The pot of coffee is always on [even after 2 years have passed]. Come on in. Sweet ice tea too.

[dougdagrump]

Chuck, I can just imagine all the one liners that will be posted over the next few hours.

                       

Yes, it's not good to run around the layout without your pantographs up !! 

Thanks, John

Better "Up than Down" mite trip and fall if your pantographs are down.

[Brutus]

Well - uh, I better just not say anything at all...

Kids are at Fall Festival.  There is no Halloween at school any more - no decorations, no candy, no costumes.  Just undecorated and uncarved pumpkins and leaves.  Do you hear something?  A sucking noise?

[csxt30]

Chuck, I can just imagine all the one liners that will be posted over the next few hours.

                       

Yes, it's not good to run around the layout without your pantographs up !! 

Thanks, John

Better "Up than Down" mite trip and fall if your pantographs are down.

That's right & what if you got company ?? You would get caught with your pantographs down !!

[jefelectric]

Good evening guys,

Another day at York is over and the final one this year for me.  Two days will hold me till April.

Paul B., I assume that you didn't make it to York?

Chuck, Glad to hear that you solved your problems.  I will not make any remarks about your pantographs, that ground has been well covered.

As we did in April, a few of us got together for a short visit and a group picture.  And Laz once again got into trouble with the photographer (my wife, Jean).

So here is the first picture.

And here is the second picture.  You have 5 seconds to find the difference.

From left to Right, Sheryl, Jon, John, Laz, Mitch & Marty.  The signs are by Laz, of course!

I bought quite a few small items, figures, vehicles ( some neat motorcycles with side cars, look like from the 30s) bunch of crates, feed sacks, etc.  Also a coal & fuel yard from Stan's tanks.  The major purchase was a scale williams 5 stripe GG1 in Tuscan & a TAS TMCC system to install in it.  This is the only scale size that I have been able to find that will run on 042 track.  Marty at Ma & Pa gave me an excellent deal on this engine.

Hope I get time to post a few pictures on Sunday.

All have a nice weekend.

 

[Blueberryhill RR]

Good evening guys,

Another day at York is over and the final one this year for me.  Two days will hold me till April.

Paul B., I assume that you didn't make it to York?

Chuck, Glad to hear that you solved your problems.  I will not make any remarks about your pantographs, that ground has been well covered.

As we did in April, a few of us got together for a short visit and a group picture.  And Laz once again got into trouble with the photographer (my wife, Jean).

So here is the first picture.

And here is the second picture.  You have 5 seconds to find the difference.

From left to Right, Sheryl, Jon, John, Laz, Mitch & Marty.  The signs are by Laz, of course!

I bought quite a few small items, figures, vehicles ( some neat motorcycles with side cars, look like from the 30s) bunch of crates, feed sacks, etc.  Also a coal & fuel yard from Stan's tanks.  The major purchase was a scale williams 5 stripe GG1 in Tuscan & a TAS TMCC system to install in it.  This is the only scale size that I have been able to find that will run on 042 track.  Marty at Ma & Pa gave me an excellent deal on this engine.

Hope I get time to post a few pictures on Sunday.

All have a nice weekend.

 

You and Mitch are smiling in the first pic. Great gang. LAZ did a good job on the signs. Post pictures of that scale GG1.

Chuck

[1688torpedo]

Hello All!  John F- Those are real classey photo's. Where's the CTT Gang? They were probably doubled over with Laughter when they saw this Laz- I like the Anti-Grit's signs. They made another Kodak Moment. Take Care all.

[csxt30]

Good evening guys,

Another day at York is over and the final one this year for me.  Two days will hold me till April.

Paul B., I assume that you didn't make it to York?

Chuck, Glad to hear that you solved your problems.  I will not make any remarks about your pantographs, that ground has been well covered.

As we did in April, a few of us got together for a short visit and a group picture.  And Laz once again got into trouble with the photographer (my wife, Jean).

So here is the first picture.

And here is the second picture.  You have 5 seconds to find the difference.

From left to Right, Sheryl, Jon, John, Laz, Mitch & Marty.  The signs are by Laz, of course!

I bought quite a few small items, figures, vehicles ( some neat motorcycles with side cars, look like from the 30s) bunch of crates, feed sacks, etc.  Also a coal & fuel yard from Stan's tanks.  The major purchase was a scale williams 5 stripe GG1 in Tuscan & a TAS TMCC system to install in it.  This is the only scale size that I have been able to find that will run on 042 track.  Marty at Ma & Pa gave me an excellent deal on this engine.

Hope I get time to post a few pictures on Sunday.

All have a nice weekend.

 

Nice pictures John !! You guys are havin' all the fun again !!

Thanks, John

[jefelectric]

Didn't any of you guys see the rabit ears Laz is puting on Mitch in the first picture.  The CTT guys were pretty busy in the booth when we were there and really couldn't get away.  There were only 2 of them there this year.

[1688torpedo]

Hi John!  We saw the Rabbit Ears alright. Mitch always has all of the Fun! The CTT guys were probably doubled over with laughter when they peeked around the corner. Well, at least Mitch & Laz play well together. Take Care.

[MartyE]

I had a great time meeting yinz guys today!  The Grits signs were appearantly extra credit for Laz's students.  Got some PW stuff, a trolley and track cleaner car.  A Fast Track crossing as well as a animated tire swing.  It was a good weekend.  I hope Jon and Sheryl have a safe trip home as well as everyone else.  Thanks for a good time!  Frank53 and Neil where were you?!?!?!

[ChiefEagles]

Good evening guys,

Another day at York is over and the final one this year for me.  Two days will hold me till April.

Paul B., I assume that you didn't make it to York?

Chuck, Glad to hear that you solved your problems.  I will not make any remarks about your pantographs, that ground has been well covered.

As we did in April, a few of us got together for a short visit and a group picture.  And Laz once again got into trouble with the photographer (my wife, Jean).

So here is the first picture.

And here is the second picture.  You have 5 seconds to find the difference.

From left to Right, Sheryl, Jon, John, Laz, Mitch & Marty.  The signs are by Laz, of course!

I bought quite a few small items, figures, vehicles ( some neat motorcycles with side cars, look like from the 30s) bunch of crates, feed sacks, etc.  Also a coal & fuel yard from Stan's tanks.  The major purchase was a scale williams 5 stripe GG1 in Tuscan & a TAS TMCC system to install in it.  This is the only scale size that I have been able to find that will run on 042 track.  Marty at Ma & Pa gave me an excellent deal on this engine.

Hope I get time to post a few pictures on Sunday.

All have a nice weekend.

 

Nice pictures John !! You guys are havin' all the fun again !!

Thanks, John

Glad all are having fun.  BTW: All of you got your Dec, CTT.  Guess what I put in the paper when I was at CTT?  You all now have GRITS. 

Doug M, sock or hanky in the washer pump is a normal repair.  If your washer quits pumping water, that is usually it.  Usually does not require new pump.  Been there and done that. 

Chuck, keep your PANTS up when running around your layout!!!!

Sore knees from crawling around on that hard subfloor.  Hardwood floors at SIL's is 80% done.  Would have finished but usual In-laws' Fire Drill.  No electricty as promised, had to get generator and run for power.  FIL not there to help until after noon.  Other SIL and FIL [helpers] took too many breaks.  So on and So on.  Left nailer, compound miter saw and etc.  FIL says he will finish it tomorrow.  Want to take bets???????

[AKKevinT]

"Hey, the Cards beat the Mets last night!!!! I love it. Going to be a great match up tomorrow night. McLain vs. Gibson!"

GO CARDS!
I agree! I grew up in St. Louis and to this day I am a Cards fan– even up here in Alaska. I am looking forward to the series against Detroit. Will this be the year for the Cards to revenge their 1968 World Series loss in 7?  Two pitchers accounted for five wins in seven games Bob Gibson won 2 for the Cards and Mickey Lolich won 3 for the Tigers– unreal pitchers. Game 7 was a show down between Gibby & Lolich with Lolich winning. Curt Flood blew a play in the outfield late in the game letting the game get away from them. Tigers had guys like Al Kaline  (great train name– I knew I could bring baseball & O Gauge together in this post) and Norm Cash (what comes in handy for O Gauge) backing up their pitching with clutch batting in that last game.

The 60's may have not been so great for Lionel but it was a great time to live in St. Louis and be a baseball fan. I still remember three great World Series match ups: '64 Cards beating the Yankees (4-3/Gibson MVP); '67 Cards beating the Red Soxs (4-3/Gibson MVP); and then '68 Cards loosing to the Tigers (3-4/Lolich MVP). Still have my ticket stubs from some of those games.

The '68 series was when Gibson stuck out 17 Tigers in game 1 setting a world series record that still stands (probably will never be broken:) and Denny Mclean was the first pitcher to eclipse 30 wins in a season since Dizzy Dean.  If the Cards had won Game 7 Gibby would have been the MVP for the 3rd time in five seasons. Nonetheless Gibson and Koufax are the only two ball players to win the World Series MVP two times in a career.

Kevin T.

ps still no snow in Fairbanks and temps above freezing– sweet!

[dbaker48]

I heard the cards and mets game went something like this...
1st 3 quarters ball didn't move past either 40 yard line.
2:00 minute warning buzzer went off, the Mets thought the game was over and went to the locker room.
Four plays later the Cards scored a touchdown and won.

[AKKevinT]

Don,
Your correct but I think they really won in the second overtime period!

Kevin T.

[dwiemer]

Morning all,  Alas, I am at work....again.  Benchwork will have to wait till this evening.  I did get the paint and will do some backdrop work tonight as well.  Was not sure I wanted to do it, but what the hay, won't take long and should look good.

Looks like them yankees are havin a little fun up there in York.  If they aints gots Grits, I Aint-a-goin.  I hope they change that policy and perhaps we can do a little southern invasion one of these York Years.  Anyway, take care guys, have lots of fun and buy lots of stuff..................She can only get SOOOO mad!!!

Y'all have a good day.
Dennis

[Buckeye Riveter]

As we did in April, a few of us got together for a short visit and a group picture.  And Laz once again got into trouble with the photographer (my wife, Jean).

Laz in trouble ??????  Not sweet adorable Laz!!!! Must have been someone else.  NOT.

 

[Blueberryhill RR]

Good Morning from Blueberryhill....

The sun is shining and it's a cold 35 degrees. Going up to 61 today with mostly sunshine. That's not too bad.

Today, we have company coming, in the afternoon. Wife's niece and friend and her 3 year old. Nice little boy. Likes trains.

Glad all you guys had a good time at York. Pictures look good. Post some pics of the stuff you got there.

The Dining Car is open. Breakfast.

Y'all have a great Saturday.

Chuck

[Pennvalley]

Morning everyone!

"Paul B., I assume that you didn't make it to York?"

John ( Chief Eagles)

 No York this year. The kicker is I got a call from the shop & they said the truck runs fine, couldn't find a thing wrong with it.

 Original trouble was the truck wouldn't shift out of low range, speedo showed "0", abs light came on.
Thinking speed sensor on transfercase, I wiggled the wires etc. Drove it a couple more times, same problem.
Dealer loaded it on their roll-a-ramp & took it in .Told them while it's there do the state insp & lof.
Service guy said they'd kick or yell at it & see if the trouble comes back.

Anyway, 35 here this morning, sunny.
Going to go run my NS SD80 Lionmaster a bit .

 

[Deputy]

Good Evening....

The GG1 now runs the entire layout with his pantograph in the total raised position.  He is proud. Worked on layout for 4 hours.

Chuck

( why do I think that I will regret this post ??)

 

Pictures!!! I need pictures!!!

Which GG1...Lionel or a clone? Inquiring Pennsy fans (who are considering a GG-1) want to know

Dep

[cnw1995]

Must... resist... commenting... on phantographs... Whew - did it.
Chuck, can you summarize what you ended up doing? Wait, that sounds like a school assignment - tell us how you fixed things up.

Good morning from a grey and damp northeastern Illinois. Nice photos, guys, I like the first one better!

Marty, tell me about the trolley you got at York.

Chief, the way they make these washers these days, I couldn't get to the pump anymore - too many electronics in the way. Drat. It was an expensive sock.

[jefelectric]

Morning all,

I tested out the scale Williams GG1 this morning and it will run on 042 curves, but the overhang is wild.  I had to relocate a barn, water tower and a passenger station which it clipped on the way by on the first time around.  The courves on the other end of the dog bone type layout are -054 so should have no problem there.  Did not run the entire layout as I had to many trains on the layout. 

At daughter's now, taking her and granddaughters to lunch while Dad is out deer hunting.

A lot of new stuff in the MTH catalog, hope to see what Lionel has to offer soon.  Atlas & Weaver also have some new stuff.

Have a good weekend,

[MartyE]

Doug

It is a PW #60 Trolley.  My dad has one so I though I should have on too.  The funny part is a bought it of a guy who works in a hobby shop near my house.  I think it maybe the one I was going to buy anyways if I didn't find it at York.  It will run under the tree this year with the Polar Express!

[Blueberryhill RR]

Doug Murphy.... I just removed the facing wood from the top of the tunnel portal. I have to make a new piece. Small project. I tested out the GG1 and it cleared by about 3/8 " . So, it will run the entire layout, with the pantograph up. I have a secion that I may try my hand at an overhead power source. Just for fun.

Deputy.... Here is the Williams 14 "  GG1.

It has a True Sound horn and bell.

John ( jefelectric )....Post a picture of your scale Williams GG1.

[ChiefEagles]

Morning all.  PennValley, got me on that one.  Been out of the fleet business for a few years and I do NOT keep up with vehicles and their problems like before [use to have all the service bulletins come across my desk to keep up with the service problems].  With ABS coming on too, could be a brake wiring or ABS computer problem.  Then the computer thought you were driving with the brakes on. ????  Keep us informed.  BTW: Tell us more about yourself.  Not much in your bio in your profile.  Chuck, I see you have one leg of your pants up.  Better get them both up before the company comes.   Miss Edna is closed today [been closed all week] as she did years ago when she went to York.  Jerry and Terry [Saturday regulars and "workers"] are at York.  Thought we werer to pickup the new leather couch for livingroom today.  Wife says no hurry [can't believe that] so who knows?????  Cool and windy.  Guess I will water greenhouse and then do some trainroom work.  Guess that will get snowhio going on you Yanks.  For all you newcomers, a comment was made that "something" would freeze over before I got started on my train layout.  Well, the reply from me was, Yankeeland is ----.  Seems everytime I do any work upstairs on the room and etc., up Nawth, it floods during the summer and snows during the winter.   Better get your snow blowers ready. Have a good one.

[Pennvalley]

ChiefEagles  "BTW: Tell us more about yourself.  Not much in your bio in your profile."

Well, you asked - a short version

USN STG2 60-64
AT&T 26 years - microwave radio tech - (downsized)
Hi Tech Controls inc  10 years - automation integration - cad,electrical panel builds & installs, some plc programming (downsized)
No good job offers, at 62 took early S.S.
Work part-time for brother-in-law
Wife works full time - legal secretary
1 son - environmental engineer PE, married, 2 year old granddaughter
Hobbies - trains, street rod, 22 rimfire paper puncher, confirmed Chevrolet addict (Hey, I like Fords, Chryslers too)

Bored yet!!

 

 

 

[Deputy]

Chuck: Thank you sir for that beautiful photo!! Oh man...I'm getting the GG1 bug BAD now.
I have a question for you and others using the Williams GG1s...do you guys notice a lack of pulling power with the loco? I know the older Lionel GG1s and I think some of the 80s era Williams GG1s had magnetraction. I used to have a Lionel GG1 (not one of the postwar 50's versions, one of the later 80s versions) that had magnetraction and it could pull a load of the Willaims aluminum passenger cars with no problem. I was wondering if the current crop of GG1s and also the steam and diesel locos without magnetraction are handicapped in not having magnetraction?

Paul B: Good to see another hot rod fan (and I like ONE Ford, the old AC King Cobra 427)

Dep

[ChiefEagles]

No, some of the same.  Chevy man, 22 rimfire and now .17HMR.  Worked Ma Bell for 8 years before feeding from the public trough [State Govt].   Well aware of the AT&T and Lucent and downsizing.  Friends did that and been there.  Glad I left as Ma Bell became independant Bells and then did the same.  Just waiting to make the 62 [60 now].  Do the math, 62 and SS is right way to go.  Where do you live?  As you will see, I travel all over the USA [my retired part time job that is almost full time].  Have visited a lot of the gang on here.  Might be by for a visit if there is a Bass Pro Shops, Cablea's or Gander Mountain close by.   Sure glad to have you on the Coffee Pot. 

[Pennvalley]

I'm an hour nw of Philly.

This is my tinkertoy. Bucks when available either go to this or trains.

 

[wrmcclellan]

Hi Giz,

Nice to see some new members on the c'pot. Sorry I had to cancel at the last minute on York. Worked looong hours on a major project and the Comcast to Time Warner conversion and upgrade cut me off from the internet this past week. I am leaving tomorrow for the install on the new project. So I will be gone for most of next week also.

Thanks for the compliments on the CTT Lionel layout for GCT. It was a blast. It was cool when Jerry Calabrese and Neil Young stopped by during the GCT install. We go back to the Big Apple in mid-Nov to reinstall the GCT layout.

Have to run. "see" you giz later.

Pennvalley - like the 'rod. I used to have a '49 Willis Jeep P/U with a 265 CI V8 and a '68 Vette. Wish I had time for that, but too many things in the way anymore.

[Blueberryhill RR]

Chuck: Thank you sir for that beautiful photo!! Oh man...I'm getting the GG1 bug BAD now.
I have a question for you and others using the Williams GG1s...do you guys notice a lack of pulling power with the loco? I know the older Lionel GG1s and I think some of the 80s era Williams GG1s had magnetraction. I used to have a Lionel GG1 (not one of the postwar 50's versions, one of the later 80s versions) that had magnetraction and it could pull a load of the Willaims aluminum passenger cars with no problem. I was wondering if the current crop of GG1s and also the steam and diesel locos without magnetraction are handicapped in not having magnetraction?

Paul B: Good to see another hot rod fan (and I like ONE Ford, the old AC King Cobra 427)

Dep

Dep......That Williams GG1 has got really good pulling power. Has traction tires, on both trucks. Also, it is got a very low crawl speed. I have had 14 cars on it and it acts like there isn't any at all.

Chuck