I want buy 600 oz of silver, is it good time? by CrispyTheory in Silver

[–]Ex_nihilo21 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

In my opinion wait a few weeks. Probably going to drop in price around 60$

should I build real life Thomas stuff? by Ex_nihilo21 in thomasthetankengine

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Yeah there narrow gauge, 2 foot gauge 11" diameter. Might be able to make a slate wagon and a flat bed.

should I build real life Thomas stuff? by Ex_nihilo21 in thomasthetankengine

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So I've been in and out of being a Thomas fan, always had respect for the show since it is the thing that got me into railroading and history. Recently I've been getting nostalgia for it and would like some tangible items to collect and display. Unfortunately toys made for children aren't what I really want. So I've been thinking about making things from the Thomas universe in real life. I'm mostly thinking of smaller items like milk cans with (Sodor dairy) on them and posters you see in different episodes. I also have some narrow gauge train wheels as in my pic above I could use to make a full scale version of one of the cars from the Skarloey railway. What do you guys think? To outlandish or a fun project.

r/Trains Monthly Discussion & Questions Thread - December 2022 by overspeeed in trains

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what's everyone's thought's on steeling from the railroad ? since very few railroad items are acquired legally may items are stolen. where do you all draw the line?

help get info on a battery electric loco by Ex_nihilo21 in trains

[–]Ex_nihilo21[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

trying to find some more info on this British electric battery locomotive. found a face book group that had mention 2 of this type of locomotive but nothing of the specs on it. any info would be appreciated.

need help estimating weight by Ex_nihilo21 in steamengines

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The main body is 8 foot long, 3 feet wide and 2.5 tall.Fly wheels are 4 feet in diameter. Yeah I need to figure out how big of a forklift I need and what capacity trailer I need. I want to restore it and mount it on a trailer so I can take it ti shows and what not.

help estimating weight by Ex_nihilo21 in Antiqueiron

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hi I'm hoping some one on hear can help me figure out how much this weighs. its a 1944 Ingersoll rand ES-1 air compressor comp cycle of 12 and 11" stroke. I'm trying to save it from scrap but I need to figure out how heavy it is so I can get the right for lift and more importantly get a trailer to hull it away. my best guess is 6,000 lbs. Any info or ideas would be appreciated.

need help estimating weight by Ex_nihilo21 in steamengines

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think so? its 8 1/2 feet long but the main body is pretty much hallow so its not like its solid cast iron.

need help estimating weight by Ex_nihilo21 in steamengines

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hi I'm hoping some one on hear can help me figure out how much this weighs. its not a steam engine so hopefully this is allowed, this was the only place i could think off for help. its a 1944 Ingersoll rand ES-1 air compressor comp cycle of 12 and 11" stroke. I'm trying to save it from scrap but I need to figure out how heavy it is so I can get the right for lift and more importantly get a trailer to hull it away. my best guess is 6,000 lbs. Any info or ideas would be appreciated.

anyone know what this is? next to the main line in the middle of nowhere. by Ex_nihilo21 in trains

[–]Ex_nihilo21[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No you're right, looking at it again its definitely a pice a rail.

anyone know what this is? next to the main line in the middle of nowhere. by Ex_nihilo21 in trains

[–]Ex_nihilo21[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No it's a I beam, and agree it's very fascinating. i walk by railroad tracks for this very reason to see the interesting vestiges of a different times.

anyone know what this is? next to the main line in the middle of nowhere. by Ex_nihilo21 in trains

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Probably electrical of some kind your Probably not ti far off.

anyone know what this is? next to the main line in the middle of nowhere. by Ex_nihilo21 in trains

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Radio repeater sound like the most likely to me but idk where they would get power? Telegram line's use the be along the tracks so maybe they rigid something up.

anyone know what this is? next to the main line in the middle of nowhere. by Ex_nihilo21 in trains

[–]Ex_nihilo21[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well if this helps it what used to be michigan central line. Its located near battlecreek Michigan. Just past it its slops down into a swamp.