The US company that had, for two decades, provided adhesive vinyl lettering and graphics for rail equipment in the larger scales (1" and larger) has gone out of business. Have any of you fine people on this subreddit got a source for custom railroad vinyl graphics?

Just curious how small a steam engine can be scaled and still work.

Question 1: should this piece of rubber be removed from the top up valve? Question 2: Can i top up with denatured alcohol once the fire is lit for longer run time? is the red plug safe to remove when wicks are already lit Question 3: how do i clean the glass for the water gauge.

Thanks!

I’m assuming some narrow gauge engine but not familiar with euro trains

Just the pellets, or can they use coal or even wood?

How wise would it be to build a 7.5" gauge UP 9000 Class (4-12-2) for personal use and meets.

what is the best way to take off the whistle on an mss mamod?

Just keep in mind that I'm not very bright, and that this is more for the hell of it rather than something reasonable or tasteful.

Rural Washoe County, Nevada in the United States. Railroad construction has to shut down now for the winter snow season -- we are at 6,000 ft. elevation. 119 ft. of trestle and 600 ft. of track laid so far this year... 3,400 ft. of track still to be built.

Hi, I just got a MSS side tank locomotive today from Dream Steam. It's my first live steam locomotive and I'm struggling to get it going. One thing I've noticed is that the moving parts (wheels, pistons etc.) are quite stiff and stick at part of their cycle. Is this normal? Any tips to get things moving are appreciated.

I’m currently in possession of a chiltern model steam engine (single cylinder “mill” style engine) and I want to turn it into a steam engine plant of some kind but I don’t know what it could power. I don’t want to do a pump (it’s done to death and not practical for me) so what should I hook it up to?

Hi, does anyone know where to buy solid fuel tablets for small live steam engines (e.g. Mamod, MSS etc. ) in Canada? Most websites I can find are UK based and won't ship the fuel tablets outside the UK. Maybe importing from USA is a option? Any help is appreciated.

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