OTTS Meeting 1-13-06 (Ohio Toy Train Summit)

[1688torpedo]

Colin - Hope to see you sometime & Do bring a Train to run on the Layout. It would be neat to see other CTT Forum members as well.Maybe Bruce & his Corvair will make it here also. And he can take the Corvair to Annabell's Diner on a Saturday Night & Display it as well. Annabelle's is about Two Miles from the OTTS layout site in Mentor & is another excellent attraction. They have a Classic Car Show every Saturday Night in the Summertime which is neat to see. Take Care all.

[tmcc man]

Maybe I will bring my Seaboard C420. Wait, Maybe the PRR GP if I get it.

[csxt30]

Yes Colin ! Make swing up sometime & you'll be able to run a train too ! Well, that's after we get something built !! [:D]

[tmcc man]

I wonder if my dad and I could try to sneak a little visit into OHIO in the near future? I would love to meet you guys in person. Well, have a lot of fun with this, and good luck to you.

[csxt30]

Doug : good info, plus the bathroom ! I'm almost 50 miles away ! [:D]

[dougdagrump]

Memo To OTTS:
Two items of the utmost importance that need to be established and operational prior to starting construction and operation of the layout.
#1. Who has the largest coffee thermos, sufficient to last at least til lunch.
#2. Who has the closest proximity to the best doughnut shop.
[:D] [:D] [:D] [:D] [:D] [:D]

[ChiefEagles]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Buckeye Riveter

Chuck on the other hand has done a terrific job. Since he has been on board, the Chief hasn't dared step foot in OHIO.

He has not been here that long. Better watch out. Spring travel is here. [:p][}:)]

[Anonymous]

Hooters eh? I can imagine a lot of good planning happens during a 4 hour meeting at Hooters. [;)] Tonights topic OTTS members....Mars headlights!

Bruce Webster

[laz 57]

CHUCK maybe even I'll sing for em?
Naw that will make em all go to OHIO.
laz57

[csxt30]

Good job, Chuck ! Now we are faced with an even bigger catastrophic problem arising ! I caught wind of them Secret Invisible club members are are building
" Weapons Of Mass destruction " ! ! [:D][:D]
Yep, in the form of "Fire Ants" ! Keith & I just got the Gritts Boxcar derailed & now we will be fighting these things ! We'll probably have a training class on this at the next OTTS meeting ! This will be a big one , too !![(-D][(-D][(-D]

[Blueberryhill RR]

Buckeye....Thank you for the Vote of Confidence.

LAZ ... If you really want to win deer over,...you need to talk to them.

Chuck

[Buckeye Riveter]

Laz, old buddy and fellow OTTS member, just remember I said my confidence was somewhat shaken. I never gave up on you, but you must remember that Chuck not only has kept the Chief out of Ohio, but rounded up a herd of deer for you this year. You must admit that is a very good track record for a rookie albeit an old one.

I'm sure you wil return to form in 2006.[;)]

[laz 57]

WAUG, OUCH BUCKEYE that one got me. LOL.
I would like to know if you have a EMERGENCY MEETING to discuss this?
LIKE TOM said that HOOTERS place would work out fine for a meeting [8D][:I][:D][:D][^][}:)][}:)][:O][:O][;)].
laz57

[Buckeye Riveter]

QUOTE: Originally posted by spankybird

Buckeye - yep we did. Next time you are in town we need to talk about it for the Musuem.
tom

Tom, we might want to do a road trip to see some examples. Pittsburg and Olgabay Park are two that come to mind until we get the $10,000 dues check from the Chief. Then we will go see Doug at San Diego and Roy in Dallas.

When we look at civil engineering projects we consider the following:
Design
Construction
Operations
Maintainance
and sometimes, depending on the project
Security.

At first I thought LAZ might be the security consultant, but since he has not bagged anything again this year while hunting, my confidence is somewhat shaken. Chuck on the other hand has done a terrific job. Since he has been on board, the Chief hasn't dared step foot in OHIO.

[spankybird]

Buckeye - yep we did. Next time you are in town we need to talk about it for the Musuem.

tom

[Buckeye Riveter]

Tom, did you send me an email concerning benchwork? I thought you did, but can't find it.

[spankybird]

Kieth, you forgot to memtion 'Hooters'

[1688torpedo]

This is a place that Forum Members can visit from out of State as there is a Motel Six & A Super 8 about a Eight of a mile from the museum,Plus McDonald's ,Arby's, Bob Evan's and plenty of other restaraunts nearby. And You guys can bring a train with you to run or watch one of ours run also.Take Care.

[Jumijo]

Congratulations OTTS members! I like your choice of track and switches. Please keep us posted on every step of your progress.

Jim

I knew you guys were going to build a layout!

[tschmidt]

Roy,

I agree about the GG track. I feed pwer to mine about every 6 feet and that works really well.

Tom S

[wrmcclellan]

Hi Giz,

So is this layout to be only operated by the OTTS or is it something the museum will want to come in and turn it on for visitors when you are not there?

This gets into some interesting control issues that I have had to address. Also if the layout is to run continuously unattended (or minimal attention) - make sure all continuous operating loops are level with no grades. Grades are OK between loops for OTTS club member operations.

BTW - the other advantage of the GG for a large layout is track joints occur less frequently. Track joints are a major source of irritation for a layout such as you are planning. Thus it is simpler to have a power feed every GG track section.

Keep us informed!
Roy

[tschmidt]

Tom,

It would be great if you could think about having an OTTS meeting on a Saturday. I would enjoy visiting with you guys but Friday night makes it difficult to get to Cleveland. If I was coming from Jamestown I could be there by 7 but working in Buffalo makes that hard.

You can contact me by email if you'd like. Tom S

[spankybird]

Jakeoregano – The Museum is in Mentor, Ohio (17 miles east of Cleveland) I add the address to the web page and will be adding a map today.

Nitroboy – we will be talking

Gizmodawg_55 – next OTTS meeting will be a my place on Jan 27, 7:00pm. Send me an e-mail and then I can confirm your email address and put you on the mailing list.

Laz – The layout will be approx 50 foot by 24 foot around the wall ‘E’ shape with center leg. Yes there is an E exit in the back of the room plus the front exits.

tom

[gizmodawg_55]

Keep me posted on the next summit....

[gizmodawg_55]

I just got off the phone,heard the news from csxt30 about the o gauge layout ...
I'm interested .... let me know when and where the next OTTS meet takes place....

[nitroboy]

If you want to put some telegraph poles on that thing, you know where to get in touch with me, Tom.

[jakeoregano]

Dwayne checking in here. Sounds like you guys hit it big. Where is the museum located anyway? I've never built a permanent layout myself, so following the progress of this will be and education for me.

Hope all is well otherwise.

Dwayne.

[csxt30]

See..... Buckeye !! That's why you have #2, I'm #86 !! [:D][:D] And still a buck private !![(-D][(-D]

[Buckeye Riveter]

And to think OTTS started out with very humble beginnings in Tom's basement. I'm proud to say I was there.