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

[GMTRacing]

Good Evening All,
I'll have a root beer float and a cheeseburger with the works and since Ryan is buying maybe some onion rings as well.
Good progress at work today, just waiting for the BAX guy to show up and pick up an engine we're sending for rebuild near Chicago.

Ed - If you have time stop by Danbury - it's sort of on the way for you. The rail museum would be of interest and we'd be delighted to show you the shop here as well if you're interested. land line is 203 778 8441 for the shop.
I'll be in Pittsburgh the weekend of July 14th my second chance to get out in my own car this year at the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix. The course is set in Schenley Park and it's a challange with almost two dozen turns, fences, hay bales, telephone poles, stone walls and a bridge.
Once I leave here for the day I'll try to get some done on the layout, probably need to do a clean up before I proceed further as I've got a bunch of mock up stuff all over everywhere. Still haven't sorted out the new Railimages, maybe tomorrow. Time to flee. CUL, [:D] J.R.

[SilverSpike]

Surf N Turf sounds good, have another one over there for me?

Belly up buds, get it while the gettin is good....

Picked up the cork roadbed, 200 pieces to be exact, boy that stuff is heavy!

[egmurphy]

Good Evening Coffee Clubbers,

QUOTE: ***: ... it's too bad you can't spend more time in the area, it would be nice if you could visit with some of us.

QUOTE: JR: If you have time stop by Danbury - it's sort of on the way for you.

Only if I parachute out of the plane. Seriously, thanks to both of you, but with only two nights in NYC, we're only touching the highlights there. No chance to stretch this trip out any either. Departure date is governed by some event we have to attend here, and the return date is set by our need to get back and repack to head to the national railfan and model railroad convention down here.

Might get back up to New England during the next couple of years though. We're gradually increasing the amount of traveling we do. [:D]

QUOTE: Silverspike: Picked up the cork roadbed, 200 pieces to be exact, boy that stuff is heavy!

It weighs a lot less in Normal scale!!!

QUOTE: Fergie: I've been caught in several heat waves in St John's in July before and it's not nice.

I know, my sister emailed me and says it's getting up near 32º today in Pt Union. Of course, it could freeze tomorrow night.


Did a {very} little bit of work on the layout today. Just enough to keep my model railroading license valid. Did go and shoot some pool [8] with my Father-in-law this afternoon. Now to see how the Boston Red Sox do against the Mets.

Regards

Ed

[fec153]

der- Come on over and have a drink. Tea-coffee or harder. On me. I'll give Ryan a break as the dinner was top of the line.
Flip

[der5997]

ArkJim:

QUOTE: About the email scam going through the forums. Give me the correct bank account number, how am I suspose to retire early on what I make. For those not wanting to respond to the email, just mail me a check for several thousand dollars and I will skip sending you an email. (I hope you all know I am kidding. ) But you are most welcome to send me a check. LOL

Yeah, I know, The check is in the mail.

…As Fergie observes, We avoid all that nonsense by using cheques.[(-D] [;)] [P)]

ED:

QUOTE: I doubt that I’ll be able to get by with shorts and sandals up in Newfoundland.

…friends of ours were posted to Fogo Island in the 70s. The first thing they had to do on arrival in July was to buy parkas. There was an iceberg grounded in the harbour…Air Conditioning for the whole community!

***:

QUOTE: although we have some crazy bird that only sings at night for hours on end making some ungodly noise.

…sounds like our “whowho” birds.

Trains: [#welcome] back. Congratulations on your mmr-o-phile “significant other”[bow][tup][8D]

Ryan: I see you have transferred your excellent tile laying skills to your layout![tup][^] That’s going to be really nice!
Thanks for my nightcap, I’ll have a cold Ovaltine please, with cream as an extra. Oh, hang about a bit, I see Flip’s got you off the hook. Thanks Flip.[:D]

OZJim: I like the last line of that report, “The truck and its cargo were fully insured”…cargo, on a car transporter! Who writes this stuff?[(-D]

Mrr today was finding out that Atlas still haven’t done a production run of their N Scale trucks with Accumate® couplers. May not until the Fall. I don’t want to have to buy Micro-Trains, as they are even more expensive. Maybe I can get some of the Atlas ones when I’m in Ontario next week.

Time for bed.[zzz] Good night all, and God Bless. Prayers continuing for all in need of healing, comfort, and peace.[angel]

[NSlover92]

First time here Hello All I have been a fourm member for a few months and just now I found it. [:D] This thing is a great idea. Well time for me to go work on my layout for an hour and then go to sleep.[V]

[Paul W. Beverung]

Good Evening All: Well we went to the basement and ran the 2-10-2 for a couple of rounds before Gary had to go. I had a problem with the out side loop, so after Gary left I got out the meter and found it was shorted out. I tracked down a couple of wires that had gotton to touching. Once they were seperated and connected properly everything ran OK. It's nice when things are easy to fix. Luckly the problem wasn't under the part of the layout that is on top of the magazine cases.

Ed: Come over and have a seat. How is the packing going? You are going to take an empty suit case for all the MRR stuff you are going to bring back, arn't you?

Ryan: That layout is coming along like gang busters. How did you make the full size templates of the track plan? It looks like it is an great way to see how things are really going to work before getting too deep into it.

Well I think that I'm going to head for bed. I spent 4 hours in the hot sun fixing a gate on the corral. Man that was a job. Re-hanging it was the worst part. The thing is very heavy and the only way to lift it is to use the front end loader. Then I had to block and shim and pry and shift. I finally got it hung.

Good Night All

[Paul W. Beverung]

NSlover92: Welcome to the coffee shop. Please have a seat and a cup or glass of your choice. How about telling us a little more about yourself. You know the important stuff like scale, gauge, freelance or prototype, era, etc.

[Fergmiester]

QUOTE: Originally posted by der5997


ED:

QUOTE: I doubt that I’ll be able to get by with shorts and sandals up in Newfoundland.

…friends of ours were posted to Fogo Island in the 70s. The first thing they had to do on arrival in July was to buy parkas. There was an iceberg grounded in the harbour…Air Conditioning for the whole community!

Been there, Sounded There, Brought a piece of the Berg home! No wodden nickel this time guys, Makes a wiked Pina Colada![:D] Yes a ten thousand year old drink!

Marvelous, AH, AH Ah...

Spent a few summers up there doing Hydrographic surveys as the info on the charts were 150 years old +

NSLover: Always welcome though the first one is always on the Newbie alonfg with the second, third, fourth... or until they catch on, something akin to other scams as of late[;)]

Speaking of late
Night boys

Fergie

[Anonymous]

Good morning all!

Coffee and a donut, please Chloe. Thanks!

I off for my fortnight of pain and suffering. Summers are one of the two busiest times in the travel business and today starts the fun.

Maybe I will get a chance to see one or two of you at the convention on Wednesday.

Have fun and be safe.

[inch53]

Mornin all, Coffee an a couple sweet rolls Zoe,

JP and all you folks in the NE have sure been having a time of it this year, hope the weather clears soon for ya’s.

Ryan , looks like some progress there on the layout, looks great. Checked out your google link, liked it. I’ve done carpentry my self for a living a time or two. Learned it from my dad and grandpa Lowe, worked for my FIL a few times.

Flip we could use some rain here, but those folks a little N or S of us don’t, they’ve had more that their share the last couple weeks. Starting to look like another dry summer for M-ville

OZ Jim , that trucker was sure lucky.

NS lover , [#welcome] to the CS, a mighty fine bunch hangin round in here. I see that Pauls ask for more info bout yourself , we’re a nosey bunch here. I see your from Sandusky, I’ve been over your way a couple time, our oldest girl live by Cleveland.

Roni will be in this evening, and I still have things to get done, and I’ll have Leroy n Kc for a bit this morning. Did get plenty of supplies laidin last night, so they’ll eat good anyway. Thoughts n prayers for those in need.
inch

[wetidlerjr]

Good morning ! from Indiana. [:D]



06-30-2006

[:o)]

[fec153]

My eye dr. says there isn't anything wrong with my eyes. Must be something on your "puter causing the occaisonal blurry vision .
Flip

[fec153]

OH,OH. pc- don't be mad, Was an accident. My treat- what ever you want.
And of course all the gang.

Flip

[Anonymous]

Morning all,
We have a NUBIE just joined the forum today. This is his post:

QUOTE:
Posts: 3
Joined: Today
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At unbelieveable prices, We provide the bset RC toys and RC helicopters on the market.

You can check our best deals on the market.

I did't think you could advertise on this forum.
This is his topic:

QUOTE: All kind of RC toys!!~~~~~~~!!^,,^!!

got to run stay safe everyone.
Neal

[SilverSpike]

Friday, June 30, 2006

Today is my younger son’s birthday, he turns 11 years today! Happy Birthday Ben! [bday]

I am so glad you all got a square meal last night, and thanks Flip for helping out there too! Filet and shrimp always make a good combo, or was it lobster and rib eye; I just know it was darn good.

QUOTE: Originally posted by egmurphy

QUOTE: Silverspike: Picked up the cork roadbed, 200 pieces to be exact, boy that stuff is heavy!

It weighs a lot less in Normal scale!!!

Did a {very} little bit of work on the layout today. Just enough to keep my model railroading license valid.

Ed,
Yea, I know, Horribly Oversized does have its disadvantages, but it’s in my blood you know! And I think the statute of limitations on model railroading licenses is a lifetime, so I think you’re good to go! [:)]

QUOTE: Originally posted by der5997

Ryan: I see you have transferred your excellent tile laying skills to your layout![tup][^] That’s going to be really nice!
Thanks for my nightcap, I’ll have a cold Ovaltine please, with cream as an extra. Oh, hang about a bit, I see Flip’s got you off the hook. Thanks Flip.[:D]

Der John,
Ya know I think it comes with getting older and wiser and making a lot of mistakes in the past and learning from them. The one thing that I do is spend a lot of time working it out in my head first, thinking it through. Then rehashing it again in my head, heck, sometimes I have an epiphany or an “ah hah” or the light bulb goes off and I realize that I should do it this way or that way. I also read up a lot on different techniques then apply them to what I am going to do to “get er done”.

Also, thanks for the prayers; we can always use them, even when not in a time of need! [angel]

QUOTE: Originally posted by NSlover92

First time here Hello All I have been a fourm member for a few months and just now I found it. [:D] This thing is a great idea. Well time for me to go work on my layout for an hour and then go to sleep.[V]

[#welcome] to the Coffee Shop NSlover92!! Dinner was on me last night, but if you are hungry this morning the plastic has not totally melted yet, so get yur self some of the fresh coffee and a hearty breakfast, it’s still on me. And here’s a secret….…ask for some of that fresh squeezed OJ express delivery from the tropical environs of Mexico, courtesy of Ed. No tequila yet though, too early for that! Hey, looks like Bill just dropped off some of those fresh hot donuts, great for dunkin!

So are you a Norfolk Southern fan? Do tell!!!!

QUOTE: Originally posted by Paul W. Beverung

Good Evening All: Well we went to the basement and ran the 2-10-2 for a couple of rounds before Gary had to go. I had a problem with the out side loop, so after Gary left I got out the meter and found it was shorted out. I tracked down a couple of wires that had gotton to touching. Once they were seperated and connected properly everything ran OK. It's nice when things are easy to fix. Luckly the problem wasn't under the part of the layout that is on top of the magazine cases.

Ryan: That layout is coming along like gang busters. How did you make the full size templates of the track plan? It looks like it is an great way to see how things are really going to work before getting too deep into it.

Paul,
I am looking to get me a meter for the layout, what kind of meter do you use? Also, will the meter tell me how many amps or volts an engine is pulling from the track?
To answer your question, the full size templates are printed from the 3rdPlanIt track planning software program. May people take their file and bring it to Kinko’s or Staples and run some sort of utility that allows them to print out the template on a plotter on 3’ wide paper and as long necessary. It costs about .30 to .50 cents per sq ft, many have reported $25.00 to $50.00 for the whole printout. I adjust the grid lines to print out every 6 inches and line up the 8 1/2 X 11 pages and tape them together, it is much cheaper that way, but I do have to spend some time lining up all the pages. I also like the ability to cut the pages and paste them together; I have already had to modify the exact position of one track because the corner of the benchwork is not finished yet. In the original plan the track was too close to the edge, so I just moved the templates over 3” and will just add extra straight track to make up for the gap. So in that respect the 8 1/2 X 11 pages allows for some flexibility that I like. The great thing about the template is that all the actual turnouts are accurately plotted along with all of the curved track radius. Once I make the stipple marks of the outline I can make the “cookie-cutter” cuts on the sub-roadbed then attach them to the risers/cleats. Then comes the cork and track.

QUOTE: Originally posted by inch53
Ryan , looks like some progress there on the layout, looks great. Checked out your google link, liked it. I’ve done carpentry my self for a living a time or two. Learned it from my dad and grandpa Lowe, worked for my FIL a few times.

Inch,
Thanks! I really enjoy working with my hands and carpentry is a great skill to have too! Heck, I think we are all in good company, Jesus was a carpenter too! [angel]

We are going to the Pepsi America Sail event in Beaufort on Sunday to see the tall ships, then on Monday we are driving to Asheville and to visit the Biltmore Estate. Then on July 4th we drive home and I want to stop at the North Carolina Transportation Museum in Spencer, NC. http://www.nctrans.org/ It is located in the old Southern Railroad Spencer shops, and they have a 37-bay Roundhouse that includes 25 locomotives, dozens of rail cars and other exhibit areas. I just hope the CFO and kids are willing to take the 20 mile detour on the way home.

Cheers,

Ryan

P.S. If I don’t make it back into the forum before the holiday, I want to wish everyone a great Independence Day, July 4th.

[pcarrell]

QUOTE: Originally posted by NSlover92

First time here Hello All I have been a fourm member for a few months and just now I found it. [:D] This thing is a great idea. Well time for me to go work on my layout for an hour and then go to sleep.[V]

Hey! How ya doin'? Welcome to the Coffee Shop!

You mention a layout? What cha workin' on?

[pcarrell]

QUOTE: Originally posted by fec153

OH,OH. pc- don't be mad, Was an accident. My treat- what ever you want.
And of course all the gang.

Flip

Do you not care for your fellow forum members? WELL!!! I expect an answer!

LOOK AT THIS!!!!!

QUOTE: Originally posted by Paul W. Beverung

Hi Gang: I'm sitting here with Gary, aka atsf railfan. He stopped over to gab a bit and help me with a small problem I was having. He said that he would drop in later when PC is buying. Something about lobster with a Porterhouse steak and escargot appatizer. Also wine and a chocolate moose. Hmmmm. Sounds good to me. PC get the top soon I'm hungry.

Do you not see that your thoughtless actions have caused this poor man to go without yet another meal? All because you couldn't control yourself! This man is going to go hungry for another day because of you!

Now what do you have to say for yourself young man?!?

Honestly,....you ought to be ashamed of yourself! [;)] [:p] [:o)] [:D]

[pcarrell]

QUOTE: Originally posted by SilverSpike

Friday, June 30, 2006

Today is my younger son’s birthday, he turns 11 years today! Happy Birthday Ben! [bday]

Hey! Congratulations!

[bday][bday]Happy Birthday to Ben! [bday][bday]

[SilverSpike]

QUOTE: Originally posted by pcarrell

QUOTE: Originally posted by SilverSpike

Friday, June 30, 2006

Today is my younger son’s birthday, he turns 11 years today! Happy Birthday Ben! [bday]

Hey! Congratulations!

[bday][bday]Happy Birthday to Ben! [bday][bday]

Thanks PC!

Going to tell Ben to look at the site today! He is off from school now, should get a kick out that!

[inch53]

Morn again, coffee Zoe

Just stopped in for a short bit and see there’s a burthen day,
Ryan , tell BEN, we hope he has a [bday], here’s him a cake, hope he likes it



Ryan, my favorite carpentry is building wooden toys and puzzles. I say I’m doing them to sell, but most the time I just give them away, though I have sold a few.
That museum sounds like a great place to vist, maybe Mother n me will get there someday, when we hit the lottery.

PC

QUOTE: Do you not care for your fellow forum members? WELL!!! I expect an answer!

Yes we care, but it’s fun to see you pouting [|(] over in the corner [:D]

Need to gets back ta chores, laters all

[pcarrell]

QUOTE: Originally posted by inch53

Hey, did you pose for this? [:D]

QUOTE: PC

QUOTE: Do you not care for your fellow forum members? WELL!!! I expect an answer!

Yes we care, but it’s fun to see you pouting [|(] over in the corner [:D]

I hope this is taken in fun! I meant it that way!

[fec153]

inch- let him pout. Phil, come on over and sit a spell. I.m having coffee and Key Lime Pie.

Ryan- Wish Ben a [bday] for me.
Well last day of vacation. Tomorrow, early, I use a bus to pickup dialysis people. Some of them just melt my heart.

Flip

[pcarrell]

QUOTE: Originally posted by fec153

inch- let him pout.

Hey,....I'm just lookin' out for my fellow railroader! [;)][:D]

[inch53]

Afternoon all, barley pop and some pork rinds, please Cleo.
Just a short stop to relaxe a bit, been busy finishin up some things. Roni called bout 1 n said they were on their way, so they should be in bout 8 this evening. Mother's fixing chicken n noodles[home made noodles of course], and real taters, not the heat n eat kind. I'm tryin to talk her into some fried cabbage,but think i'm losing that one.
Sure be good to see the kids, haven't seen them in over a year.

Tay PC , it's all be meant in fun and nothin else.

Well back ta chores, laters on
inch

[pcarrell]

inch,

You didn't answer the question......did you pose for this?

Are those figures modeled after you?

[inch53]

QUOTE: Originally posted by pcarrell

inch,

You didn't answer the question......did you pose for this?

Are those figures modeled after you?

Of course, I was was the original monkey in the barrel

[Paul W. Beverung]

Hi Gang:

Ben, a very happy birthday wish for you. Did you get some MRR stuff for your birthday?

I see that we have two guests with us today. I sometimes wonder what the un-initeated think of our babble.

I'm going to head out early. I need to go down to the depot and try and figure out where I'm going to put a temporay building for the steam locomotive. I'd rather not have it sitting out under a tarp for too long. I also need to move things around so we have a clear track through the depot area just in case I have to make a run. You never know when I'll have to make an emergency run to move a car load of OJ.

Well I've gotta go. Mary Ann wants to get the cows in and she needs me.

[Attaboy]

Evening all, I have some bad news and some worse news. What do you want first?

The bad news? Okay, late Tuesday evening I heard an unfamiliar noise in the house. I followed the sound to the basement and my normally dry basement looked like a swimming pool. The noise was the 5-6 inches of water shorting out the buzzer on my clothes dryer. There's french drains around the house that drain into a sump pump in the basement. My sump pump decided that was a good time to quit. I started my vacation three days earlier than planned so I could pump out the water and check for damage. I had enough water out yesterday to pull the pump and check it out. It was so old I think it had barnacles growing on it. So I went to Lowes for a new sump pump. Just finished installing it today. All the water is out now but it looks like I have some carpet to pull up and discard to prevent mold and mildue growth. And maybe some drywall to repair. At least my train stuff was all off the floor and didn't get wet.

The worse news? I had to cancel my trip to the NMRA convention. I need the time and probably the money to clean out the basement. So far I know the furnace is okay, I'm not sure about the washer and dryer yet. That's really disappointing. I've been looking forward to the convention for months and now I can't go. [:(]

I went to the train station today to get a refund on my Amtrak tickets. While there I checked to see if there was anything interesting around. There was an Amtrack train sitting at the platform. It was being pulled by a GG1 still painted in Pennsy's Bruswick green and gold 5 stripe livery. Between the GG1 and Amtrak coaches was an old wood Pennsy caboose. Don't know what that was for but it was interesting to see. Too bad I didn't have my camera with me. This just hasn't been my week.

My ISP must have had water problems too, today is the first day I've been able to get online since Monday. It still seems slow even though it says I have a 50.6 bps connection. Can't wait till the cable broadband gets here in August.

I'm going to get some rest after a long day in the basement. Too bad it wasn't layout work. See you.

[fec153]

attaboy- Sorry to read about your troubles. At least your main floors didn't suffer.
Good luck with your washer and dryer.

Thats it for me. Have to be up before 4 a.m. Goodnight.
Prayers for all.
Flip