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Massachusetts' Two Footers / Re: Whitin Machine Works

« on: April 11, 2021, 10:18:26 AM »

The wheels, trucks and frame are all that remain. Whatever is left was at Edaville unless it’s been recently scrapped.

I've seen photos firsthand that were taken in the last week. Trucks, frame, and a beat up carbody still exist.

Chris

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Work and Events / Re: TCDA No. 65 (Reefer) - Official Work Thread

« on: March 31, 2013, 10:42:26 PM »

Where did you folks source the big oak timbers from? I've been having a hard time finding decent lumber of any length!

C.

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Museum Discussion / Re: Museum Marketing Survey

« on: March 29, 2013, 07:57:08 AM »

Quick easy and painless.

Indeed. Hope it works.

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Work and Events / Re: TCDA No. 65 (Reefer) - Official Work Thread

« on: March 27, 2013, 04:15:31 PM »

I may be wrong....but I thought I remembered the Portland Co. files were with the Maine Historical Society in Portland. Not the State Archives.

Keith

Yep, Maine historical Society has the entire Portland Company collection. They were kind enough to email me an Excel file of all drawings.

Can't wait to order copies!

C.

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Work and Events / Re: TCDA No. 65 (Reefer) - Official Work Thread

« on: March 27, 2013, 09:43:55 AM »

Hi Chris,

The plans are from the Maine State Archives in Augusta that has the original Portland Company files.  We purchased our copies from the state so I don't think the we would be allowed to sell copies.

As to the paint, we used Benjamin Moore cottage red for the milk car.  The numbers, lettering and interior is painted in gloss white enamel.

Hope this helps.  Your project sounds great, would you post some photos of your railroad?

Stewart

Thanks Stewart, that is actually quite helpful! Do you have a contact at the state archives?

I'll try to get something together to post.

cheers,

Chris

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Work and Events / Re: Reefer 65 - Official Work Thread

« on: March 26, 2013, 10:48:20 PM »

We are working from original Portland Company plans which show all the rods to be installed as construction progresses.  There is a lot of unseen steel in wooden cars.  As to rod adjustments, (as Mike noted) hidden rods are all tightened when they are installed and the nuts peened over.  No further attention is given them unless there are heavy repairs to the car sides.


Stewart

Is there any chance I might be able to purchase copies of the Portland plans? I am considered mighty "fussy" when it comes to model building. Now that I am in the larger, ride-on scales I want things to be perfect. I'd be happy to make a donation to cover costs, etc. Some other folks might like to just have a framed set of plans on their living room wall; could raise a few bucks for the museum.

Any chance you would share your paint codes as well? I was looking at the vintage paint Old Village carries ( http://old-village.com/ov_paint_colours.html ), but having it straight from the horses mouth sure beats guessing.

Thanks!

Chris