Re: oil firing (was firebox Facts!)

2005-03-27 Thread TrotFox Greyfoot
il bunker that I took to be > an air > > tank at first. But on closer examination of the plans, there are two > > problems with that: no air pump, and little sliding flaps on the ends > of the > > tank. So, clearly, it's not an air tank. -- | /\_/\ TrotFox

Re: no, the list isn't broken ...

2005-03-06 Thread TrotFox Greyfoot
Dave, Wonderful to hear the story of a relaxing time. : ] I just realised that it's been months since I made any steam... I really need to get my Ruby fixed and some track on the ground. ; ] Trot, the untimely, fox... -- | /\_/\ TrotFox \ Always remember, | ( o o

Re: Sinsheim Foto quiz

2005-02-19 Thread TrotFox Greyfoot
hat loco did I use for the background? ;-) > > Pete > > -- | /\_/\ TrotFox \ Always remember, | ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a | >\_/< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

Re: Off Topic

2005-02-10 Thread TrotFox Greyfoot
-- > From: "Geoff Spenceley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > >Keith, > > > I use WD40 for weed killer around the track, > >none ever touches my locos or the grandfather > >clock! > > Geoff -- | /\_/\ TrotFox \ Always remember, | ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a | >\_/< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

Re: Ruby pony truck

2005-02-09 Thread TrotFox Greyfoot
ance- > > Vance Bass > FH&PB Railroad Supply Co. > 6933 Cherry Hills Loop NE > Albuquerque, NM 87111 USA > http://www.nmia.com/~vrbass/fhpb/ -- | /\_/\ TrotFox \ Always remember, | ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a | >\_/< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

Re: Accucraft SP )^) Colors

2005-01-27 Thread TrotFox Greyfoot
s at: > http://www.cryergrayfoundry.com/main/locomotive_060_SP_models.shtml > > Don -- | /\_/\ TrotFox \ Always remember, | ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a | >\_/< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

Re: Steam in the garden/online

2005-01-11 Thread TrotFox Greyfoot
the garden ,online version is back on line > with a different address . I know it was switching servers ? > -- | /\_/\ TrotFox \ Always remember, | ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a | >\_/< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

Re: Miscellaneous

2004-10-08 Thread TrotFox Greyfoot
-up > connection). I will eventually add CAD drawings of some of the parts like > engine, boiler and some fittings. And by the way, there are some more > goodies on David's site. > Regards > Henner -- | /\_/\ TrotFox \ Always remember, | ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a | >\_/< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

Re: Materials compatibility

2003-04-02 Thread TrotFox Greyfoot
before hitting the full > impact of the curve or there is a noticeable slow down.I believe this is > due in part to the time it takes for the relays to kick in as the generator > RPMs come up. Very mushy, unless you really give the throttle a pull. > > Great write up. Many

RE: CA glue

2003-04-02 Thread TrotFox Greyfoot
ut maybe she really did get her head glued back together. > Kids are fun. > > Steve /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >\./< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

Re: CA glue

2003-04-01 Thread TrotFox Greyfoot
way you use > loctite ? > > royce /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >\./< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

Re: alcohol vs butane vs white gas

2003-03-17 Thread TrotFox Greyfoot
of about 40 > pounds is reached, the air can be discontinued and they fire on their own. > Should fire be lost while running an old ford coil feeding a spark plug > will reignite them. > > I'll leave it to the imagination of this group to figure out how to do > this on Ga

Re: Accucraft and Aster surveys

2003-03-16 Thread TrotFox Greyfoot
ar 2003, FBM Studios wrote: > I would agree - however I keep track of all the hair salon tallies, and > since > I buzz what's left of my hair once a week myself I only see it fair > that I spend the equivalent on an item of my choice. :-) > Viva la hairloss:-) > Cheers Ferdin

Re: Accucraft and Aster surveys

2003-03-16 Thread TrotFox Greyfoot
quality, in the fuel of my choice, for no more money than I can > successfully hide from or explain away to my spouse. :-) > > Regards, > Harry /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >\./< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

Re: alcohol vs butane vs white gas

2003-03-16 Thread TrotFox Greyfoot
I hope not... I'd have to shun my Ruby!!! Trot, the Insight-driving, fox... ;] > Hmmm ... now I'm eyeing > my gas-fired locos and wondering if they're the equivalent of gas- > guzzling SUVs? Oh, the shame! > > regards, > -vance- /\_/\TrotFo

Re: O rings - another question

2003-03-12 Thread TrotFox Greyfoot
test runs at the moment on the new liquid > butane system which is giving me great long runs. > http://1stclass.mylargescale.com/BobStarr/Pictures/ruby%20front%20cover.jpg > Bob /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >\./< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

Re: glitching

2003-03-12 Thread TrotFox Greyfoot
mostly located in the back part > of the yard. Powerlines are sometimes strong between property lines. In > both cases I had severe glitching even with the RCS unit, > > Paul /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >\./< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

Re: glitching

2003-03-12 Thread TrotFox Greyfoot
his month of a loco with whistle/bell sound effects driven from the RCS > receiver. My electric loco with an RCS has never exhibited any glitching. > > Anyone else had any experience with RCS? /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >\./< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

RE: ME threads was Dee parts

2003-03-12 Thread TrotFox Greyfoot
... :] On Wed, 12 Mar 2003, XXYZ wrote: > Until now I've been ignoring the thread spec on the "American project" > locomotive. It looks like it is a good time to then ask these questions. <> > Ken /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >\./< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

Re: Leaking Ruby valves?

2003-03-12 Thread TrotFox Greyfoot
arts with the Ruby though. when I go to reverse, I can't go back forward. ;] Trot, the fox who'll fix it! (one way or the other) On Wed, 12 Mar 2003, FBM Studios wrote: > What radios are you using that would cause glitching. > (FM,AM, not all brands are created equal?) > Cheers

Re: O rings - another question

2003-03-11 Thread TrotFox Greyfoot
ng cylinder covers. It uses > metal to metal seals. >> > It is pretty simple to thread 3/16 x 40 and use corresponding 1/4 hex nuts. > I wrap graphite yarn in mine, but I still have problems with leaks,; it's > just better. > Bob /\_/\TrotFox\ Always

Re: Leaking Ruby valves?

2003-03-11 Thread TrotFox Greyfoot
; the valves in the static state doesn't always work as the pressure and slop > don't work in our favor. My cure has been to gently, key word here, grab the > rod with pliers and bend them toward the valve. Seems to work better than > trying to thread it in, the rod gets sloppy on

Re: O rings - another question

2003-03-11 Thread TrotFox Greyfoot
al glands! Trot, the fox who'll make something work. {:] On Tue, 11 Mar 2003, Clark Lord wrote: > And here I thought Ruby was a quality entry level engine. You just never know > what you are getting these days. VBG > > Clark /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, (

Re: Leaking Ruby valves?

2003-03-11 Thread TrotFox Greyfoot
t has to be > PERFECT to work right. Sometimes you get lucky. > > Dave /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >\./< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

Leaking Ruby valves?

2003-03-11 Thread TrotFox Greyfoot
the valve-block bore. Anyone happen to know what these run? Is now a good time to start on that Walschaerts geared slide-valve conversion I've been thinking about? Trot, the frustrated, fox... /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a &

Re: O rings - another question

2003-03-11 Thread TrotFox Greyfoot
> Ruby) and string packing rear cylinder covers (Aster K4, Schools, Americanized /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >\./< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

Re: Wire Drawing?

2003-02-19 Thread TrotFox Greyfoot
e pressure drops, > velocity increases until the energy provided by the pressure is > equalized, resulting in a maximum through put.. It is, in a sense, > "drawn" through the aperture. Well, it was clear when I started this > explanation : ) > > royce in SB > &

Re: Where to use copper or fiber washer?

2003-02-17 Thread TrotFox Greyfoot
e thread right up to the > body of the fitting, allowing room for a locknut to be fitted. The fitting may > thus be screwed in as far as is needed and held in alignment whilst the locknut > is tightened. This technique has saved me hours of frustration over the years. > > Mi

Re: 360 Servo conversion [was: R/C question]

2002-12-30 Thread TrotFox Greyfoot
rtons by sensing the liquid level. Trot, the researching, fox... /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >\./< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

Re: engineers 'r' us ... [was: 360 Servo conversion [was: R/C question]]

2002-12-29 Thread TrotFox Greyfoot
is > thing work, but if we do, i'll post a note about what it is i'm > working on. > > thanks. > > \dmc /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >\./< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

Re: 360 Servo conversion was RE: R/C question

2002-12-17 Thread TrotFox Greyfoot
or cars. (I > think this method may be easier to rig in confined spaces). > Just a thought. > Tony D. /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >\./< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

Re: Fn3

2002-12-11 Thread TrotFox Greyfoot
I had hoped for a mainline loco, but I will have to continue waiting for that. ;] Trot, the fox who'll end up with an American project yet... };] /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >\./< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

Re: who's got the bug?

2002-12-02 Thread TrotFox Greyfoot
7;t have Brandbright address. Do have yours > Bob /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >\./< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

Re: Dallas over the holiday

2002-11-26 Thread trotfox
Hobby shops, museums, steamups, etc.? > > Thanks, > Mitch Nearhood /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >\./< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

Re: Suspension [was; Re: Boxpok driver model preview]

2002-10-29 Thread trotfox
egards, > -vance- > > Vance Bass > Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA > Small-scale live steam resources: http://www.nmia.com/~vrbass /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >\./< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

Suspension [was; Re: Boxpok driver model preview]

2002-10-28 Thread trotfox
Also, if I hadn't done quite a bit of casting I would stay with aluminum and > zinc (or other low temp white metals). These, however, need a tire shrunken > on and so another job. Only if I wanted a really big project would I try > brass and cast iron rather than have them comme

Re: boiler insulation

2002-10-02 Thread trotfox
wers wrote: > > Weetabix packet? USA translation Please. > > Weetabix - a kind of dessicated, compressed, wheat grain residue, sold in > briquette form. > > In comparison, the southern US 'grits' are a sophisticated & highly > palatable breakfast cereal. > &

Re: Possible Virus Alert

2002-09-30 Thread trotfox
i-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

Re: American project?

2002-09-30 Thread trotfox
I'd just like to put a vote in for 1:32 or at worst 1:29th scale. If I want a NG engine of the American type there are plenty available. :] Trot, the picky, fox... /\_/\ TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >\./< [EMAIL PR

A suggestion... Re: An American Lady

2002-09-23 Thread trotfox
http://gold.mylargescale.com/TrotFox/pix/Garratt/sideshot.JPG A trailing truck might be a little more natural looking. ;] I really like what you've done so far though. :] loosing the side-tanks and replacing the cab with one of Vance's C-16 jobs and an 8 wheel tender would likely

Re: JVR "C" type?

2002-08-19 Thread trotfox
ded up re-boilering the offending loco. I know this as JvR is a > former boss of mine and he was one of two who got me into the live steam > hobby. > > Sam E /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >\./< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

Re: Missing postings from the group

2002-07-30 Thread trotfox
lowly-plodding, fox... On Tue, 30 Jul 2002, Anthony Dixon wrote: > Where have all the live steamers gone?. > Have not seen much e mail action in last few weeks. > Is everyone going diesel-electric?. > Or everyone out steaming and no problems?. > Tony D. /\_/\TrotFox

Re: a couple of interesting things

2002-07-07 Thread trotfox
www.geocities.com/pilgrimlocomotiveworks/> Alas, it has only one, very > small photo. > > regards, > -vance- > > Vance Bass > Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA > Small-scale live steam resources: http://www.nmia.com/~vrbass /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >\./< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

Re: fires

2002-06-23 Thread trotfox
live steamers been adversely affected? > Locally, our fire restrictions have been lifted, 5.75" of rain in one day > took care of that! > Keep your steam up! > Mr. Lunkenheimer & associate /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ &

Re: Axle loading thoughts

2002-06-04 Thread trotfox
or 1.65 Kg per > axle! > > So, the question is, "If Fowler pulls much better than the SR&RL #24, why?" > > Gary Lane > Eugene, Oregon, USA, earth /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >\./< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

Re: simple scratch built

2002-05-22 Thread trotfox
let me know the plans for making locomotive from Roundhouse kit > parts and simple scratch built components. > > > Jun Kitsukawa /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >\./< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

RE: 1/6 Formula and Exhaust Nozzle

2002-05-20 Thread trotfox
eeds of your fire than a hole in > smokebox doesn't matter all that much. > > Regards, > Harry /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >\./< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

Re: 1/6 Formula and Exhaust Nozzle

2002-05-20 Thread trotfox
;s designs... However, if you can understand those you're doing better than me. :( It involves something like Calculus... I think. {:l Trot, the fox who just likes to look at tha pichers... /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a &g

Re: Micro-steam!

2002-05-05 Thread trotfox
htly-silly, fox... On Sun, 5 May 2002, Geoff Spenceley wrote: > Fantastic Landon et al, > > However, I couldn't get much to move, just a sort of tremble!-- very > comforting, reminds me of the way some of my locos steam. > > Geoff. /\_/\TrotFox\ Always reme

Micro-steam!

2002-05-05 Thread trotfox
You gotta see it to believe it! http://www.sandia.gov/mems/micromachine/movies8.html http://mems.sandia.gov/scripts/images.asp Trot, the slightly amazed, fox... /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >\./< [EMAIL PROTECT

Re: sight glass fittings

2002-04-30 Thread trotfox
make sure he can see it. > > Phil /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >\./< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

Re: Cylinder drain

2002-04-28 Thread trotfox
ps this help me overcome > my slowness? /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >\./< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

Re: Denver Project Loco Poll

2002-04-16 Thread trotfox
ny of us :-), but it would complicate things. /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >\./< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

Re: That Forney is a Fairlie (or a Mason Bogie?)

2002-04-14 Thread trotfox
ogey to ship them to the shore?! > Keith Taylor, who now has confused himself even more than before! /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >\./< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

Re: F scale

2002-04-04 Thread trotfox
n we! > Keith, who has bad eyes, but still likes to see the right train on the right > tracks! /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >\./< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

Re: F scale

2002-04-04 Thread trotfox
y don't plan on owning any in that scale, just enjoying the work of > others is usually all the incentive needed. > Keith, who likes 'em all, Big and Small! /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >\./< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

Re: F scale

2002-04-04 Thread trotfox
f > scale freight cars would have been great! Maybe someday, somebody will give > this some thought! > Keith Taylor /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >\./< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

Re: Coring?

2002-04-03 Thread trotfox
maining core is broken out hopefully leaving > the intended void. A shifted core during a pour is one cause of a bad > casting. > > Regards, > Harry /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >\./< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

Coring?

2002-04-03 Thread trotfox
Can someone explain the method used for 'coring' a casting? This is not something I'm familiar with. Trot, the info-seeking, fox... /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >\./< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

Re: Radiant burner clarification

2002-03-07 Thread trotfox
out a bit of engineering to back me up. So if an > engineer can help... /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >\./< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

Re: Radiant burner clarification

2002-03-07 Thread trotfox
stainless steel mesh. The first layer is finer and helps mix the gas and > air. The second mesh is installed 1/8-3/16" above the first layer of screen. > This top screen heats up and glows red hot. /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >\./< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

Re: soft solder joints (was Harris book)

2002-02-26 Thread trotfox
offer much of a cross sectional area for > the steam to act on? It is not a proven method and I would be most > reluctant to use it. A second safety valve would be more certain as I > said earlier IMHO. > > Sam E /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon S

Re: soft solder joints (was Harris book)

2002-02-26 Thread trotfox
d avoid than making > a boiler which in order to save itself must destroy itself. > > Regards, > Harry /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >\./< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

Re: soft solder joints (was Harris book)

2002-02-26 Thread trotfox
So what about making a crown plug with a soft-solder core? Are there plugs readily available for our size engines? I'm thinking of a glow-plug with the center electrode removed and filled in with solder or some similar low-temp alloy. Trot, the realistic, fox... /\_/\ Tr

Re: doorknobs and cabbage stacks

2002-02-25 Thread trotfox
eb2.airmail.net/cmalone/temp/txrat01.jpg -The apparent prototype > for Carl's Swamp Rat locomotive. > http://web2.airmail.net/cmalone/temp/rat2.htm -Another page devoted to > his locomotive. > > Later, > Trent /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon

Re: Other boiler related topic

2002-02-04 Thread trotfox
l damage from cleaning which will take decades to become a problem > in most cases. > > On the prototype a trick used to clean the flues is to throw a shovel full > of sand into the firebox while the engine is working. It helps clean the > flues and screens. > > H

RE: Shaddock INDOOR LIVE STEAM

2001-11-28 Thread trotfox
gular grade kerosene > absorbed water. > > Sincerely > Steve Ciambrone > Sr. Test Engineer > L-3 Ocean Systems /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >\./< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

Re: Photos of radiant gas fired poker burners in operation

2001-11-26 Thread trotfox
> burners to the Notes From Unit Shop niche in the reference section of his > website southernsteamtrains.com .The two burners are modified a Aster poker > burner from John Garrett's Hudson and a two (used to be three) element poker > burner from my Big Boy. > > KO-5 /\_/\

Re: another Hogwart's Express claimant

2001-11-20 Thread trotfox
ing that leaves are finally off the trees. > > Gary, /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >\./< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

Re: Hogwart's Express

2001-11-20 Thread trotfox
lymouth. > Last shed allocation Cardiff East Dock. > Withdrawn from service December 1963. > Acquired by Woodham's Yard, Barry May 1964. > Sold to Procor (U.K.) Ltd in Wakefield, 1981 > 125th departure from Barry May 1981. > > > Cheers, > Harry /\_/\TrotFox

Re: Found: a new source for materials.

2001-11-18 Thread trotfox
Evil, vile, foul devices which should be avoided for all things except steam-loco purchases. };] Trot, the opinionated, fox... On Sun, 18 Nov 2001 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > What are credit cards? > Walt /\_/\ TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \

Re: Engine Clean uo

2001-11-12 Thread trotfox
t more > large scalers don't use them. I'm not sure we make enough steam to run one > for any beneficial length of time but I might be surprised. > > Cheers, > Harry /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >\./< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

Re: Motor Oil Additives

2001-11-12 Thread trotfox
Ex-Ruby. {;] Trot, the highly efficient, fox... {:) On Mon, 12 Nov 2001, J.D. Toumanian wrote: > Regards, > -Jon > > Trot - You'll never guess who got me started looking at synthetic > oils... Troy! (for cars, anyway, I was already using Mobil on my > trains...) /\_/\

Re: Orange fireballs was Meths vs Gas

2001-10-28 Thread trotfox
#x27;t set myself on fire since changing to the Baking soda > additive! Let me tell you, those alcohol fires are hard to put out on your > face and the resultant burn was very painful! > Keith /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >\./< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

Re: Boilers

2001-08-21 Thread trotfox
shers, o-rings, > gaskets, soft solder construction, white metal fittings, and fingers. The > basic boiler structure would be essentially unaffected. > > Cheers, > Harry /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >\./< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

Re: O.T. - "The Train" and main rod

2001-08-14 Thread trotfox
. :) > >> > Pulled out the movie last night and I am sure it is the main rod connecting > the cross head and the driver. Had to slow scan, but you can see it clearly > in one of the scenes with Papa Bolle (sp). > I don't know if it is possible to wear out a DVD, but we are w

Re: O.T. - "The Train" movie on TCM

2001-08-13 Thread trotfox
let on DVD, > what a great world it would be. > > Roger Cutter /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >\./< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

Re: factoid

2001-08-12 Thread trotfox
! > Keith Taylor /\_/\ TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >\./< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

Re: Epiphany!

2001-07-20 Thread trotfox
sually refers to a non-conductive > material, such as the oil in a transformer or an EDM tank. Do you want a > conductive or non-conductive paste between/around the fasteners? > > THanks. > Jon /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "T

Re: "The Project" Help

2001-07-11 Thread trotfox
of mutes/horns/canoes/paddles/bikes/harps > Oshawa, Ontario http://home.istar.ca/~johnk > > Canadians don't surf the net, we paddle it. > /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >\./< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

Re: Man oh man! Rusk, TX... LONG.

2001-07-09 Thread trotfox
heaven > >Trot > > I only have one question . . . do they use a #74 hole in their > lubricator steam line or do they go a little larger? /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >\./< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

Man oh man! Rusk, TX... LONG.

2001-07-09 Thread trotfox
t all again. So I set out for the campgrounds with my tent and setup for the night. I was instructed that if I arived at 7AM the next morening I could assist with #300's hostling duties. Now if only I hadn't had to sleep drenched in sweat from the heat and humidity. {:( Trot, the fox w

Re: Cylinder drain cocks

2001-07-03 Thread trotfox
> a Big Boy. 1/3rd comes instantly to mind. :-) > > Cheers, > Harry /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >\./< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

Re: Ruby, Hot Water

2001-07-03 Thread trotfox
> Anyway, it might in fact be better to have a draincock leaking than none at > all Just thinking aloud here. > > regards, > -vance- /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >\./< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

Re: [SSSM] A Combined Cycle Locomotive? Sorry off topic alittle ! ?

2001-06-29 Thread trotfox
niscent of the garden statuary where > the little boy is filling the fountain, if you get my drift (and for > those that don't, look at the name of the picture file) -- is at: > > <http://www.45mm.com/sslivesteam/files/pisser.jpg> /\_/\TrotFox\ Always

Re: Camel Back Ruby?

2001-06-27 Thread trotfox
t;jibber-jabber" > amongst the crew. > > Later, > Trent /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >\./< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

RE: [SSSM] A Combined Cycle Locomotive? Sorry off topic alittle ! ?

2001-06-27 Thread trotfox
nning to build an all metal > version when time allows. I will see what I can do about pictures. > > Sincerely > Steve Ciambrone > Sr. Test Engineer > L-3 Ocean Systems /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >\./< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

RE: AccuCraft C-16

2001-06-18 Thread trotfox
ius rod to adjust forward/reverse. It does apear that there would be room for a full Stephensons gear in there though (no, I didn't measure anything.) {:] Trot, the fox who had a truly enjoyable day yesterday (even without my own engine!) /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o )

Bear? [was: Re: Sludge]

2001-06-10 Thread trotfox
t;Bear problem 300lb. > since they have banned bear hunting - a little hairy when you come face to face (10 >feet ) with a large mother bear > just outside your garden only to find the cub in your garden. Boy did that get the >adrenaline pumping. > > Cheers from rural Ontario Canada

Re: Sludge

2001-06-10 Thread trotfox
re on at >present and all my > incoming spam clearly originates in the US. > Enjoy your N.Hemisphere summer steam-ups! > Don Baker > South Africa /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >\./< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

Fox in California!

2001-06-10 Thread trotfox
:) Let me know what's up! Trot, the trainin', fox... /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >\./< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

Re: Turn On the Lights

2001-06-05 Thread trotfox
I saw one that had an N scale layout done this way. It worked out really well. :) I might have to do a removable scene with an N scale ride-on when I finally have a yard. That would be pretty sweet. :) Trot, the scalable, fox... On Tue, 5 Jun 2001, Trent Dowler wrote: > Hello Trot

Re: Turn On the Lights

2001-06-05 Thread trotfox
ping!! > > Trent, you should get the Rio Grande tool Catalog! Talk about Drooling! > > Terry Griner > > Columbus Ohio USA /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >\./< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

small diam wheels...

2001-06-03 Thread trotfox
hear them. {:] Trot, the fox who could really do well with a lathe. {:/ /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >\./< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

Re: Turn On The Lights

2001-06-03 Thread trotfox
h using part of the reflector. > > I have used the frame for a ground before and it has worked well. My big > problem now is the size/location for the battery. The dummy tool box just > might work. > > Don /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Land

Re: Turn On the Lights

2001-06-03 Thread trotfox
ver is high intensity white L.E.D. - they usually run > at around 1.5volts > thus a camera battery would work fine - watch batteries may not have > enough amperage. > cheers Ferdinand /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >

Re: Turn On the Lights

2001-06-03 Thread trotfox
t > perfect, and I'd like to figure out a way to get a good mirrored finish > that won't melt under the heat of the smokebox. > > Any ideas? > > Later, > > K > /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >\./< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

Re: hunslet site glass photo

2001-05-31 Thread trotfox
Geoff, Why not just post it to a web-site for everyone who wants to see? If you don't have the ability I can host it for you. :) Trot, the helpful, fox... /\_/\ TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >\./< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

Re: hunslet

2001-05-31 Thread trotfox
o take one with my "none-close up lens" and send it to you > off list, > > Geoff /\_/\TrotFox\ Always remember, ( o o ) AKA Landon Solomon \ "There is a >\./< [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ third alternative."

Re: (no subject)

2001-05-23 Thread trotfox
eat sight. > > Ruby seems to run better every run, I don't have to push her back and forth > at the start of the run anymore , just put her in reverse and give her some > steam and away she goes. > > Keep up the steam, > Roger Arndt /\_/\TrotFox\ Al

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