November 15, 20178 yr Bob, there was an article I saw somewhere about Diaphragms made from folded paper, sorry but that is all I can recall at this time. I will dwell on it and see if I can come up with, hopefully someone else can remember more. LG
November 15, 20178 yr Author This diaphragm is especially difficult because it covers the entire width and will have to compress the full width of the diaphragm in a turn, so I am thinking that instead of having a frame on both sides of the material, I will only have one, so when in a turn, it slips over the tender and doesn't have to compress. I will try that next, it might work, I don't know yet. Here is the fireman, Pete and the engineer is Mel. Bob.
November 28, 20178 yr Author Only a couple of things that I am going to do, one is to place the PRR logo on the tender, put the 5511 on the cab, and then the big job of the long hand holds the length of the loco. I received them a few days ago. I don't want to do that job, but I guess I have to. Bob.
December 13, 20178 yr On 11/28/2017 at 6:44 PM, rbrown7713 said: Only a couple of things that I am going to do, one is to place the PRR logo on the tender, put the 5511 on the cab, and then the big job of the long hand holds the length of the loco. I received them a few days ago. I don't want to do that job, but I guess I have to. Bob. Some posters don't get why we don't hurry or go ahead and finish our projects. There are parts of the build that may not seem any more difficult to do. That maybe true. We all have things that stop us. Usually for me it's because the project becomes less fun and too much like dreaded work. Sometimes it's just that we either have not done this particular thing, or we feel like we aren't as good at it. Sometimes I waffle over the best way to attempt this particular part. and finally for me, I just run out of money as building a project can be very expensive. Do you ever feel like posting publicly creates pressure to finish a project? That pressure doesn't pay the bills! & Sean, count the axles on that beast!!! WOW.
December 13, 20178 yr Author Yes, that one would be a challenge, but I think easier than the T1, as all of the work would be in the trucks and drivers and not the shell, but that is just my opinion. The present challenge is the Amtrak Superliners, these are enough of a challenge for right now. Bob.
December 13, 20178 yr 27 minutes ago, rbrown7713 said: Yes, that one would be a challenge, but I think easier than the T1, as all of the work would be in the trucks and drivers and not the shell, but that is just my opinion. The present challenge is the Amtrak Superliners, these are enough of a challenge for right now. Bob. Oh ... I thought you were done with them already ..
December 13, 20178 yr Author Why would think that I was done, as I have barely started, and presently working on a mold for the window frames right now. Sean, you are trying to get my goat, that's obvious, but I am not going to tell you where I tied it up. Let's see some more of your work. Maybe I will count some rivets on your endeavors, and why don't you build that monster, if you are looking for a challenge. Bob.
December 13, 20178 yr Bob I'm Jealous .. I haven't ruin a train in a longggg time... I can't even fix these x-mas lights..... Yes I do try to goat you .. but all is in fun.. I love your work, and am amazed how you come up with your solutions... Next Year my resolution is to try to be more .. No hard feelings ...
December 13, 20178 yr Author I am also having fun with you, so yes it is all in fun, hope I haven't made you feel bad. I was just called a liar on YouTube by someone asking me about my vertical TV lift and I took that as an insult, so I let him have it, so maybe I was still riled when I posted the answer to your post, so, sorry. Some of these people on YouTube can be insulting since they are not standing right in front of anyone. Bob.
January 23, 20188 yr I wrote that article on folded paper diaphragms for Steam in the Garden, but they wouldnt do for those full width difragms. The oine who used to make that kind of diaphragms was David Leech his are made of smoth thin rubber and would look perfect for a T1. Alas I can't install one on mine because thats where the regulator and blower levers are...
December 24, 20205 yr Author To put a cap on this post, I thought that I would finish the build with this video of the T1 pulling some brass heavyweight cars. Bob.
December 25, 20205 yr Great to see this running. The sound has pretty distinct chuffs, I like it. I've built several diesels yet never a steamer. Don't like the idea of playing with the running gear. I considered making an Allegheny for a few minutes and never did. Got to know your limits..... Hope you're having fun!
December 25, 20205 yr Author Thanks again Joe. I probably wouldn't have even thought of making one if it wasn't for the fact that I have a CNC Bridgeport mill. It made it fairly easy to make the rods and stuff. I am going to go light on the trains for a while. I do have a few projects having to do with trains, but my plans are to put the 1937 Cadillac together and to work on trains in my spare time. Bob.
December 27, 20205 yr I can see running some trains with a cool drink to help calm your self down when you get brain overload ..
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