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by Fender
Wed Apr 10, 2024 1:03 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: boiler wash
Replies: 35
Views: 2199

Re: boiler wash

I believe the other reason for beading over the end of the steel tubes was to increase the contact area of the tube end with the tube sheet, to keep the end of the tube from overheating on the firebox end. Seal welding also helps with this. Since copper tubes have much greater heat conductivity than...
by Fender
Thu Apr 04, 2024 8:03 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: boiler wash
Replies: 35
Views: 2199

Re: boiler wash

Good luck!
by Fender
Thu Apr 04, 2024 8:03 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: boiler wash
Replies: 35
Views: 2199

Re: boiler wash

Another suggestion: buy one of the inexpensive ultrasonic thickness testers available on the internet, and check the thickness of the firebox sheets. This can be done from the inside of the firebox. Generally, the most vulnerable areas are the crown sheet (top of the firebox) and the side sheets rig...
by Fender
Sat Mar 30, 2024 1:36 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: North Mississippi live steam
Replies: 4
Views: 667

Re: North Mississippi live steam

I have a friend who has a short oval track in the Hattiesburg area, and another live steam friend in Clinton, but I know of no club tracks in Mississippi. Have you been to Eagle Point RR near Chattanooga? Our Spring Meet will be April 25-28.
by Fender
Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:49 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: Northern 4-8-4 Build 3/4”
Replies: 276
Views: 64317

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: 36
Views: 1954

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: 564

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: 564

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: 3339

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: 67
Views: 88693

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: 31077

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: 795667

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.