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by boaterri
Sat Jun 06, 2015 8:19 pm
Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
Topic: Live Steam article about track level cart
Replies: 14
Views: 8439

Re: Live Steam article about track level cart

Look here: http://www.newrr.com/2003NEWRRSITE/LTHSC.html

About half-way down the article shows pictures and a description of how and where their rail geometry car is used.

Rick
by boaterri
Sun May 03, 2015 8:28 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: my project
Replies: 969
Views: 338591

Re: my project

Good to see you back.

Rick
by boaterri
Wed Apr 15, 2015 7:54 pm
Forum: Welding
Topic: Would You Buy Used Tanks?
Replies: 48
Views: 42402

Re: Would You Buy Used Tanks?

As long as they are not out of date and have no obvious damage, go for it. When you turn them in for a fill you will get another tank anyway.

You might want to ask at your welding supply store how to check the reinspection date.

Rick
by boaterri
Mon Feb 23, 2015 1:38 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Nathan lubricators scale 1 " for my A
Replies: 3
Views: 1997

Re: Nathan lubricators scale 1 " for my A

Looks like a beautiful and functional addition to your locomotive. One suggestion, Would it help to add a pick up tube to the pistons to allow them to draw oil from the bottom of the sump? As it is it looks like once the level is just below half the pump will draw air.

Rick
by boaterri
Mon Feb 02, 2015 10:29 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: A champion is born.
Replies: 407
Views: 198302

Re: A champion is born.

Whistle steam pipe under the jacket will also keep it warm, helping to eliminate the water "gurgle" that you might get when you first pull the string.

Rick
by boaterri
Wed Jan 14, 2015 9:31 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: 8 Years to start a Heisler
Replies: 16
Views: 14329

Re: 8 Years to start a Heisler

WOW Thank you for the link.



Rick
by boaterri
Wed Jan 14, 2015 7:36 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: 8 Years to start a Heisler
Replies: 16
Views: 14329

Re: 8 Years to start a Heisler

Not to hijack the thread but, where did you hear about the Cass track laying project? Where is the track going?

Rick
by boaterri
Sun Jan 11, 2015 5:29 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Cleaning flues question
Replies: 4
Views: 2090

Re: Cleaning flues question

Can't speak to the spray cleaner but if you know the diameter of the flues you might gun store and buy a bore brush for the closest caliber rifle or pistol.

Rick
by boaterri
Wed Dec 24, 2014 4:29 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Merry Christmas to all Live Steamers !!
Replies: 11
Views: 4552

Re: Merry Christmas to all Live Steamers !!

Merry Christmas to all, and a stocking full of Pocahontas Coal hanging from the mantle.

Rick
by boaterri
Tue Dec 16, 2014 5:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Me and my son
Replies: 44
Views: 9071

Re: Me and my son

You could give him one of your "beater" measuring instruments that would be of use to him and see how he treats it. If all goes well, then give him some more, if not then you have your answer.

Rick
by boaterri
Sat Nov 08, 2014 9:28 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Soldering/Brazing Recommendations
Replies: 5
Views: 2920

Re: Soldering/Brazing Recommendations

If you go to a local plumbing/air conditioning/refrigeration service supplier they will have silver solder and flux. They will also have acetylene "plumbers torches".

Rick
by boaterri
Fri Oct 31, 2014 2:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Clausing 4900 drawbar dimensions / pictures?
Replies: 4
Views: 1946

Re: Clausing 4900 drawbar dimensions / pictures?

Happy to pass on what was shared with me.

Rick