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by gcarsen
Thu May 06, 2021 9:32 am
Forum: Build Log
Topic: Turning an Allen Ten wheeler into a Southern Pacific T1 class locomotive 2252
Replies: 39
Views: 40498

Re: Turning an Allen Ten wheeler into a Southern Pacific T1 class locomotive 2252

while i had the wire machine burning on a customers parts , i got the rear cylinder heads pretty well done, another critical change, going over to the single overhead bar style of guide. so far all dimensions are stock allen , but we milled the bottom ear off! once i decide the hole pattern for the ...
by gcarsen
Wed May 05, 2021 6:13 am
Forum: Build Log
Topic: Turning an Allen Ten wheeler into a Southern Pacific T1 class locomotive 2252
Replies: 39
Views: 40498

Re: Turning an Allen Ten wheeler into a Southern Pacific T1 class locomotive 2252

Got a little more time into the project! got the front cylinder covers made, fit fine! grabbed the steam chest and covers and located them with 2 bolts just see how the power egg is building up!! also working on making a run of stock snifer valves for allen models.
by gcarsen
Mon May 03, 2021 5:32 am
Forum: Build Log
Topic: Turning an Allen Ten wheeler into a Southern Pacific T1 class locomotive 2252
Replies: 39
Views: 40498

Re: Turning an Allen Ten wheeler into a Southern Pacific T1 class locomotive 2252

The coupler pocket i am showing is a Supper Power Detail one for another engine i have on the shelf, does any one happen to have an extra one on hand?
also done a little detail work sketching , way more to go!
Grant
by gcarsen
Mon May 03, 2021 5:28 am
Forum: Build Log
Topic: Turning an Allen Ten wheeler into a Southern Pacific T1 class locomotive 2252
Replies: 39
Views: 40498

Re: Turning an Allen Ten wheeler into a Southern Pacific T1 class locomotive 2252

I was able to get a little time on my Allen tenwheeler over the weekend, i got probably the most critically altered parts cut out and a few holes drilled, the front frame extensions. the cylinders where moved back 1.25 inches , and the front sections where bobed back like anothe 7/8 of an inch! the ...
by gcarsen
Thu Apr 29, 2021 9:00 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Wire EDM Question
Replies: 15
Views: 7849

Re: Wire EDM Question

Hello Duck, I deal with this kind of work all the time and I have my own e Equipment to get it done , cnc and edm . Several issues to consider First you need to check the link and see how badly worn it is , no use replacing the block and the link has a ton of west in it too , take an adjustable para...
by gcarsen
Fri Mar 26, 2021 4:46 am
Forum: Build Log
Topic: Turning an Allen Ten wheeler into a Southern Pacific T1 class locomotive 2252
Replies: 39
Views: 40498

Re: Turning an Allen Ten wheeler into a Southern Pacific T1 class locomotive 2252

here are the driver axle boxes, ready to install the bearings, the little holes are for removing the pressed in bearings when they need to be removed. and the spring sadle that goes on the front axle box, contains the springs when installed
by gcarsen
Fri Mar 26, 2021 4:41 am
Forum: Build Log
Topic: Turning an Allen Ten wheeler into a Southern Pacific T1 class locomotive 2252
Replies: 39
Views: 40498

Re: Turning an Allen Ten wheeler into a Southern Pacific T1 class locomotive 2252

we will be using stock Steam chest and covers, these are ready for use!
by gcarsen
Fri Mar 26, 2021 4:39 am
Forum: Build Log
Topic: Turning an Allen Ten wheeler into a Southern Pacific T1 class locomotive 2252
Replies: 39
Views: 40498

Re: Turning an Allen Ten wheeler into a Southern Pacific T1 class locomotive 2252

Here are the pedastal binders i will be using, will fit them to use the outer toes to lock the frame tight, this way you can drop an axle set with out having to remove the bottom bar on the original design, Steve uses Binders on the new precut frames
by gcarsen
Thu Mar 25, 2021 6:11 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Searching for SP's last ceremonial steam locomotive
Replies: 18
Views: 12206

Re: Searching for SP's last ceremonial steam locomotive

this is an interesting subject and one that need some special research. they had gotten most steam of the line by 55/56 still some pockets here and there. as pat says standard history says last Steam to run on a commuter train was SP 3 4430 from San Francisco to San Jose in 1957. The last run of Sou...
by gcarsen
Thu Mar 25, 2021 5:43 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Honing cylinders
Replies: 12
Views: 8397

Re: Honing cylinders

Hello Bill, i am planning on dealing with the valve surface last, right before assembly so that its fresh that way!. i was going to deal with it one of 2 ways , 1 just load it up on the surface grinder and kiss that area, or as Bclemens states lap it for finish. need to find me a pice of iron to mak...
by gcarsen
Thu Mar 25, 2021 4:10 am
Forum: Build Log
Topic: Turning an Allen Ten wheeler into a Southern Pacific T1 class locomotive 2252
Replies: 39
Views: 40498

Re: Turning an Allen Ten wheeler into a Southern Pacific T1 class locomotive 2252

okay, for the frames for this locomotive there is going to be some changing of things. Steve Currently offers a fantastic set of precut frames. but in this case they would not really fit my build. as i am scrunching the nose up a bit, the old school style of frame as originally drawn on the drawings...