Jan and all, I've been a member of this group for almost two years and have really enjoyed the information that has been shared by all the knowledgeable people. Finally, a subject that I know a littl
complete Already been done. -jh http://www.burlingtonroute.com/gallery/modelrr/bmrr1849 The model looks great, but I'd like to see BNSF honor it's heritage by painting it's new motive power in the sc
Jim, BNSF has a fairly large fleet of passenger equipment. Is used for special trains and as mobile offices. There is a school of thought in Railroad Marketing that one way to impress a Customer on t
While growing up along the Chicago-Aurora raceway in the 60's I noticed that E units had either 3 or 4 stripes on their nose and were either black or red. Was there a rhime or reason to which engines
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. said Monday that it will change the name of its railroad subsidiary to BNSF Railway, removing Burlington from the name that has been a part of the company for almos
Though the website for Kromers still says Milwaukee, the caps are made in a factory in Ironwood, Michigan. The website indicates that Jacquart Fabrics makes Kromers, but I couldn't make the link to
I haven't received any emails fro the group today, so I don't know if anyone reported this. The Chicago Sun-Times carried a full page story remembering the Naperville train crash: _http://www.suntime
Jim and Charlie, I received my F3's today. I put them next to my FT's and the colors match all the way. I really don't remember the Graybacks all that well -- they were retired while I was quite youn
I was at Relco last week and the MTZ is still there. I was told that it is for sale (it is on Rail Merchants website) and may be moved to Iowa. It is not going to be scraped. They took my name and nu
Crew, Has the NE-12 ever been done in N-scale? I've never seen one. If not, what would it take to get a manufacturer to do so? Larry Owen In a message dated 6/30/2008 5:58:04 P.M. Central Daylight Ti
Charlie, I would say that the NE-12 has always been my favorite waycar. Unfortunately, my cigar box is about $59,980 short of the needed funds. Hopefully, Atlas or Kato will want to find a need to pu
Thanks Ben, I'll look for the back issue. I could start with a smooth-sided steel waycar. Rebuilding the cupola as slope-sided will be the hard part. Larry In a message dated 7/3/2008 7:38:05 A.M. Ce
There is a fifth car at Relco -- the fourth car of the Pioneer Zephyr. Anything happening with it? Larry Owen Bolingbook, IL In a message dated 1/11/2008 9:37:21 P.M. Central Standard Time, CBQJohn@m
John and List, I made it to Relco in Minooka, IL at about 1:00 pm. The MTZ was still there. I waited for the "J" to arrive, but nothing was happening. At about 1: 40 pm a woman came out of Relco to r
List, This thread, and the pictures of 9769, brought a few questions to my mind. I see a roster of the CB&Q motorcars on the Burlington Route HS, but did any survive and are on display? Was there any
I posted this message a few days ago, but I don't think it ever came through. My apoligies if it is a duplicate post. I really enjoyed the newest Burlington Bulletin #46 - Aurora Track Elevation. Thi
I really enjoyed the newest Burlington Bulletin #46 - Aurora Track Elevation. This issue has greatly helped my perception of both Aurora and the Clyde Yard. I've been working on plans to model the Ra
Yes Charlie, your reply did get posted, as did my original post which I sent Friday and showed up Tuesday. In a message dated 6/16/2009 12:01:14 P.M. Central Daylight Time, cvlk@comcast.net writes: I
I think that I might have heard of the N-scale Burlington group maybe once before. I followed the link and also joined the list. Thank you Lee! It looks like a great group to be with for those of us
HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL Twas the night before Christmas, and all through my pike, Not a steamer was stirring, not even a Mike. My yard tracks invitingly empty and bare, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon