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A simple tie stuck between the end two ties laying on one rail would work and still is used. IF you are close to the "End of the world" (edge of bench-work) I also use a very fine piece of piano wire

By Paul Buhrke · #11508 ·

Buffer Stop Design for D&RGS

Hi everyone. I've been looking all over the web and also my own books but I really cannot seem to find any photographs that show what the buffer stops at the of sidings looked like on the Denver and

By zoooctan · #11507 ·

Re: Color of the ceilings in the narrow gauge passenger car vestibules

Could not make it due to chemotherapy. Will you tape it ? Stern

By Steen Mortensen · #11506 ·

Re: Color of the ceilings in the narrow gauge passenger car vestibules

I'll be there at the clinic ... Mike Conder -- Mike Conder

By Mike Conder · #11505 ·

Re: Color of the ceilings in the narrow gauge passenger car vestibules

If anyone is interested in details of paint, and is going to Tacoma for the NNGC, Andrew Brandon and I are presenting a clinic on railroad paint from 1870 to 1930 or so... Randy Hees

By Randy Hees · #11504 ·

DRG #168: Engine Core

I just published a post on my blog about assembling the parts that make up the T-12 engine core: https://glenn.pulpitrock.net/blog/posts/2022-08-19_168_engine_core/ Particularly, I've opened a Github

By Glenn Butcher · #11503 ·

Re: DRG #168 Major Assemblies

From a technical standpoint, Stephenson Valve Gear is superior to Walschearts gear. The big feature of Stephenson is the variable "lead" in the steam admission when the valve gear is "hooked up"

By Earl Knoob · #11502 ·

Re: DRG #168 Major Assemblies

Yes Bill Early D&RG NG locomotive all had Stephenson valve gear, including the K-27s as built. And at least one photograph shows a K-27 retrofitted with the inboard version of their

By John Stutz · #11501 ·

Re: Any manufacturers still making HOn3 locomotives

I think San Juan is selling the little Grandt Line box cab diesel in HOn3, with and without motor..... -- Brian Kopp Jacksonville, FL

By Brian Kopp · #11500 ·

Re: DRG #168 Major Assemblies

Ric, I have looked a PSC. I will give Bowser a shot didn't really think about them as a source. Ron

By Mysterytrain · #11499 ·

Re: Any manufacturers still making HOn3 locomotives

Toma Model Works from Japan makes a BEAUTIFUL 0-4-0 Porter. Although they are made in limited batches, so he may or may not have in stock at any given time. If diesels work for you, Wuiske Models

By Robert Bell · #11498 ·

Any manufacturers still making HOn3 locomotives

Hi All, Quick question. Beside buying used from eBay or a couple of the online hobby stores, are there any manufacturers small or large manufacturing new HOn3 locomotives? Thank you in advance Eric

By Eric Schrowang · #11497 ·

Re: 42nd National Narrow Gauge Convention - we have our clearance card

The 2023 43rd National Narrow Gauge Convention, in Denver, CO is scheduled for Aug 30 2023-Sept 2 2023. They have a Facebook group page. Mark Lewis Narrow gauge modeling in N.C.

By Mark Lewis · #11496 ·

Re: 42nd National Narrow Gauge Convention - we have our clearance card

Dates are confirmed by contract: Wed Aug 30, 2022 through Saturday, Sep 2, 2022. And we do expect that the CATS and D&S will have special events either before or after the convention, but we (I'm on

By Mike Conder · #11495 ·

Re: 42nd National Narrow Gauge Convention - we have our clearance card

Wow really. Narrow Gauge convention in the home of the D&RGS? If we could confirm the dates ahead of time, that would be a great life dream of mine to plan to visit. Thanks Mike.

By zoooctan · #11494 ·

Re: 42nd National Narrow Gauge Convention - we have our clearance card

Yes, come to Denver next year if you can't make Tacoma this year. We're working to make it a great convention. Get tickets well in advance and save $$$. Mike Conder -- Mike Conder

By Mike Conder · #11493 ·

Re: DRG #168 Major Assemblies

It may be a while before I can print them, I'm in a production run for the narrow gauge convention this week and muchbof next, then up to Tacoma and not back until mid-September. Also playing with

By Mike Conder · #11492 ·

Re: DRG #168 Major Assemblies

Mike, let me know how it goes. It prints okay in my basement, but it might not in yours :D. Also, my modeling expectations might be quite low... On 8/16/22 21:25, Mike Conder

By Glenn Butcher · #11491 ·

Re: DRG #168 Major Assemblies

Indeed, all inside the frame. I hadn't planned on modeling it for #168. I am working on the crosshead guide/slides/hangar. I'm going to hand cut/solder the hangar and slides in 0.02" brass, but I

By Glenn Butcher · #11490 ·

Re: DRG #168 Major Assemblies

Didn't the T-12's have Stephenson valve gear - inside the frame? I know the one on the C&TS does. Bill Lugg

By Bill Lugg · #11489 ·

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