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by SteamHeaton
Fri Dec 18, 2020 10:04 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: How To Make A Pretty Good Coal Scoop
Replies: 13
Views: 7735

Re: How To Make A Pretty Good Coal Scoop

Thank you for sharing your techniques with us. Very interesting, and a beautiful coal scoop!
by SteamHeaton
Sun Mar 31, 2019 9:37 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Mikado first run
Replies: 10
Views: 6184

Re: Mikado first run

My Mikado does not have a super heater. I am also using a steam rated straight ball valve. In the smokebox. I wrapped it with pink house insulation wrapped that with wire, and it has performed very well for 10 years now. It was purchased from McMaster Carr or MSC , can't remember.
by SteamHeaton
Thu Feb 14, 2019 11:11 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: Little Engines lubricator ****SOLD****
Replies: 6
Views: 5707

Re: Little Engines lubricator

Is this one of the older brass models ?
by SteamHeaton
Thu Dec 27, 2018 2:32 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: Cannonball headlight kits ****SOLD****
Replies: 4
Views: 3729

Re: Cannonball headlight kits

I am interested in the other headlight, or both if not willing to separate.
by SteamHeaton
Fri Apr 20, 2018 10:49 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Railroad Supply American Boilers
Replies: 8
Views: 4105

Re: Railroad Supply American Boilers

Marty, beautiful work as usual. Thank you for sharing the pics. Ray III
by SteamHeaton
Wed Dec 20, 2017 11:48 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Belpaire Boiler for a PRR G-5
Replies: 47
Views: 15311

Re: Belpaire Boiler for a PRR G-5

Beautiful work Marty. Thanks for sharing the pictures.
by SteamHeaton
Fri Oct 13, 2017 11:10 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: I am OK And back on track
Replies: 16
Views: 8983

Re: I am OK And back on track

Glad to hear both of you are on the mend Dave.
by SteamHeaton
Mon Sep 11, 2017 7:54 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Illinois Central Mikado Pilot
Replies: 26
Views: 11682

Re: Illinois Central Mikado Pilot

Thanks Peter.
by SteamHeaton
Fri Sep 08, 2017 2:53 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Illinois Central Mikado Pilot
Replies: 26
Views: 11682

Re: Illinois Central Mikado Pilot

Cab and pilot installed just in time for the Illinois live steamers 50th anniversary meet. Jacket is next. Ray III
by SteamHeaton
Thu Aug 17, 2017 11:08 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Illinois Central Mikado Pilot
Replies: 26
Views: 11682

Re: Illinois Central Mikado Pilot

Thank you Glenn, the engine has been running for a while now. It has been fun to finally start the cosmetic part of this build. Ray III
by SteamHeaton
Thu Aug 17, 2017 9:40 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Illinois Central Mikado Pilot
Replies: 26
Views: 11682

Re: Illinois Central Mikado Pilot

The coupler on the front of this IC Mike is very special to me. It was made by Jim Adams. He worked for the IC from the 40's to 1976. In 1954 he was working on a 7 1/2 2-8-0. He needed couplers so he made his own patterns and took them to Paducah ,Ky. He said they called it a government job when you...
by SteamHeaton
Thu Aug 17, 2017 4:33 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Illinois Central Mikado Pilot
Replies: 26
Views: 11682

Re: Illinois Central Mikado Pilot

Side view.