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!
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- Thu Jan 07, 2021 11:42 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Machining side rods for a 1.5" scale 2-8-0
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1200
- Thu Jan 07, 2021 11:34 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Piston Ring Question
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2086
Re: Piston Ring Question
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...
- Sun Jan 03, 2021 11:48 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Firebox wrapper on a 1.5" scale 2-8-0
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1295
Re: Firebox wrapper on a 1.5" scale 2-8-0
That looks very nice Adam. I can't wait to see your engine in person someday. It will be awesome.
- Sun Jan 03, 2021 11:43 am
- Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
- Topic: Info about PVLS boxcar decorated for Chinese restaurant?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 615
Re: Info about PVLS boxcar decorated for Chinese restaurant?
Thanks. I was hoping a member of Pioneer Valley Live Steamers would remember the car and building and chime in...
- Fri Jan 01, 2021 11:49 am
- Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
- Topic: Info about PVLS boxcar decorated for Chinese restaurant?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 615
Info about PVLS boxcar decorated for Chinese restaurant?
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...
- Wed Dec 23, 2020 9:35 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: EMD F-7
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1047
Re: EMD F-7
That looks really sweet!
- Fri Dec 18, 2020 3:19 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: I Hate It When That Happens!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1946
Re: I Hate It When That Happens!
I would check the return policy on the receipt...
- Fri Dec 11, 2020 10:15 am
- Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
- Topic: Trackulence
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1655
Re: Trackulence
Well, if the track gets real bad just ask for more...
- Wed Dec 02, 2020 11:06 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Exposed needle-bearings on inside of axle boxes
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4907
- Wed Dec 02, 2020 11:04 am
- Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
- Topic: Juliet 2 parts with plans + words and music
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1515
Re: Juliet 2 parts with plans + words and music
What are you planning on working on now?
- Tue Dec 01, 2020 3:32 pm
- Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
- Topic: New 3/4" Scale Track - Part 1
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2421
Re: New 3/4" Scale Track - Part 1
If you adjust them now, aren't you concerned that they might expand when it gets warmer and throw the gauge out again?
- Tue Dec 01, 2020 2:32 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Exposed needle-bearings on inside of axle boxes
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4907
Re: Exposed needle-bearings on inside of axle boxes
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.