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- Wed Aug 23, 2023 1:05 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: John Bailie of Sacramento, California
- Replies: 13
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- Fri Aug 18, 2023 2:11 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: John Bailie of Sacramento, California
- Replies: 13
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Re: John Bailie of Sacramento, California
Greg- you are correct, John had his way and he always had a reason for his way. He made troubleshooting an art! As you requested, here is a video demonstrating how John would machine a radius. ~Chris
- Thu Aug 17, 2023 7:14 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: John Bailie of Sacramento, California
- Replies: 13
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John Bailie of Sacramento, California
I learned this morning that John Bailie died unexpectedly during his sleep last night. His wife, Jackie, called and asked that this news be shared with our live steam community. John had been a Sacramento Valley Live Steamers and Golden Gate Live Steamers member for many years. John was a master mac...
- Mon Jun 01, 2020 1:28 am
- Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
- Topic: Southern Pacific #1829 locomotive, cars and such ****SOLD****
- Replies: 3
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Re: Southern Pacific #1829 locomotive, cars and such **SOLD**
The train has been sold.
- Fri May 29, 2020 10:57 pm
- Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
- Topic: Southern Pacific #1829 locomotive, cars and such ****SOLD****
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5785
Re: Southern Pacific #1829 locomotive, cars and such
Sale is pending. ~Chris
- Mon Mar 16, 2020 1:40 pm
- Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
- Topic: Southern Pacific #1829 locomotive, cars and such ****SOLD****
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5785
Re: Southern Pacific #1829 locomotive, cars and such
Here are some static photos of the train for Sale: Complete 7.5" gauge train in 1/8 scale with a Mogul-type steam locomotive built from LE castings, Titan Trains-built boxcar, home-built gondola and J & S Railcar-built caboose. There are many extras included! Be sure to watch the video as t...
- Tue Mar 10, 2020 11:09 pm
- Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
- Topic: Southern Pacific #1829 locomotive, cars and such ****SOLD****
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5785
Southern Pacific #1829 locomotive, cars and such ****SOLD****
I'm selling my locomotive with two cars, a caboose and accessories. Please watch the video for all the details. Thanks!
- Sun Feb 24, 2019 5:13 pm
- Forum: Build Log
- Topic: Father & Sons build project: Fitchburg Northern (2.5" scale, 7.5" gauge)
- Replies: 36
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Re: Father & Sons build project: Fitchburg Northern (2.5" scale, 7.5" gauge)
More catch-up from the holidays - I made these back in October.
- Mon Feb 18, 2019 12:51 am
- Forum: Build Log
- Topic: Father & Sons build project: Fitchburg Northern (2.5" scale, 7.5" gauge)
- Replies: 36
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Re: Father & Sons build project: Fitchburg Northern (2.5" scale, 7.5" gauge)
There was interest expressed earlier with John's method for machining a radius end. Here is a video of John to further illustrate.
https://youtu.be/0elMZsCM-0w
In addition, I put the boiler on the frame to get a look at what we have so far.
https://youtu.be/0elMZsCM-0w
In addition, I put the boiler on the frame to get a look at what we have so far.
- Mon Feb 18, 2019 12:38 am
- Forum: Build Log
- Topic: Father & Sons build project: Fitchburg Northern (2.5" scale, 7.5" gauge)
- Replies: 36
- Views: 51413
Re: Father & Sons build project: Fitchburg Northern (2.5" scale, 7.5" gauge)
Wow- time flies! It has been several months since the last update. Progress definitely slowed down: SVLS pumpkin train, Fall Meet, International Railfair, trip to Bitter Creek & Western Railroad, SVLS Santa Train - you get the idea. The first picture is when took our frames out to the club durin...
- Fri Oct 12, 2018 9:58 am
- Forum: Build Log
- Topic: Building My 2.5" 20 Ton Shay
- Replies: 37
- Views: 77270
Re: Building My 2.5" 20 Ton Shay
Nice to see the progress - thanks for sharing.
~Chris
~Chris
- Wed Oct 10, 2018 11:15 pm
- Forum: Build Log
- Topic: Father & Sons build project: Fitchburg Northern (2.5" scale, 7.5" gauge)
- Replies: 36
- Views: 51413
Re: Father & Sons build project: Fitchburg Northern (2.5" scale, 7.5" gauge)
I have heard it said that reaming Oilite bushing closes off the pores that make them work so well??? Recommended was pushing through a ball the correct size... I've never heard that - maybe it does. However, I don't have a ball that is .505" This is the same method I used to replace the bearin...