I continue to encounter NO problems flying Southwest with as many as three
steamers in my carryon.
Jim Crabb
In a message dated 01/03/05 12:12:16 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL
PROTECTED]
writes:
Does this mean you have had difficulty with other airlines?
No. I only fly on Southwest and meant I couldn't speak about any other
airline.
Jim Crabb
Got yours out here in flyover country Texas.
It was good to steam with you in Sacramento.
Jim Crabb
For those of you too young (or young in the hobby) I would like to remind you
that there have been several live steam engines manufactured in the US --
Cricket and Creekside Baldwin come to mind immediately. They were both fairly
priced in the market place and were good runners.
Vance --
I think you must be right. I took another look at the one I have and it
definitely appears to have a Mamod lineage.
Jim Crabb
Did I read that right -- those shays climbed a 70% grade?
Jim Crabb
Sorry I came to this thread late --
First, I fire my own RH Darjeeling (and all non alcohol engines) using 70/30 mix.
Second, after a number of hours of firing I had trouble maintaining a fire -- blew it
self out, too yellow, in the smoke box -- just to name a few. I finally isolated the
the
To the membership (hopefully with the List Mom's blessing) --
There is a lot of interest in this wonderful magazine from the UK.
Unfortunately, the individual subscription rates and the rapidly increasing currency
exchange rate make it a very pricey source of information -- something around
Welcome! The first thing I would do -- contact Ron Brown at Steam in the
Garden (http://www.steamup.com/) and obtain the 4-part series written by Kevin
O' Conner. He is THE MASTER of running and maximizing the potential of Frank
S.
Be of Good Cheer
Jim Crabb
Seabrook, Texas
And, thanks to you Dave. You do a great job at maintaining and policing the
list.
Merry Christmas to you and yours. If you travel -- be safe!
Prosperity to all next year --
Jim Crabb
I'm sure you have tried Sulfur Springs. How about Small Parts Inc. Or,
Dave Hottman [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Dave does some real neat work replumbing his many Accucraft Engines.
Jim Crabb
Seabrook
Wonderful pictures. Thanks for sharing.
BTW, all who were otherwise engaged and didn't make it to Lost Wages (Clark
Lord's 3 day steamup), missed a great time running on the finest track I've
ever steamed -- and a turkey meal with all the trimmings on Saturday night!
Jim Crabb
Seabrook, TX
Pete --
IMHO the definitive study on the BPE (including boiler) was written and demonstrated
by John Thomson. He published several articles in SitG a few years ago (contact Ron
Brown for back issues.) The ultimate was a coal fired engine. Mine has been
operational for about 18 months.
Dan --
WE WILL COME! Congratulations!
Some of the local Houston lads steamed up today after we used all of the
available materials toward building the second loop at Zube Park. More materials
are expected any day now.
The loop will hopefully be finished by September 20th. HALS will be
In a message dated 08/04/03 3:40:17 AM Central Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
am looking for pictures of the gaggle of Basic Project Engines
Mike --
Got some prints back today which include a partial shot of the Gaggle. Send
me your address and I'll put it in the mail to you.
Capt Dan --
I read with envy about your new elevated track. Now, when can we give it a
test drive? I'm sure we can get 1/2 doz to a dozen steamers on a few days
notice
Jim Crabb
Seabrook
As a manufacture's distributor I thought it time to put in my 2 cents.
First, consider all of the known information about sold engines. (BTW,
Roundhouse can account for every engine sold. In 20 years they have sold
collectively less than 3000 engines. An average run is 10-12 engines once or
I use three sizes -- bean (about the size of the end of my thumb) -- the next
smallest goes through 1/2 sifter -- the smallest doesn't fall through 1/4
inch french fry basket. After I get a good bed and very hot fire I use
anything I can get through the door.
All of the above in my coal fired
Go to the bottom of Jim Pitts' page -- where DH photos are located -- at the
end of photos is the complete wrap-up summary from Jerry.
http://www.southernsteamtrains.com/index.htm
Jim Crabb
Seabrook
I continue not to have any problem flying on Southwest Airlines. I pack as
many as 3 engines in a roll-on.
Jim Crabb
Seabrook, TX
In a message dated 12/21/02 3:07:50 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
http://www.45mmm.com/events/gte-010630
Dave --
Couldn't get to this site. Got can't find message.
Jim Crabb
Additionally, I got the one purported to be from Brandbright as well.
Jim Crabb
Steam Oil from Roundhouse -- 500 cc $10 plus shipping
Jim Crabb
Texas Roundhouse
281-474-9579
FYI - my Norton Anti-virus just alerted me to a random (wasn't expecting
anything and never received email before) email sent from Brandbright in the
UK. It was a forwarded message titled Garden of Eden and file named
Rcsn.zip.
Forewarned is forearmed!
Jim Crabb
Another virus sent --
Subj:Materials, Surgeon
General
Date: 09/30/02 1:00:48 PM Central Daylight Time
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (jw17)
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
File: Tobacco.zip (44522 bytes)
Harry --
Here is the last one I had. Good Luck!
Jim Crabb
Seabrook
[EMAIL PROTECTED] (Dan Rowe)
In a message dated 09/19/02 2:12:14 PM Central Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Mind yer P's and Q's?
Something about pints and quarts in an English Bar
Jim Crabb
In a message dated 09/09/02 3:59:10 PM Central Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
What does the alcohol for marine cooking stoves consist of? Can it be used
for our applications?
It is an excellent fuel source. One of the secrets of alcohol is to decant
into smaller containers and
Since this subject appears frequently I thought I would get some
manufacture's input. This obviously applies to Roundhouse engines and others
can interpret for themselves.
Jim Crabb
Seabrook, Texas
Here is some info on steam oil that should help.
Vance et al --
The question has come up a couple of times so I got the definitive answer
awhile back directly from Roundhouse.
Jim Crabb
TexasRoundhouse
Subj:Re: Water top up systems
Date: 07/17/02 11:11:07 AM Central Daylight Time
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (roundhouse-eng.com)
To:
My guess is -- that whomever was remembering the buildup of a Pacific
using Lady Anne builders kits from Roundhouse. Paul Kenney was in the
process of finishing those plans when he moved out of the train business. I
have tried unsuccessfully to contact him. Don't give up -- I am still
BTW, for any concerned -- I've had had the privilege of seeing this new
creation run. Ah, what can I say -- 'tis a beauty!
Furthermore, you'll should persuade Carl to come to the summer steamup -- he
has been promising for five years..
Jim Crabb
Seabrook TX
In a message dated 06/05/02 9:50:12 AM Central Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
It's no misprint. *** [[All I can say is that I am amazed -- as you know
the standard dictum is 2% or less. Can I assume that you are using R/C?]]
Prototype Narrow Gauge railroads climbed 7% grades ...
Vince
Another thought before tearing into cylinders is to open the throttle wide
open (beyond normal operating range) -- you may have to remove part of the
cab to do this.
I fixed an engine using this method last weekend. After running in this
manner on blocks for a few minutes the engine
In a message dated 06/04/02 10:07:17 AM Central Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
8% grade by it's self (with no train) when my Fowler will routinely pull 3
or 4 heavy cars up that 8% grade.
I am astounded Earl.
Is this a possible misprint -- or miscalculation? I can't imagine any
In a message dated 04/30/02 5:22:34 PM Central Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
web address or e-mail address for Rishon Locomotives?
As listed in Steam in the Garden magazine - [EMAIL PROTECTED]
and available from Sulphur Springs Steam Models [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Good luck Michael.
Alive and well in Texas!
Jim Crabb
Seabrook
I don't know who might be interested but there is an ad for factory built
Big Boy which has never been fired -- in Garden Railways April issue, pg.
14
call Jack Wally 913-345-1911 in Overland Park KS $8900 plus shipping
usual disclaimers
Jim Crabb
Seabrook
For the record -- I believe Pete Thorton sent the first information and I
merely forwarded to Gary because I wasn't sure he was on the list. Just want
to be sure the right guy gets credit.
Jim Crabb
Seabrook, TX
In a message dated 02/22/02 11:40:44 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mini-steam/files/GWRDRIVER%20%28Harry%20Wade%
29/
Will not work, Harry. You have to be a member of that specific group to get
past the Yahoo gateway.
Jim Crabb
In a message dated 02/22/02 1:19:56 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
Does anyone remember who made the cabbage stack from a brass doorknob? I
remember seeing it at Diamondhead,
I think your memory was just fine -- it was Carl Malone.
Jim Crabb
Seabrook
With the groups indulgence I want to make this one time commercial
announcement:
I am officially a distributor for Roundhouse Engineering and will be
trading (as the Brits say) under the name
Texas Roundhouse. All of the particulars are at:
http://roundhouse-eng.com/ under dealers. My
In a message dated 02/04/02 11:26:43 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
Who is going to make a live steam powered beer cooler?
For those who never got to see or experience it -- the late Bob Paule (SSSM)
had at Diamondhead for several years a steam powered blender of his
In a message dated 01/31/02 12:48:22 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
http://45mm.com/sslivsteam/users/
Dave
When I cut paste I get a 404 msg. When I go through the GTE homepage
link it goes right to the list. As far as I can tell they are exactly the
same.
Jim Crabb
In a message dated 01/30/02 2:10:18 PM Central Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I have AOL5 and it is getting
fouled up
I continue o run AOL version 5 and am very happy. Walt, have you considered
reinstalling your current version. Sometimes the platform just becomes
unstable.
In a message dated 12/20/01 7:10:06 AM Central Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Somehow I don't expect to find
JB Weld on the pegboard at my local Lowe's or Home Depot
Available at both.
Jim
I second Vance's plan. I've hand carried several locos four times since Sep
11 on Southwest with no problem (except they want to see).
Jim Crabb
Thanks for sharing, Clark. It is a really nice webpage with many cool links.
Jim Crabb
Seabrook, TX
In a message dated 11/20/01 11:56:55 PM Central Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
bedside themselves over this
Gary
What an appropriate typo!
Jim Crabb
Contact Kevin O'Connor -- what he doesn't know about the Frank S isn't worth
knowing!
Jim Crabb
In a message dated 10/24/01 4:19:02 PM Central Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Your message did come up - we never receive our own messages
If you want to see your own message just confirm that with the list mom and
it will be done.
Jim Crabb
In a message dated 09/17/01 11:03:33 AM Central Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
http://webpages.charter.net/cwolcott/Ruby/RadioCtl.html
Chris
This worked fine for me this time. Thanks
Jim Crabb
Seabrook
In a message dated 09/12/01 9:54:39 AM Central Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
can the list expound upon how to build a shipping
container so that engines can be shipped properly?
I suspect you're right about engines as carry-on (although I've never had a
problem on Southwest).
In a message dated 09/10/01 5:46:19 PM Central Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Did your ply base start to delaminate or warp where it couldn't be used any
longer?
Jon
I used (high dollar) marine grade plywood. The paint held up fine but the
plywood buckled, splintered and
In a message dated 08/20/01 9:17:52 AM Central Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
The link is broken.
I just went right to it -- no problem. However, on a previous cut and paste
job about ten minutes ago I accidentally included the trailing parenthesis
mark which gave me a page not
In a message dated 08/15/01 10:26:14 AM Central Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
TO: J Woodroofe
Managing Director
Cheddar Models
Would you reconcile the claim in the current Live Steam magazine that Iver
won at Diamondhead versus the report which
In a message dated 08/06/01 2:34:00 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
unfortunately, that's a framed page and when you go to it you don't
see any bottles :-( ...
For once I had no problem. Went to tools on the left hand side of the
homepage and then to the bottles on
Paul may be on vacation. Can I be of any assistaNCE?
Jim Crabb
Bayou Limnited
Thanks for your concern, Walt. Actually, track may be in trouble. Water
reached the edge of the floor. We were spared considerable damage by having
an extremely low and receding tide.
Will report more later.
Jim Crabb
Seabrook (Houston), Texas
In a message dated 06/08/01 6:54:25 AM Central Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
A foot of rain can be bothersome on a
ground level track.
That's why most of us live steamers believe about 30 inches is a good
height to have a track. Only ground level tracks that I'm aware of in
In a message dated 05/21/01 7:25:54 AM Central Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
started on the ground, but the chief gofer is to old to get
down that low
Terry
I had the same thoughts, came to the same conclusionsand after I
witnessed Clark Lord's superb waste high railroad --
In a message dated 05/21/01 10:32:22 AM Central Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
waste
waist would be better...even spell checkers have limits!
Will miracles never cease! The Dallas branch of the HSSLS met in Mesquite,
Texas this past weekend under clear Texas skies.
A number of interesting folks were there including Trotfox with his
diminishing Ruby and lego stationary steam engine. There were about a
dozen steamers (folks) and
In a message dated 04/23/01 5:21:56 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
http://www.southernsteamtrains.com/page/notes/notes-steam%20oil.htm
I got an access error when I cut and pasted the above URL.
http://www.southernsteamtrains.com/notes/steam%20oil.htm
Try this one
In a message dated 04/02/01 11:46:29 PM Central Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I returned a short time ago, after having some good
Texas BBQ with John Thomson and Landon "Trot Fox" Solomon, then running some
lokies
Vance
I always admire a man who has his/her priorities in order.
The new C-16 "Bumblebee" from Accucraft and the new "Forney" from Roundhouse
Engineering were certainly the stars of the HSSLS (Houston Small Scale Live
Steamers) International Steamup (two mates from London, England area) held
March 31 in San Marcos, Texas. Everybody who saw or heard about
In a message dated 03/29/01 8:14:55 PM Central Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
http://45mm.com/sslivsteam/users/
Dave
I got a 404 error message when I "cut and pasted" URL.
Jim
Seabrook
Hey Bob!
Have you had a chance to work on my train crews yet?
Jim Crabb
I thought sure you would have had a snow plow out clearing the high line.
Pic's look great. Thanks for sharing.
Jim Crabb
In a message dated 02/26/01 12:13:59 PM Central Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
does it run or just a display
It has been known to run (in fact I have VHS movie) on the Cumbres Toltec
Scenic RR track out of Chama, NM.
Jim Crabb
Seabrook
In a message dated 02/14/01 7:09:25 AM Central Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Doug wrote:
Can someone tell me what month the newest issue of Steam in the Garden is
that's on the streets?
Thanks,
Doug
Doug:
I thought we were supposed to get six Mags a year, 2000 I
In a message dated 01/27/01 9:58:35 AM Central Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Where did you get your maxitrak tender, Sulphur Springs? It sounds like
it would do the trick and I like the idea of the added weight.
Don
I bought my tender from Jerry Hyde (Hyde-Out Mountain Live
In a message dated 01/26/01 12:26:27 PM Central Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Several times in the past few months these characters have appeared in
messages.
Indicates that something has been highlighted in the original message and
then quoted in the reply. It is much more
In a message dated 01/26/01 10:31:12 AM Central Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
looking for a tender to go behind my Ruby
Don et al
I use a metal maxitrack. Looks good and the additional weight helps the
sound effects as well.
Jim
Seabrook
In a message dated 01/26/01 1:04:18 PM Central Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
nbsp
Just a translation error of a particular symbol or symbol by some software.
Jim
Seabrook
Dave
Thanks for posting the pictures in such a timely fashion. I had no trouble
sequencing them once I moved the frame over so I could see the "next" button.
I hated to miss the event but my company "made" me go to Acapulco for the
week. I'll be at DH next year but I'm glad to see the pics
In a message dated 01/05/01 11:52:22 AM Central Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
It was not a great day! Hope today goes better
I respectfully disagree -- any day spent with our little fire breathing
dragons (even when things apparently go wrong) is better than a day at
In a message dated 01/03/01 6:42:21 PM Central Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
A question for anyone who owns a RH SRRL #24. I have noticed a fair amount
of surface rust on the drivers. Any one else experiencing this?
None to speak of on mine Chuck. I run in a very humid, salty
In a message dated 01/04/01 2:56:44 PM Central Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] (M. Paterson) writes:
Can someone repost the photo's or tell me what I am
doing wrong
The simple way would be to go to Vance Bass's website
http://www.nmia.com/~vrbass/steam/steamfaq.htm
Go to What's new --
In a message dated 01/03/01 8:40:15 AM Central Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Powder coating will not take the heat a steamer produces. The coating is
basically melted plastic paint that is susceptible to being re-melted by the
heat produced during steaming.
A different point of
In a message dated 12/14/00 3:51:44 PM Central Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Taig Lathe with a 1/4 horse motor .
the second one would be a 7 / 10 inch lathe Made for Harbor Freight by
Central machine .
Paul
FWIW, I have both the Taig (with the Sherline motor for infinite
In a message dated 12/10/00 1:45:57 PM Central Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
What I was asking for was opinions of the list members as to what they
thought might be a fair dollar amount to offer my ... I can't find peoples
opinions with a search engine.
FWIW here is my 2 ¢
In a message dated 12/07/00 9:54:33 PM Central Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I can see that you have a firm actually stamp them out and mount the
artwork
Actually Clark
One of our live steamers (1 ¾ and 7 ½ gauge) has a print shop and will do it
all for about $5 per
In a message dated 12/08/00 5:01:44 AM Central Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
An normal metho steamer will let the fire go out due to the fact that there
is no draught to draw the fire.
Pot boilers (which typify the majority of beginners in the US) don't depend
on "draught to
This is for those who may be interested.
Jim Crabb
Seabrook (Houston), Texas
Subj:NG Loco and train on ebay
Date: 12/08/00 8:29:49 PM Central Standard Time
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Keith Manison)
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Jim Crabb)
Jim,
I'm selling a loco and three narrow gauge coaches
In a message dated 12/07/00 2:46:13 PM Central Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
when it only includes gauge 1 equipment ...
Nothing says it has to be limited to any one gauge. You build and run in
more than one gauge. OTOH, there will probably never be a "ride on -- ride
In a message dated 12/03/00 9:10:09 PM Central Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
... most of the who begat who stuff correct ..
Clark
I always enjoy your commentary (especially when you get wound up). It's guys
like you and Vance and Marc which really help keep this group "on
Well stated Vance.
Besides "talking" trains and stuff is a lot less stressful. Thanks for
reminding us!
Thanks also for the reminder about the Loco of the month at Sidestreet. And,
I really like your new banner page showing off your Ruby.
There has been so much talk and exchange of ideas
But your ticket now! It will only be $198 roundtrip on Southwest for each
of you.
Jim
Another comment along the same line -- I've actually seen/used a copy of AOL
6.0 loaded on another machine. There may be some enhancements BUT you also
lose some nice features of 5.0. I personally believe the only advantage of
6.0 (and HTML) is for AOL to increase the spam/advertisement for
In a message dated 10/11/00 11:41:26 PM Central Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
This link does not seem to work.
Might try again Dan. It worked for me and I just repeated it with what was
attached to your message. Maybe you been standing to close to your alcohol
burning
I have successfully used "snail bate." I don't know how or why it works and
don't know where they go ..available from local gardening supply.
Jim Crabb
Seabrook (sometimes very wet Houston) Texas
In a message dated 09/22/00 1:45:23 PM Central Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
sn't it amazing how a wife (women in general) never forget and we as older
gentlemen seem to always forget?? I wonder why that is??
I think it's called "preservation of the species." large grin
Jim
In a message dated 09/18/00 8:44:13 PM Central Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Other thing is that we in Texas don't have to worry 'bout no stinkin'
hurrycanes!
Speak for yourself (in Dallas area) we in Texas along the coast (especially
if you own a boat) are VERY MUCH aware of
In a message dated 09/18/00 9:00:26 PM Central Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Has anyone noticed a lack of pulling power from their Ruby? I'm getting
long enough runs, but it seems she has a bit of trouble pulling herself
up a grade. ... as I want to put a tender behind her ...
In a message dated 09/17/00 7:50:46 PM Central Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Does anybody use lube on the "O" ring on the needle valve that controls
the amount of flow of butane? The one I'm referring to is a Roundhouse SR
RL 24.
I do. Unscrew all the way and apply almost any
Apologies to those who read this on the 16mm list. It was well written by
one of the stalwarts on that list and he expresses a few really good points
about our hobby. He is responding to another message that also quoted first
in part "... I've also recently "talked" to someone off-list who
Welcome Dan!
What he didn't mention is that he responsible for bringing the Canadian hooch
to the National Spring Steamups (wherever they may be)! This super, duper
potent fuel stuff makes our alcohol fired dragons run with clean pipes and
all thoughts of sluggishness disappear. Must be
In a message dated 08/28/00 3:07:47 PM Central Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
All I know is what El Presidente tells me ... ;-) ...
So, who is El Presidente?
Jim
In a message dated 08/05/00 7:02:15 PM Central Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I missed the fact that you had a retina detachment
I, too, missed the fact. Glad you are on the road to recovery.
Jim Crabb
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