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by JoeKahan
Mon Nov 13, 2023 11:28 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: Kozo A3 Project Starter. **Sold**
Replies: 5
Views: 3928

Re: Kozo A3 Project Starter.

Sir,
If the offer is still on the table, I'd be VERY interested. I already have the book.
Thanks,
Joe Kahan
702-271-5564
by JoeKahan
Wed Oct 20, 2021 10:47 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Track Radius
Replies: 3
Views: 2221

Re: Track Radius

Well, there's hope, according to https://www.banninglocomotiveworks.com/ ... gton-4-2-4, the minimum turning radius is 15 feet.But you could also consider a turntable at one end of the yard and a 30ish' radius wye at the other end. Or just run out & back.
by JoeKahan
Mon Jul 26, 2021 9:17 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Binders
Replies: 4
Views: 4015

Re: Binders

I'm eagerly awaiting someone to answer with a source. I looked around for a while but without any luck. I found 1/10 scale chain and hooks at a local R/C shop that they use on the little rock crawler Jeeps. That was close enough for my purpose. I was thinking of asking a buddy to 3D print a couple f...
by JoeKahan
Mon Jun 14, 2021 8:19 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Any of you folks familiar with this layout?
Replies: 37
Views: 31111

Re: Any of you folks familiar with this layout?

Regarding the 7.5 vs. 7.25 issue... If the war department is like mine, and couldn't tell the difference, why not have some of each. :lol:
by JoeKahan
Thu Jun 10, 2021 12:14 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Brake Valves
Replies: 3
Views: 3016

Re: Brake Valves

Are you looking for something that looks prototypical or just a valve to control the brakes? I got a valve from Tombeeonline a while back. Works and it's fairly reasonable. Last week at Train Mountain, I got to use it for the first time. That place is so cool. Here's a link address: https://tombeeon...
by JoeKahan
Sat Apr 24, 2021 5:22 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: 1” scale rivets
Replies: 25
Views: 22981

Re: 1” scale rivets

Ken,
Not sure how many you need to replace, but what about getting some half round beads at a craft store to glue in place and paint? Or get some wood dowel and make some up?
Joe
by JoeKahan
Sun Mar 14, 2021 7:58 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Shelmerdine's Amusements/
Replies: 8
Views: 5132

Re: Shelmerdine's Amusements/

David,
Have you contacted Shelmerdine Garden Center outside of Winnipeg? Someone there may know if it's something from their past. They've been around since the 30's I think. They have a website and are on Facebook too. But I agree with Glenn, please post some pics.
Joe
by JoeKahan
Fri Feb 26, 2021 10:06 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Blow down valves
Replies: 4
Views: 3060

Re: Blow down valves

I'll start by admitting that I'm a noob when it comes to live steam, but isn't the point of the blow down to get gunk out of the boiler? Would the water/steam be clean enough to use for that purpose? Don't know, just asking.
Joe
by JoeKahan
Wed Dec 23, 2020 1:12 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: This is my workbench now, what can I do to improve it?
Replies: 89
Views: 37758

Re: This is my workbench now, what can I do to improve it?

The wrench you're looking for is something I've heard being called a spanner wrench or a lock-nut wrench. Check Google or Amazon for Gardner Bender LNW-KIT
by JoeKahan
Thu Dec 10, 2020 12:15 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Do you guys feel you get more than just a Loco out of your builds?
Replies: 18
Views: 7928

Re: Do you guys feel you get more than just a Loco out of your builds?

Some people sit around watching other folks doing things, while some would rather be the ones doing things. Google this: "A Story of Value" Abdullah Bashar Sarker

Joe
by JoeKahan
Fri Aug 02, 2019 12:43 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Baggage Cart Drawings
Replies: 5
Views: 5106

Re: Baggage Cart Drawings

I recall seeing one similar to what you describe at the Southern Arizona Transportation Museum in Tuscon. I also saw a nice baggage cart (with pneumatic tires though) outside the Kingman depot but it was older (1907) if I remember correctly. Might be worth a call or visit.
Joe
by JoeKahan
Thu May 30, 2019 1:26 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Steam in London: help me prioritize
Replies: 23
Views: 16437

Re: Steam in London: help me prioritize

Oh Greg, you don't have enough time. I agree with NP317. You're already there, stay longer if at all possible. Some places I've been and enjoyed; Isle of Wight steam railway, https://www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk/ The Great Little Trains of Wales, https://www.greatlittletrainsofwales.co.uk/ Of the Welsh ...