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by Steam Engine Dan
Sat Jan 03, 2015 8:59 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Lubricating driving box pedestal slots?
Replies: 5
Views: 3829

Re: Lubricating driving box pedestal slots?

Bill Shields wrote:I am with Bruce on this.

I run all my locos without any specific lubrication in this area.

Whatever 'leaks out' from other areas and / or the kerosene air mix that I use to clean the loco (occasionally) has been more than enough to keep things moving.
I 2nd that
by Steam Engine Dan
Fri Oct 03, 2014 9:16 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Sandy Whittum - Obituary
Replies: 3
Views: 6075

Re: Sandy Whittum - Obituary

does anyone know what his family plans on doing with the railroad now?
by Steam Engine Dan
Fri Oct 03, 2014 9:14 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: GOOD HEALTH TO ALL FROM REXALL
Replies: 30
Views: 16741

Re: GOOD HEALTH TO ALL FROM REXALL

Steve Bratina wrote:Here is a project I have been working on for a while. I am hoping to have the tender done by the spring. It is 3/4" scale.
looks awesome steve.
by Steam Engine Dan
Fri Sep 12, 2014 9:35 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: New York Central J1e
Replies: 246
Views: 98112

Re: New York Central J1e

JBodenmann wrote:Hello My Friends
Here is a photo you might like.
Jack
"drools"
by Steam Engine Dan
Fri Aug 29, 2014 11:01 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: 1.5" Scale 1923 Tidewater Tank Car TWOX 1367
Replies: 49
Views: 13913

Re: 1.5" Scale 1923 Tidewater Tank Car TWOX 1367

adam that looks awesome. i can't wait to see it in person. :D
by Steam Engine Dan
Tue Jun 03, 2014 9:13 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: NJLS Spring Meet
Replies: 3
Views: 1803

Re: NJLS Spring Meet

thank you for attending jim and steve, it was great having you guys. keep on steaming.
by Steam Engine Dan
Tue Jun 03, 2014 9:11 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: The NJLS Loco Bell
Replies: 8
Views: 3149

Re: The NJLS Loco Bell

I will take a look at it tomorrow when I go out there. considering it sounds like an 1870's locomotive bell I would imagine it came from somewhere outwest. and the only reason I say that is it sounds identical to ward Kimball's emma Nevada.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihEAhJybp6Q
by Steam Engine Dan
Wed Apr 30, 2014 8:12 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: A champion is born.
Replies: 407
Views: 198286

Re: A champion is born.

OKTRAIN the radius there at that point in the curve is about 60' plus...going down hill with the big train is a nice ride Dan We had 19 weighted cars on the train plus 6 people, weight wise we had probably the equivilent of 32 cars working up hill through the curve at Quail with the 2% and then the...
by Steam Engine Dan
Wed Apr 30, 2014 11:58 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: A champion is born.
Replies: 407
Views: 198286

Re: A champion is born.

those engines sounded good on the doubleheader mike, how much train were you guys hauling. and it looked like you had it loaded with people too.
by Steam Engine Dan
Mon Apr 28, 2014 4:59 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Calling All Steamers
Replies: 11
Views: 3193

Calling All Steamers

hello all, the New Jersey Live Steamers will be having it's annual spring meet on May 30th, 31st, and June 1st. all live steamers are welcome to attend. and for the 3/4 inch high line enthusiasts. our elevated track is operational. so come join us for a weekend of steam, smoke, food and fun for all.
by Steam Engine Dan
Sat Apr 12, 2014 10:59 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Paint question
Replies: 8
Views: 3204

Re: Paint question

boaterri wrote:Perhaps an custom auto body shop or a supply house for auto body shops could custom mix something for you.

Rick

rick and snajrog when you say custom auto body, do you mean NAPA? or even my local auto mechanic?
by Steam Engine Dan
Sat Apr 12, 2014 9:49 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Places to purchase coal
Replies: 16
Views: 5819

Re: Places to purchase coal

johnpenn74, the photos you have attached is that goins grocery place you first mentioned? that looks like nice big stuff. the bigger it is, the better I like it :D