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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by krump alright you snow nuts... Winter is 3.5 months away and not my favourite time of year - we just got rid of it 3.5 months ago, so we're 1/2 way between it . I can't ski (unable), don't like driving in snow, struggle walking in snow, and simply don't like being that cold. The Husky's and dog sled aren't ready yet, the igloo has disappeared and needs a new roof, the skidoo needs a tune-up, and ... [/quote] GOOD MORNING ALL: The second cup of tea is a GOOD thing. KRUMP: If you don't like snow - come here. No snow in the last 8 to 10 years. I can't even remember the last time it snowed. Of course the down side is summer. Last week it was over 105 every day. Sunday we had a cold front come through and it only got up to 92. Todays high is going to be 93. As fec 153 said "it gets down to 30 maybe 3 times a year". Back when we used to add antifreeze every winter I can remember not havng to buy any for 3 or 4 years because we never saw a temp below 35. Fergie: From one of your transmittles you said that you had four blocks. If you decide to convert to DCC, Digitrax make a product called PM4-2 and it will handle four blocks on your layout. If you need more blocks you just add more PM4-2s. I'll bring a set of instructions so you can see what I'm talking about. I have one on my layout and they sure are simple to wire in. How old are your kids, you were talking about being in scouts with one of them? Do they have any interest in model railroading? Craig: [#welcome] I didn't know what all spotted at a packing house until the receint Lone Star regional convention. Their was a program on slaughter houses. Tank cars haul out blood, 85# per cow. Stock cars of course, meat reefers are the short (36') ones. Produce is hauled it the 40' ones, due to the weight. Since meat is hung, the roofs had to be built up stronger. Box cars and gons haul out firtalizer (dung). Box cars also bring in feed. Hide cars (old box cars) haul out the hides. Flats bring in equipment for the packing house. I've been trying to get in touch with Leo and Ruth Campbell of Campbell models for the last two months. I finally got to talk to Ruth yesterday and she said that Leo was striken with staff infection and is confined to a wheel chair, but can drive the van. They sold the business to a guy in Oregon, sold the plant and their house and are moving to Grand Junction, Colorado. I've sure enjoyed their kits. I had a chance to meet them went I was in Durango several years ago and they are a nice couple. Well I've got to get ready and go to work. Have a blessed day and remember SANTA FE ALL THE WAY Bob
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