Peter:
I've ordered 1:32 parts from these guys, good stuff.
Jim
Ray:
It is also the publication of a closed membership group
Just to clarify Harry's statement, not being sure what he meant by closed,
anyone can join at any time.
Here's a link to the G1MRA website http://www.gaugeone.org/
Here's a link to the USA membership signup page:
John:
Modified or simplified refers to(as Roundhouse Engineering puts it) the idea
that you use the linkage to change direction but not the steam valve
cut-off. The radius rod attaches directly to the valve rod instead of being
offset on a combination lever.
Jim
I always thought it was 1:19th
Could be, their website doesn't give an indication of scale.
Jim
A Sandy River Loco in 7/8 is I suspect somewhat larger than
Yup, I've seen a 7/8 Forney, it's about the size of your average small 3.5
scale engine, boxcars are huge too.
At least 2' in 1:20 would increase the market for 1:20 buildings/figures
vehicles etc.
RH SRRL #24 is ostensibly 1:20.3.
Folks:
An English man, Garth Bridgewood, has offered to compile emials sent to an
email address (which I am breaking into pieces below), for inclusion in a
book of remembrances being put together for the family.
garth@
troutlake.fsnet.co.uk
Title the subject Dedication to AW.
I'm breaking the
I'm sure most of the people on the list are not interested in this
subject,
Au contraire my one-eyed friend. I'm always interested in your fabrications.
Jim
...I hesitate to point out that this whole lawyer driven ambit claim madness
originated in the USA!
True, but you should see
Wrong! And for my first exhibit.. Diamondhead. For my second
exhibit..Sacramento, etc., etc., etc.
Now, if you want to talk about smoking, fast food :)
Jim
Steve:
No sense reinventing the wheel, try these sites:
http://www.rubberfabrication.com/ponn_groove.html
http://www.rubberfabrication.com/
Jim
My case would to prevent a
runaway on a down hill grade 4.5 to 5 %
Wow, serious grade for a live steamer. There was a Brit, Victor Harrison,
long since deceased, who rigged up a fly-ball governor in a passenger car
with linkage to the steam valve. As the train slowed on an up grade the fly
Don, Geoff, et al:
I've purchased bearings from Action Bearing, Boston. 800-225-4587
http://www.actionbearing.com
I don't know what size you're looking for but I have 3 part #'s for .125,
.188., .25 i.d. if you need something like that.
Jim
Grubscrew is a British term. I believe Setscrew in the English word.
Jun should be able to get a metric equivalent locally.
Jim
Harry:
For some reason this issue doesn't seem to go away which was always a puzzle
to me. Bronze is not that much more difficult to machine than brass.
That said, I know of 15 year old gauge one boilers with not an ounce of
bronze in them so if the zinc was oxidized away during construction I
Steve:
First there is Standard Scale which is almost universally followed by the
membership and is particularly suitable for outdoor use. There is also a
Fine Scale which more accurately represents the tolerances of the full size
railway.
It's my understanding the fine scale standard is not in
Many thanks for all the responses to my request. Harley Kelsey has made the
conversion and Ron has the sketches.
Again, thank you all.
Jim
Ken:
Can you contact me off list, please.
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Jim Curry
A little off topic but I'm looking for someone with experience making PDF
files from CAD files. Ron Brown needs me to convert some files for an
article. Thank you in advance.
Jim
Maine Small Scale Steam Guild New England Steam Ups
In response to numerous requests in a small scale live steam venue in New
England the Maine Small Scale Steam Guild is sponsoring a series of steam
ups for the late summer of 2003.
They will be offered weekly alternating between Jim Curry's
Has anyone heard from Vance or Gail lately? I wonder if they've been
effected by the fires.
Jim
Art, Jeff, et al:
Aster had with the combination of a blind sprung driver (K-4) the driver
would drop of the rail if track work was not perfect
Good point, I can see that happening.
The original RH #24 was designed to go around the tightest LGB curves and it
did although it took extra throttle
Jeff:
The prototype middle driver was blind.
Jim
TCA?
.because there's no competition
possible.
Wow, snobbery carried to it's ultimate conclusion.
Jim
Bob:
Aster Bigboy is coal/gas fired, Allegheny is alchy/coal, other engines are
mixed fuel types as well.
Jim
Ken:
Keith Taylor and I are picking away at 2 D's. We'll be sticking with US
threads unless something really compelling drives us to another thread(and
having looked ahead I can't see anything).
Unbelievable, I own British and Australian engines with BA, Japanese with
metric, US with US and I'm
Royce:
I've used silicon caulking material sparingly applied for any steam fitting
including inside the smokebox.
Jim
Does anyone have ernie's email?
Thanks in advance.
Jim
You're correct Royce, that O rings are designed to fit in xx groove, there
are charts available to tell you EXACTLY what groove to make. But I think
Peter's spot on with the piston idea, you're only changing the size of the
oring a few thou and that should not be a show stopper. Experiment and
Ken:
Another option is to go to the mother country
http://www.glrmodelsupplies.com/ .
Have fun.
Jim
Thank Gawwd! :)
and had to be towed back to the sheds for a rebuild
mmm. so that's the rest of the story, verry interesting, Harry. Thanks.
Jim
Sir Geoffrey:
Tell us how you anneal your o-rings.
Jim
Geoff:
With you we can't be sure if the title came from Art Walker or his relative,
Johnnie!
Jim
Tim:
Ron Brown (publisher) should have an inventory of magazines that didn't sell
on the initial run. Check with him for back issues.
Jim
Hi Tim:
Do you subscribe to Steam in the Garden?
Here's the on-line site: http://www.steamup.com/
He's published a variety of designs in the paper version.
Jim Curry
Keith and I have tender frames, buffers, bushings, bogies and some machining
on wheels
Jim
Jun:
Please let me know how to join the tailrod and ramrod with the follower.
Jun, brazing would be the best, soldering will probably work because you
have a decent amount of area on the ramrod/follower connection.
Jim
Jun:
Those are pretty easy to make with your lathe.
Jim Curry
Guys:
I've been on the road for awhile so I'm just getting caught up on the list.
I got into the G1 live steam stuff back in the mid-80's and living in Maine
it was kind of obligatory to do the 2' thing. I've collected most of the
Maine 2' books published in that time frame and also collected
Hi Dave:
I have a couple of suggestions if you don't mind.
1. Ask people to put their name in the from column so we know who's
sending something(as opposed to [EMAIL PROTECTED]);
2. How about a FAQ's page so when we get a newbie, or new to the listbie,
we can quickly refer him to subjects
To Harry Wade III:
Nice article in this months issue of Garden Railway, Harry. You do seem to
have a lively nest of garden railway folks in your area. I have fond
memories of that weekend I spent in Nashville visiting with Vance Bass and
co-incidentally the garden railway GTE's that weekend.
Jeff:
There was an article a year or two ago in the G1MRA Newsletter about a man
who rigged a coach bogie for the governor mechanism and thru a rod to the
engine actuated a fine steam valve. I'll see if I can dig it out(unless
someone else puts their hands on it first).
Jim
Mike:
I hope I didn't make the impression that I was being critical of Gary's
wheel design.
Never considered it.
Jim
I'll have my people contact your people
Jim
Mike, et al:
I use Raymond wheels for my rolling stock but that profile shouldn't be used
for a driver. The radius between tread and flange is huge but very
appropriate for the application. For engine drivers I would recommend
sticking with the G1MRA standard (or a reasonable approx. thereof)
...separated by a large body of water and a common language:)...
The spring 2002 issue of the G1MRA Newsletter has an article by Peter McCabe
about incorporating an arch into the design of a G1 boiler. When he cut the
boiler out of the copper pipe he left a tongue at the bottom of the boiler
which he subsequently bent up into the firebox becoming the arch.
Tony:
I bought the Grizzly Model G4000, 9 x 20.
Jim
Tony:
I too took delivery of a HF mini-lathe. Never made a part, one look told me
it wasn't up to snuff. Thank God they took it back no questions asked.
Bought the Griz lathe and love it for small work.
Jim
I don't really see the point of 1/32nd, when there are few models of US
prototypes,
HELLOO :)
There are a dearth of models available for the mainline guys. If someone
wants to design a mainline engine God bless him! Fact is, a 2-6-0 or
similar size 1:32 bar frame outline(Keith), is
Steve:
Not having seen it, I can't speak to the model. I would anticipate the
developers to spread the word later this fall.
Jim
Ken:
Funny you should ask. There is a 1:32 American under development as we
speak. It'll be along the model engineering lines of a Project or Dee.
I've been asked to design a set of laser cut bar frames for it. My
understanding is complete drawings/instructions should be printed up by the
end
Geoff:
Belay your last, matie!!
I've been monitoring this thread, made an inquiry to England and G1MRA is
going to mail a copy to Arthur - gratis - for his ultimate approval :)!
Jim
With the list mom's forebearance I'd like to get a couple items out for U.S.
G1MRA members;
1. I've had many inquiries over the last few months about lapsing dates
that show up on the mailing labels. Ignore those dates. England won't
remove your name from the roster unless I notify them of a
Last Autumn a/o Winter issues of the G1MRA Newsletter had great articles
about various iterations of G1 boilers over the years including gas and
ceramic fired boilers. Showed schematics of at least a dozen boilers with
an accompanying chart of sizes, heating surfaces, firing characteristics and
Geoff:
I also hear that it is an excellent model with features Aster has not
incorporated in previous models.
Pray, tell us what new features, oh infirmed one.
Jim
Mike:
Very impressive website, the CAD work is most impressive.
Jim
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