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by Caribou Doug
Fri Jan 07, 2022 12:20 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Railroad Blueprint/Drawings on Marketplace
Replies: 0
Views: 8764

Railroad Blueprint/Drawings on Marketplace

In was looking on facebook marketplace and ran across this listing. Seems like a large amount of documents/history/drawings that seems like it should be in a museum somewhere.... Have a look and let me know your thoughts DC https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/500987394438920/?ref=search&re...
by Caribou Doug
Fri Dec 11, 2020 5:59 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: 3/4" locomotive collection for sale
Replies: 4
Views: 5171

Re: 3/4" locomotive collection for sale

Where is the collection located? I would like the mogul.
by Caribou Doug
Sat Nov 07, 2020 6:21 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: Eaton 6 Hydrostatic transmission $50
Replies: 4
Views: 4818

Eaton 6 Hydrostatic transmission $50

Eaton 6 hydrostatic transmission w/counter clockwise rotation. NOTE: transmission has some internal issue that was causing it to bind. It is NOT operational and will need someone with experience with these units to repair. It may or may not be repairable so i am pricing it accordingly. If you have f...
by Caribou Doug
Wed Aug 14, 2019 4:47 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: tender sealing
Replies: 5
Views: 5214

Re: tender sealing

I recently rebuilt an Allen American Tender and used flex seal quarts instead of spray. The tender was sandblasted then prepped with metal etching primer and all holes were sealed with plugs. We poured the flex seal in and smoothed it with a paint brush. As each surface cured the tender was rolled o...
by Caribou Doug
Sun May 26, 2019 3:45 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Boiler Dry Pipes Question
Replies: 4
Views: 4518

Re: Boiler Dry Pipes Question

I also forgot to ask when firing with propane, is it necessary to draft the boiler with a vacuum until enough pressure is in the boiler to use the internal blower?
by Caribou Doug
Sun May 26, 2019 3:39 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Boiler Dry Pipes Question
Replies: 4
Views: 4518

Boiler Dry Pipes Question

All, I am just completing the reconditioning of on older Allen 4-4-0 American that I acquired about a year ago. The locomotive sat for almost 5 years and was in need of a major disassembly and going over. Through the help of some friends in our local club (NEOLS) I have everything just about back to...
by Caribou Doug
Sun Apr 28, 2019 11:59 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: Wanted 1/4" brass angle 36" length
Replies: 10
Views: 9701

Re: Wanted 1/4" brass angle 36" length

Solar 1953,
I arrived home from travel and looked through my brass inventory. Unfortunately I do not have any 1/4 x 1/4 in the thickness you are looking for. Everything I have is thicker. Sorry I could not be of help. Best of luck in your quest.

Doug
by Caribou Doug
Sun Apr 21, 2019 11:39 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: Wanted 1/4" brass angle 36" length
Replies: 10
Views: 9701

Re: Wanted 1/4" brass angle 36" length

Solar 1953, I am out on travel for work at the moment but I can have someone in my shop check in the next day or so. I know I have several long lengths of angle but need to confirm the dimensions. I have acquired a pretty good selection of brass stock in longer lengths over the years as you can neve...
by Caribou Doug
Mon Apr 01, 2019 5:57 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: Locomotive Lift Table ****SOLD****
Replies: 2
Views: 4395

Re: Locomotive Lift Table

Sold!
by Caribou Doug
Sat Feb 02, 2019 5:08 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: Locomotive Lift Table ****SOLD****
Replies: 2
Views: 4395

Re: Locomotive Lift Table

Reduced to $400.00
by Caribou Doug
Fri Jan 18, 2019 3:15 am
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: Locomotive Lift Table ****SOLD****
Replies: 2
Views: 4395

Locomotive Lift Table ****SOLD****

Locomotive electric/hydraulic lift table with 2500 lb. capacity. The table deck measures 36 inches x 36 inches and is very heavy duty. It currently does not have any rail on it so it can be configured for your specific application. The nested height of the table is 7.5 inches and raises to a height ...
by Caribou Doug
Tue Oct 16, 2018 12:14 am
Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
Topic: Railroad Supply SD35
Replies: 5
Views: 6840

Re: Railroad Supply SD35

Glenn, Erie and rkcarguy, Thanks for the responses and information. Erie you were correct in that the filter is for the hydrostatic drive and I was able to locate the proper filter. As it turns out, I spoke with the good folks from RR Supply and as usual, they were extremely helpful and willing to d...