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Posted by railroadnut675 on Saturday, October 18, 2008 6:46 PM

Fergmiester
Mark: the pool works like this: You pick a winner and a loser for each week, Can't pick a team second time regardless if you chose them to win or lose last time so once you've used a team that's it! You're allowed one "by" for lose and win and you get two points for every right pick.

 

That sounds AWESOME!

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Posted by Flashwave on Saturday, October 18, 2008 9:01 PM

I think I'm in love.

[img]http://www.modellbahn.com/images/37171.modellbahn.com.1.jpg/[img]

It;s a Marklin Steamer of the DB Class 52 with a Condenser Tender. SP has the Kraus Maffei, I want THAT, Guy had it at a HO Euro club today. I'll get pictures up, I promise. I drolled on their layout at it for a while. There was also a cute as a buton little early era steamer, she was pulling a worktrain. I can't find the pictutes of her though

Picked up an AMtrak Amfleet Cab Car dummy, it;s missing the pantograph. That can be fixed. Also got a set of the Athearn BN Exec Fs for 40, 2, soon to be 5 coaches for the ITM train, an older coach in thje George Washington, an Athearn 25th caboose, and an IHC Woodside Lumber Co caboose. Debated one of the Walthers Hiawatha Skytop, but I have an undec on order. We may be getting the painted one though also for Private Varnish.Will pick up tomorrow a Faller Interior kit for a switch tower.

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Posted by eeyore9900 on Saturday, October 18, 2008 9:46 PM

Evening folks, just my usual java for me.

 Well, it's the weekend, & like I said, I'd try to make it in here on them.

Been a chilly day here in Ohio-freeze warnings are out for tonight. Didn't really get any trainwork done today, as I worked this morning (& tomorrow morning) & this afternoon I got pictures of my old Dodge in preparation for it's Ebay ad, & then came home & typed up the ad. (that's all I'll say about it as I don't want to violate forum policy on advertising) but I don't suppose it'll hurt to show a current pic of the old girl taken today at my Mom & Dad's.

 

Mom's still doing ok-haven't heard when she'll be able to come home yet. Cape Jim, was it you who asked last weekend how my Dad was holding up? Well, ok-on the positive side he likes the peace & quiet of the "bachelor life" at home, & does for my Mom what & when he can, but on the down side, she has her difficult & irrational moments. That's hard to deal with, & I deal with it too as I've been making out her checks to pay bills, etc. & she can be very difficult with me when I can't find a bill she wants to pay, etc. I know she's frustrated that she can't do it herself, & understand. But she takes out her frustration on us, & it makes us feel bad. I've talked to several of my co-workers that have dealt with elderly parents in similar situations, & they've told me that it's quite common. I've tried to make her understand that we're doing for her the best way we know how, & hopefully she'll eventually understand. Sometimes I leave the hospital feeling angry, & feel like a complete you-know-what for feeling that way. I try to understand & be patient, but it gets difficult sometimes.

Well, on the lighter side, I posted this pic on Weekend Photo Fun, & will add it here for those who may miss it. Dawn & I were at the Cleveland Metro Park Zoo a few weeks ago, & the expression on these guys made me instantly want to get their pic, & the captions pretty much wrote theirselves in my head right then.

I've been playing in Paint lately anyways, working up paint schemes for the future model railroad (maybe I'll post a few next week) & decided to do the above. Silly, I know, but Dawn loved it.

I better hit it folks-nite all!

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Posted by TrainsRMe1 on Sunday, October 19, 2008 2:16 AM

Hey sorry I'm so late, ummmm, is there still some busciuts and gravey left??? I know it's late night, but WHAAAA I'm hungry?! How's the weekend for y'all, Well I guess it's safe to say I didn't win the remodel your garage contestSigh But thta's the way it goes. I think by doing it with the help of friends and family, the finshed project would be more appreacted, So that's the way I'm lookin' at it. It's really late and I'm kinda draggin' so I will talk to you guys and gals tomorrow, I belive Sunday is two for one day!!!! Is that true Zoe??

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Posted by wetidlerjr on Sunday, October 19, 2008 4:22 AM

Good Morning from Tipton IN ! Big Smile

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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Sunday, October 19, 2008 5:13 AM

 Good morning.

It's 55 and clear. A little on the nippy side for Louisiana. The high today will be in the mid 70's with abundant sunshine.

I started in on more work on my coaling station yesterday. I've added some of the beams in the roof and started on cutting out the individual rusted metal sheets for the roof. If I have time today I'll get started on the rafters. What's going to be tricky is getting the right amount of sag in the rafters. Did I mention that this roof is a scratchbuilding project?

Today's Weather for:
Sundown, LA  71446-6114      10/19/2008


Wind Chill:  55°F
Humidity:  79%
Dew Point:  49°F

So Far Today
High:  59°F
Low:  55°F
Rain:  0.00"
Rain Rate:  0.00"/h
Gust:  5mph NNE

Today  High: 75    Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight  Low: 48    Clear. Lows in the upper 40s. East winds around 5 mph.



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Posted by LSWrr on Sunday, October 19, 2008 7:16 AM

Good morning all,

Killing frost warning this morning.  (I walked right up to the frost this morning and I’m still here).

Today: Sunny, with a high near 58. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind between 5 and 11 mph.

Well I worked all day yesterday on the pending projects table here in my computer room.  I converted couplers on 14 cars, decaled and weathered 5 MoW units, built 2 Athearn Auto carrier end loading box cars, 2 Bowser 70 ton 2 bay covered hoppers, painted 1 coat on 8 wood side reefers I’m customizing, painted the windows for the lumberyard, and started building a Branchline P&LE 40’ box car kit.

When I started my coupler swap project I dropped the old horn style couplers I removed from the cars into a 7 oz olive jar, well the jar is close to ¾ full now.

This week I plan on doing some bay sales, wish me luck.

 

Lee

 

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Posted by Robby P. on Sunday, October 19, 2008 8:29 AM

Good morning guys, and gals.

I too woke up to some frost.  Time to get the de-icer all together.  Its also my last day, before I start my new job in the morning.  Its a tire plant that works for Michelin retreading truck/car tires.  Now I can finally get some money coming into the house.  Maybe now I can start doing more with the layout. 

Now later to day, I can watch the STEELERS smack around the Bengals!!!!

 "Rust, whats not to love?"      

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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Sunday, October 19, 2008 8:34 AM

Robby P.
Now later to day, I can watch the STEELERS smack around the Bengals!!!!

More like slap them around.

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Posted by Cox 47 on Sunday, October 19, 2008 8:35 AM

Good Morning...Its sunny and 44 here this morning...I'll have Biscuits and Gravey and just set the coffee pot down! please...Thank You....Jerry

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Posted by pcarrell on Sunday, October 19, 2008 8:51 AM

Cox 47
I'll have Biscuits and Gravey and just set the coffee pot down!

Hey, slide in a bit there.  Chloe, that sounds good!  I'll have the same!  Thanks!

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Posted by Fergmiester on Sunday, October 19, 2008 9:14 AM

Good Morning Campers!

Nice hot cup of Jave to shake the chill!

Yes we had a good coat of frost this morning and when I went for my 6 mile bike ride (in shorts) I realized how brisk that N'ly wind actually wasShock Yes Lee she was C-C-Cold!

railroadnut675

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Mark: the pool works like this: You pick a winner and a loser for each week, Can't pick a team second time regardless if you chose them to win or lose last time so once you've used a team that's it! You're allowed one "by" for lose and win and you get two points for every right pick.

 

That sounds AWESOME!

 

Ya we'll wait and see! Today I went with Titans to win and Raiders to loseBlindfold Considering some of my pics were sure winners it's a "Anything goes" situation.

Anyway I have the rest of the Fire wood to stack today then lay done the Lime on the Lawn then... Ya it never ends! Don't know if anyone saw my thread on Pipe Spline the other day but I hope to get some more work on that today if at all possible.

Jeff and Robby: I looked at the Steelers but considering some of the other "sure bets" I  chose and got torpedoed with I said No, No way! This is day they will lose! Of course i see Chloe has put "Crow" back on the Fall menuChef ya my favourite!

Mitch: It's a road I've been down before an not an easy one. This is when you have to "Make Like a Duck" and let the water roll off you. As hurtful as loved ones can be I put it down to frustration and fear. And not knowing the full scope of your situation it's a hard one to talk about in an open forum. I would suggest a pastor or councillor as if you don't get the proper help this could eat you up on the inside. Anyway just my My 2 cents

Well everyone I got to get some work done!

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Posted by Heartland Division CB&Q on Sunday, October 19, 2008 9:19 AM

Good morning

We have company in town from Chicago area. This is a "best friend" who grew up with me and also has been a model railroader his entire life. He and his wife are staying at the nearby state resort park although we had asked them to staye here at the house.

Here's an update on the crime I had mentioned in a previous post. One of my friends here is a retired police officer, and he obtained information before the media did. Four family members were stabbed and their house was set on fire. Three children died a five year old boy and two teen age girls. The mother was found with a knife stuck in her neck and has been in ICU at the hospital ever since. State police handled the investigation with the sheriff, and they were assisted by ATF agents and the Army MP's from Fort Campbell close the crime scene. Later, a burned out Direct TV van was found with bloody clothing in it. The Direct TV installer was later arrested, and he confessed to the crimes. He had raped the mother and one of the girls. The motive was that he asked the mother on a date. When she refused he became enraged and committed the crimes. If convicted, he may get the death penalty. 

On that note, I'll get ready for company.

Have a nioce day.

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Posted by Flashwave on Sunday, October 19, 2008 9:27 AM

Mornin' All. I'm on my wayback to the show to help with the Naptown Club. So I'll take the Flying Special  Since the pic from last night didn't load, here's mine of the Class 52

And that other really cute engine I was talking about

Link to my Photobucket

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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Sunday, October 19, 2008 9:34 AM

 Here's an update on the coaling station project. I've got some of the rafters in. After they've dried sufficiently they'll be painted a nice weathered gray.


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Posted by der5997 on Sunday, October 19, 2008 10:44 AM
Good Morning Diners! Frosty here too this morning, but not a killer on the ground, as far as we can see from the tomatoes. In fact it was 2°C by the front door when I got up, despite the frosty grass. The Truro Train Show was more interesting than last year (from my viewpoint) as there was a fair amount of N both on sale and as layouts. Fergie, I saw your diner on an N layout!  One store had an overstock of used N rolling stock and locos. Everything 50% off the sticker price. I nearly went for a Kato six axel something or other for $25, but I don’t want any more six axels, and I would only have to decoder it.  I did get a ConCor Japanese made (Kato?) coach with Kadee (pre-Micro Trains) trucks with the adjustable drawbar length for $5.00. I don’t need the coach really, but the trucks were irresistible, and I can use them on a Rivarossi coach that is giving some grief.  If I do decide to run the coach as is (well repainted for MT) I think I’ll have my Baggage RDC pull it; that might look interesting.   On cleaning the wheels last night I discovered that the wheels and axels are separate, the axels having spindle ends on which the wheels fit, with a stop where the axel thickens, to keep perfect gauge. I hate to think what those puppies are new nowadays.  

 

 

Still working on details for the crane hoist trolley, ( my third attempt at the second of the side support “trucks” [run on the rail underneath the main “arms” of the crane and the trolley ends hang on them] is gluing right now and should be set enough to handle after lunch). I should be able to start on the spreader this afternoon.  Have to leave for New Glasgow to stay overnight, ready to get Daniel and his mom early tomorrow morning and take them from Truro to Halifax for a 10:30 appointment.  Hope all goes well for him. So no mrr tonight.   Jeff:  That coaling tower is coming along really well.Thumbs Up  Are you going to show some of the roof sheets more recently blown from their moorings by a lighter shade of weathering on the part of the exposed rafters from which they’ve been peeled back?  

 

 

Morgan: Thanks for the photos. Interesting power. On finding old Diners on the Forum, I thought that looking at my old posts in “My Profile” might take me there, but it seems that only posts in this current Diner (or this current remade cs.trains.com/trccs/forums/ ) are available…rats!Thumbs Down  

 

 

Looks like lunch is coming up. I’ll have the roast  pork, with squash, broccoli, and boiled potatoes, baked apple wedges instead of apple sauce.  For dessert  I think the fruit salad with butterscotch pudding. A JR Regular coffee and some dark nsa chocolate to follow. Thanks Zoe Dinner  TTFN.   

 

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Posted by gear-jammer on Sunday, October 19, 2008 10:47 AM

Hey, Chloe, do you have any Biscuits and Gravey left?  That sounds great with coffee, thanks.

Looks like my clock is different that the one on the forum.  After breakfast, we will get back into the train room.  Larry is working on the girders for his trestle.  Maybe I will take some photos.

Later, Sue

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Posted by Fergmiester on Sunday, October 19, 2008 11:11 AM

der5997

 

Morgan: Thanks for the photos. Interesting power. On finding old Diners on the Forum, I thought that looking at my old posts in “My Profile” might take me there, but it seems that only posts in this current Diner (or this current remade cs.trains.com/trccs/forums/ ) are available…rats!Thumbs Down  

 

 

 

Der John: I thought about going to the Truro show as it is a good one, far better then the Dartmouth/Halifax shows but didn't feel like going by myself anyway I still have this old link so enjoy!

http://cs.trains.com/trccs/forums/p/83683/990936.aspx#990936

 

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Posted by Packers#1 on Sunday, October 19, 2008 11:42 AM

Hi folks. Going to Aiken's Fair today (YES!!!).

I was watching the Barret-Jackson collector car auction yesterday, and what should be lot #777 but a live steam Union Pacific 4-8-4 coal-burning loco complete w/ 4 coaches and a half-mile of track. I forget what it sold for.

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Posted by lupo on Sunday, October 19, 2008 1:59 PM

Hi There! Big Smile

I thought I check in and revive my old account while saying hello to some of

the visitors to the prehistoric Coffee Shop, Smile I see some familiar names passing by!

also Hi to everyone keeping this forum alive

take care and stay safe!

cheers

L UP O 

 

 

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Posted by CSX_road_slug on Sunday, October 19, 2008 2:04 PM

Hello sports fans,

Flo, I'll have a carafe of plain black coffee to go. Only have time for a quick post-n-run, I'm in the process of ballasting the track in my engine terminal; not terribly difficult, just S-L-O-W and tedious.  Now I can see why Loathar always says how much he hates ballasting! 

 

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Posted by C&O 2-6-6-6 on Sunday, October 19, 2008 4:45 PM

This isnt railroading ralated but this is a sunrise this morning while duck hunting.

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Posted by JimRCGMO on Sunday, October 19, 2008 5:12 PM

 Afternoon, Janie, Diners. I'll have a root beer float

 

and some cheesey fries, please.

 

Thanks! 

Robby, great job on the trees, and that chainlink fence looks like it's been there a lonnnng while. Might want a touch of rust here and there, perhaps (knowing how you like the stuff...).Wink Oh, yeah, I like your gondola, too - may need to make one of mine that decrepit. Yeah!!

LSWrr
Killing frost warning this morning.  (I walked right up to the frost this morning and I’m still here).

Laugh
Lee, you're wearing me out, just reading all the stuff you did this weekend!Wow!! Any pics of all those cars (on WPF or in here?). Inquiring minds (who'd like some great ideas/inspiration, that is) and all that... Hope you did well on your auctions! Thumbs Up

And Mitch, hope your auction on the car does well, too - how long will yours be running for that? It's no easy road when health problems (or memory, or not being able to make oneself understood, etc.) start up. Hang in there, and know that you're doing what you can (as you've told your Mom). Funny pic with your monkeys - hey, who says animals can't be railfans, anyway?Evil

Garry, our AngelAngel for the mother and other family members (not in the house at the time). I'd think life in prison wouldn't be quite fair enough for that guy. But that's just my My 2 cents

Jeff, love what you're doing with that coaling tower - the aluminum roof is coming along nicely, and I like the rafters, too. Bow

Morgan, that Type 52 is different - are those cooling fans on the tender? You have my curiosity up, all right!Confused What's the story on that engine?

Sue - Larry's about ready to finish up his trestle? Is that the one to the logging camp that you've been waiting on, or something new?

LUPO! Good to see you again! What've you been up to lately (or since last time through the Diner)?

(For those newer to the DIner, Lupo was known for having probably the *best* collection of gifs and images used in the Diner. He also did pretty well at the Diner 'celebrations', but didn't get in as much trouble as some of the rest of us...)

C&O 2-6-6-6, your photo didn't show up - guess the forum gremlins got it. Wanna try again?

Went to put the spade terminals on my buss lines for the layout earlier this afternoon, but they're not big enough inside for the 12 gauge wire. Sigh I'll have to try to find some different terminals for the wire this week, or else go to 14 gauge wire (which might fit into the terminals). Rats, foiled again!

Time for me to head for home. I'd like to work on a structure, since the wiring got the best of me for today. Want something for my MRR'ing time this weekend. Well, I did get a Roundhouse AAR 40' boxcar (NP, Sue Smile,Wink, & Grin) at the LHS on Saturday for under 8 bucks. It looks pretty good, but too clean right now for my tastes.

 

Blessings on your evening (and a warm spot to sleep),

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Posted by gear-jammer on Sunday, October 19, 2008 6:05 PM

 Good afternoon, Diners.  I thought that I would stop by for one of Jim's famous RBF's.

JimRCGMO

 Afternoon, Janie, Diners. I'll have a root beer float

  


 

   Sue - Larry's about ready to finish up his trestle? Is that the one to the logging camp that you've been waiting on, or something new?

Jim,  He is getting closer, and yes, it  is to the logging camp.  He got the girders made and the bents to hold them.  Isn't that life?  Watching glue dry.  The next stage will be  to stain them, and glue them in place.

  I spent the better part of the day working on my Walthers coaling tower.  I had started it is April when I was sick, and lost interest.  I am moving along again.  It is probably too detailed for someone's first kit.  But you know me, I realize that after it is too late.Sign - Oops

Later,  Sue

PS.  You knew that I would like the NP 40'.





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Posted by Cox 47 on Sunday, October 19, 2008 6:18 PM

Evening All...we hit the low 60's this afternoon posta drop back into upper 30's tonite...I'll have a cup of Coco and a dougnut please..Thank You...I have a Wabash FA doing laps...Looks like the Colts are losing...You all have a good evening...Jerry

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Posted by eeyore9900 on Sunday, October 19, 2008 7:47 PM

 Hey folks-I'm going to call it an early nite, so stopping in now for some quick java.

I have no idea why I'm hitting the sack early, since I'm taking some vacation time this week. But Dawn's already in bed, so I might poke around on the comp a bit then hit it. Actually I'm waiting to see if a fellow posts on my weathering forum about ID of a covered hopper I had got a proto pic of.

Cape Jim, the auction will run for a week, starting tonight at 10. I really hope I can get it sold as it'll take a lot of $$$ pressure off of me. My only wish is that it was a rare big block or Hemi car, but then again, I wouldn't have been able to afford to buy it in the 1st place in 1986, as that's when the prices on those started to skyrocket.

I couldn't resist sharing that pic-I was tempted to label them from L-R; Tony, Mitch, Rex. (2 guys I railfan with-Tony's just completing his conductor training with CSX right now at Willard & working yard jobs)

I went to see Mom a few hours ago-she's ok & in good spirits this evening. I think (at least I hope) that she's realizing that I'll do what I can to help her, & giving me a difficult time isn't going to help things.

I also talked to a friend of mine's daughter online last night, who's in her 1st year of college. I told her about my Mom, & said she's going to try to stop in & see her. Her dad & I grew up down the street from each other, & her mom is an employee where I work. Her dad was nearby when we were talking, & he's going to try to stop by here sometime this week, as I haven't seen him in a year or 2. Upon reflection, it's by God's grace that this young lady is talking to me, as she has had the odds stacked against her terribly healthwise at a young age. About the age of 5 or 6, it was found she had a rare & virulent form of cancer, which somehow to the doctors' amazement, she beat, & has been in remission ever since. & if that wasn't bad enough, she had other health problems, including a vision problem that's left her blind in 1 eye. But she's done well in school, learned to drive, & now is college, & her goal is to become a special ed/special needs teacher. Her reasoning for that is she feels she can relate to them with all the health & physical problems she's dealt with.  I give her a lot of respect & credit for that.

(finishes coffee) well I better hit it folks, Nite all!

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Posted by LSWrr on Sunday, October 19, 2008 7:56 PM

Evening,

Went to the Sold Out “Boo at the Zoo” tonight with Dorothy.

Here is one of the projects I completed today; this is the lumber yard I bought at the train show for under $20.  I took it apart as much as possible, re-painted, and assembled and lettered it using my ALPS printer to make the water slide decals.

http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2855460360029441264SJTcyo?vhost=rides

http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2619182750029441264WnzvQI?vhost=rides

http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2729053640029441264wnLJtR?vhost=rides

http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2785612340029441264ohPTTj?vhost=rides

http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2455845510029441264sPlSNI?vhost=rides

Jim, I’m still working on the (wood sided) refrigerator cars (7), I’m painting them with CSX yellow and it’s a very thin color.  I’m using the American Foundry colors with the LS&W logo under the “lease to” herald.  Dale is working on the same idea but he is doing 2 in the PFE orange leased to LS&W. 

I’m a little miffed!  I assembled the Branchline P&LE box car kit today and the roof was missing!!!!!!!!  I’ll be calling LHS tomorrow.

Lee

 

BM1 Lee Soule USCG (ret)
 L.S.&W Railroad Serving the Lower Great Lakes

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Posted by Packers#1 on Sunday, October 19, 2008 8:23 PM

Man, I LOVE THE FAIR!!! For me, the best part is the rides. I also spent $12 and got me two great little airsoft guns.

Sawyer Berry

Clemson University c/o 2018

Building a protolanced industrial park layout

 

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Posted by Flashwave on Sunday, October 19, 2008 8:29 PM

JimRCGMO
Morgan, that Type 52 is different - are those cooling fans on the tender? You have my curiosity up, all right!Confused What's the story on that engine?

Actually, the story is that I was told wrong. The engine is in fact a Borsig, and possibly the largest Drawing Board loco never built. The fans are part of a Condenser. Steam was piped off the exhauset, run the length of the engine, and vented into the tender to be condensed back into water, since  liquid water is a better coolant than air is. The fans on top are cooling fans that further help the process. Teh Borsig was never built, but similar cooling tenders had an economy rating of 85% more water and 15% more coal efficent than a typical steam locomotive. I've alsop read them as being compared mechaically to the heat tiles on the space3 shuttle

-Morgan

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Posted by Paul W. Beverung on Sunday, October 19, 2008 9:57 PM

Evening Gang: The weekend at the Gaylord Texan was very nice. That place is huge. The atrium must cover 5 acres. They have 5 different G gauge train layouts, one was in the shape of a guitar. We had a really good breakfast this morning. Custom made omlets bacon, sausage, fruit, rolls, coffee, and orange juice. To top it off it was all you can eat. I did manage to control myself.

Robby those are really good looking trees. Tell you wife that she can do chain link fence for the whole crowd here. I likt the way it is kind of bent and used or damaged. That is a really great effect.

Ken it's good to see you back over on this side of the street. One of these days I'll go DCC also but first I need a layout that warrants it. I have three locomotives that have decorders and when I buy new ones I'm getting decorders in them.

Well it's getting late and I'm sore and tired.

Good Night All

Paul The Duluth, Superior, & Southeastern " The Superior Route " WETSU

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