Hello All, Gary, from Regional Victoria Aus

[Baltic]

Hi everyone, found this forum, while searching for build logs for the Kozo’s Pennsy A3 Switcher!, Of course found a few here, and very impressed, Kim's build is outstanding. I have not done much in the way of model engineering, and only really turned on a lathe and mill after a 25 year break. I decided to set up my workshop, with a lathe and mill, and still have all my old tooling from my apprenticeship days. It is a work in progress, and what Aussies know as TTR (transition to retirement). I Look forward to being an active contributor to this forum,
PS, I have just finished PM Research #1 model engine  I still need to finish it proper, but I am happy with my first attempt.

Thanks Gary

[Jo]

  Gary,

That's a nice little PMR engine. Its always good for the soul to make a 'quick' model engine before starting a long term project, it can sometimes be useful to do a few more quickies along the way to keep up the enthusiasm 

Jo

[propforward]

Hi Gary,

That’s a great engine, nice work. Welcome aboard!

[Roger B]

Welcome to the Forum   

That's a nicely built engine   

Are you planning any other builds before you move onto the locomotive?

[Kim]

Hi Gary!
And welcome!  Thanks for posting an intro!

As Jo said, it's nice to do some smaller builds too.  And I've interspersed a few along with my longer term builds.  I'm currently taking a short break while learning a new skill - MIG welding.  Having fun with that too.  But I'll be back to the Pennsy shortly!

Welcome again!  I think you'll quite enjoy the group here!
Kim

[crueby]

Hi Gary,  Nicely done on the engine, looking forward to see whats next!

[MJM460]

Hi Gary, welcome from another Victorian.  Looking forward to seeing your projects as you transition to your modelling career.

MJM460

[Craig DeShong]

Hi Gary
Building a live steam locomotive is a huge undertaking.  I built one many years ago… took three and one half years to finish it.  I admire your determination, not sure I’d want a project of that scope again.  Welcome to the forum, you’ll meet some really great, friendly folks here, always ready to help and not criticize.

[RReid]

Hello Gary, and welcome! Nice job on that engine!

[Don1966]

Welcome to the forum Gary and good to see your build….


Don

[LANTAIN1982]

Hi Gary,
Welcome to a forum which is the font of knowledge.
I am from South Australia.  I construct IC engines.
Cheers.

[Baltic]

Thanks everyone for the very warm welcome , I will be taking my time before I undertake a live loco.
I still have got a bit of tooling to procure and make and finish of my workshop,  speaking of, I have just received my Hemingway Sensitive Knurling tool kit that I intend to machine, is that build something worth sharing with the forum? 
Thanks Gary.

[Jo]

I have just received my Hemingway Sensitive Knurling tool kit that I intend to machine, is that build something worth sharing with the forum? 

Yes please, a number of the members wanted better knurling tools last year and I took apart my Marlco for them, the Hemingway one is a Marlco copy. I wonder if any of the members actually made one 

Jo

[gldavison]

Hi Gary, and welcome to the form from another Gary. Post about any thing you like,------  well,------ all most. And every body like pictures.

Excellent job on that engine.

Gary from Missouri