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Hi Steve,
THANKS for the correction (^_^), good catch! Yes, Fletcher's work is amazing.
John

Where can I find clear examples of circa 1890 G&RGW lettering for locos, tenders, cars & cabooses? The small text of nearly all old photos (or of rebuilt units) are too small or indistinct to read (weight, build date, etc.). Was there a "standard format" back then, of what informat...

Thanks Harlock, I'll check it out!
Many thanks,
John

Hi there Eric & Russ,
THANKS so much for the great info -- I'll check out these links!
John

Hi Ray,
Yes, Ed's was long caboose 0503 and he built it from I believe a good quality HOn3 kit, a technique he recommends for detail, dimensions, etc. Thanks for your help -- the Narrow Gauge Annual is a wonderful resource!
John

Thanks All! Sorry, I don't know how to answer individual posts or what a PM is. Gary, would love some scanned pages of the short caboose -- thanks! Just to thank you all for your wonderful info as I checked out all the sites you mentioned. Ray, I did buy & download the 2006 Narrow Gauge Annual y...

Where can I find plans, dimensions or drawings for a D&RGW short caboose?

If my Allen mogul could talk, it would scream "Quit water-boarding me, I ain't no terrorist!" On air, both the loco brakes and ejector work fine....of course! However, on steam, quite a different matter. After application, lap and release the trapped water in the loco steam brake cylinders...

THANKS to all of you who replied to my query, especially Greg who sent Charlie Dockstader's driawings. You all were VERY helpful, and I've learned a lot thanks to your generosity. This is my first post, so I don't know how to send each of you an individual reply for your excellent information. THANK...

I've just finished a 1.6" Allen Mogul with steam brakes for the loco. But I want to add an ejector vacuum brake system for the tender & rest of the consist. Although there are a number of suppliers out there with various components, I'm still looking for an operational schematic that explai...