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 →
(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 →
(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 →
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 →