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

[Anonymous]

Good morning all!

Coffee and oatmeal this morning, Please Chloe, Thanks.

ez175th - [#welcome]

Flip - that was great!

We have been getting some great railfan shot in the coffee shop. Thanks to all the contributors.

Got to run. As usual, Sunday is my busiest day. [swg]

[inch53]

Mornin all, just some coffee fur now Janie,
Another busy day on tap for us again, normal Sunday morning stuff, along with Mother finishing J Birds burthenday cake, a trip out to Bell Ridge to my moms for lunch, then back home and then into J Birds for her party.

Jerry , the only with mother could do my back drop is with a decorating bag, she not an artist other wise.

PC ,

QUOTE: Well, nothin' like a little railfanning to clear the head, huh?

A big AMEN to that, liked the pics. Was that train E. bound, it looks like one that came through here yesterday morning.

Flip , luved the poem and it’s so true, THANKS for sharing it.

Gumby my to do list never gets smaller, it just keeps growing, no matter how much I get done.

ez175th, [#welcome] to the CS, you’ll find some good friends round here. There’s several vets here also, me for one. Tell us some bout yourself train interests , scale and such things, as we’re a nosey bunch, and ask any questions you may have, there probably some one round for answers, right or wrong.

Time for some Sunday train pics, got this CSX short freight west bound last Sunday just west of Jewet, IL.









Got some more pics to post this week. Need to get to some chores, goofed off in here long enough already. Hope every one has a good day, thoughts n prayers for those in need
inch

[Anonymous]

i'LL TAKE IT BLACK.fIRST TIME IN HERE FROM N.C. NAME IS PAT,DISABLE VET AND A TRAIN LOVER. Glad you doing ok eriediamond and a big hello to the rest. Best to all and Keep the pot full,later.
Pat

[pcarrell]

Thank You all.

And Flip, a special thanks to you.

I did a lot of thinking and praying while I was out railfanning this morning. I'm OK with it now. It was tough, but I'm good.

Hope you all enjoyed the pics.

[Cox 47]

Evening all....Just stopped in for a short...I'll have a diet Coke to go...Flip that brought a tear to my eye....Who wrote that?...You all have a good Saturday nite.....Jerry

[Anonymous]

Flip If no one else says it I will. BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think that is the best.
Be safe
Neal

[Anonymous]

Good evening all!

Just a coffee tonight Chloe. Thanks!

I've been working hard to the "to do" list and feel like I got nothing done. I dislike days like this.

Well off to check another box.

[bjdukert]

Evening all and a belated [#welcome] to the newbies.

PC Flip has said it about the best and I know it is hard because I went through it in November of this last year.

Ed Good to see you back

Attaboy Look for a Email in the next couple days or maybe even tonight.

That’s about it
Talk to you later

Duke

[Attaboy]

Evening everyone,

PC, sorry to hear of another loss in your life. Hope things get better soon.

Nigel, I did a check of distributers for those label containers on the web site. It didn't mention HD and Lowes but they are available at several places around the area. Mostly electrical supply places as you said. One is just a block from my workplace so getting them won't be a problem.

A week from tomorrow I will be on Amtrak's Keystone train headed for Philly. I wanted to go on the Steamtown tour but took too long to make up my mind about other tours. By the time I sent in my tour reservations Steamtown was booked full. I'll have to fill Tuesday with clinics or something. I just printed the clinic schedule and a quick glance would seem to indicate that won't be a problem. I see Ken's clinic is scheduled for Thursday at 1:00 PM, if I don't have a tour scheduled Thursday afternoon I can check it out.

Almost forgot, [#welcome] back Ed, where you been keeping yourself? Some of the guys here have been complaining about not having OJ for their smoothies.

Guess that's about it. Just wanted to drop by for a spell while I have the time.

hmm, won't let me preview this posting, hope there's nothing wrong with it.

[Paul W. Beverung]

Hi Gang: just a mark tonight.

You All have a Good One

[rtraincollector]

Feel sorry for you PC hope all goes better for you in the future. Know how it is lost 2 very close freinds back about a year ago within 9 months of each other one was 48 the other 47 when they died one was expected as he had cancer ( not from smoking) the other a pure out of the blue case.

[fec153]

God looked around his Garden and found an empty place.
He then looked down upon His earth and saw your loving face.
He put His arms around you and lifted you to rest.
His Garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering, Heknew you were in pain,
and knew that you would never get well on earth again.
He saw your path was difficult, He closed your tired eyes,
He whispered to you " Peace be Thine" and gave you wings to fly.
When we saw you sleeping so calm and free of pain,
We would not wish you back to earth to suffer once again.
You've left us precious memories, your love will be our guide,
You live on through your children, you're always by our side.
It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone,
For part of us went with you on the day God called you home.

Flip

[pcarrell]

Well, nothin' like a little railfanning to clear the head, huh?

I shot this at the corner next to my house this morning.



And then I drove over to the CSX mainline out of Indy and paced a train of 40 autoracks and 17 well cars at 60 MPH. I'm not so sure the lady in the rearview mirror was as impressed with the train as I was.







And now it's off to school!

Later!

[Cox 47]

Morning all....I'll have biscuits and gravey and a cup of coffee please....Spent yesterday afternoon trying to get a old Trix f unit running I think I got it figured out but I'm not sure it is worth fixing may just put it in parts box to keep a couple of other Trix engines running...Ed its good to hear from you again...PC you are in our thoughts..Mike tell Debbie that sure is a fine looking cake with that kind of talent have you ever thought about getting her to paint your back drop?....Not much going on may go down to the fire house they are having a big tool sale down there...Sallie and her sister are going to see thier Dad this AM....You all have a good one...Jerry

[wetidlerjr]

Good morning ! from Indiana. [:D]



06-24-2006

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[inch53]

Mornin all, farmers special, OJ, an coffee this morning Janie,
Another nice day here today, but a busy one. We’ve got some running to do early, Mothers got birthday cakes to work on, I’ve some chores to do, then we have a cookout this evening, and tomorrow will be even busier, I’m beginning not to like weekends anymore.

Tranfreak ,

QUOTE: I'm stubborn...STEAM IS NOT DEAD

It’s just assigned to light duty

Got a little time in the train room yesterday, won’t be in there much next couple days, in fact I need to get started on chores now. Thought n prayers to all
inch

[Anonymous]

Good evening all! or is it morning?? Whatever.[;)]

Coffee and a donut, please Chloe. Thanks.

The midwest thunderstorms on Thursday completely goofed up my schedule for today. Those were some nasty boomers.[:0] Every flight was delayed and I ended up getting home about 3 hours late. The fact that NWS did not forcast them added to "enjoyment" of dodging them.

So, I go away for less than three days and chaos breaks out.[}:)] Bergie is locking down threads at a record clip and he stickies a "bad boy" post. Is there a full moon someone failed to post at NOAA?

I was going to ask a question about NCE DCC products but I think I will wait until the ill wind passes.

PC - Sorry to hear about another loss. I really understand what it is like to go through one bad piece of new after another. Still praying for you.

One good piece of news on the MRR front. Remember the "Guard rails" I installed after the Hudson did a swan dive?? Well it just saved me easily $30. One of the freight cars derailed and took two other cars with it and the guard stopped them from doing a swan dive. One more "save" and the project just paid for itself.

Well time for bed. See you all tomorrow.

[TrainFreak409]

Woah! Would you check out them Chinese steamers! <Whistles> They sure are purdy.[:D] I can't wait to hear the news of their tests pulling manifest freighters! And they are even up to the FRA standards!

I wonder if any of the drivers are blind? They could easily make the second and fourth drivers blind and put lateral motion devices on the first and fifth drivers to reduce curvature stress. Heck, the first and fifth drivers don't need to be flanged if the tires are widened and then the lateral motion devices are linked to the lead and trailing trucks so that they move in sequence around the turn. This would greatly reduce stress, because the flanges would only follow the shape of the curve.[8D] I learned about that while doing research for my "21st Century Steam" term paper.[^]

I think we should buy more Chinese steamers, because they are most modern, and further modernize them with fluidize bed combustion and condensers and more efficient exhaust systems...Much like the SAR Red Devils, and use them in everyday freight.

I'm stubborn...STEAM IS NOT DEAD.[:)]

[pcarrell]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Paul W. Beverung

PC: Did you happen to notice that you weren't making the top of the page and Ed was absent? Now Ed is back and there you are. Co-incedence or maybe not?

Hmmmmmm..........

[Paul W. Beverung]

PC: Did you happen to notice that you weren't making the top of the page and Ed was absent? Now Ed is back and there you are. Co-incedence or maybe not?

One more wood post and then the steel brace post and the posts will be in for the fence. It's been real hard digging the post holes. The cutting edges on the auger are worn and the ground is very hard. It's dig alittle and add water, wait a half day or over night and repeat. I'm going to cut this short as the little one is asleep and I'm afraid that I may wake her up.

Good Night All

[Anonymous]

Sorry about your cousin PC We will be praying for you and your family.
Neal

[pcarrell]

Thank You both.

On the brighter side, my credit card company called. They were worried something had happend to me as I hadn't been making any charges in the coffee shop lately. I assured them that all was fine and they were very relieved. They were truely relaxed when about that same time inch's coke float charge came through.

[inch53]

Afternoon all, just a coke float this time Cleo,

PC , sorry to hear of your cousins passing, our thoughts are with you and yours my friend.

Nigel , a friend of mine’s an electrician, think I’m getting some sleeves from him. If not, I can get small packages at a supply house I used to deal with.

Ryan , that joke would apply to the two oldest grandkids for sure.

DER ,

QUOTE: Did anyone see, a few years back, a house for sale ad "train room with living space above", or something like that?

I think I remember seeing an ad like that in the MRR.

Luct , Congrads on the new grandbaby, I can guess how proud you n yours must be. Mother baked a cake for the upcoming event.


#3 son and his boy share the same birthday, maybe you’ll get lucky too.

Paul , glad the wedding went well, I know that’s a relief. Hope the reception goes OK also.

Mother’s got a birthday cake to start decorating this evening for tomorrow and another one to bake for Sunday, and then found out Leroy’s ball game that was canceled last night is now on fur tonight, so it’s a busy start to a very busy weekend again. Back in laters maybe
inch

[Paul W. Beverung]

PC: Again my condolances. Sometimes it happens this way.

Ed: Welcome back. We've been wondering where you got to. Have a cup on me.

This is a short one. The wedding went well and we're trying to get ready for the reseption tomorrow at my friends live steam track.

I've got to go. Everyone is waiting for me so I'll say "So Long".

[pcarrell]

But the good thing is,....I'm back on top!!!!!!.

[pcarrell]

Man, when it rains, it pours! I just found out that my cousin who I grew up with has just passed away. Last week my wife lost an Aunt, now this. This is been a tough two weeks! Guess I've got another funeral to go to. This one's out of state.

[Anonymous]

Time to share some good news for a change.

My oldest grand-daughter has told us that she is expecting in November, my birthday month...

Drinks all around!!!!!!!!!

Now I must go to work

Happy MRRing

[der5997]

QUOTE: Mike, not to worry the train room was the first thing to be designed in the house.

Did anyone see, a few years back, a house for sale ad "train room with living space above", or something like that? [(-D]

Thanks for the HLCX link Ed.[tup] The site I gave last night has more images that can be matched against the Helm list in your site. It's not complete, but has got me thinking about what I've seen from time to time up at Stellarton. Lease units are frequently there. I must remember to take the camera.[B)]

[james saunders]

Evening Again,

That nice looking P2K geep I bought last night, I've started to weather, I just can't get some decent shots! [:(] I also painted my Clarkesville Depot in a Cream/brown livery, Some pics tomorrow night hopefully... [:o)]

Nigel: how good was the State of Origin?! [:D]

I might have a Chocolate shake to go....

Oh.... Does anyone know if the D&RGW Bumblebee scheme on the RTR RS3 is correct?

Cheers...

OzJim

[SilverSpike]

Friday, June 23, 2006

Howdy folks! How about a cup O Joe for a tired old feller!

Welcome to the Weekend! Going to try to sleep in a little tomorrow morning.

Want to make a trip to Lowe’s tomorrow, and get some of that ¾” plywood for the sub-roadbed, maybe even lay some track too. We’ll see! The yard beckons for a mow too!

QUOTE: Originally posted by inch53


Ryan , like the computer joke, I’d like to do that to this one sometimes.
inch

Inch, Here is another computer related cartoon for your viewing pleasure:



And now, back to your regularly scheduled program!

QUOTE: Originally posted by egmurphy

JP:
By the way, how 'bout them Boston Red Sox !!!

Best regards

"The Answer Man"

Yea, Go Sox!

Ed, Great to see you in the forum again! Now how about some OJ for our parched lips….

Bill, Thanks for the fried dough!

Cheers,

Ryan

Ryan Boudreaux
The Piedmont Division
Modeling The Southern Railway, Norfolk & Western & Norfolk Southern in HO during the merger era
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