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I don't know for certain, but based on the pictures, I would guess the same way they load automobiles into train cars. There's a ramp that meets with the bed of the railcar, and the truck/bus is driven up the ramp and to the first vacant rail car over the empties. It looks like there are little platforms between the railcars so the truck/bus can transit between railcars. I imagine there's a similar method for unloading tractor first. I can't imagine backing a bus or loaded semi 800 feet on a narrow bridge even if it is straight. I am sure the busses are delivered with a splash of fuel and are totally ready to drive, and they are loaded under their own power.
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Chains for pick up truck tailgates?
SSNJim replied to bobss396's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Try looking for anchor chains for small scale ships - 1/350 or 1/700 scale. There are many options out there, many in black. One of them may work. -
I was, and will be. I was born and raised in Louisville (Hikes Point/Jeffersontown), joined the Navy to see the world, and will move back to Louisville in the next few years.
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Love your build so far. All the detailing is wonderful. I'm looking forward to seeing the completed project.
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Anyone offer a fastback '72 Torino?
SSNJim replied to Monty's topic in Car Aftermarket / Resin / 3D Printed
The NASCAR body is pretty much identical to the stock body in external appearance with an opening flat hood. It has all the lights, moldings and badges on it. I would assume the snap/promo body would have a closed hood and mounting posts inside, but I've never had one. -
The problem with that is that it looks like Bubba just took a break from his angle grinder session to go get another beer.
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I just wonder what happened to all the TR7 garages out there....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrgF38F_qw0
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Ford Pro Stock or Pro Street Kits?
SSNJim replied to PHPaul's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
The Revell Lincoln LSC that was recently released would be a good candidate. It should have everything you need to build a Pro Street, including street tires. The chassis will be a bit short and probably narrow, but the mechanical bits will likely be good. -
I would contact your help desk since it's a company phone. You shouldn't have to bear the cost of supplying chargers and cables. They will give you a compatible charger, and probably two, so that you can have one at home and the other at work. If it's a phone problem, they will replace it. I have a company issued iPhone that they completely support. I have never had a personal iPhone or any interest in one. They provide all the accessories I need for it. I've never spent a dime on it.
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What did you see on the road today?
SSNJim replied to Harry P.'s topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
So I found the same type of truck that had the TV screens on it that I saw in DC. This video is probably acceptable - it's a "see through" truck. The front camera is displayed on the rear screen. https://packaged-media.redd.it/bty51tt9zinf1/pb/m2-res_1276p.mp4?m=DASHPlaylist.mpd&v=1&e=1757214000&s=726d5f917437896277b0d051670e1702b89e086d -
What did you see on the road today?
SSNJim replied to Harry P.'s topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
On 12th Street SW in DC, I saw 3 20ft or so box trucks parked on the side of the road. They had basically huge TVs mounted on the box sides and rears covering the entire area. I have never seen anything like that. I took some video of them, but being DC, the message was very political and not appropriate for here.