The Home Machinist!

Scuttlebutt has it that this Camelback rally may be coming off at Finger Lakes, this August. So, who are we certain is in?
I'll be there with 1179, God willing.

Trains and Christmas. Like, there's an argument against that?

I'm going with the larger wheels on mine as well. I may do the tube extension as suggested earlier. I couldn't live steam without my HF table. I recently saw it on sale for $279. Can't beat it.

I have GG1 drawings. If you send me your email, I can link you.

Most detailed and finest live steamer I've ever seen. Whoever buys it is getting a dream locomotive and passenger set.
Good luck, Dave.

Bill: How complex are the interior mechanisms?

For how much did they sell?

Peter's caboose development has been slow, but continuous. That seems to be the general mode of operation for live steamers. Point is, the addition of the details, even those as large as ladders and hand rails, have made the little bobber. It's so much more interesting with the extra pieces. I'd add...

One of the most interesting threads I've read in a long time!

Looking fine, Pete!

These little details, looking really good, by the way, will make the bobber look amazing. All trains deserve a caboose!

Great thread about a much beloved locomotive and other iterations of the Camelback design. I do believe a Camelback rally is called for, and my wife and I will certainly try to make it to FLLS for such an event. Ed Archer, thank you for keeping the locomotive alive! I know of several that are partia...