LSWrrit’s made here in Cleveland by the Duck Corporation they make tape, boxes, and other stuff.
it’s made here in Cleveland by the Duck Corporation they make tape, boxes, and other stuff.
If you can read this... thank a teacher. If you are reading this in english... thank a veteran
When in doubt. grab a hammer.
If it moves and isn't supposed to, get a hammer
If it doesn't move and is supposed to, get a hammer
If it's broken, get a hammer
If it can't be fixed with a hammer... DUCK TAPE!
Evenin' folks!
Yes Flo, I know I'm late, spent the day out at the museum doing mostly odds and ends of stuff. W*rked the concession stand in the morning and then was a greeter/safety person at the exchange point from the trolley to the train and vice versa....... So I'll have a couple of the BBQed Lamb Chops and a garden salad with a cup of decaf if you would be so kind.
Good day out at the museum, with a large crowd and lots of happy visitors. The crowd was steady right up to 4PM, an hour before closing. Tomorrow may see a thunderstorm or two which shuts down the operation. Hopefully we will be able to run most of the time. I have to back out there at 9AM, so I will be heading to land early again tonight.
Later!
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
Sir Madog but as of December 2009, you now can enjoy this:
but as of December 2009, you now can enjoy this:
OOOOCCH--that first one don't look too good--good grief!!
Now THAT is more like it. When I went with my father to his former stomping grounds--which was the village of Mulde---we went all over the place on just that train. I keep thinking one of these 'years'----I just may go there again---
Well---so far so good---did not get weird phone calls about strange goings on so I'm happy there. We are finally getting a good 1.5" of rain for us'uns---after about 6 weeks of nuthin'
Todd: I'm looking at her and wondering how could she be as big as all that? ----watch it--she'll give you looks---where are my treats?
Chloe, I'll have a great big heaping helping of Lasagna and pork sammiches please---I'll be at the corner booth for a bit here-
Any argument carried far enough will end up in Semantics--Hartz's law of rhetoric Emerald. Leemer and Southern The route of the Sceptre Express Barry
I just started my blog site...more stuff to come...
http://modeltrainswithmusic.blogspot.ca/
LSWrrJeff I sent you an email.
Dr. Frankendiesel aka Scott Running BearSpace Mouse for president!15 year veteran fire fighterCollector of Apple //e'sRunning Bear EnterprisesHistory Channel Club life member.beatus homo qui invenit sapientiam
teen steam fanLSWrr it’s made here in Cleveland by the Duck Corporation they make tape, boxes, and other stuff. quack quack quack. Sorry, I just couldn't resist. .
LSWrr it’s made here in Cleveland by the Duck Corporation they make tape, boxes, and other stuff.
Uh, Oh! ... Fowl language.
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Dick ... Great to see you in the diner. Perhaps you can select a few good pictures to share of the BIG TRIP.
Todd ..... That was some dog photo.
Ulrich ... I like the steam train photo.
Jeff ... (Fingers crossed) UPS will bring part to you Monday.
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Worked some more on the layout today. Same project. Lots of new track.
Anybody hear from Jerry, Inch, or PC lately?
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Yikes! .. A very loud crash! ... The corner booth just collapsed from the weight of the Barry sized lasagna and the Barry size pork sandwich. It'll require major repairs.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Hello folks!
I'll have a caffeine free Dr Pepper, please.
It's been another strange week here at Casa del Troll. On the family war front, I'm still trying to stay under cover, since wife, daughter, and daughter's b/f are still going at it...I don't think this is going to end well. I do not know if the stress of that is contributing, but I've had serious sleep issues this week...constantly tired, but when I go to bed I can't sleep. Last night, I spent the evening on the front porch...something I used to do most summer evenings, but with the medical issues I developed over the winter, it's beeen something I've not been able to enjoy until now.
On the train front, this week I got started on the under the table wiring...mounting terminal blocks and such. I've already been through 2 configurations, and now I've found out my plans for controlling the Unitrack turnouts is seriously flawed. Configuration 3 is on hold until I settle on what I'm going to do for those turnouts.
Tomorrow's task is to attempt to recover a friend's daughter's severely virus laden PC. Wish me luck!
Reality...an interesting concept with no successful applications, that should always be accompanied by a "Do not try this at home" warning.
Hundreds of years from now, it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove...But the world may be different because I did something so bafflingly crazy that my ruins become a tourist attraction.
"Oooh...ahhhh...that's how this all starts...but then there's running...and screaming..."
Heartland Division CB&Q teen steam fanLSWrr it’s made here in Cleveland by the Duck Corporation they make tape, boxes, and other stuff. quack quack quack. Sorry, I just couldn't resist. . Uh, Oh! ... Fowl language.
Dang nab it!! You keep ducking the issue!!
Watch the feathers fly now-------
Heartland Division CB&QYikes! .. A very loud crash! ... The corner booth just collapsed from the weight of the Barry sized lasagna and the Barry size pork sandwich. It'll require major repairs
Good mourning Model Rail Roaders! Flo, big Dew again, and I will have some egg's sunny side up.
Train Front All most have another engine up and running from the RIP track. When this one is cleared, I will have cleared 7 in the last two weeks.
One I am working on is a Athearn RTR SD 50. Took it apart a year or so ago to do the Athearn tune up. I may not have the brushes set right, the motor now makes a racket. If you would not mind read the posting I made on the main page. Hopping the motor just needs some break in time. It run's well, but making a metal to metal sound.
I have a RSD 15 that I finally found the spot it does not like on the main. If I watched, it would not derail. Been going on for a couple of years now.Yesterday it started derailing ever time it hit the spot so I now know what to fix. Funny how only one engine did not like that spot, but 20 others have no problems with it.
Floor Wars I have some DP Latex self leveling compound. I don't like the fact I can only apply it 1/4 thick and it takes 6 hours to dry. But, I need to get something done. We have been walking on the Luna for 2 weeks now (just laying there) and none of it has cracked. So if Sue can stand the smell (she won't) I can start to get this darn thing done.
The Girls It not looking good for Tiff.
She is all most 16 years old. She had been doing fine till the last two weeks. She is getting to the point where her rear legs just collapses on her. We are trying dog food with Glucosamine in it and see if that helps. She does not seem to be in any pain and still enjoys here favorite past time eating. But, at her age, we know it is only a matter of time. I hope when it is her time, she passes in her sleep. I sure don't want to take her to the vet to have her put down.
Cuda Ken
I hate Rust
Hi--
I ended up at someone's home last night as the person who was supposed to show up for work did not show up--turns out that she was in an accident---hopefully she'll be OK. I'm sorta kinda right now.
So I got some stuff done last night on the layout---moved a pile of stuff off the layout so that I can actually SEE what is there--now I need to find some hoppers again---I thought I had enough of them--turns out not so much.
So, in the effort to make some sense out of my layout I'm going to have to start up the XTraCAD and start working on the layout plans ---- again
Flo, I'll have a stack o' pancakes and a large cup of coffee please---I'll be at the RC for a bit
Good morning. Finally got some rain last night. Now we will see if anything will grow.
Saturday all five "project" cars came in. That will give me something to do over the next few weeks. I hope to start on the MRL project today. That will take a lot of paint, sanding, etc..... Also today I have to make some room for the wife's "scrap booking". She gave me the whole basement, so I guess I can give her some room upstairs .
Hope everybody has a good Sunday.
"Rust, whats not to love?"
Good Morning. Just coffee thank you. I'm getting a late start because I found myself in the monthly moaning thread over LHS prices. Nope, no rant or nasties, just a memory of a Christmas past.
Anyway, today, though I should be preparing for Church especially since they are having an after Church Pot Luck!!!, I am instead preparing to go out and do some more work on Mom's house. I usually do a lot of praying there anyway so I don't think the Big Guy will mind. Then, we must go see Mom again and do some of the odds and ends that she needs as she gets settled back into her apartment and yet another reason for me to not get to spend time on the remodel project so that everyone can say (speaking in a voice similar to that of Chumly(sp) on the old Tennessee Tuxedo cartoo) "gee.... It sure does take you a long time to do something. Don't you think you should get someone who knows what they are doing? You‘ll never get this thing done at the rate you're going" To which I fight the primal urge to kill. Knowing the prison sentence would really put a slowdown on the completion. But still........
Duck tape conducts electricity huh? Well, that explains the failed electro magnet from my youth.
Zan- Well, aside from the war and the problems with the plans, at least you're getting to work on the layout.
Ken- Yet some more sad news. I hope for the same as you for Tiff.
Best get going.
Have a Great Day!!!
Todd
Central Illinoyz
In order to keep my position as Master and Supreme Ruler of the House, I don't argue with my wife.
I'm a small town boy. A product of two people from even smaller towns. I don’t talk on topic….. I just talk.
Good Afternoon,
a dull, hot and humid day - makes me feel drowsy. Maybe I need a RBF to perk me up a little, Chloe, would you be so kind? Thank you.
Watched "Das Boot" (director´s cut) yesterday night. I have seen the film quite a number of times now, but it still makes me shiver. No plans for the rest of the day, other than searching the web for job opportunities in the US or Canada.
You all have a good one!
Where is Sam, Jerry, Flip - too many MIA´s lately!
Good morning. It's 83 and sunny. The high today will be 99 with a heat index of 108 and there's a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms.I got started yesterday on spreading the joint compound around on the the layout extension. Today I'll do a bit more. The real fun is going to be filling in the gap between the track and Ezra's Exxon. That's pretty close in there.
Sir MadogWatched "Das Boot" (director´s cut) yesterday night. I have seen quite a number of times now, but it still makes me shiver.
blownout cylinder Heartland Division CB&Q teen steam fanLSWrr it’s made here in Cleveland by the Duck Corporation they make tape, boxes, and other stuff. quack quack quack. Sorry, I just couldn't resist. . Uh, Oh! ... Fowl language. Dang nab it!! You keep ducking the issue!! Watch the feathers fly now------- Heartland Division CB&QYikes! .. A very loud crash! ... The corner booth just collapsed from the weight of the Barry sized lasagna and the Barry size pork sandwich. It'll require major repairs Now that was another fine mess you got me into!! Did you have to sit on the table too?
Now that was another fine mess you got me into!! Did you have to sit on the table too?
Barry. (1)... My layout has no duck unders. You must be mistaken. Birds of a feather fly together. ... Oh never mind. .... (2) .... Barry, at least it wasn't a table dance.
Chloe just informed me that Ulrich finished the last available RBF until more RB is delivered to the diner. Hope it was good, Ulrich. I'll have lemonade, please.
What's this, Todd? .... You will be attending pot luck supper tonite..... Oh, boy.... Chloe said the diner will have prime rib this evening. I'll take your share with mone before Barry finds out.
OK ..... Zan ... Time to lay down a new law at Casa del Troll. Any wars will be conducted elsewhere. How's that for an idea? Meanwhile, model railroading is great for sanity breaks. Believe me. I know.
Robby ... Sounds like you and your better half have staked out your respective territories very well.
Ken ... That's a beautiful dog. Sorry to hear about the dog's health situation. .... Glad you have time to work on the locos.
Barry .... You'd better tidy up that layout if you're losing hoppers. ... Look at it this way. If you had a garden railroad you could have grass hoppers!
Jeff .... You're moving right along its ounds with the layout changes.
So where are all of those MIA's .... I'm delighted Ulrich is back, but there are others.
On the layout, I'm excited because I ran a locomotive on all tracks in the Union Station complex for the first time. ... Pleased to say it was perfect. ... No dead spots. No derailments. Perfect.
Prime ribs!
Zoe, dear, hurry, before Barry gets in here
Garry - sorry for taking the last RBF.
Good morning,
What follows is a rant
You know, the US Post Office is usually a fairly efficient machine. However, how is it that 3 items mailed USPS last week from the same PO {Point of Origin} 45 mins drive away and about 30 miles away can all arrive at different times? {A stamp being cheaper than time/gas}. One was a card and two were checks from my other half's part-part-time job {1-3 days a month}, one being a paycheck and the other being a reimbursement check for something we bought on behalf of/for the boss.
Item #2 was mailed last Tues and Arrived last Wed {the card}. Item #3 was mailed last Wed. and Arrived last Fri. {the paycheck}. But Item #1 was mailed last MONDAY and did not arrive here until yesterday/Sat. {being the reimbursement check}. We are so tight on money this month that we told the boss we would need the "front money" for the purchase...which they mailed out Mon. We "fronted" the money on TUes, expecting their check to arrive Tues or Wed as it went out in Mon 11 AM pickup, but never got here till SAt.!! WE managed to front the money and nto go totally broke,so we managed, I guess. But really!
rant over.
Well.
Jeffrey, I hope UPS gets your parts to you soon, or they be like the USPS..never know when somehting will arrive. It may be heavy enough that it needs specail attention??? Where does tracking say it is??? Waiting on the delivery of something can be anxiety producing can't it???
Well special thoughts and prayers for all those people and creatures of God's that need tehm!
TTT'YALLL8R
-G .
Just my thoughts, ideas, opinions and experiences. Others may vary.
HO and N Scale.
After long and careful thought, they have convinced me. I have come to the conclusion that they are right. The aliens did it.
Italian roast coffee in a UNION PACIFIC mug, please.
***KudaKen, that is a beautiful old dog you have. Hope you will not have to face having to make that decision.
***Galaxy, that is just one small example of why nobody should ever count on any Govt agency for anything, ever.
Have a good day y'all.
Rob
Cederstrand Italian roast coffee in a UNION PACIFIC mug, please. ***KudaKen, that is a beautiful old dog you have. Hope you will not have to face having to make that decision. ***Galaxy, that is just one small example of why nobody should ever count on any Govt agency for anything, ever. Have a good day y'all. Rob
Rob ... You know what happens if you drink tooo much coffee in a Union Pacific mug? ....Answer "U. P." .. ..... Oh, never mind. ...... You got that right in your remark to Galaxy. ... We need to stamp out government agencies. It'll help the budget in the process.
Ulrich ... That's a nice looking prime rib! ...Watch out for Barry! ... Ray, too!
Speaking of MIA's ... Is it time to wake up Duke? He sometimes wakes up if we make derogatory comments about his favorite locomotive, a PM Berkshire. ... Imagine favoring a Berk when you can have a perfectly good Northern. (see if that riles up Duke.)
galaxyJeffrey, I hope UPS gets your parts to you soon, or they be like the USPS..never know when somehting will arrive. It may be heavy enough that it needs specail attention??? Where does tracking say it is??? Waiting on the delivery of something can be anxiety producing can't it???
Here's a update shot of the MRL 3-bay hopper. I still have a ways to go!!! I have to dull the white letters, fix some of the white letters, add some rust and grime. This was done in about 4 hours. I still have a few days more to do.
I think the car will look 100% better once I start the weathering process.
Todd, Garry and Rob Thank you for the kind words about Tiff. I won't say she was her old self today, but she did much better. I never saw her have any problem with walking, maybe the dog food will help. I am surprised she is having problems with her rear legs. When she was younger, say up to 10 years old she use to do what I called the Pogo Go dances. I use to come in from work through the garage. I could see her head bouncing up and down looking out the kitchen to garage door window waiting for me. When I got in, she jump into my arms, then down, then up again! Never failed to put a smile on my faces.
Train Front You ever start a small project and you think while I am at it? What start out as fixing a section of flex track so the RSD 15 would make it around the A Line ( Joiner had been shoved under a tie causing the rail to stick out 1/32 of a inch) whined up being a good sizes make over. Pulled up 15 feet of the main, and sat it back 8 inches so I could install 24" turns. Pulled 3 switches and moved them, then added 2 more switches. There will be two 15 foot passing spur for the A line. Now I have a places to put my Passenger Station and the covered platform I was making out of match sticks.
I lost interest due to the fact there was no good places to put it. I might work on it yet tonight.
Worked on the bench for 5 hours today. Finally ran out of steam. Only down side is I did not get feeders in. Did the quarter test with out the feeders and it failed. No running trains tonight.
I did learn a new trick to help lay straight track straight! Took a yard stick, and drilled holes on both ends. Measured how far the ends where from the edge of the bench, then tacked it down with rail spikes. Held the flex track against the yard stick and nailed it down.
Thanks for your time.
Ken
teen steam fan(fume) Stupid spanish class, Take Spanish they say, it'll help you they say. Pah, yeah right.(/fume) hey guys, just finished studying my Spanish homework. Don't bother asking, I have to rember 30 letters and learn to spell my mexican name.First, I barely passed spelling tests in elementary school, so how the heck am I supposed to spell something when the letters are as hairbrained as RR? (RR is one letter in the mexican alphabet) Then I got a lecture about not trying, WHICH I AM, but not to much avail. My mom made me pull out some stupid song to learn remember the spanish alphabet, which is as corny as pop corn. Why can't they take that stuff down instead of the good stuff like Hank Williams Jr, or Tom T. Hall? I know, copyright and legal stuff, but I'm going to shut up, the soapbox is revving up sounding like it's going to explode.
Teen,
Learning a new language is a difficult task for some. Learning Spanish, with it's secondary prevalence in this country, can be of help to you. Learning at a younger age is better than trying at an older age. Be glad you aren't stuck with some older language like Latin, OR a cyrilic {sigh-rill-lick} alphabet language such as Greek or Russian with stranger looking letters! {Asian and Arabic languages are very hard too with different characters!}
LS&W Progress report: This month I added a 24 foot backdrop to the north wall of the layout. The pictures across the top were downloaded from a University Archive site and are free to reproduce for educational purposes. The interior shots of the switch tower were taken by my father; the subject in the picture is my Great Uncle Gilbert.
http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2871807550029441264sdieqL?vhost=home-and-gardenhttp://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2173554560029441264zJGqlD?vhost=home-and-gardenhttp://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2016680130029441264zKIWzb?vhost=home-and-gardenCurrent state of the engine servicing facility:http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2624109970029441264LwRKIZ?vhost=home-and-gardenQuick shot looking west (the north wall to your right). The backdrop is alternating corn and wheat fields, a common Ohio sight. When Sceniking reopens in September I’ll be order an 11.5’ backdrop for the port authority.
http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2888545210029441264VVUgmv?vhost=home-and-gardenI picked up 5 brass box cars that need a little TLC, but at $5 each I couldn’t pass it up.http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2816114570029441264hsfASP?vhost=home-and-gardenQuick look at my critters; Engine 62 (70 ton) and Engine 63 (44 ton) sitting on a spur with their big brothers in the background. Engine 63 is equipped with DCC & sound, engine 62 is DCC but waiting for the sound upgrade and some fresh paint. The road units behind the critters are an Y6 and the other is a Challenger, both are waiting for new motors and upgrade to DCC.http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2220312070029441264YtgESv?vhost=home-and-garden
BM1 Lee Soule USCG (ret) L.S.&W Railroad Serving the Lower Great Lakes
Good evening folks! I'll have a nice big glass of ice water, please.
It's been a quiet day here for a change. I did not really accomplish anything though....except for watching the Reds game and a few historical shows. I never did get around to working on that computer. I guess that will be on tomorrow's agenda.
Todd: Yes, it is great to actually be doing something!
Garry: I tried laying down the law once...I don't know which was worse...the ensuing eye-roll festival or the hysterical laughter. Sanity? What is this strange concept you speak of?
Have a good one, all.
Oooooooooo! I see we have prime rib on the menu. Flo I have the 16oz. Prime rib, Med-rare if you please.... Huh? Yes I know we are still in Moosenee.....? Well make it as rare as you can and not get into trouble with the authorities! OK, also mashed potoatoes and gravy and the Vegetable du-jour.... (THAT last part is French I think).... Oh, and a cup of decafe in a R&GV RR Mug! I'll be in the back booth unwinding and relaxing for a bit.
Teen Steam... Ich sprechen Deutch. ¡No hablo Espanôl! Can't help you out...... But I know you will do just fine, keep at it, and take your Mom's Boss up on his offer.
We had a good day out at the Museum. Not nearly as many guests as we had yesterday, but still a good crowd. I was doing safety duty again all day, but I managed to get a cab ride in old Lehigh Valley RS3 #211. She was doing part of the honors all weekend. Good to have her back on line.
Hope you all have a great night.
I see my prime rib is here (hmmmmppphhhh! Burned to a crisp! Oh well it'll still be tasty....) so i am going to enjoy my meal and relax.
later!
howmusEvenin' folks!Teen Steam... Ich sprechen Deutch. ¡No hablo Espanôl! Can't help you out...... But I know you will do just fine, keep at it, and take your Mom's Boss up on his offer.
Good Evening Diners!
Ken, it sounds like we are in the same situation as we have a nearly 16 ( Oct.) Westie who is in decline. She has bladder cancer but we have her on some drugs that have actually stopped the tumor's growth but for how long we don't know. I am actually surprised that she made it to this summer but she seems stable now. Pippa is 'Daddy's girl' and still waits by the front door if I go out, often for hours. I share your dread of making that trip to the Vets.
Well tomorrow is my roto-rooter day. Wish me luck! At least my doc has promised full sensory deprevation.
Ran some trains today as the layout is close to the 'facilities'.
Soon time for one of our favourite TV shows, MI5 or Spooks as it was called in GB.
CN Charlie