Ulin Shay by Steve Claude
Printed From: Southern California Live Steamers
Category: Live Steam Miniature Railroading
Forum Name: Steam Locomotive Construction
Forum Discription: Discuss building live steam locomotives
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Printed Date: Jun 03 2023 at 11:08am
Topic: Ulin Shay by Steve Claude
Posted By: Steve C
Subject: Ulin Shay by Steve Claude
Date Posted: Mar 18 2012 at 7:54pm
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3-18-12 Well after some bumps in the road I am back to working on the Shay project. I will be using the castings and prints from Richard Ulin of Ulin locomotive works. I started this project a few years back and had to stop unexpectedly. Today I knocked the dust of the steel I bought long ago, plugged in the chop saw, fired up the welder and got back to work. So far getting a second set of prints was the hardest part but thats a whole different story. I am starting with the frames and trucks since I can complete large portions of these parts without castings. If all goes as planned I will start ordering castings at the end of this year.Here is what I accomplished today. http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/838/img3925n.jpg/">  I started by cutting the steel to make up the tender frame. http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/62/img3928rm.jpg/">  Next I started welding the pieces together. I tacked the frame together first, then I welded the assembly together. http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/851/img3932m.jpg/">  Here is the tender frame at the end of the day. All the welds on the top and bottom had to be ground smooth so other parts could be mounted to the frame. Steve Claude
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Posted By: tom d
Date Posted: Mar 19 2012 at 7:05am
| Good to see your doing a porject for yourself instead of fixing something for the club or others. |
Posted By: Steve C
Date Posted: Mar 19 2012 at 8:04pm
| I am pretty sure I have most of the steel for the frame and trucks in storage, going to have to get down there and start bringing it back home. |
Posted By: ajjesmer
Date Posted: Jul 08 2013 at 10:55am
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Hi Steve, I just registered today and saw your post. It was a while ago that you posted this. I am looking to build a Ulin Shay and wanted to know if and where I can get a set of drawings, plans, castings, etc. so I can build one? It looks like something happened and can't put it together if somebody is out there that sells these. I would appreciate any information you might have. Thank you for your time. Have a nice day. Alan Jesmer ajjesmer@yahoo.com ------------- Blue dolphin |
Posted By: Steve C
Date Posted: Jul 08 2013 at 8:17pm
| I will post the contact info for Richard Ulin tomorrow. My engine is on hold for a bit but I do have plans if you can't get in touch with rich |
Posted By: ajjesmer
Date Posted: Jul 09 2013 at 8:58am
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Thank you for the quick reply. I'm ready to go when you get the chance. It's a beautiful Locomotive. I appreciate the help. Have a good day. [:) Alan ------------- Blue dolphin |
Posted By: ajjesmer
Date Posted: Jul 11 2013 at 10:37am
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Steve, I'm interested in getting plans from you if that would be easier for you. Have a good day. Alan ------------- Blue dolphin |
Posted By: Steve C
Date Posted: Jul 11 2013 at 8:33pm
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Do you need the complete set or just certian pages? I am not sure if the plans are in my shop or storage and I am out of town right now I can chack this weekend in my shop for them. Steve
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Posted By: ajjesmer
Date Posted: Jul 12 2013 at 7:17am
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Hi Steve, I need the whole set and I can compensate you for them. Just let me know how you want to proceed. Thanks for taking the time. Have a great weekend. Alan ------------- Blue dolphin |
Posted By: ajjesmer
Date Posted: Jul 22 2013 at 7:48am
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Good Morning, Since it's been a couple weeks, I am checking to see if any progress has been made in finding your drawings. Just checking, Thanks. Have a good day. Alan ------------- Blue dolphin |
Posted By: Steve C
Date Posted: Aug 11 2013 at 10:02am
| I sent you a PM a while back. I have the prints in my storage and can get them next time I am down that way. Steve |
Posted By: ajjesmer
Date Posted: Aug 12 2013 at 7:10am
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Thank you, Steve. I am definitely interested. I appreciate you taking time to help me. Let me know how you want to proceed. If you want me to contact you, send me an email at ajjesmer@yahoo.com Thanks again. Alan ------------- Blue dolphin |
Posted By: Steve C
Date Posted: Aug 18 2013 at 5:23pm
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I wil get them out next sunday and shoot you an email then. Stev
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Posted By: ajjesmer
Date Posted: Aug 19 2013 at 9:27am
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Thank you. Take care. ------------- Blue dolphin |