YGW,
Submarines use distillers to make fresh water by boiling salt water, condensing the vapor to make fresh water. This is also done on large surface ships.
herrinchoker
V8VEGA,
Sounds like you were involved with CNC work. That was just coming on line as I was leaving the industry. Much of what we did was +/- .000. We had to factor expansion/contraction of the metal we were working with, heat build up during the machining process, how long to cool the work before making the final cut, in some instances we would go to deminision with oil and emery cloth to bring the surface to size. When I was cutting bearing holders for Penn Crusher units I used three cuttting tools in the holder, negative rake, ceramic coated, and had them staggered so I could cut 3/4" of material off on one pass, with .050 feed. The chips would come off gold colored, and then flash to blue with an audible "tink" about three feet away form the cut. In taking that much off the heat build-up is minimized in the work. I started more than one fire with the chips landing on cardboard, rags, or pallets. I also hid behind a shield to keep from being burned. The rough casting we started with were around 1100 pounds. I lost one when I failed to properly tie it down to the turntable, started the cut, launched the casting, and had it land about a foot behind my right leg (I was leaving the area as it were) Fortuniately it broke through the work platen I operated from and kept it from grabbing my leg. After that I would reef down harder on the hold down strap bolts.
When I spent a time at Pejepscot Paper, the macine shop was belt fed from overhead drive shafts,we only had a German lathe with it's own power feed. The #1 paper machine was made in Baltimore Maryland in 1854, and had it's own shafting lathe built by the same company to use for journal replacement. The Smithsonian wanted the paper machine and the lathe, come that day---- we made about 70% of all black construction paper in the US in the mid-70s.
Evening all.
Yes Flo, I am here for my tab. Wifi got knocked out by our weekend storms.... Won't be back until Friday afternoon at the earliest. No Flo, I was not trying to dodge the RBF tab. What's that? Oh, of course I will cover the other flavors as well, yes.
Ulrich - Glad to see you popped in! Hope you get well enough to at least enjoy your trains again.
YGW - Glad your dad is getting better. Shame no charges yet, somebody must have a friend somewhere in that deal... No further comments on that, as I see Vinnie is getting up... No Vinnie, I wasn't going there with this, honest!
W**k - Had a good weekend, even after having to pull a open to close Saturday, other than getting 3 different deliveries! Our back room was full to bursting. Down to a more manageable 150 pieces or so left, from the 307 delivered. (By pieces, I mean totes and/or cases.) Found out tonight corporate doesn't think we associates know jack, they sent out a photo example of what our receipts we give our customers should look like once we highlight the survey on the bottom.... Seriously.... We could figure that one out on our own, guys.....
Hobby - Got zilch done over the weekend, with w**k, and a music party on Sunday afternoon/evening. (I play drums.) The best song had to be when my dad (lead/electric guitar), friends Steve (accoustic guitar, mic'ed up), Kenny (drums, and host), and Steve's sister Michelle (ukulele) did a CCR song, with Michelle on Uke! (Never thought it possible! But it sounded awesome!) The heartfelt moment was singing with a friend who can no longer play, due to advancing ALS. (He was a very good piano/keyboard player.)
Well, hope all are well, and everyone have a good night!
Ricky W.
HO scale Proto-freelancer.
My Railroad rules:
1: It's my railroad, my rules.
2: It's for having fun and enjoyment.
3: Any objections, consult above rules.
Brother Elias, you crack me up!!!!
Hot, humid and just plain icky here.
Forming up foundation walls on house #2 for concrete on Thursday. Had a go-around with the know-it-all inspector today. Showed him that he actually didn't. That'll come back to bite me in the behind, I'm sure. (YGW will understand)
Kids and grandkids were up this weekend. Celebrated oldest's 13th b-day. All he wanted was and all -day fishing trip with Papa.( Me) Only too happy to oblige!!
That's about it!
Welcome back, Ulrich.
Terry
Terry in NW Wisconsin
Queenbogey715 is my Youtube channel
Evenin folks!
Ulrich, Good to see you my friend! Do hope the health issues get back to an even keel very soon for you. We all worry about you when you don't post......
I am microwaving a potato and will be frying up a hunk of codfish for supper toninght... Spent several hours today on my hands and knees scrubbing the kitchen floor. Man, was it filthy in places. It is a heavy tile floor and the grout lines and the uneven stone collect crud that won't come up by simple mopping... I have been putting this off for a couple years now. Want to get it done before the picnic a week from Saturday. I went to the Value Store and got a heavy duty non-toxic, biodegradable cleaner in a spray bottle that is doing a great job of removing the crud. I have it about half done... I may be watching the granddaughters tomorrow so it may or may not get finished then...
Sky is darkening up and they are predicting some heavy duty thunderboomers this evening... Better get the 'puter shut off for a while.
Later!
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
Sir Madog Good Afternoon! Just dropping by to say I am still around, though battling my old heart issue and a nasty depression coming from that. I hope better days will come soon.
Good Afternoon!
Just dropping by to say I am still around, though battling my old heart issue and a nasty depression coming from that.
I hope better days will come soon.
Welcome back, Ulrich!
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.
Regarding the caboose thing, I got the Idea after looking at the display tracks in Fullerton. It's like a museum track for cabooses to give the general public a key to the past.
Lunch Time !
Another busy day at w**k. Thats okay the day goes by fast !
Ulrich - So happy to see you in here. Been praying for you ! Hope you get better soon.
Henry - The clouds in the back ground look like a tornado forming !
v8 - You were a machinist ! How small were the parts ? My brother and uncle are machinist. I think that is such a fascinating career. You have to know so much about different metals, the degrees of milling have to have such crazy close tolerances...
Lion - Your trip to your brothers is that for fun or is he ill ? Have a safe trip
Angel - Your dad treats you like a Butler ? What does he expect ?
Howmus - Your response violates the rules too.
Flip - Actually the sheriff was voted in this past election and he is not. Thats why I am especially disappointed in his underlings poor performance. I think there is some type of connection just not sure which. Family ? Friend of the family ?
Garry - Is the photo from your layput ? A few months ago I went to some of the other threads and invited peopel ( about 100 ) to join us in the diner, Some seem to think it is only for a few people for some reason. I think some of the increased activity is from that. I am very much enjoying the new folks. I am glad they came !
ATSF - Why do you want different caboose names ? Why from differnt manufactures ? That is a pretty wide spread in detailing stds. Just curious.
Dave - LOL - Well I am glad you made it back from the antique airline trip to the mouth of the river where the man eaters dwell ! What an adventure !
Herrinchoker - "distillers for fast attack sub" ? What do they have a still on board to get the enemy drunk !? just kidding. What is a distiller for on a sub ? How did they get the chain loose from the anchor ? Thats a lot of hacksawing ! I do not understand how some one can stick his hand through the bottom of the boat and not flood the ship. What am I missing here ?
Ken - Just remember a bad day of MRR is better than a good day at w**k !
CN Charlie - What ?! You reduced the number of locos ? Oh say it aint so !
Ed - Very nice cabooses. Did you build these ?
V8 - Man that is amazing. I had one tooth with an implant. It was 5k !
Rick J - LOL - Faster than a dog sled ?! I guess that is the planes only competition ?
FRRYKid - Are tthey still alive ? Were you ever able to show them your tribute ? I hope so.
Well gotta git back to w**k
YGW
BroadwayLionLION ON A TRAIN
Your laptop should work on the train
https://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?SnippetName=IBLegacy&pagename=am/AM_Snippet_C/SnippetWrapper&ibsref=wifiAvailable
Last night's storm brought an inch of rain.
Henry
COB Potomac & Northern
Shenandoah Valley
LION ON A TRAIN
I am not sure about AMTK policy about LIONS on their trains, but I am about to find out. Will travel on tonight's Empire Builder to CHI, thence to WAS and then Rocky Mount. I will bring a laptop in my checked baggage, and a tablet in my carrion. Don't know if the tablet will work or knot on AMTK oar Elsewhere.
No Pics while on vacation, LION cannot access the servers of him from outside of our own network.
Maybe I can post from my brother's house with the laptop, but udder than that ewe will sea me when ewe sea me.
ROAR
The Route of the Broadway Lion The Largest Subway Layout in North Dakota.
Here there be cats. LIONS with CAMERAS
Morning diners,
I decided to work on my UP ARMN reefer cars with replacement reefer units. I wanted to change the new reefer unit on the cars with the old ones that I bought.(I thought this would be easy, but it wasn't.) I slightly chipped paint on the air grill (easily repainted with black paint no damage) on one car.
I thought I would open the car to push out the reefer unit and noticed it might be screwed into the car (which it didn't) and no way to push it out... No one say that these units were glued in place. (Easy to place) yeah right!
It the end I have two springs that I can't put back. A half reefer unit platform slightly off the car. My two cooler units on the cars. No major problems really just need little super glue and the cars will be good as new again.
My wake up today with a very dry throat and urges to cough uncontrollably, but I don't feel like sleeping again. My family can't function without me, I don't why. I know they can wash dishes, cook, take dog outside to go potty. I wonder if I'm emotional sick; day in and day out without realizing it. My dad treats me like a butler.
Amtrak America, 1971-Present.
Mornin'....
Zoe, I'll have a short stack of blueberry pancakes with real NYS Maple Syrup and a large pto of Marrakesh Express Dark Roast Coffee for my R&GV RR Mug. I'll be sitting by myself in the back booth........
Good morning ... Last night we returned home from visiting family in Southwestern Ohio. ... I hope to get back to model railroading later today.
Wow !... You Diners have been busy and have much to talk about. I can't begin to respond all the comments.
Dave .. Looks like a trip with beautful scenery and wildlife. ... Eagles are beautiful, nad we can ofetn see them on our property here in wetern Kentucky during the winter.
This eagle is one that was rescued. It has a broken wing and lives at the Nature Center in Land Between the Lakes (LBL). Our property is adjacent to LBL. I took the photo.
Ed ... Nice photos of your B&O and NYC models.
Rick J ... I'm glad to see you visiting the Diner.
ATSF ... Here are some of my cabooses. CB&Q called them "way cars".
I'm very concerned about Ulrich ... Praying he will be okay.
Cheers.....
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Good Evening all,
Worked today (12-8) Off next three days, back on Fri.
In one of my storage drawers in my room, I have a caboose track with HO cabooses with different roadnames, I have about 6 right now and I plan to add a second track.
These are the cabooses I have so far:
1. Athearn Santa Fe Cupola Caboose (Red/Yellow Cross)
2. Walthers 30' Caboose CBQ (Brown/Black Roof)
3. Athearn Wide Vision Missouri Pacific Caboose (Red)
4. Bowser N5C Caboose Pennsylvania (Brown/Black Roof)
5. Athearn Bay Window Caboose Southern RY (Red)
6. Roundhouse Outside Braced Wood Caboose MKT (Sloan Yellow/Black Roof)
Do any of you guys have a caboose track to show various types owned by different roads on your layout?
This is like the display track at Fullerton Station.
I'm looking for a Trix Marklin' New York Central Caboose, a Walthers Southern Pacific C-30-1 Caboose, and a Walthers CA-1 Union Pacific Caboose.
Henry:
Here is the Ma & Pa roundhouse in Baltimore now owned by the highway dept
It looks like part of the roof is about to collapse. Am I seeing things?
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
Thanks for the nice comments on the photos.
Rick: I didn't check the fuel levels. I figured the pilot was up there with us too so it was his butt in the drink as well as ours. I think he knew what he was doing.
MisterB: We were close enough. At one point momma Grizzly chased a salmon to within 60 - 80 ft. of us. She didn't pay any attention to us. She wanted the salmon. Bear spray was at the ready.
The camera is a Sony Cybershot DSC-HX300 with a built in telephoto lens. The camera works great, but the LCD display is often very hard to see in daylight so getting the subject centered in the frame can be a challenge.
Ray: Thanks for the travel suggestions.
Richard: Thanks for your comments.
YGW:
"Are you telling us you flew into the bush in an antique/surplus plane, with 1/3 fuel, to balance the plane you have to people up front and you flew this to be where man eaters are dining on fish and they think you are there to compete for their food ?"
Ya, pretty much!
gmpullman,
The flange bolts and nuts were machined from a very hi-tensile steel, and the flange bolts were double nutted. On the face of the valve flanges I would plunge a "v" shaped tool bit into the face .030. and then feed .060 to make a "phonograph" finish to grab the valve gasket.
I learned the trade at Hyde Windlass, we made steering gears for ships, deck machinery, distillers for fast attack nuke subs, forming machines (egg cartons) for Keyes Fiber in Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, ASROC rocket launchers, and made propellors for boats up to 180 feet, until the foundry was closed, pumps for GE- multi stage 4-12 feet in diameter, up to 60 feet long, and expansion joints for piplines, up to 6 feet in diameter.
People are not familiar with the power of steam, there was a conversion that was forced to anchor just south of the company while space was made at the main service dock. When the time came to pull the anchor, it would not come up--sooo in comes the Navy rep running his mouth as to how no-good the anchor windlass we made was. Two of the old timers were taken out to the destroyer. After checking the windlass out, they rang for steam, engaged the drive, and walked away.
When the ship had been drawn down almost 4 feet at the bow the conclusion was made that the windlass worked fine, the anchor was stuck in a crevasse in the ledge on the bottom. It is still there.
It was reported that one of the Hyde Employees went up one side of a Lt.jg, and down the other about bad mouthing a windlass he had help build before the jg. had been hatched.
Eveing Diners
Flo, a Beer for me and Ed.
Work was OK, trains are being real mean to me! That pretty much sum's up my day!
Ken
I hate Rust
Good Evening,
Another severe thunderstorm watch in effect here and it is starting to rain now. We had a line of storms go through around supper time.
YGW, I am upgrading to more detailed rolling stock which for me means seperate grab irons, etc. I don't have that much rolling stock and my layout is very small so detail really shows up. At most I can have about 15 cars in sidings plus whatever is on the train in action. I usually have all but one switcher on the layout as I can store them in the service yard. Over time I have reduced the number of locos from about 20 to the current roster of 10.
Tomorrow I go for a hearing test with a specialist as my wife says I can't hear anything. I do know that I have trouble with high frequencies. I expect it is the result of listening to loud bands in my misspent youth. I remember that my ears would be ringing when I came home most Friday and Saturday nights plus some week-days too.
Herrinchoker, it is amazing how much force water has coming into a small 'hole' in the bottom of a boat. When I had my sailboat I would remove the speed log transducer to clean it which had a 2" through hull in the bottom. Wow, there would be a gyser shooting up at least a foot in the air and I would be in for 10 minutes of pumping on a manual bilge pump after about a minute of water coming in. Sometimes I do miss sailing as it was my passion for 30 years.
Well time for a little TV.
CN Charlie
The ship was in the water--thus the excitement !!
Evenin' folks.......
Did I already post?
Evenin' folks.... Hmmmmmmm.........
Ah, Janie, could I have a tall glass of Lemonade to..... I allready did?
Well! It's time to play, "Spot the Looney...."
Evenin' folks....
Well, Janie could I get a tall glass of Lemonade, please? Hmmmmm..........
Have a great night out there!
Evenin' folks!
Ah, Janie, could I have............. Hmmmmmmmm....
And now for something completely different.......
Hey, Diners!
Monday is usually the cook's day off. Maybe that's why there's nobody in here? Chloe and Zoe are playing checkers in the last booth. Tips will be light tonight, sorry girls.
YGW I did a little more digging on that unfortunate event. At least ten Navy personnel lost their lives.
http://www.nationalboard.org/index.aspx?pageID=164&ID=226
Yep, the B&O EM-1 and caboose grace my layout. Here is a more recent photo.
Those are the wrong trucks under the I5 caboose but I had to swap them bacause the original ones wouldn't clear the steps!
Speaking of cabooses, here's a recent addition to my roster...
These are homely looking things! Rebuilt from box cars. Needs window glazing—it'll get a little breezy in there come winter.
Well, off to the basement to see what awaits for tonight.
I'll check in later, hopefully when there's a little more action in here.
Take care, all.
Ed
angelob6660 FRRYKid- I enjoy seeing those letters inside shapes. It reminds me of camp or rustic gift shops.
FRRYKid- I enjoy seeing those letters inside shapes. It reminds me of camp or rustic gift shops.
I forgot to mention that the trees are also used on the cab of the steam engines. The lettering on the tenders comes from a Microscale sheet of UP-style lettering in silver. (And those are done one at a time as well.)
Afternoon Diners,
YGW- I don't know, since I asked any questions. My best two answers would be 1) parents are paiding out. 2) She still has money in her account.
Since I was bored I thought I would read some old posts. Sometimes I forget what I wrote about to see if I have it or I might need some help on the answers for my question.
yougottawanta Lunch time Flo can I have a whole apple pie, some vanilla ice cream, cheese burger with Onion,lettuce, tomato and an order of steak fries, large sweet ice tea with lemon and keep the tea coming please. Well I am back with the land of the living. Man was I sick ! Good news on my father too, They took his caste off his arm and replaced it with a curf (what ever that is ) Allowing him to take the boot off when he is in bed, They had him up with a walker and he actually hobbled a few steps ( with the boot on ) they have taken just about all of his stitches out, looks like he is on the upside of getting better. Very frustrated with the police. They have not given us an acident report, they have not interviewed my father, they have not charged the driver. The officer had the nerve to tell my mom she needed to go to records to get the report, she thinks the fault is 50/50 ( baloney) and she decided that with out talking to my father ! Or even asked us what happened. There is a snake in this wood pile somewhere. Rick J - why would they want weight up front ? Dave - nice photos. Okay I have a question. Are you telling us you flew into the bush in an antique/surplus plane, with 1/3 fuel, to balance the plane you have to people up front and you flew this to be where man eaters are dining on fish and they think you are there to compete for their food ? Me ? I want a new plane, BIG GUN, No bears in a mile or so and a road back to civilization just in case the plane doesnt start and I can hoof it back
Lunch time
Flo can I have a whole apple pie, some vanilla ice cream, cheese burger with Onion,lettuce, tomato and an order of steak fries, large sweet ice tea with lemon and keep the tea coming please.
Well I am back with the land of the living. Man was I sick ! Good news on my father too, They took his caste off his arm and replaced it with a curf (what ever that is ) Allowing him to take the boot off when he is in bed, They had him up with a walker and he actually hobbled a few steps ( with the boot on ) they have taken just about all of his stitches out, looks like he is on the upside of getting better. Very frustrated with the police. They have not given us an acident report, they have not interviewed my father, they have not charged the driver. The officer had the nerve to tell my mom she needed to go to records to get the report, she thinks the fault is 50/50 ( baloney) and she decided that with out talking to my father ! Or even asked us what happened. There is a snake in this wood pile somewhere.
Rick J - why would they want weight up front ?
Dave - nice photos. Okay I have a question. Are you telling us you flew into the bush in an antique/surplus plane, with 1/3 fuel, to balance the plane you have to people up front and you flew this to be where man eaters are dining on fish and they think you are there to compete for their food ? Me ? I want a new plane, BIG GUN, No bears in a mile or so and a road back to civilization just in case the plane doesnt start and I can hoof it back
YGW.
They wanted weight up front as we usually flew into a lake with 4 people in a plane and enough food and gear to last a week! For some camps we also had to take in our own gas and boat motors. An airplane can fly nose heavy but cannot fly tail heavy.
DeHavilland Beaver and Otter model float planes are the plane of choice in the bush, they have a very powerful engine for the airframe and have a short landing and takeoff capability. Over 1600 Beavers were built from 1948 to 1967 and most of them are still in service. The US Army alone purchased 900 and 7 are still in service with the Civil Air Patrol. They were not built for speed but for the STOL capability, one pilot said I don't care how fast they are as long as they can go faster than a dogsled!
Rick Jesionowski
Rule 1: This is my railroad.
Rule 2: I make the rules.
Rule 3: Illuminating discussion of prototype history, equipment and operating practices is always welcome, but in the event of visitor-perceived anacronisms, detail descrepancies or operating errors, consult RULE 1!
yougottawanta FRRYKid - Thanks for sharing. I must admit I couldnt invision a pink RR
FRRYKid - Thanks for sharing. I must admit I couldnt invision a pink RR
Until people see it, most people can't imagine a pink engine either.
My dad, at points, has said that it looks more orange than it does pink. It is a mix of Signal Red and Reefer White. I looked up a CMYK mix for the red and it does have a lot both Magenta and Yellow in it.
[Edit: Top of page. I guess tabs are on me.]
Dave - nice photos. Okay I have a question. Are you telling us you flew into the bush in an antique/surplus plane, with 1/3 fuel, to balance the plane you have to people up front and you flew this to be where man eaters are dining on fish and they think you are there to compete for their food ? Me ? I want a new plane, BIG GUN, No bears in a mile or so and a road back to civilization just in case the plane doesnt start and I can hoof it back !
Chris - Congrats on the work and the new 1 yr old nephew
Ed - Anyone killed in the boiler explosion ? Is that a photo of your engine and caboose ? Very nice.
Herrinchoker - Was the boat in drydock with that hole ?
Angel - How is your sisiter affording hotels without a job ?
Ken - a cheaper alternative to a table saw is a decent circular saw ( dewalt- contractor grade ), Milwaukee with a rip guide. And a carbide tipped blade. It can do anything a table saw can and take up a tenth of the space and cheaper and much more versatile.
JaBear - which football ? American NFL football or European football we call soccer ?
Lion - Are you sitting on the building in the back ?
CN Charlie - What are you upgarding too ?
DER !! So glad to see you in here ! WELCOME Back ! Here have an ice tea on me !
Reinhard - Hey you okay ?
Ulrich - ? How are you today ?
Garry - Howdy !
Gotta run and git back to w**k TTYL
Dave: Your pictures are incredible! Thanks for sharing.
Today I am impressed by the body's ability to adapt. Earlier this year I had pretty much resigned myself to the fact that with age came a decrease in my average speed on the bike. However, this year I have been pushing myself a little harder and, as a result, my average speed for the last three months is higher than it has been for about four years. The body adapts to the demands placed on it--amazing.
Richard
Mornin" everyone!
Zoe, I'll have a Cranberry Muffin with butter and a pot of Seneca Lake Blend Organic Fair Traded Dark Roast Coffee to start the day...
Dave, can I assume that you were using something called a "Camera" and not your cell phone to get those shots.....? Nice!
If you ever get down "South of the Border" to the Finger Lakes Region you might enjoy spending a day in the Montezuma Widlife Refuge near Seneca Falls, NY. I have driven on Rts. 5 & 20 through the refuge several times this Spring and summer and there are at least 3 visible nests of Bald Eagles with Eaglets in them visible on the electric towers along the route. Here is one photo I get during Sci-Tec Camp out at our Boy Scout Camp several years ago.
The handler wouldn't let us get closer than about 25' away.... That is a bird that was rescued in Alaska many years ago with a broken wing (shot by someone) and was around 50 years old I believe. You might enjoy a vist to the Glenn H.Curtiss Museum in Hamondsport, NY about 20 miles South of where I live as well. Would be glad to spend a day showing you around!
Cloudy and in the mid 70's for a change here in the Finger Lakes Region today. Feels nice! Humiodity is 66%. The air conditioner has only run a couple time so far today.... Southern Tier is getting a few showers today. Our turn may be overnight... May shut of the airconditioner and put a fan in the bedroom window tonight. It will be good to change out the air in the house as the place has been closed up for the lasy 6 weeks day and night. I do get a good air exchange with the way my system is set up, but still....
Have a great day!