Good morning. It's 78° with 93% humidity. Step outside and you already feel wet. There's a fair chance of showers and thunderstorms. The high will be 92° but will feel like 106°.I would have posted earlier this morning but I'm having so much fun watching the GP38-2. SD37J and the F7 slug pull a train around the layout. What's funny is the noise level from the locos. Don't get me wrong, the Bachmann and Atlas are very quiet. They should be. They're well made models. The slug is even quieter, basically wheels on the rails with only a very slight hum. And it's built from pieces gathered from here and there and a set of gears from the junk box! Going on the pieces used it could be either a Prothearn or an Athroto or just a custom junk build. The next one I build would likely be a powered slug made from a chopped geep or SD. I'd need a thin, flat motor for it and that could be a bear to find.
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Good morning .....
Good to see everybody here. I hope the MIA's will return and enjoy the Diner with us. Keep posting, everybody.
Galaxy ... You were feeling dizzy last time you were in the DIner, and I hope you are okay.
Ulrich .... Operating that train you mentioned the other day would be great. 7.500 HP in one unit is remarkable.
CN Charlie, Curt, Barry, and several others...... Thanks for your comments about my recovering from surgery. I'm trying to get back to normal, but it's taking a while still.
CN Charlie ...... You mentioned the Bluenose model. I recall seeing Bluenose II in the Halifax museum, and it is very impressive.
Ken ... Actually, I was not trying to razz you with the photo of the Santa Fe FM's. It is an older picture, and I happen to like it. I still run Santa Fe occasionally. ... Now I'll razz you. Have you pooped a CD lately?
On the layout, I'm not doing any big projects at the moment. I'm doing the small stuff sitting at my work table.
I had two decoders I had removed a few months ago from their locomotives because the headlight functions were not working. Yesterday I placed them in 2 F3 B-units, and they work fine now in those engines.
I plan to get a decoder in my older Bachmann GE 44T today. It's a little complex because each truck has its own motor.
Google is very helpful with learning to install decoders in specific locomotives. For instance, I search on "Install DCC Bachman 44 ton", and located complete instructions for this job at the website for Tony's Train Exchange.
Happy Model Railroading.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Jeff ... I recall seeing you posting that nice picture before. ..... Also, Jeff, you are very good at explaining how to posting in the forum when there are browser compatibility issues. There is a guy who could not post in WPF, and if you feel like explaining what to do, he might appreciate it.
Good morning, Diners. I will buy coffee because I have been away for a while. My brother and his family have been out from Wyoming. His daughter and her husband from Colorado were also here. We have been camping with them. No WiFi or computers for a few days. What a treat!
Garry, Looks like you are getting some layout time while you heal. Glad you are feeling better.
I don't work much during the next 2 weeks so I have planned a busy week.
Sue
Anything is possible if you do not know what you are talking about.
LEE- I've been well. Hotter than all get out, sweatier than a race horse and my arthritis kicks in getting in and out of my bus. Hooking up the wheelchairs doesn't help either. Hey, it keeps my weight down.
CURT- What's for sale? Any ACL, SBD, FEC, Conrail, ? Let me know , please. You have my "E".
Prayers for all. Wish I could do more than ask HIS help.
Flip
Good morning All,
72 now with an expected high of 102. I think the weather guessers like to ratchet up the expected temps so when it only reaches 100 we do not feel like it is so hot.
Getting ready to take the wife in for an out-patient surgery to put the ports in so when they FINALLY figure what type of Lymphoma she has they can start treatment.
Gary- glad to see your back, hope the recovery continues to go well.
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
Italian roast coffee in a SOUTHERN mug, please.
Hope everyone is doing well these days.
Cheers! Rob
Afternoon folks!
Chloe, I'll have the turkey club sandwich with one of those big dill pickles and some chips and a tall glass of unsweetened iced tea please.
I spent part of the morning down at City Hall chatting with the Code Officer (an old friend of mine) mostly about Scouts and things like getting old..... Oh, he also handed me the Permit all properly signed for the Solar Installation. I think THAT means everything should be in place and ready to get moving for the panels. I also had him answer some questions about a couple projects I have in mind for the property. Looks like all of the projects should be able to be done easily.
Currently 72°F outside, damp and cool while waiting for some more rain to roll through the area. We got about 2/3rds inch of precipitation here last night. I shut down rather quickly when a line of strong storms rattled through last night right before I was going to post.
I guess I'll head down cellar to the layout and continue putting together the mold form.
Later!
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
Afternoon Modelers!
Well, we broke the record high for yesterday at 98F and they say it will be cooler today; only 90F
Darren (BLHS & CRRM Lifetime Member)
Delaware and Hudson Virtual Museum (DHVM), Railroad Adventures (RRAdventures)
My Blog
Did this short video today. It gives you a chance to see some of my dirty locos and cars.
JEFF- You're right! One picture IS a SHORT VIDEO ! lol
Love your postings.
fec153 JEFF- You're right! One picture IS a SHORT VIDEO ! lol
As usual the weather guesser muffed it again. I was just handed a weather bulletin and I can hear a thunderstorm getting wound up out there.Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may be severe with damaging winds...large hail and frequent lightning. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Near steady temperature in the lower 90s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.Got more news on my mother. The docs think they've stopped her infection. It was peritonitis. Her kidneys are working again. However, her liver which was already on the ropes is in very bad shape. She's being watched closely. Earlier today I read through the will and testament my parents hashed out so I at least know what to expect.
Afternoon Folks
Flo, Beer Pleases.
Lee, me run 5 miles everyday again? I use to, when I was in the Army, but now if the building is on fire, I might walk fast! I won't.
Gary, it is a good looking picture. Far as razzing me, hey that is fine. Anyone that Poop's in there CD player should get a little S$%^.
Curt, thanks for asking how my toe is doing. I am pretty sure I am out of the woods with it.
Jeffery I picked out a 50 Foot Double Door Box Car for the trade. Has Kadee's and PK 2000 wheels. Seems I glued the door open, is that OK?
Chicken War The foul Bird was back in the yard just now. I popped (Note Gary, Popped, not Pooped) it a few times with the bee bee gun. Wife got all up set, she thought the bee bee gun would kill it. I wish. If we did not have the pool and the Wolfhound I would not really care. But we do, and one of the last things I want to do is fish the Wolfhound out of a unopened pool. Chicken just has to learn if it hangs out in my yard, it hurts!
Train Front I know I have a problem with the DB 150 now! Trains are running at there normal speeds? Guess I will run it till it breaks.
Vince's Did the Rio Grands kick your butt? Or have you been playing with the car?
See you all Saturday. Seems I am off 4 day's this week and only working 31 hour's? Thanks Dave, and I told him I needed all the hours I can get!
Ken
I hate Rust
cudaken Jeffery I picked out a 50 Foot Double Door Box Car for the trade. Has Kadee's and PK 2000 wheels. Seems I glued the door open, is that OK?
Evening All,
Just finished supper and am drinking a coffee now.
Picked up some boxes for shipping today but need to pick up some bubble wrap. I will probably do that Sunday since someone is paying be back for a previous time trade. I weathered a couple of structures today but that was about it.
I know everybody has enjoyed the videos from the Colorado RR Museum. This coming Monday the Trains and Locomotives show on RFD will be about the museum.
Phil- Sorry. Everything I am selling is Pennsy-Imagine that
Garry- Those are some really nice passenger cars on WPF this week. Very nice work.
Jeff- Nice video. I am always surprised by how big your layout appears. Have you decided what is going to replace Ezra's?
Is it just me or is Rob missing along with Galaxy?
Hope everyone has a good night and prayers for those in need.
Curt Webb
The Late Great Pennsylvania Railroad
http://s1082.photobucket.com/albums/j372/curtwbb/
Curt Webb Jeff- Nice video. I am always surprised by how big your layout appears. Have you decided what is going to replace Ezra's?
Good Evening..
Now it is partly sunny and 68F out...never made it to 73F.....
Got a few things done in the trainroom that needed done, and actually expanded my 6 sq in. of space to 11 sq inches of space....
Jeff: on the video!!
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/
JEFF- I did and nothing happened. I did it again and it worked. Again, your work is impressive. Thanks for all your postings. Prayers for MOM.
Blessings and Prayers for all.
Time for me to call it a night. See y'all tomorrow.
Evenin' Folks!
Janie, a cup of decaf would sit well right now.
Just dropping in for a bit before bedtime to see who is here and what is going on.
I got a bit more done of the mold form..... Takes some time as I do about 2 rows, and then let the glue set up so as not to mess up some of the rows of stones I just set in place. I'm keeping my fingers crossed this will work for the building at all. Time will tell. I seem to have misplaced my tape measure! It has got to be around here someplace and I had it in my pocket a couple days ago.....
The Building Permit is now taped properly to the picture window in the Dinning room for all to see, and the parts should arrive at the company for the installation in about a week. I'm hoping the array will be on the roof before the end of August and connected to the grid by the first week in September. The actual installing of the panels will only take a couple of days start to finish, but then there are several inspections, test runs, more inspections, letters that need to be filed certifying the whole thing, and then the switch can be thrown putting it online.
Jeffrey, nice video. Prayers continue for your Mom!
Galaxy? where are you? I have a bad feeling about his absence, hope I'm wrong!
Prayers for all in need!
Curt, I’m dating a vampire. (Dorothy is a phlebotomist with the Red Cross).
Flip, sounds like your keeping busy if nothing else.
I didn’t work on the 4 x 8 tonight to many thunderstorms to be running the radial arm saw in the garage. Stopped at the pet store on the way home and bought puppy treats, a chocolate squeaky stuffed beaver and an unstuffed tug of war toy that looks like a road kill rabbit. Don’t worry these squeaky toys can’t be swallowed.
BM1 Lee Soule USCG (ret) L.S.&W Railroad Serving the Lower Great Lakes
Good Morning! from Tipton IN.
August 11, 2012 is the 224th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 142 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Saturday.
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TIPTON
Bill Tidler Jr.
Near a cornfield in Indiana...
Good morning, Diners. I am up early because I have to meet some friends to go climbing. Chloe, I will have a large black coffee, please.
Good Morning
Got them ol' T'underin'boomers coming through today...high forecast at 70F today...I just now summat is up with the weather here...something is going to come here with even more3H stuff than last month...
We had some rip snorting thunderstorms come marching through here last night...guess what I am hearing now?
Chainsaws...again.
Got to pick up a few things to pick up this afternoon...othernat...not much doing today...
Good morning. It's 77° with 92% humidity. It'll be partly cloudy today with a high of 92° but will feel like 102°.Only plan for today is to put a shelf coupler on the F7 slug. Speaking of which, I've received some very childish emails and PM's claiming that it's a dummy that's pulled along by the other locos and can't run on it's own. Well THIS SHORT VIDEO seems to say otherwise. Just because they can't build one doesn't mean I can't.Also need to do some cleanup on the layout.
Morning All,
Slept in late today. Not much planned except to go to the club later today. I will probably stay later since I don't work tomorrow. Had a nasty lightning storm here last night.
Jeff- I never had any doubts. I don't get why people target your modeling abilities.
Sue- Have fun climbing. I would like to see more pictures of your layout.
Ulrich- Hope you are doing well.
Galaxy- Hope you are doing well also.
Hope everyone has a good day and prayers for those in need.
Mornin' everyone!
Zoe, I'll have a short stack of Blueberry Pancakes, sausage patty, and lots of dark roast coffee in a R&GV RR mug. Please and Thank You Ma'am!
Jeffrey, how did you rig up that dummy loco so it would move by itself....??? LOL! I guess there are still those who just like to stir the pot and make trouble. It seems to be their lot in life to be antagonistic. Nice work with the project BTW!
Currently 74°F here in the Finger Lakes with a high of 79°F later this afternoon under partly cloudy skies and a nice breeze (SSW @ 15 MPH). We also got a few thunderboomers over night, nothing damaging though. We have had just over an inch of rain in the last couple days. So far August is looking OK for precipitation in this area.
Getting worried about Galaxy!
Catch you all later!
Currently 64 with an expected high of 102, We did hit 101 yesterday so we get this hot today. Wife's Power Port implant went very well yesterday, now we are just waiting for biopsy results to see what type of Lymphoma we are dealing with.
Our daughters came over last night we all had pizza, good to see the wife eating something and keeping it down. The daughters stayed the night and will be here for part of the day so I may get to do some work on the layout. Speaking of my layout, (It was supposed to be in a downstairs room, we have very few houses here in Nevada with basements) but when my mother-in-law came to live with us, I had to give up that space. So now it is only a 8 x 8 x 2.5 L shape shelf in my upstairs office. It will eventually be moved back downstairs probably by the late Fall, so I am only laying some track.
Jeff, I think some people are just jealous of your modeling ability. I for one am pretty impressed with what I have seen. Hope your mom is doing better.
Prayers to all in need.
Good morning,
Heading out to work on the 4 x 8 before the next patch of T-storms hit.