Hey does anyone remember being "called on the carpet" or"I gotta hand my a$$ to the brass" __._,_.___ Change settings via the Web (Yahoo! ID required) Change settings via email: Switch delivery to D
Hi Ray: Here is the info on the Train Festival 2011 DVDs from the DVDs' packaging. I stumbled onto these in the fall of 2011 by searching "Train Festival 2011" on Ebay. [I am not associated in any w
If they gave speeds, then I would have to assume that they were more than just hand thrown crossovers. I don't know if there were any towers, just like Montgomery, and Mendota. I'm sure that there m
Jim: The complete history of the signals and signal bridges between Aurora and Galesburg could take up the size of a short novel, but I will try to give you a condensed version. The original signal
Silver View is owned by list member Mike Abernethy. He is raising funds to have the car restored. The work will be done in Charles City, IA, so I imagine that it is on its way. More info can be foun
I believe the trip out of Davenport with 4960 was in May 1961 as I was on hand, but did not ride, and I moved from the Quad Cities that summer, so it would not have been 1962. I have photos of 4960
OK, so now we know the Rivarossi units are at least on the Walthers website for pre-order. But I think something of interest to everyone is who will have the most prototypical unit - Rivarossi or Ko
OK, so now we know the Rivarossi units are at least on the Walthers website for pre-order. But I think something of interest to everyone is who will have the most prototypical unit - Rivarossi or Ko
<*>[Attachment(s) from Jim Goodin included below] Hello all, John Ellerhoff is having computer issues and wanted me to pass this info along. He advises a that Al Chione has some additional CB&Q slide
I'm looking at modifying a Proto2000 E6 (HO) to a Q E5 with side the stainless steal fluting. I have searched high and low, all my Q books and various other web sites to see if there are any photos
Jim, Thanks for your reply. I checked out Palace Car but could not find any of the Budd fluting so I don't know if they still make it. I am attempting to use Evergreen Metal Siding, #4527 and doing
How does this compare to the real Red Oak Iowa? The Model Railroader staffs N scale Red Oak Dont miss the Model Railroader staffs latest project layout, the N scale Red Oak. The 3 x 7 foot railroad
Here's a list of things to check with non-profits: http://nonprofit.about.com/od/fundraising/a/safegiving.htm Thank you kindly, Michael Matalis Downers Grove IL You can see my railroad photography b
Many years ago in Wisconsin a young man was charged with stealing a locomotive and taking a joy ride. The judge threw the case out, since "stealing" would have involved taking the locomotive off rai
From the STMFC List, in case anyone has a photo, etc. Rupert Gamlen Auckland NZ From: STMFC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:STMFC@yahoogroups.com] Sent: Friday, 29 August 2014 1:34 a.m. To: STMFC@yahoogroup
Jim I should have added the e-mail address for replies billg@classicmetalworks.com Other than inspection vehicles, weve had very little in the Bulletins and Zephyrs about the Burlingtons motor vehic
Hi Everyone, I will be giving a clinic on the Burlington Truck Lines at this fall's annual meet in Rock Island. It will cover some history dating back into the 1930's, known equipment roster and mode
Rupert, I am not sure the listing in the ORER shows all, most or even any of the equipment assigned that was owned/leased by Burlington Truck Lines. In working on the wheel reports of the 1960s, the
Jim Attached is a list of magazine references relating to BTL. Let me know if you want copies of anything. Also I can send you scans of - four page article from Railway Age August 1937 entitled "Bur
I think I got this when someone posted this on this list some time ago, perhaps it will be useful. It's about the Galesburg, IL terminal after having just opened in I believe 1937. Lyle Dowell <Truc