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Welcome slsfrr@... to our group . Please feel free to browse the members' photo albums . Some great works in them . Again , welcome . Henry H. moderator

It's okay looking but missing a smoke stack and a tender. I got it for free from a friend who was modernizing his fleet. Donovan ________________________________ To: "yardbirdtrains@..."

I could picture that 4-6-0 as a good re-modernize kitbash, a free lance railway, a BTTF 3 steamer or a good start for a On30 kit bash. Being the spirit of '76 and if paint and all is near mint, I say

To give the appearance of a black loco and yet light enough to let detail show up nicely, I use Rustoleum Automobile Grey Primer. It's flat, durable, weathers easily. Where I am going to add lettering

Bob ! That's one to kick around , why not Dark Gray , lighter grey , almost chalky on the piping and details ? It's a shame to cover up the details ? Henry H.

High Noon , Back to the Future , Casey Jones Petticoat Junction [hoterville cannonball !] tv shows , yep Sierra RR no. 3 Rogers 1897 !! Still active , recently overhauled at a cost of 2 million bucks

Thanks for the help. I'll have to post a finished model picture. Donovan ________________________________ To: "yardbirdtrains@..." <yardbirdtrains@...> Sent: Sun, December 2,

I've seen some color pictures of UP steam locomotives with a lighter grey color painted. Maybe this will help. Donovan ________________________________ To: yardbirdtrains@... Sent: Sun,

I started a new album of a Ft Smith & Western RR, later Columbus & Greenville RR 2-8-2 that I am kitbashing. Started with an IHC 0-8-0 that I got off Ebay cheap because the front pilot was broken. I

That 4-6-0 was in active duty on the Seirra Railroad (I think my spelling is wrong) up to today and was used as a movie prop in every RR scheme you can dream up. The Milwaukee Road still had several

I was given a Mantua 4-6-0 in the Spirit of '76 yesterday and am wishing to repaint it. I wish to know of any railroads that had them in the late 1940's or early 1950's and/or what other schemes

Welcome back to sidecar201@... . Make yourself to home . Henry H. moderator

Jim, So sorry to see you go. I've learned a lot from your postings and your projects. I just wish muscle relaxers or something of the sort could help ease your discomfort. Heck, even

Sweet setup ! Those Athearn Buckeyes are getting scarce also ? Nice work Ray . Henry H.

Talking about combining a Mantua 2-8-2 chassis with the Pacific "Wagontop" boiler, there's a nice one on Ebay right now. Looks like a fairly recent kit bash with what I believe are some Yardbird

Jim, I (we) recognize the painful neccessity of your decision. Thank you so much for your participation and contributions to this group. I and I believe many others have learned much from what you

Thank you for the links for somereason I couldn't find it a few weeks back I had no problem,getting old I guess Alan

my thoughts and prayers will be with you always, hope to hear from timee to time!!!!! ________________________________ To: yardbirdtrains@... Sent: Saturday, December 1, 2012 1:44 PM

Jim, I am so sorry to hear this. I understand your decision based upon your discomfort caused by this very painful syndrome and I will most certainly honor your desire concerning your collection.

Sorry to hear this Jim! At least you have someone to pass your collection down and will be enjoyed! ________________________________ To: yardbirdtrains@... Sent: Saturday, December 1, 2012