Hopefully Jeff is at home getting some much-needed bedrest.
I was home "on quarters" all day yesterday too with a fever. It's that time of year, I guess...
Anyway, I'm starting to amass the pieces and parts I need to build a PRR M1 4-8-2 in N scale. If you've followed my whining from time to time you'll know that Precision Craft Models announed a PRR M1 in N scale with sound and DCC over 3 years ago. At Trainfest 2007 one of the PCM reps apparently leaked that pre-orders were only 25% of what they wanted before they would start production. Forget that! I'm canceling my pre-order and doin' it myself!
Here's the beast I plan to build in N:
This is, in fact, a PRR M1b. I'll be building the plain M1, but with the same 210F75 tender. True Pennsy fans know the difference!
Modeling the Rio Grande Southern First District circa 1938-1946 in HOn3.
Good morning folks. Sorry, I don't know you all by name. I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. I won't be near a computer tomorrow, so I figured I'd say it now.
I just completed a Christmas list for my mother. I managed to squeeze in quite a few items for $100. Three Model Power houses, one Walthers church, three Jordan Products cars, and two boxes of atlas telephone poles. Not bad for a days shopping. I had to try to get as many projects funded as possible. My wife doesn't care if I spend thirty dollars in a week on fast food. If I spend twenty a week on trains and ten on cold cuts, that's a no no. My mother, God bless her soul, sees the benefit of having a distraction. Therefore, she helps with the hobby budget. Not that my wife doesn't approve of trains, she just doesn't see the point of it.
Anyway, Happy Thanksgiving! I hope everyone has a good day.
Good morning diners?
Where am I having T-day dinner? After reading Ryan's menu, I'm headed there! Make room for my family, Ryan!!!
Seriously, Shelley and I will be with some of her family in Nashville, TN tomorrow and the next day we will be in Birmingham, AL with some of my family. Menu? I think it's turkey.
Jeff's problem sounded really bad. It's good he went to the doctor, and I beleive he's in good care. Prayers for him.
Have a nice day before Thanksgiving.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Good morning folks!
Chloe...set me up with a couple eggs sunny side up, grits, hash browns, wheat toast with grape jelly, and some of Ed's fresh squeezed too!
Went to the doc yesterday morning with a sore throat and ear aches, now on antibiotics and starting to feel a bit better now
Happy Thanksgiving Everybody!
I started the preparations for the big meal last night. Got the stuffing done, and BTW Dick, I made it with fresh pork sausage! If you want the recipe let me know and I'll post it for you all here in the Diner! Then I'm going to stuff the bird with it tomorrow just before roasting time.
Thanksgiving Dinner also includes my Bourbon Sweet Potatoes Casserole, Baked Acorn Squash, Peas and Rice, and Giblet Gravy too. Oh, and some pumpkin pie and bourbon chocolate pecan pie all with fresh whipped cream on top.
We are going to one of Monique's ole high school friends for Thanksgiving and I'm preparing the meal, our way of giving thanks!
Sue - $5.00 at the train show must have been restraining to keep into that tight a budget! Heck, the last train show here a few weeks ago charged $5.00 a head just to walk in the front door...
gear-jammer wrote: It took me a while to get through several days of posts. You guys are windy.Sue
It took me a while to get through several days of posts. You guys are windy.
Sue
Good thing it's not the breaking kind......
Garry - Budget....what budget? Sometimes the RR has a need to spend on some capital, got to build up the RR business assets and equity!
Jerry - Glad that Sallie is better now! And Happy 60th Birthday!
Corey - Your frugal sense makes perfect cents!
Bob K. - How's it going? Nice photos, thanks for sharing again!
Rob - Thoughts and prayers are with you and the family, and glad to here dad is getting better. And speaking of hay, I here the price has gone way up here in NC due to the drought conditions.
J.R. - Your neighborhood houses are going up just as fast as the new subdivisions are going up around here! Great job!
Jim - Nice surf and turf dinner you got there, any left for lunch today?
JimRCGMO wrote: So, how many of you are having the Thanksgiving dinner at your place (vs. at another family member's or elsewhere)? And what time should I show up? (Just foolin' with you...)Better get working on my eggs before they cool off. Prayers for a great Thanksgiving for all you Diners (and our virtual servers and cook).
So, how many of you are having the Thanksgiving dinner at your place (vs. at another family member's or elsewhere)? And what time should I show up? (Just foolin' with you...)
Better get working on my eggs before they cool off. Prayers for a great Thanksgiving for all you Diners (and our virtual servers and cook).
Depends on what time zone you are in! Actually, I have no idea when the big dinner will be ready, play that one by ear for now!
Cheers,
Ryan
Ryan BoudreauxThe Piedmont Division Modeling The Southern Railway, Norfolk & Western & Norfolk Southern in HO during the merger eraCajun Chef Ryan
Good Morning All,
That looks good Zoe, I'll have the same as Jim. Haven't had blackberry jam for a while and that sounds too good to pass up. Overcast but dry and warmer this morning. Good to hear Robs' FIL is getting better and ditto on the benefits of having a professional on staff.. at home. Still worrying about - Jeff those infections can be bad. I've been lurking since early, but I've been out back in the shop shifting cars around as one of ours is going back to Chicago and its' former owner this morning. The transport companies alweays call at the last minute and then promise an early pickup then show long after you were to have gone home.
Waiting not too patiently to hear about the New Haven I-5 hybrid and hoping it's the same sounds and accuracy as the brass version that was released earlier this year. It'll look the bomb hauling my passenger consist around the upper level of the layout. Well gotta go and get some w..k done. CUL, J.R.
Mornin all!
Jeff, where are you? Hope you're OK! Prayin' for ya!
Rob, give Barbara a pat on the back from me! Good job! I was a bit concerned for a while, but that's some detective you got there! Saved the day!
Jerry, Happy Belated! I wasn't able to make it in yesterday due to some crazyness, but maybe this Bday wish will still be OK.
Good Morning Zoe, how about some scrambled eggs and bacon, with a biscuit, some blackberry jam, and a JR regular, please?
Thank you, ma'am. I hope you've ordered enough pumpkin (and maybe other) pies in for PC's Thanksgiving. That fella does like those pies!
Garry, I was just letting Sue know that those Alligator pics weren't originally posted by me. Guess she'll need to hunt down the original post to find out. If we don't have her totally confused with our Diner version of "Who's on first?"
Rob, great that Barbara found what was was behind your FIL's seizures. Hey, I was praying for the medical staff helping him - just hadn't realized that might include Barbara! Good that they have your FIL feeling better and back in the home, safe 'n' sound. Indeed a feather in her cap.
Back to w**k this morning, but at least I have most of my voice back. And it's payday!
Then after work, pick up some more groceries - small turkey 'roll' (the forum won't let me call the white meat portion by its name ), cranberry sauce, etc. You know, the fixin's!
I got word the other day that some MRR items I'd ordered came in - couple of CMW delivery vans, a Walthers single track truss bridge, and a couple of the Heritage Furniture kits for a background industry yet-to-be-kitbashed. But my MRR club member and LHS owner will be gone until Monday visiting one of his kids, so I'll have to wait until Monday night to get those. Ah, well.
Blessings,
Jim in Cape Girardeau
Good Morning from Tipton IN !
Bill Tidler Jr.
Near a cornfield in Indiana...
Hello everyone...
Some hot cider, please.
Now, I'm really concerned about our favorite KCS fan. Anybody have any direct contacts with Jeff? Is David out there? Continued prayers.
Jim CG, check the original post of the ATSF RSD15's. You'll see I'm not the one who posted it. I've seen some of those models and must say I like them a lot.
Rob .... for Barbara, the medical sleuth. It's good news about your FIL.
Jerry:
I workd on the layout today. I have completed the basic bench work for my 24' extension. No photos of that part of layout will be available anytime soon. Lots of work ahead.
Evening Gang:
Rob I sent you a PM about Brad's trains let me know if you get it. Those JD folks seem to know how to stick it to you even if they can't figure out how much anti-freeze to use. If it were me I'd take that leaking tire to them and make them fix it and then tell them they have seen the last of me. Is your tractor a JD? Barbara is really a gem. It's nice to have a med pro in the familly.
Jeff: Take care. let us know what is happening or have David drop us a line.
Jerry: A very Happy Birthday. I'd have some of that cake a n ice cream but I also have sugar issues.
Mary Ann and I worked on fences most of the day. We are having to replace a corner set up and the ground is dry and hard. I couldn't get the post hole digger to dig into the clay below the sandy top soil. I filled the holes with water and am letting them set over night. It's supposed to get cold tomorrow and stay that way for the rest of the week. At least we won't be sweeting in the heat.
Well gang I'll say Good Night and head for bed.
Great news: Barbara was reading through side effects for the drug they had her dad on (for seizures) and made the Doctors put him on a different drug today. He has since regained his faculties and is already walking again with a quadcane. In a couple days he should be returning to the assisted living facility and not a nursing home. Obviously Barbara is happy about this. She gets another GOLD STAR for her medical detective skills.
Rob
Evening folks-just coffee for me since I'm still working off dinner Dawn made earlier.
Hmm-since Jeff isn't back yet I would guess (& hope) he's getting some beneficial treatment that may require an overnight stay. Hard to tell. I'm sure we'll get some word soon. I'm familiar with the bad side effects of diabetes as it's affected several friends & family members (including my Mom & her side of the family.)
Jim & Rob, I started to type that I didn't know who made that MOW equipment but it seemed very familiar to me. Then it hit me-AHM put them out in the late 70's early 80's. I remember the ads in MR. They were $12-15 back then I think. (notice it has horn-hooks too.) Not sure on that bumper though.
I was going through my pics of last weekend again, & realized some more weren't -too- terrible. I'll probably post those this weekend on WPF.
Der-Since I'm full right now, can I get a rain check for dinner the tomorrow nite or the next? gotta love that hi-speed!
K, gonna hit it folks-everyone have a good nite!
Good Evening All,
Happy Birthday Jerry - hope it was a good one. I'd love some cake and ice cream if there's a bit left.
Stayed home from the museum tonight as #2 son got in from college. He's so active that I barely got to see him last time home but he was here a solid two hours before a friend called and dragged him off. He'll be around for Thanksgiving and right up until the CFO and I leave for Ca next week.
Jeff - hope things work out ok. Way too many issues for you lately.
Got a couple of hours in cleaning and putting in streets on the layout plus finished for now the Model Power stuff. Put the last roof on using Northeast Scale shingles which really look the bomb. Next scratch build I try will use them for siding. Cutting them is tricky though as they are just spotted together so you need to soak them through from the back side so they don't fall to bits.
Been a long day so I'll turn in. Hope the rest of you are well and PC i am keeping you and the missus in my prayers. CUL, J.R.
Evening, Chloe - anyone heard back from Jeff (or young David)? He left around 9:30 (our time) this morning and I haven't seen a post by him since. Hoping that maybe the doctor's only keeping him for treatment and observation. Jeffrey, where are ye, man?
Guess I'll have a hot cocoa in the meantime while I/we wait. Thanks, Chloe.
Der, good to hear that it didn't take much to get things running for you. I can almost see the smile on your face as you were posting...Glad it was a simple fix for it. Nice feed, too!
, Jerry! Can I have some of that cake and ice cream? Thank you! So did you celebrate by doing anything special? Make a run to the LHS? Work on the layout?
Flashwave, looks like some nice passenger cars. Uh, but I didn't see any Daylight Orange on them, though...
Sue, those were actually Garry's photos of the RSD-15/Alligators. I just found them very interesting. Better watch it or I'll have a longer list than I should for Santa...
I'll be working on my cake & ice cream at the corner booth if anyone needs me, Chloe.
(1/2 decaf, 1/2 reg), please & thanks!
And one of these for sure:
***Jerry, if I read that correctly: "HAPPY BIRTHDAY"
***Flashwave, neat project you have going there. Better not let my wife see it, she's really into circus stuff.
***Anyone have any news from Jeffrey?
Coffee and lemon pie please, Cloe.
Love the photos, Jim.
Bob, Glad you are back sharing again. We are getting closer to part of our wye, so it is great to see yours.
Mark, Sounds like you did well at Puyallup. My favorite layout was the Mount Ranier group. I took so many pictures last year that I didn't even take my camera.
Anything is possible if you do not know what you are talking about.
Jeffrey,
I hope all went well at the doctors today. very cool night pic from your layout!
Lee
BM1 Lee Soule USCG (ret) L.S.&W Railroad Serving the Lower Great Lakes
Good evening Diners: Happy to report that I am in here wirelessly, and at High Speed.
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JR: those N houses look really good, even if you couldn’t see what you were doing![blindfold]
Mitch:
I had dial-up for 2 years
CapeJim:
Mitch, I'd agree with Rob, that maintenance car there behind the Alligator looks interesting. Do you know who makes that?
Jeff: I do hope that that wound gets properly treated, and soon. What did the doc say?Open wounds in diabetics are not easy, as you are all too well aware. Praying for your healing.
Mark: Just a reminder that more than …it’s …but you knew that.
This has been so fast compared to my usual, I’ll be able to get some scenery done, and still get to bed early!!!
All, and God Bless. Prayers for all in need of healing, comfort and peace.
"There are always alternatives, Captain" - Spock.
Moo.
Hi, dropped by to share some HO WIP pics.
I had a pic of the Athearn MRR Boxcar I wanted to share. But the pic screwed up. The above car is a Ringling coach. Ready to be decalled with customs I made.
Prototype: (First car)
Happy Birthday!
-Morgan
FIIIIIIIIIIVVVVVEEEE DAY WEEEEEEEKEND!!!!!!
Thank you Turkey Day!
Oh, and btw all, this year, the main course isn't turkey... it's Roasted Jets alla Dallas Cowboys. I'm sure everyone will enjoy it.
Hey Chloe, to celebrate, how about the onion ring tower and a coke.
I plan to head over to the LHS, the club I want to join is going to have some of their modules set up in the back room and will be running trains from tommorow to December 23rd.
Ah look, the tower o' onions has arrived.
Mark
Hello everybody.
Well hello Rob. Kinda quiet. Concerned that Jeff did not get back yet.
Rob... the tires are really something. I have often had my "15 minute projects". I say I'll be in the gargage 15 minutes to make a quick repair. Three hours later I come back in the house to say the problem is much worse than before and it is not fixed. Where's that Murphy and his law? I'd like to speak with him.
Bye
(((BUMP)))
and while I'm here,refill, please & thanks.
Just a couple lugnuts short of having one tire on (got too dark to continue). And gues what I discovered, a tiny leak from the other valve. Used some flexible goop stuff all over the entire stem then wrapped that in ducttape. Has worked on lots of other stuff, so will cross my fingers. No way am I ever going back to JD for anything ever again.
The little (N) metal cars arrived and look good enough to me. Sure beats trying to paint those do-it-yourself vehicles, at least with my eyes and patience level.
in a UNION PACIFIC mug, please & thank you!
Picked up our tractor tires: Water + 6qts anti-freeze + 1 valve stem + labor = $190. (ouch)
Still need to buy hay. Off to unload tires and then do evening critter rounds.
Just a bump to keep us on page one...
Morning All, it's great to see all those smiling faces.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you Jeffery, really hope all goes well, and get back here quick.That is nothing to fool with, so glad to hear you are tending to it and Getting-R-Dun.You have had more that your share lately. Maybe it's because you don't have to shovel snow and get lots of clean fresh air. hahaha.. I'm sitting here at work and watching the snow come down through my window, and thinking that i'll have to shovel or maybe even blow when I get home later.
What's for brunch today Cloe?? I feel like some Potatoe soup and a cheese and onion sandwich please, with a chaser of hot chocolate.
Yesterday, at a craft store I found some long wire staples (2 in.) that will work just great to hang the chicken wire on to the profile boards for the mountains and gorge. They use them for making those big Christmas wreaths. So there should be lots available out there for you all, if you are interested. They are cheap too.
If it doesn't take to long to move the snow when I get home I'm going to give them a try. Will keep you posted on this progress.
Johnboy out.............
James:1 Verse:5
Will have to put the plow on the pilot for the "Wobbly" to run today.
from Saskatchewan, in the Great White North..
We have met the enemy, and he is us............ (Pogo)
in a AT&SF mug, please & thanks!
***Jeffrey, wishing you all the best at the Docs. That sounds nasty. Fingers crossed for you. (BTW, Nice night shot)
Wife left for hospital. After she spends the day with her dad, she will work her 12 hour shift tonight. She seemed very down this morning.
Very busy day ahead. Tractor tires are FINALLY ready, but need to get hay too. Maybe I will make John Deere WAIT for a while.
After buying some HO stuff for wife and needing some of my train funds for a few tubes of oil paints,might have to sell another vintage item before adding to my steam roster. Oh well!