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by djjh87
Wed Mar 20, 2024 5:02 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build
Replies: 438
Views: 303203

Re: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build

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This is a shot of the aux air for the blower .
by djjh87
Wed Mar 20, 2024 4:52 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: Railroad Warehouse 2.8.2 Mikado Logger Build
Replies: 710
Views: 1103787

Re: Railroad Warehouse 2.8.2 Mikado Logger Build

Nice work Steve. Its not uncommon to wear out the first set of bolts building a locomotive. LOL
Jim
by djjh87
Wed Mar 20, 2024 8:58 am
Forum: Build Log
Topic: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build
Replies: 438
Views: 303203

Re: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build

I want to start by saying Marty Knox has been a wealth of information for me on the building of this locomotive. There were some valve gear print issues which he and Ed Archer helped to resolve. Marty has at all steps kept me up to date. Thanks Marty!
by djjh87
Wed Mar 20, 2024 7:05 am
Forum: Build Log
Topic: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build
Replies: 438
Views: 303203

Re: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build

Hi Steve, the nipples are screwed into the cylinder inlets to keep me from dropping foreign material down the holes. I guess I should put the painters tape on top back on. Jim
by djjh87
Wed Mar 20, 2024 6:26 am
Forum: Build Log
Topic: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build
Replies: 438
Views: 303203

Re: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build

Back to the smokebox for the blower line and for future exhaust of a steam pump.
by djjh87
Tue Mar 05, 2024 4:39 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Rail Bender
Replies: 36
Views: 1642

Re: Rail Bender

Hi Jeff here are two shots of a roller, just profile the rollers for the rail. Jim
by djjh87
Mon Mar 04, 2024 11:27 am
Forum: Grand Scale Railroading
Topic: 12” gauge DRGW Inspired RR
Replies: 148
Views: 114270

Re: 12” gauge DRGW Inspired RR

Hi Mike, simple, cheap but works for the snowplow why not. When at the R&GN I admired the trucks under the coaches for their simple approach but still look good. I assume the truck was not captured to the car bolster.
by djjh87
Mon Mar 04, 2024 7:53 am
Forum: Build Log
Topic: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build
Replies: 438
Views: 303203

Re: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build

Thanks Steve for your support, and yes me too. We have a Grandson that will be 2 this summer and the goal on this locomotive was to build a very durable and easy steamer that is comfortable to sit on. Hopefully we will meet at a club track and you can take a spin on her. Jim
by djjh87
Sat Mar 02, 2024 10:01 am
Forum: Build Log
Topic: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build
Replies: 438
Views: 303203

Re: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build

Hi Steve, this loco is a deckless engine so everthing will be reachable. The sitting position will be as sitting in a chair and throttle on the backhead the turret will be in the center of the cab and i will be using walworth 1/8"npt globe valves that were bought 40 years ago in an old hardware...
by djjh87
Sat Mar 02, 2024 5:04 am
Forum: Build Log
Topic: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build
Replies: 438
Views: 303203

Re: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build

The foot boards finished with non skid surface.
by djjh87
Fri Mar 01, 2024 8:44 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build
Replies: 438
Views: 303203

Re: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build

Some progress pictures.
Boiler is getting close
by djjh87
Thu Feb 29, 2024 4:33 pm
Forum: Grand Scale Railroading
Topic: 12” gauge DRGW Inspired RR
Replies: 148
Views: 114270

Re: 12” gauge DRGW Inspired RR

Thank You for the info. Visited the R&GN back in 2002. I like the simple pillow block style which might work in 2.5" scale. Jim