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Passing of O.W. (Oscar) KImsey
I was just told that Oscar Kimsey passed away a few days ago. His funeral was this afternoon.
"OK", or a circle with a "K" inside was surely one of the giants of southeastern railroad photography. We
I was just told that Oscar Kimsey passed away a few days ago. His funeral was this afternoon.
"OK", or a circle with a "K" inside was surely one of the giants of southeastern railroad photography. We
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Central of Georgia Material at the SRHA Archives
We probably have not mentioned it enough but because many people are not aware that the SRHA archives most likely contain the largest collection of organized CofG documents, and absolutely the largest
We probably have not mentioned it enough but because many people are not aware that the SRHA archives most likely contain the largest collection of organized CofG documents, and absolutely the largest
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George Eichelberger
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Re: Need SOUTHERN block lettering height
Ike … I went to the .IO web site and got the drawing that way. No need to resend to me as attachment. Outlook 365 is weird when it comes to attachments. SRHA is being credited with MOST of the
Ike … I went to the .IO web site and got the drawing that way. No need to resend to me as attachment. Outlook 365 is weird when it comes to attachments. SRHA is being credited with MOST of the
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Jim King
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Re: Need SOUTHERN block lettering height
Ike,
I can’t open this file, only copy it and can’t enlarge. Please send directly to me as an attachment, not embedded in the email. Thanks.
Jim King
www.smokymountainmodelworks.com
Ike,
I can’t open this file, only copy it and can’t enlarge. Please send directly to me as an attachment, not embedded in the email. Thanks.
Jim King
www.smokymountainmodelworks.com
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Jim King
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#272
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Re: Need SOUTHERN block lettering height
Jim:
Not a particularly “pretty” drawing. As the SR did with repaints, it is a “generic” drawing rather than one for different car series but the dimensions are readable. Always measuring up
Jim:
Not a particularly “pretty” drawing. As the SR did with repaints, it is a “generic” drawing rather than one for different car series but the dimensions are readable. Always measuring up
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Need SOUTHERN block lettering height
What is the height of SOUTHERN and main road number used on 41-6 low side gons? I’ve guesstimated the height based on the carbody height but never have seen a stenciling diagram for this car. I
What is the height of SOUTHERN and main road number used on 41-6 low side gons? I’ve guesstimated the height based on the carbody height but never have seen a stenciling diagram for this car. I
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Jim King
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#270
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Re: Need gothic/block font decal artwork help
Jim I'd check with Hubert Mask of Mask Island decals He does good work and is good to work with--
Fenton Wells
250 Frye Rd
Pinehurst NC 28374
910-420-8106
srrfan1401@...
Jim I'd check with Hubert Mask of Mask Island decals He does good work and is good to work with--
Fenton Wells
250 Frye Rd
Pinehurst NC 28374
910-420-8106
srrfan1401@...
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O Fenton Wells
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Need gothic/block font decal artwork help
Is Donnie Dixon’s web site still up? If not, are his artwork files available somewhere?
I’m finishing artwork for the upcoming O scale 41’6” low side gon kit and need some gothic/block
Is Donnie Dixon’s web site still up? If not, are his artwork files available somewhere?
I’m finishing artwork for the upcoming O scale 41’6” low side gon kit and need some gothic/block
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Jim King
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#266
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Re: IN Case You Missed It
I hope everyone takes the time to do a search for "Spencer Crew" ...
DPayne
I hope everyone takes the time to do a search for "Spencer Crew" ...
DPayne
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IN Case You Missed It
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/segregated-railway-car-offers-visceral-reminder-jim-crow-era-180959383/
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/segregated-railway-car-offers-visceral-reminder-jim-crow-era-180959383/
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Re: JIM CROW AND THE RAILROADS
Michael Young,
I believe you need to know the date of the publication of the time table that the reserved seat statement was published and the date that segregation was ended. They might have over
Michael Young,
I believe you need to know the date of the publication of the time table that the reserved seat statement was published and the date that segregation was ended. They might have over
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Re: JIM CROW AND THE RAILROADS
In my 1963 ORG, the CofG has a boldface note in the Nancy Hanks schedule: "Reserved Coach Seats for White Passengers Only."
-----Original Message-----
In my 1963 ORG, the CofG has a boldface note in the Nancy Hanks schedule: "Reserved Coach Seats for White Passengers Only."
-----Original Message-----
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JIM CROW AND THE RAILROADS
Attached is the outline of a presentation made at the RPM meeting at Cocoa Beach in 2016 by two excellent railroad historians, Noomi Peterson and Jim Murrie. Their contact information is shown on Page
Attached is the outline of a presentation made at the RPM meeting at Cocoa Beach in 2016 by two excellent railroad historians, Noomi Peterson and Jim Murrie. Their contact information is shown on Page
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Ed Mims
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Re: Jim Crow Coaches & 1401
The Central of Georgia had two number series of coaches. The 500-series were referred to as partitioned coaches because they had a partition near the center in order to comply with the Jim Crow laws.
The Central of Georgia had two number series of coaches. The 500-series were referred to as partitioned coaches because they had a partition near the center in order to comply with the Jim Crow laws.
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#252
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Re: Jim Crow Coaches & 1401
TVRM operates two ex-Central of Georgia Jim Crow coaches in regular service. TVRM 906 is a modernized heavyweight, and the partition is still intact (but the “white” and “colored” designations
TVRM operates two ex-Central of Georgia Jim Crow coaches in regular service. TVRM 906 is a modernized heavyweight, and the partition is still intact (but the “white” and “colored” designations
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Re: Jim Crow Coaches
Dave:
You are correct of course. My thought when I made that comment to Bill Withun was the entire question of segregation on the Southern needed someone with a broad knowledge of the subject…not
Dave:
You are correct of course. My thought when I made that comment to Bill Withun was the entire question of segregation on the Southern needed someone with a broad knowledge of the subject…not
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George Eichelberger
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Re: Jim Crow Coaches
I agree with Dave.
The facts have no color. The truth is the truth, no matter who utters (or writes) it.
Go for it, Ike.
Bob Hanson
Loganville, GA
I agree with Dave.
The facts have no color. The truth is the truth, no matter who utters (or writes) it.
Go for it, Ike.
Bob Hanson
Loganville, GA
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Robert Hanson
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#249
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Re: Jim Crow Coaches
Why can’t a white guy write the article? Ike, you have the evidence, that’s reason enough to set the facts right, just as much as a young black woman had the reason to refuse to move from her
Why can’t a white guy write the article? Ike, you have the evidence, that’s reason enough to set the facts right, just as much as a young black woman had the reason to refuse to move from her
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Re: Jim Crow Coaches & 1401
Just want to say, I'm learning a lot from these threads. Out of curiosity, I know a few other museums, like NCTM, have Southern Jim Crow cars in their collection; has anyone else restored one and
Just want to say, I'm learning a lot from these threads. Out of curiosity, I know a few other museums, like NCTM, have Southern Jim Crow cars in their collection; has anyone else restored one and
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Re: Jim Crow Coaches & 1401
Bill:
Based upon everything I have read and learned here, the painting not being quite right (or maybe even right at all?), is sure believable. That said, what about the "shopping" referred to earlier
Bill:
Based upon everything I have read and learned here, the painting not being quite right (or maybe even right at all?), is sure believable. That said, what about the "shopping" referred to earlier
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#246
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