Since breakfast is on Garry, I'll have a Full English Breakfast.
Cloudy here cool here and possible rain here.
WE have teh train nut friend coming over today at 11 am. TOo bad we didn't tell him earlier maybe we could have gone to Steamtown. WOuld be aobut 11-11:30 arrival if we left right when he got here. I see Steamtown is preserving their Mike by only running excursion July and August and for Train fest 2011 on Labor Day weekend. They must not have #25 or #26 up and running, I can never remember which is the correct number..it's a slope back tender switcher model. Maybe they do, but still preserving the # of days the Mike is used so as not to use up all the 1,374 {or whatever that # is} days of usage onher.
WE don't know what we will do when the trian nut friend gets here, I think he is thinking we feed him lunch...maybe I do light refreshemnts we ahve a H2O mellon.
Well, Nothing absolutely NOTHING on the housing front. AS I said many have gone up 10K, 15K putting out our reach for now until they learn it isnt going to sell for that price and reduce it. We are not going to buy a dump that is for sure, Even dumps have gone up unless they have been on market and want to be sold. Spring is prime selling around here.....
Oh well,
Hope you all have a great day!!!
TTYALLL8R
-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.
cudaken Will the turtle thing work with AC power and no decoder? Far as turnouts, I have around 60 and all are hand thrown. Yes it is simple, but one of the reasons I hardly uses them. Have to get up and thrown them and then sit back down and run the trains. Ken
Will the turtle thing work with AC power and no decoder? Far as turnouts, I have around 60 and all are hand thrown. Yes it is simple, but one of the reasons I hardly uses them. Have to get up and thrown them and then sit back down and run the trains.
Ken
Ken, to have a functioning turnout that can be operated from a DCC throttle you need
I have installed one Tortoise Motor on my layout, used for the crossing gates and when I priced out the cost to do this for a turnout I was a bit shocked at the cost per turnout to achieve this,
Yesterday I took delivery of a Tam Valley servo control board with a built in stationary decoder, I am going to experiment with this and see how I get on. It looks to me like a much lower cost alternative to the Tortoise solution, It was $19 for the servo and control. I'll let you know how I get on.
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
It´s past lunchtime, so I´ll just have a coffee, Zoe!
No MRRing today, I am just to weak to do anything. I hope it is just the temperature outside, we are hitting 84 F !
Germany is right now suffering through an epidemic of a kind of cholera, caused by mutant bacterias. It all started in Hamburg during the 823th harbor anniversary celebrations. Rumors state this to be a terrorist attack, with the bacterias coming from an Iranian lab. Over 2.000 people have been infected, 18 have died so far.
What a world we live in!
Prayers for all those in need!
Okay, I'm gonna have a big breakfast today!
I'll have a shortstack of buttermilk pancakes, two eggs over-hard, gritts with butter, and a hot tea. It cooled down here yesderday.
Good Morning!
The matte medium will be ready next week. Does anyone have tips for doing ground cover?
I have run into a problem with my roundhouse 4-4-0 w/ sound. I just sent it in because of a bad decoder, but now I can't program CVs!!!! My hobbyshop was able to program the address, but I have not tried.
You all use turtles? I just went with the atlas switches with the remote controlled machines. They work just fine for me.
BBQ is tonight. See you all later.
sfb
Good Morning..
Welp...got my first call in this morning so here I be up and at them..
Going to be a mix of sun and cloud with temperature about 80F today...going to feel like 90F later on in the humidity and those ol' t'underin'boomers later on this afternoon/evening...
Flo, I'll just have a coffee and a breakfast bagel please..I'll be a the RC for a bit...
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/
Good Morning ! from Tipton IN.
Bill Tidler Jr.
Near a cornfield in Indiana...
Good Morning Gang,
it is a bright and sunny morning in northern Germany and I feel relaxed after a good night´s sleep. The first in time in many moons!
Chloe, coffee and a bowl of cereal, please!
John - I have been tinkering around with the contrast and the brightness of that picture, but all I learned is that I need to work on my lighting. I don´t have a photo lamp to "enlighten" my pictures, and the software I use is very limited. So just think of the "fog" being mist rolling in from the sea ...
Ken - check your conversation. I hope, today will be a better for you!
Today will see a little more MR activity. I am going to see a friend in the afternoon, and we will start w*rk on the second module. Just a cut & fit job to complete the "benchwork" of this module. His wife never enters his room, so we can mess it up properly ...
Have a good one!
Curt and Ray Reason I want to throw the turnout with the SEB is five fold.
1 Turn out will be under the hill in the left hand side, I would have to lift the hill that is 8 foot long to throw the turnout.
2 Where I would need the turnout is 20 feet away from where I sit. To be honest, to lazy to get up and throw the turnout.
3 Not crazy about running 30 feet of wire to where I sit.
4 Here snap switch motors burn up easily.
5 My DCC system does not have a AC power outlet as far as I know.
If you look closely you can see the yard that goes to the car house / engine house in this picture.
See the open door, that is where I sit. Tonight I was looking at the yard, there is something like 9 Peco turnout in the yard. I have not used them in a year? Heck the mining yard has a 3 way turnout that cost me $50.00 3 years ago, never used. Have to start some where, so maybe this is the time.
One of these days, I like to program the computer to run the layout where I can sit back and just watch. Simon as showed me a little about using the computer as a throttle by using the Digitrax PR 3 with the Loco Net and JMRI.
I hate Rust
cudaken Curt I think you are doing this and all are welcome to answer. OK, I will need the Turtle thing and a decoder I believe so I can use it with the Digitrax SEB. What kind of decoder do I need? Does the turtle thing need a power supply? Track is mounted on thin outdoor carpet and 1/2 inch plywood so I won't have to mess with foam cover like I have on the mining section.
Curt I think you are doing this and all are welcome to answer. OK, I will need the Turtle thing and a decoder I believe so I can use it with the Digitrax SEB. What kind of decoder do I need? Does the turtle thing need a power supply? Track is mounted on thin outdoor carpet and 1/2 inch plywood so I won't have to mess with foam cover like I have on the mining section.
Ken, I'll jump in here.Just because you can do something a particular way does not mean that it is the best way to do it. Recently I helped a friend install a couple Torti with decoders on his layout. The tortis went in easily and he tried them out. He is using NCE, but it is basically the same. He had to locate the number of the turnout (after it was programed), then push the key on the throttle for turnout control, then type in the turnout number, then yes or no...... I guess that yes throws the turnout one way and no the other. Then he has to push another key to go back to controlling the train.... At that moment I realized all I have to do is reach out and throw the toggle switch for that turnout up or down depending whether I want the mainline or the siding.... So lets see that again... He has to 1. find out what the turnout number is, 2. hit the key for turnout control, 3. type the turnout number into the throttle, 4. choose which way the turnout needs to be thrown, and 5. push another key to get back to the train.... I reach out and go, CLICK!
I guess the his way is much better because it is more expensive, and involves computer technology........ And how much cooler to have the turnout being operated by the throttle!!!! WOW!
For me I use the technology when and if there is a valid reason for it. I won't be using decoder operated turnout control soon..... Do what you want, it is your layout. As for me I use what I saved to buy more scratchbuilding supplies!
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
Ken- I have a small incline area that is at 1.5% grade with turnouts at both ends before the incline starts. I decided to go with manual control off a panel instead of by DCC because I was afraid that I would be overwhelmed by running a train and trying to control turnouts on the throttle at the same time. Since I have 26 turnouts I don't think I could stay on top of it. I also have more of a oval track plan than yours appears to be and the back half is hidden from sight by structures. Hope this helped.
Curt Webb
The Late Great Pennsylvania Railroad
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cudaken Poison Ivy Arms Well they still are not itching much, but starting to look pretty nasty. I foresee them blistering in a day or 2.
Poison Ivy Arms Well they still are not itching much, but starting to look pretty nasty. I foresee them blistering in a day or 2.
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
Evening Fellow Dinners
Flo, I will take a SD 50 special with a Beer Pleases
Work Front Lets just say I for see saying "Would You Like That Super Sized " and will leave it at that!
Automatic Transmission Fluid. I just read the article in May issues magazine (yes I have to wait for the hand me down copy) I am thinking about trying it.
Turtle Switch Things. OK, could not figure how to spell the proper term. Anyway, I am thinking about adding a like up to K-10 Mining from the rear.
So far I can only go up from the front (picture above) and then it dead ends.
I want to be able to get up from this way.
Last picture was before I covered the inner workings. To make the grade 2% I will need to have the turnout for the grade some where around after the portal on the hill to the far left in the last picture.
All so, how to you tell which way the turnout is thrown? I will not be able to see it buried in the mountain.
Well hope you all are doing fine and looking forward to advices.
Team Steam Good job, and might have picked up some pocket change as well with Dad being in the business. Did he bend the rebar or just mess up the cover?
Evening guys
Did some MRRing tonight. Put together an ITC (Illinois Terminal) Athearn BB PS 5344 kit. These aren't a "shake the box kit" like the rest of the blue box line. They have seperate grabs, ladders, stirrups, etc. I have an MNS one that I never did finsih because the ladders busted. I think my modeling skills have inproved since then, and I had no issues this time.
David, A belated Happy Birthday.
Ray, I had a similar adventure with my GPS. I went with my father to Miami (remember, I'm between Panama City and Pensacola) for an 8 hour drive to pick up a car. Not just any car, though. It was a tan 1986 Ford LTD station wagon (yeah, really). We were driving on the interstate on the way home when the catalytic converters on the LTD clogged up (I asked my father to get a sawz-all and cut them out). Parked the wagon in a safe location (across from a police station) and used the GPS to try to find a place to get a trailer to pull the LTD with the expedition. It took us to a hardware store, and a few other places. So we tried the old way, went into a few gas stations to ask for directions. 5 hours of running around later we finally got the trailer. Now the LTD sits waiting for it's 418 to be installed.
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.
Evenin' folks!
Flo, just a decaf for me..
Been a long day here. Got my hair cut. Actually while he was doing it, I had him cut them all..... Did some banking. Needed some pictures of dead presidents in my wallet, so I got a Hamilton, a couple Jackson's and two Abes... Should do me for cash for the month of June I hope. Decided as Long as I was going to Rochester anyway, I should see if the Black and Decker repair place in Rochester might have the part I am waiting for. They did so i stopped in on my way to the Hoitsy Toitsy Art opening... For some reason my GPS then sent me to what was the right address, but in a completely wrong place..... Yep! Their are two Park Aves. in Rochester NY! After finding the wrong one and wondering why the GPS was sending me in the opposite direction of where I knew the store was.... I unplugged it, put it away and headed back to where I knew where I was and found it oln my own. I was only 15 minutes late by THAT time... Actually the opening was very enjoyable. Saw several people I knew, and my sister was very happy several of her neighbors came to it and a gentleman she knew from her teaching days that she hadn't seen in about 30 years. He read about it a few weeks back in the Rochester paper....
I get home and try to once again navigate the Black and Decker website. Finally found a way to get to the Black and Decker page instead of the all other brands they make page! From their I decide to check out the page that has Black and Decker Recalls.... Hmmmm. My mower is listed as one model that has been recalled for an electrical overheating issue....... I know I registered the mower when I bought it. Have no idea why I haven't got a recall notice in the mail? I will call the number and have a chat with them on Monday!
Have a great night out there!
Good evening Diners: I see Garry's paying, so I'll just have the lobster for a night cap! Had a weird moment in the big storm the other night (the one that brought tornadoes close to Dick (Greyfox) BTW) 4:45 am our door bell starts ringing. Go down and see that there's no-one there! Non-corporeal visitation? Nope, the driving rain all night had finally got inside the wireless bell push and shorted the battery into an "On" switch! Quite the storm that one - lightning continuously as cell after cell made its way across the country.
Ulrich: My on your telling your parents lines up with what everyone else is saying. I know your parents don't take well to 3rd party help, but if you take a turn for the worse, they will face that as a permanent situation. Really like your module I took the liberty of turning up the light a bit
Barry - interesting piece of machinery! What is it - a ship´s Diesel engine? I can hardly wait to see June producing an N scale model of it!
Lee:
The best way to find a forum on here seems to be Google...
http://www.farms.com/FarmsPages/ExpertsBio/tabid/293/Default.aspx?NewsId=39092&authorid=190
Tailpipe62: Care to tell us a bit about your mrr interests, plans etc? Hope you like it here.
tsf:
Mumble mumble Scottish accent mumble
The Great Britain II Railtour on April 11th saw 61994 The Great Marquess hauling a seven coach leg to the Kyle of Lochalsh from Inverness. On what was a good day of filming, we see the K4 in trouble on the climb from Fodderty Junction to Ravens Rock, and also skirting Loch Carron and few mile out of the Kyle.
My insurance would of probably had worse luck than me. What I think did it was I called his insurance company and then they called him after they hung up on me.
Jeff and all southern friends, say I guess that means everyone else in the Diner!
Must go, Goodnight all, and God Bless, Prayers for all in need of Healing, Comfort, Prosperity and Peace.
"There are always alternatives, Captain" - Spock.
Don't worry guys, when I told you I got the money was after I dealt with him in person. My dad was with me and I had him meet me on MY terms. Public area, police station one block away, and my sisters waiting to call 911 if anything went wrong from home. I'm not dead yet.
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 evening .... I'll have a Barry-size cheeseburger with onion rings and an RBF, please.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
TSF.
Just be sure to take a witness or two with you when you go to meet him.
Don't just trust some guy over the phone.
Good luck,'
I agree with Johnboy on this..bring your father or someone as a witness...it definitely helps.
Good Evening...
It has been a somewhat busier day than I thought ...
First off the drain under the kitchen sink plugged up then we had a certain neighbour pop over with a few brewskis for our backyard BBQ..whew..now we are resting a little....
Any how...TSF...just be careful with this situation...oh...and BTW...if you are looking for a voice changer...try something like Autotune......everyone else recording seems to be using them...
teen steam fan jeffrey-wimberly: teen steam fan: Oh yeah, problem's solved. No sooner than I went to another page after posting here, the guy called me and wanted to meet me somewhere and he gave me 400 USD So now problem's solved.
jeffrey-wimberly: teen steam fan:
teen steam fan:
Oh yeah, problem's solved. No sooner than I went to another page after posting here, the guy called me and wanted to meet me somewhere and he gave me 400 USD So now problem's solved.
Johnboy Out.......................................
from Saskatchewan, in the Great White North..
We have met the enemy, and he is us............ (Pogo)
jeffrey-wimberly TSF: Good to know he wants to pay up. The other alternative would have been that your insurance company paid then went after him for reimbursement.
TSF: Good to know he wants to pay up. The other alternative would have been that your insurance company paid then went after him for reimbursement.
Curt Webb Jeff- I hope at the very least that your foot has not worsened, and hopefully improved.
Jeff- I hope at the very least that your foot has not worsened, and hopefully improved.
Curt, a fine looking rats nest you are building there!! Seriously that is no small task you are undertaking. I just received a Tam Valley servo and servo controller in the mail. I got it to experiment with switching for my recently installed lower deck storage tracks. I am looking forward to seeing how it performs with Peco turnouts.
jeffrey-wimberly teen steam fan: One thing I've been looking for is a voice modulator. Could be fun Yeah, call them up and let them talk to Darth Vader.
teen steam fan: One thing I've been looking for is a voice modulator. Could be fun
One thing I've been looking for is a voice modulator. Could be fun
Yeah, call them up and let them talk to Darth Vader.
That would be fun. What I was looking for was a modulator to make my voice sound like a character from an anime called Bleach
Afternoon All,
Getting ready to do some BBQ'ing for supper. Spent most the day working on the layout. Finally have 26 DPDT switches installed, powered and tested using a Tortoise. I have learned some truths from this:
1. Be gentle and patient.
2. Make sure that you are testing what you think you are testing
3. If you think you need 4 inches of wire you probably need 6-8 inches.
4. Test each item more than once.
5. Take a minute and think out the problem before acting.
6. Be gentle and patient.
Chuck and Ray- Thanks for the info. That is the way I will go.
Teen Steam- We call it the "Running of the Drunks" or the "Walk of Shame" here.
Back of the Control Panel
Power Buss
The Red and Black wire provides power to the Control Panel and the Blue or Green wires provides power to the Tortoise. Installiing the Tortoises is my next project.
teen steam fan One thing I've been looking for is a voice modulator. Could be fun
Hey fellas
Flo I would love something tall, cold and strong. NO ZOE DON"T SHOVE VINNY IN THE FREEZER!!!
Thanks Flo, a Diet Doc will work great.
Well, (Deep subject) I got off the phone with the jerk who rear ended me. About 10 minutes of yelling by me and my dad we didn't get a cent out of the (Insert crude phrase here). Called his insurance company, Oh boy, a barrel of fun, more yelling, this time exclusively by yours truly. Found out he doesn't have insurance until next month. The guy I talked to kept telling me that he couldn't give information out about the driver in question. I yelled at him (Only way I could get it in his head) that I didn't want information, what I wanted was a check or them to send out their own adjuster to get this (Insert expletive here) straightened out. They hung up on me. My dad's going to call the Joliet police department (it happened right in front of Joliet Central where I go to school) and file a complaint. My sisters can vouch for how loudly I yelled. Hey, how'd I get up here?
Ulrich: Now is the time you should be taking it very easy. The last thing you want to do is overstress the parts of your heart that are healing.
Seen the doc and got the groceries. Now I'm staying in where it's cool.
Coffee in a UNION PACIFIC mug, please.
***Ken, I feel your pain "itch". We have plenty of poison ivy here on the ol' farm and no matter how careful I am, it gets me several times each year.
Timber company is behind our house now, so I caught the feller buncher opperator and asked if he could take the big trees down on our property. He'll take a look. Would sure make my job easier.
Cheers! Rob
Lunch!
Nothing new from me. Hauled some dirt up from the back with the quad and trailer. Other than that I'm thrilled its Friday. WHOOO HOO
Urlich- Tell them about your ticker. What's the worst that could happen? (Or is it that bad?)
Gotta go. Nationwide race is tonight a few miles up the road from me. Might get a lawn chair and watch all the drunks stagger out.