Bio

[Marlyn Spyke Maul]

Hello ALL. Brief bio: I spent half of my work history on the BNRR working bridges, the second job working tugboats and towing vessels. I purchased my first lathe/mill late last winter to get my mind off of other things. (HOLY SMOKE it sure has:) I am in the process of finishing my second steam engine. Thanks for letting me join up! Dave

[MJM460]

Hi Dave, welcome to the forum.  Should be plenty of prototypes for models in that carreer.

Looking forward to seeing what you are building,

MJM460

[steamer]

Welcome Dave!.   

[b.lindsey]

Hi Dave and welcome to the forum. Happy to have you join all the fun here and will look forward to your participation.

Bill

[Flyboy Jim]

Welcome to Model Engine Maker.  You'll find this a great place to hang out. I'm looking forward to hearing more about your engine projects and shop.

You mentioned working on the BNRR. To me that would mean the Burlington Northern Railroad?

Jim

[Dave Otto]

Welcome to MEM Dave!


Dave

[Kim]

Hi there Dave,
Welcome to the forum!
Kim

[Marlyn Spyke Maul]

Yes Jim Burlington Northern. It was interesting / exciting. In 1978 there were still several branch lines and was fortunate to work some amazing old wood trestles. I was only 17 yo but all I had to do was say I was 18 and fill out a one page application. I worked my way up and was fortunate to operate a wide variety of cranes and pile drivers......Events moved along and slowly began working on the water. Tugboats mainly; generally sailed as Mate / 2nd captain......This is a wonderful site full of much wisdom and experience in the modeling steam world....I can't wait for the mornings come around to get out into the garage (shed).....I am very much it the learning phase and seem to build every thing about 3 times to get it right....Education is never without a cost 

[Flyboy Jim]

Yes Jim Burlington Northern. It was interesting / exciting. In 1978 there were still several branch lines and was fortunate to work some amazing old wood trestles. I was only 17 yo but all I had to do was say I was 18 and fill out a one page application. I worked my way up and was fortunate to operate a wide variety of cranes and pile drivers......Events moved along and slowly began working on the water. Tugboats mainly; generally sailed as Mate / 2nd captain......This is a wonderful site full of much wisdom and experience in the modeling steam world....I can't wait for the mornings come around to get out into the garage (shed).....I am very much it the learning phase and seem to build every thing about 3 times to get it right....Education is never without a cost 

Sounds like you had a really interesting career.

You're right on the money about this forum. I'm new at machining small engines (actually any machining) myself and this site has been a wealth of information, help, and encouragement and all in all just a fun place to hang out.

I, as well as others, would love to hear more about your projects as well as your shop. Plus we love pictures. 

Jim