Man Robbie, you've got the makings of a mighty fine layout there! The building weathering is right on, the rolling stock looks like something you'd see every day down at the local yard, and even the backdrop is great. I think I'm jealous!
"Rust, whats not to love?"
Evening all! Really didn't do a whole lot today, went to church this morning, went out to eat afterwards with about 1/4 of the church (pretty well standard issue after church action), came home did a the nap thing and chased my little girl around the house. I'll have a RBF and a plate of cheese fries, if you please. Been hearing train trumpets all evening, kinda wondering what's up, things are normally quiet around here on Sunday nights. Today was pretty chilly, and only got cooler as the day went on. Thankfully it didn't rain, but it was a pretty cool, cloudy, grey day. I'll probably be hanging around here, in and out, keeping an eye on the trains as they pass through. Thanks for the welcome all! I really appreciate it.
Afternoon All,
Back at the shop fixing the last bits on the Festiva. Need to be careful now after the game (stupid Giants - grrrr).
Tom - glad you found at least one of your big voltage drops (draws). I've been lucky to have enough old used transformers and whatnot around to use for switch motors and lighting so I don't end up running anything but the locomotives on the track from the primary booster. When I get back up and running I have a variety of wall warts that I want to fiddle with to see if I can get lighting that way as they tend to run cooler (and therefore more efficiently?).
Garry - glad you're BIL is coming along. The therapy is tough but lets hope it works out.
Well, I'll have a regular coffee for now and stop in later for some pie and an RBF. Catch y'all later, J.R.
blownout cylinderJim; I think we better leave Kelvin out of this---It'd be a little TOO low--- I'm going for seconds---Chloe, can you get me another coffee please?
Kelvin? Who's Kelvin? Just kidding,let me know when to put out the desert cart.
I collect more than I run, this only part of the motive power.
Eric
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/
ewl0, nice roster shot. And give me a big plate, I'm hungry.
Well, today, I went to church, then my parents, siblings, and I went out to eat at Mi rancho (Mexican Resturant) w/ the pastor, his wife, their daughter, and their daughter's daughter. Was a little bored, lol. Saw a girl from school that I used to like (just friends now, we have like zero classes together. Essentially quit liking her as more than a friend when I chatted w/ her on facebook and realized we had zero things to really talk about), nodded my head at her when I caught her eye (the usual sign of hello, ya know), she said hey, then I got back to be being bored. Read some as well. I'm now either going to do work on some structure kits or work to complete the scenery for one area of my layout. One book i was reading essentially gave me the idea for this saying "Either you beat life, or it beats you".
Sawyer Berry
Clemson University c/o 2018
Building a protolanced industrial park layout
Thanks JIm, The FAQ's I went through only said one had to have a url based photo. A lot of us obviously use computers, but we don't all know how everything works. Don't have the stuff you guys have, but just to show I'm in the field.
Thanks again Eric.
Uh-Oh looks like I have to fill up the buffet table. Zoe! where's the creamed chip beef!
Guess it works
I thought that I would stop by for an early afternoon RBF.
Tom, Looks like your sunshine should hit us about Tuesday. They predict 50's in the daytime and low 30's at night.
I got my first layer of water in my streambed. I used WS Realistic Water with RR tie brown tint as recommended in the latest Dream, Plan, Build DVD. My goal was to leave it fairly clear so the rocks on the bottom still show. We are discussing the facia board which will need to go in place before we pour too much water. We are thinking that a deeper pool at the edge will blend nicely. Larry painted my scratch built background building so we have progress.
Time to workout. I will check in later.
Sue
Anything is possible if you do not know what you are talking about.
ewl01Jeff, Are those postcard and tourist pamphlet racks in your interior pics? Must be a southern thing. Of course in New Jersey we don't have self-serve. Who wants to pump gas in the rain anyway?
JimRCGMOJeff - please email me links for those background pics... I think you must be the ace on finding those pics so quickly. When I've tried to track down such, I don't 'Google' up enough decent ones. Maybe you should do a tutorial in the forum for how to track down suitable background photos?
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ewl01Okay, I set up a photobucket account with a few pics. Anyway to import them onto the page?
Eric, when you mouse over the lower part of each pic, you'll notice four text boxes, the bottom one being [ IMG]xxx.yyphotobucket.com [ /IMG] (or something close to that, but without the spaces inside of the brackets that I put so you could read the format). double click in the bottom text box that appears, and you will have copied the link you need. switch to your other window/tab in your browser (which should be open to the message entry box). Click where you want the image to show up, and then paste in there with that link you just copied. Then go on with your rest of the posting, and it should (note that word, 'should', not 'definitely will') work. I think in the big forums (near the top) there may be some of that info in the FAQs or one of the moderators' posts, too.
Hope that helps get things rolling for you!
Jim in Cape Girardeau
Afternoon, Flo - I'll have some chili cheese fries and a root beer float, please. Oh, wait! PC has the buffet out? I'll take a plate of the buffet instead of the chili cheese fries (even though I suspect I might get the TOP). Thanks!
Garry, thanks for the update on Nick, and grrrrrreat! to hear he's progressing.
Uh, Barry, was that sound you heard maybe 'click-click-plonk'? If so, that might be Spring trying to adjust the tumblers on the lock, and then 'trying' to open it. Can you get a locksmith on short notice to change the locks, if needed (or just to confuse Spring)? On those DPM kits, I never get that lucky here - hmmm... maybe I should swing by our Goodwill store this week!
Frank, good to see you're still around, even if you're as quiet as Duke.
Luke, you are waaayyyy ahead of me, if you're adding the cords for the bell and whistle. Now I suppose I'll have to get some small thread to add that to my steamers just to keep up with you.
Lee, what our guys in the MRR club do for their decoders, is to set the address to the last 2 digits of the locomotive's number, so if it's loco #114, they'd set the address for 14. Easier to remember that way (unless you have a garbonza bunch of locos, that is...). So if you don't mind the snow, should we all send ours over to you?
Ray, it sounds like you need another dozen jobs at your church! (Nah, just foolin' with ya)
I was just glad that I haven't had any calls from my primary on-call for this weekend so far( including while I was a greeter before both morning services, and during singles group this morning. My co-leader wasn't there this morning, so I called her, thinking (she'd had a lot of pain and wasn't feeling at all good last Sunday evening) she was laid up sick or in the hospital or such. Nope, she just didn't realize we were starting back up on our group this morning; she thought it was next Sunday (I'd wondered too, but when I checked, I was told it was this Sunday). Our group has two (about) six-week segments this 'semester', so it'll seem pretty quick to cover everything in six weeks or so.
Jeff - please email me links for those background pics... I think you must be the ace on finding those pics so quickly. When I've tried to track down such, I don't 'Google' up enough decent ones. Maybe you should do a tutorial in the forum for how to track down suitable background photos?
twhiteAhah, LUDE FISK!... ...mistaking Lude Fisk for paper towels at a Norwegian picnic, LOL! Tried some, once. It goes a long way toward explaining why the Vikings were so rowdy
About an hour until we need to get ready to head out for my buddy Mark's chili supper, so I'll finish off my buffet so I have a little room left for dinner. Cold but sunny day today - you just don't want to be out in the wind that Barry sent our way.... or was that Johnboy who did this to us? When I get home tonight I'll likely need to crank up the heat a bit. Supposed to drop to -3 C (gee, you're right, Barry, it does sound colder in Celsius! (I guess you could give temps in Kelvin...)
I'll be heading out soon. Prayers for warmer weather and good health for you and yours.
Blessings,
Buffet looks real good! Maybe time to take a break and have a bite to eat. Tea, unsweetened please, Zoe.
Jeff, Are those postcard and tourist pamphlet racks in your interior pics? Must be a southern thing. Of course in New Jersey we don't have self-serve. Who wants to pump gas in the rain anyway? Gas is back UP to $1.45 a gallon today, was at $1.34.
My editors decided to take a short nap. Hard to use a laptop with a pile of purring fur sitting on it.
Okay, I set up a photobucket account with a few pics. Anyway to import them onto the page?
Go Eagles!
Morning all from SunnyCal. We actually had a high of 54 here yesterday, which meant I toddled out into the garage and did some more work on the layout before going to the church and playing Vespers.
At Mass we found out who the new Provincial is for the West Coast Franciscans--and he's a HOOT! Of course, Franciscan Priests tend to be pretty 'off-the-wall' to begin with (and I mean that in the nicest possible way) but the new Provincial is a particular favorite at our Parish when he comes up to do the occasional Mass. So the Order is in VERY good hands. We all came out of Mass feeling pretty 'up.'
Well, I kinda/sorta think I might have found out what's causing the voltage drops. I was fiddling around and disconnected that BLI whistle and bell thingamajig that runs between the powerpack and the track, since I'm not running my BLI's anymore. Lo and behold, some of the spots seemed to clear up quite a bit. I don't know if that was the ENTIRE problem, but it seemed to help. I'm still checking the busses block by block, and I may re-solder all of the under-table connections, since I got a new, high-power Radio Shack needle-iron. If I can just get the darned thing back to running like it used to then I'll be a Happy Camper. Of course, at my age, crawling around under the layout is like running the Decathalon, but at least the layout's 45" in height so I can stretch a little.
Jeff: I agree with you, some people who look down on EZ track might be surprised at how well it actually works. It certainly did for me, and as I said, that one long section I have around Yuba Pass has remained trouble-free for seven years. Good stuff.
Sue: Speaking of weather, has our sunshine moved north to you, yet? And if so, has it helped any?
CN Charlie: Ahah, LUDE FISK! My lady friend is part Norwegian (so naturally she's very attached to Remington) and has a whole repertoire of "UFF-DAH!" jokes, one of which is mistaking Lude Fisk for paper towels at a Norwegian picnic, LOL! Tried some, once. It goes a long way toward explaining why the Vikings were so rowdy
Well, that's about it from this end of the country. Best to all, prayers to those in need.
Tom
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!
Flashwave New Haven I-5 Flashwave New Haven I-5 Here are my new Copper Whistle & Bell wires: New Haven: I've been behind, but what are the wires for? Flashwave, they are to show the chords that you pull to make the bell sound and the whistle blow. Its 11:15 pm, I'd better head home! Twat I thought. [nitpick]Usually, those head through a hole next to the engineer's front window, not through the top like that. The top vents is for some circulation to try to cool the cab down. In the winter, those might be closed. [/nitpick] But of course I ay that, and then can't find any pictures to back them up.
New Haven I-5 Flashwave New Haven I-5 Here are my new Copper Whistle & Bell wires: New Haven: I've been behind, but what are the wires for? Flashwave, they are to show the chords that you pull to make the bell sound and the whistle blow. Its 11:15 pm, I'd better head home!
Flashwave New Haven I-5 Here are my new Copper Whistle & Bell wires: New Haven: I've been behind, but what are the wires for?
New Haven I-5 Here are my new Copper Whistle & Bell wires:
Here are my new Copper Whistle & Bell wires:
New Haven: I've been behind, but what are the wires for?
Its 11:15 pm, I'd better head home!
Looks like PC has a buffet set up. I'll have to check it out.
Well, I'm gonna go try out the buffet,
Luke
- Luke
Modeling the Southern Pacific in the 1960's-1980's
I spent part of the morning getting these background textures together for the interior of the Shell station. Now comes the fun part. Cutting them out! Good thing my nerves aren't acting up too bad today.
FlashwaveTwat I thought. [nitpick]Usually, those head through a hole next to the engineer's front window, not through the top like that. The top vents is for some circulation to try to cool the cab down. In the winter, those might be closed. [/nitpick] But of course I ay that, and then can't find any pictures to back them up.
Here is one:
Hard to see but, yes the ropes for the whistle and bell go through the cab front not the top.
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
pcarrell I guess you are having as much trouble as I am? Sometimes I can't even get in after multiple tries. I don't have this issue on any other site.....just here
I don't even have this problem in the trains mag forum. just the MRR one
-Morgan
Hey, I'm back! Managed to get through all my obligations of this morning and may actually take a few hours off to "play" with my trains.....
pcarrelljust for your information, I'm not going to do anything today unless I feel like it!
And Philip, you darned well better feel like it! (My late wife used to use that line........)
Flo, I'll have the buffet for lunch today. Oh and some more dark raost coffee in a FGLK Mug if you would.
I'll just have a seat near the window where I can see the trains well. Have a good one!
last mountain & eastern hoggerIf you used something like that plastic egg shell ceiling grid for the frame work and a removable foil of some sort behind it, it would look like a modern day high rise and the you could slip the foil up out of the way when you want to use the A/C.What do you think ???
If you used something like that plastic egg shell ceiling grid for the frame work and a removable foil of some sort behind it, it would look like a modern day high rise and the you could slip the foil up out of the way when you want to use the A/C.
What do you think ???
in a UNION PACIFIC mug, please & thank you.
Looks like I still have a dog in the hunt, or should I say "bird" (AZ Cardinals).
Have a good day y'all.
Rob
How do all!
Grab a plate, I've got the buffet all set up for ya!
Hey, did anyone notice that Rob didn't post a Hunny Do list in his last post? Good Boy Rob! Guess you're back to playing for the right team! Think maybe the wifes "unique" ideas might have thrown you off kilter old boy! We'll chock it up to temporary insanity and get on down the road, OK? Just don't be lettin' that happen again!
And check it out! Some new faces!
Come on in and have a cup of coffee! Don't let Rob scare ya.....he's pretty harmless. We've just gotta reel him back in every now and then, thats all.
Oh, and Rob, just for your information, I'm not going to do anything today unless I feel like it!
And hey, I see one or two of you all mentioning the timeout issue when trying to access the forum. I guess you are having as much trouble as I am? Sometimes I can't even get in after multiple tries. I don't have this issue on any other site.....just here. A speed test reveals I'm good to go with a 15mg download and 3mg upload, and a ping plotter says the only bottleneck anywhere around is in Chicago, but thats normal and it's no worse then it's ever been. It runs about 60ms on average, which well within normal specs. Hmmmm...........
Good morning, Chloe. Waffles please.
Most of my chores are done so I can head back to the layout room. Larry might even join me.
Morning Jeff,
With the size of the Shell station, it makes your air conditioner look like a back ground building.
I bet with your skills you could make it really look great. Here's my thought...............
Have a great Sunday,
Johnboy out....................
from Saskatchewan, in the Great White North..
We have met the enemy, and he is us............ (Pogo)
Mornin everyone. Chloe, I'll take a belgian waffle w/ powdered sugar.
I wish I could give more info on my layout to everyone who asked, but I have to go.
I found an Atlas ALP-44 on ebay, and those things are hard to find. I have to ask my mom if I can place a bid, b/c I REALLY want this thing. Unless its somewhere away from here, there are none of these left.
Sorry I can't stay, but I have to go. Maybe I'll drop in later before our hockey game.
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JimRCGMOPackers#1I kinda committed some hard fouls in the final 30 seconds, so one guy on the other team hit me hard. Now the side of my right thigh hurts and I might have a sprained or broke left wrist. I was sorta asking for it though, so I'm not ticked about it. Just in case I missed something, Sawyer - football season is over, correct?
Packers#1I kinda committed some hard fouls in the final 30 seconds, so one guy on the other team hit me hard. Now the side of my right thigh hurts and I might have a sprained or broke left wrist. I was sorta asking for it though, so I'm not ticked about it.
Just in case I missed something, Sawyer - football season is over, correct?
Yep (although i wish it wasn't) . Kinda need to work on not letting my temper run away in basketball, lol. Well, left wrist is sprained and my thigh still hurts. Oh well, sometimes i think I enjoy a little pain.
ugh.. morning came too quick.. Zoe, if you will, french toastw/ bacon and a decaf please. A bit of brightness from the east. Could have done without yesterday....
Tech (technical for me) question. How does one upload photos? I have see 'photobucket' on some posts. I guess there is no way to make attachments from what I read in the FAQ's
Give Spring time, the critters figure those things out. My Ceasar knows the doorknob opens the door, he just hasn't figured out how to turn the knob. He can reach it from the kitchen counter.
mmmmm, coffee is good this morning. Eric
Mornin'............zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz OK, OK I'm awake........ I think.........zzzzzzzzzzz
Alright Zoe, I'm up. GIVE ME COFFEE!!!!!
Time to head out to Church. I have to be there for the communicant class today. I am a sponsor of one of the kids joining the church. Then I get to do a moment for mission about the upcoming Martin Luther King Service. After that I have to address the new members class after church about the role and work of the Deacons....... Should be back sometime this afternoon to relax.
See you all later!