Hi Flo, could I please have a donut with a lemonade. Last night, I participated in my first real operating session! I was an engineer and I got "lost" once because I forgot the name of the yard I needed to go to so I couldn't get clearance from the dispatcher. The dispatcher warned the engineer of a through freight to watch for a train that looked lost. After that, it went smoothly.
Lone Geep
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Coffee in a UNION PACIFIC mug, please.
Really great layout pics being posted. Keep 'em coming!
Wife is pulling nails and reclaiming tin. I've been running rafters on the tractor shed and am ready to add some more tin. I'm afraid our layouts are going to be on a backburner for an extended period of time.
Cheers! Rob
Afternoon Folks!
Flo, Big Boy Sub, tender of fries and a please.
Today I have not done diddle. Work up around 6:30 AM because the sun woke me up in the family room. Went to the bedroom and crawled into my King Sizes Kingsdown Mattress, oh what a feeling. Got up at 9:30 was still a little tired but not as much as normal.
Picked up the Daytona It started right up at Bob's shop, got it warm and it started at the bank, got gas (funny thing I was overjoyed paying $3.85 per gallon) and it started. So maybe it could have been just lose battery clamps? Sure I will find out at 8:00 PM 20 miles from home after working a 11 hour day!
Gary Should I started a Save Jake The Snake Program! Still think it could look pretty neat. Are you looking to buy a Mattress? Yes, I can get you a great deal on a mattress.
Train Front Simon and the Lad's Crisp and Andrew dropped by to run the layout. They had to leave earlier than they wanted, Simon had to help one of his customers that messed up there software. Now have trains and mixed freight all over the layout, boys mixed it up some for me. I get in a rut and run the same engines and trains a lot. Simon all so became a Mail Box Buddy while he was here. Thank You Simon! You are one of the best friends I have ever had!
Well, that is it for me tonight. See you all Thursday!
Ken
I hate Rust
Sorry about the state of the layout Ken! The boys set you a switching puzzle to get it all back in order. My customer situation is sorted out. I have the use of this excellent remote tech support software suite that lets me take control of their PC and fix all the errors that they made. I could do the same to get you PR3 running if you wanted, though would rather do that tomorrow if I can get over.
BTW, since you call me such a good friend, let me just say that there is a lot that can be learned from a generous soul like you. There are not many folk on this planet, who down on their own luck like you have been, think so much about helping others.
Simon Modelling CB&Q and Wabash See my slowly evolving layout on my picturetrail site http://www.picturetrail.com/simontrains and our videos at http://www.youtube.com/user/MrCrispybake?feature=mhum
Hey.
Simon- That's beautiful. What other locomotives do you have? I've just got a B-12 and I'm looking for more.
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teen steam fan Hey. Simon- That's beautiful. What other locomotives do you have? I've just got a B-12 and I'm looking for more.
Lets see a shot of the B12, do you have it in the green LNER scheme?
I have a bunch of Brits ranging from the previously seen steam, to the modern.
Simon .... Impressive locomotive fleet! .... Nice layout, too.
Jeff ... Scenery is looking great!
Ken ... "Jake" jumped into the lake for a swim. .... I'm hearing remarks about getting a new mattress set. Perhaps, one of those expensive ones. I'm not pushing for it while our budget digests other purchases.
Rob ... Sounds like a lot of work!... I hear you about the layout work being interrupted. I had a lot of plans for the fist 4 months of this year, and I had too many interruptions.
Time for ice cream from SImon's Ice Cream Parlor. ....mmmm mmmm good.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Hi Chloe, just a hot chocolate to go, please. I'll stop by tomorrow afternoon and try to talk more. Thanks!
last mountain & eastern hogger ... check your conversations for a note from me. Johnboy out..............................................
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check your conversations for a note from me.
Johnboy out..............................................
Johnboy - ditto! (And I sent one to your email address, too (need to check that, please). (And Ken, check your PMs, as well)
Lots of nice photos - loved the ones of the Zephyr!
Later (hopefully tomorrow afternoon), Diners!
Blessings and prayers,
Jim in Cape Girardeau
simon1966 teen steam fan: Hey. Simon- That's beautiful. What other locomotives do you have? I've just got a B-12 and I'm looking for more. Lets see a shot of the B12, do you have it in the green LNER scheme? I have a bunch of Brits ranging from the previously seen steam, to the modern.
teen steam fan: Hey. Simon- That's beautiful. What other locomotives do you have? I've just got a B-12 and I'm looking for more.
Sorry, she's not in Apple Green. I wish she was but the price was right. B.R. express blue.
Simon, are you trying to make me ? You have gone way out of your way to befriend me! If it was not for you, I be DC again. (Simon found a fault wiring problem).
Far as helping one in need, I am a firm believer in the saying "What goes around comes around" so I am be just a little selfish. I am all so doing it to pay back a friend. Guess it was around 10 years ago and I was down on my luck again around Christmas. A friend from a Charger site name Black Knight (Dax) knew I was in bad shape. He sent me $350.00 so my family could have a Christmas! It was the most generous thing anyone had ever done for my self and family!
I cannot pay Dax back, he was 35 and a Body Builder but had a bad heart. I know Dax and I will finally meet and get to take that ride together. Thinking of you Buddy, Cheers
Evening All,
I just wanted to say Good Evening. It has been ridiculous busy today at w**k with no end in sight.
Everyone have a good evening. I have to go.
Curt Webb
The Late Great Pennsylvania Railroad
http://s1082.photobucket.com/albums/j372/curtwbb/
Evenin'!
Decaf Flo, just a decaf for me.
I am exhausted, but have a great feeling of a day well done and successful. Scholarship dinner went very well and quite smoothly. Really nice to be able to hold it in the new banquet room at Hobart and William Smith Colleges. The high point of the evening was the speaker of the evening.
This young lady was a 2008 graduate of Geneva High School and was a Martin Luther King Scholarship winner. At Geneva High School she was president of her graduating class, an active member of the chorus, marching band, cheerleading squad, track and field team, and very active in her church. She entered Virginia State University, class of 2012. She is currently Vice President of the Virginia State Gospel Chorale, the first student from the VSU School of Business to be named a National Association of Black Accountants Scholar. She had a summer internship last year in the Corporate Tax Division of Tredegar Corp. in Richmond Virginia. This summer she will be interning in the Financial Dept. at Abbott Laboratories in Chicago. She was elected Miss Sophomore VSU, Miss Junior VSU, and last March was inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma, the International Honor Society. Last Month she became a lady of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, and was elected Miss Virginia State University 2011.
She was also one of my students way back when (OK, she was just a second grader.... But I knew back then she was a very special young lady!) Gentlemen meet Ta'Keisha!
First thing she did when she got up was sing for us.... I just melted! What a voice!0 Then she gave a very inspiring speech about keeping your dreams alive and working toward your life goals. She also talked about responsibility and caring for all people.
Yep! Great evening here in the Finger Lakes.... I'm still smiling!
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
Good Morning ! from Tipton IN.
Bill Tidler Jr.
Near a cornfield in Indiana...
Good Morning,
Went to go to work and the batteries in the truck is dead, so I guess I get a day off, to work on the truck…
Curt I sent you an email.
Jeff the layout is looking good.
BM1 Lee Soule USCG (ret) L.S.&W Railroad Serving the Lower Great Lakes
Ray, thanks for sharing that story about Ta'Keisha. With the woes that have befallen some here in the Diner lately, that's a welcome heapin' helping of feel-good. Makes jaded middle-agers like myself think that maybe there is some hope for the next generation after all.
Found out yesterday that my daughter will be receiving the eighth grade science award at her school. This engineer daddy is so proud.
My son's school got a visit from Peyton Manning, which is pretty cool since it's one of the smallest high schools in the city (maybe the smallest). According to my son, you wouldn't guess he's a professional football player just by looking at him; in fact he said he really looks kind of dorky. My son also described him as a great speaker - intelligent, funny, and completely engaging.
Actually got some basement time in last night. Decaled one side of a boxcar. whoopee. I guess a little therapy is better than none at all.
Jim
Edit: I see I'm at the top of the page for the first time. Belly up to the buffet, boys! The bacon's on me this morning!
"I am lapidary but not eristic when I use big words." - William F. Buckley
I haven't been sleeping. I'm afraid I'll dream I'm in a coma and then wake up unconscious. -Stephen Wright
Good Day Folks!
Cup of coffee please!
Hope all is well, I need to catch up on things, been a little to busy to check in.
Good Morning!! Coffee please. WOO HOO! First time up for IndyJim! C’mon guys let’s show him what kinda damage we can do to that virtual wallet! Partly sunny, with a high near 73. No MRRing yesterday sad to say. I got involved in numerous small projects that I should have been doing anyway.
Good Morning!! Coffee please. WOO HOO! First time up for IndyJim! C’mon guys let’s show him what kinda damage we can do to that virtual wallet!
Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
No MRRing yesterday sad to say. I got involved in numerous small projects that I should have been doing anyway.
ONE of which, was looking for packing tape. I know we have a roll of the worthless except for that stuff around here some place. I’ve seen it just not too long ago. But where? I suppose I oughta just ask at the Post Office if I can use theirs. Might not let me. Never know, they may have a rule the GP can’t use supplies for fear of International contamination. Williamsville has been known as a hot spot for T****rism eminating from this Township. I think I read that somewhere. Maybe not.
Aaaanywho, I would like to get into the Choo Choo room some today. Though it is a great day out there, what I need to do is scan some of Mom’s ancient pictures into the computer so’s I can put them on disc. My Aunt called and wants us to come to Nebo for dinner Sunday so I should scan the ones I want in case she wants, and I’m sure she will, some of the same pics. I’ve been waiting for a useless outside day to do this but it hasn’t came without something else needing done so I’ll just have to do it now.
Simon- Great photo and thanks for the links.
You know, all these pictures of E units has rekindled my flame for the good old days. I may start thinking of changing eras back again. That would sure solve my problem with roof walks. Or, I can do what I probably will do, run whatever I like when I want to. What’re they gonna do, sue me?
I should work on that tractor. But I need to get some of those pictures on disc I’ve been getting round to for over 4 months. I also need to get the pressure washer running too. Maybe I’ll take a nap first and think about it.
Ya’ll have a Great Day!!!
EDIT: As I clicked the post button, I happened to look down at my feet. There, resting not 6 inches from them is......the roll of packing tape I looked all over for yesterday. Guess I didn't look everywhere. How did I miss it there? Oh, well guess I will keep looking for it in a few more places. Don't want it to be the last place I looked. I hate when THAT happens.
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.
TMarsh EDIT: As I clicked the post button, I happened to look down at my feet. There, resting not 6 inches from them is......the roll of packing tape I looked all over for yesterday. Guess I didn't look everywhere. How did I miss it there? Oh, well guess I will keep looking for it in a few more places. Don't want it to be the last place I looked. I hate when THAT happens.
Good morning. It's 68° and cloudy. High will be 85 and partly cloudy and more humid. A good day for staying inside.Today I'll try to get some bushes in on the extension then it will be time to move over to the central area and east side of the layout. Today's work time will be cut short however as I have an appointment with the foot doc this afternoon. Hopefully I can continue working on the layout later.
Tmarsh: Check your PM's.
Morning All,
Flo I would love about 5 cups of coffee please.
Supposed to get up to 89 F today. At w**k today again but at least it is OT. Hopefully it won't be like yesterday. After today the temp is back to the 90's again probably until after summer is over.
Lee- Thanks, I appreciate it.
Jeff- Great pic. Seeing pic's from everybody keeps me from posting from my layout as the only scenery at this point is buildings and probably will be for awhile.
Rob- Sounds like you are making great progress.
Sorry that I am having a brain embolism and can't remember who did the awards dinner but it sounds like it was a wonderful evening. The young lady you were talking about gives me faith that hope is not lost for the next generation.
Everyone Take Care.
Curt Webb Jeff- Great pic. Seeing pic's from everybody keeps me from posting from my layout as the only scenery at this point is buildings and probably will be for awhile.
Mornin' everyone!
Oooooo! Look! The buffet is up this morning.... Zoe I'll have THAT and a cup of dark roast in a R&GV RR mug. Thank you. Ma'am.
Jim and Curt, thanks for the words... If people look behind the headlines, there are still a lot of great kids out there. What I find very satisfying is when I see young people who are on their way to college who are the first ever in their families to be able to go. At least four of the six scholarships we gave out last night are in THAT category. One of girls grew up in the Big Apple. Parents mostly non-existent in her life (at least in any positive way). Others in the family intervened and got her moved here to live with her Grandmother for most of high school. Her grandmother stood with her last night when she got the award with tears streaming down her face! The one young man in the group is the son of one of my students when I first moved to Geneva to teach. He was a very rough and tough kid, but basically a good kid. The son by his freshman year in high school was hanging with the "wrong crowd". A coach for one of his summer sports was able to get him moved to a Parochial School for his Junior and Senior years. The kid started to take school seriously (he also started to see opportunities he hadn't noticed before) and will be going to college for Sports Medicine. His dad seemed delighted to see me last night and was very, very proud of his son! Yes, it was a wonderful, wonderful night! Sometimes people just need a little shove in the right directions!
Jim, sounds like some good things happening where you are!
Today will be catch up on all the w*rk not done in the last couple weeks....... Lawn is about 6" high at the moment. I'll lift up the deck an inch or so and have a go at it in a while (If the liquid sunshine holds off). Have a letter to write verifying service time for one of my NMRA members for his "Volunteer AP Certificate". R&GV RR meeting tonight....
Catch you all leter!
Good Afternoon Folks,
I have not been able to visit the Diner the last few days. My Mom´s condition turned worse and she needed to undergo an emergency surgery to save her life. We had a pretty tough time, but now she´s back "on track".
I will have to stay quite a few more days with my father. I sometimes remember that I have a brother, but he prefers to go to Spain on a holiday instead of taking care for his dad - sorry for having to say, this but he is an arrogant PITA.
Why do I feel so tired?
Folks, I have seen some pretty pictures in here.
Jeff - I always love to see pictures of those little scenes on your layout. They are a great inspiration for me - and also a push in the back to work on my own layout, once I am back.
Curt - those PRR pictures are just great - you must have an awesome collection! PRR steamers are still my favourite (if I could ever afford to buy one, in HO scale).
Todd - happens to me all the time! There are times when I spend hours looking for something which is right before my eyes It´s the age, not the mileage!
Ray - Ta´Keisha must be an extraordinary young lady, of which you don´t see many nowadays. Aren´t you proud of having contributed to turning her into the person she is?
Simon - Those Brits built impressive steamers. I like their sleek look, which is so different from the looks of German steamers, with all their pipes and valves adorning the boiler. Keep those pics coming...
Garry - now that´s an awesome picture of an E 5! Actually, one of my favourite Diesels! I am not so fond of the GP´s and SD´s with their utilitarian look...
Rob - for the progress on clearing up the damage.
Well, supper time is coming up and I need to prepare some food for my hungry (and a little grouchy) dad. I hope y´ all are having a good one.
Blessings!
Good Morning All...Sun is trying to shine here and temps are headed back up into 70's...I'll have coffee and a sweet rol please,,,Thank you..Not much going on I&S..Looking for a new lift chair..I sleep in my old one and it is broken...Got the OK yesterday and have one picked out...I have been working on Oil derick that I picked up on Ebay...
You all have a good one...Jerry
A large coffee TO GO, please.
Need to head out and help my wife with more tin recovery for the tractor shed roof.
Have a great day y'all
Rob.
Sir Madog Jeff - I always love to see pictures of those little scenes on your layout. They are a great inspiration for me - and also a push in the back to work on my own layout, once I am back.
Ulrich I am sorry your mother had another set back. You just don't seem to catch a break. I hope she has a speedy recovery this time around.
Ulrich- Sorry to hear of the setback. I am glad it's taken care of and she is doing better. Prayers continue my friend.
Jeff- Funny you should ask. Signed in to get the address and I am just ready to walk out the door with it now. The Pony Express should be blasting out of town this evening a little after 5pm.
If anyone happens to be in Williamsville when the contract mail truck enters and leaves town, please pull off the side of the road and take cover. I do not call it the Pony Express for no reason. It's a gear grinding truck tilting and if it could, a tire smoking experience.
And speaking if Jeff,
Curt- I whole heartedly agree with what Jeff said. Post away, you will get no negative comments here about the completeness (or lack of), or the quality of photo. No one expects you to be a photographer or have the best quality camera for those show quality pictures, nor to be able to just have the best layout they have ever seen. Let alone get it done over night. Jeff doesn't know this but, believe it or not, he was one of the reasons I decided to even get on this forum and then had the nerve to post a picture to begin with. Well, that and the feeling these guys wouldn't rip me a new one because I wasn't all that good. I peeked in windows and there he was posting pictures of his layout regardless of the condition of the scene. Like he said, white, plywood, various colors of foam and I recall this one shot he posted that had the controls, a section of torn up and under construction area and tools and supplies laying all over. Messy? You bet. Looked just like mine. (except for the differences of course) THAT's when I said I'm NOT alone among this crowd and stepped in and said howdy. Soon after I posted a picture of who knows what and it's been all gravy since. So, post away, ask what peoples opinions are and that's what you'll get. Opinions of what they see and ideas of what they would do. But we will not give directions as to what you should do. Unless of course it's something like "when soldering under the layout make sure no part of your body is under the item you are soldering. But, if you don't care if your clothes get holes, and don't mind screaming like a girl right before you bash your head on something trying to get out from under the layout as fast as you can while trying to wield a hot soldering iron without touching anything especially yourself, feel free to do so."
Best get moving before I goof around and miss the Pony Express.
Hello everybody...
Good to see each of you. Unfortunately, there are some MIA's, and I would encourage DIners to email them if you can.
Ray ... That was inspiring to read your post about the young lady. Thanks for sharing.
Ulrich ... I'm sad to learn of your Mom's latest health problem, and prayers continue for her. I'm glad you like the E5's and other E units. I like modeling in the 1945-1965 era because I have fond memories of the first generation diesels.
Jerry ... Hope your new chair arrives and things work out OK for you. Your layout looks good. Mobile home park looks good.
Curt ... The PRR E-units in your photo are on the North-South tracks just south of Chicago Union Station. I could see many PRR passenger train in my youth. I would ride the Burlington suburban trains into Chicago. PRR, CB&Q, GM&O, and MILW shared Union Station.
Here is a link to a nice photo of tracks south of Chicago Union Station. Due to Copyrights, I will not copy and post it.
http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=337304&nseq=19
EVERYBODY ... This is a great picture!
There are 10 E-units in the picture.
Left to right..... CB&Q inbound commuter train with two E8's (unusual. Normally a single E-unit for suburban trains)
CB&Q outbound train with 3 E7's. Appears to be California Zephyr. One unit had painted sides. the other two had stainless steel sides.
Distant headlight may be a switcher.
Rear of inbound train. Perhaps GM&O.
Outbound train with 2 E7's. Looks like ACL power. This may be run-through locomotives, and the train may be the South WInd from CHicago to Florida via PRR-L&N-ACL.
3 PRR E-units.
The street bridges south of Union Station were one of the best places anywhere to watch trains especially if you like E-units.