Last Monday: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOIUoJEzsP8 Last night, 2:34 AM (I couldn’t stop):
What have I done? 
Welcome to the Brotherhood of Burnt Fingers 
Nice little Ruby. I hope it runs well for you.
It’s been almost a year since I boiled any water in my Shay. Spent last winter weathering and detailing it, then got too busy over the summer to run it. Had hopped to get in a few winter runs this year, but 24+ inches of snow and the resulting ice pack on the track have put my railroad to sleep until a good thaw.
Yeah…I don’t actually have a permanent outdoor line, so I’m waiting for the 6+ inches of snow to thaw so I can set up a loop on my driveway (12x60–should be fun).
I actually wasn’t even looking for a live steam engine…but, when faced with a $100 Ruby kit, well, I couldn’t resist 
The old “Resistance is futile. You will be assimilated” thing?
Robbie Hanson said:At that price I wouldn't have been able to talk myself out of buying it either ;) Ralph
I actually wasn't even looking for a live steam engine...but, when faced with a $100 Ruby kit, well, I couldn't resist ;)
IT LIVES!
Ran it tonight…made five or six loops of a 8x15 foot oval despite an absolutely massive steam leak (forgot to tighten the nut on the steam line from the throttle–oops). No video…it was too dark outside at 9 PM. I’m trying it again in the morning with a tightened throttle line–I’ll let you guys know how it does.
THRILLED beyond belief!
Nice I hoping to fire my switcher up tomorrow.
IT LIVES
http://www.youtube.com/user/simracerworld#p/a/u/1/MtwCIMNkupw
http://www.youtube.com/user/simracerworld#p/a/u/0/PE8EYolzHBw
So Geoff, when shall we christen your railroad with a REAL steam engine?
Welcome to the world of LS. My wife also bought me a Ruby kit for Christmas. Got it built and took it to DH and ran great. I did buy the bigger cylinders while at DH. Have not got them installed yet. Hope you enjoy running LS. Later RJD