Re: Steamup June 21

2003-06-06 Thread Gary Broeder
We will be hosting a steamup as part of the annual Morgan Hill railroad day layout tour Saturday June 21. Gary Broeder

Re: Strange Mogul

2003-06-06 Thread Harry Wade
At 08:22 AM 6/6/03 -0700, you wrote: >Quoting from Model Railroader: "The strained appearance of early 2-6-0 >and 4-6-0 engines, with closely spaced first and second axles, and >widely spaced second and third axles, was not by chance. I have a photo article which appeared many years ago

Re: Strange Mogul

2003-06-06 Thread Steve Shyvers
I believe that Bob is correct. Model Railroader magazine for May, 1983, has prototype drawings for two SP 10-wheelers that were rebuilt from Baldwin 2-6-0's that were originally built for the 3-foot Nevada & California. The magazine story includes a sketch of the original 2-6-0 wheel configura

Re: Strange Mogul

2003-06-06 Thread Cgnr
In a message dated 6/5/03 10:26:33 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << I believe it was done for better balance and so as not to have to use a trailing truck. >> I thought that it was done so as to clear the firebox and ashpan. Bob

Steamup / Open Track in Michigan

2003-06-06 Thread Robb and Cheryl
The Pine Ridge Lumber Co. and Ottawa & Spring Haven will be hosting a steamup on June 21 from 9 AM until 6 PM. We are located in Jenison MI. Email off list for more info. Robb Superintendent of Operations

RE: Strange Mogul

2003-06-06 Thread Bob Root
Having the last drivers set back under the cab is not too unusual. It is done on both moguls and ten wheelers. I believe it was done for better balance and so as not to have to use a trailing truck. Bob Root -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of J

Re: copper tube

2003-06-06 Thread Mike Eorgoff
This is about the same as 45mm diameter (1.75 inches) with 1 mm wall. You may be able to source this locally. Mike Eorgoff - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2003 6:04 AM p> for <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Wed, 4 Jun 2003 20:01:09 +0900 Recei