Heres another with a good selection of geared photos. Note the Hillcrest #10
which is still operating at Mt. Rainier, and is the sole surviving "modern" Climax.
http://www.trainweb.org/gearedsteam/
Regards,
Doug
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- Thu Dec 18, 2003 2:14 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Climax
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1643
- Tue Dec 09, 2003 10:18 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Rack Railroads
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4375
Re: Rack Railroads
Probably have to be a shay or Willamette on a rack RR. Climax's and Heislers
don't have room under the trucks for another gear!
Doug
don't have room under the trucks for another gear!
Doug
- Tue Dec 09, 2003 10:16 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Rack Railroads
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4375
Re: Rack Railroads
Charles,
I remember seeing a write up on a rr in I think Switzerland that had a
rack and rack locomotives. I don't remember if it was 5" or 7.25 gauge
however.
Doug.
I remember seeing a write up on a rr in I think Switzerland that had a
rack and rack locomotives. I don't remember if it was 5" or 7.25 gauge
however.
Doug.
- Sat Dec 06, 2003 5:35 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Lubricator choises
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4267
Re: Lubricator choises
Harry, It is not just steam oil in locomotives that does not often divide equally at a wye, most fluids will favor one path over another due to slight differences. I have worked on plastic molds that had erratic operation, where the culprit was water lines that split and came together again. I have ...
- Thu Dec 04, 2003 2:04 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Another one . . . .
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3616
Re: Another one . . . .
So Harry,
What is it for?
What is it for?
- Fri Nov 28, 2003 4:18 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Leaded steal ok for wheels? 12L14
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2365
Re: Leaded steal ok for wheels? 12L14
Willy,
I know a couple fellows that used free machining steel for truck wheels, but
it didn't hold up real well on steel rail. Probably be fine on aluminum.
Doug
I know a couple fellows that used free machining steel for truck wheels, but
it didn't hold up real well on steel rail. Probably be fine on aluminum.
Doug
- Fri Nov 28, 2003 4:15 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Book Recommendation?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1839
Re: Book Recommendation?
Ed,
Since you are in the northwest, I would recomend the book "Railroads in the
Woods" by Labbe and Goe. This book covers the beginning of logging in the
NW to the end of the steam age. Lots of pics, very interesting.
Doug E.
Since you are in the northwest, I would recomend the book "Railroads in the
Woods" by Labbe and Goe. This book covers the beginning of logging in the
NW to the end of the steam age. Lots of pics, very interesting.
Doug E.
- Wed Nov 26, 2003 12:23 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Steel Driver Tires
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3951
Re: Steel Driver Tires
Dan,
I think I would avoid case hardening the tires. I think a good case would make
the loco very slippery! Just my thoughts.
Doug
I think I would avoid case hardening the tires. I think a good case would make
the loco very slippery! Just my thoughts.
Doug
- Tue Nov 25, 2003 9:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sticky GEM test indicator cure?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3237
Re: Sticky GEM test indicator cure?
I have to agree with Doug's sediments on the value of GEM indicators. IMHO,
the best cure for them is replacing them with a B&S Bestest indicator. I see
them cheap on ebay regularly.
the best cure for them is replacing them with a B&S Bestest indicator. I see
them cheap on ebay regularly.
- Tue Nov 25, 2003 11:29 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Bearing material
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4252
Re: Bearing material
what we generally call brass, that is common yellow brass, is not a good bearing material. as someone else mentioned 660 bronze (Everdure brand) or sometimes called silicon bronze is a good bearing choice. it wears well, machines nicely and is readily available. Fred, Everdur is a trade name for si...
- Thu Nov 20, 2003 9:35 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Steel Driver Tires
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3951
Re: Steel Driver Tires
Charles asks the same thing I would be concerned about. I tend to doubt that aluminum centers would hold up. I knew a fellow that put cast brass or bronze drivers on his mike, but had to replace them as the drivers became loose on the axles, which he thought was due to the material being too soft. I...
- Fri Nov 14, 2003 6:36 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: The Cass Climax Rebuild
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4229
Re: The Cass Climax Rebuild
Doug I am not sure I am following you correctly. This Climax is a slide valve locomotive and non superheated boilers were common on these. Slide valves didn't like superheated steam as they require lots of lubrication. Also, flexable stay bolts have been around since before the turn of the century. ...