Re: Varney/Bowser Old Lady
Varney itself also used the straight sided cylinders at some point.? An old ad shows then on a 10 wheeler also (with valve gear).
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From: Roger Huber trainpainter@... [yardbirdtrains]
To: huligin62@... [yardbirdtrains]
Sent: Wed, Aug 29, 2018 6:05 pm
Subject: Re: [yardbirdtrains] Re: Varney/Bowser Old Lady
I have ever been able to get HOSeeker to open using several computers.
The Varney Old Lady cylinders slanted inward at the top. The Bowser version used cylinders that were basically straight sided.
Roger Huber
Deer Creek Locomotive Works
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I can't verify a ''change'' to the steam chest / cylinders ? Go to hoseeker.org literature section to look at the diagrams ??? Hope this helps .? Henry?
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Re: Varney/Bowser Old Lady
I have ever been able to get HOSeeker to open using several computers.
The Varney Old Lady cylinders slanted inward at the top. The Bowser version used cylinders that were basically straight sided.
Roger Huber Deer Creek Locomotive Works
On Wednesday, August 29, 2018, 11:45:18 AM CDT, huligin62@... [yardbirdtrains] wrote:
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I can't verify a ''change'' to the steam chest / cylinders ? Go to hoseeker.org literature section to look at the diagrams ??? Hope this helps .? Henry?
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Re: Varney/Bowser Old Lady
I can't verify a ''change'' to the steam chest / cylinders ? Go to hoseeker.org literature section to look at the diagrams ??? Hope this helps .? Henry?
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Hey Mr. Jeff ! I don't know if the other post got there BUT , the tank dimensions are 3/8'' by 1'' very close [ 6mm.by 24mm.and 18mm. between the hold down straps . Make the ends ''Plain Jane '' , not a fancy beer keg like Cary did ? Look at the Northeast Rails PRR steam site You'll see. I planto add more details to the front , railings ,walkways ?? You can still get MOST of the Modern PRR details , except the big buda ross generator , it's platform? ?? Old Cal Scale # was 2000 something [ good lick ] . Give me a shout any old time , sorry it took too long !!? ?Henry H.?
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I have an Old Lady by Varney. I know Bowser reworked these kits and changed the cylinders and frames. Does anyone know if the newer style Bowser cylinders will fit the old style Varney frame/boiler/crossheads without major work to the engine?
I love the engine but never cared for the slanted cylinders. I think Bowser did a good thing changing them out.?
How does the Bowser compare to the original engine as far as running qualities?
Thanks, oldline1
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Yeah. If you don't mind. That'd be helpful. Did you acquire this as a kit or did you pick up the detail parts separately? Do you happen to have a parts list?
Jeff
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-----Original Message----- From: huligin62@... [yardbirdtrains] To: yardbirdtrains Sent: Wed, Aug 22, 2018 02:18 PM Subject: Re: [yardbirdtrains] N1S 2-10-2
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Do you want me to measure the tank ??? ?Henry ?
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I looked at the No.East Rails PRR steam roster pix , that fat tank is doable with your own stuff and skills . Air lines? both sides , ''skinny'' hold down bands ? All possible !! Henry?
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Do you want me to measure the tank ??? ?Henry ?
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I have the boiler, frame extension, decapod chassis and tender but no air tank or other detail parts. I am sure I will never lay my hands on that original Cary air tank but should be able to scrounge the rest.
Jeff
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-----Original Message----- From: huligin62@... [yardbirdtrains] To: yardbirdtrains Sent: Tue, Aug 21, 2018 02:51 AM Subject: [yardbirdtrains] N1S 2-10-2
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I got one of these a while back , detailed nicely . One area gave me fits tho' , the pilot and big air tank . The clearance to the foot boards was way to skimpy . So I played with it for ever until I figured it out !! The pilot screws to the frame , then screws into that big air tank . OK if ANY of these are stripped threads ? You go thru' the frame into a low profile nut to secure the pilot . Then add plastic to the frame to secure the air tank in place . I did that because the frame and the tank were both stripped out ??? Have fun , eh ??? Henry
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I got one of these a while back , detailed nicely . One area gave me fits tho' , the pilot and big air tank . The clearance to the foot boards was way to skimpy . So I played with it for ever until I figured it out !! The pilot screws to the frame , then screws into that big air tank . OK if ANY of these are stripped threads ? You go thru' the frame into a low profile nut to secure the pilot . Then add plastic to the frame to secure the air tank in place . I did that because the frame and the tank were both stripped out ??? Have fun , eh ??? Henry
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Thanks Jeff !! I can relate , I have CRS as well !! Can;t remember Stuff ????? Henry
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Henry, ? ? ?I'm sorry but I must have parted with that second JE Yardbird. Can't find it! However I did check with Bowser and they still have A5 parts including a side rod set for $12.?
Jeff
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-----Original Message----- From: huligin62@... [yardbirdtrains] To: yardbirdtrains Sent: Fri, Aug 17, 2018 11:22 AM Subject: Re: [yardbirdtrains] Pieces parts
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Thanks Jeff , I might get one goin' yet . [????] Thanks again .? ? Henry?
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Re: OK Brian ! You are now a Moderator ! Go get em' !
Here's hoping it all goes through without a hitch!
On Sat, Aug 11, 2018 at 9:53 PM, bpickeri@... [yardbirdtrains] <yardbirdtrains@...> wrote:
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It's been a while, and you might (or might not) have been wondering what was up with the potential transfer.
I've been kinda wondering myself, until yesterday I (and probably the other moderators) got a notice that the transfer account had requested to be added to this group.
I've made the necessary change to that account, so that YardbirdTrains should begin to get migrated.
The next thing we should hear, IIRC, is that we'll each receive invites to the New YardbirdTrains . That should be the indication that the transfer is complete.
Brian Pickering
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Thanks Jeff , I might get one goin' yet . [????] Thanks again .? ? Henry?
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Henry,
? ? I had a spare Yardbird at one point. I'll go down into the vault and see if I can dig up the rods you need.? ? ? By the way, I recently acquired a Bowser A5. At first I thought it was a John English Yardbird because they are so similar. Then I picked up, from Sean, some pewter cast frames that Bowser had made from a JE yardbird when they were developing their A5. I didn't know, until then, that Bowser did base their A5 on the JE model. Yes, Bowser did make many changes and added all those brass details but, if you look at the back end of the JE and the Bowser frames, they are identical.
Jeff
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-----Original Message----- From: huligin62@... [yardbirdtrains] To: yardbirdtrains Sent: Wed, Aug 15, 2018 06:37 PM Subject: [yardbirdtrains] Pieces parts
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I've a need for Yardbird side rods , main rods , itty bitty screws to hold 'em on ??????? Thanks . Angle mount bells for B&O C&O NKP ??? ?Henry !!
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Re: Bowser's K11 With DCC [2 Attachments]
There weren't many footboard pilots on Pacifics ?? NYC had its variants , look out for variants of H5s ! Many . Henry
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Re: Bowser's K11 With DCC [2 Attachments]
Jeff you're a wizard ! Nice work . I'm buried under Model Power FAs , Sharks , E units , Atlas FP7s ! . I'm going to do PRR variants? , 5 or one stripe , with of without radio poles ???? ?Henry?
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I've a need for Yardbird side rods , main rods , itty bitty screws to hold 'em on ??????? Thanks . Angle mount bells for B&O C&O NKP ??? ?Henry !!
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Re: OK Brian ! You are now a Moderator ! Go get em' !
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Re: Bowser's K11 With DCC [2 Attachments]
Doug , you are a wizard !! NYC's K11 close to NKP's K class Pacifics ?????? I can relate to your change of directions ?? I'm swimming in Sharks , FAs , E and FP7s ???? Henry Nice work Doug as always , what B&O stuff ?????
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Jeff Pellas