Mike, I did put the words SQUARE & ROUNDHOUSE in quotes to prevent anyone saying attributing an oxymoron to me. Al ... [Non-text portions of this message have...
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mike
arctech@...
Nov 29, 2002 7:24 pm
Al, Yes I noticed, and you'll notice I wasn't giving you personal credit for it. I've seen the term "roundhouse" applied to Engine Houses before and wondered...
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Craig Palmer
texmaster_us
Nov 29, 2002 7:28 pm
Okay, I got a little lazy sorry Al,my problem.This is for the HOn3 side of my empire,I'll tackle the Hon30 side latter.No way am I thinking of Hon3/Hon30 dual...
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mrbnf
Nov 29, 2002 8:39 pm
Mike, If a roundhouse is square, is it an engine house and not a roundhouse? Al ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Darryl Huffman
darrylhuffman
Nov 29, 2002 9:49 pm
http://darrylhuffman.50megs.com/photo.html The above link will take you to a page showing my HOn3 engine house as built in 1975. The only things I can...
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Bill Uffelman
ufffam
Nov 29, 2002 9:57 pm
If it is the old Atlas the angle of the stops is way wider than prototype. Newer unit has more stops. There is an on lien article on putting 3 to 1 gearing...
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George Gilbert
grgilbertus
Nov 30, 2002 1:50 am
SCRATCHBUILD the things. House cars are very easy to scratchbuild in either wood or stryene. If you want to build the D&RG cars, you can get a set of detail...
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Mark L. Evans
omearssrr
Nov 30, 2002 4:20 am
I'm with George on this. Many of the Tomalco and Balboa kits I have been working on ARE scratch building projects. Does anyone have access to catalogs that...
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mike
arctech@...
Nov 30, 2002 6:42 am
The WP&YR map of the original Whitehorse Yards shows the rectangular structure identified as Engine House ...
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Ken Martin
kmartin537
Nov 30, 2002 8:20 am
Mike According to Ferrell's "Silver San Juan" of the cars that went to Miller only seven wer St.Charles cars the rest were C&S built type's 1,2 & 3. Ken Martin...
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mike
arctech@...
Nov 30, 2002 8:43 am
Are there distinguishing features which would enable identification of the remaining Miller Cars on the WP&YR roster?...
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mike
arctech@...
Nov 30, 2002 10:21 am
Are there distinguishing features which would enable identification of the remaining Miller Cars on the WP&YR roster? i.e. how does one determine the...
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Richard S Steele
labellemodels
Nov 30, 2002 2:17 pm
Josef, The HOn3-113 will be the catalog number for the LaBelle 30' Wooden D&RG Box Car. It will not be released (officially) until December. Rick Steele...
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Jerry Clark
limrre
Nov 30, 2002 2:19 pm
... According to Brunk, the St. Charles cars were copied by the C&S. They are considered Phase 1 cars. Phase 2 and 3 cars were all built by the C&S. Here are...
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Richard S Steele
labellemodels
Nov 30, 2002 2:22 pm
Mike, Three of the 1898 St. Charles cars made it to the RGS in the Miller Sale (or should I say settlement). These cars were the basis for the other C&S Built...
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bassb04011
Nov 30, 2002 2:25 pm
Does anyone know the status of Grandt Line and why their kits, trucks etc are becoming so difficult to find. HOn3 without Grandt Line products is a very sad...
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Rick C Shoup
rshoup2junocom
Dec 1, 2002 1:21 am
Please excuse the 3 multiple lists but I have a question that has been puzzling me for many years. How does the Prototype fasten the track wires into the rail...
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mike
arctech@...
Dec 1, 2002 1:38 am
Which Prototype RR? For the WP&Y the rail joining plates provide whatever continuity [if any] was required. There are no "track wires" Perhaps I misunderstood...
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Bill Uffelman
ufffam
Dec 1, 2002 2:43 am
Bonding wire for signaling systems on the prototype. Probably welded on without seeing the one you are referring to Rick. Bill Uffelman ... From: "mike"...
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craig palmer
texmaster_us
Dec 1, 2002 2:45 am
Mike signals Craig...
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mike
arctech@...
Dec 1, 2002 3:09 am
Wouldn't it ground out through the wet ties and ballast? WP&Y used a trackside telephone line system then radios....
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omearssrr
Dec 1, 2002 4:03 am
I would like to see what the list members would recommend in the way of a good air brush. I'm new to using an airbrush so any information would be greatly...
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mike
arctech@...
Dec 1, 2002 4:09 am
What digital cameras have you guys found to be the best bang for the buck? Any mfg./ models that are particularly good or bad? Mike...
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craig palmer
texmaster_us
Dec 1, 2002 4:29 am
sure it'd ground out,thats why you have ppl maintinting them.the interurbans had a huge problem with grounds to the earth.in my mind signals would only be...
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mike
arctech@...
Dec 1, 2002 5:32 am
Yes, that's how the WP&YR operated any probably why they have no track wires. mike...
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Jeffrey Geisler
Route66Railfan@...
Dec 1, 2002 5:34 am
Message: 17 Date: Fri, 29 Nov 2002 11:05:15 -0800 Square Roundhouse? Isn't that an oxymoron? Whitehorse has a rectangular one, and a number of people persist...
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Darryl Huffman
darrylhuffman
Dec 1, 2002 7:00 am
Mike, Unfortunately, new models keep coming out so fast that any review you get is of an older model. If I had a brand new camera, I would not have had enough...
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mike
arctech@...
Dec 1, 2002 7:33 am
Thanks but I was looking for specifics like: I have a Ribblesnark model xp302 and it's a POS, or I have a Franglepak model fx397 and it's the best camera for...
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mike
arctech@...
Dec 1, 2002 7:38 am
I have copies of the WP&YR plans. It's clearly labelled Engine House. Regardless, people who should know better persist in calling it a "roundhouse" It's just...
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Darryl Huffman
darrylhuffman
Dec 1, 2002 7:52 am
Mike, My Fuji Finepix 1300 is very easy to use and works everytime. It fits my pockets very well and when I am at Disneyland, I simply keep the camera in my...
