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COFFEE POT #1 January 2011 for all to take a drink and chat. 5+ years and going. Plenty of coffee but also grits along with country ham, redeye gravy and sweet ice tea.

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 17, 2011 9:12 AM

Mornin' Fellas.

Busy weekend around here. Still haven't gotten down to the train room to do any work. Sad One of these days.

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Posted by navyjack on Monday, January 17, 2011 8:55 AM

Smilehappy martin luther king day..i am happy for all  who are off today.  rt can tell you, i dont think i had the day off once while i was in the navy...,maybe they served greens that day in my mess hall. if you guys buy trains faster than you do you will need a bigger house.  i have been warned too.  the small admiral has layed down the law.  she wants a new violin, i want a mth krokodile.   guess who will win.  dennis what have you bought from choo choo auctions.  between us on the pot, we might keep him in business.  pat how have you been feeling.  hope you can wind down soon.  sorry john could not call you yesterday, will try again tonight.  navyjack

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Posted by LawsonFarmsRR on Monday, January 17, 2011 8:46 AM

Morning All:

Mike C - Read where IRS isn't sending out tax packets this year for 2010. Have to down load it from their web site. This forces some, mostly older folks, to get computers and internet hook up. There is an 800 number to order packet, but doubt they will have enough to send out.

Navyjack- Weather here in central VA cold but no snow. The snohio snow deflector shield is working fine.

Brutus - Happy birthday to Chewy.Happy B-Day

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Posted by cnw1995 on Monday, January 17, 2011 8:21 AM

Aloha. Not too many on the train, the streets of the Loop or in the office. Maybe celebrating the Bears win. Should be a fun game next week. Anyway, got a great parking spot at the train station. Looks like 3-5 inches today. Have to do something with the Chinese Pres visiting Chicago Thur. Not sure what yet. Might have to squire some underlings.

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Posted by laz 57 on Monday, January 17, 2011 7:17 AM

Hi GUYZ,

  Off today for MLK Day.  Gotta fix up my gradebook on computer then do a 3.5 miler inside on treadmill.  Weights later then solder some more power drops on fasttrack on the second loop.  Then of course run trains.

Stay frosty,

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Monday, January 17, 2011 6:20 AM

Good Morning from Blueberryhill....

It is a cold 18 degrees. Going up to 28 today with no new snow.

Today is a busy day. I have a few chores to do and then a project to work on. I will be busy for a few hours. Maybe a nap , later. No train time today.

Dining car is here with the usual breakfast.

Y'all have a great Monday.

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Posted by laz 57 on Sunday, January 16, 2011 10:06 PM

Hi GUYZ,

  Well BEARS WIN!!!!  Looked real good save for the last 3 minutes.  Now to the Packers.  Hope they have a good week at practice and the film room?

     JETS beat the PATsys.  JACK they didn't look goood after the first set of downs, sorry BUD.  But like I say for my baseball Indians Wait til next year.

   I change a little bit of my track plan to add on the Intermodal crane and I ran the trains on that set of tracks tonite to see if its ok.  No Problems with it all ran good No Pile Ups!!!!

Stay frosty,

laz57

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Posted by dbaker48 on Sunday, January 16, 2011 10:02 PM

fifedog

Stayin' frosty boys.  Fifepup still Bang Head over the game. 

Toy-Train Question--- Can I charge 2 MTH engines (1 with older 8.4, and 1 with newer 7.2 batteries) at one time.  Saw where Dbaker referenced this in the past, but just can't locate a definitive answer in a timely manner.  Nothing mentioned on the MTH site.

Fife,

I have the MTH charger with 2 leads, one for the "cigar" type connector, and the other with the Molex connector.  I have used it but never tried charging 2 batteries at the same time.  I would be surprised if it would work, I think the efficiency would be quite low.  Of course if used the charger on one battery, and set the engine on the track in neutral for a period of time.  Will be interesting what you find out.  Sorry for posting so late, just got home.

Worked most of the weekend, it was "OK" but certainly wasn't great!  Still working with my "plumbing" problem, will try again tomorrow.  Then son's car has had a problem with the drivers window.  Ordered a Regulator/Motor assembly, in the process of installing it the "blind" bolt stripped.  So will have to see if can come up with a new plastic retention nut tomorrow.  If its not one thing its another.  Oh well, atleast they are minor problems.

Getting late, hope everyone has a great day!

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Posted by Brutus on Sunday, January 16, 2011 9:47 PM

Sorry Mike - prayers for your family and loss, but especially for your Dad and his procedure.

Joe - I would second that traintender recommendation!  Good service.

Nothing much going on here - getting used to the new glasses today. 

Tardis ready - we have banilla or banana flavors of icecream as well as all the usual toppings, so lets get a move on boys :)

RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.

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Posted by rtraincollector on Sunday, January 16, 2011 6:48 PM

Very interesting the NFC and AFC teams that are left are #2 and #6 on both sides .Huh?

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Posted by sir james I on Sunday, January 16, 2011 6:45 PM

Good Evening

Cold maybe 20 today

The train show was huge as expected and so were the prices as expected. James came home empty handed. For those still using the mail there will be none tomorrow. Federal holiday...Banilla is ready and the lionel beacon is turning, Brutus come on by...S.J.

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Posted by cheapclassics on Sunday, January 16, 2011 5:17 PM

Good evening all,

IIABSDISEI with temps in the 20s.  A nice quiet day went to H--- in a handbasket about 6 AM.  Wife wakes me up, says dad is on phone and feeling sick.  I go over there and stay with him all morning.  Whatever is bothering him lately really affected him today and he was tossing cookies twice.  After that he was comfortable.  After that I looked at the packet of info for the procedure on Thursday.  Turns it is an ERCP, which is an acronym for an obnoxiously long phrase that means they are going to run a scope down his innards, examine and possibly fix some digestive plumbing.  Primarily concerned with gall bladder, gall stones, pancreas and tubing connecting those to the small intestine.  They do not send information describing it anymore but rather direct you to a website to show video of what will happen.  Dennis W has a better idea of what I am talking about.  I am in favor of web based information, but sometimes facilities have to remember not everybody has the internet or even access to it.  Did some errands this afternoon and ran the 384E this evening.  Also learned some other plans for the week were altered as well.  Not the best day today.  One good thing I think is that dad will tell my sister tomorrow about the process on Thursday.  Thank you for all the thoughts about my uncle.  He was a good man, a hard working man.  I just hope and pray he will have the peace he deserves.  Some years you have a feeling will not be good ones, and some how I think this could be one of them. 

I had the regular fare on the dining car for breakfast.  TBIL after "Desperate Housewives".  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

Mike C. from Indiana

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Posted by navyjack on Sunday, January 16, 2011 4:24 PM

Sadjust heard that charles siegle from choo choo auctions has been diagnosed with cancer.  hope he will get good treatment.  he is a good guy and i will ask my priest to have a novena for him.  totally honest, he is just one of those good guys. .  .even though a yank.  son is going to bootcamp in february. hope pat is ok and rt.  have not heard from them lately.  how is weather in virginy pat? navyjack 

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Posted by rtraincollector on Sunday, January 16, 2011 3:24 PM

ChiefEagles

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Well the Yankee's have kicked the Reb's out of the super bowl Yes. Guess they were just to much for them. Whistling 

 

Where do you think all those big African-American guys came from?  Laugh

Morning.  Was up to 50 yesterday.  Warmer today and tomorrow.  Back from Sunday School.  Off to shopping center with Wifey.  Then to the lake house.

Later.

 

There momma Whistling

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Posted by rtraincollector on Sunday, January 16, 2011 11:03 AM

Fife tell Fifepup sorry. On mth I have no idea to me I would do one at a time till I got a definite answer to be safe.

Almost da Bears and the Sea hawks kick off less than an hour. Sorry Laz but would like to see sea hawks come out on top but don't count on it so you are probably good on this one.

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Posted by fifedog on Sunday, January 16, 2011 10:34 AM

Stayin' frosty boys.  Fifepup still Bang Head over the game. 

Toy-Train Question--- Can I charge 2 MTH engines (1 with older 8.4, and 1 with newer 7.2 batteries) at one time.  Saw where Dbaker referenced this in the past, but just can't locate a definitive answer in a timely manner.  Nothing mentioned on the MTH site.

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Posted by laz 57 on Sunday, January 16, 2011 9:51 AM

Oh almost foegot.

Stay frosty,

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Posted by laz 57 on Sunday, January 16, 2011 9:50 AM

Hi GUYZ,

  25 and a bit cold here.  Going to run a nice easy 3 miler today go to the store for groceries, then watch Da BEARS.  I hope the show up today?

Run trains later.

laz57

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Sunday, January 16, 2011 9:44 AM

rtraincollector

Well the Yankee's have kicked the Reb's out of the super bowl Yes. Guess they were just to much for them. Whistling 

Where do you think all those big African-American guys came from?  Laugh

Morning.  Was up to 50 yesterday.  Warmer today and tomorrow.  Back from Sunday School.  Off to shopping center with Wifey.  Then to the lake house.

Later.

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Posted by mitchelr on Sunday, January 16, 2011 9:16 AM

fifedog

Yes.  Ravens lost.  It was ugly.

35 days until Daytona....

Amen to that!  The first half went so well and then the wheels fell off. 

Mitch

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Posted by cnw1995 on Sunday, January 16, 2011 8:59 AM

Aloha. Bears Day. First church though. Condolences on your loss, Mike. I've heard mixed reviews about that movie too. Will skip it. Glad you're healing, Dennis.

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Posted by sir james I on Sunday, January 16, 2011 8:42 AM

Good Morning

cold and 20 today. no new snow till tuesday morn when I have a doc.appointment,,, of course. A big train show today, leaving soon. I hope to see Charlie there, his pants should be dry by now....S.J.

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Posted by arkady on Sunday, January 16, 2011 8:35 AM

Demay

  I noticed the Lionel 4-4-2 locomotive I had since high school was missing a screw, and now I need some help finding a screw for it.  The part number is 600-8142-065.  Can anyone recommend a good vendor?

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Posted by rtraincollector on Sunday, January 16, 2011 8:14 AM

Well the Yankee's have kicked the Reb's out of the super bowl Yes. Guess they were just to much for them. Whistling 

Morning all getting ready to do some breakfast guess it will be pancakes and bacon this am.

Insulated pipes to new hot water heater yesterday wasn't really that worried about them as there in an brick enclosed add on to the house but still went ahead and did it.

Not a lot going on here today just relaxing this was a lazy man's weekend for me. Need one been going and going for a while.

hope all having a good weekend talk to you all later

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Sunday, January 16, 2011 6:56 AM

Good Morning from Blueberryhill....

It is 24 degrees. Going up to 32 today. No new snow coming.

Today is an easy day. I plan on watching the football games. Maybe from the train room. Not much else new.

Dining car is here with the usual breakfast.

Y'all have a great Sunday.

Chuck

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Posted by dwiemer on Saturday, January 15, 2011 11:53 PM

Good evening everyone.  Been a real lazy day.  I am on call, (covering for a guy and then my own call from Monday on...).  Anyway, spent most of the day watching Netflix movies.  Watched several episodes of the original "Battlestar Galactica"....Jane Seymour is a good looking woman, and thirty three years ago, even more so.  We also have watched several other movies over the last few days.  Hardly ever put the regular TV on anymore.

Regarding my eye, it is getting better.  I can see clearly, but the lid and orbit are still somewhat swollen.  Look forward to being back to 100%.

Joe, ChooChoo is very good to deal with.  Keep in mind, most shipping is about $9.00, perhaps more to reach Oklahoma, so bid accordingly.  If you ever have a problem, call or email them and they will make it right.  I have had a few issues with items being damaged, etc. and they have always taken care of things.  Mind you these are rare as I have bought a LOT of items from there.  (RT and some others can tell you of my bidding/winnings).

Charlie, glad you are well.  That serves as another reminder that we are not guaranteed tomorrow.  A person can take all precautions and something like that can take you out in a moment.

Brutus, I am glad things are on the mend...but man, glad we are not related!  Seems your clan is taking it on the chin, but it seems everyone is turning a corner....prayer does work!

Mike, sorry about your uncle.  We know it is time when they get to a certain point, but it is still hard.  May God meet the need of you and your family and May His Peace be upon you to comfort you in this time of loss.

Thanks guys for the prayers....they helped me get through the past week.  When my eye is back to full strength, I will be heading out to get some new glasses and better protection so I can keep the vision I have.

Church in the morning and I am actually on camera, so I hope not to get called in and that my eyes are well enough to get through.  We have a preacher from Oklahoma coming to give the message, so I know it will be another block buster.

God Bless,
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Posted by laz 57 on Saturday, January 15, 2011 10:13 PM

Hi GUYZ,

  Well went out with flintlock from 10-1 today, was a nice day but cold at 30.  Saw nothing came back to truck and something told me to keep gun loaded for the ride out.  But I said ah lets just end the season here so I fire off gun into dead tree at 25 yrds.  Good shot, hit exactly where I aimed, loaded up headed down mountain in truck in 4 WD.  About 150 yds. down from where I unloaded what do I see?  5 big doe standing broadside in a creek bottom, you guessed it 25 yrds away,DA!!!!!!  Looked at em with binos no buck, they just walked away.  Came home cleaned gun took shower went down to BARRYs stoped in to say hi.  He had my NYC Trackmobile so I picked that up then went to train nerd party.  Lots o laughs and met up with a gentleman who has been published 5 times for his HO gauge layouts in Model Railroader Magazine.  Had a nice talk with him and his wife.  Then talked with rest of GUYZ I knew.  Good food and great train talk.  Got home watched the Packers dismantle the Falcons. 

MIKE C. sorry for your loss.Angel  Prayers for your UNCLE.

FIFE, sorry for your loss too.  Heard score on radio on the way home.

CHIEF, glad you got the NS F units working.

Stay frosty,

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Posted by Demay on Saturday, January 15, 2011 10:06 PM

Good evening all,

It was a very pleasant Saturday for us.  I did some chores and watched some football.  Fife - At least your team made it to the playoffs.  My Dolphins were watching.  We then went out for dinner: Mexican food.

I also lubricated and oiled the three locomotives I own (This amount will hopefully grow over time).  It made a huge difference in their running performance.  You would think I would do it more often since I only have three.  I will now since I saw the difference it made and that it was not hard to do.  However, I noticed the Lionel 4-4-2 locomotive I had since high school was missing a screw, and now I need some help finding a screw it.  The part number is 600-8142-065.  Can anyone recommend a good vendor?

Mike C. – I’m sorry to hear about your uncle's passing.  I pray you and your family will have peace during this time.  Also, I pray your father's gall bladder surgery goes well.

Brutus - I just saw the comment you left on my Photobucket, thanks.

It’s now time to turn in; church in the morning.

Good night,

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Posted by Brutus on Saturday, January 15, 2011 10:00 PM

PS - Pat, that's the plan!  Thanks for the advice, too.  I need to cut out the going out to eat thing at lunch esp.  Fast food is my big weakness.  I try to cook a good supper for the family, but they like the fast food too, lol!  Gonna have to get back on that Good Eats train.

RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.

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Posted by Brutus on Saturday, January 15, 2011 9:57 PM

HI guys - yeah, it felt really good posting so much good news after weeks of the same old sick news. 

Worked 5 OT, then took wife and kids to the eyeglass place to have our new glasses adjusted and pick them up etc.  Then we went to Walmart and she drove around on an electric cart and picked up this and that - doubled our usual grocery bill and more, but got some clothes she needed and some cleaning supplies and stuff.

Tardis is ready and SJ is driving, so hang on - it's gonna be a BUMPY ride!

RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.

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