dwiemer wrote: Zeke, email an address for me to send that Greenberg's book, or, if you have a local hobby shop near by, they may have one. These are perhaps the best available books with diagrams and information for servicing your trains.
Zeke, email an address for me to send that Greenberg's book, or, if you have a local hobby shop near by, they may have one. These are perhaps the best available books with diagrams and information for servicing your trains.
email sent and thanks
the weather was a beautiful 73 today and i got alot done outside...i cut three tree's down and burned them, mowed the f/ lawns,cleaned the pool, changed the oil in 3 cars, complete wash n wax and vacuum for all 3, cleaned out the garage and took my puppy for a walk..what a good day it was...
now its time to relax....
Morning Folks - Looks to be a beee-u-tee-full day here in the nieghborhood. I am going to get a haircut then come home and cut some grass. Have to tinker with the mower a bit as she has a flat tire (and probably a dead battery) after sitting all winter.
Zeke - sure sounds like you had a busy day yesterday. I am tired after reading everything you did.
Welcome back - Hobo - search and rescue with ATV's sounds like a good plan. We had a situation a few weeks back where one of the kids at my school ran away after getting off the bus. They could have used an ATV to track him. Sure might be easier and cheaper than calling out the helicopters right away, you sure could cover more ground than on foot.
Hope to get the new gantry crane set up to try out today. I am going to need to remove some stuff from the layout to fit it in. I'll have to ponder on it. I am also going to paint some pre-war stuff that I stripped.
Take care,
Mitch
Bob Mitchell Gettysburg, PA TCA # 98-47956 LCCA# RM22839
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a sunny 44 degrees. Going up to 77 today, with sunshine. This weather can stay this way. Beautiful day ahead.
Today, I will be outside again, mowing the back grass and finishing up the trimming. This is the first time I have done it all, since 2005. Last year, I had some help from my nice neighbors. Feels good to do it myself. Today is one year since my surgery. It's been a long year. Feeling good.
Dining Car is here early. Time for breakfast.
Y'all have a great Saturday.
Chuck
Good Morning Everyone !! Finally some nice warm weather coming our way !! Tomorrow will be even nicer & I have to work. Finally get a day of overtime & have gotten spoiled being off so many weekends now !
Glad to hear about Chuck's getting things back to normal !!
Well, hope everyone has a nice weekend !!
Thanks, John
Mornin' boys. Mornin' Bo. Well, another YORK is in the books. Wait 'til you see the lineup photo! (Who "bunny eared" me?) The cats from CTT were cool to talk to, and Neil B and Kent J mugged for our picture. Dean Bennet is someone we gotta get to the Coffee Pot, good fella.
Poor 88 didn't know what hit him. By 5 his feet were plum wore out (as was his cellphone from all the "Honey can I buy" messages), and his back was aching. I think he was the first doodle at the gate yesterday morning. I could tell by his primo parking spot!
Laz57 parted with some major coinage with the purchase of a beautiful MTH NYC Hudson. He labored on it, but I think he's most happy this morning. Wish he lived closer, I'd have a new drinkin' buddy for sure.
Dbaker48, all the way from Cerritos for YORK. Got to sit next to him at lunch. Really easy goin' feller. Wished we coulda put together a little post TCA outing for him and wrmclellan ; guys came so far for a train show. Next time they're in town will give'm a tour (museums, maybe a ball game, a little railfanning...)
HI GIZ,
GREAT DAY yesterday at YORK. Met up with all the GIZ, as stated before about 12 of us in the PHOTO. We did lunch together and shot da you know what for a little, all in all a GREAT BUNCH O GIZ. Seems like this is turning into an annual thing, which is really GREAT.
FIFE, who gave you bunny ears?
MARTY, thanks again for the directions for the alternate route, took that on the way home and it saved me time.
RT, BILL, went out side of ORANGE HALL bout 505 and didn't see you, were you there?
Made a major purchase as FIFE stated before. A MTH Premier Dreyfuss Hudson, got a good deal from GRYZBOWSKIs and was mulling it over all day then finally got it at 630 PM. FIFE kinda talked me into it. FIFE sounds good to me about having a drinking buddy. Broke in the DREYFUSS last nite along with a 8 car MTH Streamliner set that I bought off a member for $260. I also found my 800 lb, BRUIN there at the meet and finally took him home. Heard he is hungry for some SOUTHERN food. Also got some pretty ladies for the layout and some cool cars.
ALL and ALL what a great time, big turnout yesterday, they had even had us park on the infield at the fairgrounds, a first for me.
Rock on GIZ.
laz57
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Yep, it's tournament time again in Roseyville !! I'm anxiously awaiting this years results again in the the Big One !!
One of my favorite floats in the floatilla !!
The Grand Marshal will lead the parade on this little beauty !!
Should be a great one again !!
Sounds like they are having a good time in York. Laz and the rest, please share photos of your purchases. Currently watching RFD-TV on Trolleys in the South. Good program, great for ideas for those wanting to model the 40's.
Chuck, Happy Anniversary I know you are glad to get that over with and to return to normal. Hope you continue doing well.
Already been to the hospital for post op rounds and home again. I am tired, but after my morning reading, I am heading out to work on the tractor. I absolutely have to get her running to get the yard taken care of. I also have a 2pm appointment to have a car serviced.
Hope everyone has a great weekend.
Dennis
TCA#09-63805
Morning all. Still beat from all the walking. It was great fun seeing everyone at the CTT booth. Sorry I missed the lunch but I had to get a few more parts for these...
Take care have a safe day!
Trying to update my avatar since 2020
MartyE and Kodi the Husky Dog! ( 3/31/90-9/28/04 ) www.MartyE.com My O Gauge Web Page and Home of Kodiak Junction!
MartyE - excuse accepted, they look charming. And, you look nothing like your picture! Everyone kept saying, "That's Marty...?" Anyway nice to meet you, GregM and Mikey from Long Island (love that accent brother).
Chief - someone had to take the reigns... And if I'm fiestdog, then JohnF is now Lap-Dog!!! Do you have him on retainer or something?
jefelectric - Just teasin' a little. Still owed you one for being a sympathizer at Harrisburg. BTW, thanks for the tip on that NS car...talked the dealer down to $25...
Now, UNCLE BUCKEYE... there were 5 dealers at YORK that had a fine stock of MTH RealTrax;all of whom would love to take your dough:
Trains 'N' Things leeny91@verizon.net (570)648-4644
The Train Shop www.TheTrainShop.com (603)929-1441
Doherty's Whistle Stop www.dohertystrains.com Fax 908-277-6220
Treasured Toys www.treasured-toys.com (603) 898-7224
T & J Train Junction Trains5885@aol.com (570)522-8185
Hobo - welcome back to the forum! Yes, I recognized your avatar.
Sounds like the guys are having fun and spending $$$ at York.
Beautiful, sunny day in Dixie today. I washed my Blazer and my wife's Jeep. Watching the Univ. of Alabama's "A-Day" spring scrimage on TV. I love watching college football. Dogs are snoozing on the couch by me while I type away on the laptop.
Have a great weekend, everyone!
Good Afternoon..........
It is another beautiful day, in beautiful, downtown, rural Ohio.
Got the rest of my mowing and yard work done. Just taking a break.
NASCAR race tonite and Indians game too. I need a TV outside.
Well its taken me a few hours to recover enough to post...Fife, my feet, my back, my legs, and my neck all were sore this morning! And the wife STILL made me get up and mow the lawn - ran out of gas halfway through will finish tomorrow. Sorry I missed the ice cream social... really wanted to stay...Laz, glad you got that Hudson! Can't wait to see pics...Woke up this morning to a critical hardware failure report from windows... my system seems to be slowly kicking the bucket... hope to be able to get on tonight (at FiLs now) to post the CTT pics!Well fellas, I picked up the following:K-Line Plymoth and 6 ore car set (Western Maryland)Atlas Flatcar with lumber load (Western Maryland)Atlas gondola with pipe load (C&O)Lionel Flatcar with lumber bed (Norfolk Western)Lionel C&O Ballast TamperLionel Tire SwingLionel Playground swings7 pewter painted figuresLionel 3469 coal dumperMTH Single Steel Arch BridgeGot everything home and unloaded... wife was disappointed with the tire swing and playground swings, but she REALLY liked the bridge! Was floored by that one. She told me I should have picked up the MTH Passenger station, Fire Station, and gas Station... told her they also had the Lionel Bowdish Homestead - she said I should have gotten that too.... I wanted to go home with some cash remaining and she tells me I should have spent more! And I had enough room in the trunk! Told her there is always the October show... she said OK, you should have the layout pretty far along by then... I was hoping to pickup most of the track at the October show, but looks like I'll be buy more then too!Fife - does Tom still have the Cow and Calf?
Well, the best of plans.....you know. Anyway, got the tractor fixed, but not completely put back together when I got paged in for another emergency. So, here I am again, waiting on the post op labs and x-ray before I leave. I go off call Monday, maybe I can get some yard work done then. Times like this, it would be easier to hire someone, but I enjoy getting outside.
Sounds like guys are starting to report in with the York Haul. I certainly would like to make it....some day. Wife already says we have too much, but when the layout is done and the room is cleaned, we will have more room for trains.
Hobo, sure do recognize you. Glad you're back.
Have a great day Y'all!
dennis
csxt30 .... the wife and I loved that pic of the redneck yacht ! ... LOL ! shoppin on ebay for some more train " gotta haves " odd seems only after I see them .... then I gotta have em ....
Evening all
Just got home from classes in Columbus. Wiped out. Hopefully a quiet evening ahead. Some training????
It has been beautiful in Southern Ohio! Warm and sunny. The Ohio is beginning to lower. Maybe in a few weeks the cats on the bar will be ready! Looking forward to taking the grandkids fishing. I hope they like it better than their mother did! She didn't like the thought of worms on hooks. I'm probably more patient now than I was 20+ years ago.
Sounds like you are having a great time in York. When I complete deaconate classes (if?) I'd love to join you all. Maybe in 2009! Are there any campgrounds nearby?
John, Thanks for the lead on the weiner car in 1/64. I ordered one it came in and I plan to post it on Sunday. Now if I could find a real 1/64 old motorcycle, my diner area would be almost complete.
The GPS idea is a great one and on the same vein a seprate channel on the radio that all E Responders can access. In the past I trained and evaluated Incident Command and Emergency Response. In the yearsI saw that communication and being able to accurately know were your assests are are vital and usually a weak link.
Take care and God Bless
Sturgeon-Phish wrote:Sounds like you are having a great time in York. When I complete deaconate classes (if?) I'd love to join you all. Maybe in 2009! Are there any campgrounds nearby?
Sturgeon-Phish - There are tons of campgrounds in Gettysburg which is only about 30-40 minutes away. In addition, campers are allowed on the Fairgrounds. I think the brocuhure said it was $35 a night to camp there. Mostly motorhomes but I did see a few trailers and pop-ups/
Good Evening Everyone !!
back Hobo !! Glad you liked the yacht !! Quite few more newer guys since you were here ! Hope you're doing alright !!
Jim : glad you ordered the weinermobile !! Just your scale too !! I think it's just right for inside my boxcars though !!
Watching the race & the Indians game now !!
mitchelr wrote: Sturgeon-Phish wrote:Sounds like you are having a great time in York. When I complete deaconate classes (if?) I'd love to join you all. Maybe in 2009! Are there any campgrounds nearby?Sturgeon-Phish - There are tons of campgrounds in Gettysburg which is only about 30-40 minutes away. In addition, campers are allowed on the Fairgrounds. I think the brocuhure said it was $35 a night to camp there. Mostly motorhomes but I did see a few trailers and pop-ups/Mitch
We've got a 29' fifth wheel (camping in another one of my hobbies) and so the camping around Gettysburg has a real potiential.
Thanks for the info
Jim
Hey Chuck !! Maybe our ship will roll in tonight !! Our #20 is leading the race !! Hope he stays in the lead !!
csxt30 wrote: Yep, it's tournament time again in Roseyville !! I'm anxiously awaiting this years results again in the the Big One !! One of my favorite floats in the floatilla !! The Grand Marshal will lead the parade on this little beauty !! Should be a great one again !! these are pretty good...almost fell out my chair laughingThanks, John
these are pretty good...almost fell out my chair laughing
It is a clear, sunny 40 degrees. Going up to 80 today. Looks like this will be another nice day. Rain predicted for next week.
Today, I am taking it easy. Only a few chores to do around the house, and then relax. I want to spend a lot of time outside, as the next week is filled with rain. Put the train lawn ornament back in the front yard. Looks good. Trees are turning green. Summer is near.
Jeff Gordon won the NASCAR race from Phoenix. # 20 came in 2nd.
Baseball today. Hope the Indians will win a game.
Dining Car is here and full of good things. Time for breakfast. It looks like " points west " is sleeping late today.
Y'all have a great Sunday.
Good morning from Buckeyeland.
Thanks fifedog for the MTH track update. I now have ammunition.
Very busy time of the year. Fixed the woodpecker holes yesterday in the side of the house. At least the grass is growing slowly. It is great to look out the window and see the green leaves on the cherry tree.
Seventy five thousand fans at $5.00 a head plus parking, attended the Buckeyes Spring Game yesterday. Only Alabama had more fans for their spring game and it was free admission. In fact, the Buckeyes had more fans in the seats than Indiana University has for homecoming! The Buckeyes wore the VT logo on the side of their helmets.
Have a good day,
Celebrating 18 years on the CTT Forum.
Buckeye Riveter......... OTTS Charter Member, a Roseyville Raider and a member of the CTT Forum since 2004..
Jelloway Creek, OH - ELV 1,100 - Home of the Baltimore, Ohio & Wabash RR
TCA 09-64284
For all you fellas who couldn't wait to see the TCA Group Shot:
From Left to Right:lionroar88 (Brent), dbaker48 (Don), Kent J (CTT), Neil B (CTT), Fifedog (Bruce), LAZ57 (George), Mitchelr (Mitch), MartyE (Marty), msacco, GregM (Greg), wrmcellan (Roy) Photographer: GregM's wife... she did a wonderful job Greg and you can tell her that! She made this motley crew look 50% respectable!
lionroar88 wrote: For all you fellas who couldn't wait to see the TCA Group Shot:From Left to Right:lionroar88 (Brent), dbaker48 (Don), Kent J (CTT), Neil B (CTT), Fifedog (Bruce), LAZ57 (George), Mitchelr (Mitch), MartyE (Marty), msacco, GregM (Greg), wrmcellan (Roy) Photographer: GregM's wife... she did a wonderful job Greg and you can tell her that! She made this motley crew look 50% respectable!
Smart move guys! The Suthern guy had to stand by himself. I too think Greg's wife did a wonderful job but for a different reason. How did she control sun's reflection from the top of those hairless heads? Laz's ears are very appropriate.
Good Morning All from NE Ohio
Where we have Blue Clear Skies and temp headed to 78 deg.
Chuck - Did you ever make your easter trip to Cleveland?
Did you all catch the pic of Chief in the Sunday Photo Fun?
We have been spending way to much time out of town again and with work, not much time for trains that way. But we have visited all the hobby shops in the Grand Rapids area.
tom
I am a person with a very active inner child. This is why my wife loves me so. Willoughby, Ohio - the home of the CP & E RR. OTTS Founder www.spankybird.shutterfly.com
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