This is an FYI post to O-scale & O-gauge CB&Q fans. I am not a manufacturer, dealer, or vendor. In early August, 3RD Rail (a division of Sunset Models) finally released their brass CB&Q Hudson models
I just tried to find Bill Selleck's "Bill's Galesburg Journal" at www.billselleck.net but to no avail. Does anyone know if the web address has changed? I hope that this fantastic RR site is still ava
This Friday I will drive along the branch from Montgomery to Streator and then from Streator to Zearing. For those familiar with this territory, what RR related structures & industries should I be lo
I could not make it this year. It is a great show to meet up with other railfans and see of the great items offered. At the 2002 show, I picked up a flyer on the 06/2002 excursion of MR daughter. Wer
In ~1996, MTH Electric Trains made a Premier 3-rail O-gauge CB&Q F3 ABA set #9960 ABC both with ProtoSounds 1 and with horn only. One A unit was powered, the other A and B units were dummys. Silver w
FYI FYI only. I am not a dealor, vendor, or manufacturer. I am just generating discussion among CB&Q O-scale & O-gauge fans. 3Rd Rail/Sunset has updated teir website with photos of their O- scale 4-6
FYI FYI only. I am not a dealor, vendor, or manufacturer. I am just generating discussion on CB&Q O-gauge models. 3Rd Rail/Sunset's website has a link to Golden Gate Depot. This store is offering 2-r
FYI FYI only. I am not a dealor, vendor, or manufacturer. Just generationg discussion of BR/CB&Q O-gauge models. Last year, Atlas-O announced a 40' sliding door boxcar in their Trainman line in CB&Q
FYI only. I am not a dealor, vendor, or manufacturer. Just generating discussion of CB&Q O-gauge models. I almost forgot. The Golden Gate Depot (on 3RD Rail/Sunset's website) has offered a pre-built
Bill Barber, Thanks for the update. I'll compare the on-line photo of the Hudson model to some of the photos in the color books to see what you are refering to. Did 3RD Rail have their Golden Gate De
Jim, Thanks for the reply. Williams Electric Trains only makes 3-rail O-gauge items. Their heavyweight passenger cars are available in 15" (60') and 18" (70') sizes. They have black roofs, underbodie
Hi Steve, Thanks for the information. Does Mullet River have a website? Are their models kits or pre-built? Are they available in both 2-rail & 3-rail? None of the major O-gauge manufacturers have of
Steve, Thanks for the info. 3RD Rail has listed on their recent newsletter on heir website that they will produce a CB&Q waycar. However, no details are given. Bill besides at the show disappointment
In the introduction to the book "The Burlington Zephyrs", Karl Zimmermann mentions a forthcoming Zephyr book from Hundman Publishing. Does anyone know if it is available or have any info? Thanks in a
This is an FYI post to 2-rail O-scale and 3-rail O-gauge fans of the CB&Q. I am not a dealer, vendor, or employee of ay manufacturer. Atlas-O has released the following: USRA Double Sheathed Wood Box
Ken, Thanks for the response. What is your info source? You often have detailed info to share. Are you in the 1975 photo of the CB&Q HS in the latest BRHS Zephyr newsletter? Thanks, Bill -- In CBQ@ya
FYI to any of you that may be interested in CB&Q or Zephyr related art work. I am not a dealor, vendor, or manufacturer. It does not matter to me if anyone is or is not interested in this product. My
FYI to 3-rail O-gauge CB&Q fans. Below is a quick review of CB&Q related offerings in Lionel's 2006-1 catalog (it's on their website). These items have not yet been produced. I am not a manufacturer,
FYI to 3-rail O-gauge CB&Q fans. Below is a quick review of CB&Q related offerings in Lionel's 2006-1 catalog (it's on their website). These items have not yet been produced. I am not a manufacturer,
FYI to 3-rail O-gauge CB&Q fans. Below is a quick review of CB&Q related offerings in Lionel's 2006-1 catalog (it's on their website). These items have not yet been produced. I am not a manufacturer,