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- Wed Oct 18, 2017 6:46 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: PRR K4s with Front End Trottles
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6278
Re: PRR K4s with Front End Trottles
Clint, I have no pm in my inbox?
- Tue Oct 17, 2017 7:01 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: PRR K4s with Front End Trottles
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6278
Re: PRR K4s with Front End Trottles
Clint, I am glad you are happy with my workmanship. I worked on that frame on and off for 30 years. Corey
- Mon Feb 20, 2017 9:50 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: American pickers buys a live Steam locomotive
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2767
American pickers buys a live Steam locomotive
I was watching (2/20/17) American pickers and Mike and Frank just bought a 1" scale live steamer in Detroit. Does anyone have any information about this locomotive?
- Sun Nov 27, 2016 8:04 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: How much allowance for grinding when heat treating?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 13807
Re: How much allowance for grinding when heat treating?
Hi Jerome, I agree with Harold, .015-.-.020 is good. But I would consider case hardening just the journal over hardening the hole axle. In a derailment a hardened axle could break. Case hardening just hardens the outer surface (about.060).48-52 Rockwell hardness should be good for your needle bearin...
- Thu Nov 17, 2016 1:58 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: DELRIN AF rod bearings clearance
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7735
Re: DELRIN AF rod bearings clearance
Thanks, I just ordered a piece of Delrin AF! Should be here tomorrow so I can work on this on Saturday!
- Wed Nov 16, 2016 3:41 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: DELRIN AF rod bearings clearance
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7735
Re: DELRIN AF rod bearings clearance
I thought I had a piece Delrin AF to make new bushings for my tenwheeler. After looking it over, I see it says "Ensinger Tecamid 6/6". I googled it and it is a nylon product. Question? Can I use this or should I order a piece of Delrin AF from McMaster Carr. I have made one bushing and it ...
- Mon Sep 05, 2016 5:46 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: New guy with questions
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7188
Re: New guy with questions
I would be interested in your Clishay as is!
Thanks Corey
Thanks Corey
- Thu Dec 31, 2015 9:31 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Allen Models of Nevada. Fire?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3688
Re: Allen Models of Nevada. Fire?
Glad to hear that all is well. Sorry about the American Locomotive
- Wed Dec 30, 2015 9:17 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Allen Models of Nevada. Fire?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3688
Re: Allen Models of Nevada. Fire?
Photos were posted just a few hours ago, it said that this is the second fire. Is it from 2010?
- Wed Dec 30, 2015 9:02 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Allen Models of Nevada. Fire?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3688
Allen Models of Nevada. Fire?
I just saw pictures of a shop fire on Allen Models Facebook page. Does anyone know any details?
- Fri Dec 18, 2015 3:00 pm
- Forum: Build Log
- Topic: Rebuilding the Central of Georgia #408
- Replies: 193
- Views: 120683
Re: Rebuilding the Central of Georgia #408
Hi John, it's been a few days, any updates?
- Tue Apr 21, 2015 8:32 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: L.E. American & tractive effort?
- Replies: 51
- Views: 15164
Re: L.E. American & tractive effort?
Fred, wouldn't the number of wheels contacting the rail increase traction?