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by Doug_Edwards
Thu Dec 18, 2003 2:14 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Climax
Replies: 3
Views: 1643

Re: Climax

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
by Doug_Edwards
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
by Doug_Edwards
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.
by Doug_Edwards
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 ...
by Doug_Edwards
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?
by Doug_Edwards
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
by Doug_Edwards
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.
by Doug_Edwards
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
by Doug_Edwards
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.
by Doug_Edwards
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...
by Doug_Edwards
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...
by Doug_Edwards
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. ...