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by pat1027
Mon May 01, 2023 8:20 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Locomotive Steaming Down Tips
Replies: 27
Views: 6173

Re: Locomotive Steaming Down Tips

At the end of the day I lay a rag over the stack and let the fire go out. I run the water up in the glass but not clear full. While I wait for the boiler to cool I pull the timing plugs out of the valve chambers, put a little cylinder oil in all four ports and roll the engine back and forth. This di...
by pat1027
Tue Apr 11, 2023 3:26 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Club Dues 2023/2024
Replies: 25
Views: 6762

Re: Club Dues 2023/2024

Two clubs: 1) $25/year. On private land in exchange for giving public rides twice a month. Donations from passengers covers the majority of the clubs expenses. This is a double edge sword. 2) $23/month as an affiliate member. Regular members (within less than 60 miles) $230/year. Club owned land. Cl...
by pat1027
Sun Apr 02, 2023 8:05 pm
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: ames triplex 1148
Replies: 35
Views: 7939

Re: ames triplex 1148

It took me a bit to find it. My dad kept a detailed record of what he spend building his locomotives. He sold the Triplex in 1993 for $500.
by pat1027
Tue Mar 28, 2023 3:52 pm
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: ames triplex 1148
Replies: 35
Views: 7939

Re: ames triplex 1148

If you are doing smaller parts it is a handy machine. My dad had one when he built a CliShay. He still had it when he started a Pacific. He machined the saddle for his cylinders on the Triplex. If Harbor Freight and Wen can get $900 for their "compact bench mill" treating a Triplex like it...
by pat1027
Thu Mar 23, 2023 7:16 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Derailments
Replies: 65
Views: 9516

Re: Derailments

NS and the class ones are not unique. Airlines and regulators are working on rules to fly commercial flights with one pilot in the cockpit. Cargo flights and long haul international flights would be first. The international flights would have a second pilot during take off and landing. Cruise would ...
by pat1027
Mon Mar 20, 2023 7:48 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Lubricator
Replies: 12
Views: 1744

Re: Lubricator

Mine are lubricated through a hole in the center of the axle. A push button oiler seals the hole. A couple pumps with an oil can has served well for 30 years. Regarding your mechanical lubricator idea it would not have to pump continuously. A small hand crank or knob would let you pump in oil as nee...
by pat1027
Fri Mar 17, 2023 12:25 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Derailments
Replies: 65
Views: 9516

Re: Derailments

Government control and censorship of the media, being jailed without trial or chewing gum being illegal?

Biter comes with the sweet.
by pat1027
Thu Mar 16, 2023 5:22 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Derailments
Replies: 65
Views: 9516

Re: Derailments

ok...am I the only person that saw the blurb about 'loose wheels' on axles found No I saw it too related to the Springfield derailment. A series of cars have been taken out of service until wheel sets can be replaced. After the toxic derailment in Ohio. A report was published that mention overheate...
by pat1027
Tue Feb 28, 2023 9:31 am
Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
Topic: Resurrecting 60-year-old Forming Die
Replies: 4
Views: 3318

Re: Resurrecting 60-year-old Forming Die

The equipment house looks good. That will be a nice touch.
by pat1027
Wed Feb 22, 2023 8:10 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Sheet steel tender tank sealant
Replies: 33
Views: 5406

Re: Sheet steel tender tank sealant

...possibly galvanized. Take a look at galvanneal. You get the protection of galvanized with a surface that takes paint well. I have a tender 30+ years old made from galvanneal. The seams were riveted and soft soldered. The sheared edges inside the tank need protection. They are covered with a two ...
by pat1027
Sun Feb 19, 2023 6:04 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: A good reliable injector for inch & half scale that works ????
Replies: 34
Views: 7833

Re: A good reliable injector for inch & half scale that works ????

Not the invocation of evil spirits for evil purposes. Then we'd be recommending Pat engage a Shaman.
by pat1027
Sun Feb 19, 2023 5:28 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: A good reliable injector for inch & half scale that works ????
Replies: 34
Views: 7833

Re: A good reliable injector for inch & half scale that works ????

Black mag·ic
/ˌblak ˈmajik/
noun, magic involving the supposed invocation of evil spirits for evil purposes.