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[Anonymous]

Back from my errands! Here are the "goofy" hats and noise makers, Gents take your pick. Can't fault you for that "full check" or "full S.S., ***!" I'll bet you will miss the travel more than anything but soon, you can do it on your own time and pick the place...Lybia anyone?[tdn] Oh Krumlins, Boris has put the charcoal in the kerosene too early![:(!] Gadfrey Daniel, we'll have a thundisbreak explosion if I don't work fast.[:O] Pardon me, I'll check back in a jiff.[^]

[Anonymous]

Well all right, welcome to "Our" Place, as you know this is ***'s [bday]. The Bar is self-sevice for the "Order of the Stools" Members who, in-turn, will do the honors for all customers.[tup] The Juke Box is loaded with all your favorites and Tom left the pickle jar full of quarters. I'll be outside tending to the B.B.Q. grills and Boris tells me he has arranged for a "Mystery Band" later on this evening for your dancing pleasure.[:D] The gals are Ruthy, Annie, Lucy, Jemima and the beautiful and talented Cindy.[^] So, pull up something to sit on (except a waitress), put your feet up with your favorite "nip." If you don't have a good time, its your own fault[(-D]. Once again, Happy [bday] ***! Rob will make sure you stay cool[8D] for your early flight tomorrow. Come on Gents, the ice ain't gonna get any colder![:-^] Ted

[West Coast S]

[bday][bday][bday] to you..what the heck, I couldn't carry a note with a gun to my head. Are those dogs I hear howling? Congrats ***, your not one year older just seasoned a bit more[:D]

Morning Tom and the Gang, the place is jumping indeed, thought i'd pay a quick vist to bestow my greetings and say top of the day to the gang before the day begins. Tom i'm awaiting some updated pics of the S project. Passengerfan Al, I message you with the Pioneer info, 1948 is the year. Ok, when do we get to see the 2929 do a double header with 3751? Well, business before pleasure off to my staff meeting, keep the coffee hot, I shall return in a bit to partake in the celebration[8D]

Dave

[Anonymous]

Thanks to all for the birthday greetings. And thanks for the generous tithing donations made in my fare box. I keep thinking of Ken Lay's wife (Enron) who complained about having nothing and being broke. A bar in Colorado near where they had an expensive retreat put a jar on the bar for donations. After one week they colledted three condoms , 4 screws, two buttons, and two pennies. Atleast two people understood their plight and contributed to their financial morass.

***

[Anonymous]

In the temporary absence of Tom and unknown whereabouts of [C=:-)]Nick our permanent Head Chef, Rob, Boris and yours truly are "holding down the fort Inn." Now, isn't that a trio made in heaven? Wow, look at the "wad" *** has amassed in the Dart fare box! And, that's the second time he has emptied it.[;)] Dave, its good to see ya. Sure you haven't got time for a couple of Nathan's hot dogs or one of my world Village famous "Blitz Burgers!"[tup]

While on the subject of the Milwaukee Road "Pioneer;" is that the streamliner with the B-29 "cockpit nose" for the observation tail? I spotted it while stayng at the Shroeder Hotel downtown over-looking the North Shore Teminal (circa 1962). I had a great meal at Mader's (German restaurant) back then. That inspired me to throw some Brautwurst in Bier and butter on the flames for Gunns and anyone else who has a taste for some "Old Country" provencial cookin.[^] Yep, that's sweet and sour Red Cabbage and *** steamin' in the trays, help yourself. Hey Boris, how's about rustlin' me up a of Stein Wurtzburger? This grill is hotter than a double date with Ruthy and Cindy at a drive-in movie in a Wolkswagen[}:)]

I expect to see more "Regulars" bustin' through the swinging doors any minute now ***[:D] Its about time for me to shift over from the "dogs and burgers" to more hearty fare: Club, T-Boners and Delmonicos. AHA here comes the Casa Flores Catering Service that Passengerfan Al sent over.[^] Anyone into authentic Mexican quisine- -have at it![tup] We have a "Johnny-on-the-Spot" over there, just next to the "Shed." Hey, the 3:05 p.m. just rumbled by and the Juke Box won.[:O] Looks like its "fixin" to be one Texas sized bash, Pardners.[:D]

I gotta check on this "Mystery Band" Boris lined up for us, catch Y'all in a while.[swg] Ted

[Trainnut484]

Hello all. Ted, I'll have by usual, Miller Lite.

[bday][bday][bday][bday][bday][bday] to wrwatkins-*** [8D] I'm sorry I couldn't be around this morning for the big celebration.

Geez is hot today. Better stay in where the A/C is [8D]

Take care,

Russell

[West Coast S]

Did someone mention Blitz Burgers? Count me in Theodorebear... I'm going to mosey behind the bar and see where Boris keeps the good stuff!

Productive morning, but not for me, my CO was bragging on about this and that and decided to cross the line by getting personal regarding my use of judgement in a recent case, so I reacted as anyone would in the same situation, I advised him he was full of [censored] and please refain from insulting my intelligence by lying about it to my face in order to make points with the brass.

Ah, enough of my trials, this here's a party..Found it! Two quarts Johnny Walker Black label, who's with me? So where is Tom? Speaking of girls, if I wasn't happily married for 22 years that cute Air Force Seargent I work with could be big time trouble, the only bright spot of the entire morning (besides hanging out with the "Our Place" kinfolk) was seeing her.[:D]

Thoredorebear... that B-29 look alike is indeed a observation car, unique to the Milwaukee Road.

Excellent job on the Blitz Burgers, I do believe I could do with a couple of more if you please. Who needs a refill or another round?

[8D][^] Dave

[siberianmo]

FRIDAY NIGHT AT "Our" Place means PIZZA Nite!

Weekends also means, STEAK & fries on the menu ...... [dinner]

The policy 'round here is FREE BEER with every pizza you purchase. [tup]

The gals are ALL here, the spirit is willing, so lets PARTY! [swg]

Thanx to the six regulars who took the time to wish *** a [bday]! [tup] I'm sure it meant a lot to him ....... And of course, a special THANX to Ted for overseeing the activities almost immediately upon my deparlture this AM ......
[;)]

Tom[4:-)][oX)]

[Anonymous]

Welcome back West Coast S and a big howdy to Trainnut 484. A Miller Lite and two Blitz Burgers on the way.[tup] I see you found the J.W. Black, that's a real good 12 year old, isn't it Dave?[^] Know what you mean about those "Twilight Zone" days. Trouble is, you never know when they will "pop-up," sorta like "Spam."[:(!] Let's all hear a Texas size "hip, hip hooray" for our "Man of the Hour," *** in honor of his 65th [bday] BTW, has everybody had a "crack" at Tom's puzzle: "Where does the Mentor in "Mentor Village Bakery" come from? The "hint" is the word "click." So far, its 0 for 3 in the answers.

Okay, we are having one of those Florida lightening storms as I speak.[:0] I'll be back on-line a.s.a.p. Hey Boris, keep an eye out will ya. Not the glass one, "give me strength!"[banghead]

[Anonymous]

Evening all! Everyone glad it's Friday? It's time to think about trains!

Gunns, I have loads of pics to send you. Please e-mail me as the address I keep trying for you is bouncing back! If you plan the harden D2 tool steel, you'll need your temperature close to 1700 degrees. A dull red color is closer to 1200 degrees. You really should temper at least once after hardening. Even 300 degrees is better than nothing. Would you like me to do the hardening for you? I would use induction rather than a furnace, but I'd do a good job. We routinely harden D3 cutter blades 61/64Rc. I'm sure you realize that we're talking through hardening, and not case hardening which you mentioned earlier. What were you planning to use for a quench? We use Houghton quench K, which is specifically designed for heat treating. You will get spotty hardness if you allow the material to air quench. How large is each bearing, and what type of hardness are you trying to achieve?
Our 2903 definitely has no builder plate. I can't even see where it used to be. My pics will show you that. I'll ask tomorrow if it's being kept somewhere for safe keeping, but I doubt it, as most of the other locomotives seem to have their plates.
I have no idea what projects await me tomorrow at IRM. I've taken the drop table as far as I can. It's getting finishing coats of paint now. I'll post some before and after pics for all to see!
I picked-up some modeling supplies so I can build a display track for my few HO steam locomotives. I just don't have room here for a layout, and even if I did, we have a @%$!! cat! [:(!] I can only use the glass display cabinets in our entertainment center if I want to keep things safe.
Time for me to be off. #2 son has Taekwondo

[siberianmo]

Evenin' Ted [tup]

I see Boris is trying to get something going with that band of his ... must have been something he picked up from our Welch friend, Nick. I'm hoping they don't get it going until closing time ... from the looks of the stuff they've drug into the back room, which they refer to as instruments, it reminds me of a scene from one of those early Star Wars flicks. Where are you Chewbaca when we need you [?] [swg]

Well, gotta get back to the bartending .......

Tom[4:-)][oX)]

[Gunns]

Hi all

Ted Thanks for the brats, and Bier <G>
West Coast S The double header is definitly in the works the SBRHS are kind of our mentors <another try> in our restoration, and there is a possability that the 3751 is coming to Albuqurque this year for our 300th annversery, How ever this isnt yet set in stone. The restoration is probably another 6 years <what we tell every one> I really want to be at the Throttle when we Blast up Raton Pass with the 3751.....
barndad n Email is on the way, there are a lot of replacment bearings, allmost all of them in the brake rigging, as for hardness, we are looking for wear resistance. The bearings, are all about 2 and a half inches across and about a quarter inch thick. As for the Quench, I was going to use oil. Do you have drawings for the drop table? We have the remote possability of having a custom shop built for us with the Historical preservation money, and a drop table would be a big plus, we also want to salvage the 150 ton overhead crane from the Barellas shops in Albuqurque. but the chance is remote, more of a case of wishfull thinking than likely.

Coffee please its off to work again.....
Gunns

[Anonymous]

Well Tom, we did the best we know how to give *** a happy day and a good send-off. From the looks of the band Boris brought in, this may be a good time for me to sign out. At least a few of us had the chance to wish wrwatkins a fond farewell.[tup] As for the rest, well, its a little like the story *** related earlier (scroll up) about that Bar in Colorado that took up a collection for Ken Lay's wife.[V] Okay, its been great and I'll be seeing you around sometime. Evenig all, Ted

[siberianmo]

Hi Ted and all who took the time to wish our friend and regular customer *** a [bday]. The message in that story *** dropped on us really says a lot. There are just those kinds of people in the world - they just don't get it - no matter how hard one tries ......... [8]

Those of us who have tried to make this idea of a cyber bar 'n grill meld in with the discussion of Classic Trains deserve a round on the house! Ring the bell, Boris and belly up to the bar boys! [tup]

I see the back room is jumpin' - pool tables are occupied - Juke is blarin' away - the gals are workin' hard and the kitchen is pumpin' out some great food. All is well in hand ........ [;)] [^]

Don't forget the QUIZ - where did the mentor in The Mentor Village Bakery come from [?][%-)]

Tomorrow is another day and yet another opportunity to bring a smile into someone else's life. Why not do that right here [?]

G'nite! [zzz]
Tom[4:-)][oX)]

[Gunns]

Morning all,
coffee please.

nother long night at work, but its loco work day.

Big Thanks to barndad for getting the pics for me, especially this one http://www.railimages.com/gallery/kevinevans/aaw
more later,
Gunns

[siberianmo]

SATURDAY’s SUMMARY of RECENT POSTS (edited)

Morning Regular Customers of ”Our” Place! Hope this day begins a weekend in which your batteries get recharged and a chance to have a bit of fun while doing it. [tup][swg]

Birthday Bash for *** went well. For a Friday morning, when my assumption is many are either at or on the way to work, the joining in was wonderful. All six of us who participated may now pat our respective backs and come to the bar for your free drink! [tup][swg]

Editorial comment: Perplexing: Ever notice that some guys think it’s perfectly “ok” to totally ignore what’s going on when they make a post? No reference to this or that and absolutely all indications that NO reading of the Summaries or posts since their last one has taken place. Just perplexing.

Now for the SUMMARY – pretty much “as is” without smilies, graphics and photos …….

QUOTE: wrwatkins
Posted: 15 Jul 2005, 08:49:19

Good morning Tom. Sorry you cannot make it Passengerfan. Hope all goes well at the VA today. Going to doctors is not fun.

I made it to the birthday bash. Had my annual stress test earlier in the week to insure I could cope with the roasting I am about to receive. Today I feel like the mailman as inscribed on the Post Office next to Pennsy Station in NYC re "neither rain or ....." Last night we went out to dinner at Chili's for an early birthday celebration. A hard rain storm blew in while there. Got four inches of rain in 45 minutes. Electricity went off twice. Made for a cozy dinner. But we survived. Got home dodging the stalled or flooded cars on the road and all is safe.

***

QUOTE: siberianmo
Posted: 15 Jul 2005, 08:54:01

Happy Birthday To You *** Watson To You! 65!

Some fun with Texas

Question: How do you know which one is the Aggie on the offshore oil rig?
Answer: He’s the one throwing bread to the helicopters!

You Know You're From Texas If:

1. You measure distance in hours. (like Lubbock is 8 hours from Houston - who knows how many miles it is)
2. You've ever had to switch from "heat" to "A/C" in the same day.
3. Stores don't have bags; they have sacks.
4. Stores don't have shopping carts; they have buggies.
5. You see a car running in the parking lot at the store with no one in it, no matter what time of the year.
6. You use "fix" as a verb. Example: I am fixing to go to the store.
7. All the festivals across the state are named after a fruit, vegetable, grain, or animal.
8. You install security lights on your house and garage and leave both unlocked.
9. You carry jumper cables in your car ..for your OWN car.
10. You know what "cow tipping" and "snipe hunting" are.
11. You only own four spices: salt, pepper, ketchup, and Tabasco.
12. You think everyone from a bigger city has an accent.
13. You think sexy lingerie is a tee shirt and boxer shorts.
14. The local paper covers national and international news on one page but requires 6 pages for sports.(high school football is of utmost importance)
15. You think that the first day of deer, duck, dove, or quail season are State holidays.
16. You know which leaves make good toilet paper.
17. You find 90 degrees F "a little warm."
18. You know all four seasons: Almost Summer, Summer, Still Summer, and Christmas.
19. You know whether another Texan is from southern, middle, or northern Texas as soon as they open their mouth.
20. There is a Dairy Queen in every town with a population of 1000 or more.
21. Going to Wal-Mart is a favorite past-time known as "goin wal-martin" or off to "Wally World."
22. You describe the first cool snap (below 70 degrees) as good chili weather.
23. A carbonated soft drink isn't a soda, cola, or pop ... it's a Coke, regardless of brand or flavor.
24. You understood and laughed at these jokes.

Some Texas phrases:

The engine's runnin' but ain't nobody driving.
Translation: Not overly intelligent.

Tighter than bark on a tree.
Translation: Not overly generous.

We've howdied but we ain't shook yet.
Translation: We've made a brief acquaintance, but not been formally introduced.

He thinks the sun comes up just to hear him crow.
Translation: He has a pretty high opinion of himself.

S/He's got tongue enough for 10 rows of teeth.
Translation: Talks a lot.

It's so dry the trees are bribin' the dogs.
Translation: We really could use a little rain around here.

He looks like the dog's been keepin' him under the porch.
Translation: Not the best looking guy.

They ate supper before they said grace.
Translation: Living in sin.

You can put your boots in the oven, but that don't make 'em biscuits.
Translation: You can say whatever you want about something, but that doesn't change what it is.

Enjoy YOUR BIRTHDAY BASH!

Tom, Housekeep of “Our” Place

QUOTE: siberianmo
Posted: 15 Jul 2005, 08:57:14

Hey Guys!

To maximize your experience with these posts... trying "refreshing" the screen in order to get the latest input ... If that doesn't work, then go to ACTIVE TOPICS - click - then pick a time - click again. The idea is to get the most current info posted ... staying on one screen doesn't provide the most current stuff.

Tom

QUOTE: Gunns
Posted: 15 Jul 2005, 08:59:28

Hi all.
*** Happy Geburtsag....

Coffee for the road home, and somthing to cut the dust, I was in one of our 3 story cooling towers changing a power transmission coupling. 6 inches from the prop, love that lock out tagout, cuz gunns dont wanna be sliced meat <G>
Later, Gunns

QUOTE: siberianmo
Posted: 15 Jul 2005, 09:05:00

Hey ***! One nice thing about this kinda Birthday Party is that there's no hangover!

I'll be checking out in about 15 minutes ... gone for the day. So, next time we'll talk is upon your return - when is that by the way ? Hope by then you'll have some Classic Trains tales for us!

Perhaps you'll also comment on our Rendezvous in Toronto!!!!

Have a wonderful 65th! ***

Tom

QUOTE: siberianmo
Posted: 15 Jul 2005, 09:10:30

All of our regulars know about the Birthday Watch List .... however, it needs to be posted repeatedly, just as a reminder regarding who is coming up next for the Birthday Bash ......

2005 BIRTHDAY WATCH LIST (rev. July 5th):

February 2nd (Kevin – 49)
March 5th (Nick – 45)
April 18 (Al - 63)
May 18th (Tom - 67)
May 27th (Dave - 46)
June 24th (Dan - 43)
July 15th (*** – 65)
July 25th (Chris - 51) Next up! Pick the time!!
July 30th (Russell – 35)
August 16th (Ted - 67)
September 8th (Rob - 34)

Not on the list [?] Send me an Email with your birth date (month-day-year).

Tom

NOTE for all: Check the SUMMARIES

QUOTE: trolleyboy
Posted: 15 Jul 2005, 09:13:02

Morning all *** you have a great big ( everthibg is bigger inTexas ) sized Birthday bash. BTW where's are new chief chef. Sheesh! We may have to resort to Boris yet. I'll go check the shed just in case ted's been hijacked.Rob

QUOTE: siberianmo
Posted: 15 Jul 2005, 09:16:05

Rob! [yeah] Where in the world is Ted ???? He was supposed to be pinch hitting for me this AM ....... also, temporary Chief Chief ... Boris go fetch Ted!

QUOTE: trolleyboy
Posted: 15 Jul 2005, 09:20:33

Hey Tom have a good day. I've got to check out in a minute or so myself work calls. *** have a good 65th and don't take any wooden pence in jolly old. Hopefully you will have some time for pleasure ( that way your plastic may not melt as much ) Oh BTW Boris is hold up in his bunker AKA the shed making speacial birthday doughnuts. Stange cirrilic script written in icing sugar all over them.Be kind he's trying (lord how we know he is )Looks like he's punching the holes in them with a flashlight afer they come out od the deep frier. guarranteed to gag a healthy maggot for sure! On the upside they likely can be used as spar tires. Well have a good rest of the ba***heir ***. later folks. Rob

QUOTE: wrwatkins
Posted: 15 Jul 2005, 09:26:11

Good morning Gunns. Thanks for the greetings. Glad the fan was locked out. An unwanted haircut is not desirable especially if they cut a little close.

Tom. Sorry I did not respond as quickly as possible to your tome on Texas lure. I sat here looking at as my son, daughter, and grand daughter called to sing happy BD to me. Since it is a little early I think I will mozy over to the coffee pot and get a cup of the strong black stuff. In our oiffice we never wash out the pot. The temperature of the coffee kills any germs and the baked on whatever gives the coffee an unique bouquet sometimes the bouquet is a little bad. Had a donut on the way in today so I will pass on the sweets from Mentor Bakery today. Only need so much sugar in one day.

***

QUOTE: siberianmo
Posted: 15 Jul 2005, 09:27:11

Appreciate you guys stopping by ...... I've gotta run too.
*** Safe journey ...... Happy Birthday!

Tom

QUOTE: Theodorebear
Posted: 15 Jul 2005, 09:34:48

HAPPY BiRTHDAY ***! Ah yes, that magic number 65! Now you can draw full Social Security if you choose to do so and look at at the old "work ethic" in a slightly different light. Seriously, I wish you many happy returns and a safe journey to London Town and while you "do business" there. Maybe you will hear from Nick. If so tell him Tom put me to work in his Cook's Whites and I'm too swollen for the apron. Okay Gents, I'll start and bank the fires as soon as we get a quorem. Al, thanks for sending the Caterers from Casa Flores. That will make it a lot easier for me. As per instructions, you "Regulars" know the bar better than I do, so don't be basheful. Hey, 'xcuse me while I retrieve the party hats and favors. Check back with you's guys in a "mo!"

QUOTE: wrwatkins
Posted: 15 Jul 2005, 09:41:16

Yes, I have hit the BIG 65, however I am not hanging it up yet. Have to work to 65 years and 6 months to max out social security which puts me to January 15, 2006. As a consulting company we do a huge business doing year end reserves reports. (Thank you Sarbanes-Oxley for the work!) I told the office I would stay around until March 31 to finish up the year end work i will be doing. That is only fair and besides that I like the pay check.

***

QUOTE: Theodorebear
Posted: 15 Jul 2005, 09:58:44

Back from my errands! Here are the "goofy" hats and noise makers, Gents take your pick. Can't fault you for that "full check" or "full S.S., ***!" I'll bet you will miss the travel more than anything but soon, you can do it on your own time and pick the place...Lybia anyone? Oh Krumlins, Boris has put the charcoal in the kerosene too early! Gadfrey Daniel, we'll have a thundisbreak explosion if I don't work fast. Pardon me, I'll check back in a jiff.

QUOTE: Theodorebear
Posted: 15 Jul 2005, 11:31:08

Well all right, welcome to "Our" Place, as you know this is ***'s Happy Birthday! The Bar is self-sevice for the "Order of the Stools" Members who, in-turn, will do the honors for all customers. The Juke Box is loaded with all your favorites and Tom left the pickle jar full of quarters. I'll be outside tending to the B.B.Q. grills and Boris tells me he has arranged for a "Mystery Band" later on this evening for your dancing pleasure. The gals are Ruthy, Annie, Lucy, Jemima and the beautiful and talented Cindy. So, pull up something to sit on (except a waitress), put your feet up with your favorite "nip." If you don't have a good time, its your own fault . Once again, Happy Birthday ***! Rob will make sure you stay cool for your early flight tomorrow. Come on Gents, the ice ain't gonna get any colder! Ted

QUOTE: West Coast S
Posted: 15 Jul 2005, 11:53:42

Happy Birthday! to you..what the heck, I couldn't carry a note with a gun to my head. Are those dogs I hear howling? Congrats ***, your not one year older just seasoned a bit more

Morning Tom and the Gang, the place is jumping indeed, thought i'd pay a quick vist to bestow my greetings and say top of the day to the gang before the day begins. Tom I'm awaiting some updated pics of the S project. Passengerfan Al, I message you with the Pioneer info, 1948 is the year. Ok, when do we get to see the 2929 do a double header with 3751? Well, business before pleasure off to my staff meeting, keep the coffee hot, I shall return in a bit to partake in the celebration

Dave

QUOTE: wrwatkins
Posted: 15 Jul 2005, 12:32:02

Thanks to all for the birthday greetings. And thanks for the generous tithing donations made in my fare box. I keep thinking of Ken Lay's wife (Enron) who complained about having nothing and being broke. A bar in Colorado near where they had an expensive retreat put a jar on the bar for donations. After one week they colledted three condoms , 4 screws, two buttons, and two pennies. Atleast two people understood their plight and contributed to their financial morass.

***

QUOTE: Theodorebear
Posted: 15 Jul 2005, 15:04:45

In the temporary absence of Tom and unknown whereabouts of Nick our permanent Head Chef, Rob, Boris and yours truly are "holding down the fort Inn." Now, isn't that a trio made in heaven? Wow, look at the "wad" *** has amassed in the Dart fare box! And, that's the second time he has emptied it. Dave, its good to see ya. Sure you haven't got time for a couple of Nathan's hot dogs or one of my world Village famous "Blitz Burgers!"

While on the subject of the Milwaukee Road "Pioneer;" is that the streamliner with the B-29 "cockpit nose" for the observation tail? I spotted it while stayng at the Shroeder Hotel downtown over-looking the North Shore Teminal (circa 1962). I had a great meal at Mader's (German restaurant) back then. That inspired me to throw some Brautwurst in Bier and butter on the flames for Gunns and anyone else who has a taste for some "Old Country" provencial cookin. Yep, that's sweet and sour Red Cabbage and *** steamin' in the trays, help yourself. Hey Boris, how's about rustlin' me up a of Stein Wurtzburger? This grill is hotter than a double date with Ruthy and Cindy at a drive-in movie in a Wolkswagen

I expect to see more "Regulars" bustin' through the swinging doors any minute now *** Its about time for me to shift over from the "dogs and burgers" to more hearty fare: Club, T-Boners and Delmonicos. AHA here comes the Casa Flores Catering Service that Passengerfan Al sent over. Anyone into authentic Mexican quisine- -have at it! We have a "Johnny-on-the-Spot" over there, just next to the "Shed." Hey, the 3:05 p.m. just rumbled by and the Juke Box won. Looks like its "fixin" to be one Texas sized bash, Pardners.

I gotta check on this "Mystery Band" Boris lined up for us, catch Y'all in a while. Ted

QUOTE: Trainnut484
Posted: 15 Jul 2005, 15:57:51

Hello all. Ted, I'll have by usual, Miller Lite.

Happy Birthday! to wrwatkins-*** I'm sorry I couldn't be around this morning for the big celebration.

Geez is hot today. Better stay in where the A/C is

Take care,

Russell

QUOTE: West Coast S
Posted: 15 Jul 2005, 16:37:53

Did someone mention Blitz Burgers? Count me in Theodorebear... I'm going to mosey behind the bar and see where Boris keeps the good stuff!

Productive morning, but not for me, my CO was bragging on about this and that and decided to cross the line by getting personal regarding my use of judgement in a recent case, so I reacted as anyone would in the same situation, I advised him he was full of and please refain from insulting my intelligence by lying about it to my face in order to make points with the brass.

Ah, enough of my trials, this here's a party..Found it! Two quarts Johnny Walker Black label, who's with me? So where is Tom? Speaking of girls, if I wasn't happily married for 22 years that cute Air Force Seargent I work with could be big time trouble, the only bright spot of the entire morning (besides hanging out with the "Our Place" kinfolk) was seeing her.

Thoredorebear... that B-29 look alike is indeed a observation car, unique to the Milwaukee Road.

Excellent job on the Blitz Burgers, I do believe I could do with a couple of more if you please. Who needs a refill or another round?

Dave

QUOTE: siberianmo
Posted: 15 Jul 2005, 17:09:01

FRIDAY NIGHT AT "Our" Place means PIZZA Nite!

Weekends also means, STEAK & fries on the menu ......

The policy 'round here is FREE BEER with every pizza you purchase.

The gals are ALL here, the spirit is willing, so lets PARTY!

Thanx to the six regulars who took the time to wish *** a Happy Birthday!! I'm sure it meant a lot to him ....... And of course, a special THANX to Ted for overseeing the activities almost immediately upon my departure this AM ......
Tom

QUOTE: Theodorebear
Posted: 15 Jul 2005, 17:19:44

Welcome back West Coast S and a big howdy to Trainnut 484. A Miller Lite and two Blitz Burgers on the way. I see you found the J.W. Black, that's a real good 12 year old, isn't it Dave? Know what you mean about those "Twilight Zone" days. Trouble is, you never know when they will "pop-up," sorta like "Spam." Let's all hear a Texas size "hip, hip hooray" for our "Man of the Hour," *** in honor of his 65th Happy Birthday! BTW, has everybody had a "crack" at Tom's puzzle: "Where does the Mentor in "Mentor Village Bakery" come from? The "hint" is the word "click." So far, its 0 for 3 in the answers.

Okay, we are having one of those Florida lightening storms as I speak. I'll be back on-line a.s.a.p. Hey Boris, keep an eye out will ya. Not the glass one, "give me strength!"

QUOTE: barndad
Posted: 15 Jul 2005, 17:29:01

Evening all! Everyone glad it's Friday? It's time to think about trains!

Gunns, I have loads of pics to send you. Please e-mail me as the address I keep trying for you is bouncing back! If you plan the harden D2 tool steel, you'll need your temperature close to 1700 degrees. A dull red color is closer to 1200 degrees. You really should temper at least once after hardening. Even 300 degrees is better than nothing. Would you like me to do the hardening for you? I would use induction rather than a furnace, but I'd do a good job. We routinely harden D3 cutter blades 61/64Rc. I'm sure you realize that we're talking through hardening, and not case hardening which you mentioned earlier. What were you planning to use for a quench? We use Houghton quench K, which is specifically designed for heat treating. You will get spotty hardness if you allow the material to air quench. How large is each bearing, and what type of hardness are you trying to achieve?
Our 2903 definitely has no builder plate. I can't even see where it used to be. My pics will show you that. I'll ask tomorrow if it's being kept somewhere for safe keeping, but I doubt it, as most of the other locomotives seem to have their plates.
I have no idea what projects await me tomorrow at IRM. I've taken the drop table as far as I can. It's getting finishing coats of paint now. I'll post some before and after pics for all to see!
I picked-up some modeling supplies so I can build a display track for my few HO steam locomotives. I just don't have room here for a layout, and even if I did, we have a @%$!! cat! I can only use the glass display cabinets in our entertainment center if I want to keep things safe.
Time for me to be off. #2 son has Taekwondo

QUOTE: siberianmo
Posted: 15 Jul 2005, 18:01:27

Evenin' Ted

I see Boris is trying to get something going with that band of his ... must have been something he picked up from our Welch friend, Nick. I'm hoping they don't get it going until closing time ... from the looks of the stuff they've drug into the back room, which they refer to as instruments, it reminds me of a scene from one of those early Star Wars flicks. Where are you Chewbaca when we need you?

Well, gotta get back to the bartending .......

Tom

QUOTE: Gunns
Posted: 15 Jul 2005, 19:55:13

Hi all

Ted Thanks for the brats, and Bier <G>
West Coast S The double header is definitly in the works the SBRHS are kind of our mentors <another try> in our restoration, and there is a possability that the 3751 is coming to Albuquerque this year for our 300th annversery, How ever this isnt yet set in stone. The restoration is probably another 6 years <what we tell every one> I really want to be at the Throttle when we Blast up Raton Pass with the 3751.....
barndad n Email is on the way, there are a lot of replacment bearings, allmost all of them in the brake rigging, as for hardness, we are looking for wear resistance. The bearings, are all about 2 and a half inches across and about a quarter inch thick. As for the Quench, I was going to use oil. Do you have drawings for the drop table? We have the remote possability of having a custom shop built for us with the Historical preservation money, and a drop table would be a big plus, we also want to salvage the 150 ton overhead crane from the Barellas shops in Albuquerque. but the chance is remote, more of a case of wishfull thinking than likely.

Coffee please its off to work again.....
Gunns

QUOTE: Theodorebear
Posted: 15 Jul 2005, 20:25:44

Well Tom, we did the best we know how to give *** a happy day and a good send-off. From the looks of the band Boris brought in, this may be a good time for me to sign out. At least a few of us had the chance to wish wrwatkins a fond farewell. As for the rest, well, its a little like the story *** related earlier (scroll up) about that Bar in Colorado that took up a collection for Ken Lay's wife. Okay, its been great and I'll be seeing you around sometime. Evenig all, Ted

QUOTE: siberianmo
Posted: 15 Jul 2005, 21:05:31

Hi Ted and all who took the time to wish our friend and regular customer *** a Happy Birthday! The message in that story *** dropped on us really says a lot. There are just those kinds of people in the world - they just don't get it - no matter how hard one tries .........

Those of us who have tried to make this idea of a cyber bar 'n grill meld in with the discussion of Classic Trains deserve a round on the house! Ring the bell, Boris and belly up to the bar boys!

I see the back room is jumpin' - pool tables are occupied - Juke is blarin' away - the gals are workin' hard and the kitchen is pumpin' out some great food. All is well in hand ........

Don't forget the QUIZ - where did the mentor in The Mentor Village Bakery come from?

Tomorrow is another day and yet another opportunity to bring a smile into someone else's life. Why not do that right here?

G'nite!
Tom

QUOTE: Gunns
Posted: 16 July 2005, 07:48:14

Morning all,
coffee please.

nother long night at work, but its loco work day.

Big Thanks to barndad for getting the pics for me, especially this one http://www.railimages.com/gallery/kevinevans/aaw
more later,
Gunns

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That’s it! [tup][;)]
Tom (Siberianmo) [4:-)] [oX)]
Proprietor of “Our” Place, an adult eating & drinking establishment!

[siberianmo]

POST FROM THE PAST

From time to time I will post what should serve as examples to all of what this thread is all about.

Here is a POST from coalminer 3 back in the early days of "Our" Place You can find the original post on page 2.

QUOTE: coalminer3 Posted: 15 Apr 2005, 15:05:31

Posts: 321
Joined: 11 Jan 2001
Location: WV
One of my favorite Berraisms - "Ninety percent of the game is half mental."

Now, let's move on to RDCs.

When I was growing up in the frozen north, the Boston and Maine had commuter trains pulled by a fantastic variety of steam locomotives. Then came the diesels and we saw locomotive hauled trains pulled by GP7s and RS3s (I am sure there are a few out there who'll remember the B&Ms maroon and gold color scheme.) The RDCs came after that, and IIRC, the B&M had the largest fleet of RDCs anywhere.

As a sidebar, Boston and the RDC have a long history as some of the first RDCs ran on the Boston and Albany - they were called "Beeliners." The New Haven had an extensive fleet of RDCs as well including the "Roger Williams" which had RDC cab units; the "Roger" survived throught the Penn Central days and onto Amtrak. I had the good fortune to have a cab ride on this beast from Boston to Springfield and on to New Haven; an interesting trip. I believe it's been preserved and is undergoing restoration.

The B&M had all models of RDCs; 1s, 2s,3s,4,s and 9s and they ran all over the system. I'm reaching back again, but IIRC, the RDC4s were the model with the RPO compartment. I rode on one of them on a trip from Vermont back to Boston. The RPO was long gone, but it was interesting to see what had once been there.

The Lexington Branch of the B&M (which is now a !@#$ bicycle path) provided a most interesting RDC trip. The branch's track was questionable in spots, and the RDC gave the impression of being on boat rolling in a good sea. Once you got off the main line, a ride on the branch became more like a time machine as there were certain crossings that had to be flagged by the train crew and some really interesting stations including a depot with a wooden train shed (Lexington). Many of the buildings along the branch have been saved and are being used for other purposes. The station in Bedford, MA has a B&M RDC on display along with an ongoing project to reconstruct part of the B&B which was a 2' gauge operation.

The RDC was a utilitarian machine, at least on the B&M; walkover seats, vinyl covered and a tile floor. They could get noisy now and then (sort of like a bus on steroids), but thay had good acceleration and rode pretty well once they got up to track speed.

I hope this is enough to get you started on RDCs. BTW, the C&Os U25Bs ran out their last days, virtually going by the house - you always knew when they were coming; some stories, there, too, if anybody's interested...

BTW, Siberiamo, appreciate the comments on WV. I'm at the opposite end of the state - blessed to be in former C&O, VGN, N&W, K&M and KGJ&E country. The terrain here is mostly vertical but we have good fishing.

My vote goes to Place#1 - any Friday evening specials for the workin' folks? Place #1 looks like they'd cash a check as long as you bought a round. Now let's move the pool tables out front.

work safe

POST FROM THE PAST
Enjoy! [tup][;)]

Tom (Siberianmo) [4:-)] [oX)]
Proprietor of “Our” Place, an adult eating & drinking establishment!

[trolleyboy]

Good evening gentlemen.Tom & Ted wonderfull party concider ourselves patted. Ted Those B29 like Milwaukee observation cars made it into CNR service in the black and white scheme. Of interest two of them were still in existance in / on a barge in the erie canal, not far from downtown buffalo. They were to become a restaurant but i've lost track of them as travelling the byways and highways of buffalo isn't for the faint of heart.Passenger Al any thoughts are theses cars still with us ? Barndad and Gunns I'm confused, why are the bearings being heat treated? Is this a specific steam engine thing? We don't treat the streetcar bearings the same way of coarse they don't need to pull excess tonage either,just themselves and the wieght of the passengers.Well I'm off for now I'll try to catch up with everyone later. Seeing as the bar is closed tomorrow I will likely catch up with you guys monday morning. Toodles Rob

[Gunns]

Hi all,
Coffee, dainsh, thx


Rob the bearings are being heat treated becuse the maintence folio from the Back shops of the AT&SF says to, <and we are in slavash complience to the folio at least for the first "shoping">
the berings I am talking about look like this http://www.railimages.com/gallery/kevinevans/aay due to the poor focal length of my camera you cant see the egg shape in the bearing, or like this http://www.railimages.com/gallery/kevinevans/abb This one is probably OK as it dosent look distorted. But this one fell out when we moved the trucks with the crane, <it is fron the famous pivot point which is right behind it> http://www.railimages.com/gallery/kevinevans/abc all thiese bearings support a wrist pin and are in the brake rigging. <except for the famous pivot point <<G>>> And are more of a wear plate than a friction reducer.

Today at work day I finshed the upper bracket that holds the bell clapper, in the Bell. Bracket and clapper are missing from the park days, <probably a neibor who got tired of the kids ringing the bell <G>>
barndad better hide you bell when I get up there...<G>
the actual clapper is made of wrought iron, which is commercialy unavalible new, we have a scrap dealer looking for a chunk to make our clapper... many many kudos to barndad for photos he took for me, I will put them up on rail images soon.
the hidden surfaces are all painted, and the cribwork has been moved so we can re attach the dunnage that keeps the two tanks from wearing on each other. all that is left is the trucks, 8 wheel buckeyes are really complicated, but progress is coming there too.


What is the IRM going to do with 2903? We could triple head with 3751 and 2926........ could pull allmost 90 pulman cars <G> With the exception of the park vandels our work has been mostly easy, lots of hand work but no real show stopping problems. how is the wrapper over the crown? <under the turret> that is where we worry we will find damage to the boiler shell <our abatment is after the tender reassembly>

All Tues., I go to Az for a week with my wifes famliy reunion... <G> lots pepole I dont know, talking about other folks I dont know either.....
Bu I'll be back,
Gunns
other neat picks
http://www.railimages.com/gallery/kevinevans/aaz
from inside the tender trucks

http://www.railimages.com/gallery/kevinevans/aba
looking along the side rods from the last driver

[siberianmo]

SUNDAY’s SUMMARY of RECENT POSTS (edited)

As always, ”Our” Place is closed on SUNDAYS. However, you can always submit your thoughts by dropping them through the mail slots in either set of front doors! [swg]

CHRIS Update

Heard from Chris this morning – he sent some photo’s of VIA Rail’s Sibley Park car awaiting restoration. The word is that his home connection to the Internet is so slow that he’s given up surfing. Let’s hope he will change his mind. If not, he’s temporarily absent until his return to work. No word regarding his health situation.

Where are: Nick - earlydiesels Dan - coalminer 3 [?][?][?]

See ya on Monday and hope you have a pleasant day. [tup]

The SUMMARY follows …….

QUOTE: siberianmo
Posted: 16 Jul 2005, 15:26:36

POST FROM THE PAST

From time to time I will post what should serve as examples to all of what this thread is all about.

Here is a POST from coalminer 3 back in the early days of "Our" Place You can find the original post on page 2.

QUOTE: coalminer3 Posted: 15 Apr 2005, 15:05:31

Posts: 321
Joined: 11 Jan 2001
Location: WV
One of my favorite Berraisms - "Ninety percent of the game is half mental."

Now, let's move on to RDCs.

When I was growing up in the frozen north, the Boston and Maine had commuter trains pulled by a fantastic variety of steam locomotives. Then came the diesels and we saw locomotive hauled trains pulled by GP7s and RS3s (I am sure there are a few out there who'll remember the B&Ms maroon and gold color scheme.) The RDCs came after that, and IIRC, the B&M had the largest fleet of RDCs anywhere.

As a sidebar, Boston and the RDC have a long history as some of the first RDCs ran on the Boston and Albany - they were called "Beeliners." The New Haven had an extensive fleet of RDCs as well including the "Roger Williams" which had RDC cab units; the "Roger" survived throught the Penn Central days and onto Amtrak. I had the good fortune to have a cab ride on this beast from Boston to Springfield and on to New Haven; an interesting trip. I believe it's been preserved and is undergoing restoration.

The B&M had all models of RDCs; 1s, 2s,3s,4,s and 9s and they ran all over the system. I'm reaching back again, but IIRC, the RDC4s were the model with the RPO compartment. I rode on one of them on a trip from Vermont back to Boston. The RPO was long gone, but it was interesting to see what had once been there.

The Lexington Branch of the B&M (which is now a !@#$ bicycle path) provided a most interesting RDC trip. The branch's track was questionable in spots, and the RDC gave the impression of being on boat rolling in a good sea. Once you got off the main line, a ride on the branch became more like a time machine as there were certain crossings that had to be flagged by the train crew and some really interesting stations including a depot with a wooden train shed (Lexington). Many of the buildings along the branch have been saved and are being used for other purposes. The station in Bedford, MA has a B&M RDC on display along with an ongoing project to reconstruct part of the B&B which was a 2' gauge operation.

The RDC was a utilitarian machine, at least on the B&M; walkover seats, vinyl covered and a tile floor. They could get noisy now and then (sort of like a bus on steroids), but thay had good acceleration and rode pretty well once they got up to track speed.

I hope this is enough to get you started on RDCs. BTW, the C&Os U25Bs ran out their last days, virtually going by the house - you always knew when they were coming; some stories, there, too, if anybody's interested...

BTW, Siberiamo, appreciate the comments on WV. I'm at the opposite end of the state - blessed to be in former C&O, VGN, N&W, K&M and KGJ&E country. The terrain here is mostly vertical but we have good fishing.

My vote goes to Place#1 - any Friday evening specials for the workin' folks? Place #1 looks like they'd cash a check as long as you bought a round. Now let's move the pool tables out front.

work safe

POST FROM THE PAST

Enjoy!

Tom (Siberianmo) [4:-)] [oX)]
Proprietor of “Our” Place, an adult eating & drinking establishment!

QUOTE: trolleyboy
Posted: 17 July 2005, 00:28:03

Good evening gentlemen.Tom & Ted wonderful party consider ourselves patted.

Ted Those B29 like Milwaukee observation cars made it into CNR service in the black and white scheme. Of interest two of them were still in existence in / on a barge in the erie canal, not far from downtown buffalo. They were to become a restaurant but i've lost track of them as traveling the byways and highways of buffalo isn't for the faint of heart.

Passenger Al any thoughts are theses cars still with us ?

Barndad and Gunns I'm confused, why are the bearings being heat treated? Is this a specific steam engine thing? We don't treat the streetcar bearings the same way of course they don't need to pull excess tonnage either, just themselves and the weight of the passengers.

Well I'm off for now I'll try to catch up with everyone later. Seeing as the bar is closed tomorrow I will likely catch up with you guys Monday morning. Toodles Rob

See ya Monday for breakfast! [tup][;)]

QUOTE: Gunns
Posted: 17 July 2005, 01:49:02

Hi all,
Coffee, Danish, thx

Rob the bearings are being heat treated because the maintenance folio from the Back shops of the AT&SF says to, <and we are in slavish compliance to the folio at least for the first "shopping">
the bearings I am talking about look like this http://www.railimages.com/gallery/kevinevans/aay due to the poor focal length of my camera you cant see the egg shape in the bearing, or like this http://www.railimages.com/gallery/kevinevans/abb This one is probably OK as it doesn’t look distorted. But this one fell out when we moved the trucks with the crane, <it is from the famous pivot point which is right behind it> http://www.railimages.com/gallery/kevinevans/abc all these bearings support a wrist pin and are in the brake rigging. <except for the famous pivot point <<G>>> And are more of a wear plate than a friction reducer.

Today at work day I finished the upper bracket that holds the bell clapper, in the Bell. Bracket and clapper are missing from the park days, <probably a neighbor who got tired of the kids ringing the bell <G>>

barndad better hide you bell when I get up there...<G>
the actual clapper is made of wrought iron, which is commercially unavailable new, we have a scrap dealer looking for a chunk to make our clapper... many many kudos to barndad for photos he took for me, I will put them up on rail images soon.
the hidden surfaces are all painted, and the cribwork has been moved so we can re attach the dunnage that keeps the two tanks from wearing on each other. all that is left is the trucks, 8 wheel buckeyes are really complicated, but progress is coming there too.

What is the IRM going to do with 2903? We could triple head with 3751 and 2926........ could pull almost 90 Pullman cars <G> With the exception of the park vandals our work has been mostly easy, lots of hand work but no real show stopping problems. How is the wrapper over the crown? <under the turret> that is where we worry we will find damage to the boiler shell <our abatement is after the tender reassembly>

All Tues., I go to Az for a week with my wifes famliy reunion... <G> lots people I don’t know, talking about other folks I don’t know either.....
Bu I'll be back,
Gunns
other neat picks
http://www.railimages.com/gallery/kevinevans/aaz
from inside the tender trucks

http://www.railimages.com/gallery/kevinevans/aba
looking along the side rods from the last driver

Sorry – we’re CLOSED on SUNDAY! You knew that all along, right[?] [swg]

Interesting pix ........

By the by, you didn’t know us either before you came in the door – now you see to like it around here! Perhaps it will be a positive thing in AZ too …. Enjoy your trip!
Tom

==========================================================
That’s it! [tup][;)]
Tom (Siberianmo) [4:-)] [oX)]
Proprietor of “Our” Place, an adult eating & drinking establishment!

[passengerfan]

Good Evening All , Sorry I had to miss the B'Day bash friday but I conveniently forgot my VA appointment. Believe it or not got finished in half a day not the usual day or two.
I have just returned from Monterey and checked out the rails that are still in place between Salinas and Sand City the strret crossings have been black topped over But the track appeared to be in pretty good shape. What a perfect spot for a dinner train operation or some other type of tourist rail operation. I'm sure with all of the wineries etc. in the area their might be some help available. What a great trip. Temperatures were in the low seventies and it was tough to return to the Central Valley where we are having our sixth consecutive day of 100 plus.
Well must close for now But will buy a round for the house and a crown Royal Water Back for myself Thx.

[passengerfan]

Well time for coffee and a nice pastry before back to the usual routine.
Trolleyboy. The ex Milwaukee cars you mentioned last I heard they were in Windsor for a restaurant conversion on a rail barge. Did not know they had been moved to Buffalo.
It would be a shame if they disappear as they are significant historically. There were six built by Pullman Standard between November 1948 and January 1949 with 8 Double Bedrooms and the Skytop Lounge Observation. They were 12-ALDER CREEK, 14-ARROW CREEK, 15-COFFEE CREEK, 16-GOLD CREEK 17- MARBLE CREEK and 18- SPANISH CREEK. In addition the Milwaukee shops built four in April - May 1948 with 24-seat Parlor 1-Parlor Drawing Room Sktytop Lounge Observations numbered and named 186 CEDAR RAPIDS, 187 COON RAPIDS, 188 DELL RAPIDS and 189 PRIEST RAPIDS. Those built by Pullman Standard were assigned to the OLYMPIAN HIAWATHA trains and the four RAPID series were assigned to the Morning and Afdternoon Hiawathas. CN purchased the six P/S built cars June 1964 and assigned the following numbers and names in the same order 1900 MAHONE, 1901 MALPEQUE, 1902 FUNDY, 1903 TRINITY, 1904 BADDECK and 1905 GASPE. At first all were assigned to Maritime service from Montreal in the OCEAN SCOTIAN and CHALEUR but later two were transferred out west for service in the SKEENA. In 1977 Transport Canada banned them from further rail use as they had only a single entrance/exit. Three of these cars are in private ownership in the US today and three I have listed as whereabouts unknown. These were the ones that were last seen on a railbarge that you are probably referring to.

[siberianmo]

For: passengerfan Al Glad you made it back and hope all went well for you on Friday ....... My hope is that you've taken the time to review the happenings either through scrolling back or reading the SUMMARY

Sorry - but Sunday's we're CLOSED around here. I'll bet you knew that all along!

Tom

[siberianmo]

Good Monday Morning passengerfan Al

Yes, now we're OPEN! Help yourself to the fine offerings from The Mentor Village Bakery. Hot coffee, light breakfast - good place to be to start the work week!

Who won the QUIZ you may be wondering [?] No one - pretty much given up on trying to keep this going.

Pleased to see that you're back to providing us with some Classic Trains info ... as of late, it's been rather difficult to get the guys to concentrate on just what this thread is supposed to be about. But, we do have a nucleus who knows, so we'll go with that!

See ya! [tup][;)]
Tom[4:-)][oX)]

[siberianmo]

NO MONDAY SUMMARY

G'day all! Hope this fine day finds all of you ready, willing and able to give your all to the start of another work week (for many!). [swg]

Given that we are CLOSED on SUNDAY's and there weren't sufficient numbers of posts slipped through the mail slots on either sets of doors, there's no need for me to do a SUMMARY! [yeah][wow][:-^]

So, I'll get about the business of the day and hope to see ya 'round here once or thrice this week!

Oh [yeah], check out the SUMMARIES for the last couple of days and you'll be able to catch up on what's been going on since your last visit. [tup]

Tom[4:-)][oX)]

[Anonymous]

Mornin' everybody, seems the Cyber Crumudgens are conspiring to sabotage "Our" Place! I've been having "issues" with my ISP ever since installing MSN Service Pack 2 many months ago. It reminds me of the phrase: "The operation was a complete sucess but the patient died."[#oops] Hey Tom, those Elephant Ear sticky buns look too good to pass up. But, "pass up" I will; Dr.'s orders don't ya know![:(]

Rob and passengerfan, if you find any more data on the Milwaukee Observation cars, please pass it down. I have close friends in Buffalo and if the cars ("whereabouts unknown") are indeed now a restaurant; I could arrange a trip for a closer "looksee." Meanwhile, I'll do some "crawling the net" on my own.[^] The fate of the six CN cars doesn't bode well after their being "banned," does it? What a shame that all of the individuality of the former Roads is now relegated to sterile, stereotype "off the shelf" stuff (BORING!).[zzz]

Speaking of "BORING," I don't want to put the "Restorationists" to sleep with my nostalgic rants on "Classic Trains," when everyone knows all focus should be on current "refurb" efforts alone. Still, now and then, its refreshing to lapse into past Road operations just for the historic value, if nothing else.[:-^] Okay, we sure miss the original "Regulars" around here with their sage and yet, witty commentary.[V] Perhaps Chris, coalminor 3, Nick and the gang will honor us with their presence more frequently when conditions are more favorable?[:D] Gotta' get back to more urban renewal on my (currently) diorama HO status. It will be nice to get back to "up and running" condition this Fall. Take care everyone: "Its hotter than you think!"[xx(]

[siberianmo]

Top 'o the Mornin' to ya, Ted! Help yourself to those goodies from The Mentor Village Bakery [tup] They are GOOD for you! [}:)]

[yeah] I miss the discussions on our topic, Classic Trains along with the associated foolishness to keep one and all interested and involved. [yeah]

You bet it's hot -- used to have a friend who would comment to me while I was trying to be in charge while up on the bridge, It's hotter 'n a half f'd fox in a forest fire! [}:)] That would always break the tension, especially when we were involved with more than simply sailing from point A to B. Ahhhhh, the good old days (daze)! Mischief [:-,]

Classic Trains [?] I've begun to put forth some POSTS FROM THE PAST if for no other reason than to get something kick-started 'round here. Check out Saturday's posting featuring coalminer 3. [tup]

Gotta get back to getting this place squared away for the Monday night crowd. Tonight is the not-so-regular meeting of the Mentor Village Railroad Literary Club and Beer Can Collector's Association, sure wouldn't want to have a messy back room for them! [;)]

Enjoy the day! [tup]
Tom[4:-)][oX)][;)]

[Anonymous]

[oops]Oh my Gorsh! coalminer 3, please forgive the mispelling of you user I.D.[:I] I was watching a news program while typing that Post. The story was on yet another kidnapping "Amber Alert" and for some reason, unknown to me, I typed "minor" instead. BTW Tom and coalminer 3, I really enjoyed the "retread" and second the motion of "more of the same" in the future.[tup] Not only are previous Postings "in line" with this Thread but they're darn interesting to read again.[^]

Okay, "liquid lunch" time. Tom, let me try a "good old fashioned" Gin and Tonic with a lime twist, thanks. Oh, I'm not really a Gin "nipper," please choose the brand name for me. How is the sceniking coming along on you S guage? Next question: how do you manage a tunnel without a pretty good sized hill for the train to go through?[;)] I can't believe the "Johnny-on-the-Spot" people removed Boris' Shed by mistake.[O] I guess the old saying: "The nose knows" has a lotta truth to it?[swg] Gotta close for now. See ya, hopefully, later this p.m., Ted

[siberianmo]

Afternoon Ted and the gang!

I see the sandwiches are moving along this fine day .... great fresh lunch meats and freshly baked breads ... Ummmmm. Wouldn't a cold beer go down real well with one of those jobs alongside [?] [;)]

I don't think coalminer 3 is around these days ... haven't seen or heard from him in some time. Well it is summer, and the guys have other things to do (at least I surely hope so!!) This cyber bar 'n grill can get to be a bit obsessive, if one let's it. [swg]

You know, when I began this thread it was with the idea that maybe we could get a group of people interested in a common theme. For the most part that has worked for many of us. So, let's play to the hands we've been dealt, and if some wish not to partake in what we're all about, so be it.

The S-gauge is progressing quite nicely. If you recall the pix on my photo site - the track plan is essentially two ovals. At one end of the 7x8 ft board I've enclosed one of the mainline ovals with a tunnel - about 8" high. The entire IC EMD E8 passenger car consist can hide in it. I've blocked that section of track with insulated rail joiners and a toggle switch, so that the appearance is the train has departed for a long journey.

Landscaping is a slow thing for me. It's a think and do - think and do - approach that I used for the Can-Am HO layout, and works well with this one too. Essentially, the layout will be an operating thing with minimal structures and the like. Scenery will be it in order to provide that rural setting I'm looking for. A friend of mine is big into this kind of thing and wants me to consider putting in a corn field. He's got some nifty looking 1:64 farm vehicles and they would fit quite nicely. Problem is, with limited space, a farm would kind of take over as the focal point. Whereas I want the RR to do that.

Reminds me a bit of the focal point with regard to "Our" Place - I want to keep on with the Classic Trains theme, along with our good times, whereas it appears some have a different bent.

Thanx for asking - I'll get some updated pix on the photo album once I feel the layout is ready for it!

See ya! [tup][;)]
Tom[4:-)][oX)]

[siberianmo]

POST FROM THE PAST

From time to time I will post what should serve as examples to all of what this thread is all about.

Here is a POST from earlydiesels Dan back in the early days of "Our" Place You can find the original post on page 4.

QUOTE: earlydiesels Posted: 25 Apr 2005, 13:46:32

Posts: 58
Joined: 12 Oct 2003

Greetings,all from Springburg, Misery. There has been a lot of activity since my last visit. Tom, can I get an order of nachos and a tall,cold glass of water with a lemon, please?
Like the backdated photo. CP only had 3 E8s so to catch 2 together was quite a feat-could'nt read the numbers{they were 1800-02}. Any and all cab units are great!!
There appears to be quite a bit of preservation going in the VA/WV area. Glad to hear about it. For some reason here lately I've been on an B&O kick. Can't explain it unless it might have something to do with the visitor from Baltimore that rode our demonstration railroad last May before we opened the other 5 1/2 miles. Or that a friend who works for a shortline group just came back from helping to start a new railroad in WV that was B&O.
Had a preseason meeting Saturday at the local museum. The caboose interior has been repainted and probably looks as good as built. Since we are trying to find guages to replace the stolen ones and rehab the few we have, we are going to build a door across the back of the steamer's cab so it can be locked. I am not fond about this but being as how so much work has been done to the interior in the last 3 years, I am all for keeping it that way.

Tom, I'd like to hear some old Hank Snow rail songs, please. Maybe Johnny Cash singing the Rock Island Line. That song means more to me now than ever, having had the privilege of operating ex Rock Eunits. Great looking, but slow to load and slippery!Friends of the local library had a book sale to raise funds. Went Sunday and got 7 VHS tapes for $16. Old NKP steam, MILW electrics, ATSF earlydiesels, B&O{there it is again} UP across Mo, and etc.

Trolleyboy, Tom says you're into preservation with empathis on street rrs. All I know about that is that this town had trolleys until 1937 and the wife and I rode a PCC at St Louis's Museum of Transport. Neat ride. Are you involved in operations, maintenance or what?

It sounds like most of Tom's customers were able to ride the great passenger trains when they were still great. I have plenty of books on pass. trains and a few videos but only one memory. My mom and I rode the last Frisco pass. train but being only about 5, I can't remember much. I did save the newspaper article, however.

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Enjoy! [tup][;)]

Tom (Siberianmo) [4:-)] [oX)]
Proprietor of “Our” Place, an adult eating & drinking establishment!