Afternoon All !
Jim A., You forgot another very valuable tool for the repair a Blowtorch.
Well the wife has been bending my ear for awhile now about replacing this desktop, just because it has started to sound like a rock crusher when it's on. At times you can hear it on the other side of the house it is so loud. Looks as though I will be on Train Restriction after her Hogwarts set comes in. Broke down this morning and bought a new Dell desktop, she wanted me to get a laptop/notebook but those keyboards are just to small for my fat stubby fingers. It takes forever for me to type anything with a full size let alone on a laptop, tried using hers a few times and had to quit, unless you guys wanted to try to read a bunch of gobiltygook that is worse than normal.
No more choochoo's for awhile ......
Brent, Just remember, paybacks can be .
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sir james I wrote:Your saying Marty the Martian lost that space modulator again?
The Uranium Q36 Explosive Space Modulator! That creature has stolen THE SPACE MODULATOOR!!!!!
Modeling the Baltimore waterfront in HO scale
Jim,
My 2343s had a masssive black spot on the dummy A unit. I have since replaced the shell with one that is in better shape. Thanks for keeping an eye out though. I'd like those shells, but between the 2055/6026W last week, and the e unit last night, my checking account has really taken a beating.
Yes! And it made him SOOOO ANGRY! LOL
Gotta go for a while guys. My son is feeling a little better, so we're running up to the store for some soda and then grab a bite of lunch.
TTFN
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
"IT's GOOD TO BE THE KING",by Mel Brooks
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Brutus wrote:Jumijo, maybe you also need a new tool - I'm sure Brent will foot the bill:
Jumijo, maybe you also need a new tool - I'm sure Brent will foot the bill:
Hey, I think Batman has one just like it in the Batcave. Is that an Eludiumpew 38 Explosive Space Modulator?
Well, my son woke up with a migraine or sinus headache so I'm off today. Oh well, guess I'll have to watch cheesy old sci fi movies and play on the computer all day - woe is me!
Actually had to snake a toilet this morning (the same one again) and then cleaned the bathrooms since the kids never do that chore.
Looks like a great fishing trip, Laz! My buddy Jeff went back to the lake in Neoga IL last weekend with Ron (heart attack guy) and they caught a couple bass and 20 croppy. I wish I could have gone with them, but just too much to do around the house right now.
Oh, I saw that this dvd is coming out on Nov 13, just FYI:
Just back from my lunchtime walk. It's raining pretty steadily out there. I walked laps inside the parking garage and enjoyed the cool air. It would seem that the warm weather has finally left us. Perhaps only to re-visit on a rare ocassion until next summah.
I also made a partial list of supplies needed to repair Brent's pw tender and vista dome.
Large, galvanized nails
Ballpeen hammer
Plaster of paris
2" paint brush
Rivets
Scotch tape
Torpedo level
Course sandpaper
Dry ice
Now the waiting for Mr. Brown begins...
USNRol wrote: Brutus wrote: Kurt, I just bought some new stuff for sweating pipes with water in them. I found this at Home Depot - it's a kit with balls made out of some goop you push into the pipe. When you have joined the pipe/fittings, you heat the pipe where the blob was for a few seconds and it speeds it up disolving. I'll let you know how it works in a couple weeks! Have used that stuff...works great just as advertised. But bread also works and at 2-3 bucks a loaf a helluva lot cheaper for the minor inconvenience of purging soggy bread chunks out of your pipes after the jobs done. I think what's pictured goes for 10-15 dollars.Roland
Brutus wrote: Kurt, I just bought some new stuff for sweating pipes with water in them. I found this at Home Depot - it's a kit with balls made out of some goop you push into the pipe. When you have joined the pipe/fittings, you heat the pipe where the blob was for a few seconds and it speeds it up disolving. I'll let you know how it works in a couple weeks!
Have used that stuff...works great just as advertised. But bread also works and at 2-3 bucks a loaf a helluva lot cheaper for the minor inconvenience of purging soggy bread chunks out of your pipes after the jobs done. I think what's pictured goes for 10-15 dollars.
Roland
I think it was only like $6.95 or something like that? The good thing about this is I can keep it in my plumbing toolbox and it won't attract bugs or mice!!!
Keith knows his shi...stuff when it comes to trains. A super nice guy too.
Jim T, are you the one who just bought a set of 2343s with some iffy shells? I was on Ebay last night and saw some awesome shells that would immediately upgrade almost any set.
2343 shell # 1
2343 shell # 2
These are both being sold by the same seller. Both auctions close today. Please note that they do not have portholes. Replica snap-in portholes are available, but look wrong, in my opinion. The snap-in type are for the 2353s.
I locked my 2343s in forward because I never have a need to run them in reverse. Passenger trains rarely back up on the Jumijo.
Jim
Brent,
I can't wait to see that 1688 when Keith sends it back to you. He does great work. Extremely nice guy as well. When I was talking to him the other night, I told him that the perfomance of my 2343s degraded rather significantly in a short period of time. He asked if I took the e unit apart to clean it. I told him I didn't, and he said that is most likely the cause of the poor performance. Judging by what I found when I took it apart, he was right. Most of the fingers had holes in them, and I didn't that that a drum could get this distorted. I ordered a another e unit last night from Jeff Kane.
Jumijo wrote:I know a nice guy in Snowhio that repairs those 1688s.
fifedog wrote: 88 - Looks like a HEARTS ON FIRE purchase is definitely in the works now...Laz - BTW, luvvv those "ears"...
88 - Looks like a HEARTS ON FIRE purchase is definitely in the works now...
Laz - BTW, luvvv those "ears"...
lionroar88 wrote: laz 57 wrote: fifedog wrote: 88 - Yep, eight days until your sister arrives. If you'd like, we can digitally include your image in the "GATHERING"...cnw1995 - I'm confused. Do you have a cat problem, or a rat problem...? ...and don't say "a dog problem" FIFE imagine how we can enhance that photo?laz57Well then maybe you would be able to see it then...
laz 57 wrote: fifedog wrote: 88 - Yep, eight days until your sister arrives. If you'd like, we can digitally include your image in the "GATHERING"...cnw1995 - I'm confused. Do you have a cat problem, or a rat problem...? ...and don't say "a dog problem" FIFE imagine how we can enhance that photo?laz57
fifedog wrote: 88 - Yep, eight days until your sister arrives. If you'd like, we can digitally include your image in the "GATHERING"...cnw1995 - I'm confused. Do you have a cat problem, or a rat problem...? ...and don't say "a dog problem"
88 - Yep, eight days until your sister arrives. If you'd like, we can digitally include your image in the "GATHERING"...
cnw1995 - I'm confused. Do you have a cat problem, or a rat problem...? ...and don't say "a dog problem"
FIFE imagine how we can enhance that photo?
laz57
See what, Brent?
HI GIZ,
HAPPY FRIDAY EVE!!!
Its cooler here today only to get to 62? Big time relief from being 90-91 on Monday and Tuesday. GOLF against BRO tonite, then beer. And wings.
All be safe.
No pink for me thank you!Well when I got home last night I sweated the copper pipe and now the shower is ready for reconstruction.Took out the last two walls in the shower - the one side came off in ONE piece!The back wall came off in 4 pieces. Didn't get any reconstruction started last night because Susan decided it would be a good night to go out for dinner. I couldn't argue as I was starving, and didn't feel like cooking.8 days...
Mornin' boys. For weather in Mid-Atlantic region, see Indiana. Today will be dedicated to the CUMBERLAND EXTENSION, which entails building the cliffside backdrop for the Narrows. I have most of the buildings I need for the town, but may need a ton more trees.
Laz - From full stream ahead, to full steam ahead...whata guy!
Chief - I get all freaked out when I have to fish out a floating rabbit from the pond...couldn't imagine dragging out Bambi...
HEY JimTrumpie, if you're lurking here, thanks for the MTH parts tip on Brasseurs in Michigan. They were top-notch folks to do business with, and I got that speaker in no time.
Good morning all,
It is cloudy and cool in SE Indiana with temps in the 60s. Man, what a couple of interesting days. I went to the girls' sectional game Tuesday night, not expecting a whole heck of a lot. Well, sir, it was a game for the ages. I think the other team thought all they had to do was throw their cleats on the field and our girls would roll over. The other team came out firing, but our defense was incredibly strong. About halfway thru the first half, our girls had a throw-in deep in the other team's half of the field. The ball bounced around and one of our girls chipped it over the keeper's head and under the bar. We were ahead 1-0!!!! The crowd went nuts. The entire first half stayed that score. I was having hopes of a major upset. The other team tied it five minutes in the second half, and then with 13 minutes to go, they went ahead 2-1. Our girls played so hard, and I was so proud of them. If the boys had played half as hard the other night, they would be playing for a regional title. Unfortunately, I got so wound up in the game, my stomach reacted when I got home and I was up all night Tuesday night so I stayed home Wednesday.
The dining car arrived from "Points East" with bran muffins. I hope everyone has a nice day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a cold 42 degrees. Cloudy. Only going up to 60 today, with a chance of rain.
Today, I have some things to do around the house. Then, run an errand. And, I will be taking it easy, after that. I may clean up the train room. Getting dusty again. Not much else new here.
Ballgame Friday with Boston. As LAZ would say....GO TRIBE !!!!!!!!
Dining Car is here and it's time for breakfast. Cheerios.
Y'all have a great Thursday.
Chuck
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
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