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by rangerjoel
Tue Aug 31, 2010 9:39 am
Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
Topic: 1" scale GG-1
Replies: 17
Views: 9549

Re: 1" scale GG-1

The GG-1 is one of my favorite locomotives! I’m looking forward to your updates on this project. Some day, I hope to build a “Lionel” (shortened version) in 7.5 gauge. I always wanted one of those as a kid and never got one.
by rangerjoel
Mon Oct 26, 2009 6:20 pm
Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
Topic: Starting a new club track
Replies: 5
Views: 9032

Hi all, The park is about 73 acres in size and we plan on installing 1700 feet of track. Our track plan was not in the park’s original master plan but they decided to re-do their pan around our track. The terrain is relatively flat with a stream running thru the property and a combination of develop...
by rangerjoel
Wed Oct 14, 2009 7:51 pm
Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
Topic: Starting a new club track
Replies: 5
Views: 9032

Starting a new club track

The Redwood Empire Live Steamers will begin work on a new club track located at Youth Community Park in Santa Rosa, California this weekend. Have a look at our web site for more updates.
Joel
http://www.redwoodempirels.org/
by rangerjoel
Mon Sep 21, 2009 6:29 pm
Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
Topic: Brushed/Brushless Motors?
Replies: 25
Views: 20214

by rangerjoel
Tue Sep 08, 2009 10:36 pm
Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
Topic: 3/4" scale F-3 fiberglass shells update
Replies: 35
Views: 19382

Very nice work. Keep those photos coming! :lol:
by rangerjoel
Fri Aug 14, 2009 3:32 pm
Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
Topic: 7.5” gauge electric Porter (builders log)
Replies: 13
Views: 19285

Test day at the park!
I took my loco out and got a chance to run it for the first time. Because this is an inexpensive loco, it caught the interest of a few of the younger club members. Below is a photo of one operating the loco.
by rangerjoel
Fri Aug 14, 2009 3:27 pm
Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
Topic: 7.5” gauge electric Porter (builders log)
Replies: 13
Views: 19285

It’s been a long time since I have posted, but I have been very busy during that time. The photos below will attest to that! http://www.mylargescale.com/1stclass/rangerjoel/Large%20Scale%20Porter/close%20to%20done/drive%20gear%202.JPG http://www.mylargescale.com/1stclass/rangerjoel/Large%20Scale%20P...
by rangerjoel
Fri Aug 14, 2009 3:23 pm
Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
Topic: 7.5” gauge electric Porter (builders log)
Replies: 13
Views: 19285

More progress has been made. I built a number plate out of a candle holder that I picked up at the good will store for $1 and a house number that I got at my local hardware store. I also received a set of wheels from RMI the other day for the construction of the trailing truck. The wheels were aroun...
by rangerjoel
Fri Aug 14, 2009 3:19 pm
Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
Topic: 7.5” gauge electric Porter (builders log)
Replies: 13
Views: 19285

Hi all, I have a lot of progress to report today. To start with, I was able to put my milling machine to work building some dogs for the front of the smoke box. WOW, what a difference it makes having a good tool to work with! Below is a photo of the finished dogs in place. http://www.mylargescale.co...
by rangerjoel
Fri Aug 14, 2009 3:15 pm
Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
Topic: 7.5” gauge electric Porter (builders log)
Replies: 13
Views: 19285

For Valentine’s Day my wife gave me an air nibbler from harbor freight. Clearly, she still loves me…but wants me out of the house. http://www.mylargescale.com/1stclass/rangerjoel/Large%20Scale%20Porter/nibbler.JPG I was able to put it to good use and did a lot of sheet metal work over the past few w...
by rangerjoel
Fri Aug 14, 2009 3:06 pm
Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
Topic: 7.5” gauge electric Porter (builders log)
Replies: 13
Views: 19285

A little more progress to report on the Porter. The bearing blocks are in place complete with springs and the motor mounts have been fabricated and installed. This locomotive will be powered by two bicycle motors from electricscooterparts.com. I should have a running chaises very soon. http://www.my...