The MSL ran the RS1s long hood at the front because the controls were set up for such operation--probably a natural progression of development from the steam...
Saftey reasons, in case of collision.Mike ... From: Alastair & Lynn Muir To: mstl@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2008 9:15 AM Subject: Re: [mstl]...
Around these parts they complained about the front windows because they let in too much light. Dennis ... From: Alastair & Lynn Muir To: mstl@yahoogroups.com ...
Hi everyone, I'm trying to determine if the Santa Fe utilized any of its two bay or three bay hoppers to transport aggregate or ballast during the early 50's...
I'll do you a set for $500 shipped. Mike Bluff Creek Trains ... From: Sam Cook To: mstl@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 10:20 PM Subject:...
I assume this is a Division Point set otherwise the price is really outrageous. Louis ... From: "mikedonna" <mikedonna@...> I'll do you a set for $500...
Notice that both the 250 and the 147 have nose MU covers. That cuts down on the time you can run them to around two years. Sometime in 54 to mid 56. Clark...
It's your railroad, run them where and when you want. Mike ... From: rockroll50401 To: mstl@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2008 12:26 PM Subject:...
If you check out the listing you will learn this is a brass Division Point F7 set, of which the seller claims only 3 pair were done in M&StL paint. Not exactly...
You're right, Doug, but of course it doesn't make the unit any more affordable. As to just three units that maybe for 250s. I have the 350 ( for which I paid...
Yes, that is true Mike. But part of the purpose of this group is the exchange of information. And yes, it's "Buyer beware" in the model railroad market. But,...
Clark: They do. As I indicated in a post shortly after I got my three sets (147, 448, and 350) the 147 seemed to be based on the photo on page 49 of Gene's...
I checked my notes. Division Point planned: 147 - 8 sets 151 - 5 sets 248 - 5 sets 348 - 5 sets They also produced 5 variations of the M&StL cabooses with 25...
As it turns out the151 was scrubbed and the 250 and 350 sets were substituted. So just how many of each were built I guess remains unknown to us. And, yes,...
I am a relatively new M&StL fan. I plan on adding details to the Atlas factory painted RS-1 as shown in Clark Propst's article. I also plan on painting a...
Scale Model Supply in St Paul carries an extensive inventory of detail parts. I wish I were going there soon I'd pick some up bells for you. You can always...
Group Posted in the "File" section under M&StL Clear Lake is a photo scan of a postcard with the following description: "Minneapolis & ST. Louis Railroad's...
Ron, Scale Model Supplies("the Dingeon") in St Paul has a few. I am going there Friday, and can forward one or two to you if needed. Joe rmj5@... wrote: I...
Joe Have you tried Al Chione, Jay Williams, or Richard Wallin (if still selling). I'd also try Bill Riai. Ted ... From: jose bini <mstlpuddlejumper@...> ...
Ron, I do have some in stock, how many do you need? I just finished painting 6 SD7s and a pile of RS1s. Plus did a 3 unit #545 set of FTs. Still have some of...
Just a reminder for those who have yet to receive their NorthWestern Lines. The Iowa Divn. Meet is this Saturday at Perry. A tour of the M&StL depot (s) and...
Just received my meet info in the mail today and had the thought that it might be a good thing if others on this list who plan to attend could plan to meet...
Thanks for all the suggestions on sources for bells. The Hobby Shop in St. Paul is unfortunately out of stock. I called Stewart/Bowser, which owns Cal-Scale,...
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