Morning to All.
Yesterday morning I went to local Farmers Market in Hanover PA and stopped at local dealer. Picked up new Lionel catalog and K-Line too. Thinking about going back and picking up a black 1688 he had for sale. Also thinking about pre-ordering the new Flying Yankee in the catalog. $600 is a little steep for my budget, but I really would like to have one. May do it on lay away, only wants 25% down on order. Local dealer recommends that I pre-order by end of month to be sure I get one.
csxt30/John - love those billboards. You have me thinking about trying some brass construction. Maybe some flat car loads to start.
Will watch the race later. Go 24.... Have a great day.
Mitch
Bob Mitchell Gettysburg, PA TCA # 98-47956 LCCA# RM22839
kpolak wrote: ChiefEagles wrote: PS: Kurt, you need to join Dennis, Jim Apitz and myself in the TTBA [Toy Trains Buyers Anonymous]. Porblem is we are not doing a godo job of supporting each other's habit. Problem?? I don't have a problem...I can quit anytime I want...Kurt
ChiefEagles wrote: PS: Kurt, you need to join Dennis, Jim Apitz and myself in the TTBA [Toy Trains Buyers Anonymous]. Porblem is we are not doing a godo job of supporting each other's habit.
PS: Kurt, you need to join Dennis, Jim Apitz and myself in the TTBA [Toy Trains Buyers Anonymous]. Porblem is we are not doing a godo job of supporting each other's habit.
Problem?? I don't have a problem...I can quit anytime I want...
Kurt
That was a good one Kurt !!
Good Morning Everyone !!
Not much going on here today, waiting for the race & the ball game again !! Hope # 20 wins again !! He got fined 25 grand last week & is having a hard time now making ends meet !!
Hope everyone has a nice day today !!
Thanks, John
Good Morning All from NE Ohio
Where the temp is 75 with rain on the way!
dbaker48 wrote: ChiefEagles wrote:Shame on us. Popcorn gone. Pepsi products were $.79 each tonight at gro. Wish gasoline would drop that low. $2.72 per gallon at BP tonight in Raleigh. $2.77 in Roseyville but $2.81 in Wake Forest. Same distributor. ???? goooooood night all. Isn't that variance a result of local taxes?
ChiefEagles wrote:Shame on us. Popcorn gone. Pepsi products were $.79 each tonight at gro. Wish gasoline would drop that low. $2.72 per gallon at BP tonight in Raleigh. $2.77 in Roseyville but $2.81 in Wake Forest. Same distributor. ???? goooooood night all.
Isn't that variance a result of local taxes?
I don't think so, on the west side of Cleveland, price is as low as $2.45 and on the East side its $2.69. Hard to tell how come there is that much differance only 30 miles apart.
And its hard to explane (except for price fixing) that all the station in one area is within 2 cents of each other.
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
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a rainy 62 degrees. Going up to 78, today, with more rain coming. A lot of thunder in the distance.
Today, looks like an inside day. Maybe later, I can go outside and enjoy the cooler weather. Needed rain badly. I will be spending some time in train room. Working on scenery and dusting.
NASCAR race this afternoon. Hope # 20 gets another win.
Baseball at 2 pm from Minneapolis. Need another Indian's win.
Dining Car is here and it's time for breakfast. Later.
Y'all have a great Sunday.
Chuck
Me too, Kurt. I've done it a hundred times by now! Just enough time to say hi, throw some breakfast down my neck and head off to church. I'm still not feeling good about the Williams sale. Well well, another weekend, another server crash over on OGR. Not good!
I'm waiting for the Sunday photo fun page today. I want to show off all my new toys I bought on vacation!
Jim
Modeling the Baltimore waterfront in HO scale
Don
2.65 a gal. here !!
Well, I'm off to Chewey's house now for some popcorn & other goodies !!
Good night !!
John
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Good Evening Y'all! Wife and kids got home this evening. Baths and brush teeth, and we are all heading to bed. Hope to be a quiet night and day tomorrow. While I will need to go in and do rounds, I also am supposed to work the lights for Sunday Church.
Chief, why not pull executive privilage and just get to the front of the line. Ah shoot, they should let you and Pam have a private showing with all the popcorn and soda you can stand. I hope that the item we spoke of ends up in your collection. I agree, we are failing misserably in our train restrictions. While on vacation, we visited a friend of mine who has a collection well into the hundreds of thousands of dollars and Kim told me it will be like ours in a few years.
Hope y'all have a great Sunday. Looking forward to the SPF.
Dennis
TCA#09-63805
THE GREAT JUNK SALE TODAY AT TRAIN MEET. Did not spend a dime. What was good was too high priced. Can get it cheaper on EBay or Choochoo. Watered until time to go to 4 PM movie. Did NOT get to see the new Bourne movie. Got there and line to buy tickets was a mile long and it was show time. We may try 1 PM tomorrow. Went with wife to Stien Mart. Got me a $59 ice cream maker for $16 [with all the discounts]. The kind that does not need ice nor salt. Freeze the big container, put in "mixings", put in dasher, put on top and plug it in. Came home and finished watering. RR called while I was at train show. Told them I would be gone so they call while I'm gone. Told wife they WOULD call back. Is that the phone I hear ringing????? NO!!! I fixed it my self but not telling them and not telling how. Later.
Jim: Sorry to hear about your brother in law. You have our prayers.
Worked on Velocipede linkage today, trying to get geometries right. Built some single sided models on wood, and was able to get a throw about 2 scale feet for the push bars. Comfortable to sit behind, and still reach. I'm assuming that centrifical force from the wheel mass will be able to force the linkage around. Otherwise the push bar and linkage locks up horizontally.
Just received my 2466T tender for the 2025. I have a 2466WX, but I wanted a matching tender so I can add railsounds...Project 3 on the list.
I told my wife that I needed to cool it for awhile on the trains....My wife told me I couldn't stop buying trains...she was right, adding "liar liar pants on fire". Last night's Disney train didn't help.
csxt30 wrote: jaabat wrote: I've heard a rumor that Williams Trains have been sold or are in the process of being sold to Horizon Hobbies. If that's true, I think it's a shame. Jerry Williams has done a great job of bringing affordable trains that are reliable to O gaugers. Williams service is first rate as well. We'll see what the future holds.JimJim : I watched Horizon Hobbies grow right from the start & they have been a first rate Co. right from the beginning. Almost anyone in the R/C hobby knows they were the first to really stand behind their products & send you a new one if there was a problem !! Others soon followed & has made that hobby a lot better today !! I don't think it would be a bad thing !! Thanks, John
jaabat wrote: I've heard a rumor that Williams Trains have been sold or are in the process of being sold to Horizon Hobbies. If that's true, I think it's a shame. Jerry Williams has done a great job of bringing affordable trains that are reliable to O gaugers. Williams service is first rate as well. We'll see what the future holds.Jim
I've heard a rumor that Williams Trains have been sold or are in the process of being sold to Horizon Hobbies. If that's true, I think it's a shame. Jerry Williams has done a great job of bringing affordable trains that are reliable to O gaugers. Williams service is first rate as well. We'll see what the future holds.
Jim : I watched Horizon Hobbies grow right from the start & they have been a first rate Co. right from the beginning. Almost anyone in the R/C hobby knows they were the first to really stand behind their products & send you a new one if there was a problem !! Others soon followed & has made that hobby a lot better today !! I don't think it would be a bad thing !!
If that is true, then Horizon has it's work cut out for it. Williams has a good thing going with their customers.
Good evening all,
IIABSDISEI with temps and humidity in the 90s. It did cloud up and sprinkle a little, but that was all. Last night I swept the house. This morning I did the bathrooms and this afternoon I washed all three vehicles. I also went to the library and brought home some WW II books and some train hobby books. I am tired. I will be watching the Michigan IRL race tomorrow and maybe the F-1 race as well. I noticed Scott Speed's replacement did not qualify well....hmmmm! I also ran the 8E upstairs today with both the freight and passenger cars, and for once it ran pretty well. We had bacon and biscuits on the dining car this morning, and probably will have some more tomorrow for "Points East". I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Jim, my 2343s weren't in bad shape to begin with. The only real "bad" area was the fan and stack area in the silver part of the top of the dummy. That area was very dusty. I cleaned the trains by first testing the paint on the inside of the shell. The paint was ok with water and Turtle Wax clear coat polishing compound, so that's all I used. I cleaned the dirty areas with water and a soft water color paint brush. Then I polished the paint with the compound. A light touch is important when polishing. If you rub that paint too hard, it's gone for good. So go easy! The compound made the paint shine better than when I got the set. If you would, please post some photos of your 2343s here and I'd be happy to make cleaning suggestions based on what I see. No emails until Monday morning.
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Jim,
I saw on the other forum that you cleaned up a set of PW 2343s. I bought a set on ebay, and they are in need of some work. Could you tell me how you cleaned the bodies? I am afraid of damaging the red and silver. Thanks for your help.
RaleighTrainFan wrote: Afternoon. Hit the train show in Raleigh today. Lots of junk for sale and a lot of overpriced stuff. Still, picked up a very neat K-Line Evans Boat Loader with six die cast cabin cruisers (the car is die cast too; it's a beast and a nice departure from the usual Auto Loader concept) and a Right of Way Industries saddleback 0-4-0, which has led me to post some questions on another thread.I think I saw the Chief there, but he seemed busy so I did not disturb him.
Afternoon. Hit the train show in Raleigh today. Lots of junk for sale and a lot of overpriced stuff. Still, picked up a very neat K-Line Evans Boat Loader with six die cast cabin cruisers (the car is die cast too; it's a beast and a nice departure from the usual Auto Loader concept) and a Right of Way Industries saddleback 0-4-0, which has led me to post some questions on another thread.
I think I saw the Chief there, but he seemed busy so I did not disturb him.
He was there, but he was in fact busy - looking for postwar rolling stock for me! From what I hear. it was pretty hot there at the show. The Chief thought everything was too expensive for what it was as well.
I got my observation car fixed. It needed to be rewired. The old wires were cracked. A fun, short project. I owe it all to the Chief!
kpolak wrote:Great models on the weisman site!I'll get a velocipede, and compare notes. The Weisman is not operational??Kurt
Great models on the weisman site!
I'll get a velocipede, and compare notes. The Weisman is not operational??
No, it's not operational,but has very nice, delicate white metal castings. Does make for a great static display. Spankybird told me about their website a couple of years ago.
And they do have some nice looking stuff at reasonable prices.
I've had my velocipede for several months and just haven't been able to find/take time to put it together.
Being Crazy,keeps you from going "INSANE" !! "The light at the end of the tunnel,has been turned off due to budget cuts" NOT AFRAID A Vet., and PROUD OF IT!!
Just a bit after 3pm and watching "Modern Marvels" on History International. This episode is on bullet trains, but they started from the very first trains and are now up to the acela. I can hardly stay awake......good night.
Hi guys - just taking a break between working "for the man" and working "for the woman" Prayers for your friend, Dennis - May God put His healing hand upon him and his family. Kurt - hope your wife is doing well too. Cool bike/trike project, can't wait to see it done! My O gauge cows (black and white) came today so I put them with the brown and whites and I'm waiting for my daughter to notice. Tupperware lady is coming to confab with my wife - apparently we had a "book show"? Also got my Celebox Celebrity Toy Train video set - need to watch that one later.
Wife is going to see Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat at the Muny tonight (outdoor stage show) along with my daughter. I think my son and I will hang out and watch some movies. Maybe with my buddy Dave, but need to figure that out.
Found out one of my brothers in law (brother in laws?) has some heart problems. They'll do a heart cath in a couple days. He's 35 and had really bad indigestion for days, just getting worse, so went to doc and "flunked every test they had". I suspect he'll get some stents or something, cause they said part(s) of the heart weren't getting oxygen? My mom is going to Atlanta to help out for a couple days.
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
The velocipedes were basically a "bicycle on flanged wheels" with the third wheel added for stability. Most that I've ever seen use a "linkage drive" similar to what is used on a steam engine,
although there could be some out there with bicycle type drives.(chains & pedals)
Wiseman Models offers one in "O" Scale for about $ 10.00 plus shipping.
Good luck in building a working model, I'll definitely be interested in seeing that one.
This linkage is pure guessing on my part. The photo doesn't look like it has a crankset, or a chain. That's why I came up with this. I've not seen linkage or drive units on any handcars to even base a hypothesis, so I'm improvising. If this doesn't look historical or practical, please let me know. I don't get out to many rail museums.
The trailer sounds like a great idea! Hiding the motor in the trailer will work well, and it will make disguising the pick-up roller(s) easier.
One project at a time...
Thanks for the help.
kpolak wrote: John: Thanks for the photo! Looks close!Here's the photo I'm working from, and here's my sketch trying to re-engineer. Does this seem reasonable? 'dreadmann' on the Classic Trains forum called it a velocipede.Kurt
John: Thanks for the photo! Looks close!
Here's the photo I'm working from, and here's my sketch trying to re-engineer. Does this seem reasonable? 'dreadmann' on the Classic Trains forum called it a velocipede.
Looks close to me Kurt !! I imagine there were were many different types !! That will be really nice when you get it done !! I wonder if any of these had trailers to pull parts & tools around with ? !! I wish you the best on this project !!
I do have an idea, maybe mount a little pittman motor under the seat so it rubs the wheel to make it go. You would just have to make a tire for that rear wheel ! Just a thought !!
Here's picture of one that I have & I think there are smaller ones. If they had trailers then, maybe it could go in the trailer !!
Kirt : sounds like you're working on a really neat project !! Can't wait to see it !! Is it one like this ?!!
Sounds different as you mentioned side rods & linkage ! This is a chain drive one at our local Museum.
Jim : glad the coffee pot didn't burn the house down & no one got burned .
Dennis : that's sure awful about your friend, so young, we'll be praying for him here too.
Well, hope everyone has a nice day !
Morning all,
I guess Roger B. is not a regular reader here as I've been telling everyone the "best" was available to dealers. I live near the "place" don't hear it all but a little more than many.
We get a break from the 90s till Mon. then it comes back. No trains yet today maybe later.Did you know you can stutter when typing? Did it several times this morning. guess I'll see what else is going on this morning.........Later, 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
HI GIZ,
Hot and humid again. laz CAMP this morning at 0517 took dog for walk then ran a nice 6 miler. It was 70 at 540, to get to 93. Got to beat the heat om days like this. They are calling for 100 on Wed? We'll see?
JELECTRIC, Saw in "THE PATRIOT" peddler section of the newspaper they had a FREE, LIONEL 4x 8 layout with log loader and coal loader with extra track, it is located in ETOWN. I called at 800 and it was gone, DRAT. Did you snag that one?
JAABAT, don't let your wife on this COFFEE POT, she'll put us out of business.
All stay COOL.
laz57
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