I got it !! All we have to do to keep Jim posting here is to INTIMIDATE him !! Yep, he only needs 2 more posts to go past his 3000 limit !! If he forgets & goes past, then he has to stay !!
Ok, here goes !!
Jim : "you really ought to do something about your skimpy scenery. It's lacking in Character "!!
There, that should get him pretty intimidated & post a rebuttle !! Then, one more !!
Thanks, John
jaabat wrote: Frank53 wrote: laz 57 wrote: jaabat wrote:Laz,How did you paint it? Spray can?JIM, for now just leaving it natural, looks good, latter I will paint with some acrylics.laz57I just wrote five paragraphs on this as a response and my photo hosting software took a dump and I had to reboot. aaarrrggghhRather than painting after the fact, add brown or slate grey paint to your water/glue mixture for holding the ballast in place. It will give it a really nice tone without going back over it. Pure, unadulterated genius!!! Man, that's a great tip!And not for nuthin, Frank, but your photo hosting software SUCKS. It takes forever for one of your photos to load and display, if they do at all. I made a promise to myself that when I got to 3000 posts, I would move on and not post here any more. I didn't think in my wildest dreams that it would only take 2 years. Still, a promise is a promise. Thanks for the ride, guys! I'll miss you all. See you on the OGR board!Jim
Frank53 wrote: laz 57 wrote: jaabat wrote:Laz,How did you paint it? Spray can?JIM, for now just leaving it natural, looks good, latter I will paint with some acrylics.laz57I just wrote five paragraphs on this as a response and my photo hosting software took a dump and I had to reboot. aaarrrggghhRather than painting after the fact, add brown or slate grey paint to your water/glue mixture for holding the ballast in place. It will give it a really nice tone without going back over it.
laz 57 wrote: jaabat wrote:Laz,How did you paint it? Spray can?JIM, for now just leaving it natural, looks good, latter I will paint with some acrylics.laz57
jaabat wrote:Laz,How did you paint it? Spray can?
JIM, for now just leaving it natural, looks good, latter I will paint with some acrylics.
laz57
I just wrote five paragraphs on this as a response and my photo hosting software took a dump and I had to reboot. aaarrrggghh
Rather than painting after the fact, add brown or slate grey paint to your water/glue mixture for holding the ballast in place. It will give it a really nice tone without going back over it.
Pure, unadulterated genius!!! Man, that's a great tip!
And not for nuthin, Frank, but your photo hosting software SUCKS. It takes forever for one of your photos to load and display, if they do at all.
I made a promise to myself that when I got to 3000 posts, I would move on and not post here any more. I didn't think in my wildest dreams that it would only take 2 years. Still, a promise is a promise. Thanks for the ride, guys! I'll miss you all. See you on the OGR board!
Jim
First of all great tip FRANK. I will give that a try.
Second, Frank, your photo hosting software doesn't suck. I see if perfectly in a matter of seconds at home or at work. Some parts of the planet are still using two cans and a string.
And finally, since Jim is leaving for greener pastures , it is only fitting we have a huge party for him with all the demented accouterments that we can afford. Everyone who is going to chip in for the big party, say I:
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Well, Jim it appears we have no money, so don't let the door hit you in the butt.
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
jonadel wrote: ...there are several tour companies that will transport your bike to warmer climes and then you fly in and ride for a week or ten days, very tempting.Watching a documentary of the Civil War on the History Channel about Camp Douglas in Chicago, not much to be proud of that time in our lives.Jon
...there are several tour companies that will transport your bike to warmer climes and then you fly in and ride for a week or ten days, very tempting.
Watching a documentary of the Civil War on the History Channel about Camp Douglas in Chicago, not much to be proud of that time in our lives.
Jon
Jon, I don't think I'd want to come back from such a trip. Memorial to Camp Douglas still there - just a bit south of where I'm sitting - along with the cemetary.
Valentine's day? What's that?
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Jim, please post more!
Cold clear and beautiful in Southern Ohio. We've got 8" of dry powder snow, been out this morning playing and clearing walks! It great!, but I don't go to work till Thursday nightshift. I went to Lowes and bought the spray paint to paint the coaler and was able to get real close for color matches. The one color I figured I'd need to compromise most on was the tower structure, and rustolium has a hammered metal that, according to the lid color should be a dead on match. I'll let you know.
Well need to got got most of my studying done for class this weekend.
Stay warm and healthy everyone and don't forget Valentine's day is coming up
WHAT ??
Now I'm scared !!
jaabat wrote: I made a promise to myself that when I got to 3000 posts, I would move on and not post here any more. I didn't think in my wildest dreams that it would only take 2 years. Still, a promise is a promise. Thanks for the ride, guys! I'll miss you all. See you on the OGR board!Jim
Mitch--
How did you get your wife broken in? I've been trying for almost 35 years and nothing has worked, I can't even imagine trying start over with a new one
I really hate winter, starting to wear on me. I used to enjoy every day of it but today I have several maps on my desk planning short spring and summer trips on my motorcycle. When I was in MPLS last weekend I went to a huge bike show and there are several tour companies that will transport your bike to warmer climes and then you fly in and ride for a week or ten days, very tempting.
Time for more coffee and the train room
So many roads, so little time.
jaabat wrote: And not for nuthin, Frank, but your photo hosting software SUCKS. It takes forever for one of your photos to load and display, if they do at all.
Don't hold back Jim - how do you REALLY feel?
that'll last about two days before O-Gauge-Trains send you packing.
Modeling the Baltimore waterfront in HO scale
kblester wrote: SNOHIO ?? How is the weather out that way? I have to drive to Steubenville, OH on Thursday and stay to Saturday. I wondered how bad it is west of Pittsburgh and into the Great State of Ohio? Are there any "must see's" in the area? Best Regards, Ken
SNOHIO ?? How is the weather out that way?
I have to drive to Steubenville, OH on Thursday and stay to Saturday. I wondered how bad it is west of Pittsburgh and into the Great State of Ohio? Are there any "must see's" in the area?
Best Regards, Ken
Today in the Great State of Ohio, it is cold and clear. The sun is shinning, a rare occurrences for this part of the country in the winter. Schools are closed again today due to the cold. The heaviest snow was in Southern Ohio where the hills can make it more fun.
Ken, Steubenville, Ohio is just north of Wheeling, WV and Bridgeport, OH. Both of these communities are on I-70. There are two trains stores, TS Hobbies and G&M Trains and Hobbies in the area that I think you would like. (Google, can get you maps.) TS regularly advertises in CTT. The Chief and I have both visited TS and they do a nice job. G&M many times carries Williams and Weaver, which are somewhat a novelty in this area. There is another store in the area, Patricks. I have not visited this store, so no opinion.
Also in Wheeling is the Kruger Street Train and Toy Museum. If you are a fan of Marx, this is a must see. Even if you are not a fan of Marx, it is very interesting. Marx was made just south of Wheeling.
The big Cabela's Store is in Wheeling if you like the outdoors.
See ya down the tracks,
Roger Bielen wrote:Don, for the "neon" sign you can make a voltage reduction board from components available at Radio Shack. I've made equivalents to 1, 2, & 3 AAA battteries and connect them to my 12 V accessory power.
Roger that really sounds good, where could I get a schematic or parts list? I was considering powering it with a small AC transformer. On the board you mention, you must be able to operate more than 1 light, from that unit. I was going to see how much if I could find how much current they draw, it has to be just a few milliamps.
I was thnking I would probably be able to use a small 4.5 v transformer. I've been saving these as a result of a hint from Jeffelectric.
Thanks for any information.
Don
Good morning from a brisk Chicago where it is 3 and feels like 12 below - and that's just in this office. Wow, it is cold in here today - Trying to catch up on a three pages of posts, from just last night.
Jim A, congratulations on 3K. I only bought one call-bell so my 4 year old partner will be pounding away on it by himself. Though now you gave me an idea to go get another one.
John, now that's a bell. Jim F, yes, it is definitely not "a hot time in the old town" this week. My city friends are trickling water out of their faucets so their pipes don't freeze - too many uninsulated or unheated basements. Not a problem out in the 'burbs.
Frank, mixing the ink or paint into the wet water or glue is a fantastic idea.
Jim, Congrats on 3000, do they give you a sixth star?....Oh wait, we don't have stars anymore
Have a great day everyone.
Dennis
TCA#09-63805
dbaker48 wrote: Also, purchased some "micro trashcans and newspaper" racks through the bay. Here I thought they were prestamped, painted, assembled. WRONG ! Flat pieces need to break appart assemble, glue, paint etc.. Would be a nice winter project but WE DONT HAVE WINTER. So guess I'll sit out on the patio and do them some evening. (We might get some rain toward the weekend, hopeso.)
Also, purchased some "micro trashcans and newspaper" racks through the bay. Here I thought they were prestamped, painted, assembled. WRONG ! Flat pieces need to break appart assemble, glue, paint etc.. Would be a nice winter project but WE DONT HAVE WINTER. So guess I'll sit out on the patio and do them some evening. (We might get some rain toward the weekend, hopeso.)
Don,
I have done some reading on this. You may want to leave the items on the plastic to paint and then break them free when done. May need to touch them up, but they suggest that it is much easier while pieces are still together.
dennis
GOOD advice FRANK, never thought of it. I'll try that tonight.
Blueberryhill RR wrote:Snow covered Dining Car rolled in. Cute, young waitress is waving to me. I think I will have breakfast. Lots of breakfast. Until later.........
Snow covered Dining Car rolled in. Cute, young waitress is waving to me. I think I will have breakfast. Lots of breakfast. Until later.........
Chuck - you have all the luck. The dining car on that track that rolls past my place is strictly self-service, especially for breakfast.
Today schools are closed for us. Not sure why except that there ate 5 days built into the calendar and they wanted to use one. Not much snow but really icy. I'll take it. Having a lesurely breakfast then will go in late, come home early/
Have a great day.
Mitch
Bob Mitchell Gettysburg, PA TCA # 98-47956 LCCA# RM22839
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a snow covered 12 degrees. Sun is shining. Going up to 24 today. Must be a warm trend. Hope no more snow.
Today, I have to drive into Cambridge ( 15 miles ), to do the weekly grocery shopping. My thrill for the week. I am going to wait until noon to venture out. Hope they have the road cleaned off. I can see the Interstate from the front yard, ( I - 77 ), and it looks like traffic is moving along pretty briskly. All I have to do is find the road to get down off the hill. Follow the tracks. ( car tracks ). Thank goodness for 4-wheel drive.
Y'all have a great Wednesday.
Chuck
JIM,
I know what you mean. It is getting to me, taking away from train running. But in the long run it will pay off? Even my wife likes the new look. Makes it look real she says.
Laz, one of the reasons I went with FasTrack was that I knew spreading and glueing ballast would wear on me.
Good Morning Everyone !! Just a light dusting of snow here for me this morning !!
Jim : hope you hit the 3000 today !! That will mean you had a good amount of fun at work !!
Well, our weatherman asked us last night : if it is zero degrees today, and it is going to be twice as cold tomorrow, how cold will it be ? !! Well of course, I got it right away !!
Hope everyone has a nice day !! My internet service may be shut down after 10, so they can do maintenance.
HI GIZ,
GREAT DAY a 2hr delay YIPPEEE! We got about an inch o snow, but with temps at 10 a real skating rink here.
Going to put more lizard litter on layout tonite. Maybe run trains for a while?
Good morning from New England.
Not much to say today. I overslept and was "late" for work, but since it's my late night, I really was only 2 hours early instead of 2.5.
I'm closing in on 3000 posts! It might happen today.
Have a great day, everyone.
Nick,
That is correct, will not be able to unpack it until tomorrow as I will be involved in some medium duty courting for the rest of today.
There is some snow forecast for us and I expect to have plenty of time to follow your guidance re. power supplies.
John Baker
Hi All,
Its been a good morning, had a package arrive from Lionel. A new US spec. command base power supply. For those of you who have been following our progress on the frequency problems may remember that our command base set was purchased from the UK Lionel dealer. They had replaced the power supply with a UK spec. unit due to EU laws etc.
I was not worried at the time because all I wanted the set for was the Cab 1 to control a powermaster which I needed for the UK 18V AC power supply I had been sold to replace the CW-80. When this set-up did not work due to my son's loco having Trainsounds (also malfuntions on 50Hz). We then went with the pure sine inverter to get 60Hz US spec. power. Our first TMCC engine, a Beep with the ERR upgrade kit worked ok with 60Hz track power and a 50Hz TMCC signal. However my son's latest Lionel missile loco did not respond correctly in TMCC mode. Well it does now! With the new command base power supply run from our 60Hz Inverter (correctly earthed) all problems appear to be solved!
Hopefully all this hassle with power frequency is now behind us. My advice for people on this side of the pond is to use the proper Lionel power supplies run on 60Hz power don't bother doing anything diffrent.
Working from home today......maybe I might fit in some TMCC train running
John B, Its the dockside switcher Copper range mine set is it not? Enjoy!
Nick
4 bells in the afternoon watch the first torpedo hit the Lusitania and Uncle Sam went to war with Kaiser Bill.
IT'S HERE.
YIPPPPEEEEE!!!!!!****
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