The Coffee Shop (a place to chat) Est. 2004

[der5997]

I had a post forming that I had to save in Word as I had run out of afternoon, and Kris reminded me we had but minutes to feed the dog and collect our neighbours to go to dinner[:O] So, here is what I had ready for posting, with additions now the mmring is over for the day.
Zoe: A large chinese green tea please, as mine went cold while I was busy at home, thanks. And with what was he busy?; inquiring minds might be asking.




Thanks for the reminder about spackling compound BridgeTom. I used that as cement for the castings. Actually I mixed some up with a little water to get it to be more spread-able, it was curling away from the back of the castings.

After [dinner] it was walking time, more castings, and some decisive action as regards the last major foam project for the hills. The day of the boxes and cans has ended, and a solution has been found for the road access to the upper level station.








Luc: Sorry you can't make it to Fergie's Monday.

Bob: [tup] on the turntable.

Steve: that's interesting stuff, the instant rust . I wonder if it's available over here. Is there a way of inhibiting the action at any time, or is one stuck with the process to completion? You spoke of a good dose.[?]

Bob:

QUOTE: When I made a post a couple of days ago about a tire in the pit you said that I shouldn't do that as "how did it get into the pit?" I didn't answer - I don't know why - but I saw a pit with a big ole truck tire in it down in New Orleans 15 or so years ago.

OK, one tire! (I was really commenting on your proposal for tires[:D]

Revandy:

QUOTE: Hope that leaves all of you with a chuckle,

An actual LOL from both Kris and I[(-D] Blessings on your services today.

BridgeTom: Please let Louise know we are thinking of her, and will remember her in prayer.

Folks, if it’s alright with you, I’d like to print off a collection of your thoughts and comments about the RCMP officers and take it into our local detachment. They could forward it to Alberta. I’ll just use first names, and countries of origin. Please let me know if you object to this idea.

Way past bedtime, so Goodnight, and God Bless.

[grayfox1119]

Good evening guys.....busy weekend, so I haven't been in the coffee shop since Friday.

Duke: Got the email...... HD is thinking of giving me my own parking space seeing I visit them so often.

GA Tom: So sorry to hear about Louise!!! It took me a month to shake that sinus infection and cold a few months back, and that was even with Ed's OJ (spiked of course). I sure hope that Louise doesn't have the Flu...makse sure she drinks plenty of fluids and gets a lot of sleep, as well as fresh air at night. Open bedroom window a bit.

Train room update: The walls are all painted with blue for sky-scape, and the commercial grade short ( very short) pile carpeting is installed (me). That was fun, I needed my knee pads for that job. I'm glad I passed Scissors 101 in grade school.[(-D][(-D]
The lights are all wired and working, and I started on the wall outlet wiring late Friday.

Nothing done today on train room as honorable son #2 had a problem with his computer, and also his boys computer, so "gramps" had to go over the hill and through the woods to effect repairs. I hate it when the CD door won't open and nobody did anything to it!![:-,][censored][censored][banghead][banghead]

A big welcome to the new visitors to the coffee shop[#welcome], the OJ's and Chocolate Chip cookies are on me.

Fergie: A cleanup party at your house on Monday? Lets see, if I drive non-stop, I should be able to make it in 11 hours if I go via land route ( I 95 and New Brunswick to Nova Scotia ) or if I take the CAT from Portland or Bar Harbor Maine, I could make it in about 8 hours would you say?

Thats it for me, too tired to type without erros, eeerros, ERRORS, see ya tomorrow gents,

[fec153]

John- I don't think anyone will mind. My hat is off to all law enforcement people. They put their life on the line 24/7 to protect and help us. And that badge makes a d--- good target. Even the traffic cop that is out to write me a speeding ticket gets a salute.

Cape Jim- I've said this before- My motto is, Clean body - Clean mind - Take your pick.
Bigger the bridge , bigger the -------?

Ed- About a year ago the Travel channel did a show on the Copper Canyon tourist railfan run. Wow! Awesome.

Greg- we still have a variety of Harley Zippo's. Should become collector items as H/D withdrew from tobacco advertising.

Pleasent dreams, everyone. May your sunday be blessed.
Flip

[trolleyboy]

QUOTE: Originally posted by mac 4884

Does athrean still carry GP-40 railing kits?

Hi Mac I would guess that they do still make them. But for what it's worth I've always looked at the Smokey Valley handrail kits,I've found them to be a bit stronger and nicer looking.With athearn most of their geep handrail sets tend to be the same if you go for their metal ones.I would look into the new plastic ones theyy've been putting in the newer models my guess is the GP-38,38-2 sets should fit. Rob

[trolleyboy]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Paul W. Beverung

Hi everyone;

QUOTE: Rob; We didn’t get that news down here. What happened? Yes we’ll be thinking about them and there family’s.

Hi Paul and the rest of the gang.Thanks for everyones concern,when your brought up in a police family this sort of thing hits home.In a nut shell the 4 mounties were checking in a suspected mj growhouse on the local nutcases farm.the guy was aparentky a loner and a violent sort ergo the 4 officers.A shoot out hapened all 4 RCMP men were killed via a high powered rifle they wounded the suspect and according to the news he finished himself off.This of coarse happened in a little town of 1500 north of edmonton,As you can imagine the town and the country are in shock.Never in the RCMP's history have they lost so many in one fell swoop.Yes this type of violence is unfortunatly becomming more common.If anyone was interested I beleave that the RCMP website has set up an online condolence book,likely a fund for the families as well. I haven't gone to check this out yet though.I think the whole countries eyes and prayers are heading out to these families.My understanding is the oldest constable was only 34. Rob

[Mikeygaw]

the death of the RCMP hits close to home... lots of cops in my family

as i was sitting here thinking i realized i haven't posted much about my layout, and i promise i will in the morning when i'm not falling asleep at my computer

for now, live long and prosper

[trolleyboy]

John I think passing on the comments would be a good thing as well.I wonder if the RCMPguy who pops in here once in a while is a member of your local detachment?I'm going to see my Dad tomorrow he sounded pretty shook up about the whole thing the other day when I talked to him,sounds like he needs someone to talk to.Well I've an early morning tomorrow. good night all. Rob

[Anonymous]

Good evening everyone.... Well the race was pretty good Renault finished 1 & 3 with a Ferrari finishing between them....

As for who ever that was that suggested we have a garage sale around here that is a good idea but my mom seems to be a pack rat and I don't hardly own anything at all.... not to mention we don't even have a garage.... Living in a Doublewide and everything.... LOL.... Yeah I'm Trailer Trash.... well so to say.

I'll talk to you all later.

[Anonymous]

Good morning all.

Got this from *** the other day.

http://members.shaw.ca/mcinnes-hume/mud_puddles__dandelions.htm


Here is a link to the CBC reports on the RCMP officers killed.

http://www.cbc.ca/story/canada/national/2005/03/05/rcmp-shooting050305.html

Also from the RCMP website

http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/news/newsroom_e.htm
Back later

Happy MRRing

[fec153]

Good morning all. Another beautiful dawn. Coffee is ready. Oh, oh. We're out of bagels
Zoe, I'll have an almond danish ,please.

Luc- Thanks for the Mud Puddles. Nice way to start the day. Hope you and Gloria are doing better.

Flip

[Fergmiester]

Good Morning all:

It's a Large day here, clear skies little wind and peace and quiet. Sorry I didn't drop in last night but I couldn't move due to the large amounts of Baby Back BBQ'd, garlic and pepper marinaded ribs that I inhaled. Man it's hard to realize supper starts an hour before it's cooked as one could trip over the sweet heavenly aroma of the ribs melding in their juices. MMMmmmmmm.

Anyway I digress. It's easy to see that none of you guys were out carousing last night as the posting trail here is packed! When I got home Wednesday I thought I was going to have "Roll Call" as some of the "Regulars" were being irregular.

Bob: Thanks for the call it was only 72 minutes short!

JimMO: I would consider several engines for short haul service. IHC Mogul (easily super detailed), Bachmann 2-8-0, Bachmann 2-10-0 or their Ten Wheeler. CN had a large number of these in service until 58/59'.

***, Buddy: If you leave now we should have the place cleaned up before John's arrival[:D],

Which reminds me "Call John today".

Tom: You'll have to wait for pics as the pink is still rearing it's ugly little head. Actually, I'm in the process of doing is the numbering. The LHS in Halifax sells brass etched numbers for CN Steam Engines. So I'm actually going to put raised brass numbers on the cab. What can I say, I'm a sucker for punishement! I made a set of number boards for front end as those L.E.D.'s are blinding. used Paint Shop Pro 8 to draw them and then printed them off. I then applied a layer of non glare scotch tape over the numbers and applied three layers of masking tape behind it to cut down the light. I then cut them out popped out the glass and inserted them I'm really happy with the results. 601 has a really nice glow to it!

Paul: If I wasn't suffering then I don't know what I'd be! It sounds like the weather is mighty fine down your way as we still have a foot of snow on the ground.

The FEF is still down and out and I'm now thinking the circuit board is to blame as some how it might be grounding. The forward light stays on even when the train is in reverse mode. Next step: remove circuit board and hot wire the puppy.

Hopefully I can fini***he "bridge over troubled waters" today!

Later Gents

Fergie

[Anonymous]

Good Morning All:

First an apology to Siberianmo:

QUOTE: Originally posted by siberianmo

Teffy

QUOTE: siberianmo:
You are going to enjoy John and Fergie's layouts. I envy you, getting to see the development on John's layout and the work on Fergie's. You'll also get to see and hear the "pink panther". The Canadian hospataity is out of this world, I got a chance to meet and visit with them this past fall when we were on vacation and went to Halifax.

Back to the guys in the coffee shop
LETS VOTE ON siberianmo's NEW NAME SO IT'S SOMETHING SHORT. You know something like Bob, Tim, Flip, Ed, or Tim.

Teffy - WHOA - hold it - PULEEZE! This is progressing way too fast for me.

Yes, I am going to Bedord (Halifax) in May - and yes - we have family there - and yes, we are arriving by VIA Rail (always, is there any other way???!!!) - and yes, I'd love to have the opportunity to personally meet (as in have a cup of coffee, etc.) with "the guys," but nothing has been firmed up! WHOA.

Okay - now - my name is TOM as in T-O-M (something short, as you pointed out!) So let's not rename me - Tom has worked for nearly 67 years - MO Tom would be acceptable - as would Tom MO - but PULZEEZE don't confuse me anymore than I already am.

You are right about Canadian hospitality - I get it everyday - Mrs. Siberianmo is a Canadian AND now a naturalized U.S. citizen - best of both worlds.

On a different note - I've uploaded some photo's on my railimages site .... take a look!

Good night all .........

I'M SORRY, I didn't mean to stroke an open wound - wont happen again.

Bridge Tom:
I do like the scenery on your layout, all I have is the plywood prairie. Do the cats give the trains much trouble? I've done a Campbell thru timber bridge and I'm getting ready to do a curved trestle for the branch line.

Steve:
I like your diesel loco in the river - a good place for them. I just might try that in one of my rivers with a freight car.

Lilrob:
We'll be expecting you when Ed and Paul get here.

Ga Tom:
Did you see the creeper in MR just last month or so? I have a roll around chair but that one looks a lot nicer. I've got a creeper left over from the shop days and I'm thinking about building one of these.
Sorry to hear about Louise being under the weather, seems like you guys haven't been doing to well this winter healthwise.

Luct:

QUOTE: Originally posted by luct

Good evening all.

Starting to feel much better, just in time because is showing symptoms of a hernia in the groin area. ouch!!!!!!
...

That hurts just thinking about it, but at least it's fixable.
Thanks for the "Mud Puddles" that was nice.

Ed:

QUOTE: Originally posted by egmurphy

QUOTE: Luc: "he doesn't look like an Ed, more like a Andy"

I probably look more like myself without the beard................ I also look younger (somewhat) and thinner (if you squint).

But Fran likes the beard...

About 16 years ago I had a beard that was about 7 or 8 inches long as I was a port engineer and worked outside all the time, it kept my face warm in the winter. When I left that job I kept the beard. When I decided to shave it off I had the barber do it as my face was so tender. When I came back to the shop neither my employees nor Stephanie reconized me. We had a lot of fun with people for about a week. Stephanie said it felt strange to kiss a smooth face, she was like Fran - she liked the beard.

Duke:

QUOTE: Originally posted by bjdukert

... I have some questions for anyone intrested as to plywood thickness,thinking 5/8,and when I get ready to wire is it a good idea to have an amp meter and a voltage meter,even with DCC???

Duke

I don't know what scale your in but I'm in Horriably Oversized and I use 3/4"plywood and am very happy with it. I have it braced every 24" to 32" and it's strong enough to hold me and I weigh 212#'s.
A voltmeter is nice but a 12 volt light will work just as well in the beginning and it's a lot cheaper.

Mo Jim:

QUOTE: Originally posted by JimRCGMO

...Hey Fergie, Teffy and all the other steam fans here - got a question for you. I have one saddle tanker (0-6-0T) I’m going to use as a (very) local/yard switcher, and I have an Athearn SW1500 (aka SW7, or I may try to convert it to a 1200). But I want one other steam engine, possibly for a small road engine. Bear in mind that I’m modeling a 1950’s (ca. 1959) transition era, a small branch/short line that buys there engines secondhand from other/bigger lines (e.g., SP, ATSF, and others), and is set (sort of) in the Southwest/Four Corners area. So with all that in mind, are there candidates for my steam engine choice which would definitely fit - and which manufacturers make such *affordable* dragons (preferably in the under $150 range)? This inquiring mind wants to know.
...And Ed, have you gone to an eye doctor for that squinting problem? [}:)]
...Jim in Cape Girardeau

I'm partial to 2-8-2's as their were more of them made then any other wheel configuration. They are a little bit beefefer stronger then the 2-8-0's due to the bigger fireboxes.
What brand is the 0-6-0T? I have an article from an old MR about super detailing a Mantua.
You're right, Ed needs to go to the eye doctor. HA HA HA

***:
You may regret that carpet while construction is under way, I laid vynel flooring (cheap and light colored) with the idea of laying carpet later.

I can't believe that I've spent two hours on this reply.

Ya'll have a blessed day and remember SANTA FE ALL THE WAY
Bob

[revandy]

Good morning Zoe, I'll just grab that corner chair next to the window, and have my usual Decaf latte and I'll try that sticky bun. Whoa, whats with this OJ and chocolate chip cookie? Oh, its from Greyfox you say, and it's on him! Why thank you, I'll certainly enjoy this repast.

Church service went well this morning, small crowd, small crowd, but I think the cold has a lot to do with it. I used up a good portion of my talk time with a memorial service for those RCMP's that lost their lives in the line of duty. I talked about duty, honor, and the ultimate price it sometimes bring, and how those very values have somehow been degenerated by many in our complacent society.

To John Wood of Nova Scotia, please extend our condolences, be assured that in a little lodge here in Rhode Island where my congragation meets, prayers winged its way to our gracious God, that he extends His protecting hand and send his Holy Spirit into the lives of the families of these fallen hero's to console, and comfort them in the time of their need.

[siberianmo]

egmurphy

QUOTE: Siberianmo, enjoyed your thread on Canadian Passenger Operations in the Trains Magazine forum. Thanks for mentioning it here. I only drop in over there occasionally.

Ed - appreciate your taking the time to "visit" and comment. As with this group, the more the merrier! Don't be a stranger!

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teffy

QUOTE: First an apology to Siberianmo:

teffy - None required - no offense taken, really. Call me what you will - but never late for dinner!

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My POLAR EXPRESS arrives tomorrow! Siberianmo's return to Lionel begins .....

[twhite]

Good morning, all--thought I'd check in before I head out to play Sunday Mass. We had the second of the Lenten Scrutinies last night at Vespers, and even though we speeded up the process, it STILL ran ten minutes over! One more to go, next Saturday, and if it keeps up like it's started, I probably won't be home all weekend, LOL! Funny how we Catholics get so involved with the PREPARATION for the great Holy days like Christmas (four weeks of Advent) and Easter (forty days of Lent) but that's probably a thread that I don't need to continue on a model railroad forum, right?
Anyway, with all the Tom's currently on the forum, let me say that I'm NOT the one married to Louise, though GA Tom--I sure hope she gets better soon. Flu this time of year is not a happy thing (Flu at ANY time of year isn't, of course). My prayers for her swift recovery.
Jim--sorry I got you mixed up with Tim--that'll teach me to keep my post-reading straight, right?
John in Nova Scotia: I've STILL got a bad case of Viaduct Envy from your photos--egad, what a lovely piece of work!
Fergie: Raised lettering? I wi***hey had something like that in SP, I've got a couple of early AC's (5 and 6) that could benefit from that. Will wait patiently for pics, I think they'll really be worth it!
RevAndy: Hope the sermon today is a big hit. We only allow our Priests 8 minutes for the Homily, so sometimes the Message gets a bit shortchanged. Loved your golf joke, keep 'em coming, okay?
Well, got to get ready for Mass, like a good Catholic boy. Talk to you all later. Have a wonderful Sunday, all of you.
Tom[:D][:D]

[steveblackledge]

Hello All,
DER5997, that viaduct is brilliant,

QUOTE: Steve: that's interesting stuff, the instant rust . I wonder if it's available over here. Is there a way of inhibiting the action at any time, or is one stuck with the process to completion? You spoke of a good dose

I got the instant rust from a DIY store, the antique dealers (dodgy ones) use it to make stuff look older than it is. i first sprayed the Atlas bridge flat black them put the stuff on very liberally, once it starts to work it goes on for ever i think,
BOB

QUOTE: Steve:
I like your diesel loco in the river - a good place for them. I just might try that in one of my rivers with a freight car.

It will look good, Cat Tom is doing one with an old boxcar aswell

very sunny day here, had a walk down the woods up the Yarrow Valley, we live 2 mins walk from the Duxbury Estate, home of the Pilgrim Father Myles Standish, before he went on the Mayflower to the Americas, we have had a week of celebrations and events linked to him, turns out he wasn't from the Isle of Man, but was brought up in my back garden at Duxbury Hall

[8D][:O][8D]

[fec153]

Good Afternoon all. Well I finally finished the roll of film. Got a good,I hope, shot of the nose of the loco. It is a gp, gray with road #8330, small decal on nose -white with orange G&O. Questions are- gp what? and what does the G&O stand for?
Along the tracks are about 55 hoppers and another 50 or so bulkhead flats. The flats all seem to be in 406thousand series, even the one SBD I spotted in the mini jungle.
The engine pulls the diner car and the short railrun.
The pictures will be ready manana.
Hope everyone is well or getting there.
Flip

[fec153]

Steve- Wonderful pictures. The Brits know how to treat their engines. That N layout is very well done. Kudos to your friend. Hey, not sleighting yours. It is well done as well.
Not that I'm jealous,mind you, just wish my fingers and hands would be more agile.
[ who am I kidding? of course I'm jealous.]LOL.

Flip

[bjdukert]

Afternoon and Zoe, how about a Pepsi,please

Steve & Jim

QUOTE: Jim
QUOTE: Might want to hear more on how you did the weathering/'rusting' of the Atlas bridges. I like that. Though, I might want mine to be a tad less rusty, I want some realistic rusty parts like you have on yours.

i used a good dose of a two pack product called instant rust, you paint on the grey basecoat them apply the activator, starts working within hours and goes on working for months getting darker and older looking by the day

Micro-Mark has a product called Rustall,and it is a 4 part,so it could be similar to what Steve used.

Flip & Attaboy

QUOTE: I thought HD ment- Handi Deli. Yep! Hot dogs at Ye Depot. Makes for different friday night date. Has she said yes?

As a matter of fact,she has said it is OK,so we might do it this next Friday.

***

QUOTE: Got the email...... HD is thinking of giving me my own parking space seeing I visit them so often.

Thought you would get a chuckle out of it[:D][:-^]

Brian

QUOTE: who ever that was that suggested we have a garage sale

That was me.Do you have a Club House in the park that they would let you use,and NO you are not trailer trash.

Bob

QUOTE: I use 3/4"plywood and am very happy with it. I have it braced every 24" to 32" and it's strong enough

The reason I was thinking 5/8 is I am going 16” on center for the joist and I am doing L girder,and yes I am Horriably Oversize.Also I can get a volt & amp meters for about $6-7 each through Demar Electronics,that is why I was wondering if it would be worth putting them in.

Ok,I went back through the post and couldn’t find who was asking about insulating or not on the turnouts.I went to a train show today and spoke to two people that I know.One is in our flying club and he said use the insulated,and the other is a friend of my friend Ray and he said non-insulated.The reason he said non is because there is only about .002 between the rails in the frog and as the plastic wears the wheel can cross both rails,so he said to insulate the frog rails on the frog side at the end of the switch.I hope I made that clear enough to understand. He also said that the new eletro Peco switches in Code 83 look to be pretty good. Good luck and I know it isn’t easy with all the different opinions floating around .

That’s about it
Talk to you later

Duke

[grayfox1119]

Good afternoon all.....I hope everyone is enjoying a nice Sunday with family and friends. We have three of our grandsons over today for a turkey dinner, they sure know how to eat at 16, 10 and 8!!

Luc: Thank you for sending the website for RCMP, we visited and sent a message to the families and the RCMP.

Bob: re the carpet, ordinarely I would not have put down the rug before the benchwork, but I have a garage that is seperate from the house, and that is where the saw and other equipment resides, as well as where I do the cutting and assembly. I use deck screws and also carriage bolts, washers and wing nuts for bench frame construction. That way I can assemble, make adjustments where required, and then move to the house. I have a walk-in basement, so moving things in/out is no problem at all.
I plan to use plywood on top, and then 2" of foam glued down. I think I can contain the mess for the most part in the garage...we'll see.....

Fergie: Is John that far away....or..........a "late person"??[;)][;)] Is your FEF grounding at the motor?

Ed: NICE SHIRT !!!! you look pretty cool Ed, did you pick out the shirt or were you always cool? OR, does your wife pick out your shirts like Lorraine does for me?[(-D][(-D][(-D]

John: You are looking good buddy.......nice progress being made!!!!

Tom: How is Louise feeling today?

On the weather front, we had a bright sunny start, but yet another cold front moved in and it is flurrying out now, and 32F. We have rain or snow due tomorrow night into Tuesday, and a snowstorm due on Thursday and Friday that seems to have the weather forecasters a little concerned. I wonder if I should be concerned?

Time to check out the forum for a bit, have a great afternoon everyone,

[bjdukert]

Hi Siberianmo
I'm on my way out so you have a good day

Duke

[egmurphy]

Hey Siberianmo, the problem you're having with posting the picture - just change the word "gallery" in the picture address to "albums". Trust me, that's the secret.


Regards

Ed

[der5997]

Good afternoon, and Zoë, may I have a tea with milk today please, and two of those sugar free Zeros, thanks.

Tried pouring a little plaster onto crumpled up foil. The resulting rock “chip” came away without any release agent, and looks good. So I’ve poured a strip that, if it works should go nicely along one of my vertical foam rock faces. I also threw caution to the winds and decided to try an “in place” casting using th foil. I chose a spot that, if disaster strikes, won’t be too embarrassing! [;D] I’m hoping this approx 4x6 inch casting will do for what would be a fiddly place to put individual castings on. If not, at least I’ll know to try some other technique.

CapeJim:

QUOTE: Tom W., for me, a tunnel is a good place to hide a staging track or two.

Phew! And I thought it was only me.[:D] I’ve put passing sidings in my two tunnels and the hidden loop at the mid point of the track plan. Without them I’d have had no space for passing sidings, and a totally double tracked main.

QUOTE: So, I’m going to go back to try to find a way to use the saber saw I have or get a friend to help me move the plywood over here (and I’ll cut it out on my deck - and hopefully not cut the wood of the deck in the process )

I’ve used a saber saw on all my ply cuts of the type you are describing, and on the garage floor. I just raise the ply on bits of 2x4 until I’ve enough clearance. Have to support the long end/edge with more 2x4s of course, but it works fine.

Greg:

QUOTE: last time we had a fire that big we didn't mean to, and no one was at home.

Last time we had a “controlled burn” it got away on us so fast with just a little shift in wind speed and direction. Revandy nursing his Decaf Latte in the chair over in the corner will probably nod knowingly at this point[:D] Still we don’t attempt your acreage, and keep wetted down corn brooms on hand and buckets of water.

BridgeTom:

QUOTE: I've STILL got a bad case of Viaduct Envy

As with nearly everything else, the photo is better than the reality [sigh][(-D] I know where all the off centre and mismatched bits are! Still and all, it is really nice to see a train go over that thing[^]
….and Steve, see above![:D] Thanks for the info on the instant rust, I’ll have a look in HD and Kents tomorrow. (2 big box hardware [do they still have ironmongers in the UK?] stores in Dartmouth.

Steve: Is that the Yarrow Water near Selkirk? Just trying to place you. Didn't think you were that far north. Nice photos.. you can hear that last one!!!

***:

QUOTE: John: You are looking good buddy.......nice progress being made!!!!

Thanks, and the inplace pour worked, I’ve just taken off the foil. Photos at 11![tup][^] thanks too for the emails, haven’t got around to them yet[banghead]

Past time to feed Rosie-the-dog, although she is strangely quiet.
TTFN

[grayfox1119]

To all the Canadian and northeast U.S. folks.....did you feel the EARTHQUAKE? There was a 5.4 earthquake early this morning at about 1:15am, 250 miles NE of Montreal. It was felt down here in Boston and in New York!!

John, maybe that is why Rosie is acting strange.......Sheba won't even come out of her dog house today. They say that insects and animals have great sense of feeling, and know when things are about to happen....hmmmmmmmmmm!!!???

[siberianmo]

One small step for mankind, one GIANT leap for me!

Be back in the AM ........

P.S.
Duke and Ed - thanx for the encouragement! Didn't see your posts until I had one foot out of the door! Finally figgered it out - thumbnail today, poster tomorrow! (Only kidding!)[8D]

[steveblackledge]

FEC153

QUOTE: That N layout is very well done.

Yeah, it's a good-un, it's got some very detailed stuff, theres one of those on-board cameras in a loco, you can watch the drivers eye view on the telly. He is also building a multi level around his spare bedroom, just the benchwork at present, he's putting the Faller Road system in soon, I personally find N gauge to awkward, that's why i went with HO.
DER5997

QUOTE: Steve: Is that the Yarrow Water near Selkirk? Just trying to place you. Didn't think you were that far north. Nice photos.. you can hear that last one!!!

The Yarrow Valley i live in is located in Chorley, Lancashire thats in the NW of England. The loco at the bottom was Working hard, turns the legs to jelly/jello?


Today i made 2 splines for the last curve out of 1/4" X 3" strip MDF (medium density fibreboard). just got to make an "L" shape island and a swinging gate/bridge by the door to complete the loop

[egmurphy]

Siberianmo,

One more picture posting recommendation. Leave off the "thumb." If you just post the normal address, in this case aaa.jpg, the forum software automatically limits the picture size so it doesn't show too big. But by clicking on the picture you can enlarge it and see it better. If you post the 'thumb' version it stays small.

Like:



If you just want a small picture for your signature, 'thumb' is the way to go.


Nice photo, by the way.


Regards

Ed

[siberianmo]

This reminds me of a bar I used to frequent - in another time/place/life! Just couldn't get out of the door ...... well, no one really twisted my arm! But, that's another story .....

Ed - appreciate the onboard advice!

I'll probably settle on a thumbnail for the signature - but have to figure out how to do that "automatically" - I will, just a matter of research and reading! Trial and error comes next .......

One of these days I'll share some Newfoundland stories with you from my former life! I have a feelling you'll get a kick out them .......

Okay - this time, I'm outta here!

[JimRCGMO]

Afternoon, Zoe - one of those chocolate chip cookies (okay, two) but with a glass of milk, please. For me, cookies are meant to be dunked in milk. Kind of a leftover thing from my childhood, I guess. Think I'll take it over by the window booth this afternoon. Gorgeous sunshine out there! Thank Tim for sending over a couple of cans of that Calif. sunshine. [:)]

Trainwreck100:

QUOTE:

I know you've got to be wondering about me after that post, but I'll try to explain. I have an interest in any kind of tools, old or new, ubt only if they're American made, Chinese tools just break if you use them much. I even cut the ends of 3 of my fingers off in a 1952 model Delta-Rockwell jointer once, but I wouldn't strongly recommend that. My most recent obsession is with hatchets, but its hard to find information on old ones.

Actually, Greg, I hadn’t wondered - just figured you had some reason that you were so well-versed on tools. [:)]

***, I think you’ve already been paying ‘rent’ on a choice parking space at your HD, so it’s only fair. [;)] Oh, did you use those scissors with the rounded ends, too? [}:)]

Luc, that Mud Puddles was nice (but then, I’ve liked dandelions for years - except for when my Mom would have me weeding the yard).

Teffy, the 0-6-0T might be an old MDC/Roundhouse - have to see if I still have the box from it. If not, it might be a Mantua, but I was thinking the MDC.

Bridge Tom, confusing me with Tim is not a major offense in my book (heck, there are times I would like some of that California sunshine[:)]). Quite understandable - we’ll have to have someone make up a players/scorecard into a PDF file and make it available here soon, so the newer folks can keep track on who's "on first", so to speak... [;)]

Der John, [tup] excellent work on the viaduct scenicing! You done us proud, guy! And I have no problem on your sending my/our comments to the RCMPs - I work occasionally with our local law enforcement guys and gals, and have a lot of respect for all that they put up with on a daily basis. The people I go to do a mental assessment on (including those who are *way* out there?) - guess who gets to take them into custody and bring them in for protective custody? Yep, not me - the local (city/county) law enforcement officers. And that’s not even mentioning the risk when they go to do a drug bust - some of those cooks/users are really off the wall on meth/pot/you name it. Wi***he city would give our local officers a raise, but it hasn’t happened yet (from what I’ve heard, anyway). My [2c]...

Also, John, my problem is that the wood's in the storage unit (couple of miles from here), and there isn't a power outlet in my place there. So I need to get the wood someplace where I could have a power outlet (like here), or get a friend to cut it for me (he has a woodworking setup at his place).

Well, looks like everyone else moved on, and I've finished my munchies and milk, so I'll be on my way. Zoe, tell Chloe I'll have some OJ after dinner when I come back.

Blessings,

Jim in Cape Girardeau

[e_bone9]

I have a series of questions that must be incredibly common... where is the correct place for me to post these questions? I don't want to clutter up a board unnecessarily.

My situation: I was a model railroader as a youngster.. then put the train away.. now I'm 40 and getting interested again. My parents refurbished my early 70's Lionel 0 guage set. My son is 3 and by the time he's 6 I'd like to start building again. So for the next 3 years I'd like to start collecting what I'll need to build that first railroad together.

My thoughts: I'm inclined to sell my Lionel collection and re-invest in HO guage. I like the smaller scale. In fact, even as a child I envied my friends that built in HO while I was stuck with monster train. At least at this point I'm not interested in being a "collector" but just having toys to build with.

My questions:
1) Where is a good forum to post this discussion?
2) How did other people decide what scale to build in?
3) Where can I go to find out what my current inventory is worth? Do I keep and add to what I have or do I sell it and begin anew?
4) What's a good book that I could buy to help me make start making smart decisions going forward?

Thanks for any advice!
E