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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]].]] | |||
* [[Mid-South Live Steamers]] meet last weekend in September, 2020 | |||
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** To add your meet email [mailto:daris@nevil.org Daris Nevil] | ** To add your meet email [mailto:daris@nevil.org Daris Nevil] | ||
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== Features == | == Features == | ||
'''[[ | '''[[Bill Michaels|Two Hudsons in Wisconsin]]''' | ||
'''[[Windsor Ontario Live Steam Club|Good Ol' Days at the Windsor Ontario Live Steam Club]]''' | |||
'''[[Douglas Massie#Northern Rebuild|Steve Bratina rebuilding the Douglas Massie Northern]]''' | |||
''' | '''[[New_England_Live_Steamers#1945|Color film of the 1945 meet at Danvers]]''' | ||
''' | '''[[Paul DeVerter|Paul L. DeVerter II: A Live Steam Pioneer in Texas]]''' | ||
'''[[ | '''[[Southwestern_Live_Steamers#Falfurrias_Meets|August 31, 2019 marked the 50th Anniversary of the first Live Steam Meet in Texas]]''' | ||
'''[[ | '''[[Stan Grigg|Stan Grigg's 3/4 inch scale Niagara Breaths Life Again!]]''' | ||
'''[[ | '''[[Van H. Beckman|Casey Jones Railroad in Breckenridge, Texas, 1929]]''' | ||
'''[[ | '''[[3/4 Inch Scale Registry|Bill Yoder's 3/4 inch scale registry dated 21 June 2020 has grown to over 609 entries in 15 files!]]''' | ||
'''[[ | '''[[Interference fit|Dr. Evans Speaks Out on Interference Fit]]''' | ||
'''[[ | '''[[Norman_Steele#711_Restored|Joe Cordelle restores Norman Steele's Atlantic No. 711]]''' | ||
'''[[ | '''[[Building Tank Cars|Remembering Gary Brothers: Tank Cars]]''' | ||
'''[[ | '''[[Charles_S._Purinton#Minnie|Charlie Purinton's "Minnie"]]''' | ||
'''[[ | '''[[Steam Locomotive Drawings|New! A comprehensive list of steam locomotive drawings]]''' | ||
'''[[ | '''[[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.''' | ||
[[Special:AllPages|Click here]] for a comprehensive list of articles. | |||
== IBLS Patches == | == IBLS Patches == | ||
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== Standards and Recommended Practice == | == Standards and Recommended Practice == | ||
[[File:AVWRR AlmostAtOldWellHouse abt1977 byTerryAdams.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Jason Adams at the throttle, Annetta Valley & Western RR, about 1977. The lettering was all hand painted, including the mural on the headlight, by former Disney artist "Hoppy".]] | |||
* [[IBLS Wheel Standard]] | * [[IBLS Wheel Standard]] | ||
* [[IBLS Coupler and Safety Chain Standards]] | * [[IBLS Coupler and Safety Chain Standards]] | ||
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== Articles by Category == | == Articles by Category == | ||
[[File:VanBrocklin No8 WLS PatFahey 20190809-4.JPG|thumb|right|300px|Bill Van Brocklin's No 8 3/4 inch scale locomotive, fired by Pat Fahey at [[Waushakum Live Steamers]].]] | |||
* [[:Category:IBLS Secretaries]] | * [[:Category:IBLS Secretaries]] | ||
* [[:Category:People]] | * [[:Category:People]] | ||
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* [[:Category:Right of Way]] | * [[:Category:Right of Way]] | ||
* [[:Category:Safety]] | * [[:Category:Safety]] | ||
* [[:Category:Materials]] | |||
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* [[:Category:Prototypes]] | * [[:Category:Prototypes]] | ||
* [[:Category:Steam Locomotive Models]] | * [[:Category:Steam Locomotive Models]] | ||
== Articles of Interest == | |||
* [[Steam Locomotive Drawings]] |
Revision as of 09:10, 29 September 2020
Join the International Brotherhood of Live Steamers <img src="" width="36">Beginners start here |
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Meets
- Mid-South Live Steamers meet last weekend in September, 2020
- To add your meet email Daris Nevil
Features
Good Ol' Days at the Windsor Ontario Live Steam Club
Steve Bratina rebuilding the Douglas Massie Northern
Color film of the 1945 meet at Danvers
Paul L. DeVerter II: A Live Steam Pioneer in Texas
August 31, 2019 marked the 50th Anniversary of the first Live Steam Meet in Texas
Stan Grigg's 3/4 inch scale Niagara Breaths Life Again!
Casey Jones Railroad in Breckenridge, Texas, 1929
Bill Yoder's 3/4 inch scale registry dated 21 June 2020 has grown to over 609 entries in 15 files!
Dr. Evans Speaks Out on Interference Fit
Joe Cordelle restores Norman Steele's Atlantic No. 711
Remembering Gary Brothers: Tank Cars
New! A comprehensive list of steam locomotive drawings
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.
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
- Category:Materials