Afternoon Gang: Just a quick stop in.
Jeff and many more.
JP, JP's Mom, and JP's Dad.
Rob: Take it easy there.
I've got to get on the road. See you all later.
Afternoon, Zoe - time for a root beer float, doncha think?
Thanks!
Tom, I think those are the lift rings, for when they have to work on the engines, they can lift the body shell off of the chassis with those. I'm 99 percent sure, anyway...Guess Flash and I combined might have most of it figured. Sorry to hear about your air quality condition out there today (and your high temps for the rest of the week ). Are you sure your joggers weren't wearing oxygen masks when they were out this morning? Good that they're getting some of the fires contained some more.
Jerry, sometimes it's good just to take things down to the ground and rebuild. You could go with fewer buildings, or shallow ones at the back by the backdrop, or a number of ways. Good luck with it, and we'll be glad to chip in our if you'd like.
Looks like we might be getting an afternoon pop-up shower before it's time to head home. Clouding up, at least. Not that they need it, but this morning's weather was showing storms possible across Iowa.
I'll see about my RBF for now. Nothing like one on a hot afternoon, nosiree!
Blessings,
Jim in Cape Girardeau
twhite wrote: Morning all from HOTSmokierCal: Hey, guys, I've got what might be a pretty stupid question for you diesel fans--I have a BLI E-6 A-B-B "City of San Francisco" unit that I run sometimes (wish I had a decent set of "City" cars to go along with it), and I've noticed that on the tops of the units there's a whole series of little-bitty 'rings'. Anyone know what they're for? I thought maybe you were supposed to put wire through them to simulate some kind of radio antenna. Anyhow, if anyone has any ideas, I'd appreciate it. Best to all, prayers to those in need. Tom
Morning all from HOTSmokierCal:
Hey, guys, I've got what might be a pretty stupid question for you diesel fans--I have a BLI E-6 A-B-B "City of San Francisco" unit that I run sometimes (wish I had a decent set of "City" cars to go along with it), and I've noticed that on the tops of the units there's a whole series of little-bitty 'rings'. Anyone know what they're for? I thought maybe you were supposed to put wire through them to simulate some kind of radio antenna. Anyhow, if anyone has any ideas, I'd appreciate it.
Best to all, prayers to those in need.
Tom
EDIT: I can;'t find the BLI E-6s, but the E-7s are set up in quadrants, so my bet is lift rings
-Morgan
Afternoon all...cloudy with more rain here today...I'll have a nice slice of Garry's Ky ham and Ice Tea please..Thank You..Thanks PC glad you had a good time sounds like a great place but we have missed you here in the Dinner!!
H___A__P___P___Y B__I__R___T__H__D__A__Y JEFF!! 48 years your just hitting the prime of your life!
Colby...Operation Life Saver sounds great hope you enjoy it....
Tom...Take it easy in the heat and smoke...
I pulled most of the buildings off the layout this morning and pulled out the back drop..Its just never has looked right and I have rebuilt it twice so I am going to do away with it and try to go with photos glued to the painted backdrop..need to make about an inch look like 20 miles..I have a old Model Railroad buddy posta come by in early August and that got me going..
Inch glad to have you back can't wait to see some of your photos...
You all have a good one...Jerry
Supposed to hit 102 today, and be up about 107 or 108 by midweek. And we've got our smoke back here BIG time! Better news about the fires today, the crews seem to be getting a handle on the ones at Big Sur and Santa Barbara, plus the American River fires are about 40% under control (which is about 20% more than yesterday). However, the high pressure has again filtered all of the smoke down to the Valley here. It's "Unhealthy for All" today, which doesn't explain the joggers I saw out this morning. Hope they made it to where they were going without collapsing! Turned the fan on in the garage early this morning, but all it seems to be doing is blowing the smoke around. And all this too, will pass--SOMEDAY!
Jeff: and many more. Forty-eight isn't the 'top of the hill' by a long shot, I've got twenty years on you and I'm still climbing, my friend. Sorry your B'day had to begin with a fire call, though. Of course, you fire-fighters are BIG heroes in my book!
Flash: Hope Dad is continuing to improve. Prayers for him from this end of the country.
Garry: Thanks for the feedback on the Reynolds Wrap. I think I'll try it out when I can get back into the garage.
Well, can't go into the garage, so I'll do some more work on the lookout tower today. God, I hope I don't have to go through another siege of 'Cabin Fever' like last week. This is getting really OLD!
Tom View my layout photos! http://s299.photobucket.com/albums/mm310/TWhite-014/Rio%20Grande%20Yuba%20River%20Sub One can NEVER have too many Articulateds!
Jeff, what you said about over the hill reminded me of a bumper sticker I once saw on the back of a truck:
"Over the Hill - and Picking Up Speed!"
Well, at least you got some blood pumping with the brief fire call. Now you've had your aerobic exercise for the day...
Welcome back, Colby - that Operation Lifesaver meeting sounds like a good idea for maintaining your visibility with the RR folks (and possible future job prospects)!
So Ryan - will Zoe have some of that Beer BBQ chicken on the lunch menu today? Sounds yummy.
Luc, good to see you in the Diner again. Any more news for yourself or Gloria?
Oh, Zoe, if you will have some of Ryan's Beer BBQ recipe chicken, I'll have some of that, with a Dr. Pepper, please. Thanks - I knew I could count on PC hitting TOP before I got my post done...[;}
JimRCGMO wrote: Flash, sounds good that they're revising downward what they will need to do for your Dad. Rest up and refresh yourself now, and tell him he's still in our Looks like you had a good operating session, too (where did you fit the time for that in?).Blessings and prayers, Jim in Cape Girardeau
The trick is to ignore the clock and let him sleep lots.
PC: Yep, and I'm not. I think I've avoided the tab for this entire location of 158 pages.
Happy BDAY Jeff.
Tom: Sorry the fires is back.
I see Fergie's still in a fog... Weather. Yeah, I meant the weather. hee hee.
Colby: Lifesaver? I wish we had anything that fun out here. You might try what I'm doing, and see if there's something like our State Fair Train. It's not as direct as OL, but it'll look good on the ol' resume. Also some "hands on" experience. And the best part is, most schools "should" let you out for that.
Well, there's a puppy to be walked, phonecalls to make, and I think I';m gonna skip the free running tonight.
Well, business as usual.........I'm back in town, and back on TOP!
What's it gonna be folks?
Hey Jeff...........
Thanks. I'm forty-eight today. Over the hill and descending the other side.
I've been working my butt off today. First I was down at my parents place helping my father remove an enormous Lady Banks bush from an old garden plot. Took about three hours to do that and drag it over on top of the burn pile. I walked over (what can be called walking for me) to my home and heard the fire dept radio announcing a fire in Evans which is about twenty miles away. I grabbed what I needed and got in the car and didn't spare the horse power getting to the station. Once there I prepped the trucks and got them started then went out on the first one leaving the station. We were just over halfway there when we got the call from 911 to disregard. The fire was under control. From there it was back to the station and my boring life.
Dr. Frankendiesel aka Scott Running BearSpace Mouse for president!15 year veteran fire fighterCollector of Apple //e'sRunning Bear EnterprisesHistory Channel Club life member.beatus homo qui invenit sapientiam
in a SANTA FE mug, please & thank you.
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY", Jeffrey! Hope you have a great day and can run some trains.
Rob
Good morning
Wow....
wtf have I been?
Hey PC, Jeff and the rest of u who may still remember me. Right now the bets way to sum up what I've been doing is this. Lifeguard job, ROTC Camp, camping, working on layout. I just got back from cashing in my very first pay check ever!! $48.83 for 6.5 hours ($8 an hour). I get paid every 2 weeks and this one was for a training session back on july 9th. I work at the city pool, downtown. AS for the layout. I've done some reballasting and it looks great pics are comming up.
Also I'm going to the Maine Operation Lifesaver meeting in Agusta this thursday to see what it can offer me in volinteer experience, and representaves from all the railroads with in the state will be there, so that will givew me a chance to talk with them, make a good impression, and hopefully get the ball really rolling for me to land a job with the railroads.
I can now say that I've been to the top of Mt. Washington and seen the cog's locomotives up close and personal. I even got to go inside the cab of one of their locos on the Mt.
0-2-2-0 is the wheel arrangement used.
Jeff! Here's wishing you the very best on your BD!!!!
Welcome back PC! Sounds like a nice family vacation!
Hope everyone had a great 4th weekend!
My sister-in-law made a surprise visit and stayed with us for the holiday! It was fun showing here around the area and cooking too...
I did me BBQ Beer Chicken which was a hit! Still got a few left overs too!
Ya'll have a goonin'
Ryan BoudreauxThe Piedmont Division Modeling The Southern Railway, Norfolk & Western & Norfolk Southern in HO during the merger eraCajun Chef Ryan
Good Morning, Zoe - I'll have some waffles, cup of coffee and glass of milk, please. Thanks!
Tom, I can just about picture your cats (and their BLOCKED EXPRESSION! Hope the breezes shift and clear the smoke out soon (and that they get those fires doused and out!). No fun!
PC, sounds like you had some fun in the water. Welcome back!
Flash, sounds good that they're revising downward what they will need to do for your Dad. Rest up and refresh yourself now, and tell him he's still in our Looks like you had a good operating session, too (where did you fit the time for that in?).
Inch, sounds like a very worthwhile trip for you, a good visit with Garry and his buddies, plus you got some revisiting with your ol' friend, too. Good to get back home, though, I'm sure. Always was when I would go on a trip.
Sue, I think I'm with you - those Challengers are a bit too rich for my blood (especially that one on eBay that Fergie mentioned). What have you been up to, lately?
As for locomotives for me, a smaller (maybe around the walls later) layout and mostly B-B/four axle diesels with a few medium-sized steamers is easier to maintain (and dust...). I'm watching the 'Bay for another 2-truck Shay; may get that over the next few months if I see one at a good price.
And thanks for reminding us, Garry - Jeff! Have a slice of cake, and Zoe said there's ice cream to top it off with, if you want.
Back to my waffles and let's see how the new engineer on the morning freight does today.
Blessings and prayers,
I REMEMBER!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JEFF!
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Hey! Good Morning All!
I'm back from my mini-vacation. 5 days of riding the high seas of Dale Hollow, KY / TN on a private houseboat. Life is tough! Spent a good portion of the time riding the two jet ski's with the wife. Those suckers are QUICK! Lightning fast acceleration and a 70mph top speed makes for an exciting ride. We also took a few hundred dollars of fireworks with us. We found a nice beach to shoot those off at. Overall, we had such a good time we made plans to go back at the end of August.
So, I've got some catching up to do with all of you. I've got to run now, but I'll swing by later and spend some time in the corner booth reading up.
Later!
Good Morning from Tipton IN !
Bill Tidler Jr.
Near a cornfield in Indiana...
Fergie, You knew that a Challenger was on the top of my wish list. It was beautiful, but somehow I could not part with the money.
Sue
Anything is possible if you do not know what you are talking about.
Fergie, that was a nice locomotive, you know my birthday is in December and that would be a nice gift, LOL.
Jeff thanks. I'm using tester's clear parts cement and it's doing a good job so far. The ALPS is running ok, but the ink is just too transparent. I have one hopper finished in bumble paint only 40 more to go.
Hello Garry
Lee
BM1 Lee Soule USCG (ret) L.S.&W Railroad Serving the Lower Great Lakes
Evening all, just some ice tea please Cleo.
Just dropped in to let ya'll know we made it home ok [bout 4 pm]. Had a great time visiting with Garry and them. Real nice folks down there and some great layouts. If ya gets an invite to visit, take'em up on it.
One thing I couldn't believe is how much had changed round Metropolis in 30 + years since I was there last. But the biggest surprise came at breakfast in Hardies this morning. We were setting there and got to talking to some people next to us from there. One of the guys setting there looked familiar and the more we talked, the more I knew him. Finally after finding out each other's names, we did know each other from all those years ago.
There's lots of pics [some RR even] to post laters, but I got kids tomorrows and I'm pooped.
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/showgallery.php/cat/500/ppuser/4309
Thanos guys, from both of us.
Gots nothin dun today. I woke up at 8, said heck with it, I won;t be able to drive and feed Dad and I's pup" so I slept until 10. He got a room at 1am, But still better thai we went home when we did. The news is getting better, we've gone from taking it out, to maybe the gb can stay, to
"If the shunt's clear we'll kick you out the door with some drugs." They won't know until tomorrow when the take a peeksy what all's going on.
I think i liked this test ops session best. Naptown was trying out one with six main switchmasters, start through trains and passenger, and the masters had a listing of industries and built trains as they had the cars. Though I picked the combination Passenger terminal/terminating yard and was doing good keeping only one train in the hole until there was room. shvoe the passenger into the station, make room for the freight train and turn him, get the passenger out of the way, repeat. There was supposed to be a People train going each way and meet in the middle, but one train was already built. One wasn't. So I have the non built being assembled when I turna round, there's the train he'supposed to meet wanting in the back door. Didn;t help that a freight trainw as supposed to have left already and was taking up space waiting in the siding for a caboose (my fault) an engine, (not mine), and an engineer ("drunk" passed out in the tavern) Still to be bugs, but this is best I think. Problem is that we are also a group of free runners, so between ops, the layout is disturbed. But this worked
Oddly enough, I suggested something like this a while back. Oh well.
There's a bathtub calling me. I shall answer. Still need to catch up pages 151-155
Hello Tom ...
I'm glad you figured out what I meant because I typed "additions" instead of "addictions". Oh well, just a joke anyhow. ... I suppose if one is to be addicited, locomotives would be the ultimate! ..... I have admired the NP challengers for quite some time, and it bothered me that non of the manufacturers made NP Challengers, but several makers produced the UP Challengers. Nothing against UP, but fair is fair.
As for foil, yes, I have used it. There are a couple of places on this layout that has some. One is on the banks of the Mrs. Hippy River and another is a tunnel liner I made. I make a box for a mold and place crinkled up aluminum foil inside as sort of a liner. Then i fill with plaster of Paris. Whne the plaster is dry I have my section of rock to install on the layout. I would suggest practicing ahead of time with foil and palster of Paris. It's not hard to teach yourself how it's done.
Afternoon everyone:
Well, the smoke's back BIG TIME in the Valley, so I can't even go out in the garage today. Or for probably another couple of days, according to the weatherman. Yessir, those breezes from the Northeast just slopped it right down here from the fires in the mountains. I hope it isn't affecting the fires too much, but the Forest Service is afraid that these easterly winds will blow down the canyons and really set that American River blaze off. I pray not--that's incredibly beautiful country up there where that particular fire is. And it's 2nd growth timber that just got a toehold from a devastating 51,000 acre fire that roared through that area in 1960. I was working for the Forest Service up at Truckee that summer, and we had our own--the Donner Ridge fire that burned 53,000 acres and was two miles wide and almost thirty miles long. THAT was a summer around here--but this one's turning out to be much WORSE!
Jeff: I'm glad your breakfast was 'un-interrupted'. Hopefully that Glee Club is where it belongs--stranded on some island in the Bayous surrounded by angry alligators. Have a GREAT B'day tomorrow--lotsa trains and hot-sauce! Though not all at once.
Garry: Thanks, buddy, but I belong to the LOCAL chapter of Steam Locomotive Addicts Anonymous. We meet at the local Parish social hall every Wednesday from 8:00 to 10:00 and compare Visa balances, LOL! "Hi, I'm Tom and I have this thing for brass articulateds--" "We know, Tom, we KNOW! Have some coffee. Tell us, when did it all begin---" "Well, I was 24 and I saw this brass Yellowstone---" Hilarious about your cat, BTW. When I have company, Spooky just sidles up to them in her sexiest Maine Coon way and gives them this "I will deign to let you pet me if you've got Imported Catnip." look, and Lowell just heads for their laps. These cats are very particular--NOT!!!
Fergie: HOLY COW, did you see the STARTING bid on that Z-7??? That's at least TWICE as much as Sunset wants for their Z-6 WITH SOUND! Think I'll pass on that puppy, thanks. Anyway, I dropped a hint to Mike over at Roseville Hobbies the other day about special ordering an SP&S when they're released, and he just grinned. That man knows me all too well BTW, has your 2-10-4 gotten any closer than Quebec? Can't wait until you get it, I'm sure I'll hear the shouting way out here.
Jim: You asked me about the ballast removing itself from the track on the Buttes. Well, the entire trackage around the Buttes and Yuba Pass is Bachmann EZ 34" wide-radius track (I just didn't trust laying flex-track on this section) with the plastic roadbed. Frankly, nobody can tell, and it's proven to be flawless even after about 6 years of running trains. And yes, the ballast was laid down on the Bachmann roadbed with PLENTY of Wet Water and diluted glue. It's not a very big spot--maybe an inch or so--so I'll repair it as soon as the weather allows. Actually, I think the ballasting and the scenery have protected the track from UV rays really well. My house is laid out on a north-south axis, so the garage never DIRECTLY gets the sun's rays. And when the temperature gets above 90 out here, the garage door stays SHUT and the fan goes on. Unless I'm working the never-ending Buttes .
While we're talking about the Buttes (and secretly, I bet you're all going to be happy when they're finished just so I'll shut up about them), I've kind of run out of all the Cripplebush that I can comfortably fit on them, but someone at the LHS was talking about using crumpled Reynolds heavy-duty aluminum wrap as rock-molds. Now I've heard about this, but has anyone here in the diner ever tried it? I'm kind of fascinated about this--since I've got a couple of fairly big spots that still need to be covered-- and I've installed some crumpled and painted aluminum foil as a 'scenic interior for the first four inches or so of Yuba Pass tunnel. Anyway, if anyone here has ever used this technique, could you give me some hints? I'm using Sculptamold instead of Hydrocal for my castings--it's not really that much heavier, but it has a much longer working time, which out here in this dry climate works better for me. Just curious about this technique.
Well, that's about it from here.
Flash: Continued Prayers for your father.
Best to all and prayers for those in need.
Huh? Wha'? Oh, sorry, Flo, I guess the freight going by woke me up. I'll catch another 40 winks until the evening crew arrives.
...
Afternoon, Flo - I'll have a RBF, please. Thanks!
Flashwave, I'd agree with RT - check back when they think they'll know something on your Dad/his surgery, and in the meantime, work on something else to keep your mind occupied.
Garry, I cannot hold a candle to you (Roman or otherwise...). Bet you guys, Inch and Deb had a good time of it visiting. Sounds like your cat could take on all of Tom's cats at once.
Alex, are you floating a foot or two above the ground there? Enjoy that RailCamp!
'Perfesser' Ed to the rescue on the information again! Ed, are you sure you haven't been a teacher sometime (maybe former life, even)? Got me wondering about adding one of those pumps...(Hmmm...)
Lee, 41" curves? I think I'm jealous; not sure if I even have 24" ones on my layout sections so far (but then again, my diesels are all 4-axle or less, and I only have a Mogul and 0-6-0T in my steamers at this point...). That was kind of cool that the DM&I leased out their Challengers in winter.
Jeff, I'm sure your breakfast was tastier without the Glee Club along.
Fergie, that is one heckuva locomotive there (with price to match)!
Man, I just feel like taking a this afternoon. Now, if I only had a couch! Well, there's always the bed for a nap after a tall RBF...
Blessings and a good dinnertime,
twhite wrote: CN and Fergie: Actually, all that drooling over those Canadian locos is mostly in my mind--though they're sure handsome little beasties. However, I'm saving my sheckels for later this year when Sunset comes out with their Z-6 NP/GN/SP&S Challengers. Haven't decided whether to get the GN or SP&S versions--like I can EXPLAIN one of those big beauties on the Rio Grande? Oh, the Heck with it, it's another 'loaner,' right?
CN and Fergie: Actually, all that drooling over those Canadian locos is mostly in my mind--though they're sure handsome little beasties. However, I'm saving my sheckels for later this year when Sunset comes out with their Z-6 NP/GN/SP&S Challengers. Haven't decided whether to get the GN or SP&S versions--like I can EXPLAIN one of those big beauties on the Rio Grande? Oh, the Heck with it, it's another 'loaner,' right?
Too bad there Tom... As I just saw one of these on E-bay though it's a Z7
http://cgi.ebay.com/OMI-HO-brass-Northern-Pacific-Z-7-4-6-6-4-Steam-New_W0QQitemZ160256303519QQihZ006QQcategoryZ78178QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Quite nice actually
Stop the Drool Tom or is that tears of joy?
Fergie
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If one could roll back the hands of time... They would be waiting for the next train into the future. A. H. Francey 1921-2007
LSWrr wrote:Jeff what adhesive do you use on your homemade decals?
Jeff what adhesive do you use on your homemade decals?
Went with the parents for breakfast this morning at our usual restaurant. This time we weren't interupted by the Sunday Morning Senior Citizen Glee Club.
Good afternoon everyone.........
Flash .... I'm praying for your Dad. We're all pulling for him in the diner, and you may remind him of that.
Tom..... Oh there you go again..........you had to mention the Z-6. ... I've thought about that engine. My road interchanges with NP and with GN.......oh, oh....you just had to talk about the Z-6.....I do volunter my time with a church group that helps those who have additions...I should pay attention there...Uh, Tom, you're welcome to join up if this locomotve addition thingee gets out of hand... You, too, Fergie!
Rob ... I did not know of the Alaska TV program I hope you enjoyed it. I think I mentioned in this forum that I had some locomotive cab rides on the Alaska RR. That's a good way to see a railroad. If Scott get here soon, I'm sure he will atest to that on the NS.
JP had a chance to check in. Birthday wishes to his Mom and Dad and to him on Friday.
Everybody should get ready to celebrate Jeff's b'day tomorrow!
By now, I suppose Inch and "Mother" are driving back home in Illinois. Again, it was a pleasure to have them stop by. It was a good Model Railroading get-together. Because "Mother" here, Gus, Dan, and I included our wives. He took pictures.
CN Charlie.... Let us know how the 0-6-0 decoder and sound installation goes. Our bug proble mhere has been Japanese Beetles. Drives us crazy sometimes.
Neither Inch nor "Mother" could meet our cat. That cat loves Shelley, tollerates me, and hates everyone else expecially the vet.
Hello Lee. Hello Ed. Hello anybody else here today.
Afternoon all,
Twhite, did you know that DM&I leased most of their challengers out to western railroads in the winter when the upper Great Lakes froze? However they didn't paint over the wings on the tenders while they were leased.
Cox, I don't remember you inviting me for waffles this morning, must have slipped you mind (again).