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by optigman
Thu Jul 06, 2017 9:03 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Trucks for riding cars
Replies: 8
Views: 6230

Re: Trucks for riding cars

Dan OBrien & Associates machine shop makes the most robust / indestructable machined riding car trucks avsilable anywhere. He is a member of Los Angeles Live Steamers. His company is Rail Rider Supply. 970 East Discovery Lane. Aneheim Ca 92801 714-765-1192 These Billet machined steel trucks will...
by optigman
Thu Jul 06, 2017 1:16 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: BODINE USA MADE DC MOTOR FOR SALE
Replies: 0
Views: 2157

BODINE USA MADE DC MOTOR FOR SALE

BRAND NEW NEVER USED ! Bodine Electric Co * HY-SYNC AC SYNC / DC STEPPING MOTOR. Super quality. Specs 7.1 vdc. 3.1amp. hz;dc, 1125 oz/in. 200 steps per rev. $50 + $18 USPS flat rate shipping.
by optigman
Tue Jul 04, 2017 1:17 am
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: MERCER VINTAGE BETTENDORF TRUCKS ****SOLD****
Replies: 9
Views: 5628

Re: MERCER VINTAGE BETTENDORF TRUCKS

Trucks Sold ! Sorry for all who had questions but I was camping and had no reception or computer access.
by optigman
Thu Jun 22, 2017 9:23 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: MERCER VINTAGE BETTENDORF TRUCKS ****SOLD****
Replies: 9
Views: 5628

Re: MERCER VINTAGE BETTENDORF TRUCKS

Price lowered to $225.00 with $35 flat rate USPS shipping.
by optigman
Fri Jun 16, 2017 10:18 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: MERCER VINTAGE BETTENDORF TRUCKS ****SOLD****
Replies: 9
Views: 5628

Re: MERCER VINTAGE BETTENDORF TRUCKS

Yes, they are 7.5" /. 1.5" scale. Thank you for asking about the gauge.
by optigman
Thu Jun 15, 2017 7:18 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: WANTED * SUPERSCALE WHISTLE **NO LONGER WANTED**
Replies: 4
Views: 2134

Re: WANTED * SUPERSCALE WHISTLE

Yes I will buy the 3 chime Superscale from you. Thanx for your fast response.
by optigman
Thu Jun 15, 2017 5:16 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: WANTED * SUPERSCALE WHISTLE **NO LONGER WANTED**
Replies: 4
Views: 2134

WANTED * SUPERSCALE WHISTLE **NO LONGER WANTED**

Does anybody have a new or used [working] Superscale [ part# 15-02 ] 3, 4, 5 or 6 chime scale whistle they would like to sell? Send me a PM if you have one you would like to sell with your asking price. Thanx, optigman
by optigman
Thu Jun 15, 2017 9:51 am
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: MERCER VINTAGE BETTENDORF TRUCKS ****SOLD****
Replies: 9
Views: 5628

MERCER VINTAGE BETTENDORF TRUCKS ****SOLD****

I have a pair of lightly used Mercer Bettendorf trucks for sale. These have only been used about 100 hours if I had to estimate total track time. These vintage trucks are about 30 years old and in really good shape. They have grease fittings on each bearing with the lift up journal box lids. These t...
by optigman
Thu Jun 15, 2017 9:16 am
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: MERCER CAST BRONZE COUPLERS ****SOLD****
Replies: 1
Views: 1420

Re: MERCER CAST BRONZE COUPLERS *** SOLD ***

The couplers have sold.
by optigman
Wed Jun 14, 2017 6:39 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: MERCER CAST BRONZE COUPLERS ****SOLD****
Replies: 1
Views: 1420

MERCER CAST BRONZE COUPLERS ****SOLD****

I'm selling 1 pair of Mercer vintage [ about 30 years old ] automatic working loop shank sprung knuckle couplers as shown. Hardly used at all with virtually no wear at all. These also have a leaf spring that opens the knuckles automatically. They also have the cored lightener holes with corner gusse...
by optigman
Sat Apr 15, 2017 12:27 am
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: Fox trucks
Replies: 33
Views: 18258

Re: Fox trucks

Update on the Fox trucks and tracking. After pulling my Gondola with the Fox Trucks I am very pleased with how they track. I added no weight at all to the wood gondola and nothing ever derailed. I think these Fox trucks would also work fine for carrying a loaded car with 2-3 adults max if one decide...
by optigman
Mon Feb 27, 2017 12:46 am
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: New Supplier Live Steam Warehouse Pipe Fittings Available Now
Replies: 17
Views: 11214

Re: New Supplier Live Steam Warehouse Pipe Fittings Available Now

Great! Glad to see these fittings return to market and are available once again. When will all the threaded versions be available? I still have a small stock of fittings but will need some sooner than later. Optigman