This just in - actual transcript from security video at the local Rosyville lumber yard....
clerk: So I understand you need some 2x4's?
Chief; Yes that's right...
clerk: How long do you need them?
Chief: ...well..a pretty long time...you see, I'm building a train layout with them...
Doug - I wish I did better at selling the old stuff when I move to a new phase...
Well - off to York - see ya there!
Regards, Roy
Back from my walk. It's so nice out there, I took an extra long stroll today. I just got word that I do not have to pick my daughter up at school today. She got out at noon with a 1/2 day. So I will use the time to do more unuseful things.
Too bad I don't post on the other forum any longer. There's a guy looking for help cleaning and fixing the flaking on his post war tank car's decals. I could have helped him. Oh well...
Modeling the Baltimore waterfront in HO scale
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Jim A.,
Did you send me a PM this morning? I saw a PM in my email, but there was nothing went I went to the link in the email.
Jim,
Could you send me your email address? I need it to send you the link to the pictures. I am not at home right now, but I'll get them to you ASAP. If you'd like to call me to discuss the 2020, email me, and I'll send you my number.
wrmcclellan wrote:This just in - actual transcript from security video at the local Rosyville lumber yard....clerk: So I understand you need some 2x4's?Chief; Yes that's right...clerk: How long do you need them?Chief: ...well..a pretty long time...you see, I'm building a train layout with them...Doug - I wish I did better at selling the old stuff when I move to a new phase...Well - off to York - see ya there!
Heard the Chief is on the TV again. A regular celebrity !!!!!
Have a great time at York !!!!!!
Don
A quick stop by. Hope all is going well. Chief, ya holdin' down the fort? Keeping real busy lately with no time for trains or computin.
Doug Murphy, went by Hobby Lobby today, they have a puzzle of Wrigley Field hosting the NY Giants vs Cubs. The photo shows several trolleys lined up out front. Thought you may like to get a look next time you are there.
Also, Hobby Lobby is carrying a bunch more "O" items, including Life Like and Cornerstone products. With the 40% coupon, I picked up the rail yard set with switch tower, maint. shed, gate, track car and building for $27.00.
Well, gotta run.
dennis
TCA#09-63805
WHEREs the two JOHN, anyone here from JELECTRIC or CSX30?
ROY see you on friday, have a safe trip.
laz57
Busy night here. I changed FIL's oil, did some chores around the house, made dinner, and played with the kids. Now I have a small window of time to myself after the kids went beddybye. I hope there is something good on tv.
laz 57 wrote: WHEREs the two JOHN, anyone here from JELECTRIC or CSX30?ROY see you on friday, have a safe trip.laz57
I'm right here. Was at TCA openhouse today, where Jerry announced that Lionel would ship your Big Boy (along with everyone elses) to the Dealer on Friday of this week! Legacy controller will not be shipped till December.
Demo's at York, Two a day.
Very interesting day.
LAZ.............csxt30 John is currently working a double shift. He won't be awake until sometime tomorrow. I think. He's very busy on the RR.
Chuck
Hi John - cool info! Wish I had one ordered, but I don't have any TMCC equipment yet. Someday, maybe. I'm sure Laz is excited! Finally got some rain here today - bad fog to start the day and then rained on and off all day. I need to mow the lawn one more time this year and then clean the mower and put some treated gas in it for the Winter. Latest episode of New Yankee Workshop had an interesting shed project - not as big as 88's, but interesting. He used some of that vinyl wood for outside trim and stuff. Of course, Norm makes it look pretty easy!
88 - a lot of builders nail and glue the floor to the joists to cut down on squeeking floors! Could you use a sawzall and a circular saw? Set your depth (width of the flooring is prob 5/8 inch?) and cut the outline out, then go back with sawzall or your jigsaw and take it out in chunks? You could maybe trim off the tops of the joist with the sawzall too? I'm sure you know all this and have it done already, but just my Keep us posted! I had to replace the flange for a toilet for the same reason but they set it in the floor at an angle and the toilet was literally rocking on the edge for about 3 years before I found out about it - nobody thought to say anything. What a mess! The seal was long gone, man. Be careful and keep yourself clean after messing around with this stuff, esp under your nails and stuff. I ended up in the hospital with an infection from changing that toilet/mess.
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
John,
Thanks for a great day! It was nice to talk with you.....
Al, Diane & Bella
Keith, you crack me up man! Bet they are meeting at the Skull and Grits Club!
Great pics NJAL - looks like a great trip!
Watching Working on the Railroad ep 3 on dvr - cool jig for building wood bridges! I think I need to make me one of those!
Picked up a spool of 20 gauge spealer wire from Radio Shack on Monday. Sat down today and rewired my 282 Crane, put 4 feet on each terminal. Will go from crane through hole in bench work to a terminal strip and then from terminal strip to controller. Have the one piece of Gargraves S gauge rail 90 percent installed along 2 straights, 1 curve and 1 more straight. The trick will be to get the second track 4 1/2 inches away and getting it to curve like the other one.
Frcatured a rib on October 6, falling down a set of steps from the deck to the back yard. Following Thusday a sneeze caught me unprepared and I think the rib completely cracked so I am not getting as much done with the trains as I would like.
Mel Hazen; Jax, FL
Mel Hazen; Jax, FL Ride Amtrak. It's the only way to fly!!!
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Blueberryhill RR wrote: laz 57 wrote: WHEREs the two JOHN, anyone here from JELECTRIC or CSX30?ROY see you on friday, have a safe trip.laz57LAZ.............csxt30 John is currently working a double shift. He won't be awake until sometime tomorrow. I think. He's very busy on the RR.
I this the pre-Christmas rush???
Brutus wrote:Watching Working on the Railroad ep 3 on dvr - cool jig for building wood bridges! I think I need to make me one of those!
Brutus: I saw that episode yesterday 5:00am...Great Jig, and he handmakes all the parts for pennies. That host just isn't into trains....He really gets excited about R/C.
Chief: Good thing you're retired. Are you still getting in your retirement requirement of 3-rounds of golf per week?
Jumijo: I hope you used a machine to polish the Bride's car... Have you tried spraying automotive undercoat under the fastrack to quiet it?
Kurt
Good morning from New England. Cloudy here today with rain on the way. I'll do laps in the parking garage instead of walking through the neighborhoods.
Kurt, I polished my wifes car by hand. I get a better feel for what I'm doing that way.
The FasTrack noise doesn't really bother me enough to actively try to reduce it. The insulation and the caulking were experiments to see if the noise was coming out from the open screw holes.
Jim T. - I did get your email. Great 2020 loco set you have there!
Not much else to report. I went to bed early last night after running some of our Williams trains for a bit.
Time for breakfast.
I hope all you York guys get some great deals and have a good time.
Morning to All,
A fresh pot is on. Been busy with work and running to Mom & Dad's. We will be there again this weekend for a 35th high school reunion. As for myself, I really wouldn't have to go to the reunion because I see the people I am really close with a few times per year. However, those friends would never let me live it down if I didn't go. Peer pressure, even at age 54...
Can't wait to get to York today. I am working in the AM then heading over after lunch. Let the crowd thin a little and then arrive around 1:00 and stay till about 6:00. Then I'll be there all day on Friday. Probably will not go on Saturday due to trip to Mom & Dad's and the reunion.
Mom had her staples removed yesterday. Sounds much more like herself now that she is taking less pain meds. PT has her up and moving doing some little exercises, walking twice a day, etc. She is even starting to clear the dishes from the dinner table. She has to do it one at a time due to lifting restrictions, but is really sounding better.
The school is really coming along nicely. Dry wall is almost done in all areas. Some areas are getting final paint color. Windows are being caulked. Still don't have all of the exterior doors yet. That is a real concern as far as vandalism threat etc. Hope to be closed in and locked up by Saturday. Wiring is being pulled. It is really taking shape.
LAZ-88-Fife-John/jefelectric-Marty and other York attendees - don't buy it all before I get there...
Take care,
MItch
Bob Mitchell Gettysburg, PA TCA # 98-47956 LCCA# RM22839
jefelectric wrote: laz 57 wrote: WHEREs the two JOHN, anyone here from JELECTRIC or CSX30?ROY see you on friday, have a safe trip.laz57I'm right here. Was at TCA openhouse today, where Jerry announced that Lionel would ship your Big Boy (along with everyone elses) to the Dealer on Friday of this week! Legacy controller will not be shipped till December.Demo's at York, Two a day.Very interesting day.
WOA JOHN BIG NEWS, HOPE BARRY HAS IT?
THANKS SEE YOU FRIDAY.
HI GIZ,
1 more day for me then off to YORK. Can't WAIT?
GOLF tonite against BROTHER, hope to play good? Then beer and wings and TRIBE on the TV @the bar.
MITCH I'll see you there.
All B safe.
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a mild 60 degrees. Rain coming. Going up to 78 today.
Today is a busy day. I have some errands to run and then some paperwork to take care of, later. No time for trains.
You guys have a good time at York.
Chief....Have a safe trip.
Today is the big #5 ballgame. The Indians could win the Pennant.
Well, Dining Car is here and it's time for breakfast. Later.
Y'all have a great Thursday.
Good morning all,
It is very rainy in SE Indiana with temps in the 70s. We had a rare treat last night as the wife had take-out from Chili's, which was good. I did the outdoor "road" course at the YMCA and set a new personal best for a half hour. I also ran the 10E passenger set for a while and fiddled with my recently acquired MTH tinplate accessories. May have to get a separate power supply just for them. They look neat, but they really drain the juice. It was a good evening. I had a littel extra on the dining car this morning. Chief, I hope you have a safe trip. To all in York, enjoy the time there and I hope you can acquire (or sell) all that you hoped. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Good Morning from sunny Southern Ohio
Looks like a pretty day forming.
Chief-Safe travel
Brent-I agree with Jim F about the cleaning up after toilet work. Cuts and the like will get nasty infections. I would wear nitryl gloves if you can find them. They are like latex but less prone to tear.
Got all the forms done, square level backfilled and braced yesterday. Going to set grade pins today. Hiring out the finishing. Set to pour next week, then start the framing.
One of the supervisors at work retiring so the remaining 5 supervisors will need to pick up extra shifts till a replacement can be qualified. I really don't want the extra hours, but the $$$ will pay for projects, trains, and the like. Oh well, sleep is over rated.
Any of you guys going to York, if you see an American Flyer 5300T miners set of tipple cars, please get the vendor's name and I'll contact him. Looking for operators and I don't care about boxes.
Start night shift tonight, a few little inside chores then outside work. Check in later.
May God bless
Jim
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