Mike Experience on on US railway, the Colorado Midland. When it opened in 1886 it had three classes of coaches build by Pullman, 1st class, 2d class and...
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Folks, If you are looking for the "basic load" of CM and Front Range books, these are available from a local Colorado Springs person. Please contact him...
Tom, I'm not sure you shouldn't let people know that these books are greatly overpriced if the first 2 books are any indication. You can buy either of Cafky's...
Photos of a new series of boxcar models have been posted in a photo album "28 Foot Southern Pacific Boxcar Models." The photos show resin castings for two...
Art, I received my kits yesterday, but I have not had time to look at them. Yesterday was my first day of class, so I have been rather busy. Cyril ... From:...
Art, Your announcements for products are so much better than Art Griffin's. You tell us exactly what you are offering, the prototype, the decals and trucks...
If anyone who can read will just ask for the list I can direct them to it .Or provide the list. Sorry if the photos aren't the best for the raw cars.I guess...
Cyril, I'm trying to figure out the purpose of your comment by your comparison of both "Art's" car announcements. I've known all three of you guys for over...
Tony, Thanks for your note. The email I sent was to be to the Art H only, not to the list, but I blew it when I sent it out. I am only trying to encourage...
We are pleased to announce that the Silver Crash 35' 6" boxcar is back in production. Some of you may recall that this kit was sold (for a brief time) in early...
Wm. I wish I could send you some of our snow and rain. I sure hope you are the one putting out the call for help in outrunning the flames. That is a tad bit...
Folks One of Mel's more famous lectures (Mel McFarland "The Colorado Midland: A Train Ride") in the WMMI Heritage Lecture Series is scheduled for the 5th of...
Adrian The roof walk would sure lead one to believe it is a Hutchins. However the outer most hatch is definitely different from any of the other Hutchins...
It was definitely a good thing getting Josie's books out. They are some of the best on the narrow gauge in SW Colorado. Thanks for the insight on the...
Absolutely, they had to rebuild two stalls to fit the CM 300 series locomotives into, since they couldn't fit through the doors. Tom VanWormer Monument CO...
Art, Ouch, it is not good to hear that Tony is not feeling well. I will add him to my prayers. Thanks for the information and looking forward to the decals. ...
Last evening Mel presented his classic Ride on the Colorado Midland to over 100 attendees at the Western Museum of Mining on the north edge of Colorado...
I have been reading newspaper stories for CMQ for many years. I'm glad I did NOT find this one whe I was writing Midland Route: The Jan 16, 1886 Manitou...
Mel, Gee, and I thought uneducated media reporters were a modern phenomenon! Perhaps "rail" is actually 'track' ? OTOH, the crossties would have to have been...
And I only found one western slope newspaper from that time period and their big claim was noting the first D&RG Standard Gauge train on the western slope came...
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