Someone stop the Chief! We're freezing!

[ChiefEagles]

No work today on the big layout.  The Wedding Presents RR is now abandoned and track is up. 

 

Extra rolling stock that is not on new layout, is in tubs with bubble wrap.

Room has some of the tubs wife wants to put under the layout in the walk-in attic after I get the benchwork done.

Only the Roseyville Div of the NS exists.  No more carpet running.

[kblester]

The Wedding Presents RR is now abandoned and track is up. 

 

Only the Roseyville Div of the NS exists.  No more carpet running.

There is a new low level layout King in town. Thanks Chief for giving up the Title. You made a liittle kid HAPPY!!!!

[ChiefEagles]

The Wedding Presents RR is now abandoned and track is up. 

 

Only the Roseyville Div of the NS exists.  No more carpet running.

There is a new low level layout King in town. Thanks Chief for giving up the Title. You made a liittle kid HAPPY!!!!

For that smiling little person, I am glad to give it up.

[Brutus]

Sorry, Chief - couldn't resist!  I am seriously impressed man - it is looking Very good!

[Buckeye Riveter]

Sorry, Chief - couldn't resist!  I am seriously impressed man - it is looking Very good!

Jim, I thought it was one of the best comments of 2006.

[wrmcclellan]

Way to go Chief!

[laz 57]

Sorry, Chief - couldn't resist!  I am seriously impressed man - it is looking Very good!

Jim, I thought it was one of the best comments of 2006.

laz57

[Anonymous]

 

 

 After reading that The Chief had started his layout, I looked outside........

 

Please stop...............Tim

 

[ChiefEagles]

Hey, Tim.  Glad you stopped by.  Don't be a stranger.   

[M1Tanker]

I am an old Hell on Wheels Boy myself.

[ChiefEagles]

No work today but a lot of folks waiting for the tunnels to be "blasted" through the walls.  Big discussion.

[ChiefEagles]

Just reworked sidings.  Swapped the coal unloading siding for the intermodle siding.  Got some more things moved around.  Trying to work in that big rotary coal tipple. 

[Buckeye Riveter]

No work today but a lot of folks waiting for the tunnels to be "blasted" through the walls.  Big discussion.

This is for Mrs. Eagles:

How to Document Blasting Damage

1.        First and foremost: Get your own professional pre-blast survey before the blasting begins. This will serve as a "base-line" reference for subsequent damage, and as evidence in court. Get a pre-blast survey done even if damage has started so you can document subsequent blasting damage. Your insurance company, an engineering firm, the MWA or your local "watch dog" group can provide information on how to have this done.

2.        Get a professional damage survey done with each blasting damage occurrence even if blasting damage has already begun.

3.        Be home to witness as many blasts as possible.

4.        Keep a log of the date, time and severity of every blast you witness. Try to calm down after severe blasts to avoid making mistakes in your log.

5        Describe the sounds of the blasts and the extent of shaking in your blast log. An air blast may follow ground vibration by many seconds, depending on your distance from the mine. Indicate the affected area in your log along with any evidence of new damage.

6.        It is important to document new damage immediately. Notify your lawyer, the state RA and OSM. Some homeowners have called the police and filed complaints of trespass, destruction of property or public nuisance - this works well when there is a local noise or nuisance ordinance.

7.        Keep a journal of your telephone calls concerning blast complaints to officials and mine personnel. Follow up in writing because otherwise, your complaint is not official, and save your postal receipts. Remember: there is no record unless you make a written record.

8.        Inspect your house carefully after each blast and do the following:

• Date and mark off the ends of all cracks and crack extensions. Note the time of the damaging blast, if known. Include the location and length of new cracks in your written complaints to state Regulatory agencies, OSM and elected officials.
• Take photographs. Keep negatives and extra copies. If cracks are too fine to show up in photos, draw a line following the shape of the crack. Use enlargements. Put a person (or a part of a person, like a hand holding a ruler) in the picture to give the viewer a sense of scale.
• Be prepared to climb ladders and chairs, crawl in tight spaces and brave places where spiders and other critters hide. Beware of snakes, which may move into cracks in your foundation caused by blasts. Carry a camera, flashlight, lamp, pencil, colored chalk, marking pens and tape measure.
• Be aware that new damage to the inside of your house is likely to occur as hairline cracks that are hard to see. Hairline cracks are often around doorways, windows or corners, and sometimes ceilings. If you hold a flashlight parallel against a wall and aim the flashlight beam across the wall at an angle in a darkened room, very fine hairline cracks and "nail-pops" may be more visible. Also note doors and windows that do not open or close properly because the house has shifted.
• Photograph plaster and other debris that fall from blast cracks. Leave plaster chips undisturbed or place in plastic bags labeled with date and time of blast, if known.
• Inspect plumbing. Leaks may not be immediately evident. Some homeowners have reported toilets being knocked off their seals.
• Document the damage in your basement. Note if there are long horizontal cracks in foundation walls at or near the soil level.
• Inspect exposed wood beams for cracks and splintering. Walls may be cracked around insertions of horizontal steel beams. Ceilings may be cracked around support columns.
• Check for gas leaks after severe blasts. Use your nose and a mixture of dish detergent and water on the pipes and joints.
• Inspect the house exterior. Look for new cracks in brick and stone, particularly when cracked through the center. Chimneys may be damaged. If blasting affects the soil, the house may show signs of unusual "settling." Blasting cracks may allow water to penetrate into your house. RA "experts" and mine consultants love to write reports that cite drainage problems as the cause of all your damage instead of blasting.

Mrs. Eagles I would also encourge you to obtain a security deposit of $1,000 from the blasting company.  I hear they do not have much experience.

[ChiefEagles]

[ChiefEagles]

Red flags up, horns blasting.  Getting ready to blast.

[AKKevinT]

Chief, The layout is looking good! Keep up the progress and pour on the cold weather1

Tim, I like the picture of the Chief's snow effects all the way up in Idaho. Gotta love that metal roofing when the snow decides to let go! If you hear the train coming down the roof you better be ready to run!

Kevin T.

[ChiefEagles]

Here is what I have done in the last two days.  Last night and this afternoon, moved the inter modle and coal delivery section.  Did a swap.  John S, suggested I run the coal delivery through the wall so I could push the bath tub gondolas through.  I think it will work.  The main lines will go straight through and, if I have to, I'll do a half curve to get the gondolas through.  Set some "charges" on the back side wall [double wall] and ready to "blast".

Interesting, that wall is sky blue.

 

The two holes is the inside line I have to stay within.

[Blueberryhill RR]

Looks good, Chief.  Start blasting !!!!

[csxt30]

Looks good, Chief.  Start blasting !!!!

Yes, it sure looks good & I can't wait for the blasting to begin. All the TV crews have probably not arrived yet for National coverage !! I hope I'm not at work when it's on !! This is going to be big !! Thanks, John

[Anonymous]

Looks good, Chief.  Start blasting !!!!

Yes, it sure looks good & I can't wait for the blasting to begin. All the TV crews have probably not arrived yet for National coverage !! I hope I'm not at work when it's on !! This is going to be big !! Thanks, John

Just hope we don't see the 'News at 11.  Some poor guy was blasting a hole for his model trains and he ended up with a pile of rubble for a house.'

6 months later....

Man rebuilds house with model trains.

[Buckeye Riveter]

Lionroar88...Sent you an email with references requested.

[Frank53]

aye yi yi!

breaking news from North Carolina!

[Buckeye Riveter]

aye yi yi!

breaking news from North Carolina!

VERY GOOD, FRANK

[dbaker48]

UNBELIEVABLE !!!!  GREAT JOB FRANK   LOL

[daan]

I'll keep my earprotection within reach!

[darianj]

Really nice work chief!

[Anonymous]

Lionroar88...Sent you an email with references requested.

Buckeye,
Email received.  Thanks.  One problem... it was missing the all important links from the thread!

Anyhoo... I think I remember which thread it was in... so hoping over there to check.

[ChiefEagles]

BOOM!!!!!!!

[Jumijo]

BOOM!!!!!!!

. . . And the lights went out all over the world . . .

You did it, didn't you? Holy Plaster, Batman!

Jim

 

[thatboy37]

nice work cheif. keep it up.