RE: 2 down, 1 to go?

2004-09-05 Thread Chuck Walters
Glad you are okay Walt. Our prayers are with everyone affected by Mother Natures wrath. But I have to tell you, I would take snow any day compared to the furry of a Hurricane. Stay well! Chuck Walters Twin Lakes Railway http://home.twcny.rr.com/twinlakesrw -Original Message- From

RE: R/C Glitching

2004-08-13 Thread Chuck Walters
Paul, Contact Sulphur Springs and ask them for a SAM-2 Glitch suppressor. I had a huge problem with my Fowler and it took care of it permanently. I believe it was around $99.00. Well worth it. Chuck Walters Twin Lakes Railway http://home.twcny.rr.com/twinlakesrw -Original Message

RE: RH SR&RL #24

2004-06-15 Thread Chuck Walters
I seem to remember reading the review in Steam in the Garden before I bought mine and the author stated that Roundhouse told him the scale of the #24 was 1:22.5 because they wanted to match the LGB offerings (coaches and freight cars) at the time. Chuck Walters Twin Lakes Railway http

RE: took the ruby out for a spin ...

2004-05-09 Thread Chuck Walters
Great shot. Love the depth of field and the steam plume. Chuck Walters Twin Lakes Railway http://home.twcny.rr.com/twinlakesrw -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dave Cole Sent: Sunday, May 09, 2004 8:02 PM To: Multiple recipients of

RE: Alumaloy

2004-02-29 Thread Chuck Walters
3/16" round, 12" long sticks. Chuck Walters Twin Lakes Railway http://home.twcny.rr.com/twinlakesrw -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Vance Bass Sent: Sunday, February 29, 2004 6:50 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Re

Alumaloy

2004-02-29 Thread Chuck Walters
Walt Swartz and Group, I was just watching an infomercial about a product called Alumaloy. If it works as advertised, it's incredible! Just wondering what the groups thoughts are about this product and if anyone has used it before. Chuck Walters Twin Lakes Railway http://home.twcny.r

RE: Steam chat is alive on another list

2003-12-03 Thread Chuck Walters
Dave is supporting two lists? Chuck Walters Twin Lakes Railway http://home.twcny.rr.com/twinlakesrw -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Gary Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 12:08 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject

RE: Geoff's A3 and Big Boy

2003-10-31 Thread Chuck Walters
Geoff, I can't find it on SitG?? Chuck Walters Twin Lakes Railway http://home.twcny.rr.com/twinlakesrw -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Geoff Spenceley Sent: Friday, October 31, 2003 5:20 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subjec

RE: The Fires!!!!!

2003-10-29 Thread Chuck Walters
Bob, Our prayers are with you and all of the other folks in California that are devastated by these terrible fires. The most important thing is that you and Jackie are safe. A house can be replaced, you cannot! Chuck Walters Twin Lakes Railway http://home.twcny.rr.com/twinlakesrw

Club, Informational and dealer listings

2003-09-12 Thread Chuck Walters
r and a contact name if it is a club listing. Thanks folks in advance. This should be a valuable resource for the new folks. Chuck Walters Twin Lakes Railway http://home.twcny.rr.com/twinlakesrw

Calling Zbigniew R. Struzik

2003-09-11 Thread Chuck Walters
u and again I am sorry for the intrusion. Chuck Walters Twin Lakes Railway http://home.twcny.rr.com/twinlakesrw

RE: Stainless Steel Wire

2003-09-09 Thread Chuck Walters
Bob and Everyone, Thank you for the replies. Lots of choices. Chuck Walters Twin Lakes Railway http://home.twcny.rr.com/twinlakesrw -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 08, 2003 10:16 PM To: Multiple

RE: Accucraft K-27

2003-09-08 Thread Chuck Walters
Jeff, Already read the review. Great job! Very accurate analysis. I have seen 463 and 464 many times, just none of the others and no 453 anywhere! Chuck Walters Twin Lakes Railway http://home.twcny.rr.com/twinlakesrw -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

Accucraft K-27

2003-09-07 Thread Chuck Walters
Does anyone have pictures of the K-27 in the 453 or the 461 in green paint schemes posted someplace? I would love to take a look at each before I order. Chuck Walters Twin Lakes Railway http://home.twcny.rr.com/twinlakesrw

RE: Stolen Locomotive

2003-08-21 Thread Chuck Walters
Gary and All, Here is a link to the missing loco's picture. http://www.modelsteam.co.uk/hercules.html Chuck Walters Twin Lakes Railway http://home.twcny.rr.com/twinlakesrw -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Gary Sent: Thursday, August 21,

RE: N. Texas soil... [was: steel stud construction]

2003-08-14 Thread Chuck Walters
Trot, Around here (northeast) we use crushed limestone. The size of the aggregate is less than 1/8" and looks very scale. More importantly, the limestone dust semi hardens the stone when you wet it and it tends to stay put rather well. Very inexpensive. 1 ton costs us $7.00. If you mix it wit

RE: Radiant Burner Design

2003-07-20 Thread Chuck Walters
Mike, Correct formula and a sound explanation. Chuck Walters Twin Lakes Railway http://home.twcny.rr.com/twinlakesrw -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mike Chaney Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2003 8:47 AM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam

RE: Water Volumes

2003-07-07 Thread Chuck Walters
Peter, I believe we are talking the same thingeven with near boiling water, I have never run out of water before the gas. Chuck Walters Twin Lakes Railway http://home.twcny.rr.com/twinlakesrw -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Peter Foley

Water Volumes

2003-07-06 Thread Chuck Walters
for all intents and purposes have NEVER noticed a bit of difference. Have any of you? Chuck Walters Twin Lakes Railway http://home.twcny.rr.com/twinlakesrw

RE: Water Proof White Glue

2003-06-29 Thread Chuck Walters
The problem with the silicone based products is that they just peel away after they dry on the paint the builder used. Seems like nothing sticks to it. That's why he recommended the white glue mixture so it would seep into the seam and not be able to pull away. Chuck Walters Twin Lakes Ra

RE: Water Proof White Glue

2003-06-29 Thread Chuck Walters
Joint and accessible! Chuck Walters Twin Lakes Railway http://home.twcny.rr.com/twinlakesrw -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Steve Shyvers Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2003 3:04 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Re: Water Proof

Water Proof White Glue

2003-06-29 Thread Chuck Walters
by water, but that will not re-dissolve after it dries Chuck Walters Twin Lakes Railway http://home.twcny.rr.com/twinlakesrw

RE: Status of Rio Pecos?

2003-05-27 Thread Chuck Walters
Bob and Phil, Bob has indeed decided to close up shop. Time to enjoy life. There was no big announcement. The web site is gone and the loco in the swap shop is indeed his last gauge 1 loco. He will be missed by a whole lot of folks. My Best, Chuck Charles W. Walters Twin Lakes Railway CEO h

RE: Air Supply (not the band)

2003-04-03 Thread Chuck Walters
ppens to the steam oil that is suppose to get to the cylinders? There is no steam to condense to displace the oil, wouldn't this mean that the cylinders are running without any lub. Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Chuck Walters Sent:

RE: Air Supply (not the band)

2003-04-02 Thread Chuck Walters
Vance, You are correct! I forgot cost and it does matter. I do not want to spend a fortune. My Best, Chuck Charles W. Walters Twin Lakes Railway CEO http://home.twcny.rr.com/twinlakesrw -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Vance Bass Sent: We

Air Supply (not the band)

2003-04-02 Thread Chuck Walters
. My Best, Chuck Chuck Walters Twin Lakes Railway CEO http://home.twcny.rr.com/twinlakesrw

RE: Larry's Steamup

2003-03-25 Thread Chuck Walters
Thanks Bob, Steam up pictures and reports are one of my favorite things to see (next to being there)! My Best, Chuck Charles W. Walters Twin Lakes Railway CEO http://home.twcny.rr.com/twinlakesrw -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROT

RE: Survey is posted/scale speeds

2003-03-24 Thread Chuck Walters
Geoff, I have a full set of scale speed charts posted on my website. They are scale specific and you can easily print them out if you wish. My Best, Chuck Charles W. Walters Twin Lakes Railway CEO http://home.twcny.rr.com/twinlakesrw -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:

RE: Survey is posted

2003-03-23 Thread Chuck Walters
Thanks Jeff! My Best, Chuck Charles W. Walters Twin Lakes Railway CEO http://home.twcny.rr.com/twinlakesrw -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Jeff Runge Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2003 1:05 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Re:

RE: Survey is posted

2003-03-23 Thread Chuck Walters
From: Chuck Walters [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2003 9:29 AM To: Small Scale Live Steam Subject: Survey is posted Hi Folks, The survey is posted. If you would like to take part, please go to http://home.twcny.rr.com/twinlakesrw and click on the survey link on the left

Survey is posted

2003-03-20 Thread Chuck Walters
Hi Folks, The survey is posted. If you would like to take part, please go to http://home.twcny.rr.com/twinlakesrw and click on the survey link on the left side. When I get enough responses, I will post the results and then update it thereafter. Pass the word. I truly would like to see what my

RE: Different strokes - Aster survey, fuel choices, etc. etc.

2003-03-19 Thread Chuck Walters
Phil Wrote: "Anthony is calling it the way I see it. They will build what they are sure will sell." Interesting! And how do know what will sell By asking! My Best, Chuck Charles W. Walters Twin Lakes Railway CEO http://home.twcny.rr.com/twinlakesrw -Original Message- From: [E

RE: Surveys/Polls

2003-03-18 Thread Chuck Walters
Pete, I never said what the survey would ask, just gave examples. I asked the listserv members to send ideas on what type of questions they would like to see info gathered on and one of the questions already in the survey was, "What type of engine would you like to see manufactured?" My Best, C

RE: Online Survey

2003-03-18 Thread Chuck Walters
Okay. Sounds like a survey (poll) to find out what folks like or dislike is a bad idea. Idea dropped! My Best, Chuck Charles W. Walters Twin Lakes Railway CEO http://home.twcny.rr.com/twinlakesrw -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Anthony Di

RE: Online Survey

2003-03-17 Thread Chuck Walters
it. but maybe i'm wrong; maybe a poll of self-selected hobbyists has some value and maybe i just don't see it. \dmc At 9:43 AM -0500 3/17/03, Chuck Walters wrote: > I have been following the threads concerning the surveys that >have taken >place at various times within the

RE: alcohol vs butane vs white gas/Ken Shattock Burner

2003-03-17 Thread Chuck Walters
Oxidation of primary alcohols produces aldehydes. Methyl alcohol will react with hot copper(II) oxide to form formaldehyde. This reaction is especially interesting because of the changes that can be observed in the copper(II) oxide. Specifically the copper(II) oxide is converted to metallic copp

Online Survey

2003-03-17 Thread Chuck Walters
I have been following the threads concerning the surveys that have taken place at various times within the last year. I took part in the Aster survey and found it to be (of course) geared toward Aster, which is okay as it was their survey. However, I don't believe a survey has been conduc

RE: glitching

2003-03-14 Thread Chuck Walters
Sandy loam soil! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Phil Paskos Sent: Friday, March 14, 2003 5:16 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Re: glitching Good news on the track being straight and true as well as the layout being flat

RE: glitching

2003-03-14 Thread Chuck Walters
Hi Phil, This is the second winter. The original wood structure was built in the summer of 01'. As a matter of fact, I was just out there surveying the layout. Other than some Aristo switch machines not working (I am converting everthing to Sunset Valley throws this Spring), the layout is dead

RE: glitching

2003-03-13 Thread Chuck Walters
The newer #24's have a Hitec 3 channel FM radio with built in circuitry that does not allow you to turn off the transmitter. If you do, the servos go back to neutral automatically. Engine stops! BTW, I hate it! Chuck -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: Diamondhead photos, 2003

2003-02-12 Thread Chuck Walters
Great pictures Jim! Thank you for sharing! Chuck Walters -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of James S. Burns Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 4:46 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Diamondhead photos, 2003 Thanks to Ron

RE: A real efficient burner

2003-02-09 Thread Chuck Walters
Gary, I think you should make it work! Might boil away all your water in 10 seconds, but heck, it would fly down the track for a short period. 8>} Chuck -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Gary Sent: Sunday, February 09, 2003 12:01 AM To: M

RE: Track structure

2003-02-08 Thread Chuck Walters
Harry, Jim Pitts track. There is a picture of it on the back cover of SitG number 68 and here is a link to it on Southern Steam Trains website. http://www.southernsteamtrains.com/gallery02/will&jimcoalfired02-1027.jpg Also check issue 67 of SitG for an article on building a raised layout. The T

RE: We're moving!

2003-02-02 Thread Chuck Walters
Excellent Kevin! Congrats! We'll expect to see your new garden railway by..let's say the end of Feb. with the first steamup the first Sat of March. Better get digging! ;>} Chuck -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Kevin Strong Sent: Sun

Dan Pantages

2003-01-01 Thread Chuck Walters
Dan, Can you contact me off list please? My Best, Chuck Charles W. Walters Twin Lakes Railway CEO http://home.twcny.rr.com/twinlakesrw

RE: AristoCraft Steamer

2003-01-01 Thread Chuck Walters
Paul, Fact as given from Lewis Polk: It will be a 1:20.3 scale engine. The only other thing he would say is, that it would simple and everyday ordinary. He also states that he may have a prototype for the ECLSTS. My Best, Chuck Charles W. Walters Twin Lakes Railway CEO http://home.twcny.rr.c

RE: Photos

2002-12-31 Thread Chuck Walters
Geoff, When Ron sent it this afternoon, I had to go back several times just to be amazed. http://www2.incredimail.com/multimedia/flash/new_year4.swf My Best, Chuck Charles W. Walters Twin Lakes Railway CEO http://home.twcny.rr.com/twinlakesrw -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: Photos

2002-12-31 Thread Chuck Walters
AWESOME!! My Best, Chuck Charles W. Walters Twin Lakes Railway CEO http://home.twcny.rr.com/twinlakesrw -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Dave Cole Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2002 4:12 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject

RE: Layout construction web pages up

2002-12-21 Thread Chuck Walters
Dave, Wonderful start! I love the idea of the layout mounted to the handrails of the deck. It makes for easy access, easy night time running, great entertaining possibilities, and the deck is huge so the layout is big too. Great job. My Best, Chuck Charles W. Walters Twin Lakes Railway CEO ht

RE: Steam oil

2002-12-09 Thread Chuck Walters
>please don't refer to Australia as Oz. John, Will respect your wishes, but I know of several small scale live steamers who belong to this list and others that refer to their location as OZ. Hard to think of it as a derogatory term when the folks that live there use it themselves. My Best, Chu

RE: clearance

2002-11-24 Thread Chuck Walters
Twin Lakes Railway uses 7" center to center both on the straights and on the curves and we have had two Accucraft C-16's passing each other with no problems. My Best, Chuck Charles W. Walters Twin Lakes Railway CEO http://home.twcny.rr.com/twinlakesrw -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PRO

RE: gt&e has first run

2002-11-19 Thread Chuck Walters
Welcome back to operations Dave! My Best, Chuck Charles W. Walters Twin Lakes Railway CEO http://home.twcny.rr.com/twinlakesrw -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Dave Cole Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2002 12:39 AM To: Multiple recipients of

RE: instant Aster collection

2002-11-15 Thread Chuck Walters
The Big Boy sold fast. $15,999 on a 'Buy It Now'. My Best, Chuck Charles W. Walters Twin Lakes Railway CEO http://home.twcny.rr.com/twinlakesrw -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:sslivesteam@;colegroup.com]On Behalf Of VR Bass Sent: Friday, November 15, 2002 1:08 AM To:

RE: HOAX, was Re: ?virus

2002-11-10 Thread Chuck Walters
nt: Sunday, November 10, 2002 3:50 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Re: HOAX, was Re: ?virus On 10/11/02 20:15, "Chuck Walters" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Bob, > > Oh what a great debate you and Geoff have started, Mac vs. PC. But as this > is

RE: HOAX, was Re: ?virus

2002-11-10 Thread Chuck Walters
Bob, Oh what a great debate you and Geoff have started, Mac vs. PC. But as this is a live steam listserv, so we should be arguing that Roundhouse is better than Accucraft not that a PC is far superior to a Mac, even though it is!!! ; ) My Best, Chuck Charles W. Walters Twin Lakes Railway CEO

RE: BAGRS Loco

2002-10-31 Thread Chuck Walters
Here you go Todd! http://www.panyo.com/project/ My Best, Chuck Charles W. Walters Twin Lakes Railway CEO http://home.twcny.rr.com/twinlakesrw -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:sslivesteam@;colegroup.com]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2002 7:

FLS

2002-10-16 Thread Chuck Walters
Any word yet on when FLS will be back online?? My Best, Chuck Charles W. Walters Twin Lakes Railway CEO http://home.twcny.rr.com/twinlakesrw

Mulberry Locomotive Works

2002-10-08 Thread Chuck Walters
Anyone know if the FLS site has moved. I was trying to access the Mulberry Locomotive Works site that is housed at http://www.fls.org.jm/users/mulberry/ and get a DNS error. Either it has moved or is down. Any ideas?? Thanks! My Best, Chuck Charles W. Walters Twin Lakes Railway CEO http://h

RE: sslivesteam archive

2002-09-26 Thread Chuck Walters
>A friend is seeking information on re-painting an Aster >locomotive. >I remember a discussion on this topic, however I do not know >how to access the sslivesteam archive. Please advise. >Jim Pitts Actually Jim, I would like to see any new responses folks have. With everyone's indulgence, le

RE: Methanol

2002-09-10 Thread Chuck Walters
I have never had a bit of problems with SLX. My Best, Chuck Charles W. Walters Twin Lakes Railway CEO http://home.twcny.rr.com/twinlakesrw -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of VICKIE-MARIE PARKER Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2002 1:32 AM To:

RE: Ron's Steamup?

2002-08-18 Thread Chuck Walters
It is Ron Brown's (SitG owner/editor) annual (by invite) steam up near Binghamton, New York. My Best, Chuck Charles W. Walters Twin Lakes Railway CEO http://home.twcny.rr.com/twinlakesrw -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of CWolcott Sent: Sa

RE: Goodal Valve for RH Lady Anne

2002-08-16 Thread Chuck Walters
ll me teflon wire.). I hope to see you both there. I need someone to check my RH pressure gauge and safety valve, it blows off at 20 PSI. Either the pressure gauge or the safety valve is not functioning properly. I hope that someone can help me at the steam-up. Regards, Matthias --- Chuck Walters &l

RE: Goodal Valve for RH Lady Anne

2002-08-16 Thread Chuck Walters
The RH water top up kits for the basic series engines are designed to attach at the backhead. They are kits specific to the basic engines and are not the usual Goodall type valve most of us are used to. It is a bolt on kit where you remove the stock steam regulator and replace part of it with a

RE: Box car and water pumps

2002-08-12 Thread Chuck Walters
I didn't see it either. Graham, you could have gotten a message containing a virus that was created by a mass mailer that used Carl's name as an alias but was mailed from some anonymous source. My Best, Chuck Charles W. Walters Twin Lakes Railway CEO http://home.twcny.rr.com/twinlakesrw -

RE: more summer steamup photos ...

2002-07-14 Thread Chuck Walters
http://home.twcny.rr.com/twinlakesrw -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Dave Cole Sent: Sunday, July 14, 2002 10:11 AM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: RE: more summer steamup photos ... At 6:40 AM -0400 7/14/02, Chuck Walters

RE: more summer steamup photos ...

2002-07-14 Thread Chuck Walters
Dave, The links you gave take you to the Cole Pages. Here is Fridays link on Dave's site: http://www.summersteamup.com/pix/nss02-friday/index.html and Saturday's link: http://www.summersteamup.com/pix/nss02-saturday/index.html My Best, Chuck Charles W. Walters Twin Lakes Railway CEO http:/

Odd Coincidence

2002-07-01 Thread Chuck Walters
I recently purchased a Hemmens Porter from a member of this listserv (an awesome gentleman, by the way) and while waiting very anxiously for it's arrival, I did a little web surfing, looking for pictures of the Porter. I was then reminded of a thread that popped up last February on this l

RE: Pop Valves

2002-06-05 Thread Chuck Walters
Mike, Please forward both formats. Thank you! My Best, Chuck Charles W. Walters Twin Lakes Railway CEO http://home.twcny.rr.com/twinlakesrw -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Mike Chaney Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2002 3:54 AM To: Multipl

RE: sanddome,steamdome

2002-05-31 Thread Chuck Walters
http://www.san-val.com/ does work! My Best, Chuck Charles W. Walters Twin Lakes Railway CEO http://home.twcny.rr.com/twinlakesrw -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Michael Denning Sent: Friday, May 31, 2002 5:47 AM To: Multiple recipients

Tenmille Ground Throws

2002-05-19 Thread Chuck Walters
Is anyone using Tenmille ground throws on Aristocraft wide radius switches? Easy conversion? Where did you buy them if you are? Thanks everyone. My Best, Chuck Charles W. Walters Twin Lakes Railway CEO http://home.twcny.rr.com/twinlakesrw

Dee Parts

2002-05-16 Thread Chuck Walters
Fellow Steamers, My intentions on building a DEE have met with a snag. Actually, to many irons in the fire and no time in the fore seeable future to build her. In any case, I have a new full set of wheel castings and axle guards (two guards came slightly damaged, but Harry says they can

RE: Hospital time!

2002-04-25 Thread Chuck Walters
Best of luck Keith! Stay well! Recover fast! My Best, Chuck Charles W. Walters Twin Lakes Railway CEO http://home.twcny.rr.com/twinlakesrw -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Keith Taylor Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:24 PM To: Multip

C-16 differences

2002-04-22 Thread Chuck Walters
A Question for the list. What is the difference between the #268 C-16 (AC87-115) and the C-16 D&RGW #278 Black (AC87-117). Is the #268 identical to the "Bee" except in black? My Best, Chuck Charles W. Walters Twin Lakes Railway CEO http://home.twcny.rr.com/twinlakesrw

RE: Dr. Cohen

2002-04-22 Thread Chuck Walters
Our thoughts and prayers are with Abe for a speedy and full recovery! My Best, Chuck Charles W. Walters Twin Lakes Railway CEO http://home.twcny.rr.com/twinlakesrw -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 22

RE: New guy with a Coupler question

2002-04-03 Thread Chuck Walters
#1...Not sure yet! Should know soon though! #2...To the truck using the existing screw and hole to factory coupler is held on with! Chuck Walters Twin Lakes Railway CEO http://home.twcny.rr.com/twinlakesrw -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf

RE: New guy with a Coupler question

2002-04-03 Thread Chuck Walters
report! Chuck Walters Twin Lakes Railway CEO http://home.twcny.rr.com/twinlakesrw -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Earle Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2002 9:08 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Re: New guy with a Coupler

RE: Accucraft

2002-04-02 Thread Chuck Walters
Interesting! I point blank asked Accucraft (in an email) if there was even going to be a Daylight in live steam. The representative wrote me back and said in very distinct, bold print.NO! What gives, the employees don't know what's going on That was a month ago! Chuck Wa

RE: Porter

2002-02-11 Thread Chuck Walters
; Too bad! If it was indeed based on Maxwell Hemmens design, I would have ordered one. Chuck Walters Twin Lakes Railway CEO http://home.twcny.rr.com/twinlakesrw

RE: Porter

2002-02-09 Thread Chuck Walters
It's interesting that the 'blurb' written underneath the engine in the Yesteryear website says production to begin in early 2000. Do they mean 2002 or did this project never get off the ground? I see a very distinct resemblance to the Hemmens Porter in the picture also ;) Chuck -Original

RE: Dee & Project books

2002-02-07 Thread Chuck Walters
Jim, I sent out a check for the Project Book today if you want to wait and place the order all at once. Should be there by Sat. Chuck -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Jim Curry Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2002 5:11 PM To: Multiple reci

Cheddar Iver

2002-01-21 Thread Chuck Walters
I noticed in one of the pics from DH that someone ran a Cheddar Iver there. For those who went to DH, how did it run? What impressions did it give you? Chuck

RE: (MORE) Diamondhead Pictures Posted

2002-01-20 Thread Chuck Walters
Great shots Mike! Well done and thanks for posting them! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Michael Martin Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2002 3:36 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: (MORE) Diamondhead Pictures Posted All, I ha

More DH Pics

2002-01-12 Thread Chuck Walters
More DH pics have been posted to Steam In The Garden Online. Thanks to those who have contributed. Looks like a great time is being had by all. Chuck

RE: Bio

2002-01-03 Thread Chuck Walters
Welcome to the list Les! Checked out your website. Looks like you could make some serious live steamers in there! We certainly will gain from your expertise in the field of metal work. Chuck -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Les Grenz (b

RE: Lubricator Rubber feet & other things

2001-12-28 Thread Chuck Walters
Harry and Vance, Are there different setups for the lubricators on the different models of the C-16's, say on the #42 as opposed to the #268? Curious if only one model is giving the problem or one more than the others. Chuck