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Welcome to the Reading Modeler!
The purpose of this website is to provide an "electronic interchange" where individuals interested in model railroading and railroad history pertaining to the Reading Company and related railroads can obtain and share both prototype and model-related information. Just as cars are set out and picked up at the interchange, we hope that the content presented on the site will be dynamic as well, with new content continually being added as information is shared.
We will do our best to share information provided to us as quickly as possible; however, your patience is appreciated, as this is a volunteer labor of love in between full-time jobs, families, and our own modeling activities! Please don't be afraid to provide constructive criticism regarding the site's design or the manner in which content is organized and presented. If there's something you'd like to see included on the site, or more importantly, something you'd like to SHARE, please let us know! Our goal is to include as much information as possible that is of interest to those of you viewing the site,so please don't be shy about making your opinions known. Most of all, ENJOY the site, and THANKS for visiting! |
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| Two New Modeling Articles! |
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 Greetings fellow Reading modelers! Here in the home office, we're taking advantage of some rare downtime brought on by this weekend's snowfall to bring you two modeling articles that have been patiently awaiting publication.
The first is a presentation by Barry Hensel (rdg-barry) about a scratchbuilt house he constructed for use on the Reading Company Technical & Historical Society's HO-Scale modular layout. The second is an article by Dave Durr (Dave1) about straightening warped car sides and building a removable roof for a Bethlehem Car Works Reading passenger coach.
Both articles can be accessed in the "Modeler's Reference / Modeling Articles" section of the Articles page. Enjoy! |
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Posted by conductor on Saturday, January 21, 2012 @ 15:54:58 EST (6 Reads)
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| Interesting New Manufacturer - Vectorcut |
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We were just informed about a very interesting, relatively new manufacturer of laser-cut craftsman kits and details. It's "Vectorcut," and the owner, Dave Krakow, assisted Contributing Editor John Caples (rdg1187prr) with his "modernized Reading caboose window project." This site has some fantastic-looking items available for sale, including an upgrade kit for the "old standby" Atlas interlocking tower that will really make that kit "pop" on a layout.
You can visit the site at www.vectorcut.com. We strongly recommend you check it out! |
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Posted by conductor on Friday, January 13, 2012 @ 20:40:39 EST (12 Reads)
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 We're pleased to announce that our HO Scale Reading Company "Roman" Boxcar decals are back in stock! For information about this decal set and how to order, please click here!
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Posted by conductor on Monday, January 02, 2012 @ 21:29:07 EST (26 Reads)
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| HO Scale Gondola Decals - Now Available in WHITE! |
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The Reading Modeler is pleased to announce the release of our decal set for Reading gondolas painted in the black/white "speed lettering" scheme from the 1950s and 1960s! Click on "Read More" for details!
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Posted by conductor on Monday, January 02, 2012 @ 21:15:35 EST (82 Reads)(Read More... | 1990 bytes more | Score: 0) |
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| Our new "Speed Lettering" Boxcar Decals Have Arrived! |
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The Reading Modeler is pleased to announce the release of our SIXTH decal set - lettering for 40' and 50' green boxcars in the "Speed Lettering" scheme from the 1960s - 1970s! Click on "Read More" for details!
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Posted by conductor on Sunday, November 07, 2010 @ 09:12:15 EST (1411 Reads)(Read More... | 2013 bytes more | Score: 5) |
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| Our New 40-Foot ''Banner'' Boxcar Decals Have Arrived! |
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The Reading Modeler is pleased to announce the release of our FIFTH decal set - lettering for Reading Company 40-Foot Boxcars in the famous "Banner" or "Billboard" paint scheme from the 1960s - 1970s! Click on "Read More" for details!
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Posted by conductor on Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 01:30:02 EDT (1782 Reads)(Read More... | 2166 bytes more | Score: 0) |
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| Reading Company Cast Iron Crossing Signs Now Available! |
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The Reading Modeler is happy to announce the release of our Reading Company "old style" cast-iron crossing signs in HO Scale! Before moved toward cheaper steel crossing signs in the final years of the railroad's existence, the Reading's distinctive 50-degree crossbucks and "STOP LOOK LISTEN" signs were made from cast iron, like the road's other wayside signs. Even though the railroad began phasing them out, they could still be seen guarding grade crossings on secondary branch lines well into the Conrail/NS era, including one example on the Reading & Northern in Leesport, PA as recently as a few years ago!
Like our wayside sign decal set, our crossing sign set will help you give your layout that true "Reading" look. The kit includes sufficient pre-cut "laser board" sign blanks and decals to model 4 grade crossing signs, affixed to the post of your choice. In addition to the crossbucks, the kit includes two sizes of the round "STOP LOOK LISTEN" discs, as well as a rectangular "Do Not Cross..." sign that was used at some crossings. The kit pieces are to be affixed to a post of the modeler's choice to allow for maximum modeling flexibility - the modeler can choose to include flashers, depending on the location being modeled. To read a review of these signs, please visit our Reviews page.
The Reading Company crossing sign kits are $4.00 each, including shipping, and are in stock and ready to ship. To order, please visit the Reading Modeler Company Store!
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Posted by conductor on Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 12:14:43 EDT (1669 Reads)
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| Reading Company Gondola Decals Now Available in HO Scale! |
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The Reading Modeler is pleased to announce the release of our new decal set for Reading gondolas painted in the green/yellow "speed lettering" scheme from the 1960s and 1970s! Click on "Read More" for details!
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Posted by conductor on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 00:58:09 EST (2069 Reads)(Read More... | 3007 bytes more | Score: 5) |
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| April, 1957 | | The famous green "READING LINES" bridge over Shepps Dam on the Reading Belt Line (near Carpenter Steel) enters service. |
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