The Home Machinist!

Hi Guys. I have for sale Five used Blowdown Valves. I say used because I inherited them all from the estate of a deceased live steamer. Two of these are unique in that they were constructed by the late Austin Barr, a founding member of Mid-South Live Steamers. These two appear to be lightly used. I’...

Recently, I read somewhere that Steve Morris was once again building his SW1500 switchers. At least, that’s what I think I read. Anyway, does anyone have contact information for him? Thanks.

Does anyone know of either a kit to build, or a ready made Spark Arrestor available that would fit an Allen Stack?

AHH....very GOOD!!! Thanks for the Shapeways link!!

I may be stuck for just trying to turn one out of a wood dowel. It’s that “Football” shape that I’m looking for.

Actually, I am looking for a couple of Air Brake Reservoirs. He had one that was a nice epoxy casting.

I may have been out of touch for a while, but does anyone know what became of Flashers R Us after the owner passed away? Has the business been picked up by anyone?

Ah, I see! Very good! I guess the builder of these trucks may have had that prototype in mind.

I have been asked to post photos of these trucks, so here ya go. I can’t explain why the builder chose to use a single spring, or why he never installed journal box covers. But this is the condition they were in when I inherited them. 8F98A918-1D08-499B-8E86-73E30ABF8D37.jpeg v DBBE9D16-5B15-4D14-93...

A question....I recently inherited several items from the estate of a long time Live Steam modeler. One of these was a set of Bettendorf trucks in 3/4” scale, with the letters PMLW formed into the side frame castings. Can anyone shed light on this maker? I really have no use for the trucks, and may ...

I’ve just come into possession of a few Brand New Ohlenkamp Injectors from the estate of a deceased Friend, who was a long time live steamer. He bought these years ago from Emery Ohlenkamp himself, and never got around to using them. I’ve decided to sell one, and am asking $350 for it, new in its pa...

Bryte Rails seems to have closed up shop, and cannot seem to access Railroad Supply Corporation's website. Also Franklin Automatic's website is now inaccessible. Anyone have any other sources for Marker lights?