Steve Vitkovits - Revision history

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	: [[Dick Thomas]] had a full size erection drawing of the Baldwin 2-8-2 90 ton Mikado. Steve saw the drawing and said to Dick: "Lets build a locomotive." So Steve worked on the drawings from 1991 to 1993 obtained patterns and had them cast at a foundry in Fremont, CA. Steve wanted to go into business selling drawings and castings but Dick just wanted to build one example and bowed out of the business end. At that time there were about 6 engines built. Steve still has his and was at [[Golden Gate Live Steamers\|GGLS]] today to take it home for some pump work. The guys decided to sell the plans and all rights to Bob Petersen at [[Railroad Warehouse]]. Since Bob sold out, I have no idea what happened to the material. Steve still has all the originals and notes to the engine.		: [[Dick Thomas]] had a full size erection drawing of the Baldwin 2-8-2 90 ton Mikado. Steve saw the drawing and said to Dick: "Lets build a locomotive." So Steve worked on the drawings from 1991 to 1993 obtained patterns and had them cast at a foundry in Fremont, CA. Steve wanted to go into business selling drawings and castings but Dick just wanted to build one example and bowed out of the business end. At that time there were about 6 engines built. Steve still has his and was at [[Golden Gate Live Steamers\|GGLS]] today to take it home for some pump work. The guys decided to sell the plans and all rights to Bob Petersen at [[Railroad Warehouse]]. Since Bob sold out, I have no idea what happened to the material. Steve still has all the originals and notes to the engine.

			== External Links ==

			* [http://www.livesteam.com/discounted_parts/90_ton_baldwin_mikado_patterns.html 90 Ton Mikado drawings and patterns for sale, <i>Railroad Warehouse</i>]

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	: [[Steve Vitkovits]] designed and had castings made for a light 2-8-2. Dick Thomas was also involved. The design was sold to [[Railroad Warehouse]].		: [[Steve Vitkovits]] designed and had castings made for a light 2-8-2. [[Dick Thomas]] was also involved. The design was sold to [[Railroad Warehouse]].

			: [[Dick Thomas]] had a full size erection drawing of the Baldwin 2-8-2 90 ton Mikado. Steve saw the drawing and said to Dick: "Lets build a locomotive." So Steve worked on the drawings from 1991 to 1993 obtained patterns and had them cast at a foundry in Fremont, CA. Steve wanted to go into business selling drawings and castings but Dick just wanted to build one example and bowed out of the business end. At that time there were about 6 engines built. Steve still has his and was at [[Golden Gate Live Steamers\|GGLS]] today to take it home for some pump work. The guys decided to sell the plans and all rights to Bob Petersen at [[Railroad Warehouse]]. Since Bob sold out, I have no idea what happened to the material. Steve still has all the originals and notes to the engine.

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: [[Steve Vitkovits]] designed and had castings made for a light 2-8-2. Dick Thomas was also involved. The design was sold to [[Railroad Warehouse]].