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by rewilfert
Mon Feb 05, 2018 2:58 pm
Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
Topic: Mike's Rail Cars SuperRoo
Replies: 3
Views: 6741

Re: Mike's Rail Cars SuperRoo

Great, thanks for the information!
by rewilfert
Sat Feb 03, 2018 6:10 pm
Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
Topic: Mike's Rail Cars SuperRoo
Replies: 3
Views: 6741

Mike's Rail Cars SuperRoo

Does anyone here have experience with the SuperRoo from Mike's Rail Cars? https://www.mikesrailcars.com/superroo I'm looking at box cab style 7.5" gauge locomotives and this is one of the options I've come across. I'm also looking at the Plum Cove Generic Electric. Are there any others out ther...
by rewilfert
Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:12 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: NEW Economy firebox door castings ****SOLD****
Replies: 6
Views: 4371

Re: NEW Economy firebox door castings

These castings are now officially SOLD.

Tom Artzberger sold these in the past, but he said he hasn't been able to get them from Ridgeway Products for years.

Rich Ulin would be the next best bet for getting something similar to this.
by rewilfert
Wed Jun 07, 2017 3:22 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: NEW Economy firebox door castings ****SOLD****
Replies: 6
Views: 4371

Re: NEW Economy firebox door castings

Sold pending receipt of payment.
by rewilfert
Wed Jun 07, 2017 1:14 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: NEW Economy firebox door castings ****SOLD****
Replies: 6
Views: 4371

NEW Economy firebox door castings ****SOLD****

New bronze Economy firebox door castings for a 3" diameter opening. I can send the drawings electronically. I was told this was originally supplied by Ridgeway Products. $200 shipped anywhere USPS priority flat rate will deliver. Buyer pays any associated PayPal fees. https://c1.staticflickr.co...
by rewilfert
Mon Jan 09, 2017 8:42 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: D&RGW C-25 Main Drivers
Replies: 16
Views: 11266

Re: D&RGW C-25 Main Drivers

I'm not sure what the C-25 driver looks like or what size it is, but I would start here. Tom may have what you are looking for or something that you can make work.

http://www.tacllc.biz

Eric
by rewilfert
Sat Dec 31, 2016 9:55 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: D&RGW short caboose
Replies: 17
Views: 10387

Re: D&RGW short caboose

You can find a lot of pictures of D&RGW cabooses along with some drawings and general dimensions in this book: Narrow Gauge Pictorial Volume V Cabooses of the D&RGW The book is Item # R005 here: http://www.grandtline.com/products/rrob_home.html You can also find a lot of pictures of D&RG...
by rewilfert
Wed Oct 19, 2016 5:53 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Help with a boiler
Replies: 5
Views: 3256

Re: Help with a boiler

Marty Knox built the boiler for my D&RGW C-21. As David said, it cost quite a bit. Considering the amount of labor involved and the quality of the end product, I feel it was worth every dime. This boiler used 11"ID pipe with a 0.375" wall thickness. The pipe was purchased from Trumbull...
by rewilfert
Sun Nov 02, 2014 8:50 am
Forum: Build Log
Topic: Eaton Model 11 Hydrostatic Transmission
Replies: 5
Views: 6413

Re: Eaton Model 11 Hydrostatic Transmission

Thanks Ken!
by rewilfert
Sat Nov 01, 2014 9:06 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: Eaton Model 11 Hydrostatic Transmission
Replies: 5
Views: 6413

Re: Eaton Model 11 Hydrostatic Transmission

Thanks Ken, I've sent you a PM.
by rewilfert
Sat Nov 01, 2014 3:58 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: Eaton Model 11 Hydrostatic Transmission
Replies: 5
Views: 6413

Eaton Model 11 Hydrostatic Transmission

Does anyone have any experience using an Eaton Model 11 hydrostatic transmission in a riding scale locomotive application?