jefelectric wrote: Had a little setback on the Docksider conversion. Got the boiler casting back on and everything checked out. Started to do the antenna installation which is based on using the handrail as an antenna. Requires the removal of the exiting hand rails, that worked OK & the removal of the three plastic handrail stanchions, that didn't work OK the one closest to the cab must have been glued in so it broke off. Before I can finish by replacing the handrail with tined copper wire furnished by ERR, I will have to obtain a replacement stanchion. I know I can find one at York, but really don't want to wait that long. It looks like this same item is used on a lot of Lionel engines but can't find a diagram that gives the part number. Anyone reading this that knows what it might be? The engine does run fine and responds to all of the TMCC commands. Of course it does not have any sounds other than the horn.I have a suspicion that Laz would be in the shop building a deer stand like the Chief's if it were a little warmer in PA during the deer season.
Had a little setback on the Docksider conversion. Got the boiler casting back on and everything checked out. Started to do the antenna installation which is based on using the handrail as an antenna. Requires the removal of the exiting hand rails, that worked OK & the removal of the three plastic handrail stanchions, that didn't work OK the one closest to the cab must have been glued in so it broke off. Before I can finish by replacing the handrail with tined copper wire furnished by ERR, I will have to obtain a replacement stanchion. I know I can find one at York, but really don't want to wait that long. It looks like this same item is used on a lot of Lionel engines but can't find a diagram that gives the part number. Anyone reading this that knows what it might be? The engine does run fine and responds to all of the TMCC commands. Of course it does not have any sounds other than the horn.
I have a suspicion that Laz would be in the shop building a deer stand like the Chief's if it were a little warmer in PA during the deer season.
john give jeff at train tender a call 585-229-2050 he does nothin but lionel parts and some marx so you can get a lot of help from him he might be a little back loaded at the moment as he just got done moving everything and just reopened 1 march but hes very knowageble on trains and may be able to help you.
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Jim Fortner wrote: Fighting a head cold and hoping it doesn't migrate to the lungs. Had signed up for OT, so had to drive in this morning. Snow flurries, but roads were okay. Heard they had some accidents on 40 (that's pronounced Fardy) and 44 (Fardy Far) going into STL, apparently on bridges and overpasses. Speaking of which, a bridge over 55 (fifty-five) broke in the wind and a huge slab of concrete side wall fell onto all 4 lanes of 55 Thursday night. Luckily, only one car hit it and the driver was not hurt!Need to run wire for accessories on my layout, but not feeling like it right now. I "ran" the wire to my uncoupling/activating track section by cutting a wide slot in the foam, just the size of the profile of the track section, and pulling the track through. The track section covers the hole and didn't have to mess up the wires for my temp layout!
Fighting a head cold and hoping it doesn't migrate to the lungs. Had signed up for OT, so had to drive in this morning. Snow flurries, but roads were okay. Heard they had some accidents on 40 (that's pronounced Fardy) and 44 (Fardy Far) going into STL, apparently on bridges and overpasses. Speaking of which, a bridge over 55 (fifty-five) broke in the wind and a huge slab of concrete side wall fell onto all 4 lanes of 55 Thursday night. Luckily, only one car hit it and the driver was not hurt!
Need to run wire for accessories on my layout, but not feeling like it right now. I "ran" the wire to my uncoupling/activating track section by cutting a wide slot in the foam, just the size of the profile of the track section, and pulling the track through. The track section covers the hole and didn't have to mess up the wires for my temp layout!
Jim in PA. for 33 we say TIRDY TREE.
laz57
jefelectric wrote: Good morning, well it was morning when I started reading the thread. Sounds like everyone got through the nasty weather OK. Pretty nice here right now, it is supposed to get cooler over the next few day.Got a Scenic Express Catalog and a Diecast Direct catalog in Yesterdays mail. Never a problem finding a place to spend money.Had a little setback on the Docksider conversion. Got the boiler casting back on and everything checked out. Started to do the antenna installation which is based on using the handrail as an antenna. Requires the removal of the exiting hand rails, that worked OK & the removal of the three plastic handrail stanchions, that didn't work OK the one closest to the cab must have been glued in so it broke off. Before I can finish by replacing the handrail with tined copper wire furnished by ERR, I will have to obtain a replacement stanchion. I know I can find one at York, but really don't want to wait that long. It looks like this same item is used on a lot of Lionel engines but can't find a diagram that gives the part number. Anyone reading this that knows what it might be? The engine does run fine and responds to all of the TMCC commands. Of course it does not have any sounds other than the horn. While on the subject of TMCC, I hope Lionel redesigned the new TMCC Legacy system with state of the are PC boards. They would be able to vastly reduce the size of the components if they did. There is no reason they could not put the whole system into an engine the size of the Docksider if they used proper design from the start. Other manufacturers are putting DCC and sound into N gauge engines. Just my .I have a suspicion that Laz would be in the shop building a deer stand like the Chief's if it were a little warmer in PA during the deer season.
Good morning, well it was morning when I started reading the thread.
Sounds like everyone got through the nasty weather OK. Pretty nice here right now, it is supposed to get cooler over the next few day.
Got a Scenic Express Catalog and a Diecast Direct catalog in Yesterdays mail. Never a problem finding a place to spend money.
While on the subject of TMCC, I hope Lionel redesigned the new TMCC Legacy system with state of the are PC boards. They would be able to vastly reduce the size of the components if they did. There is no reason they could not put the whole system into an engine the size of the Docksider if they used proper design from the start. Other manufacturers are putting DCC and sound into N gauge engines. Just my .
JOHN, I might have to if you remember the first weekend in January I think it hit 54 degrees? I was hunting in small game bibs and t shirt. But the way the CHIEF does his huntin, now thats relaxation.
looking great csx30
HMMM haven't heard from the cheif today wonder if the VA. rednecks got a hold of him never know around here.
Got the load painted zinc oxide, may need another coat & tie downs !!
Thanks, John
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Evening All, Its been a bright warm day here which makes a nice change. Not much happening on the train front. Working on a 3-rail FAQ list for the UK club website. Looking forward to getting started on the gamesroom.
Have a good Weekend
Nick
Well, all I have to do is paint the load now ! Maybe a zinc oxide I was thinking of. Also have to figure out some tie downs. Maybe the ones John, (jefelectric) suggested the other day & probably start on another one for another car. Here's a picture of it so far & the car is quite a bit heavier now !!
CSXect wrote: Buckeye, thanks for bringing up the question about who made the generic flats, these would look right at home behind a beep.
Buckeye, thanks for bringing up the question about who made the generic flats, these would look right at home behind a beep.
I want to get some of those cars too, & then in the meantime I got to thinking & started to make a load of long steel pieces out of some quarter inch K&S brass for a flatcar I have . I'll have pictures if I get it done !!
Roger Bielen wrote: Colin - When giving your talk, look at the person you most dispise (sp?) in class and think of them in a rediculus mode of (un)dress. Though, try to keep from laughing.
Colin - When giving your talk, look at the person you most dispise (sp?) in class and think of them in a rediculus mode of (un)dress. Though, try to keep from laughing.
Colin - I have given a number of presentations, the method I chose is:
- ALWAYS know your information and be comfortable with it, Remeber that the people in the audiance do NOT know as much about the subject matter as you do. But do NOT say anything you are not sure of.
- When looking at the audiance look just above their heads, do not make eye contact with anyone.
As articulate as you are, I'm sure you will not have any problem! Confidence is the key!
Keith - "Since your wife has a Buncko Group, Maybe you can form a "Trainco Group" & start a California version of OTTS." border="0" /> " Keith do you realize how much dissention I would create with a California OTTS? Its just to busy here, anyway the OHIO guys need something to keep them busy during these long hard winters. People out here just way to mobile.
Some of you may have seen this thread. It is about a guy who started a train club for 4th graders! Really fantastic!!
http://ogaugerr.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/57660482/m/4221099134
Please forgive the cross referance, I didn't know how else to communicate it, but it is worth it.
Don
Yesterday was warm and nice, just got up a few minutes ago and it was snowing BIG snow flakes.
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Mornin Everyone,
Buckeye, Thank you for that list of things Southerners won't say. Being a Southerner myself (Proudly from the Lone Star State), I can relate to a large number of those.
Guess what...it's not snowing today. It is cold....about 20 and should warm up to the upper 30's by early afternoon. I think tomorrow is going to be the better day.
Like Laz, I watched the History Channel Freight Trains special again and ran my train for a while. I went to the LHS yesterday and picked up a few extra pieces of track, a remote switch and an uncoupler section of track along with a lighted bumper. I now have a side track to provide a little more action other than just an oval track.
I some how missed in the news yesterday about the tornados. My thoughts and prayers go out to all. I was in a tornado when I was about 5 years old. My Parents and I were visiting my Uncle down in Central Texas when a tornado came through and rolled the mobile home we were staying in over on it's side. For many years after that it only took a small rain and a few claps of thunder to send me screaming through the house.
Hope all have a good weekend.
Jerry
Roger, thanks for the advice. I will try to keep that in mind.
Well, I just got back from food shopping. My parents are going out to dinner, so I will be making something for myself. Tonites menu........Salmon marinted in Ken's lite Caesar Italian Dressing. Should be good.
Just checked out my investment portfolio. With the week the stock market has had it'll be a while before I'll be adding any new trains.
Good Morning Everyone !!
Another good Saturday Morning Live from Buckeye !!
Well, basement is starting to leak here again with all the rain lately & snow melting, but only a couple trickles so far, not like a while back. Rested most of this week after not working for a whole month's vacation. At least it has warmed up a lot !
Hope everyone has a nice weekend !!
Oh, there is a train show this Sunday in Erie, Pa. for anyone in that area !
Hi GIZ,
Cool today at40 yesterday we hit 57 lots o snow melt.
Today going to work on layout, train station.
Have a good one.
Roger Bielen wrote: Lisa-n-NC wrote: TRAIN RELATED QUESTION: I have an O36 FasTrack remote switch. Problem: the wire to the remote is too short to reach my control panel area. Anybody got a wire stretcher? LisaLisa, I've had success using lawn sprinkler control cable that I bought at Home Depot.
Lisa-n-NC wrote: TRAIN RELATED QUESTION: I have an O36 FasTrack remote switch. Problem: the wire to the remote is too short to reach my control panel area. Anybody got a wire stretcher? Lisa
Lisa
Lisa, I've had success using lawn sprinkler control cable that I bought at Home Depot.
LISA, I have a wire stretcher it doubles at school for me too as a board stretcher. The kidos can never find it though,they keep on looking for it..
Good morning all,
It is SNOWING in SE Indiana with temps in the 20s and 30s today. We played UNO with Lucas and his girlfriend last night. I got some of the housework done last night and got up fairly (for me) on a Saturday to take Lucas to work. He will be taking his driver's test on Friday so the streets may not be safe for a while :-) Buckeye, I liked your comments. The dining car arrived from "Points East" with a load of bran muffins this morning. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Good Morning All From NE Ohio
where the temp is 33 deg with Blue Clear Skeis.
Buckeye - aren't you planning on coming up for 'RailFest' two day train show on March 17 -18. This is the largest show in NE Ohio!
IT's great to have this weekend off after working out of town last weekend.
Later today we get our taxes done. Maybe there will be a refund with some money for trains.
alll be safe
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lionroar88 wrote: Question - stopping at a hobby store tomorrow to get the B-Unit for the Chessie F-3 AA set... they have 2 instock, should I be greedy and get both of them, or is A-B-A enough?Brent
Question - stopping at a hobby store tomorrow to get the B-Unit for the Chessie F-3 AA set... they have 2 instock, should I be greedy and get both of them, or is A-B-A enough?Brent
Do you really need to ask of coarse 2 are better than one I'm watching one now on ebay that goes with my aba sharknose by williams as I was thinking abba would be so much cooler looking,
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a sunny, clear sky, 32 degrees day. Going up to 40 today with more sunshine. They say we may get some snow flurries later.
Today, we have some cleaning work to do around the house. Niece and her boyfriend may stop by for a visit. I would like to run trains later this afternoon. Have not had time to finish cleaning up train room of tools. Need to put things away and get out all the scenery material.
Well, Dining Car is here early. Time for breakfast. Be back later.
Y'all have a great Saturday.
Chuck
Good morning everyone,
The whole wek was so busy I had 3 projects due, and ll needed to be oral presentations. I hate standing up in front of the clss becasue I get really nervous.
I hope everyone who was in the middle of that storm got out all right. We had rain, and not much wind. Right now, it as absolutley beautiful out. I might just go for a long bike ride later.
Reggie, good luck with the training.
I wish I could come to lunch with the Chief, but that week we still have school.
I hope everyone has a good day.
What with corruption and global warming, one real the other a confidence trick, both to extract hard earned money from innocent people. Thankfully there are good people who will always help the less fortunate and send out a message of enlightenment. Ooops! Getting follysyvical.
Lionel is straining at the leash, April 20 a bond matures, so some cah should be available to get things rolling
Got a picture of the Cheif, I think it explains the trouble with his shooting skills, all that gassy beer is causing turbulance in the tub and spoiling his aim.
John Baker
dbaker48 wrote: Need to check out one of those "Little Giant" ladders, see if that would work for some scaffolding, alternative to paying someone $2,500 for painting. UGH
Need to check out one of those "Little Giant" ladders, see if that would work for some scaffolding, alternative to paying someone $2,500 for painting. UGH
Don, my dad has one, and we love it. It does so much for us, and is very versatile.
Lisa-n-NC wrote: TRAIN RELATED QUESTION: I have an O36 FasTrack remote switch. Problem: the wire to the remote is too short to reach my control panel area. Anybody got a wire stretcher?Lisa
TRAIN RELATED QUESTION: I have an O36 FasTrack remote switch. Problem: the wire to the remote is too short to reach my control panel area. Anybody got a wire stretcher?
Lisa, you may also try "Bell wire" the type they use for phones. I am in the process of wiring the rest of the layout and this is what I am doing. It is also what has been used on the Fastrack video. Do you have the "Building an O Gauge Layout" DVD? it is very well done and has lots of information.
Also, thanks for the thoughts.
We intend to spend some time wiring the layout later today, depending on the needs at that hospital.
Dennis
PS: you could go with the cable Roger suggests as there is nothing like success.
TCA#09-63805
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