This look fun! Best of luck on your journey with this beautiful Loco 🚂🛠
@pfsmith007Ай бұрын
So freaking cool!
@Roboticus_Prime_RCАй бұрын
This dude out here buying a frick'n Lilly Belle on the cheap! Holy crap, the PLANS!!! You should find a way to get those scanned and on the internet! :)
@oddduckfoundry8223Ай бұрын
@@Roboticus_Prime_RC they're probably still copyrighted, so probably can't do that. Might sell a few sets, however.
@Roboticus_Prime_RCАй бұрын
@oddduckfoundry8223 Hmm. If I recall correctly, the Lilly Belle(s) were built from the plans of a real 4-4-0 locomotive. That's why the workmanship is so good. Those plans likely are public domain due to age. Even if the big mouse had rights, they probably lost them like they did the original Steam Boat Willie.
@MillBrookRailroadАй бұрын
Ferguson has 8 inch type K hard copper tube for $588.25 a foot.
@oddduckfoundry8223Ай бұрын
@@MillBrookRailroad sorry, just swallowed my tounge. Holy crap!!! I'll have to start saving now.
@MrTapanesАй бұрын
So happy this project found its way to you instead of getting parted out or cashed for scrap value! It gives a man pause to consider what will happen to his life's works when he moves on. I'm sure the original creator of this project would've been very pleased.
@oddduckfoundry8223Ай бұрын
@@MrTapanes I feel the same way. I have a soft spot in my heart (or head, remains to be seen...) for unfinished projects. I wish I could know more of thr history, whether this was a new build or a refurbishment. There doesn't appear to be any wear on the moving parts, so I'm leaning towards new build.
@PRR5406Ай бұрын
It was a steal, and everything which came in the bargain was icing on the cake. Wonderful acquisition.
@PRR54065 ай бұрын
Three weeks and you haven’t had time? What are you doing, changing diapers?
@tobhomott5 ай бұрын
Nice score! The patterns look great
@oddduckfoundry82235 ай бұрын
They are very nice, I'm going to have to invest in nice plywood to make the matchplate with...
@PRR54066 ай бұрын
Almost as exciting as watching a haircut!
@PRR54066 ай бұрын
Learning to draw your own pattern pictures is tough. Kids do it fine, but jumping from line to icon to get it right is hard on we old bears. Good luck with the new toy, Pete.
@tobhomott6 ай бұрын
Patterns look good! My Ender 3 went on strike after pooping out a few patterns and I haven't been able to get a print to stay stuck to the bed since. But without the patterns it did print, I would have been screwed. Well, it paid for itself at least. Good luck with yours!
@oddduckfoundry82236 ай бұрын
Thanks! Biggest hurdle is going to be learning Freecad, otherwise I'm going to be a slave to Thingiverse...
@tobhomott6 ай бұрын
@@oddduckfoundry8223 yeah the 3d modeling software is a pain to get used to, for sure I'd rather be building wooden patterns. But the machinery to do it that way takes up a lot more space...
@bobtheblob27706 ай бұрын
make sure to level the bed well and set the distance from the nozzle to the bed correctly. you can change the offset by moving the limit switch or in software. Also make sure the bed is clean. Some people like soap and water but isopropyl alcohol works good and fast
@ChirpysTinkerings6 ай бұрын
Pretty cool old loco, cant wait to see the build/rebuild of it. I thought you really didnt want to use brass for steam stuff because of de-zincification and the parts getting brittle over time? Also, that thin copper tubing on the oiler, I have some of it that I got for making a mist coolant sprayer, but I picked it up at napa. Im not sure what it was used for originally, but it wasnt too expensive and you can get a coil of it there.
@oddduckfoundry82236 ай бұрын
Thanks for the heads up on the tube. I'm just hoping for a reasonably good running loco, there's going to be a lot of lipsticking on this pig. I'm not planning on brass for steam parts, I may have misspoke.
@PRR54066 ай бұрын
Dry pipe should be copper. Come examine my loco if you wish. I really would like to see more bronze and iron fittings over aluminum.
@ChirpysTinkerings6 ай бұрын
@@oddduckfoundry8223 Yea, for the brass stuff, I saw all of the fittings, and was wondering about that, or are they cast bronze and just tarnished to look like old yellow brass?
@tobhomott7 ай бұрын
Santa keys, good idea! Merry Christmas (a few days late)
@MillBrookRailroad7 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas!
@PRR54067 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas, Pete! Santa Key? In the wrong hands it could lead to a major crime spree. Then you’d probably want an Elf gun.
@rustyc5217 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas!🎄🎅❄️☃️
@PRR540610 ай бұрын
An emotionally charged presentation filled with wry commentary on the nature of America. Loved it.
@PRR540611 ай бұрын
Pete, I still have all those foam insulation panels if you want them. I’m guessing a few trips to the dump are now in order. Hey, I never saw the video you shot at my layout! Glad to se things going in a positive vector at last, Mr. Conductor, sir!
@tobhomott11 ай бұрын
Of course we did! The new gig conducting big boy choo-choos sounds like a great fit. Congrats on that, and on the enormous haul of lost wax gear too, what a score!
@oddduckfoundry822311 ай бұрын
I have to admit, the person I got it from gave me a huge deal. He couldn't use it anymore, and wanted it to go to someone who would put it to good use. It's going to be a bit of a learning curve, but it will be nice to do detail parts.
@tobhomott11 ай бұрын
@@oddduckfoundry8223 that's amazing! I don't know if you remember seeing it on the forum but almost the exact same thing happened to me a couple years back. Good things happen to good people I guess 😉
@rustyc52111 ай бұрын
Sure did! Kinda wondering where ya been or if you’re ok! Glad to see you back sir!❤
@oddduckfoundry822311 ай бұрын
Yup, nothing like a 90 degree turn in career to sideline ya for a while. Still figuring out the timing, but I should have more time for shop stuff now.
@MillBrookRailroad Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the update, Pete! I'll wait for the final product. Good luck with the new job!
@PRR5406 Жыл бұрын
As a followup, I've seen the AAR truck parts and they look really good! Don't be disappointed in the delay, as you will be getting a fine product. Pete will keep his promise, honest!
@PRR5406 Жыл бұрын
No gold star indeed! You get a lead start for clean up time. Holy crow, that was fast! It was too cold to cast, but time well spent. It was almost ALCOgasmic.
@tobhomott Жыл бұрын
Too cold here to do anything fun today too. But spring is in sight!
@PRR5406 Жыл бұрын
Golly Uncle Duck, what are those ingots destined to become? Will it roll?
@oddduckfoundry8223 Жыл бұрын
I certainly hope so. Several rolling somethings, hopefully.
@n4yav Жыл бұрын
The blank sign would be good for doing customs with vinyl graphics applied.
@PRR5406 Жыл бұрын
You really need a buggy friend to keep after you to cast signs he picks for you. Do you have any really cool Pennsylvania Railroad signs? Them's the best!
@oddduckfoundry8223 Жыл бұрын
I already have PRR signs, with more on the list. I'll get to them eventually...
@tobhomott Жыл бұрын
Nice, simple.
@PRR5406 Жыл бұрын
Looking good, Pete. I heard the hot pot hissing. Whatever were you cooking and casting off screen?
@oddduckfoundry8223 Жыл бұрын
Probably the shop heater, I think I forgot to turn it off.
@tobhomott Жыл бұрын
Looking good!
@miken3260 Жыл бұрын
When you cast aluminum do you use just any kind, or do you stick to recycled cast aluminum?
@oddduckfoundry8223 Жыл бұрын
Depends on the final application. If it's just a sign or something like that, anything is fair game. If it's something that's structural or to be machined, I use a better grade of aluminum, like car rims or something that was originally a commercially cast item.
@PRR5406 Жыл бұрын
I had an inquiry for AAR Type B trucks from a live steam hobbyist at Cabin Fever, in Lebanon, Pa. this weekend. People are looking for affordable, reliable ALCO style trucks!
@oddduckfoundry8223 Жыл бұрын
I trust you let them know I was in the process of doing a batch of them.
@devinholland2189 Жыл бұрын
Hot glue releases with alcohol, if you need a letter glue. Would you want to try a 3d printed pattern?
@oddduckfoundry8223 Жыл бұрын
At some point, possibly. I kind of like doing it old school. Thanks for the tip!
@devinholland2189 Жыл бұрын
@@oddduckfoundry8223 I have a wheel pattern already designed that I can print if your interested.
@PRR5406 Жыл бұрын
Thank God you have a true friend to prod you along.
@jagboy69 Жыл бұрын
Enjoy the heatwave!
@PRR5406 Жыл бұрын
Good weather, Pete. Get on those ALCO trucks!
@rustyc521 Жыл бұрын
Happy New Year!🎉🎉🎉
@PRR5406 Жыл бұрын
I love the grinding sparks headed towards the gasoline fuel tanks. You helped your buddy nearly complete his backyard railroad, too.
@oddduckfoundry8223 Жыл бұрын
For the record, Mr. Safety, those jugs contained waste oil, not high octane petrol. I would move them, but I would have to reshoot that little chunk of video, and I don't wanna. It took me several tries to get that angle correct. So there.
@tobhomott Жыл бұрын
Happy new year!
@oddduckfoundry8223 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, you as well!
@PRR5406 Жыл бұрын
How were you inspired to make that fantastic variety of Pennsy style steam era signs? Those are both nostalgic and beautiful. All PRR railfans should own a complete set!
@oddduckfoundry8223 Жыл бұрын
Oh, some crazy old PRR obsessed guy sent me a bunch of standards. And, from your lips to God's ear. Anyone want one of each let me know...
@tobhomott Жыл бұрын
Really nice patterns, thanks for giving us a look. Looking forward to the follow up
@rustyc521 Жыл бұрын
Very nice video! Please keep them coming! Very nice signs!
@oddduckfoundry8223 Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@PRR5406 Жыл бұрын
Please don't grind and send sparks into your empty gas cans! The "Quiet on the set" signs would be nice for bathroom doors as well. The EMD truck patterns look great. I like the N&W bridge sign casting. Really clean from the get - go. Need motors?
@PRR5406 Жыл бұрын
These regularly appeared under GE's, Baldwins, ALCO's, and some others. Excellent universal truck. I never heard of these going under EMD locos, but there are always exceptions to the rules.
@tobhomott Жыл бұрын
Lost foam casting is perfect for those quick one off jobs, looks like it'll work great
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This look fun! Best of luck on your journey with this beautiful Loco 🚂🛠
So freaking cool!
This dude out here buying a frick'n Lilly Belle on the cheap! Holy crap, the PLANS!!! You should find a way to get those scanned and on the internet! :)
@@Roboticus_Prime_RC they're probably still copyrighted, so probably can't do that. Might sell a few sets, however.
@oddduckfoundry8223 Hmm. If I recall correctly, the Lilly Belle(s) were built from the plans of a real 4-4-0 locomotive. That's why the workmanship is so good. Those plans likely are public domain due to age. Even if the big mouse had rights, they probably lost them like they did the original Steam Boat Willie.
Ferguson has 8 inch type K hard copper tube for $588.25 a foot.
@@MillBrookRailroad sorry, just swallowed my tounge. Holy crap!!! I'll have to start saving now.
So happy this project found its way to you instead of getting parted out or cashed for scrap value! It gives a man pause to consider what will happen to his life's works when he moves on. I'm sure the original creator of this project would've been very pleased.
@@MrTapanes I feel the same way. I have a soft spot in my heart (or head, remains to be seen...) for unfinished projects. I wish I could know more of thr history, whether this was a new build or a refurbishment. There doesn't appear to be any wear on the moving parts, so I'm leaning towards new build.
It was a steal, and everything which came in the bargain was icing on the cake. Wonderful acquisition.
Three weeks and you haven’t had time? What are you doing, changing diapers?
Nice score! The patterns look great
They are very nice, I'm going to have to invest in nice plywood to make the matchplate with...
Almost as exciting as watching a haircut!
Learning to draw your own pattern pictures is tough. Kids do it fine, but jumping from line to icon to get it right is hard on we old bears. Good luck with the new toy, Pete.
Patterns look good! My Ender 3 went on strike after pooping out a few patterns and I haven't been able to get a print to stay stuck to the bed since. But without the patterns it did print, I would have been screwed. Well, it paid for itself at least. Good luck with yours!
Thanks! Biggest hurdle is going to be learning Freecad, otherwise I'm going to be a slave to Thingiverse...
@@oddduckfoundry8223 yeah the 3d modeling software is a pain to get used to, for sure I'd rather be building wooden patterns. But the machinery to do it that way takes up a lot more space...
make sure to level the bed well and set the distance from the nozzle to the bed correctly. you can change the offset by moving the limit switch or in software. Also make sure the bed is clean. Some people like soap and water but isopropyl alcohol works good and fast
Pretty cool old loco, cant wait to see the build/rebuild of it. I thought you really didnt want to use brass for steam stuff because of de-zincification and the parts getting brittle over time? Also, that thin copper tubing on the oiler, I have some of it that I got for making a mist coolant sprayer, but I picked it up at napa. Im not sure what it was used for originally, but it wasnt too expensive and you can get a coil of it there.
Thanks for the heads up on the tube. I'm just hoping for a reasonably good running loco, there's going to be a lot of lipsticking on this pig. I'm not planning on brass for steam parts, I may have misspoke.
Dry pipe should be copper. Come examine my loco if you wish. I really would like to see more bronze and iron fittings over aluminum.
@@oddduckfoundry8223 Yea, for the brass stuff, I saw all of the fittings, and was wondering about that, or are they cast bronze and just tarnished to look like old yellow brass?
Santa keys, good idea! Merry Christmas (a few days late)
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas, Pete! Santa Key? In the wrong hands it could lead to a major crime spree. Then you’d probably want an Elf gun.
Merry Christmas!🎄🎅❄️☃️
An emotionally charged presentation filled with wry commentary on the nature of America. Loved it.
Pete, I still have all those foam insulation panels if you want them. I’m guessing a few trips to the dump are now in order. Hey, I never saw the video you shot at my layout! Glad to se things going in a positive vector at last, Mr. Conductor, sir!
Of course we did! The new gig conducting big boy choo-choos sounds like a great fit. Congrats on that, and on the enormous haul of lost wax gear too, what a score!
I have to admit, the person I got it from gave me a huge deal. He couldn't use it anymore, and wanted it to go to someone who would put it to good use. It's going to be a bit of a learning curve, but it will be nice to do detail parts.
@@oddduckfoundry8223 that's amazing! I don't know if you remember seeing it on the forum but almost the exact same thing happened to me a couple years back. Good things happen to good people I guess 😉
Sure did! Kinda wondering where ya been or if you’re ok! Glad to see you back sir!❤
Yup, nothing like a 90 degree turn in career to sideline ya for a while. Still figuring out the timing, but I should have more time for shop stuff now.
Thanks for the update, Pete! I'll wait for the final product. Good luck with the new job!
As a followup, I've seen the AAR truck parts and they look really good! Don't be disappointed in the delay, as you will be getting a fine product. Pete will keep his promise, honest!
No gold star indeed! You get a lead start for clean up time. Holy crow, that was fast! It was too cold to cast, but time well spent. It was almost ALCOgasmic.
Too cold here to do anything fun today too. But spring is in sight!
Golly Uncle Duck, what are those ingots destined to become? Will it roll?
I certainly hope so. Several rolling somethings, hopefully.
The blank sign would be good for doing customs with vinyl graphics applied.
You really need a buggy friend to keep after you to cast signs he picks for you. Do you have any really cool Pennsylvania Railroad signs? Them's the best!
I already have PRR signs, with more on the list. I'll get to them eventually...
Nice, simple.
Looking good, Pete. I heard the hot pot hissing. Whatever were you cooking and casting off screen?
Probably the shop heater, I think I forgot to turn it off.
Looking good!
When you cast aluminum do you use just any kind, or do you stick to recycled cast aluminum?
Depends on the final application. If it's just a sign or something like that, anything is fair game. If it's something that's structural or to be machined, I use a better grade of aluminum, like car rims or something that was originally a commercially cast item.
I had an inquiry for AAR Type B trucks from a live steam hobbyist at Cabin Fever, in Lebanon, Pa. this weekend. People are looking for affordable, reliable ALCO style trucks!
I trust you let them know I was in the process of doing a batch of them.
Hot glue releases with alcohol, if you need a letter glue. Would you want to try a 3d printed pattern?
At some point, possibly. I kind of like doing it old school. Thanks for the tip!
@@oddduckfoundry8223 I have a wheel pattern already designed that I can print if your interested.
Thank God you have a true friend to prod you along.
Enjoy the heatwave!
Good weather, Pete. Get on those ALCO trucks!
Happy New Year!🎉🎉🎉
I love the grinding sparks headed towards the gasoline fuel tanks. You helped your buddy nearly complete his backyard railroad, too.
For the record, Mr. Safety, those jugs contained waste oil, not high octane petrol. I would move them, but I would have to reshoot that little chunk of video, and I don't wanna. It took me several tries to get that angle correct. So there.
Happy new year!
Thank you, you as well!
How were you inspired to make that fantastic variety of Pennsy style steam era signs? Those are both nostalgic and beautiful. All PRR railfans should own a complete set!
Oh, some crazy old PRR obsessed guy sent me a bunch of standards. And, from your lips to God's ear. Anyone want one of each let me know...
Really nice patterns, thanks for giving us a look. Looking forward to the follow up
Very nice video! Please keep them coming! Very nice signs!
Thank you very much!
Please don't grind and send sparks into your empty gas cans! The "Quiet on the set" signs would be nice for bathroom doors as well. The EMD truck patterns look great. I like the N&W bridge sign casting. Really clean from the get - go. Need motors?
These regularly appeared under GE's, Baldwins, ALCO's, and some others. Excellent universal truck. I never heard of these going under EMD locos, but there are always exceptions to the rules.
Lost foam casting is perfect for those quick one off jobs, looks like it'll work great
Looking good, keep'em coming!
Nice work!
Looks great, nice work
That turned out great 👍
Thanks!
🅿🆁🅾🅼🅾🆂🅼 😻