Jim F, Yea wires, wires everywhere LOL. Busy with work so having to fit in work on the gamesroom electrics when I can. My 1500 Watt pure sine inverter has arrived so I tested that out last night.
I have the seperate circuit in for the layout and the ring main for the power sockets in the gamesroom. Have the ring main for the garage and lighting circuits for both garage and gamesroom to do yet.
Nick
Jon
So many roads, so little time.
I got one of the K-Line Voltmeter cars from my local hobby shop the other week. Put it on the track, lights up, and the needle moves. It only shows about 15 volts to the track and that is coming from a 180 watt power master through one of the new ZW's. Need to find an accurate volt meter to see whether the car is actually on the money or not.
BTW: I think this is my first post on the coffe pot site but I'm not sure. Have enjoyed reading the banter that goes back and forth.
Mel Hazen
Jacksonville, FL
Mel Hazen; Jax, FL Ride Amtrak. It's the only way to fly!!!
Welcome RRCharlie glad you decieded to stop in. Were a frendly bunch normally do get a little out of hand from time to time but then we settle back down.
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
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Mel. Nice to have another person from Jax around!
Rich
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
ChiefEagles wrote:Howdy Lisa. Glad you are back. Just cleaned my track for the first time in three months. Never think of it. Do not have running problems. Maybe a good side to Realtrax. I got lots of black marks on my hands when I was putting the track back down. Made me think I need to clean it. John S, did not know CSX had any brain power. Chatted with the Buckeye this AM. He is off to the BIG wedding soon. Wish all well. Got tar and feathers ready and Dr. John on que [he will be in Birmingham AL]. Dr. John, great news on the depot. Glad you like the truck. I am trying to get wife to buy Four Runner. She'll keep a year or two and then I will take it and she will buy sedan. She is getting attracted to the BIGGER Toyato SUV. Youngest has one [I think it is Range Rover]. It is nice!!!! Off to the pond.
Good afternoon everyone,
It was a busy week last week. I finally started school. I like my classes but it is a little too hot this week. I think we are getting rain tonight.
Chief, the Toyota you are talking about is called the Sequoia. I know a few people that hve them and they have said nothing but good things about them.
Brutus how did you change your screen name.
Well, I think I am going to go take nap. I will log on later.
I hope to remember most of the last few days worth of posts to reply to. John, No, never heard of popcorn causing anything but sticky fingers.
Dr. John, not sure what the prayer request was, but They are with you and the needs.
Marty, How is your bride doing? I believe this Thursday was the big day. Will pray for her needs.
Frank, good to see you post. Look forward to your contributions.
Chief, I have heard Fastrack having coloration issues as well, but have not seen any.
Nick and John B, across the pond, The latest OGR has a article on a layout in London by Donough O'Brien. You may want to check it out. Perhaps you can all colaborate on all things trains.
Well, time to finish here at work and head home for the real labor. SWMBO has a few things on the todo list for me.
Blessings,
Dennis
TCA#09-63805
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Stopped in at the local hobby shop today and compared the MTH Realtrax. The roadbed and ties have changed dramatically. The roadbed is darker.
Chief and I had a discussion about MTH Track today and fifedog, when you find MTH at York, I second you asking them what are they doing with their track!! The Chief is having more problems than I have encountered.
Mel.
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
She goes in on Wed. Thanks for your thoughts.
Trying to update my avatar since 2020
MartyE and Kodi the Husky Dog! ( 3/31/90-9/28/04 ) www.MartyE.com My O Gauge Web Page and Home of Kodiak Junction!
Mel! And thanks for the response. I wonder if the car itself could cause some drop in the reading...
lionroar88 wrote: Mel! And thanks for the response. I wonder if the car itself could cause some drop in the reading...
Hey 88 heres one on ebay for you
http://cgi.ebay.com/K-LINE-OPERATING-VOLTMETER-BOX-CAR-K7041-8011-NEW-MOW_W0QQitemZ120159836059QQihZ002QQcategoryZ28139QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
lionroar88 wrote:Laz - Brutus Beefcake! LOL! We were talking about 'old' rastlers the other day at work... Brother Love, Rowdy Roddy Piper, Iron Shiek, Chief Jay Strongbow, SGT Slaughter, Andre, King Kong Bundy, Kamala, George 'the animal' Steele, those were some great entertainers. The roid problems in wrestling may just ruin it, very sad.Chief - We have a hear o' deer that have been hanging out in our back woods. Nice 8 - 10pt buck, 6 - 8 does. Too bad I don't have a rifle or shotgun... Of course Susan would be devastated if I were to shoot one.
Rifle or Shotgun??? With all that wrastling knowledge maybe you need to stage a Summer Smackdown of your own! Growing up we listened to Dick 'da Bruser on the radio.
Kurt
rtraincollector wrote: lionroar88 wrote: Mel! And thanks for the response. I wonder if the car itself could cause some drop in the reading... Hey 88 heres one on ebay for you http://cgi.ebay.com/K-LINE-OPERATING-VOLTMETER-BOX-CAR-K7041-8011-NEW-MOW_W0QQitemZ120159836059QQihZ002QQcategoryZ28139QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
RT - Thanks! I know a place pretty close to home that has them for less than that, plus York is coming up so I hope to find one even cheaper! - have to really tighten the wallet straps for a while...
Howdy, Land Curiser is what Youngest has. Her MIL has the other one. I like the Highlander but want to tow the Ranger one day so figured the 4 Runner was beefier for that.
Well, hauled 4 big loads of big rocks [some I could hardly lift into truck]. Filled 4 holes in pond dam. Then heard on radio, as I was driving with last load at 4:30 PM, it was 101 degrees!!!!! No wonder I was sweating so much. Drank lots of bottles of water. Did take one 30 minute break after the 3rd load. Got it so, if pond fills fast, I can drive up and dump rocks from truck into the water and it will hit big rocks and fill the bank. Now to build a woodduck box and put it up in where normally shallow water is. Then pond is raedy for big rains. Bet we get some this week.
Shower time. Later
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Chief, does the DNR know about you building this illegal dam and putting the fine citizens of Roseyville in harms way?
The best thing to pull that Ranger is a 4x4 Chevy Truck with their trailer package and a factory installed GPS. Been there, done that.
"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
sir james I wrote:Chief- What if the dam bursts and floods both of the town buildings?
That would be Chief's outhouse and tool shed.
Hi folks - Colin, that's right, I emailed ogaugeoverlord and he forwarded it to Customer Service.
Honestly folks, I never would have done it, but I got a lecture at work on stolen identities and information security and it kind of scared me! I've shared a lot of info on here. We have to be aware that there are some folks who pretend to be someone they are not just for kicks -- others do it to PHISH and rip you off!
Ron was back at work on total restrictions to sit at his computer only. He presured the doc into letting him come to work because he is out of sick leave. Ron is in really great physical shape, works out etc. Too bad he has heart disease. Maybe he'll quit smoking again. I've got a bad cold, so I just stayed at my desk instead of meeting him outside for his smoke breaks. Don't want him to get sick on top of everything else!
PS - Howdy Mel!
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Buckeye Riveter wrote: The best thing to pull that Ranger is a 4x4 Chevy Truck with their trailer package and a factory installed GPS. Been there, done that.
And that statement made my day !!!!!!!
Well for all our Batman collectors heres a sign just for you that you need to make for your layout.
Oh by the way had this sent to me by that newspaper guy that interviewed chief he said this was one of the signs entering roseyville
Comment in ebay auction about 50 gang car
Lionel No. 50 Section Gang Car w/Box & Instructions. I tested it with a 9V battery and it sparks but nothing happens. I see one fellow has fallen off. It's a dangerous job. .
Actually water has run over the emergency spillway twice since my lease. It takes 4 feet of water above normal pool to do that. We had a 6 inch rain in one hour one day a little over a year and a half ago. Actually what I am doing is "shoring" up some spots that could cause future problems due to caving in. Dam is a long sloping one and not one of those short straight down things some build. I rebuilt spillway so the water is about 3 feet lower than it was originally before Hurricane Fran. Fran blew out the spillway. Dropped the lake 5 feet. I raised it back 2 feet. I like the safety of 3 feet and still have 20 feet of water. If it did go, would not flood my area as I am way up hill from the pond.
Good night.
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is 62 degrees and dark. Going up to 82 today, with a slight chance of rain around Noon.
Today is the big day. The Ohio Toy Train Society's Great Eastern Ohio Train Store Tour. I am up early today. Getting ready to meet Buckeye. This should be a fun day.
Dining Car is on a special schedule. Ready for breakfast.
Y'all have a great Tuesday. I will.
Chuck
Good Morning. The Ohio Toy Train Society's Great Eastern Ohio Train Store Tour is sure up and at 'em early today. Hope you guys find lots of great bargains. Post lots of pictures of your bargains.
No need for me to put on a fresh pot this AM as Chuck had it ready for me when I got up.
Have a great day.
Mitch
Bob Mitchell Gettysburg, PA TCA # 98-47956 LCCA# RM22839
http://www.fdnylodd.com/BloodofHeroes.html
Please remember those who were murdered 6 years ago today
and pray for our Armed Forces
Firefighters
and Police Officers
Who protect us EVERYDAY!
Thanks, guys (and gals) you all are the BEST!
Good morning all,
It finally cooled off a little in SE Indiana with temps in the 70s today. Some good news on the soccer front as the boys won 2-1 on the road in a tough conference game. I did not go, but I did talk to one of the parents last night and they said it was a wild game. I did weights at the YMCA and did a little track work. I did five miles an hour for 15 minutes last night. My target speed is to do six miles an hour for 30 minutes so I have a long way to go. "My" soccer girls have a really tough home game against a state ranked team tonight. Could be a long evening.
Chief and others, thanks for the advice about Lucas. I worked on some more of the math problems and finally figured some of them out. I had a rough night sleeping because I had a cough that would not settle down. Fortunately, I was able to sleep on the way into work. I hope all the participants in the Ohio train store event have much success. I see where the dining car was really early from "Points East". I hope everybody has a good day, and it was good to hear from some people who have been away a while, such as Tmcc man and Lisa-in-NC.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Mornin' boys. Mornin' Lisa. Looks like a wet one here in the Mid-Atlantic region.
RRCharlie ---> I take it you grew up on GOOD & PLENTY...?
Buckeye - Direct.
Chief - OK, help me understand...you shoot the beavers around the pond, then you build a dam... Did I miss something...?
anjdevil2 - Ten-8.
Chief - I'd take that RANGER to the dealership and see which truck looks best in front of it. You do have an image to uphold, being a public figure and all that...
anjdevil2 wrote: http://www.fdnylodd.com/BloodofHeroes.html Please remember those who were murdered 6 years ago todayand pray for our Armed ForcesFirefightersand Police OfficersWho protect us EVERYDAY!Thanks, guys (and gals) you all are the BEST!Rich
Rich - Noticed you used the word "murdered" - you are right on - too many people in this country seem to have forgotten that aspect of 9/11. Watched a little of the news this am - seems the media are just "prettying" it up showing the memorials - they need to show the footage from 9/11 -
God Bless you and all those who Protect and Defend our great Nation.
Lisa
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