PRELIM: IE&W RY Steamups 2003

2002-12-12 Thread Jim Stapleton
Ga 1 Live Steam Locomotive operators: I have received several inquiries regarding the probable dates for our IE & W Ry Steamups during 2003. The Spring (Summer) Steamup is scheduled for Sat and Sun - June 14 and 15, 2003 The Fall Steamup is tentatively scheduled for Sat and Sun - October 11 and

Re: Fn3

2002-12-12 Thread Geoff Spenceley
Jim Gregg, I.F.O.R.C.R.A.E.C. Isn't that the same OSHA Geoff.

Re: Fn3

2002-12-12 Thread Terry Griner
Vance, Thanks hadn't thought of the 30" gauge! Since my railroad, the NPiPRR (No Place in Particular Railroad) is totally made up, I could say it's 30" gauge. The I could get those nifty models I like! And converting plans to 1:18 is as easy as converting to 1:24. Thanks for the idea. Terry Gr

Bearing Blocks or "Mimi" inaugural run

2002-12-12 Thread Gary
For my friend's Steamline Shay, I made a simple block system of wood. On a 8" wide wood plank I nailed and glued two small blocks with a "V" groove in the top edge. The sideframe tie rod rests on a "V" block. This allows the drive wheels to turn unhindered. For a side rod engine, it might work to

Re: "Mimi" inaugural run

2002-12-12 Thread Daniel McGrath
Tom, where did you get the bearing blocks to steam-up "Mimi"? Hopefully I'll get a chance to run mine up soon. Dan McGrath. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: "Mimi" inaugural run Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2002