Andre--is number 32 the Shay that came from the New Mexico Lumber Co.? If it is, it still exists at the LaPorte County Steam Historical Society museum in...
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Sn3nut@...
Jun 1, 2000 7:27 pm
John, I'm not sure where shay #32 went to after abandonment. Here is what I have read about shays associated with the Rapid City, Black Hills and Western: ...
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Bob Hyman
Sn3nut@...
Jun 1, 2000 8:48 pm
I am working on a small TOC mine diorama and am ready to start hand laying the spur in front of the ore bin (about two actual feet). Question: how do you make...
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Turner Family
lnrrman@...
Jun 1, 2000 9:29 pm
How about 3/16" or 1/8" dowels glued down (don't even think about putting them nice and straight, the more crooked the better. You have to over do it to get...
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Andre Ming
laming@...
Jun 1, 2000 10:03 pm
... That's an excellent question, and one I haven't fully settled for myself. My comments will concern the Sn3 modeling scale: I've experimented with simply...
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Andre Ming
laming@...
Jun 1, 2000 10:05 pm
... John... Wish I could help you, but that pic and info was posted by Bob Hyman. My knowledge of that is zero. Hopefully, he'll be able to help you. Andre...
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Mike Bauers
mwbauers@...
Jun 2, 2000 5:32 am
... I've used those long wooden fireplace matches for split/rough log ties. I've seen them fairly often in the 'dollar stores' and are quite cheap from other...
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Mike Bauers
mwbauers@...
Jun 2, 2000 5:38 am
... Look at wooden kitchen matches or the longer fireplace matches. The shape and texture you want is there. Easy to spike into as well.... best, Mike Bauers...
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Andre Ming
laming@...
Jun 2, 2000 6:35 am
... Thanks for the tip. I'll check them out and see if they're close to Sn3 proportions. Andre Ming...
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Bob Hyman
Sn3nut@...
Jun 2, 2000 3:57 pm
See following message I copied from the 1:20.3 list: From: Bob Emmett <bobmett@m...> Date: Fri Jun 2, 2000 4:18am Subject: Early D&RG Motive Power Article...
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Joel Brumm
jbrumm@...
Jun 2, 2000 6:03 pm
... Does anyone have a copy of this that I could get copies/scans of? I am not trying to avoid being a duespaying member, or what have you, but I have comitted...
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Mike Bauers
mwbauers@...
Jun 2, 2000 6:13 pm
... Can anyone also send Joel copies of the Sloan lettering 'book' pages covering these schemes and colors??? thanks, Mike Bauers...
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Joel Brumm
jbrumm@...
Jun 2, 2000 6:43 pm
... Mike, I actually have the Sloan "lettering guide", and have copies (HO) of his old line of decals, including the D&RG early gold ones. Funny, when you look...
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Andre Ming
laming@...
Jun 2, 2000 10:11 pm
Joel... Reading your post, makes me wonder: Do you make decals or transfers? I'm fast approaching the point that I'll need to make some decisions as to...
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hatch@...
Jun 2, 2000 10:16 pm
Most of the rough hewn ties your all refering to were gone by 1885. I've had a bit of success making them from regular ties by a couple seconds with a wire...
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Mike Conder
vulture@...
Jun 3, 2000 4:07 am
... I've been picking up the freebie wooden matches from restaurants, then do Andre's side cutting pliers trick. I also have used 1/8" square dowels, rounded...
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cpellisn3@...
Jun 3, 2000 3:27 pm
In a message dated 00-06-02 14:04:13 EDT, you write: << oes anyone have this handy and would be willing to do this? Hi Joel; I would be glad to make copies for...
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Joel Brumm
jbrumm@...
Jun 5, 2000 12:56 pm
... Andre (& others), I make decals with the ALPS printer, like a number of other folks on these lists. I am still pretty new at it, and the upcoming...
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Mike Bauers
mwbauers@...
Jun 5, 2000 6:10 pm
... Joel, You'll find that Silver, red, blue, yellow, and even black are also reliable colors on the Alps. As I rarely go beyond the spot colors, I'm not...
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Rick Blanchard
bdesign@...
Jun 6, 2000 5:37 pm
Joel, What fonts are you using for the TOC equipment? Are they accurate or approximations? Mac or windoze based? Cheers, Rick...
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Joel Brumm
jbrumm@...
Jun 6, 2000 5:50 pm
... Rick, Actually, I'm having fits with the fonts right now. From what I can see of the Bachmann D&RG lettering, it is close but not quite right. The pics I ...
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Andre Ming
laming@...
Jun 8, 2000 5:58 am
Hi All... It's been quiet lately, so thought I'd take advantage of the lull and post an interesting pic from the Ted Kierscey Collection. Notice the good roof...
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Rick Blanchard
bdesign@...
Jun 8, 2000 5:26 pm
Andre, Since the photo you noted is obviously from Mark Evans' Narrow Gauge Circle web site and he holds the copyright for the images of Kierscey that are on...
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Bob Hyman
Sn3nut@...
Jun 8, 2000 6:44 pm
There is a new series on PBS starting this week titled "The 1900 House". The premise is to take a typical family, place them into a TOC environment, and see...
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Andre Ming
laming@...
Jun 8, 2000 9:19 pm
Rick: Mark Evans is indeed a part of this group, and has also posted some very interesting pics from his website. I certainly didn't intend to presume to...
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Mark Evans
mevans@...
Jun 9, 2000 2:16 am
I better step in here and try to address the concerns on this subject. I thank Rick for stepping up and defending my honor. I also want to thank Andre for...
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Rick Blanchard
bdesign@...
Jun 9, 2000 4:52 pm
Andre and Mark, Being in the graphics biz for a long time I may be more sensitized to issues of photo rights than others. I meant my message as a gentle ...
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Andre Ming
laming@...
Jun 9, 2000 8:42 pm
... Rightfully so. ... And that's completely understandable. Definitely a case of thoughtlessness on my part. Sometimes in my enthusiasm for the subject at...
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Bob Hyman
Sn3nut@...
Jun 13, 2000 2:11 pm
I viewed the first (of four) episodes last night. It was kind of interesting to see how difficult it was to backdate the house. Downside is -- it's in London....
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Rick Blanchard
bdesign@...
Jun 14, 2000 5:09 pm
Hi gang, I ran into an interesting book last weekend. The title is: "The Central Pacific Railroad Across Nevada 1868 & 1997". It consists of 54 pairs of...
