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- Sun Dec 24, 2023 7:50 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Merry Christmas
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5835
Re: Merry Christmas
I wrote this paraphrase of the famous poem some years ago. Twas the day after Christmas when all through the square round house Not a creature was stirring, except a couple of workmen and a mouse. The springs were hung on the equalizers with care, in hope that the train driver would soon be there. W...
- Mon Oct 23, 2023 5:37 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Need Air brake line Gauge with two needles
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3853
Re: Need Air brake line Gauge with two needles
I wanted a duplex gauge for my Mikado. I designed a housing to hold two PM Research 7/8" pressure gauges using a co-axial tube and rod for the needles (I'm sure there is a better watch-makers term for that). I actually approached a watch-maker to build it for me. I never did, but I still have t...
- Sun Sep 24, 2023 6:15 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: M0-6 Pyle National
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4676
Re: M0-6 Pyle National
Greg, that means I'd have to finish it
- Sun Sep 24, 2023 6:11 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: M0-6 Pyle National
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4676
Re: M0-6 Pyle National
That's the supplier, thanks Dick.
Karl
Karl
- Sun Sep 24, 2023 2:07 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: M0-6 Pyle National
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4676
Re: M0-6 Pyle National
Thanks Howard, I left them at the railroad for someone that wanted to assist me in finishing this project. I'll photograph them next Saturday. BTW - I was thinking on writing an article for Live Steam, but since there have been so many after I started this long ago, I don't see the need. I can share...
- Sun Sep 24, 2023 8:28 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: M0-6 Pyle National
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4676
Re: M0-6 Pyle National
Thanks Howard. I don't remember where I bought my casting set (now out of business), and I assumed L.E. had acquired the patterns. The little label I have says MO-5, if that makes any difference. The castings have all the evidence of being used for a working generator (bearing pockets...). I have a ...
- Fri Sep 22, 2023 5:31 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: M0-6 Pyle National
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4676
Re: M0-6 Pyle National
Hi Phil,
I made SolidWorks models when I turned the old Mosely castings (now sold by Little Engines) into a working generator (still not finished).
They are hardly casting ready, but they might be a starting point.
Karl
I made SolidWorks models when I turned the old Mosely castings (now sold by Little Engines) into a working generator (still not finished).
They are hardly casting ready, but they might be a starting point.
Karl
- Tue Aug 29, 2023 4:59 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Boiler tube length question
- Replies: 24
- Views: 10441
Re: Boiler tube length question
My Milw 309 was at the Hesston 7.5" open house 2 years ago. It was very cold overnight and we fired it up way too fast the next morning. The tubes developed leaks. After re-rolling them during the 'maintenance months', they have not leaked since. Lesson learned.
Karl
Karl
- Fri Jun 30, 2023 3:01 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Whistle/ Bell Pull Cord?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 895
Re: Whistle/ Bell Pull Cord?
My whistle functions, (very high note) so I used a thin wire (0.015 IIRC, I can measure it if you would like).
It is visiting the Steam Railroad Institute in Owosso, MI this month.
https://michigansteamtrain.com/
Karl
It is visiting the Steam Railroad Institute in Owosso, MI this month.
https://michigansteamtrain.com/
Karl
- Wed Jun 14, 2023 5:55 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Steel tank car end supplier
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2086
Re: Steel tank car end supplier
I made patterns for the tank cars we made. We case them in aluminum.
Here is a picture prior to panting,
If you have a way to cast them, I'll let you borrow it.
I can provide better pictures of the pattern if interested.
Karl
Here is a picture prior to panting,
If you have a way to cast them, I'll let you borrow it.
I can provide better pictures of the pattern if interested.
Karl
- Sun Jun 04, 2023 6:13 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: SS Chicago injector cleaning
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1068
Re: SS Chicago injector cleaning
For me, it's the check valve that needs attention. I remove the bottom cap (13mm IIRC) the use a smaller socket (8mm again from memory). You need to turn down the diameter of the smaller socket in order to fit inside the body. Remove it carefully as the check valve seat my fall off. The seat needs t...
- Thu Apr 13, 2023 5:41 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Classification lenses
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1840
Re: Classification lenses
I know these do not have the Fresnel pattern, but they are available in many colors and many sizes.
http://www.harmonyglass.com/roundSmooth.shtml
.. and glass.
Karl
http://www.harmonyglass.com/roundSmooth.shtml
.. and glass.
Karl