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Posted by howmus on Thursday, May 5, 2016 11:20 AM

Afternoon everyone,

Sun is trying to peek out from behind the clouds every once in a while.  Got the Vampire Visit over with.  She did a good job, and no bruising so far.  Had the #2 Special down at Water St. Café just like I order once oin ahile in here.  Came home answered some important emails (the unimportant ones i just deleted), and went out and finished mowing the lawn.  I will finish the basic packing for the convention this afternoon, do a load of wash, and bake some cookies to take with us on our way to the Convention.

yougottawanta
They are going to put the dog down just because they are moving ?

No. no!  YGW, the dog is probably getting another month to hang around.  The vet said he was in pain and it soon would be time to put him to sleep....  The family just decided the best timing was when the lady moves.  As much for the lady that owns the dog as for the dog.  It is his time......  He now just hobbles around the yard. He used to run all day long out there.  For them everything fell into place within a few days of each other.  She loves that 110 lb. Pit Bull and since she can't take him to where she will be living and he is not long for the world anyway.........  This way the dog won't be grieving for her...... Sigh

A Little History for Those Who May Not Know...

Most people don't know that back in 1912, Hellmann's mayonnaise was manufactured in England.  In fact, the Titanic was carrying 12,000 jars of the condiment scheduled for delivery in Vera Cruz, Mexico, which was to be the next port of call for the great ship after its stop in New York.

This would have been the largest single shipment of mayonnaise ever delivered to Mexico.... But as we know....the great ship did not make it to New York....The ship hit an iceberg and sank .... and the cargo was forever lost....

The people of Mexico, who were crazy about mayonnaise, and were eagerly awaiting its delivery .... were disconsolate at the loss....

Their anguish was so great, that they declared a National Day of Mourning which they still observe to this day.... The National Day of Mourning occurs each year on May 5th.... and is known....of course....as Sinko de Mayo....

Hope you all have a great day!

73

Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO

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Posted by yougottawanta on Thursday, May 5, 2016 10:56 AM

Lunch anyone ?

Hey all. Raining again for the umpteenth day ! Creeks are starting to spill over their banks here !

Ricky geez that is just rude ! Before sunrise ? I think I would sneak over at night and perform a covert operation and spike that cannon ! Is there a noise ordinance where you live ?

Ulrich - my "puter" is having issues with the new updates and as soon as they get it fixed I will look at the plans closer. How do you see to rail Z scale ?

BPhil - LOL "N is not half of HO scale" caught me off guard with that statement. 

Howmus - good luck with blood test. Don't let the vampires take to much ! They are going to put the dog down just because they are moving ? What about a rescue league ? Man that is awful. In reference to having to make that call about injuries unfortunately in my industry I have had to make it more times than I care to. It leaves a lasting impression on oneself and is very sobering in its effects on you. I have had a person get killed, one person injured for life, many requiring an ambulance ride to stitch something back together or back on....I hate that part of my duties. It always happens when I am off site and someone takes a shot cut in my absence.Grumpy

Reinhard - I am looking forward to Saturday ! I have a copy of the recent local would you like for me to scan it and email it over ? It will have to be after they fix the Microsoft glitches I am having.

Johnboy - Howdy !

Der - what about using YOH rolling pin ? Whistling Is that Cuda Kens engine being pulled ?

V8 - I can't say that I am sorry about Verizon being bought out. Not a big fan of them. Some other day I will relay some nightmares we have to deal with them.on in reference to w**k. They are a NIGHTMARE.

Jim - isn't it crazy ! I bought some vegetable plants and had to flip a coin on whether the fruit produced would out weigh the cost of the plant !

Lion What !? I thought Lions loved that African heat with weeks on end over 100 degrees !

Batman - isn't strange. Every time we replace a dryer or washer my wife acta so embarrassed by the dirt trapped under there. I am thinking What ? You can't get under there why be embarrassed !?

Richard - 100 degrees already ! Oh geez I don't like heat. That's pretty impressive. Man you better hope that thing doesn't pop loose it will take your head off as it heads for the moon !

Ken call me when you get a chance about the B&O stuff.

TTYL 

YGW

 

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Posted by ricktrains4824 on Thursday, May 5, 2016 8:40 AM

Good morning from a damp NW PA. Rain showers, but low to mid 50's F. 

Flo, I will take two eggs, bacon and toast, with a huge OJ, please.

For those of you who railfan: NS 22K has 1068 (Erie RR Heritage unit) still. (Over 2 weeks now on 22/23K.) Last I heard, she was west of Cleveland, Eastbound for Ayer, Mass. (22K is Chicago/Ayer Intermodal, 23K return trip Ayer/Chicago, for those curious.) My work schedule will be in the way today though... (Am I allowed to actually say work?)

On the canon, neighbor fires it off, on average, 3-4 times per week. (He has more money than he knows what to do with...) Gets annoying, especially when he does it, seemingly, 0-dusk-30, right after sunrise... I didn't realize I had ordered a booming wake-up call... (Not all the time is sunrise, that occurs about once every month... But that is once too many for me. Wink)

Well, all have a good day!

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, May 5, 2016 4:54 AM

BroadwayPhil
Followed one a bit too closely and forgot that N scale is NOT half HO scale: that 4.4 percent difference matters!

I had this type of senior moments a number of times. Now I try to plan as precise as possible, only to find out that things don´t necessarily work out the way I have planned them. While a large layout may offer sufficient room for corrections, a small layout usually doesn´t.

Such is life as a model railroader:

I made some minor modifications to my plan - the key one being the addition of a detachable "fiddle yard" used for staging. I also included a couple of uncoupling tracks. If I´d find an easy way to convert the Marklin stuff to MT Z scale couplers, I would not need them, but, alas, there is no easy way!

It´s a quiet day today, Ascension Day and Father´s Day, a public holiday, meaning all businesses are closed.

Flo, is it OK for me just to finish my Coffee? Lunchtime is ahead of us, and Petra´s stewing something smelling awfully nice.

 

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Posted by BroadwayPhil on Thursday, May 5, 2016 4:41 AM

Well, I found myself in Surrey BC on Tuesday but did not visit PWRS as was lacking in funds... did park directly below the Skytrain when having dinner, though.

Found out that large sheets of 1-inch Owen-Corning Foamular XPS are either a well-kept secret or not being marketed in NW Washington any more.  Will bite the bullet and go to Home Depot and see what they have... the website listed 2x2 foot sheets.

Have some track cleaning to do, too.  But mostly it's track planning.  Remember the old-style track plans in MR?  Followed one a bit too closely and forgot that N scale is NOT half HO scale: that 4.4 percent difference matters!

A great day to you all!

 

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, May 5, 2016 1:20 AM

Good Morning!

A bright and  beautiful day with temperatures at about 15°C . my day!

Petra decided to display a grim face - too much train action in our apartment. There is this huge (3 by 5 ft.) layout right behind me and now a temporary set-up on the dining table. Fortunately, that Z stuff is reasonably quiet when running, unlike the Bemo locos, who have a distinctive growl when run with a PWM controller. The Marklin loco sounds more like an insect zooming in for the kill.

John - beware of used Marklin Z scale locos. Older ones have that dreadful 3-pole motor in them, which has only two speeds - too fast and way too fast. The 5-pole motor is around for about 8 years now. The Marklin powerpack is also no good, as it does not allow for a smooth control of the speed. I won´t be using it on my layout (or just  as a source of power for the switch motors and lights).

last mountain & eastern hogger
After watching your video I think that is going to end up being a very large BRIEFCASE

Big - yes, but large, no! The layout is 2 by 2 ft., so let´s settle on the term suitcase layout .

Now it´s off to running trains ...

Have a good one!

 

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Posted by last mountain & eastern hogger on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 10:55 PM

Sir Madog

 I spent the money I gor from my Ebay sales and bought a Marklin Z scale starter set - the start for my little briefcase layout! I have been playing with it since we cleared the table after lunch and I am thoroughly enjoying myself.

Here are some pics of my new acquisition:

The loco has just about the size of my ring finger! And it´s got the typical Marklin smell i remember from my first train set!

Whistling

Ulrich, Ol' Buddy,

After watching your video I think that is going to end up being a very large BRIEFCASE...

Congrats on the new equipment.

Johnboyboy out..................

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Posted by yougottawanta on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 9:54 PM

Ken

There are around 30 B&O hoppers listed. Various manufacturers. They are $1 each and if they combine with my order which is over $100 you will qualify for an additional 20% less, or .80 cents each. Not sure how many are still available. They are manufactured  Stewart, Athearn, MDC....Will know more tomorrow.

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Posted by howmus on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 7:47 PM

Evenin' folks!

Janie, a cup of hot chocolate would be good right now...  Huh?  Oh  That's right, I have bloodwork first thing in the morning and need a 12 hour fast...  OK, just make that a cup of decaf, that shouldn't do anything bad.

Got 3/4 of the lawn mowed today.  Could have finished it this evening, but I ran out of energy before the batteries for the mower did....  I did get a chance to talk to the son of the lady across the street about what is going on with the selling of the house.  I don't think I mentioned earlier that a few days ago I found out that the house is being bought by a Pys Ed teacher I worked with for 19 years at the Middle School.  He transfered to the High School after I retired and was Athletic Director for the Schools for several years.  We always got along great and it is a very nice family (I taught two of his kids) so I am thrilled to have him moving into the neighborhood.  I think I got a compliment through the grapevine.... He told several people that he loves the neighborhood up here and he said, "Ray H. lives right across the street from where we will live!"  There are several teachers (working and retired) in this part of the city and it is a great neighborhood.  Very glad they will be across the street from me!

Talking with the son, I asked where his Mom is moving to?  He said they had tried every Senior Living Center in Geneva that has independent living appartments and there were no openings in the places she wanted to be....  The day the house sold they checked back with her first choice and found they now have one appartment that opened up.  They signed for it on the spot!  It is a block away from here.  She wanted to be near her sister and BIL who live across the other street from me.....  I also asked what will happen to the 110lb. Pit Bull she has.  He is a sweet dog and very gentle and friendly.  I have mentioned him in here before.  Of course she won't be able to take him with her.  The son looked sad when I asked and told me the old boy is 14 years old, is deaf, going blind, and has trouble walking now (I have noticed the later..) so when she leaves in mid June the dog will have to be put down....  He said the dog is in constant pain (but not terrible yet) so this will be a good time to have it done if he makes it that long.  The dogs father was owned by the son and he also had the same problems and was put to sleep at age 14.  That is old for such a huge dog, but still sad.

OK, back to packing for the convention.  I bought some new casual duds, that I need to try on before I pack them to make sure they fit right.

Later!

73

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Posted by LIRRs on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 7:18 PM

Good evening.

Cup o' mud please during a few minutes rest.  Working till 23:00 again today (like yesterday) in cold, damp, rainy conditions at IAD.  Do not enjoy these late hours anymore.

DER - no injuries resulted (thank God) from the CSX derailment on Sunday; maybe that is the reason it did not make it in your news.  Not sure how many cars derailed, track was torn-up, and several commuter trains had limited service on Monday and Tuesday.

YGW - hope all goes well on Saturday.  Sounds like it's going to be a great time.  Enjoy. 

All the best.

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Posted by der5997 on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 6:40 PM

Hello Folks:  I just read about Barry – if you’re looking for it, the condolences page on the Forum is http://cs.trains.com/mrr/f/88/p/256364/2868978.aspx#2868978 Sad news, our thoughts and prayers are with Audrey and the family. Ray:
Oh Man!!!!  I hope I am wrong with this....
I came on it by a different route Ray, so I think it’s unfortunately real. – on the Diner–patrons- I- have- met theme, my count is two. Teffy  and Trolley Rob. That was quite a while ago…
I’m picking up from Pages 16 and 17 of the April Diner, so please bear with me….
(by YGW) DER, Brent, Lion, Henry etc... Hello
I’m still here! Have made a bit of progress on the layout as the mainline roadbed is down – but I think it could do with a good go-over with a roller of some sort. My wife used to have a roller on a handle for some craft thingy but it seems that’s long gone. Maybe a short length of 1” dowel (I’ve several bits I could cut down) will do the trick. I haven’t laid any roadbed for the spurs yet. I may use a different type of material than the AeroTape I’ve used for the main.  Unsurprisingly, my actual track line through the major curves differs somewhat from that planned in SCARM. When I’m to a stage where a photo may be less confusing than it would be at present, I’ll post something.
The only VW anecdote I can add is that our Beetle was repainted in the summer and the bright lads down at the local body shop left it outside to dry on a bug strewn evening. Need I add that we didn’t  appreciate that too much – but see as we used them because we could not afford better, we got what we paid for….. 
As to fitting engines in cars, all I have to offer is this scene from the last layout:
Garry:
I tested the tracks I was working on, and one of the turnouts need some work still. Otherwise, everything works well. These tracks will be difficult to reach later on, and therefore, I want all trains to run on them with no derailing or other problems. 
– I hear ya! I’m going to get (that is a measurable and attainable goal Clown) my track to where I can run a train in reverse around all the parts where that is feasible without troubles BEFORE I start on the scenery above grade!  There, I’ve put it in writing. If I’m absent for long periods you’ll now know a possible cause….
And on your request – this is days late, but 
(by Dave) My brother owned a stock 4 cyl. Vega. He was living in the snow belt off of Lake Huron on the bottom of the Bruce Peninsula at the time. The Vega had a very interesting fault in its design. The tie rod ran through the front suspension cross member. On the long straight runs on the rural roads the cross member would fill up with slush and then freeze. When you got to a corner where you wanted to turn, the tie rod would barely move, but it would move just enough to put you into the ditch. There wasn't enough time to correct. That caused some strange driving driving because you had to stop before the corner and thrash the steering wheel back and forth to clear the frozen slush. Poor design, as was the all aluminum block.
When we lived in the snow belt between Mount Forest and Alliston we bought (probably 1974) a Chevette. The timing belt was guarded underneath with a plastic shield specifically designed to pick up and pack snow into itself! I suppose the  design team lived in sunnier climes….Bang Head
Larry (BRAKIE): Long time no see! Welcomeback
Jim: Thanks for the turnout progress photo – encouraging to see a work space with the kind of clutter which accumulates on mine!Black Eye
(by Ken) MIA Not sure if I am worried about either one. I would think Barry wife would let us know it there was something really wrong, well I hope. Was'nt his band ready to go on tour? Far as Galaxy, not the first time he has not dropped off the site. Stll be great to here from them!
I think you are correct about Barry / Audrey. However, I’m more concerned about Galaxy as he mentioned the possibility of an imminent relationship breakdown.
Dennis:
I snagged the molding on the side of the door on a bush and tore it off.
The strip of molding on the rear passenger door of our Kia Soul2 drifted off when I lost an argument with a buggy corral back in the winter. It was twisted and the studs are gone. However, wintering over in the trunk has straightened it out, so it fits nicely again. I’m figuring that I can re-attach it with a waterproof goop which will squeeze into the stud holes and keep everything sealed and firm. Is this doomed to failure anyone?
Alvie: 68 cars in HO, impressive. I’m pretty sure I’ve not enough track in my N layout to get those in between turnouts!  Must look good though.Thumbs Up
Ray: Loved the Roger H Lincoln quote…
LION:
Today’s Sticky Buns have Raspberry Filling with Walnuts.
(That’s Sunday, so I’m catching up) – Never come across SBs with nuts and jam before. Cinnamon and sugar seems to have been standard fare thus far. All now off the list because of the sugar, but a boy can dream!
Mike: Can’t recall meeting you, but good to have you drop by.
Reinhard: That derailment didn’t make it into our TV news, which relishes disasters. So let’s hope it wasn’t that serious. Angel
Ken:
Sure wish we had a contact that we could use to make sure.
I’ve written the funeral home and asked them how we might do personal messages to Audrey and the family. They’ve replied with this :
Hi john. They can send the family condolences or pictures to www.brockandvisser.com Regards  John Brock 
Ulrich: A 5 car starter set! That’s pretty generous. Your harbour layout looks like it has a pile of fun in operations! I figured it was Z from the SCARM Marklin turnout format Whistling
I’m trying to get hold of the Marklin steam 060 starter set and have been watching the Bay. I contacted one seller in Germany with a question (about the power source as his description and photos did not match) He hasn’t deigned to reply…. I need the loco for the N3n line (with a Peco shell which is designed for that loco chassis. ) The cars will sacrifice their trucks for the passenger cars I plan to scratch build, or buy as 3D printed shells.
The Yard Wars theme caught my eye as Charlie next door had a tree surgeon (aka old geezer with a pole mounted electric chain saw) at his place trimming dead branches. Charlie had just gone off with a trailer load when I caught the TS’s attention. He thought perhaps I was going to complain about the noise – which was minimal even close up. What I wanted was for him to trim a couple of the live branches which had grown out over out veggie bed. He said “No problem” and I said “So long as it’s OK with Charlie”  He said – “Consider Charlie consulted” and proceeded to do a very nice job of lopping off the offending limbs.  Great neighbourhood.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the folks up at Fort McMurray evacuated from the fires which have destroyed much of the city. 88000 evacuated with no casualties. A blessing in troubled times.Angel
 
 

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Posted by JAMES MOON on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 4:47 PM

Good afternoon, It cooled off about 15 degrees in the last hour and it started sprinkling when the dog and I headed our for her afternoon walk.  It was an abbreviated walk, to say the least.

Went to buy plants for my wife's birthday gift.  Have prices ever escalated on bedding plants this year.  I may have to cut back on what I buy and plant this year. Years ago we started almost all of our bedding flowers from seed in peat pots.  The way prices appear to be heading it may drive me back to starting my own bedding flowers next year.

The fourth turnout is spiked down.  This turnout looks better than the last two.  Practice makes for improved products.  It's time to get with the clean up so more foam subroad bed can be put down.  If it is rainy again tomorrow, I will be cleaning up bench work.

Uhlrich, the harbor layout is pretty neat.  Working in Z scale has to be a challenge.  I have only seen one actual Z scale layout and the scennery possibliity are impressive as you design demonstrates.

Ken, hang in there on the yard wars.  Too bad a neighbor complaint is putting the pressure on for repairs to the fence.  I am in kind of the same position as we have a very old chain link fence with posts that are starting to rust off.  Fortunately my neighbor is willing to help with the removal when it becomes a necessity.  He already pulled up about thirty feet next to his driveway.

The fisherman along bridges issue is kind of funny.  I see people fishing the bridge piers on the Muskingham River road bridges almost every weekend while walking the dog.  We have an old railroad bridge that has been converted to a walking path and people fish the piers of that bridge on the west side of the river.  The east side is a city marina and I have never noticed people fishing around the boat dock. 

Time for dinner.  Hope everyone is having a good hump day.

Jim

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Posted by cudaken on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 4:40 PM

 Afternoon Dinners

 Flo, Beer and Barry Buger please.

 Worthless day off. Felt like caboose most of the day. I even slept in till 9:00 AM and was still sleepy. Did a little running and at first I felt better, half way throught I was beat. Did not touch the rear fences, and I had high hopes.

 YGW Have you bought them all ready? If you have or have not I would like them. Like I need any more rolling stock but I am a sucker for B&O any thing. Let me know when you PM me about them!

 Ulrich You really bought Z scale? Confused I thought the reason you did not do N scale any more was because you could not see to work on the stuff? I have only seen one Z Scale layout, well just a bunch of track with train running on it at a train show in Collinsville IL. I was amazed by it and watched it a good 10 minutes.

 Computer Front Finally got the AVG Antivirues working right! What shut down was the Identiy Protection while it was up dating. What really had me worried was while AVG was up dating I had looked at my Checking account, Credit Card account and Credit Karma. Before I never worried about some one stealing my Credit Identiy, who would want it? Now I have something to protect. Yes

 Did get the hard drive in the newer computer, I may install window's XP tonight. Like to see what the new one can do.

 Later, Guda Ken

 

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Posted by BroadwayLion on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 4:07 PM

RideOnRoad
Wahoo! Today we get our first triple-digit day of the year. (As in over 100F.)

It got up to 78 and that is about 10 too hot for me.

 

 

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Posted by howmus on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 3:30 PM

Oh......  I almost forgot and nobody else has brought it up.

Happy Star Wars Day!

May the 4th. be with you!!!

Sorry.Whistling

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 2:15 PM

BATMAN
Have you ever considered doing a layout for a Childrens Hospital in Germany? I find that many MRR vendors are more than happy to donate materials for such a good cause. With your skill you could put a lot of smiles on a lot of little faces. Just a thought.

I tried that some time ago, and the idea was not very well received - for reasons unknown to me. The only explanation I find is that the social climate has cooled off considerably in recent years and civic involvement is only welcomed if it helps to market politicians and politics.

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Posted by BATMAN on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 1:57 PM

Good morning from the cool wet coast. 12C today. Went and picked up the new washer pump, it is installed and works. YEEEEAAAAA! Of course picking up the pump means a stop at Tims for a cuppa. Underneath the washer and dryer the wife is doing a Archaeological dig right now, These things are so big and heavy they don't get moved out as often as the old top loaders use to.

Have been watching Ken Burns "The West" on Netflicks. Some good RR stuff in it. I think his Civil War series was better, but I am still enjoying this one.

Time to go put new wipers on the truck. They have been riding around on the back seat long enough.Whistling Time they earn their keep. Then maybe I'll go and do something I seldom do and have a nap before somthing else breaks.Laugh

Ulrich, I really like the Z scale.  I think about how much layout I could have if I put a Z scale in the space I have now. Also, for a long time I have wanted to make a Christmas layout for B.C. Childrens Hospital and I always though Z scale might offer up some more possibilities as far as flexibility is concerned.

Have you ever considered doing a layout for a Childrens Hospital in Germany? I find that many MRR vendors are more than happy to donate materials for such a good cause. With your skill you could put a lot of smiles on a lot of little faces. Just a thought.

CoffeeSleep

 

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Posted by RideOnRoad on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 1:48 PM

Wahoo! Today we get our first triple-digit day of the year. (As in over 100F.)

I tuned my second piano. It was my parent's piano and it had not been tuned for years. Needless to say, it was way out of tune--severely flat. This creates an interesting challenge in that changing the tension on all of the strings (there are 230 strings in a piano) causes the harp (cast iron frame) to compress, which in turn causes the piano to go out of tune. The result is the need for multiple tunings over time to bring the piano back into tune.

Fun fact--there are 230 strings in a piano, with an average tension of 160 pounds per string, resulting in just over 18 tons of pressure on the harp. That is the equivalent of 6 Cadillac Escalades. The piano is truly an amazing instrument.

Richard

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Posted by howmus on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 12:16 PM

Mornin.....  Ahhhhhh....  Hmmmmm.  Afternoon folks!

Chloe, could use a refill of the Marrakesh Express Dark Roast Coffee.  Huh?  Well please make another pot for me.

I've already gotten a day's w*rk done around here.  My son came over to return the Trailer after he bought a new ride on lawn mower.  So far he loves it.  I tied to get one last fall when they were on sale...  I was even willing to give/loan him $1,000 towards it, but was too proud to take it.  He was trying to get another old used, worn out piece of junk to save money and now that his lawn is about a foot high, his other half put her foot down and told him either he goes and buys one he likes or she will go buy one herself!!!  He decided it was better to obey than keep putting it off....

He just was pulling out of the driveway when my phone rang and it was the guy from the Pro Sound Com;pany letting me know the last buses were loading out in front of the Smith Opera House downtown and he will be standing in front of the place in 10 minutes so come cown and get the mic I need...  They had Greg doing sound for a program at the Theater for school kids this morning.  Nothing like get the best in the business to work there.  I picked up the mic, took it over to church, dropped it off, and came back home to deal with about 75 emails.  Some of them were on NMRA Business, so i dealt with that and then had lunch!

yougottawanta
didnt know you understood. Didnt pick that up from your comments earlier. No disrespect intended.

None taken....  I believe the concept is called an "Attractive Nuisance"!  Just got an email from my insurance guy about the need to have specific coverage if I had a pool or a trampoline on the property.  Boy Scouts have forbidden trampolines in any form to be used in the program because of injuries and deaths due to them.  IN NYS at least you have to have the same fencing, etc as for pools if you have one (and they recommend the additional insurance).  When I was a Camp Director for the Scouts, the absolute worst thing imaginable was to have to fill out the "Pink Form!"  That is the one used for a serious injury or death in camp.  There is about 10 pages of directives for those things.  I can't imagine having to pick up the phone and say, "Hello Mrs. ---------, there has been an accident here at camp with your son.  He is on his way to such and such hospital.  Please get there as soon as possible."  Especially if we know he is already gone........  The camp Director or a Scout Executive has to make the call..... 

Hope all of you have a wonderful day out there!  The sun is trying to peak through a bit before the rain clouds move in this evening.

73

Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO

We'll get there sooner or later! 

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 12:08 PM

angelob6660
Ulrich- I have a question. On the Marklin brake van, does it go short or long way?

Either way - it´s not a brake van (like they used to have in Britain), just a "caboose" or a guard´s van - a place for the conductor. In Germany, the use of guard´s vans ended in the early 1960´s.

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Posted by angelob6660 on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 12:00 PM

Morning diners,

A few days ago I bought an Athearn 48' stack car if I told you about it. So today the seller no longer had it and refunded my full amount of $30.

Ulrich- I have a question. On the Marklin brake van, does it go short or long way? Because it also puzzled me.

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Posted by BroadwayLion on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 11:24 AM

ROARING...

 

The Route of the LION

The Route of the Broadway Lion The Largest Subway Layout in North Dakota.

Here there be cats.                                LIONS with CAMERAS

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Posted by yougottawanta on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 11:04 AM

Morning all.

Flo is there an extra IV hanging around with some french roast coffee. Hook me up like Ulrich. Exhausted. Too much w**k and trying to get the place cleaned up for a huge sales event this week....

Garry - Thanks I will keep that in mind. Do you model military ? I can see so many possiblities with that. From manufacturing delivering supplies to hauling out the new equipment, repair shops that bring back the war damaged equipment or a base with a staging yard....Like you "dont waste it" comment Thumbs Up

Ulrich - here they sell "sleepy time" tea actually works well helping one to get to sleep. Have you tried anything like that ? That does stink.

Ken - There is an estate sale here in teh James River division. They have B&O hoppers for $1 each ( concour ?) . I think they are horn hook but still if you are interested let me know. Have you every sat down with her and just asked her questions why she is the way she is ?

V8 - Frontier bought Verizon ???? Verizon is HUGE. Did Frontier just buy out the local Verizon or the national chain ?

Angel - oooh we all have to be careful when spending...SighBang Head

Richard - Isnt that true of all good stories ? Very painful to live through BUT funny as all get out when related later ! Oh that story does sound PAINFUL OUCH - Hey you know what THAT would make a great scene to model !

Henry - Yea those were some terrible battles. Have you visited the park ? I had a relative, General Garnett who was killed in Pickets charge. He was hit by a yankee cannon ball. I had a friend who took part in the filming of Gettysburg. He said they only had 40 cannons ( I think there were 400 + in the actual battle ) and he said the ground from those 40 made the ground shake !

Ricky - See Steve ! Every fisheman fishes piers at some point ! - I a sorry I am not laughing at you but I laughed at your comments had me rolling on the floor ! Camo tux ??!!! Oh man a CANON ! I bet that is annoying but inside I am thinking HOW COOL IS THAT ! At 400 yards it shakes the house ! Geez that would be unpleasant. I heard it cost $50+ every time it is shot. They cant possible shoot it that much ??? Your comment - "Flat out crazy " - Big SmileBow

Howmus - didnt know you understood. Didnt pick that up from your comments earlier. No disrespect intended.  Yes a lot of people miss the whole "LIABILITY" part. It is very big factor especially when one gets sued.

Doug - Thanks loved "The Train" Thumbs UpThumbs UpThumbs Up

Well this weekend The James river division will have a meet in Palmyra Va. I think I know where I will be spending my Saturday ! Gotta git back to w**k.

TTYL

YGW

 

 

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 10:45 AM

Heartland Division CB&Q
Today is tomorrow's yesterday. Don't waste it.

Indeed, I won´t and I have not, at least today.

I decided to change a few things, mainly to do things now and not on one fine day which may never come.

I spent the money I gor from my Ebay sales and bought a Marklin Z scale starter set - the start for my little briefcase layout! I have been playing with it since we cleared the table after lunch and I am thoroughly enjoying myself.

Today is not a wasted day!

Here are some pics of my new acquisition:

 

... and a first short video:

The loco has just about the size of my ring finger! And it´s got the typical Marklin smell i remember from my first train set!

 

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Posted by MisterBeasley on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 10:23 AM

Tuesday Night Hockey ended in a 14-14 tie, and both of us goalies played well.  Yeah, that's pickup hockey for ya.

More clouds, chilly temperatures and rain.  I'm using the day to do laundry and straighten up.  I'll probably go to the gym for some upper-body time.  My legs are too tired from last night for the dreadmill.

It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse. 

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Posted by Heartland Division CB&Q on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 7:22 AM

Good morning ...... Oatmeal and OJ, please. 

Today is tomorrow's yesterday.

Don't waste it. 

GARRY

HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR

EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 10:51 PM

Good Morning!

The night was terrible! Tried to get some sleep, but gave up on it after two hours listening to the clock tick on the hall. I stayed up for a couple of hours, then gave it a try again. I am now up since 5am, that makes it three hours of sleep and the feeling of having been freight-trained!

I think I will go for a nap after lunch!

Ray - I just can´t figure myself hanging under a ballon like this - I´d probably die! My last heart attack left me with a bad case of vertigo. I am just glad that I can reach neal everything in our place without having to climb up a ladder. Anything more than 2´ above ground is  a no go for me.

Ken - hang in there, pal! I am sure you´ll end up being the winner in your yard war!

Janie, coffee in an IV bag, please!

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Posted by cudaken on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 10:39 PM

 Evening Dinners

 Flo, a Beer and a Barry Buger please.

 Down in the dumps today.

 Work sucked rail spikes today so that is covred.

 Current Computer is acting up. AVG was not working right and had to restart 3 time's and scaning now to see if there is a issuie.

 Newer Computer front. Did get a free hard drive and a Dell XP Pro CD today from Paul (GM at work) so that is good. Big question is when will I have time to format the thing?

 Yard Wars I am getting close to saying Caboose this and stick BOS with the house!

 What really yanks my chain is my wife started this whole mess! Bang Head Guy a cross lets his Boxer walk around him with out a leash.  Wife say's "Sparkie does not like walking around the backyard, he wants to walk in the front yard"! She is afraid of his Boxer because he is big! Told her not to to call aminal contol, he will calling zoning! You folk's know the rest. Sigh

 All so as you folks know I had been cleaning up the backyard for about a year thinking I may have had a chance off keeping the house. I am to the point I think I am fighting a lossing battle. With her on my side, I am screwed.

 Ken 

 

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Posted by howmus on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 10:15 PM

Evenin' folks!

Janie, just a large mug of decaf for me at the moment....

I was on my way out the door to mail a couple things tonight down at the post office and had just unplugged the PiP when A white car pulled up and stopped ion front of my house.  the driver of the car was intent looking at the area between my house and the neighbors house...  He then pulled ahead and did the same thing before driving up around the corner beyond my house....  As soon as I had put the charging cord on the railing of my porch where I usually hang it and went around to the drivers side of the car I saw what he was looking at.

Ran back in the house to get my camera which was on the dining room table...  Ran over to the neighbors yard to get a better photo as the thing had dropped down below the tree line by the time I got back outside.

Got in the PiP and headed up to the top of the street where I could get a better photo of it.

The balloon belongs to the paster of a church at the corner of Pre-emption Rd. and Reed St. which is right around the corner from where I live.  This is the first time I have seen it this year.  It is a single seater and fairly small.  He made the local and regional news last year for taking a dieing gent up for a balloon ride as part of the man's Bucket List.  I think tonight the plan was to set the balloon down at the church and he overshot it...  It looked like he was trying to find a safe place to land nearby as he was almost down and kept hitting the gas burner to get a bit more lift to get over power lines etc.

His tracking crew was right around the corner from where I got the photos and there were about 20 cars alomng the side of the road as well.  I didn't stick around to add to the confusion, but when I got back from mailing the letters there was only one car and one person from the tracking crew still there.  Since there were no emergency crews and sirens while I was downtown, I figure he landed somewhere safely...

Have a great night!

73

 

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Posted by angelob6660 on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 8:33 PM

Evening Diners,

yougottawanta

Angel - what I'd it that you are so " picky about" details ? Era ? Brand ?

Well I more into modeling the era and some freight car details, 1987-2006. Although it stops in 2007, I don't buy cars in 07 or late 06. Seeing that the car exists in that moment in time, including paint schemes like tank cars and locomotives to see if changed their numbers or paint.

Railroad cliches ah Steven I can't think of any right now but I remember during my walk.

Train News: I got a little carried away today getting Hanjin containers without the website. Since it doesn't exist during the timeline. (written above). I can't go overboard since I pre-orders and they probably be coming out in May or early June. I got to be careful when spending.

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