Re: Boiler commentary

has proven gauges? who uses at least two of them for the test? etc etc. I agree fully with you Harry. test to sensible pressures. unless the state requires more. Bert - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re[2]: check valve

George. Both Regner and Reppingen are in Germany. Bert (in Austria) - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Live steam Big Boy.

Vance Bass. Vance I've just received confirmation that the announcement of a live steam Big Boy is a mistake. Sorry. Bert - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: news from Nrnberg Toy Fair

Bert. - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re[2]: news from Nrnberg Toy Fair

will see you on our round trip. Yes I met Bob Hartford a couple of years ago any many more nice people in the south west. If I was to move again that would be the direction of movement. I was very impressed. Bert - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re[2]: Sinsheim Fotos

is possible on some of the G tracks, not just race courses. Thanks for your feedback Bert - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Sinsheim Fotos

. The address for those interested.: http://gold.mylargescale.com/petethornton/sinsheim Bert - (snowed under) in Austria. - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re[2]: Boiler bushing bronze

- Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Accucraft prototypes at Intl Toy Fair

on a Big Boy must be vast. Bert. - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Gartenbahn photos

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burner problems

. If there is something I have missed please inform me so I can extend the list. Bert - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

No mail received!

To all Has no-one posted anything in the last 10 days or am I getting left out? If so how do I get back on the list? Bert - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re[2]: No mail received!

for Austria in foreign countries. Have good one Bert in AUSTRIA ( - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re[2]: Accucraft SP )^) Colors

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Re[2]: Diamond Head Draw Bar Pull Results

- Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re[2]: New Project

Henner Sorry I missed most of this but Klinger still make Klingerit its updated of course now. How thick do you want it. I'll see what I can do. Bert - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: (No subject)

Hi Arthur, I'll see what we can find for you. Bert - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: twin fire tube boilers

things to see I have my camera. Thanks again Bert - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re[4]: twin fire tube boilers

have the problem crop up and not be aware of it. The engine still runs on one burner, but not with the gauge showing 75 psi! I have been passed a couple of test reports where the problem was mentioned. Thanks again Bert. - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Is anyone else getting Herr Schugs little announcements?

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twin fire tube boilers

. Thank you in advance for your thoughts on this one. Bert Dienstag, 04. Jänner 2005 - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re[2]: twin fire tube boilers

running off the melting snow filtering through our ground. My two penneth is ask the guy next door. One thing which is used in both landscapes was set them in sand! I am pleased I dont have to choose one of the many suggestions. Bert - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL

Boiler washing.

on the pin!. Bert - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re[2]: Aster Lion topping with water

boilers. Oh, before I sign off: Seasons greetings to the whole gang from Austria. Bert - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re[4]: Aster Lion topping with water

Hi Just had a look at the web site . Yes these are the sort of things . Be carefull about the air vent valve when filling with gas. Some just crack the gas valve. Bert - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Quick connectors for topping with water

under way with sommer tyres. I dont need anyone denting my Landrover!!. and who needs chains to go down hill anyway ??? Oh boy. Have a nice one Bert - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re[4]: Aster Lion topping with water

Geof. There are fittings that get down to M5x05, Sorry 5mm fine thread. Thats quite small. Bert - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Latest Project rolls out of shops.

Hi kevin. One of the nicest conversions of a Ruby I have seen congratulations. (I'll be passing it on to a few friends in the German language). It really looks the part. Bert - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re[2]: Looking for Arthur

in Austria. - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re[2]: Sectional Track - Part 2

(rubber) in the far east. There is certainly more info available in the German language - unfortunately. Regards Bert - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re[2]: Stephenson Valve Gear

at the very beginning was that the original valve gear was very similar to our G models and wasted a lot of steam due to no cut off. Hope this helps Bert. (going on holiday 4th Sept until 4th Oct. (south Itally) - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: More (or less) glitching

still need to be made. D.J.B. may be the answer. Regards Bert - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Cleaning locos

in it for a long time). Sorry my American is not up to scratch. Ive been here that long even English is beginning to get me going!. Regards Bert. - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Regner locos/cleaning.

with a dry brush, a quick oiling and there we are finished. Bert . - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re[2]: Regner locos/cleaning.

Hi Mike It is like Tony has already explained. Regards Bert - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re[2]: Earl's 8% grades

. Bert. - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Cyl drain valves

Geoff Regner locos are now fitted with servo controlled drain cocks and really make a great show on cool days, as well as being functional. www.regner-dampftechnik.de Bert - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re[4]: sslivesteam2-Digest - Number 320

to 6V? Regards Bert! - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Earl's 8% grades

on their ears and then settle down onto the tracks again. Oh the fun of mountain garden railways. Shays just keep the same speed (is it speed?) slowness, sounds wrong somehow, up and downhill. Have fun Bert - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re[2]: sslivesteam2-Digest - Number 320

almost written it off as whitchcraft. Bert in the Austrian (bewitched?) Alps. - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Test Message

Hello Jim, Your message has been received in Austria. Regards Bert - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re[2]: R/C Glitching

. Hope this helps. Bert in Austria. - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Frank S run time / Goodall valve

with one way ball valve (clack-valve) can be supplied by Ralf Reppingen ( www.reppingen.de) These are tried and tested and proved by hundreds of us live steamers in mid Europe. They speak English. I can help if required. Bert. - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re[2]: Running Superior

.) then allowing about 20mm to look out of the engine. This worked. It also cured my C-16 radio problems. May be old hat to some but it was new to me. May even help?. (40mhz) and (27mhz) Bert - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re[2]: What grade material to use?

across the grain will show no cracks. The judicious use of heat will straighten plate better than a hammer without stretching it and ripples are in my opinion best removed by rolling a radius into the steel then taking the radius out in the rolls. Bert. - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL

Re[2]: What grade material to use?

!!! Another quicky. Ive just been told a woman who is married to model steam fan is a widow who's husband is not dead yet!. Oh well!! Keep your steam pressure up and your blood pressure down. Regards to all Bert. in the Austrian Alps. - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

German web site

steam. and some scratch stuff. Good hunting. If you see something you like but it is German I can translate if its not half a book. contact me at my private e-mail address. The web = www.buntbahn.de/phpBB2 Keep your steam up and your pressure down!. Bert - Bert

Re: Lubricating Boiler

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Re: Steam in US and England

. All of those small parts. It is a major operation if you want to keep it clean. OK I know Gresley engines don't have these probs, but you know what I mean. Bert. - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re[2]: sslivesteam2-Digest - Number 252

. I'm back to trains now. - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Imported steam

is cheap enough for production, then my income would not by a loco. Not one which I could afford. One more point is that the quality has apparently improved since the product is imported. (not my personal opinion but that of a rail mag). Sad. Bert - Bert Edmunda

Re: Cleaning loco

person even if you dont have one of his engines. My present engine in construction is a vertical boilered A Climax The boiler and engine are finished as is some of the woodwork for this mobile chicken shed. Regards Bert. - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re[2]: UK Live Steam

before putting her away (now I've got send this quick before its gets read by the authority) Regards Bert. - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re[2]: UK Live Steam

Hello André The Excelsior may be a good engine for you. You can't get much more Scottish than a Kerr Stuart engine and in Caledonian blue! Could even be eligible for national support!! You never know. Bert. - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re[3]: Paso Robles Track

Dave You should be able to get ones with damaged superstructure free. To them they are scrap. A course of anger to customers. Do them a favor, save them having to pay to have them removed by the refuse people. Bert - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re[2]: Paso Robles Track

it Cheap, easy, fast, one man can do it. I have detail photos. Regards Bert - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re[2]: wire for threading 0-80 (Now annealing tempering)

Harry you don't see any problems with that big ball pein hammer? You ever heard about the old Smith who siad to his stiker when I nod my head - you hit it ? Oh boy, thin wire big hammer, there are good chances of hitting the nail right on the thumb. - Bert Edmunda

Re: threading 0-80 (Now annealing tempering)

Pinos Altos RR. in the Austrian mountains where it snowed on saterday, but only a couple of flakes. - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

British headlight codes.

explaining why the Royal Scott Often arrived in london wearing this system set to a quater to three - Via Carlisle and Carstairs. There is lots of this stuff to read. Signals and ground frames are also covered. Source is dated 1937!! and earlier. Bert. - Bert Edmunda

British headlight positions.

then we'll have to find a central space where all can collect. Bert - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re[2]: wicks

hey! Siven un a tanner is bei nah 'alf a quid!. You must have had money to burn, Bert - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

retarding trains.

control. Superior has the same characteristics. Just my thoughts on the matter. Bert in Austria. - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re[2]: Wire cutter carrying member

. No distortion. Maybee you also have a metal worshop near you who for a little praise offer you a lot!!. Regards Bert, Still snowed in in the Austrian Alps. - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Diamondhead - Sinsheim Germany

Superior Which I would say is about the best starters engine on the market and at this prise!. Well folks that is Sinsheim in nutshell. Bert.in Austria. - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Radiant poker burner

Hi Gary Thanks for the tip. I'll have to look into this one. It sure sounds good. Maybe my C-16 will be up-rated to an everyday loco instead of it being a Sunday Engine For me this is one of the nicest looking American steam engines. (268 Black) - Bert Edmunda

Re: Steamy Clymaxe is Dangerous hobby

Gary I had a busy time trying to explain to my wife that I was looking for information on Climacks locos. I'm still not sure she believes me. They may not be live steam, but some do get your pressure up, even at my age!. - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re[2]: Butane/Propane Fuel tank Pressure?

cause someone to come with a not so dramatic solution. I am not suggesting making a gas tank of 1mm tin plate. Bert. - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re[2]: tender gas tanks.

you threw in. Thanks Tag, Bert - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

tender gas tanks.

. - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re[2]: Intro and question

for the new valve, worse is probably the waiting time from LGB to Bretzler he then needs about a month to get then finished and despatched. he has two in stock. Ive seen them, yesterday, they are there. Bert - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re[2]: To all interested in Frank S gas tank mods

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Re[2]: To all interested in Frank S gas tank mods

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Frank S gas tank.

engines, The air hazy with coal smoke and the smell of coal and steam oil etc.etc Somehow we just could not keep him at home!. He must be mad. He'll be on-line from next monday. Sorry I can't help more than this at the moment. Edmunda - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

To all interested in Frank S gas tank mods

many are interested by 8th Jan. I can get a delivery date by 12th Jan. via this e-mail address. Hope this is of some help. Have a good one Bert. - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Intro and question

(In the Austrian alps enjoying? -15°C) - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Merry Christmas

. Only the female part. NOT the male part as well. Best wishes and regards from the Tres Piedras Pinos Altos Rr.(At present snowed under in the Austrian Alps), (but we can go skiing). Bert (works Eng). - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re[2]: Merry Christmas

free to good home. Will eat anything. Very fond of children. All a matter of taste I guess? - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re[2]: Fire!!!!! Burned

that for some people the death of a catterpillar is a butterfly. We pray that your butterfly appears soon. Bert Austria. - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re[2]: ot: train trip photos ...

all so long ago now isn't it. Where these things on the photo came from I do not know, but I may be able to find out. regards Bert. - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re[2]: Fw: Question for the Live Steam Group

Chad - Ref your problems with a C-16. I assume The Accucraft model. First I havent got all of the story and secondly, I dont know if I can be of a lot of help, most of you people writing on these pages seem to have more knowledge of G1 engines than I do, but maybe if I just ramble on who

Re[2]: message

N E R. - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re[2]: dead leg piping

Sorry to but in but I've just read your intentions. It may be worth contacting Regner locos in Germany. His lubricators are compressors they look good and work good. Piping is then no problem. Just a thought. Bert in Austria. - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Club, Informational and dealer listings

is available in the U.K. which if I have been rightly informed is not available for boilers in the U.S. Regards Bert - Bert Edmunda [EMAIL PROTECTED]