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by lfisher
Sat Sep 17, 2016 7:31 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: Caboose Lamp kit now available from Fisher Detail Foundry
Replies: 2
Views: 2290

Re: Caboose Lamp kit now available from Fisher Detail Foundry

Here's a view of the prototype with a test LED installed. The color is a bit off due to my photography skills so the actual flickering LED is the Amber/Gold color of my other lamps.
by lfisher
Wed Sep 14, 2016 10:45 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: Caboose Lamp kit now available from Fisher Detail Foundry
Replies: 2
Views: 2290

Caboose Lamp kit now available from Fisher Detail Foundry

Our new Caboose Lamp kits are now available. The lamp kit includes a polished investment cast brass body, frosted acrylic chimney, and pre-wired 12V. flickering flame color LED. Special Introductory price $145.00. Http://fisherdetailfoundry.wordpress.com
by lfisher
Wed Sep 14, 2016 10:23 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: Caboose Stoves
Replies: 3
Views: 2296

Re: Caboose Stoves

Jack, I sent you an email. I'd like one of the stoves please.

Larry Fisher
by lfisher
Tue Aug 09, 2016 11:50 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: 3D Printed USRA Heavy Mikado Tube Pilots
Replies: 7
Views: 3531

Re: 3D Printed USRA Heavy Mikado Tube Pilots

While it is entirely possible to 3D print these using a sintered stainless steel process, the pilot would be prohibitively expensive. I do use direct to print sintered stainless steel for other parts however. In other cases we print to wax and then use traditional investment casting to produce parts...
by lfisher
Tue Aug 09, 2016 4:55 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: 3D Printed USRA Heavy Mikado Tube Pilots
Replies: 7
Views: 3531

Re: 3D Printed USRA Heavy Mikado Tube Pilots

Great question. I suppose one could cast them using ductile iron if inclined. In our case the 3D printing approach resulted in a strong yet semi-flexible alternative that has the same appearance as iron. The previous four grey iron pilots didn't take much to shatter and upon examination you could se...
by lfisher
Mon Aug 08, 2016 11:29 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: 3D Printed USRA Heavy Mikado Tube Pilots
Replies: 7
Views: 3531

3D Printed USRA Heavy Mikado Tube Pilots

After going through a few cast iron pilots, this solution came to mind. After installing the first one on Ron Wilkerson's Mike I was surprised by the enthusiastic reaction it received. As a result I've decided to add it to our offerings at Fisher Detail Foundry. More information is available here: h...
by lfisher
Sun Aug 07, 2016 12:51 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: New Cased Railroad Clock by Fisher Detail Foundry
Replies: 1
Views: 1662

New Cased Railroad Clock by Fisher Detail Foundry

At the 60th Anniversary Meet of LALS I shared a prototype of our new Seth Thomas style Cased Railroad Clock as seen in the cab of the Nevada State Railroad Museum's 'Glenbrook'. Having seen cased clocks in other locomotives, I thought this would make a great detail. The clock features an investment ...
by lfisher
Tue May 17, 2016 9:49 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: NEW Website for Cab Lighting and Authentic Details
Replies: 11
Views: 6011

Re: NEW Website for Cab Lighting and Authentic Details

Fisher Detail Foundry will be at the LALS 60th Anniversary Meet, Saturday May 28th. If I can make it I'll be there on Sunday as well. Let me know if anyone would like to see some of our new line of products for detailing your 19th Century locomotive and cars. Best, Larry Fisher http://fisherdetailfo...
by lfisher
Thu Apr 07, 2016 10:34 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: NEW Website for Cab Lighting and Authentic Details
Replies: 11
Views: 6011

Re: NEW Website for Cab Lighting and Authentic Details

We're adding another unique detail for your cab. Suitable for 1.5" or 2.5" scale. This is a flanged case clock based on the clock in the cab of 'Glenbrook.' The clock is offered as a kit, including the miniature Quartz clock mechanism. Watch our website for more details on this clock and a...
by lfisher
Tue Apr 05, 2016 1:59 am
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: NEW Website for Cab Lighting and Authentic Details
Replies: 11
Views: 6011

Re: NEW Website for Cab Lighting and Authentic Details

In the process of installing them now. We will post additional photos as they become available. Thanks for asking. Here's a video of the water glass lamp
http://youtu.be/8MB-8lbPetU.

And this is the Baldwin type cab and steam gauge lamp
http://youtu.be/VSE1sWKzdAQ
by lfisher
Mon Apr 04, 2016 3:34 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: NEW Website for Cab Lighting and Authentic Details
Replies: 11
Views: 6011

Re: NEW Website for Cab Lighting and Authentic Details

This the Baldwin style cab and steam gauge lamp as seen on the 'Glenbrook' and other engines of the period.