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

[dbaker48]

BB belongs to David V, he should be along. 

[Anonymous]

hey don buddy wants to see a pic......

 

hes a great car dog...just loves it..... my plans changed...trip is tomorrow....still going for a light cruise

[dbaker48]

Hmmmmm........

If Buddy likes older women, he might want to meet BB. 

[Anonymous]

dennis-thanks i looked but not good enough..thanks

 don- you couldnt be more correct

 

this forum is wonderful i look forward to it everyday now...to see what everyones up to and  learn a few things...

ran my williams and k line last night and the williams is so quiet and strong...its amazing

the k line is really cool too had it puffing smoke..looks real neat going around also..

 

thanks

 

not much happening today..need to mow the lawn again and  taking a drive down to saceramento today...like a 2 hr drive ....taking the mustang ....top probably down...enjoying the california sun with my trusty pup....buddy!

 

 

 

whats happened?

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[Sturgeon-Phish]

Afternoon all,

Hello and welcome to all new forum pot readers!

I read several forums,( Honda, Toytota, and Diesel page) but this is the most friendly and helpful of any.

Have not posted on the pot for a few days but following along.  Been real busy with putting out flowers, meetings, study and work.   Have not ran trains for several days, I hear them calling.

I like the idea of the more you buy the more you save.  The crane I just bought has shot my train fund for a couple of weeks.  Thats OK because I have enough projects waiting on me now, unless the is a real good deal   The bride wants a desk built so that will occupy my days between class sessions in July.  Luckly just a simple 12x10.  I may use Trex for the decking.

Weather has been beautiful lately.  Cool nights, sunny days, I think God is showing what nice weather is

Well, a few more flowers then start spreading 30 bags of mulch

Take care and may God bless your needs

Jim

[Dr. John]

Fishing buddy put his house up for sale and is moving to the land of giant bass, Alabama.   I don't know what he was thinking.  He hates grits.  I think he is looking south of Montgomery.

Buckeye, if he's looking for giant bass then he's looking at either Pintlalla or Ft. Deposit, AL. Those two towns are about a half hour south of Montgomery on I-65. Pres. Bush sometimes goes down there to fish. Lot's of fishing tournaments there, BassMasters, etc.  We also host some fishing tournaments here in Prattville at Cooter's Pond and on the Alabama River. Sorry to hear he hates grits, it's pretty much a staple in these parts!

[sir james I]

Dennis,

I don't think you should be in to big a hurry to tell whats her name about the money you saved.

                 Mi. Jim

[phillyreading]

Waiting on an SD-45 by Williams that I got on Choo Choo auctions, dual motors, no horn but I can add one for about $24.00, paid $76.00($67.00 plus $7.00 shipping) with shipping. Not new but for $100.00 after adding the horn it beats buying it new.    This will make three SD-45's in my fleet.

Lee F.

[anjdevil2]

Something like, the more you buy the more you save.....

 

(hey, it works for JC Penny!) 

[Jumijo]

Way to be, Dennis.   Sometimes it's easier to apologize than to ask permission. 

Not that I would know, of course...

Jim 

[dwiemer]

Just found out some great news.  The Jersey Central that I won for $175 NIB does have all the bells and whistles.  Has TMCC, Crew Talk, Odysee, etc.  I am not sure what SWMBO will say, but saving $224 off retail is pretty good...Honey, I saved so much money

Dennis

[dbaker48]

Morning everyone!

Havn't posted in a couple of days, and everyone else has noted lots has gone on!!  Great to see such interest!

Zeke - That's really great, all the benefits of such a great group of guyz that are here.  Take it from one who knows, start planning to make a trip to York PA in the next year or so.  Get a chance to really meet some of these folks.  You will not only see the biggest train meet in the world, but also meet some of the greatest guys.

 Doug - Sure hope that job situation, works out well.  Changes can really have lots of ripples, who knows what can happen.   Good Luck.

 Thought I would throw up a picture of Chris and the prom.  Especially since so much happened.

 

 

Also, had a very busy weekend.  I retrieved an earlier thread on the elevated track and our foam room, put together the activies and track installation.

Got to get going.  Hope everyone has a great day!! 

 

[laz 57]

FIFE,  TONY put the smack down on him.  Love the tooth in his pant cuff.

laz57

[fifedog]

Laz57 - I agree, Paizan, but you had to love that dental work at the bar.

[wrmcclellan]

Morning all!

Cool and rainy here today. Definitely not normal weather here - but hey - it's global warming!

Landscapers are here to dig out and reshape the back yard. I would have done this myself in the past but I am getting too old for that stuff. These guys brought a nice tractor - but to Buckeye and Chief's chagrin - it is a Kubota. They are having to take down part of the fence to get it in the yard. I tried to get a gate built, but 2 of the 3 fence co's that came out ever provided a quote, even after I called them to followup. The one quote I got was ludicrous.

Hello to all the new forumites!

[laz 57]

HI GIZ,

  54 and another nice day here, we need rain though.

Ran trains last nite for an hour NO PILE UPS.

Watch SOPRANOS, real slow.  2 more to go.  The next episode  is the one with BOBBY at the train shop.  It airs in June.

All have a good one, 11 days left in the school year.

laz57

[cnw1995]

Good morning from a sunny and cool Chicago where I just got a job offer to 'move over' to the IS side of things here on the university - probably since everyone has heard my boss is leaving and expect big changes... Nice to be needed but I don't think I know anything valuable in IS anymore. I guess they think I facilitate things well.

I had a grand time with the layout Saturday night - we had 3 other couples over for dinner and after the meal, I took the guys down to see the trains. For once, everything worked and it was fun to see them play with the trolleys. Then we got to using the Williams GG1 for 'time trials' around the layout - quite a challenge with 027 curves. I think the record was 30.20 seconds with numerous derailments. As Doug and Chuck said, the Williams is indeed the Timex of toy trains.

Yesterday's Chicago Tribune featured an article on Criss Angel, an illusionist in Las Vegas who is on some A&E show and lives in the top of the Luxor. Here's a fun quote: "I have the most insane Lionel train set, with houses and a whole city... I absolutely play with it." I love the image of this large layout at the top of that pyramid. CTT must get in there for an article!

I don't know about you, but as I catch up on the forum, I actually take notes to comment on some comments. Wish I could cut and paste easier but IE7 doesn't like me to... Welcome to our newest members!

Hope you feel less sore later today, Jim. I'm not sure I remember what it feels like to work-out...  Mike C, I'll bet that's not Eydie on Desperate Housewives...

[mickey4479]

Good morning from KC where the weather is nice and calm today.  Expecting chances for rain from now through Memorial day weekend.  I guess I can't expect two years in a row for good weather down in the Ozarks for fishing Memorial Day weekend.  I may just bring my trout gear instead of bass gear and do that.  Might run some trains tonight.  My old Pathfinder is in the shop for some minor repairs so I can sell it next month.  My new Tahoe is SWEET!  Nice ride and lots of space for trains and fishing gear.  Enjoy the day.

[dwiemer]

Zeke If you go to page 577 of the Greenberg's manual, it has the information on the "SW" transformer.  You can run two trains, but only one will have the Whistle control.  You will find lots of information in this book.

Buckeye Your friend will be in Dr. John's neck of the woods.  My MIL lives in Montgomery, so if you ever visit, let us know.  If the weekend works out, we can all get together.  Can't say too much to do regarding trains, but they do have a nice zoo. 

Not much going on today.  I will do some rounds a little later, head to the gym and hopefully take in some train time.  I did win an auction for a Jersey Central H16-44.  These look like the baby FMs.  It would be neat as it comes with two motors, magnatraction, horn, smoke, etc.  I think it would be a good candidate for TMCC conversion.

Well, hello to the new folks, sorry, when I try to catch up on all the posts, hard to keep each person and topic in mind by the time I get to my posting.  Perhaps, I could respond with a new post to each person, but that would only fill up the forum and some would say I was padding my post numbers.....am I up to 5 stars yet?....just kidding.

Have a great day,

Dennis

[Jumijo]

It rained ALL weekend here so we took the kids to see Shrek 3. Not nearly as good as the first two. But not bad either.

[fifedog]

Mornin' boys.  Mornin' English.  Buckeye, good to see you posting.  Mitchelr, did you join the WESTERN MARYLAND Historical Society?  Mornin' Chief; hey check your keyboard, I think you are missing some letters...

Sunny & 70's today here in the Mid-Atlantic Region.  Play today-work tonight.

[cheapclassics]

Good morning all,

It is another beautiful, sunny day in SE Indiana with temps in the 80s.  Spiderman 3 was good Saturday night.  We went out afterwards where they were working on the new Honda plant and watched them move dirt under the lights.  It was kind of fascinating sitting there as all you could see was the headlights and where the work lights were shining on various parts of the work site.  Took it easy Sunday and just washed three of the vehicles.  Bump Day at the speedway was not as dramatic as it has been in the past, but there was still some activity.  "Desperate Housewives" was good last night, but it was sad about Edie.  That was a surprise.  I just hope the weather is good for the 500.  I see where "Points East" had breakfast already and I hoped that they enjoyed the bran muffins.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

Mike C. from Indiana

[Blueberryhill RR]

Good Morning from Blueberryhill....

It is a sunny 48 degrees. going up to 78 today with sunshine.

Today, I will be working around the house. Have a few inside and outside jobs to do. Daughter and Family coming for a visit on Saturday. Need to clean up train room and basement. Kids should enjoy running trains. Boy is 10 and girl is 7. Haven't seen these Grandkids in over a year. Time sure goes fast.

Dining Car has arrived and is well stocked. Time for breakfast.

Y'all have a great Monday.

Chuck

[Buckeye Riveter]

Good morning from beautiful Ohio, where it is going to be 73 degrees today.

Fishing buddy put his house up for sale and is moving to the land of giant bass, Alabama.   I don't know what he was thinking.  He hates grits.  I think he is looking south of Montgomery.

Hope to work on the Garden RR this week.  Yesterday, went and picked up more rocks.   Will use the shop vac to really clean the small water feature. 

Zeke, you have just had a lesson in the generosity of the people who are on this forum.  We have some really outstanding people with a real passion and knowledge for toy trains. 

See ya down the tracks,

[rtraincollector]

Zeke you find out that williams are very quiet I like them for that reason. At least you have a oval up i don't even have that at present but it will be coming in near future . I hope to do about 7' by 13' .

This forum and out in the main you can get so much knowlege its unreal. books are great , But talking to someone with hands on can be even greater but still get books so you have some knowlege about what your asking as someone who has done it may have a trick or two to make it easier.

Chief yes we realized you hadn't posted but we were enjoying the quiet

[Jumijo]

Good morning from New England.

I'm a hurting puppy today! I worked out a little too strenuously yesterday at the gym. Then came home and painted the walls in our 24 x 24 room...pass the Ben Gay please!

Am I the only one who wants to know who Zeke's generous benefactor is?

John, S. I've heard that the 1/43 tv Batmobile has been cancelled. I hope that is wrong!

Too busy over the weekend to take after photos of my 736/2671 set.

Jim 

[mitchelr]

Morning to All for G'burg. Had a beautiful weekend for our son's graduation party. Plenty of good friends, fine foods, and cold beverages.

Yesterday my son's godfather and I went to the Western Maryland Railway Historical Society Museum in Union Bridge, Maryland. They had some pretty nice static displays and an N and HO Layout. The N scale layout will have a model of the passenger car shops and machine shop at Union Bridge including the turntable when it is completed. Came home and took a nap . Quite a nice day.

Now it's back to work only about 18 days left in this school year for kids. 19 for teachers. So much to do, so little time.

Have a great day.

Mitch

[Anonymous]

just ran my k line switcher for a lil bit on my lil oval i got up and wow its so neat....smoke and sound and it looks really cool...

 

thanks john i think i will check it out...thanks

well off to pop some popcorn and watch a movie...hope you all have a good morning

 

[John Bakeer]

 

1000BST in a bright-sunny- warm Stockport +14C.

Zeke, Go to the Kalmbach shopping page on their web site, you'll find all the info. you require.

I am now in the detail planning stage of my benchwork and having had substantial layouts in both HO and N over some 30yrs, I shall use that experience in the work (wait 'till I goof!).

PS. Never be afraid to ask. 

[Anonymous]

thanks john...seems i need to take a trip to the bookstore...

 

i want to say i ran my williams  tonight and WOW it is so quiet and strong....i only have a small bit of really clean track its a oval withh 2 straights..yep its small..but i couldnt wait....it is so big and quiet and the sounds are really cool too..

 

i am so excited about my new stuff...well back to my mountain and rocks..i amd building a mt and some rocks....hope they come out right...,

 

what is a good sound deading material to put under my track? cork, foam or ?

i am so excited my new track will be here next week and then i can really begin...

 

well hope you all are having a great night!