The Franklin & South Manchester Traveling Hopper Car

[S&S RR]

FSM 155 Old Time Coal Dock (it's great to see that kit on someone's layout.)


dave

Amen

[ACL1504]

FSM 155 Old Time Coal Dock (it's great to see that kit on someone's layout.)


dave

That is a great kit.

Tom

[deemery]

I built a special crate to move my Coal Dock.  I built an "L" shape from 1x4 wood, padded the model, and then finished the box with an L shaped piece of cardboard.  That box was 4' long!


dave

[bagman]

I just got off the phone with Mike Engler. I have been informed that I owe Mike a drink at the next Narrow Gauge Convention to help with the cost of shipment. 

Thanks John. I hope a few others join in as a one-way fare on the USPS raft to Australia was $22.75.

Mike....would love to buy you a drink to reimburse you postage costs, but not sure if I could justify to the wife cost of airfare to the U.S
I can see her reaction " just popping out to buy Mike a drink, back in a few days" !!

In any event I'll sort something out with John. Really appreciate being involved taking into account the tyranny of distance.

I'm still out of the country but back Oct 3 so hopefully will be the combination of USPS and Australia Post.

David

[postalkarl]

Hi Mike:

Great photos I especially like the one at the coal dock

[CVSNE]

Hello all,

My name is Seth Puffer and I am new to the Modelers Forum.  I live in Monticello, MN, about 40 miles northwest of Minneapolis.  My good friend Art VanDeWater of River Falls Wisconsin made the trip up to my layout on Tuesday with the "traveling car".  Of course, we couldn't resist a few photos as it traveled the layout.  I am very honored to be a part of this endeavor and appreciate the opportunity to share my photos with you.

Seth Puffer
Puffer Bridge Lines (HO scale)

Hey Seth! Layout and photos are both great! Haven't seen or talked to you in forever - not since my Model Railroader days - hope all is going well!

Marty McGuirk

[Mike Engler]

"Mike....would love to buy you a drink to reimburse you postage costs, but not sure if I could justify to the wife cost of airfare to the U.S"
David


I'll take you up on that drink when we are together at a train show. Speaking of which I plan to be at the Australian Narrow Gauge Convention in Melbourne next April. Any chance you are near that one?

[bagman]

"Mike....would love to buy you a drink to reimburse you postage costs, but not sure if I could justify to the wife cost of airfare to the U.S"
David


I'll take you up on that drink when we are together at a train show. Speaking of which I plan to be at the Australian Narrow Gauge Convention in Melbourne next April. Any chance you are near that one?

Hi Mike

I live in Sydney, which is a similar distance from Melbourne as Washington DC is to Boston.

Should you be passing through Sydney for a few days please let me know. Would be great to catch up.

Regards
David

[S&S RR]

David


Has the F&SM Hopper arrived in the land down under?

[bagman]

David


Has the F&SM Hopper arrived in the land down under?

Hi John

Not as yet. I have found that mail delivery from and to the US can take 3 weeks

I'll certainly post here once it arrives.

Regards

David

[bagman]

David


Has the F&SM Hopper arrived in the land down under?

Hi John

Not as yet. I have found that mail delivery from and to the US can take 3 weeks

I'll certainly post here once it arrives.

Regards

David

John


Still waiting. In extreme cases in the past it has taken up to 4 weeks for a parcel to arrive from the U.S.
Rest assured I'll post here the moment it arrives.


Regards


David

[bagman]

All good things come to those who wait.

Arrived today in good condition.

Excellent job on the packing Mike !

Will get some photos up in the next few days.

Regards

David

[tct855]

Bagman,
                   Glad to hear you finally got the car!  Can't wait to see the great pics of the F&SM interchanging on your layout...     Thanx Thom...

[S&S RR]

David


Great to hear it arrived safely!  I'm looking forward to your photographs.

[ACL1504]

David's layout is fantastic and the hopper will fit right in.

Tom