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Warren, I happened to do the same to the customer service email which most times gets me Jordan. I am sure they will correct them. I also sent a roof top picture to confirm most of it. One thing I am
Warren, I happened to do the same to the customer service email which most times gets me Jordan. I am sure they will correct them. I also sent a roof top picture to confirm most of it. One thing I am
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I can say that this is one company that will respond to emails sent thru the contact page. Do not worry if you get and instant auto response, a real person will reply soon afterwards. I have contacted
I can say that this is one company that will respond to emails sent thru the contact page. Do not worry if you get and instant auto response, a real person will reply soon afterwards. I have contacted
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Southern passenger cars on Winston-Salem division mixed trains
Dave, I will refer you to this site which I think we have discussed before. This the Forsyth County, NC public library photo site. https://www.digitalforsyth.org I generally search trains or railroad.
Dave, I will refer you to this site which I think we have discussed before. This the Forsyth County, NC public library photo site. https://www.digitalforsyth.org I generally search trains or railroad.
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Southern applied white number boards to locomotives that were equipped with Locotrol. The locomotives could be used as master or slave units on those trains that had mid train helpers- as they were ca
Southern applied white number boards to locomotives that were equipped with Locotrol. The locomotives could be used as master or slave units on those trains that had mid train helpers- as they were ca
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George, You sparked my interest with the grey 70ton hoppers with black lettering. Might you provide some pictures fo these? James Wall Rural Hall, NC
George, You sparked my interest with the grey 70ton hoppers with black lettering. Might you provide some pictures fo these? James Wall Rural Hall, NC
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Southern Passenger Train Consist Similarities
I for one have found this topic interesting as I like seeing the consists on varying dates. Also the other info on locomotives assigned and how they were assigned. I saw one mention of the 11 Double b
I for one have found this topic interesting as I like seeing the consists on varying dates. Also the other info on locomotives assigned and how they were assigned. I saw one mention of the 11 Double b
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Bob, Thanks for the info. Would that tax have coincided with RJ Reynolds purchase of a large trucking fleet in the early 1980’s? I remember seeing these cars come from the RJ Reynolds Storage facility
Bob, Thanks for the info. Would that tax have coincided with RJ Reynolds purchase of a large trucking fleet in the early 1980’s? I remember seeing these cars come from the RJ Reynolds Storage facility
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Southern P-S 40' box car 262054
I have to agree with Dan. That is a pulpwood car with a gondola sitting on the track behind it. James Wall Rural Hall, NC
I have to agree with Dan. That is a pulpwood car with a gondola sitting on the track behind it. James Wall Rural Hall, NC
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Hazmat rules
From my 20 years in the fire service, DOT did away with the combustible placard in the early 1990’s or so. Combustible covered too many commodities and shippers were using it on everything they could
From my 20 years in the fire service, DOT did away with the combustible placard in the early 1990’s or so. Combustible covered too many commodities and shippers were using it on everything they could
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Bob, Thanks for the answer! This was a hard one to track down with a lot of internet searches. There are so few pictures that show the conductors side of the locomotive. I first noticed it on a pictur
Bob, Thanks for the answer! This was a hard one to track down with a lot of internet searches. There are so few pictures that show the conductors side of the locomotive. I first noticed it on a pictur
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Southern SD-45's
I appreciate all the answers so far and welcome more info on this item. After looking at pictures after posting, I think the ATS equipment box is the answer. On all SD35 and SD45’s I find this “box” o
I appreciate all the answers so far and welcome more info on this item. After looking at pictures after posting, I think the ATS equipment box is the answer. On all SD35 and SD45’s I find this “box” o
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Southern SD-45's
in the past months I have studying pictures of Southern SD-45 fleet. I have found one item very curious and can find no information about it. The item in question is an extension of the battery box on
in the past months I have studying pictures of Southern SD-45 fleet. I have found one item very curious and can find no information about it. The item in question is an extension of the battery box on
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WrightTrak modernized 40' box
Scott, Here is the photo I took at Little Choo Choo in Spencer, NC of their in stock Wright Trak kits. James Wall Rural Hall, NC
Scott, Here is the photo I took at Little Choo Choo in Spencer, NC of their in stock Wright Trak kits. James Wall Rural Hall, NC
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WrightTrak modernized 40' box
Scott, Best I remember you are correct in that there was a modernized 40ft kit made but I am not sure which variants. I am going to Spencer today and I will take a pic of what Little Choo Choo has in
Scott, Best I remember you are correct in that there was a modernized 40ft kit made but I am not sure which variants. I am going to Spencer today and I will take a pic of what Little Choo Choo has in
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Enoree River
The David Randall guide states Southern purchased 24(2400 - 2423) of the 46 10-6 sleepers in the order. Here are the names of the rivers from the Wiley and Wallace guidebook: Alphalha Altamaha Dan Cat
The David Randall guide states Southern purchased 24(2400 - 2423) of the 46 10-6 sleepers in the order. Here are the names of the rivers from the Wiley and Wallace guidebook: Alphalha Altamaha Dan Cat
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WRP's new Southern Railway book
I received mine from WRP weeks ago. I have scanned thru it and really enjoyed seeing some photos not published before. I have to agree I wish there was more coverage of certain areas but this is offse
I received mine from WRP weeks ago. I have scanned thru it and really enjoyed seeing some photos not published before. I have to agree I wish there was more coverage of certain areas but this is offse
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[ModelingTheSouthern] moloco Southern FGE = "The Beer Car"
Scott, The 529983 was started from an Accurail 5600 series exterior post car. I kept the sides and under frame. The ends are cast resin modifiedfrtm a 5277 end to the smaller size for 529983’s 5029CF
Scott, The 529983 was started from an Accurail 5600 series exterior post car. I kept the sides and under frame. The ends are cast resin modifiedfrtm a 5277 end to the smaller size for 529983’s 5029CF
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[ModelingTheSouthern] moloco Southern FGE = "The Beer Car"
Scott, I did not use the Eel River car. I start with the Walthers NACC car and used only the under frame and sides. The ends and doors are newly cast resin parts. I have done more work but don’t have
Scott, I did not use the Eel River car. I start with the Walthers NACC car and used only the under frame and sides. The ends and doors are newly cast resin parts. I have done more work but don’t have
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[ModelingTheSouthern] moloco Southern FGE = "The Beer Car"
Here is a picture of the near complete kit bash for this series FGE car: Clinic was presented in Winston Salem RPM this year. James Wall Rural Hall, NC
Here is a picture of the near complete kit bash for this series FGE car: Clinic was presented in Winston Salem RPM this year. James Wall Rural Hall, NC
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