ELLIOT's Trackside Diner VI: The Full Meal Deal!

[gear-jammer]

Good morning, Chloe.  I will sit in the back booth too see who wanders in.  Bill might still be back there.  I would like my coffee black, please.

Garry,  I am kitbashing a walthers 3-n-1 building to make a background building.  The first one will be a warehouse. I started another thread for suggestions for the other background buildings, so we will see how that goes.

Sounds like you are making progress on your layout.

Tom, What about the Z-6?

Sue

[C&O Fan]

JimRCGMO

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I confirmed that the barrier terminal strips I have will fit with the smaller spade terminals (crimp-on) that I have, so once I get the right wire size to fit them, I should be ready to progress further this weekend on my wiring. Hey, I might even have some powered track by Thanksgiving!

Well, I wanted to get home a bit earlier tonight to read some in my wiring books and notes, so I'd better wind things up here. Prayers for those needing healing and comfort (and a nice warm stove/furnace for the night, in our Northeastern areas).

 

Blessings,

Jim in Cape Girardeau 

Jim getting electrons to flow in a concentric circle is always a fascinating challenge

since the electrons really don't care what color the wire is here's a method I use to help keep the little gremlins in line

 

when installing the track feeder wires I always drop the outside rail feeder { that would be the rail closest to the outside edge of the bench work}

 

----------------------------------------------------

----------------------------------------------------- < this one

 

first , I then tie a small loop in the wire before attaching it to the buss

 

The loop forms the letter O which stands for "outside feeder"  so i can tell at a glance from under the bench work which wire is which

If your gonna be doing some reading skip over the part about "cross talk" it just to confusing

[jeffrey-wimberly]

 Good morning.

It's 42 and clear. Just a bit bracing. The high is expected to be in the mid 70's and if you like cloudy weather, sorry, it's gonna be very sunny.

Only two things on my schedule today. Get my flu shot and do some more work on my 4 track pedestrian bridge. I may get around to relighting a few structures as well.

Today's Weather for:
Sundown, LA  71446-6114      10/30/2008

Wind Chill:  42°F
Humidity:  86%
Dew Point:  38°F

So Far Today
High:  46°F
Low:  42°F
Rain:  0.00"
Rain Rate:  0.00"/h
Gust:  0mph NNE

Today  High: 78    Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight  Low: 50    Mostly clear. Lows around 50. Southeast winds around 5 mph.

[wetidlerjr]

Good Morning from Tipton IN !

[Heartland Division CB&Q]

Howdy....

Well, I'll sit at the counter with Gav.  Good to see you here, Gav.  No tea for me, however. A RBF will do for me.

Duke....  Your layout progress is quite impressive.  Watch out, Dick says he may get busy, and he may get ahead of you.

Der John .... Your workmanship on the container crane is very impressive.

Sue ... keep us posted on the background building. Which kit are you working with?  My docks are hand amde from wood for my kitbashed flour mill background building.

My progress has been interrupted a bit lately with non-model-railroad stuff. However, this afternoon I put together a passenger car kit, and this evening I worked on my layout expansion.

Tom ... I see you are still awaiting the Z-6. I laughed at your remarks about the Yellowstones may get jealous. Is your knee recovered now?

BTW, last week at the RJ Corman dinner train , I saw they sell a special run of an Athearn HO set. It's a freight train with all equipment lettered for RJ Corman. It has a GP 40 or GP 38 (I think), two freight cars and a bay window caboose. Price was $150.

Happy Model Railroading

 

 

 

[gear-jammer]

JimRCGMO

Sue, I like your idea of a scratchbuild wooden dock for the background building. I have Walthers modulars, the 3-in-1 kit and the 4-in-1 kit, plus some foundations, docks, fire escapes, etc. I built one building from some of the modulars that resembles (more or less...) that yard office. Now, if I could recall which box I put that into when I was clearing off the layout a few months ago... Ah, I'm sure at some point I'll find it.

Jim,

I have projects that I have misplaced as well.

It has taken me most of the evening to break through the server.

Sue

[sleeper33]

Dang

 you tryin' to loose this Brit?

lookin all over for this place. Oh well while I'm here I'll have a tea please.

how goes it all ?

hope everyone is ok and keeping well.

I'll be at the counter if anybody wants me

 

[JimRCGMO]

$@#%(*& forum servers!! They keep timing out on me tonight (and a couple or three other times earlier this week) Had a post and hit the button, but got the stupid timeout message when I tried to send it.

Superbriefly:

Sue, like your idea of the scratchbuilt wooden dock for your background structure(s).

Duke - like your loco servicing facility. Is that the Walthers coaling station? Like it in the weathered grey color.

Sawyer, you've been putting some time and thought into your loco roster and duty descriptions. Maybe I should be doing something like that (instead of just picking the locos I like)...

Think I'll head home before the forum software demolishes another of my posts. Time to go read some of my wiring books and notes. Found that the smaller (red or blue insulated) spade terminals will fit into the barrier strip terminals that I already have, so I'll see which wire that I have would w**k with those.

Stay warm and dry tonight, Diners (especially those in the Lakes or Northwest areas).

 

Blessings,

Jim in Cape Girardeau 

[JimRCGMO]

Evening, Chloe. I think I'll have some of those stuffed peppers that Jeff's muchin' away on - that, and a chocolate chip shake, please. Thanks! 

Duke, you've been making great progress on your engine terminal - it'll look spectacular once you get things done and installed in place there. Is the coaling tower the Walthers one? It looks good in the weathered grey there.

Sawyer, good job on the roster and descriptions for your locos. I think you've put more time into, and thought things out more, than I have so far. I just kinda get the locos that are from that time period I'm modeling, and that I like the looks of. Maybe I should put some more thoughts down on paper for my RR, huh?...

Sue, I like your idea of a scratchbuild wooden dock for the background building. I have Walthers modulars, the 3-in-1 kit and the 4-in-1 kit, plus some foundations, docks, fire escapes, etc. I built one building from some of the modulars that resembles (more or less...) that yard office. Now, if I could recall which box I put that into when I was clearing off the layout a few months ago... Ah, I'm sure at some point I'll find it.

I confirmed that the barrier terminal strips I have will fit with the smaller spade terminals (crimp-on) that I have, so once I get the right wire size to fit them, I should be ready to progress further this weekend on my wiring. Hey, I might even have some powered track by Thanksgiving!

Well, I wanted to get home a bit earlier tonight to read some in my wiring books and notes, so I'd better wind things up here. Prayers for those needing healing and comfort (and a nice warm stove/furnace for the night, in our Northeastern areas).

 

Blessings,

Jim in Cape Girardeau 

[jeffrey-wimberly]

It's supposed to get down to 47 here tonight. Probably won't get that far. I'll have the stuffed peppers tonight.

[Packers#1]

I also have a new plan (still need to use paint on it though, so I'll post it later).

[grayfox1119]

Good evening, where is everybody Jeff??  The Diner is empty!!!  Today we went to LHS, didn't buy too much, just 3 mags and a package of 25 sets of Kadee #150 couplers. I have some old cars that have the old horn couplers, plus several cars from years ago that have missing or broken couplers, so the repair barn will be busy working OT. Under the lights like Colby's yard. Plenty of nice buys, but cash is low right now, can anyone guess why?

DER JOHN: Really nice job on crane, very nice workmanship!!

ROB: Very sorry to hear about Seti...man you have had one tough year. We keep you in our prayers.

DUKE: You are ahead of me in layout, I need to get my butt in gear.

ED: Thanks for sharing your photos, any chance Fran will decide to come North each Summer?

Got to go throw another log in the stove, it is getting very cold tonight, 34F now, winds out of the NW at 24mph and DP is down to 25F, so it will be a cold one.

Later,

 

[Packers#1]

I got my RR's complete locomotive roster completed:

Type	Unit #	Build Date	Builder	Previous Owner
U23B	14-20	1976	GE	#14-19: built new #20: ex Seaboard System
GP38-2	21	1977	EMD	Southern (High Hood)
GP35	22 (originally 1306)	1964	EMD	SRR, NW
GP30	132	1968	EMD	SRR
GP15-1	10-11	1977	EMD	Built new
GP9	127-131	1956	EMD	SRR
H-15-44	126	1948	Fairbanks-Morse	SRR

 Explanation of Services:

U23Bs #14-17 are used for the daily through freights between Aiken and Augusta.

U23Bs #18-19 are used for the three times daily “Soda Special” that delivers empties and      loads bound for the Soda bottling plant in Aiken from Aiken to Augusta.

U23B #20 and GP38-2 #21 are used for extras between Aiken and Augusta.

GP35 #1306 is used for the way freight along the main line.

GP30 #132 is used as the local unit on the Savannah River Branch.

GP9s #127-128 are used for interchange work in Augusta.

GP9 #130 is the local yard switcher in Augusta.

GP9 #131 is used for local switching in Augusta.

GP9 #129 is used for interchange work in Aiken

H-15-44 #126 is the local yard switcher in Aiken.

GP15-1 #11 is used for local switching in Aiken.

GP15-1 #10 is leased to the soda bottling plant as a plant switcher.

I have a GP35, H-15-44, GP9, and GP30. I will repaint the GP35 now, I'm getting tired of the NW paint.

I'm asking for a GP15-1 and U23B for my birthday. You'll understand the uses a little better once I write the history again.

[jeffrey-wimberly]

 Page 2? Come on people, WAKE UP!

[gear-jammer]

Duke,

I did the floor and put our RH on hold.  It is great to look through the windows.  I guess I can look at yours and dream about ours.

Sue

[bjdukert]

Afternoon all

Paul  There was some steam there but more are going to diesels mainly because of everything you have to go through for the boiler inspections. The M-1’s are from Wal-Mart and he waited until they dropped in price and they are R/C.

John  The crane really looks good.

Sue  Walther’s round house and since the first pic I have made some changes in the benchwork as you can see in the next pic. Also haven’t painted it yet and the roof panels just sit in place so that when I start adding interior details I can take the panels off to show them.

http://s22.photobucket.com/albums/b350/bjdukert/NEW%20YARD/?action=view&current=NEWYARDTHEN8.jpg

http://s22.photobucket.com/albums/b350/bjdukert/NEW%20YARD/?action=view&current=ROUNDHOUSETURNTABLELOCO.jpg

http://s22.photobucket.com/albums/b350/bjdukert/NEW%20YARD/?action=view&current=ALL3AGAIN.jpg

That’s about it

Best to all on sick call and those recovering

Talk to you later

Duke

[gear-jammer]

LSWrr

Yes they do, I had to buy the loading dock kit to make the dock run the length of the building.  It came out pretty nice.  I had to modify the roof parts a little to make it look right.

Lee

We are planning a scatch built one of wood.

Sue

[gear-jammer]

I am still hanging around.  I will have a RBF, too, please.

Sue

[LSWrr]

Yes they do, I had to buy the loading dock kit to make the dock run the length of the building.  It came out pretty nice.  I had to modify the roof parts a little to make it look right.

Lee

[JimRCGMO]

 Afternoon, Zoe - I'll have a root beer float,

           

and one of those monster burgers, please.

           

Thanks!

Tom, better keep those choir members in line there. Best wishes on finding a suitable kitty companion for Spooky. Will Spooky get to come along with you to help pick out her new housemate?

CN Charlie, that's not fun when people have to be let go. Hope you didn't have to do the notifications. I guess on our weather down SOT(N)B, the cold weather  must have leapfrogged over your area from the Pole.

Ed, good to see you back in the DIner again. (And not just for your OJ, but we appreciate that, too) I'll need to check out your photo albums this evening.

Speaking of sports fans, looks like Cape Girardeau will be a bit busy tomorrow (possibly tonight as well, if they fly in early), as Sarah Palin's supposed to be at the ShowMe Center tomorrow a.m. to speak. Not sure our local gendarmes are as wild about the trip, but that's because they get called in to help with security (and we've had several political types through in the past couple of months or more. One officer I talked with earlier this a.m. (had to assess someone at the local P.D.) said he'll be ready for the elections to be over & done with. Guess he loves the nonstop campaign ads as much as some of us do...

I may be making some changes on my wiring arrangements (and ditching the 12 gauge R-S stranded that I have). Found out from some checking around after w**k yesterday that the spade terminals I had to use with the 12 gauge won't fit into any terminals I can get locally (except for some $6+ per barrier terminal strip ones at the local electricians' supply place, and they're bigger physically than I want). I'm about to drop the stranded buss wires to 14 or 16 gauge, where the spade terminals to match would fit in the terminal strips.

Well, lunch is about gone, so I'd best get going. It's warming up here today - to the 60's (F) this afternoon!  

 

Blessings and prayers,

Jim in Cape Girardeau 

[gear-jammer]

Lee,    Walthers seems to like notches that help you guide the pieces together squarely. 

Sue

[LSWrr]

Sue,  Those 3-n-1 building kits are nice, I used 2 of them to build Dorothy's Cremery for the layout.

[gear-jammer]

It is a little early for lunch out here, Ryan, but if you are cooking, I will find room.  The shrimp cocktail looks yummy.  Is anyone else sitting in the back booth?

I spent the better part of the morning working on kitbashing a walthers 3-n-1 building to make my first background building.  I haven't started the construction, but I puzzled the pieces and make a cardboard footprint.

I will check in later,  Sue

[jeffrey-wimberly]

LSWrr

Jeff, your box should be there Saturday.

Good deal. I'll be looking forward to recieving it. The contents will give something to put on the shop track. It's been collecting dust lately.

[LSWrr]

Jeff, your box should be there Saturday.

Snowing here, just enough to cover the parked cars, but nothing on the grass.

[pcarrell]

Rob, I'm so sorry for your loss.  I know how much you both loved Seti.

[jeffrey-wimberly]

Cox 47

Jeff.....Nice modeling on the coaling tower..Whats gonna be your next?

I'm working on a pedestrian bridge that spans 4 tracks.

[Cox 47]

Good Morning All....Its sunny and 36 here this morning....I'll have a sasauge sandwitch and coffee please..Thank You...

I painted roof on Laser cut shanty kit this morning..I started base for it when I get it finnished I will try to get a photo of it...GMO Jim ask about the kit bashed Grocery store I pretty much have it finnished but I need to detail it and mount it a block of stores again I'll try to get a photo..

Jeff.....Nice modeling on the coaling tower..Whats gonna be your next?

Der John...Wow the Crane is awsome! Thanks for photos...

Colby...Welcome back...Nice night time photos...

You all have a good one...Jerry

[jeffrey-wimberly]

SilverSpike

I love the roof on that coal tipple Jeff! What method and material are you using for that roof?

 

Ryan: The roof is supported by a simple set of wood rafters I cut from craft sticks. The panels are aluminum foil painted a rust color and cut to scale 4x10 foot size. They're held in place with simple white glue. As for the collapsed section of roof, the panels are glued to a single beam to give the appearance that the underlying structure had completely collapsed.

[SilverSpike]

Morning folks!

I'll have the Western Omelet please Chloe!

 

And some of Ed's Fresh Squeezed OJ too!

Welcome back Colby!  Nice night shots you shared with us there.

Sorry to hear about your loss Rob!  

I love the roof on that coal tipple Jeff! What method and material are you using for that roof?

I like it...I like it!

Welcome back Garry!  Did you get any of the 5-Way Sky Way Chili while in Cini?

 

Der your dock side section and crane really looks great! 

Folks are coming into town tomorrow and will stay until Tuesday, partly coming to visit to celebrate my birthday which is on Friday!

Now, how about some lunch specials....

Shrimp Cocktails

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

Dill Crusted Salmon on Garlic Mashed Potatoes