Regarding the possible use of plastic drivers: Electrically driven loco wheels do not
have as much of a load on
their side rods and crank pins as would a double acting steam driven locos. As such I
would question the ability
of the plastic drivers threads to hold up to the job. Of course a
So in other words, "Try it and see"? {:)
Trot, the grey, fox...
On Sat, 29 Apr 100, Gary Broeder wrote:
Regarding the possible use of plastic drivers:
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In a message dated 4/30/2000 4:29:59 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
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So in other words, "Try it and see"? {:)
I would sure hate to take a locomotive apart just because the wheels melted!!
In a message dated 4/30/2000 4:29:59 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
So in other words, "Try it and see"? {:)
I would sure hate to take a locomotive apart just because the wheels
melted!!
Ah, but to a 'basher' there's just that many more spare parts! Besides, it'd
be a
What a relief to see someone mention oxy-propane. I've been using it for
years, especially in the "home" shop. The soot from acetylene is not welcome
in the confines of domestic habitation. I happen to be using a Smith's torch,
very old but still usable. The oxy-propane is a little more
Hello Everyone,
My two cents worth:
At my place of work (and most home shops), oil soak is much more prevalent
than cat litter. I've seen it used many times at described by Vance.
On the subject of refractory (fireplace) brick, you might have a difficult
time finding them anymore. With the
Hello Everyone,
In the latest issue of Garden Railways they say that Accucraft is
going to add another live steamer to it's line. Supposedly a Ruby in
saddle tank configuration, named Ida. Sounds like they are perhaps
following Roundhouse's lead with Sammie. Anybody seen her yet?
There's
If anyone on the list is interested, here's the reply that I received from John
Foskett at Jensen concerning steam oil. Sounds as though you had better be very
specific about needing steam oil if you order from them.
Obviously, his reference to most small steam engines not using cylinder
At my place of work (and most home shops), oil soak is much more
prevalent than cat litter.
You mean there's something other than cat litter to soak up oil?
Man, living in the 21st century is amazing!
On the subject of refractory (fireplace) brick, you might have a difficult
time
Well Many steam locos have plastic or composition insulators on the
axles where the drivers are pressed on. Do they ever melt from heat?--I
know they sometimes make the drivers wobble--before any steaming! With
"superb" effort I managed to "melt" the insulators on the front drivers on
my
Hello Everyone,
The oil soak is cheaper (around here anyway).
You mean there's something other than cat litter to soak up oil?
I think I missed something, but the hearth is used for protecting your work area
from the heat and flame and to retain as much heat as possible into the work area,
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