Didn't the IRM "Pilot" and cars do some "Zephing" to Des Moines and back a few years ago ??? Would LOVE to have seen that go through Rochelle, IL...
While we're on an E5 binge, which MT couplers can be used ??? I'm guessing my least favorite (1128), but haven't performed the surgery yet !!!...
After looking a few more times it seems those windows are dark tinted like the rest of the train. There HAS to be some FRA rules that say......
IIRC, that's HER E5. You better hope that thing works or you may be scrubbin' it !!!:ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:
Another member had mentioned a guard car for use with M/T Balloon Car. Found there was such an animal !!! Built "about" 1942. It's in a museum in...
LOVING that house boat !!! What is the main color ??? Don't usually judge other people's stuff, but the red vehicle needs just a bit more work to...
freddie_fo, thanks for posting pic. I have both cars and I'm NOT a good picture takerer !!!
umtrr, that N&W car is beautiful !!! I have another mfgr's version of same car, but it isn't like THAT !!!
Also received "balloon car" couplers. Can't believe contacted M/T and received parts from OR to IL in less than 48 hrs !!! Did bring the car to...
Keith did the original post. He beat me to it !!!
M/T sending parts to fix couplers on "balloon car" !!! :):):)
Also requested parts to fix couplers. This car is too fragile and obviously not packaged correctly to travel from OR to IL 3 times !!!
Just received text from Supervisor. After torturing me over NASCAR results today, I have been "ordered" to bring "Balloon Car" to work tomorrow....
Keith, I like ANY reason to get two more cabeese !!! Maybe M/T troop cars, also ???
Also received my "Balloon Car". BOTH couplers are broke, but I have an M/T pre-ex bin good for 3 generations. This thing is just COOL !!! As Keith...
COOL !!! Another reason to run cabeese !!! The axle springs also kinda' work as an "E-brake" while you're uncoupled and picking up or dropping off...
That Metra E unit gives me MANY ideas. I've seen their F unit, MP-15, and SW- something in work train service here. See their trains on Rock...
eposte12, more Ford trucks. GRRR !!! :mad: But Pigpen seems to like 'em !!! COOL !!! :)
Was excited about Old Style trucks !!! Forgot to mention Athearn Ford C box van in BN. Also got WS 2"foam sheet. This will be a base for small...
Found GOLD at LHS today !!! Previously posted Old Style Beer trailers, I now have Ford LNT trucks to pull 'em !!! Shop had the painted trucks,...
