Author Archive: Ronald J. Vassallo

Owen’s Footprints Number 31 in a Series A Chance Meeting By Kenneth L. Hojnacki

More than a century old and in my collection for nearly 30 of those years, are these three milk cans from the Delhi Branch of the O&W. Left right, 4D Colchester, 11D Delancey, and 12D Clanceys, not on list, with…
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Please note that George Shammas will be at Middletown Railroad Day with his displays and sales items and these milk cans will be there so if you would like to see them or if you make a deal with him…
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New Articles Modeling The O&W Passenger Cars of the O&W American Car & Foundry Steel Parlor Observation Cars No. 82 – Ulster – No. 83 – Orange By Malcolm H. Houck Modeling The O&W ACF Parlor Cars Detailing and finishing…
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New Articles Modeling The O&W Passenger Cars of the O&W American Car & Foundry Steel Parlor Observation Cars No. 82 – Ulster – No. 83 – Orange By Malcolm H. Houck Modeling The O&W ACF Parlor Cars Detailing and finishing…
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Class L 0-6-0 Yard Switcher And An Overview Of Steam Locomotive Super Heating

“Long Johns” And Decoding The Mysteries Of Baker Valve Gear Class W 2-8-0 Models From Nickel Plate Products

I have been building and painting model trains for 40 years. I have a strong mechanical background so I am able to get most locomotives running extremely well. I work predominantly in HO scale but I also do some N…
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