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Mar 01, 2011 00:32:04
Maple Landmark 10540 NAMETRAIN- TRACK- CROSSOVER Reviews
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Feb 27, 2011 22:15:04
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Feb 27, 2011 02:30:06
N RTR GATC 2600 Airslide Hopper, D&H #12805 Reviews
Conceived in the early 1950s, the Airslide covered hopper design was developed for dry bulk ladings such as flour, starch, sugar and plastics. Prior to the late 1940s such ladings would have been packaged and shipped in boxcars, even for car load shipments. This added extra labor and time to package, load the containers in the boxcar, unload, and remove the lading from the shipment containers. Beginning in the late 1940s covered hoppers greatly simplified the process by allowing the bulk material to be loaded in through roof hatches and dumped out of the hopper bays.
However, dry, powdery commodities such as flour, starch, sugar and plastic granules do not always flow easily from a standard hopper bay; they have a tendency to compact and “cake up” in the bay, impeding the unloading process. To solve this problem the Fuller Company of Catasauqua, PA patented the Airslide concept. In an Airslide covered hopper the bays are formed into two narrow, steep-sided troughs with a layer of an air-permeable fabric at the bottom. Air is pumped through the material causing the lading to fluidize and flow easily through the hopper outlets. Airslide covered hoppers were built by General American Transportation (GATC), with production commencing in 1953. Originally there were two configurations - a single-bay, 2,600 cubic foot car, and a two-bay, 3,660 cubic foot car. Both were available with gravity or pneumatic outlets.
The all-new Athearn model is of a single-bay, 2,600 cubic foot car. This initial release is of what is typically referred to as an “early” version Airslide, the prototype having been built from 1955 to 1965, before major design changes were implemented. Airslide hoppers proved to be extremely popular cars, selling to numerous railroads throughout the country as well as private owners. They could be found in the paint schemes of nearly all the major roads with many seeing additional schemes throughout the years as
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Feb 26, 2011 07:02:06
Thomas & Friends Trackmaster Railway System: "Rosie & 2 Cars Reviews
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Feb 25, 2011 10:53:10
HO Die-Cast 2003 Dodge Viper RT10, Red Reviews
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Feb 23, 2011 18:47:04
HO RTR Die-Cast John Deere Tractor 50 Series ATH7701 Reviews
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HO Drive Line Set, SD70/SD75 Reviews
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Feb 21, 2011 20:24:08
Mellisa n Doug 698 8 .50 in. Straight Track- 6 pack Reviews
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Feb 20, 2011 19:14:06
Die-Cast Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends: James the Red Engine Reviews
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Feb 19, 2011 23:05:04
N Policemen Reviews
Scenic Accents is a collection of sculpted, detailed and hand-painted N, HO, O and G scale figures, animals and accessories. Each piece exudes personality creted by the craftsman and is a work of art at an affordable price. Their natural charm will steal the show. To attach, apply Scenic Accents Glue (WOOA198) and set in place.
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Feb 19, 2011 03:57:04
HO Cork Roadbed Strips (5) Reviews
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Feb 18, 2011 08:56:04
Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway - Spencer Reviews
Spencer is just about the shiniest, sleekest engine the Island of Sodor has ever seen. A striking silver express engine, Spencer was brought to the Island as the private engine of the visiting Duke and Duchess.
Thomas Wooden Railway vehicles, track and destinations are not compatible with Take Along Thomas items.
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Feb 17, 2011 13:55:05
