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

[pcarrell]

PC: It is balsa wood on cork sheeting.

REALLY!?!  I wouldn't have guessed that.  Did you skim the balsa with something to get rid of the woodgrain, or just sand it?

 

Oh, and have fun railfanning!

[james saunders]

PC: Just a real light sand and a nice thick coat of paint

I'll post some pics of my railfanning  later on over at trains forum and maybe a couple over in Weekend PF

[wetidlerjr]

Good morning ! from Indiana.

07-23-06

[inch53]

Mornin all, coffee n a couple of Bill's doughnuts Janie
another nice day on tap here, which is good fur Mother's Bday doings laters.
We had a good trip yesterday to the train show, not to hot and a nice breeze. Decided we're leaving the bigger ones some place else next time though. Only 10 venders there, but some good deals, I picked up a couple odds n ends and some trees. Also had 2 scenery clinics going on. They had lots of old tractors  and equipment, lots of other thing going on also.

PC, I've tried the URL's and they still don't work, guess I need to holler at Burgie. The room sounds like it a good size for an N scale, but I thought you were HO.

Hey GUMBY, howed the LAB work go yesterday.

 NEAL, thanks for the photos. The old station will make a good sized musuem when finished.

Was going to post some photos this morning, but now I can't get the copy/ paste to work on this @#$%^ thing. wonder what the boys have done now. Be back in later, maybe, got mess with this thing
inch

[james saunders]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jg3enZAwNlg

A video of a freight in my neck of the woods... oh at the start there is a certain F word mentioned by my mate and i forgot to edit the movie so sorry about that and enjoy otherwise

[inch53]

Another coffee Janie

 I think I've got this thing working again, so here's one I liked for today on the W. side of Effingham

Here's GT #4997 and IC #302 switching covered hoppers in Effinhams S. yard

 Well time fur chores, hope every one has a good day

inch

[pcarrell]

PC, I've tried the URL's and they still don't work, guess I need to holler at Burgie.

They're working.  I was able use them.  I like the railimages stuff BTW.  I haven't seen an operational one of these in a long time (outside of a state park campground)

The room sounds like it a good size for an N scale, but I thought you were HO.

I've been in N since the mid 80's.  You Horribly Oversized guys do make a convincing argument for your scale though.  But I just can't come over to the dark side!

 

BTW, I liked your pics.  The first one,....is that the cross that you can see from I-70?  If so, I've seen that thing in person and I can attest to the fact that it is absolutely HUGE!

 

OZJim,

Post some of those railfanning pics here!  We'd like to see them too!

Oh, and the roads too!  Thats pretty cool! EDIT: I just saw your other post showing the pics of the roads.  Nice job!

[rtraincollector]

  I haven't seen an operational one of these in a long time (outside of a state park campground)

 

 

Goto PA. to the amish country you'll see all of these you wish lol

[Anonymous]

 

God is sitting in Heaven when a scientist says to Him, "Lord, we don't need you anymore. Science has finally figured out a way to create life out of nothing. In other words, we can now do what you did in the 'beginning'." "Oh, is that so? Tell me..." replies God. "Well", says the scientist, "we can take dirt and form it into the likeness of you and breathe life into it, thus creating man." "Well, that's interesting. Show Me." So the scientist bends down to the earth and starts to mold the soil. "Oh no, no, no..." interrupts God, (I love this) "Get your own dirt."

[pcarrell]

  I haven't seen an operational one of these in a long time (outside of a state park campground)

Goto PA. to the amish country you'll see all of these you wish lol

You know,....I think I'll pass on that one!  Thanks anyways!

[rtraincollector]

think they have them in Ohio also lol. Not much going on today tried to get some boxes from work yesterday so I could repack some stuff and make some more room but my bosses grandson picked them up and threw them out my luck I said when my bosses son the drandsons father says yeah any other time he would of just kept tripping over them wouldn't touch them. Oh well I'll get some more tomorrow or tuesday we get them in almost everyday.

 

we have 5 of those plastic crates that the tops fold over of xmas stuff I'm going to sell at a yard sale don't want to take the crates as someone would want them and I'm not selling them to good to get rid of and there to hard to come by.

 

Well time to saee what else I can do today to get ready for the yardsale next saturday.

[Cox 47]

Good Sunday morning all....Sunny and pleasant here...I'll have the Lumber jack breakfast and coffee please...been cutting paper strips and have 3 sides of cabin I'm building out of cardboard covered..I havn't worked with cardboard and paper for a while....Not much going on here no grand babys this week end..Son Andy took his 3 to Indy to the zoo...

Paul..What will this order of Ore cars bring the grand total too? How many Ore trains do you plan to operate when you get going?

Neal..Thanks for the pictures..What does NSRR stand for..They had a nice sized depot...

Gil...Thats to good I'm sending that on to my preacher...still chuckling on that...

Mike...Thanks fo Effingham pictures...Did they have much N scale at Altamont?

You all enjoy this fine Sunday...Jerry

[Cox 47]

Well looks like I'm buying my own Lumber jack breakfast...Don't want to steal your thunder PC...Belly up order and enjoy....Jerry

[inch53]

PC, I've tried the URL's and they still don't work, guess I need to holler at Burgie.

They're working.  I was able use them.  I like the railimages stuff BTW.  I haven't seen an operational one of these in a long time (outside of a state park campground)

They wasn't working yesterday when I tried them, but I see they are now. BTW, an out house is what I grow up with. I had indoor plumping before mom did. RT / PC, there's a bunch of them here in ILL. state parks still and we have one at campground A.

The room sounds like it a good size for an N scale, but I thought you were HO.

I've been in N since the mid 80's.  You Horribly Oversized guys do make a convincing argument for your scale though.  But I just can't come over to the dark side!

I thought we were the lighter side, since it's easier to see.

BTW, I liked your pics.  The first one,....is that the cross that you can see from I-70?  If so, I've seen that thing in person and I can attest to the fact that it is absolutely HUGE!

Thats the one, ACLU tried, but failed to stop that one.

OZJim,

Post some of those railfanning pics here!  We'd like to see them too!

Me too

[Paul W. Beverung]

Hi Gang:

Jerry: This order will make 220 of the Walthers cars and maybe 75 of the MDC cars. There are also a few old Varney cars so it might be 300 all told. By the way this is classified infomation and will not be passed on to my wife. For a freighter that hauls 12000 tons it takes about 185 loads to fll it. You have to figure that a bunch of cars will be at the mines or in empty transit and others in the yard waiting to be moved to the dock. Looking at all that, I'm still needing more cars. I'll make do with what I have untill I can get the layout operating or untill Walthers has another sale like that one. Of course I'll pick up MDC cars as I can find them. I'd also like to get some of the Westerfield cars to give the trains some variation.  

I'm at work right now so no MRRing. After lunch I have to make a mold to cast some rubber nails. Our carpenters are abit clumsey and we don't want to give them anything that they can hurt themselves with.

I'm going to leave out now. Thanks Jerry for the lunch. Corny dogs and a diet coke went down easy and won't make me sleepy for this afternoon.

See you all later.

 

 

[james saunders]

ok PC here you go



this is a QR National locomotive in the new livery the old one can be seen on the trailing loco



Tilt train very vast tilt train, these are the fastest Narrow Gauge trains on Earth.



A rebuilt EMU, these have been in service for over 20 years, and are expected to last another 20.




same as above, note where the horn is, in the plough to the right of the coupler.



Damn! I pressed the button too late!

While i was there, A lady pulled over and asked if i was ok, i guess because i was so close to the tracks and i had been there all day... i said im fine and she went on her way. i also got so many weird looks, like what are you doing etc. I also saw a truck try beat the boom gates, he won, just.

all for now

Oz

[james saunders]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jg3enZAwNlg

heres that video incase you missed it, just ignore the at the start, that was my mate and I forgot to edit it

Oz

[grayfox1119]

Good afternoon gents, it finally cleared here with the Canadian cool front passing through.
A peaceful Sunday, no work, just catching up on reading, budget work, etc.

I just heard from ED, he said to tell the CS gang that he is alive and well up in New Foundland, and it has been HOT up there too, as the locals are all complaining about the heat. It is back to normal today though he said, 13C and damp mist. He has taken some pics of Narrow Guage trains up there, but not much left he said. Fran is disappointed, no Ice Bergs, global warming is really taking a toll up north as the Polar bears can atest, no ice flows to catch seals, their prime diet.

Well, time to fire up the grill, marinated steak tips are ready.....

CUL

[Anonymous]

What does NSRR stand for

 

JERRY Stands for Norfolk Southern RR. Oh and thanks for the lunch LOL.

INCH Great looking pictures. Glad you got yoputer working right agin.

JAMES Great looking pictures and thanks for the movie.

Well gents got to run. Hope MoM's working on some supper. Getting hungry agin.

Neal

[Anonymous]

  Hello.

Just a quick visit while Gloria is resting.  She had a good day yesterday but a very restless night.  We still have a long long fight ahead.

 

Most of my spare time is spent with her, so MR is not progressing as much as I'd like.  I took some photos for all to see.

Looking up That st.

 

The other side of That st

Some activity at the end of This rd where the sugar refinery is located

Some activity in the yard

 

The polar bears have heard that Fergie is going up north to the Arctic

 

I know I missed a few birthdays    Hope you all had a great day.

Also to all the new faces around.  Do come in often and have fun with us.

 

Well, I must go. 

 

Happy MRRing 

 

[Fergmiester]

Hi Gang:

Jerry: This order will make 220 of the Walthers cars and maybe 75 of the MDC cars. There are also a few old Varney cars so it might be 300 all told. By the way this is classified infomation and will not be passed on to my wife.

    Yah Like that's going to happen! Though it may be a costly venture!

I suspect we'll need another engine to haul all the ore, won't we. Don't worry Paul your secret is safe with us, right boys?!?

Ken L: Good talk'n with yah this a.m. though the call was only 58 mins long. Had to strip out the decoder and put a new one in but here is the end result. The Tsunami sounds incredible! Yah Baaaby Yah



Later Gents
Fergie

[HEdward]

Interesting little thread you guys have here.  Can't stay tho.  Taking my beauty Queen wife and mega handsome baby boys out for a walk and some ice cream(no, the babies don't get any yet) so maybe later.

Ed   

[Anonymous]

Good Evening all!

Just a coffee tonight, Chloe, thanks!

James:  Great pictures and video.  Thanks

We are have a little MRR crisis here.  My parents decided to get my oldest a Bachmann 4449 daylight for his birthday (that was in April).  Unfortunately, Bachmann has yet to receive their shipment from China.  My son had been very patient up till now but he is getting a little impatient with the wait.  It's a great teaching moment for me, that is when I'm trying not to laugh at some of his comments.  Oh to have the innocent view of the world of a child.

 

Good night all.

[Paul W. Beverung]

For some strange reason I have the feeling that my secret is not safe. I felt this way just after reading Fergie's post. Hummm. You don't have to worry about enough power to pull all those cars. I've got the catalogue from Walthers/Life Like and have been scoping out that USRA heavy 2-10-2. I'll have to see if it is out by the first train shows this winter.

Luc: My best to you better half. I'm pulling for her.

I think that I'll head for bed now. You all have a good night and I'll see you all tomorrow.

 

[pcarrell]

Well looks like I'm buying my own Lumber jack breakfast...Don't want to steal your thunder PC...Belly up order and enjoy....Jerry

Nawww, it's all about you!

 

HEdward, Welcome!  Tell us a bit about yourself!

[Anonymous]

Good morning all!

Coffee and Bagel please, Chloe. Thanks!

Just dropped in to say Hi before I head off on a four day.  Also to get this thread back on the first page.  This forum gets quite busy on the back side of the clock.

Have fun, be safe.

[wetidlerjr]

Good morning ! from Indiana.

07-24-06

[rtraincollector]

Paul Don't worry we won't tell as long as fergie gets that new 4-10-2 you promised him for keeping quiet and I get my Lionel post war 2359 B&M you promised me.

 

Hi all been a great morning so far (just woke up ) .

 

'll have some toast and juice pls chole thanks.

 

All have a good day time to get ready for work

c'ya all later

[Anonymous]

Good morning you all.

 

I think today I will get a fishing licence if this cool spell holds.

 

[Paul W. Beverung]

RT: OK. The vertual locomotives are in the vertual mail and should be arriving any time now. Yea, right. Her I am again. This is my Wednesday so I'm looking at the down hill side of the week. That's a good thing as I have one of thoae summer colds that you just can't get rid of and there isn't anything to take to help much.

It's time to check the maintanence log and see what has happened over the last evening.

I'll see you all later.