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[blownout cylinder]

I think it is a '56...

[jeffrey-wimberly]

Well I checked my mail stack and found a padded envelope containing two Athearn loco shells. One of a Soo Line (red and white) SD40-2 and the other is for a C&NW F7-A.

[rtraincollector]

Charlie I've watched that video a few times and keep coming up with questions like does the PRR 6-8-6 not have chug sound as it seemed it was running with out it but the whistle sounded great and tender looked great on that engine.

Well it looks like I got 4 of the 5 N/S flats with triple crown trailers on them and the smoking caboose sold for right at what it will cost me to get the ac commander board and rail sounds 4 board for the N/S engine Which will be good. that will give me my forth dual motor tmcc engine.

Not much else going on here as train wise. Did also sell a left hand remote switch with controller. I bought 100 grain of wheat bulbs 4 mm clear so can use them for a few applications but what I'll do with 100 who knows will do some experiments to try different things may see about lighting some buildings maybe who knows. Coming from china so will be a while till I get them. May try to add ditch lights to the N/S dash 8-40C think I can do that and it will look great to have them. They did have red ones but they where only 12v and figured if I need red or any other color I could paint the lens and have different colors.
Going to stick around the house today wifes cooking a roast beef dinner so that will be good.
Well going to move on will probably post later today or tomorrow have a good Sunday all.

[KRM]

KRM

 

Sunny and going up to 45 degrees today and

 

  NASCAR IS BACK!!!

 Daytona and today???  

Well on to plan B. Trains and the

granddaughter.  

 

 Have a great day guys!

 

Kev

 

[submmbob]

RT - the Pennsy 6-8-6 doesn't chug because it's a turbine! I think I could hear a turbine sound but having no idea what one might sound like we'd have to ask Charlie or SJ to clarify.

Well I owe a friend of mine in Chicago some $ for helping me out recently, and it occurred to me that he has 2 young sons.  Well guess what? Turns out they are 5 and 9 and do not have a train set. The Amtrak PA will be heading their way soon. It was kind of an impulse buy (of course what isn't in this hobby) and I've only been just dragging around the cars w/ the 2025. The PA sits quietly on display as I'm just not a diesel guy (at least not for model trains). They also happen to have an unused basement

Bob

[sir james I]

RT, Bob got it right. It did not chuff, they say all you heard was the hissing steam that powered the turbine. Pennsy only made 1 as it was only cost efficient at high speeds. However as you know Lionel made thousands of them.

[SPMan]

Chief, regarding the ZW's, a friend of mine wants to replace a power cord on his.  What's involved with that?  How does the new cord connect to the ZW.  Is it soldered on or what?

Went to TCA meet yesterday but did not buy anything.  Saw a lot of trains running on display though.  There was a 226E with the green passenger cars in excellent shape and two of the Lionel remakes of the Commadore Vanderbuilt type steam engines although only 4 driving wheels.  There was a red one and a blue one with matching cars.  They are prewar look alikes.  Nice stuff and ran great.  Also on display was the Lionel standard gauge Brute electric with one of the new longer matching passenger cars.

Another train meet coming up next Sunday March 4th at TTOS Southwestern Division but I have conflicting things to do after church.  I dislike these meetings on Sunday because I have to juggle my church schedule but maybe it was the only day the hall was available.  Years ago they used to meet on Friday night.  That was the best ever because it was at the start of your weekend and left you free to do whatever for the remainder.

Nice video of the train layout with plenty of action.  Enjoyed watching the turntable working.  Those take up a lot of real estate on layouts.

Dennis V8, I haven't heard about any rain today but the paper said showers tomorrow.  However your predictions have been better than the weatherman lately.  Guess I better roll up the windows in my old Buick.

Doug in Sandy Eggo,  you are amazing doing all that you do after your heart problems.  Take it easy.  A friend of mine is still on the mend after heart surgery two weeks ago.  He is doing good but still tires very easily.  I guess that goes with the territory as you probably know.

Gas prices going through the roof in L.A. between 4.19 and 4.23 for regular yesterday.  It goes up a little every day. Any progress on economic recovery will back in the tank again if this keeps up.  Have to plan my driving trips better and combine chores now instead of running around so much.

Light rail line still two years away from us but building (like a snail).

later,

Ray

 

 

[dwiemer]

Good afternoon everyone.  Feeling a little better, bur have a way to go.  Come tomorrow, I will take some medicine and help will be on the way.  Church was great, we had Andy Andrews who has a book on the NYTimes best seller list.  If you get to read it, or see him speak, he is great.  

Getting ready to leave for a violin concert at the local museum.  That and dinner with the instructor should keep us busy.  Will have to miss church, but will see the video later.

Gotta run, but that was a nice layout in the video.

Dennis

[laz 57]

sir james I

30 and sunny

Joe, Norms layout is in a rebuild stage, it's not near completed as far as scenery goes. He has lots of buildings and misc. to add. First impression is you are in Pennsylvania. No plans for today and no trip into the kitchen yet..S.J.

SIRJAMES,

  Can't be Pennsylvania!  Thers NO BARs!

laz57

[sir james I]

Laz he has one, he's just trying to decide how he wants to set up the buildings along the road.  A lot of scenery items are not in place yet.

[rtraincollector]

SJ in PA. one isn't enough they have them every block some even have 3 in a block

[blownout cylinder]

mmm...sounds like some neighbourhoods here!!!

[KRM]

Well did not get to see any NASCAR today,  but that is Okay, Had a great time with the grandkids. Gator rides in the wood  and trains in the basement.  How cool is that?

Have a good night guys and I will be watching the race tomorrow on the second Sunday ,,,,,,, Or whatever day it is???? Right LAZ???

Kev

 

 

 

 

[jeffrey-wimberly]

Calling it a night early. Visited with my mother, my sister, nephew and niece today and went over and bothered David for a while. That's a busy day for me. See y'all tomorrow.

[sir james I]

34 and we had sun all day.

I just kinda couched today, me and the TV..S.J.

[KRM]

laz 57

   Can't be Pennsylvania!  Thers NO BARs!

laz57

 LAZ,

 When you retire you need to come see me. There are plenty of Bars in Marstuckey.

Kev

 

[ChiefEagles]

HOME!!!  That ratty vehicle Buckeye took to Enterprise for me is back too.  When I say ratty its the hampster KIA.

Cord replacement is soldered.  Got to remove case and go under it.

Tired.

Later.

[cheapclassics]

Good evening all,

IIABSDISEI with temps in the 50s.  Ran some Alaskan trains on the back porch.  Experimented with some uncoupling tracks.  Decided the tracks worked ok, but couplers were not reliable enough.  Going back to manual operation.  May use one for operating cars.   Watching the Oscars.  Billy Crystal is good as host.   Hugo appears to be winning a lot.  Good for us train buffs.  Maybe Lionel or MTH will make a model of the train station where it took place.  I had waffles and bacon for breakfast.  TBIL after the show.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

Mike C. from Indiana

[wrmcclellan]

Evening all!

Had a very long week at a business trade show. Wore me out. Have to travel some the next two weeks also so posting will still be sporatic at best. Vegged out all day yesterday - watched NASCAR Nationwide race. Good one. Let's see - Danica Patrick - 3 cars = 3 wrecked cars. Today's race is now tomorrow. Can she make it 4 for 4? Then went to dinner with friends. Nice evening.

Started out the day with Waffle House - mmmm - the grits were great! Very nice day today so worked on front of the house. Had new lead walk to house poured last fall and cannot find a landscape contractor. Had 5 come out and we never even got a quote - not even a stupid one. Tried calling 3 of them back, left message and no return call. However - in the news they all want to complain about lack of work. So I am digging up the old flower beds and rearranging edging to go with the new walk. Got about a third done. Will resume next weekend. Sore so we fired up the hot tub and soaked for a while. Not as stiff now.

Have a great evening all! Until next time.

[laz 57]

Hi GUYZ,

  21 here to get up to 60?  Took my MINNIE dog to the woods for a nice  run and walk yesterday.  Great day with temps about 40 and no wind.

KEV, MARSTUCKEY?  Whats that?  A cross between Martians and Hillbillys?

ROY, DANICA at least she looks good smashing them.

RT, where I grew up there was a church on every block as well as 2 bars too.

Stay frosty,

laz57

[Banks]

Hello all,

Crisp & clear 21 @ 6 AM today. High 50"s for the trip home.

Laz, I didn't know you grew up in Altoona!!!!!!

Never did get to check in over the weekend. I'll catch up later.

 

Prayers for those in need

[Blueberryhill RR]

Good Morning from Blueberryhill RR....

It is a cloudy 40 degrees. Going up to 50 today with cloudy skies.

Today is a busy day. I have a bunch of chores to do. I need to work on a project. I will be taking a nap later. Legs are achy from going up and down the basement stairs yesterday. That means I should be doing it more. Yep, gotta run them trains more.

Dining car is here with Cheerios for breakfast.

Y'all have a great Monday.

Chuck

[blownout cylinder]

Good Morning

Variably cloudy is the phrase for today...in other words...mainly dull dull dull...

Get to do a bunch of HD things today....

Then, off for evening classes...

62 Comet drag race...

[rtraincollector]

Laz sounds like where I grew up once you got into the town/boro I actually live in the country although a neighborhood my back yard back up to a farm.

Morning all

Not much planned for today. Go get a few hairs shortened is about it.

[submmbob]

Hello all

Cold and windy this morning. We will prob be closing in the next few hours due to high winds and be closed all day. Chance for a dusting of the Chief's favorite tonight. Ray, Don, Dennis, and Doug should be seeing it first.

Should have plenty of stuff to work on for the next few weeks. Was realizing I spent a little too much time on the Bay recently Going to work on putting a few items I want to sell off online on my week off including the KW. Even if the new-to-me ZW isn't ready for prime time yet, I have a couple of other small transformers that can fill in.

Need to clean and box up the Amtrak PA set for my friend's sons. I'll prob get a loop of fastrack to throw in w/ it as the tubular track that came w/ the set is now incorporated into the Hardwood Floor Central. Finding a shipping box may be slightly entertaining, but there's a UPS store close to me.

Finally found another railroad to volunteer on. Was looking at the Gadsden Pacific Division website yesterday to see when their next open house would coincide w/ my schedule. They are in the process of building a 7 1/2" outdoor railroad on the site and are looking for help. They are nearly done w/ the main loop, but will be working on the turntable and steaming bays soon.  I start next Saturday.

Bob

[jeffrey-wimberly]

Good morning. It's 54° and cloudy. The high will be 68° and it'll be mostly cloudy. There's a 20% chance of rain.

Today I'm going to see if I can get my parents yard mowed. That of course depends on whether the tractor will start. It still has an old battery on it. When the blades and cutting belt were replaced earlier this month it had to be jumped with a 55 amp charger. I'd like to get it done today as the forecast for the next two or three days calls for rain. No plans concerning the layout today. I'm going to be pretty sore after mowing the yard and anything concerning trains will be of minor consequence.

[KRM]

Good morning guys,

Sunny and 28 degrees not going to be as warm today as yesterday but that is fine with me.

Wife bent over to pick up the granddaughter and threw her back out. She has done this before "spinal disc herniation" and it takes months to get better. She is in a lot of pain but went to work. May have to get her into the Dr. so she can get put into some PT. Hope she gets better soon.

I won a Lionel CSX Dash 8-40C last night that I should not of bid on but I never thought I would get it for what I bid. Oh well so it goes, it is mine now.

Laz, Marstuckey is what we call Marseilles because you would think you are in Kentucky by looking at some of the places around here.

Blownout, nice picture, reminds me of my days of racing at the Oswego Drag Strip. Wish I had all the money I wasted there blowing stuff up now.

Roy, I think your right about 4 for 4 and Danica.  You will be happier with the landscaping when you get done with, it by doing it yourself.

Well I got to go to town so I can send off a package with a project to Bob. It will add to his list of things to do.

Prayers to all in need! 

Have a great day.

Kev

 

 

[LawsonFarmsRR]

KRM

 

Sunny and going up to 45 degrees today and

 

:

NASCAR IS BACK!!!

 

 

 

Have a great day guys!1

Kev.

 

 

Kev, waiting for the 500 I got to see a rerun of the Budweiser Shootout. Wow that 18 car was great. 2 near spinouts and a last second pass of Tony Stewart.

The guys will tell you I have been a great supporter of Kyle Bush. Isn't that right Fife.

Pat

[sir james I]

37 with bright sun.

Just checking in, days not planned yet...S.J.

[cnw1995]

Aloha . Sunny but cold - just like the weekend. Video-directed church services yesterday, then ran trains in the afternoon because the 500 was delayed. Maybe I can find it streaming somewhere today.. Something is definitely wrong with Thomas - sounds like he's stripped a gear he screeches so much - I'll try to poke around and see what's up. SJ and Charlie, Norm's modeling is beautiful. He's a great photographer as well. Thank you for sharing that video!  Blownout, like the modeling ideas on your blog. Dennis, hope you're feeling better today.  Lots more cars in the Metra parking lot this am - the numbers go up and down with the price of gas...