Good morning,
Cool and raining here. Last night was the first HS football league game. We won 41-7, after they scored first time they had the ball for a 7-0 lead. Also the first game we had nice weather. It rained for the three non-league games.
Having some internet problems here. Over the past two weeks we have been losing our connection intermitantly for a while and then it comes back. Spent some time on the phone yesterday afternoon with a support guy and after running some tests, he says our modem is causing the problem. I disconnected everything then, this morning tried again and all is working. Guess I will have to look for a replacement cable modem as I own this one. Of course he suggested that I rent one from Comcast. Cable bill is high enough without that added.
Colin, nice to see you back on the pot, looks like school is keeping you busy, or is it the girls
Tom, It sounds like the new job is keeping you on the move without a lot of layout time. As long as you get the weekends off guess that's not to bad.
Colby, Thanks for responding to my question. That timetable is definitely a keeper.
Doug, Sounds like the Chief jinxed the operations at the layout.
All have a good weekend,
As usual I forgot a few things.
John, That video is way cool. I hope you keep the speed down as it looks like a long way down to the floor if you have a derailment. One other thing, I think the water heater is way out of scale.
On the Nascar comments, you guys hit the nail on the head. Why they even bother to call them Chevys, Fords and Dodges is beyond me, they all look alike and are basicly custom built race cars. It was more interesting when they looked like cars you saw on the street, even thought they greatly modified them under the skin.
I think I covered everthing now.
jefelectric wrote: Good morning, Cool and raining here. Last night was the first HS football league game. We won 41-7, after they scored first time they had the ball for a 7-0 lead. Also the first game we had nice weather. It rained for the three non-league games. Having some internet problems here. Over the past two weeks we have been losing our connection intermitantly for a while and then it comes back. Spent some time on the phone yesterday afternoon with a support guy and after running some tests, he says our modem is causing the problem. I disconnected everything then, this morning tried again and all is working. Guess I will have to look for a replacement cable modem as I own this one. Of course he suggested that I rent one from Comcast. Cable bill is high enough without that added. Colin, nice to see you back on the pot, looks like school is keeping you busy, or is it the girls Tom, It sounds like the new job is keeping you on the move without a lot of layout time. As long as you get the weekends off guess that's not to bad. Colby, Thanks for responding to my question. That timetable is definitely a keeper. Doug, Sounds like the Chief jinxed the operations at the layout. All have a good weekend,
There is way too much work of keeping track of the girls!!!!
Yeah, there is a lot of school work, especially for Biology. Every night we have to do a 3 page packet or write a complete outline of a chapter. In the other subjects, there isn't too much work .
jefelectric wrote: Having some internet problems here. Over the past two weeks we have been losing our connection intermitantly for a while and then it comes back. Spent some time on the phone yesterday afternoon with a support guy and after running some tests, he says our modem is causing the problem. I disconnected everything then, this morning tried again and all is working. Guess I will have to look for a replacement cable modem as I own this one. Of course he suggested that I rent one from Comcast. Cable bill is high enough without that added.
John..... This may be useful information.....We rent a cable modem and once in a while we have to disconnect power from the modem and router and then wait a few minutes and plug them in about 2 minutes apart. Once this is done, it seems to reset the system and it works better. I really don't think there's anything wrong with your modem. Just a guess.
Chuck
A question for those more knowledgable with computors than I.
When I try to view a maunal on the Lionel website I can not get it to switch over to the Adobe Reader program. I click on the manual, the screen for the pfd comes up with the address in the header the little blue bar on the lower left flashes but the download does not start. I've tried pre-opening Adobe and other things I could think of. I have the current version 7.0.8. The strange thing is that I tried to open an elctrical diagram and it worked. Any sugestions are appreciated.
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Roger Bielen wrote:A question for those more knowledgable with computors than I. When I try to view a maunal on the Lionel website I can not get it to switch over to the Adobe Reader program. I click on the manual, the screen for the pfd comes up with the address in the header the little blue bar on the lower left flashes but the download does not start. I've tried pre-opening Adobe and other things I could think of. I have the current version 7.0.8. The strange thing is that I tried to open an elctrical diagram and it worked. Any sugestions are appreciated.
Jim Fortner wrote:Yeah, I left early from work yesterday in St. Louis due to the storm coming and ended up missing most of it, although it was a little heavy coming down while I was on the highway. Figured out my wiring puzzle for the basement. How many amps does a layout usually need? Maybe 1 or 2 or so? If an 80 Watt Transformer is running on 120 volts, then it's about 0.667 amps, I think. Want to make sure I have plenty of power in the play room area for my future layout(s). Raining all day here. Need to track down some 15 amp breakers that fit my 9 year old main panel. TTFN
Jim,
Keep in mind that the wattage ratings on the newer transformers are output ratings. These things are not terribly effecient so I would multiply the wattage by at least 1.25 when you calculate the input current. To be on the safe side why not plan on a dedicated circuit for the layout power. Just another comment, the older transformers such as the postwar ZW were rated at input power, that is why they don't put out quite as much as one might think they do.
Blueberryhill RR wrote: jefelectric wrote: Having some internet problems here. Over the past two weeks we have been losing our connection intermitantly for a while and then it comes back. Spent some time on the phone yesterday afternoon with a support guy and after running some tests, he says our modem is causing the problem. I disconnected everything then, this morning tried again and all is working. Guess I will have to look for a replacement cable modem as I own this one. Of course he suggested that I rent one from Comcast. Cable bill is high enough without that added. John..... This may be useful information.....We rent a cable modem and once in a while we have to disconnect power from the modem and router and then wait a few minutes and plug them in about 2 minutes apart. Once this is done, it seems to reset the system and it works better. I really don't think there's anything wrong with your modem. Just a guess. Chuck
Chuck,
I am not sure he is right, but the he may be. The funny part is I don't have to reset the modem for it to start working again. If it is late at night I just forget for the evening, don't even turn the computer off and when I try the next day it is usually working. I am still not sure it isn't their network. Oh well it is great when it's working. My daughter has a problem with her DSL in that whenever they have a momentary power interuption, which seems to be at least once a week in her area, she has to go throught the whole reset routine with the modem, router & computer. So I guess non of the present systems are perfect.
Thanks everyone who watched my video !! It doesn't get anymore ameteurish than mine !!
I don't usually run my trains too fast, but that hill is bran new & 4 motors were going & trying to get it with the camera & timing & all, whew !! That takes practice !! I got more of the hot water heater in it than the train !!
Oh, when I meant I had trouble with the program, I meant I redownloaded my camera program & when I did that, I found out Fugi went from my original Kodak program to their own. I had all kinds of trouble & finally got the Kodak one back & along with Photo bucket, I got it to work again. I've only had Internet for a couple years now, so I really learned everything or a lot from posting on this forum, mostly !! I would really like the videos to get more popular, but they are pretty complicated & time consuming.
Well, thanks again guys !!
John
John- No problem for answering your question.
Now then can anyone gess how old this mag is??
I have mags from
1969, 1967, 1975, 1963, 1958, 1952, and 1954 A.D.
Good Evening..... Just sitting here watching a good John Wayne movie. It has rained on and off all day. Never did get a chance to run trains. But I will tomorrow.
See ya later
A question for Mitch, A while back you recomended Simple Green for removing paint from train items, did you use it on metal or plastic? Did you use it full strength as it comes from the gallon jug? I have a metal crane car and a plastic crane tender that I want to strip, repaint and letter for my RR.
If anyone else has a suggestion, feel free to offer it, I've never tried this before.
Nothing fancy, planning to use Weaver spray paint and rub on lettering.
Don
Trying to update my avatar since 2020
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!
Good evening all,
It is dark and mild in SE Indiana with temps in the 50s. It has been busy here lately. I reffed a U-10 soccer game and then watched the high school teams both lose today. Then my wife wanted me to hook up the DSL connection tonight. It is working and it is faster and we can use the phone while on the internet. I skimmed the previous pages, but I can not remember any specifics. I hope everyone has a good evening and weekend.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
MartyE wrote:My BRAIN really hurts right now.
"Honey, I'M HOME" Marty, I guess you are????? US Airways has really redeamed its self!!!!! First Class upgrade on the flight from RDU to Vegas [5 hours]. Paging me when I got off plane in Pheonix to tell me I was wanted to get upgraded to First Class from Pheonix to Charlotte [3 1/2 hours]. Mr. Eagles, what would you like to drink while the plane is loading. Mr. Eagles, can I get you something to drink [dozens of times]. Mr. Eagles, which do you want, grilled chicken salad or shrimp sauce on lasagna? Mr. Eagles, would you like cheese cake? Mr. Eagles, choose a snack, get several, as many as you want. How about something else to drink. Free earphones for movie [the coach was paying $5 each] but I have my own noise counseling ones. They even put me in First Class to fly from Charlotte to RDU. 30 minute air time. One reason might be that First Class was not full as flyng out on a late Tuesday night and returning on a Saturday. Bet same flight on the late Sunday night is full [I usually get stuck with].
Now for the biggies!!!! Dougs NOT a grump. Great club layout [San Deigo Three Railers] . The HO is boring but big. Great host and between him, Don and US Airways, the plane will not get off the ground due to my gained weight!!!!! Don is a great guy too. Don likes the hotel lobby too [we will not mention the blonde with the big AH, never mind]. All in all. GREAT TRIP. Didn't sell much [been told that the boat manufacturers have cut production, bet it is gas prices].
I can testify, the Lord answered a lot of prayers on this trip. Good night and God bless.
PS: was so excited to meet Don this AM, forgot to ask how the MIL's surgery went. Sorry.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Good Morning All from NE Ohio
Where the temp is 65 deg with mostly Sunny Clear Blue Skies ! !
What a Great day for the OTTS Picnic ! We are meeting at Penitentiary Glen Nature Center at 1:00pm. The Live Steamers will also be running on the 7 1/2" thru the woods.
Chief - good to hear that you had a good flight. Looks like you have to just stay in the lower half of the states to have a good flight. Buckeye - your plan is working great ! !
tom
I am a person with a very active inner child. This is why my wife loves me so. Willoughby, Ohio - the home of the CP & E RR. OTTS Founder www.spankybird.shutterfly.com
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It's a windy, cool 58 degrees and only going up to 67 today. A chance of rain later. Wish the sun would come out.
Chief....Glad you had a " Happy Flight " home. And a safe one.
Today is a relaxing day. Got the grass yesterday. Now, I can run trains and take it easy. Weather is starting to look like " you know what " is coming. Maybe we will have an " Indian Summer ". 90 degrees in October.
Tom....Hope you guys have a GREAT picnic.
Well, off to the Dining Car. See you later.
Y'all have a great day.
Mornin' All !
Chief, You didn't sleep til 10, physically it was only 7. Glad to see you made it home ok.
Got a question for you guys that use the RealTrax or Scaletrax. I am considering using it for the Christmas layout this year but was wondering, how do you create "S" curves ? Tubular track you just reverse your track pins or with certain brands you can use flex track. Is it available in left and right curve ?
I didn't take him any place for dinner that emphasized California Grits (tofu) on their menu. First off I'm not that cruel, plus I can't stand that . Nuff said.
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Tofu is okay if it's disguised properly - first you feed it to the hogs, then you make the hogs into a nice roast etc....
Rained all day yesterday, off an on. Spent all my allowance already. Went to the train store and picked up 2 more O27 switches and 4 more pieces of straight, now have enough to put my track plan together. Need to buy a foam board - I'm going to try and just screw it down to the foam - should last pretty good with 3/4 inch long screws for just a temporary layout. Once I get the foam (was raining yesterday so took the van out, not the pickup) I'll start snapping a few picks as we go along. I'm really looking forward to this!
Gonna work on the basement and if it doesn't rain any more today, I'll mow tonight (maybe). Grass is going wild already. Offered the kids 10 cents each for dandylions, but they didn't take me up on it. Bunch of yellow flowers right now.... Maybe I'll make them do it for free!
PS - I got my water tower and pond with bridge, as well as some plastic trees etc in a lot from ebay, thanks for the headsup. The water tower was listed as poor condition, but intend to glue wood on it like Tom did. One leg was broken in the past and somebody glued it up with some crappy glue. I think I might try to replace the legs with some balsa wood, need to make a jig for it first though. Should make an intersting project for some Sunday this Winter.
hey guys how is every thing going??
Boston Red Sox are offically out of the Pennate race.........
Doug, now you know the burden's OTTS members must bear every time the Chief shows up in this state. He wants to be wined and dined to the max.
RealTrax, unlike tubular, goes eitherway in a curve without any changing of pins or other modifications.
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
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Good afternoon guys,
Chief, Nice to hear you had a good trip and a good flight. Maybe your complaints hit the right ears.
Colin, Well if your Dad is a Notre Dame fan, I guess he is happy, I could not believe how Michigan State fell apart in the 2nd half.
Jim, Your comment about offering 10 cents a dandelion reminded me that when my two older children were small, I used to pay them 1 cent a dandelion. My daughter still brings that up as an example of the tough father that I was. As she was always the one looking for money she really did do it for that and dug out a ton of them.
Son & grandson went to the Dover race today. Got an offer of tickets and a seat on a vender's bus, hard to turn that down. I imagine they got fed as well.
Got to run the wife is getting impatient as we are going to visit her Dad in an assisted living facility.
Maybe check back in later.
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