Abingdon Branch mixed trains cars question

Mon May 11 14:41:46 EDT 2020

Thanks for posting this, Jim.  I saved the image and description in the Abingdon Branch folder.

Jim King

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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 <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org <mailto:nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> > wrote:

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 <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org <mailto:nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> > wrote:

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

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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 <mailto:nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> > wrote: 

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 <mailto:nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> > wrote: 

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 <mailto: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

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