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George, here is some more information for you and the those also interested. Locomotive built Alco locomotive works 1913 Sch. N.Y. Grate area is 63.26 sq ft heating surface fire box is 249 sq ft heating surface flues is 3667 sq ft heating surface total is 3916 sq ft heating surface superheater...

Rich, I threw in my second towel too. Wish I had never tried a second one, the first should have warning enough. Glad you had a laugh. By the way, listening to the radio over coffee this morning a song by Roy Clark, "thank God and Greyhound your gone" was played. I had heard it years ago...

George, we run track speed, or a max of 55 mph. Seems everything runs a lot better if we hold to around 50mph. weight on drivers -working order is 223,000 lbs. Total weight engine and tender - working order is 493,100 lbs. Tractive is 53,940 lbs. The longest passenger train so far was 21 cars...

Well, we have covered a lot of ground here as to what means what to whom. Interesting ideas from all who have commented on this post and subject. So now a couple of things come to mind. I would like to first of all turn your attention to "Great Model Railroads 2001", and to page 46 of that...

Thought I would post this and try and keep a running account as to the progress of the work being done prior to our departure, which is three weeks from yesterday. Much work is done, draw bars have been hammer tested, there are two, each weighing in at around 2500 lbs. The auger is still out...

As for me I'd much rather put the amount one would spend on brass into rolling stock, power units, structures etc. I agree brass is nice, it's simply something I have never had, and never saw the need for. Perhaps someday, but I have to agree with George, from what I hear from friends who have...

Other intrests? Don't know if I would really consider the mainline steam I work on as an "outside" intrest or not. I hunt, big game only. Fish whenever I can. Shoot both shoulder arms and handguns in combat police matches. (now you know my profession) practice a lot of shooting, and do...

the office, the dinning car, and she's throwing #2 bunker fuel on the coal pile. Look out!!!! She lighting a match!!

Biggerhammer is very correct, brass rail is very hard to maintain, and I know of no one who uses it at all anymore. My advise, don't use it. It was all we had years ago and darn hard to keep trains running right. It can even turn green with age. Spend your time running trains, not trying to...

Woodie, sounds like you are talking about the semifore type signals, of which few exist today. With signal straight up roceed and track speed, With signal half down: proceed at reduced speed and be prepaired to stop. Signal in full horizontale position: Stop. There is also the light system used...

Woodie, glad to have you on-board. It will be intresting to get information on how things are run "down under". Hope you enjoy the Gauge, lots of people here to help. I know, I need help too. Lance

I agree with Rich, Shamus, you really contained yourself in the mannor of the true professional we all know you are!! You have proven it once again, well written my friend. Lance

George I agree with you 100% as to something on the moon being underground. So perhaps those who model two levels have something after all! Simply use the top lever for the ground level and scenery, and use the lower level as the underground, or subway type rail service. Intresting concept! I...

Shamus, thanks for clearing this up, I was about to throw the new book I bought yesterday on wiring out the window. Lance [This message has been edited by LC (edited 04-18-2001).]

I thank you for the welcome, glad to be on board. Lance

I think that there are three things here, the present, some model that, the past, which most of us model, and since we are talking about it, the future. I suppose one could model the future, it might be accepted by some. The problem is that the average age of a model railroader has to be...

Hi everybody, my name is Lance. I have been reading the Gauge now for the past several weeks. I'm quite impressed with the knowledge and types of posts. It's good when people with a common interest can exchange ideas. I model H.O., and have for over the past 30 years. More off that on I'm...