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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
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 Hawks05 Member sinceOctober 2003 From: Southern Minnesota now 956 posts Posted by Hawks05 on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 5:03 PM 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. Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 4:43 PM Around here the eastbound train (NS 261) usualy heads through at 10:00 or 11:00 and the westbound (NS 262) usualy heads by between 4:00 and 6:00, those are my favorite trains besides the Pennsylvania Power & Light unit coal train (which I rarely see). Edit Big_Boy_4005 Member sinceDecember 2003 From: St Paul, MN 6,218 posts Posted by Big_Boy_4005 on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 4:24 PM 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. It was either very late or very early, because I went out lookin last night, and didn't see it either. I'm back! Follow the progress: http://ogrforum.ogaugerr.com/displayForumTopic/content/12129987972340381/page/1 lupo Member sinceNovember 2003 From: the Netherlands 1,883 posts Posted by lupo on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 3:11 PM Hey JimHawk: nice pictures you got on your website! might not be everybody's taste, colorwise [}:)] but I love 'm keep up the good work![:D] L [censored] O Hawks05 Member sinceOctober 2003 From: Southern Minnesota now 956 posts Posted by Hawks05 on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 2:56 PM Jim- i knew that about the AIM thing. i tend not to talk to a lot of people from forums. just how i am. i got my 2 kits back that my friend was working on. the ore cars just need there couplers. and the hopper that he fixed already broke. the glue quit holding so now thats broke again. i finally got a little memo pad thing to log the locomotives i take pictures of down. that will be fun to hopefully fill up. Noah Hofrichter Member sinceJanuary 2004 From: Reedsburg WI (near Wisconsin Dells) 3,370 posts Posted by Noah Hofrichter on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 1:48 PM Dougal, I figured you were kidding too, as I was. Jim, I'll have to go look that up, thanks for letting me know. George, Tom, and Ed, thanks for the penny Idea! I think I knew that, but I didn't remeber it. I must be getting Halfshiemer's Syndrome. Want more proof? I have a habit at school. As we switch classes, and sometimes during class, I keep my Mechanical Pencil and my red pen in My ears. One time I was going to go write something down. I couldn't find my pencil. I turned to my classmate sitting next to me, and asked if he had seen it. He said no, and began looking for it around his desk, incase it had rolled or something. Well we spent about 20 seconds looking for it when I was about ready to give up. He walks back towards our desks, and suddenly reaches towards me, and pulls the pencil out of my ear! It's the only time I've done that in the 2 years I've been transporting writing utencils up there. Noah Click the image above to visit my website, Badger Rails. My Model Railroad Club's website: http://sandhousecrew.webng.com dharmon Member sinceAugust 2003 From: Bottom Left Corner, USA 3,420 posts Posted by dharmon on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 1:15 PM 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?> I started that in old dog new trick..... ..it's okay Jim...it's a medical condition known as Halfshiemer's Syndrome.....not as bad a Alzheimer's becasue you only forget half the stuff....... egmurphy Member sinceJanuary 2003 From: Mexico 2,629 posts Posted by egmurphy on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 12:18 PM Morning all (or afternoon, depending on where you're reading this, I guess), Yeah Jay, that was one of the three options previously listed as possible sources of the phrase. I can believe that one more easily. Yup, we seem to have had a lot of new visitors dropping in lately. It's always good to have some new blood around, but you're right, Jim, that it makes it even harder to keep track of who commented what and when. Good news from Lupo about Bill M. At least I would judge it to be better that they're treating it with antibiotics and medication rather than immediately cutting. Hope he gets better and drops back in soon. I see Snake has started a new thread. So at least he's being active again. I don't normally watch much television (good thing, 'cause the selection of channels I have available here is terrible) but yesterday I finally got the urge to watch one of the videos that I bought while on the vacation. So I pried junior away from his cartoons and video games long enough to slip in the DVD of the Cumbres & Toltec. Watched about half of it. They have some nice shots. I could almost smell the coal smoke. The movement of those counterweights on the outside still fascinates me. Hasta luego, Ed The Rail Images Page of Ed Murphy "If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay home." - James Michener Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 10:04 AM 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. According to either "Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise?" or "Why Do We Say It?", the expression dates from WW II when ammo for the waist gunners on bombers came in 27-foot belts - 9 yards. In mission debriefing, when the gunners were asked how much ammo they'd shot off, it was smart to respond "The whole 9 yards, sir", lest you be seen as a hesitant gunner. Now I'm sure some of that 9 yards ended up in the English Channel... Edit Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 9:20 AM I emailed Snake. He replied. [:)] Poor guy has had a ton of bad stuff going on in his life. One thing we can all do is email him and encourage him. Everyone needs a little encouragement from time and time and it definately is his time. I believe we will see him in the coffee shop real soon, maybe even today. [:)] Hello everyone, we are getting so many "regulars" it is getting hard to remember all the names. I never intend to leave anyone out but I know I do. Many of my posts are late at night when I am tired and I make spelling errors of grammer errors and don't even know it. Then when I find them, I cringe. [B)] Funny thing, I always am drinking coffee in the morning when I come in here. But now I have to have drink more coffee just to wake up. [:(] I am on my second or third cup now and will drink about 3 or 4 more all by myself. [:0] Edit lupo Member sinceNovember 2003 From: the Netherlands 1,883 posts Posted by lupo on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 1:52 AM Morning All! got a message from Bill Matthewson , this morning, he asks to say: Hello to you all! He has not had an operation yet, he is on antibiotics and medication right now, and getting some rest, antibiotics can be very tiring. coming Friday he has to go in for further medical tests and said he will be having coffee again when he is feeling better ! So let's all think about him and wish him all the best and a speedy recovery ! Lupo L [censored] O Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 1:20 AM Ed [:)] Nevermind, I forgot what I was going to say. [}:)] [;)] [:D] This actually happened to me at work tonight. I went to my toolbox (a rollaround that I always leave in the same spot) to get something and on the way decided to get a few Tums/Rolaids and take them. I keep a LARGE bottle in my toolbox. After eating about 3 Tums I could not remember what I went to my box for. [:0] [B)] I had to stand then and rethink why I walked over there. I just came up with the solution to our memory problems. When I can remember it I will post it. Don't hold your breathe. [;)] [:D] I am going to start reading the post and jot down a few notes. That way I will remember what I want to post. Now where did I put my pencil? 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?> Jim, all of those guys have posted and most still do. Jeff (Conrail) spends most of his time posting on train sim, or other train sites now. He is also a regular on msn messenger. Henry is somewhat new and posted a thread on the trains.magazine forum about a 19 year old Kansas youth being found dead on the tracks. This thread was about 3 weeks ago. When you see a post with AIM at the bottom those posters have it and you can chat with them. The "chat room" being referred to in an earlier post is a private chat with only people on my buddy list. Most everyone on my buddy list like Trains, go figure. [:D] [;)] [:D] Hollor at me anytime. [:)] If you can't hollor real loud then just im me. [;)] [8D] [;)] Edit egmurphy Member sinceJanuary 2003 From: Mexico 2,629 posts Posted by egmurphy on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 9:56 PM 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? 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. Well I have no background working for pizza joints, but I like pizza. Does that count? Actually I wish I could find an excuse to make a trip back up to the northeast (like northern Jersey or southern Connecticut) where they make really good pizza. Okay I give up, what’s the “upside-down 7 up” that soemone posted here yesterday or the day before? Thought someone else would have asked the question by now, but maybe I’m the only one who doesn’t know./ Tom – forgot to ask, and don’t remember if you mentioned earlier (there goes that memory again) did you ballast first or are you going to ballast after painting the ties? What sort of a color tone are you going for, newly creosoted, medium aged, or real old grey? Using the mix from the bottom of the thinner jar or a custom blend of brown/black/other? IceTtrainman / CmdrWedge and all the rest of you who have just dropped in – welcome aboard. We’re kind of a casual group. Some train talk, some everyday stuff, some cooking (we’re partial to barbeque recipes, but the conversation did get off on Dutch cuisine for a while). Noah, with all the fishing up there in Wisconsin, can’t you get lead sinkers at a local sporting goods store? Andrew & Tom beat me to the recommendation of using pennies. Teffy, the problem with Houston drivers is that they simply don’t believe anyone who signals is actually planning on turning or changing lanes. Sounds like it was a pretty good sized layout, Dougal. Seems like you enjoyed it. Hey, how did you do that loco drawing you posted yesterday or the day before Hasta mañana Ed The Rail Images Page of Ed Murphy "If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay home." - James Michener Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 7:55 PM QUOTE: Originally posted by tomwatkins Dougal, Tell us about the N scale layout you operated on. It had a pretty big (15 train) yard and an auto transloading track, if I remember correctly it had 3 main train, one made a single rotation around th layout and the other two made to, maximum grade was a whopping 2.5% (2 to 5 engines required on each train), I ran a couple Amtrak P42's, an NS C40-9W, a Conrail SD60M, and a few BNSF SD70MAC's. Edit tomwatkins Member sinceDecember 2002 From: US 736 posts Posted by tomwatkins on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 7:47 PM Good Evenin' Everybody, It's been a really good day in the mountains, despite there not being much time for the railroad today. Lots of odds and ends to do, but I managed to get them done. Welcome to all the new folks who stopped by the coffee shop. The pot is always on, it's good coffee, the tea is also good, and we're glad you stopped by. Drop in anytime. Chris, good luck on the oil tender conversion. I bet it turns out fine. It will make a real change in the appearance of your 2-8-2. Noah, pennies work very well for weight. Twelve of them equal one ounce. I use gap filling super glue to attach them. Another advantage is that they are less expensive than tape weights. An ounce only costs 12 cents. Dougal, Tell us about the N scale layout you operated on. I'll also be interested to hear what you see at Altoona. Seems strange to think about Norfolk Southern and CSX locomotives on horseshoe curve. Tomorrow will be largely a railroad day. Since the mainline and sidings are done, I think I'll start installing the fascia boards. I use 1/8 inch masonite for that because it bends around curves easily. It needs more internal support than thicker material would, but that's a fair tradeoff. I'd better go for now. I hope everybody has a great evening, Tom Hawks05 Member sinceOctober 2003 From: Southern Minnesota now 956 posts Posted by Hawks05 on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 7:31 PM 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. Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 5:52 PM 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. And obviously I posted that before reading through all the way. Edit Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 5:38 PM 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. Edit Mikeygaw Member sinceJuly 2003 From: Philadelphia, PA, USA 655 posts Posted by Mikeygaw on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 5:03 PM QUOTE: Originally posted by Hawks05 dougal- i was hoping to find something online, not a book. i might get that later on once i really get into and have space for books. but for now i need websites. lupo- that is a great site. i think that will have what i'm looking for, at least i hope it does. thanks guys. not to start writing these down in what will hopefully turn up to be my Locomotive Journal. all the trains i take pictures of will be logged into this. hawk, i like to use http://www.online-isp.com/~rcraig/UP.HTML theyre keping it very recent as well (last update was June 2004) Conrail Forever! « First«859860861862863864865»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.
It was either very late or very early, because I went out lookin last night, and didn't see it either.
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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. Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 4:43 PM Around here the eastbound train (NS 261) usualy heads through at 10:00 or 11:00 and the westbound (NS 262) usualy heads by between 4:00 and 6:00, those are my favorite trains besides the Pennsylvania Power & Light unit coal train (which I rarely see). Edit Big_Boy_4005 Member sinceDecember 2003 From: St Paul, MN 6,218 posts Posted by Big_Boy_4005 on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 4:24 PM 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. It was either very late or very early, because I went out lookin last night, and didn't see it either. I'm back! Follow the progress: http://ogrforum.ogaugerr.com/displayForumTopic/content/12129987972340381/page/1 lupo Member sinceNovember 2003 From: the Netherlands 1,883 posts Posted by lupo on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 3:11 PM Hey JimHawk: nice pictures you got on your website! might not be everybody's taste, colorwise [}:)] but I love 'm keep up the good work![:D] L [censored] O Hawks05 Member sinceOctober 2003 From: Southern Minnesota now 956 posts Posted by Hawks05 on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 2:56 PM Jim- i knew that about the AIM thing. i tend not to talk to a lot of people from forums. just how i am. i got my 2 kits back that my friend was working on. the ore cars just need there couplers. and the hopper that he fixed already broke. the glue quit holding so now thats broke again. i finally got a little memo pad thing to log the locomotives i take pictures of down. that will be fun to hopefully fill up. Noah Hofrichter Member sinceJanuary 2004 From: Reedsburg WI (near Wisconsin Dells) 3,370 posts Posted by Noah Hofrichter on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 1:48 PM Dougal, I figured you were kidding too, as I was. Jim, I'll have to go look that up, thanks for letting me know. George, Tom, and Ed, thanks for the penny Idea! I think I knew that, but I didn't remeber it. I must be getting Halfshiemer's Syndrome. Want more proof? I have a habit at school. As we switch classes, and sometimes during class, I keep my Mechanical Pencil and my red pen in My ears. One time I was going to go write something down. I couldn't find my pencil. I turned to my classmate sitting next to me, and asked if he had seen it. He said no, and began looking for it around his desk, incase it had rolled or something. Well we spent about 20 seconds looking for it when I was about ready to give up. He walks back towards our desks, and suddenly reaches towards me, and pulls the pencil out of my ear! It's the only time I've done that in the 2 years I've been transporting writing utencils up there. Noah Click the image above to visit my website, Badger Rails. My Model Railroad Club's website: http://sandhousecrew.webng.com dharmon Member sinceAugust 2003 From: Bottom Left Corner, USA 3,420 posts Posted by dharmon on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 1:15 PM 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?> I started that in old dog new trick..... ..it's okay Jim...it's a medical condition known as Halfshiemer's Syndrome.....not as bad a Alzheimer's becasue you only forget half the stuff....... egmurphy Member sinceJanuary 2003 From: Mexico 2,629 posts Posted by egmurphy on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 12:18 PM Morning all (or afternoon, depending on where you're reading this, I guess), Yeah Jay, that was one of the three options previously listed as possible sources of the phrase. I can believe that one more easily. Yup, we seem to have had a lot of new visitors dropping in lately. It's always good to have some new blood around, but you're right, Jim, that it makes it even harder to keep track of who commented what and when. Good news from Lupo about Bill M. At least I would judge it to be better that they're treating it with antibiotics and medication rather than immediately cutting. Hope he gets better and drops back in soon. I see Snake has started a new thread. So at least he's being active again. I don't normally watch much television (good thing, 'cause the selection of channels I have available here is terrible) but yesterday I finally got the urge to watch one of the videos that I bought while on the vacation. So I pried junior away from his cartoons and video games long enough to slip in the DVD of the Cumbres & Toltec. Watched about half of it. They have some nice shots. I could almost smell the coal smoke. The movement of those counterweights on the outside still fascinates me. Hasta luego, Ed The Rail Images Page of Ed Murphy "If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay home." - James Michener Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 10:04 AM 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. According to either "Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise?" or "Why Do We Say It?", the expression dates from WW II when ammo for the waist gunners on bombers came in 27-foot belts - 9 yards. In mission debriefing, when the gunners were asked how much ammo they'd shot off, it was smart to respond "The whole 9 yards, sir", lest you be seen as a hesitant gunner. Now I'm sure some of that 9 yards ended up in the English Channel... Edit Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 9:20 AM I emailed Snake. He replied. [:)] Poor guy has had a ton of bad stuff going on in his life. One thing we can all do is email him and encourage him. Everyone needs a little encouragement from time and time and it definately is his time. I believe we will see him in the coffee shop real soon, maybe even today. [:)] Hello everyone, we are getting so many "regulars" it is getting hard to remember all the names. I never intend to leave anyone out but I know I do. Many of my posts are late at night when I am tired and I make spelling errors of grammer errors and don't even know it. Then when I find them, I cringe. [B)] Funny thing, I always am drinking coffee in the morning when I come in here. But now I have to have drink more coffee just to wake up. [:(] I am on my second or third cup now and will drink about 3 or 4 more all by myself. [:0] Edit lupo Member sinceNovember 2003 From: the Netherlands 1,883 posts Posted by lupo on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 1:52 AM Morning All! got a message from Bill Matthewson , this morning, he asks to say: Hello to you all! He has not had an operation yet, he is on antibiotics and medication right now, and getting some rest, antibiotics can be very tiring. coming Friday he has to go in for further medical tests and said he will be having coffee again when he is feeling better ! So let's all think about him and wish him all the best and a speedy recovery ! Lupo L [censored] O Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 1:20 AM Ed [:)] Nevermind, I forgot what I was going to say. [}:)] [;)] [:D] This actually happened to me at work tonight. I went to my toolbox (a rollaround that I always leave in the same spot) to get something and on the way decided to get a few Tums/Rolaids and take them. I keep a LARGE bottle in my toolbox. After eating about 3 Tums I could not remember what I went to my box for. [:0] [B)] I had to stand then and rethink why I walked over there. I just came up with the solution to our memory problems. When I can remember it I will post it. Don't hold your breathe. [;)] [:D] I am going to start reading the post and jot down a few notes. That way I will remember what I want to post. Now where did I put my pencil? 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?> Jim, all of those guys have posted and most still do. Jeff (Conrail) spends most of his time posting on train sim, or other train sites now. He is also a regular on msn messenger. Henry is somewhat new and posted a thread on the trains.magazine forum about a 19 year old Kansas youth being found dead on the tracks. This thread was about 3 weeks ago. When you see a post with AIM at the bottom those posters have it and you can chat with them. The "chat room" being referred to in an earlier post is a private chat with only people on my buddy list. Most everyone on my buddy list like Trains, go figure. [:D] [;)] [:D] Hollor at me anytime. [:)] If you can't hollor real loud then just im me. [;)] [8D] [;)] Edit egmurphy Member sinceJanuary 2003 From: Mexico 2,629 posts Posted by egmurphy on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 9:56 PM 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? 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. Well I have no background working for pizza joints, but I like pizza. Does that count? Actually I wish I could find an excuse to make a trip back up to the northeast (like northern Jersey or southern Connecticut) where they make really good pizza. Okay I give up, what’s the “upside-down 7 up” that soemone posted here yesterday or the day before? Thought someone else would have asked the question by now, but maybe I’m the only one who doesn’t know./ Tom – forgot to ask, and don’t remember if you mentioned earlier (there goes that memory again) did you ballast first or are you going to ballast after painting the ties? What sort of a color tone are you going for, newly creosoted, medium aged, or real old grey? Using the mix from the bottom of the thinner jar or a custom blend of brown/black/other? IceTtrainman / CmdrWedge and all the rest of you who have just dropped in – welcome aboard. We’re kind of a casual group. Some train talk, some everyday stuff, some cooking (we’re partial to barbeque recipes, but the conversation did get off on Dutch cuisine for a while). Noah, with all the fishing up there in Wisconsin, can’t you get lead sinkers at a local sporting goods store? Andrew & Tom beat me to the recommendation of using pennies. Teffy, the problem with Houston drivers is that they simply don’t believe anyone who signals is actually planning on turning or changing lanes. Sounds like it was a pretty good sized layout, Dougal. Seems like you enjoyed it. Hey, how did you do that loco drawing you posted yesterday or the day before Hasta mañana Ed The Rail Images Page of Ed Murphy "If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay home." - James Michener Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 7:55 PM QUOTE: Originally posted by tomwatkins Dougal, Tell us about the N scale layout you operated on. It had a pretty big (15 train) yard and an auto transloading track, if I remember correctly it had 3 main train, one made a single rotation around th layout and the other two made to, maximum grade was a whopping 2.5% (2 to 5 engines required on each train), I ran a couple Amtrak P42's, an NS C40-9W, a Conrail SD60M, and a few BNSF SD70MAC's. Edit tomwatkins Member sinceDecember 2002 From: US 736 posts Posted by tomwatkins on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 7:47 PM Good Evenin' Everybody, It's been a really good day in the mountains, despite there not being much time for the railroad today. Lots of odds and ends to do, but I managed to get them done. Welcome to all the new folks who stopped by the coffee shop. The pot is always on, it's good coffee, the tea is also good, and we're glad you stopped by. Drop in anytime. Chris, good luck on the oil tender conversion. I bet it turns out fine. It will make a real change in the appearance of your 2-8-2. Noah, pennies work very well for weight. Twelve of them equal one ounce. I use gap filling super glue to attach them. Another advantage is that they are less expensive than tape weights. An ounce only costs 12 cents. Dougal, Tell us about the N scale layout you operated on. I'll also be interested to hear what you see at Altoona. Seems strange to think about Norfolk Southern and CSX locomotives on horseshoe curve. Tomorrow will be largely a railroad day. Since the mainline and sidings are done, I think I'll start installing the fascia boards. I use 1/8 inch masonite for that because it bends around curves easily. It needs more internal support than thicker material would, but that's a fair tradeoff. I'd better go for now. I hope everybody has a great evening, Tom Hawks05 Member sinceOctober 2003 From: Southern Minnesota now 956 posts Posted by Hawks05 on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 7:31 PM 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. Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 5:52 PM 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. And obviously I posted that before reading through all the way. Edit Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 5:38 PM 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. Edit Mikeygaw Member sinceJuly 2003 From: Philadelphia, PA, USA 655 posts Posted by Mikeygaw on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 5:03 PM QUOTE: Originally posted by Hawks05 dougal- i was hoping to find something online, not a book. i might get that later on once i really get into and have space for books. but for now i need websites. lupo- that is a great site. i think that will have what i'm looking for, at least i hope it does. thanks guys. not to start writing these down in what will hopefully turn up to be my Locomotive Journal. all the trains i take pictures of will be logged into this. hawk, i like to use http://www.online-isp.com/~rcraig/UP.HTML theyre keping it very recent as well (last update was June 2004) Conrail Forever! « First«859860861862863864865»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 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.
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 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 tomwatkins Dougal, Tell us about the N scale layout you operated on.
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 Hawks05 dougal- i was hoping to find something online, not a book. i might get that later on once i really get into and have space for books. but for now i need websites. lupo- that is a great site. i think that will have what i'm looking for, at least i hope it does. thanks guys. not to start writing these down in what will hopefully turn up to be my Locomotive Journal. all the trains i take pictures of will be logged into this.