I need to work on my video skills but this one is a lot better than my first one tonight. I have forgotten how to install a video from youtube. so you have to click on the tiny box below this.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGOyBXzPlew
Mornin' guys and gals. Rain and 70 in the Potomac Highlands. House cleaning and train shelf work today.
After I posted yesterday, BIG then "SNAP" power went out. FifeMax a mess. He even clawed up Wifey's exercize mat. She mad. I opted to head to museum anyway, and undecorated the caboose. Was able to save most of it for next year.
Oldest grandson spent a half-hour cracking his parents up, talking about all the funny things his grandparents said and did this past week. It was a good visit. Still need to put away the Toy Story train today.
Leverettrailfan I'm off on vacation again with my family (this time a shorter trip, to Maine).
Enjoy the lobster and the Red Snapper hot dogs Ellie! We sure did! Some of the best hot dogs we've ever had!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-WaUTFKs1Y
Missed a lot of Coffee Pot action! Been busy, and the combination of very hot and very humid days has been less than thrilling. But it's nice to see the sun out! We should be getting rain tomorrow, we could really use it.Saturday at the trolley museum was very busy, we had just enough volunteers to make it all work but there wasn't a lot of down time... apparently we had something like 90 people. Most days I'd call 50 or 60 to be pretty good numbers... I did my best to fix our keyboard for my brother, one of the keys was having issues. I thought I got it fixed but he says it's still not working right. Checked it out, it works normally most of the time but sometimes it still doesn't want to work. I thought I did a pretty good job making sure the switch was clean and seated properly, so I'm not sure what to do next.I couldn't help myself, and bought another Lionel HO locomotive to work on- and left a bid on a lot. If luck is on my side, the former should arrive before Saturday, since I'm off on vacation again with my family (this time a shorter trip, to Maine). If I win the lot, that'll probably show up some time before, or after I come back home.-Ellie
"Unless bought from a known and trusted dealer who can vouch otherwise, assume every train for sale requires servicing before use"
Mornin' guys and gals. Overcast and 66 along the Patterson Creek cut-off. Will be volunteering at the caboose today. Will watch NASCAR race while piecing the den back together.
Day 7 in the books. Exchanged the grandsons with their parents in Frederick yesterday afternoon. I thanked oldest princess for the time with the boys, as it snapped me out of the fog I was in from the death of my friend.
Wifey and I had a niiiiice quiiiiet steak dinner at Texas Roadhouse.
Hi Gang,
We had 1.4" of much needed rain on The North Bluff yesterday. Grass shot up 2" overnight so been on the Hustler SD 54" making hay as they say.
Feeling better every day, at times I almost feel normal,,,well no.
Fife, 6 days would set me 6' down. I can take the dog but to keep up with the two kids, well,, that is why you have kids when your young. I must admit our two on the daughter's side are easy and used to it here, that helps.
Bill things are looking good. I did re-brush a ALCO 218 yesterday so some train action.
8N, I like the grand-dog thing.
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Kev, From The North Bluff Above Marseilles IL.
pennytrainsGrand Pacific Junction in Olmsted Falls
Now that looks like a fun place to go! Thanks for the shots, they were interesting!
Mornin' guys and gals. Cloudy and 63 along the Patterson Creek cut-off. Day 6 in the books. Took oldest grandson to local diner for breakfast, then middle princess and baby boy joined us for a day at Delgrosso's water park, near Altoona. It was a nice time, and I really like the place. All three grandsons enjoyed themselves, but Grandmom had the best time. Newest grandson even walked into the lagoon up to his waist. Did Chik-fil-la on the way home...$64 for 4 adult meals and two kids. Woof.
I hadn't realized until now that the middle grandson is a terrier.
pennytrains - GPJ looks like my kind of place.
Been at our Ky. location for the last few days. Took down some trees in our woods there where the shop building is going to go.
Our son living there is going to move into an apartment next month. He has two dogs. The small one can move in with him, but the larger lab mix won't be allowed. Mom and add are adopting his lab mix.
Arrived home at our Mi. loaction this evening and started the process of acclamatting his dog and our Shelty/Staffordshire terrier mix with each other. Going to be interesting, as our dog has the terrier personality- territorial, protective, stubborn, and hard headed.
Went to one of my favorite places today; Grand Pacific Junction in Olmsted Falls. No action on the Norfolk Southern main line today but that's OK. I sit in the gazebo and drink my malt and if a train shows up I take pictures and /or video. Enjoy!
PS: note how some things have evolved and devolved in the 20 years that these photos were taken.
https://link.shutterfly.com/qZuEOGJ6Grb
Same me, different spelling!
Mornin' guys and gals. Sunny & 59 along the Alleghany front range. Day 5 in the books. Oldest grandson and I went to Lowe's, where I picked out some cheap flowers, and he chose the lumber for the new display shelves for the train room. Another stop at Kohl's, and was able to score two slip-n-slides at half off. Got home, and as the older boy unloaded the lumber, the younger one was put to work in the garden. Then they tore into the slip-n-slides for over an hour. Even FifeMax tried to get in on the fun. After taco dinner, back outside for another campfire.
Smokey1 - Benchwork is coming along.
Morning all.
Fife your comment about the deer made me think of last night. I was trying to get a sheet of 3/4" plywood from garage to house for layout, well I had it on furniture movers to move it easier, but all of a sudden I notice our deer we have here, ( about 9 of them counting the 2 fawns) were there watching me like it was a comedy show. Cocking their head this way and that way trying to figure out what I was doing.
The build has begun
And yes that is G scale, my plan is an outside loop in G and a layout of O in the center area with an elevated double reverse loop.
Hope all have a good day.
Mornin' guys and gals. Sunny & 62 along the Patterson Creek cut-off. Fishing today (maybe).
Yesterday, oldest grandson finished the birdhouse "remod", and it really looks good. He also spraypainted Wifey's wagon chassis (table piece). Youngest was a bit highspirited and cheeky, but still got an ice cream cone...(Grandmom)... Had a big doe visit at dusk,
anjdevil - Your everlovin' certainly has come a long way in half a year.
It's my FRIDAY!!!!
Tires are on, car is washed.
I'll most likely get another car wash today if I can get there before 6. Vacuumed everything inside. I'll will do a wipe down of the engine compartment when I get to Carlisle.The 2 sets from Jenni's are in the car and the other will be loaded up before we head out. I have to load up Jenni's scooter as well. During lunch, I'll make a run to ShopRite for water and PowerAde for the trip and Ice at the FD. Should leave by 6 (that'll never happen) and plan to arrive by 9.Had dinner at Jenni's and watched NY Electric Trains sale with the Yankee game on. I did make a purchase - 2 flats and a gondola for $20. Bed late, Yanks win in 10 7-6.
Mid 80s all weekend with rain Sunday afternoon. We plan to skeedaddle out before that happens.
Will check back when I can
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
fifedog Mornin' guys and gals. Sunny and 79 at Pops Camp. Day 3 in the books. Painting project for oldest boy, and trash duty for youngest. Thought I heard him mumble something about child labor laws under his 4-yr-old breath... Got da boys together over middle princess's house for dinner. Wifey made stuffed shells. Discovered that oldest boy has a calming effect on FifeMax during . anjdevil - perhaps some SPF material featuring the Mopar sets...?
Mornin' guys and gals. Sunny and 79 at Pops Camp. Day 3 in the books. Painting project for oldest boy, and trash duty for youngest. Thought I heard him mumble something about child labor laws under his 4-yr-old breath... Got da boys together over middle princess's house for dinner. Wifey made stuffed shells. Discovered that oldest boy has a calming effect on FifeMax during .
anjdevil - perhaps some SPF material featuring the Mopar sets...?
Good Morning
So, we'll make our appointment for the new tires as planned at 330 at BJ's. We'll pack the car and try to be ready to make our exit tomorrow after work. After tires, I'll be doing a clean up of the Magnum.
We will be bringing our Mopar/Dodge Motorsports Lionel sets for display at Chryslers at Carlisle.
90 later 82F now.
Will check back later
Mornin' guys and gals. Sunny and pleasant along the Allegheny front range. Day 2 in the books, and still smiling. We took the boys up to Helmstetters to hike and bike on the GAP. They enjoyed going through Brush Tunnel, although FifePops wound up carrying the younger's bike... After BBQ chicken dinner, campfire out back by the creek, and s'mores. Even FifeMax got some roasted marshmallows.
Hi gang,
We had a quick rain so I went downstairs and finished the re-wire and lube on the 6026 Tender. It works like a new one!
Wayne, I am in the age group as well, big 7O next month.
Fife, have fun with those guys, they grow up so fast you will wonder where the time went. My little guy is 9 now and moving on to bigger and better things (baseball) than Grandpa and his trains. At least we have a new girl on the move through life. So I get another run at it.
Guess it will hit 90 today and with that bit of rain, it will be humid.
Brushes came today for Wife's #41 switcher. It is back in action and on the layout.
Bout it.
Northwoods - After breakfast, we set up the Little Lionel set I picked up at the Hagerstown show, including the three packs of LL track I secured from Mario's. if I didn't have company coming next week, we'd throw another big loop of tubular track down on the carpet.
Kev - Looking great!!
Fife - Good luck FifePop's camp :)
New headlights are in the Magnum and looks great next are the tires
Chryslers at Carlisle has asked us to bring out Mopar/Dodge related train sets to be on display during the event. So the 3 sets and the Kasey Kahne NASCAR add on set are going to Carlisle on Thursday.
Up to 83F today and not so humid. Tomorrow 89 and humid with storms.
KRMHere she is running as a new one would. 66 to 69 years od. Damn this is fun!
Love the video Kev! That 2055 looks great and those passenger cars shine like new dimes! That set's found one of the best homes on the planet!
You said it, 66 to 69 years old and that 2055 runs like a deer! I'm in the same age bracket and I wish I could say the same about myself! Man, they built 'em good back then, maybe even better than they realized.
Wayne
KRM,
Nice to see the trains running again, especially the recent haul. Even better to see that you are down in the basement playing with trains again,
fife,
The first thing our 3.5 year old grandson does when he gets here is to drag out the wooden trains and we start to design a new layout. The trip down to the train office is a time of wonder - so far just some track down on the floor and he is fascinated for a good long time,
Northwoods Flyer
Greg
The Northwoods Flyer Collection
of
American Flyer Trains
"The Toy For the Boy"
Mornin' guys and gals. Sunny and 65 in the Potomac Highlands. Pops Camp in full swing at Fifedom. Nice quiet ride back from Baltimore. After unpacking, visited nurse princess home, so all three grandsons could play. Newewst grandson was very excited to see his cousins. Came home, and boys immediately wanted to see the trains. Then after spaghetti dinner, Curly top wanted to set up his Toy Story Lionel set on the floor. Day 1 a success.
KRM - Great grab on the 2055 and passenger set. Your layout is looking sharp, and thanks for sharing the video.
Nice out today, we had a fine time at Grandson's golden birthday party yesterday.
I just finished servicing, that 2055 and I must say I am pleased. It has no pick-up roller wear at all and when I pulled it out of the boiller housing it looks like new. A little lub and cleaned out the smoke unit air hole and it runs like a new one. I washed the boiler housing and touches up the few nicks it had with a dry marker. The unit still even has the lable afixed to underside of the cab roof. Can't beat that. I still need to service and re-wire the tender but the shell cleaned up nice for it.
To nice out there to be inside messing with thrains so I best Get.
Update, 8:37PM,
Here she is running as a new one would. 66 to 69 years od. Damn this is fun!
VID 20220710 181120423 - YouTube
Evening, rained a bit today in rainy GA. (Better than the afternoon storms)
Just working, doing my thing, wishing I had been running my trains....Ah well!
Mornin' guys and gals. Drizzle and 68 along the Patterson Creek cut-off. Will be travelin' today, and bringing grandsons back to Fifedom for the week. Should be raucous at times. These two love to donnybrook, and FifePops allows for it (not in the trainroom however).
Cloudy, damp and drizzle here in Central NJ.
Not much going on - had pizza and shot off fireworks last night at my sister's. My Princess was there as well. Got all done before the rains swept in.
Nice haul, Kev!! Worth every penny of of the $200 + gas.
Still making plans on the movement of my collection. October will be here before you know it.
Not much else, work today. I get 1 day off and back at it on Monday.
We leave for Chryslers at Carlisle Thursday night, taking the Hemi Wagon. With the heat and after Jenni being sick, she will appreciate the cold A/C on that trip. PA can be very hot in July. Yep, no A/C in our 50+ year old cars. It's even too hot to put the top down on the road runner.
That's all from here - back to work.
A serious treasure haul!
Flintlock76 Well done on that purchase Kev! You've gotten some GOOD stuff! Enjoy it!
Well done on that purchase Kev! You've gotten some GOOD stuff! Enjoy it!
Thanks Flintlock, I am happy with it.
Been raining all day so I re-wired all the passenger cars with SuperFlex. Nice working fine.
Still need to tackle that Husdon and tender but that will be another day.
Grandson has a golden birthday tomorrow, 9 years old already, that should be fun. He will have all of his baseball team there so we will be able to fade away early.
I had better clean up my mess and get going.
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