Prototype information
Looking for RR crossing transfers or decal
I am looking for grade crossing warning for streets and roads, the big X with a smaller R on both sides. Preferably dry transfer but will settle for decal.
Went through the decal section of the Walthers online catalog but did not find it. I though I saw one recently but cannot remember.
Steam powered generator piping
Need some help in determining what type of piping I need to add to a steam powered generator. Does the steam come directly up from the boiler or is there a pipe that taps into the steam from someplace else? it seems to me there should be a wire going to the cab also. Tried all type of searches & pictures, even brass models with no success. can anyone help? Thanks.....jerry PS. working on a Mantua Pacific that I hope one day will be a representation of a CRRNJ Blue Comet.
Yarder colors
What is a good color for black iron used in steam yarders and related equipment? I remember a lot of grungy looking black, but not really a lot of rust for well maintained equipment. Old equipment used many years ago by my dad still doesn't have a lot of rust on it, just on the wear areas. Bull rigging and other things dragged through the dirt, rocks, limbs and other stuff on the job that had paint scraped off are rusty.
I'm thinking a tarnished black with a dark brown wash with wear areas a redder brown.
Comments please,
Canadian National HO scale H6 class 4-6-0 info wanted
A short Railbus movie
During the Weinfest (winefair) at Volkach (Frankonia) the Mainschleifenbahn, a heritage railway who owns a VT96 railbus runs a special timetable during the fair. I made a short film.
[url]www.mainschleifenbahn.de[/url]
Markus
1927 railroad in Alaska
An old Alaskan railroad where literally ANYTHING was allowed to operate:
http://books.google.com/books?id=itgDAAAAMBAJ&printsec=frontcover&source...
then go to page 618.
Water Tank Cars
Does anyone know where I can find prototype operating particles for Southern Pacific water tank cars, I know they were used on the Siskiyou Line but were they used on the cascade Line or at Niles Canyon and Altamont Pass.
When were they used and for what purpose, where were they stored when not in use ? I'm sure there is a web site out there with all this information so if someone could point me in the right direction it would be greatly appreciated.
Arch Bar Trucks
Construction of Arch Bar Trucks:
Most of the straps making up these old truck side frames were held together with bolts, nuts and washers of various types. Some rivets may have been used by some manufacturer, but up close study will show threaded fasteners. Over time, the holes through the side frame pieces would become enlarged thus causing the truck assembly to need maintenance. And the bolts would stretch as they do on modern equipment, adding to the problem.
I really enjoy this ezine.
Bob Thomason
Steel trestle under construction
Here is a great pic of a steel trestle under construction. Could be used as a scenic effect:
http://www.shorpy.com/node/10929?size=_original
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