http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ColoradoMidland/ For those interested in the historical and/or modeling aspects of the Colorado Midland Railroad/Railway, Midland Terminal Railr Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:16:29 GMT Cynthia VanWormer http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ColoradoMidland/message/3061 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ColoradoMidland/message/3061 Last evening Mel presented his classic Ride on the Colorado Midland to over 100 attendees at the Western Museum of Mining on the north edge of Colorado Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:02:49 GMT Cynthia VanWormer http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ColoradoMidland/message/3060 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ColoradoMidland/message/3060 Art, Ouch, it is not good to hear that Tony is not feeling well. I will add him to my prayers. Thanks for the information and looking forward to the decals. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:19:19 GMT Cynthia VanWormer http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ColoradoMidland/message/3059 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ColoradoMidland/message/3059 Absolutely, they had to rebuild two stalls to fit the CM 300 series locomotives into, since they couldn't fit through the doors. Tom VanWormer Monument CO Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:11:39 GMT David Emery http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ColoradoMidland/message/3058 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ColoradoMidland/message/3058 I've slowly been building the old Model Masterpieces Colorado City roundhouse kit (mine is a 6 stall roundhouse). The latest installment is here: Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:58:59 GMT mcmidland http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ColoradoMidland/message/3057 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ColoradoMidland/message/3057 OK here is one for you, the 258 at Bull Hill has still Black letter boards and window rails. I always thought it was used later.... but?? Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:28:36 GMT Cynthia VanWormer http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ColoradoMidland/message/3056 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ColoradoMidland/message/3056 It was definitely a good thing getting Josie's books out. They are some of the best on the narrow gauge in SW Colorado. Thanks for the insight on the Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:51:17 GMT Cynthia VanWormer http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ColoradoMidland/message/3055 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ColoradoMidland/message/3055 Adrian The roof walk would sure lead one to believe it is a Hutchins. However the outer most hatch is definitely different from any of the other Hutchins Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:19:13 GMT Cynthia VanWormer http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ColoradoMidland/message/3054 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ColoradoMidland/message/3054 Folks One of Mel's more famous lectures (Mel McFarland "The Colorado Midland: A Train Ride") in the WMMI Heritage Lecture Series is scheduled for the 5th of Sun, 27 Sep 2009 16:48:17 GMT Cynthia VanWormer http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ColoradoMidland/message/3053 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ColoradoMidland/message/3053 Click here to listen to the audio. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/080609_0850_0400_ac_citizenreport.mp3 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 22:25:13 GMT eabracher@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ColoradoMidland/message/3052 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ColoradoMidland/message/3052 Would you please contact me. eric Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:02:40 GMT Cynthia VanWormer http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ColoradoMidland/message/3051 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ColoradoMidland/message/3051 http://www.petescustomdecals.com/pricelist.html Has anyone tried this source for some of the builders' plate lettering or other? Tom Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:49:39 GMT Cynthia VanWormer http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ColoradoMidland/message/3050 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ColoradoMidland/message/3050 Wm. I wish I could send you some of our snow and rain. I sure hope you are the one putting out the call for help in outrunning the flames. That is a tad bit Wed, 23 Sep 2009 05:20:25 GMT noilmr http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ColoradoMidland/message/3049 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ColoradoMidland/message/3049 We are pleased to announce that the Silver Crash 35' 6" boxcar is back in production. Some of you may recall that this kit was sold (for a brief time) in early Sun, 30 Aug 2009 23:38:19 GMT Cyril and Lynn Durrenberger http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ColoradoMidland/message/3048 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ColoradoMidland/message/3048 Tony, Thanks for your note.  The email I sent was to be to the Art H only, not to the list, but I blew it when I sent it out.  I am only trying to encourage Sun, 30 Aug 2009 23:00:03 GMT Tony Colorado http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ColoradoMidland/message/3047 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ColoradoMidland/message/3047 Cyril, I'm trying to figure out the purpose of your comment by your comparison of both "Art's" car announcements. I've known all three of you guys for over