1688torpedo wrote: Hello All! jimtrumpie- Too bad you did not get to the Train Show yesterday. You missed out on a good one. Lots on venders & they had some nice layouts also. We enjoyed it. The OTTS Guys were talking about going to the November Show. However, that would also depend on the weather (Snowstorms,Blizzards) If we go, we'll mention it here. Dennis- "Ace is the place" .......Not for Grits though! Lisa- Glad your Husband is better now & hope he continues to improve. Take Care all.
Keith,
I definitely have to go to the show in November. I haven't been to one since Nov. 2004, and I need to start going again. Even, if I don't buy anything big, It is still fun just to be there. We'll have to decide on a place to meet.
RT - I am so jealous - that is a beautiful part of the country. You are going to be just north of the Great Smoky Mts National Park. Cades Cove is in the SW corner of the park. They just put elk in that area a couple yrs ago. They are still small but there are a lot of them.
If you Google Cades Cove, TN, there is a lot of info. I am about 5 hrs drive from Gatlinburg, 3 from Asheville and 4 from Cherokee. You will have to plan a trip to Bryson City, just south of the Park. Tell you more about it another time after you get settled.
Welcome to the SOUTH!!
Lisa
Lisa-n-NC wrote: Chief - You've got my vote.... BTW - have managed a few successful campaigns, call if you need my help.Lisa
Chief - You've got my vote.... BTW - have managed a few successful campaigns, call if you need my help.
I believe, due to my withdrawal from the Roseyville race, the Chief will be able to win handily. Now that you are his campaign manager, we need to start thinking on larger terms. Would the Roseyville Rascal qualify for governor of NC?
Celebrating 18 years on the CTT Forum.
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Jelloway Creek, OH - ELV 1,100 - Home of the Baltimore, Ohio & Wabash RR
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Hi Chief[mayor-elect], Lisa and all!.
I am online at dtrogdon@charter.net in Banner Elk. Have been to and thru many medical and dental events recently but I am okay. Aggravating [and expensive] but not high risk. Had some long sessions for skin cancer removal. Dental bone grafts on my upper jawbone have been the toughest.
I am trying to keep myself up and going in order to shuttle my wife back and forth to Wake Forest Medical Center at Baptist Hospital. She has a tumor[benign but growing] on her acoustic nerve at the base of her brain and the surgeons are still debating radiation treatment versus cranial entry. She has opted for surgery because of the risk to optic and facial nerves from radiation but a final decision and treatment is probably still a few months away. She has lost hearing in one ear but her balance and golf game are still okay.
I finally got my 13 x28, twin shelf, 5-track railroad [circa 1992], removed from the walls of Barbara's 18' high kitchen/breakfast room here in the mountains. She has already had the room redecorated including removing all of my train pictures hanging up above the 9' high, 3-track shelf. I have moved most of the trains to Greensboro but still have about 270' of wood tie, Gargraves flex track [most all 37" sections] out on the deck. The wood ties are beyond bone dry and it won't flex very easily. An o-gauger about 30 miles from here in East Tennessee picked up about 50' and has already applied the standard treatment to the tie/rail joints with WD-40 and got it flexing again.
Wife's golfing friends will soon decend for homemade strawberry ice cream from my White Mountain freezer---gotta get to work. Made peach and banana on the Fourth for the grand kids and family. [good food for dental bone graft rehab]
Later,
Dewey Trogdon
Buckeye - After he serves as Mayor, Governor is the next step, unless he wants to run for the State House or Senate. Then it will be the US Congress and on to the White House.
Dewey - Glad to hear from you - had been worried. So sorry to hear about Barbara's problems too. I'll hope soon to be available if you need a private duty nurse.
Lisa-n-NC wrote: Buckeye - After he serves as Mayor, Governor is the next step, unless he wants to run for the State House or Senate. Then it will be the US Congress and on to the White House.Lisa
Lisa, The White House ! Come to think of it he'd probably do a better job than the current batch of wantabees, doubt he'd be any worse that's virtually impossible.
Looking for some suggesstions regarding the "G" layout. The locos are just plain basic, no fancy frills, but I did set up a siding to run one at a time. The siding and the main line adjacent to it are being isolated as separate power blocks. What I am looking for is a 6 pin connector set that is weather tolerant so I can take the power pack and on/off control box inside with out a lot of hassle. First thought was a automotive tow package but the wiring is WAY to heavy, tried going thru some RC sites but came up with nada. Any ideas ??????
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dougdagrump wrote: Looking for some suggesstions regarding the "G" layout. The locos are just plain basic, no fancy frills, but I did set up a siding to run one at a time. The siding and the main line adjacent to it are being isolated as separate power blocks. What I am looking for is a 6 pin connector set that is weather tolerant so I can take the power pack and on/off control box inside with out a lot of hassle. First thought was a automotive tow package but the wiring is WAY to heavy, tried going thru some RC sites but came up with nada. Any ideas ??????
try maybe looking up molex connectors. Might find some specialized connectors from Digikey electronics.
Busy day here, went to early church and then went out for breakfast with friends. This afternoon went trap shooting with son & two grandsons. Yes all three of them outshot me. Son's best was 23 out of 25, both grandsons had 21 as a high and grandpa's best was a 16. Guess I can claim I tought them everything they know. Shoulder is just a little sore, we shot 100 rounds each, actually the oldest grandson shot 125.I am actually running trains as I type this. First I was running my looooong PRR coal train and the Reading T-1 pulling Passenger cars and milk cars along with an express reefer. These both were running on the long outside loop.I am now running the new Weaver 2-8-0 (Lackawanna) pulling a mixed freight. This is actually a break in run. I run it forward for a while then reverse it and run it that way for a while. It has actually improved in operation in the 1/2 hour of operation so far. It was a little jerky at first.
Dewey, Nice to hear from you, although I wish the news were better. The best to you and your bride.
Lisa, That is a nice area. My daughter and her family lived in Sevearville (spelling?) for a while, which is the town next to Pidgeon Forge.
Dennis, I sent you an email about your search for the right fasteners. Take care,
Good to hear from Dewey & hope the wife gets better fast.
Chuck : our ship finally came again !! # 20 Yahoo !!
Thanks, John
Afternoon all!
John (CSXT) - looks like 20's dry spell is over!
Lisa and Dewey - good to see you guys checking in. Hope things continue to improve!
John - Last year when we taught the boys (scout campout) to shoot trap - Jonathon litterally blew them away! He and one other boy were the only ones to qualify. It was a fun trip.
Hope everyone is having a great Sun afternoon!
Regards, Roy
CSXect wrote: dougdagrump wrote: Looking for some suggesstions regarding the "G" layout. The locos are just plain basic, no fancy frills, but I did set up a siding to run one at a time. The siding and the main line adjacent to it are being isolated as separate power blocks. What I am looking for is a 6 pin connector set that is weather tolerant so I can take the power pack and on/off control box inside with out a lot of hassle. First thought was a automotive tow package but the wiring is WAY to heavy, tried going thru some RC sites but came up with nada. Any ideas ?????? try maybe looking up molex connectors. Might find some specialized connectors from Digikey electronics.
My DC transformers for my G Scale Outdoor Layout are connected to the track using a connection that Radio Shack sells. It is called RC 9.6V Battery Pack Connector Repair Kit. You could use three of these and get the six pins. I use two of them, one for each transformer. BTW, I have these connections outdoors for four years, summer and winter. They have worked at very low temperatures.
BTW, I use a Rubber Maid Clear Plastic Container with a snap on top to store outside the transformers. A small notch is cut at the top lip of the container for wires to enter and exit the box. Neeless to say, no water gets to the transformer. No snow, either!!! http://s173.photobucket.com/albums/w79/pfoh/?action=view¤t=Snowtrain2007_0001.flv I know you are extremely worried about snow destroying your layout.
csxt30 wrote: Chuck : our ship finally came again !! # 20 Yahoo !!
Nice for Dale to show up again! Woo Hoo #44 !!
jefelectric wrote: Busy day here, went to early church and then went out for breakfast with friends. This afternoon went trap shooting with son & two grandsons. Yes all three of them outshot me. Son's best was 23 out of 25, both grandsons had 21 as a high and grandpa's best was a 16. Guess I can claim I tought them everything they know. Shoulder is just a little sore, we shot 100 rounds each, actually the oldest grandson shot 125.I am actually running trains as I type this. First I was running my looooong PRR coal train and the Reading T-1 pulling Passenger cars and milk cars along with an express reefer. These both were running on the long outside loop.I am now running the new Weaver 2-8-0 (Lackawanna) pulling a mixed freight. This is actually a break in run. I run it forward for a while then reverse it and run it that way for a while. It has actually improved in operation in the 1/2 hour of operation so far. It was a little jerky at first.Dewey, Nice to hear from you, although I wish the news were better. The best to you and your bride.Lisa, That is a nice area. My daughter and her family lived in Sevearville (spelling?) for a while, which is the town next to Pidgeon Forge.Dennis, I sent you an email about your search for the right fasteners. Take care,
HI GIZ,
JOHN that is good shooting even though you can say I forgot my glasses. The old eyes ain't what they use to be. Sounded like fun.
Ran a slow 4 miler today when it was 88 outside, I prefer 6 AM runs nice a cool.
All have a good one.
laz57
I went to the TTOS train show today but saw the same sellers with the same overpriced stuff. My friend bought a couple of cars as he is trying to put some of the "sets" together were everything was sold seperate. next summers show may not happen as the biggest booster of this show past away several months ago. he already had this one set up to go.
My meeting with Kurt is for the NMRA convention held in Dertoit at the end of the month.
Kurt. I won't know until sometime that week what day we will go.
and finally; if the chief makes it to the white house we better not get a new flag with grits printed on it. Sir James
"IT's GOOD TO BE THE KING",by Mel Brooks
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csxt30 wrote: Chuck : our ship finally came again !! # 20 Yahoo !! Thanks, John
Does that mean we won't get to hear him whine this week ?
Thanks for the ideas on the connectors, I'll give'em a look see.
Buckeye, I'm hesitant to leave the powerpack outside, the gophers we have make the one in "Caddyshack" look a good neighbor. Might turn it into a subway !
Aloha boys! Back; tan rested and relaxed.
Soooooooo, miss anything? Guess I better page back and get caught up...
sir james I wrote: I went to the TTOS train show today but saw the same sellers with the same overpriced stuff. My friend bought a couple of cars as he is trying to put some of the "sets" together were everything was sold seperate. next summers show may not happen as the biggest booster of this show past away several months ago. he already had this one set up to go.My meeting with Kurt is for the MNRA convention held in Dertoit at the end of the month.Kurt. I won't know until sometime that week what day we will go.and finally; if the chief makes it to the white house we better not get a new flag with grits printed on it. Sir James
My meeting with Kurt is for the MNRA convention held in Dertoit at the end of the month.
If the Chief gets elected to the White House, it will have a Confederate flag flying over it.
jefelectric wrote: sir james I wrote: I went to the TTOS train show today but saw the same sellers with the same overpriced stuff. My friend bought a couple of cars as he is trying to put some of the "sets" together were everything was sold seperate. next summers show may not happen as the biggest booster of this show past away several months ago. he already had this one set up to go.My meeting with Kurt is for the MNRA convention held in Dertoit at the end of the month.Kurt. I won't know until sometime that week what day we will go.and finally; if the chief makes it to the white house we better not get a new flag with grits printed on it. Sir JamesIf the Chief gets elected to the White House, it will have a Confederate flag flying over it.
True.......and every year they will have their annual Grits Hunt.
sir james I wrote:Confederate flags ok, but NO GRITS
Yeah, & The Chief will want to decorate the annual Christmas tree with grits too !! Plus he'll put CSX out of business !!
Welcome back Fife !!
prriscool wrote: csxt30 wrote: Chuck : our ship finally came again !! # 20 Yahoo !! Nice for Dale to show up again! Woo Hoo #44 !!
He's going to have tired arms tonight !!
dougdagrump wrote: csxt30 wrote: Chuck : our ship finally came again !! # 20 Yahoo !! Thanks, John Does that mean we won't get to hear him whine this week ?
Doug ; he has a few days off now to enjoy his boat !! We probably won't hear him wine now !!
Blueberryhill RR wrote: jefelectric wrote: sir james I wrote: I went to the TTOS train show today but saw the same sellers with the same overpriced stuff. My friend bought a couple of cars as he is trying to put some of the "sets" together were everything was sold seperate. next summers show may not happen as the biggest booster of this show past away several months ago. he already had this one set up to go.My meeting with Kurt is for the MNRA convention held in Dertoit at the end of the month.Kurt. I won't know until sometime that week what day we will go.and finally; if the chief makes it to the white house we better not get a new flag with grits printed on it. Sir JamesIf the Chief gets elected to the White House, it will have a Confederate flag flying over it. True.......and every year they will have their annual Grits Hunt.
But will it still be the "White House" or will it be changed to "The Wafflehouse" ?
dougdagrump wrote: Blueberryhill RR wrote: jefelectric wrote: sir james I wrote: I went to the TTOS train show today but saw the same sellers with the same overpriced stuff. My friend bought a couple of cars as he is trying to put some of the "sets" together were everything was sold seperate. next summers show may not happen as the biggest booster of this show past away several months ago. he already had this one set up to go.My meeting with Kurt is for the MNRA convention held in Dertoit at the end of the month.Kurt. I won't know until sometime that week what day we will go.and finally; if the chief makes it to the white house we better not get a new flag with grits printed on it. Sir JamesIf the Chief gets elected to the White House, it will have a Confederate flag flying over it. True.......and every year they will have their annual Grits Hunt.But will it still be the "White House" or will it be changed to "The Wafflehouse" ?
The GRITS Palace.
Blueberryhill RR wrote: dougdagrump wrote: Blueberryhill RR wrote: jefelectric wrote: sir james I wrote: I went to the TTOS train show today but saw the same sellers with the same overpriced stuff. My friend bought a couple of cars as he is trying to put some of the "sets" together were everything was sold seperate. next summers show may not happen as the biggest booster of this show past away several months ago. he already had this one set up to go.My meeting with Kurt is for the MNRA convention held in Dertoit at the end of the month.Kurt. I won't know until sometime that week what day we will go.and finally; if the chief makes it to the white house we better not get a new flag with grits printed on it. Sir JamesIf the Chief gets elected to the White House, it will have a Confederate flag flying over it. True.......and every year they will have their annual Grits Hunt.But will it still be the "White House" or will it be changed to "The Wafflehouse" ?The GRITS Palace.
HA LOL CHUCK, he'd have ta paint it in GRITS though, because they ain't pure white.
GIZ, Just won a Lionel FT AA set from 2000 for $229.50.
Later, going to watch ICE ROAD TRUCKERS on History Ch.
laz 57 wrote: Blueberryhill RR wrote: dougdagrump wrote: Blueberryhill RR wrote: jefelectric wrote: sir james I wrote: I went to the TTOS train show today but saw the same sellers with the same overpriced stuff. My friend bought a couple of cars as he is trying to put some of the "sets" together were everything was sold seperate. next summers show may not happen as the biggest booster of this show past away several months ago. he already had this one set up to go.My meeting with Kurt is for the MNRA convention held in Dertoit at the end of the month.Kurt. I won't know until sometime that week what day we will go.and finally; if the chief makes it to the white house we better not get a new flag with grits printed on it. Sir JamesIf the Chief gets elected to the White House, it will have a Confederate flag flying over it. True.......and every year they will have their annual Grits Hunt.But will it still be the "White House" or will it be changed to "The Wafflehouse" ?The GRITS Palace. HA LOL CHUCK, he'd have ta paint it in GRITS though, because they ain't pure white.GIZ, Just won a Lionel FT AA set from 2000 for $229.50.Later, going to watch ICE ROAD TRUCKERS on History Ch.laz57
MMMMMMM Grits are delicious!!! Right Chief!!!!
Grayson
"Lionel trains are the standard of the world" - Jousha Lionel Cowen
Good evening all,
IIABSDISEI with temps in the 80s. My wife, Lucas, and I went to an African-American church service in inner-city Indianapolis today. A friend where I used to work invited us. It was a little different than the Catholic services we usually attend. Listened to the end of the IRL race that Scott Dixon won. Manning was ninth for AJ and Danica was third and Sarah was 15th. Watched USA beat Norway 1-0 last night. A belated get well to Doug (cnw1995) and I hope the eye gets better. We had the usual fare on the dining car this morning. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
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