Gary; The person to contact about the Q Waycar book is Randy Danniel at Milepost 206 Publishing. I believe the e-mail address is milepost206@mchsa.com. Last I heard, that project was still on, and ap
While similar in appearance, the CB&Q USRA 2-10-2's were the heavy version, which had larger drivers (63" vs. 57" on the light) and a longer tender than the standard USRA 2-10-2 light. Yes, they look
Kai; The Brookfield to Macon trackage was part of the CB&Q's Hannibal Division. There are some 1960's trackage & elevation charts for the Hannibal Division that have previously been available through
Hi Dave; Welcome to the small but growing club of Keokuk fans. I'll be posting some more information to the web site about Keokuk industries in the very near future (Sanborn maps, etc. that will answ
Hi Ken; Both of those photos have been on my site for a long time. The early picture is from a postcard I picked up at a flea market a couple of years ago. The elevator in the background is (was) Nor
Those of you who model CB&Q steam in HO scale will want to be aware that the "oversize" Burlington Route emblem bug has returned with their latest run of the Microscale 87-1130 decals. For those unfa
Hello Verlin; Attached is a PDF version of the Sanborn map. Kind regards, Rob Adams -- Rob Adams Wellman, IA steamera@netins.net Modeling the CB&Q RR's Keokuk & Western branch, along with connecting
I've sent a PDF file to Verlin off-list and will post the page to my web site in the near future. Regards, Rob Adams -- Rob Adams Wellman, IA steamera@netins.net Modeling the CB&Q RR's Keokuk & Weste
A bunch of captive computer time away from home has permitted me to add some content to my K&W RR web site. The URL is listed in my signature below. You'll find a summary of the new content in the Si
Hi Jan; Hope things are well in your world. I did receive the enlargements of the steamers. Thanks so much.! Thought I'd acknowledged them, but if not, I sincerely apologize. It was a rough fall and
Hi John; Very nice kit. I'm sure the diesel era guys will be interested in it. The Branchline kits build into beautiful models and the custom paint/lettering on your TP&W car looks great. Unfortunate
John; A couple of years ago, I brought this problem to Microscale's attention after buying 4 sets of the latest run and discovering to my horror that they'd reverted back to the incorrect version. I
Hello Gerald; Just saw your message. I still have one of the Westerfield XM-17/18 kits as well as a Speedwitch XM-25/26 kit. The baggage cars are long gone as are most of the other models and kits. R
My apologies to the group. I didn't catch that Gerald's message had not come to me directly. Regards, Rob Adams -- Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.c
For Sale: Across Iowa on the Keokuk and Western and the Humeston and Shenandoah Railroads by Bernard Corbin and Joseph Hardy. Very good condition Asking $50, plus shipping I find myself with multiple
I am switching from HO scale to O scale 2-rail and have the following CB&Q-related items for sale (Digital photos available upon request): American Model Builders (as-new in original box) Kit 157 Bur
Hi Duncan; I just finished commuting home in our lovely Iowa winter weather and saw your post. Unfortunately, the tower plans in the June 84 MM are for a substantially different tower design than the
Thanks Phil. That may help Duncan decide whether to include a tower. I'm a late 1930's modeler, so my plans remain unchanged. Would you know whether the later solution was literally a portable convey
After many years of accumulating models for a moderately sized Q layout, I'm getting out of HO scale and parting with the remainder of my HO brass, models and kits. Included are some very unique re-d
For Sale: Across Iowa on the Keokuk and Western and the Humeston and Shenandoah Railroads by Bernard Corbin and Joseph Hardy. Excellent/near new condition Asking $65, plus shipping I have an extra co