NYC Niagara
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NYC Niagara
On Saturday, this engine had steam in it for the first time in many years. It also allowed me to test the alcohol burner. The test went very well with only one glaring mistake made on the rebuild. With that fixed, it is back into the shop to put the rest of the details on. Hoping for a September test run. I sent the history of the engine to Daris at IBLS. Should eventually be posted there.
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Re: NYC Niagara
Very nice.
Best regards,
Jim Leggett
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Jim Leggett
Montreal Live Steamers
www.montreallivesteamers.org
A Founding Member of the Tinkerbell Scale Society - Northern Division
I'm an A.R.S.E. (Association of Railroad Steam Engineers)
Toad Swamp & Punk Hollow Railroad - Head Tycoon
The Juvenile Traction Company - CEO & Apprentice Machinist 3rd Class
White Mountain Central RR - Engineer & Fireman
Re: NYC Niagara
Steve's article on this fine locomotive can be read here:
http://ibls.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Stan_Grigg
http://ibls.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Stan_Grigg
Re: NYC Niagara
What happened to the 7.5 gauge Niagara that was being built in Florida?
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Re: NYC Niagara
I bet that will pull a few cars. Nice going Steve.
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Re: NYC Niagara
I surely would like to see this one day. Thanks for the info!
Re: NYC Niagara
Pete Bialecki of North Ft. Myers was building a 7.5" gauge Niagara but he passed away before it was completed. It was sold from the estate, but I don't know where it is today.
Dan Watson
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Re: NYC Niagara
Done. Had a good run but need to open the holes up on the fire door a bit more to allow more secondary air into the firebox. Also needed to set the right side valve just a bit. Going out again today for a run. The only thing that is missing is having Harold Crouch there to try it out.
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Re: NYC Niagara
Hello My Friends
Very cool engine!
Jack
Very cool engine!
Jack
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Re: NYC Niagara
She's a beauty.
Bernie
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