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Frequent poster 640 posts ferroequinologist1 Frequent poster 640 posts
ferroequinologist1

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To All: I have started a new series of pioneering Florida short lines. The Yellow River RR was formed in 1887 in Florala, Georgia to tap the yellow pine forests in the region. It was eventually built to Crestview, Florida. In 1906 it was bought by the Louisville & Nashville to complete a link to Pensacola, Florida. It is now abandoned with only a couple of depots still extant. I painted and lettered this "What If" car to commemorate this pioneering Florida short line. Photo by Elvin Howland. Yours, Elvin Howland/E. St. Louis Rail Group Layout.
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Taddeoj Active Member 76 posts
Taddeoj

Great work as always

How much time do you put in for these projects?  You are very productive.  Thanks so much for sharing your work as it is always so interesting.
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ferroequinologist1 Frequent poster 640 posts
ferroequinologist1

Custom Cars

Taddeoj: I spend about 1 hour to decal a side. I weigh, add underbody details, #58 Kadee couplers, coupler cut bars, air hoses, weathering, etc. Probably spend, on average, about 4 or 5 hours per car. Some take longer, others less time. Being retired I can speed a lot oif time on my home layout, freight cars and model railroad club activities.Yours, E.H.

 
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Taddeoj Active Member 76 posts
Taddeoj

Great stuff

Thanks again for posting.  I really enjoy seeing your work.
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VRS-Eric Active Member 66 posts
VRS-Eric

History lesson

I appreciate the short history lessons you provide, too.
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