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Coach Baggage Caboose Combine - SLSF 844

Discussion in 'General' started by Larry F. (Larry Fey RIP 10/20/2023), Jul 15, 2016.

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  1. Larry F. (Larry Fey RIP 10/20/2023)

    Larry F. (Larry Fey RIP 10/20/2023) Member

    I am having a model built of car SLSF 844, a coach, baggage, caboose combination as pictured on page 247 of Joe Collias' book Frisco Power.

    Does anyone know the color of the car?

    It has passenger lettering so I am assuming it is Pullman green.

    Also, does it have the "mule skin" roof?

    Thanks for the help.

    Larry F.
     
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  3. Friscotony

    Friscotony Member

    The late Richard Napper built a model of this car and published an article on how to do it.

    Not sure which publication it was in.

    Seems to me off hand it was not Model Railroad Craftsman (MRC) or Model Railroader (MR).
     
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  4. klrwhizkid

    klrwhizkid Administrator Staff Member Administrator Frisco.org Supporter

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  5. Larry F. (Larry Fey RIP 10/20/2023)

    Larry F. (Larry Fey RIP 10/20/2023) Member

    Thank you one and all and in particular Keith.

    As slow as Tom works, I will probably ask this again as we will have forgotten the original thread.

    Larry
     
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  6. yardmaster

    yardmaster Administrator Staff Member Administrator Frisco.org Supporter

    I believe it was in Caboose Kibitzer, the National Model Railroad Association (NMRA), Mid Continent Region (MCoR), publication.

    Richard mailed me a copy of his article years ago when I had inquired about the car at some point or another. Based on where I lived at the time, it must have been pre-1998. I will have to see if I can find it.

    I do recall that Richard's model and article included the car in its as-built wood sheathing. The photograph that George linked above shows the car in its steel sheathing. Based on SLSF 843's history, this probably happened circa 1946.

    I think both SLSF 843 and SLSF 844 had "muleskin" roofs, but I would have to double-check.

    This one's definitely on my "model it someday" list.

    Best Regards,
     
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  7. yardmaster

    yardmaster Administrator Staff Member Administrator Frisco.org Supporter

    Follow-up: I was pretty sure I had transcribed the text from Richard's article here somewhere and here it is.

    Caboose-Coach Combine #844

    If I can find the article, I would be happy to try to scan the photographs.

    However, as my copy is a copy, I am not sure how well they will do up. First things first, though.

    Larry,

    I am looking forward to seeing your finished model, or even photographs of the work in progress.

    Best Regards,
     
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  8. klrwhizkid

    klrwhizkid Administrator Staff Member Administrator Frisco.org Supporter

    Here are the All Aboard links to Richard's article, Coach-Cabooses on the Hoxie Sub and Centerspread diagram

    Here are pictures of the model kit-bashed in styrene by Tom Teeples here in Kansas City for Larry Fey.

    Tom used Richard's article and other information found herein to create it.

    SLSF #844 Combine Caboose built by Tom Teeples 1.jpg

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  9. timothy_cannon

    timothy_cannon Member Frisco.org Supporter

    Here is a sneak peak.

    It is about 60% finished.

    Meet me in St. Louis.

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  10. rjthomas909

    rjthomas909 Member Frisco.org Supporter

    Suh-Weet.
     
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  11. klrwhizkid

    klrwhizkid Administrator Staff Member Administrator Frisco.org Supporter

    Tim,

    That looks fantastic!
     
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  12. timothy_cannon

    timothy_cannon Member Frisco.org Supporter

    Thanks Keith.

    I am dreading the rivets but they must go on!
     
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  13. gjslsffan

    gjslsffan Staff Member Staff Member

    That is some outstanding modeling Tim!
     
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  14. yardmaster

    yardmaster Administrator Staff Member Administrator Frisco.org Supporter

    Tim,

    Looking great.

    Keep us posted as that percentage increases.
     
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  15. Sirfoldalot (Sherrel Weems RIP 8/29/2024)

    Sirfoldalot (Sherrel Weems RIP 8/29/2024) Frisco.org Supporter Frisco.org Supporter

    Tim,

    I echo all the comments above, excellent!
     
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  16. frisco1522

    frisco1522 Staff Member Staff Member

    Wow! I've been wanting to build that thing for several years but never got off the ground.

    Decal rivets are your friend.
     
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  17. fredman23

    fredman23 Member

    Denver Public Library, Otto Perry photograph.

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  18. yardmaster

    yardmaster Administrator Staff Member Administrator Frisco.org Supporter

    The late Richard Napper modeled this car and wrote about it in the National Model Railroad Association (NMRA) Mid Continent Region (MCoR) newsletter the Caboose Kibitzer.

    I would love to model this someday.

    Best Regards,
     
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  19. timothy_cannon

    timothy_cannon Member Frisco.org Supporter

    Here are some update pictures of my SLSF 844 project.

    It has been idle for over a year but I am getting started on it again today.

    I thought shaping the roof or 3D printing stove vents was tough but WOW those rivet decals!

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  20. frisco1522

    frisco1522 Staff Member Staff Member

    Excellent job!
     
    frisco1522, Dec 29, 2022
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