This group is for those interested in modeling the 1800's, whether the early developmental years, the mid century, the Civil War, or the post-war years. While European railroads are not to be focused on, there is still the influence they had on American r... moreThis group is for those interested in modeling the 1800's, whether the early developmental years, the mid century, the Civil War, or the post-war years. While European railroads are not to be focused on, there is still the influence they had on American railroading.
Darrell Smith: Um, actually, I did a first revision and beefed things up as per my first comment. I got parts back with that second attempe, but they fell apart in my hands, due to this later aspect...
August 4, 2012
Darrell Smith: And we welcome Ed Daub to our humble little group. Ed, I'm not sure how our interest in 1800's railroading applies to your interest, but then perhaps it is a side interest of yours. I know I have my primary interests, and then I have my secondary, terti... moreAnd we welcome Ed Daub to our humble little group. Ed, I'm not sure how our interest in 1800's railroading applies to your interest, but then perhaps it is a side interest of yours. I know I have my primary interests, and then I have my secondary, tertiary, and quadrinary interests.....
Ed DoubI was "imprinted" early in life with a fascination and love for pre-1900 steam engines. Part of it has to do with my having the opportunity to drive the C.K. Holiday in October of 1955.
I scrimped and saved to buy the PFM Golden Spike Centennial Set when... moreI was "imprinted" early in life with a fascination and love for pre-1900 steam engines. Part of it has to do with my having the opportunity to drive the C.K. Holiday in October of 1955.
I scrimped and saved to buy the PFM Golden Spike Centennial Set when it first was announced. Years later I managed to acquire the Balboa set as well.
I've been a large fan of the V&T and related railroads for decades. My wife and I are planning to move to the Carson City area where I will spend a lot of time building "V&T Country"
I like small engines and the backwoods engineered equipment that made steam logging and mining possible and interesting. less
August 3, 2012
john lowrey: Does anyone have any information or ever heard of either of these narrow gauges, "Fernandina Amelia Beach Railway" "Fernandina Jacksonville Rail Road" or the "Jacksonville, St. Augustine Halifax River Railroad"? I'm plannin... moreDoes anyone have any information or ever heard of either of these narrow gauges, "Fernandina Amelia Beach Railway" "Fernandina Jacksonville Rail Road" or the "Jacksonville, St. Augustine Halifax River Railroad"? I'm planning a N Scale version of one of them, beach/ocean scenes, swamps, rivers and forest scenes on all 3. All were about 22 miles in length of the main lines.
June 12, 2012
Darrell SmithJohn, I personally have no information on these roads. I have found mention of the first on the web, and apparently it was not narrow gauge, but was a trolley line. I suspect the second was as well. There is a photo from the F&ABR at: http://www.metro... moreJohn, I personally have no information on these roads. I have found mention of the first on the web, and apparently it was not narrow gauge, but was a trolley line. I suspect the second was as well. There is a photo from the F&ABR at: http://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2007-apr-where-are-the-trolleys-now
I'm not sure what that is in the distance, a trolley or a steam engine.....
Darrell Smith: And I got the word that the test shot won't be made because certain components are too thin, I need to beef things up for it to work. So I've got to modify the origional drawing.....
March 30, 2012
Ed Doub
Any possibility of building it so the strap iron parts are made out of metal [thinking of brass] and printing around those parts?
August 3, 2012
Darrell SmithEd, as I understand the current issue, the problem is not with the printing process, but with the program I submitted. When you make separate parts with 3D programs (such as SketchUp) and join them together into an assembly, there remains a parting plane... moreEd, as I understand the current issue, the problem is not with the printing process, but with the program I submitted. When you make separate parts with 3D programs (such as SketchUp) and join them together into an assembly, there remains a parting plane between the parts. Sometimes the printing process picks up this separation and the parts are isolated instead of unified. I think that is what happened here. I just have to go through my assembly and erase all the internal separations so that the internal volume is a single entity instead of separate volumes.
I'll get back to this in a little bit, I hope. I have other life issues going on right now that won't last too long...... less
Darrell Smith: I have created a 3D printed model of a Missouri Car and Foundry (later ACF) Arch Bar truck, from about 1883. This truck was created with Google SketchUp and uploaded to Shapeways. I have just ordered the "test shot" to see how well it will wor... moreI have created a 3D printed model of a Missouri Car and Foundry (later ACF) Arch Bar truck, from about 1883. This truck was created with Google SketchUp and uploaded to Shapeways. I have just ordered the "test shot" to see how well it will work. I made the truck in three parts with an additional part for the brake beams, so that it would have flexibility. This is an S SCALE model. Hopefully it will equalize nicely for use in Proto:64, but can also use the code 88 wheels or possibly code 110 wheels, if the axle length works.
After I receive the "test shot" I will make a report as to my evaluation.
Darrell Smith: Mike, welcome to the 1800's. What is your interest?
January 19, 2012
Darrell Smith: My personal interest centers around the year 1885, in S.E. Ohio. I'm modeling the BZ&C, B&O, and C&P (Cleveland and Pittsbourgh, not the other one)
January 18, 2012
Mark Charles
Bellaire, Zanesvill & Cincinatti ? I was close to Cumberland & Belle Valley two weeks ago, but didn't quite get there.
Mike Fisch
Beautiful weather today. Now, I have a question. What would be a polite way to tell someone that something isn't right with their locomotive? Do I just say what's wrong and point it out or is there a more tactful way of doing so? The locomotive is beautiful,(except for the headlight, i would have gone with something larger instead of that dinky thing he has on there now), and while everyone is gawking at his work, I see a glaring problem. How is the fireman supposed to get the coal into the fire box? He either needs a ladder or he just walks from the cab footplate right on to the coal pile. The height difference is that bad. I really really want to say something but... I don't want to be rude to the guy.
Darrell Smith
(owner)
Looking for some 58" HO drivers. Tyco or Mantua would be great. 1/8" axle preferable. Anybody have some spares?
For anyone thinking of joining this group, I hope that you will give us a shot. There are many sources of information about 1800's railroading out there, and we might be able to lead you to what you are looking for.
I am hoping that each member, as they join, will tell us what their interest in 1800's railroading is. You don't have to be too specific, but a general era, area, railroad, and maybe favorite locomotives would be a great place to start
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