Re: Accucraft prototypes at Intl Toy Fair

Vance, The Accucraft model will probably be to little hands on. There is always something to do to Aster models that is if the wind doesn't blow the fire out! The Accucraft K-27 is almost boring, fire her up and let her run for the next 50 minutes. (almost like an electric model) The boiler on a

Re: Accucraft SP )^) Colors

oduct line to offer theirr customers. Don From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: sslivesteam@colegroup.com To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Re: Accucraft SP )^) Colors Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2005 10:53:11 EST > I found the answer to my own quwstion. You can find the colors of the &

Re: Accucraft SP )^) Colors

> I found the answer to my own quwstion. You can find the colors of the > various switchers at: _http://www.cryergrayfoundry.com/main/locomotive_060_SP_models.shtml_ (http://www.cryergrayfoundry.com/main/locomotive_060_SP_models.shtml) Er, Don... I hate to rain on your parade (and Trotfox'

Re: Accucraft SP )^) Colors

oOO I really like the dark blue one... Who wants to get me one for my Birthday? =D Trot, the silly, fox... On Thu, 27 Jan 2005 09:54:11 -0500, Don Plasterer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I found the answer to my own quwstion. You can find the colors of the > various switchers at: > http:/

Re: Accucraft Daylight must be near!

Good thinking Jeff--Hope you can hang together fo the next 60 days!! Geoff I received a call this morning from the dealer with whom I've placed an >order for an Accucraft live steam Daylight. > >They wanted to know if I wanted flanged or blind center drivers and the >butane or alcohol fuel

Re: Accucraft 1:32 freight car

Ohhh, I like! Any info on pricing? Is that correct - 6 car sets only, no singles?!? I am glad to see some more 1:32 cars showing up, it has been pretty slim pick'ens. A couple dozen of these would look nice behind the Mikado :-) Regards, PeteH > A webpage showing a really nice 1:32 refriger

Re: Accucraft German website

On 12/11/03 10:44, "mdenning" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I like that LYN myself, > Looks like it would not take much effort to give it an American look. > Michael > Floriduh > USA > Iron Nut Original was built in the USA ;-) -- Yours Aye Tag Gorton Longlands & Western Railway Trematon Offic

Re: Re: Accucraft German website

Mike, You left off the best part though. Many of this type engine are still running and can be ridden behind in regular scheduled service. Bruce Gathman On Tue, 11 Nov 2003 22:58:35 -, "Mike Chaney" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Steve wrote:- > >> Mona is a 2-4-0 configuration, very englis

Re: Accucraft German website

Isn't the Raritan American? Also a 2-4-0 ? BocaMikey - Original Message - From: "Mike Chaney" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Multiple recipients of sslivesteam" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2003 5:58 PM Subject: Re: Accucraft German webs

Re: Accucraft German website

]> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2003 5:23 PM Subject: RE: Accucraft German website > Look under the News page. > > http://www.accucraft.de/News/news.html > > Mona is a 2-4-0 configuration, very english. > > Steve > > > -Original Message- > > From: The

Re: Accucraft German website

Steve wrote:- > Mona is a 2-4-0 configuration, very english. That's right. Made in England by Beyer Peacock in 1874 for the Isle of Man Railway (which is not in England.) See http://freespace.virgin.net/e.more/loco4-6.html Mike

RE: Accucraft German website

ot; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Multiple recipients of sslivesteam" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2003 8:25 AM > Subject: RE: Accucraft German website > > > > WOW, I got to have one of those Mona engines, very Pretty. > > > >

Re: Accucraft German website

;[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2003 8:25 AM Subject: RE: Accucraft German website > WOW, I got to have one of those Mona engines, very Pretty. > > Steve > > > -Original Message- > > From: Jeffrey Williams [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Sent: M

RE: Accucraft German website

WOW, I got to have one of those Mona engines, very Pretty. Steve > -Original Message- > From: Jeffrey Williams [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Monday, November 10, 2003 6:41 PM > To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam > Subject: Accucraft German website > > Check out > > http://w

Re: Accucraft Spare Parts: Live Steam

Dan, Contact Cliff Luscher directly at Accucraft. He's been very responsive when I needed help. His telephone number is: 510-324-3399. If you send an email to Accucraft, put "Message for Cliff" in the subject line to be sure of reaching him. Jeff === Daniel McGrath wrote:

Re: Accucraft Spare Parts: Live Steam

Accucraft has some beautiful engines offered, it would be great if they could get their act together in regards to spare and replacement parts!  I've been trying to get a complete parts list for the "Ruby", and as of yet, no joy.   I've requested their Illustrated parts catalog, had their glo

RE: Accucraft K-27

] Behalf Of Jeffrey Williams Sent: Sunday, September 07, 2003 11:24 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Re: Accucraft K-27 Chuck, I have a green #461. It will be featured in a review in the soon-to-be-delivered Steam in the Garden. You can see photos of it by Mike Martin at

Re: Accucraft K-27

Chuck, I have a green #461. It will be featured in a review in the soon-to-be-delivered Steam in the Garden. You can see photos of it by Mike Martin at: http://www.panyo.com/dan2/ My K-27 is on photos # 1, 7, 10, 12, 13 In addition, I will send you photos by off-line email I am very please

Re: Accucraft and Aster surveys

Jeff R: I don't know the answer to that. They send the buyer his serial number shortly after one puts down the 10% deposit. Doesn't make sense that they would plan in advance to build 100 each of all five versions, since they don't know in advance which versions will be most popular. Supposedly

Re: Accucraft and Aster surveys

Jeff W., 100 units, that is a small run, do you think that includes all the different versions? Jeff in NC

Re: Accucraft and Aster surveys

The serial number plate on my K-27 says that it's 44/100. That's a small production run, even by Aster standards Jeff Runge wrote: > > One more observation, Aster productions sell out in a relative shot > time,with one exception, the C&S mogul, This was narrow gauge & gas fired

Re: Accucraft and Aster surveys

Ya know... that's an angle I hadn't thought of! Makes going bald not so bad. ;] Now if only it wasn't all leaving so slowly (going thin all over the top but not truly bald.) Isn't 25 too young for serious hair loss? {:] Trot, the hormone-effected, fox... On Sun, 16 Mar 2003, FBM Studios wrot

Re: Accucraft and Aster surveys

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 Ferdinand On Sunday, March 16, 2003, at 01:11 PM, TrotFox Greyfoot

Re: Accucraft and Aster surveys

At 12:07 PM 3/16/03 -0500, you wrote: >One more observation, Aster productions sell out in a relative short >time, with one exception, the C&S mogul, This was narrow gauge & gas fired. Jeff, That wasn't always the case, and IMHO gauge and fuel rarely have anything to do with it. The School

Re: Accucraft and Aster surveys

That's about $5! No, I didn't leave out any 0's... };] Trot, the budgeted, fox... On Sun, 16 Mar 2003, Harry Wade wrote: > They already know the answer to that question . . . . MY favorite > locomotive, finely engineered, with detail rendered at or near museum > quality, in the fuel of my

Re: Accucraft and Aster surveys

At 12:10 PM 3/16/03 -0500, you wrote: >Great answer Harry! Callin' em as I see'um Jeff.

RE: Accucraft and Aster surveys

Harry, Where can I get one and when. I want to give someone a deposit ;-) Ken > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Behalf Of Harry Wade > Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2003 10:01 AM > To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam > Subject:

Re: Accucraft and Aster surveys

Great answer Harry! - Original Message - From: "Harry Wade" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Multiple recipients of sslivesteam" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2003 12:00 PM Subject: Re: Accucraft and Aster surveys > At 08:33 AM 3/16/03 -0800

Re: Accucraft and Aster surveys

One more observation, Aster productions sell out in a relative shot time,with one exception, the C&S mogul, This was narrow gauge & gas fired. Pruduced in 1991 with a total production of 480 units, and they are still avalible new from aster dealers. Thats a very slow mover! It was 11 years before o

Re: Accucraft and Aster surveys

At 08:33 AM 3/16/03 -0800, you wrote: >What . . . products/features would Accucraft (or Aster) need to offer to induce you to buy one of their products? They already know the answer to that question . . . . MY favorite locomotive, finely engineered, with detail rendered at or near museum qua

Re: Accucraft live steam Daylight GS-4: It's for real!

> Is butane or alcohol more readily available world wide? Definitely alcohol! And, should commercial supplies get scarce, you can make your own, which you definitely cannot say about butane. A butane-fired loco is similar to your current automobile (if you're an average citizen). It's highly

Re: Accucraft live steam Daylight GS-4: It's for real!

; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2003 9:31 PM Subject: Re: Accucraft live steam Daylight GS-4: It's for real! > Is butane or alcohol more readily available world wide? > Gary - Running trains over Terror Trestle in Eugene, Oregon > http://www.angelfire.com/or

Re: Accucraft live steam Daylight GS-4: It's for real!

: Saturday, March 15, 2003 2:13 PM Subject: Re: Accucraft live steam Daylight GS-4: It's for real! It certainly makes sense that it would be Aster. Their past products have been more aligned with the UK/European tastes than American. And, given that so many of their previous locos have been al

Re: Accucraft live steam Daylight GS-4: It's for real!

recipients of sslivesteam" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2003 5:13 PM Subject: Re: Accucraft live steam Daylight GS-4: It's for real! It certainly makes sense that it would be Aster. Their past products have been more aligned with the UK/European tastes than American

Re: Accucraft live steam Daylight GS-4: It's for real!

rvey is it may scare away the manufactures.( given the average age one would expect) hehe. Jeff in NC - Original Message - From: "Vance Bass" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Multiple recipients of sslivesteam" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2003 5:1

Re: Accucraft live steam Daylight GS-4: It's for real!

It certainly makes sense that it would be Aster. Their past products have been more aligned with the UK/European tastes than American. And, given that so many of their previous locos have been alcohol fired, it also makes sense that the people responding to an Aster survey (i.e., current Aste

Re: Accucraft live steam Daylight GS-4: It's for real!

The survey was taken by Aster, It was almost a year ago, they wanted input on what we wanted to see next in a U.S./ North American outline engine, and what type of fuel, I don't remember what other questions. However the results showed almost as many different engines an there were responses to th

Re: Accucraft live steam Daylight GS-4: It's for real!

Bob: Aster Bigboy is coal/gas fired, Allegheny is alchy/coal, other engines are mixed fuel types as well. Jim

Re: Accucraft live steam Daylight GS-4: It's for real!

In a message dated 3/15/03 11:22:44 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << maybe they could do dual fuel, maybe gas/coal... >> I would sure be interested in where that survey came from!? I think that it would be rather difficult to coal fire a gas flue tubed boiler. You do sor

Re: Accucraft live steam Daylight GS-4: It's for real!

> In a recent survey almost 80% of current steamers prefer > spirit fireing over gas. Jeff, that's a very interesting statistic! I'm curious who conducted the survey, who responded, etc. Although alcohol is the traditional fuel in the UK, all the currently available locos from Roundhouse and

Re: Accucraft live steam Daylight GS-4: It's for real!

Where was this survey at? Who was surveyed? Where is it reported? Mike Eorgoff - Original Message - From: "Jeff Runge" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Multiple recipients of sslivesteam" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2003 1:17 PM Subject: Re: Ac

Re: Accucraft live steam Daylight GS-4: It's for real!

Have they determined fuel type yet? In a recent survey almost 80% of current steamers prefer spirit fireing over gas. If they feel the need to offer gas for the "newbees," maybe they could do dual fuel, maybe gas/coal... Jeff in NC

Re: Accucraft live steam Daylight GS-4: It's for real!

My only gripe is the price. But, considering the amount of work to make one, which one of us would make them for that amount of money and still feed his family? Perhaps we "not so rich" live steamers need to consider buying trains like some plane owners do, as a consortium or small group who pool t

Re: Accucraft live steam Daylight GS-4: It's for real!

Really exciting Jeff! I saw the sparkie version at The Train Shop Yesterday. Looks nice. I really have to convince Bing, Charlie and Cliff to start thinking hard about a live steam version of their West Side Heisler!! I would love one of those. Can't wait to see that Daylight in action. E

Re: Accucraft info

the web site has 510-324-3399. and when i just called it, somebody said, "accucraft." \dmc At 6:15 PM -0500 1/16/03, FBM Studios wrote: Hi Steve That is the same number I have - Its been terminated. Out of service Thanks Ferdinand On Thursday, January 16, 2003, at 05:45 PM, Ciambrone, Stev

Re: Accucraft info

Hi Steve That is the same number I have - Its been terminated. Out of service Thanks Ferdinand On Thursday, January 16, 2003, at 05:45 PM, Ciambrone, Steve @ OS wrote: 510-483-6900 Steve -Original Message- From: FBM Studios [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2003 2

RE: Accucraft info

510-483-6900 Steve > -Original Message- > From: FBM Studios [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2003 2:43 PM > To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam > Subject: Accucraft info > > Hi Everyone > Does anyone have the phone number for accucraft in the US. > Thanks

Re: Accucraft K-27

- chilling in Eugene, Oregon http://www.angelfire.com/or/trainguy http://community.webshots.com/user/raltzenthor - Original Message - From: Phil Paskos To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Sent: Monday, December 09, 2002 10:28 PM Subject: Re: Accucraft K-27 Looks good Clark; Thanks for sharing

Re: Accucraft K-27

At 10:07 PM -0700 12/9/02, Vance Bass wrote: Word has it that the Accucraft K-27s are starting to be delivered. Can I get a witness? to confirm that there isn't just one out there, a k-27 ran on my layout on saturday morning. pictures will be posted when i get the chance. how long is it? it's

Re: Accucraft K-27

How long is it? Mike Eorgoff near Chicago - Original Message - From: "Dave Hottmann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Multiple recipients of sslivesteam" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, December 09, 2002 11:52 PM Subject: Re: Accucraft K-27 > > Ran mine

Re: Accucraft K-27

Looks good Clark; Thanks for sharing the pictures which also look good. Phil > Check out these Vance. Dave Hottmann was running his Saturday on my layout. > That's 22 cars behind that engine. > > http://home.earthlink.net/~clarklord/_images/k27a.jpg > http://home.earthlink.net/~clarklord/_imag

Re: Accucraft K-27

Ran mine at Clark Lord's Saturday. Pictures on SitG Message Board. Dave Hottmann Washington,Ut - Original Message - From: "Vance Bass" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Multiple recipients of sslivesteam" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, December 09, 2002 10:07 PM Subject: Accucraft K-27 > Word

Re: Accucraft K-27

Check out these Vance. Dave Hottmann was running his Saturday on my layout. That's 22 cars behind that engine. http://home.earthlink.net/~clarklord/_images/k27a.jpg http://home.earthlink.net/~clarklord/_images/k27b.jpg http://home.earthlink.net/~clarklord/_images/k27c.jpg http://home.earthlink.n

Re: Accucraft vs Roundhouse

11:20 AM Subject: RE: Accucraft vs Roundhouse My Roundhouse Colonial sees far more running than my Ida and Exclesior for these same reasons, It will run for 30 minutes with only an occasional stop for some more meths. I do a lot of cussing when I run the gas burners, once the wicks are initially

RE: Accucraft vs Roundhouse

My Roundhouse Colonial sees far more running than my Ida and Exclesior for these same reasons, It will run for 30 minutes with only an occasional stop for some more meths. I do a lot of cussing when I run the gas burners, once the wicks are initially adjusted on a meths burner they have a very co

Re: Accucraft vs Roundhouse

Hello Group, Since we're on the subject, I'll air my only real complaint with Roundhouse... They have no functioning crossheads on the cylinders. Because of this, the rear covers wear oblong and quickly develop leaks. (particularly if you run frequently and pull heavy trains, as I did with mine)

Re: Accucraft vs Roundhouse

On 12/11/02 2:21, "Gary" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Thanks to Trot the opinionated, I now know RH manufactures models made for > continued operation, while Accucraft manufactures a working model, that > requires higher repair costs to keep the model operational as wear exacts > it's inevitable t

Re: Accucraft vs Roundhouse

Just to add to that, Accucraft has already replaced one set of pistons for free. I don't know what the future will hold in that regard, but I can't imagine them doing it forever. ;] Trot, the fox with another leak... somewhere... {:( At 08:21 PM 11/11/02, you wrote: Thanks to Trot the opinio

Re: Accucraft vs Roundhouse

Thanks to Trot the opinionated, I now know RH manufactures models made for continued operation, while Accucraft manufactures a working model, that requires higher repair costs to keep the model operational as wear exacts it's inevitable toll.

Re: Accucraft vs Roundhouse

Sure I can. The Roundhouse Sammie doesn't seem to have the issue I've seen. :) That's RH's lower-end loco. So far I haven't seen anything different in any of the Accucraft offerings in the say of piston-rod seals than what the Ruby has. Does the superior offer something other than a metal-

Re: Accucraft vs Roundhouse

Of course Tag is right about the RH's dropping oil between the rails. The first day I ran my SR#24 I found myself being concerned that the lubricator wasn't working correctly. When I checked the reservoir it was going down and the engine was working well. It wasn't until I took it off the track to

Re: Accucraft vs Roundhouse

The Accucraft v. Roundhouse debate can't be answered right now. That can only be answered in a few years, after the earliest Accucrafts (of which I have one) have been run into the ground the same way Roundhouse locos have been over the years. It's a lot like those "initial satisfaction" statemen

Re: Accucraft vs Roundhouse

On 11/11/02 18:35, "Landon Solomon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'd have to vote for Roundhouse being best. My Ruby leaks like a sieve... > but I don't even have my RH engine together yet so I can't say much. ;] > > Trot, the slowly-planning, fox... Cannot really compare a bottom of the range

Re: Accucraft vs Roundhouse

I'd have to vote for Roundhouse being best. My Ruby leaks like a sieve... but I don't even have my RH engine together yet so I can't say much. ;] Trot, the slowly-planning, fox... At 02:36 PM 11/10/02, you wrote: Chuck's "My Best" "we should be arguing that Roundhouse is better than Accucraft

Re: Accucraft vs Roundhouse

On 11/11/02 5:31, "Phil Paskos" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > O.K. I'll bite on this one too. I've never seen any Roundhouse that spewed > oil all over the track. Also, the expression" runs like a Roundhouse" is a > compliment on their design and quality control that they deserve. > Phil > Hmmm.

Re: Accucraft vs Roundhouse

O.K. I'll bite on this one too. I've never seen any Roundhouse that spewed oil all over the track. Also, the expression" runs like a Roundhouse" is a compliment on their design and quality control that they deserve. Phil > Chuck's "My Best" "we should be arguing that Roundhouse is better than > A

Re: Accucraft

In a message dated Tue, 16 Jul 2002 2:00:29 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > He said that they aren't selling the K27 through their usual dealers but only > direct from Accucraft or from a few dealers who have live steam loco repair > capability. His explanation was that th

Re: Accucraft and build-to-order

I talked to Cliff Luscher of Accucraft at the Pleasanton steamup on Saturday. He said that they aren't selling the K27 through their usual dealers but only direct from Accucraft or from a few dealers who have live steam loco repair capability. His explanation was that they've got a lot of people

Re: Accucraft and build-to-order

Or how about? Yes we are going to build the Live steam Daylight or No we aren't going to build it. Roy Ganderson just took delivery of the new shay. It comes with its own metal carrying case and ran very well right out of the box, BUT the boiler is too small to accomidate the fuel tank. Yes he ran

Re: Accucraft

They've got a lot of projects in work ahead of the Daylight - a lot can change in a year and a half! The Daylight will likely be a very low volume product compared to the Shay and Ruby and thus have limited profit potential - that probably effects the amount of energy they put into it.

RE: Accucraft

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 Walters Twin Lak

Re: Accucraft

I was just there on Friday to pick up a Ruby 2 for a friend. Cliff mentioned that there was a chance that there would be as many as 25 of them (Shays) in a container coming in May. I also inquired about other future offerings and he confirmed the announcement about the K-27 and the C-21, though

Re: Accucraft C-16 excessive steam oil usage

I'm sure I'm oversimplifying the problem. But I'd look for a way to put a restricter plug or tube in line to slow down the oil distribution. Respectfully; Phil.P. (much snipped) > Now to figure out what to do about the excessive oil usage. > > Also be warned that any C-16 that intends to run o

Re: Accucraft C-16 excessive steam oil usage

Make sure those boys go last on the weight pulling contest! Jim

Re: Accucraft C-16 excessive steam oil usage

Could someone in the know inform the Diamondhead Chief Enforcer about this so we don't spend the weekend wondering where the traction went. Mike Eorgoff near Chicago - Original Message - From: "Clark Lord" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Multiple recipients of sslivesteam" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Re: Accucraft Dealers

Chuck, one is Bob Pennock in Spencer Ohio under name of Cross Creek Engineering. [EMAIL PROTECTED]/ Jim Burns "Charles W. Walters" wrote: > How about some names and phone (or web) info of some dealers who carry > Accucraft live steamers (C-16's). Thanks in advance folks! > > Chuck > > Charles W

Re: Accucraft Dealers

I bought mine from St Aubin Station, altough I picked it up at the Accucraft office in California (near where I live). St Aubin's web site is www.lgbpola.com. Since there's a limited production rate, the dealers apparently have delivery slots reserved in various scheduled shipments from China so

(Fwd) Re: Accucraft "Superior"

Here are the answers to some of the questions we've had about the "Superior". -vance- --- Forwarded message follows --- From: "Garden Railway Specialists" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Vance Bass" <[EMAIL PROTE

Re: Accucraft 0-6-2

I see from the photo Dave grabbed from the PDF that the cylinders are inclined slightly. (I should have enlarged it myself, it seems.) That would suggest a Porter prototype, if one were going to do a kitbash into a US type engine. That side tank with the splasher profile below is a little of

Re: Accucraft 0-6-2

At 10:36 PM +0100 10/20/01, Tag Gorton wrote: > I have a pic of it "in the brass" if anyone fancies a look Here's the picture: \dmc -- ^^^ Dave Cole Gen'l Sup't: Grand Teton & E

Re: Accucraft 0-6-2

On Monday, October 22, 2001, at 03:14 am, Trent Dowler wrote: > Hello Everyone, > >I'll be the first to ask. Has anyone seen any projected prices for > the > Superior? Will it be available in the U.S.? >I'm not sure why I'm asking since I won't be able to buy anything > for a > while

Re: Accucraft 0-6-2

Hello Everyone, I'll be the first to ask. Has anyone seen any projected prices for the Superior? Will it be available in the U.S.? I'm not sure why I'm asking since I won't be able to buy anything for a while (a LONG while), but it's always an interest to see the price trends and what effec

Re: Accucraft 0-6-2

Hello Tag, Yep, I'd fancy a look myself! Thanks in advance. Later, Trent Tag Gorton wrote: > I have a pic of it > "in the brass" if anyone fancies a look

RE: Accucraft 0-6-2

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Re: Accucraft 0-6-2

On Saturday, October 20, 2001, at 08:14 pm, VR Bass wrote: > Hey, all, here's a bit of news. Garden Railway Supply in the UK shows > an > unpainted brass Accucraft 0-6-2T in their catalogue. It's called > "Superior, > based on an engine preserved at the Whipsnade Zoo. The picture's a bit

Re: Accucraft steam C-16, realistic rolling stock,

I'm with you Vance. I am afraid I have become a bit of a snob when it comes to rolling stock and now I only go for the true scale stuff. Unfortunately I have yet to see my loco pull my Hartford high side gon and CTM brass tank car because the track at Tony Dixons wouldn't accommodate the huge 1:

Re: Accucraft steam C-16, realistic rolling stock,

I've put about a dozen runs on my #268 without serious incident - including a really fine double header with Eric Maschwitz's newly weathered #267 at Tony Dixon's. A couple minor things to report: The o-ring on the displacement lubricator split and the alleged replacement o-rings from Accucraft

RE: Accucraft Excelsior R/C

Thanks, a completely different approach. I will examine that concept tonight. You called it a steam stop valve which might explain how sensitive it was to just the slightest change. Sincerely Steve Ciambrone Sr. Test Engineer L-3 Ocean Systems Dunno what the hash is Steve but Excelsio

Re: Accucraft Excelsior R/C

On Wednesday, October 3, 2001, at 05:17 pm, Ciambrone, Steve @ OS wrote: > Has anyone installed R/C into an Excelsior yet? The rear bunker is > fitted > with a R/C switch cutout as supplied and I have some ideas of what to > do but > would like to see how someone has attacked the same proble

Re: Accucraft C-16 notes

Vance, You wrote: -- the safety is completely inaccessible as far as I can tell! This >is not a good thing, since you can't check your safety when you're >raising steam. I was alarmed to see that mine finally blew at 70 >psig, though the manual says it's set for 55 psi and that I should >

Re: Accucraft C-16

Vance, Eric and others, Regarding the slip of drivers on code 215 NS rail or any other material or size rail: The main problem, when there is one , is the material of the driver or tire. Stainless steel drivers seem to slip more than others. My Pannier 0-6-0 with such drivers would slip easier

Re: Accucraft C-16

Vance- I know three people with Accucraft C-16's two of them have installed RC gear the other (Harlan Barr) kept his manual. One thing that both people with RC did was drop a sealed gel-cel battery directly into the water in the tender to power the RC gear. RC in the C-16 is tricky. I have yet

RE: Accucraft Excelsior

Bought an Excelsior today. It has some differences over the Ruby. The Excelsior has a water drain on the displacement lubricator, water fill is in the cab, water overflow valve for boiler water level, knob on the throttle, small lever on the burner control and a R/C switch cutout in the rear tan

Re: Accucraft Excelsior

At 03:01 PM 26/06/01 -0700, Steve Ciambrone wrote: >Has anyone run the Accucraft Excelsior yet. Comments? Similar to the >Ruby/Ida? Lots of comments on the 16mm list, it's been out for several months in the UK. Main complaints concern a loud burner, and somewhat anemic steaming performance u

RE: AccuCraft C-16

I finally got to see one run! I was also involved in the diagnosis of why it couldn't push itself up a grade. :] This was a beutiful bumble-bee model and was happily prancing around the track untill it got to the uphill part of the track. Here it continued to prance at really close to the same

Re: AccuCraft C-16

. Reading,PA. Subject: RE: AccuCraft C-16 > Okay, Vance, and list, here is my report/opinions of my new C-16: > Some background: Almost year and a half a go I first talked to Charlie and > Bing at Accucraft to confirm the rumors that they were indeed considering > producing a live stea

RE: AccuCraft C-16

mpetitive. In closing, I highly recommend this model. I believe it is a great value for the $ and it will not disappoint even the Aster owners among us. :-) -Original Message- From: VR Bass [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2001 11:17 AM To: Multiple recipients of ss

Re: AccuCraft C-16

Chris: While the prototypes did utilize the same cylinders as the Ruby, Charlie told me that the production models would have a longer-bore cylinder. Since I have only seen pre-production models run, I can't verify this. Of the the three pre-production models I've seen run, none have run les

Re: AccuCraft C-16

I just took delivery of one that will serve as the start for a kitbashed ET&WNC #3 ... basic black ("UNDEC RR" or "Henry Ford") paint job ... they started with the coal burner and substituted the fancier domes from the model of #42 ... also the simpler tender (the air tank on the frame vice on top

Re: AccuCraft C-16

In a message dated 6/16/01 8:18:36 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << I don't think $1.5 will get you a C-16 >> I was quoted $2.3-$2.5 with the Bumble Bee being the more costly. Personally liked the cheaper one the best. Bob

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