Hello! I'm the newest newbie.

[pwalchak]

I'm brand new to the hobby. My knowledge of live steam is with full size locomotives, so I understand the principles but the "how to's" and even the feasibility of doing things on model steam engines is all new ground to me. Hoping to learn by reading here and absorbing all I can.

Paul Walchak

 

[GreenTwin]

Welcome Paul, glad to have you here.
I have been studying steam engines of all types for about 16 years, and I feel like I have just scratched the surface.
At this point I try to focus on the more simple designs, and leave the rest to the "experts".

A buddy of mine got to see the Big Boy pass by.
Pretty interesting how they modernized that locomotive to be able to use the modern rail control system.

You have a model engine build in mind ?

Pat J.

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[Steamchick]

Welcome Paul.
I'love apologise in advance as not all my advice is correct, So please be patient when we try to help. And check out any advice before committing to it.
Like a lottery, I do sometimes get it right!
There are a lot of experts, so we'lloyds enjoy you input as well.
Enjoy,
K2

 

[awake]

Welcome to the forum!