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Author:  Mikechoochoo [ Fri Mar 11, 2022 10:39 am ]
Post subject:  Filer& Stowell
I didn't know they were still in business, back in the day they made logging equipment and even a few locomotives . I see the last item listed is old wooden patterns. I wonder any of the locomotive ones survived? Anyway lots of machine tools that could be used restoring RR equipment . http://www.gerlachauctions.com/auction- ... e-shop.php
Author:  softwerkslex [ Fri Mar 11, 2022 2:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Filer& Stowell
You mean, "in business" until now.

I remember reading an article about their locomotives in Model Railroader, i think from the 1970s. They had oscillating cylinders.
Author:  Mark Locke [ Mon Mar 14, 2022 2:45 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Filer& Stowell
Digging around a while back, I came across a few photos of Filer & Stowell locomotives, and a some illustrations from Model Railroader showing, among other things, the oscillating cylinder arrangement. Hope that it comes through.
Author:  Mark Locke [ Mon Mar 14, 2022 2:49 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Filer& Stowell
One of the F & S locomotives. Very basic, enough to get the job done.

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Author:  Mark Locke [ Mon Mar 14, 2022 2:51 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Filer& Stowell
A rather odd looking 4-4-0, again, just a crude and basic machine

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Author:  Mark Locke [ Mon Mar 14, 2022 2:55 am ]
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And a partial illustration showing the operation of the oscillating cylinder.

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Author:  JR May [ Mon Mar 14, 2022 7:40 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Filer& Stowell
There was an extensive series of construction articles in the old Live Steam magazine. I nearly bought one of the completed engines, still kicking myself for not picking it up.

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