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by MoPac5324
Sat Feb 24, 2024 12:49 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Little engines crossheads
Replies: 2
Views: 962

Little engines crossheads

Probably a needle in a haystack, but does anyone have a pair of 1.5” LE Atlantic or Pacific crossheads?

Machined, unmachined, whatever. Thanks!
by MoPac5324
Tue Feb 20, 2024 8:58 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: Gauging interest for piston valve snifters
Replies: 4
Views: 469

Re: Gauging interest for piston valve snifters

Andy-
I would be interested in a set and know of one other who is also.

I’ll let 765nkp tell you which style I need. :)

Thanks!

Alan
by MoPac5324
Sun Jan 21, 2024 9:54 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Nylatron Bushing Use
Replies: 20
Views: 2081

Re: Nylatron Bushing Use

Used it, worked well, no issues. Paul Brien was a big fan——which is more than enough for me!
by MoPac5324
Thu Jan 18, 2024 9:54 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Repairing the fratured spokes on the cast iron drive wheel
Replies: 32
Views: 296671

Re: Repairing the fratured spokes on the cast iron drive wheel

I wouldn’t bother contacting Jesse.
by MoPac5324
Tue Jan 09, 2024 5:19 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Propane firing
Replies: 14
Views: 149983

Re: Propane firing

A 30# horizontal rv tank will likely fit in your stock car and work well. I would have gotten a 40# tank if one was available at the time. At least that’s what I did on a similar-sized engine. Tank was more than enough to run a day/day and a half. A friend of mine fires up using a secondary tank, th...
by MoPac5324
Sat Jan 06, 2024 12:39 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Repairing the fratured spokes on the cast iron drive wheel
Replies: 32
Views: 296671

Re: Repairing the fratured spokes on the cast iron drive wheel

Have you inquired about castings on the board here? Someone might have one they would part with.
by MoPac5324
Sun Dec 24, 2023 8:03 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: just for laughs
Replies: 9
Views: 12058

Re: just for laughs

@ 318J—-agree 200%
by MoPac5324
Tue Dec 19, 2023 2:59 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Left/Right, Port/Starboard, Fireman/Engineer
Replies: 10
Views: 22329

Re: Left/Right, Port/Starboard, Fireman/Engineer

Side preference is determined from facing the B (brake) end. L1-4, R1-4, etc.

For a locomotive, picture yourself sitting on the front (F stenciled) drawhead facing forward. Left/Right as per normal.
by MoPac5324
Mon Dec 18, 2023 6:56 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: Brand new 4-4-0 American
Replies: 84
Views: 39313

Re: Brand new 4-4-0 American

That thing looks powerful!
by MoPac5324
Tue Jan 17, 2023 8:57 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: LE contact info
Replies: 8
Views: 2261

Re: LE contact info

Just like you said Scott! Haha
by MoPac5324
Wed Apr 20, 2022 8:56 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Has anyone built a "New" Shay in 7 1/2" ?
Replies: 21
Views: 11045

Re: Has anyone built a "New" Shay in 7 1/2" ?

I had a mogul that flew on that same plane. Marty will recall that…..
by MoPac5324
Sun Jan 16, 2022 9:27 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: 1.5 LE Pacific/Atlantic Parts Request
Replies: 6
Views: 4437

1.5 LE Pacific/Atlantic Parts Request

Hello Everyone,

We are looking for a couple of items, namely (2) crossheads and an exhaust stand. If anyone has any of the above and is willing to sell, please kindly PM or respond here. Thanks!

Alan

PS please DO NOT suggest we contact Little Engines.