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when anthracite roads leased out power... by Cowford - Sat Mar 09, 2013 3:06 pm	10 Replies 9697 Views	by GSC Sat Oct 19, 2013 8:28 pm
90mph steam run in UK by Chafford1 - Sat Jun 01, 2013 8:14 am	5 Replies 9727 Views	by Steffen Thu Aug 08, 2013 3:26 pm
Geared steam on the Pennsy? by jgallaway81 - Wed Jun 12, 2013 12:06 pm	0 Replies 16149 Views	by jgallaway81 Wed Jun 12, 2013 12:06 pm
Steam Mastrou will be back in 2013 by lalogne - Sat Feb 02, 2013 11:38 am	1 Replies 6774 Views	by lalogne Mon Jun 03, 2013 1:48 pm
Steam Boiler pressure relief valve by BobLI - Thu Mar 14, 2013 9:08 am	9 Replies 9548 Views	by GSC Sun May 19, 2013 7:38 pm
String on NYC forum by Allen Hazen - Fri Mar 22, 2013 12:12 am	2 Replies 7245 Views	by Allen Hazen Fri May 10, 2013 2:09 am
Eccentic Question - Mikes vs. Mountains by Cactus Jack - Wed Feb 27, 2013 11:43 am	7 Replies 8274 Views	by Pneudyne Tue May 07, 2013 9:07 pm
Buried Locomotive Recovered in Florida by hondajohn - Fri Jan 04, 2013 10:44 am	2 Replies 8485 Views	by Milwaukee_F40C Tue Apr 02, 2013 11:58 am
"Forward-" and "Backward-" Angled Eccentric Cranks by rlsteam - Wed Mar 13, 2013 11:05 pm	2 Replies 6724 Views	by rlsteam Thu Mar 14, 2013 2:27 pm
Passenger vs Freight loco's by 470man - Tue Feb 12, 2013 11:49 am	6 Replies 20336 Views	by Steffen Sat Feb 16, 2013 4:27 pm
PRR turbine steam use by BobLI - Mon Feb 04, 2013 10:05 am	3 Replies 7441 Views	by BobLI Tue Feb 05, 2013 2:16 pm
MEC #501 Restoration Project by #7470 - Sat Aug 11, 2007 10:56 pm	9 Replies 12089 Views	by Typewriters Sat Jan 19, 2013 11:52 am
Steam in Indiana? by johnthefireman - Wed Nov 28, 2012 3:13 am	6 Replies 7510 Views	by mrconductor55 Mon Jan 07, 2013 7:37 pm
Casy-Cavin Power Reverse Gear by twolfe - Sun Nov 25, 2012 6:52 pm	2 Replies 7191 Views	by twolfe Sun Dec 02, 2012 10:17 pm
Comparative 4-8-4 data... please? 1 2 by Allen Hazen - Tue Dec 06, 2011 3:19 am	16 Replies 17830 Views	by johnthefireman Sat Nov 17, 2012 11:40 am
Brooks Locomotive Works history by Richard1 - Thu Nov 15, 2012 12:36 pm	0 Replies 7394 Views	by Richard1 Thu Nov 15, 2012 12:36 pm
When was the dynamo introduced? by SteamTourist - Wed Oct 03, 2012 2:03 pm	7 Replies 9160 Views	by Eliphaz Sat Oct 20, 2012 5:28 am
Steam Locomotive Restoration - Help Wanted by Jeff Smith - Wed Oct 03, 2012 10:40 am	1 Replies 9416 Views	by Steffen Tue Oct 16, 2012 3:11 pm
614 to Port Jervis again? 1 2 3 by northjerseybuff - Sun May 13, 2012 7:40 am	31 Replies 24097 Views	by rwk Sun Oct 07, 2012 4:11 pm
Steam train in your back yard-How close? by SST - Wed Aug 15, 2012 9:18 am	10 Replies 11561 Views	by Desertdweller Wed Sep 26, 2012 10:14 pm
Building a T-1 Duplex 1 2 by kiddnormal - Mon Mar 07, 2011 2:07 pm	23 Replies 18215 Views	by Desertdweller Thu Sep 13, 2012 7:18 pm
What ever happened to the B&LE 2-10-4 by Centurylover68 - Thu Dec 08, 2005 12:31 pm	3 Replies 10297 Views	by Aa3rt Sat Aug 25, 2012 12:45 pm
Steam Locomotive Builders Lists, Rosters & Diagram Books by RAILDATA - Wed Nov 23, 2011 12:13 am	4 Replies 9684 Views	by guguwich Sun Aug 12, 2012 1:38 am
any steam technology used in early diesals? by NRGeep - Sun Jun 17, 2012 5:11 am	5 Replies 8674 Views	by Mr.S Sat Aug 11, 2012 4:31 pm
Stays by Steffen - Thu Mar 15, 2012 2:27 pm	2 Replies 6944 Views	by GSC Sun Jul 08, 2012 9:39 am
What is a thermic siphon? by ricebrianrice - Mon Apr 16, 2012 11:46 am	6 Replies 10754 Views	by GSC Sun Jul 08, 2012 9:33 am
Norfolk Southern NS to run Nickel Plate NP765 Northwest Ohio by Jeff Smith - Fri May 18, 2012 11:20 am	3 Replies 13574 Views	by lakeshoredave Thu Jun 28, 2012 10:02 pm
NEW CLEAN STEAM ENGINE IN THE WORKS 1 2 by bostontrainguy - Tue May 22, 2012 2:05 pm	20 Replies 17092 Views	by atsf sp Sun Jun 10, 2012 10:19 pm
Santa Fe 3751 in La Paz by Jeff Smith - Wed May 23, 2012 2:18 pm	0 Replies 6015 Views	by Jeff Smith Wed May 23, 2012 2:18 pm
Antique Photograph Steam Locomotive Indentification help by Nile - Mon Apr 09, 2012 9:52 pm	0 Replies 5288 Views	by Nile Mon Apr 09, 2012 9:52 pm
Smokebox Physics by urrengr2003 - Sat Jan 28, 2012 4:18 pm	3 Replies 7068 Views	by timz Thu Apr 05, 2012 2:08 pm
Locate No. 602 NYC 4-6-0 from 1899 by ChuggaChugga007 - Tue May 03, 2011 2:15 pm	2 Replies 7057 Views	by Pat Fahey Sat Mar 31, 2012 5:16 pm
Help locating 1870 steam locomotive by gathany - Fri Mar 09, 2012 10:08 pm	4 Replies 7518 Views	by Pat Fahey Tue Mar 13, 2012 10:18 am
Steam Locomotive Operation by EMD567 - Sat Mar 26, 2011 7:03 pm	12 Replies 12163 Views	by johnthefireman Thu Mar 08, 2012 9:13 am
What is this? by AZHIKER - Sun Mar 04, 2012 2:47 pm	2 Replies 6711 Views	by AZHIKER Wed Mar 07, 2012 12:07 pm
USRA Light Mikado by jayrs - Sun Feb 26, 2012 3:53 pm	0 Replies 6211 Views	by jayrs Sun Feb 26, 2012 3:53 pm
Last regular use of steam in the US 1 2 by USRailFan - Thu Dec 09, 2004 3:45 am	25 Replies 22804 Views	by Norge Thu Feb 02, 2012 12:40 am
Tube length and anthracite by Allen Hazen - Sun Jan 08, 2012 11:04 pm	9 Replies 7159 Views	by Eliphaz Thu Jan 26, 2012 5:45 pm
Steam Fireman 101 by steamer69 - Wed Nov 23, 2011 9:02 am	14 Replies 9513 Views	by steamer69 Tue Jan 24, 2012 2:34 pm
Queen Annes Railroad Locomotive Numbers by Albert - Tue Jan 24, 2012 11:46 am	0 Replies 5327 Views	by Albert Tue Jan 24, 2012 11:46 am
Self-sustaining Steam Locomotive by #7470 - Wed Jan 04, 2012 8:55 pm	7 Replies 7748 Views	by jgallaway81 Tue Jan 10, 2012 8:32 pm
What is a snifter valve???? by steamfan6325 - Sun Apr 25, 2010 3:52 pm	12 Replies 14210 Views	by Steffen Mon Jan 02, 2012 5:18 pm
Johnson bar 1 2 by joatmon - Mon Jul 12, 2004 6:24 pm	28 Replies 26864 Views	by GSC Wed Nov 23, 2011 12:17 pm
Looking for Steam Reference, Please Help by mrCatfish - Wed Jun 29, 2011 1:31 pm	2 Replies 4965 Views	by kevin.brackney Wed Nov 23, 2011 9:34 am
Request permission to post pics of Steam Boat Engines? by gearhead - Sun Aug 14, 2011 12:20 pm	8 Replies 5354 Views	by RickRackstop Mon Oct 31, 2011 10:59 am
UP1996 Teams Up With Challenger UP3985 - Video by Lady Penelope - Wed Oct 12, 2011 3:00 am	1 Replies 4151 Views	by Fan Railer Tue Oct 25, 2011 7:21 pm
Locomotive 830 by WrightHorse - Sun Oct 09, 2011 7:39 am	0 Replies 3739 Views	by WrightHorse Sun Oct 09, 2011 7:39 am
Grand Trunk 7456 by #7470 - Tue Jan 11, 2011 11:53 pm	1 Replies 4606 Views	by Pat Fahey Fri Oct 07, 2011 12:44 pm
need crew duties for rotary snowplow by hilowstunts - Sat May 14, 2011 1:45 pm	1 Replies 4205 Views	by Steffen Thu Oct 06, 2011 11:22 am
Relationship of tender to locomotive by udpert - Mon Jun 20, 2011 4:37 am	7 Replies 5902 Views	by Steffen Thu Oct 06, 2011 9:51 am
Running Gear Forces at High Speed by RhoXS - Sun Aug 21, 2011 4:01 pm	12 Replies 6653 Views	by Steffen Thu Oct 06, 2011 9:40 am
Mt. Washington Cog Loco Waumbek by jkrail - Fri Sep 30, 2011 6:30 pm	2 Replies 3864 Views	by jkrail Wed Oct 05, 2011 4:07 pm
Steam Locomotive Bell ID by Peter - Thu Aug 11, 2011 4:20 pm	3 Replies 5553 Views	by Peter Mon Oct 03, 2011 4:28 pm
Most recently manufactured steam locomotive? by Passenger - Mon Sep 26, 2011 8:43 am	6 Replies 5372 Views	by mp15ac Thu Sep 29, 2011 10:57 am
765 from ft wayne by breezeman - Tue Sep 06, 2011 12:13 pm	3 Replies 3414 Views	by wurlitzer153 Mon Sep 26, 2011 12:29 am
4-4-0 Boiler shape by alexj7 - Wed Aug 03, 2011 7:34 pm	1 Replies 3771 Views	by GSC Fri Aug 05, 2011 2:07 pm
Silent Watchman (NKP765) by railfilm - Sat Jul 30, 2011 1:02 am	0 Replies 3827 Views	by railfilm Sat Jul 30, 2011 1:02 am
Cab forwards by udpert - Sun Jun 12, 2011 3:10 am	9 Replies 5196 Views	by GSC Tue Jul 26, 2011 1:12 pm
Friends of the 261 new cars? by robbielat9 - Wed Jul 20, 2011 8:35 pm	0 Replies 3581 Views	by robbielat9 Wed Jul 20, 2011 8:35 pm
fuel used for first steam locomotives? by NRGeep - Sun Jun 26, 2011 8:28 am	2 Replies 4069 Views	by GSC Thu Jul 14, 2011 2:59 pm
please help identify this locomotive? by lidell - Thu Apr 28, 2011 2:07 am	4 Replies 4820 Views	by GSC Thu Jul 14, 2011 2:53 pm
STEAM LOCOMOTIVE GETTING SCRAPPED NEEDS BUYER ASAP by Ham40PH - Thu Jul 07, 2011 4:30 pm	0 Replies 3861 Views	by Ham40PH Thu Jul 07, 2011 4:30 pm
1875 - 4-4-0 Wood Burning Steam Locomotive by alexj7 - Fri Jun 24, 2011 12:13 pm	0 Replies 3233 Views	by alexj7 Fri Jun 24, 2011 12:13 pm
1875 - 4-4-0 Wood Burning Steam Locomotive by alexj7 - Wed Jun 22, 2011 2:16 am	2 Replies 4397 Views	by Eliphaz Wed Jun 22, 2011 5:14 pm
Reader Railroad #108 Paint Scheme by kmeyer - Fri Jun 17, 2011 4:31 pm	5 Replies 4016 Views	by Marty Feldner Tue Jun 21, 2011 2:39 am
Accessing locomotive from passenger car? by udpert - Thu Jun 09, 2011 7:46 pm	8 Replies 4311 Views	by rlsteam Wed Jun 15, 2011 12:01 am
Flagg Coal 75 at RMNE by EDM5970 - Sun May 29, 2011 12:07 pm	0 Replies 3226 Views	by EDM5970 Sun May 29, 2011 12:07 pm
Learning about Steam (many questions) by #7470 - Sun May 01, 2011 1:55 pm	11 Replies 4684 Views	by Eliphaz Thu May 05, 2011 11:19 pm
Need color scheme by carvintom - Thu May 05, 2011 3:04 pm	0 Replies 3177 Views	by carvintom Thu May 05, 2011 3:04 pm
C&O 614 To Steam Again - Yellow Riboon Express by jgallaway81 - Mon Mar 24, 2008 6:02 pm	5 Replies 5861 Views	by v8interceptor Fri Apr 22, 2011 11:31 am
Building new "classic" steam 1 2 by Allen Hazen - Tue Mar 15, 2011 11:09 pm	18 Replies 7726 Views	by b&m 1566 Mon Apr 18, 2011 6:10 pm
Factor of Adhesion 1 2 by Cactus Jack - Tue Feb 08, 2011 9:28 am	19 Replies 10729 Views	by Allen Hazen Wed Apr 06, 2011 8:42 pm
Saddest Sight in Steam Railroading Today? by masscoastalfan - Fri Jun 12, 2009 4:30 pm	12 Replies 6052 Views	by Desertdweller Sun Mar 13, 2011 5:50 pm
mu"ing steam locos 1 2 by northpit - Fri Feb 19, 2010 10:49 pm	19 Replies 10346 Views	by Desertdweller Sun Mar 13, 2011 5:34 pm
Lima "Double Belpaire"? by Allen Hazen - Thu Feb 24, 2011 4:41 pm	7 Replies 5020 Views	by Allen Hazen Sun Mar 13, 2011 3:17 am
Sou, N&W, NS Water Canteen Cars by NKP765 - Tue Mar 01, 2011 11:54 pm	1 Replies 3362 Views	by John_Perkowski Mon Mar 07, 2011 10:11 pm
various steam ftg by lipwak - Thu Feb 03, 2011 5:43 pm	4 Replies 3528 Views	by lipwak Sun Mar 06, 2011 1:38 pm
American single drivers by Eliphaz - Wed Feb 23, 2011 2:03 pm	3 Replies 3779 Views	by Eliphaz Sat Mar 05, 2011 9:32 am
Q re boiler sizes by SanJuanPS - Tue Mar 01, 2011 8:28 am	3 Replies 2654 Views	by jgallaway81 Sat Mar 05, 2011 7:04 am
GN Class M 2-6-8-0 Mallet assistance. by Mr.S - Thu Feb 17, 2011 11:52 am	0 Replies 2588 Views	by Mr.S Thu Feb 17, 2011 11:52 am
Horsepower output by Triplex - Mon Jan 24, 2011 11:12 am	13 Replies 6434 Views	by Eliphaz Thu Feb 03, 2011 7:52 am
Mars lights? by Rail-Gun - Wed Dec 29, 2010 5:18 am	2 Replies 2807 Views	by GSC Tue Feb 01, 2011 12:05 pm
Question about stay bolts? by Rail-Gun - Thu Dec 30, 2010 10:59 am	5 Replies 5376 Views	by GSC Tue Feb 01, 2011 11:59 am
Steam shoots out and why? by Rail-Gun - Tue Dec 28, 2010 6:01 pm	13 Replies 10486 Views	by GSC Tue Feb 01, 2011 11:30 am
welded boiler construction by Eliphaz - Tue Aug 31, 2010 2:44 pm	10 Replies 6469 Views	by Juniatha Tue Jan 25, 2011 4:30 pm
3-Cylinder Layout by jgallaway81 - Sun Sep 26, 2010 2:02 am	7 Replies 5549 Views	by #7470 Tue Jan 18, 2011 6:11 pm
Clinchfield RR brakeman's cab on tender by Slobo - Wed Jan 05, 2011 2:16 pm	0 Replies 2479 Views	by Slobo Wed Jan 05, 2011 2:16 pm
College paper on steam locomotives by #7470 - Fri Nov 19, 2010 11:02 am	12 Replies 3920 Views	by jgallaway81 Sun Dec 12, 2010 3:22 am
Grease lubricated bushings by bengt - Sat Oct 06, 2007 3:13 pm	5 Replies 4565 Views	by johnthefireman Mon Dec 06, 2010 11:34 pm
em 1 by irishtruckmen - Sun Sep 26, 2010 2:57 pm	13 Replies 4310 Views	by jgallaway81 Tue Nov 30, 2010 6:17 pm
Book Review: Red Devil and other tales from the age of steam by Steffen - Sat Jun 20, 2009 10:22 am	5 Replies 4979 Views	by Juniatha Tue Nov 30, 2010 4:51 am
Hiesler And Stream Generator by Engineer James - Fri Nov 17, 2006 7:08 am	10 Replies 7310 Views	by Juniatha Tue Nov 30, 2010 2:17 am
5AT Project by Cactus Jack - Tue Jun 08, 2010 12:50 pm	7 Replies 3125 Views	by Juniatha Sun Nov 21, 2010 11:40 pm
How do you "MU" Steam Locomotives? by gprimr1 - Thu Jun 10, 2010 12:31 am	9 Replies 6262 Views	by Juniatha Sun Nov 21, 2010 8:55 pm
hoghead by toytrnmen - Wed Nov 17, 2010 1:06 pm	1 Replies 2477 Views	by Otto Vondrak Wed Nov 17, 2010 2:14 pm
Quote About Steam Locomotives by bigskylibrarian - Mon Oct 04, 2010 10:21 am	1 Replies 2370 Views	by GSC Thu Nov 11, 2010 12:43 pm
End of the line for the 261? by D.Carleton - Wed Nov 18, 2009 10:44 pm	13 Replies 6057 Views	by GSC Thu Nov 11, 2010 12:38 pm
Does anybody recognize this locomotive? (Shay) 1 2 by lukerice - Thu Dec 20, 2007 5:23 pm	24 Replies 11656 Views	by emwes53 Sun Nov 07, 2010 7:28 pm
A Question About Garratt-Type Locomotives... 1 2 by Komachi - Sat Sep 11, 2010 1:29 pm	27 Replies 15856 Views	by johnthefireman Sun Nov 07, 2010 12:07 am
UP 4018 "Big Boy" Photos for Reference / Modeling by joeburgard540 - Tue Oct 12, 2010 7:17 pm	0 Replies 1777 Views	by joeburgard540 Tue Oct 12, 2010 7:17 pm

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