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7-Plus-NGM Digest February 2008
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Date: Sun, 03 Feb 2008 17:58:44 -0000
From: "daveschoeffler12"
Subject: Re: Looking for 7.25 or 7.5 battery electric or gas hydrauli...
I can second that . . .
Had my Real Trains loco for over 4 years without problems. It's tough, heavy enough for traction and capable of 10 foot radius curves if you have space problems. I pull a 5 foot flat car and caboose (3 adult passengers) without difficulty.
Dave
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Date: Sun, 03 Feb 2008 23:43:03 -0000
From: "almbldr"
Subject: Lil Lima Magazine Articles and Building Info?
Hello All,
I have had the luck of locating original castings and plans for a Lil Lima. My plan is to begin building the engine in a couple months. It is going to be in the original 2.5 scale and will be coal fired.
I can only hope it will come out as great as those that I have seen in photos from the clubs out West like KITSAP and British Columbia Live Steamers.
I own a coal fired 2-6-0 Mogul in 1 1/2 scale, plus I am lucky to live close to three historic Narrow Gauge Railroads here in Maine. (MNGRR,WW&FRR,SR&RLRR) The one closest to me, MNG is in the beginnings of rebuilding one of the engines for operation in the Fall of 2008. I have been lucky enough to be able to be a member of the rebuild team.
OK...My need for help:
I would like to request your assistance in locating any and all artiles, builders information, and photos that will provide information for building, owning and operation for the Lima. Please do not hesitate to offer suggestions as to where or who I can contact to find this info. Should it be in a magazine, please provide the name of the magazine along with the volume-month and year of each.
If any of you have these items for sale I would be happy to intertain your offered price. Should anyone have information and would allow me to get copies of the articles I would be happy to pay the cost and shipping.
You may contact me directly at: almbldr@yahoo.com
Thanks for your help in advance,
Mac
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Date: Sun, 3 Feb 2008 20:54:03 -0800 (PST)
From: Mila Brouwers
Subject: Re: Lil Lima Magazine Articles and Building Info?
Hello group.
First post hopefully not the last. You could have a look at this site in Australia, its the Lake Macquarie Light Railway. They have a Baldwin 0-4-2 from the Fairymead sugar mill some good photos and if you do a google search for Fairymead Sugar Locomotives you will also get some shots of it still working. I am also building a Little Lima style locomotive based on this engine. I am currently working on the patterns. When I am a Little further along I will post some photos.
Karel
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Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2008 18:12:34 +1300
From: Ian McKay
Subject: Re: Lil Lima Magazine Articles and Building Info?
Hello Mac,
There have been several Lil Lima's built in New Zealand.
There are photo's of some of them on our web site
http:// www.manukaulivesteamers.co.nz/
Sorry but the convention has been and gone. It was a great success 63 locomotives, 250 attendees and about 15,000 passengers, yes we haul general public to pay the bills.
There are also some Lil Moguls either running or under construction.
Cheers
Ian McKay
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Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2008 09:21:46 -0000
From: "David"
Subject: "Becker's Train", A DVD on the Centerville & Southwestern RR
Hello forum members, I received my DVD copy of "Becker's Train" as anX-mas preseant from my brother lin law. This about the Centerville & Southwestern RR that ran in Roseland NJ from 1938-1972. I have had it for about a week now and I've watched it 5 times. For those of you wanting a larger than 7.5" gauge railroad, but who might not want to go all the way to 15" gauge, this is a "must have". The production is good, the structure of the video is good, the old films are good, everything is good, but not great, but I am used to and comparing this to modern productions and the stock for this was taken from old 8mm films and still photos from the 1940's 50's 60's, as that was the only format for the visual preservation back then. Unlike today, those films and photos cost a lot back then, and I am so thankful for those great folks that had the foresight to record what they saw for our use.
At just $19.95, I would recommend this DVD to any LIVESTAMER that like larger engines or larger gauges and engines. The info contained in the video is priceless and the time lapse nature of some of the shots of the railroads continual development over 33-years is also very educational and informative. As an example you can see that the C&S starts out with scale sized ties and a scale appearing road bed with cinders for the under tie ballast, that was changed to over scale ties and crushed flat rock and a way over-scale width road bed. That kind of change and progression can bee seen in many aspects of the C&S if you look closely and study the video. There is a lot of info contained in this video and it is well worth having and has already answered a few questions that I had about aspects of my own 9" gauge railroad project. Even though the video could be better if it was of a newer railroad that had a history of video and other modern film recording, this is the best DVD that exists for the "tweener" scale & gauges, and for us "tweener" builders.
I do believe that the proceeds go to the group that runs the preserved version of the C&S, the; "Phillipsburg Railroad Historians" (PRRH) of Phillipsburg, NJ.
If you are interested in the C&S get yourself a copy!
David
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Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2008 07:43:48 -0000
From: "Gerd Ziller"
Subject: Re: Turning a 0-4-0 Koppel in to a 0-4-4 Forney
Hello railroaders,
I'll show you the result of my Forney-bash in 2"-scale, that I've started last year. The loco has been finished into operational status just in time for the big indoor livesteam convention mid january.
The loco runs great and very smooth. I like it very much.
But there are many thinks to do. I'll add a new headlight, smokebox numberplate and new locking system for the door, nameplates, details, a new handpump (the old one is very poor) and so on. I'll also redesign the water-(riding-)car to a lower tank and I'll hide the pipes under the decking.
This photo shows my Forney "Christine" beneeth "Maggie", a 0-4-0 battery powered diesel switcher during the indoor livesteam convention in Sinsheim/Germany.
Gerd
PS.: Both photos are made by H.Wetekamp.
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Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2008 17:50:24 +0100
From: "Hubert Wetekamp"
Subject: COMPASS HOUSE LTD in the UK
Hello,
I have a question to our UK based members:
Is their someone out, who knows the dealer/manufacturer Compass House Ltd in Rotherfield, Sussex ?
They have a 5" gauge version of the Marie E (design Don Young), which looks really crude, but should be completed to a good running standard.
After searching the web for some pictures and corresponding with our member "Waldbahner" Gerd it should be a good base for cosmetic finetuning and perhaps a little bit upscaling from 1:8 to 1:7 or perhaps 1:6, similar to that, what he did with his steamer.
This engine would give me a chance to be on track with steam instead only with battery.
Sadly, I got the info today, that another german is trying to get info of this engine from Compass House since last year december and never got an answer.
So, if their is someone out, who can help me, that would really appreciated.
Thank you for listening
Greetings from Germany
Your moderator
Hubert The Goose
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From: Jerry Kimberlin
Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2008 11:39:58 -0800
Subject: RE: COMPASS HOUSE LTD in the UK
Hubert, I don't know about Compass House, but a search shows that Reeves has both 5" and 7 1/4" drawings and castings for Marie Estelle.
There is also the plans for an 0-4-0 on the Narrowgaugebuilders Yahoo group, but you know that already. It's an Elda not Marie E, however.
JerryK
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Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:23:19 -0000
From: "William Van Lenten"
Subject: RE: COMPASS HOUSE LTD in the UK
I would have to look in my magaqzines, (Modeltec or Live Steam) but there is a complete build for the Marie Estell. If I get a chance, I'll check and let you know. It is a build, run over a few months like the Elda in our group.
Bill
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Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2008 17:08:01 -0800
From: Jerry Kimberlin
Subject: RE: COMPASS HOUSE LTD in the UK
Marie Estelle starts out in October 1985 of Live Steam mag . Elda begins in April 1985. Marie E. ends in May1988, while Elda continues on until April 1989.
JerryK
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Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2008 18:40:58 +0100
From: "Hubert Wetekamp"
Subject: RE: COMPASS HOUSE LTD in the UK
Hello all,
thank's for the infos regarding the castings and plans from Reeves and also regarding the
construction series.
But my problem is, that I don't have the time, the shop, the needed tools nor the skill to build
an steam-engine by myself.
So, I have to look for an second-hand locomotive, which I can superdetail and operate.
Thank's to another member, their is now a contact with Compass House and it seems, that I
will get the requested photos and informations during the next days.
We'll see, what happens and if I will buy the engine or not.
Greetings from Germany
Hubert
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Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 11:07:18 +1300
From: "Chris"
Subject: Website and email address change
Hi,
Just to let you know I've updated my hobby website and email addresses. The old 'Funnyfarm' address was originally a family website, but now it's used exclusively for railway use I have decided to retire it in favour of the 'Winter Creek' one in line with the railway's name.
OLD: www.thefunnyfarm.co.nz and chris@thefunnyfarm.co.nz
NEW: www.WinterCreek.net.nz and chris@WinterCreek.net.nz
The old addresses will be monitored for awhile.
Chris Draper
The Winter Creek Railway
Auckland, New Zealand
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Date: 12 Feb 2008
From: 7-plus-NGM@yahoogroups.com
Subject: New photos from the SRCL november 2007 - january 2008
November 2007
log bunk connector - link between
start of more bunks - bunk on truck before
trucks spaced out - log bunks under construction
Log buggies done - long link
Log buggies done #2 - short link
December 2007
CLL #4 at High point - Getting logs loaded for mill #3
#4 at MP .5 - Stopped to cool brakes
#4 at MP .5 side view - Cooling brakes
#4 at West Yard Limit - movin east again toward mill
#4 on mill #3 lead - almost there
CLL #4 heading east at Kat Jct. 12-23-07 - taking empties to the Bauerton Branch
CLL #4 at the bottom of the Bauerton branch, looking East 12-23-07 - loads ready to go to the mill
CLL #4 with 2 loads on the Bauerton Branch 12-23-07 - near Jack's Pit, a photo stop
CLL #4 at Phelps on ash track 12-23-07 end view - on the ash track cooling down
Jack and Big Jim at Woodshill Jct with plow and double hdr 12-29-07 - keeping the line open
SRCL #7 at Phelps with plow 12-29-07 - waiting for #10
SRCL #7 at Jacks Pit with train and George inspecting 12-30-07 - wood for the mill
SRCL #7 at Clear Lake with train, George in cab & Jack in back - ready to depart with two loads for Phelps
January 2008
#25 with silver trucks & plow at Phelps 1-2-08 - #25 with plow on TT
#25 with silver trucks on TT at Phelps 1-2-08 - #25 with new silver painted trucks on TT
TT close end 1-13-08 - new TT for bus #3 at EOL High Point
TT far side 1-13-08 - another view
Regards,
srcl_24
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Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 22:46:59 -0000
From: "g_erhart"
Subject: Automatic cylinder draincocks
Folks, I have revived my Maxitrak Li'l Jo project and I would like to add automatic cylinder drain cocks to the cylinders before I mount them to the frame. I poked around "Google", but I can't seem to find any reference to how to make them. I thought there was a way to convert a grease Zerk into one, but I would like some guidance.
Thanks,
George Erhart
www.grotonengine.com
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Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:53:05 -0000
From: "Roger Bush"
Subject: Tie/Sleeper material choices
I am rapidly depleting my supply of CCA tie material. Can build about 5 more panels. Then - ? What is everyone using now? Seems like the logical next choice is ACQ; but, many people talk about the corrosive
problem. Has anyone actually documented the corrosion? I know there are a few recipes for "sheep dip" type approaches. Not real keen on those solutions. Also not very keen on concrete ties.
I have used just plain old fir dimension lumber and painted the underside with fence post preservatives for turnouts. Haven't seen any sort of negative progress yet here in central Texas. So is this the way I should proceed?
Thanks for any suggestions.
Rog Bush
Fredericksburg TX
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Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:58:59 -0000
From: "John Oxlade"
Subject: Rail material in New Zealand
Personally, I don't like flat steel bar on-edge for rail, it just doesn't look right. However, I haven't seen anyone in New Zealand with a 7.25" gauge line that uses correct profile, flat-bottom rail.
Is there a source of "proper" rail in NZ? Does everyone use flat bar??
I know I can import rail, but that's an awfully expensive way of doing it for an individual with limited funds.
Any (polite suggestions??
John
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Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:45:26 +1300
From: "Grant @ Squirrel Valley Railway"
Subject: Re: Rail material in New Zealand
John and others,
There was a private railway in excess of 2000 feet over in Kawhia (West Coast North Island NZ) that used 30mm x 15mm bar on edge welded to 25mm by 5mm on the flat as an upside down T section. Even from 2 meters away it looked like genuine rail. Another advantage is that he used tech-screws to hold it to the sleepers.
Grant
Squirrel Valley Railway
Cambridge,
NZ.
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Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 23:08:26 -0500
From: Rich Dean
Subject: Re: Tie/Sleeper material choices
Rog,
I have been told that the CCA is still available to contractors and non home contruction. You will have to seek out a mill that has the service available. We bought another load of rough 2x2 strips for ties all CCA'd.
No problem in GA.
RichD
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Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:41:19 EST
From: GengH@aol.com
Subject: Re: Automatic cylinder draincocks
Attached is a drawing of automatic cylinder cocks as designed by Van Brocklin. I have used them on my Fitchburg Northern for several years and find them satisfactory. They are easy to make. Don't use them in a locomotive with piston valves or where you cannot orient them horizontal.
George Hoke
Bellevue, WA
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Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 17:40:33 -0000
From: "Ben Hofmann"
Subject: Re: Automatic cylinder draincocks
Here are a couple links of what I have come across recently regarding this.
http://iprr.topcities.com/mikado/page23.htm
http://www.chaski.org/homemachinist/viewtopic.php?t=78046&highlight=mikado+drain
-Ben
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Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 07:55:48 +1300
From: "Chris"
Subject: RE: Rail material in New Zealand
I think you have answered yourself - 'awfully expensive way of doing it". I too would prefer rail, but also prefer flat bar to no railway at all.
Only suggestion I can make is follow Quentin's lead - buy a container-load direct from the manufacturer, and if you do not need all of it - sell the excess off.
Chris Draper
Winter Creek Railway
Auckland, New Zealand
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Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:30:39 -0800 (PST)
From: George Erhart
Subject: Re: Re: Automatic cylinder draincocks
Ben,
Thanks ... that was great. The discussion presented in the second link answered the questions that popped into my mind. I have an 1891 traction engine that shoots water up the blast pipe if the drain cocks are not opened when starting out. Since it is a D valve, it seems to safely shoot the condensate up the stack and on to by-standers without damaging the cylinder. (Not a good practice for many reasons, but it does occasionally happen.)
I would still like to see the version based on the Zerk fittings if someone has an example of that.
George Erhart
Loveland, CO
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Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 12:34:08 +1300
From: "Grant @ Squirrel Valley Railway"
Subject: Re: Automatic cylinder draincocks
An interesting (and cheap) design, but won't the balls seal up when there is a sudden influx of water also, I understand about letting water drain out under gravity, but as soon as you open the throttle the newly condensed steam will be under cylinder presure and force the seals shut... thus sending a shot of hot water out your blast pipe again...
Grant
Squirrel Valley Railway
Cambridge,
New Zealand.
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Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 21:35:16 -0500
From: Rich Dean
Subject: Re: Rail material in New Zealand
Another option is using common channel stock. Around here (USA) we use it for the steel points in switches, but making the entire RR of it also will work well and facing the channel legs outward gives you the rail look
from not too far a distance.
We use 1/2" x 1" steel ship channel. It's ordinarily used for railing caps on "wrought iron" railings, etc.
RichD
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Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 07:42:39 -0800 (PST)
From: George Erhart
Subject: Re: Re: Automatic cylinder draincocks
Grant,
Look at the second link:
http://www.chaski.org/homemachinist/viewtopic.php?t=78046&highlight=mikado+drain
Check out the discussion in the thread on that page. Yes, this is not a solution for hydraulic lockups. As mentioned in the discussion on that page, a D-valve will lift and the condensate will shoot up the stack for a nice shower on all around. For the piston valved engines, it is not a good solution. It looks like this is a solution for letting the condensate drip out of the cylinders while the engine is idle.
The Maxitrak Li'l Jo has "drain cock", but it is in the main exhaust line between the two cylinders below the blast pipe. The design is to provide a place other than the blast pipe for the condensate to shoot out after it gets past the D-valve. Not an elegant solution, but Maxitrak has been making locomotives this way for a couple of decades and has not seen a need to change the design.
George Erhart
Loveland, CO
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Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 18:30:14 +0100
From: "Hubert Wetekamp"
Subject: LLAS
Hello all,
at the moment, I'm waiting for the final "Go" or "No Go" to buy the Marie E from Compasshouse, I asked about two weeks ago.
Today, I received the ordered drawings and building-instruction from A.J. Reeves and now, I have a question.
The instruction manual seems to be copies from a magazine-article, and their is a couple of time mentioned the term "LLAS", which I cannot identify.
I really would like to know, wherefore this term stands.
Thank you from germany
Hubert
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Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 19:58:00 +1300
From: Grant & Donna Alexander
Subject: Latest from Squirrel Valley Railway
Have a look at the attached website for a quick look around our little back yard railway. These shots taken last month, so quiet current. Oh, it's summer down here!@!@ Don't forget to look at page two.... too....
http://www.worldrailfans.info/7.25inch/GallerySVR1.shtml
Grant Alexander
Squirrel Valley Railway
Cambridge
New Zealand.
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Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:37:34 -0000
From: "Peter Beevers"
Subject: Re: LLAS
Hubert,
LLAS refers to 'Locomotives Large And Small', a model engineering magazine published by the late Don Young in which he described the building of some of his locos.
Peter
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Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 19:01:19 +0100
From: "Hubert Wetekamp"
Subject: Re: LLAS
Hello Peter,
thank's for the info. I just googled and found some references and also used issues.
Now I have to find out, in which issues he described the construction of the "Marie E", so that I can get the original issues. The copies, I got from reeves, are not the best (for the photos).
Thank's
Hubert
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Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 03:14:56 -0000
From: "Michael"
Subject: Re: Latest from Squirrel Valley Railway
Absotiveley Beautiful !
I'ts always summer here.........
http://www.livesteamers.org/
Michael
Floriduh
USA
Iron Naut
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Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:06:35 -0800 (Pacific Standard Time)
From: "Boyd A Butler"
Subject: Miracle Products
I had trouble getting to Connie Miracles web site, she sent me the new address for those of you who use her trasfers on your equipment.
Boyd Butler
-------Original Message-------
Date: 02/25/08 05:41:15
From: Connie Miracle
To: 'Boyd A Butler'
Subject: RE: Web Site
Boyd:
Yes we are still here.
If you use the correct address, www.miraclerailroadproducts.com
, you will always be forwarded to the site even if we move it as we had to do when selling our old house and loosing our Comcast account.
Thank you,
Connie Miracle
Miracle Graphics
2834 Midway Rd.
Shady Dale, GA 31085
(770) 987-5982
www.miraclerailroadproducts.com
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Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 09:45:31 -0800 (PST)
From: leonard laufer
Subject: Re: LLAS
Hi to all,
with your mention of the late Don Young I would like to let the group know that I have a complete set of castings, profesionaly built copper boiler, smoke box and a set of plans that I would like to sell for his Lucky 7 standard size, not the maxi.
The castings are from C A Sreet. I am located on Long Island, NY.
Len
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Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:06:13 -0800 (PST)
From: MERLE MILLER
Subject: Re: LLAS
I'm not familiar with that equipment.
What would it look like when complete?
Merle.
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Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:12:32 -0500
From: Arno Martens
Subject: Re: LLAS
Is that the one for 3-1/2" track?
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Arno
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Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 09:48:26 -0800 (PST)
From: leonard laufer
Subject: Re: LLAS
Arno,
It is in 1 3/4 scale and can run on 31/2 gauge track if set up with an outside frame, this puts the drivers on the inside of the frame but the counter weights are on the outside. you can also set it up to run on 71/4-71/2 with an inside frame.
The engine is designed after the Maine 2 footer engines such as B & SR #7, SR&RL #9, 310, #16 and also B&SRRR #6
Len
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Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 09:49:24 -0800 (PST)
From: leonard laufer
Subject: Re: LLAS
Merle, please see my responce to Arno.
Len
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Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 09:54:10 -0800 (PST)
From: MERLE MILLER
Subject: Re: LLAS
Thanks.
A little small for my layout.
Merle.
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Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 10:41:52 -0500
From: Arno Martens
Subject: Re: LLAS
Len,
I had planned two months in advance to go to South Carver to visit the Edaville.Three days before we left the Live Steam Magazine copy with the start of Don Young's Lucky 7 building article arrived.
I took it with me and started reading it over sitting on a bench, waiting for the first train to depart in the morning. A fellow in work cloth sitting down next to me asked me about the magazine article and I showed him that it was a similar engine to # 4 simmering in front of us.
He then asked if I would be interested to see # 7. Would I ! I told him I didn't want to miss the train taking of as the next one would only be an hour later that Sunday morning.
He said that he was the engineer and it wouldn't take off without him.
We went over to one of the sheds where he unlocked two huge pad locks and opened the door.
There she sat, the tender portion supported by timber cribbing as the trailing truck had been removed. I don't remember exactly but I think they were having problems with the swing beam bearings.
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Cheers,
Arno
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Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 09:44:16 -0800 (PST)
From: leonard laufer
Subject: Re: LLAS
Arno, I also had a great visit at the Edaville just after the build article started to run. It was a fantastic place to visit and I really miss not being able to see and ride behind the 2 footers.
Len
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Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:09:40 -0800 (PST)
From: Larry McCarthy
Subject: Re: LLAS
Len & Arno,
It has been fun reading your post. I grew up in the Edaville ers and went there many times with my parents as a child and young adult. I was in awe of the engines of steam and had many opportunities to be around the engineers and see what happens when in the station.
In recent years I have had the opportunity to obtain a 2-6-0 Mogul in 1 1/2 scale that is coal fired and we run many times here in Maine. I live close to Portland where the Maine Narrow Gauge Museum where they run original narrow gauge equipment. I am fairly new to the museum and am enjoying the volunteer work.
Recently the museum has undertaken the rebuilding of #7. The engine you have mentioned, is under cover in the deep snow and is being worked on as I post this. It has a dedicated crew of volunteers that are working hard to rebuild this engine for steaming once again this summer/fall. I have been lucky to be a small part of the work on #7 with this crew to disassemble in preparation for serious boiler work. Here is part of a post from the MNG website about #7.
The Maine native, #7 is a 1913 Baldwin built for the Bridgton and Saco River Railroad. Weighing in at 33.5 tons, #7 is a 2-4-4RT type locomotive that hauled passengers and freight in New England for nearly 100 years! After her career in Maine, in 1947, she went to the Edaville Railroad in South Carver Massachusetts as founder Ellis D. Atwood's first engine!
She made her return to Maine in 2002. She saw occasional service at the MNG in 2002 and 2003, but has not turned a wheel under steam since.
So they are working hard to get her back in service. She will soon return to the rails in full operation on the waterfront in Portland. You can visit the Maine Narrow Gauge website to keep up with its progress and the date it will return to service.
http://www.mngrr.org/engine7.html
Mac
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Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:49:21 -0500
From: Arno Martens
Subject: Re: LLAS
Mac,
I have that web site in my Bookmarks but haven't visited for a while.
I am very pleased to hear that the boiler is being reworked and she will be steaming again soon.
I don't think a trip [stopped in the track typing this*]
I was going to say that I didn't think a trip to that region will be in until 2010 as we will got to the UK and Ireland this year and I will be driving to Train Mountain next year for the 4th Triennial.
*I am an associate member at the Adirondack Live Steamers and will go to the Spring Meet June 14/15 because my wife has a school friend living in Albany.
Last year, instead of driving back on the Sunday we went over to Convey and stayed an extra night having just described the beautiful drive over the Kancamagus highway to friends of ours who were coming to visit from
England.
This can be done the same, getting to Portland mid afternoon on the Sunday. Although it is before the main season, do you think there will be any activity at that time?
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Cheers,
Arno
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Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:37:32 -0800 (PST)
From: leonard laufer
Subject: Re: LLAS
Mac, thanks for the info. I had known about the engines from the Edaville going back to Maine but I did not know where. We are planning a trip to Maine next summer and I will certainly put the museum on the 'have to see" list ( similar to the bucket list). I have the book by Linwood Moody, the Maine 2 Footers, not sure if I have the title right, that I love to read. There is also another book I believe called 2 Feet to Tidewater bout the Maine narrow gauge RR. Those little tea kettles really get under your skin.
Len
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Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:56:39 -0800 (PST)
From: Larry McCarthy
Subject: Re: LLAS
Len,
Make sure you look at the website for WW&F RR in Wiscasset. They have a beautiful narrow gauge setup and station in the woods. It is well worth stopping there as well.
http://www.wwfry.org
Mac
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Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:29:03 -0800 (PST)
From: Larry McCarthy
Subject: Re: LLAS
Arno,
At this point Im not sure of anything, as we are again in waiting for another predicted 6-12 inches of snow. I expect at this rate that we will have snow on the ground until July or later. I only know the website shows the dates and weekends that we are expecting to run at this time.
WW&FRR shows they are running Saturdays and Sundays starting in mid May. The MNGRR shows that steam trains are going to run June 7, 15, & 21.
Keep me posted and I will be sure to check the schedule first hand to confirm.
Mac
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