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Identifying diesel roof parts

Thu, 2018-10-25 21:20 — Deemiorgos

I'm eventually going to lightly weather this loco, (as it will be only a month after its paint job for the era I model) but I'm not familiar with the parts on the roof. It's hard finding prototype images of the roofs of these locos.

I'm guessing the fan is an intake, but I don't know what the cover is that is slightly over the edge of the fan. Also I'm curious to know what the raised screen is at the back.

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Small Layout Design Help/Challenge - c.1905 Pennsylvania Short Line

Wed, 2018-10-24 12:27 — RyanAK

Hey, Gang. Just getting back into the hobby and I’m deep into sorting out some design considerations for a smallish layout. I thought I’d start a post here to see if anyone would like to follow along or contribute. I’m months away from starting any construction, so I think this will be a fun thought exercise in the meantime.

Decals for CSX Passenger Office Cars

Tue, 2018-10-23 10:36 — Neal M

Hello everyone,

I want to replicate some of the CSX office cars and the ones I've seen on Fallen Flags and other places have names on the sides of the cars. I checked Microscale and didn't see any. I'm looking for suggestions on where I can possibly find them. I have a printer and decal paper. It's an Office Jet so I'm not so sure of the quality.

Any suggestions or ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks to all who reply!

Neal

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The Great Dome Car "Ocean View" on the Adirondack

Sun, 2018-10-21 16:31 — DHfan73

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You can see it here, and see the video here.

The D&H Adirondack Branch Part 3

Sat, 2018-10-20 06:00 — DHfan73

You can read part 3 here.

DHfan73's blog

Whole layout paint scheme : modelling "Kodachrome"?

Fri, 2018-10-19 15:56 — Prof_Klyzlr

Dear MRHers,

Was musing to myself about the history of proto RR photography, and the early colour-photo era. The use of "Kodachrome" film brought a very definite colour reproduction and impression to many railfans, and by-extension to modellers.

Knowing as we do that Kodachrome had a distinct "look" (whether that was accurate when compared to a Mk1 eyeball of a human standing trackside is an acknowledged variable),

Union Railroad Sand Filler Dimensions

Fri, 2018-10-19 07:27 — SRNeuner

I'm looking for someone who might have the dimensions of the Union Railroad's sand filler extensions that are used on their MP15DC's.

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Thu, 2018-10-18 04:39 — steamhog

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Distant Signal Productions is a great railfan source. Danny Harmon does a remarkable job illustrating how railroads run. At times he uses a drone for getting shots like this. More important is his articulate narration of operations.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52DK0zqFSe0 other links below.....