[Rob, Sorry to hear about Stan's Wife. Is that the same person that had the heart attack you were going to go see in your previous post?]
***Lee, it was Stan's mother who passed away. And yes, Stan was the one with the heart attack (& lung problems). We figured Stan would pass away soon, not his mother. She was in her early seventies, but very active and really doted over her 50 year old son. From her posture on the steps, it looked like she had a sudden and massive heart attack.
Finally getting sleepy here. Good night all...again. Rob
Good Morning from Tipton IN !
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Near a cornfield in Indiana...
Mornin, coffee with a wheel please Zoe
Tuesday-Snow and blowing snow. Very windy...High 33 Tuesday night-Blowing snow...windy and much colder...Low 14
Accumulation: 2-4 inches north of I-70, 1-3 inches south of I-70
JIM CG,, I got lucky and was able to sell a photo or two some times [mostly sports shots], very far from being a professional.
JERRY, nope didn't make it up there. So goes the well-placed plan of mice n men. There are some shows coming up maybe I can make one of them. Urbana is Mar 15-16 and the one in Rockome is Apr 26-27. I think there is going to be one in Altamont again this year [July or Aug], but haven't found out for sure yet. There are 2 or 3 more within a 3 hour drive or less, but I don't figure their in the cards with Mother
RYAN,, don't remember the cause any more, maybe JERRY does after all this time.
LEE,, I didn't know back then and had forgotten what engines were involved till I scanned them into here and was looking closer at them. If I remember right, there were some in PRR and NYC paint into the mid 70's
ROB,, Thoughts go out for the lose down yur, sorry to hear bout
ED, and anyone else I missed,, like the photos. Also ED hope ya'll has a good trip.
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There was once a young man who, in his youth, professed a desire to become a "great" writer.
When asked to define "great" he said "I want to write stuff that the whole world will read, stuff that people will react to on a truly emotional level, stuff that will make them scream, cry, wail, howl in pain, desperation, and anger!"
Gotta get going, 2 of the kids are here and KC's kinda fussy this morning. Thoughts for all those on sick call and hope ya'll has a gooden
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Morning!
I'll have the usual. Just stopping by. working on the layout remodeling still. will post pics
here's a pic of the manufacturing plant
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Morning, Zoe! I'll have a glass of Ed's OJ,
cup of coffee in a Santa Fe mug,
and one of those ham, egg and cheese things, please.
Thanks! Cooler this morning, 37 F (3 C) and dropping temps with (very) scattered flurries/rain (few flurries are mostly north of us, rain for the rest of our area) and cooling to about 25 F (-4 C) tonight. They're predicting 40 percent chance of snow, but no particular accumulation, just some cold. Guess Johnboy and CN Charlie are giving us a break this time.
OzarkBelt, more nice photos there! Nice touch with Darth.
Garry, nice clinic on the rockmaking!
Today's my mini-seminar at w**k, on anger managment, so say a few for me to make some sense in my presentation...
Watching the bank account with prayers for a long 'float' - this past paycheck got stretched exceedingly tight. Had some large expenses (most of which got covered, but then had rent, car payment, and student loan payment). If I get through to payday, I will resume breathing again. (Partly my doing - should've likely asked the student loan agency for a forbearance for 30 days, but I for some reason went ahead and authorized that payment) I will leave matters in the Big Hands (and I don't mean that insurance company).
At MRR club meeting last night there were a lot of tops on the benchwork (they had a work day on Saturday, but I didn't make that one), and our layout design and electronics guru Kevin had come up with a way to connect the back staging yard to the main layout with a simpler route (without the wye we originally had in the initial design). He had most of the mainline and sidings on the first big table drawn (centerlines), so that'll be ready for roadbed now. We also discussed a possible new member (but I'm not so sure on him - he doesn't seem to disclose much about himself and has moved to this area from further north and doesn't appear to have a job, so wondering how he'll be able to afford the dues).
Well, now that I've had breakfast, I better get going so I can be ready for the presentation this morning. Prayers for the ailing (including our CFO's under the weather) and grieving and those in need of strengthening or comfort.
Blessings,
Jim in Cape Girardeau
Morning, Cloe, I'll go with the buffet today.
ROB: got your PM. It's HO but I have to find it first!If and when I do I'll send it off to you.Sorry to hear about Stan's mom.
COLBY: You're getting some progress there! It's always better to fix problems sooner than later,Huh!?
OZARK: nice pics!
ED: sounds like a fun way to spend a few days. The track looks good to me.
My son took pics of the whole layout, kind of a ROW tour. Would you guys be interested in seeing it? It's about 8-10 pics.
Along the same lines, I grew a set and finally posted a pic on the photo FORUM thing. Got a nice response and a request to "post away"I was pleasantly suprised. Guess I figured the powers that be would point out the stuff I thought was not so good!
Today I'm going to start building the center island in our kitchen.Suprise the CFO when she gets home tonite.Maybe that'll free up funds for ROW extension lumber!!!
That's all from balmy No. Wisconsin(18f).
Terry
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Morning all!
Another beautiful day in central Indiana! Last night we had falling slush from the sky. Not rain.....not snow.......somewhere in between. It was slush, falling from the sky. Made my drive home from school rather, ummmmm, interesting! Now it's snowing lightly and the temps are dropping to the mid 20's.
Saw something on my way in this morning that you don't see a lot around here. Now remember, this is CSX / NS country. I saw a UP loco on point followed by a KCS and three more UP's all lugging on a container train. Now we see UP once in a while, but not a ton. We get KCS once or twice a year, but to have all of that and not a CSX or NS in sight? Never! They were headed to Indianapolis from Anderson area. Of course, I didn't have my camera!
Well, I have to head home this evening to help guide my son in the fine art of building a pinewood derby car. Should be fun, huh?
Also, we're getting ready for my wife to go have her next surgery. She's had one knee rebuilt, so now it's time for the other. I just wish she didn't have to go through all this. It hurts her so much, ya know? Prayers for her!
Matter of fact, prayers for all those in need! Yeah, thats you too!
Rob, it's hard to lose those close to us. My condolences to your wife.
Hoople, Vinny and his boys are already looking for you! I'll see if I can head them off!
Later!
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Morning folks!
It looks like we will get some good rainfall today, more than just a few drops, and maybe even a few inches of much needed moisture for the drought stricken areas of the southeast regions. First time in a long time I have heard thunder and seen some lightening too. Radar shows a long line of showers and storms in red, yellow, and dark green...we need it!
Ozark now I get it, Star Wars goes Back to the Future.... Oh, and nice weathering on those trailers too!
Ed Aloha Oahu Pork sounds like a great meal, set me up for a plate too! Have a safe and fun trip to the City! The rail painting looks great! That is quite a tequila collection you had there, did you dispose of them by your own consumption or did you give them away. Drink I hope!
Rob sorry to hear about Stan's mom, thoughts and prayers for you, your wife, and the family.
Garry I finally found your rock strata thread, great information there, I've saved the link and I will be referring back to it for future reference.
Yikes Jeff! Another accident...I hope they have good insurance....
Today's Lunch and Dinner Specials
Gulf, Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Menu
May We Suggest a Cocktail?
Daiquiri .85 Manhattan .85 Vodka Martini .85 Martini .85 Old Fashioned .85
Choice of One
Fruit Cocktail Maraschino Chilled Tomato Juice
Puree of Split Pea Soup Consommé, Hot or Jellied
Entrees
(Includes one vegetable, bread and butter, and beverage)
Fluffy Cheese Omelet $1.95
Panned Filet Sole with Tartar Sauce $2.35
Roast Young Turkey with Celery Dressing and Cranberry Sauce $2.85
Broiled Pork Chops with Applesauce $2.85
Broiled Sirloin Steak with Fried Onion Rings $4.25
Choice of Two
Whipped Potatoes Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Sweet Sour Red Cabbage String Beans Kernel Corn
Head Lettuce Salad with Choice of Dressing
Hot Rolls Ginger Muffins
Desserts
Chocolate Pudding with Whipped Cream
Apple or Pumpkin Pie
Vanilla or Egg Nog Ice Cream
Beverages
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pcarrell wrote:Saw something on my way in this morning that you don't see a lot around here. Now remember, this is CSX / NS country. I saw a UP loco on point followed by a KCS and three more UP's all lugging on a container train. Now we see UP once in a while, but not a ton. We get KCS once or twice a year, but to have all of that and not a CSX or NS in sight? Never! They were headed to Indianapolis from Anderson area. Of course, I didn't have my camera!
Hello everybody...
There's Jeff .........having fun with his hobby.... I like that concept. ... Some HO scale people may not have been having fun, however, as the derailed caboose approached them!
Ryan, do they honor those GM&O prices today? If so, I'll take home some doggie bags filled with some of those dinners. (Our family calls them "doggie wags".)
Again, I'm glad people liked the rock thread. I did add a page to show how I got gound cover into the rocks.
There's been a little talk about pinwood derbies, and it reminds me about when I was a Cub Scout master. Scouting is such a great experience for the youth.
Happy Model railroading!
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Cox 47 wrote:PC...KCS ??....Did Jeff have anything to do with that?..Isn't that kinda rare up here?
I think he might be behind this! You just don't see the gray ghosts up 'round here!
Heartland Division CB and Q wrote: There's been a little talk about pinwood derbies, and it reminds me about when I was a Cub Scout master. Scouting is such a great experience for the youth.
This is for AWANA, but it's basically the same. Should be fun!
Oh, and Ryan.....a steak please! Don't want to lose my girlish figure ya know!
Hi Zoe, I'll have one of Ryan's Steaks from the menu, please, with the salad, kernel corn and the chocolate pudding dessert, and a glass of Dr. Pepper. Thanks!
Gee, Jeff, looks like that RR needs some hefty-duty insurance! I'd second Jerry's comments on the poor tower operator on that shift....
Presentation went well this morning - and had a good turnout (9) show up. Good participation from a few, and I covered most all of the material (and what I didn't cover was in handouts they can read at home).
You wouldn't guess it, but when I was in my junior year of high school (military school, and no, I wasn't that bad), they had a custom of certain days when junior and seniors were supposed to give a speech in front of the whole school and teachers (under 500 by a bit). Well, I didn't know (it was my first year there) that the expectation was that juniors were supposed to give their speeches standing out away from the podium, while seniors got to stand at the podium (and have a little cover, so to speak). I was the only junior with two or three seniors that day, so I followed their lead and gave my speech from behind the podium(!). Got talked to by the headmaster or somebody, but I didn't know, so I never had to go back and re-give it free-standing. I was pretty bashful in high school or younger, but ended up in college going into teaching (go figure!). Talk about strange things, huh? Nowadays, it doesn't bother me much at all, other than the usual mild nervousness before/during.
Okay, enough yacking from me, time to get to business on my steak and lunch!
Good Afternoon Crew,
Chloe, when you are back this way, I will order the Sirloin, Onion Rings, Sweet potatoe and a ginger muffin with a cranberry chaser today, Ryan, recommended this to me, and you know he is a class act. Thanks. And by the way, you are looking as cute as ever.
Garry, That was a super tutorial on rock strata. I really anjoyed that and appreciated your effort. And as Ryan did, I have it tucked away in my favorites and will use it before long.
The last free time I have had, I have spent rebuilding a couple of cabeese that found a shorter way to the caboose track than staying on the tracks. Boy when they hit the floor they really show you the number of pieces in their make-up. But with another hour they will be back to the way they were (close).
The construction of the snow shed it self is finished will now put some retaining wall on the side of the mountain that it fits against and mould in a platform in the enbankment below the track to support the base of it. It really looks great. I will get some more time to get that photo bucket account and show you folks.
We have a great day going on here today. No wind, some melting happening, the feel of spring in the air. No complaints from the Great White North. Sure hope this continues down your way as it seems as those south of the lakes and into the Big Apple are still getting the messy end of the stick.
There has been lots of talk about track cleaning cars. I've always wanted to mention this but kept forgetting when I got on. Don't have it in front of me as I am at work, but, I purchased a couple of them from a chap in Texas . They are a strip of leather that faces down (rough side down) and gets wider going down from the car to the track, so that at the track it covers both rails. and it has a lead weight that rides on top of the leather that rides on the track. It attaches with double sided tape ( but I put in a screw as well.) I mounted one on a four bay hopper, making sure that the weight can go up between the bays and not catch on them. The other one I mounted on a REA reefer that I normally run on my passenger trains. He suggests that they be put on box cars, but I really like it on the hopper as it isn't so visible. They work going forward and backward. If installed properly they do not catch as you think they might when going backward.
And the price was right( $4.00 approx) and you could easily make them yourself. And they really work. I run the hopper behind a walthers slider car and I do not believe that anything more is required. The track is "CLEAN".
If any of you are interested send me an e-mail and I will give you his contact info.
Prayers and blessings to all in need.
Keep smiling, it looks good on ya.
Johnboy out.............
The "Wobbly" wobbles on........
from Saskatchewan, in the Great White North..
We have met the enemy, and he is us............ (Pogo)
saronaterry wrote: COLBY: You're getting some progress there! It's always better to fix problems sooner than later,Huh!?OZARK: nice pics!ED: sounds like a fun way to spend a few days. The track looks good to me.My son took pics of the whole layout, kind of a ROW tour. Would you guys be interested in seeing it? It's about 8-10 pics.Along the same lines, I grew a set and finally posted a pic on the photo FORUM thing. Got a nice response and a request to "post away"I was pleasantly suprised. Guess I figured the powers that be would point out the stuff I thought was not so good!Today I'm going to start building the center island in our kitchen.Suprise the CFO when she gets home tonite.Maybe that'll free up funds for ROW extension lumber!!!That's all from balmy No. Wisconsin(18f).Terry
Here in Tampa it threatens to rain but probably wont. Meanwhile my little sister takes her anger out by screaming into a pot; no I don't like it, but it beats my ears and face any day.
Fries with that, Zoe.
It just occured to me I have no idea what she is angry about.
Meanwhile I have a question for everyone: Is there any real advantage in Bachmann E-Z track? Are there any realistic crossings for it, taking into account the fact that you could build one off the power peices. But I was thinking of something that has working lights and red gates found at an LHS.
Until then, railroadnut out.
Afternoon all.
It's cloudy out here in Seattle, but a nice 50*s.
PC: That sounds good.
Sue: By chance, are you going to the Trains Trains and More Trains show in Puyallup? I know I will be there. Probably with the 4DHOMODSIG group. To find me? Look for someone running some UP big steam.
Later all.
Mark
& the Panned Filet Sole, please & thanks.
***Jeffrey, looks like someone on that railroad is apt to lose their job if such carnage continues.
***Johnboy, sounds like a great idea for a cleaning car. I could see having several in a row for a MOW train. Perhaps have one car could have two small separate strips of leather that could then be soaked in a cleaner, followed by a couple of the ones you describe? Sure like the price!
Went to the Wake with the wife this evening. Never been to one myself. Tough to know what to say to those grieving. Now my wife wants to drag me to the funeral. I have always sworn that the first funeral I attend will be my own, (even though I would prefer to be cremated and just spread out over a pasture). So guys, do I have to go?
Rob
Okay, I figure I have at least 2 yesses, so here we go!
Coming out of (future) staging below Spooner Yard.You can see the foam belowthe facia:
Next is Spooner, Wisc. This was called the Omaha X because 4 different lines branched here. Omaha for the Chicago, St, Paul, Mpls and Omaha RR, a subsidiary of the C&NW:
Heading south out of Spooner we'll take the east leg of Chicago Jct.( That's the real name, of a station map I got at the Co. Courthouse.) The west leg goes to St. Pual,MN.
Next stop is Sarona, WI,:
So? Anybody? What do ya think!??
Evening all
just a tea for the mo. please. nice to be back
great pic's terry
Good Evening Coffee Clubbers,
Another beautiful day down here in Paradise. Not too warm today, although we did keep the a/c on. The cool front is starting to come through now, and winds have picked up a bit. Outside chance it could get down into the 50's tonight. We'll see.
Although it wasn't too hot, it was very lazy out today. For some reason (maybe just because I'm lazy) I got about zero done today, except for a couple of naps, of course! But thanks for the kind words about the track painting. Our only major accomplishment today was going to the supermarket for the main weekly grocery shopping.
Leftovers for lunch as we were trying to clean out the fridge a bit before the trip. Maybe I should have ordered off Ryan's menu du jour. But Fran did fix up a great banana bread, which I'm enjoying with my coffee tonight!
Rob - sorry about Stan's mother, especially as she was so close to your wife. Yeah, I think you need to just suck it up and go to the funeral. I expect it would mean a lot to your wife to have you there with her.
RT - hey, Buddy, you really have some unique pieces in your collection.
Paul - got your email, thanks. I'll be in touch. But the plans for the trip are basically what I outlined in my email.
Lee: What era/location is your layout?
Terry - thanks for posting the pix of the layout. Looks like you have plenty of room.
I'm going to start building the center island in our kitchen....maybe that'll free up funds for ROW extension lumber!!!
Ryan: That is quite a tequila collection you had there, did you dispose of them by your own consumption or did you give them away.
CG Jim - glad your presentation went well this morning. I learned to speak in front of groups by participating in the debate club when I was in high school. It sure helped me out later in life/career. Do they still have that kind of stuff in schools anymore?
That's about it from down here this evening. Catch up with you tomorrow.
Hasta mañana,
Ed
Evening Gang: I spent the morning at the VA clinic geting the lab for my DR visit Thursday. They really do a good job there except when it comes to getting the lab. I waited about 1:45 for them to get to me. Otherwise everything went well.
The service tech came out this afternoon to check for the leak in Mary Ann's new washer. He ran a load and was not able to find any leaks. Gremlins I guess.
I took the blocks out from the layout. I figure there isn't much point in raising the layout if it will be moved. Also now I can get back to running trains once in awhile.
Well it is late for me so I'll say, Good Night All
Cederstrand wrote: Went to the Wake with the wife this evening. Never been to one myself. Tough to know what to say to those grieving. Now my wife wants to drag me to the funeral. I have always sworn that the first funeral I attend will be my own, (even though I would prefer to be cremated and just spread out over a pasture). So guys, do I have to go?
Well, I guess the real question is.....how soon did you want that funeral of yours to be?
Good Evening Gang,
Who is all in here tonight?. I heard that the local would be through in a short while, I guess that is why you are all sitting by the window.
Zoe, I'll have a root beer float, that will make me believe that spring is on it's way.
For those of you who read my last entry about that track cleaner and that are interested, I will give you the information I have.
It is called. "Track Guard" Greatest track cleaner ever. I paid $9.90 US. for two (2) of them.
The Chap's email address is titocast@hotmail.com . That is where the paypal payment went to. Where it says purchased from the name is "lascruxes". Hope this gets you somewhere. If not try "The Crossing Gate" in Brownsville, Texas. as that is the name on the instruction sheet. But no address shown and of course I have thrown the packing out. Hey -- Lookey what I found. I did come up with the packing envelope. The return address is as follows. A. del Cashillo, 3013 Canterbury Cr., Brownsville, Texas, 78526, USA. There is a reason I am a pack rat............
I have to be up early again in the morning and I didn't sleep all that well last night. So I guess maybe I had better get started or at least headed towards bed.
Night all. And say your prayers.
Johnboy out................
The engine is an 8E the passenger car is # 337 and the observation car is number 338 not shown is a baggage car which I'm working on as need to clean rust off the trucks and wheels its green with orange trim where the others are green with maroon trim.
As far as running them really don't have room to set them up but hope to do a circle around xmas tree this year comming with them and run them then.
The G gauge really is the wifes its just an engine and a circle of track its a lil critter which for you non G its basicly a chopped sw-2 switcher. ( mental note get pic of lil critter ) by the way the engine in my signature is basicly 16" long
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Saronna Terry- I was looking at your pics, thinking nice layout room, good backdrop, clean and well lit, etc, etc, and then I got to the last pic and I have to be honest with you- that is one of the best close up street scenes I've looked upon in a long while!
Very good work, the street looks great and the buildings have that "just right" feel to them. If the entire layout is as well done as this area, you have a pretty da**ed good layout going there!
Last weekend was a nightmare, sick animals, bad weather, broken things and broken dreams, but I did make it to the Ft Wayne Swap Meet on Sat. It was there that i found out about the Muncie Swap Meet, the one that would have been 40 miles closer, without the zero visibility fog and roads closed due to accidents, the one that was on at the same time as the Ft Wayne Show. I had checked the MR Coming Events page about a month ago, and I sure didn't see it listed. It sure could have saved some driving, cussing and wondering where the he..uh, heck I was time.
But I was lucky, 'cause gas went up to $3.19 a gal, I was concerned that it might stay affordable.
Bought 10 freight cars, and some Conrail engine designation stickers, the ones you see- or used to- under the cab windows of their units. And I saw a beautiful layout built on a 4x8 sheet of plywood. I've never seen a better use of a piece of plywood.
For those of you interested in WWII history, this Fri at 10PM on the History Channel, there will (finally) be a show detailing the battles fought by U.S.S. Enterprise CV-6, the most decorated U.S. ship from WWII. It should be a great show about a very great ship and crew. Just a heads up.
Oh, and I have it on good authority from a GM&O employee- don't eat the fish- go with the steak.
Just a tall cool glass of water, thanks!
***Terry, OUTSTANDING street scene. Well done!
Getting cold tonight, so got a fire built in the cabin to protect the pipes. Running on fumes tonight from little sleep, so off to hit the hay now. Take care all. Rob
OH WELL CHEQUE PLEASE SEE U ALL TONIGHT
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