Cold and harsh wind blowing here at the NJ Devils Army Southern Command in Pennsauken. Flurried on the way to work, but nothing of concern.
Didn't go to drill, still feeling the effects....wish I could get back in the swing....
JoeD - This dinner is the ONLY time I drink..shots with the boys, naturally. My date has promised to be the DD, which is cool. Not that I get plastered, just in case. Cinnamon Schnapps is my poison of choice with a little coffee Patron for good measure. First time I have held a executive position on the fire department. I'd rather be on the line officers, but seems like that is favoritism at best.
I was going to comment on the "situation" but I feel it in everyones best interest if we just move on. Just my opinion.
Off to lunch, check ya later!
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
LawsonFarmsRR SPMan Good morning all, Bo, re pictures, I still don't know how. I'm an example of "if you teach a guy to fish etc". With me it's the other way around. My son has spoiled me by doing everything I need on the computer. As a result, I stay computer illiterate. He has no patience with me as far as teaching goes. He tells you once, that's it. I need to do things in repetition in order for it to sink in. Re wiring and circuit protection, I have been using only my Z4000 which has some built in protection and that has kept my electronics safe so far. The Z4000 has a fast blow circuit breaker. The old Lionel ZW would just sit there and cook until the bi metal breaker would heat up enough to trip. By that time the electronics were history. My biggest problem right now is voltage drops and poor DCS signal in some places. I need to put in several more feeders to my two loops to correct and probably do the star wiring method recommended by the DCS guru's. They recommend two wires out and back to each location, not bus wiring. I need to check out the best source for buying wire too. I have a little left to get started which is a pretty heavy gauge. Yesterday, I had a turnout switch that decided to break it's throw bar. It is the lead switch to my engine facility. I can still throw the points by hand and it's near the control panel so easy to reach. I might just do that for a while since, I would have to tear up a lot of track to get that bad switch out for repair. The switch is a Ross Custom switch. Great switches but the older throw bars wear out with use. I have some spares that they sent me though. Weather is warming up nicely. Warm all week. Pat, let me know if you find out about "anonymous postings" Chief, I can just picture you running out in the rain in the middle of the night with your trusty six shooter looking for the bad guys. Your motion sensor works too good. Probably a cricket jumping around in there or something. later, Ray I am trying, but Jeffrey Doesn't give me a strait answer. After several emails I still don't know if we can post anonymously. Pat
SPMan Good morning all, Bo, re pictures, I still don't know how. I'm an example of "if you teach a guy to fish etc". With me it's the other way around. My son has spoiled me by doing everything I need on the computer. As a result, I stay computer illiterate. He has no patience with me as far as teaching goes. He tells you once, that's it. I need to do things in repetition in order for it to sink in. Re wiring and circuit protection, I have been using only my Z4000 which has some built in protection and that has kept my electronics safe so far. The Z4000 has a fast blow circuit breaker. The old Lionel ZW would just sit there and cook until the bi metal breaker would heat up enough to trip. By that time the electronics were history. My biggest problem right now is voltage drops and poor DCS signal in some places. I need to put in several more feeders to my two loops to correct and probably do the star wiring method recommended by the DCS guru's. They recommend two wires out and back to each location, not bus wiring. I need to check out the best source for buying wire too. I have a little left to get started which is a pretty heavy gauge. Yesterday, I had a turnout switch that decided to break it's throw bar. It is the lead switch to my engine facility. I can still throw the points by hand and it's near the control panel so easy to reach. I might just do that for a while since, I would have to tear up a lot of track to get that bad switch out for repair. The switch is a Ross Custom switch. Great switches but the older throw bars wear out with use. I have some spares that they sent me though. Weather is warming up nicely. Warm all week. Pat, let me know if you find out about "anonymous postings" Chief, I can just picture you running out in the rain in the middle of the night with your trusty six shooter looking for the bad guys. Your motion sensor works too good. Probably a cricket jumping around in there or something. later, Ray
Good morning all,
Bo, re pictures, I still don't know how. I'm an example of "if you teach a guy to fish etc". With me it's the other way around. My son has spoiled me by doing everything I need on the computer. As a result, I stay computer illiterate. He has no patience with me as far as teaching goes. He tells you once, that's it. I need to do things in repetition in order for it to sink in.
Re wiring and circuit protection, I have been using only my Z4000 which has some built in protection and that has kept my electronics safe so far. The Z4000 has a fast blow circuit breaker. The old Lionel ZW would just sit there and cook until the bi metal breaker would heat up enough to trip. By that time the electronics were history.
My biggest problem right now is voltage drops and poor DCS signal in some places. I need to put in several more feeders to my two loops to correct and probably do the star wiring method recommended by the DCS guru's. They recommend two wires out and back to each location, not bus wiring. I need to check out the best source for buying wire too. I have a little left to get started which is a pretty heavy gauge.
Yesterday, I had a turnout switch that decided to break it's throw bar. It is the lead switch to my engine facility. I can still throw the points by hand and it's near the control panel so easy to reach. I might just do that for a while since, I would have to tear up a lot of track to get that bad switch out for repair. The switch is a Ross Custom switch. Great switches but the older throw bars wear out with use. I have some spares that they sent me though.
Weather is warming up nicely. Warm all week.
Pat, let me know if you find out about "anonymous postings"
Chief, I can just picture you running out in the rain in the middle of the night with your trusty six shooter looking for the bad guys. Your motion sensor works too good. Probably a cricket jumping around in there or something.
later,
Ray
I am trying, but Jeffrey Doesn't give me a strait answer. After several emails I still don't know if we can post anonymously.
Pat
Ray - Jeffrey tells me that there is no rule against anonymous posts, not yet anyway. But the higher ups don't like it. You may not see it again - at least lasting very long.
Chief - Was that you I saw on the TARDIS last night sighing in anonymously?
My snohio deflection shield prevented any snoiho here in central VA, and directed it to Roseville NC. Chief sorry it was mostly slush by the time it got to you.
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We have 21 degrees with 30 for the high. Colder air is a-comin.
Granny fixed a nice breakfast of eggs, bacon, taters and 1 toast. Yeah I know, so I'll skip lunch. Good chat with the Tardis gang last night..S.J.
"IT's GOOD TO BE THE KING",by Mel Brooks
Charter Member- Tardis Train Crew (TTC) - Detroit3railers- Detroit Historical society Glancy Modular trains- Charter member BTTS
Aloha and TGIF. Nice TARDIS ride last night with the guys. Bo, you can download Yahoo Messenger on the device of your choice, then look for us. I am cnw1995 there too (stands for Chicago and North Western and it's date of amalgamation into the UP). Looks like a busy weekend. I am serving as video director for three church services on Sat and Sun and have my nieces birthday party late Sunday many miles away. Hope I can experiment with representing 'skywriting smoke' on the layout. Jeffrey, that's a nice engine! Hope you can get back in your home soon. Ray, that's a great line about the engine and the train. Chief, you have more snow than we do up here! Speaking of snow, check out the 'four season' video of this rail line in Norway. http://laughingsquid.com/a-journey-through-seasons-4-seasons-of-travel-on-norways-northernmost-railroad/
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Good morning. It's 35° with 100% humidity and patchy frost. It'll be sunny with a high of 58°.Well in a little while I'll be on my way to the docs for my prostate exam. The sooner that's over the better. The electrician is supposed to show up sometime today to fix my meter box so I can get my power reconnected, again. Hopefully I won't need a new meter box.See ya later.
Dr. Frankendiesel aka Scott Running BearSpace Mouse for president!15 year veteran fire fighterCollector of Apple //e'sRunning Bear EnterprisesHistory Channel Club life member.beatus homo qui invenit sapientiam
Its gone or going fast. We "officially" had 1 inch per weather person. Now to get ready for the day. Snoozing and coffee over.
Later
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Cloudy, gray. 29 degrees and going to 42 today on the north bluff.
It is official. Roseyville and Chief have now recorded more snow than DougM or I for the year.
John, Good thing you got to retire, how could you have ever had time to do all of the things you have to if you were still working?
BOC, you are correct, water over the bridge. just move on. Thanks.
A little elect work on the layout today, nothing else.
Enjoy the day
Joined 1-21-2011 TCA 13-68614
Kev, From The North Bluff Above Marseilles IL.
ChiefEaglesMorning. Chuck and the Yankee snow cannon did a direct hit into Roseyville. Snowed hard for a period of time. Snowed so fast and hard that everything covered over including pavement [all within 30 minutes]. By the time I awoke from reclinerizing, pavement and sidewalks had turned to slush. All pavement and concrete is clear this AM. Crunchy icey wet snow on other surfaces. Sun coming up which will melt it right away. Shame as it is a pretty snow.
Chuck.........you scored a direct hit on the Chief with the snow cannon!!!!!!. I wonder when he will figure out how this happened. Buckeye's last raid seems to have done the trick, when he planted GPS tracking collars on the Chief's dogs (Lucy, Finn, Burg, and Wiley) and another tracking device under THE BOX.
Keep the fusillade going until the Chief surrenders. Hopefully I can direct some arctic air down his way early next week when the temps here will be in the teens......not an easy task with so much hot air coming out of Roseyville, but I will do my best.
Jack
IF IT WON'T COME LOOSE BY TAPPING ON IT, DON'T TRY TO FORCE IT. USE A BIGGER HAMMER.
CHUCK & BUCKEYE, TGIF!!!
laz57
Good Morning from Central Jersey. 31 degrees and no snow. I stayed at Mom's last night to help with a few chores. Later, I cleaned and serviced my 681 Turbine. When I get home I will take it for a loop or 2 around the layout.
Mike: Glad that things are working out. Things are quiet.
Jeffrey: Good luck with your trailer. I am still not done with my mess from Sandy.
Chief: Enjoy the show.
Sandy Progress: The Family Rental House took a good hit. It is on Barnegat Bay. Look out the kitchen window and you see Barnegat Light House. Look out the front and you see the Ferris Wheel at Seaside Heights. The electric, walls, flooring, bathroom and kitchen are done and the tennant is back in. My son is doing the decks now. The siding is next. My boat has been retrieved. Some cosmetic damge and the engine went under. Too bad it was just rebuilt. Not bad for traveling about a 1/2 mile and into the woods with 19 other boats. The back garage was destroyed by 2 BIG Oak Trees from seperate neighbors. My daughter's 1966 Mustang was undamaged. My 1956 Chevy Nomad now looks like Tim Taylors 1955 Nomad after he dropped the beam on it. Mine goes cross way instead of length way. I almost parted it out but I got the idea of making a "No Camino". More on that later. I was lucky that nothing happened to my house. I have a lot of wood to split now.
Prayers for all in need.
Hopefully this glitch will pass.
Time to take Mom for blood work, radiation and doctor visit.
John
Morning..
Sunny but cccold this morning...18F going for a high of 32F. Rest of the day has snowflurries forecast...sigh.
Weekend looks kinda wet...rain forecast then all turning into ice and slippy again...
More meetings and such scheduled for today..better go off and do this...
Have a good'un!!!
Any argument carried far enough will end up in Semantics--Hartz's law of rhetoric Emerald. Leemer and Southern The route of the Sceptre Express Barry
I just started my blog site...more stuff to come...
http://modeltrainswithmusic.blogspot.ca/
Hello all,
TGIF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chuck Ya got me too. 24 degrees and an unexpected heavy dusting turned the roads into instant ice. Saw a couple of fender benders on the way to work.
Seems I missed some commotion the other day. What was that all about?
May or may not get to the Greenberg Show in Monroeville this weekend. Need to get the manure out of the barn & Mrs still has a severe case of the CRUD. She's been off work all week.
Probe are you going??
Supposed to get really cold here next week. Highs in the teens. And I was hoping for warmer weather so I can take my Musket for a walk in the woods.
Best get busy
Prayers for those in need
Banks, Proud member of the OTTS TCA 12-67310
Unusually quiet on the pot today. Normally 3 or 4 pages go by between one of my posts. Watched some of "Rome" last night. Good night's sleep. "Saucy wench" got some sleep as well. She may be on the mend. I have a 3 day weekend this weekend. Looks like the snow cannon scored a direct hit on Roseyville, but it may need to keep firing for effect. TBIL, but some one else will have to drive. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Good Morning from Blueberryhill RR....
It is a cold 18 degrees. Going up to 36 with sunshine.
Today is a busy day. Wife is taking her dog to the groomer and I have a few chores to do. Then, I can work on a nice project. Not much else new here. Lunch and a nap, later.
Chief bought himself a snowblower.
Dining car is here with Cheerios for breakfast.
Buckeye & LAZ.... TGIF
Y'all have a great Friday.
Chuck
jeffrey-wimberly fifedog Tap tap tap. And the silken sad uncertain rustling of each purple curtainThrilled me - filled me with fantastic terrors never felt before;So that now, to still the beating of my heart, I stood repeating`'Tis some visitor entreating entrance at my chamber door -Some late visitor entreating entrance at my chamber door; -This it is, and nothing more,'
fifedog Tap tap tap.
Tap tap tap.
OK, Fife. Three taps......Jeffrey and I agree to this. You are taking the Ravens Sunday against the Patriots and are giving us just three (3) points, not the four we asked for. It's a deal. I just don't think the Raven's purple curtain defense is what it used to be, with Ray Lewis back or no.
Good morning everyone.
14 degrees this morning here in Towanda, so it is cold! Also got a dusting of snow last night. Nothing that could accumulate to much.
Early dismissal today. Monday off for Martin Luther Jr.'s B-Day. Long weekend ahead of me.
May go see Lincoln.
The Lehigh Valley Railroad, the Route of the Black Diamond Express, John Wilkes and Maple Leaf.
-Jake, modeling the Barclay, Towanda & Susquehanna.
Morning. Chuck and the Yankee snow cannon did a direct hit into Roseyville. Snowed hard for a period of time. Snowed so fast and hard that everything covered over including pavement [all within 30 minutes]. By the time I awoke from reclinerizing, pavement and sidewalks had turned to slush. All pavement and concrete is clear this AM. Crunchy icey wet snow on other surfaces. Sun coming up which will melt it right away. Shame as it is a pretty snow.
Got a Mayor's meal with a economic development person [Town pays] and then to Hunters' Haven to help take stock to the Raleigh Gun Show. Will help setup there most of the afternoon.
Got both new NS engines going. One has some issues [smoke not working and directional lighting not coming on]. Removed shell and everything looks OK including boards all plugged in tight. Will do a factory reset today. If that does not clear the problems, will take it to Todd's tomorrow for "warranty" repair. Other one, big SD80 is great. Already in a lashup and leading the long train of loaded coal cars.
Have a good one.
Was tired. Reclinerized too late. It snowed. Covered eveything including highway. Slush now.
Sleep tight.
Calling it a night, The wife came home with the latest crud from the high school. I am sure I will be next. She crashed before 7:00 because she has to be at work tomorrow and Tues to get the MLK day pay.
The drama kings queens seem to run the show here and the old guard is always in the back, right or wrong regardless of what they say. As for me, I think I need a vacation. Social networking is overrated.
Knock, knock, knock.
See ya tomorrow.
Well, due to the rain we got a falling tree did a good job of kicking my anthill over. I should be moved back into it by this time tomorrow provided the electrician shows up as planned and there aren't any problems. Got an appointment in the morning for a prostate exam. I hope to get that wrapped up quickly. I'm staying the night at my fathers place so not too uncomfortable.Well time to call it a night. See y'all tomorrow.
Good evening all,
What a difference a day makes. Yesterday was all gloom and doom in SE Indiana. Today, well.... the situation is better. Is there cause for rejoicing....no, but the one aspect that could be improved was improved to the extent we could get right now. Again, I know this is very cryptic, but this is as much as I can share right now. In a few months, I will be able to say more when I know how the story plays out. Sort of a quiet day at work with some meetings tosssed in as well. Some were useless and some were aggravating. Did enjoy a nice Celtic music show downtown Indy at the Artsgarden. The "saucy wench" is doing better, but still not 100%. TBIL and I can drive. I hope everyone has a good day.
PS. Thanks for all the support.
ChiefEagles Actually guys, the electronics expert is Roy M. That is one of his professional jobs. He is who wires the big Lionel layouts at York and other train shows. Central Station and others in NY. If I get in a jam, I call Roy. Another good person is, you are not going to believe this, Shake and Bake [Don Baker]. I never would say Buckeye. But I just did. Got a feeling Charlie S. is no slow leak around the subject too. Sleep tight.
Actually guys, the electronics expert is Roy M. That is one of his professional jobs. He is who wires the big Lionel layouts at York and other train shows. Central Station and others in NY. If I get in a jam, I call Roy. Another good person is, you are not going to believe this, Shake and Bake [Don Baker]. I never would say Buckeye. But I just did. Got a feeling Charlie S. is no slow leak around the subject too.
The Chief must be sick again.
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
Ohayō,
I’m starting my lunch break now. It is cold and sunny again today, but a bit more windy than usual. It’s Friday so I have plenty of tasks to take care of at work. I have no other big plans for the day, but may take the wife out for dinner tonight if our babysitter is available.
Jack – The estimated time was two months from shipment date. It shipped on 6 Dec so it turned out to be a month and a half. I’m glad it’s here now. If they paid attention to the name on the label they probably would have chucked it into the ocean.
Bo – The Tardis rides are fun; I wish I could make them more often but the time difference doesn’t always work out.
Rich – I’m picturing 48 hours.
Jeffrey – I’m glad the tree didn’t cause worse damage to your home or to you.
Sayonara,
Joe
SPMan wrote:
"Bo, running an engine is easy, handling a train behind it is the hard part."
Ray, I got a laugh from your come back! So true I am sure, but spoken like a true railroad man!
Take care, Bo
Visit my website Bo's Trains at http://www.bostrains.com
As to whether one can post anonymously...I'd rather doubt one could.
Lehigh Valley 2089 LawsonFarmsRR SPMan Pat, let me know if you find out about "anonymous postings" I am trying, but Jeffrey Doesn't give me a strait answer. After several emails I still don't know if we can post anonymously. Pat For some reason, I sense that the same person who posted the post that asked about the threads stopping in 2007, posted the post that started the small brushfire earlier. Why, I don't know. Don't mean to start a debate here. Anyway, that's the feeling I get. Good night everyone. Hope the weather stays nice here.
LawsonFarmsRR SPMan Pat, let me know if you find out about "anonymous postings" I am trying, but Jeffrey Doesn't give me a strait answer. After several emails I still don't know if we can post anonymously. Pat
SPMan Pat, let me know if you find out about "anonymous postings"
For some reason, I sense that the same person who posted the post that asked about the threads stopping in 2007, posted the post that started the small brushfire earlier. Why, I don't know. Don't mean to start a debate here.
Anyway, that's the feeling I get.
Good night everyone. Hope the weather stays nice here.
Anonymous in the case of the flamewar just past was Brent(Lionroar88).
The issue of him wanting the admins closing his account ended up with his posts still here and his account name now anonymous
railhead53, you drove trains for a living. If you could do that, you can post pictures. Try it and after a few times I bet you'll have it down.
Bo, running an engine is easy, handling a train behind it is the hard part.
SPMan
Good Evening Everyone:
I was trying to get caught up on the pot from the last week that I was AWOL. I hope that everyone just takes a deep breath and moves on.
I have been busy taking Mom for her daily radiation treatments, infusion every 3 weeks, blood work and doctor's appointments. Her radiation has been extended another week. It has been long days for mom lives 55 miles away and then we have to go another 1/2 hour to get to the hospital for the treatments. I am definitely not complaining for this has to be done. I have just been too tired to post and i am battling the crud also.
To all who have been ill with the crud, get well soon.
Jeffrey, prayers for you Mom and the Family.
Dennis, Belated Happy Birthday!
SJ, Sounds like you got a good deal with the set.
RT, That is a great book. I have read it cover to cover.
V8, Enjoy the Del Sol.
Jack, Congrats go out to your Granddaughter and singing the National Anthem. She was a brave girl.
Kev, Nice Cars and SMOOTH. You are as good as AF53 and me.
Prairietype: The 2026 looks great.
Ryan: Good luck with your work situation.
Harold: I wish your wife the best with her boss.
On the train front, I am going over, cleaning and lubing all of my engines and tenders. I am making a list of all of the parts that I need and replacing what is needed. I am also going top be starting on all of my rolling stock.
Enjoy life and do not worry about the small things!
It's 31 and stayed sunny most of the day.
Banilla and root beer for the thingy crew tonight....S.J.
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