Bob Keller
It only proves that you know how to post an avatar.
This whole Grayson thing-- I find it too much of a coincidence that there is a band named Grayson Manor from Georgia listed in the "friends" section of the myspacepage belonging to Reallywickedsue. She's the same person whose ebay account Zeke was using. Grayson also registered in June. Wasn't that when things started going south with Zeke? And who claimed that he knew Zeke and Zeke wouldn't do what he was being accused of doing? Wasn't that you, Grayson? Didn't you say Zeke was a good friend of yours?
Your teen thread was nuked yesterday. I asked if you really wanted to go down that road. Apparently, you did. Why did you feel it necessary to erase your posts? You keep digging a deeper hole.
Evening everybody.
"Lionel trains are the standard of the world" - Jousha Lionel Cowen
kpolak wrote: So was this killdisk successfull?It sounds like you could have re-formatted your hard drive, and come out even...since you had to reload windows.??Kurt
So was this killdisk successfull?
It sounds like you could have re-formatted your hard drive, and come out even...since you had to reload windows.??
Kurt
Yes it was successfull as it will erase everything including partitions back to a state of what the harddrive was like when it was new. Formatting is part of the process as when you boot from the cdrom with the windows install cd the first thing it does is formats the hard drive. It is a cool little program and is a free ware utility with a pay version that does a bit more. not to get toofar off the topic of trains sunmicrosystems has a free office suite thgat is compatible with ms office called open office.
Well I just got done using a program called killdisk it is used to erase all data on a computer and than write over so that old data can not pop back up anyway I had to load win 98 and then win xp home addition upgrade was a fun hour and a half went to white castle in the middle of the process and when I came back it was done
I have a little bit of a train fund built up now should I spend it on preparing the basement for a layout or should I go for the Pres. Bush Sr. loco, or the cheap on30 desiel locos so many trains and so little spending cash.
I was just playing with you. The layout is 17ft. x 12ft. Aroud the wall (2 1/2feet) and through the center ist he yard. Basically, since Im using tubular, its easier to make mistakes when designing a layout.
Yes, building it myself (with some help). Track plan? Who needs a track plan! Just buy alot of it and use your imgaination! Track plans are for HOers!
Grayson
Reading T-1 wrote:You thinking about atlas track on your layout? I saw your other thread.
I was considering it, now I have pretty much narrowed it down to tubular vs. fastrack . Choosing a track system is hard for me, I am builing a layout to stay, im not the kind of person who spends $1000 dollars on a layout, then a month later tear it down because it was a "temporary" or maybe just cause the dont like the track. Thats my deal, I dont want to use a bad track system, and then have to replace it. I have experience with tubular and fastrack, so I at least know there advantages and disadvantages. I have to make my decision by September or October, then benchwork will be done, and layout time started. I like FT for the prototypical look and good switches, and I like tubular for the low cost and availability. Well, I will make my decision soon, Ill certainly post photos of my layout, that will tell you what I used, I think Ill keep it a secret what I choose, and let the photos tell you what I use!
Good Afternoon.
Carl T.
magicman710 wrote:Maybe you should start PMing everybody you know and give them the address and ask them to join. As long as you post anything about it on CTT, it would be considered "advertising".
phillyreading wrote: guilfordrr, Since you have not had stuff running for a few years check your transformer and wiring. The 681 turbine may be a bit difficult to repair as there are many screws to take out or side rods to disconnect to get in to service the motor, the brushes used in post war stuff leave a carbon build-up on the armature surface because the brushes are made from lead, the same stuff found in pencils.Taking it to a hobby shop for repair will be expensive! Try a fellow hobby lover instead.Lee F.
guilfordrr,
Since you have not had stuff running for a few years check your transformer and wiring. The 681 turbine may be a bit difficult to repair as there are many screws to take out or side rods to disconnect to get in to service the motor, the brushes used in post war stuff leave a carbon build-up on the armature surface because the brushes are made from lead, the same stuff found in pencils.
Taking it to a hobby shop for repair will be expensive! Try a fellow hobby lover instead.
Lee F.
To take a turbine apart there are only three screws to remove. They are on the bottom. One in the front, two in the back. Don't have to remove the siderods.
DaylightFan wrote: magicman710 wrote: It looks like a nice place. How about making me a mod? You need to keep the 5 or so members straight! LOL! Ill make sure they are good! Buddy, old pal, Grayson really wants to be a mod!! GraysonI'll think about it....but we've got to grow a little more!
magicman710 wrote: It looks like a nice place. How about making me a mod? You need to keep the 5 or so members straight! LOL! Ill make sure they are good! Buddy, old pal, Grayson really wants to be a mod!! Grayson
We sure do. Maybe you should start PMing everybody you know and give them the address and ask them to join. As long as you post anything about it on CTT, it would be considered "advertising". Thanks for taking me up on my offer, think hard!!
So, on the trains topicl, has anybody done anything to their layout lately or bought anthing for it?
Welcome to the Caboose Laz, hopefully you will stay.
THANKS DEWEY,
LMAO, Just great!!!!!. Chili had last nite, beer OLD MILWAUKEE, noise the next day,PRICELESS.
THANKS!!
laz57
The original "The Caboose" was an extraordinarily popular and imaginary Friday night thread in the very early days of the OGR Forum. Of a Friday night "The Caboose" was coupled and traveled to various geographic areas of the country, usually behind steam power ["modern stinking diesel wimps" were usually shouted down in favor of old steam but welcomed aboard].
'The Caboose" was the site of many debates regarding favored beer brands and chilli recipes which was the standard Friday night fare, and----the quality [and inequality] of onboard farts was a major topic and action against those O-gaugers requiring exile for particularly bad explosive flatulence that indicated evacuation of Friday night passengers and guests would be forthcoming.
The good ole days before lawsuits and when brand battles were about beer.
Grits were used in the dome for traction during Fall excursions in such areas as the New River Gorge and Saluda Mountain when wet leaves were on the rails and much throttle action was necesssary.
Dewey
It must be, it used to be, I would see a new thread made, and within 2 hours, about 5 people have already posted. It seems that in the morning is the popular time for everybody now, you come on, and all the threads are blue, then in the afternoon, only a handful get new posts.
Thanks Keith!!!! I love to tell people how to use them, they are like vinegar, you have a 100 uses for them!!!!
magicman710 wrote: I dont know if its my crazy imagination or not, but for some reason, CTT seems to be slowing down in posting, anybody else notice this? Grayson
I dont know if its my crazy imagination or not, but for some reason, CTT seems to be slowing down in posting, anybody else notice this?
Could be the summer slump where most people are outside alot should pick back up in the fall.
Or are you talking about the software being slow?
guilfordrr wrote: I have a question... A few years back I invested in some postwar Lionel equipment - a 681 Turbine, a 494 rotary beacon, 3656 stockyard, etc - and with the exception of the 455 oil derreck, none of it works anymore. This was not a result of irresponsibility or excessively hard use. I'm not sure what the problems are, nor am I mechanically inclined enough to fix the stuff. I've been thinking about having them professionally repaired and resold. Then I would use the money to purchase modern equivalents, which don't need near as much intensive care as do the postwar ones. However, this process is a bit of a hassle, and the repair work may be too expensive for this 14 year old's budget. What course of action would you recommend?
I have a question... A few years back I invested in some postwar Lionel equipment - a 681 Turbine, a 494 rotary beacon, 3656 stockyard, etc - and with the exception of the 455 oil derreck, none of it works anymore. This was not a result of irresponsibility or excessively hard use. I'm not sure what the problems are, nor am I mechanically inclined enough to fix the stuff. I've been thinking about having them professionally repaired and resold. Then I would use the money to purchase modern equivalents, which don't need near as much intensive care as do the postwar ones. However, this process is a bit of a hassle, and the repair work may be too expensive for this 14 year old's budget. What course of action would you recommend?
I don't think the PW stuff needs constant maintenance. Try having the engine looked at professionally. Probably just needs a good cleaning.
The 494...Is just a light bulb with a plastic housing that rotates. You can change a light bulb right? Light bulb: GE #363 Mini-Bayonet 14v.
Sorry I don't have a stockyard.
PM me if you would like me to take you through this.
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