howmusJeffery Hope you safe where you are as they are predicting tornatos in North East Louisiana tonight.
Jeffery Hope you safe where you are as they are predicting tornatos in North East Louisiana tonight.
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
Luke; How close is that to where you are?
Jeffery; take care.
New Haven I-5 Photos:
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Any argument carried far enough will end up in Semantics--Hartz's law of rhetoric Emerald. Leemer and Southern The route of the Sceptre Express Barry
I just started my blog site...more stuff to come...
http://modeltrainswithmusic.blogspot.ca/
Jeffery that is one big system! Goes all the way from where you are up to where I am in NY. We are supposed to get get some heavy rain tonight but not anything really severe. Hope you safe where you are as they are predicting tornatos in North East Louisiana tonight.
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
The weather here has done a complete section 8! It's one storm after another! It's let up for a while now but there's more on the way. Already the power has gone out three times and I lost count of how many times the cable internet has gone down. Seems like every time I look up the modem is going offline.
- Luke
Modeling the Southern Pacific in the 1960's-1980's
Morgan; Audrey and I got a kick out of your 'Polar Express' train. We have something like a sleigh caboose kind of thing....
Well, we have pea soup fog here...look out the window can barely make out trees in front...
And so far I havn't seen anything(yet) get derailed by the new wye...
Anyhoooo...I'll be having some egg nog with a piece of that pumpkin cheesecake---please--as I do things backwards...
Hello,
Jim: They had it for about 4 years.
Just got back from taking pictures from the fire near my house. I'll post them soon.
Luke
Evening All..Its cloudy and lite rain here this evening...I'll have a cup of Egg Nog and a couple of Ryan's christmas cookies please..Thank You...Not much railroading today did the rock carving on Hill I have been working on....You all have a good evening...Jerry
Yeah I know the friends thing. Friends and a warm puppy. But shall we say, there are sme seniors I cant wait to see graduate. It's inteesting how similiar you and I, and Mark, and the other Diner teens are in our ways. People think I'm weird cause I haven't been on a date, or want to.
OH yeah, Christmas Concert is Sunday too. may see if we can video it for yas guys.
-Morgan
FlashwaveFound out the car is dead too. I walk out of the pool, and find the battery is completely drained. Sorta like the Alternator is dead. (The alternator we replaced about this time last year) Towed it off, we'll see what the shop says.
That's why I always carry some nice things in the trunk. A spare alternater, spare belt, spare idler pully, spare water pump and the tools I'll need to work on them. I also carry three jacks, two spare tires and a tire repair kit.
Ain't seen you in a while Flash.
Life don't suck for me right now (though it has at a few points this year). Got a bunch of friends, who cares about relationships, lol. I got me plenty o' time for that crud, lol.
Sawyer Berry
Clemson University c/o 2018
Building a protolanced industrial park layout
Hi, remember me? How about a can of pasta as an appetizer, I'll see about Dinner soon.
Lesson of the week. Life sucks.
I haven't been on much due to being busy and computer virues.
Swimming has started. We have a good, dedicted team this year. But the schools around us are still bigger, more muscular, and have a wider talent pool. Oh well. We aren't doing too badly.
Christmas party tomorrow for shorties in need. Ho Ho Ho.
Found out the car is dead too. I walk out of the pool, and find the battery is completely drained. Sorta like the Alternator is dead. (The alternator we replaced about this time last year) Towed it off, we'll see what the shop says.
Hi new people. I'm Flashwave, I'm modelin fictional Half Moon Orion and Northern, and connectors Northern Enterprises (shop switcher) and City of Half Moon Port Authority local shops, sorta based on the Madison Railroad and outying CSX main, with heavy "I don't care if the builings look nothing alike, it's the idea I want" Since I was last here, I've designed a 3.5 level layout. We'll see if it actually gets built. But it does EVERYTHING I want. no joke. The only issue is height clearences going down.
Here's some of my Christmas trains on the Naptown White River.
Week and a half til Christmas break!
Week til finals.
Packers#1TMarsh I also am freelancing, (and boy, I do mean freelancing), a fallen flag. The Texas & Pacific in modern day. Hey, I'm freelancing an RR that never existed
TMarsh I also am freelancing, (and boy, I do mean freelancing), a fallen flag. The Texas & Pacific in modern day.
I also am freelancing, (and boy, I do mean freelancing), a fallen flag. The Texas & Pacific in modern day.
Hey, I'm freelancing an RR that never existed
Good Evening Everybody,
Today was an okay day for me, at lunch, I was opening my milk and it shot out like a gyser all over my table, it only got on my leg.LOL They sent out our IPR's also, my worst grade was an 88.50 (B) in Language arts we are writing a total of 44 poems, don't worry, I don't have to do them all, I'm in a group of three other people. This sunday were hopefully going to State College. We don't have Birch plywood at our local Lowe's, and one of the helpful member's here told me Home Depot had Birch, so I'll see. Season's Greetings to all!
Hey, I'm freelancing an RR that never existed, lol, that uses some locomotives that were scrapped, some that no longer exist in today's world, some industries that I'm sure you can find no prototype for, and basically almost all the tracks are freelanced. I can count on one hand the number of real-world facts that will show up on the layout, lol.
Garry, I’m somewhat unique in that I have no real political opinion as relates to party. Just the person and what they do or do not do so it’s pretty easy to not get rapped up in the political mess. I do have an opinion on what I think needs to be done I just don’t express it in any old local. I’d rather leave than argue. Nothing gets accomplished. That’s why we vote. MHO.
I also noticed there are believers here. I too am one and am fairly active in my church. (We will leave the denomination out for now though it is a common one.) I noticed that offers of prayers are given and accepted well here and like our local gathering spot here in our town, no one gets upset as long as they don‘t get “preached” at. You are correct in that it does give a measure of comfort. I say that only to draw the similarities this diner has to the hometown feel of a real local spot which is also very nice to find in this giant world wide web.
Would love to tell more of my layout maybe ideas will flow, BUT I have a tendancy to ramble. I'm working on keeping things short. Besides I may need something to say later
Todd
Central Illinoyz
In order to keep my position as Master and Supreme Ruler of the House, I don't argue with my wife.
I'm a small town boy. A product of two people from even smaller towns. I don’t talk on topic….. I just talk.
Hello everybody.
Todd ....Good to see you stopped in again. Feel free to tell more about your layout and model trains. I resided in Illinois for age 4 through age 18, and we lived very close to the good old CB&Q. My layout is a fictional dvision of the Burlington, but I include connecting roads such as NP, GN. ATSSF, and PRR. My era is 1950-1965. Also ,Todd, it is good you mentioned your governor with no political opinions, and you may have noticed we leave politics elsewhere to keep it friendly. You may already have noticed there are some Believers in the diner, and that can be comforting to each of us. Please keep posting, Todd!
Ryan ... Those cookies look terrific.
Speaking of ballast, my friend had his wife doing scenery for him. She thought kitty litter would make a good substitute. later, he wondered why the switch points were locked up. ........... Tthere is more to the story.....They have a cat, and .......... oh never mind.!!!.......(Der John thinks he has troubles; he should see this one!)
Happy Model Railroading!
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Good afternoon all.
Dreary rainy day here in central Illinois. (yes I say -noise. You don’t say Mi-i-ippi do you?) Had to tear myself away from the TV. Our Governor was arrested today. Big shock was they actually did it. What happens next we’ll see.
Thanks for the welcome and cookies everybody, delicious!
Thanks Jim, think I will take the cuppa joe and a piece of custard pie too please Zoe
Luke - sorry to hear about the horse. Much of my family and friends are horse people. I know well what they mean to the family.
Der5997 - I’m in HO land and used fine gravel but you’re right maybe I’m still using too large or something else makes it look…. well…. yucky. Gonna post the problem in landscape forum soon. Hope to get Ideas
Though Phillip, that link looked very promising. And it appears to be the color match too. No looking for colors I don’t know the name of. (another of my many probs).
Rob - I know what you mean. Mine worked fine but the wires were about a foot too short to reach. Must have been built for a closet.
Jeff - thanx to your post, I now know what “BUMP” means. (I’m new to any forum, I’ll catch on).
I also am freelancing, (and boy, I do mean freelancing), a fallen flag. The Texas & Pacific in modern day. I get squinty looks from some in the LHS from time to time informing me they don’t exist, but they’re pretty nice about it. Besides I don’t see them paying for anything
Afternoon ladies and germs. I'll have a caffiene free Pepsi if you don't mind, want to get to sleep tonight. If I have caffiene after about 3pm, I'm up till midnight, at least.
Welcome to the diner Todd! glad to have you!
Midterms next week, oh joy, lol.
LSWrrJeff, the truck looks nice, I forgot what does L&A stand for?
Louisiana & Arkansas. It used to be a real railway and quite successful too. In the 30's it bought the KCS and merged the two companies and made ithe L&A a subservient road to the KCS. It was the L&A that owned and operated the Southern Belle, the Shreveporter and the Hustler passenger trains. Through the 50's and 60's the identity of the L&A gradually faded away as the Kansas City Southern name was adopted for all properties. All reference to the L&A had disappeared of the stockholder reports by 1966. All passenger service ended on the KCS in Nov 1969. KCS officially dissolved the L&A in 1992. So I guess you could say I'm free-lancing a fallen flag.
Rob, I told you I had good ideas now and then (if you don't believe me ask Mrs. Rob).
I can't believe you didn't believe Sue & I in the first place, LOL
Jeff, the truck looks nice, I forgot what does L&A stand for?
Lee
BM1 Lee Soule USCG (ret) L.S.&W Railroad Serving the Lower Great Lakes
What the heck is this doing on page 2 !! BUMP!
Mornin' everyone!
Flo just my usual FGLK Mug of dark roast and cereal. (And sneak me one of those Christmas cookies that Ryan brought this morning..... Don't let Jim see it. Thanks!)
It is currently 36°F outside with a threat of 46°F this afternoon.... "We're Havin' A Heatwave... Tropical Heatwave....." Roads are a bit icy at the moment as there was sleet and snow last night. Not a large accumulation but enough to make things dangerous out there. I think I will just stay put and watch things go by out the window while I enjoy my coffee.
Have a great day and stay warm!
in a Santa Fe mug and please leave the pot on the table, thanks.
I've been replacing my old (more like falling apart, literally) stereo/surround system. Only problem is the new receiver is defective, as the sound takes 1-3 minutes to come on. I wonder if folks building everything in China are messing with our heads/psycological warfare. Does anything work correctly right out of the box these days? [rant over] Anyway, it does sound good once it starts playing.
Contractor & crew are suppose to arrive here anytime and start finishing up stuff.
Off to feed the critters. Have a good day, all. Rob
JimRCGMOJeff - do the local cops know about Ezra's nice (fasssst!) beauty yet? They'll be calibrating the high end of their radar guns, I'm betting.
Morning, Zoe - I'll have a glass of Ed's OJ, the eyeopener special with toast and blackberry jam (eggs scrambled, please) and a cup of coffee. Oh, yes, I will have a couple of those cookies Ryan brought in, for dessert. Thanks.
DerJohn, I was wondering if the acrylic paints might be leeching some of the moisture from the (salty) air into the rails. Might be, might be not, since I'm no chemist. Ah, I see you have your train and tree up already.
Ryan, good to hear of Monique's improvement, and congrats on the new (niece? is that right?). Hope Monique gets caught up some on her sleep once she's back home.
Ray, I've used some of those excuses myself when eating cookies. Hope they work better for you than they do for me (to keep the inches off of your waist).
Jeff - do the local cops know about Ezra's nice (fasssst!) beauty yet? They'll be calibrating the high end of their radar guns, I'm betting.
Chuck, sorry to hear about your Mom's passing and Kathy being in the hospital. Garry's right - 96 years is a good, long life. Hope the doctors get things pinpointed and solved for Kathy, and that she gets feeling better soon. We'll keep her and you in our thoughts and prayers.
Paul, as Terry said - you and Mary Ann continue in our prayers, and hope you get some sleep, so you don't get run down.
Garry, on that snowplow - ... They do get some snowdrifts out there in Kansas, even without hills!
Todd, and thank you for your kind words about the Diner. Have a cup on me (I'm one of those nasty freelancers..., in HO scale). Hey, if we get a troll in here, we just offer them cookies and smile at 'em. Ditto what DerJohn said - we're glad to offer our ideas/suggestions, and some of them might even work!
Luke, sorry to hear about your friend's horse - how long have they had him/her?
Had a bunch of rain last night/this morning, some thunderboomers (the low rumbly kinds) woke me up, but I just turned over and went back to - until the dreaded alarm clock intterupted my nap this morning... Think we had half an inch (I think that's about 12-13 mm or so, right?) by 7 a.m. this morning, and it was realy pouring down as I was driving to w**k. Tonight it's supposed to cool off a bunch, and by midnight or so, we're to have a little of that sleet/snow/rain mix stuff we all know and love (NOT!). Good day to have a bowl of hot soup for lunch, indeed!
Ryan, what're the choices on soup today in the Diner?
Blessings on your day (and a dry, warm place to be),
Jim in Cape Girardeau
Good morning,All. I couldn't get in for a view last night. Sometimes the forum just won't let me there, and who has the patience.
Ryan, Thanks for the cookies. They sure are artwork, and tasty, too.
Sue
Anything is possible if you do not know what you are talking about.
Coffee and OJ for me Chloe! Oh and some cookie crumbles too..err.....Christmas cookies that is....
Dig in fellers....it's CHRISTMAS COOKIE TIME!!!!!!
Monique got home yesterday and she went to sleep early last night, catching up on three nights of broken sleep she was out like a light!
PC - You are so right about taking care of and concern for the other half and your children too!
Chuck - So sorry to hear about mother as we send our condolences, thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Paul - Hope Mary Ann is improving and our thoughts and prayers continue.
to the Diner Todd and any other new folks that I missed recently!
Luke - Sorry to hear about your friends horse!
You all have a good one!
Ryan BoudreauxThe Piedmont Division Modeling The Southern Railway, Norfolk & Western & Norfolk Southern in HO during the merger eraCajun Chef Ryan
Morning all!
So it's one of those mornings when I haven't slept well, don't know why, and I've got a lot going on today. No problem, a second wind should be moving in about any time! And besides......coffee is my FRIEND!
Hey, check it out! We might see the 50's today! It'll be raining, so no motorcycle riding, but it's the 50's! Looks like I might get a short ride on Saturday though. Supposed to be in the 40's and sunny. I'll ride in that!
Hey Todd, welcome to the coffee shop!
You're right on the money, this is one of the most relaxing places to hang on the web! And hey, about those dirt roads, have you seen this? http://www.pacificcoastairlinerr.com/scenery/clods/
Good Morning. We are supposed to be about 5celsius with about 20mm of rain on top of the snow we got a couple of days ago...yuck
I'm having the kona roast with a couple of eggs sunnyside up please...
...and I'm going to sit right in the back, have a good day everyone(Chuck, Paul take care..)