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by Gra2472
Sun Mar 24, 2024 8:13 pm
Forum: Grand Scale Railroading
Topic: Why are these springs necessary
Replies: 30
Views: 21780

Re: Why are these springs necessary

Oared passenger cars are for those really steep grades.
by Gra2472
Sun Mar 17, 2024 3:28 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Track Tamping Tools
Replies: 8
Views: 574

Re: Track Tamping Tools

I use 3/8” crushed rock on my railroad because it’s available nearby and inexpensive. As for tamping track, I use an old Ryobi sawsall with a worn out blade as my tamping machine. It works great, just like a full-size tamper. I tamp all four corners around the each rail for eight spots just as I was...
by Gra2472
Wed Mar 13, 2024 4:32 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: Found on Facebutt
Replies: 1
Views: 265

Found on Facebutt

I rarely use facebook but I did find this. I think they are asking too much for it. Anyone recognize this locomotive? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1419090912147735/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3Aa8082efb-a63c-47c8-8113-964f117e...
by Gra2472
Sat Mar 09, 2024 9:17 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: My first engine, finished!
Replies: 18
Views: 1369

Re: My first engine, finished!

That’s positively gorgeous. Great job!
by Gra2472
Wed Mar 06, 2024 9:59 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: steam channel
Replies: 43
Views: 2246

Re: steam channel

I think that the hobby is facing both its mortality and evolution. Steam is becoming rarer by the year. I am amazed by the detail and size of some of the types of diesel these days. I certainly have no interest in modeling a modern locomotive, but there's nothing wrong with it. However, the LIVE STE...
by Gra2472
Tue Mar 05, 2024 8:04 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: steam channel
Replies: 43
Views: 2246

Re: steam channel

Perhaps we should turn off the internet for a while so people will go outside to play. Humor aside, I think this is a key issue in the hobby and in general. People aren't interested in playing outside anymore.
by Gra2472
Tue Mar 05, 2024 7:59 pm
Forum: Full Sized Railroading! (Chaski Railfan)
Topic: Well Trained
Replies: 3
Views: 392

Well Trained

It's important to properly potty train your decapod.
by Gra2472
Sun Mar 03, 2024 10:00 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: 1-1/2" Scale Okadee Engine Tender Connection
Replies: 10
Views: 1059

Re: 1-1/2" Scale Okadee Engine Tender Connection

Boy, i just want a few of those square head bolts. Awesome work.
by Gra2472
Sun Mar 03, 2024 9:58 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: old photos
Replies: 41
Views: 3650

Re: old photos

I’m fairly certain that I’ve seen that saddle tank 2-8-0 for sale on Craigslist recently.
by Gra2472
Thu Feb 15, 2024 7:43 pm
Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
Topic: Energy Rotary spool valve
Replies: 21
Views: 923

Re: Energy Rotary spool valve

The name of the manufacturer and a photo would be helpful.
by Gra2472
Sat Jan 20, 2024 6:39 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Brake Valves
Replies: 21
Views: 111249

Re: Brake Valves

Glad I missed these too. With this bum knee I can’t outrun my wife!