Date: Sat, 02 Jun 2007 02:55:27 -0000
From: "southern28016"
Subject: DRGW K-27 453
List,
Can anyone point me in the direction of information on K-27 453? I am interested in information on the tender:
Were the rear corners square like 464?
When was the doghouse added and are there prints of the doghouse?
Thanks,
C. Wilkes
Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2007 19:27:46 +0000
From: Roy Stevens
Subject: RE: Mudhen 453
Pick up "Mudhens" by O'berry
It had a tender with square rear corners in 1942.
The doghouse was on in 1949, but I don't recall any specifics as to when the ICC required them.
Date: Tue, 05 Jun 2007 13:09:59 -0000
From: "Kevin Doe"
Subject: Re: DRGW K-27 453
I currently am building a 2.5" model of the 453 and use O berry's book for adding dedtails and there was an article written by Allen Brewster for the Model Railroader in March 1973. The title was "D&RG's k-27: part 1 and covered the original version. A follow up, I believe in April, covered the rebuilds from the Vauclain compound covered in part 1. Both articles are complete with several pix of dubious help, but the real deal is the dimensional data.
Date: Tue, 05 Jun 2007 06:40:31 -0700
From: Dennis Dalla-Vicenza
Subject: F7
Hi all,
I was chatting with someone (CRS Again) at the last TM triennial about drawings they had for an F7 that they wanted to sell or trade. I have found someone looking for the same but now can't remember who I was chatting with. If you were or know of that person could you have them contact me and I will pass on contact information.
Thanks and kind regards
Dennis, living in Port Alberni BC.
Founding member of the BSMES
Date: Thu, 07 Jun 2007 03:49:20 -0000
From: "hh1302"
Subject: Railroad Supply Questions
I have an RRSC catalog (12th edition) from a few years ago. I went to the website, and there are some links to sections, prices, etc., but the links for the CP-173 doesn't seem to match with the parts/sections listed in the catalog. My work schedule is prohibiting me from calling them right now. Anyone have any price updates? If you'd rather email them, send to gmharris46@aol.com.
Thanks so much,
Hugh
Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2007 06:54:44 -0000
From: "Gerd Ziller"
Subject: News from the lost valley railroad
Hello,
I have some news from my Lost Valley Railroad.
Last weekend, I've finished my new passenger car and one of two flatcars. Both are running on trucks and each approx 4.25' long
I also redesigned my toolcar and put the tools and equipment on top of another car.
Some weeks ago, I've painted and lettered my coalcars.
And I've ordered 12 new wheelsets, to build more trucks.
Finaly, I was for a visit at one of my favorite livesteam association, the DBC Rhein-Main near Frankfurt/Main. I was there with my new cars for testruns and they run great.
The train was about 31' long. I've made a small movieclip, hosted at youtube (see link below).
(As a special service, you can download the flash-video here).
Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2007 12:18:19 -0000
From: "k36no4862002"
Subject: UP 3985 Rivet size
Hi all,
Does anybody know what size the Rivet heads are on the cab and tender of 3985?
Currently building an overscale version so I can't use the normal 71/4 - 1/2 standard size.
Any help would be appreciated.
Paul
Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2007 13:07:22 -0000
From: "chiloquinruss"
Subject: Re: News from the lost valley railroad
Gerd, Nice job on those cars. I also liked the 'driver-less' video.
Very cool. Russ
Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2007 17:27:54 -0000
From: "Terry Liesegang"
Subject: Finished my Climax locomotive
I finally finished my large scale Climax (2.5" scale and 7.5" gauge) after four months of work. Weighs ~ 400 lbs and is powered by two optima 12 volt deep cycle batteries and a 4QD controller (24 volts and 150 amps).
Here is a passenger car I built.
I am going to build two riding cars next.
Terry
Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2007 16:44:38 EDT
From: douglasandcj@aol.com
Subject: Re: News from the lost valley railroad
The equipment looks good. I really like the tool car, it appears to be very functional. Good work.
Doug
Date: 26 Jun 2007 16:38:35 -0000
From: nscalenarrowgauge
Subject: New file uploaded to 7-plus-NGM
Hello,
This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of your 7-plus-NGM group.
Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2007 20:01:17 -0700
From: "Daniel F. Morris"
Subject: Illinois Live Steamers Memorial Day Meet
To All:
I have just posted pixs from the Illinois Live Steamers Memorial Day Meet ay 28th. There was a good sized crowd that attended with plenty of locos on hand. The friends and families that attended enjoyed the nice day and picnics abounded.
