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USRA SS boxcar steel side rebuild

I've been going through my boxes of kits and stuff and came across a Tichy USRA SS boxcar steel side rebuild kit.

I'm wondering what railroads used this car and in what era. Also if I could use it for my 1956 era as a foreign car on my Canadian branch line.

Any suggestions or info would be much appreciated.

 

 

PFE reefer's ladders. What colour?

I model 1956 and I'm wondering if the ladders and grabs on these reefersshould be black or the same colour as the car?

Weekly photo fun 01/21/19-01/28/19

It's that time again of the photos to come out. I'm almost finished with these cars from Walthers & using new released microscale graffiti decals sheets on them. Used the cradles to help hold the cars while applying the decals & Dull-coat them soon.

 

David

 

Searching for a "Show Us Your..."

There have been a number of  "Show Us Your"  "Whatever" topics.  I did a search on here for: show us your engine houses or locomotive servicing facilities. I couldn't find anything. So, if there has been one, could somebody link it up in here in the remarks?  Or if there has not been, I humbly request:  SHOW US YOUR ENGINE SHOPS!

Resistance soldering

Hello Train People,

I have a question about resistance soldering. 

1. How to build an inexpensive unit.

2. How to set it up and do the actual soldering.

I have looked at quite a few videos but the information for Canadians is some what lacking. ( E: electrical parts etc.)

Looking forward to your answers. Thanx Steve

 

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Only one week until the Amherst Show…

…and we've got the business cards on their way via rail:

Some Digital Magazines have disadvantages

Let me begin by saying I am most assuredly NOT talking about MRH! I have no issues at all with the magazine, the distribution method, reading options, nor Trainmasters TV. I enjoy all aspects of all of the above. I have been a subscriber to MRH from the git-go, and have also been a print & digital subscriber to RMC and MR for many years. As you may know, MR (digital) is distributed through Zinio, a large electronic media distribution outfit. You can either read the mags online, or download them to your computer and read them there.

Recommendations for hobby shops in Calgary

Paying Calgary a visit next week and wondering if any Calgarian model railroaders have any suggestions on visiting hobby shops.

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Mini vacuum for static grass

I purchased a cute little vacuum called “The World’s Smallest Vacuum” dedicated to picking up static grass for reuse. The vacuum works very well and would make a great addition to any scenery project.


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