Live from Roger's Corners
It is Saturday Morning
Good morning and I do mean morning from BUCKEYELAND!!!
It was a short night. Daughter called and said, "DAD, we have water flowing into our basement!!!! Help!!!!" Of course that was at 11:45 pm last night. Packed up the shop vac and headed to their house. Started up the shop vac and before we left at 2:00 am had moved furniture and sucked up at least 100 gals of water with the vac. Told the SIL and daughter they would need to monitor it all night long. Lesson learned: Clean those gutter, downspouts and the pipes to the street especially when your sump pump uses those same pipes.
Dennis, sorry to hear about the family dog. Not fun.
Lisa, I have seen reconditioned CW-80 transformers at Davis Trains in Cincinnati. Ask one of your LHS if they have any reconditioned transformers.
As for a joke of the day.....
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
Mornin' all.
Lisa - tell your friend to either take the transformer to a hobby shop and have it repaired, or simply buy a new transformer. Any of the new transformers should be able to run his Marx. The Lionel CW-80 (although some will tell you otherwise) is a good little transformer, just make sure you get one of the new ones. He could also get a refurbished postwar transformer, like a Lionel RW, LW, KW, or 1033... the KW can run two trains. I have a KW and an LW, use the LW when I set up the carpet central... the KW is going to be for the christmas layout. I do need to get them both in for service. I think the LW should be obtainable for under $60.00 and a KW for under $150.00.Or go to a trainshow and get a refurbed Marx transformer...
Morning y'all. Promises to be a B E A U T I F U L day here in NC!!
Ran into some friends at a restaurant last night and somehow the conversation turned to trains. Said he had an old Marx from around 1956 or 58 that they used to put under the tree at Christmas. The transformer has gone bad and he didn't know where to find a replacement so he packed it away in the attic. I don't know anything at all about Marx trains so could someone let me know what to tell him.
Enjoy the day!
Thanks!
Lisa
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a wet, cloudy 50 degrees. Going up to 63 today, with a chance of some more light rain. This is causing the grass to grow high. Need some sunshine to dry things out.
Today, I will not be able to cut grass. Need to. I will spend some time in the train room and work on the layout. Maybe, next month will be nice enough to paint the steel bridge outside. Looking forward to that.
Dennis...Good luck with your dog.
Dining Car is here and ready for breakfast. All aboard.
Y'all have a great Saturday.
Chuck
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Dennis sorry about your dog I know they become one of the family .
Chief a yankee never would of fell for that joke i sent you
Here for the yanks to try and see
Computer Dependency This just proves that we have become too dependent on our computers. Are you male or female? To find out the answer, look down... LOOK down, not scroll down!!! You are too dependent on your computer!!!!
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
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Evening all,
John, You should make that trip to Altoona, (easy for me to say) looking at your photos you would certainly get some good ones.
Dennis, Sorry about the dog, sure hope that works out. Regarding the cartridges just send a email and I will get all the information for you. (Special discount for forum members avail.)
The story about the mustard - I didn't experience that but, having a boy I did get it in the face on two different occassions. My Dad was baby sitting my nephew and there was some do do that needed to be cleaned up, so what does he do...... Takes him out to the backyard, strips him and hoses him down with the garden hose and threw the clothes away.
Got the track cleaning cars, and put them on the track. I am very satisfied! They are a bit pricey.
Later, hope everyone has a good day, we have to work this weekend at the computer show.
I am still re-living the York experience. One of the best trips of my life!
OH Yeah Sunday TALLADEGA - YAHOO - GO GET'EM Junior !
Don
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
TCA#09-63805
Cool and overcast in Southern Ohio. Storms last night just blew over. Thank you God. I did get the grass cut today. The grass is such a pretty green today. Some neighbors came over this afternoon to use our yard for some prom pictures. It is crazy what the high school proms have become. I've heard of parents dropping big $$$$ for their kid's prom. Money that would be better spent on train related items.
Don, thanks for the laugh about the mustard!!! It di bring back memories!
Hey Buckeye, where in Ky you fishing? From talk I've heard should be pretty good next few days if we just get a little warmer. I'll be gone Saturday, but if you'd like to swing by on the return drop me a line at jmsturgeon@roadrunner.net.
Need to do a little more reading for class Saturday.
God bless
Jim
Speaking of Norfolk Southern the other day when
I was in PA. as I was coming back from the train show (dropping off trains ) as I got to the far side of the bridge there on 30 east over the Susquehanna River The train tracks there are NS. I beleive thats columbia, PA.
Good evening all,
I did get a reply from John Baker, said he hopes to post again soon.
If anyone is interested in NS, lives close to the Horshoe Curve in PA and is free on May 17th this may be interesting:
For anyone interested in doing photography or just observing, the Norfolk Southern is sponsoring a ride around Horshoe Curve from Altoona, on Thursday, May 17, 2007. This rail excursion is exclusive for only registered attendees of the 17th Annual Pennsylvania Rail Freight Conference & Seminar, being held at the Blair County Convention Center, Altoona, Pa., May 16-18, 2007. But photography and viewing is not prohibited to non-attendees, as long as you stay on public property and not interfere with the Conference & Seminar operations, between Altoona and Horseshoe Curve and beyond. 1700 HRS. Bus departs from hotel to Altoona Amtrak Station 1715 HRS. Board train for Horseshoe Curve ride, with dinner and entertainment at the Curve, only for attendees. Special train will depart westbound, immediately after unloading passengers. All passengers will depart by bus from Horseshoe Curve to hotel at 2030 HRS. Power is expected to be the recently restored NS F9As and F9Bs, A-B-B-A, #1010, #2010, #2020, and #1020, along with the NS office car/private car equipment. Equipment is subject to change.
The above was in a recent email from NRHS. Wish I lived a little closer.
Take care,
Lisa-n-NC wrote: ...to meet the Chief yesterday for a short .... visit. Lisa
...to meet the Chief yesterday for a short .... visit. Lisa
You are one smart lady. How did you keep it short? He always hangs around Ohio for days.
A little cool today in Buckeyeland, but can't complain.
fifedog, I have ridden Amtrak around the Big Ten Curve at Clay. In fact, a neat trip is to get on the train at Denver and ride to the western side of Colorado, rent a 4x4 and use it to follow the tracks back. Just north of Vail the train is at the bottom of the Colorado River Canyon. You can stand on the ridge and see the trains go through several tunnels.
The weekend is here! Yard work tomorrow May get to work on Garden RR.
Next week I go fishing in Kentucky.
OH, Don. I knew what was coming when you said mustard.
Lisa-n-NC wrote: (I'm sure he will tell you privately that I'm one of those dizzy blondes.... he's too much of a gentleman to put it on the forum!!) Hope everyone has a great weekend.Lisa
(I'm sure he will tell you privately that I'm one of those dizzy blondes.... he's too much of a gentleman to put it on the forum!!)
Hope everyone has a great weekend.
Dear Heart, you just told on yourself. Not dizzy at all. Got lots of great ideas. Great job on crafting here scenery and buildings. Back to work.
Chief, Couldn't dig up the post of you holding your new Grandson but my wife past this on to me thought you might need the warning.
I Love Mustard. (This is a true story. If you have children you will probably relate to this father.) As ham sandwiches go, it was perfection: a thick slab of ham on a fresh bun with crisp lettuce and plenty of expensive, light brown, gourmet mustard. The corners of my jaw aching in anticipation, I carried it to the table in our backyard, picked it up with both hands but was stopped by my wife suddenly at my side. "Here, hold Johnny (our six-week-old son) while I get my sandwich," she said. I had him balanced between my left elbow and shoulder and was reaching again for the ham sandwich when I noticed a streak of mustard on my fingers. I love mustard. I had no napkin. I licked it off. It was not mustard. No man ever put a baby down faster. It was the first and only time I have sprinted with my tongue protruding. With a washcloth in each hand, I did the sort of routine shoeshine boys do; only I did it on my tongue. Later, after she stopped crying from laughing so hard, my wife said, "Now you know why they call that fancy mustard "Poupon."
dwiemer wrote:Don, I know about the "restriction thing" been there, still there. After my last experience with ebay, I am not so inclined to buy anything lately. As for your track cleaning cars, which ones did you get? I was thinking of getting one of the ones from Northeast Trains. Please let me know what you think of whichever ones you got. Take care,Dennis
Don, I know about the "restriction thing" been there, still there. After my last experience with ebay, I am not so inclined to buy anything lately. As for your track cleaning cars, which ones did you get? I was thinking of getting one of the ones from Northeast Trains. Please let me know what you think of whichever ones you got. Take care,
Dennis
Dennis - I ordered the Aztec cars http://www.aztectrains.com/pages/TrackClean-GOS.html
I saw one that a friend has it was really good, the rollers are offset which ensures track coverage on curves, etc.
Then with the G-Scale I have running on a shelf, it will be ideal! Also the fact it is also offered in the same road name that I am running Denver and Rio Grande, perfect!
They actually should arrive today. Convinced my wife that they were maintainence stuff and don't really count. Gotta protect the other investments.
Brent - You really have my empathy, you don't stand a chance, a wife with "a PHD in Organizational Management with a focus in leadership"
Afternoon All,
Hope you are all having a good Friday.
Here's a few pics from our recent holiday to the DR.
The Swim Up Bar. (No real ale so John B might not want to included it in his pub guide.LOL) Nice cocktails though.
View of the beach. Where I could be found with a copy of CTT
My Wife Tammy and son Charlie swim with the Dolphins.
Later
Nick
Morning all. lite rain 58 in Detroit area this AM.Toledo has flood warnings from yesterdays rain.I was reading on the OGR forum that folks were getting flu like sickness at York,some pretty bad. Guess not going can't be all bad. Actually never went. Well one more coffee and i'm out of here.Stay dry and healthy.
Mich Jim
"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
Morning y'all from a beautiful NC. Started out rainy but now sunny and warming to the high 70's today.
Was glad to meet the Chief yesterday for a short but very nice visit. He helped me out quite a bit on several things and gave me some ideas that are still rattling around in my head. Sure wish he lived closer by - could really use his expertise on running trains - got a lot to learn there. (I'm sure he will tell you privately that I'm one of those dizzy blondes.... he's too much of a gentleman to put it on the forum!!)
JTaylor801 - apparently it's a location about 20 miles outside of Denver. Go to www.railpictures.net and go to the Colorado pics. There's a gorgeous panoramic view of a UP train ascending the curve. That's where I would want to be on a pretty Denver afternoon.
88 - I shall check with Tom about Tuesday night.
Good morning from a damp and cool Chicago where the mist hangs low over the city and I picked up a gigantic (heavy) NASCAR picture book (as a birthday gift for a friend) on the way to work - so I can thumb through it all day! Ran all three trolleys at the same time last evening to provide a wonderful background to my tinkering with an electric pencil sharpener which the youngest jammed full of crayons a while ago - crayon melted all over the grinder but I got it to work. This weekend is supposed to be hot (80) so hopefully I will get to some yardwork before the city comes around to pick up brush. I also want to tinker with the other two long runs so I can get the other two trolleys or the #520 freight to 'run automatically'.
Glad John Baker sounds good. I'm not quite sure - after all these years on the forum - how to look up someone's profile.
Mike C., I don't get sudoku - I can't seem to figure out how to do it. I'm sticking with cross-words.
Morning all, had a good night's sleep and not much on the schedule today. Had to carry the sick pup in last night and out again this morning. She seems to have good and bad moments, which is better than all bad. She weighs in at 85lbs so I am glad that I can lift her. It would be real bad otherwise.
Heard from John Baker from across the pond. He seems to have a bit on his plate with some travels, so perhaps that is why he hasn't chimed in. I did let him know that he is missed.
Chief, from what I know of Lisa from this forum and emails, she is a great woman and certainly adds to this motley lot. Hope we get to meet up with her too. Also hope she finds the right job for her.
Have to catch up with the secret service today about the fraud thing. I think we have a good case here and that this guy turns around. I have written off the money, but don't want any other victims.
Got some more vehicles in and hope to add them to a completed layout before I die. It seems I can't get any work done on it lately.
Have a great day Y'all,
dennis
Good Morning All,
Been a busy couple of days at work. The weekend weather here in Denver is going to be just awesome. We had snow just two days ago and the high on Sunday will be in the low 80's.
Hope everyone has a nice day.
Jerry
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