American Model Engineering
American Model Engineering provides a variety of steam related parts including pipe fittings, taps, dies, materials, screws, and tools.
American Model Engineering provides a variety of steam related parts including pipe fittings, taps, dies, materials, screws, and tools.
PM Model Engines
Valves, Fittings, Check Valves, and more.
PM Model Engines
Valves, Fittings, Check Valves, and more.
https://www.pmmodelengines.com/product-category/pipe-fittings/machined/
Eccentric Engineer
Offers Injectors, Starter Valves, Safety Valves, and more.
Eccentric Engineer
Offers Injectors, Starter Valves, Safety Valves, and more.
Air Brake Parts
List of common parts needed for train brakes and more.
The information provided below are commonly used parts and vendors for those parts.
Clippard items can be purchased via Clippard or Power Systems. Power Systems can provide discounting off of Clippard’s online list price. Our current Power Systems contact is:
Eric Squires, Territory Manager
Power Systems, Inc.
Email: esquires@powersystemsinc.com
Phone: 770-315-6223
David Scruggs, Sales Rep
Power Systems, Inc.
Email: dscruggs@powersalesinc.com
Phone: 770-475-1680 / 770-442-5522
Quick Connect Assembly
1/8” hose to #10-32F
Part No: MQC-3 (multi-Barb)
https://www.clippard.com/part/MQC-3
Part No: MQC-3S (single-Barb)
https://www.clippard.com/part/MQC-3S
Or
1/8” hose to #10-32F
Part No: MQC-V3
https://www.clippard.com/part/MQC-V3
No Air Hose Connector Included
The following item needs to be purchased with any of the above options
Barb Hose Fitting
#10-32 to 1/8” ID Hose Fitting (multi-barb)
Pack of 10
Part No: 11752-3-PKG
https://www.clippard.com/part/11752-3-PKG
Or
#10-32 to 1/8” ID Hose Fitting (single-barb)
Pack of 10
Part No: 11792-4-PKG
Quick Connect Fitting (1/8” Hose)
Part No: MQC-F (mult-barb)
https://www.clippard.com/part/MQC-F
Or
Part No: MQC-FS (single barb)
Reusable Hose Clamp
Thread-On (Package of 10)
Part No: 5000-2-PKG
Brake hose - Polyurethan Hose
1/4” OD - 1/8” ID Black Solid
50’ Roll
Part No: URH1-0804-BKS-050
https://www.clippard.com/part/URH1-0804-BKS-050
Note: Other color’s available
Brake Cylinder
7/8” Bore S/S Cylnder, Stud Mount
Part No: SRR-14-1
https://www.clippard.com/part/SRR-14-1
Note: This is different than what Titan Train sells with brake kit.
Cylinder Hose Fitting
1/8” Pipe to 1/8” Hose Fitting
Pack of 10
Part No: 11924-1-PKG
https://www.clippard.com/part/11924-1-PKG
Note: If you use Mountain Car / Titan Train Brakes with an existing brake cylinder you may need a smaller version of this fitting.
Cylinder Hose Swivel Fitting
1/8” Pipe to 1/8” Hose Fitting
Pack of 1
Part No: SP0-4-PKG
https://www.clippard.com/part/SP0-4-PKG
Note: If you use Mountain Car / Titan Train Brakes this is what is shipped with Air Brake line kit.
“X” Coupling
10-32” X Fitting
Pack of 10
Part No: 15002-5-PKG
https://www.clippard.com/part/15002-5-PKG
Note: This is typical used to create Tee adapters with brake lines under rail cars.
Barb Hose Fitting
#10-32 to 1/8” ID Hose Fitting
Pack of 10
Part No: 11752-3-PKG
1/8” ID Hose “T” Fitting, ENP, Pack of 5
Part No: T44-4-PKG
https://www.clippard.com/part/T44-4-PKG
Note: This would be used as an alternative to making your own “T” connector using 10-32 “X” coupler + Barb Hose Fitting + Screw Plugs.
Brake Pressure Regulator with Handle and Gauge
Vendor: Tom Bee
https://tombeeonline.com/products/tom-bee-brake-pressure-regulator-with-handle
Note: Individual parts are available from Tom Bee Online.
Pressure Actuated Switch
Compressor On/Off
https://tombeeonline.com/products/tom-bee-shut-off-switch-fixed-65-psi
Braided Line
Part No: AAF-ALL46300-15
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/AAF-ALL46300-15
Note: This was used by some on the output of the compressor to the inline check valve. This was used because of heat causing plastic brake hoses to burst between the air compressor and the inline check valve.
Boiler Inspection Day - October 26, 2019
The annual boiler inspection day was today. We had 6 steam engines inspected today making them all ready for our next run day and lots of fun.
Gauge 1 Public Run Day Photos on October 12, 2019
During our normal public run day the Gauge 1 team had its first public run day since completing the construction of the new Gauge 1 railroad. Here are some great pictures from the day.
936 Great Northern
Great Northern #936 is an Allen Models 10 Wheeler. It is unknown when it was built but is believed to have been built sometime in the 1980’s. The locomotive spent most of its life in Washington State before moving with its owner to Atlanta around 2014. In 2018 it was sold to its current owner.
Great Northern #936 is an Allen Models 10 Wheeler. It is unknown when it was built but is believed to have been built sometime in the 1980’s. The locomotive spent most of its life in Washington State before moving with its owner to Atlanta around 2014. In 2018 it was sold to a member here at North Georgia Live Steamers where he spent the next several years updating several items and then in 2021 sold again to an individual in Alabama.
Manifold updated and cab lights added 2020
Pictures from the October 2022 Fall Meet
At Mid-South Live Steamers Fall 2019
As of October 25, 2021 operates out of Alabama
October 12, 2019 Public Run Day Photos
Our 4th run day of the year was on Saturday, October 12, 2019. We had three steam engines and two diesel locomotives pulling passengers most of the afternoon.
Our 4th run day of the year was on Saturday, October 12, 2019. We had three steam engines and two diesel locomotives pulling passengers most of the afternoon. Our new Gauge 1 Railroad also operated all day showing off what has been built this year. Here is a look at this beautiful day.
Train Rides on Saturday, November 2, 2019
Our 2019 season will come to an end on Saturday, November 2nd from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. as the railroad comes alive one last time. Cost is $2 per person per ride on the railroad. Must be at least 18 months old or older. Sorry expectant mothers are not allowed to ride on the railroad. Cash ONLY.
Train Rides Today from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The weather is looking great for our next Train Ride Day which is this Saturday, October 12th from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost is $2 per person per ride on the railroad. Must be at least 18 months old or older. Sorry expectant mothers are not allowed to ride on the railroad. Cash ONLY.
Train Rides this Saturday, October 12th from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The weather is looking great for our next Train Ride Day which is this Saturday, October 12th from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost is $2 per person per ride on the railroad. Must be at least 18 months old or older. Sorry expectant mothers are not allowed to ride on the railroad. Cash ONLY.
New Riding and Engineer Cars Fundraiser
North Georgia Live Steamers, a 501(c)3 non-profit railroad charity, is raising money to expand its ability to handle the growing number of visitors to the Conyers & Hightower Trail Railroad. The railroad has been built and maintained by a group of volunteers and members of the North Georgia Live Steamers.
Our goal is to raise enough to purchase four (4) new passenger riding cars and one (1) conductor car.
The Conyers & Hightower Trail Railroad is located at the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers, Georgia which was also home of the 1996 Atlanta Olympics Equestrian events. The railroad has more than 7,000 feet of track on the ground with much more planned in the coming years.
Join The Club
Have you ever thought about joining a train club. North Georgia Live Steamers is always open to anyone interested in become part of this exciting 1/8 scale hobby. For more information click here or the image below.
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Inner West Loop & LaVay Bridge Project
LaVay Bridge on the East side of the railroad when it was being used for loading and unloading.
As many of you know we've been working on completing the inner west loop of the railroad which includes installing a bridge that had originally been located at our old home nearly 20 years ago. When our current railroad was being built one of the bridges from the old railroad was repurposed to get trains on and off the railroad. As the story goes one of our members LaVay was looking to be one of the first to run his train on our new railroad but needed a way to get his train from a trailer to the track. Here is LaVay's account of the events that ultimately created the "LaVay Bridge".
"As I looked around the track, I saw a potential to use a trestle from Duluth, a couple of used track sections, some blocks, a metal ramp and a siding to create a stationary loading ramp. As the time for running trains approached, I wanted to run one of the first trains. So, using my truck and trailer as heights limits, I dragged the old trestle over. Built a ramp with blocks and dirt. With help from club members and grandkids the ramp was ready to go."
Since then our railroad has grown but LaVay continued to use the bridge to load and unload his train each time he came to the railroad instead of using our new loader. A few years ago, onsite storage became available for his train which meant the bridge use was no longer needed. That was until a few weeks ago when the project to complete the Inner West Loop began.
LaVay recently shared some pictures of what the bridges looked like when it was at the old railroad site. The bridge will soon be installed in its new home on the Conyers & Hightower Trail Railroad as part of the inner west loop. Come help us reposition this “historic” bridge in its new home this Saturday, September 21, 2019.
Pictured (Top Row): James C., Peter C., Gene L., Rick K., Bob C., Scott M.
On Train: LaVay S.
Front Row: Ben K., John T., Joe F., Bill L.
Not Pictured: Norm W., Wayne L., and Robby M.
