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’m building the Railroad Suppy 2-8-0 Consolidation. I really have not kept up with updating this page, but will post pictures here and there to give you a look of where I am in the project. I’ll have to re-post … Continue reading →
The Queen of Peace 1-1/2″ scale 4-4-0 (You can find pictures of a rebuild of this locomotive in the gallery.) The American style locomotive was the standard engine built by all of the locomotive manufacturers for many years bfore the turn of … Continue reading →
I wanted a covered bridge on my railroad, but when building, my father and I decided to finish the track and leave the bridge until we have more time. As you know, we had the Golden Spike Ceremony back in … Continue reading →