Blueberryhill RR wrote: No time for trains today. I have been thinking about redoing part of my layout. Make a few new features. Add a new bridge and make a better upper level. Lots of work.
If I remember the last time you added a new bridge it took about a year....Chief had his layout done by then. Perhaps the Amish carpenter would be of some assistance?
Kurt
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Modeling the Baltimore waterfront in HO scale
I'm having way too much fun.
As I'm working on the track on my layout, getting it adjusted so everything fits, and their is adequate clearance. I've been testing with various engines, and a couple of long cars. The engines I have sitting on the track are:
Lionel Scale Cab Forward, (requires the greatest amount of clearance on turns)
MTH, RK Big Boy
MTH, N&W J series, (has the lowest clearance requirement, great for check height issues)
2 MTH, AC4400 Diesels
MTH, Mikado
MTH, 0-6-0 Switcher
So, I have three corners resolved. Then I start up the Cab Fwd, and with the DCS I used the "ALL" command, and started all the MTH engines. It sounded like a Nascar race with all the engines sitting there idleing. Then turned the Bell command on, Whoa was that interesting! Next, the Whistle, all the whistles were going off together!!! Truly interesting.
I couldn't resist then I started them all to move! What a sight!!! (Remember, only 3 of the 4 corners adjusted and secured!) Thank gosh for the "All Stop" command.
This was just way too much fun for one person, really awesome!!! Just had to share!!!
Don
Back from my lunch time walkabout. Overcast and mild here. I still managed to work up a sweat climbing the hilly streets.
The Lemax stuff is allready out here as well, but hey, the local Walmart had Christmas decorations for sale at the end of August.
Someone here posted ealier about redoing a part of their layout. I'm also giving thought to doing that. Maybe it's time to add a few sidings and some industries. The AmeriTowne kits are very nice...
I think Jax may be able to dry out some today. Heavy rains off and on since Sunday afternoon. Streets and interstates closed in various parts of the city. Church and night classes have kept me busy and not having much to post.
Been picking up and throwing out stuff in the train room! Got level 3 mostly cleared off and running trains to see what still works. Had some trouble with the Rotary Coal Tipple last night. Will do a separate post on what happened and what it took to get it fixed.
Mel Hazen; Jax, FL
Mel Hazen; Jax, FL Ride Amtrak. It's the only way to fly!!!
G'morning from a now-sunny and warming Chicago where it is supposed to be another beautiful day. I have a nice change of pace tonight. The bride is driving all the way into the city tonight to join me and a host of strangers for dinner to celebrate my college roomate's anniversary at a nice place in Chicago's 'Little Italy.' Haven't seen him in years but I sure like a free meal.'Transylvania trolley' - I like it!I have a few of the Lemax buildings. I usually weather them and turn them around so their backs face the tracks.
Fifedog, same question to you as Dr. John!
Wes
88 -
dbaker48 -
Dr John,
I just stopped by the Michael's site. Those Lemax buildings are very colorful and detailed! I think it is you who has talked about going to Michael's before. Are you getting these just for a holiday layout, or do you use them for your perminant one? I like them, but aren't the porcelin? For someone who doesn't do much painting, they are perfect.
GOOD MORNING ALL,,,,,,,Chief I've had problems with the forum too. Two nites ago I was roaming around the forum and threads were disappearing I would go back to something and it would be gone. Next time there, then gone again. I thought Lisa had made a post but when I looked again it was from someone else."crazy man".
It's overcast but warm this AM, a few showers south of us but not here. My wife is at the x-ray store as her new Dr. is sending her for everything. I told her before she went to this guy just tell him the important things or he will be sending you all over the place.And he is.
Wife is back wants to go out for breakfast be back later. Run some trains while I'm gone. Sir James
"IT's GOOD TO BE THE KING",by Mel Brooks
Charter Member- Tardis Train Crew (TTC) - Detroit3railers- Detroit Historical society Glancy Modular trains- Charter member BTTS
fifedog wrote: BTW, Don B, is there a PDF downloadable version of that mask...?
BTW, Don B, is there a PDF downloadable version of that mask...?
Fife, I didn't see a pdf file, just jpg. I did a google on beaver, and it finally came up. Save yourself a lot of "trouble" do a search on "beaver mask" it will be on the first page.
fifedog wrote: 88 - Greenbow,Alabama. "...we were like peas and carrots, again."
88 - Greenbow,Alabama. "...we were like peas and carrots, again."
Jumijo wrote: lionroar88 wrote: Dr. John wrote: Morning, all!Heavy clouds this AM in Prattville. No rain yet, but we're hopeful.I found the Lemax Pharmacy I wanted at Michael's yesterday! They were out the previous week but had four of them when I returned. I've noticed their inventory is much better than previous years. Last year, it seemed (to me) they only received one shipment of their Christmas Lemax buildings and when they were gone you were out of luck. Anyone else notice this with Michael's? Hoping Mom gets out of physical rehab center and back to her home sometime this coming week. Dad's not used to an empty house. She seems to be making very good progress.Have a good Wednesday, all! I gotta get to Michaels and check out these buildings!Hey, mister damaged post war tender boy. Why not just go to the Lemax web site and look at the Lemax buildings. That's what I'm going to do right about....now.
lionroar88 wrote: Dr. John wrote: Morning, all!Heavy clouds this AM in Prattville. No rain yet, but we're hopeful.I found the Lemax Pharmacy I wanted at Michael's yesterday! They were out the previous week but had four of them when I returned. I've noticed their inventory is much better than previous years. Last year, it seemed (to me) they only received one shipment of their Christmas Lemax buildings and when they were gone you were out of luck. Anyone else notice this with Michael's? Hoping Mom gets out of physical rehab center and back to her home sometime this coming week. Dad's not used to an empty house. She seems to be making very good progress.Have a good Wednesday, all! I gotta get to Michaels and check out these buildings!
Dr. John wrote: Morning, all!Heavy clouds this AM in Prattville. No rain yet, but we're hopeful.I found the Lemax Pharmacy I wanted at Michael's yesterday! They were out the previous week but had four of them when I returned. I've noticed their inventory is much better than previous years. Last year, it seemed (to me) they only received one shipment of their Christmas Lemax buildings and when they were gone you were out of luck. Anyone else notice this with Michael's? Hoping Mom gets out of physical rehab center and back to her home sometime this coming week. Dad's not used to an empty house. She seems to be making very good progress.Have a good Wednesday, all!
Morning, all!
Heavy clouds this AM in Prattville. No rain yet, but we're hopeful.
I found the Lemax Pharmacy I wanted at Michael's yesterday! They were out the previous week but had four of them when I returned. I've noticed their inventory is much better than previous years. Last year, it seemed (to me) they only received one shipment of their Christmas Lemax buildings and when they were gone you were out of luck. Anyone else notice this with Michael's?
Hoping Mom gets out of physical rehab center and back to her home sometime this coming week. Dad's not used to an empty house. She seems to be making very good progress.
Have a good Wednesday, all!
Hey, mister damaged post war tender boy. Why not just go to the Lemax web site and look at the Lemax buildings. That's what I'm going to do right about....now.
Dr. John - Congats on the real estate acquisition. If worse came to worse, I was gonna buy and send one to you. I live between 2 Michael's. The store to my west carried the pharmacy, and the store to the east carried the barber shop. Go figure...
Chief, They better pick you up on time....if not, be sure to tell someone (did I mention I work for the green e?)
Another day another soaker...I haven't been here 2 hours, my feet are wet!!!!
Stay dry, will check in later
Rich (still treadin' water at sea level)
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
ChiefEagles wrote: IF this software gets anymore screwed up, haw, impossible. Clicked on this page of the Coffee Pot and it went to Classic Trains site??????Morning all. Packed and ready to go to SC. Now will wait on Enterprise. They will pick you up when they get time. Coffee and wait. Hope to meet with Lisa this AM. Will buy her lunch because I bet it will be about that time when I get near Greensboro. All have a great day.
IF this software gets anymore screwed up, haw, impossible. Clicked on this page of the Coffee Pot and it went to Classic Trains site??????
Morning all. Packed and ready to go to SC. Now will wait on Enterprise. They will pick you up when they get time. Coffee and wait. Hope to meet with Lisa this AM. Will buy her lunch because I bet it will be about that time when I get near Greensboro. All have a great day.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Good morning all,
It is raining in SE Indiana with temps in the 80s again. Just went to the YMCA last night. Not much else going on. I read some news on the "other" forum about some items on the new MTH catalogs, but there was no mention of tinplate. Has MTH discontinued that line or put it on hiatus for a while? It was back to the usual fare for breakfast this morning. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Mornin' boys. Boys? Peoples? I'm in a fog here in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Last evening of work for me, then it's off for 12 days. Hope to kick up some dust in the layout room. Have to squeeze in a little get-away with my ever-loving. BTW, Don B, is there a PDF downloadable version of that mask...?
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a sunny 64 degrees. Going up to 80 today, with sunshine and a few clouds. Good weather is hanging on.
Today is the day that I venture into Cambridge to do the weekly shopping. Always a thrill. Gas prices are still at $2.80 a gallon. Some food prices have come down. It pays to look around.
No time for trains today. I have been thinking about redoing part of my layout. Make a few new features. Add a new bridge and make a better upper level. Lots of work.
Dining Car is here and ready to board. Breakfast.
Y'all have a great Wednesday.
Chuck
Brent,
I don't have room for a train room/garage, so I go down to the station and watch the stuff on the WCML if I'm bored? Which is not often as should I get thirsty there are lots of lovely pubs on the way. In fact I seldom get to the trains as the swig tends to create a diversion and inebriation sets in.
Know where Nick is, but the other two must be in disguise, I really must pay more attention.
John Baker
Brutus wrote: Hey - why doesn't Lionel add a Halloween or Transylvania Trolley?!
Hey - why doesn't Lionel add a Halloween or Transylvania Trolley?!
Whadaya think, start buggin Big "L" for the 2008 catalog !!!!!!
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sir james I wrote:Interesting auction, but I don't think my wife will believe the old "oh I've had that"routine.
Just tell her you want to start a Garden Railroad!
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