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

[anjdevil2]

My first free day this week, what happened to retirement? The next time I retire.....................

Geez--where's Global warming when we need it? I think it's Al Gore's fault :)

Jon

Jon, why are you still running your trains and contributing to Global Warming?  I believe the rest of us have stopped running our toy trains such that we are not contributors to our own extinction.  Obviously, the Academy Awards are not broadcast in Iowa or else you certainly would be in complete compliance.  If you insist on running your trains, you will need to purchase carbon mitigation coupons.   Of course I have coupons that I can sell you.  You can continue to run your trains at least once a month.  Send me $100 every month and I will send you your carbon mitigation coupons.  Small bills preferred.

And one more thing that is annoying me.  If you want to live out there in Iowa where the air smells great, the water is clean and the neighbors are friendly, you are going to be required to pay a sprawl tax.  You and your ilk are just creating a mess.  I bet that you even use electricity to run your pump in your well.  You are so wasteful!!!

In the near future, you are going to be required to move into the city away from your beloved woods and live on the 55th floor of a government building.  That will stop you evil sprawlers.  Serves you right.  Iowa will look like NJ in just a few years.

BTW, I can get you a good price on a .45mm.

 

Trust me, New York has more sprawl than New Jersey does....Besides, Radar lives in Ioway don't he?  Becareful of those Korean Vets.....

And I can BEAT that price on a 45 ( I have connections.....

[CSXect]

I use Dban myself.  It's a little freeware Kernal that runs at bootup and allows you to totally sit back and watch your HD get written over multiple times so data can't be recovered.  It's free, and very easy to use.  Use what works for you though!

Wes

I have to use what the employer has basicly and I am learning as I go, several years ago I was building industrial computers and the ocasional server with propriatory software(EDA Controls) but have forgotten much of the process as I am an Ohms and Volts guy not so much a software type although I used to play with basic and C. The plan was to set up one system and gohst the rest but this will not work as we have to load what the COA sticker says and they are not all the same. So My work may be extended a bit. !2 hours a week is working just fine for now. Slowly picking up IT skills along the way.

 

[Wes Whitmore]

I use Dban myself.  It's a little freeware Kernal that runs at bootup and allows you to totally sit back and watch your HD get written over multiple times so data can't be recovered.  It's free, and very easy to use.  Use what works for you though!

Wes

[CSXect]

Got off work early today do to lack of supervision and I was just starting to have fun

Off tomarow and work Friday. Getting proficent at using Killdisk. 2 more cpu's to go and then I can start building systems. I love this job because it is easy going and they don't mind if I need a little help now and then.

 

[Buckeye Riveter]

My first free day this week, what happened to retirement? The next time I retire.....................

Geez--where's Global warming when we need it? I think it's Al Gore's fault :)

Jon

Jon, why are you still running your trains and contributing to Global Warming?  I believe the rest of us have stopped running our toy trains such that we are not contributors to our own extinction.  Obviously, the Academy Awards are not broadcast in Iowa or else you certainly would be in complete compliance.  If you insist on running your trains, you will need to purchase carbon mitigation coupons.   Of course I have coupons that I can sell you.  You can continue to run your trains at least once a month.  Send me $100 every month and I will send you your carbon mitigation coupons.  Small bills preferred.

And one more thing that is annoying me.  If you want to live out there in Iowa where the air smells great, the water is clean and the neighbors are friendly, you are going to be required to pay a sprawl tax.  You and your ilk are just creating a mess.  I bet that you even use electricity to run your pump in your well.  You are so wasteful!!!

In the near future, you are going to be required to move into the city away from your beloved woods and live on the 55th floor of a government building.  That will stop you evil sprawlers.  Serves you right.  Iowa will look like NJ in just a few years.

BTW, I can get you a good price on a .45mm.

[Jumijo]

What a day out there! I went for a nice walk at lunch time and didn't want to come back in. Can spring be far behind? I'm enjoying it while I can. We are expecting a bag of rats weather-wise tomorrow night. Snow, sleet, rain. But today it's gorgeous!

Jim

[cnw1995]

I hear you, Lew, 'cept I don't get the History Channel.

[fifedog]

CHIEF - Thanks, but I hope my plumbing is not that bad.  But I do expect to have pay for 40 years of cheeseburgers & fries...let's just hope the piper is playing a short tune...  On a happier note, if you're gonna be down on the VA shore, try sliding up to ASHLAND and DOSWELL.  The IRON HORSE SALOON's front doors are 50 feet from the busy CSX (former RF&P) north-south main.  The diamond by the Squash-a-Penny (look for the big hand), is where the new Buckingham Branch RR (former C&O) crosses CSX.

[Wes Whitmore]

I was flipping through our limited HD channels here in Ohio, and stopped on a program about the wild west.  They were talking about the first steam engines traveling accross the US just after the war.  The amount of steam coming out of this train was staggering!  I have a pretty good home theater, and my walls were shaking when this thing went across the screen.  It was a good TV experience.

Wes

[Anonymous]

 

   Hi Doug:  Watching TV tonight will not be so bad, the History Channel at 9 O'clock EST will have a one hour show on freight trains, supposed to be really good. Have a Great Day.

Lew.

[cnw1995]

Good morning from a grey Chicago where Richard Daley is still mayor and the expected nasty weather is Al Gore's fault.  Hope to puzzle out some wiring tonight and run some trolleys - sure beats watching TV.

[jonadel]

My first free day this week, what happened to retirement? The next time I retire.....................

Here's a quote from the national weather service, our second storm since Saturday is expected tonight, not exactly the forecast I was hoping for. "The combination of these strong winds and snow will produce life-threatening blizzard conditions." Geez--where's Global warming when we need it? I think it's Al Gore's fault :)

Jon

[ChiefEagles]

Morning all.  Good luck to Lucus [know he is A-OK].  Fife, good luck to you.  I did that in 04.  Three days later they had a wire running around in my arteries.  Week later, 6 by-passes.  Piece of cake.   Lion, better get out the check book and say good bye to all train purchases.  Wives and decorating can get you in the poor house.  Wife is home playing sick.  There goes my plans for the day.   Off to Hampton VA BPS tomorrow.  Will be there until Sunday.  Need some train time.  Coffee and toast is ready. 

[Jumijo]

Good morning from a warm New England!

Work was waiting for me when I walked in this morning, so I could not post until now. What a nice day out there today! I wanted to drop off my briefcase and head out on a walk at 6AM. I took one yesterday. It felt good to do so again.

Y'all have a nice day!!

Jim 

[fifedog]

Mornin' boys.  Last cups of coffee for me; gotta go get my chest shaved, get all wired up, and do the treadmill thingy tomorrow morning.

88 - I'll leave my set of LIONEL C&O aluminum varnish (Chessie Club,Gadsbys Kitchen,Alleghany Club,Elk Lake,etc.) in the passing siding for you.  I start daywork next week, and we'll have to stretch those F units' legs proper.

[Buckeye Riveter]

I can't wait till The Chief gets ahold of this one!  LOL!!!!  No Toilets and can only be found in Michigan... wonder if it is near Michigan Stadium a.k.a. The Toilet Bowl??

Brent

Hey now.....  Meechigan is up Nawth, we got flush terlets...they're just...uh out back!

Kurt

So true, so true.

[Blueberryhill RR]

Good Morning from Blueberryhill....

It is a clear, sunny morning. 27 degrees. Going up to a sunny 44 today. The days are getting longer. Spring is on the way.

Today is the usual grocery shopping day. Going into Cambridge and seeing if gas prices are cheaper than $ 2.39 a gallon. Starting to move up again. Must be a Holiday coming up. Never fails.

Later, I plan on running trains. Really having fun with the new section. It is very relaxing, and takes my mind off the grocery prices.

Dining Car is here from " points west ". Breakfast.

Y'all have a great Wednesday.

Chuck

[Anonymous]

Late morning for me!  WHOOHOO!!

Wife and are getting ready to head to the new house for inspections... taking pics (she thinks she is now an interior decorator), measurements, color notes, etc... can't wait to get home this afternoon, setup a small oval and test the C&O 0-8-0 and the new MTH PS2 Chessie F3s...

Brent

[Wes Whitmore]

If you find a club, let me know.  I looked briefly, and O gauge clubs are hard to find.  That doesn't mean that we can't start on up.
Wes

[cheapclassics]

Good morning all,

It is supposed to be sunny and warm with temps in the high 40s today in SE Indiana.  Congrats to reggie on his new job!  We watched "Veronica Mars" last night.  Lucas and my wife stopped by yesterday while I was at work and we went out to lunch.  Lucas was having a checkup to see if the cancer was still gone.  They did chest X-rays and blood work and the doctor did not think there was any need for concern.  We will know the results this week.  Has anyone received the Lionel catalog thru the LRRC yet?  I have gotten two of the K-Line ones, but no Lionel.  At this rate, I will get the MTH RTR book before the Lionel one????   Just the regular fare this morning on the dining before it goes to "Points East".  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

Mike C. from Indiana

[kpolak]

I can't wait till The Chief gets ahold of this one!  LOL!!!!  No Toilets and can only be found in Michigan... wonder if it is near Michigan Stadium a.k.a. The Toilet Bowl??

Brent

Hey now.....  Meechigan is up Nawth, we got flush terlets...they're just...uh out back!

Kurt

[laz 57]

HI GIZ,

  32 and not bad today going to 45 tomorrow rain ?

Got my TCA YORK registration yesterday, sending it in tonite.

All have agood one.

laz57

[kpolak]

Reggie, Congratulations!  This seems to be your year!  New Baby New Job!  Great news.  If you get up this way you're more than welcome to stop in...The trains are in boxes, had to remove after Christmas, but I did get clearance to build a fold-up unit in the office.  I think I can get about 4x8, this may take awhile.  (2-kids)

Marty, thanks for the information...I'll pass it on.

Glad to hear everyone is feeling better.

(Rant to follow)  The outlaw just left.  Glad that's over.  Three days of my wife cooking her brains out, amazing meals, snacks, desserts, 4-star stuff...not the usual dinners we eat at home...all without help...(did I mention there was NO HELP?)  I was the sous chef, and lead (only) dishwasher.  We determined we could run our own cruise line...we went way past the B&B...that ends with breakfast, and I bet no one has to tend your fire in the fireplace at one of those.  Too bad we were too busy to enjoy the fires.  Wouldn't you wonder why the people you were visiting weren't sitting down and spending time with you??(thanks for the opportunity to vent)

Kurt

 

 

 

[mitchelr]

Good morning from Gettysburg.  Currently 30 with highs to be near 50.  Rain forecast for tomorrow.

Got my registration for the TCA York Meet in April.  Mailing it back today.  Gotta start getting my shopping list ready.  Not much train action lately. Been busy with work and other nonsense.  Hope to run some trains tonight.

Mitch 

[CSXect]

Well It's getting late and I have to go to bed so I can get to work tomarrow, work Monday, Wensday and Friday they still have not figured out how much to pay me yet it is a payed postion but I am doing it mostly for the experince and to kill time till I find the right Job. My offical title is IT assistant.

Buckeye maybe some time this summer I could find my way out there if it is not too far.

I have a great Idea for a club layout should you know of any club in Columbus area starting up, the Scioto Valley Traction Company would be an interesting project It went as far south as Cillicothie circleville and had a station stop in Obetz and ran from Columbus east into Lancaster.

The Ohio historical society has blueprints/drawings of some of the equipment and buildings on file in thier archives forgot how much they would charge for copies.

[Brutus]

Had the new Domino's Pizza garlic bread pizza.  It was a little too rich for me, but the kids loved it.  Also, won two ore cars on ebay- the black cars that go with my copper range loco.  I know they have those plastic trucks, but for the price they should be pretty good.

[Buckeye Riveter]

Evening.  There is a picture of the Chief and Buckeye in front of the silo and Buckeye is being presented a bag of GRITS.

You had to remind me.

Many have found there way to Roger's Corners to run the trains.

 

[ChiefEagles]

Evening.  There is a picture of the Chief and Buckeye in front of the silo and Buckeye is being presented a bag of GRITS.

Elk, are suppose to have been reintroduced in the Great Smokie Mountains and wolves too.  The Golden Eagle was reintroduced years ago.  I am a fan of wolves.  Smart animals and they have a great society.  They are not the big bad wolves of Little Red Ridinghood.

Pruned grape vines and then fed the deer.  They bounce away after standing staring.  They will tame.  We had them where I use to work.  Fed them every evening.  They would come running like cows for the corn.  As long as you sat in the vehicle [running or not], they would walk right up to it.  Did pickup plywood for the rolling stock storage under the benchwork.  Will work on it some as I can.

Microwave popcorn time.  Later.

[Blueberryhill RR]

Why is it so hard for everyone to find Roger's Corners?   Can't anyone read, anymore?    We put up a big sign. 

According to Map Quest... Rogers Corners does not exist!  So I guess that makes you a figment of our collective imaginations?

but I foumd this when I googled it

Rogers Corner

No toilets were found in this area, please try the 'Nearby towns/suburbs' or 'Nearby councils'.

Nearby towns/suburbs Brentwood 6km NW Hardwicke Bay (1) 8km W Yorketown (2) 8km SE Nearby councils Yorke Peninsula (55) 25km N Charles Sturt (45) 88km E Holdfast Bay (20) 88km E

I used ask jevees and found a Rodgers Corner MICHIGAN

Is it far from Columbus like just out Broad or main street near Renyoldsburg???

Just wait till The Chief gets ahold of this one!  LOL!!!!  No Toilets and can only be found in Michigan... wonder if it is near Michigan Stadium a.k.a. The Toilet Bowl??

Brent

NEWS FLASH......Chief has been to Roger's Corners and it is in Beautiful Ohio !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[rtraincollector]

Gonna be sometime in August or September at my new house Laz... moving in late June, need 1 month to get the house settled... 1 month to get the layout to train running condition... So late August/early September.  Then in October I have to build the new Christmas layout...

Gonna be lots and lots of trains for a long long time!

 

Hope you have lots and lots o beer to run dem trains?

laz57

Laz,
Will be well stocked by then... maybe even have the bar area setup!  I'm thinking one of those mini fridges is in order for the train room....

Brent

Think it will be big enough??? or maybe just get a regular drink cooler for the train room you know train club meetings can get thirsty lol