Jim,
I really enjoyed reading your article on coal-firing in SitG. The one by Dave
Pinniger in GardenRail (reprinted on Roundhouse's site, referenced here
recently) was also most enjoyable. I have very limited experience with coal
firing and would like to try it again someday, this time with
The Nov/Dec 2000 "Narrow Gauge and Short Line Gazette" arrived in
today's mail. It has a good plan for the East Broad Top (EBT) turntable in
Orbisonia, Pennsylvania.
Jun, can you find that magazine in Japan? Perhaps Shozo Inoue of Flying
Zoo sells it in Japan?
regards,
-vance-
Vance Ba
Vance,
Vance,
Pleased to hear that you like the smell of coal smoke. Check out the
introduction to coal firing in the latest issue of Steam in the Garden. I am
grateful for all the coal burning enthusiasts who served as my teachers and
consultants. I will take delivery in January at Diamondhea
I screwed up, guys, my memory isn't too good just now. The Sth Oz gauge is
5'3" and the Puffing Billy is 2'6"
Phil (thanks for the correction, Tony W!)
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Here in Oz that was the standard practice for near on a century. Unlike the
US, ng rolling stock was identical to standard gauge, they just exchanged
bogies as the wagons passed from one system to another. What made it really
interesting was we had 4 gauges all in use together, Here in Sth Oz our
In a message dated 11/17/2000 4:33:53 PM Pacific Standard Time,
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> I wonder about that "special metal" comment. I am having a terrible time
> trying to solder parts onto the my Ruby smokebox (bell, builder plates
etc.)
> I removed the paint, cleaned the metal, fluxed,
In a message dated 11/17/2000 12:32:48 PM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> It's just when I have to mount them in my Minicraft
It is very possible then, that you are using the drills at too fast of a
speed. I know that I have to be careful with my flex-shaft because I have a
The EBT's mainline was built following standard gauge practices almost
the entire route from Mt. Union (It's northern terminus) to Robertsdale
(The south end, 33 miles away, and where the coal was...), but it was
built to 1873 standards, not what we think of when we think modern
standard gauge. (T
I remember reading a long time ago that the EBT was unique as a narrow gauge
railroad because it was allowed to haul standard gauge freight cars by
hoisting them up and replacing their standard gauge trucks with EBT narrow
gauge trucks. In order to be allowed to handle freight interchange by this
In a message dated 11/13/2000 7:16:53 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>I bought a used Bridgeport mill even though it cost 25% more than new
>>Asian mills. I know I can sell the Bridgeport for what I paid ten years
>>from now.
Clark, You are right on target with this comme
I wonder about that "special metal" comment. I am having a terrible time
trying to solder parts onto the my Ruby smokebox (bell, builder plates etc.)
I removed the paint, cleaned the metal, fluxed, and the solder will stick to
the part, but not Ruby. Any ideas?
K,
Try using a little turpentine as a drilling fluid. Do not use a high RPM.
My earlier suggestion of a spotting drill is that those drills have a
narrower angle point that sometimes penetrates work hardened material better.
If you haven't all ready tried it, you may want to anneal the areas bef
Kevin,
I haven't gotten around to it yet, but planned to make simple crosshead guides
that are just short lengths of brass rod as the guides and a machined piece of
brass that slips over the guides and replaces the rod end where it connects to the
connecting rod.
I agree with Vance, the use of
One last bit Salty. Just a short drive from you is the Mt Rainier
Scenic RR. They still run steam engines all the time. Each spring they
have a Geared Tripleheader usually around the last of May. It is
spectacular if you like geared engines.
See http://www.mrsr.com/ for more information.
Cla
Equally important is that it is a narrow gauge (36 inch gauge)
railroad. The EBT is one of the few places where you can ride on and
see the original equipment as it was back in the 30's, 40's and 50's.
Another such place is the narrow gauge Cumbres & Toltec Scenic RR that
operates from Chama, NM
Bob,
I was going to ask the same question. I've seen it done at least once.
(of course not by myself. No, never. )
Later,
Trent
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> Not knowing what type of drilling instrument you were using, but is it
> possible you were in reverse?
> Bob
>
Pete
Not the same loco. The Accucraft model is of a 30" ga prototype
ex-Bowaters Paper mill, tho it was a standard desogn and I believe 2'
versions were made.
The loco on the L&B was much smaller and is/was available as a live
steam loco from Wrightscale. She was 2' gauge. A wing tank loco has
Salty: It stands for East Broad Top. Your punishment for not knowing this is
to go directly to this site. Do not pass go and do not collect $200.00
( VBG)
http://www.febt.org/
Phil.P. Reading,Pa.
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In a message dated 00-11-17 15:32:48 EST, you write:
<< EBT rails >>
What are EBT rails??? (just another dumb question from a beginner) :-)
Nope, it's definitely the copper on Ruby. I've had the same drills
mounted in the drill press, and they have no trouble going through the
brass I'm using. It's just when I have to mount them in my Minicraft
drill (British equivalent of Dremel) to do work on the boiler that
things get weird. I have
Vance-
thanks for the tip on the Sidestreet Bannerworks web site. What great stuff.
Salty
Did you try using a spotting drill first? On two occasions I've purchased
drill sets at major "discount" outlets and found they were not properly
pointed. Get out your magnifying glass and look at the points.
Keep your steam up!
Walt & Lunk
My thought too. Been there before (late at night and cross eyed). ;<)
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From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Multiple recipients of sslivesteam" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, November 17, 2000 8:50 AM
Subject: Re: "Rubber" Ruby
> Not knowing what type of drilling instr
In a message dated 00-11-17 00:38:36 EST, you write:
<< First, there's the steel on the frame of Ruby. Darned if I didn't go
through 5 drill bits trying to drill two lousy holes. Nothing I had
would cut the stuff. >>
You might try to find some solid carbide drills, they will cut about
a
Kevin,
I think it was Kevin O'Connor who added crosshead guides to his Ruby. I
don't think it'll be too hard, provided you have access to a milling machine or
an X-Y table on your drill press. Doing a plunge cut with an end-mill would be
more accurate than with a twist drill, too. The main
Not knowing what type of drilling instrument you were using, but is it
possible you were in reverse?
Bob
Did you notice something on that version of the Ruby? Crosshead guides!
I wonder if you can refit them to the older versions. I've been
scratching my head trying to think of ways to add them to mine, but if
all I have to do is order replacement parts, buddy I'm there!
Later,
K
I'd love to think the answer was as simple as worn out bits, but these
hummers came straight out of the new package! (I always buy new bits
before starting a new project, not so much out of liking to start new,
but the chances of me finding the old ones are usually pretty darned
slim.) The strange
In a message dated 11/17/00 3:01:09 AM Eastern Standard Time,
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> >
> > Anyone have a picture of this new locomotive?
I copied the ad to the 'photos' section in the Forums of FSOL
(http://www.finescalerr.com/photoads2/photosmo282.html)
Pete
In a message dated 11/17/00 3:01:09 AM Eastern Standard Time,
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>
> > Anyone have a picture of this new locomotive?
>
By sheer coincidence, I picked up my Lynton & Barnstable Railway reference
book last night (no idea why) and in the construction chapter there's a
Sound more like an Iron Maiden than a Rubber Ruby!
Don Plasterer
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Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2000 7:39 PM
Subject: "Rubber" Ruby
> Okay, I don't know what Accucraf
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