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    Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers

    My recently purchased Walter's Proto 23,000 gallon tank car (UTLX #641639) came with Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers, which I think are Walter's version of Kadee #5's. I noticed the knuckle spring had fallen out of one of them, so I replaced it with a Kadee #148 whisker. I recently...
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    Anyone Familiar with the Vermont Rail System?

    As many of you know, I’m building a layout based on the Green Mountain RR which is owned by the Vermont Rail System. I am wondering if anyone is familiar with this tank car facility located at the North Walpole, NH yard. It’s a little hard to see but I was trying to find a photo online that...
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    Weighting (NMRA standards)

    When weighting a caboose, do you measure the body length only, or include the front and rear porches in the length measurement? Also, any quick/easy methods for adding weight to a tank car? Mine has a narrow spine that is too small to hide any weighting in. I've heard of inserting ball...




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