Good morning from a stormy Crystal Lake where I am celebrating the daughter's birthday today -- she didn't want a train - can't imagine why not. I think my participating in celebrating is paying for everything --- 16 years ago, we adopted her in Peru.
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
cnw1995 wrote: Good morning from a stormy Crystal Lake where I am celebrating the daughter's birthday today -- she didn't want a train - can't imagine why not. I think my participating in celebrating is paying for everything --- 16 years ago, we adopted her in Peru.
"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
Doug - Happy Birthday to your daughter, that's what Dad's are suppose to do. Have money, then more money. It doesn't end. ENJOY
Quiet day here on the left coast as well. Forum extremely quiet, that is good and bad, no explanation necessary IMO.
Weekend plans here include, visiting local TCA train meet on Saturday morning, do some wiring for a couple of display light on our elevated track, begin benchwork for Section 2, of the primary layout. (4 total). Also trying to work in some display images. Oh yeah have to work 1/2 day Sunday, UGH!!!
Hope everyone has a good day, be watching for pics from Nick.
Don
Good Afternoon everyone !! Worked 3 hrs. over last night, just got up an hour or so ago.
to your daughter, Doug !!
James : I'll finish the coffee !!
Chuck : sounds like stuff may be popping up next week !!
Hope everyone has a nice day !!
Thanks, John
Hey all,
John, all you have to do now is try to figure out what to buy with all the $$$ your makin with all the OT.
Doug, to your girl, they grow up too fast.
When is Chief due back?
To your daughter, Doug.
Chuck
trainmasterz wrote: Hey all, John, all you have to do now is try to figure out what to buy with all the $$$ your makin with all the OT.
That's simple Drew !! Trains !! ( and train shows coming !! )
Glad to see you posting again !!
lionroar88 wrote:Home Depot has breakers with different style connectors underneath (4 different sets)... so I have to go home, remove a breaker, go back out to Home Depot and get the right one...
Home Depot has breakers with different style connectors underneath (4 different sets)... so I have to go home, remove a breaker, go back out to Home Depot and get the right one...
Brent: Next time buy all four and figure it out at home...You'll be back at the depot, in an hour or two anyway to buy something else...return it then. I speak from experience.
Doug: Happy birthday to your daughter...I think the old doc's did something screwy to the old eye...It looks like Happy Birthday eggs??? Looks like a great family!
Kurt
kpolak wrote: lionroar88 wrote:Home Depot has breakers with different style connectors underneath (4 different sets)... so I have to go home, remove a breaker, go back out to Home Depot and get the right one...Brent: Next time buy all four and figure it out at home...You'll be back at the depot, in an hour or two anyway to buy something else...return it then. I speak from experience.
Brent
When I was reading that thread, I was trying to remember the simple job that turned into several trips to the store. It was the drains under the kitchen sink. same size, same color, but would not mate. seems the threads were different just enough that they would not draw tight.Long story short, back to the store for enough parts to redo the whole thing. easiest way out.
Evenin' boys. Lousy hazy day here in the Mid-Atlantic region. Need some rail. Speaking of...
88 - Sketch #2 is done. Everything fit into place with my trusty track stencil. Of course, that doesn't always translate onto the benchwork, but I managed to get in most of your components and requirements. 2 separate mains, a passenger terminal, and a coal shortline to service your Martinsburg mine. Piece of cake!
Sir James - probably shouldn't make too much coffee. Prices are going up.
Laz57 - try not to wear white clothing to Strasburg. And don't crowd the Thomas table,; other kids want to play too...
Evening everyone,
Had a nice day here. I was the only one home for the day. I just finished taking measurements in the garage.........my parents are thinking about buying a new Pontiac Solstice. I have no problems with that at all!!!!!! It'll be a Deep Blue with black leather interior. However, it will not be the GXP.
Oh, I also cleaned the garage out too. I have to make room for it if it comes to the house.
Howdy Boys n Gurls...
Been a few days, getting beat up at work....
company softball tourniment is Sat., so I've been practicing, it's only been a year since I last played. Work is piling up and everyone has another emergency....so I get nothing done.
in the 90's again but no rain today, first time in several days its been dry...very humid
Doug to your daughter. Mine turned 15 in May, and I'm STILL looking for a shot gun or at least one of my Italian "cousins" to visit her boyfriend
And I also got that pleasant note about my Polar Express...no shippy 'till the last of August...bummer!!!
Stay cool & well!!
Rich
PS Hey TMCC...you REALLY don't want an Italian made car! I used to work on Alfas Fiats and Lambos. Trust me, your dealer will see more of the car than your garage will. Sort of like a Jaguar with taste. At least the Italian cars will keep the electrics running (no Prince of Darkness there!).
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
lionroar88 wrote:Jim,I'm not sure, but it looks like the breaker boxes are standardized, it is just that they make the breakers with different connectors to seat them in the breaker box... since I don't have any open breaker slots I think I'll just head home, remove one, and check. It can't hurt because I need to add 1 20-Amp circuit and while I'm in there digging around I may as well add another 15-Amp circuit breaker for the future garbage disposer...
Brent- Whenever I install or work on a distribution panel once I find the correct breaker I put a couple of spares in the panel. That makes short work of the breaker failure on Christmas eve.
Doug- Tell the little lady
Going on a formation retreat this weekend, then off to the Smokies Monday to celebrate the 29th wedding anaversary. May talk the bride into going over the hill and visiting the train museum in Bryson. (I think that is where it is at.)
Rainy today, going to chill out from a crazy day and week at work. Taking Friday off, need tires on the truck before leaving on retreat. $185 each!
Southern border secure
May God bless
Jim
anjdevil2 wrote:And I also got that pleasant note about my Polar Express...no shippy 'till the last of August...bummer!!!
Got the same note, oh well, maybe by the time it gets here I will have built up a few brownie points
Sturgeon-Phish wrote: anjdevil2 wrote: And I also got that pleasant note about my Polar Express...no shippy 'till the last of August...bummer!!!Got the same note, oh well, maybe by the time it gets here I will have built up a few brownie pointsJim
anjdevil2 wrote: And I also got that pleasant note about my Polar Express...no shippy 'till the last of August...bummer!!!
Don't see why, we received 6 more last week from Lionel. Probably have about 15 in stock.
Hi guys - well, I'm half way through Potter. Just stopped in to catch up on the 'pot and say hello.
Doug M - Congrats to your daughter! I've got that whole boyfriend thing to look forward to myself.
Sir James, my wife tried to send you an email yesterday through CTT button. She typed for about 15 minutes. Then, CTT apparenlty crashed - got an error on page message and killed IE and my cable connection, and then she didn't want to do it again - sorry. I think Doug M said you can get the info on wikipedia though.
Chuck - sounds like service is back to normal at the diner! Let us know how the ballasting goes on the bridge.
88 - Been there, done that! I've got a regular service panel put in by the builder, plus a second panel I put in so I could have enough spaces for the house and workshop in the basement. I guess you are using the tandem breaker to open up a separate 20 amp line using a single space for a 120 volt compressor? I agree - buy a couple extra breakers now - it can't hurt. The service panels are standardized in general, but some have different connections and the manufacturers take perverse glee in putting out different breakers that won't fit in other boxes - I guess that's where they make their money! If you look inside the panel, I guarantee you will find a warning that using another manufacturer's breaker in their box, even if it fits, will void the warranty.
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Jim Fortner wrote: Chuck - sounds like service is back to normal at the diner! Let us know how the ballasting goes on the bridge.
Yes, Jim, the Dining car is back to normal. Gorgeous waitress and all. I will keep you updated on the bridge ballasting with pictures. Thanks.
The natives are restless Where is the Chief
The job is going well so far. My railroads fund is growing now the question is do I spend it on TRAINS or on carpet and lighting before starting on layout
Boy, it sure is quiet without the Chief around.
Today in the mail I got Trains, Classic Trains and Model Railroader, all in the same day, it has never happened before. Lots of reading for the weekend.
Doug, to your daughter.
Take care,
For some reason,over time,I have repaatedly been dropped from the CTT Forum and been unable to login or post with my legitimate e-mail adress and password. It is becoming a pain in the *** to go back to the main entrance and try to get back on---which sometimes works but not always.
What is the story Keller? I can go elsewhere if necessary but why am I dropped? It has happened repeatedly but no more! I am a subscriber to CTT, Trains and Classic Trains but that and a dime gets you a piece of bubble gum. Tired of playing the losing [for me]game!
Dewey Trogdon
Evening to all.
Jim, Thank your wife for me, I know what she went through, my Email page does that to me and after a few tries you say oh heck with it.Not the same problem though ,I'm almost done and get disconnected.
Fife, I don't use to much coffee I learned on this forum to just add fresh grounds to the used ones.
Brent, good job with the wiring.no burns eh.
Good nite, Sir James
jefelectric wrote: Boy, it sure is quiet without the Chief around.Today in the mail I got Trains, Classic Trains and Model Railroader, all in the same day, it has never happened before. Lots of reading for the weekend.
Not any more. HE HE HA HA, snicker. Got my CTT last week and Trains today. Grandson here. Been busy grilling chickens, cooking potatoes, squash and peach cobbler [wife did that]. OH, Youngest and SIL are here but they don't count. They are all off to Boston on 6 AM flight tomorrow for SIL's brother's wedding. Later.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
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