DJSpanky wrote: kpolak wrote: DJSpanky wrote: And here we are watching the trains around the tree this past Christmas: I see you have the MTH piers under the Tubular...Have you tried this with the Fastrack? I really don't like the look of the 'wood' bents from Lionel, and they don't offer an option.I'm not sure I understand you - are you talking about using FasTrack in place of tubular on my elevated line?
kpolak wrote: DJSpanky wrote: And here we are watching the trains around the tree this past Christmas: I see you have the MTH piers under the Tubular...Have you tried this with the Fastrack? I really don't like the look of the 'wood' bents from Lionel, and they don't offer an option.
DJSpanky wrote: And here we are watching the trains around the tree this past Christmas:
And here we are watching the trains around the tree this past Christmas:
I see you have the MTH piers under the Tubular...Have you tried this with the Fastrack? I really don't like the look of the 'wood' bents from Lionel, and they don't offer an option.
I'm not sure I understand you - are you talking about using FasTrack in place of tubular on my elevated line?
It looks like the elevated tubular track is resting on MTH Piers. Is that right? If so have you tried to use those piers to elevate Fastrack? Are the MTH piers compatible with Fastrack?
Kurt
Renovo PRR wrote: I thought I would do my first post with a photograph that shows you my true love. The toys are a little bigger. now I want to thank John for getting me over here. So if I turn out to be a jerk you know who to yell at. :) Just joking John - your safe.
I thought I would do my first post with a photograph that shows you my true love. The toys are a little bigger. now I want to thank John for getting me over here. So if I turn out to be a jerk you know who to yell at. :) Just joking John - your safe.
Renovo, Now come on over to the Coffee Pot and introduce yourself.
Welcome Renovo PRR!! We won't hold knowing John against you.
Sometimes we even get to talking about toy trains....
It was taken at a John Deere dealership in Arlington, Texas.
Wayray
kpolak wrote:Sorry about that...It always amazes me that people with 'limitations' seem to excell in areas 'normal' people can't. I bet he's great with stats. I hope you all had a great time.
I hope you all had a great time.
Don't worry about it, he sure doesn't. He loves sports a lot, at times it the one way that I can really talk to him about anything in depth. And yeah, he is a real pro at the stats, he keeps numbers in his head for days, and not even the normal stuff. He's a really great guy, and is with one of our adult Sunday School classes in reading the Bible in 90 days. He is truly a blessing.
This was taken just before riding on the Georgetown Loop RR in Colorado last year. You might be able to see the trestle in the background.
wayray wrote:I love Classic John Deere tractors too!Wayray
I love Classic John Deere tractors too!
Is that picture from Dyersville Iowa?
Here's a picture of me at the Grand Canyon in January of 2007. We rode to the Canyon on the Grand Canyon Railway and spent the night at one of the lodges on the rim then took the railway back to Williams. Great trip.
and here's one of me and my nephew Brian. We already have fastrack, transformer and trains picked out for his birthday in November (shhh..don't tell him it's a suprise).
Take care,
Mitch
Bob Mitchell Gettysburg, PA TCA # 98-47956 LCCA# RM22839
well here is me and my ride
1688torpedo wrote: Hello All! John- We were using that Cab-1 Remote as an Electronic Fishing Pole & if you oil it they work even better! I should have used some Grecian Formula 16 for my Hair that day as I look older than I am in Photo's. At this rate in another Ten Years I'll look like Jim Duda's Older Brother! Take Care.
Yes Keith & don't forget the picture of our favorite OILER !! People have come from far & wide for professional electronic lubrications !! Please don't take this as an advertisement !!
Great job Tom !!
Thanks, John
Aw c'mon ATSJer.... I've been outed!!! Man, your eyes are GOOD!
Well, one thing that strikes me profoundly as I look at everyone elses pics is how much younger looking I am than most here, even though I am in the same age ballpark. And how much smaller and thinner I am. Below is me with a little girl, one of many kids I've taken under my wing over the years from dad-less single mother households. YES, she's wearing her own train hat she insisited I get for her. DO I REALLY LOOK LIKE I"M OVER 50???? I'm not that much bigger than the little kid. I've dated women whose kids were bigger than me.
Folks I work with think I'm anywhere from my upper 20's to my mid-30's. When I laugh at those guesses, then they go higher and say 40. Their jaws hit the floor when I say, "go higher." I've had people who don't normally speak to me stop me and say "YOU'RE HOW OLD??!!!" like they just can't believe I'm actually their age.
But I think that's one of the big reasons why I'm such a big hit with kids at train shows.... I'm a small guy who is really a big kid at heart who isn't at all threatening. You give me a train catalog, a small display layout, a room full of kids and I'm gonna grow interest in this hobby!!
brianel, Agent 027
"Praise the Lord. I may not have everything I desire, but the Lord has come through for what I need."
Wife Carol & I at our son's wedding a few years ago. ( old style picture )
Paul
ATSJer wrote: kpolak wrote: Ok...So ATSJer, did the guy next to you fall asleep or what????KurtEveryone always asks that question. That's one of my church members Scott, he's got some physical and mental limitations, my son and I took him to a minor league baseball game last year because he's big into sports.
kpolak wrote: Ok...So ATSJer, did the guy next to you fall asleep or what????Kurt
Ok...So ATSJer, did the guy next to you fall asleep or what????Kurt
Everyone always asks that question. That's one of my church members Scott, he's got some physical and mental limitations, my son and I took him to a minor league baseball game last year because he's big into sports.
Sorry about that...It always amazes me that people with 'limitations' seem to excell in areas 'normal' people can't. I bet he's great with stats.
just thought i'd add another pic this time of me with my mom....
and then me holding position at a 50 cal point
and me and my son the day i was being deployed the second time...
brianel027 wrote: The number has been cropped out for protection of the innocent.... and I don't want to make myself feel older than I know I already am.
1933, hmmm.
Sorry, I have really good eyes.
Everyone always asks that question. That's one of my church members Scott, he's got some physical and mental limitations, my son and I took him to a minor league baseball game last year because he's big into sports. He is the equipment manager for several of the High School teams in our county. But, yeah, it looks like he's sleeping, but he's really filling out the team roster for his box score sheet. You can see him holding the book.
Ok this is Buckeye, Keith (Torpedo 1688), Me and Spanky
John, (csxt 30) and his son Rusty is just outside the pic
This is GregM and his wife Karen
another pic of Ed, Rusty, and John (CSXT30)
This Tom S from Jamestown NY (in the middle) with is two Sons.
Here is a pic of Spanky, Me and Roy
Anyone know who he is?
I am a person with a very active inner child. This is why my wife loves me so. Willoughby, Ohio - the home of the CP & E RR. OTTS Founder www.spankybird.shutterfly.com
Here is a picture of Keith, ( Torpedo 1688 ) & my boy Rusty from a couple years ago when he visited us !! Be sure & notice this Postwar & Prewar collector with that new modern era Cab-1 in his hand !! Well, he only held it for a couple seconds !!
Virginian Railroad
Deputy wrote: Me
Me
Deputy searching EBay for another S-2 Turbine
The main conductor...
My little Princess and her Piglet at Christmas (oh, and that is me holding her)
And Jacob, my Junior Conductor:
lionroar88 wrote:That is me and Fife running trains on Fife's layout (pre blue flagging for Cumberland Expansion project).
The only thing good looking in that photo is the NS shirt.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
ChiefEagles wrote:Jim A and myself.
Jim A and myself.
I'm the young, pretty one!!!
Modeling the Baltimore waterfront in HO scale
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