Re: One copy of newsletter
Arthur IF your email bounced to G1MRA, make sure you put in [EMAIL PROTECTED]; the characher after the G is the digit 1 not the alpha letter L as typed in Gary's msg. Good luck. Jim At 09:56 PM 08/28/2002 -0700, you wrote: Arthur Write the newsletter editor an e-mail to ask for the price for one copy of the newsletter[EMAIL PROTECTED] ~Hope you get a quick response Arthur! ~Gary Jim Stapleton Purcellville VA [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: G1MRA memberships - USA
Arthur, Hey me man, I was kiddin' on the complaints! I'd be happy to send you a recent copy and an older one just to show you how the N/L has developed. Shall I send it to your address as listed in the Diamondhead roster? Geoff. me man, Tell me where to send what for one issue. I want to see what it's all about for the previous stated reason. No complaints on this end. Arthur ++ - Original Message - From: Geoff Spenceley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2002 8:19 PM Subject: Re: G1MRA memberships - USA Arthur, me lad, Complaints, complaints! It's not a magazine, it's the Newsletter and Journal of the Gauge One Model Railway Assoc. You'll love it. Anyway you can't get the magazine until you become a member!! So Join--and you'll be very happy with the association and love the magazine Yeah, and I might have vote on your membership!! Kiddin' on that, unfortunately! Geoff.
Re: G1MRA memberships - USA
Geoff: Belay your last, matie!! I've been monitoring this thread, made an inquiry to England and G1MRA is going to mail a copy to Arthur - gratis - for his ultimate approval :)! Jim
Aster Mikado - Ceramic Burners
I'm about to attempt my first set of ceramic burners having just secured a fire brick. The burners will be for my Aster Mikado. Has anyone on the list made ceramic burners for the Mikado? I was planning on following a design I saw in Steam in the Garden with the burner having a rounded top and a narrow bottom. Do I need to make all three wicks for the burner or will two be enough? How do you adjust the amount of flame you get - cut down on the size of the burner head or the size of the bottom to cut down on the alcohol consumption? All advice is welcome. Don _ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com
G1MRA believes in quality of their publication
Good work Geoff! I figured they might! After all a quality publication might just trust that good PR results in membership more often than poor PR. Shows what a good group they are. I actually placed a tunnel stone portal facing on my tunnel today! Finally making a bit of progress between work demands. http://www.angelfire.com/or/trainguy http://community.webshots.com/user/raltzenthor ~Gary PS ~ Sorry about the e-mail address being wrong! Those 1 vs l problems are a pain. Geoff: Belay your last, matie!! I've been monitoring this thread, made an inquiry to England and G1MRA is going to mail a copy to Arthur - gratis - for his ultimate approval :)! Jim
Re: G1MRA memberships - USA
Dear Geoff, Thank you for the offer and I accept. In any event if there is a charge please advise me and I will return you a dollar check. I have been in contact with Jim in the States and I guess I have been doing duplicate requests between you two. In any event, thank you for doing what you are for me. And I love your country, been there many times, and your personal humor, never been there before. Don't worry. I'm made of nails. Arthur, Arthur S. Cohen Ibsen 72 Mexico City.Mexico 11560 + - Original Message - From: Geoff Spenceley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2002 11:34 AM Subject: Re: G1MRA memberships - USA Arthur, Hey me man, I was kiddin' on the complaints! I'd be happy to send you a recent copy and an older one just to show you how the N/L has developed. Shall I send it to your address as listed in the Diamondhead roster? Geoff. me man, Tell me where to send what for one issue. I want to see what it's all about for the previous stated reason. No complaints on this end. Arthur ++ - Original Message - From: Geoff Spenceley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2002 8:19 PM Subject: Re: G1MRA memberships - USA Arthur, me lad, Complaints, complaints! It's not a magazine, it's the Newsletter and Journal of the Gauge One Model Railway Assoc. You'll love it. Anyway you can't get the magazine until you become a member!! So Join--and you'll be very happy with the association and love the magazine Yeah, and I might have vote on your membership!! Kiddin' on that, unfortunately! Geoff.
Re: G1MRA memberships - USA
Dear Jim, Sometimes I get things mixed up and sometimes I don't pay attention and sometimes---. I have been in contact with Geoff about the same publication that I have been requesting from you. Duplication of efforts and me causing double problems. That wasn't my intention. Thank you, Arthur - Original Message - From: James Curry [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2002 1:18 PM Subject: Re: G1MRA memberships - USA Geoff: Belay your last, matie!! I've been monitoring this thread, made an inquiry to England and G1MRA is going to mail a copy to Arthur - gratis - for his ultimate approval :)! Jim
Wheels
Folks: Last week Sharon Ricketts (of PSGRS) asked me about which wheels she should use on her freight train she's assembling. I explained the differences in sizes of wheels and that I thought she should use Gary Raymond's 133 wheels as they are the correct size for 1:32 pre 1960 freight cars. Well a couple of days ago she told me that Ted Sharpe (Sunset Valley Railroad) sold Sierra Valley wheels and they represented a 26 wheel in 1:24. She wanted to know if those would do. Since I only use Gary Raymond wheels I called Gary Watkins (Sierra Valley) and ordered two sets of wheels. I got the #2 size 1:24 in plain steel and nickel plated. Gary and I had a nice talk and he said that Dan Pantages only used the Sierra Valley #2 wheel. Now my curiosity is up. They came today (thanks for the speedy service Gary) and I could make some side by side comparisons. Both wheels I examined are nickel plated steel and double insulated. Here they are: Gary Raymond 133 Sierra Valley #2 Wheel diameter 1.031 1.083 correct for 33 in 1:32correct for 26 in 1:24 Axle center diam.2185 .2185 Back to Back 40.34mm40.27mm Wheel width .207 .250 Flange height .144 .144 Overall length 2.728 2.735 Axle end diam .118 .121 Subjective items: The finish (smoothness) of the Gary Raymond wheel was better than the Sierra Valley wheel. You could see tool marks on the tread of the Sierra Valley wheel where none were visible on the Gary Raymond wheel. Rolling test: While not scientific, I rolled these wheels on my outdoor track and the Gary Raymond wheel went further by 25-30% every time. Wheel profile: I like the Sierra Valley profile better. It looks more prototypical. The Gary Raymond profile has a large radius fillet between the tread and flange. I'm sure that's why the Gary Raymond wheel rolls further. Size: The diameters are different but are correct for the scale they represent. Using the stand off scale rule of 10 feet you can't tell the difference. Only when you hold them in your hand and use a digital caliper can you tell that the Sierra Valley wheel is almost a 1/16 inch bigger. Wheel width: The Sierra Valley wheel tread is .043 wider than the Gary Raymond. When I rolled each wheel set through a Sunset Valley #10 turnout there was a noticeable wheel drop at the frog with the Gary Raymond wheel where there was none with the Sierra Valley wheel. The extra wheel tread width on the Sierra Valley wheel made the difference. Price:Gary Raymond Sierra Valley Unplated steel (4 axles) $11.80 $13.00 Nickel plated (4 axles) $15.80 $19.20 Now I realize that discounts are available with large wheel orders but when you are re-wheeling lots of box cars the price difference noted can add up quickly. Take say 25 cars using the plated wheels it will cost $480.00 for the Sierra Valley vs $395.00 for the Gary Raymond. A savings of $85.00. So for now I will continue to use the Gary Raymond wheels as they are the correct size for 1:32 scale equipment and I have 24 sets in stock at the moment. As for Sharon Ricketts question of which to use. Go with the flow Sharon. Ted sells Sierra Valley wheels and offers a PSGRS discount. The above review is my personal opinion. Comments are welcome. Clark
