Pattern pool - Revision history

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	: There are two of these unmachined cylinder castings left, and that's it. I guess my point about suppliers, parts, castings, etc... is to get them while they are available, and be glad for what you've got.		: There are two of these unmachined cylinder castings left, and that's it. I guess my point about suppliers, parts, castings, etc... is to get them while they are available, and be glad for what you've got.

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	== References ==		== References ==

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	: Neither.....I believe the patterns for all of Frank Birch's locomotives have disappeared.		: Neither.....I believe the patterns for all of [[Frank Birch\|Frank Birch's]] locomotives have disappeared.

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	[http://www.chaski.org/homemachinist/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=97358&start=12 Anthony Duarte wrote]:		[http://www.chaski.org/homemachinist/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=97358&start=12 Anthony Duarte wrote]:
	: So, what happened to Birch's patterns? Did they get bought by L.E. or Friends?		: So, what happened to [[Frank Birch\|Birch's]] patterns? Did they get bought by L.E. or Friends?

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 From [http://www.randgn.com/resources/museum_history.pdf "Museum History", <i>Riverside and Great Northern</i>]
 : On July 2, 1995, a fire started around midnight on the outside of the Boiler Shop near the turntable. Fortunately the Wisconsin Dells Fire Department responded quickly. More fortunately still, a Society member who was spending the night on the premises had 15 years of experience in a volunteer fire department. He was able to provide information he knew would be valuable in putting out the fire, and the fire was confined to a relatively small portion of the older wooden building.
 == References ==

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Harry Wade

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	: Years ago in the large scales someone came up with the idea of organizing a pattern pool. Back in those days (1950's), when there were foundries in every town and patternmakers had not become extinct, folks were much more likely to make the patterns for anything they wanted. (The same was true in the UK where a builder might make all his own patterns as a matter of course even if they were available commercially.)		: Years ago in the large scales someone came up with the idea of organizing a pattern pool. Back in those days (1950's), when there were foundries in every town and patternmakers had not become extinct, folks were much more likely to make the patterns for anything they wanted. (The same was true in the UK where a builder might make all his own patterns as a matter of course even if they were available commercially.)

	: It was known as the Live Steam Pattern Pool and I can't be certain but the idea probably originated with Pershing G. Scott, who published the "Live Steam Newsletter" (which eventually became Live Steam Magazine). The idea was to donate your patterns to the Pool where they would be available on loan, like a lending library, to anyone in the live steam fraternity. Those who wanted use of the patterns would apply, sending a nominal security deposit, and would be responsible for the shipping both ways. The notion took hold and over the years quite a library of patterns was collected, including patterns from Walt Disney's original Lille Belle and several of the Henry Coventry engines. The contents of the Pool were held by several people over the years but tragically for the world of live steam the building in which the patterns were stored by their last custodian burned to the ground and all the patterns, at least those in storage at the time, were lost.		: It was known as the Live Steam Pattern Pool and I can't be certain but the idea probably originated with [[Pershing Scott\|Pershing G. Scott]], who published the [[Live Steam Magazine\|"Live Steam Newsletter"]] (which eventually became Live Steam Magazine). The idea was to donate your patterns to the Pool where they would be available on loan, like a lending library, to anyone in the live steam fraternity. Those who wanted use of the patterns would apply, sending a nominal security deposit, and would be responsible for the shipping both ways. The notion took hold and over the years quite a library of patterns was collected, including patterns from Walt Disney's original Lille Belle and several of the Henry Coventry engines. The contents of the Pool were held by several people over the years but tragically for the world of live steam the building in which the patterns were stored by their last custodian burned to the ground and all the patterns, at least those in storage at the time, were lost.
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	techniques. Further details will appear in these pages as they become		techniques. Further details will appear in these pages as they become
	available but to offer help, resources, or ask questions contact me at		available but to offer help, resources, or ask questions contact me at
	<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> or ~~615/373-5829~~ after 5:00pm CST.		<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> or <[PHONE PROTECTED]> after 5:00pm CST.

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			[http://www.mail-archive.com/sslivesteam@colegroup.com/msg05477.html Henry further writes]:

			: Years ago in the large scales someone came up with the idea of organizing a pattern pool. Back in those days (1950's), when there were foundries in every town and patternmakers had not become extinct, folks were much more likely to make the patterns for anything they wanted. (The same was true in the UK where a builder might make all his own patterns as a matter of course even if they were available commercially.)

			: It was known as the Live Steam Pattern Pool and I can't be certain but the idea probably originated with Pershing G. Scott, who published the "Live Steam Newsletter" (which eventually became Live Steam Magazine). The idea was to donate your patterns to the Pool where they would be available on loan, like a lending library, to anyone in the live steam fraternity. Those who wanted use of the patterns would apply, sending a nominal security deposit, and would be responsible for the shipping both ways. The notion took hold and over the years quite a library of patterns was collected, including patterns from Walt Disney's original Lille Belle and several of the Henry Coventry engines. The contents of the Pool were held by several people over the years but tragically for the world of live steam the building in which the patterns were stored by their last custodian burned to the ground and all the patterns, at least those in storage at the time, were lost.
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	[[Category:Definitions]]		[[Category:Definitions]]

	~~The~~ Pattern ~~Pool~~ is a collection or "library" of patterns used for creating castings. Pattern pools have existed in various forms for many years. Most pattern pools are operated by dedicated individuals, such as those listed below.		A [[Pattern pool]] is a collection or "library" of patterns used for creating castings. Pattern pools have existed in various forms for many years. Most pattern pools are operated by dedicated individuals, such as those listed below.

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			== Riverside & Great Northern ==

			It seems that a large pattern pool was maintained at the [[Riverside & Great Northern Railroad]]. Unfortunately, the pattern pool was destroyed in a fire in 1995.

			[http://www.chaski.com/homemachinist/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=93772&start=12#p254361 Keith Taylor writes]:

			: The IBLS never had a pattern pool. The pattern pool was an entirely separate entity. The pattern pool ceased to exist and most of the patterns in the pattern pool were destroyed in a tragic fire at the Riverside and Great Northern in Wisconsin. Even if the patterns had survived, they would need to be replicated as patterns don't last forever....and most of the patterns from the past were loose patterns which most foundries will no longer accept.

			From [http://www.randgn.com/resources/museum_history.pdf "Museum History", <i>Riverside and Great Northern</i>]

			: On July 2, 1995, a fire started around midnight on the outside of the Boiler Shop near the turntable. Fortunately the Wisconsin Dells Fire Department responded quickly. More fortunately still, a Society member who was spending the night on the premises had 15 years of experience in a volunteer fire department. He was able to provide information he knew would be valuable in putting out the fire, and the fire was confined to a relatively small portion of the older wooden building.

			== References ==

			* [http://bbs.livesteam.net/showthread.php?t=122 "Live Steam Drawing Pool", <i>Live Steam & Outdoor Railroading</i>]
			* [http://bbs.livesteam.net/showthread.php?t=114 "Mercer Loco and Hickory Ridge", <i>Live Steam & Outdoor Railroading</i>]
			* [http://www.chaski.com/homemachinist/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=74681&start=0 Wisconsin Dells Pattern Pool fire]
			* [http://www.chaski.com/homemachinist/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=93772&start=12 IBLS Survey]
			* [http://www.chaski.com/homemachinist/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=79499#p254364 Southworth Corliss escapes Riverside & Great Northern fire]

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			The following appeared in [[Live Steam Magazine\|The Live Steam Newsletter]], September 1966.

			: LIVE STEAM PATTERN POOL
			: The following patterns are available as of December 10th, 1965 for use in construction of equipment.

			: 3/4 inch Scale

			:* Erie Railroad 4-6-0 Class G-15. 14 patterns from Robert C. Hannum.
			:* Cylinder (piston valve type) 1-1/4 inch bore by 1-3/4 inch stroke.
			:* Saddle for 4-1/8 inch smoke box.
			:* 2-1/8 inch Lead Truck Wheel, solid.
			:* Tender Hand Pump, 3/8 inch diameter bore.
			:* Twin Axle Pump and Frame Stay
			:* Cylinder Cover, rear.
			:* Axle Pump Eccentric Straps, 1-1/4 inch diameter.
			:* Smokestack.
			:* Smoke Box Front for 4-1/8 inch diameter smoke box.
			:* Archbar Tender Truck Frame (Aluminum pattern.)
			:* Archbar Tender Truck Bolster.
			:* Twin Cylinder Tender Hand Pump, 1/2 inch diameter bore.
			:* Steam Dome.
			:* Sand Dome.

			: Many additional patterns are available in 1-1/2 inch, 3/4 inch and 1/2 inch scales. This list will be continued in subsequent issues of the Live Steam Newsletter but for a complete list send a #10 stamped addressed envelope to:

			: Live Steam Pattern Pool
			: 962 Greenland Road
			: Portsmouth, N.H. 03801

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