Recalling the 9/11 attacks.
Nice of Ulrich to post his thoughts on 9/11/01 from Germany. Good to see others posting on 9/11, too.
My memories:
Shelley and I arrived in Halifax, Nova Scotia on 9/9/01. We flew from Nashiville to Halifax on American Airlines changing planes in Boston.
On 9/10/01, we had a bus tour and learned of major disasters in NS. Halifax was the clostest major harbor to the Titanic, and many bodies for the ship are buried there. A WWI munitions ship exploded in 1917 destroying downtown Halifax and killing about 3000 people. We visited Peggys Cove on the Atlantic coast and learned about Swiss Air 111 which crased in the ocean near the fishing village in 1998. The town was named after "Peggy" a little girl who survived a ship wrck in the 1800's.
We spent the next day watching the terror in New York City, the Pentagon, and in a PA field. It was awful to say the very least.
Some 50 trans Atalntic flights were diverted to Halifax from US destinations. Thousands of people were stranded in Nova Scotia including ourselves. The Canadians were very kind to all the stranded people. US flags came out and were displayed everywhere.
Flights home were non-existant for a few days. We decided we did not want to fly anyhow. Several days later we took VIA rail to Montreal in a refurbished 1950's all Budd train. It reminded me of the original California Zephyr with its dome cars. From Montreal, we too another all-Budd train to Toronto. We stayed in Toronto for two nights, and then rode Amrtak's "International" to Flint MI.
The Amtrak Train was delayed at the border. We and all other train passengers had to get off the train in Sarnia, Ont., board a bus, ride over the highway bridge, go through customs there, and return to the train in Port Huron, MI. That added 3 or 4 hours to that trip.
In Flint, MI, we rented a car. We drove to Nashville and picked up our car at the airport, and drove home. It was a long trip, but the trains were very nice.
Here is a photo I took from the VIA dome car shortly after departing Halifax:
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Happy birthday TSF.
Went to start my father's truck this morning and lo and behold all I got was a click from the starter relay. It worked fine last night. I took the clamps off, cleaned the posts and clamps with fine fine sandpaper. No difference. I hooked up a battery charger and checked the volts and amps. Fully charged. I tried jumping current directly to the starter with a wrench. Nothing. I checked the wires on the starter. Aha! Found a bad connection. Tightened it up then tried starting it again. Success!
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
Morning guys.
Tmarsh, your BIL was there on the attack, I'm so sorry. And thanks for the happy birthday.
09/11/01 We will never forget.
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!
Good morning. It's 74 and partly cloudy. the high will be 97 and again, partly cloudy.Not much going on today. We had a 45 minute power outage this morning. Don't know what caused it. At least I got a descent nights sleep for the first time in several days and I feel much better. Still waiting for the scrap yard the come get the Century. Picked up another half-pint mistint the other day. It was supposed to come out as Filoli Gold Ecru but looks more like an off-white.
TMarsh Say, suddenly I'm thinking of the movie, what's the name? ...... Jeepers Creepers! Remember the van barrelling down the road with that horn?
Say, suddenly I'm thinking of the movie, what's the name? ...... Jeepers Creepers! Remember the van barrelling down the road with that horn?
Have a good patriots day and never forget what occurred on 9-11-01.
Jeff- If I ever get to Alexandria again and head west to the big "T" I'll be sure to remember to empty my bowels and bladder prior to heading toward Leesville just in case.
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.
cudaken 5 minutes later, Check Book said yes.
5 minutes later, Check Book said yes.
I knew it. Trainshow.
Good Morning. Big Breakfast please. Over Easy on the eggs and wheat toast please with Blackberry jam. Yup coffee too, thanks.
TSF!!!
Well it’s "the" anniversary today. I hope the “Preacher” doesn’t burn the Quran…., Kuran however you spell it. Seems kinda stoop-downish to their level. Besides, it wasn’t any more the Muslims fault than it was the Catholics fault my BIL was killed years ago. Anyway, just doesn’t seem like a Preacherly thing to do in my feeble opinion.
Robby- Actually of the three proto photos you posted, the first is the only one I really like. But I bet that thing would be tough. Maybe not as tough as it looks. But the last two, the white streaks just seem painted. I know, I know. They’re not. There just lacks a subtleness or…. Something. Don’t know. Like I said, or meant to say, It’s definitely not your work I don’t like.
Someone could do a absolute stunning replica of a Rembrandt (Artist. Not the toothpaste) but if I don’t like the picture he’s duplicating……I won‘t like the painting. I may like the work, just not the painting. But Plenty of other people will and that’s all that matters. Not everybody will like the same things. Well, except for Farrah's red swimsuit poster and the Parrot Sketch. (chuckling just thinking about it)
Somehing else I was gonna say…….. Can’t remember. Oh well.
I best get headin’ out to Mom’s house. The slave master… er, I mean, Brenda will probably show. They have the elevator open today because in spite of the fact there was an 80% chance of rain last night, they, Framers, insisted they would be in the fields today. So they opened up this morning. Well we got ¾ inch last night. That means, they will sleep in late, except for one or two, bring in the trucks they loaded after the elevator closed last night and say they won’t be getting in the fields. Then, when the elevator says they may close early, the farmers will complain and say, “well, if the fields dry by this afternoon we’ll be in them!!!” So, they’ll stay open, twiddle their thumbs all day waiting paying time and a half, for the frmers to call and ask if they are going to be open Sunday. ’Cause they “plan on being in the fields tomorrow for sure“. Even if it was raining then and a 99% chance it will rain all night and tomorrow. Farmers. Gotta love ’em. Actually, I do, came from a whole family of ’em. Have done a lot of farm work, still do. Still, gotta call a spade a spade.
Y’all have a Great Day now ya hear?!!!
TMarsh 185db!!!!!! Holy majoley!!! Jeff that babies like 2 feet from your ear holes!!! A couple blasts from that and it’ll blow not only your eardrums, but probably the hood off the van! The van does look pretty cool though.
185db!!!!!! Holy majoley!!! Jeff that babies like 2 feet from your ear holes!!! A couple blasts from that and it’ll blow not only your eardrums, but probably the hood off the van! The van does look pretty cool though.
Sir Madog Jeff - I am glad your van is progressing! That air horn is a blast . 185 dB? Perfectly illegal here.
Jeff - I am glad your van is progressing! That air horn is a blast . 185 dB? Perfectly illegal here.
Mourning Madison IND.
Flow, BLT and a Dew
Packer Thank you for the link. Only problem for me is my self imposed year cut off date is 1971. I know cars, an if it was a 1975 it would bug me. Yet, I will run steam engines besides GE AC 6000's and not think a thing of it?
Train show Need to check my balances in the check book.
Catch you all later, Ken
I hate Rust
Today is one of the saddest days in world´s history.
My thoughts and prayers go to the victims of those treacherous attacks 9 years ago and their loved ones .
We shall never forget you!
Good morning. Its a cool morning again, Plus the geese have been flying over lately, so you know what that means!!
Not much planned today. Maybe clean up some and head to the basement for a bit.
Todd.......I was going by some photos I found. Its not a prototype car thou, close but not one. I went over the whole car with a gray powder, to kinda dull the white down some. If it doesn't sell, well its going to the train show with me .
Here's a few pictures I was looking at.
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"Rust, whats not to love?"
09/11/2001
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Bill Tidler Jr.
Near a cornfield in Indiana...
Good Morning Folks,
Zoe, a bowl of cereal and a mug of hot coffee, please. I´ll be in the corner booth for some day dreaming.
I have not been posting for the last couple of days, as there is nothing much I can contribute these days. The situation is unchanged and I don´t think it will improve anymore. Petra and I would need a miracle to happen, and that would be asking just too much. We have to learn how to get settled in our fate.
I have not heard a word from the people in Tanzania for over a week now, so it is my feeling that it won´t happen. I am only a little disappointed, but as both of us prefer a more civilized region of the world, we don´t see it as a lost chance. My search for other opportunities has also led into the nirvana, so it is pretty tough to stay motivated. Seems as if our talents and abilities have no market value in the world.
Have a good weekend.
Hey guys! Guess who's back...
FINALLY got my computer back. Don't feel like talking much, maybe I'll do that tomorrow if I have time before/after w**k.
But for now, I'll share this for those interested. Just a short video of railfanning in Bay Head and Point Pleasant from about a month ago. Enjoy!Railfanning by the Shore: August 4, 2010
Night!
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Howdy. Loks like I’m back on the 13 hour days. I kinda like those couple 8er’s. I just heard some thunder and it has been raining. Looks like Hermine is here after all Garry. Thought maybe you guys was gonna hog it all there for a bit.
Robby- Hopper looks good. Only thing is, my opinion now, I don’t think I’m too keen on the white. Yep, it may be realistic for what it hauls, just something about it doesn’t really do it for me as prototypical and accurate as it may be. The rest to me though, looks your usual great.
Rob- Eh, real hard to say without seeing if your getting 12volts to the main starter post and to the solenoid with the switch thrown. I have a jumper switch but that won’t do you much good there. Quick and easy way to isolate the starter from all other stuff though. You probably could pick one up at a local parts store. They come in handy for all sorts of other stuff too. I would not recommend the old screwdriver trick. Sometimes things like that cause much more expensive repairs to computers. Often not, but with my luck…..
Speaking of cars, originally I was going to set my layout in the ’70’s. Music was good, the beer was too...….er….so I’ve been told…. . But, the selection of vehicles was slim so I decided to move to the present day instead of a bit farther back in time. I can still use some of the cool cars from the era that they have easier than if I went back to the fifties.
A Possum??
Don’t know Ken’s wife, but I’m also bettin’ he goes to the train show to……..CLEAR HIS HEAD! Yeah, that might work. But, like I said, I don’t know his wife.
Well, better hit the hay, another long day tomorrow when I too will be working on a floor.
PFTIN
Dunno, wonder if Urlich is moving out of Germany yet?
Howdy ...
I'll have a slice of Chicago style pizza and an RBF, please.
I bet Ken goes to teh train show and postpones the floor.
Chris ... I like the GP-15-1.
So whare are all the MIA's?
Evenin' folks!
Flo, just a decaf for me. I'll go sit in the back booth and relax for a bit.
Managed to get a little time to assemble another conveyor for the stone quarry. Hopefully these will do what I want and not look too modern. Little by little........
Also went over to my son's house and hooked onto the wood splitter and towed it home. Of course I had to spend some time while I was there with my two favorite little girls! Truck appears to be running fine, no more crunch, crunch, crunch.
After getting a couple of spam phone calls (Yes I'm on the federal do not call list......) so I decided to check out Roadrunner's new Caller ID on PC (and Mac). They do it through AIM from AOL. Haven't used THAT for at least the last 2 computers and the G5 I use most of the time I bought back in 04...... So I downloaded the newest AIM for Mac from them and then had to spend a couple hours trying to figure out what I had used for the screen name and password. Then i spent another hour looking through a whole pile of new bells and whistles RR has and updating my account with them. I have now blocked 2 numbers that are constantly calling my house (I have never picked up on them as they are from very questionable groups looking to scam people). I always check out numbers I don't know before I pick up the phone. Heck, half of the ones I do know, I don't pick up on. I figure they can leave a message or call me when I feel like answering the %^&*% thing!
Ken, Gee..... I would have a lot of difficulty deciding whether to stay home and w*rk on the floor or go to a train show..... Hmmmm lets see which would it be....... One is fun and the other????? Leans over and whispers.... No brainer guy! You can finish the floor some other time........ The other half? well just tell her you don't have something you need to finish it right now (like patience......). You'll think of something....
Hope you all have a great night!
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
Ken - Bet you know my answer. trains show, seems like you could use a break on the floor.
Ken, http://www.google.com/products?hl=en&q=motormax+fresh+cherries+HO&scoring=p
They are usually between 4 and 8 bucks. mostly common cars. Stuff like Gremlins, Escorts, Corrolas, etc
Vincent
Wants: 1. high-quality, sound equipped, SD40-2s, C636s, C30-7s, and F-units in BN. As for ones that don't cost an arm and a leg, that's out of the question....
2. An end to the limited-production and other crap that makes models harder to get and more expensive.
High Folks, been a long day. Flow I will take the Big Boy Steak Sandwich, two extra tenders of Onion Rings and a Pitcher of with a chilled Monon Mug.
Packer Ken, If S scale (1/64) had more variety find cars for them would be easy. personally I'm trying to find some cars for the 75-85 era for my open autorack. The Fresh Cherries cars cost about that much, ut finding them is the hard part (and most would work for an autorack). I would like to use the Atlas fairmonts and cast them since I have a bunch of the colors that came on them already in spray cans. Right now I have enough of those $1 walmart 69 Camaro SS's to fill it, but I don't think they would have been carried with the tops down.
Ken, If S scale (1/64) had more variety find cars for them would be easy. personally I'm trying to find some cars for the 75-85 era for my open autorack. The Fresh Cherries cars cost about that much, ut finding them is the hard part (and most would work for an autorack). I would like to use the Atlas fairmonts and cast them since I have a bunch of the colors that came on them already in spray cans. Right now I have enough of those $1 walmart 69 Camaro SS's to fill it, but I don't think they would have been carried with the tops down.
Packer What are Fresh Cherries Car's? You might try Die Cast Alley and see if you can find anything that will work. Are you talking about filling a Auto Rack with Ford Fairmots? YUCK!!!!!!!!!!. Glad my Big Boy was not served yet!
Floor Wars VS Train Show? Well I have gone as far as I can today with the floor. I need right around 16 feet of 6" wide Luna to finishes the kitchen. Now with Sue wanting the hall way done, I will have them rip off two sections of the 4 X 8 and I am good.
Now, there is a train show Saturday. So should I go to the Train show or work on the Floor ?
I will see what you folks say.
Ken
teen steam fan Jeff, sweet horn. I've seen guys install an onboard air system and a semi air horn, maybe that would be better?
Jeff, sweet horn. I've seen guys install an onboard air system and a semi air horn, maybe that would be better?
Chris, Nice work on the CNW Geep! I here you on that Athearn Genesis stuff. I have a BN F45 and an MP 60' box from them. They are really nice. So much so that my F45 has to be my favorite loco, with the factory-lit beacon and etched metal fan grilles. I haven't seen one of their GP15-1s up close; but I'm eaglerly awaiting them to announce BN ones (aquirred via the SLSF). BTW, here's a pic of the CNW ones:
I'm hoping I can get some of the Genesis F7s or a 2nd F45 (with soundtraxx sound decoder) for Christmas. If they announce BN GP15-1s by then I'll go for those instead
As far as detailing, I do grabs, hoses, beacons, plows, and antennae. Haven't done Mars lights on my Ex-Q units yets. I'm still mulling about how to change the brake wheel on BB SD40-2s so they can match the mega majority (the 6 SLSF untis were the only ones with nose wheels) of BN SD40-2s
AmanaMedicJEFF: For some reason, I keep expecting to see a large possum on the side of your van...
LMAO
Welp, Community days is tomorrow as well as my 17th birthday. The Farmall has a large american flag on the back, and I've got enough fuel to get to town. I'm going to stop and get some more gas before the parade. Maybe if I'm lucky, I'll post some pictures of the Old girl on the parade route.
And hopefully tomorrow I should get a muffler and tail pipe for my Jeep. Had to ride the bus today because some of my buddies cut it off. I shouldn't of let them talk me into it. Does sound kinda cool though.
It wasn't in the forecast this morning but we have heavy rain pouring down now. Just got this coming across on my weather station.
Isolated showers and thunderstorms will move northeast between 10 and 15 mph. Some of the affected locations include...Toledo Bend Reservoir to Leesville...near Echo in eastern Rapides Parish as well as near Kinder and Oberlin. Occasional cloud to ground lightning and brief moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible in some of the storms.
AmanaMedic JEFF: For some reason, I keep expecting to see a large possum on the side of your van... Lookin' good, Sir!
JEFF: For some reason, I keep expecting to see a large possum on the side of your van... Lookin' good, Sir!
Goooooooooooooooooooooooooooood Afternoon/Evening, bucket of coffee...to go, gotta head out for Friday Night Under the LIghts (football) shortly.
VINCENT: Yup...I'm with ya on THAT... my locomotives get a lot more attention than the freight cars. But, even then, I can live with an Athearn geep's hood being "a foot too wide." I don't put every detail on, but hit the biggees: beacon light, better horn, appropriate radio antennae, extended cab window, lift rings, grab irons, drop steps, snow plow, the CNW "gong" bell, MU cables, and coupler lift bars. I'm sure the new Athearn GP15-1 is miles ahead of the Walthers (pre-Proto 1000 or whatever) version, but detailed and weathered...the Walthers is just fine by me, even though it's missing the extra vent louvers CNW put in above the engine room doors. From normal viewing distance...I'd about wager THAT isn't even noticible.
RAY: Don't worry about them Crunch Berries, I'm sure the Cap'n is making up another batch at this very minute. Cedar Rapids is "officially" known as "The City of Five Seasons." The fifth season is supposed to be "fun." Whatever. It also used to be known as "The City of Five Smells" thanks to Quaker, National Oats, Wilson Packing Co., Penford, and Cargill. Quaker isn't bad... it was kinda nice walking around Cedar Lake (CNW North Yard on the west side, CCP yard along the south) and enjoying the smell of Crunch Berries.
Maybe the Cap'n will dispatch a blue RBL boxcar full of Crunch Berries to the Diner...
Five bells, gotta head out. I get to cover Iowa City West High School tonight, against their bitter rival Iowa City, City High. They have "the battle of the boot." Winner gets a boot, apparently. With cloud cover building, I'm expecting a "mudder" with plenty of un-wanted rain.
Chris
The Cedar cRapids Industrial Branch: Proudly Shipping Yesterday's CrunchBerries Tomorrow!
Hey guys
I went epaying again today. Almost got an athearn RS3, but got out bid with less than a second. I think I got botted. Oh well. Hopefully athearn will release another run before I turn 40. The unit would have required adding the angled number boards, and some sort of box in front (long-hood foward) of the cab. The seller of the beat-up SW10 offered a full refund, so at least it's not a total loss.
Chris, Doesn't look to hard to convert it to look like a berwick from the sides (adjust the sill, change stirrups and lower the car itself). end ribs are another story. Just have to bend some more steps and find a brown close to this brown. Nice bit of info they were assigned to paper service though. Got a bunch of cars that should be assigned to that now. Looks like I should have a paper mill and a sawmill on my "to-be-designed in 20 some odd years" layout. Now I should get some woodchip gons to use between the 2. My "looks right" envelope for cars and engines is vary different. Engines I usually want them to be very accurate, cars I'm a bit less strict on. I haven't hunted through my existing roster for foobs yet, but new cars are going to have to be fairly close.
Coffee in a UNION PACIFIC mug, please.
Thanks for the all the good suggestions folks. Much appreciated! The pickup is a 2500, plane cab with 8' bed. Book says it's a 2000, but sticker on truck door says 99, for what that's worth. Already tried neutral and the column wiggles, same thing as before, lights come on, no clicks or anything from engine. Tried the hammer trick to starter, too. (I've had alternators go bad in other vehicles over the years and do not suspect that in this instance, but I'm not a car guy so who knows) Related fuses are OK, both small ones inside vehicle and larger types in engine compartment. Need to jack it up a bit and check the wires, perhaps this evening.
Fortunately, we can get hay delivered and that is primarily what we use the truck for. So, if it has to sit a while, no problem. I'm not a mechanic and it takes me a lot longer to work on something than it would someone who knows what they are doing.
Nothing new on the MRRing front yet.
Have a good day y'all.
Rob
This is what my van looks like at the moment. I still have to get the roof painted.
Just a quick stop. A sweet tea to go!!
Here's the finished project. Got some load spill, grime, dust, etc.... I also added Kadee #58, cut levers, and air hoses. Its got everything!!
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