This is one fact that decided me on making my own layout. Frankly, my Steamlines Shay spits lots of steam oil, while the Aster Alisan Shay is very clean. For my sparkies I expect to clean wheels, especially if I am running outdoors. It does not matter to me if I am cleaning tree sap, dirt, grit, plastic wheel deposits, or live steam drippings . . . all dirt makes electric locos not run as well, so who cares if a steamer runs? The Rose City GRS seems to tolerate their few steamers on even temporary club public show track.
GHeoff pecked on the keyboard: "Pity about the Medford RR park- although I can understand the sparkie groups desire to keep the track clean. There could be separate days for running, but that would cause conflicts of usage I am sure." ~ Gary - Steaming over Terror Trestle http://community.webshots.com/user/raltzenthor http://www.angelfire.com/or/trainguy/ _______________________________________________ SSLiveSteam mailing list Send messages: [email protected] Cancel subscription: http://postfix.45mm.com/mailman/listinfo/sslivesteam Rules: http://www.45mm.com/sslivesteam_guide.html
