Steam locos
Interesting Kitbashed Steamer to Model
I saw this in an old RMC. An interesting kitbash on a 1:1 model.
Identify and repair this old steam locomotive
I have this old HO steam locomotive which I am planning to use for static display. The screw that connects the cylinder, side rod and linkage is missing (highlighted in red). Does anyone know where to find a replacement? It would probably help if anyone can identify the make of the loco? I thought it might be a Mantua, but what I see the Mantua Mikados have a flat top on the trailing truck.
A Scratchbuilt On30 4-6-4T
I've just completed my latest build in On30, a 4-6-4 tank engine. Here's a video outlining how I made it:
Weathering a steam loco
I'd like to make this loco, which I've had for ages,
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look like this (pretty much what it would look like for the era I model)
It is hard to tell what the faded and weathered colours are on this loco, as it seems to be lit by a warm sunset.
Everything old is new again? (steam locomotive trucks)
Joe Brugger's article goes right to the heart of a number of important subjects.
I was just a little too young to have any Varney die cast locomotives, but I was just old enough to see Athearn-, Model Die Casting/Roundhouse, Penn Line and other manufacturers' HO steam engine models. And I was just in time to see the importation of Rivarossi steam engines.
Ma and Pa # 43
I am looking for a artacal for building the #43 loco of the Ma and Pa from tyco parts and wooden body. Does anyone know where I can find this.
Thoughts on a crowd sourced steam engine
Thoughts on a crowd sourced steam engine
The engine can be divided into a number of basic components
Up Close with Steam: 2-6-2, 2-8-2, and 2-4-4-2 Loggers!
Last weekend I received a wonderful anniversary gift of spending time with my terrific wife of 40 years and my son, together with a McCloud River RR #25 2-6-2, Polson Loggng Co #2 2-8-2, and the newly restored "Skookum" #7 2-4-4-2 steam locos. I thought I would share some pics with you. Enjoy! (You should be able to click on the images to get an expanded view.)
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