Trains.com

2008 and the Coffee Pot is still on and over 3 years. Here we gather as friends with trains. Sweet ice tea too. Locked

133743 views
2969 replies
1 rating 2 rating 3 rating 4 rating 5 rating
  • Member since
    November 2003
  • From: Sandy Eggo
  • 5,608 posts
Posted by dougdagrump on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 3:13 PM

Attention, Attention Please !

Any of you "Train Nuts" gonna be in the SoCal area around June 1st ?

If so, check the attached link and decide quickly because the domer is already sold out. http://www.goldenstaterails.com/

If it originated in Sandy Eggo we would be on it, but going to L.A. riding to S.D. and back then turning around a coming back to S.D. with a 2&1/2 year old is NOT going to happen. We'll go over and watch her come in and depart. Sad [:(]

Remember the Veterans. Past, present and future.

www.sd3r.org

Proud New Member Of The NRA

  • Member since
    March 2004
  • From: Jelloway Creek, OH - Elv. 1100
  • 7,578 posts
Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 2:25 PM

Brent....I'm so sorry you had to talk to the Chief. Sad [:(] I will call AT&T immediately to get the darn call screening back on line.

Doug.....Don't worry, an officer of the law regularly visits my house in the cruiser.  I never tell him anything about you or your family. Laugh [(-D]

Celebrating 18 years on the CTT Forum. Smile, Wink & Grin

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

  • Member since
    February 2004
  • From: Rolesville, NC
  • 15,416 posts
Posted by ChiefEagles on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 12:03 PM

Afternoon all.  Back from a "Blue Ribbon Committee" meeting.  Nothing blue about a long dull meeting.  Did get big breakfast with cheese GRITS. Now for lunch.  I have figured out the Mayor's job.  Go eat free meals all the time.  Get fat like Boss Hog. Shock [:O]  Cold and damp so staying in and do some trains.  Grandson coming for a few days.  Chat later. God bless.  BTW: hope all the sick get better.  Shake and Bake was not feeling good last night.  Hope he is not sick too. 

 God bless TCA 05-58541   Benefactor Member of the NRA,  Member of the American Legion,   Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville Laugh,   KC&D QualifiedCowboy       

              

  • Member since
    April 2006
  • 8,050 posts
Posted by fifedog on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 10:31 AM
Roy - Hey, along those lines, perhaps one of those young officers might take a fancy to one of the Princesses, and ride off into the sunset...Honey, dial 9-1-1...!!!
  • Member since
    February 2006
  • From: Clarendon Hills, Illinois
  • 1,058 posts
Posted by johnandjulie13 on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 10:09 AM
 phillyreading wrote:

Tried to run some of my trains last night but must have extremely dirty track as they kept stalling every six to twelve inches, looks like track cleaning time! Hopefully I can download the upgrade to my DCS unit today or early in the morning tommorow.

Lee:  Let me know how the upgrade goes.  If I can help out, just holler.

Regards,

John

  • Member since
    February 2006
  • From: Clarendon Hills, Illinois
  • 1,058 posts
Posted by johnandjulie13 on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 10:07 AM

 cnw1995 wrote:
The bride was mortified about our neighbors musing 'Looks like the police are visiting Murphy again...' Wink [;)]

It wouldn't be St. Patrick's day unless the police were visiting the Irishmen.  Big Smile [:D]

Doug:  How did you take care of the dead spot on your loop?

Regards,

John

  • Member since
    January 2005
  • From: Lake Worth FL
  • 4,014 posts
Posted by phillyreading on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 9:48 AM

Good Morning,

Windy and around 77, should be in mid to high 80's today, maybe global warming is playing a part but it is a little warmer this winter. May get some rain this weekend.

Going to train show in Stuart FL on the 22 of March, saturday, going to other train show on April 5th in Deerfield Beach FL, above Ft. Lauderdale.

Tried to run some of my trains last night but must have extremely dirty track as they kept stalling every six to twelve inches, looks like track cleaning time! Hopefully I can download the upgrade to my DCS unit today or early in the morning tommorow.

Usually don't see the local police unless they are running a speed trap on the main roads nearby, use motorcycle cops also, PBSO a.k.a. Palm Beach Sheriff's Office. FL State police are mainly highway patrol, turnpike or I-95.

Lee F.

Interested in southest Pennsylvania railroads; Reading & Northern, Reading Company, Reading Lines, Philadelphia & Reading.
  • Member since
    July 2003
  • From: North Texas
  • 5,707 posts
Posted by wrmcclellan on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 9:23 AM

Good morning all from a very rainy Dallas. 70's now and dropping to 50 this afternoon due to global warming.

Doug and Fife - being "that" house is a good thing - your neighbors don't bother you as much Approve [^]. It also improves neighborhood security when the police cars come by often. It is also good to be on a first name basis with your local officers.

Got back from our San Antonio visit last night. Had a great time. Ate too much (of course).

Daughter flies home tonight from her NYC visit. But with all the rain and storms here - I suspect flights will be in chaos here - ugh.

Brent - Happy belated Birthday to you! Happy B-Day [bday]

Have a great day all!

Regards, Roy

  • Member since
    April 2006
  • 8,050 posts
Posted by fifedog on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 8:50 AM
cnw1995 - Congrats on becoming that house on your particular block.Laugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D]  Don't worry, the stigma goes away after several years...Big Smile [:D]
  • Member since
    July 2003
  • From: Crystal Lake, IL
  • 8,059 posts
Posted by cnw1995 on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 8:44 AM
Morning all from a dark, damp and gloomy Chicago. The river is pretty clean now. Partially the result of much river-side industry going away... Congrats on your count-down, Jim. Just how big is the Frosty Bar? It didn't look so big in the CTT photo.

Had a bit of excitement last evening after supper. I was reading the sports page, and watched a police cruiser pull up, officer climb out and come up to the door, asking 'does <my daughter's name> live here?' Uh oh. The daughter and her friends were off 'studying'.  Turns out one friend had fought with her family that morning, skipped school and was called in as a runaway. So a few phone calls later - and some bantering with the officer, who was very young himself, they sheepishly came over so the friend could be driven home. My youngest was very happy about the visit. The bride was mortified about our neighbors musing 'Looks like the police are visiting Murphy again...' Wink [;)]

Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.

  • Member since
    July 2006
  • From: Hightstown, NJ
  • 2,886 posts
Posted by anjdevil2 on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 8:33 AM
 fifedog wrote:

Mornin' boys.  Wasn't busy at all last night.  Patty-wagon stayed parked on the front lot.  SE Indiana weather here as well.

Phish - TellyawhadImgonnado...send me that FROSTY BAR and I will "temporarily" place it on the CUMBERLAND EXTENSION.  I'll even place it next to the Catholic church, so you won't have far to walk...Thumbs Up [tup]

Well sir, The Irish (and the wannbes) knew ol' Fifey was on patrol...nope, ain't gettin in a trouble this a year.

And how nice of Fife to offer his layout to Jim(Phish)....next to the church grab a root beer on the way in....Whistling [:-^]

Very cloudy up to 75 today as we watch the Naval Air Show to escort our Presidente` to our "sunny" shores.  Have already seen 4 FA-18's fly over head.  Air Force 1 is due here at 11AM.

Not much else happening. Dad couldn't see the video, his connection is too slow, so he's gonna run over to my sister's house to see it.

Have a great 1!

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


  • Member since
    April 2005
  • From: South Carolina
  • 9,713 posts
Posted by rtraincollector on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 8:28 AM

Brent I think I might know why Suzy-q was sleeping so hard last night. She has a business on the side she hasn't told you I have a pic to prove it. She must travel (fly I would guess) down here every so often to make sure things are going fine.

 

Thought you would like to see that it probally wouldn't be hard to build. I always think of you and your layout when I go by there on my way to work took pics yesterday and then you tale of her sleeping right through your talk with chief made it easy to make a cute story.

Life's hard, even harder if your stupid  John Wayne

http://rtssite.shutterfly.com/

  • Member since
    April 2007
  • From: MICH
  • 8,153 posts
Posted by sir james I on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 7:58 AM

GOOD MORNING ALL

Well the snow and sleet missed us,thank you,but it is dark with rain forecast. I lost the internet last night, gave up and went to bed. So much for "Put it on cable dad and it won't disconnect anymore". My wife still not feeling well,came home from sending the kids to school and went to bed. She said told daughter this is the last year of doing this. I will wait and see when the new school year starts. Ahh spring is near,,,,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

  • Member since
    April 2006
  • 8,050 posts
Posted by fifedog on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 7:44 AM

Mornin' boys.  Wasn't busy at all last night.  Patty-wagon stayed parked on the front lot.  SE Indiana weather here as well.

Phish - TellyawhadImgonnado...send me that FROSTY BAR and I will "temporarily" place it on the CUMBERLAND EXTENSION.  I'll even place it next to the Catholic church, so you won't have far to walk...Thumbs Up [tup]

  • Member since
    January 2001
  • From: US
  • 5,369 posts
Posted by cheapclassics on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 7:17 AM

Good morning all,

One word for weather in SE Indiana today: RAIN.  Good picture of green river, Doug.  They do the same with the canal in Indy.  A belated happy birthday, Brent.  I drove the Cruiser into work today for the first time since the wreck.  I took it kind of easy to make sure none of the parts fell off!  I had some errands to do, but I did make it out to the YMCA for a 20 minute run.  We also watched "Deal or No Deal" last night.  I had bran muffins on the dining car this morning.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

Mike C. from Indiana

Getting closer to 1,000 posts!

  • Member since
    February 2006
  • From: Clarendon Hills, Illinois
  • 1,058 posts
Posted by johnandjulie13 on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 7:16 AM
 mitchelr wrote:

Morning Folks,

A belated happy St Patty's Day to all of you.  Not much happening here, eexcept for three late nights in a row.  Things are buzzin' right along with the school.  Interior doors and counter tops are being installed.  Terrazzo is going to be finished this week. Almost all of the marker boards (chalkboards of the 2st century) and tack boards are being installed.

Have agreat day,

Mitch 

Hello Mitch:

I have been following your updates for a while now with some interest.  However, I wasn't able to find the start of your posts.  What kind of school is this?  What is your involvement?  Has there been some delays?  It appears as if the project will be done in the next several weeks, an odd time for a school completion.

Regards,

John

  • Member since
    February 2006
  • From: Clarendon Hills, Illinois
  • 1,058 posts
Posted by johnandjulie13 on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 7:12 AM
 Sturgeon-Phish wrote:

Happy St. Patricks Day.  I was hired 31 years ago today.  This time next year I will reach the 85, years and age total and can retire with full benifits.  Got several things in the works, and a lot depends on the stock market, and if I am still having fun what I'm doing.

Hello Jim:

Happy Anniversary!  It is uncommon in this day and age for someone to be with a company as long as you have.  Congratulations.  Are you going to be counting down the days until next year?

Regards,

John

  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 6:15 AM
Mornin' Fellas.

Off to another glorious meeting with someone who doesn't know how to use GOOGLE. Sign - Dots [#dots] Chief, no problem and thanks. Was good to chat and catch up. Susieq fell asleep on the couch before I called ya and when I went upstairs she was still sleeping and didn't even know I was gone... Whistling [:-^] Guess I didn't make enough noise!

Talk later... gotta go give this tutorial...
  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: US
  • 1,304 posts
Posted by mitchelr on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 5:49 AM

Morning Folks,

A belated happy St Patty's Day to all of you.  Not much happening here, eexcept for three late nights in a row.  Things are buzzin' right along with the school.  Interior doors and counter tops are being installed.  Terrazzo is going to be finished this week. Almost all of the marker boards (chalkboards of the 2st century) and tack boards are being installed.

Have agreat day,

Mitch 

Bob Mitchell Gettysburg, PA TCA # 98-47956 LCCA# RM22839

  • Member since
    March 2006
  • From: Ann Arbor, Michigan
  • 2,306 posts
Posted by kpolak on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:31 AM
 Sturgeon-Phish wrote:

Bride made Corned Beef and Cabbage for dinner and it was fantastic.  Good way to end or start the day depending on what you're talking about. 

I made it too!  Yum!

Doug:  Great photo!

Brutus:  Gastrointestinal bleeding...ok...that's bad.  Glad you did some reading.

Kurt

  • Member since
    February 2004
  • From: Rolesville, NC
  • 15,416 posts
Posted by ChiefEagles on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 1:12 AM
Reclinerized too long.  Had Mayor's Assoc. dinner [steak] and meeting.  Brent, did not know [had not read forum since this AM] it was your birthday when you called.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY [a delayed wish].  Early breakfast meeting.  God bless.

 God bless TCA 05-58541   Benefactor Member of the NRA,  Member of the American Legion,   Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville Laugh,   KC&D QualifiedCowboy       

              

  • Member since
    November 2015
  • 3,584 posts
Posted by Sturgeon-Phish on Monday, March 17, 2008 11:49 PM

Evening all,

Happy St. Patricks Day.  I was hired 31 years ago today.  This time next year I will reach the 85, years and age total and can retire with full benifits.  Got several things in the works, and a lot depends on the stock market, and if I am still having fun what I'm doing.

Bride made Corned Beef and Cabbage for dinner and it was fantastic.  Good way to end or start the day depending on what you're talking about.  I start night shift tonight.  It is going to be a busy week.  Wednesday evening I'm taking a few hours off to go to the Cathedral in Columbus for the Chrism Mass.  That is  the Mass where the Holy Oils are blessed by the Bishop for all the parishes in the diosces.  It is a big deal.  From there I'll head into work.

I got a plasticville Frosty Bar with a chrome counter in the mail off ebay.  Pretty nice condition.  It has a bigger footprint than I anticipated, so I may need to rethink where I put it on the layout if I do at all.

Need to get to work

May God bess

Jim

  • Member since
    November 2007
  • From: Cape Ann Taxachusetts
  • 3,780 posts
Posted by RockIsland52 on Monday, March 17, 2008 11:33 PM
 johnandjulie13 wrote:

 cnw1995 wrote:
Ah, Buckeye me boyo, that's a good one. Can't find a current photo of the 'greened' river from Saturday. Try this, Kurt.

That's great, but how about a picture when they dye the river.  Wink [;)]

Regards,

John

John,

Years ago that was no joke.

The Chicago River (pictured) used to flow East (toward the viewers' right) from the point pictured directly into Lake Michigan.  I believe that's the Tribune Tower and the Wrigley Building on Michigan Avenue in the backgtound.

Pre War, not all sewage made it to a filtration plant for defouling. Add in chemical dumping. The River continually fouled the beaches and the water intakes at the brick cribs three miles offshore for drinking water.  Hence, the locks were built a couple hundred yards East of the photo, and the flow of the river was reversed toward the Mississippi.  In short, we took all the foul river water and sent it off to Brutus.

I lived about 8 miles North and West of the photo, about 75 yards from the North Branch of the Chicago River.  And it stank year round.

Jack    

IF IT WON'T COME LOOSE BY TAPPING ON IT, DON'T TRY TO FORCE IT. USE A BIGGER HAMMER.

  • Member since
    April 2003
  • From: Pittsburgh, PA
  • 1,429 posts
Posted by MartyE on Monday, March 17, 2008 9:59 PM

Well gents off to Vermont tomorrow for the week.  Here's hoping for some warm temps up there.  Snowboarding???  When did that become a sport?  As long as it pays the bills though.  If for some reason we don't have internet I'll see ya all next Monday.

Hopefully my NYC GPs will be in by then and then it's Legacy time! 

Trying to update my avatar since 2020 Laugh

MartyE and Kodi the Husky Dog! ( 3/31/90-9/28/04 ) www.MartyE.com My O Gauge Web Page and Home of Kodiak Junction!

  • Member since
    February 2006
  • From: Clarendon Hills, Illinois
  • 1,058 posts
Posted by johnandjulie13 on Monday, March 17, 2008 9:51 PM

 cnw1995 wrote:
Ah, Buckeye me boyo, that's a good one. Can't find a current photo of the 'greened' river from Saturday. Try this, Kurt.

That's great, but how about a picture when they dye the river.  Wink [;)]

Regards,

John

  • Member since
    December 2004
  • From: St. Louis, MO
  • 4,913 posts
Posted by Brutus on Monday, March 17, 2008 9:38 PM
Cool picture!

RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.

  • Member since
    July 2003
  • From: Crystal Lake, IL
  • 8,059 posts
Posted by cnw1995 on Monday, March 17, 2008 9:34 PM
Ah, Buckeye me boyo, that's a good one. Can't find a current photo of the 'greened' river from Saturday. Try this, Kurt.

Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.

  • Member since
    December 2004
  • From: St. Louis, MO
  • 4,913 posts
Posted by Brutus on Monday, March 17, 2008 9:19 PM
Rootbeer!  I can't drink!  My friend Dave brought over a six pack on Saturday and I thought I might have one - I read my medicine bottle and found that it could cause gastrointestinal bleeding with alcohol?  Do they make green rootbeer?  I'll stop and pick some up on the way over, okay?

RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.

  • Member since
    April 2007
  • From: MICH
  • 8,153 posts
Posted by sir james I on Monday, March 17, 2008 8:31 PM

EVENING AL

Oh brother Brutus you need another beer after that one.Irish who?

we have some nasty looking weather coming this way,the whole works sleet,snow,sleet, rain tomorrow. After my doc. visit today I really didn't do much just kind of lazed. did run a train for awhile though. Wife sounds slightly better,moved around a little more today so its just a wait till it goes away thing now. I'll drop back in a bit.....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

  • Member since
    December 2004
  • From: St. Louis, MO
  • 4,913 posts
Posted by Brutus on Monday, March 17, 2008 7:09 PM

Hey Doug, "Rath Dé ort!"

Happy Saint Patrick's Day, boy-ohs and to the ladies too!  Also, Happy Real Birthday, Brent L, and many more to come!

I ordered a passenger station "kit" that looks like a fun project.  I hope it comes by the end of the week, since I have 4 days off and can't really do anything.  Glad to hear we are all doing a little better today than yesterday and prayers for all in need.  TTYL

Knock Knock

Who's There?

Irish!

Irish Who?

Irish you a happy St. Patrick's Day!

RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.

Join our Community!

Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account.

Search the Community

FREE EMAIL NEWSLETTER

Get the Classic Toy Trains newsletter delivered to your inbox twice a month