FOR SALE: RMI 65-ton centercab "A" and custom built cabless "B" units. Since completing my steam engine I find I hardly ever run the diesels. The "A" unit is the standard RMI 65 ton centercab with sound card, a 200-watt amplifier and 3 speakers (10" woofer and two 5" speakers). It has flycranks and siderods. In addition to the standard RMI features, I have added:
- Flashing amber beacon on roof
- Operating air horn
- 6" electromechanical bell
- Headlight has high beam and low beam
- Operating ditch lights
- Arm rests in cab side windows
- Sun shades over cab side windows
- Door latches on all doors vDetail decals (ie DANGER 600 VOLTS)
- A scale fire extinguisher mounted on cab
- Two air horn castings on roof of cab
- Flag holders on front pilot vReplaced wooden footboards with solid metal
- 3M Scotchbrand anti-slip material on footboards and deck
I scratchbuilt the cabless "B" unit to match up with the "A" unit. It has two RMI 1/2 hp electric motors, RMI controller, fly cranks and siderods, operating headlight on each end, and two 6" speakers that play sound from the sound card in the "A" unit.
Each of the units will operate individually on their own or can be MU'ed to run together (which is what I built them to do and how I run them). When running together the lashup has four 1/2-hp electric motors powering eight axles for a total of 16 powered wheels. Each unit has four 12-volt deep cycle, no spill, batteries and all batteries are on a common buss between both units so that power is drawn evenly from all batteries. Also included is a Lestronic II 25-amp 24-volt battery charger that will charge both units simultaneously.
Price is $ 10,900 for both units delivered to the MLS Spring Meet in March. For additional information contact Bill Laird at Bill-Laird@satx.rr.com or 830-935-4752. 03/07/08
For Sale: A set of pre-machined kits from 'Little Engines' for the 11/2" scale Atlantic plus the Accucraft shay steamer. All are untouched.
The Atlantic kit information is outlined on the invoices (2002 era) and available by fax from me. The prices that would be acceptable are discounted 30% if delivery required or 35% if picked up here in Chino Valley (95 m from the phoenix area).
The extras available are 50' of track with ties and all associated hardware plus the glass 36 inch display case and test track for the shay.
Andrew Keenan RHIF@COMMSPEED.NET, Tel: 928-541-0471
For Sale: 7 1/2" gauge 4+4 Beam Engine and tender with two 7 1/2 foot bench type riding cars equipped with Tom Bee trucks and couplers. Pneumatic brakes on all cars. Current SVLSRM boiler certificate on a 12" diameter vertical steel boiler, propane fired, with 306 3/8" diameter copper fire tubes. Twin cylinder double acting engine with Stephenson valve gear and a bore and stroke of 2"x2.75" driving 4.375" diameter wheels through a 20% overdrive. Drive chains are tight at all times. There is a constant speed universal joint in the center of each truck to allow movement while keeping the drive chains tight. The engine weighs about 400 pounds with eight driving wheels arranged in two four wheel trucks. I haven't found a track or turn I couldn't handle. The suspension is very flexible, rock solid on the rails and the engine has a working headlight. Asking $10,500.
The train is set-up on a new two wheel trailer for towing with a car or small pick-up truck. I estimate the weight of the complete train and trailer at about 1000 pounds. This engine is a runner, fast, with exceptional pulling power and is very easy to run, very forgiving. You can check and adjust either firing or water level in about two seconds. Because of having a vertical boiler the engine does not require any additional inputs to fire up, just open the valve on the propane tank and light the burner after you fill the boiler and water tank with water. The train and trailer are located in Reno, Nevada.
Contact Bill Cody at (775) 674-6512 or steamboatbill@sbcglobal.net for additional information/pictures.
For Sale: Atlantic 3/4" scale castings and drawings
Ben Stutsman has drawings and a lot of castings for the 3/4" scale Atlantic engine. He has the key parts, boiler shell and smoke box, as well as the engine frame, tender frame and the most important castings. He would like to sell it and will take offers. He can be contacted via the information below.
email: ben.stutsy@gmail.com
address:
Ben Stutsman
15439 Bull Run Dr
Frisco, TX 75035
phone: 469-952-6485
For Sale: SD70MAC
This engine was started as a custom build for a buyer who has opted to not continue with the purchase.
The locomotive is in the process of being converted to 13 hp, 24 vdc electric operation with a microprocessor controller. Sound system is an optional extra. It has a drive shaft that powers all 6 axles but is not currently equipped with brakes. It needs detail work. Trucks alone are worth about $1000/each. Only test run on a shop test rack. Asking $9500.00 Call Marty Harrison (660) 909-8036 or email at mharriso@iland.net. You can also call Charlie Stacer at (816) 537-6136. Engine is located in Kansas City, MO.This engine is equipped with a 12HP, electric-start Briggs and Stratton engine.
Storage space is needed. Ron Koehler is looking for 30 feet of space to store his train for up to a year. He has 2 1/2" scale cars. If he could share some space with someone that would be great. Ron can be reached at 660-582-3641. His email is ron-koehler@peoplepc.com. Alternately, he is interested in purchasing 1/2 interest in an existing 40 foot container or complete interest in an 20 foot container.
Charlie Stacer has a number of locomotives including a KCS Pacific (shown below), an NW2 and a doodlebug for sale. He also has a number of pieces of running stock. All equipment is located in Kansas City. Charlie does not have access to internet. Marty Harrison is his point of contact. Email Marty for pictures and more information.
Wanted: 4.75-inch-gauge steam loco, small to medium size. Must be substantially complete. Will pay any reasonable price. Gerhard Klose, LALS member. Call 323-663-0769 or send email.
For Sale: Three Truck Climax, 1.5" scale, 7.5" gauge. As seen in construction series in Live Steam Magazine. Museum quality, one of a kind. Located in Santa Cruz, California. For more information contact Jeff Badger 831-212-5545 or send email to btflco@juno.com Asking price is $30,000.00 Serious Inquiries only.
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Wanted: 7.5" "entry-level" gasoline-powered locomotive. Call Ken Karrel in Tucson at 520-749-5345.
FOR SALE: Like-new 1972 Crown 4-4-0, 2-ft. Steel Blue with new Tender. The whole loco has been replaced or reconditioned. This is the largest 2-ft Crown made. All new boiler, smoke box and fire box. Asking $65,000. Contact Ray Lanzi at 561-394-6596 or send him email
FOR SALE: 1-1/2" Scale smoke box 6-7/8" long, 8-1/2" OD, 7/16" wall thickness: $20.00 Call John Draftz (602)942-3457
