QUOTE: Originally posted by jay_c QUOTE: Originally posted by Hawks05 well now i just have to get more gas and fix my right front tire. it keeps making a rattling noise that is driving me and my dad nuts, we can't figure out what it is. Check the ball joints, steering linkage (particularly if FrontWD), and wheel bearings (if not FWD), and sway links. Sway links are easily replaced (a glorified nut-and-bolt with rubber cushions). Jack up the front end and grab the tire. Push and pull on it. If you feel movement, this is a BAD THING. Losing steering linkage or ball joints can cause an accident or damage to your car. If you're really lucky, nothing terrible happens except a hook truck and a repair bill.
QUOTE: Originally posted by Hawks05 well now i just have to get more gas and fix my right front tire. it keeps making a rattling noise that is driving me and my dad nuts, we can't figure out what it is.
QUOTE: Originally posted by tomwatkins Dougal, Tell us about the N scale layout you operated on.
QUOTE: Originally posted by egmurphy I suppose it could be true, but I kind of doubt that the ‘whole 9 yards’ saying came from a concrete truck. When I started out in the business, I think that 5-6 yards was more common. Of course, I can barely recall what I had for breakfast yesterday, so my memory may not be that reliable.
QUOTE: Originally posted by jhhtrainsplanes Noah, there was a thread about 2 weeks ago about weighing down cars and it also talked about now using certain glues. Some glues will cause the cars to warp over time. Honestly, I don't remember which thread it was or who started it. <Ed and I are going to make a great team, whos on First?>
QUOTE: Originally posted by Hawks05 haha. thats alright. i think i heard the noise again, not sure though. its really frustrating me though. Mikey- thanks for the website. i'll probably use that later tonight. the Triple Crown train is late tonight. i went searching around 7:15 and couldn't find it so now i'm back at home waiting.
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QUOTE: Originally posted by Big_Boy_4005 It was either very late or very early, because I went out lookin last night, and didn't see it either. ya i went out again around 7:45 to look for it. i got back home around 8 and still nothing. so i said the heck with it and started downloading pictures onto the computer. i heard a train come through around 9 then another one again at 9:30 so i don't know what was going on. now today on the single track siding here there is a crain and a flat car with 4 sections of straight track. must be getting ready to change some track. does this mean no action for a couple days or what? i hope not. Big_Boy_4005 Member sinceDecember 2003 From: St Paul, MN 6,218 posts Posted by Big_Boy_4005 on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 6:53 PM QUOTE: Originally posted by Hawks05 QUOTE: Originally posted by Big_Boy_4005 It was either very late or very early, because I went out lookin last night, and didn't see it either. ya i went out again around 7:45 to look for it. i got back home around 8 and still nothing. so i said the heck with it and started downloading pictures onto the computer. i heard a train come through around 9 then another one again at 9:30 so i don't know what was going on. now today on the single track siding here there is a crain and a flat car with 4 sections of straight track. must be getting ready to change some track. does this mean no action for a couple days or what? i hope not. Maybe a weekend project. Hard to say. I'm back! Follow the progress: http://ogrforum.ogaugerr.com/displayForumTopic/content/12129987972340381/page/1 Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 7:33 PM I emailed trainweb and I should be getting a website soon, I might include a secton were other model railroads can interchange with the AS&N. Edit Fergmiester Member sinceFebruary 2004 From: Out on the Briny Ocean Tossed 4,240 posts Posted by Fergmiester on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 7:44 PM QUOTE: Originally posted by egmurphy Evening all, Continuing with the problems of the computer connection at home. Finally had to resort to going downtown the day before yesterday to get online with a decent connection. I’ve been working on this reply offline, as I can’t sem to stay on line long enough to read the day’s posts and reply. Took advantage of the faster connection the other day to click on Ferg’s website (I normally avoid sites with photos as much as possible with my connection). Nice models, especially liked the new turntable bridge. Have to ask if that’s you on the ship? Hasta mañana Ed Good Evening Gents Yes Ed that's me standing in front a stack of Engine tires converted to science gear anchors [:0] Sorry to here about your computer whoas as I have been there and it can be very frustrating. Everyone! are any of you having problems with your computers locking up when you click on the shortcut to this sight on your desk top? I'm having to shut down and reboot constantly. If anyone is interested the following is a website of ship and train photos. The sight is run by a former shipmate of mine. You will also find my latest posting CCGS Edward Cornwallis on there www.shiphotos.com. Have a good evening Regards Fergie http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=5959 If one could roll back the hands of time... They would be waiting for the next train into the future. A. H. Francey 1921-2007 Hawks05 Member sinceOctober 2003 From: Southern Minnesota now 956 posts Posted by Hawks05 on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 7:57 PM i don't have a shortcut on my desktop, i'm not that into it. i just have it in my bookmarks. no problems with this site at all. have been having a few with railroadforums.com, but they are updating the site so its expected. Big_Boy, whenever you go out looking for that Triple Crown you should email me when you get back. that way i don't spend a hour waiting and then nothing comes, just joking with you. i might go out in a few minutes to see if anything is coming. i doubt it though. did you hear how long they were going to be running these trains? Hawks05 Member sinceOctober 2003 From: Southern Minnesota now 956 posts Posted by Hawks05 on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 9:09 PM good evening everyone. 2 posts in a row looks bad i know. i had a nice end of the year baseball awards thing tonight. it was a pot luck and the last time to pretty much see the seniors who graduated. not really because i know i'll see them around. i got home from that around 7:30 and sat around. i was thinking about going out and trying to catch the Triple Crown tonight but it was pouring rain. the wind was really bad so that made the rain that much harder. anyways around 8 i heard a whistle and i decided to go out anyways, it was just a light rain by then so it was no biggie. as the train was approaching i realized that normally UP locos don't have flashing lights and don't have something like an American flag on the front. as it got closer i also realized UP locos aren't black. thats when it hit me that it was a Norfolk Southern loco at the helm. i snapped so many shots of that thing because we never see them around here hardly. i went to 3 different spots to get pictures. glad i went out after all. sorry had to share my little excitment with you. i'm going to be updating my site later tonight so check back later to see the pictures. Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 9:35 PM Anyone who adds msn messenger will like the convos there. They are a great bunch of guys and Nora is there too. One of these days I will be back there too. Between Jeff, Mikey, Jay and Kevin you never know what to expect. I feel sorry for poor Nora. Without me she and Joe and Zach (UPTrain) have to try and keep it under control. Lupo gets into the act every now and then. It has been a while since I was there but will be back. I have about 60 people on my buddy list for msn messenger and most everyone of them has at one time posted in the forums here. Well I am taking a sick day from work tonight. [:(] This afternoon I dropped off the negatives to get enlargement of the Coast Guard ship and some of the 3985. I was going to drop off some mail at the post office right by Walgreens but somehow made it home with the mail. I was going to make a second trip but forgot to do it until it was too late. [:(] Maybe I have 3/4timers. Today was a good day for emails from forum members. I received about 5 emails from forum members. [:)] Didn't get any pics tho, but got email. So that is still a good thing. [:D] Since we were taking about military stuff, let me add this. There is a very good movie out (been out for ages) called, "The Enemy Below". It involves an American Destroyer Escort and a German sub. I saw it over a year ago and really liked it. Enemy At The Gates is a good war movie too and it has some trains in it. The end made me sad tho. [V] Thanks Dan [:)] For reminding me about the thread. When I posted about it I kinda thought it was you but I have slept once or twice since then so I wanted to play it safe. But I wouldn't want anyone to use the wrong glue and screw up the models. [:(] Talk to you all later. [:)] Edit Hawks05 Member sinceOctober 2003 From: Southern Minnesota now 956 posts Posted by Hawks05 on Thursday, July 29, 2004 1:01 AM good morning everyone, its 1 AM here. Jim it was good talking to you tonight. to bad you had to get offline though. sorry about talking about my camera so much. just that fla***hing bugged me so much. i finally looked in the manual and found out how to change the different settings. it was set on Twilight so thats why it took so long. extra flashes because of the dark. so now i have it set on a different setting where there is no flash. hopefully that will work. good night/morning. i'm off to bed. hopefully it doesn't lightening any time soon. stupid storms. Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 29, 2004 1:11 AM Jim [:)] It was good talking to you tonight too. [:D] I am glad that I could introduce you to some new friends. Now during the day maybe you won't be so bored. Plus don't forget to go back to the little list I posted. Some of them are bored during the day too and would love to talk with you. Well It has been a long day so I think I am headed for bed too. My computer was being really bad today. I am not happy with it. [:(!] Edit philnrunt Member sinceMay 2004 From: central Indiana 775 posts Posted by philnrunt on Thursday, July 29, 2004 1:38 AM Well, it's been awhile since I've been here, it took me 2 hours to catch up on the posts! Being at work means interuptions constantly, these people just don't realize that I have something more important to do! I was going to update y'all on Bill, but lupo stole my thunder. I guess UP runs faster information trains than my Muncie & Western does. Oh well. Bill did mention that the doc looked at his leg and said he didn't see a problem, and Bill pointed to the other one! Kind of shakes that confidence factor, huh? Welcome to all the new Coffee Shoppites, I know Wedge is a regular on the Trains Forum. For some reason tonight is VERY busy, not a full moon, don't know what has the people all whacked out. Job security, I guess. On Friday I head to a mountain in Va to camp and 4-wheel for 4 days, no people, no craziness, just friends and trees, so it'll be ok. Noah- Did I miss the pics of the completed TC? I started on page 59 and read you talking about the water tender and the TC, but if you posted pics of it finished, let me know where to find them. Really looking forward to them. lupo- All the couplers here are the same, with minor variations. I loved the pic of the little yellow loco, I really love industrial units. Going to the Trains forum to check in, all of you take extra good care of yourselves, and we will see you again next week. Fergmiester Member sinceFebruary 2004 From: Out on the Briny Ocean Tossed 4,240 posts Posted by Fergmiester on Thursday, July 29, 2004 6:36 AM Good Morning all It's O'cast and drizzle here, Darn I'll just have to go down to the basement and work on the railway. http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=5959 If one could roll back the hands of time... They would be waiting for the next train into the future. A. H. Francey 1921-2007 Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 29, 2004 7:23 AM GOOD MORNING: The computer problems are sure going around. Sunday night their was a lightening strike at our power pole and it killed the motherboard in the "good" computer. I went upstairs and got the old one bur it wouldn't connect to the internet. I had to get my nehpew over her to get it working. Phones are so much better, I understand how they work and they don't sit there and look at me like i'm stupid because I can't make them work. On weighting cars: when I buy tires I always get a few of the old lead weights that they have laying around and either use them as is or work 'em over with a hammer or melt them with the propane torch. That's my 2 cents for the day, I'm off to get my cup of tea, I hear the teapot calling me. Have a blessed day and remember SANTA FE ALL THE WAY Bob Edit tomwatkins Member sinceDecember 2002 From: US 736 posts Posted by tomwatkins on Thursday, July 29, 2004 7:50 AM Good Mornin' Everybody, It's going to be another really good day in the mountains. There's a bunch of stuff to get done today, but that's OK. There's been a fair amount of "Drama" in the last day or two. One of Shawna's friends had a problem that we were able to help a bit with. It changed schedules and made the days turn out quite different from what we had anticipated but that's OK. Life is what happens while you're busy making plans. Noah, what I've heard is that Walther's Goo used to fasten weights inside a closed car can cause a reaction and soften plastic over time. I've never heard that about CA. Dharmon and others, I think a little forgetfulness just comes with the deal as we get older. My Mom used to say we'd just have to excuse her, she was having a senior moment. Hawk05, I'm glad you enjoyed the baseball dinner. Those things can be pretty cool and make for some good memories. So you don't get a lot of NS locos through your area. I think that's a pretty nice scheme. It's certainly not colorful, but I think it's very railroady and professional looking. Ed, I paint the rails and ties first. I like to do the rough scenery in an area and then go back and add ballast. The effect I try for is that of a line that's been in existence for a good while but which is well maintained. For the rail I use the following mixes, all Floquil: new rail : 1 part rail brown and 1 part D&H gray standard rail: 3 parts rail brown and 1 part D&H gray (this color is used the most) old rail : rail brown very old rail: rust or a light overspray on top of rail brown For the ties I use the following, also Floquil: brand new ties: railroad tie brown ( I use very little of this) standard ties : roof brown old ties : 3 parts roof brown and 1 part harbor mist gray very old ties : 3 parts roof brown and 1 part primer Color, especially weathered and faded color is very subjective. The amount and type of light you're looking at it under also makes a huge difference. I like the effect that these blends give me under the lighting in my railroadroom, but they might not work for somebody else. Well folks, it's time to go and get the day started. I think I'll have one more cup of coffee first though. It's really good this morning. Hope everyone has a great day, Tom Fergmiester Member sinceFebruary 2004 From: Out on the Briny Ocean Tossed 4,240 posts Posted by Fergmiester on Thursday, July 29, 2004 8:04 AM QUOTE: Originally posted by TEFFY GOOD MORNING: The computer problems are sure going around. Sunday night their was a lightening strike at our power pole and it killed the motherboard in the "good" computer. I went upstairs and got the old one bur it wouldn't connect to the internet. I had to get my nehpew over her to get it working. Phones are so much better, I understand how they work and they don't sit there and look at me like i'm stupid because I can't make them work. On weighting cars: when I buy tires I always get a few of the old lead weights that they have laying around and either use them as is or work 'em over with a hammer or melt them with the propane torch. That's my 2 cents for the day, I'm off to get my cup of tea, I hear the teapot calling me. Have a blessed day and remember SANTA FE ALL THE WAY Bob Ouch that's gotta hurt! We had a strike like that once whie I was at sea. But I was lucky as my wife shut down and disconnected the computer. Though she said it was the eeriest thing A flash, an arc sound (no boom/clap) and the lights died and then every toy in the toy box with lights, sirens or voice box started to go off. The poer company was by the the next day to replace the transformer on the pole in our front. Thart was too close! http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=5959 If one could roll back the hands of time... They would be waiting for the next train into the future. A. H. Francey 1921-2007 « First«38394041424344»Last » Subscriber & Member Login Login, or register today to interact in our online community, comment on articles, receive our newsletter, manage your account online and more! 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QUOTE: Originally posted by Hawks05 QUOTE: Originally posted by Big_Boy_4005 It was either very late or very early, because I went out lookin last night, and didn't see it either. ya i went out again around 7:45 to look for it. i got back home around 8 and still nothing. so i said the heck with it and started downloading pictures onto the computer. i heard a train come through around 9 then another one again at 9:30 so i don't know what was going on. now today on the single track siding here there is a crain and a flat car with 4 sections of straight track. must be getting ready to change some track. does this mean no action for a couple days or what? i hope not. Maybe a weekend project. Hard to say. I'm back! Follow the progress: http://ogrforum.ogaugerr.com/displayForumTopic/content/12129987972340381/page/1 Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 7:33 PM I emailed trainweb and I should be getting a website soon, I might include a secton were other model railroads can interchange with the AS&N. Edit Fergmiester Member sinceFebruary 2004 From: Out on the Briny Ocean Tossed 4,240 posts Posted by Fergmiester on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 7:44 PM QUOTE: Originally posted by egmurphy Evening all, Continuing with the problems of the computer connection at home. Finally had to resort to going downtown the day before yesterday to get online with a decent connection. I’ve been working on this reply offline, as I can’t sem to stay on line long enough to read the day’s posts and reply. Took advantage of the faster connection the other day to click on Ferg’s website (I normally avoid sites with photos as much as possible with my connection). Nice models, especially liked the new turntable bridge. Have to ask if that’s you on the ship? Hasta mañana Ed Good Evening Gents Yes Ed that's me standing in front a stack of Engine tires converted to science gear anchors [:0] Sorry to here about your computer whoas as I have been there and it can be very frustrating. Everyone! are any of you having problems with your computers locking up when you click on the shortcut to this sight on your desk top? I'm having to shut down and reboot constantly. If anyone is interested the following is a website of ship and train photos. The sight is run by a former shipmate of mine. You will also find my latest posting CCGS Edward Cornwallis on there www.shiphotos.com. Have a good evening Regards Fergie http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=5959 If one could roll back the hands of time... They would be waiting for the next train into the future. A. H. Francey 1921-2007 Hawks05 Member sinceOctober 2003 From: Southern Minnesota now 956 posts Posted by Hawks05 on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 7:57 PM i don't have a shortcut on my desktop, i'm not that into it. i just have it in my bookmarks. no problems with this site at all. have been having a few with railroadforums.com, but they are updating the site so its expected. Big_Boy, whenever you go out looking for that Triple Crown you should email me when you get back. that way i don't spend a hour waiting and then nothing comes, just joking with you. i might go out in a few minutes to see if anything is coming. i doubt it though. did you hear how long they were going to be running these trains? Hawks05 Member sinceOctober 2003 From: Southern Minnesota now 956 posts Posted by Hawks05 on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 9:09 PM good evening everyone. 2 posts in a row looks bad i know. i had a nice end of the year baseball awards thing tonight. it was a pot luck and the last time to pretty much see the seniors who graduated. not really because i know i'll see them around. i got home from that around 7:30 and sat around. i was thinking about going out and trying to catch the Triple Crown tonight but it was pouring rain. the wind was really bad so that made the rain that much harder. anyways around 8 i heard a whistle and i decided to go out anyways, it was just a light rain by then so it was no biggie. as the train was approaching i realized that normally UP locos don't have flashing lights and don't have something like an American flag on the front. as it got closer i also realized UP locos aren't black. thats when it hit me that it was a Norfolk Southern loco at the helm. i snapped so many shots of that thing because we never see them around here hardly. i went to 3 different spots to get pictures. glad i went out after all. sorry had to share my little excitment with you. i'm going to be updating my site later tonight so check back later to see the pictures. Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 9:35 PM Anyone who adds msn messenger will like the convos there. They are a great bunch of guys and Nora is there too. One of these days I will be back there too. Between Jeff, Mikey, Jay and Kevin you never know what to expect. I feel sorry for poor Nora. Without me she and Joe and Zach (UPTrain) have to try and keep it under control. Lupo gets into the act every now and then. It has been a while since I was there but will be back. I have about 60 people on my buddy list for msn messenger and most everyone of them has at one time posted in the forums here. Well I am taking a sick day from work tonight. [:(] This afternoon I dropped off the negatives to get enlargement of the Coast Guard ship and some of the 3985. I was going to drop off some mail at the post office right by Walgreens but somehow made it home with the mail. I was going to make a second trip but forgot to do it until it was too late. [:(] Maybe I have 3/4timers. Today was a good day for emails from forum members. I received about 5 emails from forum members. [:)] Didn't get any pics tho, but got email. So that is still a good thing. [:D] Since we were taking about military stuff, let me add this. There is a very good movie out (been out for ages) called, "The Enemy Below". It involves an American Destroyer Escort and a German sub. I saw it over a year ago and really liked it. Enemy At The Gates is a good war movie too and it has some trains in it. The end made me sad tho. [V] Thanks Dan [:)] For reminding me about the thread. When I posted about it I kinda thought it was you but I have slept once or twice since then so I wanted to play it safe. But I wouldn't want anyone to use the wrong glue and screw up the models. [:(] Talk to you all later. [:)] Edit Hawks05 Member sinceOctober 2003 From: Southern Minnesota now 956 posts Posted by Hawks05 on Thursday, July 29, 2004 1:01 AM good morning everyone, its 1 AM here. Jim it was good talking to you tonight. to bad you had to get offline though. sorry about talking about my camera so much. just that fla***hing bugged me so much. i finally looked in the manual and found out how to change the different settings. it was set on Twilight so thats why it took so long. extra flashes because of the dark. so now i have it set on a different setting where there is no flash. hopefully that will work. good night/morning. i'm off to bed. hopefully it doesn't lightening any time soon. stupid storms. Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 29, 2004 1:11 AM Jim [:)] It was good talking to you tonight too. [:D] I am glad that I could introduce you to some new friends. Now during the day maybe you won't be so bored. Plus don't forget to go back to the little list I posted. Some of them are bored during the day too and would love to talk with you. Well It has been a long day so I think I am headed for bed too. My computer was being really bad today. I am not happy with it. [:(!] Edit philnrunt Member sinceMay 2004 From: central Indiana 775 posts Posted by philnrunt on Thursday, July 29, 2004 1:38 AM Well, it's been awhile since I've been here, it took me 2 hours to catch up on the posts! Being at work means interuptions constantly, these people just don't realize that I have something more important to do! I was going to update y'all on Bill, but lupo stole my thunder. I guess UP runs faster information trains than my Muncie & Western does. Oh well. Bill did mention that the doc looked at his leg and said he didn't see a problem, and Bill pointed to the other one! Kind of shakes that confidence factor, huh? Welcome to all the new Coffee Shoppites, I know Wedge is a regular on the Trains Forum. For some reason tonight is VERY busy, not a full moon, don't know what has the people all whacked out. Job security, I guess. On Friday I head to a mountain in Va to camp and 4-wheel for 4 days, no people, no craziness, just friends and trees, so it'll be ok. Noah- Did I miss the pics of the completed TC? I started on page 59 and read you talking about the water tender and the TC, but if you posted pics of it finished, let me know where to find them. Really looking forward to them. lupo- All the couplers here are the same, with minor variations. I loved the pic of the little yellow loco, I really love industrial units. Going to the Trains forum to check in, all of you take extra good care of yourselves, and we will see you again next week. Fergmiester Member sinceFebruary 2004 From: Out on the Briny Ocean Tossed 4,240 posts Posted by Fergmiester on Thursday, July 29, 2004 6:36 AM Good Morning all It's O'cast and drizzle here, Darn I'll just have to go down to the basement and work on the railway. http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=5959 If one could roll back the hands of time... They would be waiting for the next train into the future. A. H. Francey 1921-2007 Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 29, 2004 7:23 AM GOOD MORNING: The computer problems are sure going around. Sunday night their was a lightening strike at our power pole and it killed the motherboard in the "good" computer. I went upstairs and got the old one bur it wouldn't connect to the internet. I had to get my nehpew over her to get it working. Phones are so much better, I understand how they work and they don't sit there and look at me like i'm stupid because I can't make them work. On weighting cars: when I buy tires I always get a few of the old lead weights that they have laying around and either use them as is or work 'em over with a hammer or melt them with the propane torch. That's my 2 cents for the day, I'm off to get my cup of tea, I hear the teapot calling me. Have a blessed day and remember SANTA FE ALL THE WAY Bob Edit tomwatkins Member sinceDecember 2002 From: US 736 posts Posted by tomwatkins on Thursday, July 29, 2004 7:50 AM Good Mornin' Everybody, It's going to be another really good day in the mountains. There's a bunch of stuff to get done today, but that's OK. There's been a fair amount of "Drama" in the last day or two. One of Shawna's friends had a problem that we were able to help a bit with. It changed schedules and made the days turn out quite different from what we had anticipated but that's OK. Life is what happens while you're busy making plans. Noah, what I've heard is that Walther's Goo used to fasten weights inside a closed car can cause a reaction and soften plastic over time. I've never heard that about CA. Dharmon and others, I think a little forgetfulness just comes with the deal as we get older. My Mom used to say we'd just have to excuse her, she was having a senior moment. Hawk05, I'm glad you enjoyed the baseball dinner. Those things can be pretty cool and make for some good memories. So you don't get a lot of NS locos through your area. I think that's a pretty nice scheme. It's certainly not colorful, but I think it's very railroady and professional looking. Ed, I paint the rails and ties first. I like to do the rough scenery in an area and then go back and add ballast. The effect I try for is that of a line that's been in existence for a good while but which is well maintained. For the rail I use the following mixes, all Floquil: new rail : 1 part rail brown and 1 part D&H gray standard rail: 3 parts rail brown and 1 part D&H gray (this color is used the most) old rail : rail brown very old rail: rust or a light overspray on top of rail brown For the ties I use the following, also Floquil: brand new ties: railroad tie brown ( I use very little of this) standard ties : roof brown old ties : 3 parts roof brown and 1 part harbor mist gray very old ties : 3 parts roof brown and 1 part primer Color, especially weathered and faded color is very subjective. The amount and type of light you're looking at it under also makes a huge difference. I like the effect that these blends give me under the lighting in my railroadroom, but they might not work for somebody else. Well folks, it's time to go and get the day started. I think I'll have one more cup of coffee first though. It's really good this morning. Hope everyone has a great day, Tom Fergmiester Member sinceFebruary 2004 From: Out on the Briny Ocean Tossed 4,240 posts Posted by Fergmiester on Thursday, July 29, 2004 8:04 AM QUOTE: Originally posted by TEFFY GOOD MORNING: The computer problems are sure going around. Sunday night their was a lightening strike at our power pole and it killed the motherboard in the "good" computer. I went upstairs and got the old one bur it wouldn't connect to the internet. I had to get my nehpew over her to get it working. Phones are so much better, I understand how they work and they don't sit there and look at me like i'm stupid because I can't make them work. On weighting cars: when I buy tires I always get a few of the old lead weights that they have laying around and either use them as is or work 'em over with a hammer or melt them with the propane torch. That's my 2 cents for the day, I'm off to get my cup of tea, I hear the teapot calling me. Have a blessed day and remember SANTA FE ALL THE WAY Bob Ouch that's gotta hurt! We had a strike like that once whie I was at sea. But I was lucky as my wife shut down and disconnected the computer. Though she said it was the eeriest thing A flash, an arc sound (no boom/clap) and the lights died and then every toy in the toy box with lights, sirens or voice box started to go off. The poer company was by the the next day to replace the transformer on the pole in our front. Thart was too close! http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=5959 If one could roll back the hands of time... They would be waiting for the next train into the future. A. H. Francey 1921-2007 « First«38394041424344»Last » Subscriber & Member Login Login, or register today to interact in our online community, comment on articles, receive our newsletter, manage your account online and more! 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QUOTE: Originally posted by Big_Boy_4005 It was either very late or very early, because I went out lookin last night, and didn't see it either. ya i went out again around 7:45 to look for it. i got back home around 8 and still nothing. so i said the heck with it and started downloading pictures onto the computer. i heard a train come through around 9 then another one again at 9:30 so i don't know what was going on. now today on the single track siding here there is a crain and a flat car with 4 sections of straight track. must be getting ready to change some track. does this mean no action for a couple days or what? i hope not.
QUOTE: Originally posted by egmurphy Evening all, Continuing with the problems of the computer connection at home. Finally had to resort to going downtown the day before yesterday to get online with a decent connection. I’ve been working on this reply offline, as I can’t sem to stay on line long enough to read the day’s posts and reply. Took advantage of the faster connection the other day to click on Ferg’s website (I normally avoid sites with photos as much as possible with my connection). Nice models, especially liked the new turntable bridge. Have to ask if that’s you on the ship? Hasta mañana Ed
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If one could roll back the hands of time... They would be waiting for the next train into the future. A. H. Francey 1921-2007
QUOTE: Originally posted by TEFFY GOOD MORNING: The computer problems are sure going around. Sunday night their was a lightening strike at our power pole and it killed the motherboard in the "good" computer. I went upstairs and got the old one bur it wouldn't connect to the internet. I had to get my nehpew over her to get it working. Phones are so much better, I understand how they work and they don't sit there and look at me like i'm stupid because I can't make them work. On weighting cars: when I buy tires I always get a few of the old lead weights that they have laying around and either use them as is or work 'em over with a hammer or melt them with the propane torch. That's my 2 cents for the day, I'm off to get my cup of tea, I hear the teapot calling me. Have a blessed day and remember SANTA FE ALL THE WAY Bob