Evening all!
How's everybody doing?
Chole, I'll have a Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla, with a glass of water please, Thank you.
Here's my christmas tree with my LGB train running around it. I took this picture on December 15.
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Here are some new treasures I picked up:
Johnny Lightning Ford F550 (Rebel Rods Release 1)
Johnny Lightning 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (Street Freaks Release 9/Import Heat)
Matchbox Mercedes-Benz CLS500 (2007 Release)
And This BLI USRA Heavy Mikado 2-8-2 ATSF #3289 Paragon2 SOUND/DC/DCC
What do you guys think?, I know that tow truck looks odd without a hood, but hey that's JL being creative!
Evening Diners,
Rick- A stunning photo of CSX in the snow.
ATSFGuy- A nice collection of vehicles and a steam engine.
Give Ken a round of beer. Since he enjoyed it yesterday.
I watched the new Jumanji movie. It was a very good remake. It had some language but it was entertaining. Was it better than the original? Yes, but I will still watch the late Robin Williams and Kirsten Dunst version.
I watch the Angry Joe for movie and video game reviews.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-6h4jenMPuo
A review of the movie on his channel. If you want to watch the movie.
Amtrak America, 1971-Present.
Goodnight diners, barkeep I'll take a warm milk...
Leaving for Flo-Rida in the morning!
Hobby front, Project Big Bad John is still in the works, I'm having some trouble figuring all the details out and naysayers don't help much but that's life they laugh until they're proved utterly wrong... I'm still going through with the project and I'm not surrendering yet...
Seems quiet around the forums far as traffic goes, probably the holidays. That or that many members have left for reasons unknown... Hope it picks back up after the new year!
Well that's all for now. Oh and everybody go ahead and have another because drinks are on me...
Steve
If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough!
Good Morning Everyone Coffee Please
Its real cold today but no wind thank god Temp in NYC is 14 degrees Everyone in the pool.
Finished measuring the subway shelf last night all is a go to begin construction next week once the train room is ready. So now the SIW willhave 3 levels plus The Helen E Frey Memorial display case named for my mother in law who passed in Septembe.
Joe Staten Island West
Before I forget I want to offer my fondest wishes and Prayers to all my old friends on this forum and add all the others here the Healthyest and happiest NEW YEAR ever.
I have a snowplow similar to the pictured one. B&M 3" long, just over 1 ounce,no front coupler. Looks like they took a low gondola,covered it and extended the front to put the plow. Cute little shelf model.
Phil aka Flip Fla.Phil
Mornin' folks!
Zoe, I could use another pot of Seneca Lake Blend Dark Roast Organic, fair traded coffe please.......
It's C-c-c-c-c-c-c-o-o-o-old here in the Finger Lakes this morning. Was about 4°F overnight and has now hit 11°F outside the door..... Oh, and a very happy 5th. day of Christmas to those who celebrate it and a wonderful day as well to everyone else!
I have had a great Christmas so far. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day was spent at my Son's house. Tuesday was "come over for leftovers" night at their house as well. Wednesday was the annual ordeal at my sister's house which wasn't terrible this year. She only corrected what I said 3 times and yelled at me twice for being her brother. She invited a gentleman who teaches here in Geneva, but was of my sister's students when she taught in Victor. He was supposed to bring his son, but son was staying one more night at his mom's house for christmas. That, of course was somehow my fault I guess. I do enjoy chit chatting with the other guy though, as both of us are into Solar Power and all things good for the environment. My sister hates the look of anything environmentally sound (she taught Art). The new bulbs just don't look right!!! She also thinks her 74% efficient furnace is much better than my 95% efficient.... Doesn't want new windows because they wouldn't look right. She did get new sashes put in her upstairs ones though last summer. She got so she couldn't stand the cold air pouring in the cracks through the 80 year old frames anymore..... Etc, etc. etc...... She is a work!
I finally have all the info I need to get the publicity out for the MLK March and Service. Have to get it to the local paper today if possible. May even spend a few minutes in the train room today... Never know........???
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
Howdy. Hot coffee and hot oatmeal please.
Our Michigan visit is still cold with about zero F every night . It will continue that cold at least ten more days. Glad we won’t stay that long .
John Boy ... I don’t know how you endure your frigid location ... nice of you to ask about the MIA’s. .. Where is CN Charlie?
Bundle up.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Afternoon Diners,
My brother delivered the PS4 today so I would play Star Wars Battlefront II. I got a new tv just for the system. A small 22 inch. Nothing fancy, I was going to use an older one. In the end I didn't want to worry about more cables and adopters to convert.
Waiting for it finishing downloading in other 13 hours.
Cloe, I could use a mug of hot chocolate to tide me over 'til dinner, Please and Thank You, Ma'am.
Heartland Division CB&QJohn Boy ... I don’t know how you endure your frigid location ...
Well, Garry, here in the Finger Lakes Region, temps in the single digits just means that we see fewer kids out walking around in shorts and short sleeved shirts. Some may have a baseball cap on though........ Last week on the coldest day I was at Water Street Cafe having breakfast and I looked out the window and saw a college kid run around the block three times.... Shorts, tee shirt, and no hat..... You guys down South are just wimps when the weather is nice (and cold)....... Frankly I could never live down South... Way too hot in the summertime! Besides, I have relatives down there. Try to stay well clear of most of them!!!
Just kidding (I think you know that).... I will be staying inside as much as possible until the temp. gets at least above 15°F. The Volt starts up and runs the ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) at anything below 15°. Pain in the drain to only get 30 or so mpg around town. Much rather drive on the electrons from my roof.....
Remember: "Happiness makes up in height for what it lacks in length." - Robert Frost
Time to get some w*rk done. Later!
JaBear,
Thank you for that----have sent you some e-mail, was only to be one but on the way to the Forum--dunno what happened !
River nearly frozen up, a few open holes with the water showing. It has been 5-8 below zero at night, warms up to +6 in the day time, NW wind drops the wind chill down to 30-35 below. Dogs do not stay out for any length of time, long yellow streaks, and long brown ones in the snow.
We have had sea smoke the last few days coming off the water, daytime not so bad, but I remember fishing in weather like this at 0300, having to use the radar leaving my mooring, even with my flood, and spot lights on could not see past the stem of the boat, like flying in a cloud, at four miles per hour.
My neighbor pulled his boat, and float out on this morning tide, at 10'8", it was just enough to hit the end of the ways where he pulls out. He has been duck hunting through the cold weather, and has done quite well with black duck, mallards, and geese. I made it out once so far this year, have a few days left in the season, I probably will take Shelby and jump-shoot the marsh behind the house before all is done.
Wife was with her son over Christmas, he has had his final series of chemo and radiation, in two more weeks he will have another scan to see what the results are.
Trains continue to keep coming back, and staying on the track-----all is good.
Prayers for those in need--
herrinchoker
Steven Otte Next month, how about we go somewhere warm? We can stop in at the Harvey House to warm up with some hot cider until the Diner crew gets the gas lines hooked up and the grill ready.
Next month, how about we go somewhere warm?
We can stop in at the Harvey House to warm up with some hot cider until the Diner crew gets the gas lines hooked up and the grill ready.
Sounds good to me. Come Sunday, even the peguins are going to need coats. Fifteen below for the high. (Twenty-six below for the low.)
angelob6660 FRRYKid- Building a lego kit, can be interesting. I finished one a month ago it was a Star Wars Turbo Tank from the Clone Wars. It was fun assembling the vehicle. Thinking about the people who has to test and retest to build this kits before booklets.
FRRYKid- Building a lego kit, can be interesting. I finished one a month ago it was a Star Wars Turbo Tank from the Clone Wars. It was fun assembling the vehicle. Thinking about the people who has to test and retest to build this kits before booklets.
The kit was missing a couple of minor pieces. Contacted Lego and the missing pieces are on order.
Let’s See ... John Boy with -30 degrees. FRRY with -26. That’s cold.
If it gets any worse, the politicians will put their hands in their own pockets .
Ray ... We are not in the Deep South and don’t have so many hot summer days. However, we normally have two hot months and two cold months In a year. In between months are generally good . It’s better than Michigan weather.
Jamuary ... is one of you willing to open the January Diner ?
What's the responsibilities of opening the diner?
Eveing Diners
Flo, give Ed, Brent, Jan, Angelob, Gary, Ray, Galaxy, Henery, Inch, Mr B, SteveO a glass of Fingers Lake Wine and I will have a please. Give Rick, Steven a Hot Chocolate and leave some outside for Ulrich.
Henery How is your wife doing?
Work Was Slow with only 3 people, and only one bought for a mear $55.00. I hate this time of year at work! Time to do the hated Year End Inventory! Main store has 20,000 sq feet to inventory and have 5 people to do the count. I have 10,600 sq feet and I do all of the inventory by my self!
Did not sleep well last night, so later.
Ken
I hate Rust
Good evening all.
Chloe - A hot cocoa please. Thanks.
Weather front - Snow and cold. Oh, and a "Lake effect snow warning" until 4:00AM (0400hrs) on Sunday. Erie expects another 12-20", snowbelts another 8-14" by Sunday. Poor Erie-ites that aren't used to more snow than me...
Erie record front - They have now surpassed by several inches the seasonal average, in just one month. Yep... That's some snow record alright. And it's growing. (Literally!)
Odd story of the day from the snow - A structure collapse in downtown Erie this evening, where the roof of a local business collapsed due to the weight of the snow. Now the odd part - The local business? A roofing company....
W*^k - Busier today, which was good, but not enough to hit goal, or make up for a big fat 0 on Wednesday.
SWP Steven - I was going to say that you have to be able to haul the diner to its new locale by rail, and buy everyone's dinner tab for the last of this month plus the first of next, but instead, it's be responsible to open the month in the new location, (Florida, Arizona, Cajon, Tehachapi, San Bernadino suggested, maybe others I missed?) with the rules post and the RIP track. (Copy/Paste should work for those.) Any tips I missed guys?
Location for next month - While I've always wanted to go to Arizona for spring training, so maybe a rail town? (Or, settle for Pheonix, as they have some "non-rail" sites for our families to visit while we chat and watch trains. ) But, what about every railfan's dream come true - that Nevada line where you can be the engineer, of either a diesel, or steamer, whichever you prefer. (Or, dream big and go for running both!)
Hope all are well, and all enjoy the night!
Ricky W.
HO scale Proto-freelancer.
My Railroad rules:
1: It's my railroad, my rules.
2: It's for having fun and enjoyment.
3: Any objections, consult above rules.
Ok I'll take the responsibility!
Well be moving to the Loop right in the center on the hill to see all the action...
Quick word of advice: DO NOT try to renew MR subscription online in the middle of the night. My mac lost the page just after I completed the name/address section. No big deal, just do it over again. I missed selecting the 2-year print only, and ended up ordering 3 years with archive and Video Plus. At my age and health status I'm nervous about being around for three more years, even the 2 year bit is a gamble. I emailed customer service and hopefully they can fix it for me.
Gary
Afternoon diners, on the road again today... Saw an old bus turned RV and guess what was in the back under the hood... a screamin' Jimmy or a Detroit Diesel two stroke!
Good Afternoon All,
Thought I'd drop in for a quick coffee and a grilled cheese on rye. A balmy 16F with s..w here, a welcome change after a week of single digit temps. At least the wind didn't kick up. Still have the 6" or so of White Christmas on the ground so a little more is NBD. Hasd all 4 kids and both DILs over Christmas morning and have been in the shop though it's shut down all week. Making new wishbones and rebuilding all the other parts I knocked off the race car on the wall at Albert Park in March. Just hasn't been time to do much otherwise this last year. I'm not complaining mind you busy is much better than the alternative.
Layout is starting to show progress again as I pick away at it. Turntable is fitted and ready for wiring and the roundhouse is getting there Both Walthers kits- the 90' turntable and smaller roundhouse. I was able to squeeze the full 3 bays into the space available after trying three or four other mockups and a round house I have had from a train show long ago. It was good to get back into the basement after such a long time away. If I get real ambitious I'll figure out how to take pics and post them again. I haven't been on trainboard or photobucket for ages so I'm not sure if I even have accounts there anymore. What are the rest of you doing for pics now?
Ken, sorry to hear about your Dad. I lost mine over 20 years ago and still think of him every day.
Sorry to see Ulrich gone again but I'm happy to hear he's doing ok and that most of the rest of you are at least hanging in there. Wishing you all the best for a happy New Year. J.R.
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Hey all. Been a bad week here for me. Issues at work mostly, basically leading to me looking for other sources of legal income. The open house for today was canceled because of this stupid snowstorm. Plus women my age playing their games again. Hopefully 2018 has more positive than 2017 had. I'm really in need of a serious change in my life right about now.
Location- If I may suggest a location, how about western PA, especially along the Wheeling and Lake Erie. The east end has some beautiful scenery.
(My Model Railroad, My Rules)
These are the opinions of an under 35 , from the east end of, and modeling, the same section of the Wheeling and Lake Erie railway. As well as a freelanced road (Austinville and Dynamite City railroad).
I stayed out the internet yesterday. To download the game which ended at 10:30 at night.
I had to go to bank this morning. I was card hacked again, luckily they told me yesterday at 5 o'clock. Lucky may not be the word but I'm okay. It was good thing I didn't buy anything.
Let's hope the new card comes in before the rest of my pre orders, next year.
Still warm and toasty in the freezing negative temperatures.
Well, in order to deal with this week in a healthy way...I just bought stuff to do another Wheeling unit... I'm finally doing one of the old FURX units.
Afternoon, everybody!
-6 and windy with a -38 wind chill. good day to be in the basement running trains!!
The more I run through the trains sequence, the more refined I'm getting it. Over the last year I 've probably added 100 cars so I had to add length and tracks in staging to accomodate the increased traffic.I also had to change around the order of trains because the yard at Spooner cloogged up REAL fast! LOL! I adjusted some grades to allow longer trains and added some 3 engine consists, so that also helped move cars over the line.
All in all, we've had a good year. Work has been steady. Wife and kids/grandkids are well and healthy. Except for the broken back I have a lot to be thankful for!
It's good to see some familiar names posting in here again!
I truly hope you all have a safe and happy New Year!!
That's about all for now. Back to trains!
Terry in NW Wisconsin
Queenbogey715 is my Youtube channel
I've got a Cab Forward fired up and waiting with an auxiliary tender in the yard ready to haul the diner to SoCal, the MOW crew had put a temporary stub track inside the loop and the diner will be spotted there... That's all for now.
Heartland Division CB&Q If it gets any worse, the politicians will put their hands in their own pockets .
I have watching the Weather Channel in the mornings before I go to work to see what the temperature looks like. THey have been doing #it'ssocold. One of the statements was something along those lines. Another one of those statements was it is so cold that their froze.
ricktrains4824 Odd story of the day from the snow - A structure collapse in downtown Erie this evening, where the roof of a local business collapsed due to the weight of the snow. Now the odd part - The local business? A roofing company....
That's not a good advertisement for the business, at least IMHO.
Hobby Front: I received the mass order of straight track today. At first, I was a bit surprised at quite how much the box weighed: 3 lbs 7 oz! But considering there are 82 pieces in that box, that is not bad for weight. That gets the yard plan quite a bit further on track. ( Sorry about the pun!) Next order of business is to get the cork sheets ordered. (Found a seller on eBay that I can buy cork sheets big enough to cover both the 1'x3' expansion and a 5 pack that will give enough to cover the two doors for the railyard.) The other major pieces will be 9 turnouts, a crossover and a mess of terminal joiners.
Flo, give Ed, GTM, Gary, Inch, Jan, Brent, Jimmy, Angelob, Ray, Mr B, Galaxy and I a and give SteveO, Steven and Rick a Hot Apple Cider. Leave a Thermos outside for Ulrich.
Work Front It was a Good Slow Day. Yea, Nancy was there and we only had two customers all day. Good part? Nancy was with a couple when she got a phone call she wanted to take. That worked out great for me! They bought a good spiff Memonry Foam Mattress and I made a extra $110.00!
GTM Thank You and all the other diners for the condolences for the loss of Dad.
6 Degrees outside, perfect BBQ weather! Doing some Baby Back Rib's, Filet Mignon and Bacon Chesse Bugers. You know it is cold when you have to Microwave the BBQ sause so it will come out of the bottle!
Later, Ken
The diner in January will be a two heavyweight car train both will have a open air observation deck at the end of the car, an interior area, a elevated cupola, and an elevated balcony accessible from the cupola...
I'll open the new diner tommorow at noon that way you guys can wish everyone a happy new year and share a round of sparkling grape juice. (To some that may mean "wine")
Evenin' folks!
Janie, I could use a refill for my decaf please! Thanks!
Hey, JR, good to see! Been quite a while I think.... Sounds like you are as busy as ever......
Angelo, around here there has been a warning that the crooks are getting into gas pump card readers and stealing peoples info. I had that happen a couple years ago. I now only pay inside!!! I also check my CC account daily to make sure what I see is things I bought.....
Jimmy, just remember: "Love is an irresistable desire to be irresistably loved." - Robert Frost
"We're havin' a Heat Wave...... Tropical Heat Wave...."
Appears to be a problem with the formatting buttons here tonight. I had to use code to get Bold and Italic to work...
Have a Good one and stay warm out there if you are in the cold areas!
"One difference between pessimists and optimists is that while pessimists are more often right, optimists have far more fun."
To those of you in retail, I hope your have plenty of spliffs (spelling??)
Actually Bear, the proper spelling is 'spiff', that is if you are talking about a monetary reward. It could be however that some employers are indeed handing out 'spliffs', a spliff being another term for a 'joint'. You know, cannabis, marijuana, funny cigarettes.... Heck, employee benefits come in all forms! Who knows?!?
Happy New Year to you and everybody on the forums!!!
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!