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:: [https://www.chaski.org/homemachinist/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=105288 Van Anderson] | :: [https://www.chaski.org/homemachinist/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=105288 Van Anderson] | ||
: | : I feel it is my duty to pick my own brain and broadcast technical information that would be useful to others, thereby increasing the chances of prolonging The Hobby. | ||
:: | :: Paul C. Haar, former Secretary of the Northeastern Ohio Live Steamers | ||
: Post-graduates in Model Railroading are the "live steamers". This ambitious group build models from the base metal to realistic replicas actually operated by steam. | : Post-graduates in Model Railroading are the "live steamers". This ambitious group build models from the base metal to realistic replicas actually operated by steam. | ||
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== Meets == | == Meets == | ||
[[File:RMLS-- Art Wegner, running his 3.5-in. ga. 4-4-2 Atlantic Loco at Squires' Track, C. Spgs, CO, June 1961 (Photo by Ken Scheer) reduced.jpg|thumb|right|300px|[[Arthur Wegner]] running his 3.5 inch gauge 4-4-2 Atlantic loco at [[J. B. Squires]]' track, Colorado Springs, CO, June 1961. Photo by [[Ken Scheer]].]] | [[File:RMLS-- Art Wegner, running his 3.5-in. ga. 4-4-2 Atlantic Loco at Squires' Track, C. Spgs, CO, June 1961 (Photo by Ken Scheer) reduced.jpg|thumb|right|300px|[[Arthur Wegner]] running his 3.5 inch gauge 4-4-2 Atlantic loco at [[J. B. Squires]]' track, Colorado Springs, CO, June 1961. Photo by [[Ken Scheer]].]] | ||
* [http://adirondacklivesteamers.org/ Adirondack Live Steamers Blowdown Meet], October 18 to 20, 2019 | * [http://adirondacklivesteamers.org/ Adirondack Live Steamers Blowdown Meet], October 18 to 20, 2019 | ||
* [http://hals.org/meets18.html Houston Area Live Steamers Anniversary Meet], November 7 to 10, 2019 | * [http://hals.org/meets18.html Houston Area Live Steamers Anniversary Meet], November 7 to 10, 2019 | ||
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== Features == | == Features == | ||
'''[[Steam Locomotive Drawings|New! A comprehensive list of steam locomotive drawings]]''' | |||
'''[[3/4 Inch Scale Registry|Bill Yoder's 3/4 inch scale registry dated 22 Dec 2019 has grown to over 591 entries in 15 files!]]''' | |||
'''[[Portable Track for a Christmas Train]]''' | |||
'''[[Brake_shoe#Plastic_Brake_Shoes|Plastic Brake Shoes?]]''' | |||
'''[[Kenneth Rodig|Kenneth Rodig, former IBLS Secretary, is rebuilding his 1.5 inch scale Forney]]''' | |||
'''[[Henry Hospers#Letter_to_Editor|Henry Hospers]] shares some stories from his time as a New York Central engine house apprentice.''' | |||
'''[[TLS Sander|Tipsico Lakeshore Railroad sanders]]''' | |||
'''[[Caboose MOW Riding Car]]''' | |||
'''[[The Rattle and Ruin Railroad]]''' | |||
'''[[SD35|Dick Poole just completed another SD-45]]''' | '''[[SD35|Dick Poole just completed another SD-45]]''' | ||
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'''[[Water_gauge#Calculating_Water_Gauge_Height|Jeffrey G. Hook has provided an additional spreadsheet documenting a Water Gauge height locating method by Lima]]''' | '''[[Water_gauge#Calculating_Water_Gauge_Height|Jeffrey G. Hook has provided an additional spreadsheet documenting a Water Gauge height locating method by Lima]]''' | ||
'''[[Water_gauge#Calculating_Water_Level_with_Grade|Jeffrey G. Hook has provided a spreadsheet for calculating the maximum grade for a steam locomotive.]]''' | '''[[Water_gauge#Calculating_Water_Level_with_Grade|Jeffrey G. Hook has provided a spreadsheet for calculating the maximum grade for a steam locomotive.]]''' | ||
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'''[[3-1/2_Inch_Gauge_Flat_Car#2019_Version|Tinkerbell scale flatcar for hauling giants!]]''' | '''[[3-1/2_Inch_Gauge_Flat_Car#2019_Version|Tinkerbell scale flatcar for hauling giants!]]''' | ||
[[Special:AllPages|Click here]] for a comprehensive list of articles. | |||
== IBLS Patches == | == IBLS Patches == |
Revision as of 16:09, 10 January 2020
Join the International Brotherhood of Live Steamers <img src="" width="36">Beginners start here |
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Meets
- Adirondack Live Steamers Blowdown Meet, October 18 to 20, 2019
- Houston Area Live Steamers Anniversary Meet, November 7 to 10, 2019
- To add your meet email Daris Nevil
Features
New! A comprehensive list of steam locomotive drawings
Bill Yoder's 3/4 inch scale registry dated 22 Dec 2019 has grown to over 591 entries in 15 files!
Portable Track for a Christmas Train
Kenneth Rodig, former IBLS Secretary, is rebuilding his 1.5 inch scale Forney
Henry Hospers shares some stories from his time as a New York Central engine house apprentice.
Tipsico Lakeshore Railroad sanders
Dick Poole just completed another SD-45
Bill Van Brocklin's No 8 Under Steam Again!
August 31, 2019 marks the 50th Anniversary of the first Live Steam Meet in Texas
Check out Dick Poole's PRR Hopper Car. Its for sale!
New photos of The Little Texas & Pacific Sunshine Special
Jeffrey G. Hook has provided a spreadsheet for calculating the maximum grade for a steam locomotive.
Tinkerbell scale flatcar for hauling giants!
Click here for a comprehensive list of articles.
IBLS Patches
The NEW IBLS Patches have arrived!
Only $5 each, includes postage. Click here to purchase!
Regional IBLS Secretaries
Standards and Recommended Practice
- IBLS Wheel Standard
- IBLS Coupler and Safety Chain Standards
- IBLS Track Standard
- Loading gauge
- Standards and Recommended Practice
- Boiler Inspections
- Bolt and Pipe Threads
Wandering Locomotive Books
- Winton Brown Engineering Data
- Koster's Miniature Railroad Supplies
- Lee Wright and Lee's Trains
- Jan-Eric Nystrom's Baldwin 3003
- Bill Yoder's 3/4 Inch Scale Registry
- Jim Murray and MDM Locomotive Works
Articles by Category
- Category:Construction
- Category:Maintenance
- Category:Operations
- Category:Right of Way
- Category:Safety