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'''[[Join the International Brotherhood of Live Steamers]]''' | {| | ||
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The International Brotherhood of Live Steamers promotes the "Live Steam" hobby in North America and abroad. | |||
[[File:Join-free-today-88005155.jpg|right|150px|link=https://international-brotherhood-of-live-steamers.inditioncra.com/new-member-signup]] | |||
* '''[[Join the International Brotherhood of Live Steamers]]''' | |||
* [[About the IBLS]] | |||
* [[:Category:Beginners|Beginners start here]] | |||
[[ | [[Special:AllPages|This wiki contains {{NUMBEROFARTICLES}} articles.]] | ||
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: The IBLS wiki contains a wonderful number of standards for the home hobbyist to integrate into their designs in order to properly interchange with other equipment | |||
== | :: [https://www.chaski.org/homemachinist/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=105288 Van Anderson] | ||
: I feel it is my duty to pick my own brain and broadcast technical information that would be useful to others, thereby increasing the chances of prolonging The Hobby. | |||
:: Paul C. Haar, former Secretary of the Northeastern Ohio Live Steamers | |||
: Post-graduates in Model Railroading are the "live steamers". This ambitious group build models from the base metal to realistic replicas actually operated by steam. | |||
:: [[Victor Shattock]] | |||
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== Features == | |||
[[File:TICH CAD Screenshot 7.jpg|thumb|right|300px|3D Model of LBSC's <i>Tich</i> by Jim Mullner]] | |||
''' | '''[[Chula_Vista_Live_Steamers#Jan_2024_Flood|Chula Vista Live Steamers flood damage]]''' | ||
[https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=G9JXMRMBYWKFW Only $5 each, includes postage. Click here to purchase | '''[[Harry_Coventry#Build_Instructions|Harry Coventry details how to build the 3/4 Pacific "George Washington"]]''' | ||
'''[[3/4 Inch Scale Registry|Bill Yoder's 3/4 inch scale registry update for 2024]]''' | |||
'''[[Nick Edwards|Nick Edwards' passing leaves a big hole in the Heart of Texas]]''' | |||
'''[[Superscale Locomotive Company|Catalog #9 is now available from Superscale Locomotive Company]]''' | |||
'''[[Wischstadt Arch Bar Trucks|Arch Bar Trucks for 1/8 scale by Chuck Wischstadt]]''' | |||
'''[[Ossipee Central Railway|Saving the Ossipee Central Railway]]''' | |||
'''[[Rail inspection|Inspecting Rail for Wear]]''' | |||
'''[[Greenly’s Hudson|Jim Mullner shared more photos, video and design files for Henry Greenly's Hudson/Northern in 1.5 inch scale]]''' | |||
'''[[Stan_Grigg#David_Oram_Photos|8mm film of Stan Grigg's 1 inch scale Northern running on test stand in his basement]]''' | |||
'''[[Auto Air Brakes|Gerry Stuteville's Automatic Air Brakes]]''' | |||
'''[[Personal MOW]]''' | |||
'''[[Chris Schieck|Chris Schieck shares home movies starring Carl Purinton, Harry Harvey, J.B. Squires and others]]''' | |||
'''[[48 Foot Tenneco Tank Car|Building a 48 foot Tenneco Tank Car]]''' | |||
'''[[Harry_Heil#Casey_Jones|Harry Heil completed a beautiful Casey Jones (Galloping Goose) from wood and steel]]''' | |||
'''[[The Work of Henry Greenly]]''' | |||
'''[[Scotty_Mogul#Construction|Greg Glos provided his detailed build notes for the Scotty Mogul]]''' | |||
'''[[Steam Locomotive Drawings|A comprehensive list of steam locomotive drawings]]''' | |||
[[Special:AllPages|Click here]] for a comprehensive list of articles. | |||
== IBLS Store == | |||
=== Patch === | |||
A high-quality, 6 color patch commemorating the founding of the [[IBLS|Brotherhood of Live Steamers]] by [[Charles A. Purinton|Carl Purinton]] in 1932. The patch is 3 inches high, 2.7 inches wide. | |||
[https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=G9JXMRMBYWKFW Only $5 each, includes postage. Click here to purchase] | |||
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File:IBLS Patch v2013.jpg | File:IBLS Patch v2013.jpg | ||
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=== 7.x Wheel Gauge === | |||
This [[IBLS Wheel Gauge|7.x inch gauge Wheel Gauge]] will make verification of your wheel profile easy. Measures flange, wheel angle, and Minimum Tire Width (TW). Printed in durable black plastic. | |||
[https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=B636JNSXPRAQW Only $2.50 each, includes postage. Click here to purchase] | |||
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File:IBLS 7.x Wheel Gauge 20210428.jpg | |||
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* [[North America]] | * [[North America]] | ||
* [[Australia]] | * [[Australia]] | ||
* [[Europe]] | * [[Europe]] | ||
== Standards and Recommended Practice == | == Standards and Recommended Practice == | ||
[[File:William Daney No147.jpg|thumb|right|300px|This heavy Pacific 4-6-2 was built in 1936 by William L. Daney, Pueblo, Colorado.]] | |||
* [[IBLS Wheel Standard]] | * [[IBLS Wheel Standard]] | ||
* [[IBLS Coupler and Safety Chain Standards]] | * [[IBLS Coupler and Safety Chain Standards]] | ||
* [[IBLS Track Standard]] | * [[IBLS Track Standard]] | ||
* [[Loading gauge]] | |||
* [[Standards and Recommended Practice]] | * [[Standards and Recommended Practice]] | ||
* [[Boiler Inspections]] | * [[Boiler Inspections]] | ||
* [[Threads|Bolt and Pipe Threads]] | |||
* [[Texas Standard Tie Spacing]] | |||
== Wandering Locomotive Books == | == Wandering Locomotive Books == | ||
* [[Winton Brown Engineering Data]] | * [[Winton Brown Engineering Data]] | ||
* [[Koster's_Miniature_Railroad_Supplies,_Inc#Wandering_Locomotive_Book|Koster's Miniature Railroad Supplies]] | |||
* [[Lee_Wright|Lee Wright and Lee's Trains]] | |||
* [[Jan-Eric_Nystr%C3%B6m#Baldwin_3003|Jan-Eric Nystrom's Baldwin 3003]] | |||
* [[3/4 Inch Scale Registry|Bill Yoder's 3/4 Inch Scale Registry]] | |||
* [[MDM_Locomotive_Works#Archive|Jim Murray and MDM Locomotive Works]] | |||
== Articles by Category == | |||
[[File:Doug Massie UP Challenger.jpg|thumb|right|300px|3/4 inch scale live steam model of a Union Pacific Challenger built by D. W. Massie of Montreal, Canada.]] | |||
* [[:Category:IBLS Secretaries]] | * [[:Category:IBLS Secretaries]] | ||
* [[:Category:People]] | * [[:Category:People]] | ||
* [[:Category:History]] | |||
* [[:Category:Pop Culture]] | |||
* [[:Category:Beginners]] | |||
* [[:Category:Standards]] | |||
* [[:Category:Definitions]] | |||
* [[:Category:Clubs]] | * [[:Category:Clubs]] | ||
* [[:Category:Tracks]] | * [[:Category:Tracks]] | ||
* [[:Category: | * [[:Category:Suppliers]] | ||
* [[:Category:Construction]] | |||
* [[:Category:Maintenance]] | |||
* [[:Category:Operations]] | |||
* [[:Category:Right of Way]] | |||
* [[:Category:Safety]] | |||
* [[:Category:Materials]] | |||
* [[:Category:Books]] | |||
* [[:Category:Catalogs]] | |||
* [[:Category:Periodicals]] | |||
* [[:Category:Steam Locomotive Parts]] | |||
* [[:Category:Diesel Locomotive Parts]] | |||
* [[:Category:Railroad Car Parts]] | |||
* [[:Category:Prototypes]] | |||
* [[:Category:Steam Locomotive Models]] | |||
== Articles of Interest == | |||
* [[Steam Locomotive Drawings]] | |||
== Contributing == | |||
Have an idea for an [[IBLS]] article? Please [mailto:daris@nevil.org contact daris@nevil.org] | |||
Latest revision as of 10:13, 7 March 2024
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The International Brotherhood of Live Steamers promotes the "Live Steam" hobby in North America and abroad.  |
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Features
Chula Vista Live Steamers flood damage
Harry Coventry details how to build the 3/4 Pacific "George Washington"
Bill Yoder's 3/4 inch scale registry update for 2024
Nick Edwards' passing leaves a big hole in the Heart of Texas
Catalog #9 is now available from Superscale Locomotive Company
Arch Bar Trucks for 1/8 scale by Chuck Wischstadt
Saving the Ossipee Central Railway
8mm film of Stan Grigg's 1 inch scale Northern running on test stand in his basement
Gerry Stuteville's Automatic Air Brakes
Chris Schieck shares home movies starring Carl Purinton, Harry Harvey, J.B. Squires and others
Building a 48 foot Tenneco Tank Car
Harry Heil completed a beautiful Casey Jones (Galloping Goose) from wood and steel
Greg Glos provided his detailed build notes for the Scotty Mogul
A comprehensive list of steam locomotive drawings
Click here for a comprehensive list of articles.
IBLS Store
Patch
A high-quality, 6 color patch commemorating the founding of the Brotherhood of Live Steamers by Carl Purinton in 1932. The patch is 3 inches high, 2.7 inches wide.
Only $5 each, includes postage. Click here to purchase
7.x Wheel Gauge
This 7.x inch gauge Wheel Gauge will make verification of your wheel profile easy. Measures flange, wheel angle, and Minimum Tire Width (TW). Printed in durable black plastic.
Only $2.50 each, includes postage. Click here to purchase
Regional IBLS Secretaries
Standards and Recommended Practice
- IBLS Wheel Standard
- IBLS Coupler and Safety Chain Standards
- IBLS Track Standard
- Loading gauge
- Standards and Recommended Practice
- Boiler Inspections
- Bolt and Pipe Threads
- Texas Standard Tie Spacing
Wandering Locomotive Books
- Winton Brown Engineering Data
- Koster's Miniature Railroad Supplies
- Lee Wright and Lee's Trains
- Jan-Eric Nystrom's Baldwin 3003
- Bill Yoder's 3/4 Inch Scale Registry
- Jim Murray and MDM Locomotive Works
Articles by Category
- Category:Construction
- Category:Maintenance
- Category:Operations
- Category:Right of Way
- Category:Safety
- Category:Materials
Articles of Interest
Contributing
Have an idea for an IBLS article? Please contact daris@nevil.org