The Home Machinist!

It sounds to me like he is looking for copies of The Miniatiure Locomotive magazine that was published by Dick Bagley back in the early 1950’s. They are a treasure trove of great information. Keith Keith, What was the last issue of the Miniature Locomotive, or how many issues total? I have some, bu...

I believe the JW Bowker at CRSM has this arrangement also. Not necessarily optimal, but practical.

Regards,

D.

All, I came across a u tube by accident that I have enjoyed watching. It is short, just over a minute, but is interesting footage of a SP 2-8-2 getting started. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-WwXFTCiiE There are a couple of things happening here that I found rather interesting. First is that ther...

Thanks John! I passed the info on to the new owner.

Do you remember which issue of the Modelmaker the ad was in?

Regards,

Doug

Thanks for posting the utube link. Looks like there was some steam to watch!

D.

All,

I'm looking for prints for the 1" scale SP 4-4-2 that were sold by "Doc Fixit" in the late 40's. I don't think I have run across more than half a dozen of these locos that were built, but thought I would ask the depth of knowledge that is on this board.

Thanks,

Doug

Hi all,

A friend of mine sent me an image of a 1/2" scale Hudson he picked up, of which I have attached an image. I think the loco is built from the LE Miller design. Can any one confirm that? I have never run across an engine of the Miller design before.

Thanks,

Doug

Dave,

The pattern is actually injected wax that is of a purple colour.

I could have added dimples to start the drill in, but considering that I only need 4 of these with a total of 12 holes, I didn't bother. I have added dimples on parts before where location was not critical.

Regards,

Doug

Glenn,

I have not heard back from the foundry yet on these castings. I have not forgotten you! They are investment castings, btw, and not sand cast.

D.

Glen, If you are looking for a small diesel, I would recommend either a small Japanese engine, or one from Western Europe. Both regions have produce decent small engines. The air cooled engines are louder than the water cooled ones, but of course don't need room for the radiator, either. If you are ...

Glenn,

How many are you looking for? I have not ordered any yet, and don't have a price from the foundry. I am having these investment cast in steel, btw.

John,

Thanks for the kudos!

Regards,

Doug

Hi all, We had some hot weather last week that was too hot to do anything outside, so I spent my spare time inside working on another pattern. This is the poling pocket for a 2.5" scale Class A Climax. I'm building my trucks to 7.5" gauge, but Climax built Class A locos from track gauges o...