Prototype information
Help Wanted on Dimensions of Two D&RGW MoW cars
I'm preparing to scratch build HOn3 models of D&RGW rail and tie car 06051 and wheel and tie car 06092. I'm looking for the length of the original cars. I've seen references to them being former 30 foot flat cars. But a plan I found online indicates they were 34 feet long. Surely someone out there has the accurate info and I'd really appreciate it. In addition to prototype length, I'd like to know the width. Many thanks in advance.
Alex
4 axle power
Just a quick question.
" When did 4 axle power transition from mostly working the mainline to replacing the dedicated switchers that were once so common " ?
Looking for Northern Pacific Indian Red paint
I'm looking for a "close enough" match for Northern Pacific Indian Red. Preferably Badger Modelflex. It doesn't need to be exact, just close.
Barry
A whale of a car
Here's a car everybody needs on their layout. Might want to turn up the AC when running it.
https://ferrisarchives.northwestmuseum.org/Item/Index/9099
Double stacking: 40' over 20' or 20' over 40'?
I always thought when double stacking containers a 40' container has to be above two 20' containers and not the other way round because of the lack of support in the middle of the larger container:
But in the same train I found several cars loaded this way:
Railroads of the Yosemite Valley, Hank Johnson, 1963 1st Ed
A link to a favorite book seller of mine, who is clearing out inventory.
This is a 1st edition, near-fine hardcover copy for collectors.
Final travels on the Narrow Gauge Circle May 2020 (Pt 3)
Okay...Nearing the end here.
A few more things were lingering in the yard, sitting in the cool mountain air. The family was having a good time sitting and having lunch, so who was I to bother them.
It appeared it was time to service #484's tender. Up on jacks, it was quite a sight to see a "tire change" in progress.
Final travels on The Narrow Gauge Circle May 2020 (Pt 2)
From the looks of it, they are readying for a freight special as the consists was waiting for an engine and a caboose, but it was quite the site to get up close and personal with some ..... pipe gone and idler flats!
D&RGW Idler Flat 6708
D&RGW Pipe Gon 1557 with load
Even Further Travels on the Narrow Gauge Circle May 2020
Morning came at 6:30 over the mountain top, although it take about 2 more hours for the sun to actually grace our shabin. We live in the shadow of three mountains, so when the sun reaches the valley of the San Luis basin, our humble little abode is still waiting for the first rays of sunlight to give us some warmth. And then the magic question was asked," What should we do today?" "Well," I said with a sly grin,"we could head south and see what lies to the west a little..
Further Travels on the NG Circle 2020
If you have glanced at Part One, my family and I made it through RGS country and headed north towards Montrose. On the drive from Ridgway to Ft. Garland, I was forbidden to stop for anything other than gas. Okay.... Two can play at that game, so we took the old Gunnison route and finally made it to Alamosa. From there it is just a few short miles (okay 48) to our cabin in the sky (no, literally at an altitude of 10,500 feet). Reaching our destination, the crew had no idea what was in store for them the next day.
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