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Hello friends, We had a great weekend at Dresden :D . For the curves of the layout were a little tight for my A, I had it steaming on a roller board. Much better for the interested visitors to see her life directly in front of their eyes 8) instead down on the floor (so I think). We had her working ...

Hello Moron, Thank you for your precise information! For power reversers were not common in Europe, any information would help for better understanding that system. I used Steam Cyclopedia as basis for my model construction. And yes, the precise, small and low loss valve is the heart of the reverser...

Hello Tim, In case your reverser will work on steam reliable (piston rings, stuffing box and reverse valve), this maybe o.k. Of course, speed is increased a great deal in regard to work on water! Maybe it's getting instable or creaping, cause there is almost no damping in this simple proportional st...

Harold, We (hobby) modelers can hardly match with such precision industrial products made by very scilled mechanics! :oops: The way I found (and which I recommend to other modellers) was to make simple tools :idea: before starting production! Means a little patience ... And to use a turntable whenev...

Hello Jack, Just had a closer look to your topic Disney American for the first time. I mostly prefer 'Big Engines' , soory :oops: ! But your work is Impressive as always! :!: Just wanted to note that the check valves you made were of the same construction as mine. They worked reliable for years with...

Hello Jack,
Knowing so well making such sophisticated parts - by means of both patience and will! Nobody will see them again once they are mounted inside / under the locomotive. But you (and some modelers of course ) know - that's it, isn't it?
Thank you for posting!
Asteamhead

Hello steamchris,
You and your father as team did a very fine job, indeed!
Just one look to that type of trailer, when it will be finished after some more work. We are happy, both classes A and J hadn't their trailers been equiped with a brake
Carry on!
Asteamhead

Hello my friends, After some necessary shop work on my other locomotive DB class 44, there is time again to continue with the A. For we intend to run a famous extra long freight in may with a 44 doubleheader on the point 8) , the 44 had priority until the end of year 2018. She is on steam again :D !...

Hello Chris,
Looking fine, well done! Another important step towards the roll out

Asteamhead

Hello Jack,
What a beautiful work of art!
Asteamhead

Hello Tristan, Good idea to add in a firebox arch to improve combustion! Position looks right but please shorten the arch to about 5" (horizontal) versus 4" (vertical) distance from the firebox back- versus crown sheet. That will improve access to the tubes and make cleaning somewhat easier! To cons...

Sorry, Jack!
Forgot to post two scans exerpt from loco cyclopedias.
Asteamhead