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Perhaps use a 6011 rod for better penetration?
RussN

Sounds like a good bet for Anthony Duarte's skills.
RussN

Looks like a good result.
"Your exhaust may vary..."
RussN

Track gauge?
RussN

Pete:
Thanks for the preview on your Big Changes.
Whatever they are I do wish you luck!
Regards,
RussN

I really appreciate the various Blogs here documenting significant projects.
This leaves invaluable documentation for others to follow are needed.
Thanks to you, Carl, Jack and many others.
A talented group.
RussN

If you use Allen hex head high strength bolts with a nut on the end, like I used, #6s should work just fine.
RussN

Torch wrote: ↑Thu Mar 23, 2023 12:23 pm Internet. I used Google, so now I'm an expert. <lol>

RussN

Since the milled recess is to the outside and not "clearing" anything, I see no reason that would not work as desired. Go for it. When I built my loco valve gear I used the single high strength bolt to clamp the return crank to the main crank pin. After getting the valve timing all adjuste...

Inspiring works as always.

If you get too impatient with the too-large bolt bosses on the two lubricator cups, could you perhaps cast one complete unit that includes both cups (more scale) with the bolt-on mount plate?
Just dreaming along.
RussN

Babaji322 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 23, 2023 2:13 pm Well looks like congress is going to mandate 2 man crews for railroads in law.

And that's down from the required minimum 4-person crews in steam days.
RussN

Do I see a riveted boiler? Does that cause problems with certification? Never caused concerns in my experience restoring steam locomotives to operation, when answering to Washington, Oregon or California State and Federal inspectors. Some inspectors even expressed their opinions that riveted boiler...