The Home Machinist!

Here is the expansion link on Big Boy. Square link blocks and rounded ends on the slots.
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Even with a “square” link block, the ends of the slot can be as you have machined them. The slots just need to be enough longer so that in full gear the block doesn’t reach the ends of the expansion link’s slot.

Fender wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 12, 2021 11:55 am

Metal spinning for the toroidal section of the stack would be very doable, especially with a soft metal like copper. The hard part would be figuring how to get the wooden form out, after you are done!

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Fisher.jpg In the past there were many castings available. H.J. Coventry probably offered the most. Harry Fisher of Belleville, NJ sold castings and drawings for a New York Central Hudson. L.R. Miller sold castings for a freelance Hudson. Little Engines sold castings for a 1/2” scale Pacific and a ...

Seriously, there is a way to keep your locomotive from burping a mess all over your locomotive. Sadly I never see anyone properly prepare to run after steaming up. The procedure I use is one I learned when operating full sized locomotives. As a previous poster mentioned, the cylinders and steam deli...

Emfinger wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 01, 2021 11:50 am

In that few seconds my boiler looks like crap

If a little dirt bothers you, a steam locomotive may not be your best idea.

baggo wrote: ↑

Sun Dec 27, 2020 6:07 am

A couple more 2½" Gauge videos:

John

John,
I think 2 - 1/2” gauge is a terrific size. Easily moved about, can be displayed in your living room and yet will pull a decent load with ease!

I just wish the clubs here in the Northeast United States had 2 - 1/2” gauge rails.

Keith Taylor, Maine USA

https://youtu.be/KvLg_CUUyjw
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Another try...more at Pioneer Valley

Looks like I got it!

Thanks Harold!

I will try another and see if I can make it work.

https://youtu.be/

How do you embed a YouTube Video?
When I try all I get is a link inside the YouTube quotes after pressing the YouTube button.

Jim M. running my camelback.
https://youtu.be/fzB4PhTg7Gg



Me running Jim’s New Haven I-1 Pacific
https://youtu.be/3ZPy9-Jcmvw



Sharing is a BIG part of the fun!

Keith