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    GP40 vs GP40-2

    The primary differences between the GP-40 and the "Dash 2" are fairly subtle. The doors on the battery boxes alongside the short hood had bolted on side covers on the -2 as and hindged doors on the earlier GP-40. The -2 also had a rear cab roof that had a tapered overhang that joined the...
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    an awesome shot

    You need to add people to make it look more realistic. Tom
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    Bachman FT's

    First I've heard they produce an FT. Tom
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    Question on Glueing

    Whenever possible, paint after construction. That way you can fix any flaws, rough spots or glue marks first and not mess up the finish. I usually pre- paint only what would be hard to paint after assembly. Tom
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    Around the docks...

    Very impressive, love the structures! Tom
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    The Paint Shop Spray Booth

    Jim, A quick search of Railpub.com and a look in their catalog lists a copy of the Jan 1988 Modelrailroader available for $3.00. Tom
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    The Paint Shop Spray Booth

    Try Railpub, a railroad magazine back issue dealer. Tom
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    Freight Cars Question

    Like life in general, the answer to your question depends on certain factors. If I was running my cars any kind of distances, I would equip them with metal wheelsets.On a smaller moodel railroads, I would use my modeling funds elsewhere. I model in HO, and have a small 10 by 12 swithing layout...
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    Is There a Painter in the House?

    I for one have never understood the mystique airbrushes and airbrushing seems to have. I have been using the same Paasche H since the early seventies, and I like it for so much that I've had a top of the line Testors Aztek A4709 thats still untouched in the box after 3 years. Kalmbach does a...
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    Rio Grande Southern "help"

    Here is a link to a source for the decals on "O" scale http://www.railcar.com.au/thinfilm_decals.htm Tom
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    Rio Grande Southern "help"

    What scale and gauge? I have an intact set of Thinfilm RGS HO scale decals. Tom
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    Looking for photos of ATSF zebra stripe switchers

    Uploading photos here is very easy. After scanning the photos onto your computer, go to the General Interest Forum, click on "Guage Rules, FAQ's and helpful info. In the sub-catagories, click on "Posting Pics on the Guage" and follow the simple instructions. You will creat a gallery, and when...
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    Mystery Train??

    Bob, The two best things about our hobby are the fellowship and the willingness to share ideas and information. Thanks, Tom
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    Mystery Train??

    Yes, Texas and New Orleans. Back "in the day", Texas law required any railroad operating in Texas be headquartered in Texas. The T&NO was the wholly owned SP subsidiary created to meet the conditions of that law. SP locomotives, steam and diesel, had four digit numbers, T&NO three digit numbers...
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    Mystery Train??

    I believe its SP/T&NO 2-8-2 745 and her train, moved there because of Katrina. Tom
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