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- Mon Dec 04, 2017 12:49 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Fire watch, solid fuel run at Train Mountain?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 12970
Re: Fire watch, solid fuel run at Train Mountain?
I certainly understand the need to ban the coal engines during any kind of dry period/season but that being said, I hate to see an all out ban on solid fuel. :cry: I understand sometimes it's just easier to say "no" than to deal with the additional issues, heck some of us parents some do i...
- Wed Sep 13, 2017 8:34 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: 1.5" coupler suppliers
- Replies: 26
- Views: 12846
Re: 1.5" coupler suppliers
I often use my steam engine for helper service, up the grade to push and down the grade for braking. I don't want to uncouple while braking for the engine in front of me! If you place your coupler at the standard height you won't have to limit what your engine can do or modify it later to expand its...
- Wed Sep 13, 2017 8:05 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Boiler wash
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7202
Re: Boiler wash
What's the white vinegar concentration?
- Fri Aug 25, 2017 12:15 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Locomotive Water Issues
- Replies: 17
- Views: 10267
Re: Locomotive Water Issues
Schlik88... As Marty Knox emphasized during his recent presentation at the Buckeye Limited Convention, "If there is one thing you should take away from this presentation, ALWAYS keep water in your boiler!!" Seems pretty obvious but you'd be surprised how often someone finds themselves unab...
- Sun Jul 23, 2017 9:29 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Trucks for riding cars
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6262
Re: Trucks for riding cars
Mountain Car / Titan and Tom Bee both work well.
- Thu May 11, 2017 8:23 pm
- Forum: Museums, Factories, Etc.
- Topic: McCormick Railway Park Museum machine shop
- Replies: 13
- Views: 38079
Re: McCormick Railway Park Museum machine shop
My all time favorite railroad park!!
- Mon Feb 06, 2017 10:05 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: 2017 Buckeye Limited: Aug 9 - 13
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2810
Re: 2017 Buckeye Limited: Aug 9 - 13
Just wanted everyone to know that additional information has been posted about the convention and you are now able to purchase all your tickets for the event and tours online.
- Mon Feb 06, 2017 9:57 pm
- Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
- Topic: 2017 Buckeye Limited: Aug 9 - 13
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4449
Re: 2017 Buckeye Limited: Aug 9 - 13
The track will allow 7.5" equipment to operate on it. We have recently posted additional information on the convention. We have two outings planned, one to the Age of Steam Roundhouse and the other to the Conesville Power Plant. We have also posted information on hotels and camping.
Jim Henry
Jim Henry
- Mon Jan 09, 2017 1:06 pm
- Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
- Topic: 2017 Buckeye Limited: Aug 9 - 13
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4449
2017 Buckeye Limited: Aug 9 - 13
I wanted everyone to know that we will be having a convention this year at Mill Creek Central in Coshocton, Ohio!! The date will be August 9 - 13, with all engines welcome, so mark your calendars. We hope to have the registration page ready in the next couple of weeks. Please see the summary below: ...
- Mon Jan 09, 2017 1:04 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: 2017 Buckeye Limited: Aug 9 - 13
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2810
2017 Buckeye Limited: Aug 9 - 13
I wanted everyone to know that we will be having a convention this year at Mill Creek Central in Coshocton, Ohio!! The date will be August 9 - 13, with all engines welcome, so mark your calendars. We hope to have the registration page ready in the next couple of weeks. Please see the summary below: ...
- Thu Oct 20, 2016 11:39 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: American Model Engineering Shutting Down
- Replies: 24
- Views: 19454
Re: American Model Engineering Shutting Down
I've spoke to the new owner and he told me that there should be an announcement in the next few days. They are planning to begin taking orders soon.
- Mon Oct 10, 2016 11:34 am
- Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
- Topic: Mill Creek Central Fall Blowdown
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3111
Mill Creek Central Fall Blowdown
Mill Creek Central is having their Fall Blowdown this week, October 13 - 16. Weather looks to be pretty good for Ohio this time of year, forecast showing high temperatures in the 60's and 70's throughout the period. http://www.millcreekcentral.com