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

[Fergmiester]

QUOTE: Originally posted by jwaldo

Well, this was a... fun... day. Spent all day tearing out my inner line, de-soldering the bits of track I was left with, and cleaning ballast off of them [B)] Tomorrow I get to scrape ballast from the old roadbed! [xx(]

Don't throw it out! Sift it through a screen door or better yet just a small peice of the screen. I did this with my last rip and tear project and the reused stuff looks better then the new. I had several different colours from different sections and when I blended them, though not evenly.

Luct: or as Luc would have it we missed each other by about an hour I was in and out by 11:30.

Speaking of Royal Hudsons I have to find my old photos from my day of hookie back in 77'[8D]

Bennie: Normally Ed will stick his foot in "it" but I suppose it's my turn to be the sacrificial lamb. Who is Mike Wolf[%-)]

HAGOG
Fergie

[Anonymous]

Good morning all,

Ed, I grew up about 4 miles from MLW on the west side of Montreal with both CP and CN tracks less than 100 yrds from the house leading in and out the facilities. I have great memories of seeing the beautiful machines going by as well as others but I remember the Hudsons more because they seemed to be always so shiny.

Thanks a bunch for your comment.

[Anonymous]

Well, this was a... fun... day. Spent all day tearing out my inner line, de-soldering the bits of track I was left with, and cleaning ballast off of them [B)] Tomorrow I get to scrape ballast from the old roadbed! [xx(]

[Anonymous]

Right on, BigBoy!!![C):-)]

[Big_Boy_4005]

QUOTE: Originally posted by JimRCGMO

QUOTE: Originally posted by BigBoy_4005

I have a full 8' ceiling, and I set the upper level of the layout at 72' off the concrete. By raising the floor 12" the upper level is back to a reasonable height at 60" relative.

Wow! 72 feet? Must play havoc with the arrangement of your upstairs rooms...
[;)]

Actually, we use an elevator to reach the first level of Hell. [swg] Dang, busted on a typo.[;)]

[egmurphy]

Good Evening Coffee Clubbers

The weather has continued pretty good down here again today. A/C is back in service, but at least the compressor isn’t working full time like it was a month or so ago. It was actually nice out today.

They did not finish working on the car (mostly brakes) at the shop today. [:(] Why am I not surprised? [;)] Oh well, maybe Monday.

QUOTE: Paul B: We took the newer truck in for a brake job this morning…………. by the time I got to the brake shop to pick her up.

Let’s see……I day service up there, 1 week service down here………… yeah, that’s probably about right. [:)]

QUOTE: PennsyHoosier: My daughter and I went to the LHS ……. We looked at some kits; I offered to buy her one. Her response: "Well, we'll have to repaint it…

Good, not only interested in the hobby but she already knows something. Very positive note there, Larry. Keep up the good work.

I had to help junior with a school project today. He hasn’t shown real train interest yet, but he was glad that I had a good supply of material and a good selection of tools to work with. So the hobby came in handy.

QUOTE: der: ..and Rudyard Kipling, before them, "You're a better man than I am Gunga Din" from a totally politically incorrect poem by the same name.

I used to be able to recite the whole thing. It’s only politically incorrect if you subscribe to revisionist history. It’s probably close to the way it actually was back then. I also liked the movie, even if it didn’t have any train scenes in it. Btw, Kipling is one of my favorites. If you want one of his that is probably considered way incorrect today, try “The Ladies”.

QUOTE: Lupo: I did some checking and santa and sinterklaas is the same….was actually a roman catholic bishop from Turkey who died on december 6 343 which we commemorate, so . .
imo the question should be why are you celebrating so late!

I think the custom of giving gifts on Epiphany down here represents the Magi arriving in Bethlehem and giving their gifts to the Christ child.


JP – didn’t hear the final word but if they were cutting it that close I’m assuming the trip to San Antonio is off for now. Too bad. This is a great time of year to be there.


Robert – no problem. There’s only a limited number of people who hang out here in the Coffee Shop. But most people who come to the forum will see posts/questions out in the General Forum. Much better odds on finding someone who knows something about your question out there.


Scott – 5’ x 9’ is a lot of space in N. I wish I had 5’ wide so I could use some wider curves. Good luck with the layout planning.

QUOTE: Paul: Tomorow I've got to meet my son John and a reporter from the local rag for an interview and photo of us with my live steamer.

Wow, you’re going to be a hero in your own time?? Actually written up in the paper?? Way to go, Paul.


Catch up with all you guys later,

Regards

Ed

[JimRCGMO]

QUOTE: Originally posted by tomwatkins

...Lupo, that's a very good point about basements. You don't find many of them in Florida either.

- and not too many basements in Southeast Missouri (south of here, near the Arkansas border) - it used to be swampland back before the drained that area many years ago (sometimes still referred to as Swampeast Missouri). [;)]

[(quote)]Originally posted by BigBoy_4005

I have a full 8' ceiling, and I set the upper level of the layout at 72' off the concrete. By raising the floor 12" the upper level is back to a reasonable height at 60" relative.

[egmurphy]

Luc

I like the new Royal Hudson in your signature block. What's even better is that I recognize it from having visited the museum in Squamish. Stood in the cab, took some photos. In fact, I have a couple of shots that the wife had enlarged and framed. I'll get them hung on the wall if I ever get a dedicated train area. Beautiful locomotive.

Ed

[Paul W. Beverung]

Teffy; I don't know when or if I'll be able to get down there. We're so busy these days that I catch myself coming and going all the time.

JP; The Riverside Live Steamers had someone take 1500 ft of aluminum rail from there railroad in a public park. No one noticed the persons taking it. Go figure.

Not much going on here. I had to work today so no MRRing. Tomorow I've got to meet my son John and a reporter from the local rag for an interview and photo of us with my live steamer. Another chance to be miss quoted.

Paul

the Duluth, Superior, & Southeastern

" The Superior Route "

[TrainFreak409]

Hey there everybody. I haven't been able to post in the past couple days. My Internet has been acting up.

I can't wait for next Friday, December 10. That will be my year anniversary at Purkey's Toy Trains. I am going to ask for a raise. Maybe I'll get it. I hope so, I was a machine today, and sold over $800 worth of trains. It was a very good day, and with Christmas coming, the days should only get better!

I might get a Kato N scale EF-58 electric locomotive for Christmas! Tis the season to be jolly indeed![:p] Just think of it, huge motive power, mixtures of USA, Japanese, and British locomotives, enough traffic to satisfy three railroads, The Scott Squad Railroad!

I hope to start my N scale layout sometime early next year. It is going to be 5 feet by 9 feet. Pretty good size, if you ask me.

I meet Ken Larsen today!

~[8]~ TrainFreak409 ~[8]~

[Anonymous]

Jim[:D]
And thte last race of the season was one of the few races I watched all the way through, it's nice to see old Roush win two years in a row after trying so hard to get a championship.[:p]

My BN SD70MAC arrived today, I was guessing I wouldn't get it 'til Christmas but my dad wanted to look at it, too.[:D] So a little early gift for me.

Noah:
And that reminds me, did you get your SD40-2's yet? (In one piece, I hope?)
[:0][:p]

[Noah Hofrichter]

Der, thanks for the tip, I don't remember seeing that, but then again, I don't remember alot of things....

Jim, Job? I work for my parents twenty four seven. Most fo the time it's unpaid labor, many times forced, but I do get the ocasional bone in my cell-er-room. And by the way, I got 10 out of 11 on your little "hard" quiz. Of course, this was my second time around..... The first time I got 4 out of 11 though.......

Well, I got to go down to Madison again today, but didn't get to the LHS. Did get to teh WSOR yard. Also apparently the WSOR local derailed going into a siding last night, so it was re-railed while we were in Madison, and he finnished up the work tonight, we caught him finnishing up the siding where he had derailed when we got back.

Well, I better keep going, as I've got a few other things to do. See you all later!

Noah

[Anonymous]

Lawrence, I've found another pic of the Royal Hudson, The resolution is a bit different, please let me know if it upsets your browser. If so' I'll keep looking.

Fergie; you mentioned that you visited George yesterday, I popped in around half 12, he never mentioned have a hudson available.... I'll get him!![:)]

I've won a $US 100.00 Home Depot gift card courtesy of work, GLOETOWN is getting closer to reallity [:D][:D][:D]

[Fergmiester]

OK James 10/11! The thing about the Polish one kind of took me for a loop. Darn Poles!

Speaking of complimenting the chef, well I'll be burping for the rest of the evening as I can't move[C=:-)]

We had Back and side ribs on the BBQ. Some good, used a roasted garlic and peppercorn rub. Baked potatoes to boot MmmmmMMMMmmm good. Who says the food is lousy around here?

JP: Promotion is an elusive critter at best. I'm sure if it is coming it will come on its own sweet time. I waited seven years for my last one and I was one of lucky ones.

I gotta run as the littlest one is murdering the chello and I have to take care of business. Just think I'll be missing all the Christmas concerts this year.

Fergie

[Anonymous]

Fergie [:)]

Since you liked my last quizz soooo much here is another one for you. [:p] [;)]

http://fekids.com/img/kln/flash/DontGrossOutTheWorld.swf

There is even one from Canada so we know you will get at least one right.
[:0] [B)] [:p] [:)] [:D]



It was a fairly nice day. I didn't get to do any railfanning but that was not on the To Do List either. [V] I killed a yellow jacket wasp and several very large flies, it is amazing that they are still around as we have had 3 frosts this week. [:0]
I missed one of the great big red wasps though, and he didn't give me a second chance to swat him either. I guess I need a longer handle fly swatter. [:(]

<I hear a train leaving town, and I am not on it as the engineer [V] Sure wish I was. [;)] >

Well we are on the downhill slide toward Christmas. [;)] It will be here sooner than you know too. The time between Thanksgiving and Christmas sure goes fast.


Hey Chris [;)]

Busch won the cup. Much better than Gordon winning it. [;)]


Noah [:p]

I missed the post about your job. So what are you doing? (You never did get my yard mowed. [}:)] )


Well have to fini***he "do" list. <won't even come close to happening [;)] > [B)]


Have a good night and an even better Sunday [:)]

[Anonymous]

Evening all,

just had a visit from my 5 yr old grandson. Very inquisitive lad and very interested with what happens to be on my work table.

As he left, he made a comment on my lack of "fur" on top!!!!!!!

This reminded me of a limrick you might enjoy:

The Lord is good
The Lord is fair
to some he gave brains
other he gave HAIR!!!!!!
[:D][:D][:D]

[Anonymous]

Hello, all. There's not many in the Shop today. Must be the weather.[;)]

egmurphy, thanks again for the advice. Ed, you know why.

TEFFY, hope you got the e-mails I sent you. Didn't want to reveal to much about myself in here. There's a few of'em in here I'm not sure about.[:D] Just kidding, guys. I invite everyone of you to my place. Not all at once, though. I don't have the room. Three, or four tops. Just let me know when you'll be in the area. I don't travel much, so I won't be coming anywheres near some of you guys, anytime soon. So, there's no need to set a place for me at the [dinner] table.

Ok, guys, here's the answer to the joke. They are miners.[(-D][:D]

TTFN, Robert

[fec153]

teffy- Evening Bob, other than the coffee monster, I tried to send you Doyle Davis's "E"
address. He is a NORMAL expert , has his own website. Thought you'd be interested and to make it sweeter he is a TEXAN.
Flip
p.s. Glad u liked the coffee picture.

[JPowell]

Well, I see CSX had a derail up near Watertown NY yesterday... It's part of the Montreal Sub between Syracuse NY & Montreal. 2nd one in exactly 1 yr on that same section of the Sub. Also read on the newswire that someone or somebodies stole 50 sections of rail in Finland last weekend.... Can someone please tell me how the *&^% people can steal 50 sections of rail??????? Without being seen? Geesh!
Anyways, one hour to the end of the workday. If I don't hear anything on the school slot by then, I'm not going. Will have to try and move my 'allocated' seat for April to February. So much for hoping for a early present from the unit.
Talk to you all later...
JP

[Anonymous]

I see nobody's guessed the answer. You probably haven't gotten to it, yet. I'll wait a little while before I give you the answer. Guys, if you're tired of jokes just tell me. I'll try to stop telling them. Though they are like lays potato chips "I can't tell just one".

Nothing much to say. Thought I'd stick my head in and see what's hap'nin.

See you all, later.

Robert[:)]

[Anonymous]

This is a shameless promotion [:p] to help out a forum member--David or El Parro here--and get members for his new forum. David is a teen out west who likes western railroading. I invite you all to check out his forum and join. [:)]

http://s8.invisionfree.com/unionpacific/

Now don't be shy, he only has 4 members so sign up and get in on the ground floor. [;)]

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by RDLkrbyvllRR




There are three guys, a rabbi, a hindu priest, and a lawyer, going somewhere's
But we don't know where, it's getting dark, and they need a place to stay
They come to a farm, and the farmer tells them he only has room for two in the house
One will have to sleep in the barn,
So, the rabbi says he'll go
A little while later, there a knock at the door, the farmer opens the door, it's the rabbi
he says he can't sleep in the barn, there's a pig in the barn, and his religion forbids
him to sleep under the same roof as a pig
So, the hindu priest says he'll go, a little while later, there's a knock at the door, the
farmer opens the door, it's the hindu priest, he says there's a cow in the barn, and his
religion forbids him to sleep under the same roof as a cow
So, the lawyer says he'll go, a little while later, there's a knock at the door, the
farmer opens the door,.....it's the pig, and the cow.[(-D][(-D][(-D]

Heard that one.


TTFN, Erdle

L O L [:D]

You have to laugh at that one. [;)]

I have never heard it but it is funny. [:)]


Well I have been too tired to even read and get to the end of one page lately so I have not posted. Just last night I was going to post but got too sleepy to even see to read. [:(]

Our wishy washy management has pulled me back down to the floor so this Monday I go back on night shift. [:(!] I actually was enjoying work up in the wire shop.

Well today I have a "To Do List" longer than Santa's gift list so I have to run and get something done. [;)]

Take care. [:)]

[JPowell]

So, here it is almost lunchtime, I'm still waiting to hear if I got the 'seat'. One thing you can always count on in the military... "Hurry up and wait!"
As for San Antonio....been there, done the Riverwalk, can't wait to go back for some more fun and good times! If I don't go this weekend, then I'll be there sometime between Feb and April next year. I'd really like to go this weekend though so I can get the school done and over with, and get a early Xmas present from the unit possibly.... This is the only class I need to complete so I can get a promotion to my next rank. That would be a really nice early Xmas present from the unit!
Anyways, time to go eat. I'll bbl....
JP

[PennsyHoosier]

Good morning, friends.

It's a cool, crisp, beautiful day in northern Indiana. Just the right kind of day for some serious airbrush work. Off I go!

[Anonymous]

Good Morning All:

I'm just going to read the last 5 pages as I want to play today. You young guys don't understand this idea but at 3:30 am I figured out the solution to a problem with my main line so I can get it done today. Why sleep when you can think about solutions to your problems.

Seems like a lot of newcomers to the coffee shop since Thanksgiving.

Fergie:
I feel sorry for you having to trouble shoot the track work - next time use terminal strips.
You should have meet Luct before I got there - that way we'd have had another layout to go to.

Paul:
When ya'll comming down?

Flip:
The last e-mail I've gotten from you is dated 11/22/04. I posted about not getting an e-mail and Fergie sent one with a God-awful morning expression and a coffee cup with a bad smiley face - good for a laugh. I think that it was the one that you tried to send but didn't come through. I have a friend that just got back from Fla and he said that ya'll are cleaning up but their's a long way to go. My heart goes out to you guys.

Ed:
With your layout in limbo over Christmas I may be able to get ahead of you - be carefull I'm a sneaky person.

Robert:
Where in K'ville are you? Do you drive? What is your scale? How big?

Well I'm going to play.

Ya'll have a blessed day and remember SANTA FE ALL THE WAY
Bob

[CP5415]

Good Day eh!

Greetings from the Great White North!

Not much happening today!
Continuing renovations keep me form my layout
UGH

Chat with ya's later

Gordon

[CP5415]

QUOTE: Originally posted by fec153

CP5415 - Fergie- Try driving in Miami {Cubaville}. First one to blow horn at intersection has right of way .
Here in mid-Fla., all the OLD snow-birds are back. No signals, either at snail pace in left lane or going like bat out of hell. And on [censored][censored][censored] cellphones.
GGRRRRRRRRRRRR.
Flip

It was like that when I was in Kissimee in October inbetween the airport & the house I rented.
I avoided that part of Kissimee after that.

Gordon

[fec153]

Bob- sending u something. P;ease let me know if it gets thru.
Flip

[fec153]

Fergie- you hit the nail on the head. As long as we remember and retell our stories about our lost loved ones and dear friends, they are still with us. Forget the bad times,just rejoice in the good,laugh at the fun times in our memories.
Smooth seas and gentle winds.
Flip

[lupo]

QUOTE: Originally posted by fec153

CP5415 - Fergie- Try driving in Miami {Cubaville}. First one to blow horn at intersection has right of way .

sounds like polite dutchmen driving . . . . .

QUOTE: Originally posted by GDRMCo

Hello. read my post.

I did, good to see you back!

Flip: Thanks for the mail!