Evening All,
Just got done with a meatloaf dinner. I would really love a cup of coffee but I know it will keep me up so Flo a virtual cup of coffee please.
I know Ulrich is missing but I believe Flip posted a couple of days ago that they have been communicating by personal conversations.
I w**k again tomorrow and the high is supposed to be 69 F with chances of rain. It was pretty busy today and probably more so tomorrow because of Presidents Day.
Ray- Your water looks great and the power plant pictures are. We aren't worthy. I looked up the the material (forgot name of the top of my head) you and Terry recommended and the cost was $116 (ACE Hardware). Is this in keeping with what you paid? I have to admit it seems pretty steep to me.
Well everyone take care and prayers to those in need.
Curt Webb
The Late Great Pennsylvania Railroad
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Konbanwa· moderā!
"Down by the station early in the morning,See the little Pufferbellies all in a row....."
Chloe, why is Barry jabbering in Swahili? Oh, well, I'll have a cup of decaf and a piece of the pecan pie please.
Curt.... No, No, No! You don't need several gallons of the stuff..... You can find the 4oz. set for $12 or so. The 8 oz. which will do a lot of layout water is around $17.... See here: Envirotex Lite You can even find it craft stores, Hobby Lobby, Michaels, etc. for a reasonable price. Oh, and thanks!
Cleaned out a path to the gas meter so the people from the local utility company can come and change it out to a new one on Wednesday. I hope they have enough space to get it done in there..... The gas meter and the water service are in a space behind the back wall of the new layout room. I had it built to code for access to utilities, but since have put in a large storage shelving unit right across from the gas meter..... I will know on Wednesday I guess.
Got to finish the inside of the 2nd. story of the power house today. Put a few photos up in the WPF thread, but here is one for you folks!
I added a stairwell and stairs, guard railings, ladders on the boilers, and some workers here and there. Tomorrow I hope to JB Weld it into place inside the building. On Tuesday I can be put in place on the layout...... maybe. I still have several things to add to the outside, signs, roof details, etc. so I will have to decide where those can be best done first. Feels good to get back to THAT project though.
I see my pie has arrived, so I will catch you all later!
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
That seems real high, Curt! The box I bought was about the size of a box of "TRISCUTS"r for about $26,IIRC. Are we comparing apples, or is that a larger, say 2 one gallon jugs( One resin, one thickener)? I've used it in my job( GC) and the large size is pricier, but unless you need to pour Lake Superior the small one will be alot of water. Let me know, as I'm out and need to make a trip to Menards.
Hope this helps!
Terry in NW Wisconsin
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Top!
Eat up everyone!!
A bowl of the House Stew, please.
***Ray, mighty fine work there. Looking forward to seeing the complete building on the layout.
***Terry, don't be scaring me now. Not when I'm close to starting the real work.
Rob
Woof Fellow Doggies.
Flo, bowel of water and a for my master please.
My master head hurts, and does not feel like typing, think it about something called taxes, he is whining right now. Bark.
Here is a picture of me, master and the mommy, I loves the Mommy. (tail wagging) She just has something called a birthday? I not sure what that is, but I got cake! Master has one next week, I hope I get more cake, I love cake! (tail wagging harder)
Woof at you later.
Shaddy, Kens Wolfhound.
I hate Rust
Time for me to call it a night. I kitbashed a boxcar today and I got the choke on the van fixed. At least it appears to work. The local ant colonies may still be interested in learning astrophysics. See y'all tomorrow.
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Good Evening
Think I'll have a cup of Chamomile Tea and then head off for
Have a good night all!!
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GOOD MORNING!!!
Today is Monday, February 20th, 2012!!!
Today is President's Day, 2012!!!
HooRay Georgie, HooRay Abe baby!!!!
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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.
Good Morning! from Tipton IN.
TIPTON
Bill Tidler Jr.
Near a cornfield in Indiana...
Good morning. It's 42° and partly. This afternoon it'll be 62° and partly cloudy.Nothing going on today, not on my schedule anyway.
Good Morning,
Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers for my mother. I went to see her yesterday and she seems to be doing better. That was a long trip; 2hr drive each way for a 2hr visit. I left when it was time for her lunch and pain killers.
The high yesterday was a sharp 24F and windy. Today it’s back to a tolerable 34F.
I’ve been spending most of my free time with the rolling stock inventory. Not sure I mentioned it but the dresser I built will hold 66 forty foot box cars or 55 fifty foot boxcars in one drawer and the dresser has 9 drawers. I learned I need to join RSA; rolling stock anonymous. 2 ¾ drawers are filled with 40’ box cars. I also learned I need to send a few older Roco, Tyco, and Mehano cars to the Bay for reassignment.
BM1 Lee Soule USCG (ret) L.S.&W Railroad Serving the Lower Great Lakes
Good Morning All,
Just a regular to go please Zoe. 30F and a chill breeze this morning. Loading day today for the Fla trip. We'll fly out Thursday AM and stay down through the 5th to cover the first two weekends. Wish we'd hear from Ulrich - with the history of blackouts and such I'm worried. Keep up the great pics guys - no progress to report here - I was in the shop all weekend then dinner to celebrate the CFO's and #1 Sons birthdays. CUL, J.R.
Yoko Ono!!! Don’t know what that means, but I figure I better at least try to speak a little Japanese before we leave. It’s only polite. Coffee and the fruit plate please. Thanks. Sunny, with a high near 47. Southeast wind between 7 and 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Occasional showers after midnight. Low around 38. South wind between 13 and 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80% Rob- Terry’s right. It’s a one shot deal. Well kinda. You can start again but it’s a real PITA. Don’t forget the grout lines when you’re measuring. Make sure the tiles you’re using are smaller and include the grout lines. I’m not all that familiar with all types of tile, but the ones I’ve used are smaller than 12X12. This includes the grout line when measuring so a 11 ¾ in tile equals 12 inches with a quarter inch grout line. There are different size grout lines that are “standard” such as 3/8’ so find out what you’re dealing with. Some may actually be the stated size like 12X12, I don’t know. But if it is you will want to add the grout line in. Floor Wars Williamsville: Phase….I lost track - I get a break from the floors until after the cabinets come in so today is another odds and ends day. W**ked out well yesterday, I got the sump pump for the clothes washer and wash sink changed yesterday. For some reason, and I don’t know why, it still has me concerned, the thing went off without a hitch. Not one problem, delay, design change in the last 17 years, breakage, nothing. Didn’t even have to say once “now why in the heck did they do that!?” Still waiting for the other shoe to fall. Well thanks a lot you guys!! (meant generically to include Sue of course) Seeing all these photos of beautiful projects, layout photos, weathering basically MRR stuff I’m really getting the itch. I’m getting closer to being able to spend some time in the train room. I really am. I just have a few odds and ends I’ve been meaning to do and a few little projects I need to finish. Kinda like clean up. Then….I can get back to normal. Even the floors that need done will only be normal projects at that point. I can hardly wait….but my New Years resolution was, finish a project. Or at least before starting another and don’t just drag it out PLUS finish the open ended ones left around. So far so good and I’m feeling prETTY good about it. Still got a ways to go. Especially outside and in the garage. Or what used to be the garage. Oh one more thing, I know this means nothing to you guys, but friends of mine's daughter just got engaged. Beautiful little creature she is. I'm just tickled pink she is kinda shy so she had trouble finding a nice guy because they thought she was stuck up or not interested. To bad, she is very nice and not stuck up at all, just sorta shy. To bad for many, she is just a beautiful girl. AND has a job. School teacher AND she is w**king on her BA in....something. OH language? or...speech? Something that makes me say to her.."betcha just cringe when you hear me talk dontcha?" She laughs. ANTway, the lucky feller is in the Coast Guard. Can't rmemeber the rank but he has something to do with computers but not on ships. He is apparently land locked I guess. He's quitting the CG when his hitch is up and will join the reserves. What kinda guy is he? NICE!!! real nice. Good kid. (They are around 28) Great kid. Let's put it this way he was on the Honor Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. If you know anything about what it takes to have that honor, you'd know what I mean. I'm very happy for them both. Ya’ll have a Great Day!!!
Yoko Ono!!! Don’t know what that means, but I figure I better at least try to speak a little Japanese before we leave. It’s only polite.
Coffee and the fruit plate please. Thanks.
Sunny, with a high near 47. Southeast wind between 7 and 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Occasional showers after midnight. Low around 38. South wind between 13 and 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%
Rob- Terry’s right. It’s a one shot deal. Well kinda. You can start again but it’s a real PITA. Don’t forget the grout lines when you’re measuring. Make sure the tiles you’re using are smaller and include the grout lines. I’m not all that familiar with all types of tile, but the ones I’ve used are smaller than 12X12. This includes the grout line when measuring so a 11 ¾ in tile equals 12 inches with a quarter inch grout line. There are different size grout lines that are “standard” such as 3/8’ so find out what you’re dealing with. Some may actually be the stated size like 12X12, I don’t know. But if it is you will want to add the grout line in.
Floor Wars Williamsville: Phase….I lost track - I get a break from the floors until after the cabinets come in so today is another odds and ends day. W**ked out well yesterday, I got the sump pump for the clothes washer and wash sink changed yesterday. For some reason, and I don’t know why, it still has me concerned, the thing went off without a hitch. Not one problem, delay, design change in the last 17 years, breakage, nothing. Didn’t even have to say once “now why in the heck did they do that!?” Still waiting for the other shoe to fall.
Well thanks a lot you guys!! (meant generically to include Sue of course) Seeing all these photos of beautiful projects, layout photos, weathering basically MRR stuff I’m really getting the itch. I’m getting closer to being able to spend some time in the train room. I really am. I just have a few odds and ends I’ve been meaning to do and a few little projects I need to finish. Kinda like clean up. Then….I can get back to normal. Even the floors that need done will only be normal projects at that point. I can hardly wait….but my New Years resolution was, finish a project. Or at least before starting another and don’t just drag it out PLUS finish the open ended ones left around. So far so good and I’m feeling prETTY good about it. Still got a ways to go. Especially outside and in the garage. Or what used to be the garage.
Oh one more thing, I know this means nothing to you guys, but friends of mine's daughter just got engaged. Beautiful little creature she is. I'm just tickled pink she is kinda shy so she had trouble finding a nice guy because they thought she was stuck up or not interested. To bad, she is very nice and not stuck up at all, just sorta shy. To bad for many, she is just a beautiful girl. AND has a job. School teacher AND she is w**king on her BA in....something. OH language? or...speech? Something that makes me say to her.."betcha just cringe when you hear me talk dontcha?" She laughs. ANTway, the lucky feller is in the Coast Guard. Can't rmemeber the rank but he has something to do with computers but not on ships. He is apparently land locked I guess. He's quitting the CG when his hitch is up and will join the reserves. What kinda guy is he? NICE!!! real nice. Good kid. (They are around 28) Great kid. Let's put it this way he was on the Honor Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. If you know anything about what it takes to have that honor, you'd know what I mean. I'm very happy for them both.
Ya’ll have a Great Day!!!
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.
J.R.- Wish the CFO and #1 a late . Sorry I couldn't make it, you know, traffic and all.
Good morning, Chloe. No work today, so I will sit in this back booth by the stove and wait to see who shows up.
Terry, I sure like Hunter's swamp. As usual, your modeling is outstanding.
Garry, NP rules! When I finish my scratch car shop, I plan to start the Class C 2-story depot that I purchased from the NPRHA Company Store.
Ray, Sorry we are not heading east. Speaking of that, we don't go anywhere. Thanks for sharing your photos. With all your MR activities, how do you get anything done on your layout. All I got done this weekend, was a couple vents. Now I can start on the siding.
Later, Sue
Anything is possible if you do not know what you are talking about.
Todd - you mean you didn't send a card either?
Rob - they have those little plus mark thingies (scientific terminology) with the grout and tile supplies to stick between the tiles and preserve the spacing. They come in several sizes so you can space things accordingly.
Sue - I would have accorded mountain climbing and hiking as "going somewhere" , no? Larry probably figures he goes enough plasces for his job.....
Back to loading - just needed to remind our driver from Cal. he needs to remember his gear this time so back at the keyboard for a sec..... J.R.
Good Morning
Nice and sunny out here..and a high of 25F is expected,
Having some things done to the layout today that need doing..namely cleaning up around it so that I can see if Sim's Jtn yard can be expanded a bit..
Flo, I'll just have a coffee for now please...I'll be at the back by the stove as well....
See I got top again...have at it!!
Morning All,
At w**k again. High today 69 F and clear so far. Tomorrow is supposed to be 80 F. You have to love Florida in the winter. Nothing much to report. I pick up my turnouts that I need on Saturday so next week I can start putting the track back together.
Terry- I found the material at Scenic Express for $12 and $30.
Oz Jim- I really like your backdrop.
Lee- I'm glad your Mother is doing better. Did they figure out what was causing the issue with her legs?
Everyone take care and prayers for those in need.
Morning.
Curt- Sounds like your getting nice weather
David- I know I'm late, but congrats on the job. Hope you do well. Does your parents business deal with old farm equipment?
Question for anyone knowledgeable about DCC,- What is the name of an app that will run a NCE DCC system off of my iphone? I just joined a club layout and I don't have the money to spend right now on a throttle.
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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!
cudaken Woof Fellow Doggies.
Nice Doggie. Here Doggie, Here Doggie.
A LION runs across the tracks at the Cortelyou Road Station looking for that doggie.
ROAR
The Route of the Broadway Lion The Largest Subway Layout in North Dakota.
Here there be cats. LIONS with CAMERAS
Morning Fellow Dinners.
Flo, coffee please.
Work Front Well this weekend was not what I was hoping for! I have been making right around $100.00 in commission on every weekend day I work. I normally only work one per week. So I was hoping for $200.00 between Saturday and Sunday, that sure did not happen. Sunday we did not have the first customer till 11:00 AM, we opened at 9:00 AM.
I did manage to make $118.00 in the 2 days, at one point I did not think I was going to make $75.00! So it was better than a stick in the eye. Only thing that save the weekend was 2 late customers. Store closed at 6:00 PM, got the last truck done at 6:30 and I was out at 7:00. Well what can I say, in is money.
I am #1 in Alignments in St Louis! Well, that makes me feel a little better about things. Who knows, I may still get a store.
Later
Ken
Extra strong coffee in a UNION PACIFIC mug, please.
Thanks for the suggestions. I have all the stuff, much of it leftover from previous tile projects. Most of those were done by professional tile guys, not me. My only experience has been with the little 4 1/4" variety. These natural stone tiles I'll be using are full 12" tiles. Pardon the quick scribbles, but you can get the idea of what I have planned. Next step will be cutting out that section of the wood floor, to expose the subfloor.
Have a good day all. Rob
Yoi tsuitachi no o tomodachi!
Zoe. I'll have the #2 special, over easy on the eggs, bacon, home fries, and a double order of sourdough toast. Oh, don't forget the dark roast coffee!
Do wish Ulrich would check in! Hope he is OK.......
Rob, THAT is going to look nice when finished. I see your little black and white kitty approves. Manét has his bags all packed to come down and help your cat get in the way while you do the project....
Currently 30°F and mostly sunny outside today. I'm getting a bit of solar warming in the dinning room/office area so I will wait to light the wood stove hear until after lunch. I need to continue to clean and rearrange the basement today as well as get some newsletters ready to mail.
Catch you all later!
Howdy.
Where is Ulrich?
Terry ... That's another nice layout photo you posted.
Darren .... I have 171 ready for teh counting thread if someone has 170.
Ray ..... I like the interior power house details !
Ken ..... Wooof, bark ......
Rob ....... Meow
Ray .......... Meow
Barry ....... Meow
Lion ........ Roar
TSF ... Good to see you back in the Diner Animal House.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Good Afternoon...
Speaking of animal house...
Hey, what can I say....
Ray: I love south facing windows....
Another one of those failed car designs...the 1937 Airomobile...
Here is a photo with a "pike-sized" NP passenger train. Two Atlas FP7's and 5 upgraded Rivarossi cars. The train is passing Reggie's Junk Yard . The street car is on its way from Union Station o downtown. .. Not the best photography, but you can see the general idea.
Gary- Meant to pop in earlier but other stuff came up.
Oh by the way, I joined the Will County Model Railroaders. I model british so its good some of my US rolling stock I got before I made the switch will get used.
40f and cloudy today. Winds are at 20/30 mph. I think something's comin"!?!
That sounds more like it, Curt!
Thank you again,Sue! How about some pics of Larry's backdrop stuff?
Garry, thanks! Love the passenger train shot!
Rob, when you cut the tile, flip it over if you have chipping or flaking problems. It'll help. Also cut it SLOW! Let the blade work, and keep it plenty wet.It looks to me like it's a slate type tile. When you grout, don't wait too long before the first wipe-down. Try to keep the field of the tile a little damp, it'll clean up a lot easier!. I recently finished a 20'x24' 2-story addition with a master bath that was all tile, very simular to what you've got there, including a custom 6'x8' shower stall.( with a bench!) When you're done with the grout, run your fingertops across ALL the tile, you'll be able to feel the left-over grout. Use a stiff, PLASTIC putty knife if a scrubbing with a scotchbrite sink pad doesn't take it off. Go slow and easy so you don't flake the tile. Use water.Finally, I always give my floor jobs a good buffing with an old, slightly damp terry cloth bath towel. It'll pull the dust out.
Hope that puts your mind at ease a little!