Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/12/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]In the UK we call them "Anoraks" - the traditional costume of train-spotters. But there's a very wide gap between taking the odd snap of the beasts and spending 3 months of the year looking for long-lost steamers in China and Bangladesh as some do - personally, I like historical engineering whatever shape and form it comes in - whether it be bridges, ironstone and lead mining or steam tractors, trucks and mill engines - a very photogenic field. You actually find more rivet counters in the tribe of modelling enthusiasts. There are even gadgets for making your own 1/35th scale rivet and bolt heads!! A quick glance at any kit-bashers review of new models is an eye-opener when it comes to nuts and bolts, weld lines, cockpit frames and even the authentic reproduction of tyre treads - there is a colossal market for detailing accessories with prices that make your eyes water - Leica is cheap in comparison. Douglas Robert Lilley wrote: > Uh oh, rivet counters! > > -----Original Message----- > From: lug-bounces+54moggie=embarqmail.com@leica-users.org > [mailto:lug-bounces+54moggie=embarqmail.com@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of > Philip Leeson > Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 7:17 AM > To: Leica Users Group > Subject: Re: [Leica] OT: Need info on New York Central traincar > > Is this it: > <http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=54806> > > Phil > > On Dec 10, 2007, at 11:53 PM, Christopher Williams wrote: > > >> I think there are some train experts on this list...... >> >> I photographed an old New York Central train car the other day in >> New Orleans. It's sitting on a lot with some other old train pieces. >> Car # is 8795 and says "New York Central" in big letters on the >> side. There's only 4 windows so it may be a sleeping or dining car? >> Guess this train used to come to New Orleans via NY? >> >> I'll post some images tomorrow. >> >> Thanks in advance, >> >> Chris >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > >