National Summer Steamup Cancelled
- Written by Bob Sorenson
As you may already know, the National Summer Steamup, 8-12 July in Sacramento, is cancelled due to the COVID-19 situation. Since our steamers are in the most vulnerable category, and there appears to be no end in sight, the steamup planning team felt this was the best thing to do for health and safety. Our focus is now on NSS21 in our new home in Lodi California. Please visit our website at www.steam-events.org for more details.
Roundhouse Announces New Model for 2020
- Written by Scott McDonald
Doncaster, UK - Roundhouse Engineering has announced their signature model for 2020, a Davenport locomotive.
The Davenport Locomotive Works started producing these, 0-4-0 saddle tank locos in the early 1900s for industrial uses. While the majority of these engines were built for American clients they found their way all over the globe to places such as: Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, Cuba and Europe.
Orders are now being taken for late 2020 delivery. Contact your Roundhouse dealer to get yours on the waiting list.
New -- Regner Heisler Announced
- Written by Scott McDonald
Train Department is pleased to announce the first joint project with Regner. It has been a project in development since 2018 and happy to report it is now in stock.
The model will come in RTR and Kit form while Kits are not yet packaged. Initial batch of RTR models ready for immediate delivery.
| Specifications include: Butane boiler 25+min runtime Boiler with 6mm sight glass Fuel tank, reverser and RC compartment inside rear bunker. 82* V twin cylinder with 10mm bore 45mm Chassis R/C control ready |
Options include: Diamond stack Brass pilot Headlamp Whistle kit. |
RTR Price at $2325.00 USD
Kit price at $2050.00 USD
Visit: https://www.thetraindepartment.com
New Menu Item - Workshop Project Plans
- Written by Scott McDonald
A new menu item has been added to the www.steamup.com website to make it easier to find downloadable project plans that have been feature in the pages of Steam in the Garden.
Registered users of the website will see a "Workshop Projects" menu button appear under the Magazine section on the left side of the our main webpage after they login. Clicking this button will bring up a page that will indicate the title of the published project along with the issue(s) where the plans were first published. Clicking on the title of the Project will take you to the plan(s) needed for downloading. These are PDF files that can be further saved and/or printed so that you can get started on that project.
We will be going back in time to bring you fresh scans of previously published plan drawings. Full instructions to go along with the plans can be found in the original magazine which may be available for order as a back issue (if still in stock) or download with you digital subscription.
Stay tuned - more plans to come in future issues of Steam in the Garden.
Starting in Steam - Soon to be Digital Only!
- Written by Scott McDonald
Stocks of our paperback booklet "Starting in Steam" have dwindled to the last dozen. After three printings, this booklet will soon be available only in digital form. If you have put off buying a hard copy printing of this handy introduction into live steam, then don't delay! Once they are gone, that will be it.
