Prototype information
Historical Document regarding the CPRail "Multimark"
An interesting discussion on the Classic Canadian Pacific Facebook site jogged my memory about a document I had concerning the introduction of the CPRail Multimark. I had this since I was a kid, my grandfather was an employee and received The Spanner, the company magazine/newsletter. I was always into the Block and Script schemes but now realize that the Multimark has faded into history. This was a complete reimaging of the entire company, including the magazine which was renumbered 1 Spanner. If you'd like a look I have uploaded the magazine as a PDF on my website.
Ribbed Back Wheel 1959
I found this at the Dennison, OH RR museum on a UTLX tank car. I didn't think that ribbed back wheels were cast this late.
Robert
Station Platform
Does anyone have some decent pictures of station platforms from the 60's that show material used mainly regarding the concrete/asphalt surface and the colors they were. When did US stations start marking a yellow safety strip at the edge of the track. Also anyone know the requirements back then for crossing lights or are they pretty much the same requirements as they are today. In lack of the latter I will lean towards today's specifications.
Amtrak FP7 use
Looking for more insight on where Amtrak used EMD FP7s.
I have come across YouTube video and it mostly just showed them used in California. Seems here in the East the E8 was deployed most often till the introduction of the SDP40F came along.
Model wheel diameter question in S or O scale?
Anyone in this group know of train wheels available in the range of .344" to .550" in diameter? Either including the flange or not including the flange?
I'm in the process of building a MOW crane in 1\29 scale and I need some Hy Rail wheels. HO wheels are way to small, so I'm thinking it will have to be either S or O scale.
Suggestions?
Craig
Looking for a video that was posted a few years back...
Can anybody help me locate this "film"? There was a video shared on here about prototype time-table/train order operations. This was a few years back. It was black and white but high-def. It was perhaps Canadian and perhaps mixed in with other "films". I can't seem to locate it on here or other sites. Thanks if you can help! -Chris.
Ramblings on a Garden Railroad
I have not seen many posts in garden layouts. My interest is a railroad to serve the Lilliputians living among the bushes and around the edges of my yard. This would be designed to operate as any of the smaller scales and based on railroad practices as much as I have knowledge to do. Help here is appreciated.
Please consider following along and provide your input. I am very open to ideas and look forward to a new journey.
Neiler
MKT Heavyweight Passenger Car Numbers
Good evening, all.
I'm looking for information on MKT's roster numbering for their heavyweight cars. Specifically, their number series of 12-1 sleeping cars. I've checked between the three reference books I own and searched online, to no avail. Is there anyone here that might be able to shed some light on their roster numbering system?
Thank you in advance!
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