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by Fender
Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:49 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: Northern 4-8-4 Build 3/4”
Replies: 276
Views: 59660

Re: Northern 4-8-4 Build 3/4”

Re. white lead, if you can find an old tube of artist's oil pigment labeled white lead, that's probably what it is. I've got one that is perhaps 30 years old and have used it for lubing centers and it seems to work. Go to Amazon, and search for "Cremnitz White". You will get several types...
by Fender
Tue Mar 12, 2024 7:03 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Rail Bender
Replies: 34
Views: 1432

Re: Rail Bender

Another way of explaining this is that the rail bender/roller is flexing the rail beyond its “yield” point, so that the rail will remain curved while in a relaxed state. Rail can be flexed, or forced into a curve, but unless it is deformed beyond its yield point, it will be like a spring, always rea...
by Fender
Sun Jan 28, 2024 9:09 am
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: Wanted: Kozo Heisler Gears
Replies: 5
Views: 547

Re: Wanted: Kozo Heisler Gears

Would help if you put the size of the gears you need. Assume a 1:2 reduction?
by Fender
Sat Jan 27, 2024 2:06 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: Wanted: Kozo Heisler Gears
Replies: 5
Views: 547

Re: Wanted: Kozo Heisler Gears

I don’t think there is anything special about these gears. Unlike the skewed gears on a Climax, they are just bevel gears with straight teeth. Plus only two sets are needed on a two-truck loco (whereas you need four for Shay). How much are they from Boston Gear?
by Fender
Thu Jan 25, 2024 6:31 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: Globe & Check Valves Now Available
Replies: 13
Views: 3166

Re: Globe & Check Valves Now Available

The “foot warmer” valve is a new one for me!
by Fender
Wed Jan 24, 2024 3:06 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: OS Porter Mogul
Replies: 65
Views: 76638

Re: OS Porter Mogul

Jack, this is a great sermon on the dynamics of human nature and curiosity, and the inspiration and appreciation thereof!
by Fender
Tue Jan 16, 2024 9:39 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Wye Switch Frog Number
Replies: 10
Views: 24474

Re: Wye Switch Frog Number

Thanks. With reference to the traditional X,Y coordinate plane and your diagram, the scissor wye would reduce the “horizontal” or X-axis space required, but in my case it is the “vertical” or Y-axis space that is limited. I’ve also seen examples of a really compact wye that uses multiple crossings a...
by Fender
Tue Jan 09, 2024 6:15 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Alcalde & Coalfield High Line
Replies: 342
Views: 678860

Re: Alcalde & Coalfield High Line

Jack, why not use deck screws rather than nails to hold down the ties? They hold better than nails, and are easily removed and re-positioned by using a cordless drill when required.
by Fender
Tue Jan 09, 2024 11:52 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Repairing the fratured spokes on the cast iron drive wheel
Replies: 32
Views: 209984

Re: Repairing the fratured spokes on the cast iron drive wheel

This is a different driver casting, not the one the OP was talking about, and a different problem altogether.
by Fender
Sun Jan 07, 2024 3:36 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Repairing the fratured spokes on the cast iron drive wheel
Replies: 32
Views: 209984

Re: Repairing the fratured spokes on the cast iron drive wheel

I went back and re-read your original post. At first I thought you had a cracked “spoke”, but then noticed you said “spokes”. Not sure how many are damaged, but if your repair is successful, I would consider putting a steel tire with a shrink fit on that wheel, as it would increase its strength cons...
by Fender
Mon Jan 01, 2024 6:38 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Wye Switch Frog Number
Replies: 10
Views: 24474

Re: Wye Switch Frog Number

Alco, I agree, but I have limited space to work with. I’m trying to fit the whole wye into the narrow valley along a creek bottom. I recognize that all turnouts require some short straight sections where the points and the frog are. I’m expecting that the “tail” of the wye will require an excavation...
by Fender
Sat Dec 30, 2023 9:13 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: Draft inducer
Replies: 33
Views: 22449

Re: Draft inducer

Another method to induce draft is to use a vacuum cleaner blowing air into a Y-shaped tube that has a venturi that draws air out of the stack, somewhat like an injector or steam siphon. The advantage of this is that no smoke or hot combustion gas is drawn into the vacuum cleaner. For this to work, a...