Dick Bagley

Richard (Dick) Bagley was the former publisher of The Miniature Locomotive magazine. Past President of the Southern California Live Steamers. Worked with Walt Disney on various railroad installations at Disneyland--Anaheim, CA. Helped in designing and building the Mark Twain Riverboat at Disneyland. Worked with Walter Knott Family in design and installation of "Log Ride" at Knotts Berry Farm, Buena Park, CA.

Famous for designing the "Dick Bagley Whistle" suitable for up to one-inch scale steam locomotives. For many years, active at Los Angeles Live Steamers and Riverside Live Steamers clubs.

Dick Bagley

Bibliography

• Editor for The Miniature Locomotive
• "About Those Exhaust Nozzles", Live Steam, March 1967
• "Dick Jackson and the Colorado Central Railroad", Live Steam, November 1971
• "Oil Burner: Just Like the Big Ones", Live Steam, November 1981
• "Oil Firing a Miniature Locomotive in 1.5" scale", Live Steam, January 1982
• "Freight Car Trucks", Live Steam, August 1982
• "Mechanical Lubricator: Using Roller Clutch Bearings", Live Steam, September 1982
• "Locomotive Turret", Live Steam, October 1982
• "Little Helpful Hint: Improved Lubrications for a Locomotve", Live Steam, November 1982
• "Care and Operation of Your Locomotive", Live Steam, January 1983
• "Brakes", Live Steam, February 1983
• "Freight Car Brakes: Faster and More Positive Response", Live Steam, June 1983
• "Smokebox Throttle: Like the Big Locos", Live Steam, July 1983
• "Smokebox Throttle: Clarification", Live Steam, September 1983
• "Pilot Light: Better Management of Your Oil Burner", Live Steam, October 1983
• "Quick Opening Injector Valve: Simple and Efficient Fixture", Live Steam, December 1983
• "Smokebox: Function and Recommended Practice", Live Steam, January 1984
• "Butterfly Fire Door", Live Steam, February 1984
• "Quick Opening Blowdown Valve: Dick's Swan Song", Live Steam, June 1984
• "Fools Dive In Where Angels Know Better...: Whistle a Happy Tune", Live Steam, June 1991