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by Gra2472
Thu Mar 28, 2024 9:56 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Alcalde & Coalfield Steam Up
Replies: 4
Views: 90

Re: Alcalde & Coalfield Steam Up

Thank you for the great story Jack. It is always fun to read about people enjoying the hobby, even when things do not go to plan. It is nice know that master model makers have setbacks too.

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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: 21807

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: 580

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: 267

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: 1374

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: 2260

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: 2260

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: 396

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: 1065

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: 3660

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: 925

Re: Energy Rotary spool valve

The name of the manufacturer and a photo would be helpful.