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[rippergull]

can you please tell me if the Midwest quarry and mining company that we see on a lot of Bachmann on30 locos is a real company and if so its history,I live in Australia and midwest is a large mine in Western Australia regards Leon [rippergull]

[the Bach-man]

Dear Ripper,
There may well have been, but our version was imagineered by Mr. Riley and myself.
Have fun!
the Bach-man

[rippergull]

thanks for the swift reply,it shows you are on the ball,thanks also for a new word EMAGINEERED ,it explains every thing we railway modellers do.  hot for the next 4 days 41 c a/c full on blowing cold air and lots of good cold Australian beer to drink,  Adelaide a great place to have fun.  regards Leon [rippergull

[rippergull]

sorry to much fun or to much beer the word is IMAGINEERED.  regards Leon  [rippergull]

[the Bach-man]

Dear Rip,
I believe that phrase was coined by Walt Disney in the 50's...
Credit where due!
the Bach-man

[jestor]

Try Googling Midwest Quarry and Mining. Might be surprised at the number of listings.