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

[rtraincollector]

Been to the Smokey Mountains for a couple of days.  Nice and cool up there.  Saw quite a few Elk in the Cades Cove area.  Mostly just riding since the hubby still isn't walking much.  He starts Physical Therapy on Monday.  Found a neat little train layout in Pidgeon Forge, TN - will try to post pics later if they came out.

Lisa email me where as I'm moving to that area. (Newport/dandrige, TN.)

[Brutus]

Dave F - thanks for the info!  I've got an email into MS tech support.  They have free update support.  Should hear back in about 2 days I guess?  I suspect you are correct and I have the SRP's on disks. 

Dennis, a guy at HD told me that they aren't a "hardware store" and I should go to Ace for oddball stuff!

Just realized that our DVR taped a new Monk episode - so far it's great!

Lisa, glad to hear that your husband is getting better and ready for PT.  Hope it goes well and he's back to 100 percent in no time!

As Tigger would say, "TTFN.  Tah Tah For Now!"

[ChiefEagles]

Lisa, your emails keep returning [tried twice, fatal errors].  Will hold and try tomorrow with my answer.  If that does not work, I'll call.  Also, in the email to you, am worried about Dewey.  Sent him email several days ago.  No answer.  Keep forgetting to call until I think it is too late at night.  Hope he is OK. 

[dwiemer]

John (jefelectric), thanks for the information.  I had actually purchased some #6's at Home Depot as a last resort to fasten the track.  I figured I would need to drill out the track bed for it.  Now, I will hold off and see about a ACE place somewhere nearby.

John Bakeer, across the pond, had a nice gathering at my friends Pub that you so graciously helped with your photo essay.  I took some photos and will send them when I can download them. 

Chief, thanks for passing along the information.  I have followed up on things, but will leave it at that.  Kim actually had raised the red flag about this early on and so I didn't get too burned. 

Hope everyone has a good day tomorrow.

God Bless,

Dennis

[ChiefEagles]

Replaced it early on with an automotive type [Bob Nelson's recommendation].  Re-used it in this ZW.  Later   

[Anonymous]

Chief,

          The next thing I would do is check all of the wiring against a known good ZW.  Have you replaced the circuit breaker?

Marty,

           I was wondering if you were ok.  Did you go to the Expo Mart today?  I wanted to go, but I didn't because I bought a 397 coal loader and a ZW this week.  I figured that was enough damage for one week.  I have to go to the November show.  I also would have liked to meet Keith and the OTTS gang.

 

[Dave Farquhar]

Oh, and Windows XP is trying to run an update - over and over and over and over and over again...  I found out it needs a file and that file was deleted by an earlier service pack, so have to find that file on microsoft I guess.  I have the SRP on a disc in the back somewhere, too.

Jim, one of the new updates from last week (MS07-040 I think) causes problems. I've heard various fixes but the whole .NET framework (which is what MS07-040 fixes) is fragile anyway. The fix that's most likely to work is to find what version of .NET you have installed, then download that and reinstall it. I'd just uninstall it and leave it out but too much software uses it these days, unfortunately.

I'm not 100% certain this is your problem, but if I were a betting man... 

[Anonymous]

There is no need to apologize Dennis I guess with everything that went on I would have been a little skeptical too. It takes a very big person to do that and you are that. Now I know why they call Missouri the SHOW ME STATE.

 

Still thanks for the apology that does mean a lot.

I really do like the train talk better.

[Anonymous]

Leave you guys for a couple of days and WOW - missed a lot??? or, maybe not. 

Been to the Smokey Mountains for a couple of days.  Nice and cool up there.  Saw quite a few Elk in the Cades Cove area.  Mostly just riding since the hubby still isn't walking much.  He starts Physical Therapy on Monday.  Found a neat little train layout in Pidgeon Forge, TN - will try to post pics later if they came out.

DENNIS:  - " A little APNEA?"  - Uh - you have to breathe if you want to live.......

Doug M -  Hope your eye heals quickly.......

Chief - You've got my vote.... BTW - have managed a few successful campaigns, call if you need my help.

MARK -

Lisa

[ChiefEagles]

Chief,

           The problem you are having is mostly likely caused by a short within the secondary coil.  Have you changed all four rollers?

Yes, I did that before putting it into service.  Worked great for several months [8 or 9].  Got any fixes?  Set it aside for spare parts.

Marty E, glad to hear from you.  Not traveling now.  Will got to Prattsville AL in August for BPS Grand Opening.  Hope to visit Dr. John.

Later

[MartyE]

Let me see...It's been about 2 weeks or so.  Hope everyone is doing OK...Stay safe.  Take Care.

[Anonymous]

Chief,

           The problem you are having is mostly likely caused by a short within the secondary coil.  Have you changed all four rollers?

[Brutus]

Ate dinner at Noodles, a pasta place - had stroghanoff wth parmesan chicken ***   Then went to Borders and picked up a certain train magazine with pictures of the CTT car in it It's pretty good, but not as good as CTT, that's for sure!  Need to figure some stuff out for tomorrow and computer keeps losing the internet (I think it's the cable?).  Oh, and Windows XP is trying to run an update - over and over and over and over and over again...  I found out it needs a file and that file was deleted by an earlier service pack, so have to find that file on microsoft I guess.  I have the SRP on a disc in the back somewhere, too.

RT - good luck with your move, get back online soon and hope you get work fast too!

[1688torpedo]

 Hi Chief!  LOL A Corvair would have been to small for five adults & we had no Grits with us either! Speaking of which I saw a Convertible Corvair( two-door) in canary yellow last week driving down the main drag in Willoughby. Looked like a mid 60s version also & in restored condition too. Bruce W would have loved it. (I wonder how he is doing) Any way, John F-  I probably did see Barry there. However would have not known who he was at first sight. I did see a couple of younger guys manning the table there.(Maybe his sons?) There were lots of folks there today & it was a good show although some of the prices were kind of silly.(Like the 1688E mentioned above) Take Care.

[laz 57]

CHIEF,

  OTTS GANG probably made it there in record time if they drove CORVAIRS.  maybe gotten a speeding ticket too?

laz57

[1688torpedo]

  Hi Laz-  I should have asked Barry if he knows about the famous 800lb Bear of Millersburg! I did not buy any trains at the show although there was lots of nice ones for sale. I did see a 1688E there & the seller wanted $100.00 for it & it was in worse shape than Don Bs 1688E prior to its restoration & it was the only one there to boot. Oh Well, maybe next time? Take Care.

[ChiefEagles]

Keith, glad to see you are doing OK.  Still rebuilding those engines?  Saw some nice pre-wars today.  Did you say the OTTS gang went on Corvairs to get Grits.   Later

[laz 57]

  Hello All!    The OTTS Gang (five of us) went to the train show in Pittsburgh & had another nice time as well. John F & Laz- Barrys Trains had a table there & were selling a New Girls Set(Lionel) as well as other newer trains. Did not see the Famous 800lb Bear there & Tom was unable to come with us today as well. Don B-  Your 1688E is ready & Fred will call me Tommorrow to arrange a pick-up time & I will ship it out ASAP! Do not send any money until it arrives on your Doorstep & I will include a tracking number for you when it is sent out so that you can check up on its arrival time to Famous Cerritos,California Now you can get your Three Stooges Theater ready for showtime as well. Take Care all.

 

KIETH, you should have told BARRY you knew me would have gotten a discount.

laz57

[jefelectric]

  Hello All!    The OTTS Gang (five of us) went to the train show in Pittsburgh & had another nice time as well. John F & Laz- Barrys Trains had a table there & were selling a New Girls Set(Lionel) as well as other newer trains. Did not see the Famous 800lb Bear there & Tom was unable to come with us today as well. Don B-  Your 1688E is ready & Fred will call me Tommorrow to arrange a pick-up time & I will ship it out ASAP! Do not send any money until it arrives on your Doorstep & I will include a tracking number for you when it is sent out so that you can check up on its arrival time to Famous Cerritos,California Now you can get your Three Stooges Theater ready for showtime as well. Take Care all.

Keith, Did you meet Barry?  Well he is fairly large but not quite up to the 800 lb mark.  Barry if you read this I just couldn't resist.  He does come up with trains that no one else has quite frequently.

[sir james I]

Looking at the pictures above I'm thinking I still like GG track. The new tracks all have good qualitys but my track has been run on for 25 years and I still like it. Anyway no rain so my grandsons 5th birthday was outside with lots of food and my daughter was thankful that everyone WAS outside.We have another 5th birthday next month.No wonder I have a big belly.Going to a local train show tomorrow and then a backyard outing with wifes family.Can you hear the groooan.      I'll be back shortly,      Sir James

[1688torpedo]

 Have a nice time on your trip RT. Take Care.

[Dave Farquhar]

Evening all. I don't normally drop in here but I thought I would tonight. Went to an estate sale this morning hoping to see a Lionel collection (maybe buy something, maybe not) but they were letting two people in at a time and I would have been about the 100th in line. I moved on. I didn't see any other train stuff in my scouring south St. Louis today.

I'm still happy though. My boss didn't call me in to work at all. We have a huge project going on. The bad news is, since I didn't work today I'll probably have to put in a few hours tomorrow. 

[1688torpedo]

  Hello All!    The OTTS Gang (five of us) went to the train show in Pittsburgh & had another nice time as well. John F & Laz- Barrys Trains had a table there & were selling a New Girls Set(Lionel) as well as other newer trains. Did not see the Famous 800lb Bear there & Tom was unable to come with us today as well. Don B-  Your 1688E is ready & Fred will call me Tommorrow to arrange a pick-up time & I will ship it out ASAP! Do not send any money until it arrives on your Doorstep & I will include a tracking number for you when it is sent out so that you can check up on its arrival time to Famous Cerritos,California Now you can get your Three Stooges Theater ready for showtime as well. Take Care all.

[ChiefEagles]

Good luck on your trip RT.

Disappearing trains?  Mine go away and then return.

OH, Lionels smoke too.

Later

[ChiefEagles]

Good evening guys,

If you are wondering why I am posting the second time, it is because I replied to Dennis when I read his post two pages back so I wouldn't forget it.

Mark, to the Coffee Pot.

So, lets talk about trains.  If there are any Atlas, Golden Spike member here, you may or may not know that they have extended the deadline to order the club special diesel.  This is an RSD 7 in Alco Demonstrator paint scheme.  Two road numbers are offered.  Pretty sharpe looking.

 

 

Me is.   Can't afford it.  Bought too many Atlas engines and cars this year.  If I did, I'd paint it black and decal it NS.   Really does look nice.  Well, maybe some other time later. 

Tublar, is that track?  

Later  popcorn time 

[rtraincollector]

Wel guys truck and trailor loaded for first trip to TN leaving in the am you all take care and i'll talk to you all around WED.

[rtraincollector]

"Zeke is a nice person, and is not a fraud or poser. Im tired of all the posts about him. You all got him banned and im glad the person who cited the forum about him got banned to. I wish I could have expected more from people who I call my friends and family. "

I apologize gentlemen but I just can't let the above statement stand alone. In case anyone has any illusions about his character,  below is a threat he made to me over on the MTJ forum. He deleted it but not before I had  copied and pasted it in another thread for all to see.  

Zeke-a-nator said:

"screw you *******, i used to live in the show me state and id like to show you a few things....go **** yourelf. See i dont care about a coward like you . I have killed peole for less.

bann me from here please! if i got do it i would"

Dennis we all have discused this to as far as we care and have agreed to this including the one that was sticking up for him we now reply who's zeke as we wish to drop it.

 

[jefelectric]

Good evening guys,

If you are wondering why I am posting the second time, it is because I replied to Dennis when I read his post two pages back so I wouldn't forget it.

Mark, to the Coffee Pot.

So, lets talk about trains.  If there are any Atlas, Golden Spike member here, you may or may not know that they have extended the deadline to order the club special diesel.  This is an RSD 7 in Alco Demonstrator paint scheme.  Two road numbers are offered.  Pretty sharp looking.

 

 

 

 

I to have a disappearing train layout.

Although in this picture it is appearing, no disappearing. Tunnel goes into unfinished portion of the basement.

Take care,

[Blueberryhill RR]

He took down his layout and is going to build a copy of an old dealer layout...

Jim - I have often thought about building a duplicate of a dealer layout.  I love the disappearing train that was featured in CTT a while back

Mitch 

I did that, Mitch. The upper level goes in the wall here.....

And comes out the other side, here, and over the bridge......

[Blueberryhill RR]

And with that thought..................

Let's talk about trains.  Tubular track...

Does Gargraves track count as tubular??? I have both O and S Gargraves track and like it alot will use it to build my layout.

Shhhhhh........Yes. But don't tell Frank53. I have some Gargraves on my layout too. But mostly tubular 0 guage.