The Home Machinist!

I have several extra copies of original LE prints kicking around the shop that are looking for a new home.

Send me a PM and we'll work something out.

Mike

Hi Everyone, I've decided I need a better, more reliable electric engine for 1" scale to take around and pitter patter with. I've found a nice build article and think I will go that route. That being said, I need to find some compact motors that would be ideal for 1" scale. Anyone have any...

Congrats, Steve! Looking forward to continued success for the product line!

It sounds like you're trying to find something commercially available in 5" gauge? If so, check out Friends Models - they offer a ten wheeler, modeled after B&O prototype. Better than the alternative offerings out there which is, well, nothing. It is in 4-3/4" gauge, but I'm sure with ...

I have several sets of hard copies of blueprints for the 1" LE Atlantic/Pacific that I would sell for a reasonable price.

Let me know if you are interested in a set (or more).

Mike

I agree with the above. If you can, replace the boiler. I'm currently working on a copper boiler without cast components, and let me tell ya, that is a royal pain... I am so stoked to start working on a new build copper boiler after that!

Well, the steam pump adds a cool feature that is alive, separate from the engine itself. I look forward to hearing my pump klunking away :) I won't put on an axle pump - in fact, I disassembled mine because I plan to have two guns and a steam pump on mine. Might have an electric pump in the riding c...

Yes, the CA Street and Sons prints are what I am working from. There is one additional print (minimum) that is for the water pump conversion. That is by a different vendor. That being said, in APMs post, he says he has made modifications so his print might be of his modified version. I have a few pr...

Hi Jim I've been slowly plugging away at mine. I have the glands made up, still needs the internal grooves machined. I also modeled the pump in 3D and that greatly helped me visualize how to machine this contraption! I was having a hard time until I started to 3D model it and it all made sense how t...

Hi Folks I'm working on possibly acquiring some 6" Dia Type L copper tubing for some boiler projects. I thought I would throw up a post to see if anyone is interested in going in on a piece of tube. I could acquire and cut, and package for distribution. If interested, let me know. Not sure on t...

I wanted to build some stock cars in 1" scale. What is stopping me is the lack of availability of Z shape.

It's on the back burner as I have other projects in mind... But if it was available when I needed, then....

I have the same torch for propane - however I don't trust that torch for working in pinpoint areas, especially in the firebox... Which is why i'm trying to get set up for oxy acetylene with the smaller victor torches i was given.