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by backyardrails
Fri Apr 20, 2018 8:44 pm
Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
Topic: My AGEIR Boxcab complete
Replies: 1
Views: 3789

Re: My AGEIR Boxcab complete

Ah, Mr Ron! Sure looks nice. I also have an older box cab that needs some work. keep us posted.
Bernie
by backyardrails
Fri Apr 20, 2018 6:27 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: 3/4" scale Dinky
Replies: 12
Views: 6072

Re: 3/4" scale Dinky

Hi John
I will be calling you in the next few weeks to purchase the castings.
Bernie
by backyardrails
Fri Apr 20, 2018 9:07 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: 3/4" scale Dinky
Replies: 12
Views: 6072

Re: 3/4" scale Dinky

Yes Keith, A 1" scale. 0-4-0. The boiler diameter is 5" and it just so happens that I have a copper tube for it.
Good size engine.
Bernie
by backyardrails
Fri Apr 20, 2018 4:59 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: 3/4" scale Dinky
Replies: 12
Views: 6072

Re: 3/4" scale Dinky

Bill
Can you tell us more about the model you are building? What prototype?
Looks good.
Bernie
by backyardrails
Wed Apr 18, 2018 9:26 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: 3/4" scale Dinky
Replies: 12
Views: 6072

Re: 3/4" scale Dinky

Don, your right. Friends sell the castings. An engine that time forgot. I do not know how many were built.
Bernie
by backyardrails
Tue Apr 17, 2018 9:59 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: 3/4" scale Dinky
Replies: 12
Views: 6072

Re: 3/4" scale Dinky

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by backyardrails
Tue Apr 17, 2018 8:44 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: 3/4" scale Dinky
Replies: 12
Views: 6072

3/4" scale Dinky

Just a thought and a potential build, Has anyone one the Chaski list built built the 3 1/2 gauge Dinky by Friends Modsels?
I bought the drawings and looks like a nice project.
Bernie
by backyardrails
Wed Feb 14, 2018 11:16 am
Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
Topic: Titan Jr. Electric switcher
Replies: 10
Views: 8124

Re: Titan Jr. Electric switcher

I would like to know too.
Bernie
by backyardrails
Thu Feb 08, 2018 8:14 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Metallurgy of Steam Engines
Replies: 21
Views: 9946

Re: Metallurgy of Steam Engines

Sorry, I had to post this one. The Raritan has alway been my favourite. It steams well and purrs nicely along the track.
Bernie
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by backyardrails
Sun Dec 24, 2017 12:56 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: For Sale Farmall M 1/8 tractor
Replies: 5
Views: 3743

Re: For Sale Farmall M 1/8 tractor

Hi
Is it the red one.
Thanks
Bernie
by backyardrails
Mon Oct 16, 2017 8:10 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: 1" scale Blomberg truck castings
Replies: 5
Views: 3886

Re: 1" scale Blomberg truck castings

Hi
The opening is made for 1.062" wide and the height is 1.5" leaving room for a spring plate and springs. I have these casting on my F7.
Bernie
by backyardrails
Sat Oct 14, 2017 9:33 am
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: 1" scale Blomberg truck castings
Replies: 5
Views: 3886

Re: 1" scale Blomberg truck castings

Hi
I will measure it and get back to you.
Bernie.