to this thread 4 months ago Posted 4 months ago by caldreamer	14	1654
Is this a logging boom? crossthedog replied to this thread 4 months ago Posted 4 months ago by crossthedog	13	1543
MOW Unit ndbprr replied to this thread 4 months ago Posted 4 months ago by PennCentral99	4	853
Assembling a San Diegan Train represented by "Santa Fe" ATSFGuy replied to this thread 4 months ago Posted 6 years ago by ATSFGuy	10	6035
An Aid For Choosing Structure Colors: John-NYBW replied to this thread 4 months ago Posted 4 months ago by gmpullman	15	2063
MILW Loco Numbering LooperHo replied to this thread 4 months ago Posted 9 years ago by BerkshireSteam	3	2309
Prototype SPSF #7990? NHTX replied to this thread 4 months ago Posted 4 months ago by ripvanwnkl	6	958
Cadillac Factory Turn of 20th Century wjstix replied to this thread 4 months ago Posted 4 months ago by BEAUSABRE	4	1162
What type of brake system would a car built in 1900 have? hon30critter replied to this thread 4 months ago Posted 4 months ago by hon30critter	12	963
What means UTCK ? azrail replied to this thread 4 months ago Posted 4 months ago by GaDave	7	944
International Car Loads and Markings cv_acr replied to this thread 4 months ago Posted 5 months ago by FRRYKid	34	2964
Baldwin DT6-6-2000's Hot Metal Trains caldreamer replied to this thread 4 months ago Posted 4 months ago by caldreamer	18	1862
A Prototype for Everything snjroy replied to this thread 4 months ago Posted 4 months ago by BEAUSABRE	4	1404
Erie ex-milk/express boxcars wrench567 replied to this thread 4 months ago Posted 5 months ago by tstage	9	1455
RS3 newbie question wjstix replied to this thread 4 months ago Posted 6 months ago by ChrisVA	36	3312
track pans as a model? wrench567 replied to this thread 5 months ago Posted 5 months ago by wrench567	6	950
Interior locomotive lighting, illuminated during night time operation? wjstix replied to this thread 5 months ago Posted 5 months ago by IDRick	8	1310