Author Topic: HO scale modeling notes - Griswold crossing signals, MILW Thrall caboose  (Read 3933 times)

Ethan

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I'm in a "deep" research phase right now, in part seeking out suitable models. A couple things of note that I've come across lately:

Griswold crossing signals


Milwaukee Road Thrall cabooses

I have no stake in any of the companies above, but was happy to find these very specific models.

Next up: finding suitable 1970s era CCLX corn syrup tank cars. No easy feat - so far Tangent seems to have something close, but not exact.

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Ethan

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Modeling late 70s - 1980 era C&E line around Belmont, using Freemo modules. (And also modeling B&M / CV/ CPR circa 1980 around Brattleboro VT)

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Re: HO scale modeling notes - Griswold crossing signals, MILW Thrall caboose
« Reply #1 on: February 24, 2021, 10:22:17 AM »
Thanks for posting your research. Always helpful for modelers..
I intend on modeling the Tribune Freedom Center and the CNW low line from Sun Times to Ogden. Maybe Goose Island or Kingsbury if I have enough years left in me :)
You posted some video of Bob Rivard's layout. I was fortunate enough see it in person about 20 years ago when the Soo Line Historical Society held a convention near his home. Very impressive.

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Re: HO scale modeling notes - Griswold crossing signals, MILW Thrall caboose
« Reply #2 on: February 24, 2021, 06:41:13 PM »
I'm in a "deep" research phase right now, in part seeking out suitable models. A couple things of note that I've come across lately:

Griswold crossing signals


Milwaukee Road Thrall cabooses

I have no stake in any of the companies above, but was happy to find these very specific models.

Next up: finding suitable 1970s era CCLX corn syrup tank cars. No easy feat - so far Tangent seems to have something close, but not exact.

Best,
Ethan

Good research. I use NJ International N-scale crossing signals on my two dioramas including cantilevered signals to represent what the Milwaukee Road used at the busier crossings like Belmont and Addison. It was years ago but I ordered mine from Walthers.

Here's are images of a Griswold signal on the C&E line on Lakewood by Peerless.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/39092860@N06/40415559573/in/photolist-2iceqZP-Rqyp9x-24zoiND-xT8VVw

https://www.flickr.com/photos/39092860@N06/20925748284/in/photolist-2iceqZP-Rqyp9x-24zoiND-xT8VVw

https://www.flickr.com/photos/39092860@N06/49353859601/in/photolist-2iceqZP-Rqyp9x-24zoiND-xT8VVw

And another one I believe, this time at School Street-

https://www.flickr.com/photos/39092860@N06/28487390604/in/photolist-2eNAZKi-2eNAZDr-SEu1U9-Si25nw-GAZtKa-YvHRsN-KQpRgR-KpkjJY-L3jS1J-ybwqeP-xFuWZM-xEExBY