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by Dick_Morris
Wed Mar 27, 2024 6:14 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Stuart Steam Boiler Feed Pump (SBFP) - Stuart gasket material "Copperite" and "Oakenstrong"
Replies: 6
Views: 316

Re: Stuart Steam Boiler Feed Pump (SBFP) - Stuart gasket material "Copperite" and "Oakenstrong"

I did a search of archive.org. Copperite showed up as a color for an Eagle oil can and a type of high speed steel, but that was it. none of the hits were in ME.
by Dick_Morris
Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:29 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: Getting (Galloping) Goosed
Replies: 54
Views: 36109

Re: Getting (Galloping) Goosed

Looking good!
by Dick_Morris
Sat Mar 23, 2024 2:30 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Stuart Steam Boiler Feed Pump (SBFP) - Stuart gasket material "Copperite" and "Oakenstrong"
Replies: 6
Views: 316

Re: Stuart Steam Boiler Feed Pump (SBFP) - Stuart gasket material "Copperite" and "Oakenstrong"

I noticed that there is a pretty good collection of old Model Engineer magazines on archive.org. You might give that a try to see if it suggests anything.
by Dick_Morris
Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:14 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Auto rack
Replies: 12
Views: 753

Re: Auto rack

The Monogram "Big Deuce" offers some possibilities. Unfortunately, The kit doesn't support a totally stock version and it's a convertible. A number of years ago there was someone who was selling resin cast body parts to make a couple of body variations when used with the kit's fenders and ...
by Dick_Morris
Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:33 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: Railroad Warehouse 2.8.2 Mikado Logger Build
Replies: 710
Views: 1100486

Re: Railroad Warehouse 2.8.2 Mikado Logger Build

I have more tools, supplies, and miniature train jewelry than I'd like to admit that I bought but hasn't yet used. However, I have a sense of wellbeing just knowing they are going to be there when and if I do need them, so they were a good investment.
by Dick_Morris
Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:10 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: My first engine, finished!
Replies: 18
Views: 1369

Re: My first engine, finished!

Very nice!
by Dick_Morris
Fri Mar 08, 2024 11:06 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: 3/4-inch scale B&O P7d Cincinnatian
Replies: 187
Views: 290139

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

Very nice!
by Dick_Morris
Fri Mar 08, 2024 8:17 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: steam channel
Replies: 43
Views: 2246

Re: steam channel

I suspect Youtube creator Blondihacks' Kozo Pennsylvania A3 Switcher build is introducing the hobby to a whole new audience. I wonder if many will take the next step?
by Dick_Morris
Fri Mar 08, 2024 10:59 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: steam channel
Replies: 43
Views: 2246

Re: steam channel

What Bruce said. Unfortunately, those trades that shop skills supported are largely gone from the job market and the schools are trying to react to what is needed. I suspect that teaching the trades in high school is more expensive than teaching tech and the available pool of teachers went the same ...
by Dick_Morris
Thu Mar 07, 2024 7:38 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: steam channel
Replies: 43
Views: 2246

Re: steam channel

Could part of the reason that steam seems to be more popular in the U.K. than the U.S. be that they retained steam on their railroads longer there and the die-off of those who lived with steam is delayed by a few years compared to the U.S?
by Dick_Morris
Sun Feb 25, 2024 2:04 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Ulin Locmotive k-27
Replies: 21
Views: 2622

Re: Ulin Locmotive k-27

I noticed a contact for Accucraft in the goose post in the for sale section.