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

[Anonymous]

Keith,
Email sent!  I take it the difference between the 1688 and 1688E is the 'E' has an electric E-Unit?  If so, either would be fine by me!

Brent

[rtraincollector]

found this pic of buckeye and chief together

 

Yes thats grits there floating on (at least buckeye told him that lol)

[ChiefEagles]

CSX= Cheap Sorry Xcuse.

[cnw1995]

Ooooh nice 1688E.
Still can't help going through the following routine every once in a while
"Atomic batteries to power"
(response) "Turbines to speed"
"Ready, Batman!"

[Roger Bielen]

Roger,
Do they still do the bus tour out to the old launching areas and out near the shuttle pads?

Was the shuttle on the pad for the launch yet?

Brent

Brent:  No they don't get very close to the pads, they have an observation tower probably a mile, or more, away.  The shuttle was in the assembly building, it took numerous hail hits/dings a few weeks back and they are being repaired.  Current schedule is for sometime in May.

[wrmcclellan]

Hmmmm....nawthern invasion attempt tomorrow - rain, snow, and sleet predicted....a counterattack is in the works when we send it back your way....

[Wes Whitmore]

Painted the bedroom today.  Another $150 in track, and I will have the bulk of it...

Wes

[dwiemer]

Afternoon all, John, thanks, I will have to order it.  Was not originally interested, but for the price, can't beat it. 

Well, another potential good day shot to you know what.  I was just about to leave when I get a call about a patient needing emergency surgery.  This is two days in a row and at about the same time.  Worst part is that I am not even on call, but that is the way it goes.  I am TIRED! and plan on going home, eat dinner, and go to bed.  Have some connectors that will make wiring my fastrack much easier.  I hope to get to do this perhaps this weekend, but we are going to FIL's house for Saturday- his birthday, and then I will be helping out with Sunday services, no night church, so maybe then.

If I don't catch up with Y'all, have a great Easter!

And Passover for our Jewish friends.

Dennis

[1688torpedo]

 Hello All!    Bruce- That is a nice Torpedo in your photo.However, it is not a 1688. If you want a 1688, I'll find one for you also & same goes for you Doug M too. I think Brent wanted one also.(if you do Brent,contact me at my e-mail) Jim A- after I post here I'll send you an e-mail about the 1688E. Take Care all

[Anonymous]

Bruce- Glad to know your Corvair is covered under Canada's generous goverment plan & that you get tax benefits for it also. Sounds like the Corvair needs some Geritol for its old age to take care of the Oil leaks & such that it suffers from.

Kieth!

What?  No comment on the pic of my Torpedo?  I think you're becoming complacent there, buddy!   You've had to fix so many of those lousy Lionel 1688's that you don't recognize a good Torpedo when you see one.   Maybe you should save your money and buy one really good quality K-Line version...and stop playing with those refugees from the WWII scrap drive .

Truth be told, every time I see a 1688 I cringe.  I gave away a real nice original and kick myself for doing it.  The new K-Line is only a faint substitute at best.  I might have to buy that one off you if Jim turns down another good deal

Bruce Webster

[cnw1995]

That sounds like a fine machine, Keith. I want to find a 1688 someday. Back from shopping with the bride. At least I got a nice breakfast at my favorite diner out of it. Funny how we can go into the store for just one thing but come out with bags-full. Putting the litte guy down for some quiet time - hope he naps - maybe I can too!

[Jumijo]

 Hello All!    Jim A-  I have a 1688E from 1937 that I can have Fred restore for you & after it is finished I'll pack it up & send it your way. This particular version has the thin casting & it will need new Drive Wheels which I'll get for Fred to mount on & I'll place an order for them ASAP. The Motor & E-Unit function well & all of the other parts are original on it as well. If interested,just let me know here or on my e-mail. Bruce- Glad to know your Corvair is covered under Canada's generous goverment plan & that you get tax benefits for it also. Sounds like the Corvair needs some Geritol for its old age to take care of the Oil leaks & such that it suffers from. Don B- Hope you can make it to Ohio sometime to see us as we live in a Grits free zone & you can see the layout at the museum & the other layouts some of the OTTS Guys have. Buckeye- Hope all is well with you. CSXJohn- That photo you have of the folks riding the small N & S Train is a scaled down layout of their operations in the South! Take Care all.

 

Thank you very much, Keith. I'll email you and we can dicuss this more.

Jim 

[wrmcclellan]

Afternoon all!

Don, here is a web site that may be useful for your problem.

http://www.the-home-improvement-web.com/information/how-to/three-way-switch-option3.htm

John - gosh those NS trains always looked so big when Chief sent the photos. I guess it was his carpet layout perspective on things???? How did he edit out the people?

Nice and cool here today. High in the upper 50's. Colder predicted for Easter. My wife's sister has moved the Easter picnic from the local park to her house for Sunday afternoon.

Have a great day all!

[1688torpedo]

 Hello All!    Jim A-  I have a 1688E from 1937 that I can have Fred restore for you & after it is finished I'll pack it up & send it your way. This particular version has the thin casting & it will need new Drive Wheels which I'll get for Fred to mount on & I'll place an order for them ASAP. The Motor & E-Unit function well & all of the other parts are original on it as well. If interested,just let me know here or on my e-mail. Bruce- Glad to know your Corvair is covered under Canada's generous goverment plan & that you get tax benefits for it also. Sounds like the Corvair needs some Geritol for its old age to take care of the Oil leaks & such that it suffers from. Don B- Hope you can make it to Ohio sometime to see us as we live in a Grits free zone & you can see the layout at the museum & the other layouts some of the OTTS Guys have. Buckeye- Hope all is well with you. CSXJohn- That photo you have of the folks riding the small N & S Train is a scaled down layout of their operations in the South! Take Care all.

[Jumijo]

I won't be ordering that one, John. Not interested in building a realistic layout. I like my toy train version.

[csxt30]

Onto trains, I did some perusing of the CTT main page and checked out some of the sites, they really do have a lot of information available.  I suggest folks take the time and see what is there.  Well, I better get going. 

Hope Y'all have a great day.

Dennis

Funny you should mention that Dennis !!  Later an e-mail came from Kalmback to order their "How to Build Realistic Layouts" for free shipping at 6.95 ! I ordered it cause it shows a lot of industry buidings & other great ideas I think I can use !! Wonder if anyone else is getting it !!

http://www.trains.com/trc/default.aspx?c=prods&id=1

Thanks, John 

[dbaker48]

Tom & Keith

 I don't think I will be making it to OHIO, from the looks of the map it would be about 350 mi one way.  If I could, I certainly would.  Planning on seeing  York, Strausburg, & Gettysburg. 

Trying to get odds & ends finished up.  Wife wanted "decorator" switches and receptacles in house after painting.  Last night was finishing up that task.  Aluminum Wiring UGH!  Finished all the receptacles, and a 3 way switch.  And still fighting the 3 way, then this morning found out that there was not any power on 2 ckts, distributed in other areas of the house.  Of course one of the feed lines from a receptacle wire broke in the pigtail junction.  So did find the break and reconnected.  Still fighting the 3 way, going to have to set down with paper and pencil to see what I am doing wrong.

(Summary of problem: Upstairs hallway lights, switch downstairs when ON, upstairs switch operates fine, when downstairs is OFF, upstairs switch will not turn ON. I think I'm going to do a continuity check tonight to see which wire is common to both switches.)

Fun, Fun, Fun, 

[Anonymous]

 

Ahhh, Bruce. And Dick, his youthful ward...those were good times and special people...

Yeah, I had the parachutes installed and the oil slick putter downer tuned up. We changed to synthetic oil as it is more slippery. Still having trouble with the ejector seats though. The seats eject fine, but the darned roof doesn't release!!

Jim 

Jim:  Should have gotten the Batmobile with the Corvair drivetrain.  Factory engineering has this version laying down copious amounts of oil and tranny fluid, which only increases in volume the older they get.  No ejector is available but it doesn't take much driving in one of these before you wanna get out anyway!

Bruce Webster

[csxt30]

Bruce : you have famous initials too !!  I read the other day where Bruce Wayne was 86 years old now & Bert was only 75 now !! Wow, our Superheroes been around for a quite a while !!

Is there a RR called N & S out there ? !! Oh wait, I think they're the guys with these little ones !!

Thanks, John  ( havin' too much fun again !! )

John:  I have seen Addam West recently.  No offence to the Dynamic Duo but they do look like they need Geritol and Viagra to get up the 'ole Batpole these days

Do you have any idea when NS will adopt standard gauge to their 1:1 equipment?  It might make the company more profittable and a darn sight more vissible.  Maybe passenger complaints will drive them to change their stubborn rebel ways

Bruce Webster

Bruce : No I'm not sure but I just hope The Chief sees the light !! He REALLY thinks they're a real RR !! 

Oh, hope no one greases the 'Ole Batpole !!

Thanks, John

[Anonymous]

Bruce : you have famous initials too !!  I read the other day where Bruce Wayne was 86 years old now & Bert was only 75 now !! Wow, our Superheroes been around for a quite a while !!

Is there a RR called N & S out there ? !! Oh wait, I think they're the guys with these little ones !!

Thanks, John  ( havin' too much fun again !! )

John:  I have seen Addam West recently.  No offence to the Dynamic Duo but they do look like they need Geritol and Viagra to get up the 'ole Batpole these days

Do you have any idea when NS will adopt standard gauge to their 1:1 equipment?  It might make the company more profittable and a darn sight more vissible.  Maybe passenger complaints will drive them to change their stubborn rebel ways

Bruce Webster

[Jumijo]

 

Ahhh, Bruce. And Dick, his youthful ward...those were good times and special people...

Yeah, I had the parachutes installed and the oil slick putter downer tuned up. We changed to synthetic oil as it is more slippery. Still having trouble with the ejector seats though. The seats eject fine, but the darned roof doesn't release!!

Jim 

[csxt30]

Bruce : you have famous initials too !!  I read the other day where Bruce Wayne was 86 years old now & Bert was only 75 now !! Wow, our Superheroes been around for a quite a while !!

Is there a RR called N & S out there ? !! Oh wait, I think they're the guys with these little ones !!

Thanks, John  ( havin' too much fun again !! )

[Brutus]

Enjoying some a nice quiet house for a change.  Kids are over at friends from a sleepover last night and will stay until an Easter Egg hunt this afternoon.  Gotta run to Home Depot for some light switches and check out fixtures for the basement.  My friend is putting in a patio in his back yard.  I kept telling him to call around and get bulk gravel and screenings/finings but he was checking at Walmart, Home Depot, Lowes etc and it was going to be like $150 just for the gravel!  He just called and got a local landscape supply place where we can get a yard of gravel for less than $30!  I think it will take 2 trips in my Colorado, which is a mid-sized truck.  Keep getting outbid on ebay, but one of these days my Lionel pre-orders will start showing up anyway!  Still looking at the MTH Ten Wheeler, but have to wait until we see how much the baby sitter will really cost us for the Summer.  Went shopping for some Easter goodies for the kids and found some books and cds at a new Christian store in South St. Louis County.  I picked up The Apocalypse Code and Vol 2 of the Bible Answer Book (vol 1 was pretty good and has been useful in discussions with my parents and others).  All in all, a nice store but we dropped over $100!

[Anonymous]

Morning all!

 Kieth:  Corvairs can be claimed as dependants and as such they also qualify for our government health care.  This covers such things as regular oil changes, tune ups and even total engine rebuilds.  It doesn't cover cosmetic operations like repaints, frenching or tuck and roll jobs.

Unfortunately there are many who abuse this system.  It's not uncommon to find tax refunds being spent on other items not related to the care of Corvairs.   Auto health care has so many fraudulent claims that the Feds are thinking of doing away with it.   The effect would be devastating to LHS's!

Bruce Webster

Bruce : Jim :(jaabat), said we get the same type coverage on our Batmobiles here in the States !! He had a parachute replaced so far & an "oil slick putter downer", all under our Gov. health care system !!  

Thanks, John

John:

  Let's hope the Commisioner doesn't find out!  Great Ceasar's Ghost!!!!

Another famous B.W. like Burt Ward and Bruce Wayne

Bruce Webster

[cnw1995]

Good morning from a sunny and cold Crystal Lake where I have the day off - and actually slept past 6 for the first time in 4 years. -- don't know how much train'ing I can get in today - have to run around with the bride on errands. The 4 year old is whining and crying in the seat next to me right now - I'm ignoring him. He's mastered the technique of annoying his older siblings. The daugher is still asleep after going out on an early morning newspaper delivery run with the boyfriend's mom. Looks like one of those days...

[csxt30]

Morning all!

 Kieth:  Corvairs can be claimed as dependants and as such they also qualify for our government health care.  This covers such things as regular oil changes, tune ups and even total engine rebuilds.  It doesn't cover cosmetic operations like repaints, frenching or tuck and roll jobs.

Unfortunately there are many who abuse this system.  It's not uncommon to find tax refunds being spent on other items not related to the care of Corvairs.   Auto health care has so many fraudulent claims that the Feds are thinking of doing away with it.   The effect would be devastating to LHS's!

Bruce Webster

Bruce : Jim :(jaabat), said we get the same type coverage on our Batmobiles here in the States !! He had a parachute replaced so far & an "oil slick putter downer", all under our Gov. health care system !!  

Thanks, John

[ChiefEagles]

Good Morning Everyone !! I'm off for the next 3 days & glad !!  Still cold here & tired of winter !!

Thanks, John

 

I thought CSX only ran on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.  HUMMMM

That's true Chief, but only for in North Carolina !! Seems we can't get the electric turned on to operate our signals the rest of the days down there !! Too many Siestas !!  Plus, the crews refuse to use the tin can & string method now !!    

Thanks, John

Seems NS does not have a problem being 24/7.

[Anonymous]

Good Morning All from NE Ohio

where it is cold and snowy

Hard to believe that it was 80 deg on Tuesday and then snow on Wednesday.

Don B - Are you coming to Ohio ? If so, as Keith said, you have to stop by for a visit.

Boy oh boy - 3 days off. Not sure what to do - I know - Run Trains

Easter at the Museum!

tom

Tom:  Ever wonder how those tiny Easter Bunnies pass such gigantic Easter Eggs?  And you thought Buckeye had it rough!

[Anonymous]

Morning all!

  Happy Good Friday!   Been debating whether to go to work or just stay in where its warm.  It's not supposed to go above freezing today so the latter sounds aweful tempting.

Kieth:  Corvairs can be claimed as dependants and as such they also qualify for our government health care.  This covers such things as regular oil changes, tune ups and even total engine rebuilds.  It doesn't cover cosmetic operations like repaints, frenching or tuck and roll jobs.

Unfortunately there are many who abuse this system.  It's not uncommon to find tax refunds being spent on other items not related to the care of Corvairs.   Auto health care has so many fraudulent claims that the Feds are thinking of doing away with it.   The effect would be devastating to LHS's!

Here's how last years refund was spent.

Bruce Webster

 

[spankybird]

Good Morning All from NE Ohio

where it is cold and snowy

Hard to believe that it was 80 deg on Tuesday and then snow on Wednesday.

Don B - Are you coming to Ohio ? If so, as Keith said, you have to stop by for a visit.

Boy oh boy - 3 days off. Not sure what to do - I know - Run Trains

Easter at the Museum!

tom