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Re: COFFEE POT #11 [September], for all to take a drink and chat. Welcome all posters. 4 yrs old and still going.

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Posted by jmkk on Friday, September 11, 2009 10:51 AM

After noon all. Its been a while but I'm back. A new computer will make it possible to post again, and the kids back in school will give me more time. Nothing new to report here. Hope all are doing well! It will take a little while to read some past post's and catch up with all that is going on. But at least it will be enjoyable. Well thats all for now going to clean the basement (train room). Have a great day all.

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Posted by SPMan on Friday, September 11, 2009 10:52 AM

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IDEA! - you take up the banjo, I'll do steel Guitar, we'll talk Dennis into doing fiddle and we have a county band! Can you see the Chief on drums (what do you think Buckeye?)?

Pat, sounds like a plan.  Chief can play radio.

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, September 11, 2009 11:15 AM

Bob,

         Here are some pics to help you out:

Overall view of engine bay

This is just an overall shot showing the engine bay.

Disty connections

This is one of the connectors for the ignition module. There is another plug directly behind it.

Crankshaft sensor connector

That harness is connected to the crankshaft position sensor. Unplug the sensor from the harness and measure the resistance across the sensor terminals.

I will be posting layout photos shortly in a separate thread so that I don't take up too much more space. 

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Posted by jonadel on Friday, September 11, 2009 11:40 AM

Chief sounds like you had fun with the Grandson's, I think you and I should meet somehwere this weekend and take the boy's fishing, what do you think? Cool  I'm slowly getting ready to head north to Cedar Falls and stay overnight then Grammie and I will head back home tomorrow, she's put in a full week of cleaning and cooking for the kids, I know they are grateful.  Heck of a way to spend a week of vacation but for Sharyl it is a vacation, I'll bet her blood pressure has dropped another 10 points and it was good to begin with.

Speaking of blood pressure--I had my pre physical last week and it appears I may have some life style changes coming, something about salt, caffeine and red meat ........... Banged Head  I can hardly wait for the rest of the physical on Monday morning ...  Think I'll live it up this weekend before I hear the verdict on Monday.

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Posted by rtraincollector on Friday, September 11, 2009 11:43 AM

ChiefEagles

Steve W., I'm just a big mouth Reb.

No one here will Deni that comment. First politician to omit it.

Grits are great.  Now you should know that the GG1 means GREAT GRITS #1. WhistlingLaugh
Chief time to go see that pretty doctor of yours and have her recheck your meds if you really believe that.

Later

 

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, September 11, 2009 11:52 AM

rtraincollector

ChiefEagles

Steve W., I'm just a big mouth Reb.

No one here will Deni that comment. First politician to omit it.

Grits are great.  Now you should know that the GG1 means GREAT GRITS #1. WhistlingLaugh
Chief time to go see that pretty doctor of yours and have her recheck your meds if you really believe that.

Later

RT,

      I was thinking the same thing.Shock After that "Grits are Great" comment, it looks like I will have to sell my 2332 as the sight of it turns my stomach now.

Jason,

             Welcome back.

Just one more photo and I will be done with photos for the day.

Here is a shot of both of my money pits.Smile,Wink, & Grin

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Posted by Steve W. on Friday, September 11, 2009 12:28 PM

Well I have to say ,I couldn't have been born more nawth than Fairbanks Alaska and spent my whole life here in dirty jerz, I LIKE GRITS  I like fried anything and I think I may be following my brothers down to the south soon. The only trouble is that I don't think people want me to move there. Including my brothers. LOL They left 25 years ago and they are keeping it a secretSmile  And they are not far from Chief.  And all I see about Roseyville is all positive so I guess I'll be packing up and going. LOOK  OUT!    Steve

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Posted by LawsonFarmsRR on Friday, September 11, 2009 1:19 PM

jonadel

Speaking of blood pressure--I had my pre physical last week and it appears I may have some life style changes coming, something about salt, caffeine and red meat ........... Banged Head  I can hardly wait for the rest of the physical on Monday morning ...  Think I'll live it up this weekend before I hear the verdict on Monday.

 

No red meat?Confused Does that mean no more special jonadel baked beans with BBQ Ribs?  I hear you can't play the banjo unless you eat red meat.Whistling

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Posted by LawsonFarmsRR on Friday, September 11, 2009 1:30 PM

Steve W.

Well I have to say ,I couldn't have been born more nawth than Fairbanks Alaska and spent my whole life here in dirty jerz, I LIKE GRITS  I like fried anything and I think I may be following my brothers down to the south soon. The only trouble is that I don't think people want me to move there. Including my brothers. LOL They left 25 years ago and they are keeping it a secretSmile  And they are not far from ChiefAnd all I see about Roseyville is all positive so I guess I'll be packing up and going. LOOK  OUT!    Steve

 

Maybe you could trade houses with RT. We would loose a spy and gain an ally. WhistlingWhistling

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Posted by rtraincollector on Friday, September 11, 2009 2:11 PM

LawsonFarmsRR

Steve W.

Well I have to say ,I couldn't have been born more nawth than Fairbanks Alaska and spent my whole life here in dirty jerz, I LIKE GRITS  I like fried anything and I think I may be following my brothers down to the south soon. The only trouble is that I don't think people want me to move there. Including my brothers. LOL They left 25 years ago and they are keeping it a secretSmile  And they are not far from ChiefAnd all I see about Roseyville is all positive so I guess I'll be packing up and going. LOOK  OUT!    Steve

 

Maybe you could trade houses with RT. We would loose a spy and gain an ally. WhistlingWhistling

Pat

Not really thats just the way to tell you that a yankee thats been to school to think like a reb is coming so watch out we have spies everywhere you just don't know it yet. See Buckeye has taught him well. He's already got you snickered.

Besides ( no offense ment dennis, and njdevil) but you couldn't through me into N.J. had to much left behind there that I want no part of going there again. (and I only lived there about a year off and on so maybe 4 months total.

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Posted by LawsonFarmsRR on Friday, September 11, 2009 2:24 PM

 Thanks for the warning RT.Thumbs Up We are posting additional guards at the M/D line. Have you stopped to think that Steve W. may be a double agent?Mischief

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Posted by rtraincollector on Friday, September 11, 2009 2:35 PM

LawsonFarmsRR

 Thanks for the warning RT.Thumbs Up We are posting additional guards at the M/D line. Have you stopped to think that Steve W. may be a double agent?Mischief

Pat

no thats not the answer here but good thought see he has been to buckeyes special school and even had to go to sj for a few weeks to learn how to eat grits like a southern ( not that hard just getting use to the nasty taste is all) Big Smile

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Posted by Steve W. on Friday, September 11, 2009 4:07 PM

I have boots on the ground in NC less than 100 miles from Roseyville also daughter lived in SC for 8 years so she can coach me....I must say though VA is calling me for some reason, don't know why. I'm still in the planing stages, have to get more intelSmile Was looking in my camping stuff today and checked out the first aid kit.....Brown box of Iodine ampuels dated sept/1942. Do ya think they are still safe to use if I get a boo,boo? Maybe Dennis can help with that one? Confused

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Friday, September 11, 2009 5:33 PM

Back in Roseyville.  We just came home this PM instead of real early tomorrow AM.  They had plans to go to Chris's [SIL] uncle's 50th Aniv.  Traffic was real light coming back but heavy headed to the coast.

Jim, great looking ride.  Keep good care of it.

Steve W, I was real close to those boots yesterday and today.

Now to rest.  2 1/2 year old has lots of energy.   It was Granddaddy this and Grandddaddy that with his hand held out for me to take.  "This Granddaddy has trains.  My other Granddaddy just has candy." 

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Posted by dwiemer on Friday, September 11, 2009 6:59 PM

Good Evening everyone.  Well, it has been a day full of melancholy.  I went in and did an early case.  Difficult case, but went well.  Got the Odyssey "Trip Ready" with a oil change and check belts/brakes/ fluids, etc.  Spent the afternoon with wife and kids.  I had constant reminders of 9.11.01 throughout the day.  I recall taking one last pit stop before going on bypass.  Went through the Dr's lounge and I read a scroll across the bottom of the screen on Fox News about a plane hitting the WTC.  Went back into the OR and had the nurse turn the radio on.  Listened to reports of the first one when the second hit, we knew what was up.

Having been a firefighter up in NJ many moons ago, I know a lot of guys on the FDNY.  Lost some friends, but thankful to have known them.  I have lost friends on the job before that and the feelings are the same.

Unfortunately Rich, I think too many have forgotten.  They are more concerned with the "rights" of captured terrorists than the safety of us and the troops on the front lines.  This of course is my opinion, so let's not start a fight here.

God Bless each of you and America
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Posted by laz 57 on Friday, September 11, 2009 8:03 PM

HI GYZ,

  Well it rained all day todat so far almost 2 inches of rain.  Tonite I just got done cleaning track.  It was dirty, I didn't run trains since May.  OH POO SHAME ON ME!!!!!  Well that took an hour now I am ready for the season.  Really grimmy, took scotch brite pad then took rag with denatured alchol and went over whole layout.  WOW what a mess on my hands lots o grime.

Tomorrow going to Harrisburg, Pa. for big GUN SHOW.  I'm just looking for ammo, if I can get it cheap enough?

Stay Frosty,

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Posted by sir james I on Friday, September 11, 2009 8:30 PM

Good Evening

Another beautiful day, I am just enjoying it while it last.

No breaking news just waiting for the Tardis with lots of banilla ready....S.J.

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Posted by Brutus on Friday, September 11, 2009 9:10 PM

Nice chats with RT and SJ.  No locomotive in the mail today, wonder what is the problem?  Maybe because of the Holiday?

Watching some good old episodes of Petticoat Junction - lots of great train stuff (2nd season) still and they have Benji on the show too now.  The original town that it was based on was in Missouri too Big Smile  I'd love to try some of Kate's fried chicken Thumbs Up

Pat, I know you were up on rotation tonight, but Mike wants to drive, so I guess you and Don's neighbor can practice your moves?  We need to pick up Laz early for a beer run Laugh

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Posted by hscsltb on Friday, September 11, 2009 9:25 PM

Not everyone has forgotten.I still remember that day like it was yesterday. Secretary at work had a small tv and we watched the second plane hit. I have felt somber all day.Please remember your friends died trying to save others.I know that does not help much but trying to look at all the courage that day reminds us that there are some very unselfish people in this world.My opinion. 

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Posted by 8ntruck on Friday, September 11, 2009 10:24 PM

Mostly sunny and high 70's today. 

Tour of Missouri bicycle was in town today.  Some of the same riders and teams that rode in the Tour de France are here.  Individual time trials in the stage here.  Didn't get to watch any - work, ya know.  I did see some of the support vehicles while I was out for lunch.  Some pretty impressive stuff.  These guys don't skimp.

I remember calling a vendor in Canada 9 years ago and canceling a trip I had planned for the next day.  He was in as much shock and dismay as we were. Pretty somber, indeed.  That day ranks right along with Pearl Harbor and Kennedy's assination as a day that changed the world.

Dennis - I strongly agree with your comment about terrorist's 'rights'.

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Posted by sir james I on Saturday, September 12, 2009 8:05 AM

Wake Up Sleepy Heads

Time to get moving. The sun is up and heading for the hi 70s today. A little train running this morning and an afternoon trip to visit some of wifes family.

Enjoy your weekend...S.J.

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Posted by fifedog on Saturday, September 12, 2009 8:25 AM

Mornin' boys.  Mornin' English.  Forgive us, sir james, good day to sleep in here in the Mid-Atlantic region.  Hopefully, we'll dry out today.

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Posted by cnw1995 on Saturday, September 12, 2009 9:00 AM

Aloha all. Spectacularly beautiful day today - almost a record for easterly winds. Long dry spell too. Back from church group meeting, now to get the youngest ready for soccer. Then do some chores and house projects - including testing the layout for guests tonight. My middle boy gets to go on a 30 ft boat overnight out on the big lake today. Lucky.  Don't think I'll see the bride until tonight as we'll cross paths all day.

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Posted by RRCharlie on Saturday, September 12, 2009 10:39 AM

Late Saturday morning. A quickie rain show this A.M., so no yard work. Gave me a good excuse to fix the smoke unit on my NYC tug boat. I got a new board from Mizell's Trains yesterday and spent about a half hour today replacing the unit and then re assembling the tug boat. Afyer nearly an hour,I got the steps with pictures posted on another thread appropriately titled Replacing a smoke unit on a Lionel Tug Boat. If you have time, take a look, and offer any comments, suggestions, complaints.

Thanks!!!

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Posted by Steve W. on Saturday, September 12, 2009 11:43 AM

Just found out that an old dear friend of mine passed away this past year. Lost touch with him after we both got maried but we had a long friendship that started our fist day of high school and lasted for many years. Raise a glass to the friends weve lost!!

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Posted by dougdagrump on Saturday, September 12, 2009 2:41 PM

Afternoon All.

Great day at the museum yesterday. No Pileups, although one was averted at the last second, two operators setting up on the same main. Blush

Glass raised, toast made, drink up. Angel

Rich, Thanks for that link, Never Forget !

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Saturday, September 12, 2009 5:14 PM

Afternoon all.  Been busy since sun up.  We trimmed shrubs in the front of the house.  Some with chair saw.  Then loaded the truck several times [neighbor helped] and hauled to the pond woods.  Now to shower and shave.  Hope all are well.  BTW: has OSU been "creamed" yet? Whistling 

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Posted by sir james I on Saturday, September 12, 2009 8:33 PM

Good Evening

Another nice day, Had a large outdoor meal with some of wife's family. A little of this and that equals too much. Banilla is ready for the Tardis ride but I ate enough for today. OK Brutus fire it up....S.J.

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Posted by cheapclassics on Saturday, September 12, 2009 8:45 PM

Good evening all,

IIABSDISEI with temps in the 80s.  Reffed two games today.  Both were pretty cleanly played.  Went to YMCA and did weights, came home, cleaned up a little, went to Mass (Catholics do have it nice that way), then mowed the yard.  Tired.  Friday night went with "saucy wench" to see "Julie and Julia", chick flick.  I had bran muffins on the dining car this morning for breakfast.  TBIL, and I hope someone else can drive.  Going to Bloomington tomorrow again.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Saturday, September 12, 2009 8:52 PM

A real NC gas grill.  Inside the cab of engine are two burners for cooking things in pots.

 

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