First time on just thought I would give it a go as I ran out of money for trains for this month ( I have a monthly budget I break often) and still have this burning desire for trains so why not talk about them LOL
Im building my first "big" layout and starting to "flip out" on this ground plain issue for command controll any thoughts on the subject?
Don - interesting observations... I don't know the answer, but I think I do...Just posted two questions on Lionel's Facebook page. First - when are they going to update the shipping schedule to include the Christmas Catalog items. Second - what is the proper minimum curve radius for the NPC Zephyr. In the Signature Catalog the Lionel Lines and Burlington Route Zephyrs require O72, but the NPC in the Christmas Catalog requires O54. Same length, wheel alignment, and number of articulated cars... so why would 3 require 18inches more radius than the other???
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Good Morning Guys!
Nothing much going on here. Have the next two days off work, . Going to go and help Bob with his layout, he has some wiring problems he has been emailing about. Havn't been able to help him for the last month or so, so I'm sure it will be a busy day. Then tomorrow, will give my new lawnmower a try. Looking forward to that, strange I know, but it is an electric rotary with a 36v rechargeable battery. Due to the internal air baffles, it almost sounds like a gas mower, it is so strong.
Knott's has been challenging, we have about 3 new guys, and either the work ethic is different, or the job is too tough. But, they have been calling out an awful lot. It sure puts a strain on everyone else. The good news is the weather has been relatively moderate, so the days have been pleasant.
Going to get busy, so hope everyone has a great day!
Don
We have a cloudy 63 this morning.
I am hoping today's aches & pains are because of the dampness and nothing else. The Tardis was late last night so I took some aspirin and went to bed. Our grass is still very green and growing, usually this time of year it is brown and lazy. BLT for breakfast and looking at a peaceful day.
S.J.
"IT's GOOD TO BE THE KING",by Mel Brooks
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Aloha. Sunny and cool this Monday morning in Chicago. Had a pleasant busy weekend, building a bookcase, showing off Ivor for some visiting youngsters. (He's lost Idris the dragon somewhere on the layout - I think one of the kittens has snatched him out of Ivor's smokestack), playing a little mini-golf with the youngest, and drove around antiquing the area yielding a whole mess of dining room chairs the bride wants me to refinish and repair. No train items spotted. Next weekend's the county fair and there is usually some interesting items that pop up at the flea market.Dennis, glad you're OK. Sorry about the Probe.
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Konbanwa,
I had a good 8-mile run this morning. There was a light rain during the last four miles which was quite nice. The workday kept me relatively busy, but nothing that required me to work late. The Princess made us pancakes for dinner and she did a great job. It’s just about bedtime here so I hope you all have a great day.
Bo – It was nice to see your post. Your photos on SPF were splendid as usual.
Sayonara,
Joe
ChiefEagles Early morning for a retired person. Off to coffee with hospital rep. Then Verizon as they are now the contractor for the Town. Check on switching phones to contract. cheapclassics Went to 40th high school reunion as well. It was nice, but too many old people there. Mike C. from Indiana Yes, ancient folks. Have a great week.
Early morning for a retired person. Off to coffee with hospital rep. Then Verizon as they are now the contractor for the Town. Check on switching phones to contract.
cheapclassics Went to 40th high school reunion as well. It was nice, but too many old people there. Mike C. from Indiana
Went to 40th high school reunion as well. It was nice, but too many old people there.
Mike C. from Indiana
We did our phone contract switching for my company last week...all numbers ported with no new numbers...pretty painless.
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Good MorningHere we be kinda dull and showery..showers are in our forecast today as well as our high of...66.. We did our lawn cutting ...again ...yesterday so today it will be just doing the mall and diner thing and then off to the music store to get my bass redone....sigh. Have a good day!!
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...
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fifedogMornin' boys. Off and on today in the Mid-Atlantic region. Last day of vacation. Gonna take it easy, and watch the BRICKYARD race. Actually, need to recuperate from grandson being here since Friday. Brent, don't know how you do it at our age...
fifedogAs for the Mid-Atlantic "MEET", how does August 10th sound? And it will be a grits-free afternoon.The Greenberg show is at Timonium next weekend (3,4).
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 from Blueberryhill....
It is a cool and sunny 60 degrees. Going up to 78 today with sunshine.
Today is a busy day. I have a few errands to run and the usual chores around the house. By then, it will be lunchtime. Then, a nice nap.
Dining car is here with Cheerios for breakfast.
Y'all have a great Monday.
Chuck
Good night all. Restful day. MIL in hospital. Breathing problems but that has been going on for years. Too many cigarettes and still does. Told Dr. she had quit. He said, "You quit yesterday when you were admitted."
Tstorms in the area.
Buckeye Riveter If I'm not mistaken, the Chief's boat is floating tonight, so are many cars and houses in NC.
If I'm not mistaken, the Chief's boat is floating tonight, so are many cars and houses in NC.
Not us. Western NC. Haven't had a drop all day. Been sunny most of the day. A line is approaching from the west but moving fast so no flooding expected here.
Early coffee with a rep from Wake Medical Hospital.
Sleep tight.
Today I finally installed the exhaust fan for the bathroom. What an ordeal - apparently the people who made the instructions don't see a fine distinction between "to" and "through". Oh well, it's done!
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Good evening all,
IIABSDISEI with temps in the 70s. Celebrated 3 birthdays today with family. Good day. US defeated Panama in CONCACAF Cup 1-0 for Gold Medal. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
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
Hello all,
back from a week at the beach.
Haven't even skimmed the Pot. Try to catch up this week
Fife....... I waved to all the Sail Boats while crossing the Bay Bridge. Didn't see you waving back.
Overall it was very relaxing. Couple o' days the car didn't turn a wheel. Mrs was coughing her head off all week. Finally on Thursday we found a walk in clinic. She's got a good (bad) case of bronchitis. Today it seems like the Z pack and Coricedin HBP is starting to work.
Never made it to Toy Town in Berlin. I was there during the June trip. Got to admit I wasn't impressed. At least 90% of the HO stuff (and most of the Toys I may be interested in) was there last year.
On a down note it seems like my Canon sx130 gave up the ghost. It won't turn on. Jimmy T or Jack. Is it worth trying to get it fixed?
Best get to bed. Back t' the SS fund tomorrow
Prayers for those in need
Banks, Proud member of the OTTS TCA 12-67310
V8.......I am glad you weren't hurt. It sounds like the demise of your Fiero GT. Lucky thing you have the DelSol to keep you occupied. I was going to comment on your self depricating "extremely stupid" observation with some stories of my own but couldn't decide which of my shenanigans was "stupider!!" There was the time I topped 140 in my Corvette. The next day I went in for an oil change. After the mechanic ran the car up on the rack he called me over. Seems the inner sidewalls on both front tires were cracked!!! Firestones. Never bought that brand of tire again. :-) JACK
IF IT WON'T COME LOOSE BY TAPPING ON IT, DON'T TRY TO FORCE IT. USE A BIGGER HAMMER.
Afternoon Dudes & Dudettes.
Beginning to feel halfway alive now, still trying to recover from friday's run and saturday's Kid's Club run. In bed at 9pm last nite, can't remember being out that early like in forever.
Bo, Great to see you drop-in, come by more often.
Dennis, You were lucky, coming home from the museum last nite there was a really bad accident on I-15. About a half dozen or more cars and a motorcycle, unfortunately the rider was still laying in the road with a cover on him. Haven't heard what the cause was but the motorcyclist paid a heck of a price. When we moved here in the early seventies it only took one ride, after riding for years in Tx, to say No More.
Got some chores to cath-up on.
Later all.
Remember the Veterans. Past, present and future.
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Hey guys, its been a long while since I've posted, much on any of the Forums, been busy I guess. I got up this morning and started Sunday Photo Fun with a couple of photos that I took the other day. It's mid -day and no one but Ray (AF53) has posted. Folks may just be to busy to take the time. I was hoping maybe some of you guys if you have a few moments would help out the thread by posting a picture or two. As I remarked to Ray, the thread is getting a little lonely and needs some photos. Thank you and have a great day! Bo
Mornin' boys. Off and on today in the Mid-Atlantic region. Last day of vacation. Gonna take it easy, and watch the BRICKYARD race. Actually, need to recuperate from grandson being here since Friday. Brent, don't know how you do it at our age...
As for the Mid-Atlantic "MEET", how does August 10th sound? And it will be a grits-free afternoon.
The Greenberg show is at Timonium next weekend (3,4).
The temp is 60 with sun.
I wonder how I can say this site has become a yawn without getting in trouble. Hmm I'm not sure if I can. No plans for today but a nice chat last night till bedtime with some of the guys.
Good MorningNice and sunny out there..currently we are sitting at 63 going for a high of....68... We rocked the house last night...two encores even...loved it. It was a wonderful night for us'uns.... Today will be a day of rest, of course, with the usual stuff to do...again... Ah well...have a good day!!
Good Morning from Blueberryhill.............
It is a cool and sunny 68 degrees. Going up to 78 today.
Today is an easy day. After a few chores, I will spend a few hours in the train room. I need to run trains and relax. Then, lunch and a nap. Nascar race this afternoon and a ballgame.
Y'all have a great Sunday.
IIABSDISEI after a morning rain. Daughters played well in alumni game. We were tied 1-1 at half time, but got tired out in the second half and lost 6-1, which was far better than last year. Went to 40th high school reunion as well. It was nice, but too many old people there. I hope everyone has a good day.
Ohayō,
This is a rare morning post for me. It’s going to be terribly hot and humid today, and the sun is brightly shining. We will leave for Sunday school and church shortly. This afternoon’s agenda will consist of relaxation and hanging out with the kids; perhaps even a nap on the couch. I think some UFC fights are coming on soon so I will have to record those while we’re at church.
I hope you all have a great Saturday night.
Paint spraying done. Sprayer cleaned and put up. Big job as so many surfaces to spray. Now to get the spray off of me.
Later.
Hi all,
V8 Dennis, glad you were not hurt. I know 80 may sound too fast in some places but out here on the fwy if you are in the fast lane and not doing 80 you will probably get run over. However, you're just unlucky to hit that wet spot when it was not raining everywhere.
Don, have to see if I can find those pictures from the Chief. Glad you are going to get a rest at the farm soon. Exciting news about the UP4014 in Pomona. (Big Boy). The U.P. bought the engine from the Railway Historical Society out there at the Pomona Fairground and will be moving it to Cheyenne to restore it for their 150th anniversary I presume. I heard they will have to lay track from the Metrolink Line over to where the engine is stored now and will have to put in a switch to get back on Metrolink.. Then they will tow it to West Colton via the U.P. line that goes through Baldwin Park. There they will do some bearing work before it can be towed back to Cheyenne. All of this will happen after the County Fair in September.
Ray
Ran trains for a while this morning but too muggy (humid) so I gave up and vacated the garage about 11:00AM.
SPMan
Afternoon all. Busy. Getting ready to spray paint Pam's big arch or pergola over the front walkway. Brought my professional airless sprayer home from lake house. Store it there so neighbor who borrowed it and didn't clean it can't borrow it again.
Hot and humid.
We have a cloudy 69 this morning.
A trip to the foot doc this morning and a chat with Brutus last night is my news for the day.
Good MorningSeems to be cooler for today but with those ol' t'underin'boomers ever present..in fact, one just came through not too long ago. Well, considering that I already am doing a show tonight we will be down at Hawk Rocks The Park ( a local rock festival for charity) it looks to be something of a longish kind of day for us'uns ....no traintime today by the looks of things... Have a good day!!!
Dennis: Hope you are OK!!!!!
It is a cloudy 60 degrees. Going up to 74 today with some rain.
Today is an easy day. I may have to run an errand. I hope not. Chores to do and then I can read more of the latest CTT mag. Lunch and a nap will be great.
Dining car has rolled in with Cheerios for breakfast.
Y'all have a great Saturday.
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