Category Archives: OS Mogul

Valve Gear & Timing

Posted on August 21, 2008 by avatar

Stevenson Valve Gear In 1841 two employees in Stephenson’s locomotive works, draughtsman William Howe and pattern-maker William Williams, suggested the simple expedient of replacing the gabs with a vertical slotted link, pivoted at both ends to the tips of the … Continue reading →

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Stage 1 & 2

Posted on August 21, 2008 by avatar

(November 7, 2007) Stage 1 and 2 contain the frame and drive wheels. The frame is beautiful.  It is probably made on a CNC and is powder coated.  It is held together in four places – the front and read … Continue reading →

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Fittings

Posted on August 20, 2008 by avatar

(November 2, 2007) The first section of the locomotive included everything necessary to build the entire kit. Typical OS fashion, the kit is immaculate – everything is done with great thought and precision.  My first order arrived just about two … Continue reading →

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OS Baldwin Mogul 2-6-0

Posted on August 19, 2008 by avatar

I have always loved the early American style locomotive.  In fact, my fist project was a 1-1/2” scale American 4-4-0.  My next locomotive was the 3/4” gauge OS Porter.  I purchased this as a kit from an older gentleman who never finished it … Continue reading →

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