Evening- Finally finished cleaning up after the last ice storm and guess what we are supposed to have another winter storm starting tomorrom AM. This one is coming out of Texas what did we ever do to Texas to deserve this?
My new S-2 by Lionel showed up today, 10 min. before the wife got home. That was a close one. I will introduce it too her at a later date. It will probally go something like this, Is that a new engine. No I just dont run it much it is usually in the engine shed. oh ok then she will go back upstairs. She just took the daughter to Ballet so I guess I will go start breaking it in. Then out to dinner for her birthday and home for some strawberry stradda cake. There should be plenty left over if anybody is hungry. The present I got her would definatly cover me getting a new engine. Guess I felt a little guilty.
Jason
B&O = Best & Only
Another quick Drive By Posting -- of course, to boost my post count
The industry is quickly moving forward on "disposable" rotors. This does a couple of things, and if you guessed money, you're right on both counts.
1) Disposible rotors allows every brake job to be like OEM quality. Pays the same to the tech/mechanic, costs you (not me, I can do this kinda stuff ) more money on parts. Saves weight on these vehicles=gas mileage
2) Less warranty problems=Less lawsuits
Nissan has/had a real problem with brake rotors, that's why they warranty them...parts had been back ordered for MANY Nissans & Infinitis
Mercedes Benz has played with idea for years, may have already implemented this, not sure.
Less mistakes and less problems=less customer service issues & more cost to the consumer.
Hope that helps!
Rich
I am the monster in your head...And I thought you'd learn by now, It seems you haven't yet.I am the venom in your skin --- Breaking Benjamin
Lee,
Original equipment rotors just ain't what they used to be, they are thin relative to those of yesteryear. After what you describe with the after market ones, they are probably about the same. There is little or no margin for error today on brake pad replacement, wait a bit too long and you wind replacing both pads and rotors.
Whatever happened to a brake job where rotors could be machined and reinstalled, not replaced? On one of the Infinity models, customers were experiencing worn out brake pads and the resulting damaged rotors within 14,000 miles, some as soon as 7000.
Infinity actually wound up providing a 3 year/36,000 mile warranty on pads and rotors for that model and existing customers! They also provided refunds to customers who already paid the freight on the premature weardown repairs. The pads were great for improving stopping distances but plain wore out quickly. At least they stood behind their product.
When in doubt, swap them pads out or it could get expensive.
Jack
IF IT WON'T COME LOOSE BY TAPPING ON IT, DON'T TRY TO FORCE IT. USE A BIGGER HAMMER.
Roger;
Thanks a bunch. I'll give it a try a little later.
Mel
Mel Hazen; Jax, FL Ride Amtrak. It's the only way to fly!!!
RRCharlie wrote: A question for those of you with LEGACY experience. When I try to name a TMCC locomotive, the only letter the system lets me use is the "A". Is this option only for LEGACY locomotives, or am I missing something?Thanks for any relpies and help.Mel Hazen; Jax, FL
A question for those of you with LEGACY experience. When I try to name a TMCC locomotive, the only letter the system lets me use is the "A". Is this option only for LEGACY locomotives, or am I missing something?
Thanks for any relpies and help.
Mel Hazen; Jax, FL
Had the same problem. Use the speed control (red) knob to move through the letters. The book isn't clear on this.
Afternoon all,
Just getting some rain and is up to 77 degrees before it rained may get back up to 80 by 4pm.
Added some more Super Streets to my layout, found out there are two & I repeat two differant 2.5 inch straight tracks in Super Streets; one is for curve to straight with a large opening on one side and a small opening on the other side, and the other is for curve to curve as the track openings are as wide as the curve all the way. Have to be careful when buying the new Super Streets track.
One other note about cars and this deels with a 98 Toyota Camry I have currently, aftermarket brake rotors can go bad after only one year of use. I had highway vibration in my brakes and didn't know what was doing this so I pulled the brakes apart and could not find anything, even cleaned the brake shoes and rotors with brake cleaner spray. Replaced front rotors a couple days later and the vibration was gone.
Lee F.
Evening all,
Just checking in. Hope everyone is OK
Have a good one
Nick
Mornin'/Afternoon All as time zone requires !
Man this crud just will not go away, after posting the other day it came back like gangbusters. Thank goodness the fever part is past, it's just putting up with the stuff(yuck) that is brought up with the hacking and nose blowing. Did I spoil your lunch? Skipped last friday at the museum, didn't want to chance spreading the crud since the fever was still up.
Won't bother you guys with this awful weather we're having, just need to pick up some sun-screen before snoozing in the backyard.
Hope to have some good photos for the SPF this week, as long as I can remember to take the camera AND take photos.
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Morning all!
Raining here, low 40's, and will turn to SNOWHIZO tonight. Buckeye, Chuck, and Tom keep trying - but it will be back in the 60's by Saturday! High 60's on Sunday!
Daughter overflowed her toilet this morning - UGH - took an hour and a half to clean and scrub everything...including me! Had this new 2 gal Stinger wet vac that I used and find out when 1/2 inch of water it starts blowing water out the exhaust! - what a piece of junk - open it up later and there is a note ON THE INSIDE that says the filter must be removed for wet pickup.
Have a great day all!
Regards, Roy
anjdevil2 wrote: Brent did you get my e-mail?
Brent did you get my e-mail?
Yep - responded last night.
Hey all.
Up to 70F today, clear blue sky.
More nonsense at work the last 2 days, employees wrecked 3 cars in 2 day.... most of Tuesday and now today getting estimates on repairs and then shuttling them off for repairs....
My trip to Cloumbus GA was aborted late last night, as I am an "essential" employee this week.. go figure I don't get it....
I'll run home for lunch today, run the trains a little with lunch, say hello to my cats then back to the dungeon. The race wagon is ready for drivetrain removal, just waiting for the buyer to pony up the cash. Worked out last night while watching PINKS...it amazes me how people with these "faster" cars break them on the show. I agonize over every detail on the race car and I'm really bad during raceday...maybe I'm different. Company Softball tourniment on the 15th so I just have to be ready.
Wes & Buckeye.....I suggest watching the Great Escape for tunneling tips...(Steve McQueen is just awesome!!), just watch for the (Association) N**zis!!!
Have a good one!!
lionroar88 wrote:Wes,I don't think construction adheasive would work since this is a butt-joint?
Gotcha. You are probably right. Try the weld. You might also be able to run another piece of metal under the visable area for more thickness and strength. Without actually seeing it, I'm only guessing.
Wes
Good Morning
R.I.-good safety tip,about the tire iron.
As with many of my days, no plans yet except some train room projects that seem to never get done. Temp is 29 & cloudy,going to middle 30s. All of yesterdays thawing is of course frozen. one of my grandsons just stopped in so talk later...Regards,S.J.
"IT's GOOD TO BE THE KING",by Mel Brooks
Charter Member- Tardis Train Crew (TTC) - Detroit3railers- Detroit Historical society Glancy Modular trains- Charter member BTTS
Good morning all,
It is relatively warmer in SE Indiana with temps in the 40s today. I am glad I am not the only one with a directionally challenged spouse. I did some half-hearted track work last night and watched "Deal or No Deal". There are some eBay items I am tracking. So far there have been no bids, and I am holding off until the last minute, hoping to fly under the radar and get some long-desired items at a reasonable price. I will keep you posted. I had a little extra on the dining car this morning.
All this talk of car quality is interesting. Probably the worse car I had was a 1978 Ford Farimont. I bought it with the 2.3 four cylinder and a four speed manual. It was way underpowered and the clutch let me know it. Also, when the weather conditions were "wrong", I would have to take the air cleaner off, stick a pencil in the carburetor to hold the choke open, and then start the car. (I am surprised it did not have a hand crank as well!!) I have had three Dodge minivans, and all have electrical gremlins around 30 K miles, but otherwise were fine.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a sunny 25 degrees. Going up to 48 today, with some sunshine.
Not much going on today. I have a few chores to do and then I will relax in the train room, running trains. Not much else new.
Dining car has rolled in and it's time for breakfast.
Y'all have a great Thursday.
Chuck
Beckeye - I nice 10" pipe from basement to basement would be just enough to simulate a nice long tunnel. That might be one of the longer residential layout runs, that's for sure. The city might not like it much...but we can try to put the street back together to the best of our ability. We better dig at night...
Brutus wrote: For those in the DOGHOUSE, or those few who have been there DOG is Man's best friend. If you don't believe it, just try this experiment. Put your dog and your wife in the trunk of the car for an hour. When you open the trunk, you will see who is really happy to see you!
For those in the DOGHOUSE, or those few who have been there
DOG is Man's best friend. If you don't believe it, just try this experiment. Put your dog and your wife in the trunk of the car for an hour. When you open the trunk, you will see who is really happy to see you!
Precautionary Note: Remove tire iron from trunk before performing this experiment.
Be right there, Sir James 1!
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Evenin' boys. Slowly gettin' back into the swing of things. After reading the past 10 pages, it's safe to say that AGENT O27 has some loooong lost brothers here. HOKEY-SMOKE!
anjdevil - Nicely put...
Brutus that trunk test is a perfect 10,and we all know the answer to that one.
You fellers come on over,we got banilla,strawberry, peach, choc.,hot fudge, caramel toppings,chips,peanuts,and still have some cookies. and smooth or crunchy peanutbutter for Chewy. We can run some trains,but no sticky ice cream hands. S.J.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
anjdevil2 wrote: Dead nuts reliable: Acura. Worked there for 3 years. Regularly had cars with 180K+ in for maintainence services.
Dead nuts reliable: Acura. Worked there for 3 years. Regularly had cars with 180K+ in for maintainence services.
Built by Ohio farmers and engineered by a Boilermaker in Marysville, Ohio where the Grass Is Always Greener
Wes...The house across the street is for sale. BUY IT. We could build layouts in each basement and then dig a tunnel under the street for the trains to run through. I bet CTT would be here in a flash to put us on the cover with something so outlandish. (I'll check the ordinances for Roger's Corners to see if there is a legal problem.)
Celebrating 18 years on the CTT Forum.
Buckeye Riveter......... OTTS Charter Member, a Roseyville Raider and a member of the CTT Forum since 2004..
Jelloway Creek, OH - ELV 1,100 - Home of the Baltimore, Ohio & Wabash RR
TCA 09-64284
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