RE: Perfect Conditions
No gasp here at Twin Lakes about the LGB Log Disconnects Walt. The railroad also owns 9 of them as the owner has no time to custom build due to a very heavy work load, so he contracted the same German firm to build them for him. The only problem with the German firm, is they are working with some foreign substance which melts easily with fire. The darn stuff even leaves black gunk on the rail after a while. No problem though. Their engineers must have been imbibing while designing the specs. Replace the wheels for metal, replace the chain for much smaller type and you're at least somewhat satisfied. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 09, 2001 10:05 AM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Perfect Conditions Hi, It usually only happens on a week day morning when I have an early appointment with a client or a volunteer and cannot stay home to take advantage of it! Those rare mornings when the temperature is in the low to mid 60's and we have a dense ground fog. Well, today was a rare exception, and I was prepared for it. The three truck shay was lubed, watered, and fueled up by sunrise, even though you could not see the sun. The steam plume was awe inspiring, at least for this Ga. 1 live steamer! I had finished a new set of log loads for the (gasp) LGB disconnects. Nine cars loaded with two to four inch diameter logs hooked behind the old Sierra type coach that serves as the crew car for the SWAMP RR logging division. Of course the four wheel bobber caboose was on the rear end. We still need a saw car, though. The church affiliated high school located across the street from the SWAMP RR headquarters finally got around to pruning their greatly overgrown plantings, and I graciously helped them dispose of some of the debris. The SWAMP had been pulling 'Scheffelara' (sp?) logs, but they were getting pretty ratty and the hollow centers of the Schef didn't look very realistic. The new logs are very heavy since they were only cut Thursday or Friday. The total consist weight about 16 pounds but has a drawbar pull of about 1.25 pounds. They appear to be a Ficus spp, but then of course I was a soils major in college and never really dig get to lead a Hor-ti-culture. Now the question, does anyone have a simple formula for converting dead weight load to draw bar pull? That is your assignment for today Mr. Phelps, If you should accept it, the agency will not .. PS I suppose that old geezer up in Northern Californicus gets lots of these foggy days. Some people have all the luck, and he doesn't even have to worry about driving to work in it. Keep your steam up! Mr. Lunkenheimer's associate
RE: Dee Project books
Jim, Could you pass along the details for purchasing the book. I missed the first opportunity when everyone else ordered theirs. As long as they are willing to onesies and twosies. Dollar amount and address to send the money? Thanks Jim. Chuck -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Jim Curry Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2001 10:58 AM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Re: Dee Project books Clark: It turns out that it's no big deal for me to place the order, bulk or otherwise. Anytime someone wants a book they can send a check and I'll place the order. The rate includes postage to the US so there's really no such thing as a bulk mailing for them. There's some discussion about printing an expanded appendix or further notes for the second printing. I suggested they post any new information or changes to the book onto the G1MRA website so those of us with first editions could download and print the changes. It's under consideration, but I'll bet if they had 30 emails in their box with that suggestion, it would definitely happen:). Jim
RE: Post-modernist wicks
Harry, There was some discussion on this topic in the SitG On-Line Chat room in the middle of October, the 11th to be exact. It's still there! Just go to the chat section, once inside, where it says Scroll Back 20 messages, put in 999. The discussion is back some ways with pictures of the ceramic wicks and the tool he made them with. Works very well in a vice. No report about actual loco tests. Chuck -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Harry Wade Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2001 9:34 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Post-modernist wicks Has anyone yet tried replacing wicks with the ceramic/firebrick plug as described in Ken Parkinson's article in the last SitG? I'm keen to try this, and I've seen what I think is exactly the material he's using, but can't find it locally and don't know what to call it. Firebrick around here is not ceramic, soft, or workable. Cheers, Harry
RE: Where's Salty?
I met him in PA during the PLS steamup, but that was more than 2 months ago! Chuck Charles W. Walters, CEO Twin Lakes Railway .-. ] [.-. _ .-. . | .--` (:--:--:--:--:--:--:-| [___.. | : : : : : : : [_9_] |'='|.-Twin Lakes-.| /|.|___|'-._.-.___.-._.'| / ||_.--._.--..--._ |---\'-\-/=\-.-/=\-/'/ /__;^=(==)=(==)(==)=^~^^^ ^^^(-)^(-)^(-)^^ ~~~^~~~^~~~^~~~^^~~~^~~~^~~~^~~~^~^^~~~^~~~ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Trent Dowler Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2001 11:03 AM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Where's Salty? Hello Everyone, Has anyone heard from Lloyd Salty Fogelquist lately? He had hoped to visit a few people from the list on his loop around the country but I don't recall anyone mentioning seeing him. Perhaps I've missed something. Just wondering. Later, Trent
RE: O.T.- Meteor shower tonight
Between 2:30 and 3:00 AM here in NY! Charles W. Walters, CEO Twin Lakes Railway .-. ] [.-. _ .-. . | .--` (:--:--:--:--:--:--:-| [___.. | : : : : : : : [_9_] |'='|.-Twin Lakes-.| /|.|___|'-._.-.___.-._.'| / ||_.--._.--..--._ |---\'-\-/=\-.-/=\-/'/ /__;^=(==)=(==)(==)=^~^^^ ^^^(-)^(-)^(-)^^ ~~~^~~~^~~~^~~~^^~~~^~~~^~~~^~~~^~^^~~~^~~~ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Trent Dowler Sent: Saturday, November 17, 2001 3:52 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: O.T.- Meteor shower tonight Hello Everyone, There is supposed to be a really spectacular meteor shower tonight with the highlight happening around 4:00am (CST) Sunday morning. This one is foreseen to be even more grand than the last few that we've had. Sorry for the off topic post. Since we get excited over boiling water, I thought there might be someone else that gets excited over a bunch of meteors flying through space. grin Later, Trent
RE: sslivesteam-Digest - Number 638
Turbine Oil is very similar in properties to the 3in1 oil I mentioned earlier in this thread. The 3in1 is reliable at high temps (does not break down) and does not sling off in motion. As Kevin mentioned and I neglected to state in my original post, it's the blue can (for electrical motor lubrication), not the red can. About $2.00 for a three ounce can. Good Steaming, Chuck Charles W. Walters, CEO Twin Lakes Railway .-. ] [.-. _ .-. . | .--` (:--:--:--:--:--:--:-| [___.. | : : : : : : : [_9_] |'='|.-Twin Lakes-.| /|.|___|'-._.-.___.-._.'| / ||_.--._.--..--._ |---\'-\-/=\-.-/=\-/'/ /__;^=(==)=(==)(==)=^~^^^ ^^^(-)^(-)^(-)^^ ~~~^~~~^~~~^~~~^^~~~^~~~^~~~^~~~^~^^~~~^~~~ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Clark Lord Sent: Friday, November 16, 2001 3:27 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Re: sslivesteam-Digest - Number 638 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I looked around my local True Value Hardware store, and found turbine oil in a small bottle with a long, telescoping spout. It says it is specifically for electric motor bearings... That is the stuff that Geoff and I have been talking about. It is perfect for our little steamers. Clark
RE: Bearing Oils (in praise of WD-40)
This has been an interesting thread. For as many of us that say one thing is bad and don't do it, there are as many that will say, absolutely use it, it's the best. I for one use WD-40 for storage of my live steamers during the dormant winter months or long periods between runs. I spray the entire engine down, lightly wipe the cab and boiler off and re-oil the valve gear. It is an excellent protective and I have NEVER had a hint of any varnish build up or any staining. As for a good lubricating oil, I use and trust 3in1. This oil has the proper viscosity to coat the moving parts without dissipating with the heat or be thrown off with the movement of the gear. Chuck Charles W. Walters, CEO Twin Lakes Railway .-. ] [.-. _ .-. . | .--` (:--:--:--:--:--:--:-| [___.. | : : : : : : : [_9_] |'='|.-Twin Lakes-.| /|.|___|'-._.-.___.-._.'| / ||_.--._.--..--._ |---\'-\-/=\-.-/=\-/'/ /__;^=(==)=(==)(==)=^~^^^ ^^^(-)^(-)^(-)^^ ~~~^~~~^~~~^~~~^^~~~^~~~^~~~^~~~^~^^~~~^~~~ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Keith Taylor Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2001 11:31 AM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Re: Bearing Oils (kinda long) - Original Message - From: J.D. Toumanian [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello Group, I often hear of people using 3in1 oil to lubricate the small bearings on their little live steamers [snip] Hi Jon, I have been using Spindle oil for many years to lubricate my live steamers. Even in larger scales, it stands up to a lot of punishment. It is thin enough to wick into small clearences, yet stands up to pressure. I have absolutely no experience with Mobil synthetic oils, but would worry about using an automotive oil in a steam loco environment. Most auto oils are meant for use in the cylinders of automobiles where temps far excede what you will find on a locomotive running gear. Additives sometimes even include abrasives! Also, as to a WD-40 bath, I'd definately not advise that! WD-40 is NOT a lubricant, and if left on a surface, will form a deposit not unlike varnish! This layer is a terrible thing to remove! I use WD-40, to loosen frozen parts, or even to remove adhesives like price tag glue. But then I remove every last bit I can! I then use an oil to keep rusting from occuring, but never leave a coating of WD-40 on a machined surface! None of this experience is from a scientific test or theory, just what I , personally, have experienced and learned the hard way! I used to wipe down my 3/4 scale atlantic, after every run, with WD-40. The next spring, after a winters storage, it was coated with a varnish like coating that took forever to remove, that left the machine metal stained to this day! Keith Taylor
Jerry Hyde???
Anyone know if Jerry Hyde gone away over the past few weeks? I have had no response to a couple of emails I sent him. Hope everything is okay? Chuck Charles W. Walters, CEO Twin Lakes Railway .-. ] [.-. _ .-. . | .--` (:--:--:--:--:--:--:-| [___.. | : : : : : : : [_9_] |'='|.-Twin Lakes-.| /|.|___|'-._.-.___.-._.'| / ||_.--._.--..--._ |---\'-\-/=\-.-/=\-/'/ /__;^=(==)=(==)(==)=^~^^^ ^^^(-)^(-)^(-)^^ ~~~^~~~^~~~^~~~^^~~~^~~~^~~~^~~~^~^^~~~^~~~
Accucraft Dealers
How about some names and phone (or web) info of some dealers who carry Accucraft live steamers (C-16's). Thanks in advance folks! Chuck Charles W. Walters, CEO Twin Lakes Railway .-. ] [.-. _ .-. . | .--` (:--:--:--:--:--:--:-| [___.. | : : : : : : : [_9_] |'='|.-Twin Lakes-.| /|.|___|'-._.-.___.-._.'| / ||_.--._.--..--._ |---\'-\-/=\-.-/=\-/'/ /__;^=(==)=(==)(==)=^~^^^ ^^^(-)^(-)^(-)^^ ~~~^~~~^~~~^~~~^^~~~^~~~^~~~^~~~^~^^~~~^~~~
RE: die usage
Harry, Your degree sign comes through nicely, however, I cannot duplicate it using the keystroke sequence you reference. What email client are you doing this in (the alt+248). I am using MS Outlook. Chuck Charles W. Walters, CEO Twin Lakes Railway .-. ] [.-. _ .-. . | .--` (:--:--:--:--:--:--:-| [___.. | : : : : : : : [_9_] |'='|.-Twin Lakes-.| /|.|___|'-._.-.___.-._.'| / ||_.--._.--..--._ |---\'-\-/=\-.-/=\-/'/ /__;^=(==)=(==)(==)=^~^^^ ^^^(-)^(-)^(-)^^ ~~~^~~~^~~~^~~~^^~~~^~~~^~~~^~~~^~^^~~~^~~~ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Harry Wade Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2001 2:56 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Re: die usage At 10:52 AM 10/28/01 -0800, you wrote: I knew I could count on your formidable experience. royce Royce, I do have some experience in a very narrow area but I don't know everything by a long shot, and don't want to, but since I've struggled with this very thing you describe I thought I'd chime in and I can shed even further light on your comments to Trent. The ME thread form is as you suspected not 60°, it's 55°, and while the thread angle itself isn't of that much concern other characteristics of the thread form are. ME and BA series threads have a radiused crest and root. U.S. threads have straight crests and roots and these will foul the radii of BA and ME threads. I discovered this when I bought a number of US equivalent to ME series taps and dies from MSC from their specials taps list. They have most of the common Imperial diameters in both 32 and 40 thread pitch in HSS. ME means nothing to general industry in the U.S. so of course they were all 60° Unified thread form with straight crests and roots. I soon found that my British ME fittings would only screw in a few turns before needing to be forced to be run home. Snug is OK, even tight is OK, but when anything on a loco needs to be forced (except press fits of course) something is very wrong. It finally dawned on me that the problem was the thread forms and stopping mixing them solved the problem. You could of course knock the crests off the Unified threads and avoid fouling that way but IMHO there is little enough meat in a 40tpi thread as it is. The MSC taps and dies didn't go to waste because on many projects I make all mating parts myself so it doesn't matter what thread system I use as long as I stay with one form. Also, I have used keyboard entry Alt+248 to attach a degree sign to the 60 and 55 above. I'd be curious to know how many people see a degree sign ( ° ) and how many see something else. Cheers, Harry
RE: BAGRS Project Locomotive
The website plans call for The Model IV or the Heritage steam engine kit. What are the differences or advantages? Chuck Charles W. Walters, CEO Twin Lakes Railway .-. ] [.-. _ .-. . | .--` (:--:--:--:--:--:--:-| [___.. | : : : : : : : [_9_] |'='|.-Twin Lakes-.| /|.|___|'-._.-.___.-._.'| / ||_.--._.--..--._ |---\'-\-/=\-.-/=\-/'/ /__;^=(==)=(==)(==)=^~^^^ ^^^(-)^(-)^(-)^^ ~~~^~~~^~~~^~~~^^~~~^~~~^~~~^~~~^~^^~~~^~~~ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Ciambrone, Steve @ OS Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2001 11:27 AM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: RE: BAGRS Project Locomotive Go to the Potomac website http://users.erols.com/diesel/project/index.html http://users.erols.com/diesel/project/index.html and the plans are available free for download. Sincerely Steve Ciambrone Sr. Test Engineer L-3 Ocean Systems -Original Message- From: steve boylan [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2001 7:27 AM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject:BAGRS Project Locomotive Hold on a second, folks. Y'all keep talking about the BAGRS Project Locomotive, but some of us beginner types are still trying to catch up here. Sounds like that was a project published in Steam in the Garden, or somewhere similar. Can I get a reference, or information on where to get the project plans? Thanks! - - Steve Boylan [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Orange Empire RR Museum Steamup Pictures
Great pics Bob! Thank you for posting! Charles W. Walters, CEO Twin Lakes Railway .-. ] [.-. _ .-. . | .--` (:--:--:--:--:--:--:-| [___.. | : : : : : : : [_9_] |'='|.-Twin Lakes-.| /|.|___|'-._.-.___.-._.'| / ||_.--._.--..--._ |---\'-\-/=\-.-/=\-/'/ /__;^=(==)=(==)(==)=^~^^^ ^^^(-)^(-)^(-)^^ ~~~^~~~^~~~^~~~^^~~~^~~~^~~~^~~~^~^^~~~^~~~ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 12, 2001 11:39 AM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Orange Empire RR Museum Steamup Pictures Here's some pics of last weekend. We had a great time. http://www.geocities.com/cgnr.geo/orcom.html Bob Starr
Pictures
Okay all you lucky folks that got to go Clark Lord's or the Colorado Railroad Museum and Marc Horovitz's, where are the pictures??? Chuck Charles W. Walters, CEO Twin Lakes Railway .-. ] [.-. _ .-. . | .--` (:--:--:--:--:--:--:-| [___.. | : : : : : : : [_9_] |'='|.-Twin Lakes-.| /|.|___|'-._.-.___.-._.'| / ||_.--._.--..--._ |---\'-\-/=\-.-/=\-/'/ /__;^=(==)=(==)(==)=^~^^^ ^^^(-)^(-)^(-)^^ ~~~^~~~^~~~^~~~^^~~~^~~~^~~~^~~~^~^^~~~^~~~
RE: Sammie Bantam (was Re: Hello???)
Jess, Go to Sulphur Springs website: http://www.sssmodels.com/ and click on locos and the on the Bantum. Charles W. Walters, CEO Twin Lakes Railway .-. ] [.-. _ .-. . | .--` (:--:--:--:--:--:--:-| [___.. | : : : : : : : [_9_] |'='|.-Twin Lakes-.| /|.|___|'-._.-.___.-._.'| / ||_.--._.--..--._ |---\'-\-/=\-.-/=\-/'/ /__;^=(==)=(==)(==)=^~^^^ ^^^(-)^(-)^(-)^^ ~~~^~~~^~~~^~~~^^~~~^~~~^~~~^~~~^~^^~~~^~~~ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Jesse Grimmer Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2001 8:36 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Re: Sammie Bantam (was Re: Hello???) Does anybody know where I can find a picture of Bantum? Carl Malone told me, but I forgot. I was on medication that night. Jess
RE: Sentinel Glitch Buster
Bob, I bought the SAM-2 glitch buster from Bob Paule. Far superior to anything (IMHO) on the market. Single channel and duel channel models available. Stops glitches and allows setting of servo throw speed. Very, very happy with it. As usual, I have no ties to Sulphur Springs or Brian Jones who makes the SAM-2. Charles W. Walters, CEO Twin Lakes Railway .-. ] [.-. _ .-. . | .--` (:--:--:--:--:--:--:-| [___.. | : : : : : : : [_9_] |'='|.-Twin Lakes-.| /|.|___|'-._.-.___.-._.'| / ||_.--._.--..--._ |---\'-\-/=\-.-/=\-/'/ /__;^=(==)=(==)(==)=^~^^^ ^^^(-)^(-)^(-)^^ ~~~^~~~^~~~^~~~^^~~~^~~~^~~~^~~~^~^^~~~^~~~ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Robert M. Blackson Sent: Monday, August 27, 2001 6:59 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Sentinel Glitch Buster I am trying to locate a vendor in the US of A who sells the Sentinel 1000, Single Channel Glitch Buster, Servo Slow/Reverser from Airedale Models. I bought my last one from Bob at Rio-Pecos, but he no longer sells this item. It is not listed in the Sulphur Springs on-line catalogue. I would like to buy one in the US to avoid the fuss of the exchange rate for an international payment for such a modest amount. Bob Blackson
Safety Valve for Catatonk 14 Ton
Is anyone making a smaller safety valve than the one that is stock with the Catatonk 14 Ton Shay? Chuck Charles W. Walters, CEO Twin Lakes Railway .-. ] [.-. _ .-. . | .--` (:--:--:--:--:--:--:-| [___.. | : : : : : : : [_9_] |'='|.-Twin Lakes-.| /|.|___|'-._.-.___.-._.'| / ||_.--._.--..--._ |---\'-\-/=\-.-/=\-/'/ /__;^=(==)=(==)(==)=^~^^^ ^^^(-)^(-)^(-)^^ ~~~^~~~^~~~^~~~^^~~~^~~~^~~~^~~~^~^^~~~^~~~
RE: Iver -- Was: O.T. - The Train movie on TCM
Dave, With all do respect, I have not seen anyone complain about this thread and everyone seems to have enjoyed it very much. It is steam train related. No harm done! Charles W. Walters, CEO Twin Lakes Railway .-. ] [.-. _ .-. . | .--` (:--:--:--:--:--:--:-| [___.. | : : : : : : : [_9_] |'='|.-Twin Lakes-.| /|.|___|'-._.-.___.-._.'| / ||_.--._.--..--._ |---\'-\-/=\-.-/=\-/'/ /__;^=(==)=(==)(==)=^~^^^ ^^^(-)^(-)^(-)^^ ~~~^~~~^~~~^~~~^^~~~^~~~^~~~^~~~^~^^~~~^~~~ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Dave Cole Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2001 1:43 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Iver -- Was: O.T. - The Train movie on TCM all hands: not to sound too schoolmarm-ish, but almost 30 messages on train movies is probably enough. let's get back on track (pun intended): the latest steam-in-the-garden arrived the other day with a second ad from yesteryear toys for the cheddar iver -- 0-4-0, gas fired, pressure gauge, goodall valve, $700, complete with r/c. has anyone purchased a production model? if so, what's it like? i know the preproduction model ran well at diamondhead, but we saw enough inconsistencies in early rubies to know that first production runs don't necessarily provide the same quality engine as the preproduction model. \dmc -- ^^^ Dave Cole Gen'l Sup't: Grand Teton Everglades Steam Excursion Co. Pacifica, Calif. USA http://45mm.com/ mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List Mom: sslivesteam, the list of small-scale live steamers mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Editor: TRELLIS TRESTLE, the newsletter of the Bay Area Garden Railway Society http://www.bagrs.org/ mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Webconductor: Pacific Coast Live Steamers http://p-c-l-s.com/ mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ^^^
RE: Oil Bottle
Thanks Mike, I wrote them yesterday to see about purchasing or a US distributor. No more oil in my tool box! YESSS! Chuck Charles W. Walters, CEO Twin Lakes Railway .-. ] [.-. _ .-. . | .--` (:--:--:--:--:--:--:-| [___.. | : : : : : : : [_9_] |'='|.-Twin Lakes-.| /|.|___|'-._.-.___.-._.'| / ||_.--._.--..--._ |---\'-\-/=\-.-/=\-/'/ /__;^=(==)=(==)(==)=^~^^^ ^^^(-)^(-)^(-)^^ ~~~^~~~^~~~^~~~^^~~~^~~~^~~~^~~~^~^^~~~^~~~
Oil Bottle
I was over at a friends house last night and saw something I think is neat. He had two oil bottles, different sizes. One for steam oil and one for lubing. They were about 3 to 5 ounces in size. Tough plastic, but flexible. Had a long metal stem, bent from the top and a tip that you could screw shut to close or screw open to allow oil out. Very functional and leak PROOF. I hate the kind of bottles I have (the ones that come with Roundhouse engines) and I have tried the ones that have the rubber covers that slip over the needle stem. No matter what, they all leak oil into the tool box. I WANT ONE (no several) of the bottles I saw last night. Anyone have any idea where one might obtain such bottles (short of machining one myself)? Charles W. Walters, CEO Twin Lakes Railway .-. ] [.-. _ .-. . | .--` (:--:--:--:--:--:--:-| [___.. | : : : : : : : [_9_] |'='|.-Twin Lakes-.| /|.|___|'-._.-.___.-._.'| / ||_.--._.--..--._ |---\'-\-/=\-.-/=\-/'/ /__;^=(==)=(==)(==)=^~^^^ ^^^(-)^(-)^(-)^^ ~~~^~~~^~~~^~~~^^~~~^~~~^~~~^~~~^~^^~~~^~~~
RE: sacramento report -- first pictures
Dave, Great Pics. Thanks for posting. Just an FYI...The pic you labeled A Shay..., is a Catatonk Heisler, not a Shay. Chuck Charles W. Walters President-Central New York Large Scale Railway Society http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs C.E.O./Engineer-Twin Lakes Railway http://home.twcny.rr.com/twinlakesrw
Sulphur Springs
I was just on SitG On-Line and saw the post by Tom Eaton. It reads Sulphur Springs Steam Models is now being run by Tom Diana Eaton. The new contact information is: Sulphur Springs Steam Models, LLC. PO Box 178 St. Peters, MO 63376-3401 Phone/fax 636-272-6632 email [EMAIL PROTECTED] website www.sssmodels.com I know Bob has been sick. Has Tom taken over the business completely or just temporarily? The way the message reads in SitG, it's hard to tell! and what is the word on Bob? Chuck Charles W. Walters President-Central New York Large Scale Railway Society http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs C.E.O./Engineer-Twin Lakes Railway http://home.twcny.rr.com/twinlakesrw
Catatonk Heisler
Any one of you Guys (or Gals) get a new Catatonk Heisler out of the second batch? What is the normal working pressure you are getting? Mine is running at less than 25lbs and. Should increase with break in, but I am just curious! How many hours of run-in time have put on her before she broke-in? Chuck Walters - President Central New York Large Scale Railway Society http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs Ten-foot modelers rule
Clark Lord's Email Address
The last address I have for Clark is [EMAIL PROTECTED], and it doesn't work. Anyone have his present email address? Chuck Walters - President Central New York Large Scale Railway Society http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs Ten-foot modelers rule
RE: R/C details
Chris, Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES ever use aircraft freqs in ground based vehicles. Besides being against FCC regulations, someone could get seriously hurt. Try the Hobby Shack. Hitec and Futaba make one and two channel stick radios with land freq.'s. Here is the URL for Hobby Shack: http://www.hobbypeople.net/ And for Hobby Lobby: http://www.hobby-lobby.com/hitec.htm Chuck Walters - President Central New York Large Scale Railway Society http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs Ten-foot modelers rule -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Chris Wolcott Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2001 6:02 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: R/C details The only RC I can find at local hobby shops is trigger grip CAR radios with large servos, or AIRCRAFT radios with dual sticks and micro-servos. Is there a problem using aircraft bands for trains? Is there somewhere I can get a Dual-stick (Single-stick) controller with micro-servos?
RE: AccuCraft C-16
Interesting question Chris! While I have not seen one of the C-16's in person, reports state that they are somewhere between the Ruby and say perhaps an Aster. Hard to make that comparison in my mind though, as I feel there is a great difference between Meth fired locos and gas fired ones. In the 1.5k range there are several Roundhouse engines that would fit the bill, although English in appearance. Superior quality and long run times. Geoffbuilt engines are in the 1.5k range, great engines, great run times. Cheddar has a good loco in this range too! Early reports are positive. Have heard the C's are now running in the 2.2k range by the way! Best of luck! Chuck Walters - President Central New York Large Scale Railway Society http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs Ten-foot modelers rule -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Chris Wolcott Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2001 9:36 AM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: AccuCraft C-16 Has anyone seen one of these in action? Are they just a Ruby with an extended boiler and an extra set of drivers, or are they closer to an Aster in Quality/Functionality? I just got my Yearly Bonus, plus I have a few other dollars coming and would like a good quality Live Steamer. (Under $1.5K) I enjoy my Ruby, but I want something that will run for an extended amount of time.
RE: Sludge
No Sludge here either!
RE: eBay [was: Turn On the Lights]
Trent, Just an FYI. That is how eBay got started. A gentleman created a website for his wife to show off her collection of Pez dispensers. Pretty soon, people wanted to start trading and buying them from her. And today, it is a multimillion dollar corporation. So it's natural that there are a lot of Pez people on eBay! Chuck Walters - President Central New York Large Scale Railway Society http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs Ten-foot modelers rule -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Trent Dowler Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2001 11:38 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Re: eBay [was: Turn On the Lights] Bob, I bid on that too! Or at least I bid on a NIB Creekside last summer, and surely there haven't been many pass through like that. Best I can remember, my high bid was WAY under the going price. Just so you guys know, I curse snipers every time they get me. grin Then I think to myself, When will I learn to bid what I'm REALLY willing to give. Might be a good idea for all of us to keep our eBay user id's to ourselves, huh? Maybe we'll all stay friendly that way. big grin As a side note: Through eBay, I've learned that if there is a product of ANY kind out there, somebody, somewhere, collects them. Check out PEZ dispensers sometime on eBay. GEEZ! These people need a real hobby. You know, like boiling water. grin Later, Trent [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I got my Creekside off e-bay last summer. Brand new in the box. Bob
RE: Test message; no content
Message received Kevin! Chuck Walters - President Central New York Large Scale Railway Society http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs "Ten-foot modelers rule" -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Kevin O'Connor Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2001 2:29 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Test message; no content Test message
RE: Spring is here, steam up the Ruby
Hi Roger, Best practice for Ruby (and most steam engines) is to fill her to the top and then draw off 25 to 30 mL. It will still take her between 5 and 7 minutes to reach pressure. And every Ruby I have seen spews out gobs and gobs of water and oil from her stack. Chuck Walters - President Central New York Large Scale Railway Society http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs "Ten-foot modelers rule" -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 13, 2001 5:49 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Spring is here, steam up the Ruby Hi Guys, Well spring has finally come to Iowa this week, I got some track maintenance done and steamed up Miss Ruby for the first time. Being new to live steam, could it be I am filling the boiler with to much water, as it seems to take forever to get up steam and the safety valve never pops off. After a run of maybe 7 to 8 minutes there is still a lot of water left in the boiler and it pukes gobs and gobs of water out the stack. Once she gets going she sure runs nice. Have a good one, Roger Arndt
Home Garden Television - Whistle Stop Gardens
http://www.hgtv.com/HGTV/episode/0,1101,GALA_episode_14960,FF.html Home Garden Television - Whistle Stop Gardens.url Chuck
RE: Pic of the New Accucraft Shay
Tony, You are probably correct about the majority of them being kit-bashed, however, with the lack of detail and the reported "Ruby" basic design it is built on, how will they justify a price tag of $1300? I will have to think long and hard about this one before I commit. If it were say between $700 and $900. Sign me up today! There are far better and more detailed engines available in the $1200 - $1400 range than this shay! Of course, this is all speculation (and rumor mongering) that the shay is based on the basic design of the Ruby! If it isn't true, then maybe it will be a winner! Chuck Walters - President Central New York Large Scale Railway Society http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs "Ten-foot modelers rule" -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Anthony Dixon Sent: Friday, April 06, 2001 11:40 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Re: Pic of the New Accucraft Shay Hi Guys, At the recent Bay Area Garden Society,s Steamers convention in Hayward, Ca. Accucraft,s had all their engines on display. The only price list they had was showing approx $1350 for the Shay, with a show special on pre-orders at $1250. You are correct about lack of detailing, it is very basic. But you get what you pay for, and probably 80% will be kit bashed/modified anyway. Therefore it makes a good basic engine for this. (Performance is another issue. We did not see one running). Tony D. At 12:58 PM 4/6/01 -0400, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I 'heard' $1300. Don't quote me on that though. ;] Trot, the fox who wanna shay! On Fri, 6 Apr 2001, Trent Dowler wrote: Has anyone heard a projected price for the Shay? Nice looking engine, but it doesn't appear to be detailed to the point that it demands a high price. Later, Trent /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a \./ [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."
RE: Steamy Adventures to Begin...
Joe, Wish her great luck for us! Chuck Walters - President Central New York Large Scale Railway Society http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs "Ten-foot modelers rule" -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Joe Betsko Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2001 6:42 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Steamy Adventures to Begin... Hi Folks, My wife received her Lion kit today. She was thrilled to find out that the first step involves assembly of the cylinders! Nothing like starting out with the important bits first. Hopefully, she will get it done in time for one of the PLS run days. -- Regards, Joe Betsko Pennsylvania USA Bala Cynwyd Railway: http://jsb.pennsy.home.att.net Primer for Novice Live Steamers: http://www.gardensteamers.com/tips.html Share Live Steaming Tips: http://www.gardensteamers.com/exchange.html iMac - Hey, I dont do windows!
Pic of the New Accucraft Shay
Hi Everyone, A Picture and description of the new Accucraft Shay has been posted on their web site. Expected delivery, Fall 2001. Here is the link: http://www.accucraft.com/pg-77202.htm Chuck Walters - President Central New York Large Scale Railway Society http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs "Ten-foot modelers rule"
RE: Comments on Axle Pump Notes Page Sought
Joe, I know the pains you went through to install the pump. Congrats on a completed project. Great write up, in fact, you should print it off and send it to Steam in the Garden. Everyone who owns a Mike will benefit. BTW, now you now why I went with Norm Saley's Goodall valve solution! That took 23.7 seconds to install! ;) Chuck Walters - President Central New York Large Scale Railway Society http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Joe Betsko Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2001 12:21 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Comments on Axle Pump Notes Page Sought Fellow steamers, I have put together some assembly notes for the Aster Mikado axle pump kit. I got mine to work, yippee! Okay, I am looking for comments on this to make sure I have everything down right on the page to help the next person tackling this project. I will probably set up links for the pictures after final edits to save on loading time. http://jsb.pennsy.home.att.net/mike_pump.html Thanks in advance! -- Regards, Joe Betsko Pennsylvania USA Bala Cynwyd Railway: http://jsb.pennsy.home.att.net Primer for Novice Live Steamers: http://www.gardensteamers.com/tips.html Share Live Steaming Tips: http://www.gardensteamers.com/exchange.html iMac - Hey, I dont do windows!
RE: Comments on Axle Pump Notes Page Sought
Joe and Others, This is exactly why we must urge the retailers and Jerry Hyde to implore, beg, ask, otherwise demand that Aster include these pumps in future kits so that they may be added at the appropriate times during construction. While I am on my soap box, the Aster company would benefit from letting a few builders complete future loco kits following their instructions and let those builders correct the instruction prior to final printing!! Just my thoughts, but: ASTER - - are you listening?! Chuck Walters - President Central New York Large Scale Railway Society http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Joe Betsko Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2001 12:21 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Comments on Axle Pump Notes Page Sought Fellow steamers, I have put together some assembly notes for the Aster Mikado axle pump kit. I got mine to work, yippee! Okay, I am looking for comments on this to make sure I have everything down right on the page to help the next person tackling this project. I will probably set up links for the pictures after final edits to save on loading time. http://jsb.pennsy.home.att.net/mike_pump.html Thanks in advance! -- Regards, Joe Betsko Pennsylvania USA Bala Cynwyd Railway: http://jsb.pennsy.home.att.net Primer for Novice Live Steamers: http://www.gardensteamers.com/tips.html Share Live Steaming Tips: http://www.gardensteamers.com/exchange.html iMac - Hey, I dont do windows!
RE: Comments on Axle Pump Notes Page Sought
Hey Buddy, We need to get together and run steam!!! Very soon! Perhaps my cellar on a small loop and dinner to boot! No room for a tender pump, r/c went into the tender! Almost done! Chuck Walters - President Central New York Large Scale Railway Society http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Richard and Marie-Louise Wyckoff Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2001 9:38 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Re: Comments on Axle Pump Notes Page Sought Boy, I sure am glad that we that own Rubys do not have to put in axle pumps. Yes Chuck I know that mikes cost more .Put in a tender pump and do a little work. Enjoy the Hobby Your buddy Dick -Original Message- From: Charles W. Walters [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Saturday, March 10, 2001 10:45 AM Subject: RE: Comments on Axle Pump Notes Page Sought Joe and Others, This is exactly why we must urge the retailers and Jerry Hyde to implore, beg, ask, otherwise demand that Aster include these pumps in future kits so that they may be added at the appropriate times during construction. While I am on my soap box, the Aster company would benefit from letting a few builders complete future loco kits following their instructions and let those builders correct the instruction prior to final printing!! Just my thoughts, but: ASTER - - are you listening?! Chuck Walters - President Central New York Large Scale Railway Society http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Joe Betsko Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2001 12:21 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Comments on Axle Pump Notes Page Sought Fellow steamers, I have put together some assembly notes for the Aster Mikado axle pump kit. I got mine to work, yippee! Okay, I am looking for comments on this to make sure I have everything down right on the page to help the next person tackling this project. I will probably set up links for the pictures after final edits to save on loading time. http://jsb.pennsy.home.att.net/mike_pump.html Thanks in advance! -- Regards, Joe Betsko Pennsylvania USA Bala Cynwyd Railway: http://jsb.pennsy.home.att.net Primer for Novice Live Steamers: http://www.gardensteamers.com/tips.html Share Live Steaming Tips: http://www.gardensteamers.com/exchange.html iMac - Hey, I dont do windows!
RE: wheels
Am I the only one who got a bunch of Monday's email messages delivered again today? Chuck Walters - President Central New York Large Scale Railway Society http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Sam Evans Sent: Monday, March 05, 2001 5:06 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Re: wheels Susan Parker wrote: The G1MRA (UK) has specs too, but not up on a web site as far as I know. http://website.lineone.net/~sam.c.evans/Track_standards_45.html Please see at the bottom of this URL. The rest you may also find interesting. My wants would be for GIMRA as a universal standard for live steam and track power mass-produced stuff with nationally set 'finescale' standards. Also the defacto coupler height for truck mounts in 'G' as per now adopted as mass produced standard, with scale coupler heights decided nationally. Just my 5c worth. Sam E
RE: The Joy of the Mikado Axle Pump
Joe, A jackhammer? Dynamite? Atomic bomb? Chuck Walters - President Central New York Large Scale Railway Society http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Joe Betsko Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2001 8:48 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: The Joy of the Mikado Axle Pump Hi, The Mikado Axle Pump kit has been a real treat so far. I am trying to get the screws off the eccentric rod assembly. Mine seem like they used the serious threadlocker and they won't come off. Did anyone else have this problem? If so, how did you remove the screws? Thanks and stop laughing -- Regards, Joe Betsko Pennsylvania USA Bala Cynwyd Railway: http://jsb.pennsy.home.att.net Primer for Novice Live Steamers: http://www.gardensteamers.com/tips.html Share Live Steaming Tips: http://www.gardensteamers.com/exchange.html iMac - Hey, I dont do windows!
RE: Steamup.com
The server's security settings must have been changed. I cannot get in either! Chuck Walters - President Central New York Large Scale Railway Society http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2001 12:30 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Steamup.com What is up with the Steam in the Garden web site. It will not let me access anything. I get the message FORBIDDEN you do not have access-? Salty
RE: Track Roadbed and Operating Pit
Joe, Looking good so far! And you are right about the Aristo track. Same thing with me. Takes a 100 yrs to darken compared to LGB! Chuck Walters - President Central New York Large Scale Railway Society http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Joe Betsko Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2001 10:13 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Re: Track Roadbed and Operating Pit Charles and List, This page shows some of the progress I made today http://www.gardensteamers.com/track_install.html Right now, I have a level point to point set up and it's great to be steaming in the meantime! Charles, a drain pipe would eventually surface on my property after trenching about another 15 feet or otherwise it's "Steam in the Pond" for me! Or I could put in a pipe with holes - not sure of the exact term at the moment... I like the mat suggestion. Thanks! Charles Brumbelow wrote: Drainage to what? Sump pump? Or are you on a slope where the drain pipe would eventually surface? I suggest something removable to keep the feet off the concrete(?) floor. Door mats made of recycled tires is a possiblilty which comes to mind. And something to keep the butt off the concrete wall . . . Just a couple of thoughts . . . Charles -- Regards, Joe Betsko Pennsylvania USA Bala Cynwyd Railway: http://jsb.pennsy.home.att.net Primer for Novice Live Steamers: http://www.gardensteamers.com/tips.html Share Live Steaming Tips: http://www.gardensteamers.com/exchange.html iMac - Hey, I dont do windows!
RE: Speaking of Steam
Here is a link to a picture of the Excelsior. It appears to be a European version of the Ruby (same valve gear, etc). http://www.accucraft.com/pg-news.htm Chuck Walters - President Central New York Large Scale Railway Society http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2001 5:17 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Speaking of Steam In a message dated 01-02-28 16:08:29 EST, you write: SR24 is I think gas-fired so draft from the exhaust is not needed, Right you are it is butane fired. And speaking of steam. Looking at the ads in the new GR St.Aubin Station has listed under live steam an Excelsior 0-4-2, what is it??? Second question is Butane is a poor performer in cold weather so I am told. Am I correct in my assumption that this is not the case with "Meth" fired locos, that they run ok in cold weather. Salty CCBW
RE: New To List
Welcome Steve! Chuck Walters - President Central New York Large Scale Railway Society http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of steve Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2001 12:29 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: New To List My name is Steve Speck and I am new to the list. I have been into live steam about two years now and think that it is a great hobby. This list has already helped me several times and my thanks go out to Mr. Cole for his time and effort. I live in hot and steamy Houston Texas and have a wife and two daughters ages 8 and 6. Thanks again, Steve Speck
RE: Would like to join in
Welcome to the list Roger! If you need anything, just ask! Chuck Walters - President Central New York Large Scale Railway Society http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2001 2:48 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Would like to join in Hi, I have been reading the list for sometime now and thought it was time to join in, as it seems like real friendly group, with a lot of good information. My name is , Roger Arndt, I live in Des Moines, Iowa, right now the land of cold and snow, not a good place for out door rail roading! I'm new to live steam, however I have been in to G scale for about 10 years and have a back yard rail road, I don't call it a garden rail road as I am not a gardener. My R.R. is called the " Weed Patch Woodland", it has about 300' of mainline track and is track powered. I have been interested in live steam for quite awhile, and when I saw a Ruby on e-bay I just had to have it . By the time it got here winter had set in so I have yet to steam it up, I have removed the side tanks and added running boards, I have also added radio control, with the receiver and the battery pack housed in a tender from a Bach. 2-4-2. Well I feel I have a lot to learn about operating live steam, it's not like just plugging in the old power cord and turning on the transformer, so I may be asking a lot of questions, hope you all don't mind. Rog
Ernie Noa's contact info
Anyone have Ernie Noa's phone number? Please email me offline. My new issue of Small Scale Steam Hobbyist came Monday and it was messed up. Want to get a fresh one. Thanks! Chuck Walters - President Central New York Large Scale Railway Society http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs
RE: Ruby Tender
Don, Please send your messages in plain text. They are going out in HTML format! Thank you! Chuck Walters - President Central New York Large Scale Railway Society http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Don Plasterer Sent: Saturday, January 27, 2001 10:57 AM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Re: Ruby Tender Jim List, Where did you get your maxitrak tender, Sulphur Springs? It sounds like it would do the trick and I like the idea of the added weight. Don From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Re: Ruby Tender Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2001 13:54:33 EST In a message dated 01/26/01 10:31:12 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: looking for a tender to go behind my Ruby Don et al I use a metal maxitrack. Looks good and the additional weight helps the sound effects as well. Jim Seabrook Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
RE: Characters??
Salty, It also appears they are just a function of AOL. I looked back at the last month a messages from the list and the only people who have theare AOL people. I can't stand AOL, but I do like the quote feature. Chuck Walters - President Central New York Large Scale Railway Society http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, January 26, 2001 1:25 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Characters?? In a message dated 01-01-26 11:31:12 EST, you write: Several times in the past few months these characters have appeared in messages. To all you computer experts what the h--- are they?? Salty
RE: Brittania
Raf, For the OS Brittania, try Rio Pecos. Ask for Bob Osterhoudt email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Rio Pecos 27136 Edenbridge Ct. Bonita Springs, FL 34135 PHONE: (941) 495-0491 FAX: (941) 495-7264 Web site for Rio Pecos http://www.steamup.com/riopecos/ For the BR03, try Sulphur Springs. Ask for Bob Paule email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] SULPHUR SPRINGS STEAM MODELS, Ltd. PO Box 6165 Chesterfield MO, 63006-6165 (636) 52-STEAM 636-527-8326 Web site for Sulphur Springs http://www.steamup.com/sulphur/ Both gentlemen are very, very knowledgeable and great to deal with (and great guys)! I have purchased from both of them and I am sure they can get you what you want and need. Chuck Walters http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of rshar420 Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2001 12:09 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Brittania Hi, I am thinking of buying a OS Brittania and or Aster BR03, what do you think and where can I get the best price and support. I am in San Jose, Ca. Regards Raf
RE: Northeast Steam-up
Phil, While I agree, Steamtown will be fun (I will be there), it hardly compares to DH or the National in the summer. A scheduled (sometime, same location), large attended event is what I had in mind when I started this thread. Someone on the list suggested PLS. :) With an extra portable track or two, that would be very ideal. A three day event in PA would be very successful I believe. Perhaps early to mid May (away from the club open house). Just a convention for small scalers. A hotel near by with a "convention goer" rate. Hats, apron, etc. The PLS club sponsoring hot dogs and such (great profit making ability). Why not bring it up to the PLS officers? The club could make some serious profits from the attendance also. Over time, it could be very big! Just my thoughts! Chuck Walters http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Phil. Paskos Sent: Friday, January 19, 2001 6:13 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Re: Northeast Steam-up All right you North Easters; There is one in place. The weather might be iffy., but it's at one of the greatest places you can go to. Check your S I G Sept./Oct issue. Yes it's the weekend steamup on President's day weekend in Steamtown U.S.A. They gave us a section of the roundhouse. "G" scale sparkies as well as a new Mike Moore Nice multi loop 45mm and 32 mm setup. We had a glorious time last year. They even gave us a special shop tour of what is going on in the shops. D.H.? No. But if you're looking for a mid winter break in a nice indoor setup.. Phil.P. Reading,PA. Subject: Northeast Steam-up We've thought about doing something up this end for a while. Unfortunately, we don't exactly have a plethora of portable tracks up this end. Tom Bowdler is working on a small one with one loop of track, but that's hardly enough for a steam-up. Peter Davis hosts a G1MRA get-together at his track once a summer, and it's well attended. (He even invites us heathen 1:20ers, although the clearances on the curves get tight...) I would think that if we were to have one in the northeast, the logical place to have it would be somewhere in western NY, as that would tend to attract a good number of steamers from the Toronto area. How many of us are there in the northeast? If we were to have a weekend steam-up, would you join us? (Not a full-blown "in a hotel" deal, just a few loops of track, perhaps at a private railroad.) I'm always looking for an excuse to boil water. Our summers are fairly short up here, but we boast really nice plumes the other 363 days of the year. Something to think about as the "warm" weather approaches. Later, K
RE: Northeast Steam-up
Spring was picked out of thin air folks! No rhyme or reason. Of course schedules would be checked for potential conflicts. Besides, it was just a suggestion to Phil that might be of interest to the PLS people. They might not even want to give it a first or second thought! Chuck Walters http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Tom Eaton Sent: Saturday, January 20, 2001 12:50 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Re: Northeast Steam-up Hi Guys At 06:08 AM 01/20/01, Chuck Walters wrote: While I agree, Steamtown will be fun (I will be there), it hardly compares to DH or the National in the summer. A scheduled (sometime, same location), large attended event is what I had in mind when I started this thread. Someone on the list suggested PLS. :) With an extra portable track or two, that would be very ideal. A three day event in PA would be very successful I believe. Perhaps early to mid May (away from the club open house). One of the first things we did when we were planning the Midwest Steamup was to make a list of all the other steamups that we knew of, all the religious holidays, and some non train events that dealers may attend. We picked the first weekend in May because it didn't conflict with any of the events or holidays we had listed. I would hope that anyone else planning a large steamup would show the same consideration. Keep steaming, Tom Eaton
RE: Northeast Steam-up
Phil, I thought of Labor Day, but was thinking that it might be too much with the Fall meet going on. 75 to 100 possible attendees to that meet is a lot. Would the simultaneous running of the different gauges be a problem? Would one detract from the other? On the flip side, Labor Day would give people Monday for travel. I am up for it and will even help coordinate. Chuck Walters http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Phil. Paskos Sent: Saturday, January 20, 2001 5:21 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Re: Northeast Steam-up O.K. This may get to be a little long winded. Hopefully, it will clear the air a bit. First off , the PA. Live Steamers is a multi-gauge club that sits on a wonderful 5 acre site near Philadelphia,PA. The club has been in existence since 1946. Policy at PLS has always been that the club is always available to any member on non-work days to run on. They do not (to my knowledge) set a exclusive time where only one group can run. The people at PLS who are the heart and soul of Gauge1 are the Quirk brothers. Neither Paul or Harry (at this time) are into computers. Setting a date that would conflict with existing steam-ups would NOT be something that would happen. Spring Time in PA. can be a royal pain anyway for 2 reasons. The weather is always iffy then and during the Spring meet, hotels are very-very difficult to get because of all the colleges in the area holding graduation exercises. The fall meet is already in place and non-members are welcome then. It's always Labor day weekend. Mike Moore has a brand new portable layout that he built last year and he has brought it to PLS on the Meet days. If this would suit people, let me know and I'll pass the word along to the Quirks and the board of directors. If you want to see what PLS is all about check this site. http://dept.physics.upenn.edu/shop/pls2.html. I don't think the 2001 schedule is up yet. Respectfully; Phil.P. Reading,PA. One of the first things we did when we were planning the Midwest Steamup was to make a list of all the other steamups that we knew of, all the religious holidays, and some non train events that dealers may attend. We picked the first weekend in May because it didn't conflict with any of the events or holidays we had listed. I would hope that anyone else planning a large steamup would show the same consideration. Keep steaming, Tom Eaton
RE: dh thoughts ...
But I still wish there was a major steamup in the Northeast! The South has one, the West has one! Chuck Walters http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2001 3:04 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Re: dh thoughts ... For those that can not make it to DH, there is the West Coast edition, now a summer steamup, in Sacramento and the Spring steamup next door to St. Louis. Many of the folks from DH will be at the regional steamups. Some of the National Garden RR conventions have live steam tracks. I distinctly remember one on the top of a garage roof, and the one under a tent at Orlando where the first PETS track made it debut, and another one at Alexandrea under a tent. Indianapolis will be having two or more tracks at their GR convention next year. Nothing really equals DH, but there is also a lot of fellowship and fun at the others. Hope to see some of you at the othero nes if I can make it out of FL. Walt
RE: Carlmalones Photos
Great Pics Carl. Love the one with Kevin and Tom trying to figure out where to add the water Hehehe!! What a riot! Funny thing though, most of the shots are of geared locomotives. Figures from a gear head Thanks for posting them!! Chuck Walters http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Carl H. Malone O.D. Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2001 5:52 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Carlmalones Photos All, Just put up a few of my photos from Diamondhead at http://www.geocities.com/carlosmalone/ I would have had them up sooner but had to do film, scan and html..Whew! Judging by the few shots that I did manage to get I'd say I ran my mouth more than my trains. There is always next year. Carl Carl Malone Diamondhead Late Night Activity Director San Angelo, Tx
DH Question
I see many are getting back from DH. I enjoyed the web cam very much. Thanks Scott! The question I have arises from the pictures and discussions here and there. The dates for DH 2001 were the 12th through the 14th. Yet many people were there earlier than that and it seems there is almost no news from yesterday (Sunday). Kevin Strong mentioned 5 days of trains??? What exactly is the schedule at DH? I booked for next year to arrive Thursday night the 10th and leave Monday morning the 14th. However, it sounds like a lot happens on Wednesday and Thursday. How much am I going to miss by not getting there until Thursday night! Chuck Walters http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs
RE: why are we here, anyway?
Great story Vance! Thank you! Chuck Walters http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of VR Bass Sent: Monday, January 15, 2001 4:42 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: why are we here, anyway? Here's a good story from Diamondhead. (Married men, you can pass this on to your wives, if there's any doubt about the event.) On Thursday and Friday nights the Diamondhead Steam Band played marches and quicksteps, in the tradition of company brass bands from the 19th century. Afterwards on Friday, Jerry Hyde presented Movie Night, with a Porky Pig cartoon, a short subject about the London-Scotland night express mail train (including a WH Auden poem written for the film), and a double feature of "Silver Streak" (the 1930s original) and "The Titfield Thunderbolt" (back by popular demand). When the "Thunderbolt" started, I took a break and some guy (not with the convention) came into the men's room saying loudly "Are they watching movies in there? I can't believe they're watching movies when the Bud Girls are in the bar! Man, they're hot!" Apparently, someone (the bar manager?) heard that there were going to be 200 "railroad guys" in the hotel and figured the Bud Girls would have an ideal audience: a bunch of testosterone-poisoned nerds who would jam the bar to ogle the babes and swill a lot of their "beer". No takers, though. The bar was empty. So, the babes marched through the atrium where the steam tracks were crowded with locomotive drivers and onlookers. I'm told they were asked to move along because they were blocking the view. Still no takers. Evidently, they slouched back to the bar in defeat and sat alone listening to the uproar and hilarity drifting in from the atrium. I'm sure this must have been quite an blow to the egos of a couple of attractive young women whose professional identities seem to hinge on making beer-drinking men come unhinged. Boy, did they target the wrong bunch! They must have expected two hundred morons at an unescorted bachelor's party. But at Diamondhead, whole families come along to enjoy the cameraderie, many women bring their locos to run, and the general atmosphere is much more civilized and refined than the Bud Girls apparently expected. I doubt they sold a single Budweiser that night. The movies, by the way, were a lot of fun and the band played really well. -vance-
FW: SSSM Diamondhead web cam
From the Small Scale Steam Model list on eGroups. The live webcam from DiamondHead is up and running. See link below. Chuck Walters http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs -Original Message- From: Patrick Darby [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2001 11:33 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: SSSM Diamondhead web cam For anyone interested the webcam site for Diamondhead is http://users.erols.com/diesel/webcam/dhcam.html You may also be able to find it at www.Steamup.com. Pat Darby Covington, LA Promote this list to your friends who are interested in small scale live steam trains. The adress for subscribing is: www.egroups.com/subscribe/small_scale_steam_models
RE: Quiet list
Steam this weekend is definitely in the cards for me. If I can't unbury the tracks, I'll lay a loop on the snow and run. Here's to hoisting that hot coco to steamers everywhere! Chuck Walters http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Don Plasterer Sent: Friday, January 12, 2001 11:51 AM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: RE: Quiet list I live in Avon Lake, Ohio. It's a burb on the far west side of Cleveland. There are not many live steamers in the area. Besides myself, I know of only three. We are so scattered geographly it is hard to get together. I belong to the local garden railroad club - Norther Ohio Garden Railroad Association. It has close to 100 members and is very active -- three public layouts set up and operating over the Christmas holidays. Unfortunately, no live steamers. I'll keep working on them and hopefully can make a few converts. Snow is off the tracks now and I think I'll take Sandy River #24 out for a run. There is no doubt that the cold weather makes the steam plume look teriffic. I'll hoist a cup of hot chocolate in honor of Diamond Head! Don From: "Terry Griner" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Quiet list Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2001 11:18:21 -0500 Don, Where on the North Coast are you? I'm in Columbus, but Grew up outside of Toledo, (and boy was it cold!). I was thinking the same thing re steaming. I've got a small ground track and figure I could brush off the snow and run. The cold air really improves the plume of my little steamer! Terry [EMAIL PROTECTED] 01/12/01 10:31AM Terry, there are still a few of us left up here on the north coast of Ohio. With this break in the cold weather I'm going to shovel off the tracks and see if I can't get in a few steamy laps. Don Plasterer From: "Terry Griner" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Quiet list Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2001 07:48:42 -0500 Your right Chuck, some of us had to stay home... a! Okay enough self pity! Lets talk trains! Terry Griner Columbus Ohio USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] 01/11/01 08:33PM Not everyone is in DH!!! :( Chuck Walters http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Trent Dowler Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2001 8:14 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Quiet list Hello, anybody out there? The list sure is quiet with everyone in Diamondhead. I'll leave out at around 5:30-6:00 in the morning (Friday) headed that way. Yeah! Diamondhead is finally here! Gotta go finish placing everything in the truck. Later, Trent _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
Diamondhead 2001 Pics are up
Some early pics from DH 2001 have been posted! The shots are at: http://www.egroups.com/files/small_scale_steam_models/DiamondHead+2001/ You will have to join eGroups to see the pics if you are not already a member. Scott McDonald is trying for a possible live webcam connection. Chuck Walters http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs
FW: SSSM Room at Diamondhead Ramada
From Kevin Strong -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, January 08, 2001 5:53 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: SSSM Room at Diamondhead Ramada If there's anyone interested, I just cancelled my room reservation at the Diamondhead Ramada, so grab it quick! (I'm still going, I'm just rooming with someone else.) I'm away from my home computer, so if someone who sees this would be so kind as to forward it to the other small scale steam list, that would be great. Anyway, see y'all there. Later, K Promote this list to your friends who are interested in small scale live steam trains. The adress for subscribing is: www.egroups.com/subscribe/small_scale_steam_models
Roundhouse SRRL#24
A question for anyone who owns a RH SRRL #24. I have noticed a fair amount of surface rust on the drivers. Any one else experiencing this? Chuck Walters http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs
RE: Salty's Ruby Modification
Salty, Great job on the Ruby! How about a detailed description of the mods? I am sure many would be interested! Chuck Walters http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2001 4:31 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Salty's Ruby Modification Here is the latest picture of my Ruby modification. I think I will call her Rosey as I am from the Rose City (Portland OR). I still have a few things to do before it will be ready to run, but I should have it ready for Diamondhead. Enjoy!! Salty http://www.egroups.com/files/small_scale_steam_models/Saltys+Pictures/Rubypr og ress1.jpg
RE: Salty's Ruby Modification description
Well then, I will look forward to reading it in one of the publications, but I must tell you, I do not think anyone on this list would ever complain about reading ANYTHING to do with live steam, running them or kit bashing them. No one would get bored! Any way, great job on the conversion Salty! Chuck Walters http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2001 5:09 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Re: Salty's Ruby Modification description In a message dated 01-01-02 16:53:41 EST, you write: How about a detailed description of the mods? This was my first attempt at anything related to model engine modifications or building. It has been a long and trying experience with a lot of scrap produced before I finally got the parts I wanted. Many list members have had a lot of good advice and comments along the way. After Diamondhead I hope to sit down and write out what I did, how I did it and what I have learned from it all. When I finish I will submit it to Steam in the Garden and Garden Railways for thier use if they wish. I think trying to post it on this list would be a little too much and people would get bored with all the details. I really didn't follow any particular scale, just made parts that I thought looked good. I am not too happy with some yet and they will probably get replaced down the line. It has definitely been a learning experience. Salty
RE: another Forney conversion
Vance, Any idea on price yet? And..I have already purchased the cab and pilot from you, would the pilot extension and rear coal storage area with the truck be made available as an option? Or would we have to purchase the whole kit in total to make it work? Chuck Walters http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of VR Bass Sent: Saturday, December 30, 2000 11:56 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: another Forney conversion Folks, I'm close enough to being finished with my Ruby Forney conversion that I feel it's ready to share with you. I have posted a picture of the prototype at http://www.nmia.com/~vrbass/images/ForneyProto.jpg My model is based on a couple of different Baldwin narrow-gauge Forneys, which I have sort of averaged out to give a "typical" design that works visually with the Ruby It makes little Ruby into a pretty massive engine, about 14.5 inches long. I thought the Hartford 4-wheel cars were about as much as my tender Ruby looked right with, but I think this one will look right at home in front of 8-wheel cars (well, the shorter ones, anyway). I'm making this as a kit, which will just bolt on to the Ruby with no modifications to the engine. It will include the wood cab (with side cab doors, not shown), brass frame extension, whitemetal tender truck with metal wheels, and a brass bunker with wood skeleton. The long pilot shown is a prototype, also. I don't think I can have completed kits ready by Diamondhead, but I'll bring the prototype with me and you can have a look at it in person. I should have the pricing worked out by that time, so if you're interested and like what you see, you can order one there. regards, -Vance- Vance Bass FHPB Railroad Supply Co. 6933 Cherry Hills Loop NE Albuquerque, NM 87111 http://www.nmia.com/~vrbass/fhpb/
Accucraft Excelsior
I have been reading notices from the 16mmngm list. They have been talking as of late about the Accucraft Excelsior. This appears to be an English model. I have not heard a word from anyone about it here in the states. Accucraft doesn't have any info posted on their website. Is Accucraft catering to one side of the pond and not the other? Chuck Walters http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs
RE: Accucraft Excelsior
If that is true, I believe Accucraft has made a serious marketing flaw! Chuck Walters http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Peter Foley Sent: Saturday, December 30, 2000 5:47 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Re: Accucraft Excelsior At 05:31 PM 30/12/00 -0500, Chuck Walters wrote: I have been reading notices from the 16mmngm list. They have been talking as of late about the Accucraft Excelsior. This appears to be an English model. I have not heard a word from anyone about it here in the states. Accucraft doesn't have any info posted on their website. Is Accucraft catering to one side of the pond and not the other? Both - 'Ruby', et al over here, 'Excelsior' over there. pf
RE: Bassett Lowke Live Steam LMS Mogul
Trent, Just an FYI! there have been many of the new Bassett Lowke Live Steam LMS Moguls on eBay lately from a company in England! Great prices, ranging from $750.00 to $900.00. Might be worth a look see! Chuck Walters http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Trent Dowler Sent: Friday, December 29, 2000 1:09 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Bassett Lowke Live Steam LMS Mogul Hello Everyone, I've only recently been hearing about the Bassett Lowke LMS Mogul live steam engine that is available. It's for O gauge so it really wouldn't be of use to me other than for the joy of having it. They seem relatively inexpensive, but having not seen one personally for a close inspection, I can only assume that it lacks details to keep the price down. I have been around an older (early 1900's?) Bassett Lowke and it really was "toy-like". Then again, most of the live steamers from that era were similarly constructed. Anyone seen one and given it a good evaluation? I'd really like some thoughts on this. Later, Trent
RE: Machine Oil
Tom, I purchased a 32 oz bottle of Bearing/Motion Oil from Sulphur Springs for the exterior oiling. It is ISO VG 32. Perfect for the mechanisms. Part # LLB-32 at $6.75. Should last at least five years. Chuck Walters http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2000 7:44 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Machine Oil So many references say the thing to use to lubricate the mechanisms of our steamers is "a good grade of machine oil". What do all of you use / recommend for this purpose? I'd appreciate brand names if possible and sources of supply. Thanks, Tom GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.
RE: Electric water pumping station (was: Aster Mikado Springs)
Perhaps Phil. But worth a test! And it certainly would serve the function Walt was referring to; a trackside electric pump for filling the tender. Chuck Walters http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Phil. Paskos Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2000 12:01 AM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Re: Electric water pumping station (was: Aster Mikado Springs) I doubt that an electric pump designed to work at filling R-C fuel tanks will work on a Goodall fitting against 30-40 lbs. of boiler pressure. I could be wrong. Phil.P. Reading,PA. When I flew r/c planes, I used to fuel them with a small, very powerful, battery powered pump. Good pressure. Should be able to be used for water. Inexpensive and well built. I suspect that you could hook one end of some silicone tubing to the pump and the other end to a Goodall fitting and fill your boiler. Chuck Walters http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs
RE: Electric water pumping station (was: Aster Mikado Springs)
When I flew r/c planes, I used to fuel them with a small, very powerful, battery powered pump. Good pressure. Should be able to be used for water. Inexpensive and well built. I suspect that you could hook one end of some silicone tubing to the pump and the other end to a Goodall fitting and fill your boiler. Chuck Walters http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 15, 2000 7:38 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Re: Electric water pumping station (was: Aster Mikado Springs) Trent, I'm using a DC pump called "Super X" It is about 1.5 x 3 x 1 inches and is available in hobby stores. I run it on an old Aristoctaft gauge 1 transformer, therefore speed, or volume is variable depending on the transformer setting. Using plastic tubing, 3/16 ID and 1/8" ID inside the 1/4" black iron pipe I brazed in the traditional upside down L configuration, except mine has the small elbow off the right end of the foot of the L. I stop the Mike at the appropriate spot, swing the water arm over the tender, push the button and in an effortless 10 seconds or so the tender is full again. Keep your steam up! Walt Lunk PS Bill Casteel gave me the pump, he had it in a portable battery powered rig he had before he "downsized" his live steam activities.
Aster Mikado Springs
Has anyone replaced the springs on the Mike? Mine are very weak and cause the Mike to lean slightly left looking forward from the backhead. I may stretch them, but would prefer to replace them. At least the four rearward ones. That way it would help the slightly leaning backward affect also. Your thoughts? Chuck Walters http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs
RE: sslivesteam-Pics
A very good point Pete! A lot of the users do not have the space to post to or in (I suspect) lots of cases the knowledge to get the files to the server. Posting as an attachment is a no brainer! I guess my willingness to put up with download time for the enjoyment of seeing others pictures is a choice that will be in the minority. That ads strength to the argument that we should continue to have small scale steam models list on egroups. Chuck Walters http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 10, 2000 9:18 AM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Re: sslivesteam-Pics In a message dated 12/10/00 3:01:03 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have to vote "no". I don't want to have to wait for these messages to download, or FTP them in from this server. Why can't people just do as I do and post binaries to a web server then provide a link for those of us who wish to see them? I'm with the 'no' side. I'd rather pictures were on a server that I could go to when I have the time. But very few of us have a web server to post to, Trot, my foxy friend. Or the time to learn to use it. (I prefer to build trains...) Pete
RE: egroups small_scale_steam_models
Salty, There is no question about this list going anywhere. The discussion was originally started when someone asked if the Small Scale Steam Model list on eGroups should stay! And yes, both site list moms are doing a great job! Chuck Walters http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 10, 2000 10:36 AM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Re: egroups small_scale_steam_models You are doing a GREAT job. I would not like to see this list go away!! Salty
RE: Aster Mikado goodall valve
Norm Saley. They work great. His email is: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Chuck Walters http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of steve Sent: Saturday, December 09, 2000 10:33 AM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Aster Mikado goodall valve I have heard that someone has come up with a goodall type valve for filling the Aster Mikado while running. This would be great because pumping from the tender is very time consuming. Any info on this would be appreciated. Thanks, Steve Speck
RE: egroups small_scale_steam_models
Trent, I respectively disagree. Small Scale Live Steam is a great list and resource, but lacks one thing; the ability to post directly in email messages. I for one like that feature. If for no other reason than that, this is a good list to have as well as ssls. just my humble opinion. Chuck Walters http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Trent Dowler Sent: Saturday, December 09, 2000 12:13 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Re: egroups small_scale_steam_models Hello Everyone, I'm really at a loss as to why there should be another list, or change this one. This list has provided me with LOTS of information. Information that I would have never gotten otherwise and may have never seen anywhere else. If we start spreading the information across different lists I feel that we will all suffer from it. To expound on that idea, we may end up with so many people opening new folders on another list that it may become difficult to weed through the old vs. new stuff. (I'm not knocking anyone for doing it, or taking full advantage of it.) Ok, that said, I also agree with Salty. Both gentlemen operating the lists deserve a pat on the back for their work and efforts. I'm a member of both list since I don't want to miss anything. The topics will end up being hashed out again but perhaps a new approach or angle may be taken. Obviously a good thing since it would give a fresh insight. Then again, if it's members of this list that join the other one, it may end up being a parallel list. No right or wrong answers best I can see. Keep it up Dave! You're doing a great job. Later, Trent P.S.- Vance, I have a DOS machine on my desk at home just for running my old programs that will not run in a DOS Window. I still love DOS! grin VR Bass wrote: (But then, I still use command-line windows for a lot of stuff, too.)
RE: egroups small_scale_steam_models
Dave, As long as you set limits. For example, on the size, say 150k for pics. And it does not cost you one bit of money and just a moment of your time to manage the switch, I vote yes. The last thing anyone would want is for you to spend anymore time managing this list. You have spent way to much time as it is and have done an incredible job. Thank you for all you have done and do! Chuck Walters http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs Now, I am not going to take an offical vote here or anything (insert recount joke here), but if I get a sense that the list wishes to allow attachments, I will reconsider that ban. \dmc
RE: Cabooses @ 1:32
USA is 1:29 and Lionel is close to 1:24 Chuck Walters http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Charles Brumbelow Sent: Saturday, December 02, 2000 8:31 AM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Cabooses @ 1:32 Have you looked at the USA [Trains?] or Lionel "G" cabooses? Both manufacturers replicate standard gauge "stuff" but I can't remember the scale ratios they use . . . I recall that USA in particular has received plaudits from the press for some of their locomotives' fidelity to scale dimensions -- I just can't remember what scale! Senior moment, I suppose. Charles Clark Lord wrote: To that extent I ordered two MDC cabooses from San-Val hoping that they would be suitable for my mainline engines. Sadly they are NG road names with truss rods. The steps don't even look proper. I was hoping that I could modify them in some way to make an acceptable 1/32 caboose.
Kadee's for SRRL
Has anyone installed Kadee's on the pilot of the Roundhouse SRRL? (I am assuming 831 on the tender.) If so, which ones and what modifications had to be made? Thanks in advance everyone. Happy Holidays! Chuck Walters http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs
RE: Introduction.
Welcome to the list Bill. This is a great place to talk steam, great guys and gals, and there are NO silly questions! Chuck Walters http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Bill Burgess Sent: Tuesday, November 21, 2000 7:56 AM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Introduction. Morning all: Just to introduce myself as a new reader to this group. I am retired, living in Canada, I am involved with a 45mm and a 32mm group, I enjoy scratch building in both scales, at the bottom of my garden i have about 100' of 45mm and the same in 32mm track. A group of us meet once a week during the summer at different homes, I have been in the hobbies for a good many years, building and running 1/4 scale traction engines, a little heavy to haul around these days. If i am able to be of any assistance to anyone around the hobby it would be my pleasure, I am sure I will ask many silly questions. Bill burgess. -- GIF89a
RE: Ruby Project Pages
Kevin, Very well done. I can't wait to see her run! Whose pilot and headlight? Chuck Walters http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Kevin Strong Sent: Saturday, November 18, 2000 6:19 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Ruby Project Pages Okay, I finally managed to pull myself away from the workbench long enough to take some pictures of what I'm up to in the basement. Anyway, point your browser to http://home.rochester.rr.com/kevstrains/Rubypage.html and see what I've been up to. I welcome your comments and suggestions, as well as words of wisdom. Later, K
RE: (Fwd) Argyle Bantum
Sulphur Springs has them for $675.00. Chuck Walters http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2000 8:03 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Re: (Fwd) Argyle Bantum What is the going price for the Bantam?? Salty
RE: Allegheny Investor Club (A.I.C.)
Geoff, That's about $.50 per screw thread or let's see: It could also be 50 Ruby's; 16.6 Frank S's; 5.5 Mikado's; or 14.28 Geoffbuilt Shay's. Hm, tough decision!! Chuck Walters http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Geoff Spenceley Sent: Tuesday, November 07, 2000 7:59 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Re: Allegheny Investor Club (A.I.C.) OK on the screws Mr Lunkenheimer--10 bucks a screw??-- (there must be at least 2000 screws)-that'll make me pro-cipate. The first screw in the Pacific NW at Salty's suggestion. (The east is always screwing us)--now it should be our turn!! We'll include Florida out of shear pity --and respect of Mr Lunkenheimer (and fear of his wrath!!!) Geoff. Hmm, let's look at that word some -- the anti part I recognize, that means against. For the life of me I don't know what this "cipation" is that Geoff is against! Also, who will get the honor of building the loco - as I hear it, they will ALL be kits. Does each member get a chance to screw it up!I mean does each member get a chance to put some screws in place? Keep your steam up! Mr. Lunkenheimer
Ruby IV
I was looking at St. Aubins ad in Garden Railways and noticed under the Accucraft section, a listing for a Ruby IV. They call the original Ruby a #I, the red one a #II. I had not heard of a IV. The ad states it comes with a gauge and tender. Anyone have any info on this? I suspect it is something St. Aubins packaged together, A Ruby II perhaps and someone else's tender. Any thoughts? Chuck Walters http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs
RE: Coupler height
I believe that the reason Kadee has succeeded so well in the large scale market had nothing to do with it's realism. I am convinced it is because of its universal application base and functionality. For example, an Aristo coupler does not always mate well with a Lionel or USA coupler for example. But the hobbyist is able to replace the USA, Aristo, Lionel, MDC, Bachmann couplers with something that is assured of mating and always works; a Kadee. For crying out loud, there were many times when even my Aristo's did not mate up with other Aristo's. Besides, Kadee's do LOOK better than hook and loop ;) Chuck Walters http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Landon Solomon Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2000 2:53 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Re: Coupler height How is it such a obviously non-realistic thing as the Kadee coupler can become standard so easily? Everyone else makes some version of a working coupler, one that works right! In HO I can forgive given the difficulties of machining to such small tolerances but in LS I don't see it. Does anyone else feel this way? Trot, the knuckle-headed, fox... At 08:50 PM 10/18/00 -0500, you wrote: A couple of further observations, Vance . . . In addition to Kadee becoming the defacto standard for "serious/committed" hobbyist, the NMRA developed and made available royalty-free the "horn hook" coupler. That took the proprietary designs off the table for the set market AND made the initial set train easy to upgrade for the soon-to-be serious hobbyist. In the "O Gauge" -- not 1/4" scale -- market, the expiration of the Lionel patents on its knuckle coupler paved the way for massive competition to emerge. Example: Auburn/Kusan offered a streamlined passenger car made of extruded aluminum before Lionel did, but with full working scale design but Lionel size couplers. Not a market success. They also offered some freight cars, also not a market success, which became part of the Williams and/or K-Line companies, but now with compatible couplers. In the software world, Lionel would have been told to unbundle its couplers, as they were creating an unfair monopoly . . . Charles /\_/\ TrotFox \ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a \_/ [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."
RE: Updated roster
Dan, It worked for me. It resides has a hotlink right in my email and the address is correct. If you are typing it in to the address bar, make sure the parenthesis and period that are listed are gone. Here it is again. http://45mm.com/sslivesteam/users/ Regards, Chuck Walters http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Dan Pantages Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2000 12:41 AM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Re: Updated roster This link does not seem to work. Dan - Original Message - From: David M. Cole [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 08, 2000 8:09 AM Subject: Updated roster All hands: It's been quite a while since I updated the roster (see http://45mm.com/sslivesteam/users/). We have 141 people on the listserv now; of course, not all are on the roster. If you aren't listed on the roster and would like to be, send me e-mail with your full name as you wish to be listed and your city, state and country. If you have provided a biography to the list and there isn't a link, please find your biography at http://www.mail-archive.com/sslivesteam%40colegroup.com/ and send me the link. If you haven't provided a biography, please put one together to introduce yourself to your fellow list members. Mug shots are always welcome -- send them directly to me. Thanks. *+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+ *+ David M. Cole [EMAIL PROTECTED] Editor Publisher: The Cole Papers; NEWSINC.V: (650) 557-9595 Consultant: The Cole Group http://colegroup.com/ F: (650) 557-9696 *+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+ *+~
Decal Setting Soln
I am about to apply my decals to my Mike. I am following Robert Dustin's directions and obtained a bottle of decal setting soln. Both Robert and the manufacturer of the setting soln tell the user to apply a coating to where the decals are to be applied. My question is, if I apply to an area larger than the size of the decal, does the setting soln dry and dissipate or will it stain the metal and show? Chuck Walters Twin Lakes Railway
RE: STEAM-UP in Missouri feasable?
Tom, I think you are correct most of your comments. I live in the north east. The National in California is too far to travel and vacation time is short. Driving would be preferable to flying for the stated reasons you gave. A more centrally located spot would allow car travel and cut down on expenses for everyone. However, since there is a steamup in Cal and at Diamond Head, I would one would love to see something in the Northeast, say in Mich or PA or in New England somewhere. That way, we cover the south, west and east part of the country. Chuck -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Tom Eaton Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2000 7:51 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: STEAM-UP in Missouri feasable? Hello Listers. We just had a nice steamup at Larry Herget's house. During one of the usual steamup discussions, one of the guests made the comment that St. Louis would be a nice central location for a national steamup. I thought I would throw some of the comments out to this list to see what the rest of you think. Briefly, here are some of the questions/concerns which came out of that discussion. Any comments that you have will be greatly appreciated. Remember, these are just comments made during a short discussion. 1. The Spring National Small Scale Steamup has not been accepted as well as was hoped. One of the reasons may be the California location. It is a 2 - 2 1/2 day or more drive for those of us who live here in the Midwest, longer for those on the East coast. The six or eight days of travel time takes a huge chunk of vacation time. Air travel cuts the size and number of engines that can be carried. 2. Is another steamup needed, or are the Diamondhead and California steamups enough? Would another steamup compete with Diamondhead or California? 3. Would the St. Louis area be a acceptable location? By this, I mean is the drive here within a reasonable time.? 4. Would a steamup date in late March or early April (the off season in St. Louis) be acceptable? 5. To sum it up, would anyone be willing to attend a Steamup in Missouri, in the spring, just 3 months after Diamondhead? Again, remember, these are just comments/concerns brought up during a short discussion. What do you think? Keep your steam up, Tom Eaton
RE: Cat's away ...
Geoff, I like your description best of all. Call Webster, cause it should be added to his dictionary. :) Definitely my kind of vacation! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Geoff Spenceley Sent: Saturday, September 16, 2000 2:44 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Re: Cat's away ... Bob et al, A vacation is Jerry Reshews Diamondhead Steamup and Richard Finlayson's NSS..-or anyone's steamup, or your own lonely steamup, or staring at a train, or riding a train, or viewing a train video, or dreaming of a train, or your Mrs buying you a train--(my b/d is coming up!) or building a train, or cussing the manufacturer of a train kit--shall I go on? Geoff. What is a Vacation? Bob
RE: Gauge 1 October 7 steamup (get together for the G1MRA folks)
Shsh clark! Why don't you live on the east coast? {big grin}.
Chuck Walters
President - Central New York Large-Scale Railway Society
http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On
Behalf Of Clark Lord
Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2000 4:57 PM
To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam
Subject: Gauge 1 October 7 steamup (get together for the G1MRA folks)
Hi all: Just a reminder that my annual steamup here at the house is set
for Saturday October 7th. As usual we will start when the first person
shows on Friday afternoon and quit Sunday after the last person leaves.
I hope to have the track rearranged into two separate loops (outside and
inside mains, each 350 feet long) with a shortened inside circuit option
(80 feet long) so the smaller engines don't have to go to the far end
unless they want to.
The hotel/motels closest to my house are
Motel 6 #1337 702-457-8051 or 1-800-466-8356, 4125 Boulder Hwy.
Boulder Station Hotel and Casino 702-432-, 4111 Boulder Hwy. (right
next to Motel 6)
Both Motel 6 and Boulder Station are near US 95 and Boulder Hwy. (corner
of Boulder Hwy. and Lamb Blvd.
Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall 702-456-, 5111 Boulder Hwy.
(corner of Boulder Hwy. and Nellis Blvd.)
If you don't know how to get to my house just email me and I'll provide
directions.
Clark Lord
4890 Arizona Ave.
Las Vegas NV 89104
702-431-3568 your dime
1-800-578-9639 my dime
I'll provide all the usual stuff, the rest we can send out for.
I hope to see you soon.
Clark
RE: Ruby Performance
Interesting Mike! I have seen three Rubies, one of which is mine, and they all have whistled from time to time. This may be a more wide spread problem (or annoyance) than you might suspect. Chuck Walters President - Central New York Large-Scale Railway Society http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of M. Paterson Sent: Sunday, August 13, 2000 9:21 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Ruby Performance 1) Am using two addresses as uncertain which is correct since the shift in servers. 2) I have been presented with a new Ruby issue. A Ruby that has some break in time was given to me to trouble shoot. The symptom is that a)it will build a head of steam sufficient to drive the engine only when the gas valve is advanced to the point that there is a loud consistent whistle. Definitely not typical base upon the three other engines I have work with. b)if the gas valve is backed off to just before the break point between a quite run and the whistle there is not enough heat to keep the steam pressure high enough to sustain continuous operation. Definitely not typical. c) I have tighten all leak points, there is some weeping at the slide valve on the right side but does not appear to be sufficient to cause excess steam loss. d)the burner was replace, according to the owner by Accucraft, the original was mis-manufactured. e) I have pulled the jet and it is clear but have not pulled the burner and observed the flame. f) in looking from the smoke box down the flume it does not appear that a flame is moving all the way down the burner even at a high gas flow rate. g)I can get a run time of 13 - 15 minutes with the whistle, fuel runs out before water which is as it should be (have 10 to 18 cc of water left in the boiler. Any suggestions? Has anyone seen this problem before with corrective action? I am about to call Accucraft but want to make sure I have checked all areas. Input requested. mike __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Free email you can access from anywhere! http://mail.yahoo.com/
Aster Mikado Axle Pump
I am in high hopes of a Goodall valve solution for the Mike, but I am also curious about the axle pump. Together, both solutions could make for a nnnggg running time. Has anyone installed it yet? If so, what comes with the kit (is it complete)? Is it an easy install? Do you have to modify anything on the existing Mike? I am sure there are curious minds out there other than me who want to hear about the success of the install and ALL the headaches or lack of them. Chuck Walters President - Central New York Large-Scale Railway Society http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs
RE: Mikado Steam Regulator
Susan, Already in the works! Had that idea a month ago. Hehe! Thanks! Chuck Walters President - Central New York Large-Scale Railway Society http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Susan Parker Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2000 3:15 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: RE: Mikado Steam Regulator Hi Chuck, You wrote "My wife is going to kill me when I tell her I want to build another very soon." As a way of (possibly) forestalling sudden death, why not buy it for her and help her build it? You know, matching "hers and his" accessories! Could be quite cute (*grin*). Best wishes, Susan.
Gluing Metal?
I have some small decorative steam pumps I want to adhere to one of my engines. Knowing I will need to scrap away the paint and both surfaces are brass, anyone know of a good way to join these parts exclusive of welding or soldering. Specifically, is there a good glue (maybe a metal epoxy that melts the parts together such as the one plumbers use to patch holes in pipes) that will hold as well as a solder piece or a screwed in piece? I want these to last forever not just a short while and then have to do it again! Chuck Walters President - Central New York Large-Scale Railway Society http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs
RE: eye yi yi
Tom, Pics are not allowed through this listserv. Sorry! Chuck Walters President - Central New York Large-Scale Railway Society http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 07, 2000 6:28 AM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Re: eye yi yi Howdy al: I hope this picture made it threw to everyone? I had to locomotive -napit from-the UK -its -small-double-boiler-Wales - Locomotive-you just don't see these little dragons everyday -true -true---tom :) if it didn't let me know ?
Mikado Steam Regulator
Okay! It runs! :) I can make babies and I can construct an Aster kit. Just call me David...Where's Goliath? Seriously, the regulator is very touchy and falls easily. Jim Burns suggested plumbers chord (which I believe is Teflon tape?) to tighten up the valve needle. Any other fixes that anyone has done? BTW, thanks to everyone for their support in this project. My wife is going to kill me when I tell her I want to build another very soon. Chuck Walters President - Central New York Large-Scale Railway Society http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs
An Update On Aster Mikado Kit Progress
I just finished section 6 of the Mike instruction set and have successfully ran her on air. NO PROBLEMS! Awesome. If the rest of the project goes as well, I should be raising steam by mid week, next week. If the Mike ran as fast on it's own steam as with the air pump, I calculate it would be going about 200 miles per hour scale speed. ;) Thank god it doesn't!!! Chuck Walters President - Central New York Large-Scale Railway Society http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs
Mikado Assembly Question
When I built the cylinders, the cross head moved fairly freely against the slide bars (I had to file and polish the cross head and bars to accomplish this). They moved at least as freely as the piston would allow. When the cylinders were attached to the chassis and the rear of the slide bars fixed to the frame, the valves move, but I have to apply some pressure. Should they move very freely, or is some pressure okay. I am at the end of step 3 and do not want to continue if I have to rip it all apart to fix this (for the 2nd time). Chuck Walters President - Central New York Large-Scale Railway Society http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs
Detail Kit for the Mikado
Has anyone installed the detail kit for the black Mike? Mine came today (ahead of the Mike) and I was wondering if the copper and brass rods have to be bent and are they to be left unpainted? If they are to be painted and bent, why didn't Aster do the bending and painting? Chuck Walters President - Central New York Large-Scale Railway Society http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs
RE: Mike, the return trip
Walt, Okay, now I am waiting daily with baited breath for your Mike reports. What brand name is the Canadian fuel? Chuck Walters President - Central New York Large-Scale Railway Society http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2000 9:09 AM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Mike, the return trip The dispatcher, Theol Timer, issued an early call, 6:30 AM for the Everglades City hostler and the crew that overnighted in EC. In view of the fact that all the beer cars had been emptied yesterday (a SATURDAY, when hardly anyone except bartenders work) it wasn't till 7:00 AM that anyone showed up to get the Mike ready to head back to the Golden Gate yard. The coffee car did not get unloaded, so it stayed in the EC yard. Steam was up by 7:08 AM and the train was underway. The fireman couldn't keep the steam gauge over 3 so it was rather slow going, much to the relief of the aching heads of the entire crew. A water stop was made at 7:32 , and another at 7:50. The Mike barely made it back at 8:17 AM. The engineer put the Mike on report because there seemed to be no steam oil used on the run to EC and the return run. When the oil reservoir was emptied, there was no free water in the tank although the oil had changed color to a cloudy orange. The oil will be observed for a few days to see if any water separated out, but something will have to be done about the obvious low usage. It was also noted in the report that the USA fuel (not connected in any way to Charlie R's USA TRAINS) did not perform as well as the Canadian stuff that was used previously. The purchasing agent will have to see if he can find a local supplier. Freight from up north is too costly to keep sending it in all the time. Keep your steam up! B. W. Lunkenheimer and the crew at the SWAMP RR.
RE: Mike Report, the rest of the story.
Great report Walt! Would love to see some pics! any? Chuck Walters President - Central New York Large-Scale Railway Society http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, July 15, 2000 12:07 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Mike Report, the rest of the story. Due to later sunrise, as the days get shorter and the peak of hurricane season approaches, this Saturday's run of the SWAMP RR local freight was called for a 7:55 AM fire-up. The tender was filled, fuel was filled, oiling all around was completed by the 8:01 safety valve pop off. Because last week the consist had highfalutin imported beer car, dinky little 4 wheel ones at that, the residents of Everglades City and Chockoloskee (they have a bridge now to the mainland, the kids don't have to swim to the mainland any more) arranged for a prominent St. Louis, Mo. brewer to get some of "the real stuff" for them. As a result, the following cars were in the consist: Converted Erie 2 bay hopper w/firefighting suppression tools USA#1641 Anheuser~Bush Brewing Association 20,000 loads Comm. Car USA#1642 A~B Budweiser Car (the first beer to be called Budweiser in US was made by the Dubois Brewing Co., in Dubois, PA). USA#1643 A~B BUSCH BEER car USA#1644 A~B Michelob Dry Beer Car USA#1645 Carlsburg Beer (A~B is the prime importer) USA#1646 A~B O'Doul's non alcoholic Beer car (requested by the WCTU ladies) USA#1647 A~B King Cobra Malt Liquor car (requested by the 'not quite 21 yet crowd) USA#1648 A~B Bud Light car (requested by the over 36" ((and over)) waist crowd) The last revenue car was a Starbucks Coffee car. We do not know who requested it, but they must have wanted a lot of wide awake inebriates. Of course the SWAMP RR Crummy # 1 was at the end of the train. A water stop was made at big Cypress Bend at 8:18 AM The train proceeded to Carnestown where it joined the Deep Lake spur before heading south to Everglades City. The Deep Lake and Everglades RR was the first line in Collier Count, built to haul grapefruit from the grove at Deep Lake to Everglades City for shipment by steam boat or sailing vessel to points south (Key West or Havana), or north to Ft. Myers. The motive power was a converted Ford (Model A or T? with flanged wheels) and later a battery powered streetcar that ran from Carnestown to Everglades City when the Tamiami trail reached Carnestown. Collier County resulted from the acquisition of hundreds of thousands of acres of land in the area by Barron Gift Collier. Mr. Collier is reported to have accumulated a fortune by having a monopoly on those streetcar advertisements that the over 60 crown may recall. They were placed in the curve where the wall roof of the car body met. Old time SWAMP RR employees recall that they had to be careful when switching Grapefruit cars originating in Everglades City - if you bumped them too hard, there was a tinkling sound inside and the car would leak a dark amber liquid that evaporated quickly. Some rumor that those boats to Cuba did not return empty to Everglades City in the '20's.. In any event, SWAMP RR #1 reached Everglades City at 9:06 AM, just about out of fuel after a run of 1 hour 5 minutes. The old habits of the 20's (prohibition) must have carried over to the next generation. There were many Everglades City and Chockoloskee Island residents that were guests of the Federal Government for illegal transportation of "square Grouper" in the 70's and 80's. Some are still guests, due for release after 15 to 30. Keep your steam up! Mr. B. W. Lunkenheimer Walt PS Does anyone have a guess what B. W. stands for?
Alcohol Firing
Over the years I have found several sites that talk up the procedures for firing a butane fired steamer, from lubricating and steam oil to gas and water. However, I have not seen any site that deals from start to finish, with the procedures involved with alcohol firing, such as tips to use (wick trimming and shape as an example), etc. Are there any I missed? If not, Vance.care to add a comprehensive treatise on alcohol firing to your wonderful site? Chuck Walters President - Central New York Large-Scale Railway Society http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs
Aster Mike Minimum Radius
I am aware of Asters min req for radius when running the Mike, but what is the real story? As anyone run one of these on 1600 curves? I am building a raised layout with 20' diameter curves, but my garden in 8' diameter. Will it run on these curves? (Yes, I know, there will be unprototypical overhang, yada, yada, yada);) Chuck Walters President - Central New York Large-Scale Railway Society http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs
