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railman28
Fireman
   
USA
5696 Posts |
Posted - 10/13/2017 : 10:14:37 PM
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They're going to look so good
From Carson City,Nevada. |
It's only make-believe
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Michael Hohn
Fireman
   
USA
7017 Posts |
Posted - 10/13/2017 : 10:55:23 PM
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Bob,
Thank you. I'm hoping they do.
I see you must be at the V&T history conference. Have a great time!
Mike |
_______________________________________ And we gazed upon the chimes of freedom flashin' — Bob Dylan |
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Bill Gill
Fireman
   
USA
3203 Posts |
Posted - 10/14/2017 : 08:35:50 AM
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Mike they're looking fit & trim! |
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Michael Hohn
Fireman
   
USA
7017 Posts |
Posted - 10/14/2017 : 09:20:46 AM
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Thank you, Bill!
--Mike |
_______________________________________ And we gazed upon the chimes of freedom flashin' — Bob Dylan |
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Michael Hohn
Fireman
   
USA
7017 Posts |
Posted - 10/25/2017 : 6:46:58 PM
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New photos with cupolas at various stages of construction:


Finish these up and then on to . . . we'll see. Maybe back to the frame and steps. Meanwhile we are off to Charlottesville, VA to visit daughter.
Mike
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_______________________________________ And we gazed upon the chimes of freedom flashin' — Bob Dylan |
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Michael Hohn
Fireman
   
USA
7017 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2017 : 6:34:20 PM
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I was not looking forward to the cupolas because of all the fiddly bits that needed to de done, and the challenge of getting them to fit squarely on the roof with no gaps. In the end all that was required was patience and care, and a little filing of the lower edge.

They are just sitting on the roof for now, and will actually be attached once everything is painted and windows installed.
I'm glad they are done.
Mike
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_______________________________________ And we gazed upon the chimes of freedom flashin' — Bob Dylan |
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OK Hogger
Crew Chief
  
873 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2017 : 6:38:59 PM
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Excellent work Mike! Excellent! |
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robchant
Fireman
   
Canada
1209 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2017 : 7:01:19 PM
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Looks really good Mike. |
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Michael Hohn
Fireman
   
USA
7017 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2017 : 7:11:08 PM
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Guys, thank you!
Mike
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_______________________________________ And we gazed upon the chimes of freedom flashin' — Bob Dylan |
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Orionvp17
Fireman
   
USA
7465 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2017 : 8:21:40 PM
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Very nice little buggies, Mike! Or are these "Cabin Cars?" [:-boggled]
Hey-- I'm a B&M kind of guy; they're "buggies" to me.... 
Pete in Michigan |
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Michael Hohn
Fireman
   
USA
7017 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2017 : 8:36:27 PM
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Pete,
Thank you. On the Lehigh Valley and subsidiaries it's "caboose." How prosaic. But true,according to the ORERs of the period.
What the crews called them, I do not know.
I do like "buggies."
Mike
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Orionvp17
Fireman
   
USA
7465 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2017 : 8:55:00 PM
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quote: Originally posted by Michael Hohn
Pete,
Thank you. On the Lehigh Valley and subsidiaries it's "caboose." How prosaic. But true,according to the ORERs of the period.
What the crews called them, I do not know.
I do like "buggies."
Mike
Mike,
I operate on a bunch of different railroads, and have to keep things straight. The Santa Fe guy needs "Way Cars," the Pennsy guy wants "Cabin Cars," I have "Buggies," some want "Cabooses," and so on. Add in the Hacks, Crummies and several other interesting descriptions, and things get complicated quickly!
But whatever you call them, your little cabeese are works of art. Very nice!
Pete in Michigan |
Edited by - Orionvp17 on 11/03/2017 8:55:39 PM |
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Carl B
Fireman
   
USA
4086 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2017 : 9:35:04 PM
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Wow Michael, I have missed a lot in this thread. That is some mighty fine styrene work! Fantastic. [:-thumbu] |
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Ensign
Fireman
   
Canada
8939 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2017 : 10:31:31 PM
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Mike, beautiful work!
Greg Shinnie |
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railman28
Fireman
   
USA
5696 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2017 : 08:41:39 AM
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Nicely done indeed! |
It's only make-believe
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