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by Pipescs
Wed Jan 31, 2024 2:18 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: Converting a Baldwin 2-4-2 LYN to a Baldwin 2-4-4
Replies: 976
Views: 500726

Re: Converting a Baldwin 2-4-2 LYN to a Baldwin 2-4-4

The winter improvement session is still coming along, Today with a new computer finally running at the house I managed to upload a YouTube Video of the Miss Ann running double headed with Babe at Canton, St. Paul & Pacific. Engineering honors going to TC Pool and Bill Brian. https://www.youtube....
by Pipescs
Sun Jan 28, 2024 10:43 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Nylatron Bushing Use
Replies: 20
Views: 1760

Re: Nylatron Bushing Use

One question I have is on the subject using a lubricant after the engine is up and running. Is anyone doing this?
by Pipescs
Sun Jan 28, 2024 10:40 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Nylatron Bushing Use
Replies: 20
Views: 1760

Re: Nylatron Bushing Use

I am appreciative of all the information everyone has provided. I would have responded earlier but we have had to replace our home computer.

The bushings are nearing completion along with new cylinder cocks.

Very interesting material to work with.
by Pipescs
Sun Jan 21, 2024 11:03 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Nylatron Bushing Use
Replies: 20
Views: 1760

Re: Nylatron Bushing Use

I have input from two people I really have trusted over the years and they have never steered me wrong. One has had it on his engine for twenty years and the other has built over ten engines using it. Interestingly I know that they were both influenced by Paul Brian. I would only ever get to meet Pa...
by Pipescs
Sun Jan 21, 2024 9:06 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Nylatron Bushing Use
Replies: 20
Views: 1760

Nylatron Bushing Use

Morning all,

Having already started down a path to new rod bushings on the Miss Ann, I would like input from anyone that has used Nylatron in the past for bushings.

Trying not to be rude but would like to hear from modelers who have used it, not those that have heard about using it.
by Pipescs
Sat Jan 13, 2024 12:12 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Remembering Dave Sclavi
Replies: 7
Views: 39214

Re: Remembering Dave Sclavi

I find I really do miss him. He and I had battled for the parts at Largo that would become the Miss Ann. He would call me from time to time telling me that he was always looking to buy it should I peter out on it. Gave me a lot of motivation and we use to argue a lot. I miss that. Dave was no Yes Ma...
by Pipescs
Sat Jan 13, 2024 12:06 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Sad
Replies: 7
Views: 56133

Re: Sad

Well said Harold.
by Pipescs
Mon Jan 01, 2024 11:38 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: Converting a Baldwin 2-4-2 LYN to a Baldwin 2-4-4
Replies: 976
Views: 500726

Re: Converting a Baldwin 2-4-2 LYN to a Baldwin 2-4-4

The winter teardown Is in full swing. The main thing I would like to accomplish is to get the water tank built from steel and retire the plywood temp. I have been using. Hope tor order the steel tomorrow. Have great hopes that with the help of friends at Mid-South I will be able to get it bent and w...
by Pipescs
Thu Dec 21, 2023 10:23 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Sharing a little progress
Replies: 16
Views: 14010

Re: Sharing a little progress

As for the brass handle, that's the firing valve.
Understanding that I have a limited knowledge of Steam Locomotives, what is a Firing Valve?
by Pipescs
Thu Dec 21, 2023 9:01 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Sharing a little progress
Replies: 16
Views: 14010

Re: Sharing a little progress

Good Morning, Nice project. You really should move it to the builders thread. I my humble opinion, I believe you will find most builders of steam engines have started this way. From the look of your engine project, it was built by someone with attention to detail. Anything you do to finish it should...
by Pipescs
Sun Dec 17, 2023 9:40 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Oxy-acetylene welding steel boiler?
Replies: 21
Views: 31914

Re: Oxy-acetylene welding steel boiler?

I have straight stick welded every one of my steel boilers (all 3 of them). TIG is nice, and makes easy, but is not a requirement. Bills quote above is the most import input on this thread. When building the Miss Ann I was determined to do it all, even the boiler. Having taken welding in 1970 high ...
by Pipescs
Fri Nov 03, 2023 7:09 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: Converting a Baldwin 2-4-2 LYN to a Baldwin 2-4-4
Replies: 976
Views: 500726

Re: Converting a Baldwin 2-4-2 LYN to a Baldwin 2-4-4

Thanks for all the positive comments. But to tell the truth there is a couple more years of work to finish it. After this years run the list of things to do include: Building the Head Light Building the final Cab. I have received a large section of ash to saw up for that project. Building the Water ...