Jack, I would like to confirm an order for two sets of these beautiful engine/tender connections, for my SOU 4-4-0 built by Frank deSantis in 1982. I will gladly await my turn in what appears to be a long line! Please advise.
With my thanks and best wishes, R. Paul Carey.
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- Fri Mar 15, 2024 8:34 am
- Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
- Topic: 1-1/2" Scale Okadee Engine Tender Connection
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1382
- Fri Aug 04, 2023 9:36 am
- Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
- Topic: 1-1/2" and 3/4" scale re railers
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1999
Re: 1-1/2" and 3/4" scale re railers
These are/were PORTABLE rerailers, and I would say these rerailers are amazingly accurate replicas of the originals.
They were typically carried on locomotive tenders working remote branches and industrial tracks.
They were NOT carried on locomotives assigned in Main Line passenger service.
They were typically carried on locomotive tenders working remote branches and industrial tracks.
They were NOT carried on locomotives assigned in Main Line passenger service.
- Mon Aug 15, 2022 1:06 pm
- Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
- Topic: Transition Curves
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3411
Re: Transition Curves
Here's the Track Clinometer, built upon a Mountain Car truck and using a common surveyor's plumb bob. Because of the minimal rolling resistance of this truck, the Clinometer also excels in locating minor variations in grade, as well. From the "Zero Cross-level" mark at the center, the two ...
- Sun Aug 14, 2022 8:31 am
- Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
- Topic: Transition Curves
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3411
Re: Transition Curves
As you have done in the past. I have located and maintained "transition curves", also known as "spirals" for smooth entry and exit from curves, all located by eye. I don't have a formula for this purpose. My trackage is 7-1/4" gauge, with a mix of Culp and other rail in scal...
- Fri Jul 29, 2022 8:54 am
- Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
- Topic: How’d you get here?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 8274
Re: How’d you get here?
Back in 1988, I visited an event at the Empire State Convention Center, where Frank deSantis had an exhibit which included a beautiful 3/4" scale live steam model of NYC&HR 999. I introduced myself, explaining that I was (at the time) General Manager of the road where the prototype was buil...
- Sun Oct 24, 2021 7:38 am
- Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
- Topic: A few new signs...
- Replies: 19
- Views: 17199
Re: A few new signs...
I would be interested; can you advise scale, pricing, and availability?
Many thanks in advance, for your response.
Paul Carey.
Many thanks in advance, for your response.
Paul Carey.
- Sun Feb 02, 2020 8:09 am
- Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
- Topic: 1-1/2" Scale 1870 Westinhouse Brake Valve
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7705
Re: 1-1/2" Scale 1870 Westinhouse Brake Valve
Jack, I have a 1-1/2" scale Southern 4-4-0 (built by the late Frank deSantis) with working straight air. The prototype was built by Rogers in 1882. Do you have one of these valves available, and if so, may I ask your price? My thanks in advance, for your response. Paul Carey
- Wed Nov 20, 2019 9:32 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Steam pressure gauges is there any interest in them?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 29052
Re: Steam pressure gauges is there any interest in them?
Adam, I would be pleased to purchase a 200# gauge from you, as such time as one would become available.
This is a firm offer. Kindly advise via PM, when you are ready.
With best wishes,
Paul Carey.
This is a firm offer. Kindly advise via PM, when you are ready.
With best wishes,
Paul Carey.
- Fri Jul 19, 2019 6:46 am
- Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
- Topic: Interesting rail joint
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8999
Re: Interesting rail joint
Your image is of a mitre ("miter") joint, to allow for rail expansion in certain critical areas. They are most commonly used in connection with movable rail bridge spans.
- Sun Aug 05, 2018 7:37 am
- Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
- Topic: Track Standards
- Replies: 16
- Views: 15486
Re: Track Standards
I have followed this discussion with interest and submit this link, which illustrates a ride taken over my 1-1/2" scale live steam RR through an old-growth forest at my home in Reedville, VA. Track gauge is 7-1/4" and curves are elevated for a scale speed of 45 mph. I am retired from the r...
- Sat Oct 01, 2016 8:38 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Typical Tie Spacing 7-1/X Gauge?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3918
Re: Typical Tie Spacing 7-1/X Gauge?
The Sunnybank, Putnam, & Pacific RR is a 7-1/4 gauge live steam RR, representing a "dirt-road" line that never turned a profit but bravely invested others' money in keeping up a "good front" with track maintained for maximum scale speed of 45 mph, in the manner of a certain N...
- Sat Sep 03, 2016 9:08 am
- Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
- Topic: Fox trucks
- Replies: 33
- Views: 18382
Re: Fox trucks
Peter, thanks for the further advice; I'll look forward to hearing from you, as your time and circumstances permit.
Paul.
Paul.