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- Wed Dec 01, 2021 2:37 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: best way to get started?
- Replies: 112
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Re: best way to get started?
Pilotbug: Keep us posted on your progress. Got. So... I am gonna start with a small G scale kit (probably accucraft) as it would be cheaper, and more entry level. Problem is that I currently do not have the money, So I am gonna save up. that or buy a G scale locomotive second hand, or a stationary ...
- Tue Nov 02, 2021 1:28 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: best way to get started?
- Replies: 112
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Re: best way to get started?
again I must say
Thank you everyone for the advice
Thank you everyone for the advice
- Tue Nov 02, 2021 1:11 pm
- Forum: Grand Scale Railroading
- Topic: Milwaukee Road F7 Newbuild?
- Replies: 6
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Re: Milwaukee Road F7 Newbuild?
and BTW here are some modifications I think would be good for pushing for Advanced Steam Technology A booster Engine for more quick accelerations A whistle instead of a horn the early F7s had Set up to burn Bio Coal for more because it is more sustainable and less green house gasses and pistons that...
- Tue Nov 02, 2021 12:03 pm
- Forum: Grand Scale Railroading
- Topic: Milwaukee Road F7 Newbuild?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 9015
- Mon Nov 01, 2021 10:30 am
- Forum: Grand Scale Railroading
- Topic: Milwaukee Road F7 Newbuild?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 9015
Re: Milwaukee Road F7 Newbuild?
They are doing Exactly what you propose, trying to set the world steam speed record, but doing it with a different locomotive. Irc they decided agents it. As it wouldn't really do anything (although this may have changed) one reason I see for it to be pointless is, unless you push for advanced stea...
- Wed Oct 27, 2021 12:11 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: best way to get started?
- Replies: 112
- Views: 41305
Re: best way to get started?
probably an Allen Chloe with minor cosmetic modifications
- Wed Oct 27, 2021 12:00 pm
- Forum: Grand Scale Railroading
- Topic: Milwaukee Road F7 Newbuild?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 9015
Milwaukee Road F7 Newbuild?
So, I am from Wisconsin as you may know. I have a proposal for a new build, The F7 Hudson from the Milwaukee Road. my reasons are the following: 1. all of them were cut up 2. Their historical significance, they were the fastest US steam locomotive... ever 3. would be a nice addition to the preserved...
- Wed Oct 27, 2021 9:29 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: best way to get started?
- Replies: 112
- Views: 41305
Re: best way to get started?
thanks. Im gonna wait for Christmas to (hopefully) get the drawings and some money set aside to buy the parts
- Fri Oct 22, 2021 7:55 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: best way to get started?
- Replies: 112
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Re: best way to get started?
Car is big enough for a small loco..now all you need is time and dedication and a SUPPORT NETWORK is steamers to help you get and keep going. Good for you. And hopefully the support of his parents. I don't want to be a negative nelly but if his parents don't support this venture then I'm not sure h...
- Thu Oct 21, 2021 12:28 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: best way to get started?
- Replies: 112
- Views: 41305
Re: best way to get started?
ok I asked my dad the car he owns is a "Chevrolet Traverse"Bill Shields wrote: ↑Tue Oct 19, 2021 5:28 pm Of course the vehicle that your father has today may be very different than the one he owns when a running loco needs transportation.
Follow my line of looking at the big picture?
- Tue Oct 19, 2021 4:19 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: best way to get started?
- Replies: 112
- Views: 41305
Re: best way to get started?
I am not exactly sure, but I will come back when I find outBill Shields wrote: ↑Tue Oct 19, 2021 4:15 pm I ask about "father's car" because depending on the car -> even a CRAB can easily be tool big...
there are cars, compact SUVs, SUVs and trucks...all have different cargo capacities....
- Tue Oct 19, 2021 10:32 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: best way to get started?
- Replies: 112
- Views: 41305
Re: best way to get started?
Define father's 'car' The OP is under age (alot under age). I think you should join the local steam club. Some one might have a small loco they started and will sell you for a song. ok thanks for this info I have decided on a club, "Milwaukee Light Engineering society" about 45 Minutes fr...