Jim Fortner wrote: Chuck, is this the website?http://www.100yearbridge.com/That's a sweet bridge, man. I have a question - if you use tubular track, will you have to electrically isolate the track from the bridge?
Chuck, is this the website?
http://www.100yearbridge.com/
That's a sweet bridge, man. I have a question - if you use tubular track, will you have to electrically isolate the track from the bridge?
No, Jim, as stated before me, the center rail is already isolated.
And, yes, that is their website. Click on " web store ".
Been a long day. Didn't sleep well last night and had to drive up to Pine Mountain and back. I was hoping to get some train time in, but alas, I am going to bed! Did have a good meal with FIL for Father's Day. I also bid on some Centry Club engines at my favorite auction. Got some good news for the Church's next movie, our neighbor is going to let us use his fire engine. Anyway, Zeke, while your friend may not be on his death bed yet, when they get that old, major injuries like what he suffered are usually followed by continued health problems. This may indeed be the best time for his kids to re-connect. I hope he recovers soon and that he is able to sustain a reasonable life.
God Bless,
Dennis
TCA#09-63805
Good evening,
Mitch, Happy Anniversary!
No training today. Jean had to work yesterday as a big project bid went in, so we went shopping today. Went out for breakfast and then delivered oldest daughters birthday gifts before shopping. Did some shopping, I mostly walked and looked, she shopped, and then ate lunch at a buffet. This is not good, tomorrow another Fathers day brunch is scheduled. I lost 3 pounds last week, probably gain it back this week.
Take care,
Evening all
Mitch- Happy Anaversery, wishing you many more. Marriage is an earthly example of unconditional love.
Chuck- Thanks for the site. I'll need to check it out.
Zeke- Good for you to be there for your new friend.
Laz- New rifle sounds great. Like you that octanal barrel has a special look and feel.
Just finished supper after being in class all day. Next Saturday is finals. I have lots of work to do by then. Already starting and may need to take a vacation day this week to get it all done. Please keep me in your prayers for a sucessful outcome.
Still beautiful in Southern Ohio, some rain would be nice. The grass is crunchy. Well back to the books
Jim
ARGH! I am not liking my computer these days. I often have issues with the wireless losing connection/signal, then I got a Epson all in one that can scan my slides, well, it too says that it loses connection with computer and to top it all off, while I was working with it yesterday, I tried to pick the lap top off the table. It fell to the floor with the back hitting first. Drove the USB port in and bent the USB connector and reciever. I can make it work, but will have to have it fixed as other USB connectors will not be able to make it into the mangled mess. Anyway, once I get that fixed, I will have to get back on the phone to Epson customer service to continue to search for why this doesn't work. So far it looks like the Driver, but I downloaded the one they suggested and still have the same problems. Like I said, ARGH!
Hope everyone has a great night and I look forward to seeing the entries for Sunday Photo Fun.
sorry about your puter dennis...
thanks for all the thoughts everyone, charles and his kids are all doing well. I called to check up on him. Hes still stable and they have to go in and fix his lung or such. Didnt understand what the wife said .but hes ok for right now.
anyone having issues with the postal sevice? I have had 4 boxes now come with broken train stuff. 1 out of 5 things that came this week were ok. Boxes being smashed , i just dont get it.
well not alot going on here i think i may go out ang start laying road bed for my tubular track . Got much to do. Im hoping i can get a cpl pics of some new box cars i bought for sunday. Now is sunday photos just for layouts or can you show off your engines and boxcars as well?
well i got tenderlions on the grill as well as brawts and hamburgers. And chasing them down with some coronas
take care everyone
Howdy, got home from a late lunch and trip to Home Depot. I was thinking of getting a Gorilla ladder for FD, but after looking at it, it wouldn't do what a wanted anyway. I'll probably use some 2 x 4s and plywood to build a platform for myself, use my regular ladder, and then disassemble the platform and reuse the wood in a future layout.
Thanks guys on the bridge info. I was just wondering, because it seemed to me you might have a problem if you had two isolated blocks of track with sections of each touching the metal bridge. Then you run a loco or operating car into one of the sections and would this short the other block if there was a loco or operating car in the other block? You might cause a neutral loco to jump into reverse or forward, for instance? What do you think, am I missing something? I'm a newB on a lot of this stuff, so I'd be interested to hear any thoughts.
Goofed around with RRtracks some more today and I think I'm going for a shallow layout along one wall as this is just a temporary layout for now. I want to be able to play with my stuff and yet be able to get through the room as usual. I might consider a 2 tier layout about 33 inches deep - would that allow enough overhang at the back on O31 curves???
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Good night all. The Atlas NS SD40-2 high nose dummy now has smoke. Put in Lionel smoke unit. Sure easier than a MTH one. Roy is working on a forumla for my MHT Conrail dummy and MTH smoke unit.
Dennis, printer problems. Don Baker is the printer expert on here. Helped me a lot. Got to call him and order ink cartridges for my GREAT Epson he got me to buy. They had a clearance on mine. Almost stole it as it was so cheap. Prints out outstanding pictures and that has been good since Carter was born.
Bed time. Got to get up early tomorrow and go to horse complex in Raleigh. Frankie is riding Western for the first three events.
GOOOOOOOD Night.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
hey chief glad to hear your dummy is smokin......
well i will be up awhile tonight...so i am thorwing on a fresh pot for some all night work i will be doing.....
my radiator blew up cpl hrs ago got towed, thank god for aaa..... so while its cool i will put in a new one....i bought one cuz i knew this truck had a tiny leak and needed one....
a man with a plan ...
well i will be bouncing around....
Good Evening,
Zeke - You have done us proud! Keep up the good work!
Jim - You asked about Chris and the Air Horns, honestly I had forgotton about them. Havn't heard much, but don't seem to see him a lot either. Asked him, and they are working, he hasn't used them alot I guess. I sure would have!
Gtetting ready for a Grad party here, on Tuesday night. So trying to get a surface on the bench work I had started. And, setting up some display track. Got that done, but seem to have a problem.
I have a significant amount of old Gargraves Phantom track. Was primairly used on shelves. Some engines work OK, others not. So need to do the normal, improve electrical connections and clean track. But, with the application of DCS and TMCC does the "black" coating need to be removed? I suspect so, huh?
What is really strange is the Headlight seems to have burned out on the N&W J Serries. Kind of surprisies me, I don't hink there is 3 hours running time on that engine.
Considering trying a download of PS2 files, MTH of course sayes it shouldn't be a problem. But LHS says stay away from it, unless you REALLY have too! A little aprehensive, will have to see. also, want to get some photos up on the Photo Fun.
Glad your having a good time Roy!
Too tired to continue, more tomorrow.
Don
hey thanks don ...not sure what I did but thanks.
the airhorns----i really didnt think he use them all the time.....There ussually has to be a reason,girls, other friends or showing off. I bought some horns from a yard sale for my ol chevy truck....why? i dont know, but hey why not. my other set died i was gonna put on it....they sound like a welll...me singing...and believe me thats not pleasant...
I forgot but congrads to all the grads
and i definatly cant forget to wish everyman in here a
well i must say i drank alot of coffe by myself tonight. Were was everyone. Well i had doughnuts too...
well I am beat I replaced the radiator, took the truck for about 65 miles all is well. No leaks.
Set up my track how i think i want it. Not sure yet.
i found a neat little ole lionel item i think i will post pics of later tomorrow....needs some tlc....
gonna go see charles first thing tomorrow morning, see how hes doing and all.
well im off to watch a movie then bed, good night and good morning to you. and
HAPPY FATHERS DAY!
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
Happy Father's Day to All.
It is a sunny 60 degrees. Going up to a hot, 90 , today. Maybe a little rain this afternoon.
Today, I am taking it easy. Long ride, yesterday. We had a nice time. Good to get home last night.
I plan to install bridge next week, on layout. I will take pictures of it when completed. Color shows up nice in train room.
Found gas at $2.49 a gallon in Strasburg. Filled up.
Dining Car is here and " points west " must be sleeping late. Time for breakfast.
Y'all have a great Sunday.
Chuck
Happy Fathers Day!
Got about 5 hours of sleep as we were up late getting ready for my wife's trip and then she had to leave for the airport at 7AM. Got some nice cards, now ready for a nap I hope. I usually cant sleep during the day, though. TTFN
I'm a day late I believe but anyway happy aniversary Mitch and happy fathers day to the fathers and hope you all got some great train items.
Bought gasoline yesterday for $2.61 9/10ths and saw it for 2.59 9/10ths .
Seems to be coming down but bet in 2 weeks its back up again just in time for the 4th of July.
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
http://rtssite.shutterfly.com/
Well Happy Fathers Day all!
Family suprised me with a trip to Waffle House after church this morning. YES! Waffles, GRITS, bacon, hot coffee and family!
May go see a movie this afternoon and the missus is fixing boiled shrimp for dinner tonight!
Watching some NASCAR right now.
Raining here all morning today. Of course the heaviest rain was on the way and while walking (sprinting) into church.
Zeke - glad to hear the radiator is fixed. Misty - good to see you stop in. I assume Lisa is worn out caring for her husband - hope he is doing OK. Mitch - happy anniversary. Dr. John - good to see your wife will not need the pacemaker!
Hope everyone has a great day today!
Regards, Roy
GEE Roy, I'm sorry you had to start Father's Day off with grits.
Tired today after working the City's festival. Watered lawn today and sprayed for ants.
Tonight is the neighborhood movie. We put a screen up on the side of my house and the neighbor with computer projector loads it up and it is movie night.
Cool under the bridge today.
See ya down the tracks,
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
Happy Fathers Day to all the fathers out there !! Just home from work a bit ago !!
Don : I have never had to remove the black from the center rail on Gargraves Phantom track ! There are some that swear you have too, but I've never had an isuue & run at least 200 feet or more of it, in my 3 loops.
Hope Buckeye has some good popcorn for the movie tonight, The Chief hasn't been making any lately !!
Chuck : we're all waiting in much anticipation to see that beautiful Yankee Blue bridge in place on your layout !!
Hope everyone is having a nice day !!
Thanks, John
Good afternoon every one and..................
Happy Father's Day!
not much im doing today, running up north to visit my dad,grandpa and my son, to place flowers on their site. Today just reminds me of how much i miss them all.
Gonna grill up some steaks, veggie sish k bobs, brawts and burgers. Hope everyone has a great time today.
Has anyone heard or been to ...
http://www.burningman.com/
I was just asked if i wanted to go And i really dont understand what its all about. Well im off the Ihop or denny's for some breakfast. And no grits, cant stomache them things. Its like trying to swallow cement.....lol
well catch you all later. hope everyone has a great day!
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
sounded like some big hippie event to me....to hot for me.....but if thats your thing then cool ..to each thier own...
trainsand music- i just saw that your stationed in fort lee va. Well around sept 11 my unit was ordered there for to gaurd your fuel supply and some other secret things. Nice place, didnt ever get to leave base though. I was there a cpl weeks i think and then i was deployed over seas. thank goodness, i was getting very bored there. Not a big base, but real nice enviorment.
take it easy everyone
Just checking in... the move went fine! I am very, very, very sore...Happy Father's Day!
I am checking in from FiL's - on INet access till tomorrow night...We are all moved in, now unpacking. Picked up new grill today - but no propane - That will be remedied tomorrow.Took lovely bride out for our 1 year anniversary last night. Had a 1947 Rolls Royce pick us up and take us to Flemming's Steakhouse for dinner, then Vaccaro's for dessert. We were happily full of food and wine! So all in all a very nice weekend. I'll post pics of the Rolls and the train room when I am back on-line...Zeke - congrats on the pool! Wish I had one!Buckeye - Dr. John - Glad your wife checked out OK! (I think it was Dr. John) - or Dennis - either way glad she is OK!Glad I missed Jim's Commando Friday! Well I'm off - back to unpacking and finding how many more muscles I can upset!
brent- glad the move is almost over, now just unpacking. The fun part, see what got broke, hopefully nothing espacially the trains....
moving brings out them muscles you never knew you had...
the pool is ok is 4 ft deep, but i am having a problem with the pump, its stubborn, might have to buy one, but still its nice. Got some friends coming over with thier little ones and we are getting ready to grill out, so catch you all later....
Happy Father's Day to all you Dads.
Been pretty busy and worn out from taking care of the garden, house and the hubby with the broken hip. It's been a really LONG Four years oops - I mean weeks. Have tried to keep up some but no time for trains or posting.
Chief - I think I may have missed your birthday - Happy Belated! Have a safe trip into enemy territory.
Dr John - Great news about your wife.
ZEKE - good thing you did for your new friend - sometimes you just gotta get in somebody's face to get them to really HEAR you.
Chuck - Good job on the bridge - can't wait to see it installed on your layout.
Brent - I know you're glad the move is behind you even tho' you have lots of work ahead. Nice thing you did for the wife for the anniversary. However, I'm sure you had an ulterior motive
Hope all have a good week!
Lisa
zeke wrote: sounded like some big hippie event to me....to hot for me.....but if thats your thing then cool ..to each thier own... trainsand music- i just saw that your stationed in fort lee va. Well around sept 11 my unit was ordered there for to gaurd your fuel supply and some other secret things. Nice place, didnt ever get to leave base though. I was there a cpl weeks i think and then i was deployed over seas. thank goodness, i was getting very bored there. Not a big base, but real nice enviorment.take it easy everyone
I agree. This is my first duty assignment. Was at Little Creek Naval base for AIT training in Norfolk. Kind of like it here, kind of lazy, gives me more time to work on trains.
thanks lisa...hows the recovery coming on the hip?
question for anyone tubular.... I was wondering is thier a section here to give away stuff? I have a few things i dont need that i know someone can use. I have been blessed so id like to return the favor.
Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account.
Get the Classic Toy Trains newsletter delivered to your inbox twice a month