Bob Keller
Ogaugeoverlord wrote:BTW which forum is The Selector a moderator of?If it is this one, nobody told me about it. Company policy has been that only company employees will moderate the trains.com forums.
Hmmmmmm.........
Very interesting
He doesnt even have anything that distinquishes him as a mod, such as stars or "Forum Moderator" underneath his name. BTW, I believe selector is a major poster at either the model railroader forum or Trains forum. Not sure which though, so I'd doubt he would be a mod here either.....
Very Very Interesting.....
"Lionel trains are the standard of the world" - Jousha Lionel Cowen
Great pic Chief!
I wrote about 1000 words, but I deleted my own post.
Found a new "LHS" about 1/2 hour from my house. My wife pointed out that they advertise in CTT and she knew about them all along - guess I missed it? Anyway, I really liked the store and they have a TON of PW Lionel trains. I picked up some gargraves with which to experiment and checked out some Ross Custom Switches. Got some "Cedar" megasteam - remember that was recommended by someone. Also picked up some fence for the farmyard and a lumber shed kit. I noticed that the K-Line by Lionel Barn and Chicken Coop set was Supposed to include a tiny bag of windows and doors that was missing from the kit that I received. I will be emailing TRAINZ shortly to see if they will send me just that little baggy or if I need to call Lionel or something. Unfortunately, my daughter and I already glued together the barn and chicken coop, just missing those little details.
Sir James - all done painting?
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
EVENING Brutus,
Yes just had to paint the ceiling as she is going to wallpaper the rest. Got it done b 4 game time. I helped her get the first peice straight now it's her little project. celebrated with peach pie and banilla ice cream. Still have some for you. and any Buckeye fan. Have to see if Chuck is giving out cupcakes. Sounds like the store you found will help you stock up on supplies. Sir James
"IT's GOOD TO BE THE KING",by Mel Brooks
Charter Member- Tardis Train Crew (TTC) - Detroit3railers- Detroit Historical society Glancy Modular trains- Charter member BTTS
Brutus, she must be a keeper if she has sources that you do not know of
My favorite lhs is no longer around and they carried lots of S gauge as well as lionel O gauge.
It is always fun to check out a new hobby store.
Thanks Sir James - yummy! Guys, I'll tell ya, it was a great store. I'll bet it's the most O gauge trains I've ever seen in a room. That's pretty much all they had! We were running late and didn't get there until about 1:15 and they were scheduled to close at 2. I think they were getting ready to close early when we walked in - oh well! I spent $75 in no time at all! Can't do that too often.
BTW - got the new Riddle Trackwork book today from Amazon - looks great at a glance, can't wait to read it.
jonadel wrote:Crandell--Are you for real?
Yes, I am for real. I do a lot of work at my computer, even though I am retired. Due to my personality and a new interest in model trains, I frequent these forums a lot, although I almost never get to this one. Some would say I have no life, but they haven't been so unkind as to actually type it out for me to see.
Ogaugeoverlord, I can't account for internal communications with you and the other staff, but Bergie has taken on three of us to monitor the forums. My instructions do not preclude me from responding to complaints in other fora, so I deal with whatever lands in the complaints forum (accessible only to moderators, and maybe staff?). One such complaint originated in this thread. Another way of saying this is that I have not been told, expressly, to restrict my function to model railroader fora, and this would make sense since all fora are subject to a bit of untidiness now and again. You staffers can't always be here to help things along...so to speak. I am sorry my work here is news to you...I hope not unpleasant, though.
-Crandell
Wes Whitmore wrote: The Buckeyes defense did a good job today. Offense hasn't been on for a couple of weeks. Maybe it's the cold weather. Regardless, it's been a pretty good season.
The Buckeyes defense did a good job today. Offense hasn't been on for a couple of weeks. Maybe it's the cold weather. Regardless, it's been a pretty good season.
Wasn't it sweet? Do you have the Buckeye Express running? You should post a video of the engine start up.
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
Bob, your little distraction skit with The Selector seems to have done the trick. You must have young kids at home.
That's me the FAT CAT.
Remember gang what I have taught you.
IGNORE IGNORE IGNORE.
speak softly and carry a big stick!!!! when you argue with a fool, both lose.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Evening all,
Well the wife drafted me into helping with the outdoor Christmas decorations today. We had a rather mild day and the wind of the past few days has died. All done for the year and ready to light up. Grandson mowed the lawn for the last time on Friday (I hope).
Now I have to get the layout shipshape for visitors over the holidays and set up my Christmas train. And do a general housecleaning of the layout room and rest of basement.
Chief makes a great FAT CAT!
Don, What size & impedence is the speaker you need? I've got a few laying around.
Take care,
Evening all!
So I go traveling for a week and look what happens! The Chief in a big cat suit? Gonna have to read up on that?
Had a great trip to NJ and NY this past week. Visited Walkers Hardware in Totowa, NJ. Great place and great folks! Visit them if you get a chance. A real hardware store with a train shop (and lotsa Lionel modern and PW trains) somehow filling every spare nook and cranny.
We were able to schedule a visit to the NJ High Railers GIANT layout in Patterson. Wow! A great undertaking and a lot of really nice folks showed up to welcome us and give us a tour of the layout. If you get the chance, go to one of their open houses. They also have the HBO Soprano layout and its backup (in case they had to reshoot the scene) on loan from HBO. The one from the finale even has the theatrical blood still on it
Got the Lionel Grand Central Terminal layout all set up and running in 1.5 days. Was able to do a lot of cleanup and refurbishing so it looks great! Even had time to add a signal to the upper loop so the operators can see when the loop is active and when it is "resting" the train (cool down period).
While we were up there, we also got a chance to go visit the old CRR of NJ passenger/ferry terminal in Liberty Park (NJ) and the Lackawana Hoboken Terminal. Classic architecture and a real treat to see these structures. The Hoboken Terminal passenger platform area is completely operational and uses the original train sheds. It gives one a feeling of how things were many years ago with trains arriving and departing every few minutes. The Winter Classic Trains has a nice article on the Hoboken Terminal. You cannot get to the ferry slips area as it is under renovation. The Tiffany skylight is absolutely awesome!
Well getting late. Hope all have a great evening!
Regards, Roy
ChiefEagles wrote: Remember gang what I have taught you.
It's too late Chief, the fat cat's out of the bag. You can stop stirring the Kool-Aid now.
Sounds like a great trip, Roy!
Sir James, sorry - got busy on the 'Bay buying stuff for a niece for Christmas. That is a big store!
This guy has some great accessories on a layout in back you can just see some of the details in the pic. He had the Lionel Hobby Store where you can look look in through the windows and skylights and see all the little layouts and stuff. Also had the Nuclear Reactor. None of it was running, but like I said we got there just as they were getting ready to close I think.
Where is Lee [Phillyreading]? Haven't heard from him in a while. Hope he is OK.
Jim F, keep the cold air out your way. Do let some rain get by.
Good evening all,
Wow! Six pages since my last post, which was Friday morning. Part of my thoughts concerning all the discussion is "Never argue with a fool. They just drag you down to their level and beat you with experience" :-) (Please note smiley face). This kind of agrees with Chief's idea to "Ignore, ignore, ignore." I, for one, hope that the moderators do not have to step in and lock this thread. This is not just a forum, but a history of our lives to a certain extent. We come here initially to talk about toy trains, but I feel as if I have a whole set of friends from all over the country and across the pond. I have not met in person anyone, but all would be welcome at my house. We have a good thing going here and I think we can straighten our own situation. If we can survive the "Zeke" ordeal, we can survive anything. Enough of the soapbox.
I spent the day doing chores. I cleaned the gutters out, mowed leaves up (my dad came over and was a big help), swept the house, and went to the YMCA to do weights. Lucas was working at the library, and my wife was babysitting the grandson in Bloomington. I also got an e-mail from my Norwegian soccer friend, which always brightens my day. Tomorrow we have a family gathering in New Castle. Friday night I set a new personal best for a half hour run, and we watched "Moonlight" and "Numb3rs". I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Ha - you are right, Mike!
Chief, it's getting really cold here at night all right. We had some rain this week and more coming next week. My buddy in SC hasn't been in touch much except to tell me they are traveling (retired couple), but I guess they were pretty far behind on rain this year as well. St. Louis is in a drought - I think this is 4 or 5 years in a row. I think they need to recompute what is normal! 100 years ago MO was known for armadilloes and apparently they are moving back this way?
Gollllleeeee, finally got on here tonight and it took quite some time to read through all the posts. While I like to catch up with many folks, it was hard reading some I find myself less interested in reading the diatribes, but worth it to catch up on those in need or with troubles. Many I concider friends and would hate to lose contact.
Chief, what can I say? That cat outfit is a winner. Think you need to wear it to York and have your picture taken with the CTT gang photo.
Well, got the last bit if wire I needed to run power to the switches and with the help of a good friend, I will soon have the blocks for the bell wire and can get all the accessory wire runs made. Things are really coming together and I hope to have some major progress made on the layout.
For what its worth, I have gotten a lot of good information from friends here. It saddens me that the pot got stirred. It would be good if it gets back to the way it was. Too many big issues in life to get caught up in the small ones.
God Bless,
Dennis
TCA#09-63805
Evening all -
Didn't get much wiring done, wife thought we needed to go to a movie. Couldn't argue, so went to see American Gangster w/Denzel Washington. Really a good movie! A little long but interesting. Did have a couple of disturbing moments, brought back some memories of Bangkok, and Ben Hoa. Don't regret seeing the movie though, and it is based upon a true story.
News tonight is predicting another of the Santa Ana wind conditions like what we had last month, causing the fires. They are expected to start on Tuesday and go through next Saturday. CDF allegedly has started moving equipment in to So. Cal. in anticipation and preparation.
Hopefully will get some train time tomorrow.
Don
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a cold 39 degrees. Cloudy. Only going up to 48 today with no snow in the forecast.
Today, the wife is making her great, home made chicken noodle soup. With home made noodles. She is feeling much better and is getting around good. I will spend some time running trains, later, and it will be a nice, relaxing day. Life is good.
Last Nascar race of the season, this afternoon. Then, 3 months until baseball Spring training starts.
Dining car has arrived and is ready for breakfast. Later.
Y'all have a great Sunday.
Chuck
Good morning COFFEE POT
I am still on a losing streak(weight wise) get officaly weighed monday evening.
Have to move a storage tub of magizines and books from moms house to my basement very heavy tub. As soon as I get the floor covering(naturestone) paid off will do some much needed electrical and lighting work for basement.
SUNSHINE!!!!!!! Boy it's been awhile
CTT-LEAVE THE POT ALONE...GO AFTER THE PEOPLE STIRRING THINGS UP.
The chief is right ignore.
What a beautiful morning, cold but the sun is out buckeyes , Mich state won,that was a surprise but I'll take it. Wife will probably work on the wallpaper after church. I'm a paint person though.Left over meatloaf today but thats ok I like it. I think there is only one train show next month, not sure if thats enough to fill my habit. May have to make a trip to the store.
Brutus- how could a store that size exist and you not know? Sir James
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