The Home Machinist!

Mike,
I love the Colorado influence that you've put into your Box Car, Gondola, Caboose and now flat car to boot. All you need now is a Tank Car. Would love to see an Album on your website with all of your rolling stock. Thanks and Keep on' Steamin' My Friend!!

David

Jerome, I'm looking forward to seeing this build. In fact the 1522 is one of my dream locomotives to build in 1.6" Scale. I enjoy the website you put together and the list of materials that you've made to help you therefore construct this once Mid Western Favorite. I too am a fan of this locomo...

Ken, Jerry Best was known for his 0-4-2 Plantation Locomotive "Olomana" that he kept at Ward Kimball's place and later went to the Smithsonian and then the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania where it resides today. I'm just wondering if there Castings for an Authentic Disney 173, just like th...

Jack, I know it has been a while on this project but, what's next with this venerable 4-4-0? I'm a big Disney Fan and this will be a part of Uncle Walt's Railroading Legacy. Disney and Railroading go hand in hand, that much is certain. The Lilly Belle in San Fran will have a sister as it were. Looki...

Dorin,
I'm sorry for your loss. My condolences. Here's an article that was published on Trains Magazine News Wire on Tuesday. http://trn.trains.com/news/news-wire/20 ... dorin-dies

Keep on Steamin' my Friends,

David

Hey Mike,
Is this pump going to go on your MEG? Thanks and Keep on Steamin' my Friend!!

David

Another Live Steam Legend passing on. Condolences to his family. Keep on Steamin' My Friends!!
David

Looking Good Pam. The air compressor looks like it's from Moe's Locomotive Works. Will the Air Compressor and HW Pump work. Thanks and Keep on Steamin' My Friend!!

David

Here are some photos of my railroad taken somme years ago by my friend Jack. http://www.chaski.org/homemachinist/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=83705&p=165863&hilit=friend#p165863 Jim I love it Jim. Is the railroad and locomotive still around. I absolutely love 4-3/4" Gauge Railroading. Keep ...

I'm interested in Attending the Fall meet on Sunday. Do you have to register to attend? Thanks and Keep on Steamin' my Friends!!

David

i'm glad to report that NKP #753 is back at Riverside and running well, but still working through a few minor bugs not helped much by the last few 100° weekends of the year. with some final detail parts including the front number plate now in place and with a break in the heat last weekend, i final...

Jack,
Another Job well done. So what's the next locomotive that's in need of serious baloney? Thanks and keep on Steamin' my Friend!!
David