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Actually, what we need are some ALCO style type "B" trucks.

I'm going to guess at this, but given what is written in their advertisement, I'd say it will require constant cooling and may eventually fail. Something designed for heavy use in a confined space is a 24 volt motor from an electric wheelchair. Not only do they have the power, they're designed to wo...

Taken last September, 2018.

There is a very old live steamer set in a garden outside the building, a gorgeous 4-4-0 in 1/8th scale in the lobby, a grand scale "sort of" Hudson in the museum store being used as a display, and a builders model of the Aerotrain in the museum itself.

Thanks, Tim!

Maineline Modeler also had drawings for the ALCO FA1, but unfortunately, I don't have a publication date.

Don't forget the 7.25" meet at Quebec Live Steamers!

Glad to hear you are well, Dave. I did hear your named mentioned several times around the steaming bays and with particular reference to the Mercer version of the Reading A5a Camelbacks. You and the K4s were both missed. Stay well and we hope to see you around.

Heard of Camels?
Sure, I've heard of Camels!

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Tom, Dave, and my friend Jim Ash, tending to or riding the three Camelbacks that made it to the FLLS meet.

Dave and Tom, thanks for herding the Camels!

-Dick

Are the blow-downs still on the market?

I've just sent an email to Roger, concerning the excellent planning and support around this meet. Not only were the meals generous and delicious, the provision of cases of ice water around the area was a stroke of genius, rather than a stroke from heat! The meet was superb on every level, and lots o...