Gary, While maybe not an "EXACT" match, for "White Spirits" at your paint store ask for "Mineral Spirits" and parafin is basically kerosene. Keith Taylor Jefferson, Maine ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Multiple recipients of sslivesteam" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2004 3:57 PM Subject: Cleaning locos
> Bert, > White spirits . . . is this the same as sold here in the States as White Gas > or Coleman fuel? > > Parafin . . . isn't this what sells as lamp oil in the USA? > > I am trying to see if I can make my own mixture from your instructions. > Some words in the English speaking world are not equivalent or need to be > verified before being acted upon. So, if you or others know the > nomenclature for Brit and Ameri speak let me know. > > Thanks for posting this cleaning mixture! > > Steaming & Sparking over Terror Trestle in Eugene, Oregon ~ Gary > http://www.angelfire.com/or/trainguy > http://community.webshots.com/user/raltzenthor >
