Modeling the Baltimore waterfront in HO scale
Good morning from rainy PA,
Just fortified myself with a big bowl of GRITS, will need lots of energy as I will be babysitting the two little energizer bunnies later this morning.
Chuck, Maybe this is a silly suggestion, but how difficult would it be to raise the second level an inch?
Chuck, Have you looked into using an email service that doesn't depend on roadrunners email server? I assume you have internet service, just do not have email. Hotmail is one option & I don't think it costs anything for the basic service.
Laz, Yeah just 2 days! I signed up for that Atlas seminar on Thursday. Hope it is more enjoyable than Mitch's HR seminar.
CSX30 wrote:
Good Evening Everyone !! New guy started his first day at work today. Seems real nice, but after he gets broke in, there goes all my overtime.
John, That will leave more time for trains.
Well I have to hit the road for daughters house.
Good morning! Raining and dreary in Dixie this a.m. Very grateful for the rain, though, as it's badly needed.Happy hunting to those of you traveling to York. Take some pictures (where you can) so the rest of us can see some of the going's on.
jefelectric wrote: Good morning from rainy PA, Chuck, Maybe this is a silly suggestion, but how difficult would it be to raise the second level an inch? Chuck, Have you looked into using an email service that doesn't depend on roadrunners email server? I assume you have internet service, just do not have email. Hotmail is one option & I don't think it costs anything for the basic service.
John, in answer to your first question.....I used screws on the entire benchwork, to allow me to take it apart. EXCEPT the upper level, which I glued together with it's supports. ( stupid move ). So, I am forced to modify the opening or leave it alone and run with pantographs down.
Second question....Our great server has ensured me that all is well and that Roadrunner decided not to accept anyone's passwords. It will be fine in a short period of time. ( 24 hours, so far ). We have internet and phone, so all is not lost.
Chuck
Good morning from a wet and gloomy Chicago where I just started the day with a flu shot. That was the worst half of football I've ever seen in my life. I can't believe the Bears won.
Chuck, I've been following your pantograph saga. I think you plan to put wires up. I would recommend considering some of the techniques CTT has highlighted in the past, using thicker wire or HO rails - they would serve the keep the pressure 'down' on the pantograph as the GG1 ran through that section of 'tunnel' - I'm not sure what the tunnel roof looks like but will assume it is flat. You might try a few things to keep the wire off this roof - screwing little hooks into the woord and feeding a semi-circle of wire you soldered together into it. I'm making the big presumption they fit the tunnel in a somewhat raised position. They'll pop up again when it comes out.
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
jaabat wrote:Good morning all,I spent some of last night cleaning out the train room. All the build materials have been packed up and put away. The room looks bigger now, but also kind of empty. I'm thinking of building some shelving for the rolling stock. I'm also contemplating the addition of a small O27 door layout to that room............................................The Chief and I had a few laughs last night on the phone. It was a good way to end the day.Jim
Told you that layout is going to get bigger.
Now what did you say do with the TMCCII remote when it vibrates and throbs [like a real engine undr power]?
Rainy good morning. May have to go put down a hardwood floor for my sister-in-law. Waiting to see if she will have electricty up and going so I can run my portable compressor [for nail gun]. Got the Ranger boat motor checked out yesterday and then spiffed up the smoke unit in the 2065 [looked like someone melted a chocolate bar in it]. If rain stops as predicted, will be of to Kerr Lake for an afternoon and next morning of fishing. Where is Roy??????
Marty, glad you made it home OK.
Have a good one. Later
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
jefelectric wrote: Good morning from rainy PA, Just fortified myself with a big bowl of GRITS, will need lots of energy as I will be babysitting the two little energizer bunnies later this morning.
Well, one good Yankee in the world. He eats grits and has a garden, greenhouse and grandkids in the 4H. Bet he likes sweet ice tea.
ChiefEagles wrote: jefelectric wrote: Good morning from rainy PA, Just fortified myself with a big bowl of GRITS, will need lots of energy as I will be babysitting the two little energizer bunnies later this morning. Well, one good Yankee in the world. He eats grits and has a garden, greenhouse and grandkids in the 4H. Bet he likes sweet ice tea.
Now that he is needed where o'where is
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Hey Jim, the thread on the layout contest has been sent to page 2. I don't think it was a good idea as originally done, but I applaud CTT for trying to find new ways to add to what they have. I just hope that nothing gets messed up in the attempt. They do a great job, but any business must continue to stay current and keep interest.
I really, Really, REALLY wish I could make York some time. It sounds exciting.
Have a meeting tonight over dinner on a new device they are trying to get us to use. While it will keep me away from doing more benchwork, it may be of benefit to our patients and for that, I just gotta go. I did make some scores today in that the biomedical engineering guys are saving cable for me. Hopefully I won't have to have huge spools of wire hanging around. Lord knows the trouble two crumb snatchers can get into with a room full of wires.
Take care and have a great evening.
dennis
TCA#09-63805
I'm back from Atlantic City and now I need to use my winnings to buy a pack of gum. Maybe two packs if they have them on sale.
As I was going through security at Newark, a young couple behind me, who of course did not speak any language I had ever heard, were stopped by the TSA. The TSA officer held up a box about 15" long, 12" high and 4" think and said, "You can't take this on the plane. No liquids allowed." Of course they supposedly didn't understand a word that he was saying, but I certainly did understand the young couple when they said, "Wine". Their wine went into the trash. This made me think that the Chief, with his moonshine might be a candidate for a very through search the next time he visits us in the NORTH.
Well tomorrow I'm going to visit Klinger's favorite restaurant in Toledo for lunch.
See ya down the tracks,
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
Buckeye : hope you find the gum on sale, maybe you can find the 3 packs !!
Chuck : that was good advice on cutting an inch off the legs of your benchwork, but I think the legs are supposed to go all the way to the floor !!
A wet day at work today, glad we only had 1 car to do !!
York is really getting close & hope everyone going has a good time !! Get the plane fired up Chuck & pick me up on the way !!
Thanks, John
Buckeye Riveter wrote: I'm back from Atlantic City and now I need to use my winnings to buy a pack of gum. Maybe two packs if they have them on sale. As I was going through security at Newark, a young couple behind me, who of course did not speak any language I had ever heard, were stopped by the TSA. The TSA officer held up a box about 15" long, 12" high and 4" think and said, "You can't take this on the plane. No liquids allowed." Of course they supposedly didn't understand a word that he was saying, but I certainly did understand the young couple when they said, "Wine". Their wine went into the trash. This made me think that the Chief, with his moonshine might be a candidate for a very through search the next time he visits us in the NORTH. Well tomorrow I'm going to visit Klinger's favorite restaurant in Toledo for lunch. See ya down the tracks,
Buckeye....Welcome back. You won big , huh??? The Chief..always drinks his Moonshine at the airport and hauls it in his stomach.
csxt30 wrote: Buckeye : hope you find the gum on sale, maybe you can find the 3 packs !! Chuck : that was good advice on cutting an inch off the legs of your benchwork, but I think the legs are supposed to go all the way to the floor !! A wet day at work today, glad we only had 1 car to do !! York is really getting close & hope everyone going has a good time !! Get the plane fired up Chuck & pick me up on the way !! Thanks, John
Hi John....It looks like another quiet night. The Roadrunner is still sick and not working. I spent the afternoon working on the layout. Got the bumpers made for the trolley inside the mountain. No one will see it reverse. Working on a plan to cut the 3/4" off the tunnel entrance. I thought of chewing it off but decided not to. By hand with a coping saw is looking good. A " SawsAll " would be nasty. I wonder if Buckeye would lower the tracks. That would be fun. I sawed an inch off the legs and they are STILL on the floor.
Chuck : that was good !! You always come up with some good ones !! I hope that Cayote lets that Roadrunner go pretty soon !!
Oh, can anyone tell me how to Copy & Paste an email ? I'm kind of limited in these areas !!
I think CTT needs to take this D#^@! software and ........!!!!!!! Third time I've posted this. Tried to quote the Alaska guy and welcome him. Give me some stupid error message about his quote.
Welcome to the Coffee Pot. Don't pay any attention to the Yankees and especially those form Ohizo.
The Atlantic City guys running the games are Southern Sympathizers. They knew Buckeye was there. Share my moonshine with my TSA buddies and they let me get by. Off to Roseyville Town Board. Dennis, be sure and answer all teh Crumb Snatchers' questions. Later.
Hello everyone,
I need some assistance. I am looking for the Atlas SD40 in the Jersey Central roadname (3rail TMCC, all the good stuff.) Anyone know where I can get one? I looked on just trains website, and can't find the Jersey Central roadname. It is blue, and has the Jersey central logo under the window on the cab.
Thanks for the help
Hi all, John (csxt30) suggested I check in with you guys. I've been into O-Gauge since the early 80s. As a kid (I am 57 now) I had American Flyer (all my Dad could afford). Now I am retired and working on putting an O-Gauge setup under the tree (and out in my rec room after Christmas). Most of my stuff will be MTH with a few Lionel items.
tmccman: I looked on the Atlas website but could NOT find the Jersey Central roadname. Don't think it is available.
http://www.atlaso.com/osd40a.htm
Dep
Virginian Railroad
Dep !! Thanks for coming over !! You can help us keep The Chief in line !!
Dep or Mike is a retired police officer, & let me say thanks for all your years of service !! Looking forward to hear about your trains too !! Oh, do you have any hobby shops or get any train shows in your area ? !
Deputy wrote: Hi all, John (csxt30) suggested I check in with you guys. I've been into O-Gauge since the early 80s. As a kid (I am 57 now) I had American Flyer (all my Dad could afford). Now I am retired and working on putting an O-Gauge setup under the tree (and out in my rec room after Christmas). Most of my stuff will me MTH with a few Lionel items. tmccman: I looked on the Atlas website but could NOT find the Jersey Central roadname. Don't think it is available. http://www.atlaso.com/osd40a.htm Dep Howdy Deputy....Welcome to the Forum, if someone hasn't already said that. Have you got a track plan?? Chuck
Hi all, John (csxt30) suggested I check in with you guys. I've been into O-Gauge since the early 80s. As a kid (I am 57 now) I had American Flyer (all my Dad could afford). Now I am retired and working on putting an O-Gauge setup under the tree (and out in my rec room after Christmas). Most of my stuff will me MTH with a few Lionel items.
Howdy Deputy....Welcome to the Forum, if someone hasn't already said that. Have you got a track plan??
Hello everyone.
Quiet night at home – ran trains for about an hour. Had the Hudson and the new NYC F3s out. Ran a few passenger coaches for a while but mostly freight. The rain finally stopped (it rained nearly all day) but now the fog is setting in.
Had a chance to work on my wall scenery tonight. I may even try to get a start on wiring up some relays for track signals.
I will be traveling to Columbus, GA tomorrow for a sales opportunity.
Have a good evening.
John: You're welcome and thanks for inviting me over here. Most of my stuff is gonna be Pennsylvania or NYC. my wife and her parents were orginally from NYC so they have lots of memories of the trains from there. And I am a nut for the Pennsy S2 turbines. I just ordered the S2 that Lionel came out with as a re-release in 1991-92 (18010). NO hobby shops anywhere close to me. A VERY long drive to Albuquerque for the nearest one. So I do most of my buying via the intertnet. The UPS driver is like Santa Claus for me
Chuck: Thanks for the welcome. No track plans yet. For Christmas I will just have a 4x8 oval with 042 curves on it and the Christmas tree in the middle. After that I plan on building a larger permanent layout in my rec room. I have a good amount of space available, so a wide "U" shape is a likley setup.
Deputy wrote: Hi all, John (csxt30) suggested I check in with you guys. I've been into O-Gauge since the early 80s. As a kid (I am 57 now) I had American Flyer (all my Dad could afford). Now I am retired and working on putting an O-Gauge setup under the tree (and out in my rec room after Christmas). Most of my stuff will be MTH with a few Lionel items. tmccman: I looked on the Atlas website but could NOT find the Jersey Central roadname. Don't think it is available. http://www.atlaso.com/osd40a.htm Dep
Thanks for looking, but I know there has to be one out there, because CTT reviewed one.
tmcc man wrote: Deputy wrote: Hi all, John (csxt30) suggested I check in with you guys. I've been into O-Gauge since the early 80s. As a kid (I am 57 now) I had American Flyer (all my Dad could afford). Now I am retired and working on putting an O-Gauge setup under the tree (and out in my rec room after Christmas). Most of my stuff will be MTH with a few Lionel items. tmccman: I looked on the Atlas website but could NOT find the Jersey Central roadname. Don't think it is available. http://www.atlaso.com/osd40a.htm Dep Thanks for looking, but I know there has to be one out there, because CTT reviewed one.
Colin, Perhaps it was a pre-production version they reviewed? I suggest you contact CTT and ask them what the status of the loco is.
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