Re: Gauge One steam cylinder drain cocks

2001-07-09 Thread Dave Cole
At 9:59 AM -0700 7/9/01, M. Paterson wrote: >Mike, Dave, I accidently blew the address for Mike's >gif file. Please repeat, >Mike Paterson At 11:22 PM -0700 7/8/01, Michael Martin wrote: >I scanned the photos/sketch that Kevin cited. > >It can be found at: > >www.panyo.com/drop/Crow.gif > >Mike

Re: Gauge One steam cylinder drain cocks

2001-07-09 Thread M. Paterson
Mike, Dave, I accidently blew the address for Mike's gif file. Please repeat, Mike Paterson __ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/

Re: Gauge One steam cylinder drain cocks

2001-07-09 Thread Trent Dowler
Mike and Kevin, Thanks for sharing the information with us. It certainly clears up some questions, and sparks a few ideas. Later, Trent Michael Martin wrote: > I scanned the photos/sketch that Kevin cited.

Re: Gauge One steam cylinder drain cocks

2001-07-09 Thread Royce Woodbury
Hi Michael et al. Thanks for posting the pics. These drain cocks look GREAT ! Don't seem a bit out of proportion. And the diagrams are clear as to how to install. However, it's those "needle valves" that I would like to see detailed. Any chance there'll be any of these at the National Summer

Re: Gauge One steam cylinder drain cocks

2001-07-08 Thread Michael Martin
I scanned the photos/sketch that Kevin cited. It can be found at: www.panyo.com/drop/Crow.gif Mike

Re: Gauge One steam cylinder drain cocks

2001-07-05 Thread M. Paterson
Kevin, since I started the question the answer is most definitely. email address is [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you in advance. Mike --- Kevin O'Connor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The stock Aster Big Boy locomotive does not have > cylinder drain cocks. > The model that

Re: Gauge One steam cylinder drain cocks

2001-07-05 Thread Trent Dowler
Hello Kevin and Everyone, If I have made this inquiry before, please pardon my memory. In my limited library I cannot find any reference to "automatic" type drain cocks. Any further information, pictures, or drawing available? Later, Trent

Re: Gauge One steam cylinder drain cocks

2001-07-05 Thread Jim Curry
Hi Kevin: Yes, I'd like to see what you've done. Any drawings or sketches available? Jim [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Gauge One steam cylinder drain cocks

2001-07-05 Thread Kevin O'Connor
The stock Aster Big Boy locomotive does not have cylinder drain cocks. The model that Pthornto spoke of in his message is owned by Bill Crane who bought it from Lindsay Crow in Australia. Lindsay has installed cylinder drain cocks on several locomotives. One such Lindsay installation may be

Re: Cylinder drain cocks

2001-07-03 Thread trotfox
You very funny guy... Trot, the phunky, phoqcie... On Tue, 3 Jul 2001, Harry Wade wrote: > At 09:48 AM 7/3/01 EDT, you wrote: > > I will gladly create and install miniature working drain cocks on your > locomotive, with cab or radio actuation, for a mere fraction of the cost of > a Big Boy.

Re: Cylinder drain cocks

2001-07-03 Thread Harry Wade
At 09:48 AM 7/3/01 EDT, you wrote: >I was amazed to notice that the Aster 'Big Boy" has tiny, functional drain >cocks I will gladly create and install miniature working drain cocks on your locomotive, with cab or radio actuation, for a mere fraction of the cost of a Big Boy. 1/3rd comes in

Re: Cylinder drain cocks

2001-07-03 Thread Pthornto
I was amazed to notice that the Aster 'Big Boy" has tiny, functional drain cocks on all 4 cylinders! I found this out watching Mike Moore flipping them shut (with great dexterity) as the loco moved off from cold. Pete Peter Thornton Annapolis, MD