I have arthritis too, John. My hands are especially bad. Have not tried the cod liver oil. I'm only in my mid 40's. I didn't think I'd have to deal with this for a few more decades! I do not take any medication for it on a regular basis. But I have heard of people who benefit from controlled bee stings. One sting in the affected area is supposed to eradicate the pain. Probably a bunch of whooie!
Jim
Modeling the Baltimore waterfront in HO scale
Buckeye Riveter wrote: Brent, I have seen parts dealers at train shows selling unpainted shells for several type of engines. I don't specifically remember seeing a GG-1 shell, but again I wasn't looking that hard at all the parts. Cold in Columbus. WHTITE DEATH is on the way according to our ace TV weather-babe in the short skirt and low cut blouse. A 1/2" of snow is predicted. Of course, the hype always exceeds the actual, but John in NE OHIO is supposed to get 10" of snow. Way to go, John!!!Chuck, the real question is: Where's the Chief? Looking forward to the train show this weekend. If I can find an Acela for $100 it would make my day! I guess that would make anyone's day. See ya down the tracks,Gee, I just posted on the top spot.....Life is good!
Brent, I have seen parts dealers at train shows selling unpainted shells for several type of engines. I don't specifically remember seeing a GG-1 shell, but again I wasn't looking that hard at all the parts.
Cold in Columbus. WHTITE DEATH is on the way according to our ace TV weather-babe in the short skirt and low cut blouse. A 1/2" of snow is predicted. Of course, the hype always exceeds the actual, but John in NE OHIO is supposed to get 10" of snow. Way to go, John!!!
Chuck, the real question is: Where's the Chief?
Looking forward to the train show this weekend. If I can find an Acela for $100 it would make my day! I guess that would make anyone's day.
See ya down the tracks,
Gee, I just posted on the top spot.....Life is good!
r u looking 4 a acela and the 3 pack add-on
lionroar88 wrote: jimtrumpie wrote: lionelroar88, You can control PS2 and TMCC locos from the DCS remote, but you need a cable to connect the TMCC command base to the TIU. I have both TMCC and DCS, and I have not used TMCC since I got DCS in April 2002. Once you get DCS, you will be hooked. Which Railking F-3's where you looking at? I bought the set with the chrome-plated Santa Fe F-3's (30-4144-1) and it is a great set. The F-3's look like PW Lionel 2333/2343 F-3s. The set is higher priced than other sets, but I think it was worth every penny. I bought it from a store in Greensburg, PA. Jim, thanks for the response. So I would have access to everything on the CAB-1 from the DCS remote, all TMCC functions?I was looking at the B&O and C&O versions at a LHS, they may have been F7s, but they are similiar in appearance (at least to my yet trained eye).
jimtrumpie wrote: lionelroar88, You can control PS2 and TMCC locos from the DCS remote, but you need a cable to connect the TMCC command base to the TIU. I have both TMCC and DCS, and I have not used TMCC since I got DCS in April 2002. Once you get DCS, you will be hooked. Which Railking F-3's where you looking at? I bought the set with the chrome-plated Santa Fe F-3's (30-4144-1) and it is a great set. The F-3's look like PW Lionel 2333/2343 F-3s. The set is higher priced than other sets, but I think it was worth every penny. I bought it from a store in Greensburg, PA.
lionelroar88,
You can control PS2 and TMCC locos from the DCS remote, but you need a cable to connect the TMCC command base to the TIU. I have both TMCC and DCS, and I have not used TMCC since I got DCS in April 2002. Once you get DCS, you will be hooked. Which Railking F-3's where you looking at? I bought the set with the chrome-plated Santa Fe F-3's (30-4144-1) and it is a great set. The F-3's look like PW Lionel 2333/2343 F-3s. The set is higher priced than other sets, but I think it was worth every penny. I bought it from a store in Greensburg, PA.
from my understanding and what i was told you can control both with both but if you go with dcs you want get all the features of tmcc and if you go with tmcc you want get all the dcs features. also you can control ross switches with tmcc but you have to buy the 2500 z stuff switch machine which is compatiable with tmcc. i dont have any power to my tracks yet but i had a fellow train enthusiast come by and show me how to wire and set up the machine that way you can control the switches with tmcc.
Question of the Day.......
Where is Chief ???
Last word on him was....He is hiding in a cheap Motel in Greensboro, NC, while his wife is playing with his trains in Roseyville. She is working on the layout. Running trains fast, to see if they fall off the track. Whoa !!!!!
jaabat wrote: I'm looking forward to seeing what Lionel will be offering in 2007. I'm especially interested to see what K-Line products will be available and at what price. Jim
I'm looking forward to seeing what Lionel will be offering in 2007. I'm especially interested to see what K-Line products will be available and at what price.
Jim,
I know there's been tons of interest in Superstreets stuff. Now, I'm not much on fantasy or unrealistic products but a Disney/Pixar licensing with K-Lionel to make CARS characters for Superstreets could be very popular with kids and adults alike. I bet they could sell that sorta product to the toy train enthusiast in most of us. Maybe it's just my bias towards anything car and train related but I seriously think it could be a winner. Can hardly wait to run my first tractor tipping session!
Bruce Webster
Blueberryhill RR wrote: Question of the Day.......Where is Chief ???Last word on him was....He is hiding in a cheap Motel in Greensboro, NC, while his wife is playing with his trains in Roseyville. She is working on the layout. Running trains fast, to see if they fall off the track. Whoa !!!!!
I may be heading to Todd's Train Depot this Saturday; if so, I will try to bring back a scouting report.
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 all. Cold and flurries here in Mid Ohio. Not much else. Put the christmas layout away for the winter. Still planning a permanent layout for the basement, but I am currently tied up with my other hobby - my old car. That's taking all my resources right now this winter.
I still set up a carpet loop for when I get the itch to run the trains. The kids like it too.
Anyway, have a good night all, and stay warm and dry.
Regards,
Jakeoregano (aka Dwayne)
Good Evening Everyone !! Wow, now they're saying we could get up to 12 inches of snow !! I think Spankybird & Torpedo will be sharing in this snowfall also !! I have a feeling The Chief has something to do with this, too !!
Well, water is still flowing into the basement from the last 3 inches of rain we had. I can't wait till it's done !!
Hope everyone has a nice evening !!
Thanks, John
csxt30 wrote: Good Evening Everyone !! Wow, now they're saying we could get up to 12 inches of snow !! I think Spankybird & Torpedo will be sharing in this snowfall also !! I have a feeling The Chief has something to do with this, too !! Well, water is still flowing into the basement from the last 3 inches of rain we had. I can't wait till it's done !!Hope everyone has a nice evening !!Thanks, John
SUMPPUMP?????
ChiefEagles wrote: csxt30 wrote: Good Evening Everyone !! Wow, now they're saying we could get up to 12 inches of snow !! I think Spankybird & Torpedo will be sharing in this snowfall also !! I have a feeling The Chief has something to do with this, too !! Well, water is still flowing into the basement from the last 3 inches of rain we had. I can't wait till it's done !!Hope everyone has a nice evening !!Thanks, John SUMPPUMP?????
Yes, it's on & off all the time !! Basement really needs waterproofed & it does this every couple years when the ground gets so saturated, like with this last 3 inches of rain we had. I think it will take another week.
csxt30 wrote: ChiefEagles wrote: csxt30 wrote: Good Evening Everyone !! Wow, now they're saying we could get up to 12 inches of snow !! I think Spankybird & Torpedo will be sharing in this snowfall also !! I have a feeling The Chief has something to do with this, too !! Well, water is still flowing into the basement from the last 3 inches of rain we had. I can't wait till it's done !!Hope everyone has a nice evening !!Thanks, John SUMPPUMP?????Yes, it's on & off all the time !! Basement really needs waterproofed & it does this every couple years when the ground gets so saturated, like with this last 3 inches of rain we had. I think it will take another week.Thanks, John
Hey John, we had a little water in our basement this past week also. Some junk go into the sub- pump and it wasn't keeping up. I had to pull the pump out and clean it. All is OK now.
12" of Snow - Great - we haven't built a good snowman yet this year !
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
spankybird wrote: csxt30 wrote: ChiefEagles wrote: csxt30 wrote: Good Evening Everyone !! Wow, now they're saying we could get up to 12 inches of snow !! I think Spankybird & Torpedo will be sharing in this snowfall also !! I have a feeling The Chief has something to do with this, too !! Well, water is still flowing into the basement from the last 3 inches of rain we had. I can't wait till it's done !!Hope everyone has a nice evening !!Thanks, John SUMPPUMP?????Yes, it's on & off all the time !! Basement really needs waterproofed & it does this every couple years when the ground gets so saturated, like with this last 3 inches of rain we had. I think it will take another week.Thanks, John Hey John, we had a little water in our basement this past week also. Some junk go into the sub- pump and it wasn't keeping up. I had to pull the pump out and clean it. All is OK now. 12" of Snow - Great - we haven't built a good snowman yet this year !
GO SNOHIO
Chief, glad you are back to defend your honor with this rackus crowd. See what happens, you lay low for a time and in that time, the Yankees get out of line. Anyway, got the tree down and hope to get all the decorations put away in the morning. Have a few cases tomorrow, so I have to get busy so I have some train time.
Was wondering how Elliot F. is doing? I know he has been ill and since watching the video, I thought I would ask. Hope he is OK and will keep him in our prayers.
Daughter has Cinderella on.....again. This is the 4th time tonight. We all like a nice story, but it gets old quick. She does look real cute when she gets dressed up in her little gown and dances in front of the TV. Speaking of cute, I see that they have some snow bunnies in Ohio
Hope y'all have a great night and Friday. I will be thinking of all the people freezing their butts off while I head to work in shirt sleeves.
Dennis
TCA#09-63805
The original part of our house is about 105 years old. The basement was dug out after the house was built. Needless to say it is not waterproof. Routinely get water in when the ground is saturated. Just learn to live with it since waterproofing is more expense than it's worth in my case. Besides, this way I can use a spare bedroom for the trains instead of the basement!
Thanks Roger !! That's good information worth looking into !! I never thought of that before & I have seen those !! 3 or 4 inches & the water heater would be done for.
Jim has a good solution, using a bedroom instead of the basement !!
STURGEON FISH,
Nice bookcase I'll give you an A+ on that project just because of the little extra cut out on all the shelves.
laz57
Sturgeon-Phish wrote: Jim,The bookcase was originally a Christmas present for the Grand kids, that grew into a bookcase for each one (3 grandkids), my youngest daughter liked them so well she asked for one which is the one I'm finishing now. It is made from 3/4 red oak plywood, with solid oak facing. I planned it to get the most bookcase from a 4x8 with minimum waste.Here is a picture of one of them. It looks like the girls will use the bookcase for oriental sleeping berths.Last day off till I start dayshift. Going to miss the trainshow in Columbus. When you guys see American Flyer stuff, think of me. Maybe a good thing I'm not going, train budget a little low.Jim
The bookcase was originally a Christmas present for the Grand kids, that grew into a bookcase for each one (3 grandkids), my youngest daughter liked them so well she asked for one which is the one I'm finishing now.
It is made from 3/4 red oak plywood, with solid oak facing. I planned it to get the most bookcase from a 4x8 with minimum waste.
Here is a picture of one of them. It looks like the girls will use the bookcase for oriental sleeping berths.
Last day off till I start dayshift. Going to miss the trainshow in Columbus. When you guys see American Flyer stuff, think of me. Maybe a good thing I'm not going, train budget a little low.
Very nice work, man! And you got an A+ from Laz!
Dennis - we have a rule for the kids that they can only watch a movie once in the same day. We've got a ton of movies, too.
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Greetings all from chilly NYC. Got some drizzle and sleet today. Natives say this is the coldest it has been up here all winter. No snow to date. Got the Grand Central Layout ready to pack today. Tomorrow it goes into the crates and onto the truck. The MTA Museum Annex had great attendance for the display.
Glad to see all are well.
Jim - agree with LAZ - A+ on those bookcases you built.
Chief turned over surveillance of the Northern aggressors to me for the rest of this week.
Have a great day tomorrow all!
Regards, Roy
Roy, keep up the good work behind the enemy lines [above the Mason-Dixon].
John, remember my setup for sump pump when no power or if the old one stops. Have two 1000 gph bielge pumps on a float switch and a deep cycle battery with maintainer [not a trickle charger, trickle charge will damage a battery]. Pumps out two holes through the wall and outside above ground level.
Ran trains on the layout for two hours [Dennis, notice I said layout ]. Frank53, found box when I went up to run trains. That is great and thanks.
Time for bed. Been reclinerizing. Later
Good morning, everyone!
A dusting of snow on the ground this morning.
Chief, glad you made it home ok. What was in the box from Frank53?!!! Don't tell me it was a pair of post war 2343s!!!
Dr. John, I forgot to ask when you had your layout up, but how did that gorgeous blue Marx loco run for you? Ready to sell it yet?
John CSX, Maybe a ray of sunshine will soon cheer you up from your flooded basement blues.
I heard a rumor that Gordon is going to be the next Thomas engine to be produced by Lionel. Based on the Hogwart's loco.
Got to get cracking. Busy today already (7:05am).
HI GIZ,
31 and not bad today, could get some snow?
Going to take in my engines today to train shop to get that lurching taken care of.
TGIF.
All have a good one.
Brent, when solderuing I've found, what I call, surgical clamps invaluable. They look like scissors. I have a couple of different sizes, some with straight tips and some with curved. I addition to holding wires while soldering they also serve as heat sinks. Being stainless the solder doesn't stick to them. I got mine at a flea market a number of years ago.
For circuit boards I'd use the thinnest solder (rosin core) I could get with a fine tipped iron.
Brent,
I've heard bad things about that cold point soldering iron. A 15, 25, or 40 watt pencil tipped iron is only $8:00 at Radio Shack. You should also buy some tip tinner and cleaner. It's in a little can and you dip the hot iron into the paste to clean and tin it. Especially a new iron. Worked like pie for me.
Good morning all,
It is cold and cloudy in SE Indiana with temps maybe getting to the 30s today. Went to the YMCA and did dishes for the missus while she exercised with her girl friends. Hope she keeps it up. Tonight is a big night for Lucas. He and his girl friend are going to a "Winter Formal", which is where the kids wear nicer clothes than blue jeans and t-shirts. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Mornin' boys.
Mornin' jaabat. How' r they ridin' today?
Chief, I tried to keep'em in order, but.... Even tried serving the youngin's grits. When I turned my back they shucked them and grabbed the cookie crisp. Ungrateful, simply ungrateful.
Well, Mrs. fifedog heard me tapping on the keys, and has givin' me a honey-do-NOW list, as long as a unit coal train.
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