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Re: Solid, Roller & Friction Bearing Journals

More like the application of fuel prices and safety issues (i.e., liability claims) that moved railroads to roller bearings. Fuel at the time that article was written (1903) was virtually a zero

By Tom Jones III <tomtherailnut@...> · #44653 ·

Re: Kaslo double dutch drop

Canadian Pacific had an interesting "double dutch drop??" in Kaslo and probably one of the longest movements of tat type. The inbound train left the van on the mainline with brake on as it was an

By PBowers <waiting@...> · #44652 ·

rivet counters gathering in N. Virginia Sat, Aug 27

Just a note to let people know that they can call me at home today, Friday, if they have any questions about the informal gathering I am hosting tomorrow at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation

By lnbill <bwelch@...> · #44651 ·

Re: Solid, Roller & Friction Bearing Journals

Tony Thompson wrote; Looking into roller bearing history, Timken was selling roller bearings for horse-drawn equipment in 1893. Their bearings were incorporated into automobiles quite early,

By Paul Hillman · #44650 ·

Re: dutch drop

The Dutch drop is not inherently unsafe, just a bit trickier than a simple drop or a kick. The trick is to keep the moving dropped car's velocity low, or perhaps have a slight grade to assist and

By Tom Jones III <tomtherailnut@...> · #44649 ·

Re: ADMIN: Weather= Not

Mike Brock wrote; "I will also add that weather and climate...unless closely associated with frt cars...is out of scope." ************************************************************ Mike, That's

By Paul Hillman · #44648 ·

Re: Steve Solombrino ( was The Springfield Show)

Tim O'Connor wrote: "I don't need to point this out to most of you, but not ALL of the best modelers in the country are into the "RPM scene". There are many fabulous models on display at Springfield

By Benjamin Hom <b.hom@...> · #44647 ·

Re: dutch drop

Chet French said: "A "Dutch drop" is when the engine changes directions to get in the clear, during the move. Usually the dutch drop was made where gravity would lend a helping hand with a slight

By Richard White · #44646 ·

Re: Napierville Dates

Gerard, The dates are Thursday, October 27th through Sunday Morning, October 30th. Tom Olsen Newark, Delaware, 19711-7479 Gerard J Fitzgerald wrote:

By Thomas M. Olsen <tmolsen@...> · #44645 ·

Re: Bob's photos

Springfield may have a waiting list of vendors, but they when they finally select a vendor to fill a spot, apparently they won't guarantee the table space until the vendor arrives to set up. Martin

By Thomas M. Olsen <tmolsen@...> · #44644 ·

Re: Bob's photos

OK, so it's a little cold in January in Springfield. Maybe. My sister called me a few days ago from North Carolina, and mentioned that the temperature was going to be over 100 for the fourth day in

By Schuyler Larrabee · #44643 ·

Napierville Dates

Hi All, Not to start another round of comparisons of which meet is best (they are all wonderful in some sense).... I just need the dates for Napierville this year. Thanks. Gerard Dr. Gerard J.

By Gerard J Fitzgerald <gjf@...> · #44642 ·

ADMIN: Weather= Not

I will also add that weather and climate...unless closely associated with frt cars...is out of scope. Come on, guys, you know the rules. There are over 900 members in the STMFC and they signed on to

By Mike Brock <brockm@...> · #44640 ·

Admin: Re: Cocoa Beach-Springfield

Well...I think we've beaten the Springfield subject to death. As the rules specify, announcements about prototype modeling meets are allowed...although only announcements. Train shows are not within

By Mike Brock <brockm@...> · #44639 ·

New England WX

I've lived in Florida and California, and I'll take the New England weather any time over Floridas' hurricanes and Californias' earthquakes. Now, if I could just find a good reason to leave tornado

By oklacnw@... · #44638 ·

Re: The Springfield Show

Armand Premo wrote I don't need to point this out to most of you, but not ALL of the best modelers in the country are into the "RPM scene". There are many fabulous models on display at Springfield

By Tim O'Connor · #44641 ·

Re: Cocoa Beach-Springfield

anThONY wrote Hmmmm... stuck in a rut, Tony? Maybe you need a change of scene. :-) Tim "stuck in a canyon" O'Connor

By Tim O'Connor · #44637 ·

Re: Cocoa Beach-Springfield

You're missing the point, Mike. The question is where to spend time and money, and for what purpose? Just because Cocoa Beach is RPM doesn't mean it doesn't have to compete with "train shows", Red Sox

By Tim O'Connor · #44636 ·

Re: Milwaukee Road double door 40' RibSide boxcars

Ted Schnepf wrote Ted, I think that the following cars were built with steel running boards, as required after 1944: series 21188-22187 blt 1944 series 22188-23187 blt 1945 series 23188-24937

By Tim O'Connor · #44635 ·

Re: The Springfield Show

Yes... 64-degrees F in Pasadena is a bit cold, but I think there are many that would be looking for that temperature today as the local temp is nearing 100. Clear, clean (by LA standards), and perfect

By William Keene <wakeene@...> · #44634 ·

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