Hello, I am new to the group and this would be my first post, so I would like to start by saying hello to all. I have a question about a branch line of the...
As info, I replied to Dan Mills directly, in an e-mail sent thru this Yahoo group. When Dan sent me his e-mail inquiry in November, I did reply to it. ...
Tim, The WRHS has a partial set of plans for this bridge. The sheets that we do have, are dated Feb & Mar 1888. I would guess that it was built in the Spring...
I received my copy of James Kinkaid's new book WABASH/NICKEL PLATE/DT&I, Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment. There are some great photos in this...
Bob: Was the time period mostly the 1960's. Is there anthing taken in the early 50's? Victor ... PLATE/DT&I, Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment....
Most of the shots are from the early 60's shortly before the Wabash was leased by the N & W. There are 44 color pass. car photos and more than 100 color...
... the ... Victor, Jim used a 1965 ORER as a guide when doing the book, so that is a good indication that most of the photos are from the late 1950's into the...
Chet French says: Jim used a 1965 ORER as a guide when doing the book, so that is a good indication that most of the photos are from the late 1950's into the...
Hello all, I was wondering if anyone here knew of libraries or historical societies that have back issues of Wabash Historical Society Publications. Many...
In any event, I think it's a great book and a valuable part of my WABASH reference library. Thanks for taking the time to put it together. Bob Gibson ... ...
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Though I model the early 50's I have a book on the way. Am looking forward to looking it over. Thanks Jim and Chet. Victor Baird Fort Wayne, Indiana...
Am working with a retired tower operator (he did not work Wabash towers but knows his stuff) in designing a working interlocking on my model railroad. Of...
During the past few months I have been aquiring old back issues of Model Railroader magazine. During the mid '40s each issue of MR featured an official ...
Greetings all, I model in n scale, primarily Rock Island, and would like to do a passenger train from the Wabash. I recently joined this group to get a better...
Hi Group -- On pages 114 - 115 in 'Wabash Trackside with Emery Gulash', Morning Sun Books, there is a two page spread photo of THE CITY OF KANSAS CITY making...
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John will probably be in contact with you bob as he lurks here. Victor Baird Fort Wayne, Indiana ... Morning ... making its ... RPO ... six ... have been ... ...
Bob: Gary Roe, long time board member and exec for the WRRHS, should be along soon. He models Wabash in N scale. Gary also has authored modeling columns in the...
I forgot to mention that Jim Heidiger from Model Railroader gets on here once in a while. The John I was referring to is John Nixon. Victor Baird Fort Wayne,...
... Sun Books, ... its ... which closely ... good "stand-in" ... six wheel, ... been ... John, The postal (RPO) cars had six wheel trucks and by 1944 the...
... Good morning all, It looks like we are off to a good start. If I may sum up where we are so far.......... 1. In N-scale I can probably do a Banner Blue...
Was looking at a photo of the model board for Wolcottville and my consultant and I noticed that there are no levers for the distant (approach) signals though...
... box ... hearing ... will ... Bob, George Elwoods "fallen flags" website has a 1944 passenger car roster. Find Wabash in the "W" section and it is toward...
Hey gang, since my Dad was a telgrapher on Mr. W.A. Bash, also had an Uncle as a telegrapher and another as a engine foreman in Moberly yards. I pretty much...