Elliot´s Trackside Diner February 2011

[teen steam fan]

So, Californi huh, I thought it never rains in Sunny California. Looks like I'm wrong. 

[GMTRacing]

 

Good Evening All,

    I always liked Mobile. Had a friend from here while at communications school in Pensacola and loved to visit. I'll have an order of catfish and hush puppies please along with some slaw and an RC (cola of course).

    Went to the big train show in Springfield for the railway museum and had a blast. Over 20,000 attended over the two days and we did good business for the museum handing out lots of brocheures and selling surplus equipment, books and sundry other stuff.

   We're now waitng on the next round of storms to hit tomorrow morning thru Weds. Not sure what we're getting, straight snow or Kens' wintery mix. Sorry to hear about the ongoing nonsense with the house  Ken. I guess with forebearance they didn't have disclosure as high on the priority list as forclosure. How does that go - "Some rob you with a six gun, some with a fountain pen." Hope things work out better when it's all done.

   Ulrich - good to see the progress already. Will you be doing the same as the finished modules shown?

   Robbie - good luck with the NS job. As the rest said, if you can stick it out and get past the extra board it gets better. Sort of like being a temp.

   Sam - ok, how did the train hit a tree - did it jump out in front of the locomotive?

   Lee - I'll have a look at home in the box of bits. Any chance you can post a pic of said pancake motor? While we're on the subject of AHM/Rivarossi does anyone know who still carries or where to get McHenry couplers? They make a conversion for the trucks on the Rivarossi passenger cars that snaps on. The KD conversions are a lot like torture and for the display layout I really need the articulated truck mount couplers (type 54 I think for the 6 wheel trucks).

   Long day in the shop with lots of distractions and nonsense. Think I'll head on home and get ready for the next storm.    CUL, J.R.

[Robby P.]

 I see we move, and I also see Ray isn't to happy . 

 Just in-case we lose power, I thought I would stop by right quick.  If not see y'all tomorrow.

[blownout cylinder]

aaaaahhhhhh...I see that we have a new spot or the diner...that is a good thing. And it is near a lovely beach as well....even better...

Anyways, up here we are seeing it a bit windier now...all from the Northeast...yeeesh...damp.

Chloe, I'll have a pentuplet burger and a tub of fries as well please...I'll be at the window booth admiring the new digs....

[UPTeen23]

AHHHH. Pretty sure we're in LA We can stop by my layout AND we are not FREEZING like the rest of the country, i seriously feel bad for all you. I'll have an In n Out Double Double Animal style. But dont tell anyone, its on the secret menu For all of you who have no idea what im talkin about, well i just feel bad for you

 

[howmus]

Sir Madog

Welcome Home Folks,

the switcher has uncoupled and pulled away, the girls have made the place ready to welcome you. There are cakes on the griddle, fresh coffee and the smell of apple pie in the air.

We are ready for a month´s chat with friends from all over the world.

I don´t quite know where we are exactly, but there is no snow to be seen and a scent of spring in the air. I guess it must be some place down south!

Sheesh,  they could at least let people know before they pull way with the train!  I spilled coffee all over me and have spaghetti sauce on my last clean shirt.......

Hmmmm, no white stuff outside, but it looks like it is pouring rain out there. 

Later!

73

[Anonymous]

Welcome Home Folks,

the switcher has uncoupled and pulled away, the girls have made the place ready to welcome you. There are cakes on the griddle, fresh coffee and the smell of apple pie in the air.

We are ready for a month´s chat with friends from all over the world.

I don´t quite know where we are exactly, but there is no snow to be seen and a scent of spring in the air. I guess it must be some place down south!