One of the issues is that the prints don't show the reversing lever stand..
If the radius of the reversing lever quadrant is known, we can approximate the distance of the pivot point very closely (within 1/32" perhaps) and get pretty darn close.
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- Sat Dec 07, 2019 8:53 am
- Forum: Build Log
- Topic: Des Peres Valley #4 - Baldwin 0-6-0 using Allen Models parts.
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1570
- Fri Nov 22, 2019 1:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need to broach a square hole...
- Replies: 8
- Views: 816
Re: Need to broach a square hole...
Thanks for the advice guys. Got it squared way (ba-dum-*tss*).
I will post photos of the finished workpiece when I am done
I will post photos of the finished workpiece when I am done

- Fri Nov 22, 2019 8:39 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Do wheels have to be cast iron?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1154
Re: Do wheels have to be cast iron?
Paper was used as a material between the wheel center (that presses on to the axle) and the tire...

- Fri Nov 22, 2019 6:12 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Do wheels have to be cast iron?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1154
Re: Do wheels have to be cast iron?
This is a cast iron wheel. This is a cast iron wheel that runs on steel rail, pulling a fair amount of tonnage in MOW service, and on rare occasions when needed in a pinch, a full trainset (50-60 adults). I machined new axles for this locomotive in 2009, and the wheels were fine then. YMMV. I believ...
- Wed Nov 20, 2019 12:42 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Low water mark
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1377
Re: Low water mark
You mentioned that the atomizer line keeps filling with water when firing. This is likely due to condensate of steam in your atomizer line. I started the practice at the WF&P of cracking our steam-up blower hookup valve (which is at the lowest point of the cab piping) on our #534, to allow condensat...
- Fri Nov 08, 2019 7:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need to broach a square hole...
- Replies: 8
- Views: 816
Need to broach a square hole...
Hi all, I'm working on a electro-pneumatic semaphore signal for a railroad. I've been asked to machine new bushings for the shaft. My issue is the shaft is a 3/4" square shaft. I am trying to determine the best way to broach this opening. The bearing will be 1-3/8" in length, which is a pretty subst...
- Thu Nov 07, 2019 7:38 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Alcalde & Coalfield High Line
- Replies: 186
- Views: 78110
Re: Alcalde & Coalfield High Line
Beautiful, Jack. Motivation for me to keep going on my projects. Would like to visit your track one day.
- Sat Oct 19, 2019 7:59 am
- Forum: Build Log
- Topic: 3/4" Scale J1e
- Replies: 267
- Views: 68128
- Sun Oct 06, 2019 9:30 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Alcalde & Coalfield High Line
- Replies: 186
- Views: 78110
Re: Alcalde & Coalfield High Line
Jack,
If you are willing to divulge, how much would you say it costs per Pylon to build?
Mike
If you are willing to divulge, how much would you say it costs per Pylon to build?
Mike
- Wed Oct 02, 2019 5:12 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Oil firing question
- Replies: 38
- Views: 7265
Re: Oil firing question
I do not think that your fuel is viscous enough to require pressurizing the tank. Simply having your tank sitting on top of your water tank on your tender should be sufficient. Gravity feed is your friend. It is also safest. We gravity feed at the WF&P. It does just fine. We do have the occasional i...
- Sun Sep 29, 2019 2:25 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Oil firing question
- Replies: 38
- Views: 7265
Re: Oil firing question
I think it is safe to say that once you have seen it happen, or you have done it, it is a lesson learned. Earlier this year - I watched a gentleman who is getting up there in age, try to hostle an engine over to its train. Snuffed the fire right out. He got out of the engine, went to get his oil wic...
- Tue Sep 24, 2019 5:46 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Modified D-valve dimensions from print
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3688
Re: Modified D-valve dimensions from print
Yes - but I wanted to make sure I understand correctly. The notes say to modify 'C' to suit, while maintaining 1/8" Lap. With the amount of core fins that is present, I think I will be over the 0.250" port dimension when I clean up. Also, the notes call for a 3/8" distance between the cavity inside ...