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

[grayfox1119]

FERGIE WOW, I missed your message this morning about the fire at your neighbors house......that really was dangerous for you running up that hill with all the stumbling areas with adrenaline flowing like water. You are correct in your assumptions about the dryer vent. There are two causes. First, some people have the WRONG type of vent material, like plastic or something similar. This material can get very hot and burst into flames if the pipe is not clean. Secondly, many people forget to clean the LINT FILTER. This is a chronic problem when you have teenagers in the house using the Dryer, they NEVER thing of cleaning the filter before using, or at least checking it. Every dryer fire that we have had down here in this area, has been due to either one of those two causes. The dryer venting pipe to the outside MUST be made of METAL, it can be the flexible type, but solid is better. And, just as you said, the exhaust vent needs to be checked/cleaned every 6 months, certainly once a year!!!!

RYAN, INCH53 yes, repairing the washer did save some bucks, they charge a minimum of $65 ( and climbing every year ) just to walk in the door, and of course you KNOW they are going to charge you FULL retail price for every little part that you replace. I try to repair everything I can, and sometimes it means doing a lot of manual reading and calls to FS or, internet searching, but it saves a lot of bucks, and that translates into more potential $$ for ....YES TRAINS !!

Have a great afternoon gents, all you guys who are retired, get outside in the sun, all you guys not retired, get back to work, your SS taxes are our paychecks, so GET GOING !![:D][:D][;)][;)]

[Paul W. Beverung]

Lunch Time: Here I am again. Left over pizza today. It's much better than the corny dogs. Not much going on just theming out the new rides. I sat down and made up some feed sacks for the rides. I take a burlap sack and put a 30 gal black trash bag inside it. I then fill that with a mix of saw dust and packing peanuts. The saw dust gives the needed weight so they don't blow around and the peanuts give it bulk. Straight saw dust gets too heavy for this old man. Of course this is in 12in to the foot scale. The weather here is cold and we could have a bit of rain, I hope. Unfortuantly my jacket is at wardrobe being repaired so I'll have to get out my old tatered and torn parka.

Welcome to Gumby4. Since Phill has you in tow I'll owe you one.

I hope that I can get to the basement tonight but I doubt it. They want me to work overtime so I'll be tired when I get home. Well it's getting close to back to work time. I'll see you all later if I can stay awake.

[pcarrell]

QUOTE: Originally posted by SilverSpike

QUOTE: Posted by pcarrell,
It's a small park, but in the summertime you could make a day of it. 14hrs is kind of a long day trip though.

I know, 14 hours is about what it takes to drive back to New Orleans. We may have to pass on making a road trip this year, still trying to catch up on all the moving expenses.

Now, you might be able to justify it if it went with something else, like say,....ummmm......how about a race? We have a couple of them here that you might have heard of. You know, the Indy 500 and the Brickyard 400. The 500 is in May and the Brickyard is early August. If you came for the Brickyard the park should be in full swing. Just a thought.

[pcarrell]

Well, I had the last page, but it went fast. And most of you were pretty well behaved! Guess I'll leave the card on deck and give you guy's another chance at it.

That's right! It's the "kill the card" game again! This ones on me! (I seem to be saying that a lot lately!)

[SilverSpike]

QUOTE: Well, I had the last page, but it went fast. And most of you were pretty well behaved! Guess I'll leave the card on deck and give you guy's another chance at it.

That's right! It's the "kill the card" game again! This ones on me! (I seem to be saying that a lot lately!)

Phillip,
When I saw you were the last to post and then there was a new page, I knew you were doomed to bring out the plastic one more time....

So, as long as you're buying again, another tall mocha with sprinkles on top...

BTW, living in North Carolina, NASCAR is really big around here. My son really got into watching it during the "evacuation" in Sevierville, TN back in September.

Cheers,

Ryan

PS: Did you know that the word RACECAR is spelled the same when spelled backwards......

[inch53]

Ryan , the sad part of is, you are correct In your view. The only short term reduction in price relief is less consumption on every ones part, not just gasoline, but also everything that uses a byproduct of crude oil.
Want some thing to think about, just think of every thing that comes from crude.
A sadder part of it is, even the proven alternatives available today, are 10 to 15 years from enough production to noticeable impact today’s prices, even in an all out building of production facilities or conversion of some existing plants now.
Refining capabilities today are 55% less than 30 years ago. So, even if crude oil production tripled today, increased oil-refining would take the bout the same amount of time to bring a new plant on line, with all the EPA regulations and hoops to run through.
So now we have to pass the cost of the elders on to the younger generations for our foolishness and waste.

Inch

[pcarrell]

QUOTE: Originally posted by SilverSpike

QUOTE: Well, I had the last page, but it went fast. And most of you were pretty well behaved! Guess I'll leave the card on deck and give you guy's another chance at it.

That's right! It's the "kill the card" game again! This ones on me! (I seem to be saying that a lot lately!)

Phillip,
When I saw you were the last to post and then there was a new page, I knew you were doomed to bring out the plastic one more time....

I kind of had a feeling it might play out like that too.

QUOTE: So, as long as you're buying again, another tall mocha with sprinkles on top...

And Chloe, I'll have a Moxie please.

QUOTE: BTW, living in North Carolina, NASCAR is really big around here. My son really got into watching it during the "evacuation" in Sevierville, TN back in September.

There's just something about loud cars with loud paintjobs that kids just love.........

QUOTE: PS: Did you know that the word RACECAR is spelled the same when spelled backwards......

My friend, you have way too much time on your hands! [;)]

[SilverSpike]

QUOTE: Posted by Inch
Ryan , the sad part of is, you are correct In your view. The only short term reduction in price relief is less consumption on every ones part, not just gasoline, but also everything that uses a byproduct of crude oil.
Want some thing to think about, just think of every thing that comes from crude.
A sadder part of it is, even the proven alternatives available today, are 10 to 15 years from enough production to noticeable impact today’s prices, even in an all out building of production facilities or conversion of some existing plants now.
Refining capabilities today are 55% less than 30 years ago. So, even if crude oil production tripled today, increased oil-refining would take the bout the same amount of time to bring a new plant on line, with all the EPA regulations and hoops to run through.
So now we have to pass the cost of the elders on to the younger generations for our foolishness and waste.

Inch

Inch,
My wife’s cousin lives in LaPorte, TX, just outside of Houston, and her significant other works at one of the local plants that produces the plastic pellets for manufacturers. The petrochemical and plastic industry is alive and well because of oil. And when you take a look around your house, office, or any building you will identify many products that most of were made from some sort of product from the petrochemical industry. Even this keyboard I am typing on was created from some version of an oil byproduct.

There is a local bio-diesel plant here in the Raleigh, NC area that makes their fuel from corn and is only a 20% oil based product. The diesel sells for $3.50 a gallon today, when regular gas and diesel goes over that price I am sure they will have a problem keeping up with demand. As market prices for regular gas surpass the cost of current alternative energies the alternatives will start to look more profitable, and then we might see a real pu***o develop them more.

QUOTE: Posted by Phillip
QUOTE: PS: Did you know that the word RACECAR is spelled the same when spelled backwards......

My friend, you have way too much time on your hands!

You caught me, today is a slow day at the grind stone!

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by pcarrell

QUOTE: Originally posted by SilverSpike

QUOTE: Posted by pcarrell,
It's a small park, but in the summertime you could make a day of it. 14hrs is kind of a long day trip though.

I know, 14 hours is about what it takes to drive back to New Orleans. We may have to pass on making a road trip this year, still trying to catch up on all the moving expenses.

Now, you might be able to justify it if it went with something else, like say,....ummmm......how about a race? We have a couple of them here that you might have heard of. You know, the Indy 500 and the Brickyard 400. The 500 is in May and the Brickyard is early August. If you came for the Brickyard the park should be in full swing. Just a thought.

Don't forget the USGP. There are always plenty of Tickets available and maybe Michelin won't screw it up this time.[:(!][;)]

[pcarrell]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Gumby4

QUOTE: Originally posted by pcarrell

QUOTE: Originally posted by SilverSpike

QUOTE: Posted by pcarrell,
It's a small park, but in the summertime you could make a day of it. 14hrs is kind of a long day trip though.

I know, 14 hours is about what it takes to drive back to New Orleans. We may have to pass on making a road trip this year, still trying to catch up on all the moving expenses.

Now, you might be able to justify it if it went with something else, like say,....ummmm......how about a race? We have a couple of them here that you might have heard of. You know, the Indy 500 and the Brickyard 400. The 500 is in May and the Brickyard is early August. If you came for the Brickyard the park should be in full swing. Just a thought.

Don't forget the USGP. There are always plenty of Tickets available and maybe Michelin won't screw it up this time.[:(!][;)]

And the NHRA Summer Nationals out at IRP (Indianapolis Raceway Park).

This is pretty much a racing town.

[Attaboy]

Hi, all. I found a little info about those NS cars I posted pics of yesterday. Apparently NS has a few such cars used of different types of research. I was able to find that #34 was used for testing freight car components. Someone had a pic of this car (#36), miss identified as #38, and said it was a track geometry car. I'm still not sure what exactly #36 researches but I least now I have an idea of the general type of research done. BTW, the other car is #37, a support car for 36. Every pic I found had these to cars paired together. I also found a pic of #31 (think that's the correct number). It appears to be a really odd looking six axle diesel engine. Anyone interested can do an advanced google search for "all words" with Norfolk Southern Research Car 36. The first several results include a lot of pics.

For those that mentioned it those cars would make a nice "something different" addition to a modern layout.

Duke, I am more than ready for Phila. That's why I've been working overtime, to get some more spending money for the national train show. There is one problem with this convention. A lot of the prototype tours are places I go to on my own pretty regularly. Like Strasburg and the East Broad Top. I do want to take the Steamtown trip, I haven't been there yet. This convention may heavy on the clinics for me.

BTW, is anyone planning a party for our two year anniversary on Saturday? If so, better assign someone to make sure Flip keeps his hands to himself. [:D]

[rtraincollector]

original byJP

QUOTE: Anyone have a rough idea as to the current value of a 1950's Lionel Locomotive unused in the original wrapper and box? I have a co-worker who's g/f's father has one along with some other items. I'll have more info on this Thursday morning, and I know that when I get that info, I'll just do a 'google' on it and use the various internet dealers and ebay to figure it out. But, in the mean time, any thoughts/ideas are welcomed.

E-mail me engine number and all and I'll tell you with what I know my name @yahoo.com

[Anonymous]

I can't stay long. I promise on Thursday I can stay longer[:)].

Tonight I finished the other GP30 so they're both done[:D].

I e-mailed hobbylinc about the wrong track they sent me.

I e-mailed bachmann about a wheelset for my 2-8-0.

One last thing- CGW and C&NW merged and July 1,1968. IC and CN merged on July 1, 1999. My 2 favorite roads both disappeared on July 1. Strange, eh?

well, supper time[dinner] so I gotta run.

[Paul W. Beverung]

Just a short note. The clock says I can go home in a few minutes so I'm OFF and Running.

Good Night To One and All

[cheese3]

HI all, long time no see!!!

I am finally finished firefighter 1!!!!! I got an 88% on my writen exam and a 100% on my practicle exam!!! SO im a firefighter now! And because i wont have class i have railroad time!!!, i have alot of projects i want to do, one being re-designing the entire layout to suit my needs better. and possibly a scale switch!

well thats all for now

Happy Railroading

[der5997]

Ryan: *** has emailed the definitive Gas Price information service.
http://www.gasbuddy.com/gb_gastemperaturemap.aspx
so long as you remember which county you are in, you’ve got your price. [swg] Check it out and see if it’s accurate!
If you like those same backwards and forwards words, try a math one. Get a calculator and do 111,111,111 x 111,111,111 [8D]

Ken L: Thanks for the truck details. I’d forgotten the plastic strips you put on, and was concentrating on the photos showing the “discard” sections marked up in green. Waiting for glue to harden is one of the more frustrating aspects of modeling, I find. Normally I’ve a bit of patience, but when I get going on a build project, I want to get it all done NOW.

Fergie: We don’t leave our drier on when we leave the house for that very reason. Our drier gets hot if the line is in any way clogged, so we clean it out, as best we can, about four times a year. It’s where duct tape actually gets used for ducts in this house!

NJBill: Thanks for the bio!

QUOTE: Also, we have a little battle here with my kids into steam engines and I prefer diesels.

On the steam / diesel thing. This is a perennial discussion in the hobby, solved for many by modeling the era around the late 50s when use of steam transitioned to use of diesels. Best of both worlds some say. Others like “pure steam” or “pure diesel”. What scale do you have in mind?

Attaboy:

QUOTE: BTW, is anyone planning a party for our two year anniversary on Saturday?

Party! Party! I think Greg’s grad is not until May, so we’ll have time to re-coup!

Ding:

QUOTE: My 2 favorite roads both disappeared on July 1. Strange, eh?

I’m always one to encourage conspiracy theories [oX)], but this one may just be that it’s half way through the year.
Adam: Congratulations! Another firefighter joins the ranks. What can the ladies bring you on our tab?

Bed Calls! Goodnight all, and God Bless. Prayers continuing for all in need of healing, comfort and peace.[angel]

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by der5997
NJBill: Thanks for the bio!

QUOTE: Also, we have a little battle here with my kids into steam engines and I prefer diesels.

On the steam / diesel thing. This is a perennial discussion in the hobby, solved for many by modeling the era around the late 50s when use of steam transitioned to use of diesels. Best of both worlds some say. Others like “pure steam” or “pure diesel”. What scale do you have in mind?

My oldest son is running HO, the youngest is running O. The elder is a very big steam engine fan (and not thomas). The youngest is not as opinionated about it but he still like steam over diesels but then he still loves Thomas.

Just to get a hint how much these guys love trains. Here a sequence from Strasburg this past Christmas.

[wetidlerjr]

Good morning ! from Indiana [:D]



It's Wednesday !

[GMTRacing]

Good Morning All,
Coffee and and a hard roll for me please.
Adam - Welcome back and congrats on passing your courses. The impressive part is the ace on the practical application of what you have learned.
DerJohn - Another party eh? Can we rely on you lot from theMaritimes for the lobster this time or are we in danger of Fergie misaligning a switch again. stranding the car in his backyard? *** and I are good for the boiled New England dinner, ou friends from Texas way can send the steak andthe Indiana contingent can send the corn on the cob since we don't seem to have anyone from Iowa (where the tall corn grows). If everyone contributes, we can keep the bill low for whoever sponsors the page. Think we can hit Gumby4 up for some cooking oil from one of the refineries in NJ for the fries and cornfritters?
Good session at the museum last night. got the yard cleared off and mudded up so we can sand and paint the bench next week. Then we all pitched in to help the O-gauge crew fasten down track for their upgrades.
Work continues unabated and it's time to pick up tools again. Best to you all, J.R.

[wetidlerjr]

[Anonymous]

Morning all!

I'll take a coffee - black and it's going to be a double chocolate donut day.[;)][:p]

[inch53]

mornin all, Coffee Zoe

Gumby , good to hear your boys are enjoying trains, big an small. The fifties are what I model on the YSL, though my steam rooster is a little short compared to diesels.
Enjoyed the pics to

Grayfox , We couldn’t make it here if we had to pay some one to fix stuff at today’s labor rate, that’s for sure. Luckily there’s some body in the family, that can fix stuff if I can’t.

Ryan , several farmers up here are using soydiesel now. The cost is not much more than plain, one guy I talked is in his year, and says his maintenance cost are lower, with soy. He figures he’s still saying money.

Attaboy , thanks for the info on the cars.

Cheese congrads on becoming a fire fighter, we knew you could do it with flying colors. I hope you never have to use those skills.

Der , haven’t forgotten you on the crane, I’ll try an get a Email out today.

Need to get moving , I have Leroy n KC today, and still have chores.
inch

[pcarrell]

QUOTE: Originally posted by der5997


Adam: Congratulations! Another firefighter joins the ranks. What can the ladies bring you on our tab?

Oh,.....are you throwing your credit card up on the chopping block too?

Congrats Adam! Have one on me!

[pcarrell]

RATS!!!!!!!!

Top of the page again!

OK girls, line em up!

[Paul W. Beverung]

PhillC: See what you get for being a smart guy. This is just a quick smart a-- remark and I'll be back in later.

[Anonymous]

Chloe, I'll have 2 eggs over easy with an OJ and a cuppa joe...

Good morning y'all,

I'm kinda busy with actual work, so not much time for a long post.

Latest modeling project is a 4-foot stretch of asphalt road surface using sheet styrene. This is the 2nd go-round, I covered it with latex paint since the first stuff crinkled when I covered it with spray-on laquer[B)]. Nada problem though, the rough-textured Ralph Lauren 'River Rock' gray looks more like a genuine road surface anyway. I suppose I should be having great fun with this, but the recent shocks of exploding electric rates and rising gas prices have instilled this subconscious apprehension within me - now I'm wondering "what next" (bad luck comes in 3's I've always heard...)

Adam - CONGRATS on your firefighter accomplishment![tup] I modify what Inch said above by adding, Hope you only have to use your training during refresher courses [to keep in practice]...

NJBill - That's great to have your sons interested in this great Hobby, whether they share your era or not! My son has zero interest in trains, he's a sports car fanatic - oh well I tried anyway...

John - Starting on that propane truck model already eh? I didn't know those Plastruct domes were so readily available in your area[;)]...

Attaboy - Maybe I'll see you in Phily this coming July?

. . .
TTG...

[Anonymous]

Hey y'all (southern for good morn'in) Is this "coffee shop" thing something we have to vote on or am I the first to use it. Seems like a good idea Big_Boy. I've just returned from the hospital for major surgery performed by the staff of the 4077th MASH unit so I've been out of the loop for the past week. I dont know whats worse, the pain or the pain killer pills I have to take. Seems like someone has changed the keys around on my keyboard and Bubba (>^..^<) thinks my mouse is the real deal. OK, now I've always said to the new people that there are no dumb qwestions, but I have one. What is the DOS topic that was closed, or what does DOS stand fore? BTW it is good to be back among friends here again and so far everything has been going fine, all my pluming is now all hooked back up and functioning like an old steam engine beltching smoke and fire.

[inch53]

Tay every body, Leroy said he’s hungry, so I thought we’d stop in for an early lunch. Leroy wants a Jr. steak sandwich [med] with fries an lg. Milk, I’ll have a reg. Steak sandwich [rare], fries and a coffee, Just bring KC a 10oz. Formula and some strained peas. OH, PC’s , buying today, thanks feller.
I’ll stop back in laters for some small talk, have to take care of the kids first
inch

[Cox 47]

Good morning all...Sunny but a bunch cooler here...Well since Pcarrel is buying again I'll have the Lumberjack breakfast and some of Bill's goodies to go....

Got my tranfer caboose and hopper dullcoated yesterday ..and got hopper weathered and back on trucks....I Emailed DPM about short wall on building they say its a "hidden" wall...so I am going to shorten the long wall to square it up best I can wrap it up weather the heck out of it and see if it looks OK.......

Attaboy...Thanks for your suggestion to do a google serch found a web site with all kinds of pictures including Illinois Central

Cheese...Congrats on Fireman test..Know you have been working hard on it...

Bill....Do you visit the bakery where they make all those goodies?

Jessie...Glad to have you aboard..Jump in and join us...

Pcarrell....Have you ever thought about trying to buy the coffee shop it might be cheaper?

You all have a good one....Jerry

[icmr]

Hey guys. Havent been here in a while. How is everyone?



Victor

Happy Railroading.[swg][swg]