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Posted by sir james I on Friday, April 7, 2017 8:47 AM

March weather so far this month. Lot's of rain, in the 40s today. Tiger home opener this afternoon. Our club meet tomorrow evening.

S.J.

Edit: I just browsed the new MTH ready to run catalog. Everything is over $400.00 and has no transformer or controler. You will need a hand held wifi device or buy the seperately sold remote commander listed @ $59.95. that will bring a take home set to the 500 dollar mark.

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Posted by wrmcclellan on Friday, April 7, 2017 5:49 PM

Evening all.

Nice day today so spent the afternoon digging up and rebuilding a broken sprinkler valve. Unfortunately took 5 hrs as it is difficult to access all the brass valve body bolts and I had to completely dig up the valve box and make a pretty large hole to access all the valve top bolts. The black gumbo muck is hard to dig in and below grade it is very wet/gooey. Also had to clean up the body and top and install a new rubber diaphragm and solenoid.

SJ - yep, all the train guys are pricing a bit over the top. Stops me. Have a great time at your train meet tomorrow!

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Posted by rtraincollector on Friday, April 7, 2017 7:20 PM

Evening all. Got a mystery box in from Menards today. All in all very pleased with my purchase. Slightly damage Seed & Fedd building ( when you buy these you know they are returns for one reason or another. ) missing people and a piece that looks like a pipe from a part of the building that's above where the truck is parked. The truck is missing one side of the rails for a stock body. I got a army boxcar with one coupler that won't lock in place, The flat with the bus on it needed the wheels put back in the truck, the Bulkhead flat with logs needed a set of wheels also put back in place. Then got two automobiles and a camo ballcap that has MENARDS on it. 

Other than that not much done around here today. Need to work on the garage door some tomorrow.

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Posted by cheapclassics on Friday, April 7, 2017 8:53 PM

Good evening all,

Spent a pleasant afternoon at the Indianapolis Museum of Art viewing the Audubon print exhibit.  Very well laid out.  Did some retail therapy at Barnes and Noble as well.  Came home and saw the practice results at Long Beach.  Could be a long season for the Foyt team.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

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Posted by submmbob on Saturday, April 8, 2017 2:12 AM

Hello all

A night off from VLBI, so it is fairly quiet right now.

SJ - I rarely buy anything new because of the pricing. Plus a lot of the electronics in the new stuff doesn't seem to hold up. Both are probably why I really like my Marx stuff!:)

Went ahead a finally ordered new front shocks for the Corvan. Since I am driving it more now I decided to take care of the 'bouncy - trouncy'. Clark's sells an adjustable model which worked good on the rear so that's what I got. I also ordered a set of repro side mirrors they sell. The import 'west coast' truck mirrors I have on it now don't really adjust well because of the door design and make the van look like it's got chrome elephant ears:) They were free from a club member however and will go back to him or go in w/ the club stock.

Found that Marx made a pretty neat crane car in the 50's or 60's. Decided to give the AF set I have w/ a crane car to my brother for his birthday. He got my grandad's AF and I got dad's Lionel set. His AF engine needs reversing unit work, so this will be something he can run until I fix that for him someday.

 

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Posted by fifedog on Saturday, April 8, 2017 6:47 AM

Mornin' boys.  'Tis National BeerBeerDay.  I fully intend to make a 3-day weekend of it.  Gonna spend some time with Fifepup.  If nothing else, I can celebrate having Raytheon in my portfolio...Smile, Wink & Grin  Spent yesterday installing tables in one of the diner cars.  Came home to supper with middle princess' new boyfriend.  Nice young man.  Wifey is already picking out venues...Laugh

 

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Posted by wrmcclellan on Saturday, April 8, 2017 3:39 PM

Afternoon all!

80's today, sunny, and extremely windy. Nice.

Operational test on sprinkler was successful. New valve box installed and buried. Glad that is done. Need to replace another valve box with a larger one. Next week.

Fife - you be Jack-o'-all trades at the RR eh? 

 

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Posted by cheapclassics on Saturday, April 8, 2017 9:28 PM

Good evening all,

Reffed 2 soccer games today.  Both ended in ties.  Watched Chelsea pummel Bournemouth 3-1.  Mowed the yard as well.  Foyt team has another disastrous qualifying session.   Indy 11 tied again.  Got the latest TCA quarterly.  Very good issue.  Will do practice run tomorrow outside as it is suppose to be near 70.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

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Posted by submmbob on Sunday, April 9, 2017 6:27 AM

Hello all

Another quiet night w/ no VLBI run. At least the VLBI folks get to catch up on sleep.

Found something interesting and useful on the bay. Most of our buses use a latch w/ a tapered square key to open the outside compartments. Originally one came w/ each bus and was stored on a snap on the steering column, etc. Out of the 30 some odd buses we have? None of them has one. All got pocketed or lost years ago. Mark, who is one of our volunteers and a former Tucson bus driver, has the only one I've seen. Couldn't find anything at the used tool shop either. Found someplace in England that sells a pair for use w/ trailers that look like the right size. A fairly inexpensive price considering it's being shipped from overseas.

Running a train w/ a smart phone? You know they say 95% of all 'smart' phones are used to play 'dumb' games...:)

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Posted by Banks on Sunday, April 9, 2017 9:11 AM

Hello there,

breakfast over, fixing to take a nap before heading to St Vincent DePaul for chicken barbecue.

717 paid Friday night. Average for 6 weeks is 733. One more to go.

Ended up working most of yesterday. No tree cutting. Mrs has a nasty cold. I ended up sleeping a lot after I got home.

Off to the recliner.

 

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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Sunday, April 9, 2017 12:24 PM
It's been too long, but it has been a wild two weeks.  I have been in the ER twice and in surgery once for my old nemesis, kidney stones but this time with a new twist, a blood clot in my calf. Surgery is scheduled again on April 18th.  Until then I sit here, with a stent in my left kidney and on disability from work.  
I even missed my birthday party last week, too.  Whistling  Big Smile
 
 
 
 

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Posted by rtraincollector on Sunday, April 9, 2017 6:09 PM

Glad to see you back Buckeye. Lets see operate on Leg on the 18th york starts on the 26th plenty of time to heal and get to york Surprise

Take care. 

Hope all had a good weekend. Talk to you all later, worn out from today activities. 

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Posted by wrmcclellan on Sunday, April 9, 2017 7:59 PM

Buckeye - OMG. Prayers for the best outcome on all that...!

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Posted by cheapclassics on Sunday, April 9, 2017 8:02 PM

Good evening all,

Day got knocked all out of kilter from the morning on.  Mass lasted forever as they have the kids do the Passion.  I suppose it is more descriptive than a reading, but after so many years, it gets just as repetitive.  Maybe I am getting grouchy in my old age????   Got a late start on my run and it was so windy outside that I only did 3.6 miles in 1:01.  I was just walking and it seemed kind of a waste of time.  I did listen to Long Beach and Munoz brought the 14 car in 7th while Daly struggled all day but got a 15th.  Quite frankly it was a better result than I expected.   Picked up a huge pile of sticks.  Got a request from my Norwegian soccer friend for my address.  Maybe I will get some wedding pictures?  Weather was warm but windy as I mentioned before.  Back to the salt mines tomorrow.  At least it is only 4 days.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

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Posted by dbaker48 on Monday, April 10, 2017 1:22 AM

Evening All!

Been doing well, got new tires on our cars, and even got the extended SMOG test done on the El Camino, and it PASSED!  Yesterday got the taxes taken care of, no great news there but not bad either.

Today worked on repair of the damage sustained from the "Fall of 17" in the train room.  Really shocked for the amount of damage, some very minor scratches, wheel sets "popped" out of some trucks, and some minor details broken.  And they were all glueable.  I was REALLY lucky!

Sorry to hear about your discomfort Buceye! Hope the procedure goes well and recovery is quick!

Congrats to the "Grandpa Chief" great looking baby!

Roy, since you're all checked on the valves and irrigation systems, I've got plenty here you can do.  Just point that rebuilt Scooter west, (I'll pay for the gas.)

York's getting closer and closer, looking forward to seeing everyone!!!

Have a great day and be safe!  (Especially Fife, it can be trickey and dangerous, don't relax when on the job.)

 

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Posted by submmbob on Monday, April 10, 2017 3:59 AM

Hello all

Well we are VLBI-ing again tonight. Will be a 14 + hour shift.

For some added fun my debit card got hacked. Someone in PA and then Vietnam tried it on for size. They were only into me for about $30 bucks before the bank put a stop to it. They declined one charge already and I'm pretty sure they will refund the other. They cancelled the card and are sending me another. I have gotten caught before when vacationing if I don't tell the bank I am travelling and they restrict my card. No complaint here.

On a good note, I finished the cosmetic fixes to the Lionel #623:

It now has the other front side railing and a new bell. I got one of the separate bell and brackets like went on my old 1662(?) to replace the black plastic one on it. I like the look of the 2 piece bell plus the silver color. It also seems more realistic in size than the plastic one. My goal was not to modify the body shell in any way so it can be put back to original. I had to file off part of the bell bracket to clear some of the detail molding and then used a bolt and nut to hold the bracket in place. Now to wire it up and see if it runs. I will need to hunt down my PW repair manual first.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Posted by Banks on Monday, April 10, 2017 6:46 AM
Hello there, copy & paste from "over there".
Spent an enjoyable evening with the littlest grandkids and their folks last evening.

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Hey Guys,

Banks: That is a lot of fish dinners. Hopefully you and your wife are appreciated for your hard work.

John


It takes 70 or 80 people over 3 days to pull off a "seafood buffet" Started in +/- 1983. Priest called a meeting when daughter was in kindergarten. Said we got to do one of 2 things. Close the school or raise money. Since then we built a gym, converted most of the convent to classrooms, added rooms for a science department and built a new church. All paid for except the church. We are a parish of 400 families and proud of what we've accomplished.
Best get moving. Started this last night and crashed.

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Monday, April 10, 2017 7:46 AM

Sunny and 66 degrees.  Climbing fast.  80 today.  Hope to get yard and garden work done.  Also, need to drop deck on JD.  One spindle noisy .  If you do one, you do two. 

The right baseball team for the kid.

 

Only Yankee thing allowed here. Wink

John, great job.  Hope it keeps having success.

Have a good one. 

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Posted by rtraincollector on Monday, April 10, 2017 9:02 AM

ChiefEagles

Sunny and 66 degrees.  Climbing fast.  80 today.  Hope to get yard and garden work done.  Also, need to drop deck on JD.  One spindle noisy .  If you do one, you do two. 

The right baseball team for the kid.

 

Only Yankee allowed here.

John, great job.  Hope it keeps having success.

Have a good one. 

Nice looking Yankee there chief

Morning all. Wife wants to plant a rose bush today and I need to cut and paint some boards to make a band-aid on my garage door. Then replace it with a better one come summer. Want it to be insulated door. So when it is shut it is sealed good also. Still want to put insulation and drywall up in the garage side also but that will be down the road need to stud and figure my out lets situation before I get that far. 

Hope all have a good week

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Posted by sir james I on Monday, April 10, 2017 9:24 AM

Sun and 70s today, same as yesterday. of course that means chance of storms later. Our April club meet is posted on OGR. Detroit 3 Railers.

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Posted by wrmcclellan on Monday, April 10, 2017 3:35 PM

Afternoon all!

Raining here. Maybe some severe weather this evening?

Don - York commeth!

SJ - nice meet video as usual! Nicely done control panel!

Bob - the 623 looks great!

Chief - nice looking kid there!

 

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Posted by cheapclassics on Monday, April 10, 2017 8:35 PM

Good evening all,

I think I may survived a potential storm at work, which is a good thing.  Nothing to do with co-workers for once, but a satisfactory conclusion.   I was busy all day with cases.  At the current rate, I would enter a phenomonal amount for this month.  Had a nice walk at noon.  I cut down three items in the yard that were badly overgrown tonight.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

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Posted by dougdagrump on Monday, April 10, 2017 9:57 PM

Evenin' All.

The BetterHalf finally made it to Fort Meyers on Sat. Originally scheduled for Thursday but got bumped all the way back to Sat and even got bumped from the early flight to a few hours later. Fortunately though her connecting flight was just over three hours late for departure. Bang Head Ain't flying fun, not. Her sister is not doing very well, I had to reschedule the BetterHalf's return flight to the first week of May.

This week is dentist week for me. A new crown placed today followed by a good deep cleaning. Now a couple of very small cavities to be done on Thursday.

Chief, Congas on the new addition, however he must get his good looks from his mother's side of the family. Whistling Laugh

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Posted by sir james I on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 8:34 AM

Well someone has to say good morning.

Good morning.

Temps in the 70s last couple days. Storms moved through yesterday afternoon, the worst ones missed us. Sad news as the man that made BCRs passed away, always worth a good chat at York. No news yet about the business.

Chief A Buckeye shirt for football season and that little guy will be all set.

S.J.

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 8:45 AM

79 degrees already.  Sunny and a pretty day to work in garden.  Now interrupted by Town stuff and Wifey  wanting to go see Grandson.  Was to be later this afternoon.  Her work computer is down.  No one coming today to fix.

sir james I

Chief A Buckeye shirt for football season and that little guy will be all set.

S.J.

No ^*#@ way.

Later.

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Posted by rtraincollector on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 12:31 PM

sir james I

 

Chief A Buckeye shirt for football season and that little guy will be all set.

S.J.

 

Hey SJ I bet Buckeye would be real glad to get that for the little tike. 

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Posted by wrmcclellan on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 5:43 PM

Chief, RT, SJ - Laugh

Really cool this am, cloudy, but made it to 72 today.

Dougnotta - prayers for your wife's sister Angel

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Posted by KRM on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 8:35 PM

Hi Guys,

Got back at 1:00 today and as soon as I logged on the PC crashed! Angry

Great time in the North Woods and got stuff done as well as 60 + beers.

 5 days with,,, No TV, Internet, Phone, or women,, (you know). It is hard to get better than that. Wink

Got to catch up.

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Posted by cheapclassics on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 9:27 PM

Good evening all,

Busy day at work.  Pain one was gone so pain two had no one to talk to.  That was so sad.....LOL!  Nice weather for a walk.  Did nothing at home tonight but watch Izombie, which got its groove back.  One of the characters had a teenager's brain and it was like OMG all the time....LOL!   I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

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Posted by wrmcclellan on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 8:25 AM

Morning all!

Cloudy and maybe 80 today.

Buckeye - prayers for your recovery Angel

Kev - welcome back. Glad it was a good trip Beer !

Mike - a day without "pain" is a good day eh!

SJ - thanks for notice on the BCR guy. Sad. I have BCRs in many of my locos.

Regards, Roy

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