Rudy K. Traction Engine

[eohdtech]

Ive been working on my Rudy K. Traction Engine lately, got the main chassis done, most of the engine machined and just a few parts to finish making. Im getting close to needing the gears and having trouble finding some, does anyone know where a guy could look? I thought about making a set at work on the waterjet, but cut time is very long.

 

[Ed]

Nice job. What did you use for the wheels? I've been holding off building my Rudy trying to find material for the wheels.Ed

 

[gbritnell]

Try Stock Drive Products for the gears. http://www.sdp-si.com/web/html/products.htm
gbritnell

 

[eohdtech]

Ed, I just used standard pipe for the wheels, the rear ones are a little heave, but a nicer look in my opinion.

gbritnell, I tryed emailing those guys about gears, but got no response. Ill have to try calling them yet.

 

[J. Tranter]

Where can I find plans for this?

 

[eohdtech]

I bought my plans off of eBay. I know Amazon has them also.

 

[Ed]

Village Press has a book of plans and how to build the Rudy Traction Engine. I have the book and it's good. Ed

 

[Ed]

Go to this site a lot of good info about the build. Ed

http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/f31/building-rudys-steam-tractor-3838/

 

[Ed]

I can't wait to see how this build comes along.As soon as I can find some pipe i'll get started.It looks like there are a lot of good ideas coming.Did you use copper for the boiler? Ed

 

[eohdtech]

Ive looked at that post a hundred times! Keeps me motivated to work on mine. Its a great thread.