Hey Morey, as a former Virginian now in Anchorage, I have to admit I'm a bit jealous that you can go view the N&W J-611 and the 1218 whenever you want at the...
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While I wish it were being placed back on the excursion circuit (that ended in '95), it, along with the 1218, were apparently only moved on June 15 in...
I was driving by the Moody Tunnel this weekend and saw the daylighting of the tunnel has begun. They are just starting on the top now. I see ARR has a...
I am looking for information on a flat car I would like to model. I found a photo of a blue ARR flat car with white lettering, but the photo is so out of focus...
On another subject: Tanana Valley RR #1 will be in steam at Pioneer Village in Fairbanks on Saturday afternoon Sept 29, 2007 The gold spike celebrating the...
These are ex Alasks Hydro Train auto rack flats with the racks removed. ARR acquired them in the early 1990's. They are 89' flats, built by Paccar in 1968....
Hey Guys, It's been awhile since I last posted anything on here. Actually it was May 15, 2004 when I caught 4324 on it's way west to Alaska via Canadian ...
Hey Micheal, The 1218 and the 611 were down at the east-end shops for awhile getting cleaned up while the ex-NKP 763 is leaving Roanoke and going to the Ohio...
I received a sample of the new Atlas HO 3560 ACF covered hopper lettered for ARR. They did a nice job of capturing the ARR look. These are prototypical...
They aren't moving on the BNSF. I've been driving by Harbor Island every day for a week and have not seen them. Could they be heading to Alaska via CN's barge ...
Pentrex is releasing Volume 2 of the former Minds I production of the Alaska RR. This release features the line south of Anchorage. They offer a pre-relase...
Fairbanks (AK) Daily News-Miner: http://newsminer.com/2007/10/12/9318 Railroad’s assessment reveals some disturbing ideas By Bob Thomas Published October 12,...
Hello All I'm modeling an ARR black and gold GP-40, can anyone tell me what units are still in this paint colors. and maybe any ARR details that were added to...
You might find a photo of mine helpful - http://www.dogcaught.com/2006/08/28/chasing-the-alaska-railroad/ has a pair of them shot wedgie-style. Not creative,...
The most logical placed to look for details on ARR equipment is alaskarails.org Go to the rosters and then the modeling section for roof shots and info on...
In addition to what Pat said, if you're a little flexible regarding timeline, that opens things up for you a bit. Also, some of the gp40-2's (at least 3008 and...
Excellent. I was hoping they would do this. However, as I recall these cars had ratchet lever hand brakes instead of a brake wheel. Am I correct on this and...
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