Work related references:
This page will connect you to the variety of work by TRS. For more details go to the “shop” section for details. Please use the “back button” on your browser page to return to the TRS website
TRS shop work photos A ongoing collection of works successfully done in our shops
Overhauled AC-12 front engine
Aster Stirling A successful repair for the Aster Stirling now under steam once again.
Summer 2010 business trip:
National Summer Steamup (NSS) California
Steam Across the Pacific: G1MRA article
Japan railways business trip part 2:
Japan railways Visit to Aster and various train related transportation
TRS Articles, contributions, and other insights
Quartering: Solving performance issue
Retrofit AC-6 Flat face Accucraft
Southern Pacific AC-6 Build log
Weathered and modified Accucraft AC-12
Accucraft AC-12 upgrades and performance outcome
Aster Reno 4-4-0 tune up
Aster Hudson tune up and coal fired conversion
Modifications of three Hudsons: two Aster and one Accucraft
Fourth Aster Berk in TRS hands for work
Coal conversions: Standard and Narrow Gauge boilers<
Philadelphia 0-4-0 machinist kit build
Rod upgrades with ball bearings
Regner Kit build: Kittel steam locomotive
Roundhouse Forney water system
Informational References:
Here you will find contributions to and the process by with one can better understand the who, what, where, why and how of live steam experiences.
Steam in the Garden article: Aster Berkshire
Steam in the Garden article: Accucraft Cab Forward
Cab Forward Operational Manual w/upgrades
Cab forward combination levers
Cab forward dog bone flex joint
Ventures:
Products:
Trains
Current and future plans
TRS parts- Track
Hobby enhancements
Track
RCS of New England- authorized to install remote control for live steam