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any idea what this boiler could be from? (new pic) Hello all, If anyone might be able to give me some insight on what type of locomotive this boiler might have originally been used with it would be a big help. I purchased it with the idea of swapping out the boiler for a straight one...

Don't know if this will be of any use to anyone but it may simplify some research/homework for anyone interested in achieving similar results for similar projects. Projects: Class A/B climax & Class A/B Dunkirks generally Class A Climax's with vertical boilers had either 26" or...

Hello everyone. I've been busy researching parts to scratch-build a few climax locomotives. Both are "class A', a 12 ton vertical boiler and a 15 ton tee boiler (I'll be posting some assembly pics hopefully soon). I purchased some NWSL drive chassis's. They are assentially the powering kit...

Hello everyone, does anyone familiar with comstock carshops web page know if the web site is down for good or if it is some temporary problem. They have some of the best logging figures. I tried to order some the other day and the site seemed to be dead, nothing would go through as far as...

Hello all. I've been viewing "the guage" now for a few months, primarily for the logging info. My focus has always been early 1900's through the forty's, mainly with logging though. I'd like to get some fresh faces (little plastic ones) on the scene and I'm always open for suggestions. Most...

Hi everybody, this is a great site for those of us interested in logging lines. I stumbled onto it a week or so ago and haven't gotten around to reading everything so if these links have already been posted then bear with me. Sierra West; www.flash.net/~swest/index.html Rio Grande Models...

Is there anyone out there who has a breakdown sheet for an IHC 4-8-2 mountain, Union Pacific with a vanderbuilt tender and flat boiler cover (it has the bell on the very top, and the light on the bottom). I purchased one from a local hobby shop brand new but the kit was lacking the small detail...