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by mattmason
Sat Dec 05, 2009 12:29 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: 3.5" gauge Track Techniques
Replies: 64
Views: 26176

You can get 1/2" high aluminum rail from Real Trains in California. It is 50-cents a foot.
by mattmason
Wed Dec 02, 2009 7:37 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Source for 5-40 Hex Head Screws
Replies: 14
Views: 5693

Cody has it. In the days of making our own studs, 1/8 rod works out well. The OD of a 5-40 screw in .125. Yes, I still find myself using 5-40 because I like the heads and out of habit. BTW, I use Micro Fasteners all the time, even for special orders. They are great.
by mattmason
Sat Nov 21, 2009 12:29 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: What the world needs is a good $10,000.00 steamer
Replies: 89
Views: 24158

Crabs

In Sacramento, we did a group project of crabs from barstock. The only castings we used were for the wheels. Total cost for each engine was about $1300. Those who didn't have shop equipment came over to those who did, and some parts were made in production style. Eight were started, and four have be...
by mattmason
Tue Oct 27, 2009 11:17 am
Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
Topic: plan copies or back issue needed
Replies: 9
Views: 7186

Just Ask

Bill and the rest are right on. I know Live Steam has a full set of issues that they can copy from if they don't have originals that they can sell you. (I know they do because I sent Clover the missing issues from the mimeograph days to fill their collection.) Just ask. It is worth it not only to ha...
by mattmason
Sun Oct 18, 2009 11:07 pm
Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
Topic: Helpful Magazine
Replies: 8
Views: 7909

Year 4

We are starting our fourth year.
by mattmason
Fri Sep 18, 2009 11:42 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Small Scales Meet 2010 Possible Dates?
Replies: 3
Views: 1501

Mike,

It won't be the NG Meet weekend. I plan on being there again as well.
by mattmason
Fri Sep 18, 2009 8:26 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Small Scales Meet 2010 Possible Dates?
Replies: 3
Views: 1501

Small Scales Meet 2010 Possible Dates?

As some have seen in the coverage of the SSM 09, we had an outstanding turnout. We had over 23 engines running and at least another 11 on display or under construction. With that kind of turnout, we not only will definately have another meet in 2010, we will make it so we can run two days! So before...
by mattmason
Mon Sep 07, 2009 1:54 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: GGLS Small Scales Meet.....
Replies: 63
Views: 18075

SSM 2009

Well the first GGLS Small Scales Meet (or SSM as Bob called it) for the west coast is now history. For those that didn’t come, don’t ask how it was or look at any more pictures on the subject….you’ll feel like you missed out, which you did. What a BLAST!! We had at least 15 engines there (still need...
by mattmason
Thu Sep 03, 2009 11:22 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: GGLS Small Scales Meet.....
Replies: 63
Views: 18075

The no host Pizza run will include all the pizza we can buy and drinks as well. Still working out the final cost, but it will be no more than $10 a head it looks like and probably less. I have chili for 65-75 people and rolls to go along with it, so there should be enough. I can't say enough great t...
by mattmason
Wed Sep 02, 2009 10:26 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: GGLS Small Scales Meet.....
Replies: 63
Views: 18075

Weather forecast for Saturday right now is just about perfect. 58 for the low in the morning and 69 for the high with partly cloudy skies. There may be some morning fog, but you never know at the top of the mountain. We will have some of John K's castings from Friends Yankee Shop that he sent to sho...
by mattmason
Wed Sep 02, 2009 6:01 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: valve handles
Replies: 5
Views: 2106

Valve Handles

I got mine from PM Research. They didn't list them, but gave me a price (I think I paid $.50 a piece) and sent them to me after payment.
by mattmason
Sun Aug 30, 2009 1:45 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: GGLS Small Scales Meet.....
Replies: 63
Views: 18075

Wow, the meet is now less than a week away. I can't believe how much interest there is in the small scales out west, and the buzz is far beyond my expectations. Remember, the meet is Saturday only due to a conflict on Sunday with the track being closed, but stay as late as you want including night r...