Re: Flying Scotsman

2002-07-30 Thread Anthony Dixon
Hi Geoff, I thought you had already reviewed the Scotsman at Diamonhead?. So what extra bells and whistles are they adding which you have not seen?. i.e. coal fired?, Hidden Safety valves, Operational Cylinder blow down valves?. Two corridor tenders with

RE: Missing postings from the group

2002-07-30 Thread Anthony Dixon
Hi Steve, What is happening on the 17th?. Tony D. At 04:05 PM 7/30/02 -0700, Shyvers, Steve wrote: >Tony, > >Last week I got the vertical boiler soldered for the 4-2-0 project loco, and >I bought material for the boiler jacket. As soon as I fit the jacket to the >boiler I will start workin

Re: Missing postings from the group

2002-07-30 Thread Anthony Dixon
Hi Graham, Duchess has full walschearts valve gear. Has R/C Throttle with integrated blower control, and operating cylinder blow down drain cocks. Also has finite R/C cut-off control on forward and reverse. Throttle can also be set manually to adjust for load. i.e. overrides R/C throttl

Re: Flying Scotsman

2002-07-30 Thread Anthony Dixon
Hi Geoff, As far as I am concerned, you can mention anything!. Was very good to see you at Pleasanton and chat. Albeit too briefy. Now if you had visited me on Monday, things would have been far different. Tony D. At 04:43 PM 7/30/02 -0700, Geoff Spenceley wrote: >What's the Buzz, tel

Re: Flying Scotsman

2002-07-30 Thread Geoff Spenceley
Sure, not so far for the boat to go!! Believe they are on sale in the UK too. Must be the hands of Hans, he's not rowing fast enough!!. Geoff. They are on sale in Australia > >Jim G. >At 06:50 PM 7/30/02 -0500, you wrote: >>At 04:43 PM 7/30/02 -0700, you wrote: >> >Anyone know when the Flying

Re: Flying Scotsman

2002-07-30 Thread Phil. Paskos
Hi Olde Buddee; I won't tell a soul. Phil > What's the Buzz, tell me what's happening, What's the Buzz. Tell--- > > From my favourite musical! > > Anyone know when the Flying Scotsman will be delivered to purchasers in the > US. Are they held in the hands of Hans??? We are all at his mercy. >

Re: Flying Scotsman

2002-07-30 Thread Alison & Jim Gregg
They are on sale in Australia Jim G. At 06:50 PM 7/30/02 -0500, you wrote: >At 04:43 PM 7/30/02 -0700, you wrote: > >Anyone know when the Flying Scotsman will be delivered > > I hear whispers "they're on the boat." >hw >

Re: Flying Scotsman

2002-07-30 Thread Geoff Spenceley
Thanks 'Arry, I also hear that it is an excellent model with features Aster has not incorporated in previous models. Ancient infirm--whoops!- informed Geoff. >At 04:43 PM 7/30/02 -0700, you wrote: >>Anyone know when the Flying Scotsman will be delivered > >I hear whispers "they're on the bo

Re: Flying Scotsman

2002-07-30 Thread Harry Wade
At 04:43 PM 7/30/02 -0700, you wrote: >Anyone know when the Flying Scotsman will be delivered I hear whispers "they're on the boat." hw

Re: Flying Scotsman

2002-07-30 Thread Geoff Spenceley
What's the Buzz, tell me what's happening, What's the Buzz. Tell--- >From my favourite musical! Anyone know when the Flying Scotsman will be delivered to purchasers in the US. Are they held in the hands of Hans??? We are all at his mercy. Ancient, impatient Old Geoff. PS. I'm steaming my 3/4

RE: Missing postings from the group

2002-07-30 Thread Shyvers, Steve
Tony, Last week I got the vertical boiler soldered for the 4-2-0 project loco, and I bought material for the boiler jacket. As soon as I fit the jacket to the boiler I will start working out the steam plumbing and burner details. Maybe I'll have it in steam by the 17th, but I won't bet on it. St

Re: Missing postings from the group

2002-07-30 Thread trotfox
I've just been moving and have nothing to say. No time to play with the steamer makes Trot a weary fox... {:] Soon though this will all be alleviated when I get the garage (I have an attached garage now!) cleaned up enough to lay track around it. The Ruby will steam again!!! Trot, the slowly-

Re: Missing postings from the group

2002-07-30 Thread cgprod
Hi David. Received my first posting today and am very impressed ( ie ) with letters and comments plus photo's In responce to your request for steam news ;;was interested in Tony;s note about misinformation about his R/C Duchess ;; I have just added R/C to my Duchess and wondered

Re: Missing postings from the group

2002-07-30 Thread Royce Woodbury
Well I went on vacation for 9 days after the steamup and have been trying to catch up ever since. I did get a moment to work on the boiler for my philly, only to discover that I have to make the main barrel over again (thanks, Gary (Watson)) for sending me enough to make two). That's what happen

Missing postings from the group

2002-07-30 Thread Anthony Dixon
Where have all the live steamers gone?. Have not seen much e mail action in last few weeks. Is everyone going diesel-electric?. Or everyone out steaming and no problems?. Tony D.