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Another request I had was for a Pullman Standard 36” round hopper hatch. It will be in my Shapeways shop shortly.

https://www.shapeways.com/shops/meyer-locomotive-works

I went to the Shapeways website and put in an order for two of the retainer valves in cast brass. The next day I got a notice from Shapeways in regards to a problem with the part design which only the person making the drawing could resolve. Therefore, my order was canceled until the part design pr...

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Is there any other brake parts anyone is looking for? I just purchased some old manuals from England so I have a lot of information.

Tim

You are very welcome.

Tim

I have drawn up the brake retainer valve to add even more details to your freight cars. Available on Shapeways.

https://www.shapeways.com/shops/meyer-locomotive-works


Tim

I found this on Shapeways This is a highly-accurate railroad AB valve rendered in 1/8 scale for live steam modeling use. This part is designed to be attached to a model railroad car using long bolts or pins supplied by the modeler, just like the real valves are mounted. All pipe ports are included a...

Hi All Bethlehem 50 Ton Hopper Car E-38398 https://www.dropbox.com/s/ma5q3rm1da0o56t/Bethlehem%2050%20Ton%20Hopper%20Car%20E-38398.TIF?dl=0 CNW Ore Car P-26421 https://www.dropbox.com/s/rzjqe5hmyoioo9j/CNW%20Ore%20Car%20P-26421.TIF?dl=0 USRA Panels for Gondola https://www.dropbox.com/s/qmfyiqix3osj0...

Connie Miracle Graphics should be able to help you out.

Tim

Great work Dave.

Tim

Have you tried the Norfolk & Western Historical Society? https://www.nwhs.org/

Tim

I have used both thin and thick wall tubing with out a problem. But I prefer the 0.032" wall tubing from McMasters.

Tim

Mike at Little Engines sells cast brass ones.

Tim