Abingdon Branch mixed trains cars question

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I kitbashed N&W No. 11 many years ago out of Athearn RPO and Baggage Car
shells.  I believe i displayed it at the 1992 Williamson convention.

Jim Brewer

On Sat, May 9, 2020 at 1:52 PM NW Modeling List via NW-Modeling-List <
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> It was many years ago...Is there an index on the website?
>
> Jeff Cornelius
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> On Saturday, May 9, 2020 NW Modeling List via NW-Modeling-List <
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> Jeff,
>
> I have never seen a picture of an M-1 on the Abingdon train. Do you
> remember which Arrow had the article?
>
> Roger Huber
> Deer Creek Locomotive Works
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>
> On Friday, May 8, 2020, 11:40:16 PM CDT, NW Modeling List via
> NW-Modeling-List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> wrote:
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>
> The Rivarossi "1930" RPO/Baggage somewhat resembles the N&W M-1. There was
> once an article in the Arrow about making it a better one.
> The Bachmann Spectrum combine is pretty close.
> Both of these require some hunting, but they're out there somewhere.
>
> Jeff Cornelius
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> On Friday, May 8, 2020, NW Modeling List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> wrote:
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>
> Hi,
>
> It is hard to find the correct ones outside of brass.  ConCor has some ok
> stand in branch line combines and post office cars and coaches.
>
> They are very reliable and come lighted.
>
> I am usually on the look out for good mail cars myself.
>
> Cheers
> David Baker
>
> On Fri, May 8, 2020, 12:11 PM NW Modeling List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org>
> wrote:
>
> As I continue collecting info re: modeling sections of the Abingdon Branch
> 1957-63 and late 60s to early 70s, I’ve noticed that the coach changed to a
> combine after steam’s last run in 1957 and prior to the mixed being
> cancelled in 1963.  See attached TRAINS cover from a 1984 article showing
> the coach in 1957.
>
>
>
> Can someone recommend HO models for the RPO/baggage (I think the mixed
> train’s car was #14 but I can’t clearly determine the number in any photos
> so far)?  The attached photo is from the NWHS archives because it’s of the
> same style.  How about recommendations for a coach and a combine?
>
>
>
> Jim King
>
> http://smokymountainmodelworks.com/
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