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Posted by rtraincollector on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 11:19 AM

Happy B-DayCakeGift 's with flanged wheels DrinksBeer DJ & Kool Jock

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Posted by jonadel on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 11:41 AM

V8Vega

I was reading last night about a 89 to 91Honda CB-1 good looking 400 cc sportbike transverse four with a 13,500 redline.

If I was younger I would be looking for one, as it seems impossible for me to not race around I'd probably kill myself.

That bike needs to come with an air bag, it's a rocket ship!  There are some "very fast" bikes on the market right now and mechanically they are far superior to what used to be "fast".   I think back to my KZ 1000 of the 80's and I thought that thing was fast (and it was) but today's bikes are even faster and better.  I'll stick to my Gold Wing 1800 -- 6 cylinders and extremely fast and comfortable :)

Jon

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 1:30 PM

Afternoon all.  Sunny and chilly.  Been doing Mayor's show videos.  High School one on kids with no food and homeless kids.  Trying to get donations.  Then the new ACE hardware.  Ended at Golden Corral for a ribbon cutting and free meal.  Why Mayors can't lose weight. Whistling

Now off to DMV to get duplicate license.  They have just figured out how to put VETERAN designation on drivers license. 

Have a good one.

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Posted by jonadel on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 5:32 PM

Thanks Frank for doing those video's!  Homelessness and being hungry when you go to bed sucks, I would hope that your video's will touch many hearts.  Perhaps you could get the Golden Corral to sponsor a few families and forego the Mayor's free meals?  That would be a win-win for everyone Smile, Wink & Grin

We are almost there!!!!  New grand daughter is a bit over due and will be here Friday, no matter what Thumbs Up  Every time my phone rings Sharyl jumps about 9' vertically, thank goodness our youngest son called her phone this afternoon, life is good and we are truly blessed in so many ways.

Jon

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Posted by cheapclassics on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 9:04 PM

Good evening all,

A quiet day at work.  Still cold but at least it was sunny.   Watched Arrow tonight.  Thank you all for the support and well wishes.   Been an interesting few days to say the least.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

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Posted by 8ntruck on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 9:59 PM
Warmer and quite windy today. My wife had a 1935 Lionel catalog laying on the coffee table when I got home today. Interesting stuff. There was a section listing Lionel Jr. products - the fore runner of the 027 line of products. I think that these were re-branded Ives items. The one set that caught my eye was the 1065E streamliner - part of the Jr. line. Consists of a 1700E power car, a 1071 coach, and a 1702 observation car. I have not really been into prewar Lionel, but I think I'll start shopping for one of these. All for now.
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Posted by submmbob on Thursday, March 27, 2014 1:41 AM

Hello all

Back on the hill. Still like a motel up here w/ all the people. Closed for high winds right now. Was a somewhat entertaining drive up.

Banks - did they stent you or just do the angioplasty? Take those stairs slow and stay off the tractor clutches:)

Chief - we used to have our Corvair club meets at a local Golden Corral. My buddy called it the 'trough':)

Got an estimate on the headliner for the 4dr. $325 including materials. May be in the near future, but there's still a few more things the van needs. One more small lot of parts to the powdercoater, alt and starter rebuilt, fuel pump, and battery and prob a small host of little things. Oh, I might want to cover the bench seat w/ some kind of foam padding and cover like materialStick out tongue

Nothing new on the train front. Got the bulbs in for the Marx 666. Have a few models to work on and a pair of carbs to rebuild in my spare time however.

Not much interested in the new Lionel catalog, but I would like to find a Williams 4-6-0 in ATSF markings. Reminds me a lot of the #40 on the Nevada Northern. The 0-8-0 I have is close enough to the #93 which is a Consolidation. 

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Posted by Demay on Thursday, March 27, 2014 4:46 AM

Konbanwa and Ohayo Chuck,

Today’s high temperature hit the mid-50s and it rained off and on.  The workday was mostly productive and I completed a good amount of paperwork.  The wife is enjoying some karaoke tonight with the neighborhood ladies so the kids and I are hanging out.  I do need to take care of some reading this evening.

Happy Birthday DJ and Kooljock!

Sayonara,

Joe

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Thursday, March 27, 2014 7:44 AM

Good Morning from Blueberryhill........

Good Morning,  Joe......

It is a cold 30 degrees. Going up to 48 today with sunshine.

Today is a busy day. I have chores to do and a project to work on. I will be busy until lunch. Then, a nap. Not much else new.

Usual breakfast on the dining car.

Y'all have a great Thursday.

Chuck

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Posted by KEVINK22 on Thursday, March 27, 2014 5:39 PM
Joe, My Dad and I were saying that exact samething, I have some older ones; but I will take some new ones to show the track plan change with reversing loop. Scenery is still in the works nothing concrete yet but it is coming. Hope to talk with you soon! -Kevin
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Posted by cheapclassics on Thursday, March 27, 2014 8:17 PM

Good evening all,

Cold, wet and windy today.  Miserable.  Very quiet day at work.  Played Farkel with the "saucy wench", who has worked 3 days this week subbing.   Going to Train Express tomorrow to pick up old Marx engine and the Classics 384E and drop off Classics 318E.   Soon I will have all repaired.   I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

Mike C. from Indiana

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Posted by jonadel on Thursday, March 27, 2014 8:39 PM

Well, it was much to warm in central Iowa so we made our way north this morning to cool off and meet our new granddaughter!  She decided to make her debut last night at 12:23 AM, just a few days over her due date.  She is perfect in every respect and we feel truly blessed, once again.  Now if I can just find a pink train ..........

Jon

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Posted by dougdagrump on Thursday, March 27, 2014 10:28 PM

Evenin' All.

Big conga's to Jon & Sharyl on the new Granddaughter ! Don't know which is the greater blessing, children or grand children. Thumbs UpThumbs Up

Haven't been posting much lately, just to tired after doing the daily chores.

Hey Chief, I see there is an opening for a new Mayor in Charlotte. Laugh

Museum tomorrow and the Youth Program on Saturday so I will be somewhat comatose for several days after that. Whistling

Later all.

Prayers for all our friends and families.

P.S._OMG, the world's oldest skunk must have walked thru the backyard. Had to close everything up and light all the scented candles we could find in the house. Ick! 

 

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Posted by Demay on Friday, March 28, 2014 5:40 AM

Konbanwa and Ohayo Chuck,

The weather turned warm and sunny again today.  Fortunately I did not have to spend the entire day inside; I spent a couple hours at the firing range this afternoon.  We are enjoying a relaxing night at home tonight, which includes some Thomas videos for the youngest child – and me.

Kevin – I’m looking forward to seeing the photos and transformation.

Congratulations on the latest arrival Jon!

Sayonara,

Joe

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Posted by submmbob on Friday, March 28, 2014 6:35 AM

Hello all

Fairly quiet night on the mountain. Some of our guests have gone back to town so things are a bit calmer.

Jon - congrats on the family addition. Something to blow your horn about as Chief would sayStick out tongue

Took apart and cleaned and lubed an old Westclox chime clock. Managed to get all the little shafts and gears back in the right place. Is keeping good time now. Chimes once on the half hour and counts off the hour. Has been keeping us entertained.

And the AF runs again! We have foward, reverse, neutral, lights, smoke, and chuff! This belongs to our director which she got from her uncle. Basically needed a good cleaning and trip to the lube rack, plus the fingers on the reversing unit replaced. I also fabricated another headlight bracket. 

Bob

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Friday, March 28, 2014 6:44 AM

Good Morning from Blueberryhill.......

Good Morning,  Joe.....I love to be outside when the weather is nice and sunny, too.

It is a cloudy 51 degrees. Going up to 62 today with a chance of rain.

Today is a busy day. I have an errand to run and the usual chores to do. Lunch and a nap, later.

Jon........Congratulations to you and your wife on the arrival of your new granddaughter. Pink trains are neat.

Buckeye & LAZ......TGIF  ( Where is LAZ ? )

Cheerios for breakfast on the dining car.

Y'all have a great Friday.

Chuck 

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Posted by sir james I on Friday, March 28, 2014 8:33 AM

Jon congrats to you and the parents on your new addition.

S.J.

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Posted by fifedog on Friday, March 28, 2014 11:50 AM

Tgif boys!  StormStormand moreStorm the next few days.  Might try and wax the yatchet in between the drops.  Had to replace the kitchen sink's drainage apparatus, now the clothes dryer is acting up.

jonadel - Nice job, Grandpop. Big Smile

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Friday, March 28, 2014 12:49 PM

Afternoon all.  Cloudy and real warm.  Been in meeting all morning.  Then lunch meeting.  Both unscheduled.  Went to meeting at 7 AM yesterday and then immediately west to powder/ammo distributors.  Back late yesterday afternoon.  Home for a bite and then went to sleep around 6:30.  Got up at 5 this morning.  I "died". 

Wifey said something about two firemen in Boston getting killed in a fire. ????  Prayers for their families.  Thought Rick or John would have said something.  

Congrats Jon on the new Granddaughter. Thumbs Up

Fifey, tall ship the Eagle [Coast Guard Cutter] arriving at NC port. Pirate

Got to run.  later. 

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Posted by MichRR714 on Friday, March 28, 2014 3:46 PM

Jon Congrats on the new arrival!

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Friday, March 28, 2014 5:15 PM

I have mentioned my lazy neighbor next door several times.  Always trying to get rich quick without working [not Grady the black guy who helps me].  Well guess what?  He runs a shop up town called PUFFS.  Yes, drug pipes and etc.  LE has been watching for months.  Just busted his shop.  Girls working there had drugs on them.  Also selling Trade Mark violation things [he was busted several years ago for selling bootleg CD's in NC and VA].  Hit his house [usually he is at the shop but was not], could smell drugs but only found pills in bottles with no prescription labels.  Probably flushed some stuff before they got in.  He is the quest of our County Sheriff tonight.  He has always been a shyster.  My Dad had a saying that I now use.  "He would starve to death working in a pie factory."

And that is the news from Roseyville.

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Posted by SPMan on Friday, March 28, 2014 8:10 PM

V8 Dennis, sounds like you are getting hit hard with dental bills.  I know the feeling.  I went in for a cleaning recently and somehow a crown on my right front incisor got knocked off.  The dentist has patched it three times now but it only last for a few months.  He says I will probably have to get a new crown.  I just shelled out a lot of cash to help my sister get a new set of dentures which she is still not accustomed to yet.  Still has pain.  I need hearing aids too but have to put that on hold for a while.

We had a meeting of our former Thursday Night gang yesterday with 5 of us.  Had lunch first then came over to my layout to run trains and show of some newly aquired engines that a couple of the guys had.  One was a Milwaukee Road SD40 that was custom painted (MTH) and the other  was an SW1 switcher, also MTH and custom painted.  Both were proto 1 and ran great.  We ran a 5 unit consist with 3 powered and two dummy units pulling 20 cars including about 8 Lionel piggy back cars with 40 foot trailers.  No problem but did not want to push my luck with more cars and string line them on the curves.

Swimming pool seems in good shape now.  Ready for the season.

Chief, condolences for having a goofy next door neighbor.  We had one in our neighborhood once that rented out the garage to a couple of young guys who started up a meth lab in it.  Got suspicious when there was a constant parade of buyers coming to their place.  Cops were suspicious too and busted them after staking out the place.  Place was eventually sold and now we have good neighbors.  Another old timer on our block passed away recently and the house was just sold.  Really went fast so must not have had to have probate.  Now I think I'm the only old timer left on the block.

later,

Ray

 

 

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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Friday, March 28, 2014 9:14 PM

TGIFZzz

Congratulations Jon on the new granddaughter!!  Woo-hoo!!Big Smile

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Posted by cheapclassics on Friday, March 28, 2014 11:31 PM

Good evening all,

Congrats to Jon on granddaughter!!!   This is a good day on the pot as the Chief got rid of a nuisance as well.  Brought home the 384 E and it runs like a champ.  Have not tested the Marx yet.  Best news was Sato setting quick time the first day of practice for AJ.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

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Posted by Demay on Saturday, March 29, 2014 6:09 AM

Konbanwa and Ohayo Chuck,

We took advantage of today's beautiful weather.  I took the older son and a couple of other boys over to the baseball field to have some unofficial practice.  Afterwards, the wife and I did some spring cleaning.  I grilled pork chops for dinner, and the wife roasted some sweet potatoes and vegetables for sides.  We are relaxing now.

I hope you all have a great Saturday.

Sayonara,

Joe

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Posted by fifedog on Saturday, March 29, 2014 6:22 AM

Mornin' boys.  Mornin' English.  Too yucky out for boat biz.  Cards tonight with the boys.

Chief - EAGLE is one impressive yatchet. Pirate  Hopefully, it will make an appearance at Fort McHenry this season.

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Saturday, March 29, 2014 7:19 AM

Good Morning from Blueberryhill.......

Good Morning,  Joe.......

It is a cold and cloudy 36 degrees. Going up to 42 today with rain coming.

Today is a busy day. I have some chores to do and a project to work on. Lunch and a nap, for sure.

Dining car has rolled in and is serving Cheerios for breakfast.

Y'all have a great Saturday.

Chuck

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Posted by jonadel on Saturday, March 29, 2014 8:37 AM

dougdagrump

Big conga's to Jon & Sharyl on the new Granddaughter ! Don't know which is the greater blessing, children or grand children. Thumbs UpThumbs Up

Thanks to everyone for the good wishes of our newest grandchild, it's been great fun since Thursday simply watching her and her parents.  This is #4,  a girl and boy for each of our two sons and I'm pretty sure this is the end as both of our sons/wives are in the mid and upper 30's.  We are all blessed to be sure.

We enjoyed raising our children (most of the time) but this grandparent thing is awesome, yes we spoil them when we can but we don't have to deal with the daily maintenance Smile, Wink & Grin or needs and we can go home at the end of the visit.  I do wish we lived closer to MPLS so we could visit here more often, our oldest son lives about two hours from us and that work out perfectly.

I think all of you would be amazed at the amount of snow still on the ground here!  Lakes and rivers still frozen hard, they've had one of their worst winters on record and are VERY anxious for spring to arrive.  When we head home tomorrow it will be the warmest day of the year here, 54 and they are just giddy :)

Jon

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Posted by dbaker48 on Saturday, March 29, 2014 8:54 AM

Good Morning,

Great news Jon, Congrats on the new granddaughter !!

I'm sure everyone has heard about our rolling around last night.  It was a real shaker!  In all the time I have lived here, (since 1961) last nights was the most violent.  Certainly, wasn't the worst for the basin, but given the shallowness, and relative proximity, made it feel more violent here.  (Approx 8 or 9 miles away, and about 2 miles below the surface.)  But, we have NOT sustained ANY damage, and not even anything fallen from a shelf including the train room. Fortunately, it doesn't sound as though anyone has been hurt, but one house in Fullerton has been determined inhabitable, and various water mains have been compromised.

On a brighter side, I have been spending the past couple of days building a train house for Bob.  The one we have been building is a Trainmaster 2 bay house that is 27" long.  He wanted it to be longer so used some pieces I had left over from essentially the same kit I have, which is 34".  (I had found 2 kits for about $35 each, and kitbashed them into the one I have.  I used parts from the 2nd kit and added them in to get the extra length.  With it longer it accomodates the 31" Big Boy and Cab Forward I have.)  We should finish it today.

My other projects the B-29, and light bulb replacement projects have been on hold for the past 3 days.  I've also been doing research on replacing a PS2 board set in a MTH Daylight and the older Polar Express engine with the ER TMCC upgrade kits.  That will work out great!  I have a steam and a diesel boxcars which have Railsounds in them.  (Got them to use with older conventional engines that do not have any sound.  As it turns out I can get the TMCC upgrade for $60 each, which include smoke and directional lights, then just put the boxcars in the train consist, and will have Command Control and sound in both the Daylight and Polar Express trains.  COOL !

Also have a couple of kits that I'm looking forward to build, both are wooden "master crafter" type kits, which have an extreme amount of detail.  One is a gas station/country store, the other a water tank.  So have plenty to keep busy.

Oh yeah,  the current issue of Trains magazine has an article about trains and amusement parks. (pg28).  And they did a real nice article on Knotts with a picture of engine 41.  That's the one I fell from.  As a matter of fact, I was in the engine on the left side the day the picture was taken.  The guys went for a cab ride with us when they were visiting that day. 

Hope everyone has a great weekend, and remember Stay Healthy !

Don

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Saturday, March 29, 2014 9:25 AM

Morning.  Real warm and raining.  Suppose to get some biggies this afternoon.  Not much on the plate for today.

Got in some ERR kits.  May do some installs in Train Box.  Need to do something there.  Haven't had much time for anything but Town. Bang Head

Shake and Bake.  Glad you are OK.  Would have called soon but was not sure you were moving yet.  Will call in a few.

Hope all are OK. 

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