Rob; Unfortunately, Microscale does not presently have an O-scale steam loco set. That's why I pointed Tom in the direction of the early diesel switcher set, which has essentially the same herald as
Rob; Was it really so simple as gold leaf for passenger equipment and Dulux for freight, especially the earlier years that Tom models? I model the 1930's and based on what I've been learned in severa
Archie; Thanks. I'd considered that, but it almost seemed too obvious. ;-) Best regards, Rob -- Rob Adams Wellman, IA steamera@netins.net Modeling CB&Q, CRI&P and Wabash operations in Keokuk, IA, the
Glen; Thanks very much. I really appreciate the information, and am most inclined to buy your theory. I have several more views taken of the flood damage, and it was extensive. Unfortunately, none of
Pete; I'm going to take a shot at scanning some more of the negatives directly and enhancing them. The original pictures I posted were scans of darkroom-printed photos (inluding the views of the peop
Stan; I do still have it. It has a multitude of brown mold/mildew speckles on the back of it. I am going to look into the possibility of removing it, but obviously the process will have to be a gentl
I'll add to Ruperts comments that BRHS Zephyr #47 included a Data Sheet with color chips and standards information for CB&Q structures. If don't already have a copy, I'd encourage you to consider acq
Tim; The answer depends upon the time period you are interested in. The structure painting standard that appeared in Zephyr #47 was dated 1936, and apparently still in effect in 1941. Structural Red
To see the updates, check out the "Site History" menu link at <http://www.KeokukandWesternRR.com> . The gold semaphore icons point to the most recent additions. Kind regards, Rob -- Rob Adams Wellman
I've posted a neat Circa 1930 picture of a steel CB&Q water tank with "Burlington Route" logo to my web site. It is from a negative I purchased a few years ago. The location is unknown, but presumed
I've posted an interesting picture to my web site. It is a Circa late 1920's or early 1930's picture of workers cleaning up following a flood, from a negative I purchased a few years ago. In the view
Hi Cy; Thanks for your reply. Do you know what the "N" on the signal number placard denotes? I'm almost positive that the flood picture is taken way before the 40's due to the obvious age of the othe
Leo; The BRHS Spring Meet is April 8th at the Knights of Columbus Building, 806 Oakley Avenue in Streator. I received an annoucement via snail mail yesterday. I'd be happy to scan and e-mail a copy i
I've posted some more additions to my Keokuk & Western web site this evening. To see the updates, check out the History menu link at <http://www.KeokukandWesternRR.com> Regards, Rob -- Rob Adams Well
I'm looking for any CB&Q Centerville Division Employee timetables from the 1930's through early 1940's to assist my research of the Q's K&W/H&S branches. Ideally a TT from 1937 or 38 would be my pref
I've posted some more additions to my Keokuk & Western web site this morning. To see the updates, check out the History menu link at <http://www.KeokukandWesternRR.com> . The gold semaphore icons poi
In case any of you are looking for one, there is presently for sale on Ebay a copy of Bernard Corbin and Joseph Hardy's excellent book "Across Iowa on the Keokuk & Western and Humeston & Shenandoah R
I've posted some more updates to my Keokuk & Western web site this evening. I've added a new masthead and changed the navigation bar to allow more menu items in the future. Think "Rock Island". There
This has been a pretty good week for solo time working on the computer... I've posted several more updates to my Keokuk & Western web site today, with something for nearly everyone. The navigation me
For those of you who are interested, I've posted several updates to my K&W web site. Included are several new structure images and select pages from a 1934 Wabash Decatur Division timetable that pert