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by tomc
Tue Dec 12, 2023 10:40 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: more news
Replies: 1
Views: 4527

Re: more news

Gees, I am a member and havent heard that news!

Tom C.
by tomc
Mon Apr 17, 2023 10:11 am
Forum: Build Log
Topic: Little Engines 2.5" Scale Air Pump
Replies: 57
Views: 24300

Re: Little Engines 2.5" Scale Air Pump

Our pumps worked that way. The umbrella valves would not hold pressure so had to add a check before tank. Someone said that was correct. Maybe Marty Knox.

Tom C.
by tomc
Sun Mar 12, 2023 2:06 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: Little Engines 2.5" Scale Air Pump
Replies: 57
Views: 24300

Re: Little Engines 2.5" Scale Air Pump

We bought those castings and had them machined for us. i found the umbrella valves are very finicky. Make sure you have no burrs or sharp edges on the plate or they will ruin the valve.

Tom C.
by tomc
Fri Feb 17, 2023 10:57 am
Forum: Full Sized Railroading! (Chaski Railfan)
Topic: US Sugar 148
Replies: 11
Views: 5513

Re: US Sugar 148

use google maps and look at the roads around the tracks. I know ur flip phone wont help but find a laptop or desktop u can borrow. Most hotels have a desktop u can get on line with and print out ticket info, Use it to print maps of the route.

Plus my smart a__ remark is to use the roads.

Tom C.
by tomc
Tue Jan 31, 2023 12:02 pm
Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
Topic: Erskine Tramway
Replies: 333
Views: 266381

Re: Erskine Tramway

I need one but the asking price is to steep for me!

Tom C.
by tomc
Mon Dec 12, 2022 8:00 pm
Forum: Grand Scale Railroading
Topic: Arizona Gandy Dancers
Replies: 100
Views: 52971

Re: Arizona Gandy Dancers

Keep an eye on Discover Live Steam web site as they get posting for 12lb. from time to time.

Tom C.
by tomc
Sat Sep 17, 2022 7:00 am
Forum: The Junk Drawer
Topic: Mystery Key ID
Replies: 10
Views: 3495

Re: Mystery Key ID

or a quad. Kawasaki uses that type.

Tom C.
by tomc
Sun Jul 24, 2022 6:48 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Computer controlled speedometer, etc..
Replies: 22
Views: 8868

Re: Computer controlled speedometer, etc..

I would like GPS also but the disclaimer says doesnt work well in trees and we are covered for the most part.

Tom C.
by tomc
Sun May 29, 2022 7:09 am
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: Steam Driven Air Compressor **SOLD**
Replies: 22
Views: 10204

Re: Steam Driven Air Compressor

Tom, I am if it is a single cylinder

Tom C.
by tomc
Sun Apr 17, 2022 2:44 pm
Forum: Grand Scale Railroading
Topic: Arborway TT & Northwestern Railroad Disposition
Replies: 27
Views: 38762

Re: Arborway TT & Northwestern Railroad Disposition

Marshall Wisconsin

Tom C.
by tomc
Fri Mar 18, 2022 9:57 am
Forum: Grand Scale Railroading
Topic: Why are these springs necessary
Replies: 27
Views: 21387

Re: Why are these springs necessary

NP317 wrote: Thu Mar 17, 2022 11:47 am A spring switch likely would have prevented my detour into the ballast!
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Russ, you were going the wrong direction for a spring switch to help!

Tom C.
by tomc
Fri Mar 18, 2022 9:56 am
Forum: Grand Scale Railroading
Topic: Why are these springs necessary
Replies: 27
Views: 21387

Re: Why are these springs necessary

Glenn Brooks wrote: Wed Mar 16, 2022 3:25 pm Wondering if Anybody here has tried to use return springs with 12 pound rail, with switches made from 12 pound rail , say 12” or 15” inch gauge? Would this design work at these larger gauges?Thanks,
Glenn
Glenn, we use this type on our 8lb and 12lb switches without any problems.

Tom C.