Cleo: I'll second what PC said. I'll add a breakfast of your choice and if you want lunch.
I just talked to Ken Larson. He wanted me to let everyone know that his server is down so it maybe awhile untill he gets on line again. He will be checking in Tuesday when he gets back to work.
As I said yesterday the mock up of the iron mine head frame looks pretty good. I got together some PVC sheet that I'm going to try using for the model. I've used this stuff for other things at work and it is easy to work with. The sheet that I have is 1/8in thick and 1/4in thick. I'll use the 1/8 for the tower and the 1/4 for the base and interior stiffening. I also have to get some for a back drop for the mine scene.
I'm going to head out for now. I'll see you all later.
Happy Sunday
Had a busy a.m. I updated the Gloetown website and produce a 2 minute tour of Gloetown, have a look!!!! WARNING!!! 84MB
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v631/luct/?action=view¤t=2mintour.flv
I'll come back later, my son is in for a visit.
Happy MRRing
cleo wrote:right now i've got a 4x6 layout one of the ones from the beginners guide to Ho modelrailroading, have an Atlas C424 which needs handrails, an Athearn CSX F7A #116 and mainly bachmann freightcars, hope to start using DCC soon with the Digitrax Zephyr and i hope to be modelling the CP in 2000 prototypically
Not a bad start I'd say! I think it's smart to decide on DCC early in the game. I waited til I had almost 20 loco's before I decided to take the plunge. Bought most of the decoders at once! Wow, did that make a dent in the wallet! But by doing it your way, you can spead that cost out a bit. SMART!
BTW, the person who gets the top post on the page generally has to pay for everyone on the page (virtual bucks), but since you're new, and I haven't bought in a while (whats up with that guys? I'm usually buying on every other page!), I'll go ahead and pick up the tab on this one.
Quick one tonight. We are going to take John and his wife out for dinner. It's his birthday. I am giving him that LGB 2-6-0 that I got last month, Mom is giving him $50. Talk about spoiling him.
I did some more reasearch on the Cliffs Shaft mine. The oblisks are 97 ft high so I came very close in my guessing. I still would like to get an idea of the track arrangement for the mines but since I'm not modeling them per say I'll do what will fit.
Well I'd better get going. Good Night All
All right, I admit I’ve been lazy in getting in here lately. I’ve been enjoying my last few days of summer before school starts on Tuesday. Can’t say I’m looking forward too it, but I suppose I really can’t avoid it (at least not legally). Excuse me if I drag up things that haven’t been talked about in a few days as I get caught up.
Fergie, Welcome back! Hope things went well on the trip for you, and it’s good to have you back in the shop again.
Antonio, into the Coffee shop! I actually kind of like it when you bring up some of the older topics sometimes. I consider myself a somewhat senor member in that I’ve been here close to three years already, but some of the topics you bring up are ones that I missed the first time around or that are from before my time. Many of them are really quite useful, and more than one has gone into a “favorites” folder for future reference. So as far as I am concerned, I definitely don’t have a problem with you bringing up old topics! Stop by the coffee shop a little more too; it’s nice to see you around here.
Duke, I like the LS&I Pics. I always have liked iron ore operations; I just haven’t gotten the chance to get up to the U.P. of Michigan from here in Wisconsin to check out the iron ore country!
Cleo, to the Coffee Shop! I would highly recommend the Digitax Zephyr for DCC, it’s a great little starter system. It’s what I use on my layout, and it’s really easy to install and use. Just make sure you don’t put your owner’s manual too far away, as it can come in handy helping you figure things out at first, I know it did (and still does) for me!
Been a little busy on the MRRing front myself. I stopped by my local hobby shop yesterday and ordered myself a new airbrush. I’ve got a bunch of painting projects I want to do but no good airbrush, so I convinced my parents to get me a compressor and an airbrush for my birthday. I also picked up a 100 ton WC hopper car, and a DCC decoder to install in a Walthers Trainline GP15 I already own. My Wisconsin and Southern Athearn GP35 also arrived yesterday from the guy I bought it from on E-bay too. So I ended up with a lot of merchandise making a new home in my house yesterday! Now I’ve got to start putting some of it together.
I also got to do a little railfanning on Friday over on the CP mainline near Wisconsin Dells. I caught the westbound Amtrak Empire Builder along with one freight in a little over an hour of railfanning. Not too bad really.
Well, I suppose I better get going, I’ve got way to many things to do today and tomorrow before I start school again, and I’ve spent way too much time on here already!
Noah
Good evening.
Had a good visit with my son, he wanted a bit of time away and see mom.
I had a lot of fun playing with the camera, it is a Kodak C340 digital camera. I set it up on a flat car and sent it around town. Not too bad, it sort of gives you a different look at the layout. I also updated the website .
Dick - I kept chasing the train but got tires at the first curve...
Cleo, drop in anytime. You find a few of us down east in NS.
back Matt.
Jim in Cape - you’re not getting older, like some of us, we’re getting younger, as for myself I’m a teenage senior... and playing with trains...
Time to get things ready for tomorrow chores
PA Belt wrote:janie, give me a hot pocket and a 40 oz of rum, the next 2 pacges are on me, im so happy, i went to my uncals new farm that shut down in the late 70s, i found a restorable hemi cuda, a 70! the car is all origanal, and has tons of NOS parts in the barn, even a race hemi! we are going down to the notery tomarow, i have a ******* hemi!!!!!!!!! now i want to find a 4 door mopar and stuff the race hemi in the 4 door, im so happy!!!!!! i have about 1 million $ in mopar parts/ a car! my net worth is now the 2nd highest in the family! good bye lawn mowers, hello janice (the cars name)!
Nice find PA! Now all you have to do is take out a second mortgage to rebuild it! I know a bit about that as old cars are another hobby of mine. I've had quite a few, including a '71 'Cuda with a 440, so I know a bit about the challenges that are in front of you. Just don't shortcut things! Do it right! You'll be glad you did in the end. Also, pull the back seat bottom out and look under springs. That's where I found the build sheet on my 'Cuda. It's absolutely invaluable to a proper restoration. I've heard of two or three other spots that people have found theirs too. Under the carpet is one spot, and one guy found his taped to the top of the glove box when he removed the box. Anyways, do what you can to find it. You won't believe how much of a help it will be.
Oh, and Congrats!
PA Belt wrote:thanks, we got it towed hereas soon as we found it, the parts are coming tomarrow, i alread too the seats out, i found 2 build sheets, its all origanal, the nos parts i found are to turn this into a racer, that what im doing, it even came with sprare body panels, and who can i get a motgage, im 14!
Are you kidding! Two build sheets! If you turn that thing into a race car you would be doing it a HUGE injustice! TWO build sheets! That was a heavily optioned car when it left the factory. Stripping it to make a racer would be a crime of monumental proportions! If you want a racer, go out and get a plain jane barracuda and drop a 440 in it. You'll have way less headaches, go just as fast, and most importantly, you won't ruin a piece of history! The only time I would even concider doing an original hemi as a racer is if it was a historically important racer, like say the Sox & Martin 'Cuda, or if it was an original factory racer. By 1970 there were VERY few of those ("officially", there were exactly 0, but in reality a few quietly slipped out the doors unnoticed). You don't have either one of those situations because you do have those two build sheets. No car that was a factory racer, or was to be destined for the track, got all those goodies added to them. No, they were strippers. Radio delete, heater delete, rubber floormats and no carpet, STRIPPERS. Just tons of motor and the driveline to back it up, that's it.
Your car is worth WAY more fixed up to the way it left the factory. And seriously, a hemi on the street is way more then enough to get into trouble with! Besides, on the strip, you're another hemi 'Cuda. On the street, you're THE HEMI 'CUDA! You're in a class by yourself!
A DOCTOR has told of the desperate efforts to save Australian icon Steve Irwin after the Crocodile Hunter was struck in the chest by a stingray barb today.
Irwin, 44, died this morning after being fatally injured while filming a nature documentary off Queensland.
The news has shocked the nation and prompted a rush of tributes from politicians and the public alike.
Irwin's wife Terri was in Tasmania at the time of the tragedy and had to be contacted by police with the terrible news.
The couple's daughter Bindi, 8, was with her father in north Queensland, Irwin's director and producer John Stainton said from Cairns.
Mr Stainton said Irwin had gone “over the top of a stingray and a stingray's barb went up and went into his chest and put a hole into his heart”.
"He possibly died instantly when the barb hit him, and I don't think that he ... felt any pain.”
Dr Ed O'Loughlin was aboard the Emergency Management Queensland Helicopter which was called from Cairns at 11.21am (AEST).
Irwin was being given CPR at Low Isles, off Port Douglas, as the helicopter arrived less than one hour after the incident, but Dr O'Loughlin said nothing could be done to save him.
"It became clear fairly soon that he had non-survivable injuries," Dr O'Loughlin said.
"He had a penetrating injury to the left front of his chest. He had lost his pulse and wasn't breathing."
Father-of-two Irwin was swimming at Batt Reef, off the Low Isles, when the tragedy occurred.
Tasmania Police this afternoon confirmed his wife Terri was travelling in the state at the time of the tragedy.
A spokeswoman said police had made contact with Mrs Irwin and "passed on a message relating to the death of her husband".
The Irwins have two children - Bindi and a three-year-old son, Robert (Bob) Clarence Irwin.
Steve Irwin - known worldwide as the Crocodile Hunter - was famous for his enthusiasm for wildlife and his catchcry "Crikey!".
In an sad twist, it has been reported that his new documentary was aimed at demystifying the stingray. However Mr Stainton said Irwin was filming other footage for a program with Bindi at the time of the attack.
Irwin's Crocodile Hunter program was first broadcast in 1992 and has been shown around the world on cable network Discovery.
He has also starred in movies and has developed the Australia Zoo wildlife park, north of Brisbane, which was started by his parents Bob and Lyn Irwin.
Tributes quickly poured in for the larger-than-life character.
"I am quite shocked and distressed at Steve Irwin's sudden, untimely and freakish death," he said.
"It's a huge loss to Australia."
A Tourism Queensland spokeswoman said the death was shocking and paid tribute to Irwin's "enormous contribution" to his adopted state.
"I don't think we could even estimate how much he brought us through his personality and his profile and his enthusiasm about Queensland," she said.
James, Brisbane Australia
Modelling AT&SF in the 90s
Mornin all, coffee and a couple doughnuts Zoe.
Took Beth back home yesterday, made for another long one. Rail fanning wasn't very good, didn't see one train. Did get a few pics to post laters. No pics from the campgound worthe posting either. Oh well just the way it goes. Did meet a feller from Cory IND, at the bean supper [a friend of Bryans]. He's a semi-retired rail conductor, started on the PRR, run on the tracks out back, and still does once in awhile. Learned abit from him in a short while bout rail roading.
JP, thanks for the pics enjoyed them
Duke,,, enjoyed your pics too.
CLEO, welcome to the CS, hope you enjoy your visits here.
PAUL,, how bout some more info on the PVC sheets. Sounds like some thing interesting to work with.
LUCT,, like the video of Gloe town.
PABelt,, The track should work outside for awhile, but you'll have trouble keeping it clean enough to run. Congrads on the hemi find, those are getting hard to find,
JIM CG,, your pallets might be ok as is. Most feed and seed is stacked on 4x4 pallets, I've stacked alot of them.
OZ,,,, thats sad bout Irwin's passing. Thought s for his family.
Heres some more pics from Monticello. First one is Leroy standing next to a 4-6-0 drive wheel. He stands bout 40" now.
He likes to take pictures too, hers some of his better ones,
Not much planned for the day, that I know of. Never know with Mother though.. Time fur chores, hope every ones has a gooden
inch
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/showgallery.php/cat/500/ppuser/4309
Good morning ! from Indiana.
09-04-06
Bill Tidler Jr.
Near a cornfield in Indiana...
dekruif wrote: 9-02-2006 bill construction gang signalman huh? So what do you do every day?
9-02-2006
bill construction gang signalman huh? So what do you do every day?
Crossing flashers and gates and train control signals.
PA, perhaps I misunderstood you. I thought you were planning to gut a real two broadcast sheet hemi 'Cuda so that you could thrash it on the track. That would be a shame. Even subjecting that rare numbers matching motor to the abuses of a track would be shameful. Now on the other hand, beating the snot out of a plain jane, no problem there. I'd recommend a 440 though. They're lots easier to tune, and keep in tune, and you make just as mush power. They're a LOT cheaper to run too!
Sorry to hear of the crocadile hunter. Prayers for his family.
Prayers for all of those here that are in need too!
Looks like I've got this page!
You guys know what to do!
It's open season on my credit card! Kill the credit card!
Hi all,
I'm going to be in here for 2 hours, as I have a online class. I'll be checking in from time to time
dekruif
Hi Gang: Cloe: I'll have the Frito pie and a diet coke please. I'll keep it easy on PC's credit card.
Inch: You asked about the PVC sheet. I got an old price sheet from the sign shop. This one company has it in thickneses from 1mm to 30mm. That's about 1/16 to 1/2 inch. I'm using the 3mm for the mine head. The prices ran from $12.80 for the 1mm to $138.00 for the 30mm. Now that's an old price and for a 4x8 sheet. At $13 bucks for a sheet of the 1mm that's a life time supply. I'll see tomorrow if it can be had in smaller sheets. As for where to get it try the yellow pages under plastics.
Today is raining and much cooler. It started raining last night and hasn't let up yet. It's a nice soaking rain that we really need. I just wish that I could be home to enjoy it. Nothing like taking a siesta on the poarch while it's raining.
Well I'm going to head out and see what kind of trouble I can get into. y'all have fun.
Afternoon all and hope you are having a good Labor Day
Cleo to the CS and as already said,it is a good place and you can get a lot of good info in here.
Luc Nice video of Gloetown and I see the hobo is still around.
Noah Glad you like the pics and stick around for a couple pics tomorrow that you might like
JimCG Good to see you back and sounds like you are making some progress on your layout
Inch
enjoyed your pics too.
Dick Sticker shock is not fun at all and I hate to think what a sheet of homasote is going to run and I am glad I still have some around here that I will be able to use in different areas.
Paul Are you one of those guys that spoils surprises, because in this next set of pics I was hoping to surprise you. Oohhhh well,here you go anyway,enjoy.
Didn’t see it until I walked closer to this side
Best to all on sick call and to those that are recovering and who has lost someone
That’s about it
Talk to you later
Duke
"Don't take a wooden nickel,because it isn't worth a dime" by my Dad
"There are only 3 things you need out of life:A gentle grade,the wind in your face,and cinders in your hair.....But keep an eye on the water glass!" Jack Evans
Hi Everyone,
Got caught up in work. Boy, this CS moves right along! Hope everyone's having a great holiday.
Grayfox - I was born in Somerville and raised in Woburn. Retired from the military in Illinois. Darn hard to walk into the LHS here and find New England equipment.
Inch - Know Chanute well. I did basic training there, tech school there (basic and advanced), Officer tech training there (AMOC), taught there, retired there and taught again there 'til the base closed (civilian AMOC). Whew! The fan railing is not bad (great if you're into IC/CN). We like to go to Villa Grove for the crew changes and train makeups. And, no one has hassled me about photos ( knock on wood).
Nesu - Glad to hear you're venturing into snow. We just bought a newer better digital SLR so I'll try for some more pics.
Afternoon Gang:
Duke you really lucked out. Not only did you get to see a boat loading but one of the old traditional boats. The Beeghly is one of the best looking boats still out there. I also have picturs and video of a boat at the old dock in the lower harbor. It was the tug barg combination Mc Kee Sons. It came into the harbor to ride out a storm on the lake. This was October 1996, I think. I'll look for those drawings tonight. I should have time to get to the basement because everything is too wet outside to do much. Boy does that sound great. Too wet outside to do anthing.
I'm going tohead out now. I'll be waiting for those pics.
Duke, I sure will stick around, I'm curious to see what else you've got. The pictures you posted today are pretty good too though!
Not much going on with me guys, just enjoying my last day of freedom. Been doing a little work on the Model Railroad today, as well as reading my MR and TRAINS mags. Time is slowly slipping away, but I'm still making the best of it. I don't know how much I'll be in here once school starts too, I might end up cutting it back to the occasional weeknight and otherwise weekends that you guys we'll see me here. I'd prefer to make it here every night, but I figure if I limit my time on here I'll have time to work on my actual model trains......