Well, good evening....
I probably have enough radiation in me to actually start glowing ...although I have not seen that happening...yet.......supposed to find out sometime before the week is out what was found, if anything...
We seem to be seeing something of a cooling off happening here...tomorrow we are supposed to go to 83F feeling like 90F and then the next three days, showers and 70-72 for highs...
Oh, btw, I used to live near this little bridge over the CP here in London ON....
watch?v=2iH GwEVA84
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/
Dennis, glad your friends got a laugh out of that.
Ken, where is the picture from?
Ray, I’m watching the internet for news to see if there are any comments, nothing yet.
BM1 Lee Soule USCG (ret) L.S.&W Railroad Serving the Lower Great Lakes
One of the cars I worked on today is a Bachmann trainset hopper. I removed the truck mounted couplers and pockets. I then body mounted Kadee #242 coupler boxes and Kadee #5 couplers. I marked out the road name and logos then patched in the L&A. The car sits a little high on one end. In fact I've never seen one of these cars that doesn't and I've seen a bunch of them. It has to be something in how the car is made. Later I'll take the frame apart and see if that can be corrected.
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
watch?v=6acPX00M9Q&feature=related
Oh Look! It is summer time in London, Ont. The only way I know that is because the sun is out. LOL, just kidding. I know you guys have been baking up north also.
Robert H. Shilling II
Looks like folks are roasting from Louisiana all the way up into Ontario, Canada. It's still 87 degrees here at 9:10 pm.
Time for me to call it a night. It's been a busy day in the shops. See y'all tomorrow.
Evenin' folks!
Janie, just a decaf please. I'll go sit in the back booth and relax for a bit.
Took the keys back to the museum and put them away this afternoon. Then I hung around and mostly watched other people w*rk on some projects.... I did a few odds and ends to help out, steadied a ladder, moved some things out of the way.... Stuff like that. Then had supper and came home. At home I got 2 of the other old RR ties broken loose and moved from the spot they have been sitting in for the last 30 years. Looks like one, possibly two (the one not moved yet) is still solid.
Lee, haven't heard anything from any of the news sources locally about the project. I talked to one of the Museum Board Members today and asked what he knew. He knew they were starting the project soon. i asked if we were going to get anything from the bridge here at the museum. He shrugged his shoulders and said, "I don't know".
Barry, what is that glow in the sky over your way......? Oh, Radiation treatment? Hope all your news will be good news! Keeping you in my prayers. Nice videos, BTW.
Tomorrow afternoon I am going to the Steam Pageant near Canandaigua with my son and the Granddaughters. Antique steam and gasoline tractors on display and running. They have an antique tractor pull every year and a slow race for the steam ones. The object is to see which tractor can go the distance in the longest time without ever stopping..... All kinds of good stuff to do and see. Should be fun!
Guess I will call it a night. Prayers for all in need!
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.
August 8, 2012 is the 221st day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 145 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.
If you are trying to learn Spanish then this day of the week in Spanish is miércoles.
TIPTON
Bill Tidler Jr.
Near a cornfield in Indiana...
Good Morning
We are going up to 84F feeling like 93F later on...in the sunshine....
I'm going to be spending the day mostly at the various malls around town as it appears I have shrunk. And, of course, having shrunk, the poor belt is starting to make me look more like a tulip than a person...according to my sister
Flo, I'll have a superhuge breakfast special with the fixin's and a large coffee please...I'll be at the RC for a bit
Ray:
watch?v=ZjGIAe8zUj8&feature=related
Morning all,
I'll have an ice tea and a sausage and egg biscuit.
72 currently, but headed to upper 80's with a real feel near 100. Probably get afternoon storms too just like the last few days.
In honor of the steam theme, if you have half an hour to kill here is a video I found on YouTube of the railroad my grandfather and g-grandfather worked on. They may even be in this video. I didn't even know this existed!
CLA34mpm98g
watch?v=CJpZfp0Ss2U&feature=related
Anything that uses a shotgun shell to start the thing is cool by me!!
Good Morning All,
Ray, In Wisconsin we removed 2 RR Bridges and the local historical society wanted the ring from the base of the bridge with the wheels and gears; that was a challenge; the contractor had to push the ring up river on a crane barge ad set it on a concrete pad in a park. If I remember correctly one museum in NY has an animated miniature model of the bridge. The idea is to hook the original bridge controls to the model’s motor so visitors can operate the bridge. I think the other museum wanted them for a static display. My only job in this whole thing is to coordinate the in water work for the next 10 months and issue work permits. So I’ll be busy right here pushing papers…
Let us know how the steam pageant went.
Looks like we will get some much needed rain this week. Weather guesser said it will be a down pour for 7 days and nights starting this afternoon.
watch?v=QUBKcqoaZqY&feature=related
Good Morning!!!
Coffee and a slice of prime rib medium rare, two eggs scrambled loose and an order of fried potatoes please. Thanks.
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92.
Ken- Don’t recall exact time I went to bed Monday night, but it was kinda early for me I think.
Can’t go to bed too early or I get up too early. Like Jeff I never started sleeping in once I retired, so I’m up anywhere usually between 5 and 5:30. Sometimes I’ll sleep in til 6 (like today), or I’m up at 4 if I go to sleep too early. Occasionally if the temp is right and it’s raining with just a touch of a gentle rumble of thunder I won’t wake up til supper time or it quits raining, but most times between 5 and 5:30.
Jerry- Glad to see you!
G- I get dizzy and lightheaded sometimes too, but that usually is when I see a pretty girl. Oh! I mean it usually is when the weather is such that my sinuses cause it. Or so they say. My Dad used to get those spells and he would go into the Docs and they would do this ear cleaning flush thing and Dad would say they’d get things out of there that resembled squirrels, but he could hear better and he wouldn’t get dizzy as much. I guess a doc does better than we can with whatever they use. Not sure if it’s your problem of course, but hey, worth a check when you’re there. Thought about getting mine done just to see how much hearing I really have.
Didn’t do a dadgum thing with the bathroom yesterday. Things just didn’t w**k out in the everything else department and when I got a chance I just decided to not. I hate w**king evenings as it just puts the whole day in a conflict due to having to watch the clock so's not to be late for w**k. I know it’s terrible to complain about a job when so many would love to have one, but…., well, by golly it’s the truth.
So anyway today I must get back to the bathroom before Brenda actually says something about how long it’s taking. Hopefully Lee will start back on the layout so Murphy will stop over there to check on his progress.
Ya’ll have a good 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.
Good morning. It's 76° with 91% humidity. It's partly cloudy and there's a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. The high will be 95° and the weather guesser says it'll feel like 107°.Well my parents yard looks like it needs mowing again, so guess what I'll probably be doing today. After I get that done I'll most likely be taking a look at a gondola that's giving me fits about derailing. It has plastic wheels. Wanna guess what the likely culprit is?I have a loco boxed up and ready to go to a new home. I'm just waiting for word from the prospective new owner. I'm trading it for some new (to me) freight cars.
TA462 Heading to Vaughn today to visit Bass Pro Shops. I might be getting myself a new boat.
Heading to Vaughn today to visit Bass Pro Shops. I might be getting myself a new boat.
which one you got your eyes on?
Good Morning Modelers...
Currently 62F heading for the low 90's. The total of 90+ degree days is now the 5th most in history and we are marching our way up to break the record that is sadly not that old either so it's just getting plain HOT around here. Not much else to report today...
Darren (BLHS & CRRM Lifetime Member)
Delaware and Hudson Virtual Museum (DHVM), Railroad Adventures (RRAdventures)
My Blog
77F 56% humidity, a nice change to the weather we’ve had the past 8 weeks.
TA462, a new boat sounds cool. Do you have a local Power Squadron or something up there that will give you a free safety inspection before you use the boat?
After 22+ years active duty the best I can do is sleep until 0600 no matter how late I’m up at night. Now with my civilian job I have to get up at 0500, that’s only 60 minutes before revile so I adjusted pretty quickly. I don’t miss the 26 or 48 hours days I pulled while on AD.
I just heard on the radio we are expected to get an inch of rain tomorrow. Now the question is do I put the plug in my basement drain or trust the one way valve I installed last month? I’ve had issues in the past with the storm water backing up into the basement during heavy rains and haven’t had any significant rain to see the one way valve work. If I put the plug in the AC doesn’t have anywhere to drain and I get a small pool of water in the laundry room. If I put the plug in I’ll have no way of knowing if the one way valve works or not.
Mornin' everyone!
Janie, I'll have the #2 special this morning, over easy eggs, bacon, homefries, and a double order of sourdough toast, please and thank you! Oh, yes, dark roast coffee to complete the meal.......
Currently 78°F outside with a high of 87°F around 3PM today.
Barry, great videos!!! I should have some photos of the Pagaent of Steam tonight to share. Info here. This year they are featuring a collection of old Minneappolis Moline tractors. I would still love to get my hands on the old Allis Chalmers B sitting next door to my son's house.........
I see Galaxy hasn't been in yet....... Hope he is doing OK given what he was saying about being dizzy the last couple days.
I am still waiting on a couple packages to arrive to have materials to continue w*rk on the layout. Should be arriving in the next couple of days from MicroMark and Fast Tracks.
Best get moving to get some things done before my son and the granddaughters arrive!
Later!
Morning All
Flo, Coffee to go.
Just a quick hello to let you folks know I am OK. (I did not post last night)
Got run.
Ken
I hate Rust
Morning All.
Expected high today 102. Right now it is a balmy 72, with a hint of smoke in the air. Must be a brush fire somewhere west as the slight breeze is coming from that direction.
Have to take the wife for a pre-registration and lab work for her out-patient port surgery today. The actual surgery is scheduled for Fri. She is a bit down and does not want to do it as we still do not know what type of chemo she will need. I think I have convinced her it is in her best interest to do it.
Nice videos and pics everybody.
Paul
Living in Fernley Nevada, about 30 miles east of Reno, also lived in Oregon and California, but born In Brooklyn NY and raised on Long Island NY
Got the grass cut finally. It's already 88 out there but feels like over 105. Gotta go to town here in a bit to pick my parents dogs up from the groomer. Fun, fun. Yeah, right. Got the word on my mothers condition. The doctors say there's nothing they can do except make her comfortable. It's looking like the end is drawing near.
Jeff, Look whats on sale................................
from Saskatchewan, in the Great White North..
We have met the enemy, and he is us............ (Pogo)
last mountain & eastern hogger Jeff, Look whats on sale................................ Walthers Exclusive-1964 Dodge A 100 Cargo Van -- McKinley Seafoods (white, blue, red) Brekina Automodelle Walthers Part #: 175-93437 HO scale, Retails for $23.99 This product is on-sale today for $16.98 This would paint up fairly close to yours. Doncha think ??
Good thing I got the grass cut today. We be getting rain here! That's cooled it down a little to 92 with an index of 100. There's a small storm system moving through and it looks like there's more to come. Weather guesser still says 20% chance. Looking at 40% for tomorrow. Had to use the MTD Yardman to mow the yard as the Peerless is still down. I need help blocking it up and pulling the transaxle but my 'helper' isn't being very helpful. Guess I'm going to have to do it myself though it means blocking up more than half a ton. Have a train running now. An F7A and two F3B's pulling eighteen cars including three of the four I just recently got. The fourth one is boxed up ready to be sent out to a new owner. It'll be interesting to see what he has to trade for it.
Here you go, Jeffery! Cool down...
Hello everybody.
It is good to see all the posts with photos, videos, iced tea, etc. ....
I'm still trying to return to normal. Not there yet.
Not a lot of model railroad progress to report. I installed one decoder, and I assembled two freight car kits.
Happy Model Railroading, everybody.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Evening All,
Was pretty busy doing stuff for the family today. My son dodged a legal bullet today. His lawyer did a really good job for him. He has a court hearing next Wednesday where he will take a plea and hopefully really learn something from it.
Great video and picture posting.
Jeff- Really sorry to hear about your Mom's prognosis. I am saying prayers for your family.
Galaxy- Hope your Doc figures out your dizziness very soon.
Barry- Saying prayers that nothing is found.
Ken- Hope work is going well.
Paul- Wishing you and your wife best wishes for her treatment. I will add her to my prayers.
TA462- Did you get a new boat?
Garry- Good to see you moving around and doing things.
I hope everyone has a good evening and prayers for those in need.
Curt Webb
The Late Great Pennsylvania Railroad
http://s1082.photobucket.com/albums/j372/curtwbb/
Curt ... Thanks for the remark.
Here is an older photo of my Santa Fe FM Erie Builts