CLOSED////////The Coffee Pot is still on and over 3 years. Here we gather as friends with trains.

[jefelectric]

Good evening,

Sir James, Sounds like Lionel is about to deliver.  I'm not one to jump right into something new, but will be interesting to see and hear some reports from the early users, before laying out the big bucks.

Laz, You guys got a lot of layout work done in a short time.  Next time I need help, I'll give you a call.

Nice day today, not to hot.

Last evening was members night at the Harrisburg Chapter of the National Railroad Historical Society. I had a display of 12 PRR engines along with a short history of the prototype and a picture. Only thing I forgot was my camera.
There were no operating O gauge layouts, but there was static display of tinplate and two members who were in outfits that operated military trains, one in WW2 and the other Korea had a display of literature and a train of armor on flat cars that was the length of 3-8' tables. Also 3 operating HO layouts and one N. Lots of other stuff, pictures, lanterns, clocks, signs, etc. It was a fun night, I took my 86 year old uncle who is a former PRR, Penn Central, Amtrak railroader.

Got a call from the LHS (Barry's) that my MTH, PRR L1 Mikado (lettered for Lehigh & New England) has come in. Hope to pick it up tomorrow. The PRR sold some of these to smaller roads after WW2.

Take care,

[Blueberryhill RR]

My only issue is when Chuck cancelled the Limo, I cancelled the flight arrangements, I just checked and they don't have any more Big Seats.  So I'm out of luck.  

Still can't make the trip.

Yes, you can, Don...We have the private O.T.T.S. jet , that will pick you up. It has a big train on the side of it. ALL big seats.

Chuck

[tmcc man]

Good morning everyone,

Grayson,

THIS is NOT the place where we bring those types of discussions. THIS topic is meant to be a NICE gathering place, not somewhere where fights are continued. Not ONCE has there been a fight in the coffee pot. I wish that it would stay that way. That fight is getting so old. Ok, I'm off my soapbox.

Grayson if you want to fit in, CALM DOWN. Don't keep bringing those old threads up. That will be the reason that no one wants to talk to you. I'm still praying for your brother.

 

One final word on that, why is it me being blamed? I personally did not start the fight, it was just a statement. NOW, thats it. NO more talk about it. NO preaching to me. Its DONE.

 

I have heard Cory is in alot of pain. He shouldnt have climbed them steep steps. (He lives in a loft apartment) Oh well, healing in the process I guess.

If you don't want it, don't make those statements!!!!!

[tmcc man]

Everyone here on the forum,

I am sorry to say this, but for some reason, I am feeling that I have been talking to Deputy (before he became nice again) I think I may take a leave from posting.

Have a nice few days, weeks, months?!?! Whatever, I will be back when this finally goes away completely.

[magicman710]

Perhaps you can talk to Keith (torpedo1688) about me lying and or the other subject of us. He and me had a nice conversation, maybe you can answer you questions by asking him.

Yall take one thing and beat it to death. 1 sentence can start an argument, I find that a bit sad.

Dennis, Imagine if you was in my place. Imagine if you was me. You wouldnt feel that great with your brother in the hospital with a near death accident. You seem to be what your accusing me to be. You wont let it go. Your trying to make everyone trust you and believe you when your just somebody you say yourself is not. Have a good day. 

[sir james I]

EVENING ALL,    I'm feeling old tonite, three grandsons and wife to the fair. $1.00 rides today till 6 Pm.Gave them 10 tickets each and sent  them off. 12 year old did a good job of looking after the 7 & 5. It sure made it easier for us. So no trains today but perhaps a little looking around the train room later.

I'll be dropping by later to catch the evening pots so everyone play nice. This thing going on: I have my ideas about it but have decided to keep it to myself for as been mentioned we have a good group here and I like it that way.           Sir James.

 

[CSXect]

Hello

Any Ohio Yankees go to the state fair??? was the the train display decent?? They were supposed to have a 3 rail O gauge disply this year and some thomas layout as well as the Ho and N layouts.

[tmcc man]

Brent,

I give up.

I've only tried to point out the obvious but apparently have failed miserably. To be perfectly clear--when someone continuously has to remind everyone who they are or who they are not, it only serves to draw undue attention to themselves. And in most cases it has the opposite effect than the one intended.

Dennis, I'm with you.

[DennisB-1]

Brent,

I give up.

I've only tried to point out the obvious but apparently have failed miserably. To be perfectly clear--when someone continuously has to remind everyone who they are or who they are not, it only serves to draw undue attention to themselves. And in most cases it has the opposite effect than the one intended.

[Anonymous]

Good morning everyone,

Grayson,

THIS is NOT the place where we bring those types of discussions. THIS topic is meant to be a NICE gathering place, not somewhere where fights are continued. Not ONCE has there been a fight in the coffee pot. I wish that it would stay that way. That fight is getting so old. Ok, I'm off my soapbox.

Grayson if you want to fit in, CALM DOWN. Don't keep bringing those old threads up. That will be the reason that no one wants to talk to you. I'm still praying for your brother.

 

One final word on that, why is it me being blamed? I personally did not start the fight, it was just a statement. NOW, thats it. NO more talk about it. NO preaching to me. Its DONE.

 

Then why do you keep bringing it up?

Insert sounds of machine guns here...

[DennisB-1]

Good morning everyone,

Grayson,

THIS is NOT the place where we bring those types of discussions. THIS topic is meant to be a NICE gathering place, not somewhere where fights are continued. Not ONCE has there been a fight in the coffee pot. I wish that it would stay that way. That fight is getting so old. Ok, I'm off my soapbox.

Grayson if you want to fit in, CALM DOWN. Don't keep bringing those old threads up. That will be the reason that no one wants to talk to you. I'm still praying for your brother.

 

One final word on that, why is it me being blamed? I personally did not start the fight, it was just a statement. NOW, thats it. NO more talk about it. NO preaching to me. Its DONE.

 

Then why do you keep bringing it up?

[magicman710]

Grayson, thoughts and prayers to your brother. I wish him a speedy recovery. Is he a toy train fan like you?

Jim 

Thanks Jim.

HIM????????? A TOY TRAIN FAN?????????? LOL!!!!  

Well, seriously, no. But I do have a picuture of me when I was about 5 with him playing with my Thomas the Tank [Lead!!!! Thats whats wrong with me now!!! ] With me looking at the camera, I'll try to find it.

[Jumijo]

Grayson, thoughts and prayers to your brother. I wish him a speedy recovery. Is he a toy train fan like you?

Jim 

[magicman710]

Good morning everyone,

Grayson,

THIS is NOT the place where we bring those types of discussions. THIS topic is meant to be a NICE gathering place, not somewhere where fights are continued. Not ONCE has there been a fight in the coffee pot. I wish that it would stay that way. That fight is getting so old. Ok, I'm off my soapbox.

Grayson if you want to fit in, CALM DOWN. Don't keep bringing those old threads up. That will be the reason that no one wants to talk to you. I'm still praying for your brother.

 

One final word on that, why is it me being blamed? I personally did not start the fight, it was just a statement. NOW, thats it. NO more talk about it. NO preaching to me. Its DONE.

 

I have heard Cory is in alot of pain. He shouldnt have climbed them steep steps. (He lives in a loft apartment) Oh well, healing in the process I guess.

[dbaker48]

My only issue is when Chuck cancelled the Limo, I cancelled the flight arrangements, I just checked and they don't have any more Big Seats.  So I'm out of luck.  

Still can't make the trip.

[dougdagrump]

mitchelr - I'm thinking white wicker papazan chairs with some of them 7 ft tall lighted palm trees.  A big palm ceiling fan would accent the room nicely.  Every Friday could be mandatory Hawaiin shirt day.  Who said learning can't be fun.

Yeah  Fife.  I was also thinking of stringing a hammock across the room too. Make it easier to nap than sitting at a desk. Maybe we could require grass skirts and coconut bras too! BTW

Mitch 

 Don't forget the Corona !!!!!!

I thought it was gonna be a "Limo Roadtrip", but a helo could be a lot more fun. Just remember guys no mooning wouldn't want anybody to accidentally fall out, of the chopper that is. Oh, it has to be a Huey, just love that rotor thump.  

[laz 57]

Laz 57  Saw them at Wild Bills trains, Clinton twp. Mi. just a short ways from the L place. The reps, the guys working on legacy, all there. The info I posted about shipping was from them not second hand info. The engine is top draw but legacy is super.      Sir James

Thanks SIR JAMES,

  I can't wait to see the BB and Legacy in action. 

DENNIS, glad your DAD is ok, I will say prayers for him.

laz57

[csxt30]

morning from Charlotte Airport.    Have a good one.  See Yanks, my eyes are on you everywhere I go.  

See, The Chief got caught "Looking To The Nawth " !!

Roy : you're right !!  I have too much fun here !! Nice picture of you & Doug !!

James : you really got the Scoop on Legacy !! Good job !!

Kurt : you done a fine job on that coupler repair job !!

Well, hope everyone has a nice day !!

Thanks, John

[DennisB-1]

Fifedog,

Check out this story: http://www.historybuff.com/library/refbarnum.html

[fifedog]

DennisB-1 - Coffee is pretty good here, isn't it...?  No...?  Dunkin Donuts is down the street, I believe... 

Boys, I'm gonna head on out.  All have a good one.

 

 

[tmcc man]

Good morning everyone,

Grayson,

THIS is NOT the place where we bring those types of discussions. THIS topic is meant to be a NICE gathering place, not somewhere where fights are continued. Not ONCE has there been a fight in the coffee pot. I wish that it would stay that way. That fight is getting so old. Ok, I'm off my soapbox.

Grayson if you want to fit in, CALM DOWN. Don't keep bringing those old threads up. That will be the reason that no one wants to talk to you. I'm still praying for your brother.

Mike C., We still have no word on our soccer season. I remember being beat like that in a game. Funny thing is we ended up beating them our next game.

Chief, you need to slow down with all this traveling. When are you coming back to Harrisburg?

Dave, prayers for your wife.

Dennis W, good news about your dad.

Fife, happy whatever?!  

Jim A, congrats for Julia. I can remember when I first rode my bike. The day after I learned without training wheels, I went over my first jump..........and landed it!! 

[DennisB-1]

Fifedog,

Actually, not one person ever said anything about disbelieving Grayson's story. The first person to point out the fact that some might not believe him is Grayson himself. Don't you find that curious?

[cnw1995]

Dennis, great news about your dad.

Chief, hope the weather here 'round O'Hare doesn't affect your trip today.  Makes me want to go get the latest Trains mag.

[ChiefEagles]

morning from Charlotte Airport.  Got until 11:10 [boarding time].  Bored.  Tried reading Trains Magazine and dozed off.  NO, magazine was not boring.  Just got up too early.  Well First Class to Miami.   Suppose to hook up with SkyRay [some remember him from posting a couple of years] after teaching a class.  Company has shipped CD with training Power Point to hotel.  That is par for them.  OH WELL, I can handle it.  Looking forward to seeing Dennis and meeting Dr. John.  Also got fishing buddy from Birmingham coming down.  Think I'll watch a movie.  Have a good one.  See Yanks, my eyes are on you everywhere I go.  

[dwiemer]

Morning guys (gals for Misty and Lisa),

     Dad did get home last night.  Cardiologist friend of mine (we did early training together), took good care of Dad and it looks like he should return to work in 6 weeks.  He is now on Plavix, which is a great drug, but any minor bump will bruise big time.  Thanks for the kind thoughts.  It is tough when they are so far away.

     Rich, yeah, Phil was a great guy.  Could take a joke and dish it right out as well.  His nephew was my art teacher in elementery school.  Remember when he did the routine for Meatloaf's song? 

     I have been looking over the Lionel catalogs, thinking hard on one of those new Hudsons.  Also want to load up on some boxcars....of course I am still on train restriction  Then there is that nice looking Atlantic....Oh well.

God bless y'all!

Dennis

 

[cnw1995]

Good morning from a dark and muggy Chicago where it'll probably storm again later. I had a good class last eve. I gave my latest Classic Trains to our conductor when no-one was around on the train ride home. He loves the magazines he sees me reading on the way home. Last night, he was telling me how best to pick up an orders hoop.

John, I was wondering about all those black helicopters on their way to Dallas - look out, Roy!

Kurt, I want one of those 'operating' hula girl flat cars.

Jim, that is great about Julia and running the El Capitan: I love the photos you've posted of that train on the layout. I like the competition between MTH and Lionel - I can see Mike's point in spending money on his lawsuits but I sure wish it weren't necessary. And I sure like MTH's PCC cars - don't have one yet. Good 'ol Phil Rizzuto - I still have his TV commercials for The Money Store burned into my brain...

Grayson, glad to hear Cory is on the mend.

[sir james I]

Laz 57  Saw them at Wild Bills trains, Clinton twp. Mi. just a short ways from the L place. The reps, the guys working on legacy, all there. The info I posted about shipping was from them not second hand info. The engine is top draw but legacy is super.      Sir James

[kpolak]

Didn't think about the old age thing, he better not leave me in dirty diapers. always told them no old folks home stuff a pillow in my face and let me go. Daughter said she couldn't do that and I told her mom will do it with a smile.                            

CSX Is there a limit on post that everyone wants to leave after X amount? Feel queezy this AM don't know if it was the chips or last nites pizza. Thanks for checking on me.

Sir James I:  I keep reminding my girls, while I am changing their diapers, about the same thing.  Here it comes....the Rebel's Revenge...you didn't drink the water did you???

jaabat:  I purchased a tired looking 8111 switcher a while back.  It came with the broken truck, even though photos showed everything together.  I offered the seller a deal; a lower price, or he could have it back.  He gave me the lower price.

Congratulations on Julia's solo flight!!!!  pretty exciting.  I'm still trying to teach mine to pedal.  She sees all the kids in the neighborhood, and wants to ride...I hope that's a good incentive.

Kurt

[laz 57]

Kurt, I've been informed tomorrows the day. Wife and two of the grandsons.

I saw the new Lionel Bigboy run with the legacy control system today, engine is great but the legacy system is really nice. The Bigboy is going to be released by the end of this month. the legacy is almost ready and is expected to be released in the fall but no date was given.

I also did a good deed today as my oldest son wanted one of those train sets I told you about but at $120.00 they are gone already so

I am going to let him have the one I bought. With one exception:it has a boxcar with post war catalog pictures on it.Mine. He agreed to take a different car. Of course he had no choice in the matter. I also found out his wife got a hefty raise so I told him the set price has gone up to his new income level.only fair,right.   Sir James

 

SIR JAMES, where did you get to see the BIGBOY and Legacy being tested?

laz57

[fifedog]

anjdevil2 - Let's just say it was good to be me that evening, Rich ol' boy.

Laz57 - Thanks, but I'm an Aries, not a Leo...