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by kcameron
Fri Jul 28, 2023 6:18 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: David Sclavi
Replies: 26
Views: 11926

Re: David Sclavi

If you want to see his collection of videos, search for trainman4602.

He is quite a resource. He will clearly be missed by many.
by kcameron
Mon Jul 24, 2023 6:47 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: IS our hobby dying in Canada?
Replies: 60
Views: 17207

Re: IS our hobby dying in Canada?

Colby, Some of what you say is true about 1" scale. We have a fine ground running track here at FLLS. Yes the equipment is easy to handle or transport. But I think one catch is the work to build or maintain a 1" steamer is about the same labor regardless of the scale you build. We have a p...
by kcameron
Thu Jul 13, 2023 6:52 am
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: 1 Inch Scale Accu Ties
Replies: 5
Views: 2032

Re: news

A nice looking product, but many will have to wait for later design changes. Kulp rail, which was used a lot in the northeast uses a 11/16" foot for the rail, so this would not fit. Now they are selling for 1" tie plates with 11/16" foot as an option. If demand supports it, I'd guess ...
by kcameron
Sat Jul 08, 2023 9:50 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: IS our hobby dying in Canada?
Replies: 60
Views: 17207

Re: IS our hobby dying in Canada?

Ccvstmr, I think another is this comment you made: Nobody said one is going to build a museum quality model the first time out of the gate. I suspect one of the other things about many people today is that instant gratification issue. They know or see that they can't do anything to the quality they ...
by kcameron
Sun Jul 02, 2023 6:21 pm
Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
Topic: Advanced throw for turnouts
Replies: 12
Views: 5318

Re: Advanced throw for turnouts

Bill Hays has a simple design for some turnouts at Michigan Central. For the most part, it is a couple of lengths of plastic pipe (1/2" I think) and twisting it (the end has a elbow and short piece) operates the turnout. The elbow end is heal about 30" up by a post. Seeing which way the el...
by kcameron
Wed Jun 28, 2023 8:54 am
Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
Topic: Motor control for 1" locos with good MU capability
Replies: 1
Views: 2327

Motor control for 1" locos with good MU capability

We're looking for something to upgrade locos that have original motor controls in RS-3 and F7 units. Key hope is something that is simple to connect, like nothing more than chaining the throttle bus between units. Also something that works with remote control would be another plus. Last time I was r...
by kcameron
Fri Jun 23, 2023 8:02 am
Forum: Build Log
Topic: 3/4-inch scale B&O P7d Cincinnatian
Replies: 187
Views: 290650

Re: 3/4-inch scale B&O P7d Cincinnatian

Found an article about the track pans. At 80 MPH, 17 seconds gave 6000 gallons picked up. Most track pans were 1200-2000' long.

https://nycshs.files.wordpress.com/2015 ... plans2.pdf

Article gives some history but mostly the reports of what they were observing in the 40's.
by kcameron
Fri Jun 23, 2023 7:38 am
Forum: Build Log
Topic: 3/4-inch scale B&O P7d Cincinnatian
Replies: 187
Views: 290650

Re: 3/4-inch scale B&O P7d Cincinnatian

I only met Harold twice and it was before I knew what a treasure he was.
by kcameron
Thu Jun 22, 2023 9:37 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: 3/4-inch scale B&O P7d Cincinnatian
Replies: 187
Views: 290650

Re: 3/4-inch scale B&O P7d Cincinnatian

Harold told a story of what happened when a turtle got scooped up. This was the NYC mainline near Newark NY. The train ran a bit and suddenly the flow from the tender stopped. They couldn't figure it out so they stopped to find out why. At some point they cycled the valves and water resumed. This re...
by kcameron
Tue Jun 13, 2023 8:37 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Alcalde & Coalfield High Line
Replies: 342
Views: 744472

Re: Alcalde & Coalfield High Line

Well, do you have your golden spike ready? Or for your track construction, would a golden screw be the right choice? Looks like it will be real soon now. Don't forget pictures or video of the event.
by kcameron
Tue May 30, 2023 8:25 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Road Trip
Replies: 8
Views: 2818

Re: Road Trip

I'd also say you are headed close enough to White Creek in MI to consider that too as a stop. Say hi to Jim when you get the Big Creek and Southern.
by kcameron
Tue May 23, 2023 9:13 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Custom Locomotive interest?
Replies: 23
Views: 5156

Re: Custom Locomotive interest?

Well I would say that the whole 4 3/4" gauge market is underserved. There are sources for many locos in the 7 1/4" and 7 1/2" gauge world. But as for the size of that market, it is less likely to be not considered very large. But here I think Friends is the only one offering any casti...