Don't you just hate test messages? I figure that just one would be OK to test that the list is working OK. Just a reminder that this list is 'open access' and anybody may join. It is billed as safe

To start this list off I would like someone to clarify the of found cionfusion with the term "Mallet" and specifically the differences between simple and compound mallets. Best regards Stefan

That might send us scurrying for our reference books. I was 'taught' (by whom I can't remember) that a Mallet was, by definition a compound. I've just reached up for my large Collins' dictionary

This is why SP's big AC's were "articulated consolidations" as opposed to true Mallets, which reuse the steam for the second set of drivers, correct? The same can be said for UPs Big Boys and

Yep, that's how a compound works. High pressure from the boiler to one engine and the exhausted lower pressue to the other. That raises a question for me - how did the loco deal with any imbalance

I believe this is the caseie: true mallet is = compound Best regards Stefan Lerche' Duncan, B.C. Canada

Nelson Kennedy wrote: Volume/pressure is self-regulating. In the original design, the high-pressure and low-pressure cylinders are made to proportions which will represent the desired match - usually

Hi All, I figured I'd start off a discussion of Bachmann's upcoming 4-8-2 and Athearn's 2-8-2. Does anyone have any plans for modifying them for specific prototypes? I'm curious to know if which, if

Hello to all to this new steam list. I would like first to present myself to the list. I am an HO modeler, Southern Pacific late steam early diesel era. I am very fascinated by steam engines in

Hi Leo, I joining this list too because I'm a fan of steam (SP in particular). Here are the URL's to the two

--- Leonello Pesce <leo@...> wrote: Leo, I hope its trend starting. I haven't seen either of these engines but, they did pick a good model to be the first release. I'm hoping to pick up the

It's just JIM dandy with ME!!! :) Brad Bourbina keith@... (R. Keith Heinsohn) wrote: From: keith@... (R. Keith Heinsohn) On Fri, 30 Apr 1999 11:16:54 +1200, you wrote:> Um,

... responding to Leo re new Genesis and Spectrum releases But.....but...... SP didn't have these USRA types (mumble mumble) What do you reckon Leo - might they be candidates for some sort

Well, the list is 24 hours old and has attracted 27 members in that time. With the limited publicity it has had I reckon that is a good start. I have been taken gently to task about the bias

The brief discussion that we had yesterday about Mallets sent me home looking for a picture of the Taupo Totara Timber Company 2-4-4-2 that I mentioned as being high on the 'cute' list. I couldn't

Regarding the Bachmann URL, If you look carefully at the photo (though small) it seems that the taper in the boiler is not very great thereby possibly making it a better candidate for more kitbashes.

On Fri, 30 Apr 1999 11:16:54 +1200, you wrote:> Um, well, there is going to be a Missouri Pacific. Is that close enough? ...Keith If it ain't pulled by steam, it ain't a real train.

In a message dated 4/30/99 12:10:56 AM, HOsteam@... writes: << Volume/pressure is self-regulating. In the original design, the high-pressure and low-pressure cylinders are made to proportions

HO steam modelers, It is unfortunate when a group of individuals or club decides that a model has no potential before it is released. Even more unfortunate is that the same model has convinced a

Hi Nelson, and all, Well .... at the club we pretty much decided that the Athearn Mikado does not have potential, even by just getting the bottom part and scrap the top. Tender is for the junk