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by 110HLW
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?
by 110HLW
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
by 110HLW
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?
by 110HLW
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...
by 110HLW
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!
by 110HLW
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 ...
by 110HLW
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
by 110HLW
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
by 110HLW
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?
by 110HLW
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?
by 110HLW
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?
by 110HLW
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?