Links

Company	Parts	Comments
Sulphur Springs Steam Models www.sssmodels.com sales@sssmodels.com (573) 898-3040	Brass Sprockets Brass Ladder Chain Displacement Lubricator Wheelsets K&S Brass Tubing K&S Brass Rod K&S Brass Strip KIT-BPE (all the above)	Huge selection of parts and accessories for the live steam enthusiast. They have packaged a discounted "completer kit" (KIT-BPE) for the Basic Project Engine.
Stock Drive Products www.sdp-si.com support@sdp-si.com (516) 328-3300	Brass Sprockets Brass Ladder Chain	OEM of the chain and sprocket. Huge selection of same. $50.00 minimum order usually enforced.
Brandbright Ltd www.brandbright.co.uk steam@brandbright.co.uk 01 263 588755	Axleguards Displacement Lubricator	Based in the UK. Lead times can vary - depending on whether the parts are in stock at the time of order. Consider making your own from .064" x 1" Brass Strip from K&S Engineering. (See drawing). Or, consider using one of the many sets available from other casting vendors.
Sierra Valley Enterprises www.sierravalleyenterprises.com	Wheelsets	Sierra Valley has a great range of steel wheels that include plain, spoked, and those with round holes. See their site for pictures of each.
Ozark Miniatures www.ozarkminiatures.com	Link and Pin Couplers Poling Pockets Assorted Details	Ozark is one of many producers of white metal castings in a number of popular scales. Many of their products will be found in local hobby stores.
Midwest Products Co., Inc. www.midwestproducts.com (800) 348-3497	Midwest #987 Heritage Steam Engine Kit Wood Strips	The popular range of Midwest stripwood will be found in local hobby stores. Sizes and species of wood may be substituted. Midwest makes two Steam Engine kits. The #987
Tower Hobbies www.towerhobbies.com	Midwest #987 Heritage Steam Engine Kit Fuel Line Clamps Small Screws	The engine may be found at local hobby shops. Midwest's part number is #987. Tower Hobbies calls this same model part number "MIDG9870"
K&S Engineering www.ksmetals.com	Brass Tubing Brass Rod Brass Strip	K&S Engineering's brass materials will be found at local hobby shops and some hardware stores.

D I S C L A I M E R
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You are responsible for your own safety - it is up to you to educate yourself on safe construction and operating practices before starting any project involving live steam.
All content presented in these pages is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation of any particular technique, component, or design practice. The sole purpose of this website is to document the way in which I built my first live steam locomotive.
It is up to each individual visiting this site to research and decide for themselves the suitability and safety of any techniques, components, or design practices they may wish to employ in their own practice.
When approached correctly, building and operating live steam locomotives can be a safe and enjoyable hobby. There are many books available in the hobby to guide and educate the novice. Check with one or more of the online live steam discussion groups for recommendations.

This page last updated: 02/10/05