New book: The Backyard Railroader

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New book: The Backyard Railroader

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A new book has just been published by Jeff Frost of North Carolina entitled "The Backyard Railroader". Here is more info. A preview of the book can be seen by clicking on the Amazon link at the bottom of the page.

http://ibls.org/mediawiki/index.php?tit ... Railroader

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Re: New book: The Backyard Railroader

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Thanks for posting that. I just ordered a copy.
'Looks like a comprehensive update to the original "So You Want to Build a Live Steam Locomotive."
'Good to have, and to support Mr. Frost's efforts.
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Re: New book: The Backyard Railroader

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Jeff is from Pennsylvania currently. He works at the Strasburg RR. He is originally from Traverse City Michigan.
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Re: New book: The Backyard Railroader

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If you don't want to spend $50 for the book - there is a google play e-book version for $15.
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Re: New book: The Backyard Railroader

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Congratulations to Jeff Frost! I have not finished reading my copy of the book, but, what I have read so far seems to be solid information based mostly on first hand experience. It is quite a project to finish any sort of book.

There is some interesting things going on in some of the photos. On page 23, the rods connecting the wheels seem to look like a piece of bar stock with washers arc welded on the ends. These are just temporary rods to determine the bearing centers of the finished rods, correct?

Also on page 50 and 51, something seems very strange with the eccentric rod. This is a temporary rod also, correct?

Anyway, having a fun read.

David
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