Any one have or know where to obtain steam photos through the junction at Lafayette Ind. where the Wabash crossed the NYC and Monor RR? The NYC there was...
Dave, The Summer 2002 issue of CLASSIC TRAINS has what you are looking for. "Hoosier Hot Spot" is an article about Lafayette in 1949-50 by Hal Lewis. There is...
... to ... David, Very nice looking car. Great weathering on the inside of the car. Cars were actually designated as GB account of the solid floor. GS cars...
I used a very dilute (water) wash of Model Flex Rail Brown to do the interior. I applied a coat and allowed it to dry and then repeated it a couple of times....
I will be giving my Wabash 4th/N&W Gary District Powerpoint presentation again September 10, 2005 at Wakarusa, Indiana for the Wakarusa Historical Society....
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Fellow WRHS members and friends of the WRHS: In the Files section of this site, I have posted the WRHS 2005 Annual Meeting information flyer & registration...
Just wanted to let you guys know that I have been back on line for a few days (finally!); but I am a LONG way from being organized to the point that I can...
Any word on when they might be available? Bob Gibson ... From: "gary roe" <wabashrr@...> To: "Wabash List" <wabashrailroadhistoricalsoc@yahoogroups.com>...
I was in Manhattan Ill the 4th and the Green signal light is still on were the former SB Wab crossed the MILW RD.Passed the light is nothing.Interesting after...
Hi Al and all others, You must have been in Manhattan at just the right time. I say this because that signal, as all of the signals for southbound traffic...
Rich,Thank`s I was just wondering why the signal was still operating.NS just never disconnected it?BTW across the tracks from the signal the construction has...
I have a Hallmark P-1 4-6-4 that I want to paint, but am not sure about some of the details. I'm hoping someone in the group can help me. What color should...
Chet; Thanks very much. That should take care of me. I appreciate your help. I believe I'll dive in. Best regards, Rob ... -- Rob Adams Wellman, IA ...
Chet wrote: Trailing truck and wheels - Blue or blacK NOT SURE Chet & Rob, From what I know, they should be blue as well. George Drake Sr. told me one time...
Thanks Gary. I'm sure he knew what he was talking about. I appreciate the confirmation. I believe I'm good to go. Best regards, Rob ... -- Rob Adams ...
Bob; Thanks! The last two photos really help. I called Enginehouse Services, and unfortunately, it sounds like they are not a source for decals for this...
Looking at the photos that Bob linked us to, reminds me of one detail that bears mentioning. From all the photos I've seen, the 700-704 had a similar pilot,...
... detail that bears mentioning. From all the photos I've seen, the 700- 704 had a similar pilot, and is the one on the model. The pilot on the 705 & up had...
... Bob, Sorry for the slow reply. For some reason I am not getting all of my e- mail, and only saw your question when I went on line checking thru the ...
Greetings: My Father, Uncle and Grandfather were all Wabash engineers at the old Brooklyn, IL yard. Since there is nothing left except the yard itself, I was...
I am currently rebuilding a BLI USRA Mike to more closly resemble a K-2. The model will have coal bunker extensions. What is the correct coal capacity with...
... correct ... David, Coal capacity for the 2201, 2209, 2214, 2216, 2217, and 2218 was 16 tons. The other 14 K-2's had a 20 ton capacity. All tanks held...