[anonymous]

I have been visiting since mid-November, and I get access almost every day. Linked photos don’t seem to be available, but this post suggests I can reply. I missed the forum when I couldn’t get in.

[anonymous]

Are you still looking for presentations?
I have a good one of steam to diesel transition on the MoPac.

And I can help with AV again.

[anonymous]

Sorry I muffed the topic spelling

Dod the Mo PAC run TOFC on its passenger trains in the 50s or 60s?

[anonymous]

Obviously

I don’t suppose he left any documentation explaining the choice.

considering the situation in MO during the Civil War, the combination is appropriate, but I don’t suppose he was cognizant of that.

[anonymous]

I think there is a misunderstanding.

I am not asking about choosing paint for a model.

I am asking who chose the blue and gray for the prototype and why. Why that color combination?

[anonymous]

True Color has Eagle Blue and Eagle Grey, as well as Jenks Blue.

My favorite color story:
M1 Modeler with Blue Loco
M2 Know it all Modeler

M1 showed up one day with a Loco painted Blue. (Do not remember the names)
M2: What color is that?
M1: Jenks Blue
M2: No it is not, not enough green.
M1: Yes, it is Jenks Blue.
M2: I know what Jenks Blue looks like, and that is not the same!
M1: Well, I got a can of paint from the MP Paint shop, and this is the actual paint MP used to paint Locomotives.
M2: Oh

[anonymous]

Thank you, Bill!

But I think my question is misunderstood: I am not asking about selecting modern paints for models. I am asking who selected the colors when MoPac dieselized and why, if such information is available.

[anonymous]

For new, try Barkley’s Better Boxes.
They are out of Houston, but can be found at most train shows in Texas.
I have done mail order from them too.

A small 4-tray box will hold 32 cars (8 per tray).

Very high quality. I like these better than the A-line, where cars slide from one end to the other.

[anonymous]

Joe,

A quick look through the online photograph library shows a lot of locomotives 2-8-2 and larger had them at some point. It also depends what era your modeling, earlier versions of some locomotives didn’t have them until they were added later.

If you’re modelling a specific locomotive I would check this website and Google for images that could confirm their use.

As far as the number board I made, It’s based off of photographs, previously models and a little reverse engineering from a steam locomotive paint guide from 1926.

The model should fit 7” scale numbers. I’ll test it out tomorrow just to make sure.

[anonymous]

Here’s some better pictures with some very quick brushed on black paint. I hope these are good enough to show the river detail.

[anonymous]

I have about 30 mty HO car boxes, various models and sizes – yours / anyone’s for the cost of shipping.

If interested, reply to [email protected] and I’ll send you pix

Chuck Macklin

[anonymous]

A-Line Hobby Tote System (HO & N Scales)

[anonymous]

Better check the wheel gauge or track gauge.

https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2021-07-22/people-pedaling-bikes-on-rail-tracks-in-northern-california-forest?_amp=true

[anonymous]

I noticed that arch bars, queen posts and truss rods are still carried on this card.

[anonymous]

Thanks guys, I will pass this on.

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