Well, for once in my life, I have something planned for both Thursday and Friday night in my life.
Tonight (Thurs), I'm going to winterjam ($10 at the door concert over in Augusta. Going to have hawk nelson and Tobymac there, among others).
Tomorrow (fri), our youthgroup is going bowling and out to eat, lol.
Sawyer Berry
Clemson University c/o 2018
Building a protolanced industrial park layout
Sorry to hear about your father Ryan. One of my uncles has pancreatic cancer. He's terminal.
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Afternoon folks!
Just found out that my dad tested positive for prostate cancer, test results came in yesterday. Just got off the phone with him about an hour ago with the news.
He just got past the gall bladder surgery in Sept 08 and now this!
Ryan BoudreauxThe Piedmont Division Modeling The Southern Railway, Norfolk & Western & Norfolk Southern in HO during the merger eraCajun Chef Ryan
Ray, what you want to look for at your LHS (or on the Walthers site) is these two:
628-30 Rix 30' & 40' poles (36 in a package) (About $5)
628-35 Rix Clear Green Cross Arms (36) (About $5)
They'll make the usual, single-post poles; for the double post kind that are found at (sub-)transformers, you may need to either glue a couple of the cross arms end-to-end, or else use strip styrene to make your own. (But you'd like that anyway, right? ). Hope that helps ya!
It's looking nice outside in Cape G. today, so long as you're out of the wind. But the wind has an edge to it today, for sure.
Zoe, I'll have that Great Northern Salmon, and the scrumptuous Northern Pacific strawberry dessert that Ryan has on the menu today, please. Thanks!
(Settling back for a nice, leisurely lunch, to be followed by a nice afternoon ...)
Blessings and a nice nap today for you (after work, if necessary),
Jim in Cape Girardeau
BM1 Lee Soule USCG (ret) L.S.&W Railroad Serving the Lower Great Lakes
JimRCGMOJeff, if you put the fence and the tires around that Pacer, you need to find you a good junkyard dog to go with it). I'm still trying to decide which dog to use for my junkyard/transfer track area.
Went to Lowe's this morning and picked up some items. A 15' foot length of water hose to cut up and use for water line patches, some stainless steel hose clamps, a small roll of aluminum screen to cut up for fencing, a couple of cans of 'Great Stuff' foam sealant to fill some gaps in the walls and baseboard, one can of 'Great Stuff' for windows and doors and some accessory bits for my Dremel, EZ-Lock mandrel, Rip/Crosscut blade, a multipurpose bit and a new diamond wheel. My old diamond wheel finally broke after 5 years of service.
twhiteFreeze your earlobes off.
I have earlobes?
I've gotten a few things from this website, when I would detail engines. http://1stplacehobbies.com/ . They have Details West,and several other companys. Fast shipping to. Might wanna check them out.
Robby
"Rust, whats not to love?"
Howdy All.....Its colder than a well diggers Bottom here -1 now with wind chill around 10 below..I'll have a double cheese Burger,Onion Rings and a diet Coke please ...Thank You...Still havn't got Rail Road uncovered and work bench set back up maybe friday as caregiver is here all day...You All have a good one...Jerry
Morning all from SunnyCal--hit 70 again here, yesterday. Actually opened the garage door to work a little on the railroad. And no, I'm not trying to rub it in, because we really NEED more Winter out here. I have a feeling we're going into a 3rd year drought, and there's no weather in sight for probably the rest of the month.
I really feel for you guys in the Midwest and Northeast--I saw the highs on the Weather Channel yesterday. Wow, that's COLD! I sure hope you get a break from that Arctic air. Actually, you can blame us, because this hugh high-pressure system we've got out here in the Pacific is knocking all of the cold weather over to the east, and right down over you. I remember going through a couple of what they call "Blue Norther's" when I lived in north Texas, way back when. Freeze your earlobes off.
Nothing much on the home-front here. One of my ex-students has returned to Sacramento from New York to start a local professional theater group. He was on TV this morning, and he's just as smart and funny as he was when he was one of my choral students, way back when. I'm really proud of him, and I sure wish him good luck. Really talented kid. And nice as they come.
'Bama: On those diesel details--have you tried DetailsWest? They specialize in all kind of diesel details, they might have what you're looking for. If you're near a hobby shop you might drop in and peruse their catalogue. They do for diesel fans what Cal-Scale and PSC do for steam fans--just about anything you want.
Well, Remington just walked across the keyboard and is staring at me, so I guess it's feeding time at the zoo. Spooky is sitting on the floor staring up at me also, so I'd better open the tuna for Their Nibs.
Have a great day, everyone. Best to all and prayers to those in need.
AHAH! I see lunch is on me. Order up, guys. I'll have a BLT on toasted Sourdough, Flo. Oh yah, and some of that German potato salad. You know, the stuff with the bacon and pickles.
Tom
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JimRCGMO Snip C&O Terry, I remember those miner's shacks now. Thanks for the photo to remind me. Those are really neat-looking. Hey, I heard this morning that Key West has you beat on temps - they're at 63 F already (and as the weather guy said "with a wind chill of 63 F, since there's no breeze yet there." Now, if we could get a few highcube's filled with that air to ship up to the upper Midwest.... By the way, what did you use instead of the W-S water for your water areas? Snip
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C&O Terry, I remember those miner's shacks now. Thanks for the photo to remind me. Those are really neat-looking. Hey, I heard this morning that Key West has you beat on temps - they're at 63 F already (and as the weather guy said "with a wind chill of 63 F, since there's no breeze yet there." Now, if we could get a few highcube's filled with that air to ship up to the upper Midwest.... By the way, what did you use instead of the W-S water for your water areas?
When i found out WS Realistic water never really hardens and i got imbedded dust in my water i repored the water using Envior Tex Lite
It was easy and now the water is hard and dust free
TerryinTexas
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JimRCGMOI might just stay after finishing breakfast, with those yummy looking offerings Ryan has for our lunch (and dessert...). For now, brunchtime!
You know Jim, since it is almost lunch time for me I just might have a big breakfast for lunch! Flo, since your still serving breakfast, I have the #2 special, over easy on the eggs, bacon, and a double order of sourdough taost, please and thank you. Oh yeh, keep the coffee coming!
JimRCGMORay, the Rix poles and crossarms I mentioned have the crossarm parts separate from the poles, and you lay the crossarms to line up with some small 'notches' on the pole (for the usual spacing, but I'm sure that could be mod'ed), and only glue down however many that you want/need on that pole (one, 2, or a half dozen). You could probably add the braces for the X'es, too. They're not already put together (though I think Rix does sell some that are all together and RTR. I like them because they can be modified but are less bother than totally scratchbuilt.
The only ones I have seen are the RTR ones. I'll look into the ones you are mentioning. They might work good for the hard to reach background areas.
Started this a half hour ago and got phone call from my son who wantede to make sure I was toasty warm..... And of course at the same time one of my cats decided that it was time to climb up on my shoulder and be lovey.
So as soon as I finish "lunch" I'll be on my way.
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
Brisk Downright FRIGID Morning, Zoe - I'll have a cup of hot cocoa, some scrambled eggs with bacon strips, glass of Ed's OJ, and a glass of milk, please 'n' thank you. As cold as it was this morning, there was no frost (so Barry - would that mean we had a 'dry cold' this morning? ). But a guy (or gal) could definitely work up an appetite just walking out there. Brrrrr! I'm not ready for winter, myself.
Ray, the Rix poles and crossarms I mentioned have the crossarm parts separate from the poles, and you lay the crossarms to line up with some small 'notches' on the pole (for the usual spacing, but I'm sure that could be mod'ed), and only glue down however many that you want/need on that pole (one, 2, or a half dozen). You could probably add the braces for the X'es, too. They're not already put together (though I think Rix does sell some that are all together and RTR. I like them because they can be modified but are less bother than totally scratchbuilt. But whatever works for you.
Jeff, if you put the fence and the tires around that Pacer, you need to find you a good junkyard dog to go with it). I'm still trying to decide which dog to use for my junkyard/transfer track area.
Luke - bummer on the TV, but good that you have another to use and watch in the meantime.
NSJoe - congrats on the goal (basketball?), and enjoy those easy tests while you have 'em.
Dick, you sound as busy as one of our other ORF's, Paul. I'm reconsidering that whole 'retirement' thing; might not be as easy as I was led to believe by some folks. Stay warm up there!
pcarrellIs it time to hibernate yet?
Barry, if you have to get out, at least you ought to see what supplies for the layout you can score at the LHS, right? Maybe they'll have a sale to encourage people to brave the cold?
Robby P.This spring I will see about doing something so they don't come back.
Uh, Robby - like sow carrot seed in a neighbor's yard a half mile down from you?
I might just stay after finishing breakfast, with those yummy looking offerings Ryan has for our lunch (and dessert...). For now, brunchtime!
Blessings,
Jim in Cape Girardeau (now at a balmy 13 F)
Saw something interesting just as I was leaving the house today. The sun was just coming up, so the light was not so hot, but at 8am today, in Ingalls, Indiana, was had a visitor............
(Click to enlarge)
The Spirit of Grafton stopped by!
Morning folks!
jeffrey-wimberly Ryan: Check your PM's.
Ryan: Check your PM's.
Jeff, checked and replied. BTW, great job with the Pacer!
Heartland Division CB&QSpeaking of my scenery project, I'm headed back to the train room now.
Speaking of my scenery project, I'm headed back to the train room now.
Garry, I'd like to do that right now...but work waits until 4:30 PM EDT
Cederstrand ***Ryan, you sure are ambitious.Here is a cheater pic of the stick bug. Still not easy to see it. Nature can produce some amazing camo.
***Ryan, you sure are ambitious.
Rob, I like to keep my projects rolling and planed ahead too!
I would have never found that stick bug without the lines. LOL
C&O FanThat's a scratch built shotgun style miners cabin I've built 3 of to put in a row close to the mine on my layout I put studs and floors inside on all of them.
blownout cylinderGood morning from Icebergville---At this time we are at -24C with a 15kmh breeze---windchill sitting at -29C. We are going to have a 'mix of sun and cloud' with a high of -13C. Tonight clearing with a low around -25C with SW winds of 30kmh ----windchill will be about -35C.
Good morning from Icebergville---At this time we are at -24C with a 15kmh breeze---windchill sitting at -29C. We are going to have a 'mix of sun and cloud' with a high of -13C. Tonight clearing with a low around -25C with SW winds of 30kmh ----windchill will be about -35C.
I think you got most of us beat with those temps. Our low of 11 predicted is still 46 + from your predicted low.
Hey guys, any suggestions on where I can find detail pieces for my two locomotives mentioned above? I've done some digging, but can't find jack diddly doo doo.
Mornin' everyone from the frozen Finger Lakes.
Currently at the high for the day of 8°F. Low tonight will be -3°F. This is the coldest we have been in 2 years around here. I remember periods when I was a kid growing up when it stayed -15° for a week or more. The last time remember cold like that I was living in an 8' x 70' mobile home in Oakfield, NY. You could see frost near the floor at every wall stud. That is on the inside of the trailer, BTW.
Dick it will be a "Three Dog Night" tonight! Last night I got by with just two cats. One sleeping on my feet, and the other snuggled in my arms all night.
Zoe, I'll have a hunk of that Cinnamon Walnut Coffee Cake along with my usual mug of Dark Roast Coffee (don't forget the FGLK mug).
ewl01Ray, I meant to ask. Do you 'wire' your poles? If so, what do you use? On my last HO layout I wired the poles up front using a black embroidery thread because it was thinner than regular thread and had no fuzzies.
I have debated whether or not to "wire" the poles. If I was in O gauge I would, but in HO I am not so sure. I most probably go with the advise of many MMRs who say don't. Wiring them would be very difficult in most of the places they will be placed (long reach) and in other places would be something to constantly knock down......... If I do decide to wire the ones at the front, it will be while before I am at that point. I ordered the glass beads for the insulators last night and promptly got a nice e-mail from the guy who owns the business. He said he would be home in a couple of days from his vacation in Hawaii. He mentioned that he was able to go due the enormous profit he had made selling beads to people like me and wanted me to know he had spent all $3.50 he had made last year on them......
Time to finish my coffee and get to w**k.
Morning all, just got caught up on all the posts. Couldn't really get in here yesterday, twas busy all day long. Did two tune ups, one brake job, and about three oil changes. Busy day for me (since I'm a one-man mechanic). Didn't even get a chance to get down to the tracks yesterday. Its 9am and I don't have a single vehicle to play with yet, so I might call it a morning and head down to the tracks. Or I might hang out here in the house and see what I can do about getting some detail parts for my Athearn GP40-2, and for me Proto/Life-Like GP38-2. Chloe, I'll have two waffles, order of sausage, and a bowl of grits with cheese on top, with a hot chocolate please ma'am.
gear-jammer Good morning, Chloe. I will have a quick coffee on my way out the door. Lee, I have only used the WS Realistic Water. I put the amount that I plan to use is a cup and tint it with railroad tie brown and pour 1/8 inch deep. No skill involved. Maybe someone else has used another brand. Terry, I see that you have been busy scratch building again. I love the faded white wash effect. Later, Sue
Good morning, Chloe. I will have a quick coffee on my way out the door.
Lee, I have only used the WS Realistic Water. I put the amount that I plan to use is a cup and tint it with railroad tie brown and pour 1/8 inch deep. No skill involved. Maybe someone else has used another brand.
Terry, I see that you have been busy scratch building again. I love the faded white wash effect.
Later,
Sue
Thanks Sue I'm finished with the houses now
I too started out using WS Realistic Water but found out it never truly hardens and over time
as dust builds up some of the dust sinks into the water then when you try to clean it
it leaves scratches
If i had know that i would have covered it when the lay out was not in use
Oatmeal and a tea please Zoe.
Feeling a bit under the weather, no pun intended. Have some chronic health issues that sometimes get the better of me. Looks like a good day to stay in bed anyway.
Ray, I meant to ask. Do you 'wire' your poles? If so, what do you use? On my last HO layout I wired the poles up front using a black embroidery thread because it was thinner than regular thread and had no fuzzies.
Eric
Anything is possible if you do not know what you are talking about.
Mornin, an irish coffee please Zoe.
At this time it's -9 outside here in the woods. The TV gave a WC of -18, suppose to get up to+5 [if we're lucky] this afternoon with a WC of -25. Forecast is even colder tonight, but warming to +13 Friday.
Got some more kids coming so I'll catch ya'll laters maybe
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Give me some OJ, and some cereal. Not to hungry.
Well the same here, another cold day. The high will be 10, and the low -5. We got about 3 inchs last night. I know the snow isn't going to melt anytime soon.
Finally found out what was making holes in the flower bed. A baby rabbit. The snow gave that away. You see little feet hopping all over the place, and back in the hole. I can't kill a baby rabbit, so I will leave it alone, and maybe it will leave. This spring I will see about doing something so they don't come back.
I guess I will work on the layout some, and maybe take it easy today.
Well everybody stay warm. Its a cold one.
Today: Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 8. Wind chill values as low as -9. West wind between 13 and 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible. Tonight: Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Wind chill values as low as -19. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.Jeff, nice job on that Pacer!
Good morning from Icebergville---At this time we are at -24C with a 15kmh breeze---windchill sitting at -29C. We are going to have a 'mix of sun and cloud' with a high of -13C. Tonight clearing with a low around -25C with SW winds of 30kmh ----windchill will be about -35C. Tomorrow will be cloudy with a chance of some snowflurries and a high of -15C. Yeehaw--- oh and the weekend looks to be a wee bit warmer----hey---at highs of -9/-12C it certainly beats ------ oh -15/-17C for highs-----
I's be heading for a short stint of work today --- 2 clients----so I might get a chance to check a couple of LHS's and see what is up------
I'll have a coffee and a chocolate muffin to go please-----Have a good day, people---
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jeffrey-wimberlyIt's only 32 (0c) at the moment but they're calling for 23 (-5c) tonight.
Oh, you poor thing! It would have to warm up almost 50 degrees for me to be at your temperature!
Morning all!
It's like, stupid cold out there! And it's supposed to be more stupid tomorow!
Indianapolis, IndianaCurrently: -4°F ClearWind: West at 10 MPHHumidity: 72%Dewpoint: -11°FBarometer: 30.49 inches and risingWind Chill: -21°F
Today: partly cloudy. Scattered flurries until midday. Nearly steady temperatures around zero. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Wind chill readings 15 below to 25 below zero. Tonight: clear. Lows around 11 below. West winds 5 to 15 mph. Wind chill readings 16 below to 26 below zero. Friday: sunny. Highs around 7. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Lowest wind chill readings 15 below to 25 below zero until midday.
Is it time to hibernate yet?
Got the van idling out front now. Gotta let 'em warm up in this kind of weather!
Good morning. It's 33 here and partly cloudy. High today will be around 47 and it will be partly cloudy. Yesterday seemed to be fix-it day. I had a water line outside that had taken it into it's head to start leaking a little so I had to tighten it. Stopped the leak. Rebuilt a HO grain trailer that had some issues and made some repairs on a 53' container and chassis. Next on the list was to replace the starter unit in the kitchen light fixture. It's one of those cheap 18" fluorescent fixtures that uses the little round starter that's about as big as a 1/4 ounce paint bottle. The old starter had been in there so long (10+ years) that it seemed frozen in position and wasn't coming out without a fight. I ended up taking a pair of pliers to it to get it to turn the required quarter turn to come loose. Once it was out it was a simple matter to install the new one. Now the light works as it should instead of taking 20 seconds to a minute to come on. I then took my frustrations out on a poor defenseless 1/87 AMC Pacer and reduced it to a rusted hulk with smashed windows and flat tires. That felt good. Maybe today I'll have time to get to the Walther's engine house IF something else doesn't get in the way. Today's Weather for: Sundown, LA 71446-6114 1/15/2009 Wind Chill: 31°F (-0°C) Humidity: 94% Dew Point: 34°F (1°C) So Far Today High: 36°F (2°C) Low: 32°F (0°C) Rain: 0.00" (0.0mm) Rain Rate: 0.00" (0.0mm/h) Gust: 6mph (9km) NNW Hard freeze watch in effect from late tonight through Friday morning. Today High: 48 (9c) Mostly sunny. Cooler. Highs in the upper 40s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Tonight Low: 25 (-4c) Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
grayfox1119JEFF: It is going to be mighty cold in your neck of the woods too, hope you have a good heater in the trailer.
Good Morning from Tipton IN !
Bill Tidler Jr.
Near a cornfield in Indiana...
The forecast reads lows in the -18C to -26C range but cloudy---well it is all clear out now with a 20kmh wind so we'll be sleeping all cuddled up tonight---I get to go to work a little later in the morning so it might not be so cold when I do go to work-----
You all have a good night ---this one is going to