Good morning. Watch them fix up a boxcar on the Chama. The resolution could be better but I watched someone either fall off a ladder or tripp and fall backwards. His head came danger close to the rail. He got up and continued to work so I guess he is OK.
I would like to go to Chama but the altitude is a little high for the wifey who is prone to altitude sickness. Their safety standards are quite different than Durango. They allow photographers free roam up and down the tracks while the trains are moving and only a fraction of the yard workers wear safety orange or hard hats. It's their railroad, they can do what they want.
Henry
COB Potomac & Northern
Shenandoah Valley
cudakenEd do you have Duck's? Having growen up on a river front proptery and if you do have ducks you might want to re-think why the mud is green!
Is THAT what those things are! When I heard DUCKS I thought it was trucks and I said make mine roller bearing...
Well, I won't tell the kids about green mud. They don't even know about yellow snow, yet!
Have a great day, everyone!!!
Regards, Ed
to Mike and YGW. 35???? My wife was 39 for some years, I’d be a foolish Bear to divulge how many!!
Heartland Division CB&QHave you seen Frank Z-Stripe lately ?
Cheers, the Bear.
"One difference between pessimists and optimists is that while pessimists are more often right, optimists have far more fun."
Good morning everyone! Another cup of coffee for me please.
Happy birthday YGW and Mike (even with a 1 day delay)! All the best for you, health and happiness.
I haven't been here for a while, it looks like. The divorce has reached the point where I always knew it would, the point where the trrain layout must come down and the house must be sold.
It's a sad time, besides being a lot of work. I've put 13 years into this layout, 13 good years. If all goes well, I'll be setting it up again one of these days. What will undoubtedly be a different space will give me a chance to fix some of the layout's shortcomings, hopefully.
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.
Evening Diners
Flo, Ed was here? You sure it was Ed? Anyway give Jan, Bent and I a and if Ed makes it back in Crown Royal on the Rocks!
YGW and Mike YGW how was the Carboard Brithday Cake?
Ed do you have Duck's? Having growen up on a river front proptery and if you do have ducks you might want to re-think why the mud is green! Congrats on the new Kid, hum why do we call Baby Goats and Young Human Children by the same name?
Post Offcies looks great as well! Do you do the super detailing for your self or to impress your train friends?
Rick Good to see you again! If by chances you need some coal cars let me know in the Dinner and then PM me your Phone Number. To be honest, I have way to much rolling stock unless My layout triples in sizes! Sure I have some 50' box cars I can part with as well as some PK 2000 kits I propley never build.
Later, Ken
I hate Rust
Good evening Diners,
Brunhilda, I'll have a cup of Earl Grey tea with cream and honey, please.
YGW: Congratulations on your 21st birthday. May you have many more.
Mike: Congratulations or condolences on your birthday, whichever apply.
I've been trying to post a photo from Drop Box. Haven't gotten it down, yet. Any advice or help would be very welcomed.
Yesterday, for Father's Day, my family took me to Navy Pier to see the Rolling Stones exhibition. I was never a giant Stones fan, but I always liked a lot of their music. I've an awful lot of respect for Keith Richards as a guitar player. He could do more with 3 chords than just about anyone. Anyway, the exhibit was very interesting.
Has anyone heard from V8Dennis? He hasn't been in in quite awhile. Hope all is ok.
Hello to everyone, and I hope everyone is OK and safe.
Jim (with a nod to Mies Van Der Rohe)
to YGW and to Mike ! ! !
There is a lot of cake ! Chow down, everybody !
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Thanks Steve- That's a great idea. See my favourite quote "There are always alternatives, Captain!" So, yes, "a little dab'll do ya!" (Takes one back that, what?) I'll see if the crazy glue dabs look like what I'm after (on an off-model trial piece, naturally) Those grabs will be over-painted brass once the main loco body colour is on. (Blue - I picked up a Tamiya X4 Blue at the LHS on Saturday)
"There are always alternatives, Captain" - Spock.
der5997 Steve: On the mrr bead applications Front, one question. I'm trying to super-detail the Peco body shell for their N3n 0-6-0 steam loco (which runs on a Marklin Z chassis) The grab irons (brass bars about 1" diameter in the prototype) are supported by stand-offs which end in spherical knobs through which the bars pass. So, to model those knobs, I'd need a bead about 3 N Scale inches = 0.019" so, tiny! do such beads exist? If so, where would one look for them?
Steve: On the mrr bead applications Front, one question. I'm trying to super-detail the Peco body shell for their N3n 0-6-0 steam loco (which runs on a Marklin Z chassis) The grab irons (brass bars about 1" diameter in the prototype) are supported by stand-offs which end in spherical knobs through which the bars pass. So, to model those knobs, I'd need a bead about 3 N Scale inches = 0.019" so, tiny! do such beads exist? If so, where would one look for them?
None that small, no. The smallest I've heard of are size 15/0, which like wire gauges, refers to the number that can fit in an inch. So 1/15 of an inch = .067". And since the hold in a bead has to be able to pass through a needle and several strands of beading thread, the holes are probably bigger than you need, too. For N scale, I'd suggest modeling that knob with a dab of gap-filling CA applied with a toothpick. Then paint the grab iron when the glue is good and dry.
--Steven Otte, Model Railroader senior associate editorsotte@kalmbach.com
Good afternoon all!
Zoe - A RBF please. Thanks!
Ulrich - Just don't go into total hiding on us...
Others - Hi!
Night at the Musem -
As I had mentioned before, the local Rail museum held their annual Night at the Museum event over the last weekend.... Yes, I brought a couple of pics!
First up, their newest acquired unit, you may have caught a glimpse in the TrainWire...
Yes, the night photo shoot surrounded the new Chessie..
Lion spoke of cats on trains.... Yep, this train has a cat on it!
I also caught a few CSX Trains while there... Here is the proof.
All in all, it was fun!
Weather - Cooler today! Its only 75! YAY!!!!
W*%k - Sold a nice tractor on Saturday night, just before close.
Trains - I also atended a local (Model) train show on Saturday morning... Came home with a couple of railcars.
I also posted a progress shot in WPF of my assembled NS Covered hopper -
I have a base coat of weathering on the truck sideframes, of a dark chocolate brown.... I almost wonder if I should lighten it a bit? Not too sure though, I like them dark, but not black plastic colored...
Not entirely sure if I should change the base color, or just highlight the bearing caps and springs, then grime coat the highlights...
Hope all are well, and all enjoy the day!
Ricky W.
HO scale Proto-freelancer.
My Railroad rules:
1: It's my railroad, my rules.
2: It's for having fun and enjoyment.
3: Any objections, consult above rules.
yougottawantaAlso today is my Birthday. I turn 36 today Whistling oh, okay! There may be a decade or two to add to that number !
I share the date with you, happy birthday to us! For me, it's number 68.
Really got chased inside this afternoon, about 2 pm CDST, in SE WI.,big storm. Cranberry sized hail, it covered the ground! For a few minutes, it was like a white-out of hail.
Mike.
My You Tube
Steven OtteI'm sure people have thought of others...
LION uses them for third rail seats on the subway layout of him.
ROAR
The Route of the Broadway Lion The Largest Subway Layout in North Dakota.
Here there be cats. LIONS with CAMERAS
In the mean time I'll just continue with the usual bent wire North American type grab irons. They at least are within my failing powers!
BTW, gang, I'm still around, but home and yard concerns as well as ploughing ahead with the N3n project have meant less Diner Time. I'll post a report when I've got things to a stage you might find more interesting; such as the painted loco with (planned) painted stripe panels in many places. The couplers came from MicroTrains today and I have toassemble them. Never done a Z knuckle coupler before.....
FRRYKid Sometimes beads and trains crossover as well. (I also have some small beads that will eventually be used to represent clam shells on some sandbars, too.)
Sometimes beads and trains crossover as well. (I also have some small beads that will eventually be used to represent clam shells on some sandbars, too.)
Being headquartered in the same building with a beading magazine, we've found a few model railroad uses for beads:
I'm sure people have thought of others...
Hello all
Just popping in to say "Hey" have a very busy day today. Walking another unit.
Also today is my Birthday. I turn 36 today oh, okay! There may be a decade or two to add to that number !
Hope all had a wonderful father's day. I did. My sons and daughters really made me feel loved.
TTYL
YGW
Good morning, everybody ...
Ed ... That looks like a great family get together! .... Thanks for sharing.... I saw your model of a NYC stem generator car in the other thread. So, I posted my GN heater car too.
Ulrich .... We appreciate your posts, and encourage you to continue with us.
Ken ... Your comment to Ulrich about being with friends makes sense. Have you seen Frank Z-Stripe lately ?
Galaxy ... I assume you are doing well, but feel free to visit the Diner when you can.
As I said, I posted photos of my current brdge project in WPF. I am continuing to work on that project this week.
Morning-
Can't talk much today, but wanted to let you all know that I was at Boy Scout camp without internet for the past week- hence my inactivity. Hope you're all well. Will read through the whole thread soon.
hon30critterI'm not sure about the green mud though.
Obviously you have never gone to any of the "high-end" spas for an exfoliating mud facial... alge and seaweed are usually $50-100 extra, above the $350 to $500 fee. Heck, one joint I read about will warm up some rocks then plop them on your back for only a couple hundred $$.
If you visit MY spa I'll even provide the aroma-therapy for FREE!
What the photos don't show is the snapping turtle that was curious about sharing HIS pond with the swimmers!
Ed
Nice family pictures Ed!
I'm not sure about the green mud though. Are you sure it doesn't glow in the dark?
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
cudaken If Whats His Faces finds his way here give him a Crown Royal on the rocks.
cudaken Ed Hope a fun project is keeping you from the dinner!
OK, Ken, I can take a hint!
Glad you are still having fun with the CB&Q F units!
Actually there is a project that I'm almost finished with and that is a two-hour movie/slideshow DVD that I'm making for a commemorative "time-capsule" of the GE plant where I spent thirty-eight years. It is closing at the end of summer
I have to have it done by Wednesday and I'm almost there! Yay! So after spending five or six hours at the PC I really haven't spent much time on "extracurricular activity". I do pop in to WPF and Show Me sometimes.
Today was a fun-filled Fathers day with both my sons and their families visiting. The pond got a workout!
Nothing like seeing all your grandchildren together and having so much fun! A real blessing
It's June! The Mountain Laurels are in full bloom!
The first time I had a meal in a PRR diner it was served on Mountain Laurel pattern china. A few years back I decided I wanted some of the plants around the property. They're beautiful— and the state flower of Pennsylvania!
Also there was another goat born last week... here's the new girl with her older bro and sis.
The new girl, Juno, is in the middle.
Still working on the old Post Office building... adding lights and interior scenes. Slow going for a while. A few weeks ago you asked about the footprint, Ken— the building is 23 x 9 and the elevated base it sits on is 26 x 13.
Fun Stuff, for sure!
My thoughts and prayesr go out to you all for a better day tomorrow and a little good-will to come your way...
I do so hope you find some comfort and relief soon, Ulrich—
Evening, Ah No One? Well it is Father Day.
Flo, I will have a and if anyone shows up, there bar tap is on me.
Jan I can send you my Air Hammer with metal cutting tip and my Saw's All with Metal Cutting Blade. Cut my 69 Dodge Charger in half with these tools.
Ulrich Well I don't think not chatting with your friends will help any.
Ed Hope a fun project is keeping you from the dinner!
Glad you folks are enjoying the Train Videos! If you folks like Big Steam I think you may enjoy this one.
BBQ is done, so later.
Ken
Morning diners,
This is the first summer that I can remember, not really doing any modeling or railroading. I hope this funk will end and continue on what I love.
Ken- Thanks for the videos.
BB- Congrats on being married.
Ulrich- The best thing I can think of is watching your favorite Swiss railroad.
Best wishes for the other diners.
Amtrak America, 1971-Present.
Good Afternoon!
Just stopping by to say I am still around. Aside from a nagging pain in my right shoulder, which pretty much immobilizes me, I feel fine. Life is back into a rather dull routine, with nothing good or bad to report about, which already is an achievement over the last couple of months.
I will be taking a leave of absence for an indefinite period of time, in which I will try to figure out how to continue from where I am now. The aim is to add more quality to the life I have left, before things really turn rotten. For the time being, I don´t know how to accomplish that, but maybe a miracle will happen, pointing me in the right direction!
All the best to you!
Happy Father's Day ...
Ken .... The videos are interesting. Thanks for sharing.
Speaking of videos, where is Ulrich?
Ken,
Enjoyed the videos, I wonder if I could rent the large shears to clean out my garage??
Jan
Flo, Jan, Rob, Brent and I will have a please. If Whats His Faces finds his way here give him a Crown Royal on the rocks.
Hope Ulrich, Galaxy and Ed are OK More worried about Ulrich with his heart problem, but still worried abiut Ed and Galaxy as well.
Work was a Moral Victory and that pretty much it. 3 customers in 8 hours, while all 3 bought only $1095.00 is sales. Well better than a stick in the eye!
Dave Glad you like the video. Makes you have new respect for metal fence post!
Big Hook Railroad. You Crash Them we Trash Them! Man, if Gary Scrap Yard was near by he be rolling in $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$. Seems the Might CB&Q F units slamed into a B&O coal train at the end of Plaster Mountain. B&O Caboose croosed over to the Short Line where the Might Strange B&O F7's where high balling. Only thing hurt was 2 coal cars and my pride.
For CN Fan's.
Evenin' folks!
Janie, just another cup of decaf for me please....
Aaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh! Long day! Worked Train Crew out at the museum today (and will again tomorrow). Hot and muggy all day. Half of the crew arrived late including the engineer. He is usually there an hour before everyone and has the 80 tonner checked out and fired up before I arrive. We spent some time srcambling to see who was going to cover what position, but finally everyone who had signed up did arrive. Safety Meeting which is scheduled for 9AM happened about 9:40, and the safety run we usually make didn't happen by the time we got journal oil checked in the old cabooses and the brake tests done. So the "safety Run" was hauling the first load of people up to the Restoration Building. By 1PM two of the crew had to leave so the NYC Caboose was locked up and not used for the rest of the day. We comendeered another warm body (he is rules class trained so we were legal) for car host on the PC Caboose (where the conductor was anyway) and I stayed in the Erie which is my usual home when I'm there.
Had a very low turnout as well, but that allowed me to spend more time talking with and teaching about trains and what we do at the Museum.
Hopefully tomorrow will be a busier day, but right now we only have 3 people signed up for crew... We do have an engineer and a conductor so we may have to find another "warm body" for the PC Caboose and keep the NYC Locked for the day. That caboose gets really uncomfortably warm as it has few windows that open anyway. We removed half the windows up in the Cupola on the Erie because of the heat. So I had to watch carefully the people who were riding up there.....
One gent that was at the Museum today turns out to one of the group of guys who actually built our PC Transfer Caboose. He was very happy to see her still in use after all these years (built in 1969). Had a huge grin on his face as he left!
Have a great night folks!
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
The House Special, please and thank you.
***BB, Congrats!
Nothing new to report on the train front. Just wanted to drop in and see how everyone is doing.
Cheers! Rob
Railfanning Norfolk Southern this morning was pretty good with 15 trains in 4 hours. Included was a nice mix of foreign power, including 1 Canadian Pacific, 3 BNSF & 1 Union Pacific.
We also saw a heritage unit, the Erie. Although we saw it, we didn't get any photos. It came along headed west as another intermodal was headed east on a closer track, so we only got glimpses between containers. If the east bound had arrived 2 minutes earlier, I would have been fine. Can't believe how often these meets occur right where we park. Just bad luck I guess.
Another interesting train was one I haven't seen in operation before, a working ballast train. A string of Herzog ballast hoppers with 2 or 3 cars about mid-train dumping ballast as they rolled by. Noticed on the way home that they had done a couple of miles. The only thing behind it was a track inspection pick-up. Kept waiting for a work train of some sort, but nothing showed up.
Hope everyone has a nice weekend.
Tom
Pittsburgh, PA