Sorry for the late introduction.
My name is Bill, and I love steam locomotives.
As for my screen name, RB211 is a Rolls Royce 3 stage hi bypass gas turbine engine that L1011's, 757's, and 747's use.
My profession is that of a Pilot. I fly cargo in a Cessna 210. Past few days I drove all the way from South West Florida where I was living to Oakland California, where I now live thanks to my current employer.
Sorry to say my machine shop and tools are all in Florida, and some are in NY... See a pattern here? I am only 29 years old, so I have to pay my dues, and my passion of playing in the workshop building steam locomotives will have to wait until I have my own house one day...
On the flip side, I find some peace with myself by virtually building locomotives in Solid Works. Hence the desire for locomotive drawings.
As for tools, I have an X3, SB9, Lathemaster 8x14, X1, and a Taig lathe.
In the past I have owned 9x20 and a 7x14.
I like to soak in information like a sponge and have been building a notebook of notes from all the helpful tips I read on this forum and others. Least I can do to keep my sanity from withdrawal of my tools.
Sometimes I question if I picked the right career, living all over the country.
A delayed introduction
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Mark Hockett
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Any pilot will tell you they like a twin better. Yes, the 210 cannot be beat for economy, and I cruise around 150kts indicated at around 100lbs an hour, carrying ~1000lbs of cargo.CarlD wrote:Ummm, the Cessna 210 is nice but my favorite is the 310. I suppose the 210 is much better for hauling freight and more economical.
The Golden Gate live steamers? I will HAVE to check them out, thanks!
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Bill Shields
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RB211
We used to use that engine in ground pounder form to drive generators and pumps.
Some time when you have nothing to do for a few hours, I can tell you about one we received with a wood gas control valve...
Needless to say, wouldn't run worth a hoot...
Some time when you have nothing to do for a few hours, I can tell you about one we received with a wood gas control valve...
Needless to say, wouldn't run worth a hoot...
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Jose Rivera
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Re: RB211
I'd love to hear it. Those early RB211's had issues for sure!Bill Shields wrote:We used to use that engine in ground pounder form to drive generators and pumps.
Some time when you have nothing to do for a few hours, I can tell you about one we received with a wood gas control valve...
Needless to say, wouldn't run worth a hoot...