This morning I did a little work on ex-PRR GP9 7270. I removed the horns from the cab roof and relocated one to the center of the end of the short hood. The other one was relocated to the left side of the long hood just forward of the dynamic brake. Later today I intend to start on the job of wiring my two Bachmann GP7's together in permanent consist.
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
Hi Dusty,
to the best diner in the world. This place is being moved to a new location each month, and after many stationary locations somewhere in the US and a tour throughout that NOB country, I´d thought it to be nice to invite you all over to a tour throughout my country. The best of it - you don´t need any passports, tickets and, foremost, no $$$ to enjoy the trip.
So, hop on board and follow me to some spectacular and thrilling places.
Sir Madog Hi Dusty, to the best diner in the world. This place is being moved to a new location each month, and after many stationary locations somewhere in the US and a tour throughout that NOB country, I´d thought it to be nice to invite you all over to a tour throughout my country. The best of it - you don´t need any passports, tickets and, foremost, no $$$ to enjoy the trip. So, hop on board and follow me to some spectacular and thrilling places.
OK then Sir Madog I'll tag along with you for now but even virtual air sick aint fun. Just like fresh cream from the cow on a bumpy road I just don't travel well. Germany looks real nice but lots of mountains so lets take the tour now I've had breakfast the waitress said no grits but the bacon tasted great and so was the coffee. Maybe I can get buscuits tomorrow or the next day. I like the way she talks too like the lady that sang Lillie Marlane on that old record of my Dads before it got melted in the sun.
I like all that stuff you tell me I don't need because I don't have any of it any hoo.
How long will we all be over there or here, If I'm away overseas too long the Mrs will start to worry about me being OK and looking after myself?
So long
Dusty.
GMTRacing Welcome Dusty, And no worries mate. Since it's virtual Germany your virtual passport will do just fine. And if that still doesn't comfort you, just click your heels together and repeat three times "There's no place like home, there's no place like home.....". J.R.
Welcome Dusty,
And no worries mate. Since it's virtual Germany your virtual passport will do just fine. And if that still doesn't comfort you, just click your heels together and repeat three times "There's no place like home, there's no place like home.....". J.R.
Ok, thanks for the welcome, J.R. Now I'm over here I just hope that I can get back home again without too much trouble but I'll try what you say in a few days when I need to be getting back home again. I'm starting to miss the grandbabies already. If I follow Sir Madog around for a while I should be OK. The waitress speaks American so that is a blessing too.
So long.
Dusty Solo!! -this virtual diner does have a habit of traveling around..it sort of developed this habit over the past little while due to the once a month moves that took hold due to the space limitations that the railyard ended up with... In this diner you can find any of the delectable food items and not gain a single pound...oh...and don't mind certain characters who will attempt to tell you that I have a predilection for pie tossing.....I never did those things....
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Barry, we are having an Indian Summer here as well... Only problem is THAT is supposed to happen after a killing frost. I'm still bringing in produce from the garden. Usually I am cleaning up the remains of the garden by now.
Right now Ray, I took in some more corn from our corn field as well...having some of it tonight with our turkey...the weather is forecasting that we are looking at a milder than normal winter this year as well..should be just peachy..lots of cold rain then....
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Good afternoon...
It has retained an interesting milky sky here with a tinge of stickiness as well..79F out right now...
I need to find a few things again in my trainroom.....I seem to have a black hole in here that forms spontaneously and swallows things up whole meal......
Chloe, I'll have a burger and fries combo and a glass of OJ...yes..OJ...oh and a coffee as well please...I'll be at the corner booth looking over the magazines 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/
Well, Dusty SOlo!!
I see you are new to the forum as well the diner!
I hope you find lots of information, help and things to keep you interested and coming back often!
Again,
If you haven't yet seen the simple rules, I believe I re-posted them back near the begining of this month's diner thread! Please feel free to read and have a or a or a on us!
-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.
PLEASE HELP!!! Ok, I turn the key to the on position, push my newly installed starter button, truck starts right up and then immediately shuts back off???
My wife wondered if there was a security device to prohibit it from running? It's a 2000 chevy 2500 pickup (actually says 1999 on the door sticker). Rob
Rob,
The only possible security system I know of is the one protecting the radio (if installed). It shouldn't keep the truck from running. Have you checked the starter and/or ignition relay (located in the underhood electrical center usually next to thew brake master cylinder)? I would also check the fusible links also under the hood. You will need at least a continuity tester ((test light) or a test meter. What motor, dual or single fuel tank ?
When the truck starts does it die as soon as you release the starter button? If you hold the starter button on for a second or so after the motor fires does it keep running?
***J.R. It lives!!! I switched the two identical Relays (starter & AC), then held the starter button an extra couple seconds and "this time", it breathed life and kept breathing. I checked the AC and it works, so the relays are both good. Now, it still took me several tries to get it re-started after turing the engine off. Hope this is just because it's been sitting and not going to be an ongoing reliability issue!?! Letting it "run" now awhile. Fingers crossed! Thanks! -Rob
Hello to Dusty! Welcome!
JR .. I'm glad you have time to visit. I think Rob is too.
Rob ... I hope the truck keeps running. If not you may have to shoot it.
Ulrich ... You pictures continue to be impressive! Thanks for sharing.
Barry .. Your old photos are impressive. I bet the last one with palm trees is not London, Ontario.
Sue.... I see someone up high climbing the big rock. Is that you? You and your friends had better be careful there.
I have been making plaster messes on the layout lately. Yucky, but fun.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Good ! It sounds like you may have some additional issues there but I'd probably spring for a new relay at some point just in case. Can't hurt to keep it in the glove box until needed and I don't think they're too expensive. Most of the tests you can do require pressure gauges and adaptors and multimeters so lets just hope for the best for now. Perhaps Todd or Bama who are more familiar with these fiendish new devices can give you more better advice at some point. I'm just glad it's functioning at some level. J.R.
Garry: That photo was from San Jose CA..sometime in the mid to late 1930's, I'm aguessin' here...
I've got a little Spring cuddled between my arms..it is his time fro cuddling..lol!
Hey guys.
Solo, welcome to the diner. come on in and stay a while.
Rob- What do you mean you had to try several times to restart it after it warmed up? did the starter not engage or would it just not turn over or fire?
Diner- Best part is not having to deal with the TSA agents or flying for that matter
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!
Evening All,
Not much happening this way tonight. MOH is at a quilters meeting so it was left over pizza for dinner. I go back to w**k tomorrow. I spent around 4.5 hours today on the roundhouse. I sprayed Matte Finish on everything and glued together the 2 sided walls, window frames and panes of glass. I also put together the smoke exhausts. Either Friday or Sunday I will glue the tracks into the floor.
Dusty-. Put your feet up and stay a spell.
Rob- Glad to hear your truck is running again.
TSF- Good to hear from you again.
Everyone have a good night.
Curt Webb
The Late Great Pennsylvania Railroad
http://s1082.photobucket.com/albums/j372/curtwbb/
Curt Webb TSF- Good to hear from you again. Everyone have a good night.
I'm not dead yet.
SSSSHHHH!!!
GOOD NIGHT!!!
SLEEP WELL!!!
See you in the morning!!!
***It had not really warmed up yet. That said, it would turn over and try to run but wouldn't catch/continue to run. Almost like it wasn't getting enough gas or something. It has been sitting a few weeks or so now. Hopefully some run time and fresh gas will cure this!?! It's just a farm truck used twice a month and on the farm for moving stuff, so it doesn't have to perform well, as long as it performs OK. Will probably leave the engine running when far from home, except to fill up at the gas station. Rob
Evening all!
Scrambled eggs but with pasture raised sausage, jalapenos, and shredded cheese. Sliced local heirloom tomato on the side, and a couple samosas (seriously good samosas with eggs is awesome!). To drink, some coconut milk as per usual.
After figuring out modelling the 1949 Crescent is not for me, I still had a Walthers Budd Diner and three fluted side Walthers 4140 10/6 Pullmans. The N&W didn't have cars like them, but with a change of sides, working on adding some detail parts and I will have four N&W sleepers! I'll be working on that soon enough.
Alvie
Hey everyone. Well i made it through my Monday. I am tired so I will see you all in the morning!
Todd, You are correct " Gravy Run" we bid once a year on our runs. We are a union company and every thing is done by seniority #1 picks and so on down the line. I think I am about # 25? I have been there 27 years.
JR, We have a thing in our trucks called a ivis, Tells em everything. MPH. RPM'S Log book. etc. Got to show up ready to roll. You take care. Thayne...
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
Since I recieved a squirrel with a Cardinals T-shirt in my e-mail, (jokester) I will say GO RANGERS!!!
Dusty Solo- Welcome to the diner.
Thayne- Sometimes sticking with a job has it's perks doesn't it?
Rob- Ain't got no idee. The starter relay shouldn't shut the truck off I wouldn't think. But who knows on them things anymore. In fact, I would think you bypassed it, so to speak, with your button. I can't remember what year it was but if you have one of those Vortec engines the fuel pressure has GOT to be like at least 60psi or it will not run. Anythig less and it won't. Can't remember the exact pressure, but it's up there. It could be that it sat for long enough you have to let the cobs get blown out and all the juices cleared. I would think it'll come out of it.
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.
I see this place has been real busy today. Typical Monday.Already seeing signs of Halloween approaching.
Chamomile tea, please. Going to try hitting the hay early tonight.
***Jeffrey, that's a pretty spooky loco you have there. I like it!
Have a good night all.
Rob
Evening all, I'll have a large hot chocolate with a slice of Oreo pie please.
Today was a day off from w**k, which would normally be filled with adventure and fun, but I absolutely did NOTHING! I was a lazy bum all day long! Been raining off and on all day, so that contributed to my laziness.
Rob: Glad you were able to get the truck running. If you need some more help, shoot me a line and I'll see what I can dig up for you. As far as fuel pressure is concerned, you need 54 psi to start, and running should be right at 50psi, any higher won't necessarily hurt, but any lower will cause issues with idling. Of course, if you need/want in-person help then I'll see what I can do to "field trip" my way up there on a day off. (seeing as I'm only a few hours away at most)
Well, I am glad that I got caught up on things around here, I was kinda worried that I was going to have the month pass me by before I could get back into the door and catch up.
Later taters!
GOOD MORNING!!!
Today is Tuesday, September October 11th, 2011!!!
{SOrry, I tried to turn back time!!!}
Make today a Laughing day For tomorrow you may cry!!!
Coffee and Cinamon rolls for every body!!!
Good Morning
Trying something a little different here...
Going to be sunny and 77F again today..getting a few clouds later on this afternoon..
I've got a few things I need to pick up from w**k this morning do off I be doing this...
Have a good one guys!!!
Good Morning all,
Low 60's this morning with some overcast. We'll load for Lime Rock today as it is supposed to rain the rest of the week on and off. Also I have to go to Whitby Ont tomorrow for my friends funeral.Colin King was the technical director for one of the organisations we race with and a long time friend, cancer got him.
I'll just take my coffee and move along. Hope your day is better than mine has started. CUL, J.R.
Morning Fellow Dinners.
Flo please
Can you get sick from taking a test? Yesterday after I left the dinner I took the On Line Aptitude Test to be a Body Shop Manager. I have taken a few of these, but this one was unreal! I started the test at around 9:30 AM and it took till 1:30 PM to finishes it! I did take a few bathroom breaks and had a few phone calls so maybe take a half hour out of the total time. But still that would be 3.5 hours!
It had 2 Separate Aptitude Test, 2 Vocabulary Test and 2 Math Test. Then at the end, there was a test about how you feel about using drugs and stealing from the company you work for! That one had 120 questions by it self.
I was wore out after I got done with it and laid down, felt a little warm. Woke up at 2:30 PM and I was hot. I had a 100.8 temperature? Took 2 Ibuprofen and laid back down till 4:00 PM, time to take Tiffany to the vet.
Tiffany and the Vet. Well we did not get any bad news, pretty much what we expected. Vet seems to think Tiff has gotten some Arthritis in the right front leg now. Said her shoulder seems a little stiff and could feel crunching in her knee. Vet added a new medication for Arthritis and said call back in a week and tell her how Tiff is doing. Heart mummer was still the same as last year. So over all for being all most 17, she is not doing to bad.
For the new dinners, Tiffany is the white dog.
Got home around 6:30 Pm, ate and went to sleep. Did not even feel like having a last night.
I am tired this morning but do not feel like I have a temperature, so hopefully I feel OK today. Do have a Phone Interview For A Job today at 1:30 PM. It is for selling used car's at a Buy Here Pay Here lot. In the St Louis area there getting to be quit a few of Higher end Buy Here Pay Here lots, this is one of them. While I hated the last Car Salesman job I had (cheating customers) at leas with a Buy Here Lot, the people know up front they are paying more due to poor credit.
Well I just turned on the Train's, first time in 2 days. Think that is about the longest I have gone in 6 years.
See you all later.
Ken
I hate Rust
Good Morning!! Coffee and…..more strudel I guess. It is pretty good stuff. Thanks Scattered showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Good Morning!! Coffee and…..more strudel I guess. It is pretty good stuff. Thanks
Scattered showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
New guy talking to Ray…,always good for a chuckle.
This is my “full w**k” day so I be in and out and all over.
Not much has happened since I went to bed other than the wake up every hour to an hour and a half thing...., aGAIN! so not much to say other than…
Ya’ll have a Great Day!!!