Please refer to the individual book ad for number of pages and further details. As a beginner in machining, this book was written with us me in mind, with lots. Hiraokas book, and a drive wheel in 34 scale, are shown for size comparison. The pennsylvania rail road prr a3 switcher is an 040 tender switching shunting locomotive designed by kenzo hiraoka. As a beginner in machining, this book was written with us me in mind, with lots of pictures and detail instructions throughout the build process. Built from 1886 to 1892, when the a1 was introduced into service, 040s were being used by other railroads. I want to say thank you to the author of the book because it is a fantastic book. Its a 3 12 gage 040 slope backed tender designed as a beginners project in live steam. This page covers machining the pistons, crossheads and guide. Today i tackled silver soldering the bolster columns from chapter 3.
Building the pennsylvania a3 switcher the first projectfor the beginner by kozo hiraoka, from village press publications the 1920s switching locomotive the pennsy switcher, kozos fourth construction project in 34 scale that you may scale up to 1. Building the climax the pennsylvania a3 switcher, the first project for the beginner. Building the climax, building the new shay, building the shay, building the heisler, the pennsylvania a3 switcher. A3s were used to shunt and sort out railroad cars at various pennsylvania railroad yards. Building the fitchburg northern blog getting started.
In 1903, a lighter switch engine designated as b8 was constructed for service on eastern lines of the pennsylvania. The following books are available through village press. Prr pennsylvania railroad locomotive roster railroad. One is preserved at the railroad museum of pennsylvania.
Commodore homes builds both manufactured and modular homes, with a wide variety of sizes. The pennsylvania a3 switcher by, unknown edition, hardcover the pennsylvania a3 switcher edition open library. Kozo book set kozo steam set book sets books books. Starting with 516 square brass stock, a rabbit is milled on each side of the vertical bars then the thickness is reduced to 14 per the drawings. Find answers to service and warranty questions or how to contact support. Available on purchases of select products charged to a samsung financing account. Around four years ago i started studying up on this longplannedfor project by purchasing copies of joseph foster nelsons so you want to build a live steam locomotive, kozo hiraokas the pennsylvania a3 switcher, and frank marlows machine shop essentials and machine shop knowhow. The pennsylvania railroads class a1 was a class of 040 switcher type steam locomotive. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new. But, on the pennsylvania railroad, this wasnt happening.
The absolute best plans available out can be found in the books by kozo hiraoka. Ive been working on the project off and on for about 5 years but only really. The reason is because i do not want to ride it, im just enjoying building it and it will end at a shelf. The pennsylvania a3 switcher the first project for the beginner by kozo hiraoka. Small boring operation on lathe the home shop machinist. The pennsylvania a3 switcher camden miniature steam services. Is anyone working on kozo hiroakos pennsylvania a3 switcher project.
Plans and descriptions for building a live steam locomotive b. At walmart, you can find a wide selection of cb radios and cb scanners from top brands for less. Live steam locomotive southern pacific in san jose. It shares common characteristics with kozos other designs in that it is designed for 31. Kozos the pennsylvania a3 switcher the first project for. The construction series was originally printed in live steam us. Everything is contructed from bar stock so you dont have to worry about castings. Links to software updates, manuals, specifications, and answers are here. This is the cover photo from kozo hiraokas book the pennsylvania a3 switcher. When youre looking for radar detectors, twoway radios, digital tuners, cb radios or cb scanners, come to walmart where you can find those and more at every day low prices.
Each in the series is 34 scale with instructions for scaling up to 1 or 1 12. It was built using the book, building the a3 switcher by kozo hiraoka and. The engine is described by kozo hiraoka in his book, the pennsylvania a3 switcher 1st project for the beginner. A3 switcher pistons, crossheads and guide yoke assembly 1082010, 11242010 this page covers machining the pistons, crossheads and guide yoke assembly. Ive started the tender and so far have the wheels, axles, journal boxes and journal bearings completed. Title 18 crimes and offenses pennsylvania general assembly. Train, railroad, transportation books from karens books. The pennsylvania a3 switcher by kozo hiraoka hardcover, 264 pages, illustrated the pennsylvania a3 switcher. This project is a conventional rod locomotive, based on a small american prototype an 040 tender locomotive.
Through an extensive survey, the pennsylvania a3 switcher was chosen for the best balance between fabrication and performance. Kozos the pennsylvania a3 switcher the first project for the. Buy it this item is in very good condition and if any wear at all it will be minor. If you want to experience all that pennsylvania has to offer, you only need to take a seat and enjoy the film. Im building a pennsylvania a3 switcher following kozo hiraokas book but at a g scale. Apr 25, 2011 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Books set in pennsylvania showing of 441 the lovely bones by. This book, hiraokas 4th construction project in 34 scale that you may scale up to 1 12 scale is written for th firsttime builder. Nov 20, 2012 i just picked up a copy of kozos a3 switcher book. Find 9780941653626 the pennsylvania a3 switcher by hiraoka at over 30 bookstores. With an outdoor dining set, you can have a place to eat and enjoy the warm weather during the summer or create the perfect setting for friends to gather for a spring barbecue. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. The pennsylvania state archives holds a fairly complete collection of prr mechanical engineering drawings, ca.
The 112 scale cylinder for the hiraoka a3 pennsylvania switcher. Kozo hiraoka was fascinated by geared locomotives but he felt that a simple locomotive for the beginner was needed. Building the new shay latest book, published april, 2007. This project is a conventional rod locomotive, based on a small american prototype an 040 tender locomotive the pennsylvania railroad used for shunting tightly curved locations.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Drawings and build articles appeared in live steam magazine starting july 1985. The pennsylvania a3 switcher hardcover january 1, 2001 by kozo hiraoka author visit amazons kozo hiraoka page. The pennsylvania railroad built 47 in its juniata shops between 19161924. Dec 19, 2011 im just getting started on kozo hiraokas live steam locomotive, the pennsylvania a3 switcher in 1. This has been very rewarding and challenging despite the subtitle of his book. The book contains instructions as well as a guide to select and use every tool required for building this engine. Also, a common household item is at left, also for size reference. The pennsylvania a3 switcher 9780941653626 by kozo hiraoka and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
The pennsylvania manual, volume 110 kathleen diflaviana, pennsylvania department of property and supplies for the commonwealth of pennsylvania, 1991 executive departments. Hours pleasantly spent surfing the web brought discover live. Friend, yankee shop machinists, friends steam models, laverne d. Apr 23, 2012 the engine is described by kozo hiraoka in his book, the pennsylvania a3 switcher 1st project for the beginner. Washers support helps users troubleshoot common issues. Pennsylvania a3 040 switcher designed by kozo hiraoka. Title kozos the pennsylvania a3 switcher the first project for the beginner author by kozo hiraoka description.
Whether you are looking for a mount antenna, digital tuner or more advanced. Oct 08, 2010 a3 switcher pistons, crossheads and guide yoke assembly 1082010, 11242010 this page covers machining the pistons, crossheads and guide yoke assembly. The pennsylvania spice box 1986 edition open library. Books dvds tools accessories books book sets kozo steam set. This page covers machining the pistons, crossheads and. The final engine will be 38 long, 10 high, and 7 wide. The assignment was to model something, do an animation using the model and explore some other capability of the software fea analysis, motion study etc. These locomotives were built by pennsylvania railroads altoona shops from 1895 until 1905. This construction project in 34 scale that you may scale up to 1 12 scale is perfect for the first time builder. Live steam kits, rough castings and blueprints for 12, 34, and 1 inch scale live steam engine locomotives in 212, 312, and 434 gauge by lester d. This was a project i completed in grad school as part of a computer modeling course. Switcher o scale model railroad locomotives for sale ebay. Model the pennsylvania a3 switcher kozo hiraoka western. The pennsylvania a3 switcher is that simple rod engine which can teach the beginning machinist the basic skills.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. In the beginning it is talking about making some wheels on a lathe. The pennsylvania railroads class a5s was the largest class of 040 steam locomotives. The pennsy switcher, kozos fourth construction project in 34 scale scalable to 1. In time the 060 came and other railroads neglected the 040. I think the new shay book is the prettiest engine, but i wouldnt be buying it for the aesthetics, more the. Isbn 9780941653626 the pennsylvania a3 switcher direct textbook. Chester county historical society, west chester, pennsylvania, 22 march 198623 august 1986. It looks to me like 12l14 is one of the cheapest store bought metals available. It was published by village press and has a total of 264 pages in the book. The construction series was originally printed in live steam us magazine. The title of this book is the pennsylvania a3 switcher and it was written by kozo hiraoka.
The a3 was an 040 class steam locomotive that were built and operated by the pennsylvania railroad. Buy the pennsylvania a3 switcher first edition by hiraoka kozo isbn. His work for this book was started by selecting the prototype. Varney ho scale model railroad locomotive for sale ebay.
Priority domestic shipping and handling by usps priority mail. Kozo hiraoka, author of the pennsylvania a3 switcher the first project for the beginner, on librarything librarything is a cataloging and social networking site. The pennsylvania a3 switcher by kozo hiraoka 9780941653626. Hiraokas simplest book describes building a pennsylvania a3 switcher a small, four driver locomotive. Single, ranch, and cape cod homes ranging under square feet to 2300 square feet. The pennsylvania a3 switcher 1st edition by kozo hiraoka. The 34 scale a3 cylinder is in the foreground for comparison. The pennsylvania a3 switcher by kozo hiraoka biblio.
Museum of art, carnegie institute, pittsburgh, pennsylvania, 20 september 198630 november 1986t. In another post, someone recommended i find a copy of the kozo hirakoda book the pennsylvania a3 switcher and try working through it. Patio sets the addition of a patio table or a conversation set can elevate your backyard to a warm and inviting area perfect for hosting all your outdoor gatherings. If so, what metal are you using for the wheels and drivers.
This was great advice since the book is really detailed and for a beginnerhobby machinist its been a joy. This book, hiraokas 4th construction project in 34 scale that you may scale up to 1 12 scale is written. Most of the locomotive is brass, but steel, stainless steel, and copper are used in places. Commodore homes of pennsylvania is a division of the commodore corporation, an industry leader in the manufactured housing and modular home business with roots since 1952. Economy charges for shipping books to locations in the us are as follows. However, to access these drawings, which are grouped by size and then arranged numerically by drawing number, you first need to know the class of your locomotive or car to figure out what drawings. The pennsylvania a3 switcher by kozo hiraoka goodreads.