Evening guys
Just got back from work. Leg hurts, but I guess that is to be exected after being on them since about 7 this morning.
Johnboy, I'm pretty sure it was dehydration sickness again. Some of my meds seem to make me dehydrate really fast
Terry, those GP30s and your layout look good. Reminds me I need to finish up detail my trio of GP30s
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.
tcwright973And finally, Kansas City Southern SD70MAC
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
Evening all,
It's the weekend, so we had to find some time to get in some railfanning, and we did. We caught 9 trains in 3 hours. 2 mixed freights, 2 coal trains, 1 road railer, 2 intermodal, 1 crude oil, & lo & behold, an Amtrak. I figure the Amtrak was about 4 or 5 hours behind schedule, because we have never seen it before. It was certainly different seeing bi-level passenger cars. Actually, it was different just seeing a passenger train.
P42DC's on today's surprise
Other treats today was a Dash 9-44CW still in BC Rail paint.
And the New York Central Heritage unit, an SD70ACe
Also passing through was this Canadian Pacific ES44AC
And finally, Kansas City Southern SD70MAC
Terry - Liked the video. Curious as to how long you have been working on your layout so far.
We don't know yet if we will be going out tomorrow chasing trains. Probably will though, as I don't feel like doing any chores around the house on a holiday weekend. So have a good night and a safe weekend & I'll get back in here later.
Tom
Pittsburgh, PA
saronaterryCool pics, Jeff. I like the multi-level look of your old layout.Why'dja tear it down? I think you said once, but I don't remember.
Afternoon,Diners. Sun came out. Finally. Still only65f.
Thanks for the comments on the video and thanks for making it clickable,Too!! you guys are the best!
Cool pics, Jeff. I like the multi-level look of your old layout.Why'dja tear it down? I think you said once, but I don't remember.
See you this evening!
Terry in NW Wisconsin
Queenbogey715 is my Youtube channel
last mountain & eastern hoggerHeartland Division CB&Q JohnBoy is here ! JohnBoy .... do you like the "Bruck"?
Closest thing to that here is a small bus that belongs to one of the churches in town. It looks like a Doodlebug.
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Got this on the Weather Alert:Flash flood watch until midnight CDT tonight* Average total rain amounts of two inches will be possible through this evening...with isolated amounts up to four inches possible.Precautionary/preparedness actions...A flash flood watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding.You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should flash flood warnings be issued.Last major flash flood we had here was around Christmas in 1986. Flood waters were twelve feet deep. Six inches more and there would have been water in my parents house. To get to me here it would have to be MUCH deeper, say about thirty feet and I just can't see that happening.
Heartland Division CB&Q JohnBoy is here ! JohnBoy .... do you like the "Bruck"?
JohnBoy is here !
JohnBoy .... do you like the "Bruck"?
Hi Garry, and thanks for the pix.
I have seen these in person a number of times. Not sure exactly how many of them the G.N. had. It is a Western Flyer that has been stretched and I can't remember if it is another drive axle or just a tag they have put under it, from this shot it looks like another drive axle.. When I was with Greyhound we had them done both ways. Over the years I have bid on a few trips that they were scheduled on. They were orginially designed here to run between Edmonton and Whitehorse, Yukon, approx a 1300 mile run. But ours were always remade MCI.s. MC5s, MC7s, MC8, and I believe a couple of MC9s as well. although I could stand to be corrected on that last one.The ones Great Northern had were rear barn doors that opened, ours with the MCIs were side doors to the cargo area.
You are right, they were called "Brucks", but also "Combos".
Always loved those G.N. colors, the sky blue didn't cut it to my liking.
Johnboy out.......................................
from Saskatchewan, in the Great White North..
We have met the enemy, and he is us............ (Pogo)
howmusOooooo, I hear Dooby Brothers! Oh Yeah! One of my absolute favorite groups....
Good afternoon. It's 74° with 100% humidity and rain. Moderate to heavy rains are falling across southeast Texas and southern Louisiana this morning. Storms are moving to the north northeast. Expected to see two inches most locations. with Running a bit late today as my schedule is off due to my recent surgery. My normal schedule will resume Monday. I have no plans for today so it looks like I'll be watching TV, playing computer games and listening to the rain hitting the roof.
Ray and Ulrich.... Hello !
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Hi there!
It´s been a drab day here. Just gray, with lots of wet stuff coming down. I spend a few hours in front of the idiot box, watching a triple feature on Indian narrow gauge railways. The first part was on the Kamla - Shimla line, built by the Brits in the late 1890´s to reach their "Hill Station" in Simla, where the Colonial Government resided during the hot summer months. The second part portrayed the Kangra Valley Railway, again built by the Brits. The third part showed the MAtheran Hill Railway, a mountain railway to a resort town up in the hills, where rich people from Mumbai (Bombay) spend relaxing weekends in the cool mountain air. This is the one and only line not initiated by the British, but some wealthy rajah wanting to have a more comfortable way up there.
Watching these films made me forget my nagging back pain that started this morning. No MRRing today, not even making any plans...
Have a happy weekend!
Mornin' everyone! .......Yep, still morning here in the Finger Lakes for at least a few more minutes.
"ol' black water, keep on rollin'Mississippi moon won't ya keep on shinin' on me,ol' black water keep on rollin'Mississippi moon won't ya keep on shinin' on me......."
Oooooo, I hear Dooby Brothers! Oh Yeah! One of my absolute favorite groups....
Got a wash in the washer and did some work on the road under the Grider bridge so far this morning.
Zoe, just a refill for the coffee, please. Shhhhh! I gonna sit back and listen for a while.
"I'd like to hear some funky Dixieland Pretty mama come and take me by the hand By the hand, take me by the hand pretty mama Come and dance with your daddy all night long I want to honky tonk, honky tonk, honky tonk With you all night long...."
Later... Shhhh!
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
saronaterry Terry in NW Wisconsin
Morning Diners,
It is real sunny right now but heavy black clouds rolling in and expect rain all afternoon.
TERRY, I love your pix of those GP30s, they are my all time favorite locos. They really look tough and mean business. That is a wonderful layout, I am always taken back to my days of travelling through your beautiful State,>>>So you have done it right.
JEFF, Sorry to hear of the new (all) medical issues. You are a tough ol' Gator and have shown us that many times. You will do it again and with a smile to boot. I'm pulling for you.
ULRICH, I worry about your reoccuring issues, please stay on top of them and get all the help you need. Don't stress over the layout, you have proven what you can accomplish and yoou will again in a fashion that will work for the space you have. just look at some of the beautiful scenes Terry has on those very narrow shelves in some areas.
Vincent & Jeremy, hope you are both feeling better today. There really is a lot of strange viruses and infections going around these days.
A hearty Hi There to all the missing in action, hope you are all OK, and doing fine. You are really missed here. From one coast to the other, tell us where you are and what's going on.
Most of my spare time lately has been spent working on our fifth wheel trailer that has taken on some major water damage. It is a 1993 model and because of that, if I made an insurance claim I believe they would just write it off. So I decided to do the work myself as the rest of the unit is like new. I also have three families that want to buy it when I get done if I so wish.
However, last evening I did change out a set of trucks (both) on a chemical tanker and took it down to the LM&E. and put on some miles before heading to bed.
I work this afternoon and tomorrow then off for two. hope the weather will be good to get more done on the fiver.
Have a great week-end Gang, drive safe, and enjoy..
Johnboy out.........................for now
Terry the video is very impressive. That's a long run on your layout.
While we have GN, here is more to look at.
Let's make this link clickable. Youtube video
Terry's You Tube video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MKyGhjABL8
Frank
Edit: I copied Your URL, pasted it in a New Tab, then copied again and pasted it here and pressed Enter. I'm using Chrome for My Browser.
hope this works!
Good morning,Diners. 60f and STILL raining. That means train time.
Thanks for the nice comments on the layout.
I have a video on YouTube. Can one of you more -savvy-than-me computer guys walk me through how to post it here? Thanks in advance!!!
Good Morning Dinnesr
Flo, Small Diet Dew Pleases
Feeling better this morning. With this being a sale weekend I hope I am not that busy. I will be working alone this next few days and when I get alot of people at the sametime it is hard to get a deal.
Hope I feel good when I get home so I can workout, it has been over a week now.
Ken
I hate Rust
Ken ... Glad you are losing weight. Continue towards your goal. I hope the infection clears very soon. I know what you mean about pets who have passed away, but it is good to have the memories and the photos of them.
Terry ... I really like seeing photos of your layout. Your layout room appears to be neat and tidy. The scenery on the layout is very good. .... I clicked on your photobucket link. Outstanding!
YGW ... Regarding your comment about two sides. I really don't think of it that way in many cases. Basically, I am skeptical all of the time. I am suspicious when I hear things for the first time. Usually, I simply reject what I hear and move on. Sometimes, I try to verify what I hear, and decide if it is worthwhile. The internet often can be the worst source of "information". ... Some of my attitude may be from my background. I have prepared budgets for big companies and department heads were always trying to inflate their needs. ... I do encourage people to be skeptics, and I beleive skepticism should be taught in schools. I say that because America is shifting from the land of the free to the land of the bamboozzled. Most people believe malarkey continuously. ... They should never buy snake oil, but they do.
Jeff ... I like seeing your old layout photos. I can tell you enjoy model railroading. Interesting about so many churches. There are many here too; mostly Southern Baptist. ...... When we first moved to KY, we asked for directions, and the reply was: " Go past the corner where the red barn used to be, and turn right after passing the fifth Baptist church. " ..... Actually that was better than when in Arkansas, I was told: "Jest go down yonner."
Ray .... Be glad your grand daughters live as close as they do. We have six Grand Kids and they they live 300 to 600 miles from us.
JeremyB ... Feel better soon .
Having just returned from AL, I'm now getting ready to go to Michigan in a few days.
Evenin' Folks!
Janie, just a refill for my decaf please.
I'm just sitting here waiting for the computer to finish backing up everything to the "Time Machine". Ended up buying a new back up drive for it. The old one had the "guaruntee" run out back in March, so I should have known. Took it over to the Mac Store near Victor, told the guy that it failed being erased, and he looked up the drive in my account, found it was out of waruntee, put it back in the box I brought it in and took me over to counter with new drives.... Got a Toshiba 2 tB drive that set me back about $200 including the tax, that should last as long as my current iMac, I hope.
Jeffrey, only thing I recognize in the photo is your old cupboards.... I dunno.
Went over to my son's house for dinner tonight. First time I have seen the Granddaughters in over 2 weeks. Got lots of hugs, I did! They all are very happy I was able to get the "Hostage Ware" off their computer. Been working fine since I had him run through the procedure. A lot less expensive than taking it into the shop! My son is looking forward to both girls being in school all day. Hopefully he can get a bit more done around the house on his days off from work. Might even het a couple days of fishing in this fall.
Only have 41,400 more files to back up.... Catch you all in the morning, "God willing and the creek don't rise..."
Terry - That's very impressive. I like the looks of it.
Terry: Impressive!
Good evening. It's a balmy 77° here with 91% humidity. Showers and thunderstorms are likely. 70% chance. Plugged in my tablet and video camera so they can both charge.When I came home today I went over to how my neighbor, the fire fighter is doing with his bathroom remodel. I stepped onto the back porch just in time to hear him find his thumb with the hammer, multiple times. He let go with a string of expletives that would crumble the facade of any of the local churches. There's no shortage of those here. I browsed through the phone book one day and found nearly two hundred churches and I wasn't even looking hard. From what I gathered from the neighbor he was planning on installing the water heater and the tub today. I wished him good luck and went on my merry way.Time for me to call it a night. See y'all tomorrow.Does something at the left side of this photo look familiar?
Terry
That is pretty nice looking !
Evening, Diners. Raining and humid.
Jeremy: Absolutely!!! The Pack looked pretty good in pre-season.
That's all for now.
Evening Dinners
Flo. Pleases
Good News and Bad News today.
Good News Seems I lost another 2 pounds! I have now lost around 10 pounds in the last 6 weeks or so. Main thing I have done is cut out bread and foods with a lot of carbs in it. Pretty much the only bread I eat is Texas Toast and not that often.
Bad News I feel bad today. Still dealing with the urinary infection. While I was out today I bought Diet Cramberry Juices and a Carmberry Supplment.
I was hoping to BBQ tonight but just not up to it. Bought a instead. Candian Bacon and Mushroom.
Wife told me a couple had just walked by walking a Irish Wolfhound. I got out to late to see it. All it did was to make me sad thinking of my girl's I have lost.
Thinking of and missing Sonya and Shaddy.
Shaddyhttp://s83.photobucket.com/user/cudaken/media/2.jpg.html] Soyna http://s83.photobucket.com/user/cudaken/media/TiffSonyaandCudaKen.jpg.html] White dog is Tiff.
Soyna
http://s83.photobucket.com/user/cudaken/media/TiffSonyaandCudaKen.jpg.html] White dog is Tiff.
White dog is Tiff.
Been to the docs office and back home again. I have an appointment to go back there on Sept 8th. Got then package with the two drive cards this morning. I just tested them and they both work great. So they both will go into the parts drawer.
Not much business today for Vinnie and the girls, I am afraid.
Well, I´ll be calling it a day!
Good Night, everyone!
JeremyB - sounds like you are struck with the unpleasant effects of a norvirus infection.
Norovirus infection is characterized by nausea, forceful vomiting, watery diarrhea, abdominal pain, and in some cases, loss of taste. General lethargy, weakness, muscle aches, headache, and low-grade fever may occur. The disease is usually self-limiting, and severe illness is rare. Although having norovirus can be unpleasant, it is not usually dangerous and most who contract it make a full recovery within a couple of days.
Hi Guys,
I made it through yesterday being sick to my stomach but didnt today. I had to leave about a hour and a half in. I must have a bug. I dont feel too bad otherwise just extremely nauseas and tired and weak. I was at work lifting something that is realtively easy and I was sweating and struggling with it. I might take a nap.
Good Evening!
It´s been a lazy day for me - I didn´t get anything accomplished other than working doen a thankfully short HD list. Still not feeling up to par. I will see my doc on Monday about this. Maybe another change in meds, or even the surgery I have been putting off for some time now.
Petra and I have started to talk about a move. It´ll come, but we don´t know when and where to. I wish I could find (and afford) a tiny house in a nicer location, with less noisy people around. I checked the market - ouch! If it were up to me to decide alone, I´d risk a move to Norway, find a nice place there and start an off-grid life. Back to the basics! It would certainly make me live longer. Most of my health issues are purely stress-related. Well, I should lose some weight as well ...
I will start to dismantle the On30 layout in short order. I hope I find someone to give it to. I am prepared to donate it, but I would like to see some money for the locos, the car and maybe the engine house. I mightz start something smaller, less intrusive, fully portable and modular - a layout or a diorama, which could be the nucleus of a new layout at a later stage, once we have settled the moving issue. I´d like to hand-lay my the track, as I can´t afford to buy any expensive track and switches anymore. I have not done this before, so that will be some adventure.
YGW - welcome back to the life of a married man!
Jeff - keeping you in our prayers!
Have a happy day!