- 1. [CBQ] 50's freight consists (score: 1)
- Author: "j_bonkowski" <jbonkowski@psemi.com>
- Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2004 16:54:20 -0600
- I've just started modelling portions of the Q in the early 1950's, and I was wondering if anyone can suggest where to find info about freight consists for places around Dubuque, IA. I bought a few Bu
- /archives/BRHSLIST/2004-12/msg00209.html (8,980 bytes)
- 2. [CBQ] Re: 50's freight consists (score: 1)
- Author: "j_bonkowski" <jbonkowski@psemi.com>
- Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2004 17:49:03 -0600
- I have already found the industry info in the "files" section. I also just found the HUGE tables of industries at the Model Railroad Operations SIG website. That takes care of the who and where at th
- /archives/BRHSLIST/2004-12/msg00210.html (9,052 bytes)
- 3. [CBQ] Milwaukee TrainFest Report (for N scalers) (score: 1)
- Author: "j_bonkowski" <jbonkowski@psemi.com>
- Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2005 15:04:21 -0600
- In N scale CB&Q news from Trainfest: Intermountain had samples of their F3 graybacks. They looked nice, but darker than their HO cousins. Taking into account that N scale items need to be lighter col
- /archives/BRHSLIST/2005-11/msg00106.html (10,392 bytes)
- 4. [CBQ] Re: RTR vs Kits (score: 1)
- Author: "j_bonkowski" <jbonkowski@psemi.com>
- Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2005 15:17:52 -0600
- Doesn't the RTR supply just plain look better and have bigger variety than it used to? I figure it's a result of two things. First, the increase in overseas manufacturing (especially in China) makes
- /archives/BRHSLIST/2005-11/msg00107.html (9,957 bytes)
- 5. [CBQ] Track charts of Chicago (score: 1)
- Author: "j_bonkowski" <jbonkowski@psemi.com>
- Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 17:08:53 -0600
- I've been searching for some track charts to aid in modeling some scenes in and around Chicago in the 1950's. I found a photocopied set for BN from 1988, and at first I was thinking there will be not
- /archives/BRHSLIST/2005-09/msg00142.html (9,765 bytes)
- 6. [CBQ] N scale suburban passenger modelling (1950's) (score: 1)
- Author: "j_bonkowski" <jbonkowski@psemi.com>
- Date: Fri, 04 Feb 2005 14:22:53 -0600
- I'm trying to figure out how best to recreate suburban passenger service on the Q in the early to mid 50's. I was wondering what would work for the passenger cars. I see that Con-cor offers bi-level
- /archives/BRHSLIST/2005-02/msg00051.html (9,443 bytes)
- 7. [CBQ] Re: N scale suburban passenger modelling (1950's) (score: 1)
- Author: "j_bonkowski" <jbonkowski@psemi.com>
- Date: Sat, 05 Feb 2005 09:48:08 -0600
- I'm working on getting this one, but I was concerned that it would focus more on the motive power rather than the passenger trains. On the other hand, the title is "DINKYS in Transition", so it must
- /archives/BRHSLIST/2005-02/msg00064.html (9,945 bytes)
- 8. [CBQ] Re:Mendota IL Track Charts (score: 1)
- Author: "j_bonkowski" <jbonkowski@psemi.com>
- Date: Wed, 09 Feb 2005 16:12:28 -0600
- Placing it in the files section would be ideal. the -- Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --~--> In low income neighborhoods, 84% do not own computers. At Network for Good, help bridge the Digital Divide! http://
- /archives/BRHSLIST/2005-02/msg00130.html (9,718 bytes)
- 9. [CBQ] Chicago Union Station (score: 1)
- Author: "j_bonkowski" <jbonkowski@psemi.com>
- Date: Wed, 09 Feb 2005 20:45:01 -0600
- Since the Q was part owner I thought this was a good as place as any to ask. Does anyone know a source for pictures or plans of the concourse part of Chicago's Union Station? There seem to be lots of
- /archives/BRHSLIST/2005-02/msg00137.html (9,671 bytes)
- 10. [CBQ] Re: Chicago Union Station (score: 1)
- Author: "j_bonkowski" <jbonkowski@psemi.com>
- Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2005 10:39:43 -0600
- I found this book with a web search, but wasn't sure it had all of that info in it (especially the plans). I'll have to get a copy for sure now. DeRouin Ed is a -- Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --~--> In low
- /archives/BRHSLIST/2005-02/msg00151.html (11,283 bytes)
- 11. [CBQ] Re: frt car rosters (score: 1)
- Author: "j_bonkowski" <jbonkowski@psemi.com>
- Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2005 10:34:01 -0600
- I've also been trying to come up with a consist for the mid 50's. I would love to hear a breakdown by car type, even if its very rough. -- Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --~--> Has someone you know been affec
- /archives/BRHSLIST/2005-01/msg00120.html (9,330 bytes)
- 12. [CBQ] N scale Intermountain F3 Grayback color (score: 1)
- Author: "j_bonkowski" <jbonkowski@psemi.com>
- Date: Thu, 02 Mar 2006 16:30:35 -0600
- I just got the new N scale F3's from Intermountain and I was wondering about the color. They seem a little more off-white than I was expecting. I was under the impression that Q "Graybacks" were pret
- /archives/BRHSLIST/2006-03/msg00015.html (9,390 bytes)
- 13. [CBQ] Re: N scale Intermountain F3 Grayback color (score: 1)
- Author: "j_bonkowski" <jbonkowski@psemi.com>
- Date: Thu, 02 Mar 2006 19:52:30 -0600
- Railfanning.... I'm afraid to ask... Aluminum range for They don't look like they do in the website picture (I know getting the color right in digital photography is a crap shoot). They look a lot mo
- /archives/BRHSLIST/2006-03/msg00017.html (10,435 bytes)
- 14. [CBQ] Re: N scale Intermountain F3 Grayback color (score: 1)
- Author: "j_bonkowski" <jbonkowski@psemi.com>
- Date: Sat, 04 Mar 2006 22:37:31 -0600
- match -- they Intermountain I'm too young to even have memories of an F unit. If the F3 color matches the FT, it is probably right. I never saw a complaint that the FTs were off. Intermountain seems
- /archives/BRHSLIST/2006-03/msg00032.html (9,996 bytes)
- 15. [CBQ] Re: Review of Golden Gate Depot Heavyweight Coaches (score: 1)
- Author: "j_bonkowski" <jbonkowski@psemi.com>
- Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2006 16:45:54 -0600
- I'm trying to not be offended that O scale/gauge has two suppliers of CB&Q heavyweights, and N scale has none. I suppose the economics of charging $110 per passenger car in low volumes make it more f
- /archives/BRHSLIST/2006-03/msg00184.html (9,748 bytes)
- 16. [CBQ] Re: Review of O-Scale 4-6-4 & 2-10-4 from 3RD Rail/Sunset (score: 1)
- Author: "j_bonkowski" <jbonkowski@psemi.com>
- Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2006 16:53:06 -0600
- I've often wondered if things like this were actually mistakes, or attempts to cut costs by re-using pieces that a company has already made for a previous product, hoping no one will notice. Does any
- /archives/BRHSLIST/2006-03/msg00185.html (10,532 bytes)
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