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by ERIE S-1 BERKSHIRES
Sun Aug 15, 2021 12:39 pm
Forum: Milling Machines
Topic: Bridgeport serial # question
Replies: 1
Views: 5986

Re: Bridgeport serial # question

Bridgeport serial numbers start with number one Bridgeport number one is in the museum of precision in New England
by ERIE S-1 BERKSHIRES
Sun Jun 13, 2021 8:23 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Any of you folks familiar with this layout?
Replies: 37
Views: 31140

Re: Any of you folks familiar with this layout?

Bill that bridge is not in Australia it's in New York City it's Hell's Gate Bridge😂😂
by ERIE S-1 BERKSHIRES
Mon Jun 07, 2021 6:56 pm
Forum: Grand Scale Railroading
Topic: 12” gauge DRGW Inspired RR
Replies: 148
Views: 114313

Re: 12” gauge DRGW Inspired RR

Yeah but if you put too much oil through a motor that will not take that flow you're creating Heat!!! The ratio is perfect for a 1.6 engine 1 to 1 ratio from motor to axles with 5.9 cubic inch motor, does not create heat at all
by ERIE S-1 BERKSHIRES
Mon Jun 07, 2021 6:27 pm
Forum: Grand Scale Railroading
Topic: 12” gauge DRGW Inspired RR
Replies: 148
Views: 114313

Re: 12” gauge DRGW Inspired RR

I currently don't have a picture of the trucks, they are standard rail systems Alco trucks .I can take a picture Sunday, also Cheryl Lynn 5.9 Motors can flow 16.5 gallons per minute ! before purchasing other hydraulic motors check the flow rates?? the Eaton 11 well flow about 16 and 1/2 gallons a mi...
by ERIE S-1 BERKSHIRES
Sat Jun 05, 2021 6:40 pm
Forum: Grand Scale Railroading
Topic: 12” gauge DRGW Inspired RR
Replies: 148
Views: 114313

Re: 12” gauge DRGW Inspired RR

The Eaton 11 is a hydrostatic pump it connects directly to the hydraulic lines, the one that you thinking about using with Drive shafts is called the Eaton 11 hydrostatic transmission. I went downstairs and took a picture of mine laying over on its side the top of it is facing the picture the bottom...
by ERIE S-1 BERKSHIRES
Sat Jun 05, 2021 3:04 pm
Forum: Grand Scale Railroading
Topic: 12” gauge DRGW Inspired RR
Replies: 148
Views: 114313

Re: 12” gauge DRGW Inspired RR

I built a Alco FA-2 with a Kohler 8 HP coupled to a Eaton 11 hydrostatic pump with a chair Lynn 5.9 cubic inch motor on each truck in series, 3 gallon oil tank for cooling! The Eaton 11 pump has acceleration valves for forward and reverse for smooth starting and stopping, never had a problem heating...
by ERIE S-1 BERKSHIRES
Fri May 28, 2021 9:32 pm
Forum: Welding
Topic: Flux Core Requiring High Feed Speed
Replies: 14
Views: 19986

Re: Flux Core Requiring High Feed Speed

Your welder is fine just need to get new .035 flux core wire you should be able 3/16 with no problem!! I have an old Craftsman welder 120 voltage and it has no problem welding1/4 to 3/8 without a problem !! As for Duty Cycles yeah it's 20% but I've gone far beyond that the little welders built like ...
by ERIE S-1 BERKSHIRES
Mon May 24, 2021 11:45 am
Forum: Welding
Topic: Welding helmet
Replies: 20
Views: 23879

Re: Welding helmet

The Harbor Freight cheapest welding helmet just leave them out in the sun and it recharges the batteries I've had mine for 5 plus years no problems, just used it this weekend
by ERIE S-1 BERKSHIRES
Thu May 13, 2021 8:40 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: Building the Bellevue and Cascade Railroad Ox in 2 1/2 scale
Replies: 25
Views: 47364

Re: Building the Bellevue and Cascade Railroad Ox in 2 1/2 scale

Trip to AutoZone to get a 34 inch serpentine belt lathe is back in action and Bulletproof
by ERIE S-1 BERKSHIRES
Sun May 09, 2021 4:59 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: Building the Bellevue and Cascade Railroad Ox in 2 1/2 scale
Replies: 25
Views: 47364

Re: Building the Bellevue and Cascade Railroad Ox in 2 1/2 scale

Finally made up my mind after the four blanks are were roughed out! Easier just to cut a recess on the backside of the wheel .250 deep so able to hold in three jaw Chuck instead of trying to buy another Chuck. outside diameter is turned to 7 1/2 in finished diameter will be at the flange 7.250, also...
by ERIE S-1 BERKSHIRES
Sun Apr 18, 2021 8:59 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: Building the Bellevue and Cascade Railroad Ox in 2 1/2 scale
Replies: 25
Views: 47364

Re: Building the Bellevue and Cascade Railroad Ox in 2 1/2 scale

Three down one to go😬 then we need to figure out how to hold them in my little 9 inch South Bend so I can bore out the center to 1.250". I did consider having them plasma cut out but I didn't want to surface the front or back of them just because of possible warpage??