Buckeye Riveter Pat.....Being a big farmer, have you ever heard of Louis Bromfield and Malabar Farms? If not, check out the names on Google.
Pat.....Being a big farmer, have you ever heard of Louis Bromfield and Malabar Farms? If not, check out the names on Google.
I have read, and believe in, grass-based sustainable farming. Louis Bromfield's books influenced our cattle operation. I haven't been to his Malabar Farm as yet, but plan to some day.
Enjoyed your latest "Trains Big and Small" on Shutterfly.
Pat
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wrmcclellan Afternoon all! 103 here. Constantly windy (25-30) which is getting a bit boring since it has been going nearly non-stop for weeks with only a slight break last weekend. Was out of town for the week - got in very late Thursday night (actually very early Friday morning), so have been in a daze for last day or so. Chief and Traindood - not sure what to tell you with the buzzing. The buzzing itself is caused by the chopped sine wave from the modern ZW controller (same for a CW-80). At lower voltages the chopping is very pronounced and as you go to max voltage - very little chop remains in the sine wave so the buzzing ceases. When you removed the light bulbs you broke the circuit in the passenger cars so the buzzing stopped. I am not familiar with those cars and even though they had 14 volt bulbs (vs 18), I am assuming there is no other circuitry between the wheels and rollers and the bulbs so there is no electronic circuit to create the buzzing. I have had instances where poor electrical contact can cause a noise such as this. The close gaps of the axles in the wheels can create a spark gap. At low voltage the pronounced chopped since wave is a pulsed voltage and can create buzzing noises when placed across such a gap. I would try some Labelle 108 or Wahl clipper oil. Both are conductive. The conductive oil on the bearings of the passenger car axles, wheels, and rollers will improve the electrical conductivity. It would be interesting to hear if that resolves the issue. SJ - Going to dinner with some friends tonight. Fathers day lunch tomorrow. Asked the clan to keep it low key so I think we are going to one of my favorite burger joints. Doing lunch as daughter has to work. Have a great evening all!
Afternoon all!
103 here. Constantly windy (25-30) which is getting a bit boring since it has been going nearly non-stop for weeks with only a slight break last weekend.
Was out of town for the week - got in very late Thursday night (actually very early Friday morning), so have been in a daze for last day or so.
Chief and Traindood - not sure what to tell you with the buzzing. The buzzing itself is caused by the chopped sine wave from the modern ZW controller (same for a CW-80). At lower voltages the chopping is very pronounced and as you go to max voltage - very little chop remains in the sine wave so the buzzing ceases. When you removed the light bulbs you broke the circuit in the passenger cars so the buzzing stopped. I am not familiar with those cars and even though they had 14 volt bulbs (vs 18), I am assuming there is no other circuitry between the wheels and rollers and the bulbs so there is no electronic circuit to create the buzzing. I have had instances where poor electrical contact can cause a noise such as this. The close gaps of the axles in the wheels can create a spark gap. At low voltage the pronounced chopped since wave is a pulsed voltage and can create buzzing noises when placed across such a gap. I would try some Labelle 108 or Wahl clipper oil. Both are conductive. The conductive oil on the bearings of the passenger car axles, wheels, and rollers will improve the electrical conductivity. It would be interesting to hear if that resolves the issue.
SJ -
Going to dinner with some friends tonight. Fathers day lunch tomorrow. Asked the clan to keep it low key so I think we are going to one of my favorite burger joints. Doing lunch as daughter has to work.
Have a great evening all!
Have you considered installing a windmill? Seriously, with a constant wind supply, you could generate electricity for your whole house. Sell any excess back to the electric company, just like solar power.
HAPPY FATHERS DAY
And that Buckeye is why I had to leave town, too many fathers looking for me.. Our fathers day/birthday meals are done, I am going lite today as the dreaded prep is tomorrow. But the rest of you fill up your plate and enjoy.
80s today w/bright sun....S.J.
"IT's GOOD TO BE THE KING",by Mel Brooks
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Happy Father's Day,
I spent yesterday over my Mother's with my son and 2 of my brothers on a work detail. We took a tree down, trimmed all of the bushes and snaked out the drains. Then we sat down and got a cpouple of pizzas from a place in town that serves Brick Oven Pizza, Brooklyn Style. Yes Traindood, Brooklyn Style. It is excellent. Then the wife and I did something we have not done in a while, sat down, talked and watched TV together for over 5 hours. She was interrupted with calls from the Ice Cream Shop, but we needed the down time together.
Traindood, Knowing my brother in law, AF53, Ray will follow through with the Yankee Shirt. It will be a good excuse to get together and have a few laughs.
8n, I have seen only 2 Mustangs with bench seats. One belonged to a friend of mine and it was a 66 convetible, the other belonged to a friend of mine's son and that is a 65 convertible. That was a seldom ordered option.
AF53, the first time I saw the Boss, was at Mrs. Jay's in Asbury Park right before the Greetings from Asbury Park album first came out. I keep think of Clarence. He was a great performer and person and will be missed.
Thoughts and Prayers for all in need.
Enjoy and Cheerish the Day.
John
Hi GUYZ,
Happy DADs DAY to all YUZ GUYZ.
Cut grass yesterday and di some odd jobs. Today got up at 0500 again, and took my pup for a mile walk then ran a east 3.5 miles was nice. Made breakfast for me and wife and pup. Gonna watch the US OPEN this afternoon hope the kid from Ireland wins and doesn't choke like he did at the Masters.
CHUCK, TRIBE WINS AGAIN!!! Beat my NL team but somebody gotta win?
BUCKEYE love the pics you sent of your HOOSIER TRAIN.
TRAINDOOD, yepper BUCKEYE brings something better then GIFTS from afar. Just ask the CHIEF.
Stay frosty and watch your topknot,
laz57
Buckeye Riveter Dennis....I saw Bob's Train Box and that Hudson is something else. I can't wait for the day that instead of using electrified track, we use batteries and remote control to run everything. I still can't believe they have not offered us the option of recording our own train announcements.
Dennis....I saw Bob's Train Box and that Hudson is something else. I can't wait for the day that instead of using electrified track, we use batteries and remote control to run everything. I still can't believe they have not offered us the option of recording our own train announcements.
Buckeye I personally dread the day everything is run by battery. The day they do away with electrified track I feel is the doom as the cost for having to get battiers will kill it. yes I know the cost of electric is probably acually more and with rechargeable batteries you have longer life of the batteries. I also realize look at cordless tools and all I just look at how many batteries you will need. every accesory will need at least one battery, every passenger car will need one battery, the engine, ect ect
I prefer to pay the electric bill and not worry about 100 batteries. I don't even put batteries in my tmcc engines that use them for shut dow or what ever as there not needed probably why I don't own any mth engines that have proto in it ( 1,2,or3 ) main reason probably keeps me away from it. Buckeye I acually used the above to start a new topic in the general forum hope you don't mind.
Morning all hows it going. Happy pappy day to you all :)
Need to get back to work take it easy.
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
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Happy Father's Day to one and all. Baby Buckeye called me bright and early from Brooklyn, NY.
SL.....Happy belated 39th Birthday!!!!! So why did you get run out of Ohio?
Back from the Lake, so I have some catching up to do.
Charlie..... There ya go Chiefie!
Don.....NJ is now going to have the ultimate protection from Baby Buckeye.
fifedog....Bubba Gump Shrimp and Baltimore make a lot of sense, but they will not be able to compete with Stony Creek Inn.
Train Dude......Thanks for the great welcome. Where is the nearest train store? When I visit Baby Buckeye and family sometime this fall, we need to have some coffee and pie. Of course, and Laz can confirm this claim, I do not bring grits. I bring something far better!!!
Demay.......Excellent advice.
SP.......Chief and I are now in our 6th year.
Chuck.....See how much better your Indians are doing since you are staying awake in the coach's chair? My advice of course was free.
SPMan....How far east is son going railfanning? Make sure he sees North Platte.
Ray....I see it is nice and cool in Texas this week.
Off to check the defenses that stymie the Chief's mischief. Everyone have a good day.
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
TCA 09-64284
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
Happy Father's day to All...........
It's a foggy 72 degrees. Rained last night. Going up to 84 today with more rain.
Today is an easy day. I plan on watching the Nascar race and ballgame this afternoon. That should be fun.
Dining car is here with Cheerios for breakfast.
Y'all have a great Sunday.
Chuck
It's about 1am here and had a long day. Went to work and came home to cut the grass but on the way home stopped off to buy stuff for dinner for today and BBQ for tomorrow. Watched the Yanks take game #2 from the Cubbies. Will spend the day tomorrow at the inlaws for the BBQ.
Just heard about Clarence Clemons passing today after a stroke earlier this week. For those who might not know of him he was a member of the E Street Band that played for Bruce Springsteen for decades. I was lucky enough to see them a couple of years ago, what a show! 3 Hours long!
Well thats about it, so everyone enjoy the day on Sunday.
Happy Fathers Day!
Ray
Bayville, NJ
Life is what happens to youWhile you're busy making other plans - John Lennon
Howdy guys - nice chat with SJ, Doug and Charlie tonight. We did the Father's Day celebration today to beat the rush. Checked out a new train store here in Saint Louis. They had a lot of prewar Lionel and some MPC and a little modern stuff. Went out for an early dinner and got a steak and baked potato, which were both very good.
Q of OS is a great old movie - love the eggs at the end I watched Monsters on netflix tonight. It was a low budget sci fi movie about extra-terestrial creatures infesting South America after a space probe crash. I recommend it very much!
TARDIS is warmed up and loaded with goodies, so let's get a move on
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Evenin All.
Veg-out day today, yesterday was runnnnnn from pre-dawn til well past sunset. It was pretty much a packed house all day, schools out.
A bit late as usual but SJ, and many more to come cheers.
Remember the Veterans. Past, present and future.
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Proud New Member Of The NRA
Sunny and about 90 today.
Attended an automotive swap meet at the fairgrounds today. Didn't find anything I needed, though there were some tempting projects - a 1963 Studebaker pickup, a 1957 Chevy wagon, a 1951 four door Chevy. There was a1967 Mustang convertable there that had a factory bench seat. I didn't know that bench seats were ever offered in Mustangs, though being built on the same platform as the Falcon, I guess it would be possible.
All for now.
Good evening all,
Lousy day. Mowed both yards and found out my three favorite teams all created a vacuum in qualifying for Milwaukee. I hope every one has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Good Evening
Sun and 80s today, graduation party was the usual food stuff. I have Banilla and root beer for the Tardis crew so come on by.
S.J.
Regards, Roy
Traindood - Ahhhh, but that picture would be priceless!!
Think good thoughts, do good deeds!
Good morning
sun going to low 80s.
Brutus no train gifts, old james buys enough. Got summer clothes as requested. A graduation party this afternoon, tis the season for handing out envelopes. Have a great Saturday...S.J.
With all those candles burning, I'll get blamed for global warming.
Morning all. Going to Miss Edna's [Todd's Train Depot] with squash, tomatoes and cucumbers. Then big Fathers' Day bash here. Chicken, ham, shrimp, mussels, corn on the cob, new potatoes, deserts and more. FIL, wife's family [the herd], Frankie, his GF and son and Cathy [oldest] will be here. Later.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Good morning everyone. Back from doing rounds already. Now to just stay away from the hospital. Got back in time to visit with the family before they head out. Passed by the NS yard here on the way to and from the hospital...no activity, in fact, no trains at all. Yesterday, I saw a very long grain train with new NS hoppers, it was a nice site.
If things are quiet today, I hope to do a little scenery on the layout and then head to the sports park in preparation for the wedding this evening. I will need some bug repellent to keep the gnats away.
Hope everyone has a great day.Dennis
TCA#09-63805
It is a sunny 70 degrees. Going up to 82 today with a chance of rain.
Today is a busy day. I have chores to do and a project to finish. Nascar race today. Baseball game tonite.
Dining car is here with the usual for breakfast.
Y'all have a great Saturday.
Mornin' boys. Mornin' English. Overcast and 69 here in the Mid-Atlantic region. Fifelings are finished school, middle princess is back from senior week at Ocean, fifepup starts his new job (Starbucks/Safeway) on Monday, and I did another shift at the Marine Unit. All is well.
SirJames - Wow! With all those candles we could have played a night game. Come to think of it, didn't see any bugs yesterday evening either....
Partly sunny and low 90's today.
Happy birthday, SJ.
One of the 'futuristic' items in The Queen of Outer Space were the Venuition video screens - they looked like the modern flat screen TV's. Another case of science fiction predicting the future.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SJ! Glad to talk to you tonight and glad you had a good day! Forgot to ask if you got anything train-y for your BDay!?
TARDIS IS READY, so let's get going!!!
Good Evening All
It was a very nice day, Thanks to all for the birthday wish's. All of our little family were here for burnt offerings from the grill. I've had my banilla and 1 Krispy Kreme with candle. No I didn't eat the candle. I had a date with my grandsons GF but the deal fell through when she found out 11 pm was my bed time. Fire up the thingy and come on by Banilla and root beer are on me tonight...S.J.
Hooo -- Rah
Indians won over Pirates 5 to 1.
Tigers are losing...............
Indians back to 1st Place.
Good evening everyone. Another long day, and hopefully it is at an end. So far, everyone is doing well, but an emergency could be right around the corner. I think that will be what I look forward to retirement for...the day I am no longer on call!
Chief, Hope the EGD came out well. Best sleep I ever got was while having the scope. The free meals aren't getting to you, are they? Regarding the person putting you to sleep, I am sure she was much prettier than I...I ain't one for looks, I just married one who has them!
Doug, we had a friend who had both sides of their car dented...my dad asked if the drove by Braille? At least no one was hurt. Another one of those lessons that cost some, but could have been a lot worse.
Happy Birthday, Sir James! Hope it is a good one for you.
Well, we had lots of rain over the last couple of days. It is much needed. They have had some forest fires around here. Last Sunday, we had a good size one down the road, but they were able to contain it fast.
I had better get to sleep as I have to do rounds early. With any luck, it will be a quick in and then home. Wife is bringing the kids to her Dad's house for celebration of Father's Day. Then, they will come home so we can do the same.
God Bless,Dennis
The lights went in around 1988. They haven't helped.
Oh boy, a/c out again and the teen got in another car accident. nobody hurt but the 'ol Yaris now scored on the opposite side. sigh
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
HudsonJohn - When the Electric Company loses power......Who do they call????? Also I think Cathy would give up her car, but that would be VERY expensive!!
SJ - Happy Birthday!! [bday!!!!
DougM - Round one to the Cubbies. I always thought Wrigley was a nice place for a game. When did they turn on the lights 1985 or so. I remember watching that game. Quite a unique place.
Traindood - Ah yes... but would you be bold enough to wear the Yankee shirt JoeD and I send you?
Later
sir james I Yes it is my birthday,,somebody told. Born on Prospect Ave, Toledo Ohio 72 years ago today.
Yes it is my birthday,,somebody told.
Born on Prospect Ave, Toledo Ohio
72 years ago today.
HAPPY B-DAY, SJ! FACEBOOK NEVER COULD KEEP A SECRETE!
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