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Posted by rtraincollector on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 6:36 PM

Jim that was my thought in doing it there instead of elsewhere also and figure after I do a little body work and touch up it won't be that noticeble anyway

Well all it time to call it a day hope all have a good one

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 4:51 PM

Bob,

         I replied to your PM.

Brent,

            Ouch!  You should look into one of those investigations like KDKA does when businesses try to screw people over.  They recently investigated a local plumbing company that advertises a $99 special and rips off people.  From what you've told us about Susan and how she is armed, I am suprised that she didn't end up on the news already due to the dealer.Wink

RT,

       That location for the switch will probably work out better since it is easy to access.

I had to work today, but I spent yesterday working on this:

That lead to this:

Then last night I got it back together:

When I tested it, I didn't put any fluid in first.  However, it ran and smoked when I applied power.  I added 8 drops of fluid, then it didn't smoke at all.  I blew down the stack to clear any air bubbles, but that didn't help.  I'll have to go back through it.

 

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Posted by fifedog on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 4:34 PM

Wow, B, nothing like getting your car repaired and your colon cleaned all in one fell swoop...! Surprise

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Posted by rtraincollector on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 4:11 PM

Brent a lot of times it just write in on a anonymous name basis

Hey all well now have a Williams PRR Trainmaster with TMCC and rail sounds. Figured it out and only called ERR to make sure on 2 things that weren't really clear in there instructions on line.

Need a layout to run as she's a little jumpy as only have about 24" to run a 18" engine so can't get any speed just craw but horn and engine sounds good. Couldn't figure where to put program/run switch as frame was basically solid and couldn't access fuel tank area as it was 4 post into frame then melted to hold so it would probably mean I would of lost it if I tried that so basically step next to window on right side I drilled 2 holes then squared it off and it fit good will have to do some repair a little next to switch but as a whole its good and speaker went into roof

its right in roof vent above switch and back about 3/4"

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 2:26 PM

RT - She would never do that... she is more private than you would think and wouldn't want her name/face all over the news...

Pat - We know this, but when she bought the car we were told things about repairs and she bought an extended warranty (we will never do this again because the place the car is at is MUCH cheaper than the warranty). I have also found that the dealer is great for diagnosing a problem - which I will gladly pay their $250 diagnostic fee, then take it to either of my mechanics. I have run into situations in that past where the independant mechanics couldn't diagnose a problem.

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Posted by LawsonFarmsRR on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 1:07 PM

Brent, the moral of the story is NEVER, NEVER, EVER take your car/truck to the dealer. They aren't selling cars/trucks like they use to, so they make it up on repairs!

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Posted by rtraincollector on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 12:52 PM

brent if you have local paper that has complaint and praise colom or something like that some news do also on there websites I would relay this whole story

Remember they say it takes 1000 praises to replace one negative

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 12:47 PM

Afternoon  Fellas.

Been insanely busy here lately!

Prayers for Char and anyone else in need.

Mitch - nice find!

Well I pulled another boneheaded move. Couple Fridays ago I received a call from The Q that her 525i wouldn't start. So when I got home I tried to start it and nothing. So I popped the hood to find the battery. BMW, in their infinite wisdom, decided that the everyday Joe isn't smart enough to replace a battery so they hid it! They were nice enough to provide you two color coded posts to use for jumping. But can't jump this beast with my battery charger nor the battery pack I have (not enough Amps), so I decide to back the car out of the garage so I can get some jumper cables on it... LOL... open driver's door, put car in N and start backing it out. Rear tires hit the driveway and it takes off! *** this thing is heavy! Well just as I realize I need to stop the car, the *** door catches on the inside of the garage wall between the doors... yeppers you guessed it... bent the door forward! So now not only do I need to get a new battery, but I have a door to repair! Bang Head The Q was NOT happy!!!!!

So in the morning The Q has the car baby towed to the dealer. Where she is told it will be $500 for the battery and between $4,000 - $5,000 to repair the door, and they can't do the battery without fixing the door first. She is then asked to 'review her customer information' while the repair rep goes to check out the car. While reviewing she notices a 'Customer Note' at the bottom which reads... 'NOTE! Customer is a complainer, discharge promptly!' Now if you know ANYTHING about The Q, and know the history this car has, you know she is completely justified in having complained to BMW... any how with her already being as angry as a badger in a fight with a polecat she didn't take this nicely. Needless to say we will NOT be going back to that dealer! So she has the car towed to another shop recommended by her father's mechanic. They get there and the guy tells her the battery is $175.00 (when The Q asked the dealer why so expensive she was told there was 'programming' involved. The shop owner told her 'like setting the clock and radio stations?') Then the door repair came in at $1,695... hope to get it back this Saturday.

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Posted by rtraincollector on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 11:36 AM

Think I have it but all wires under the hood here were black changed the 2 from middle pick-up to red as I had a piece long enough to do that but everything else is black may later on get some multi color wires and wire it to something I understand and can follow easily as all one color don't help you track it lol.

But think I have all almost done still need to mount speaker but need an adhesive for that as have to cut off the 2 knobs which your suppose to use for putting screws thru as they make it to big to fit in shell where I need to mount it. but it wasn't as hard as I was trying to make it guess should hook up a test track with TMCC and see how it works and all is fine. That will be a little later need to make something to eat hmmm looks like I missed breakfast will have to figure out what I want

talk to you all later.

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Posted by Hudson#685 on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 11:22 AM

Lunch Time at work at Edison, NJ:

     The rain has stopped and the sun is out. It has been a very busy day here. Motor vehicle accidents seem to be a big problem. We had 3 arrive this morning, with 2 being from the same location.

   Mitch, congratualations on your find. It was worth the wait.

  Thougths and prayer for all in need.

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Posted by Demay on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 10:04 AM

Good morning all,

The thunderstorms provided a great lightning show last night, and the storms continued all the way to this morning.  It made me want to stay in bed, but I had to force myself to get up and go to the gym.  I drove the kids to school because of the rain and then enjoyed some oatmeal for breakfast.  I have a pretty full plate at work today, but will have time to take the wife out to lunch. 

I'll check back later on tonight.

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 8:50 AM

sir james I

Good Morning

sunny 35/65 for today

Had a nice chat with Brutus, RT & Charlie last night. We didn't try to save the world just enjoyed the company. Oatmeal and toast for breakfast....S.J.

Library paste and toast.  YUCK  Stick out tongue

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Posted by sir james I on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 8:48 AM

Good Morning

sunny 35/65 for today

Had a nice chat with Brutus, RT & Charlie last night. We didn't try to save the world just enjoyed the company. Oatmeal and toast for breakfast....S.J.

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 8:48 AM

Morning.  Nice fall day.  Tree trimmers came this AM and did the Bradford Peartrees out front.  Too many limbs and etc so I had rather pay someone.  Slack day until Town Board tonight.  "Kids" are out in the fence as the love the cooler weather.

Bob, the old sniper at work.  Yes, a scope.  Sctually I had to remove my glasses while taking the other shots.  Sun was setting behind me and my glasses were "glaring" the image.  Surprised I hit him on first shot. 

Did a lot of checking on rifles and ammo last night.  Leaning toward the .22-250.  Savage has come out with a "cheap" bolt action called the edge.  All reviews are great on this weapon. 

Prayers for those who need it.  One not mentioned on here but I know about. 

Have a good one.  BTW: Racoon and possums have not found the feeder under the garage.  Smile

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Posted by cnw1995 on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 8:20 AM

Aloha all. Sunny and cold today. Beautiful if dry fall so far. I'm hosting a big meeting here today so have to scope out the room and set things up. No matter what I order pre-set, I end up doing it myself. LOL. Prayers for healing for Mrs. Brutus - and now Dennis. It is cool to be able to work remotely, isn't it, Bob? Our outdoor fall soccer season ends the 31st, Mike. Re-read the latest CTTs. Ran Thomas and his pals last night instead of watching a bad MNF game. Lights and sounds are enough to restore the soul. Yes

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Posted by Banks on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 6:45 AM

Hello all

haven't taken the time to post lately.

Busy week end. Spent Saturday helping put a new roof on nephews garage. In the evening I cleaned the track and prepped some engines for the grandkids visit on Sunday. The whole family enjoyed a dinner of home made ham pot-pie. Followed by train running for the grandkids. After a nap the Mrs& I put out some fall decoration in our yard.

One field of corn is picked with a very low yield. Only enough to keep for our use. We have one more small field of corn to pick. Hopefully it will cover costs. Soy bean crop looks good so far. 5000lb taken to the mill so far with (hopefully) that much more to combine. For the most part this will be a cash crop as we don't use much in our cow feed.

Brutus. Continued prayers for your family.

Phish. What backdrop did you use in last Sundays SPF. I'd like to find some and they look good.

Best get back to work

 

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 6:20 AM

Good Morning from Blueberryhill....

It is a cloudy 46 degrees. Going up to 64 today with a slight chance of rain.

Today is a busy day. I have a few chores to do and an appointment this afternoon. then, I can relax. Not much else new here.

Dining car is here with the usual breakfast.

Y'all have a great Tuesday.

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Posted by laz 57 on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 6:09 AM

Hi GUYZ,

  46 here and rainy, to get to 61.  Covered both ponds last nite with netting to keep out leaves.  Now they are done and closed for the winter.

No work on layout maybe tonite?

MITCH, nice find at YORK, CONGA!

Stay frosty,

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Posted by cheapclassics on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 4:47 AM

Good morning all,

IIABSDISEI with temps in the 60s.  Tonight is the last regular season game for my soccer league.  If we win, we get a bye in the first round.  I worked out at the YMCA last night in preparation. Work goes well.  I had the regular fare on the dining car for breakfast before sending it to "Points East".  TBIL after the game and I left the keys for SJ to drive.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

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Posted by submmbob on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 12:43 AM

Doing testing w/ the computer types on site. A lot more "entertaining" than being up here and observing by myself. We are getting there, but will still prob get walked on by weather tomorrow night. Haven't figured how to re-program the weather yet.

Chief - a fox at 100 yds? Tell me you are using a 'scope.

JimT - did you get my PM over the weekend? I tagged it to one of our older conversations as I can't find where to make a new one on the new forum software yet.

Jim - candle was lit last night for Char and others

Really smoked up the electronics shop w/ the 2026 last night. Smelled like Abnormal fluid for hoursBig Smile

Reading up on how to set up a block system on my layout design. CC is easier, but it's more money than I can really spend, plus for a 5' x 8' layout it seems kind of overkill.  Dealing w/ the wiring setup in the block system is actually kind of interesting. I will be putting my electronic skills to use I think.

Bob

 

 

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Monday, October 18, 2010 11:28 PM

Good night all. 

Dennis, .22 Hornet, .22-250 or .223???  .17 is not stopping foxes unless heart shot or head.  Hard to do when moving at over 100 yards.  It took 3 shots at mine I shot over 100 yards.  First one put him down but took two more to kill him [do not like to see animal suffer].  A small fox lying on the ground at over 100 yards is a small target in fading light.

Fifey, the clearing was easy.  It was the getting there.  Angry

Well, moved the cat feeder.  So far so good.  Lucy and Finn chased something from under the shelter.  Also some 1X4's had been pushed down.  They could be living above on the tobacco sticks I have stored for "old time sake".  Had a possum do that one winter [made a bed of pinestraw and lived there, no feeder then].  Pam saw pictures.  Was two possums and one racoon.  Only Nedles our cat.  The other cat has gone. 

Spent too much money today.  Went to Northern and got some things on sale.  Stocked up tool kit and tie downs for 4 Runner as I drive it alot now and tow with it too.  Afraid I will be somewhere with trailer and need tie downs and they be in pickup.  Funny thing.  Been to Walmart, parts store, Lowes and Home Depot.  Can not find a rubber trailer hitch ball cover.  Bought three tennis balls at Walmart for $1.39.  Will make one for 4 Runner hitch.  Brushed it with my leg today.  Now have to get the greese off of pants.

RT, if two can motors, wire one reverse from the other.  If you don't, they will pull against each other.  K-Line and MPC [motors in the trucks and motors on the frame] the black [or red] wire is + and white is -.   

Sleep tight.

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Posted by Demay on Monday, October 18, 2010 10:56 PM

Good evening all,

The wife made some great sausage and peppers tonight.  It set the mood perfectly for the Yankees game - too bad no one told the Yankees that.  Oh well, it's just a game, and is meaningless compared to the many important challenges and struggles in life.  Prayers for all those in need tonight.

I just heard some thunder; it will make for some great sleep tonight.

Good night,

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Posted by Brutus on Monday, October 18, 2010 8:55 PM

Greetings from Saint Louis where is was a beautiful day outside.  We talked to Charlene tonight and she is still on liquids.  They are going to have a meeting and re-evaluation tomorrow morning, but she's on a lot of meds for the pain still.  Thanks for the prayers and prayers are out from me for all of us and our needs.

Mother in Law made some tacos for dinner - extra yummy!  I killed some zombies and now watching some tv with the family and talking with RT. 

Tardis will be ready in just a little bit - TTFN!

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Posted by sir james I on Monday, October 18, 2010 8:48 PM

I forgot...Mitch good find looks great.

RT can you solder a wire to the motor or tap a small screw?

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Posted by sir james I on Monday, October 18, 2010 8:45 PM

Good Evening

It went to 55 with sun and clouds.

I was cold all day don't know if it's age or a sickness coming on. Finished my CTTs today got to pg 16 of the last one and knew without looking it was Norm's work. What a talent for weathering. I'll grab the banilla and find grannys shawl then off we will go in the thingy, someplace warm I hope....S.J.

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Posted by rtraincollector on Monday, October 18, 2010 8:07 PM

Woo Hoo Mitch Look nice.

Evening all trying to install TMCC in a older Williams trainmaster but having a few problems 1st and biggest don't have everything I need like wire nuts and good wire strippers but there doing. and no real instructions. have gone to site but this isn't normal engine as one instruction says

On DC motor installs, attach the “common” to one of the motor mounting screws.

Connecting to the chassis for “common” is not recommended.

well only mounting screw on this one is from underside of the truck up threw the shaft and worm gear lol.

Will be a good project. Theres not much for instruction.

Chief may be calling you tomorrow lol

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Posted by mitchelr on Monday, October 18, 2010 7:24 PM

Hello Friends.

I thought I'd share a few photos of my big find at York.  I have been coveting at 616 Flying Yankee for a long time and finally found one at a reasonable price.  It runs well and could use some restoration, but for now I'll just enjoy it.

 

 

Take care,

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Posted by dwiemer on Monday, October 18, 2010 4:17 PM

Howdy everyone!  Prayers lifted for Char.  Continue with the others...you know who you are.Wink

Stayed home today as I had taken a regiment of a new antibiotic while on the cruise.  I now know of something I am allergic to.  Have a rash from head to toe and all the dots have come together in one angry looking color.  Just have to wait it out.  Benadryl has minimal effect.  Oh well.

Roy, I missed the post on what you are to be congratulated on, but by all means, CONGRATULATIONS! 

Chief, good luck on your Varmint control...both 4 and 2 legged.  It would be good if you were able to get those scoundrels on film, then there would be no doubt.

Wish I had some train related items to speak of, but have not been able to get back to work there.  I do hope that by this weekend, we can make some progress.

Hope everyone has a great week.
God Bless,
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Posted by dougdagrump on Monday, October 18, 2010 3:49 PM

Hey All !

Been kinda MIA for awhile, this weather has given me a case of the "blahs". Lovely weather if you are a snail or a slug, haven't seen the sun in what seems like forever. Drizzly, misty gray days, yuck. Now they are saying we'll actually have some real rain thru thursday. Grumpy

The munchkin was here friday, spent the nite with us, so he and grampa got a lot of work done on the halloween layout friday and saturday. He had me working to hard, need to contact the teamsters. All the buildings are tested,  placed, and wired. Got some more scenes to build and setup, fortunately I have enuff time to get them finished and do the garage decorations. Sigh

Jim, Prayers for Char, as well as for others in need.

p.s. Fife and a ukelele(sp?) my first thought was Arthur Godfrey. Blindfold

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Posted by fifedog on Monday, October 18, 2010 2:11 PM

Evenin' boys.  Back to the cop shop today, which was restfull compared to honeydoo central last week.

Chief - When you are trying to clear a huge crowd, the trick is to make every one leave away from the venue.  We had to clear 30K cars a couple weeks ago for a Komen race, and everyone learned to make the immediate right into the closest lane.  If you wanna go the opposite direction, go down and turn around...and wait.  DAYTONA is probably the master of exitting a crowd.  TEXAS Motor Speedway (Ft Worth) is the absolute worst.

rt - I good analogy I heard today was that the ravens' offensive coordinator had the keys to the ferrari, and parked it in the garage in the second half.  Gotta get ready for the Bills.

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