1688torpedo wrote: Hello Grayson! Maybe there needs to be a demonstration of how Grits can clean rust off of Tubular Track. It may be a very helpful topic. Take Care.
Step 1. Take a small sheet of construction paper, apply super glue to one side.
Step 2. While glue is still wet, add a thick layer of Grits, shake off excess.
Step 3. When glue is dry, use it as sandpaper to sand off rust.
All of the grits that were shaked off or came off while griting (sanding) shoul be collected and eaten.
Believe it or not, I had to type this by one hand since my other was holding the spoon I was using to eat grits!
Grayson
"Lionel trains are the standard of the world" - Jousha Lionel Cowen
Well, die it may, I cant be the only one posting. To keep it alive it needs to be on the first page and posted on often. My major posters on here are you, me and Keith. Maybe me and you can keep it on the first page, and we might be able to draw in some people.
I dont know if its my crazy imagination or not, but for some reason, CTT seems to be slowing down in posting, anybody else notice this?
eZak, I was beginning to think I was the only one who figured it out.
DaylightFan wrote: magicman710 wrote: DaylightFan wrote:Grayson, I'm mad at you...but I don't know why. ;)Im sure you are, Im mad at myself. BTW, didnt you used to have a link to a train forum in your signature?Thanks for noticing! I did have a link to a forum I started but I was told by the mods of this forum that I can't have it. :( No advertising other forums per CTT rules. Oh well. It's okay if people pm and ask me for the link right? Today I took my mom and dad to the National Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. If anyone ever gets a chance to visit OKC, you need to go to the museum! It's a beautiful place and very impressive. I'm not even into cowboys, westerns, etc but I thought this place was pretty cool! They have a nice collecion of Colt firearms and even a collection of 3500 different types of barbed wire. Anyway, I just thought it was worth mentioning to you all.
magicman710 wrote: DaylightFan wrote:Grayson, I'm mad at you...but I don't know why. ;)Im sure you are, Im mad at myself. BTW, didnt you used to have a link to a train forum in your signature?
DaylightFan wrote:Grayson, I'm mad at you...but I don't know why. ;)
Im sure you are, Im mad at myself.
BTW, didnt you used to have a link to a train forum in your signature?
I was PMing Dave about someone on the forum, and I asked him for the link, he gave it to me. So, whats up with nobody greeting me on the welcome forum? It looks like a nice place. How about making me a mod? You need to keep the 5 or so members straight! LOL! Ill make sure they are good! Buddy, old pal, Grayson really wants to be a mod!!
guilfordrr wrote:What course of action would you recommend?
What course of action would you recommend?
1688torpedo wrote: Hello Grayson. E-mail me at kwoodworth816@hotmail.com. There's something I want to talk to you about. Don't Worry. Its good. Take Care.
Couldent we like pm or something? Or go to the chatroom? Never really liked email.
I have a question... A few years back I invested in some postwar Lionel equipment - a 681 Turbine, a 494 rotary beacon, 3656 stockyard, etc - and with the exception of the 455 oil derreck, none of it works anymore. This was not a result of irresponsibility or excessively hard use. I'm not sure what the problems are, nor am I mechanically inclined enough to fix the stuff. I've been thinking about having them professionally repaired and resold. Then I would use the money to purchase modern equivalents, which don't need near as much intensive care as do the postwar ones. However, this process is a bit of a hassle, and the repair work may be too expensive for this 14 year old's budget. What course of action would you recommend?
luther_stanton wrote: Grayson,How long have you been in Savannah? I was there 94 - 96 when I was stationed at Ft Stewart (I was a Signal Officer assigned to HQ Battery 1/41 FA). I used to go to a hobby store downtown - I think it was "Bull Street Station". I was into N and HO at the time. Have you been there - do you know if it is even there anymore? I would be curious as to their O Scale selection.- Luther
Grayson,
How long have you been in Savannah? I was there 94 - 96 when I was stationed at Ft Stewart (I was a Signal Officer assigned to HQ Battery 1/41 FA). I used to go to a hobby store downtown - I think it was "Bull Street Station". I was into N and HO at the time. Have you been there - do you know if it is even there anymore? I would be curious as to their O Scale selection.
- Luther
I've lived in near Savannah since I was born. (Which was only 13 years ago)
Yes, bull street station is primarily HO and N, they sell O track and a few cars as well as a few accessories. Thats the only things they sell. I go for track and senery, as well as just to look around.
Grayson - Don't take anything on this forum personally unless it's says it's personal. These guys are great and like to tease a lot. They are always kidding around.
Lisa
1688torpedo wrote:Hello Grayson! No one is mad at you. I think it is your imagination though. The G-R-I-T-S are getting the best of you boy! I think that you should only have Corn Flakes in the morning for Breakfast. Take Care.
Keith, im sure youd never get mad at me, I have good respect for you. I guess your right, better lay off them gri..... I cant say it! I cant stop eating them! They're addicting!!! Try some, and let the taste buds open up!!!!
Ok, it seems like nobody has been talking to me or responding to me in a couple of days. Is everybody mad at me or something, or is it my imagination?
FJ and G wrote: sweet tea goes well with hamburger helper, macaroni and cheese, moon pies grits and goober peas
sweet tea goes well with hamburger helper, macaroni and cheese, moon pies grits and goober peas
I take it that thats canned sweet tea. Dont mind, I ocasionally ( ) drink canned, but for the most part its homemade.
So, the caboose hasnt had many posts lately. Well, heres a good topic: Lionel vs. MTH
RRCharlie wrote: I don't know about any one else, but the thought of setting fire to "my" caboose brings painful thoughts to mind.Mel HazenJacksonville, FL
I don't know about any one else, but the thought of setting fire to "my" caboose brings painful thoughts to mind.
Mel Hazen
Jacksonville, FL
This forum is a caboose, its my reprsentination of the coffee pot.
Morning everyone, 85 degrees with 68% humidity today. Rained a little last night, none major coming our way though.
Mel Hazen; Jax, FL Ride Amtrak. It's the only way to fly!!!
As recommended by Lisa, I think we should devtote the next 16 posts after recipes for southern cooking. If you dont have one, just post a normal post, and say how long you let the popcorn pop in the microwave.
So, Ill go first, with the beverage that every southern woman takes her pride in,(well, in my case, a man) sweet tea!!!!
Southern Sweet Iced Tea
Makes 8 cups
Microwave Directions
Take a large measuring cup, or anything microwave safe
that will hold 8 cups of water. Take 2-3 family size
tea bags, brand of your choice, and out them in the
water. Microwave times will vary, It takes me 5 min
on a 1200 watt microwave, atleast until its black in
color. Remove from microwave, and sweeten to taste*,
then dilute with a cup or 2 of water. Add ice or pour over
ice in a glass, lemon juice is a common add-on flavor,
but ive never really liked it.
*s Sweeten to taste is important, every person has a different preference for sweet tea. Some may like it less sweet and strong, or sweet and diluted. I like mine extra sweet and strong. Usually, if your not a sweet tooth, 3-4 cups of sugar may be adequte, but I dont use measuring cups for tea, I just pour in sugar until its sweet.
The bad thing is, is that fastrack switches are so much better than O and 027. I wish lionel would make some better ones, and besides, have you seen the 042 one? It doesnt match the 022 and 072 switches at all, as well as it being a footprint style. So, how big is your layout? You have any pictures? Im building mine this fall, when my house gets done.
Using 027 track 35 inch straights. If I was to use Fastrac it would kill my WALLET!!!!! The biggest reason to use tubular track on a ceiling level run is that the track just slides together instead of having to be pushed sideways, not always enuff room for that when mounted to a board. I am putting it up in sections.
Lee F.
phillyreading wrote: Been working a good while in the train room on both the walls and my layout expansion project. Want to put a track around the ceiling using 027 track, about seven feet completed, another 45 feet to go. Finished my siding for my Interurban Passenger set of K-Line Reading Company cars.Lee F.
Been working a good while in the train room on both the walls and my layout expansion project. Want to put a track around the ceiling using 027 track, about seven feet completed, another 45 feet to go. Finished my siding for my Interurban Passenger set of K-Line Reading Company cars.
Sounds good, 7 feet done. Using the ol' 027 will cut your price down, using many complicated calculations, I figure you used about 65 pieces of track (unless you used extra long straights) so your price would be around $103.35 if you used retail price track. If you was to have used fastrack, it would be $231.66, man, you got to love that tubular!
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