Afternoon, all. 25f and sn*wing!! Yuck. It was 77f last year today.
Thanks Jeff, JR and Garry! You guys post way better pics than me.
Vincent, thanks and that's actually a Jonny Lightning Camaro. 1/64 scale, but as a foreground item it tends to force the perspective. The scene there is only 12" wide.Most the vehicles you see on my highways are JL's because the benchwork is so narrow.
Happy B-Day, Todd!!
Gary, better camera= better pics! Good for you!
That's all for now!
This is an older pic. Those are JL's on a bench about 10" wide:
Terry in NW Wisconsin
Queenbogey715 is my Youtube channel
maybe this one will work http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-8-GB-Bundle-ST76-16-MP-5X-Compact-Digital-Camera-Black-/290878920268?pt=Digital_Cameras&hash=item43b9bc164c
SP&S modeler, 1960's give or take a decade or two for some equipment.
http://www.youtube.com/user/SGTDUPREY?feature=guide
Gary DuPrey
N scale model railroader
Burlington Northern #24 samsung ST76 16mp 5x this one to be exact. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290878920268
samsung ST76 16mp 5x this one to be exact.
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But that's OK. I found one elsewhere. Samsung ST76
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
Burlington Northern #24 thiswas taken with my new camera which was a steal practically got memory cards, a tripod, 2 batteries, two screen cleaning kits, a case, and a camera.for only $76
thiswas taken with my new camera which was a steal practically got memory cards, a tripod, 2 batteries, two screen cleaning kits, a case, and a camera.for only $76
Happy Birthday Todd... Have an extra serving of shrimp fried rice on me. Get any new toys?
So another St. Paddy's day is under our belt. Like Ray, I'm Orange Irish, but that doesn't mean I don't believe in them little leprechauns and the wee fairies. Bothersome as they can be.
Did our usual railfanning yesterday and was rewarded with 7 trains and a variety of locomotives. Monday's are our day for breakfast at the restaurant, grocery shopping and any other errands that need doing. But looked out the window this morning to see freezing rain and ice covered sidewalks. Figured everything could wait until tomorrow so I went back to bed. It finally turned to rain a little before noon and then rained most of the afternoon. I did get all the laundry done in one day though.
My friend and next door neighbor passed away in the hospital this afternoon. He has been bouncing between nursing homes and the hospital for a couple of months now. One problem would come up and then that would seem to cause another. I think he just got overwhelmed. I'm going to miss him as we usually spent just about every evening in the summer sitting on his front porch watching the world go by and telling lies. His passing gave me another somber thought. I have outlived all my good friends and just about all the guys I worked with at the fire station when I first went on the job. The older I get, the more I miss them.
But that's life, so we will all get up in the morning and face another day. Hope everybody had a good one today and will have an even better one tommorow.
Tom
Pittsburgh, PA
Well as usual my chances of getting any layout work done this morning were doomed. I had only time to take a couple of photos before my father called with plans that seemed like good things to do. I got home a little after 11am and now due to little sleep last night I don't feel like doing anything. I did get a halfway descent shot this morning. It's a side of Ezra's Exxon that's rarely seen.
Good afternoon.
Early dismissal today! And apparently I didn't miss out on a whole lot in school. (Phew)[:D
The Lehigh Valley Railroad, the Route of the Black Diamond Express, John Wilkes and Maple Leaf.
-Jake, modeling the Barclay, Towanda & Susquehanna.
Todd, Happy birthday!
well, got some chores to do might work on the F7 or I might play video games I dunno it's all up in the air.
Many Happy Returns Todd, Boy do I wish I was fifty again. That is what you said, didn't you ?????
OH you said you were Filthy after working on that sanctuary.
Anyway the very best to you. and enjoy that Chinese food and your friendly little Waitresses.
Everyone else, have a great day as well. Blessings to all.
Where is the tall "U" ?.
Johnboy out............................
from Saskatchewan, in the Great White North..
We have met the enemy, and he is us............ (Pogo)
Morning All,
Currently 40 with an expected high of 65.
W**k has kept me busy and with varying schedules, not much time to be in the diner or w**k on the layout.
But Wednesday is approaching and I should get some layout w**k in, and this coming weekend is my weekend off so maybe more layout time.
Todd -
Anyone hear from Ulrich?
Prayers to all in need.
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
Todd! Get any Train ?
Boy this morning flew by, spent a hour and half on the phone and computer paying bills. Now it is time for work, 2 more days and I am off again!
Ken
I hate Rust
Afternoon folks!
Chloe, I'll have the Reuben Sandwich with french fries and a cup of dark roast coffee for lunch today.
Happy Birthday Todd! Do you feel a year older? Hope you have a great day and the other half takes you to the Chinese place for dinner tonight!
I spent part of this morning at the dentist office... They decided not to put the temp crown back in as I have not been in any pain (came completely off last night and I bit down on it lodging it between the two teeth in front of it... THAT was painful until I got it out!). Also moved up the putting in of the permanent crown to this Thursday as it is arriving tomorrow. I could have gotten it tomorrow afternoon but tomorrow I have to chauffeur my sister to the airport first thing in the morning and then spend all afternoon watching granddaughter #2 and probably be there to get Granddaughter #1 off the bus.
Tonight there is a local, Ontario County RR history program over at the Museum here in Geneva. They are also hosting a display of photos of the Railroads of Geneva. I hope to be there for it since I missed the program when it was given in Canandaigua and at least a dozen people have send me information about it....
I have made a bit of progress over the last week on the layout. Finished some trees and built a stone fence and a stacked cedar fence in the area. I have a third type of fence I am going to use there also along the road and the RR ROW.
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!
Todd.
Strong coffee in a STORMY & SOUTHERN mug, please.
***Todd... HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!
***Lee, I'm still waiting to hear back from the man with the Lionel, but after checking the "sets" on line, I doubt it is what my oldest brother had. I know his locomotive was a Hudson with many separate cars and I do not see anything like that in the typical "sets" from that year. IF it turns out to be something interesting, I'll will pm you with the details for further investigation. Thanks!
Chance of severe thunderstorms today. Might try to get some more firewood cut up before Mother Nature whips it up.
Have a good day all.
Cheers! Rob
Good morning.
TODD! .... Happy Birthday! ...... Is it today or was it yesterday? ....... Did you get any neat presents? Did Brenda give you a new pair of chop sticks? ....
Today is birthday cake day in the diner. ..... Yum!
CA Dennis .... I think $368 is a bit high too, but I also think it will be worth it. Flying is too stressful in my opinion. I'm old enough to recall traveling by train in the 1950's when the USA had the best trains in the world. It bothers me that governemnt caused the demise of those trains so we can either drive on congested highways (with pot holes) or suffer airport stress. Amtrak has a handful of nice trains, but they have lousy schedules and are normally running late. .... I'm glad to be able to continue with my HO 1950's era passenger trains.
Cheers, everybody. ..... Don't eat too much b'day cake.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Happy. HAppy Birthin' day, TODD!
I'll bet they told you you were there, but you don' t remember it?
lots of , , !!
-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.
Good Morning All,
23F and overcast this morning. At least the monster convergent s**wstorm has been cancelled for now. Guess is now for 1-2" instead of a foot or more.
Happy Birthday Todd! Chinese food on the menu for tonight?
Back in the shop and ready to pick up tools (no, I'm really ready to pick up tools - I left a mess Saturday).
Catch U'all Later, J.R.
Todd!!!!
Good Morning
Dull and drab today..have about 1-2" more snow to fall this afternoon...again...sigh....
mmmm...seems Church stuff is the name of the game around here as well...two committee meetings and a budget thing to attend to here then off to the mall to try and get in some mall walking...maybe work in little time for the trains as well...
Have a good one!!
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!!!
Coffee and a Denver omelet please, thanks.
A chance of drizzle before 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 47. It’s drizzling now.
No Irish food yesterday. Made some shrimp gumbo instead. Didn’t turn out that great. A bit watery for my liking.
Good turnout at Church for the Sanctuary sprucing debut, but was also told I have a BUNCH of stuff to do today in regards to deposits (good) and bills (not so good). Many little ones so could take me awhile.
Oh well, can’t think of a better place to spend my Birthday than at the Church. Unless it’d be the trainroom or a steak house!
Ya’ll have a good day, ya hear!!!!
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.
Rob, on the 1957 Lionel Train. If you pm me with the details I can look it up in my book. There were a lot of sets sold through Sears, Montgomery Ward and JC Penny. Those typically do not hold much resale value as they produced them in the thousands and several examples still exist. A friend had one that was given away with cereal box tops in 1959 and he expected to get $700 to $1,000 for it as it turned out it was worth $7.00 since they had produced about 1M copies of that train set for various companies (Kleenex, Korn Flakes, Borax).
Curt, I’ll be sending a box out this week.
I went to the Lakeland Train Show in Kirtland, not to be confused with the Lakeland Quilting Show in Florida…. Last year it seemed none of the HO or N scale vendors came out but this year there was plenty of Horribly Oversized and Nvisable scale trains. The big purchase for me was 3 Pre-1950 oiling cans and some rolling stock.
Past few months have been really busy here. Normally I get my coffee and check messages and email and jump on the diner while I enjoy my first cup of coffee. The past few months it’s been walk in and attack 7-8 major problems and put out 3 fires. Not sure what’s gotten into everyone…
BM1 Lee Soule USCG (ret) L.S.&W Railroad Serving the Lower Great Lakes
Gut hurts today, but I think that it may just be acting up for some reason. Otherwise, nothing out of the ordinary.
Good morning. It's 65° with 100% humidity. The high will be 80°.It's been a long day for me already as I've been up since 3am. I'm operating on three and a half hours of sleep. Maybe I can catch a nap later. I'm going to try to get more done on the layout today. I got a good start yesterday but I have to keep it going. The extension is almost clutter free. Once that's cleared away I can get started on cleaning up the east side where I'll eventually put in some structures for Knutsville.
Morning KONA Coffee in the diner with friends..
GOOD MORNING!
Today is Monday {groan} March 18th, 2013!!
The prayer candles will remain lit as long as we are home.
MAKE it a GREAT day!
It's probably because of amtrak's uncontested grasp on long distance passenger rail, speaking of Amtrak got a brand spanking new Kato E8A, E8B pair for $85, now to get some phase 1 passenger cars, an F40 pair, and some Phase 3 superliners and I got's me amtrak service.
Good Morning! from Tipton IN.
Monday, March 18, 2013
TIPTON IN
Bill Tidler Jr.
Near a cornfield in Indiana...
Chamomile tea, please.
***Jake, I displayed at the National Zoo art show many years ago, I think it was the last time they held it. And long before that, as a youngster, visited all the museums there in the DC area. Which one had a large green locomotive inside it?
Nice layout and model pics guys! Always enjoy seeing what everyone is working on and has created.
Good night all.
Rob
Evening Folks
Flo Beer Pleases.
Trains are fun right?
Just been one of them days.
Evening guys
Been busy helping my father pull an engine out of his car. I got in and checked 2 ebay auctions I was watching. I got 2 more good deals. Aside from the BN NW2 I got with sound/dcc for under 100, which i used an ebay 20% coupon combined with selling some stuff (old video games I got as gifts) I wound up paying about 45 the NW2 (with sound and DCC). I snagged 2 details west boxcars (a BN and a blue RI) and 2 con-cor cars (N&W historical society 60' boxcar, and a B&O 100-ton hopper) for a whopping 20 bucks. Wonder what deal hunter would be in german? Something-Jagd or Jagd-Something
Jim, Overall the buildings are neat. As far as painting them, I think it'd be easier to spray the brick color on; then either mask the brick work and spray the trim color, or brush-paint the trim with a small brush. This is of course is coming from the guy who paints the class lights on locos with a silver sharpie...
Terry, I like that whole scene. I think I have that same car (Model Power Barracuda?) in purple laying around here.
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.