Got my CTT today, it contains an excellent article on Neil Besougloff's now defunct layout. A lot of ideas there to make use of for the rest of us. I used his catenary ideas to install mine, from an article he did some years back. Also a nice layout idea for two 4X8 sheets of plywood. A very good issue.
Dewey, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Barbara.
Grayson, Sounds like you have a lot of layout building in your future. BTW do you DCS & TMCC or do you run conventional? The wiring can be made a lot simpler if you you one of the two systems from the start.
Take care,
fifedog wrote:Evenin' boys! Back from Wild Wonderful West Virginia. Caught some fish (large mouth bass, bluegill,crappie), watched some trains (CSX,South Branch Valley, Winchester & Western), and sipped some squeazin's. Now gonna page back and get caught up...
This week I got the garage door openers installed, 1 coat of primer on the nursery walls, and two coats of paint... no no news on kids... tomorrow have to go to Home Depot to pickup the materials for the shed and order the materials for the master bath remodel... then I can start the layout...
Yes, its going to go around the wall, with the board being 2-3 feet wide. When it comes to the yard, its going to go to 6 feet wide. It will have 1 main if I do it in fastrack, and 2 mains if I do it in tubular. The yard will be a classification yard with 4 lines, 10 switches.
Im still trying to decide weather to go with fastrack or tubular! Its a constant argument in my head!!!
Grayson
"Lionel trains are the standard of the world" - Jousha Lionel Cowen
magicman710 wrote: Yea, a 20 x 12 is alot better than my current 4x8. Im doing in in fastrack also.
Yea, a 20 x 12 is alot better than my current 4x8. Im doing in in fastrack also.
Do you have a track plan for the new layout?
Blueberryhill RR wrote: Good Evening.......Grayson....You need a layout.
Good Evening.......
Grayson....You need a layout.
Evening everybody, if anybody has looked at the radar, youll notice that the Savannah area is about to get pounded with thuderstorms, Kurt, Sir james, looks like Ill get some bad weather to.
Had rain this morning. Now, it is cloudy. Been a quiet day. I saw the finished product, today from the Satellite Image Monitor, and John has done a fine job. Don Baker, from CA, has given us a special circuit, which will allow us to follow the coordinates laterally. Fine job.
Buckeye....Is still under the bridge.
" Night Train John " ( csxt30 ).....Have a good night at work.
Dewey.....Prayers for the wife and you.
Doug Murphy....Glad to see you back. Bet you are too.
See ya'all later,
Chuck
magicman710 wrote: lionel2986 wrote:Garyson – The part of the Delaware I'll be on is freshwater. You have 700 acres?! If I were you, I'd buy an ATV :) My friend took me to his summer house in PA and I drove a Quad for the first time. That was probably the most fun I've had in a very long time. Those things are very dangerous though. Why wait until Fall to start the layout? Isn't that when school starts and you'll be busy?I do have a ATV (we in the south call the four-wheelers) and a Kawaski Mule (utility vehicle, yea right, its just for riding around and having fun. When it comes to them being dangerous, its true. Let me tell you a story:A friend of mine in school was riding his four wheeler down the road with 2 of his friends. He was going about 30 when he hit a cement mailbox post. He broke both his legs, and was in a wheel chair and crutches for 3 months. Also, I'm mature enough to not drive crazy like most teens do. The only time I will go fast is when Im on a flat trail with no curves or declines or inclines. I have had 7 years of experience with driving four wheelers, 4 years driving tractors, 6 years of driving lawnmowers, and 3 years of driving back hoes (the construction equipment that has a bucket on front and hoe on back, they are called all kinds of names). As for starting the layout in fall, I live in 2 houses. We have a house in Savannah, were I live in the Summer, and one that is currently being built on the 700 acres. The 700 acres is about 60 miles west of Savannah, in more of the "Country" part of Georgia. I also go to a private school there, thats why Im there in the fall, winter, and spring. I was living in a smaller house that was already there, but know we are builing a better one, and thats where my layout is going, and it wont be done until fall. Grayson
lionel2986 wrote:Garyson – The part of the Delaware I'll be on is freshwater. You have 700 acres?! If I were you, I'd buy an ATV :) My friend took me to his summer house in PA and I drove a Quad for the first time. That was probably the most fun I've had in a very long time. Those things are very dangerous though. Why wait until Fall to start the layout? Isn't that when school starts and you'll be busy?
I do have a ATV (we in the south call the four-wheelers) and a Kawaski Mule (utility vehicle, yea right, its just for riding around and having fun. When it comes to them being dangerous, its true. Let me tell you a story:
A friend of mine in school was riding his four wheeler down the road with 2 of his friends. He was going about 30 when he hit a cement mailbox post. He broke both his legs, and was in a wheel chair and crutches for 3 months.
Also, I'm mature enough to not drive crazy like most teens do. The only time I will go fast is when Im on a flat trail with no curves or declines or inclines. I have had 7 years of experience with driving four wheelers, 4 years driving tractors, 6 years of driving lawnmowers, and 3 years of driving back hoes (the construction equipment that has a bucket on front and hoe on back, they are called all kinds of names).
As for starting the layout in fall, I live in 2 houses. We have a house in Savannah, were I live in the Summer, and one that is currently being built on the 700 acres. The 700 acres is about 60 miles west of Savannah, in more of the "Country" part of Georgia. I also go to a private school there, thats why Im there in the fall, winter, and spring. I was living in a smaller house that was already there, but know we are builing a better one, and thats where my layout is going, and it wont be done until fall.
Grayson dude 700 acres You need to think about expansion on your layout build a Train Building just for the layout You could even do a garden layout.
Told ya I'd send the rain.
Kurt
Hi Kurt, since your on line I guess your power is on. we got about 10 mins. of rain a little after 4 PM. thats it the sun is out and no rain expected through next week.
My CTT arrive today, guess the mailman finally finished it.
I'll be around, 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
Prayers for you and your wife Dewey...It sounds like they have this figured out.
Hi Lisa
I mailed you regarding the Gargraves track/visiting Banner Elk,etc. I sent as a "reply" on one of your older posts and hope it arrived.
Doctors evaluated Barbara today at Wake Medical Center and recommended gamma radiation known as "gamma knife" for treating her tumor. The newest gamma techniques have been 98% successful and far less invasive than cranial surgery, with much less side effect damage to facial nerves,etc. This is very precise application of radiation, as precise as a laser beam and guided directly to the tumor by by digital technology templates. No skin burn, no hair loss, no nausea,etc.
The "Skull Surgeon" noted that he would have to make a fairly large hole and "lift" the brain to access and remove the tumor and that procedure alone caused many after effects, some permanent, and long rehab in older folks. Although it is not his field, he recommended the gamma knife procedure.
She is scheduled for the procedure on August 1 at Baptist Hospital.
laz 57 wrote: JELECTRIC, is that Burro Crane as noisey as the older ones? I have thre 2 PRR and a Santa Fe.
JELECTRIC, is that Burro Crane as noisey as the older ones? I have thre 2 PRR and a Santa Fe.
Laz, I don't know, I have not run it yet. It probably is as it has a pullmor motor. Wish they would use a can motor in these.
Rich, re-sent the link. Hopefully it comes through this time.
Guys (gal), thanks for the kind thoughts. It is a lot of work going on a vacation like this, but worth it to catch up with family and friends. As Rich and others can attest, guys you work with in the firehouse are great friends and you can see them after 10+ years and it was like you never left.
God Bless,
Dennis
TCA#09-63805
Jim: AMEN Brother!! AMEN!! I'll have to camp out tonight I guess!!
Dennis, have a great trip and don't forget the canollis!!! Seeing the guys at the the ol' FD is always a treat in my book!!!!
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
Buckeye Riveter wrote: csxt30 wrote: wrmcclellan wrote: csxt30 wrote: wrmcclellan wrote: Buckeye Riveter wrote: Alabama here I come!!! BTW, it was round trip tickets.Buckeye - roundtrip was not a choice. It is the only way we let nawtherners visit. Roy !! How silly of Buckeye to pay for a roundtrip ticket !! He must have forgotten they will buy him a ticket to get back home with !! Thanks, JohnJohn - yes we will provide transportation back if you do not get a round trip ticket, but not many folks like traveling the way we send them back Good afternoon from sunny Dallas where it will be 94 today!Doug - that is too bad about the trolley. Hope they get it fixed soon!Have a great day all! OOOPS !! Buckeye : better get the roundtrip ticket after all !! Thanks, JohnHave the round trip ticket, still need to get those darned immunization shots.
csxt30 wrote: wrmcclellan wrote: csxt30 wrote: wrmcclellan wrote: Buckeye Riveter wrote: Alabama here I come!!! BTW, it was round trip tickets.Buckeye - roundtrip was not a choice. It is the only way we let nawtherners visit. Roy !! How silly of Buckeye to pay for a roundtrip ticket !! He must have forgotten they will buy him a ticket to get back home with !! Thanks, JohnJohn - yes we will provide transportation back if you do not get a round trip ticket, but not many folks like traveling the way we send them back Good afternoon from sunny Dallas where it will be 94 today!Doug - that is too bad about the trolley. Hope they get it fixed soon!Have a great day all! OOOPS !! Buckeye : better get the roundtrip ticket after all !! Thanks, John
wrmcclellan wrote: csxt30 wrote: wrmcclellan wrote: Buckeye Riveter wrote: Alabama here I come!!! BTW, it was round trip tickets.Buckeye - roundtrip was not a choice. It is the only way we let nawtherners visit. Roy !! How silly of Buckeye to pay for a roundtrip ticket !! He must have forgotten they will buy him a ticket to get back home with !! Thanks, JohnJohn - yes we will provide transportation back if you do not get a round trip ticket, but not many folks like traveling the way we send them back Good afternoon from sunny Dallas where it will be 94 today!Doug - that is too bad about the trolley. Hope they get it fixed soon!Have a great day all!
csxt30 wrote: wrmcclellan wrote: Buckeye Riveter wrote: Alabama here I come!!! BTW, it was round trip tickets.Buckeye - roundtrip was not a choice. It is the only way we let nawtherners visit. Roy !! How silly of Buckeye to pay for a roundtrip ticket !! He must have forgotten they will buy him a ticket to get back home with !! Thanks, John
wrmcclellan wrote: Buckeye Riveter wrote: Alabama here I come!!! BTW, it was round trip tickets.Buckeye - roundtrip was not a choice. It is the only way we let nawtherners visit.
Buckeye Riveter wrote: Alabama here I come!!! BTW, it was round trip tickets.
Alabama here I come!!!
BTW, it was round trip tickets.
Buckeye - roundtrip was not a choice. It is the only way we let nawtherners visit.
Roy !! How silly of Buckeye to pay for a roundtrip ticket !! He must have forgotten they will buy him a ticket to get back home with !!
Thanks, John
John - yes we will provide transportation back if you do not get a round trip ticket, but not many folks like traveling the way we send them back
Good afternoon from sunny Dallas where it will be 94 today!
Doug - that is too bad about the trolley. Hope they get it fixed soon!
Have a great day all!
OOOPS !! Buckeye : better get the roundtrip ticket after all !!
Have the round trip ticket, still need to get those darned immunization shots.
Buckeye - thanks for the reminder, we need to get our immunization shots also!
Dennis - yes, have a safe trip!
Lisa - been a strange summer here so far! We like it!
Doug - got the mail - sent one back.
Regards, Roy
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Lisa-n-NC wrote: wrmcclellan wrote:Good afternoon from sunny Dallas where it will be 94 today! Gee Roy - that far south and only 94? Supposed to hit 95 here in the northern Piedmont of NC - already 94 - probably will go higher than 95. Also, VERY HUMID!Guess I'm praying harder than the Chief - We've had 1 1/2" on rain in the past 3 days!!DENNIS - Have a SAFE TRIP - Don't pick up any "nawthern" habits while you're up there!Lisa
wrmcclellan wrote:Good afternoon from sunny Dallas where it will be 94 today!
Gee Roy - that far south and only 94? Supposed to hit 95 here in the northern Piedmont of NC - already 94 - probably will go higher than 95. Also, VERY HUMID!
Guess I'm praying harder than the Chief - We've had 1 1/2" on rain in the past 3 days!!
DENNIS - Have a SAFE TRIP - Don't pick up any "nawthern" habits while you're up there!
Lisa
What? 94 and 95? Heck, its 101 here!!! And theres also some rain headin this way!
dwiemer wrote: good Afternoon everyone. Finished my case and getting ready to head out. I will be leaving shortly after work tomorrow, so, I may not be able to check back before leaving for NJ. Hope everyone has a good week and stays safe. I am hoping to catch up with some old friends from the firehouse and some train buddies from up Nawth. Anyway, have a great week!dennis
good Afternoon everyone. Finished my case and getting ready to head out. I will be leaving shortly after work tomorrow, so, I may not be able to check back before leaving for NJ. Hope everyone has a good week and stays safe. I am hoping to catch up with some old friends from the firehouse and some train buddies from up Nawth. Anyway, have a great week!
dennis
Have a good, safe trip, Dennis. Also, have fun.
Still going ahead of Buckeye. Got to get welcoming party ready for him.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
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
ChiefEagles wrote: Word of warning: Don't listen to any advice on fishing from Buckeye. LAZ is a "half-way" fisherman.
Word of warning: Don't listen to any advice on fishing from Buckeye. LAZ is a "half-way" fisherman.
Word of warning..???????????
Yea, right!!! Don't take any advice from me because you may sink the boat with all the fish you catct.
Hi All, Did I see a mid 80's "Hair Metal" Mullet just now?.... "Just because your wearing an Iron Maiden "T" shirt doesn't mean we don't know that your a new person" LOL
Gamesroom and garage is coming on a treat.
Have a good one
Nick
Speaking of trolleys, Savannah used to have one running down river street. Now they are considering restoring it to operating use. A $50,000 dollar project.
dbaker48 wrote: cnw1995 wrote:Don B., thought of you today - the #36 Trolley run by the Rockford IL Park District burned on the 16th. ROCKFORD - Fire officials are calling a fire that damaged the Park District's trolley an accident. The fire happened just before 9:30 p.m. Saturday in a trolley barn at 324 N. Madison Street. The fire caused $50,000 worth of damage, though it's still unclear the extent of the trolley's damage.They're going to rebuild it.I'm looking for a good cane pole to take my youngest fishing. I've botched most of the Walmart-esqe reel and rod sets.Doug - That's really unfortuante about the trolley. There's lots of history with it. It runs through a park along the Rock River, and goes through the 1 hill in town at Sinnissippi park. REMEMBER TO TAKE IT EASY, AND ENJOY THE FISHING !!!!
cnw1995 wrote:Don B., thought of you today - the #36 Trolley run by the Rockford IL Park District burned on the 16th. ROCKFORD - Fire officials are calling a fire that damaged the Park District's trolley an accident. The fire happened just before 9:30 p.m. Saturday in a trolley barn at 324 N. Madison Street. The fire caused $50,000 worth of damage, though it's still unclear the extent of the trolley's damage.They're going to rebuild it.I'm looking for a good cane pole to take my youngest fishing. I've botched most of the Walmart-esqe reel and rod sets.
Doug - That's really unfortuante about the trolley. There's lots of history with it. It runs through a park along the Rock River, and goes through the 1 hill in town at Sinnissippi park.
REMEMBER TO TAKE IT EASY, AND ENJOY THE FISHING !!!!
Wow !! Is that ever a nice trolley !!
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