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by little giant
Mon Aug 07, 2023 4:42 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Universal joint replacement
Replies: 10
Views: 4636

Re: Universal joint replacement

I had emailed Stephen about the conversion to Universal joints. He contacted me today and said he had to check if they were in stock and would get back to me later.
by little giant
Thu Aug 03, 2023 10:15 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Universal joint replacement
Replies: 10
Views: 4636

Re: Universal joint replacement

The in-line lovejoy couplers work correctly. When the train derails the spiders pop out and the axle shaft drops out. The more times you derail the spiders get damaged more and more. If you look on the RRSC website you can see the universal joints on the axle shaft of their electric upgrade kit from...
by little giant
Thu Aug 03, 2023 7:34 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Universal joint replacement
Replies: 10
Views: 4636

Re: Universal joint replacement

The spiders are getting damaged alot thought if I went with a universal joint I would not have to deal with the spiders. Now that I'm thinking about it maybe I need to replace the coupling. They are the original couplings that came with the engine in 1980.
by little giant
Thu Aug 03, 2023 3:55 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Universal joint replacement
Replies: 10
Views: 4636

Universal joint replacement

Has anyone replaced the lovejoy couplers in a Railroad Supply diesel with universal joints? If so what did you use and what modifications was made to make them work?
by little giant
Mon Jul 31, 2023 3:42 am
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: Mercer "Sunbeam Headlight"
Replies: 14
Views: 6317

Re: Mercer "Sunbeam Headlight"

I would be interested in one with straight side board in 1 1/2 scale.
by little giant
Sun Jul 30, 2023 8:44 am
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: Mercer "Sunbeam Headlight"
Replies: 14
Views: 6317

Re: Mercer "Sunbeam Headlight"

I would be interested in getting drawings for the sunbeam headlight if available.
by little giant
Tue Jul 18, 2023 3:48 am
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: 1-1/2" Scale Nathan Low Water Alarms
Replies: 5
Views: 1165

Re: 1-1/2" Scale Nathan Low Water Alarms

I am interested in purchasing the 1-1/2 Barco low water alarm from you. I will pm you later today.
by little giant
Sun Jul 16, 2023 6:46 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: 1-1/2" Scale Nathan Low Water Alarms
Replies: 5
Views: 1165

Re: 1-1/2" Scale Nathan Low Water Alarms

Jack will you be offering the Barco low alarm as well?
by little giant
Sat Mar 18, 2023 4:30 am
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: WTB 1.5 Sunbeam Generator Castings
Replies: 8
Views: 2363

Re: WTB 1.5 Sunbeam Generator Castings

If I remember correctly the man's name was Brian Bluth. I wanted a sunbeam generator as well. I did get the chance to buy his caboose castings. He said that his health was causing problems to produce the high quality work and retired. I don't know if he sold the business or not. I hope his castings ...
by little giant
Tue Feb 21, 2023 8:12 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: Locomotive parts for sale
Replies: 9
Views: 3505

Re: Locomotive parts for sale

Sent pm for tender ends and buffer.
by little giant
Tue Feb 07, 2023 5:37 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Elesco pump drawings
Replies: 92
Views: 43912

Re: Elesco pump drawings

Hey Adam could you print one with better resolution to get a smooth print? I would like to buy one from you so I could build one for myself. Thanks for making one for a better visual comparison.
-Don Jermyn
by little giant
Wed Dec 21, 2022 5:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need DRO for lathe
Replies: 15
Views: 3435

Re: Need DRO for lathe

Just discovered that the owner passed away from covid-19 in 2021. They had a great product that ran on a drive wheel and a rack. Maybe can find something on flee-bay.