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by Short Line Tom
Mon Oct 31, 2022 2:33 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: An homemade steam donkey
Replies: 50
Views: 34976

Re: An homemade steam donkey

Two days ago I had the chance to see Gerd's steam donkey in real life.
It looks perfect and runs like a clockwork!
I'm looking forward to see it in steam ;-)

Cheers
Tom
by Short Line Tom
Sat Oct 15, 2022 11:03 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: 13 ton Shay
Replies: 2
Views: 1943

Re: 13 ton Shay

Hi AMc,

A.B.A. (under the footboard pilot) is an abbreviation for Al Armitage.
The full drawing of this Shay can be found in the Narrow Gauge & Short Line Gazette Mar/April 1995 on Page pages 44 to 47.

PM sent.

Cheers
Tom
by Short Line Tom
Sat Oct 08, 2022 3:39 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Kozo K-27 article request
Replies: 5
Views: 2852

Re: Kozo K-27 article request

Hi Mike,

I can help.
PM sent.

Cheers
Tom
by Short Line Tom
Thu Nov 04, 2021 2:05 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Scale factor
Replies: 12
Views: 6782

Re: Scale factor

by Short Line Tom
Thu Sep 30, 2021 12:46 am
Forum: Build Log
Topic: Argent Lumber 3 spot
Replies: 51
Views: 61158

Re: Argent Lumber 3 spot

Fender, I have spent time under the Argent Consol in Hardeeville SC and the Mogul in Waycross Ga. I have the drawings I made from my field measurements. There are links, but the top of the link is connected to a roller, not a fixed point. See photo below. It is not a Bissel truck. Some drawings of ...
by Short Line Tom
Tue Mar 30, 2021 1:43 am
Forum: Grand Scale Railroading
Topic: Hudson Light Rail Catalog
Replies: 3
Views: 9175

Re: Hudson Light Rail Catalog

Or this one, with an option for a free download. :wink:
https://www.zelmeroz.com/album_rail/uk/ ... als-gs.pdf

Cheers
Tom
by Short Line Tom
Fri Jun 05, 2020 2:05 am
Forum: Build Log
Topic: 1.5" scale narrow gauge K-36
Replies: 55
Views: 81580

Re: 1.5" scale narrow gauge K-36

Jeff,

thanks for sharing your beautiful craftsmanship.
I hope, there will be a plan book available for that engine in the near future. :wink:

Cheers
Tom
by Short Line Tom
Tue Jun 02, 2020 2:04 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: ISO: Class A Climax information
Replies: 4
Views: 4161

Re: ISO: Class A Climax information

Hi Chris,

how about this list? https://www.climaxlocomotives.com/drawings/

Cheers
Tom
by Short Line Tom
Wed May 13, 2020 4:43 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Displacement lubricator questions
Replies: 29
Views: 20946

Re: Displacement lubricator questions

Hi Chris,

to my knowledge is an oil check valve not permitted on a displacement lubricator system.
Please find some more informations of my own experience on the topic HERE.

Cheers
Tom
by Short Line Tom
Mon Apr 13, 2020 5:59 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: BR55/G8.1 Locomotive Project
Replies: 67
Views: 61965

Re: BR55/G8.1 Locomotive Project

Ian,
you're welcome.

datman wrote: Mon Apr 13, 2020 5:18 am Looks like I will just scale of drawing to get an approximate size.
This is the proper and most effective decision in any case. :wink:

Cheers
Tom