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by ChipsAhoy
Tue Feb 27, 2024 5:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yet another WHATZIT?
Replies: 13
Views: 835

Re: Yet another WHATZIT?

I believe it is used to measure the diameter of a tapered alignment pin at a specific location.
by ChipsAhoy
Mon Feb 12, 2024 5:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another What Is It
Replies: 8
Views: 438

Re: Another What Is It

Tab spacer off an old typewriter?
by ChipsAhoy
Sun Feb 04, 2024 5:41 pm
Forum: Full Sized Railroading! (Chaski Railfan)
Topic: A strange 1909 monorail
Replies: 10
Views: 661

Re: A strange 1909 monorail

What could go wrong?
by ChipsAhoy
Sun Nov 12, 2023 4:44 am
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: Speeder Barn Find x 4 !!!
Replies: 8
Views: 4535

Re: Speeder Barn Find x 4 !!!

Mike:
I just sent a PM, I didn't look close here and missed your email address.. sry
Two speeders left!
Scotty
by ChipsAhoy
Tue Oct 03, 2023 6:00 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: So You Want To Build A Steam Locomotive *** SOLD ***
Replies: 4
Views: 2367

Re: So You Want To Build A Steam Locomotive

I just sold the last copy that I had, and $55.00 is a very good price for that excellent book.
BTW
Only curious... does "continental" include Alaska?
Scotty
by ChipsAhoy
Sun Sep 17, 2023 9:57 pm
Forum: The Junk Drawer
Topic: Mystery tool identification
Replies: 17
Views: 4735

Re: Mystery tool identification

Another clue...
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Scotty
by ChipsAhoy
Sun Sep 17, 2023 9:12 am
Forum: The Junk Drawer
Topic: Mystery tool identification
Replies: 17
Views: 4735

Re: Mystery tool identification

I think I remember. When I was little we used to live in a small town on the railroad north of Talkeetna called Curry, not many people there to help with physical task. On one of the sidings I watched my dad fighting to get a stubborn box car sliding door closed. I think I remember because he was an...
by ChipsAhoy
Sat Sep 16, 2023 7:39 pm
Forum: The Junk Drawer
Topic: Mystery tool identification
Replies: 17
Views: 4735

Re: Mystery tool identification

I do not know what it is.... but I Don't believe that it is a spike puller. Not for pulling spikes in a normal situation.
by ChipsAhoy
Wed Sep 13, 2023 8:57 pm
Forum: Upcoming Events
Topic: Gala Event!!
Replies: 0
Views: 59531

Gala Event!!

Just got word about the Maricopa Live Steamers fall meet starts October 23 in North Phoenix. The meet this time around has some new events like Poker Runs with Prizes. MLS is also sporting a complete 1" scale layout (4-3/4" guage) having offloading equipment and complete Steam bays with Ai...
by ChipsAhoy
Wed Aug 30, 2023 4:47 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: Wendy Project *** SOLD ***
Replies: 2
Views: 1795

Re: Wendy Project

The Wendy Project is Sold
Thx
Scotty
by ChipsAhoy
Mon Aug 28, 2023 2:21 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: Speeder Barn Find x 4 !!!
Replies: 8
Views: 4535

Re: Speeder Barn Find x 4 !!!

Mike:
I did respond, we are in & out in Alaska right now… next time I’m in I’ll send it again. But the narrow gauge is sold.
Scotty
by ChipsAhoy
Sat Aug 26, 2023 6:40 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: Speeder Barn Find x 4 !!!
Replies: 8
Views: 4535

Re: Speeder Barn Find x 4 !!!

We have several members who live in and travel to and from Florida. I also am working on a deal with a fellow in Flowery Branch, Georgia. If you wish… something can always be worked out.
Scotty