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Head end switching

feddersenmark — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:45:38 GMT

Clark's question about LCL and subsequent responses about REA and LCL handling got me thinking about how express cars would be switched out of or in to

Re: C&NW USRA gondolas

Gene — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:27:00 GMT

Thanks Ray, Your color information has been added to the list. Any "M&StL" MOW equipment numbered X928 or above was done by the C&NW. Maybe a better way to

Re: Griswold signal was: Re: [mstl] Re: Creameries-new photo

Keith Meacham — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:55:10 GMT

"Griswold" has become a generic term referring to the rotating stop-sign-equipped crossing signals produced by the Griswold Manufacturing Co. Griswold

Re: C&NW USRA gondolas

ICRR9@... — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:26:03 GMT

10-4! ... From: Ray Breyer To: mstl@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wed, Nov 18, 2009 6:56 pm Subject: Re: [mstl] Re: C&NW USRA gondolas Hi Ted,

Re: Griswold signal was: Re: [mstl] Re: Creameries-new photo

Dan D — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:36:12 GMT

Isn't that a road crossing signal that has a built-in rotating stop sign along with the flashing crossbucks? They are very common in Minnesota, though I

Re: C&NW USRA gondolas

ICRR9@... — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:33:15 GMT

Hi Gene It almost seems that if a color was in the spray gun, or even what was on hand they used it. Though it's not my field wouldn't that have been a

Re: Griswold signal was: Re: [mstl] Re: Creameries-new photo

Alastair & Lynn Muir — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:30:01 GMT

John-- A Griswold signal is a highway warning sign with cross buck and red flashing lights. They were made by Griswold. Their unique quality is that they

Re: C&NW USRA gondolas

ICRR9@... — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:18:46 GMT

Hi Gene, Ray Gosh, considering the number of color schemes and numbering system the M&St.L. used would anything less apply to the non revenue equipment?

Griswold signal was: Re: [mstl] Re: Creameries-new photo

John — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:11:30 GMT

Hey guys, what is a Griswold signal again? I noticed the words "Griswold Signal" on the Ackley track diagram. Got any photos? Thanks! John Golden

Re: C&NW USRA gondolas

Ray Breyer — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:37:00 GMT

I'm game Gene! Here's my additions to your list: X757: 40' flat, black with white lettering X844: USRA DS box, boxcar red with white lettering X873: 40'

Re: C&NW USRA gondolas

Gene — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:58:08 GMT

Ted, Excellent question! Why didn't I think of that? My MOW database only has colors for 13 pieces of equipment. One was eliminated simply because it was a

Boxcar

mikedonna — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:31:02 GMT

Group, have located an old wood boxcar, M&StL near Lehigh. Will post as we go. Working on a way to either move it, if possible or take it apart to move for

Re: Freight house and trailer

Clark Propst — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:08:02 GMT

Gene. Thanks, but my aim is to mutative not inspire. Inspiration causes daydreaming. Motivation gets things done. Clark Propst Mason City Iowa

Griswold signal was: Re: [mstl] Re: Creameries-new photo

Clark Propst — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:25:24 GMT

Good eye! I moved it there from it's usual spot at 15th St NE (Deckers entrance) just to see if someone would notice. No, the pair I have are static. The stop

Freight house and trailer

Gene — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:55:52 GMT

Clark, Not only an excellent photo but, once again, excellent modeling. You are an inspiration to others. Keep up the good work. Gene