The Home Machinist!

Adam,
Those rods look fantastic. Admittedly, I am happy that my engine only has 4 total drive wheels so I don't have to make complicated rods like yours. But, the end definitely justified the means in this case!

I bought some from the local Ace Hardware store. It is use for packing plumbing fixtures. See this link: https://www.acehardware.com/departments/plumbing/faucet-and-faucet-repair/faucet-and-valve-packing/4200366 Amazon probably has it too. That being said, I cannot comment on whether it is the right...

That looks very nice Adam. I can't wait to see your engine in person someday. It will be awesome.

Thanks. I was hoping a member of Pioneer Valley Live Steamers would remember the car and building and chime in...

When I attended the model train show in Springfield, NY, around 2005-2007 I would sometimes stop by the Pioneer Valley Live Steamers' display. I was familiar with 1/8 scale trains but didn't know a lot. One boxcar I saw was painted dark blue with gold lettering and advertised for a Chinese restauran...

That looks really sweet!

I would check the return policy on the receipt...

Well, if the track gets real bad just ask for more...

Thanks all!

What are you planning on working on now?

PRR G5s wrote: ↑

Mon Nov 30, 2020 1:37 pm

Apparently, the plastic ties “shrunk” after fastening the rails, so the gauge was too tight. I ended up spending the last 3 weeks regauging the whole track, which was not fun.

If you adjust them now, aren't you concerned that they might expand when it gets warmer and throw the gauge out again?

If I install split shaft seals, do I have to worry about end-to-end axle play and the seal coming out or jamming up? Thanks.