GM, MEN!
Rain here in the Southern tier oF NY.
Got a report on our Credit FICO scores used for the mortgage.. 799 &760. Not bad. Now if they jsut approve us for financing...after they get the appraisal...No doubt about it we will be house poor..but loving it...and I can at least have a 4x8 for my HO layout!
later going back to bed...my shoulder{yes the one operated on} is absolutely killing me...
later
-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.
Morning Dinners
Flo, a cup of coffee please.
Have any of you had problems with the dinner site? Sometimes it takes for ever for the letters to apeair on the screen while I am typing?
yougottawantaDont sell the 2884 on Fleabay ! Give me a call I am a model train rescuer Whistling I love taken broken things and making them like new !
YGW In that case the PCM UP Big Boy is like it just out of the box, it broken! I may mess with it again, just giving it a little time to rest.
Just not getting a break lately. One of the cars exhaust needs to be replaiced, it has ture duals so that going to cost $300.00 and last night I heard a small dripping sound from under the house again!
Got to run, Ken
I hate Rust
yougottawantaCN Charlie wrote - "YGW, here walls are often built with 2x6 so they can hold the insulation." I can understand why they do that because of the much cooler ( freezing ! ) weather you all get. But here in order to get any thing close to an R38/39 the wall would have to be 10" thick. A 2x6 wall is at best 5.5 inches. Just curious. Wondering if there is some building tech. that I am not aware of.
YGW There is a spray in place foam insulation, called 2 pound walltight that gives a R-value of 5.7 per inch. This is not do it yourself. You build a 2"x6" wall an inch out from the masonary wall and have it sprayed.
You do not need a vapour barrier over it, just drywall.
This knowledge comes from watching too many home inprovement shows.
Dave
KRANZY OKTOBR
LIONS on the Sea Beach
The Route of the Broadway Lion The Largest Subway Layout in North Dakota.
Here there be cats. LIONS with CAMERAS
Good Afternoon, Ffolkes!
It´s a public holiday here in Germany - celebrating the 25th anniversary of being united with the eastern part of Germany. After so many years, I don´t think we should have a public holiday to celebrate the occasion, but we should pay our respect to the victims of the communist terror regime. The appropriate date would be June 17th, the day of the uprising against communist rule in 1953.
No more of this - it could get political
It has been quite a busy day for me. In the morning, I made a short video howing the various planning stages of my little layout, starting from the track plan all the way to the finished plan in 3D. Here it is:
I also took the plunge and assembled the bridge today. I am not particularly fond of resin kits and this Tilly Models kit kind of proved my prejudice. It took a rather vigorous sanding attack with a disk sander and an assortment of files to make the parts fit snugly. Still there are a few cracks and crevices begging to be filled with putty before painting and weathering the bridge. But that will have to wait until the benchwork is built and the track is up!
Here is a pic of today´s effort:
The chapel may follow tomorrow, depending on whether I can manage to handle the parts or have a friend build a jig for me.
Janie - just coffee for me, Petra has made a nice cheese cake I´d like to share with the chow hounds in here! Talking of chow hounds - wherre is Barry these days?
Packing up for the day and heading for the hay!
I am still saddened by Andy Sperandeo´s passing. His articles and columns meant much to me. Incidentally, he joined the MR staff the same year I turned from a Marklin toy train modeler to a "real" model railroader.
Well, off I am - CU all tomorrow!
Evenin' folks!
Janie, I could use a huge pot of decaf to warm me up tonight!
WHAT A DAY! We knew it was going to be a busy day out at the R&GVRR Museum, but "Holy Mollie!" We had 3 cabeese in the train today pulled by LV 211. They figured the 80 tonner with only one working truck might not be up to the job if we got wet track, which we did... Good thing we had 3 cabeese!!! The total number of guests buying tickets today alone was 749 people! That doesn't count the little kids that don't have to have a ticket (3 and under). There was at least 50 of them! That is half again more than we had all weekend at Diesel Days. We ran two extra runs to be able to give everyone who came the train rides and some time to get pumpkins at the restoration building. I arrived back home at 7PM. The heat was not on today in the caboose and it was cold and drizzly... Tomorrow all crew and other volunteers will have to park way the heck down the track by the NYC Passenger cars back behind the gate. Today the entire parking lot was full on both sides of the main highway. We had cars parked along the road for several hundred feet as well. I guess we had a successful day! People seemd to be having a great time.
I also looked up and saw my Nephew and his family on their way down to the NYC Caboose. They saw me and insisted they wanted to ride in my car, the Erie Caboose. Haven't seen them in about a year so I was very happy they came out.
Just read about Andy Sperandeo's passing. Very sad. Great gentleman who has been a wonderful contributer to the hobby for a long, long time!
I will not be staying nup too late as I have to make crew call tomorrow before 9AM. It's just under an hour's drive from my house.
Have a great evening folks!
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
Good evening ...
We just spent the day in Nashville, TN .... Very sad news about Andy S.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Yes, for those who may have missed it- One of MR's Editors, Andy Sperandeo, has passed away and a thread honoring him is over on "the main line" of General Discussion threads.
If you are aware of him, or his columns meant something to you, or even if not, please stop over to the thread "Andy Sperandeo has passed away" thread to leave your condolences, and thoughts for his family at MR, at home and his friends who will miss him dearly.
AS much as we miss our beloved Jeffrey, Andy will be missed by the MR community.
Good evening. Nice day in the North. The leaves are still on the trees which is very unusual this late in the year. Went to probably the last live hockey game I will see in 2015 unless daughter invites us to a Caps game. The local Flin Flon Bombers won their first game of the season convincingly with an 8-4 win.
YGW, I have built one SIP home with 4x8 panels with R-24 wall value and R-40 roof panels. The house required a large air/air heat transfer unit with motorized dampers controlled by relative humidity. SIP panels have the advantage of very low thermal bridging as convention framing at the studs will have an R value of 4-1/2 or 6-1/2. Johnboy's house uses a good alternative to SIPs in installing closed cell insulation on the outside of the wall sheathing. I worked on a Habitat house up here that used similar external insulation over the OSB wall sheathing. The house was sided with vinyl siding using 3 inch roofing nails.
I am packing up for my migration back south this weekend and leave on Tuesday. Back to laying more track on my layout soon.
Jim
Good Morning!
It´s rather quite in the forum today. The news of Andy´s passing has left us all in a state of sadness.
Our weather is turning to what we usually have around this time of the year - just dulkl and gray. The only question open for the weather guessers is, whether the weather will wither the wet or whether the weather won´t wither the wet. Hey - howzat for a tongue twister?
I played with my "new" camcorder this morning, still being annoyed I can´t upload the videos from the camera to my computer. Boy, was I wrong! I don´t need that video management software from Sony to do that! Behind that screen which opens when you hook the camcorder to the computer was another screen! Saving the video file on my computer was just a drag & drop thing! Having the file saved on my computer was only step 1 - the video wouldn´t run on my VLC media player! Well, it did run, but more like a slide show than a film! I had to convert it to the same format and now I can play it! As long as I now can view my videos on my computer I am happy and don´t need to know why I have to do all this!
Here is my first test video:
Have a good one!
Quite quiet in here today!
My friend Lothar called right after lunch inviting me to do some rail fanning in a nearby light railway museum. They also have a few miles of track, on which they ran their steam loco today. What a treat!
I did some filming, but it´ll take a while before I can show it here. My computer is still working hard to do the conversion ...
Here is a snapshot I took with the camcorder:
Good Morning,
A cloudy day here with a high of about 58F.
Well we finally have the bathroom countertop installed, only 3 months behind schedule but it looks great. Now just the backsplash to get sorted and have the taps installed. We might be done before Christmas!
Ulrich, looks like you had a nice day at that museum. Sunny too.
I have to take the car back to the dealership on Tuesday. When they installed the new power door lock in the drivers door they managed to disconnect the radio speakers. I have to admit there is a big improvement on the ride and handling with the new tires so a good investment.
I finally started to work on the N scale layout yesterday. I had to build up the sub roadbed for the highway in one section and then I will be able to put down the streets and the short highway 'out of town'. I'm using a Busch flexible roadway. Then I have to lay the sidewalks in the town. I have some plastic ones and also I bought some made by Bar Mills that I have painted ready to glue down.
Well time to get at it whatever it is.
CN Charlie
My first real train video!
The converting and combining the individual takes didn´t work, so this is just one of them. I´ll have to figure out how to make a "professional" video.
V8Vega Its raining and I want to go to church soon, what am I to do? Rain off and on into Monday. Its 7:14 here.
Its raining and I want to go to church soon, what am I to do? Rain off and on into Monday. Its 7:14 here.
You go to church. and if it is raining inside of the church, be sure to contribute enopugh for a new roof.
ROAR
BroadwayLionYou go to church. and if it is raining inside of the church, be sure to contribute enopugh for a new roof.
Excellent Answer Brother Elias! Or since they haven't had much rain in a couple years, just sit and enjoy getting wet for a change....
Evenin' Folks!
Janie, I sure could use a pot of strong decaf coffee to warm me up....
Another long day out at the museum. We once again didn't tie up the train untill close to 6PM and I got home around 7. Every train ride was sold out once again! We were a bit short handed, I and several others didn't get ba lunch break in order to keep the trains running. The day started badly as when I reported for Crew Call and the Safty Meeting old LV 211 wasn't up and running yet. She was dead this morning! Dead Battery this morning! Dead $8,000 set of Batteries this morning. They brought down the FM H12-44, US Army 1843 to junp start old LV211. Of course that put us in the situation of not doing the safety run today. Not an absolute must do, but we like to do one run before we have passengers to make sure everything is OK. I was explaining the problem to the waiting passenegsr when I heard an EMD 567B roar to life. I looked skyward and yelled, "It's ALIIIIIIIIVE!!!!" I'm the resident comedian out there. Quick brake check and we loaded the passengers and got moving. Rest of the day went smoothly. I haven't heard the actual passenger count, but it was likely over 700 once again. Two huge and great days out there. I stepped off the Ladders on the Erie Caboose on the next to the last run back to Industry Station and missed the platform under the steps... Train wasn't set well. Luckily I was going down the ladder properly and had a good hand hold so I didn't fall to the gravel, but did wrench my back. I will feel it tommorrow I'm sure. Dumb! Just plain Dumb! I know better than to come down without checking what is under me! Duh! Got some "Ha, Ha" type faces from the Conductor and the Museum Manager, who, I'm sure were thinking, "Look who just screwed up! Mister Safety himself...."
Hope you all have a great night!
Evening Dinners
Flo, Lemonade please.
Work has been the pitts this weekend. While it shows on paper we had written $1600 in sales, they where a $20.00 and $10.00 down on layaways whick are more than likely junk! In fact, Dave had one of his layawys cancel that was a $100.00 down so the store was really -$70.00 in the hole!
It was so slow today, I all most left around 3:00 PM. K-10 Model Trains had there open house this weekend. Miss going to the open house.
Trains are all so being a pain in the caboose as well. Seems like my PK 2000 E 6 with the QSI sounder decoder is in shut down mode. Cannot remember which CV control it! Cannot keep the wheels clean on the PK 1000 F 7 A NYC.
Just to finish off a rotten weekend I ran out of propane 15 minutes ago. Just got back from buying more propane. Boy, I wanted to pick up some while I was out! But, I still sucking down Lemonade.
Well I hope your weekend was better than mine!
Ken
I sat down and watched some football I didn't care about. "Bye" weeks are just an excuse to extend the season and make more money. So, I also worked on my City Classics company houses. I got the first one sort of built, mostly because I wanted to try painting it. I was thrilled with the results - the very light gray Krylon paint color is perfect. It's just muted down a bit from the original stark raving white and gives the building the look I want.
It's fun to be doing this again.
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.
Hello Railfans! How is everyone? I was doing fine and had intended to come in and catch up with you folks but.... having recieved he news that Andy Sperandeo just passed has really taken the wind out of my sails. I really enjoyed his articles.
Well, everything around here is still pretty much so so. Im doing fine myself and I hope you folks are the same. I will stop back in soon.
Douglas
I will be calling the surgeo's office to see if I can get in there this week. My right shoulder is now at a '12' on the 1-10 pain scale. I don't understnd why, and I have the strong pain meds so I shouldn't be having pain. but it is hurting liek some word I cnanot print here!
SO, that and I ahve to go to Raymour and FLanigan to get a free gift they didn't have whne we went last week. No furniture bought, just LQQKED...but may wnat a few things...later after we get teh house
Still no word on THAT,,they tell us for now, no news is good news...We will see.
Maeanwhile we are bumbling along...
SHOULD pack up the trains! That way, will be one step closer!!!
Good morning ..
Ray ..... Sounds like a very busy day at the RR museum.
Douglas ... Good to see you. Glad you are doing fine. Same here.
I worked on the layout some yesterday. I am putting together a very old building kit made by Suydam. It is made out of metal, and they have soldering instructions. I can solder, but I'm using gel type super glue which is faster. The kit is for a small industrial office building.
Do the mods at the MR forum have the ability to simply delete posts and lock threads rather than only delete threads? I know the forum rules what is not allowed in threads, so I guess threads can get deviated from innocuous topics by later malicious posters).
I ask this as I got around to reading the Oct 2015 RMC last night (my Nov 2015 MR has not arrived in the mail yet...hmm). One interesting (to me) article by David S. concerned the mass production of weed and grass tufts using blobs of glue and static grass, the glue in this case being clear Aleene's tacky glue (I didn't know Aleene offered clear glue - my local Michaels only has the usual white glue), which was blopped on silicon-coated sheet metal, (serving as the working ground surface for the electrostatic grass dispenser). There were additional tips on modeling flowering grass tufts, suggestions for coloring, shaping, and so on.That glue-blob process seemed very familar, and it was - there was a thread this Spring on the forums covering a similar (almost identical) process of making weed tufts, by an Aussie named Luke Towan - I distinctly remember asking a question in the thread concerning the durability and removability of the weed tufts.That thread has since vanished, and Mr Towan MR profile shows no activity or posts. Thing is, I can't imagine why the thread was deleted - IIRC, he wasn't selling anything, and while he did link to his youtube videos showing the process, there was nothing out of the ordinary. Did the thread devolve into debauchery and name calling and cursing (symbolic or not) in later posts? Its a bit baffling to me why the mods couldn't have locked the thread, deleted whatever posts were causing the issue, and leave the remaining interesting posts alone.
Mornin' everyone!
YAWN.......
Chutton, your best bet would be to contact Steven Otte directly through a private message. Click on his name in the forum rules thread to get started.
Sun is trying to shine today here in the Finger Lakes Region, the temp is currently 54°F on its way up top a high of 66°F sometime this afternoon. I have to get the lawn mowed, get groceries, stop at the pharmosy for some Rx's, drive to Canandaigua to take care of the cats (my day for duty), and get caught up with a hnost of other items that I didn't get done over the weekend.... Guess I better get started!
Catch you all later!
Good morning! It's a bit warmer out today. I may go for a bike ride, or perhaps just take a walk since the cough still hasn't gone away and I want to get over it.
chutton01 (I didn't know Aleene offered clear glue - my local Michaels only has the usual white glue)
Aileen's Tacky Glue goes on white but turns clear as it cures. When I want tufts of long grass, I use "field grass" and apply it by hand to the blob of glue. I do this in place on the layout.
MisterBeasleychutton01(I didn't know Aleene offered clear glue - my local Michaels only has the usual white glue)Aileen's Tacky Glue goes on white but turns clear as it cures. When I want tufts of long grass, I use "field grass" and apply it by hand to the blob of glue. I do this in place on the layout.
chutton01(I didn't know Aleene offered clear glue - my local Michaels only has the usual white glue)
Today I removed the adhesive patch from over my hernia incision. It still amazing to me how quickly the skin can heal, and how unobtrusive the scar can be in the hands of a skilled surgeon. I do have a huge bump under the skin, but this will flatten over time. This week I get back to traveling for w*ork and should be able to handle putting the roller bag in the overhead luggage compartment. I hate to check a bag. When I get to where I am going, the last thing I want is to wait for 15-20 minutes for my bag.
Richard
Flo, a Lemonade please
Well work was better today, but still not a great day.
Sue has been feeling badly the last few days. So this morning I did the dishes for her, she hates doing the dishes. So, my guess she will never feel better (or tell me she is) so I will keep doing the dishes!
Been a boring day other wise, so I really have nothing more to say.
Hi all. It's very chilly here tonight. My truck is packed and am ready to head south tomorrow morning. Hopefully we will not run into any snow this year on the way home. I pick up the wife in Saskatoon at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon.
Galaxy, prayers for getting relief from your shoulder pain.
Ride-on-Road, i had hernia surgery a couple of years ago and can hardly see the scar from incision. I dreaded the surgery but it was relatively pain free and recovery was fairly fast. The one mistake I have made is that I quit going to the YMCA to work out after the surgery. I got in good shape this fall and plan on getting back to the gym when I get home.
I fixed the internet connection. I removed the wi-fi router out of the modem to the computer and put the internet cable into the computer like old times.
On Sunday I saw the forum that Andy S. has passed awa yand I throught it might be joke but apparently it wasn't. It was an very sad yesturday for me.
Since I have numberous track plans and railroads. I thought of the Burlington Northern in 1979-81. A small town in Washington called Pine Spears. The locomotive roster is short 2 SD40-2, 2 GP38-2, 3 F units, 1 NW2, and three other diesels. Industries are unknown except for trucking warehouse.
Amtrak America, 1971-Present.
angelob6660 On Sunday I saw the forum that Andy S. has passed awa yand I throught it might be joke but apparently it wasn't. It was an very sad yesturday for me.