Hello, I am searching for information on the BN trains that ran on the Oregon Electric during the 1970s and 1980s. At the time of the merger in March 1970, the...
Kristopher, I can't help you much with the OE information but I do know that the Pasco to Klamath Falls train was the 671/672 and the Vancouver to K-Falls was...
The new Proto BN SD60M 2 cab window are a great model. They are the perfect addintion to anyone modeling the BN in 1991-1995. These models have great detail...
Yes they are nice looking but was disappointed that they didn't have operating ditchlights. When I pay that much, I expect more that Proto is providing. ...
... The BN SD60Ms weren't built with Ditch lights. Most, but not all of the two window cab 60Ms, were built with strobe lights on the front walkway, not...
I choked on the price of the 1st release (do we call them `spartan cabs' a-la Norfolk Southern?) but frankly I have been very very pleased with how well the...
... cabs' ... conversion kit, as I'd rather have a ... here in ... Hello Al and all, I bought the SD60 8300,8302, and all three Oakways these five units are...
Hi All, I'd just like to post this note. I'm modeling the BN main from Galesburg to West Quincy in 1989 - 1991. I'm looking for all the info I can get my hands...
Randy - Contact me off-list with any specific question you might have, and I'll give it my best shot. I lived in that part of Illinois for some time, and ...
Please forgive this off topic post, and for those who are subscribed to multiple lists, the multiple posts, but the more people that know about this, hopefully...
In response to Doug C's Freightcars list question on the life span of the prototypes for the new Modeler's Choice GN and NP boxcar kits, Ken Edmier wrote: <<...
Hi all, Just joined group -- looking for info on decals for the dual (drawbar) single bay covered hoppers starting with 413405 a&b. It looks like 413405 was...
I spoke with Steve Stewart (Stewart Hobbies) approximately 1 year ago. At the time he was asking questions about the U25C and was 'pencilling in' planning on...
... Unfortunately, it's not that simple. The GE tri-mount has a different wheelbase and axle spacing than the Alco version (156" vs 150"). He may be able to...
... I am new to this list, and just saw the postings on this subject. On the topic of the C-415, the IHC models are the old Life-Like models with an updated...
Plum Creek has recently acquired timberlands here in NC and I understand they once were owned by the BN railroad. Got a feeling it goes further back than...
Burlington Northern Group, Just wanted to let everyone know of this one time – ten day only – Moving Sale! Starting today February 24 and going until March...
Hi GN and BN fans, I have just uploaded another update of the Great Northern Empire website. Check it out through this link: www.greatnorthernempire.net and...
I was digging around the Elwood Fallen Flags site for Airslides and somehow ended up on the Ohio Central System page, where I unexpectedly came across the...
Tom, This looks like a Thrall High Side Gon. I know the AAR class code for these is GT, but I am not sure of the BN series for these cars. I don't have nay of...
Tom, After looking at the photograph again, you can clearly see the Thrall Builders logo on the left hand side of the car, allong with the AAR Class Code of GT...
Thanks to James Koretsky for his reply to my question regarding the car now known as OHCR 6014: << This looks like a Thrall High Side Gon. I know the AAR class...
Tom, OHCR 6014 is Ex DJJX 1837 and is owned by D.J. Joseph. These old rollover coal gons are very popular for scrap loading and D.J. Joseph has a good size...
Thanks a lot to Yard Nine for his BNlist reply to my question regarding that photo of former Burlington Northern gon: << OHCR 6014 is Ex DJJX 1837 and is owned...
Hello all -- I'm thinking about building a BN SD60M in HO from the Proto 2000 model. I'd like to do one of the two-window cab models. First, anyone else have...
