Critical error -- now that's new.
TF please take your foot off the oxygen line.
Yeah, what happened? I've been unable to get in for two days. Brand new error messages, and then a stream of old ones.
Did someone actually begin making improvements? Sure, in my dreams.
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.
Isn't this about the time the Kalmbach building had to be turned over to the new owners? I can't remember the exact date, but I think it's getting close.
Maybe the forum is in the process of switching to different servers.
Or ...
York1 John
I just clicked on some posts on the Trains side of the forum and also on our MR side, and the screens all came up very fast -- faster than I can remember. I don't want to jinx anything, but I have hope.
Praying what we just experienced was a hard couple and not a derailment.
Mike
Good morning, diners. Bacon, eggs, and coffee, please.
It's so nice to click on a forum thread and it comes right up.
I've been working on a scratchbuilt building for a long time now. I believe I have the hardest part finished, which gives me some enthusiasm to keep at it. I wish I had gotten to this point last winter while I had more time. Procrastination is my middle name.
Today I'm trying to get more preparations done for the road trip. The worst part is calling the vet to set up boarding for Cookie. She hates being boarded, and it just about breaks our heart to take her in and leave her. She always looks at us with those eyes that ask, "Why are you doing this to me?"
I continue to hope those of you with health issues get some relief and the promise of better days ahead.
Have a great day, everyone.
Hi Everyone,
What is with the error messages, time-outs, etc?
It is getting close to time to move the diner. How about refrigerator car operations? They're colorful and there's lots of options to cover.
This month is still signals. Back when I was a young man, I would often drive a stretch of highway between Hutchinson and McPherson Kansas. The road paralleled a stretch of track that was part of the KC - Tucumcari run. At the time it was owned by CRI&P. It was later acquired by SSW (SP). SP had been running fruit trains on that line for several years before they acquired it. Anyway, the standard light on the signals was green, but if I saw a yellow light, a train was a lock or two ahead. If the light was red, a train was in the block and I had the joy of seeing it. I looked forward to those trips. Simple thrills!
Jim (with a nod to Mies Van Der Rohe)
Evening
Whale, I've noticed Him's reserved parking spot at the Diner has been MT for quite awhile.
If ewe could find a moment in him's bizzy schedule at the Abbey, ewe could stop by for a cup of coffee and just say Hi. I'd be happy to buy ewe breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Brother Elias
TF
You won't lose your kids very often at the National Zoo. They're on their own in the Lion House!
Lost_Lion1 by Edmund, on Flickr
Roar!
lion_1939 by Edmund, on Flickr
Cheers, Ed
Good Evening,
Expecting rain to start shortly but has been a pleasant day here, about 70F.
John, leaving a pet at a boarding facility is often stressful. We used to drive ours 2 1/2 hours and across a border when we travelled but they got to stay with our friends who were Westie breeders. They would run out of the car when we got there as they loved to be with our friends.
TF, have you been out in your 'stang' lately now that the nice weather has arrived?
Hope Lion checks in soon especially as Wildebeest is on the menu.
Have a good night,
CN Charlie
Good morning
CNCharlie TF, have you been out in your 'stang' lately now that the nice weather has arrived? Hope Lion checks in soon especially as Wildebeest is on the menu.
Hi Charlie, I've had her out a couple times in between studying and all the rainy days. My preferred river runs are all flooded, so sticking to higher ground.
My oldest daughter went for a ride and a picnic with me earlier this week. A few weeks ago was Zimmerman's annual Car & Carnival show that was kinda fun. Judy likes the Tilt-A-Whirl and talks me into it every time
How about you, did you and the wife get your pond up and running, and all your planting off to a good start this Spring?
I'm hoping the Lion will stop by for the Wildebeest Special at the Diner as well.
Roar!YouTube
Welcome to the weekend everyone
Good morning on TGIF. Chloe, I'll have bacon, eggs, and coffee, please.
It's a beautiful morning out, but we're a little disappointed the predicted rain didn't appear. The center pivot irrigation systems are all running. Expensive but necessary.
The field south of my house has the corn about six feet tall now. The seed companies will be sending out the detasseling crews after the 4th of July. It's a chance for middle school-age kids to make some great money in the summer. It's hot, wet, muddy work and long days, but each kid can make over a thousand dollars for two weeks' work.
When my daughters turned 12, they each were on detasseling crews. I'd be up at 4:45 a.m. to make their lunches, and they'd be up by 5:00 to get ready. We had to be at the bus by 5:30 for them to get out to the fields. By 2:00 p.m., they'd be straggling home covered with mud and with arms sliced by the corn leaves. We'd wash all the clothes and start over again the next day. But ... the money was great for them to buy school clothes and to have spending money.
Corn is the entire economy out here, and the cattle that are fed the corn are not that far away.
I'm very happy the forum seems to be working so much better. I was able to get in this morning almost instantly, and every thread I click on comes up quickly. I hope it continues.
Have a great Friday everyone.
https://railroadsignals.us/
Hi up831,
I think that doing reefers for July is a great idea! Just think of all that ice!!!
Are you willing to move the Diner? My computer is on the fritz and I can't do it from my cell phone.
Cheers!!
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
Two days struggling to post.
Other Forums I am on, no problems
Maybe Brother Lion has same challenges.
David
To the world you are someone. To someone you are the world
I cannot afford the luxury of a negative thought
I'm hoping your right David. Sometimes sixth sense kicks in after a while, that needs to be found, unfound at best.
It was a Heck of a day at sea Sir!
Had to go shopping with Judy on her day off, for our Nieces Birthday Party tomorrow. Not only for gifts for her, but had to pick up a few for our Great Niece CeCe too
Somewhere in between, a proper nap was taken, as I'm sure our friend Craig probably would have done too, ...after all of that
The Bears nap timePic courtesy of TF
Seven stores into it earlier. At least she took me out to Applebee's for Wonton Taco's, and a couple of Beers later Ya got to keep-em happy, but so do they dang it!
Bear repellent by Bear, on Flickr
"One difference between pessimists and optimists is that while pessimists are more often right, optimists have far more fun."
maxmanWhy do I think Maxman makes for a difficult audience??!! No, not really. My criteria is pretty simple. If I can hum the tune or any parts thereof in the shower, I probably like it.
Somebody's got a new side hustle going on —
Brass Wire Brush by Edmund, on Flickr
My intent is to make a 'jumbo-sized' version of the Kadee Speedy wheel cleaner. I tried using mine a few days ago and had trouble getting it to cooperate. So I thought a pair of these 'Bear Toothbrushes' placed on a board with a thin styrene divider then a bare copper wire threaded through might just do the trick. The trouble with the Kadee model is that it concentrated on one axle at a time where as these longer brushes might contact the whole truck or driver assembly.
Stay tuned...
Clear Signal by Don Kalkman, on Flickr
The Bear Counting sheep by Bear, on Flickr
The Bear Unfortunately, here, if a university degree is required, then that’s it! It’s why there are young guys with university degrees and virtually no dirt under their finger nails “pretending” to be inspectors.
Post Hog!
gmpullman Somebody's got a new side hustle going on — Brass Wire Brush by Edmund, on Flickr
Good one Ed, I've always known Dick to be a little course around the edges...
Good morning, everyone. This will be my last post for a while (quit cheering!!), we are headed south for a while. Most people go north in the summer. No one has accused us of being too smart.
Bear and David, it's good to hear from you. I haven't had any issues with photos lately, and the forum now loads faster than it ever has for me. Just lucky I guess.
I think the diner will be in a good spot to see all the differents kinds of reefers. I don't have any on my layout.
Since I have been working on buildings so much, I think that after I finish the building I'm now on, I am going to try my hand at working on some train cars. I have never built one or even put decals on one. I'm thinking of coming up with a railroad name and getting some custom decals printed. I also want to change some trucks on some of my cars -- I haven't attempted that, either. I'm not sure how difficult it will be working on N cars, but I'm going to find out.
Hope everyone is doing OK. I'll be away from all electronic connections (including my phone) so I will look forward to hearing from all of you in a week or two. Have a great Saturday.
Photo by Mike Falls
https://railroadsignals.us/signals/color/index.htm
Track fiddler Post Hog! gmpullman Somebody's got a new side hustle going on — Brass Wire Brush by Edmund, on Flickr Good one Ed, I've always known Dick to be a little course around the edges... TF
Of course I'm coarse.
I just got the August issue of Model Railroader.
There was a column from the new owner.
In addition to his commitment to the paper magazines, he also said:
"Rest assured, we plan to keep the forums, but our roadmap includes significant upgrades to ensure their stability and functionality with more modern aesthetics and experience."
Brush by Bear, on Flickr
York1 I just got the August issue of Model Railroader. There was a column from the new owner. In addition to his commitment to the paper magazines, he also said: "Rest assured, we plan to keep the forums, but our roadmap includes significant upgrades to ensure their stability and functionality with more modern aesthetics and experience."
Thanks for posting this, John, for those of us who no longer subscribe to the magazine. I sure would like to hear directly from the new owner on this forum.
Rich
Alton Junction
Ill be happy to move the diner.
Gotta run.
Have a good time on your get-a-way John.
We had fun spending time with family yesterday for my Niece's Birthday.
My Great Niece Ce-Ce just became an entrepreneur at the age of 8. She makes friendship bracelets out of rubber bands, and sells them from her little stand on the sidewalk. She can tie these things off in about 10-15 minutes
She's very dedecated, as she made $57 dollars last week. We bought her a big umbrella, so she doesn't get too much sun, and also picked up more supplies from Hobby Lobby.
Quite the little business lady, as she's now selling lemonaid in an attempt to double her sales. We're all quite proud of her
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Have a good relaxing Sunday gentlemen
richhotrain Thanks for posting this, John, for those of us who no longer subscribe to the magazine. Rich
Thanks for posting this, John, for those of us who no longer subscribe to the magazine.
How many of are actually left as active members of the forum? I don't think it's a lot anymore. It's still a valuable resource, but the months of technical problems haven't helped, and the uncertainty of new ownership has added more uncertainty.