Ole Timer Navyjack ... yep tubular track is good to go as Doug and Laz said ... and a heck of alot less expensive . I'll third that .. don't get any smaller radius than 054 ... not only the big engines need it but the engines and cars look a heck of alot better running on it ... not that jack-knifed look .
Navyjack ... yep tubular track is good to go as Doug and Laz said ... and a heck of alot less expensive . I'll third that .. don't get any smaller radius than 054 ... not only the big engines need it but the engines and cars look a heck of alot better running on it ... not that jack-knifed look .
Navyjack said he was going to use a 4' table. Can he get 054 track on it?
Pat
RFD-TV --- Rural America's most important network!
dwiemer Roy, I am going to attempt a fix on the tractor today...weather permitting. If things go bust, this may be my last post. I will have the bride post a detailed discription so everyone else can have a laugh be warned. If the lights dim like in "The Green Mile", you'll know.
Roy, I am going to attempt a fix on the tractor today...weather permitting. If things go bust, this may be my last post. I will have the bride post a detailed discription so everyone else can have a laugh be warned. If the lights dim like in "The Green Mile", you'll know.
Dennis - make sure there are no lightning storms in the area. This way if one occurs we will know the cause. The good news if your heart appears to stop just have your wife turn the tractor over a couple more times and all should be well. As long as you are jumping around this should be a sign to her that you are good. Looking forward to the video.
Regards, Roy
Pat ...no ... you're correct ... I stand corrected sir ... I went back and edited that .... I did'nt go back far enough on the posts to see he was useing a 4x8 table .... my bad ...
Darn I wish one or a couple of us was close enough to give him some help .... ... it takes very little time to bang together a few sheets of plywood and supports .... he surely can't by himself ...
Ole Timer Darn I wish one or a couple of us was close enough to give him some help .... ... it takes very little time to bang together a few sheets of plywood and supports .... he surely can't by himself ...
I to wish we were close enough to help. Aren't there any Pot members in his IL area?
I think his problem is that the layout needs to fit into his bedroom, so size may be limited. Isn't that right Navyjack?
If anyone has'nt checked the lionel site out today ... you should .... especially here and watch those videos ... WOW ! http://www.lionel.com/VisionLine/index.html#/nav/home
Charlie just directed me there ... we were on the chat together ...
Note to self.....when following Roy's advice, make sure you have emptied bladder first! I about pee'd in my shorts! Was all set, hooked spare spark plug to plug wire and touched plug to manifold....YIKES! That smart! Let's be smart about this, Grabbed rest of plug wire/spare plug(s) with insulated channel locks. Guess what, got zapped with each test Final judgement, gaps on spark plugs need adjusting, all is well (almost, except I can hardly walk straight as my legs are still numb from the power surge that found ground through my body). Tested tractor by mowing front yard and enclosure for dog. Happy Happy, Joy Joy!
I guess I should be thanking Roy, but I think my wife wants to also say thanks for the entertainment. I am glad I didn't ask about testing some issue with house current... Just kidding. Thanks for the help and I am glad that the tractor is fixed. Gives me a chance to get to work on the layout. That will have to wait as our son came home with another straight A report card. We are going to Red Lobster to celebrate after we go to the open house to see his work. Glad the kid took after my wife!
I am looking forward to perusing the new Lionel Catalog. Time to make the wish list for bride to get me some goodies.Have a great night,
God Bless,Dennis
TCA#09-63805
Dennis,
Glad it worked out and was fun in the process (at least for the observers).
OK where's the video?????
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
anjdevil2 OK where's the video?????
Ole TimerIf anyone has'nt checked the lionel site out today ... you should .... especially here and watch those videos ... WOW ! http://www.lionel.com/VisionLine/index.html#/nav/home Charlie just directed me there ... we were on the chat together ...
Checked it out. WOW is right. A 2-10-10-2. Now that is big! I to love that steam.
anjdevil2 edw, I’ll say this...either join in all the time or stop showing up just to stir up “issues”.
Rich, since you saw fit to continue yesterday's discussion into today, let me offer a final comment about perceptions and communication on the forum.
With respect to "stirring up issues”. The dust-ups I have been involved in have invariably occurred when I was responding to a post that contained factual errors or was an unfair personal attack (the President seems to be a favorite target for several of the Pot regulars). In other words, the "issue" was already "stirred up" by the original poster.
On the Coffee Pot, as on many forums, there are a handful of daily posters who use the Pot as a chat room of sorts, and develop a close familiarity with each other. I suppose it’s only natural that those who gravitate into this kind of association will tend to hold similar views. Some may even come to believe that all of the other 66,000 forum members share their political philosophy, and see the world in exactly the same way that they do. Clearly, not everyone does. However, I’d like to think that the majority of Pot regulars have an open mind about all issues and are willing to afford those who disagree with them the same common courtesy and opportunity to express themselves that the regulars enjoy when voicing the majority view.
As far as joining in “all the time” on the forum, I’m sure you could care less about what I ate for breakfast. But I do read the forum on most days and I value and appreciate the wealth of useful information I have gained from other forum members.
So, in the future, if I take a position that happens to conflict with anyone's personal beliefs or philosophy, please consider it my attempt to foster a fair and balanced dialog.
Good Evening All
It reached 54 and the sun did shine this afternoon.
I did not read what edw just wrote because actually I don't give a s### what he has to say. I had a restful day and did nothing worth while at all. Goin wait for the thingy and grab some banilla....S.J.
"IT's GOOD TO BE THE KING",by Mel Brooks
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sir james IGood Evening All It reached 54 and the sun did shine this afternoon. I did not read what edw just wrote because actually I don't give a sh## what he has to say. I had a restful day and did nothing worth while at all. Goin wait for the thingy and grab some banilla....S.J.
I did not read what edw just wrote because actually I don't give a sh## what he has to say. I had a restful day and did nothing worth while at all. Goin wait for the thingy and grab some banilla....S.J.
SJ - my new policy, in addition to resurrecting Chief's policy of Ignore, Ignore Ignore, is DWR (Delete Without Reading) email notices on certain people on this forum.
TBIL and looking forward to the trip. I do love getting together with all the Tardis gang!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXiOQCRiSp0&feature=related
Good evening all, not much to report today but just checking in. Went to annual sale at LHS in Burbank last week end but only bought a bottle of smoke fluid. I'm sure they love people like me. I had dough but did not see what I was looking for. They looked like they were doing well with the sale however without me. Stopped off with friend at another shop near home later in the day and spotted a RBBB circus advertising car (15 inch version) for $109 plus tax. Thought it might look good with some other circus cars I have. With an advertising car you could prototypically run it on any train as the real ones always ran ahead of the circus to put up posters and take out ads in local papers etc. The car was made by K Line and looks very nice. I would prefer an 18 inch one though and I think they made one. Maybe one of you guys knows for sure.
On another subject, I had some what appears to be delayed earthquake damage. A picture fell off the wall a few days after the quake and busted a hole in my ceramic model of a McDonalds hamburger restaurant. One of the little eyelets holding the picture frame wire pulled out. Don't know if the quake had anything to do with it or just coincidence. Anyway I patched up the thing with Walthers Goo. Works good on ceramics.
Went to Costco today and noticed some kind of pulled pork precooked and packaged for sale. Thought I might be able to convert it to something like Eastern North Carolina Bar-B-Que with the right kind of seasoning but decided against it. Probably better to order the real deal by mail order or make my own at home.
Later,
Ray
SPMan
wrmcclellananjdevil2 OK where's the video????? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXiOQCRiSp0&feature=related
Now THAT'S what I expected!!!
Good Job, Roy!!
Roy.....Nothing blew up. I'm dissapointed.
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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Buckeye Riveter Roy.....Nothing blew up. I'm dissapointed.
I tried but they would not fly over Columbus Ohizo!!!!
I'z back. Great trip. Had a great time and great food too. Some very nice and outstanding people in the armed forces of the USA. Speaking of food, I have not had dinner. All the animals and birds have been fed since I got home but not me. Later,
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
wrmcclellan anjdevil2 OK where's the video????? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXiOQCRiSp0&feature=related
After talking with son's teacher for a bit and seeing a number of things he has done, we took him and rest of family to Red Lobster. They have a stuffed Tilapia that is actually very good....if you don't mind all the butter and calories, but I will make up for it later. Both kids are doing very well in school and we were told that daughter may skip a grade when she gets tested. It will be a tough choice as some kids do well academically, but are not emotionally prepared to be in a class with older kids. We shall see. Perhaps just keeping them occupied with additional studies after regular school will keep them from getting board and losing interest.
Well, have another early morning and then a meeting for some movie business. Hope it is a good night for each of you.Dennis
Sunny and high 60's here today.
Dennis - ever hear of a device called a timing light? Does the same job of seeing if there is electricity in the plug wires, though the entertainment factor is not nearly as high..........
Stopped at the LHS today. I've got the store copy of the new Williams by Bachman catalog on loan. Didn't see much new in it.
Anybody got one of the Williams E7 B units? I see one I kind of like, but I'd really like to see it in person before slapping down the purchase price. I'd like to know if they look right when used with Lionel A units.
Chief - looks like you had a neat flight.
All for now.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgS9dxQnJxc
I'll catch up tomorrow guys - got off chat and fell asleep - missed Gunney playing with machine guns too :(
Tardis is ready, gotta get some of this coffee onboard and I'll let you guys figure out who is driving tonight. Let's go!
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Morning all. Getting ready to head in. 8N, yeah, I know about the timing lights, but don't currently have one. Besides, my wife got a kick out of this experience. and I got a charge... Have some stuff I have to get out of the way before this morning's case and then to the meeting. Hope case doesn't go too long and I miss the meeting, but then again, it is not about me. I just need to pass along some information to the producer before he gets there.
With any luck, I will have some train time today. Have violin practice with the kids tonight, so a lot on the plate. I really want to get into the train room, but life seems to get in the way lately.
Dennis
Hi GUYZ,
47 and windy here today going up to 66. Contractor is going to pour slab today, 7 yrds. of concrete. Then I guess start to frame next week?
CHIEF, gonna sign up to fly to space next? $200k, ROSEYVILLE sure can afford that.
Stay frosty,
laz57
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a foggy 42 degrees. Going up to 60 today with sunshine.
Today is an easy day. I have some projects to do, and the usual chores. I may have some relaxing time in the train room, later. Not much else is new here.
Dining car is here for a big omlet. Breakfast will be good.
Y'all have a great Wednesday.
Chuck
Was funny to read Dennis but got thinking to me that could be very destructive seeing I have a defibrillator in me. But glad a ll got a good laugh at your expense thanks to a certain individual.
Morning all Hope you all having a good day. Not much happening here doing the work thing today then OT tonight from 4-8PM.
Talk to you all later
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
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Wow!! It’s Wednesday...already?
Picked up my train stuff from a local gentleman. Nice stuff!! and more next week, great price. toured his newest layout of ....American Flyer!! Nice set up. I hope to get some pictures next time I get there. JC Penney 4-6-2 in Pennsy colors with MTH semi scale cars. Ran the engine last night and runs & smoke great! Pictures on Sunday.
He’s a little tidbit for ya...remember that firetruck vs train? Hey Fife, watch that white car!!!
http://www.community.firevideo.net/video/video/show?id=2041917%3AVideo%3A43819
Up to 75 today, I may run back to the house for my HD later when it warms up...
See ya later!
Mornin' boys. Court this AM. Workin' with Secret Service this PM.
anjdevil - !!! Couldn't tell if anyone was in the back seat.
Here's a little local rail drama from yesterday...
http://www.wbaltv.com/slideshow/news/22918366/detail.html
Aloha and oh my! Great videos. Glad you're OK, Dennis. Lost a friend a few years ago who worked for Com Ed in a similar incident. Caught up on Top Gear vids last night - as the bride was at her newly-formed book club. Not sure how much book-discussing occurred. Sounds like a great visit, Chief. Looks like a busy day here in a grey and cold Chicago. Our conductor threw a crossing-gate-crosser off the train this am. If the engineer sees 'em, they can be banned from boarding. Very risky on a two track line.
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
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