A little maintenance
I was cleaning my Consolidation when yesterday when I got a good look at the back head of the boiler. It wasn’t pretty. Most of the paint was gone, replaced with rust. That means it’s time to clean her up. … Continue reading →
Category Archives: News
Clubs update coming along
Of such a short time, the updated Club Listings page is coming along well. I invite all club secretaries, (that can be verified), to contact me for a user name, so that you can update your clubs listing as you … Continue reading →
Club listing updates in process
I am currently in the process of doing a major update of Live Steam Clubs. If you can help out this process, I would greatly appreciate it. Please send me the following information: Club Name Club physical address street, city, … Continue reading →
W, F, and P, RR flooded
I discovered this news as I update our list of Live Steam Clubs. There is a link below if you are willing and able to help out. The Wabash, Frisco, and Pacific Railroad Association was devastated by major flooding. Recent … Continue reading →
The Disneyland Railroad
Mountain Division Extension update – 04
Progress continues on phase two. This is the first part that will give the railroad a reverse loop. I now have about 200′ of rail laid and ballasted. I also added the ties for a future switch that will be … Continue reading →
How to cross a main line without a diamond crossover
This is a really cool video. There is also a great transfer table. … Continue reading →
Annual Blow Down
Tomorrow is the George Lovett Memorial Fall Blow-down Meet (NO Food – Soda Only). It looks like it will be a chilly day, so dress warm. For directions click here. Usually someone is there by 9 am and will probably be running until … Continue reading →
Mountain Division Extension update – 03
Today I made more headway. I managed to complete another 40′ and also one rail on another 40′. So tomorrow, I can finish what was begun and go on. Here are a few pics. … Continue reading →
Mountain Division Extension Update – 02
Yesterday, may dad and I cut 59 – 16′ 2×4’s for ties. Today, I restarted drilling one track screw in 240 ties, and laid them out along the new extension rail to ease the construction process. Later, I completed about … Continue reading →