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Moderator 4,904 posts Bill Brillinger Moderator 4,904 posts
Bill Brillinger

Congratulations to these three winners!

  • MRH identify the source: HVT (Dave)
  • Random MRH Winner: griffine (Eugene)
  • Random Facebook Winner: Earl Schmutz

The draws ended at 11am Central Time on Monday December 1 2014.

 

I will be releasing my next new product here on MRH on Monday December 1st 2014.

In advance of that, I thought it would be fun to have a little contest!

Here is a partial photo of the new item...

          eak_peak.jpg 

Win one for yourself by posting the source of the Inspiration Photo for this item right here in this thread on MRH!
(whose photo, a link to the photo, or an accurate description of the picture will be accepted.)

Don't know the answer? Don't worry, you can still win one!

Head over to our Facebook page and post "I want one" as a comment under the Sneak Peak Photo.

One random person will be chosen from the entries on this page!
and One random person will be chosen from the entries on Facebook!

Yes, you can win twice!

Notes:

  1. It's a kit, you'll have to put it together
  2. There are TWO MRH members who know what this thing is. I would appreciate it if the two of you would not post your entries on MRH until Sunday evening.

Good luck!
- Bill

Bill Brillinger

Modeling the BNML in HO Scale, Admin for the RailPro User Group, and owner of Precision Design Co.
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Greg Baker Mountaingoatgreg Prolific poster 1,334 posts
Greg Baker Mountaingoatgreg

I bet it is really cool...

I have no clue. So I posted on Facebook. Thanks for the opportunity!

"Mountain Goat" Greg Baker

https://www.facebook.com/mountaingoatmodels/
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HVT Dave Prolific poster 1,214 posts
HVT Dave

Bridge part

Could it be a beam and rivet plate from the end of a bridge?

Dave

PS  Bill, wish you the best in this new venture.

Dave

Member of the Four Amigos

 
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dkaustin Prolific poster 1,515 posts
dkaustin

I will guess...

My guess is the feet found between a steel girder bridge and the concrete support.

Den

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     Dennis Austin located in NW Louisiana


 
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Virginian and Lake Erie Super User 9,240 posts
Virginian and Lake Erie

I believe inspiration for the

I believe inspiration for the item is a plate from a bridge gusset or foot. Looks to be very well done.

Rob in Texas

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On30guy Prolific poster 2,628 posts
On30guy

Obviously...

It is one of the many supports holding the Statue of Liberty fast to her plinth. If I'm not mistaken it is the third toe on the left foot.

Really people, this is an easy one. 

Rick Reimer,

President, Ruphe and Tumbelle Railway Co.

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dark2star Prolific poster 1,781 posts
dark2star

Looks like...

Looks like...

... an oversize load for the railroad to carry

(Don't want to win, just have some guessing fun

Greetings
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Bill Brillinger Moderator 4,904 posts
Bill Brillinger

Hint

What I really want you to tell me is where I saw the real thing... It's a pretty unique piece.

Hint: it was in a photo posted on MRH or one of it's related webpages.

Keep guessing and good luck!

Bill Brillinger

Modeling the BNML in HO Scale, Admin for the RailPro User Group, and owner of Precision Design Co.
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dkaustin Prolific poster 1,515 posts
dkaustin

It's a UFO!

Unidentified Fabricated Object.

Can we play 20 questions with this one Bill?  You just respond Yes or No?

Den

n1910(1).jpg 

     Dennis Austin located in NW Louisiana


 
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Rick Sutton Prolific poster 4,359 posts
Rick Sutton

Obviously.......

the gentleman has come up with a better mousetrap.
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mesimpson Super User 1,105 posts
mesimpson

Code 70 joint bars

Hi Bill,

Make sure to add Code 70 joint bars to the product line, they will be useful for those of use using smaller rail sizes.

Marc Simpson

Marc Simpson

https://hudbayrailway.blogspot.com/

https://ageologistchasingtrains.blogspot.com/

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Bill Brillinger Moderator 4,904 posts
Bill Brillinger

Joint Bars...

Yes - Joint Bars in other codes coming soon! I'm still waiting for the rail size samples to arrive.

Bill Brillinger

Modeling the BNML in HO Scale, Admin for the RailPro User Group, and owner of Precision Design Co.
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Bill Brillinger Moderator 4,904 posts
Bill Brillinger

clearly a bigger hint is needed...

Here's a bit larger view...

k_peak_2.jpg 

 

Bill Brillinger

Modeling the BNML in HO Scale, Admin for the RailPro User Group, and owner of Precision Design Co.
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Bill Brillinger Moderator 4,904 posts
Bill Brillinger

20 Questions....

Quote:

Can we play 20 questions with this one Bill?  You just respond Yes or No?

Ok, 20 questions... go!

Bill Brillinger

Modeling the BNML in HO Scale, Admin for the RailPro User Group, and owner of Precision Design Co.
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Greg Baker Mountaingoatgreg Prolific poster 1,334 posts
Greg Baker Mountaingoatgreg

Question #1

Is it a load for a freight car?

"Mountain Goat" Greg Baker

https://www.facebook.com/mountaingoatmodels/
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Bill Brillinger Moderator 4,904 posts
Bill Brillinger

Question #1

Quote:

Is it a load for a freight car?

Yes.

Remember - the goal is to find the original photo that inspired this item.

Bill Brillinger

Modeling the BNML in HO Scale, Admin for the RailPro User Group, and owner of Precision Design Co.
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valeamor Regular poster 288 posts
valeamor

oh

a derail

Pascal
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Bill Brillinger Moderator 4,904 posts
Bill Brillinger

Next Question?

Next Question? Anybody?

Bill Brillinger

Modeling the BNML in HO Scale, Admin for the RailPro User Group, and owner of Precision Design Co.
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HVT Dave Prolific poster 1,214 posts
HVT Dave

Question #2

Is the load item used in the construction or operation of a railroad?

Dave

Dave

Member of the Four Amigos

 
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Bill Brillinger Moderator 4,904 posts
Bill Brillinger

answer #2

Quote:

Is the load item used in the construction or operation of a railroad?

No. I don't think so.

Bill Brillinger

Modeling the BNML in HO Scale, Admin for the RailPro User Group, and owner of Precision Design Co.
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HVT Dave Prolific poster 1,214 posts
HVT Dave

Question #3

Is the item part of a building?

Dave

Member of the Four Amigos

 
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Bill Brillinger Moderator 4,904 posts
Bill Brillinger

Answer #3

Quote:

Is the item part of a building?

no.

Let's make sure other people have a chance to ask questions.
Let's limit the questions per individual to 1 question per hour.

Bill Brillinger

Modeling the BNML in HO Scale, Admin for the RailPro User Group, and owner of Precision Design Co.
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HVT Dave Prolific poster 1,214 posts
HVT Dave

Question #4

Is it part of a gantry?

Dave

Member of the Four Amigos

 
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Bill Brillinger Moderator 4,904 posts
Bill Brillinger

Answer #4

Quote:

Is it part of a gantry?

No, I don't think so.

Wrong Track...

I'll tell you, honestly, I do not know what exactly the "thing" is.
The contest here is to identify the source photo which inspired the model.

Bill Brillinger

Modeling the BNML in HO Scale, Admin for the RailPro User Group, and owner of Precision Design Co.
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Bill Brillinger Moderator 4,904 posts
Bill Brillinger

Here's another hint

Here is a little snippet of the original photo that inspired the kit.

k_peak_3.jpg 

Find that photo!

This is more challenging that I thought !

Bill Brillinger

Modeling the BNML in HO Scale, Admin for the RailPro User Group, and owner of Precision Design Co.
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