I was one of the unfortunate ones to get a real stinker for the 0-6-0. Couldn't even pull four cars. Had trouble selling it on eBay for what I paid for it. It...
"Dwight Smith" <geebud@...> wrote: I received the following message today. Anyone out there care to send some responses to Tom Curren? ... information of use...
We should. George told me he had lost access to the screen printer he was using to print them and then lost most of his inventory in a flood of his basement as...
Dear John; Thanks for your prompt reply; I'm on board! I've started riding the old red cars behind B&M Pacifics out of North Station as a boy in the early...
Just wanted to say how happy I am to have joined this fine group.At this time I am exploring my way around this site and later hope to share some photos and...
Tom Curren <tomlrct@...> wrote: Thanks for your prompt reply; I'm on board! ... line from WRJ north ca. 1953. Because WRJ is central to this scene I've been...
Hello to the railyard - I'm trying to locate good photos of Gardner Union Station for the purpose of modeling it - anyone have any good leads on some? I have...
Scott is correct with regard to B&M's few arcs. The 2-6-6-2s were terrible locomotives. They couldn't make enough steam to work hard over the Central's...
Regarding the 2-6-6-2's... My understanding is that, when the B&M got them they were intended to be fired only until entering the Tunnel, at which time the oil...
Thanks so much! This is all really helpful. I'm glad to hear you're focusing on the connecticut Valley-- please don't hesitate to send along more information...
Tom: Scott Whitney has a CD of track diagrams. Among these is a HUGE WRJ map from the era you seek (I let him scan it) which shows the B&M's New Yard as well ...
I was able to find Ambroid glue no problem, I have never worked with it before. Seemed like it was real thick and hard to work with and dried fast. Any...
... Junction--it was a key center that is of incredible interest. ... overall, it was one large orchestrated 'ballet' of several B&M lines plus the CV and...
Hi Joseph, I had written earlier regarding this thread and suggested Northeastern's Flamingo Glue which is now made for basswood working. It even has a small...
Can anyone tell me what equipment was used on these passenger trains? Roger ... Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now....
Roger Belanger <flat_spots@...> wrote: Can anyone tell me what equipment was used on these passenger trains? ... site you'll find a lot of information as this...
They are tough to find. Those are the ones that I know of too. I found one of Union Station (right off Union Sq.) in Scott Whitney's CD collection he was...
Many thanks for the information! I'll follow through--your concern about publication is well-founded; I've had a similar experience myself. If I dig up any...
Hi, As a retired professional woodworker, I have found Franklin Titebond yellow glue an excellent material for model work in scratch building a number of...
I use Testor's liquid cement to thin Ambroid cement. I usually use an old cement bottle and fill it half way with Ambroid; then I add the liquid cement to the...
... That's not the only photo showing B&M passenger maroon equipment as bright red. There is a picture of B&M baggage/RPO #3134 fresh out of the paint shop,...
You need to look at Jim VanBokkelen's web site. He's accumulated more historical info on passenger service in New England than you could imagine wanting. ...
Tom Curren <tomlrct@...> wrote: please don't hesitate to send along more information (including the passenger material), it's welcome! ... the "Ambassador" and...
I was just reading over the post about the New Englander and Red Wing and found the info interesting. Just for some clarification of something that I am not...
... the CN or was one routed via the CN and other CP? ... its own train over the entire route at one time but am not sure as I've researched back that far in...
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