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Posted by SS Express on Sunday, January 15, 2017 8:21 PM

Good evening gents and good football today!!  Flo, I'll have some of that spider cider that Ken was talking about and a BC for my sweet tooth. I see the frozen tundra has moved south to KC. Go big red!!

Ken, I never noticed the webs until I looked at the pic. I was snapping the shots as the loco was being directed into the shop. Had the bell ringing the whole way and the foreman was barking out orders. It got a bit hairy on that last turnout but no harm, no foul.

Been dealing with some de-decorating around the house this weekend so not much happening on the HVBL. I believe we have a reefer train coming thru this week but I haven't heard from dispatch as of yet. I think I am going to do a rebuild on that second S-2 this week. The first S-2 seems to be performing nicely since its rebuild. 

Did someone mention wheel cleaning?? A true PITA on the HVBL. Seems like all I do prior to some simple operations and yes, it always seems to be the P2K's??

I think I need another BC...............

Rich

 

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Posted by moelarrycurly4 on Monday, January 16, 2017 8:44 AM

What setting did you use on your meter to fine the blown voice coil? Any more the only setting I use on my meter is check amps being pulled by the motor.

Ken you use the Ohm setting. I usually use the "diode" setting, if I get a beep it is good no beep , bad. 

you can also use a battery, just clip leads to the speaker and momentarily touch to battery , click sound good, no sound bad. 

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Posted by Steven Otte on Monday, January 16, 2017 9:37 AM

cudaken

Steve Are there Skulls on the donuts? I just don't get it?

 

Those are hockey masks, like the one worn by the killer in the Friday the 13th horror movies. Seemed appropriate for Friday the 13th in the Diner.

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Posted by BroadwayLion on Monday, January 16, 2017 9:49 AM

North Dakota is pondering 80 mph for the interstates, 75 for four lane divideds and 70 on all state roads. It will undoubtedly pass. People like to drive fast out here, but there is far less speeding than in eastern states. Why go faster if there is nobody in front of you who needs to be passed.

 

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Posted by MisterBeasley on Monday, January 16, 2017 2:58 PM

What happened to winter?

It's the middle of January and I'm in New England.  It has been 40 degrees pretty much every day for a week, and that's the forecast for the next 2 weeks as well.  The little bit of snow we did have is melted, except where the plows built it up.

On my walk today it sounded and smelt like spring.  And, I saw a flock of half a dozen robins.

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Posted by RideOnRoad on Monday, January 16, 2017 4:11 PM

MisterBeasley
What happened to winter?

It is waiting to strike with a vengeance in two weeks when Mrs. ROR and I come to NYC.

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Posted by Heartland Division CB&Q on Monday, January 16, 2017 5:02 PM

Howdy ... 

Shelley and I leave for AZ tomorrow to see youngest daughter and her husband. 

CHeers !

 

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Posted by angelob6660 on Monday, January 16, 2017 5:19 PM

Evening Diners,

Almost a week since I posted. I got a letter from my hobby store or email. They tried to get more NYC GP40s but it's not going to happen. I was a little disappointed because they usually have extras. Well at least I have a NYC switch tower.

It hasn't been a real winter in the desert either for two years. I last time I wore a scarf and pants was three years ago. It rained yesterday off and on making days boring.

A heavy can fulled with sauce fall on my foot. Opening it with the can opener which slipped off the counter. Bruising my left big toe that broke the nail in half and cut the skin underneath. I bandaged it and wearing one sock to cover the bandages so it won't come off.

Talk to you guys tomorrow.

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Posted by BigDaddy on Monday, January 16, 2017 5:48 PM

BroadwayLion
Why go faster if there is nobody in front of you who needs to be passed.

It does take the sport out it. 

Fired up my brand new V1000 Bowser today.  I am still a DCC rookie so how it works is not intuitive.  The horn button on my NCE power cab did nothing, but the function button did.  No the horn works.  More reading to do.

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Posted by MisterBeasley on Monday, January 16, 2017 7:15 PM

Steven Otte
Those are hockey masks, like the one worn by the killer in the Friday the 13th horror movies.

I had a goalie mask like that once.  I painted a STOP sign on it.

Man, as protection those masks weren't much.  I ended getting stitched up one night because a shot skimmed just over the top of the mask and gave me a messy but otherwise harmless scalp wound.  Now I wear a big helmet/mask just like the pros wear.

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Posted by cudaken on Monday, January 16, 2017 10:13 PM

 Evening Diners

 Flo, Ed will have a Crown Royal, SS Rich will have a BC and I will have a Beer please.

 Work Was Slooooooooooow! Only 1 customer all day.

 Rich I have certain PK engines that love to have there wheels cleaned. The Bessmer SD7 happens to be one of them. Now some like my B&O GP 30's while they still need to cleaned. Maybe after 40 hours of run time, not that I keep track. Think some of the wheels casting is not as smooth so they pickup more junk. Great looking layout as well!

 Larry I will try testing the speakers with a battery, good tip.

 Garry Hope you enjoy yor trip.

 YGW Got a late start tonight so I did not try to log into Photo Bucket, sorry.

 Lion Only 80 MPH? One time I was driving from MN through IA to St Louis in my 69 Charger R/T with 2.76 sure grip rearend. Only other car on the interstate was some kind of Black Porsche. We where cruzing at 95 MPH and played around at times up to 135 MPH. Around that speed, well we both ran out of ball bearings. Never saw another car for over a hour?

 Ed I was speaking about the PK 2000 B&O GP30's and the only problem I had had with them is they need to be oiled a lot. I tell you what, that pin point oiler so far seems to have fixed there oiling needs! Bow I all so have a idea what maybe causing the de-railment with the Might B&O F7a. Thinking the crews cab is not centered so one side of the shell is sucked in a tad. That might be causing the problem with the truck hitting the cab's ladder, I hope! Whistling

 Trains are running great I will add! Love the CB&Q's!

 Later, Ken

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Posted by Heartland Division CB&Q on Monday, January 16, 2017 10:21 PM

Good evening .. 

Ken ... Thanks .. It should be a great trip to AZ. ... I'll check in with cell phone if I get a chance. 

Lion .... 80 mph in North Dakota may be just tright on the Interstates. I recall driving accross the Great Plains back when they had the 55 mph and it was stricty enforced. It was a very long boring ride. I made several such trips, but not in North Dakota. It was South Dakaota, Nebraska, and Kansas. 

 

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Posted by BigDaddy on Monday, January 16, 2017 10:56 PM

OK who mentioned Sherlock Holmes?  I DVR'd it and watched it and it was weird beyond my wildest expectations. 

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Posted by last mountain & eastern hogger on Monday, January 16, 2017 11:00 PM

Whistling

Hi Gang,

Interstates in Montana are 80 MPH as well.

Not so here in Canada 110 KPH  or about 70 MPH. on the main highways and 60 or 65 MPH. 100 KPH to 105 KPH. on the lesser ones, watch for the signs.

Have a great trip Garry, keep the shiney side up.

Johnboy out....................for now

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Posted by FRRYKid on Monday, January 16, 2017 11:21 PM

last mountain & eastern hogger

Interstates in Montana are 80 MPH as well.

Except within major cities (Billings, Great Falls, Missoula), where it is reduced to 65.

Big trucks are limited to 65 on all interstates.

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Posted by hon30critter on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 1:23 AM

Johnboy,

last mountain & eastern hogger
Not so here in Canada 110 KPH  or about 70 MPH.

In the lovely province of Ontario the maximum speed on the major highways is 100 kph, or about 60 mph, and on the secondary roads it is 80 kph with occassional stretches where you are allowed to do 90 kph. The stupidity of such an arrangement is incredible. The cops won't bother with you on the major highways until you get above 125 kph or so, and everyone drives at 100 kph in the 80 kph zones, so what's the point of the ridiculously low speed limits? Of course, when there is a cop on the road everyone slows down to the limit, which creates a traffic jamb, which then causes the idiots to try to force their way through the traffic, which leads to accidents, which is more evidence of how stupid the speed limits are.

Here is an interesting observation. When we were in BC last summer I found myself to be slightly uncomfortable if I exceeded the speed limit on the 110 kph roads. Part of that may have been the fact that I was driving a rental car on unfamiliar roads, but I stayed in the right lane most of the time. Here at home I drive in the far left lane almost all of the time and I have no trouble keeping up with the traffic at 125 kph+. There's a message in there somewhere about the psychology of speed limits, although I'm not quite sure what it is.

Regards all,

Dave

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 1:47 AM

Good Morning!

I took Petra to the hospital on Sunday afternoon, as she got weaker minute by minute. The surgery could not yet been performed due an infection affecting her lower abdominal area. She is running a high fever right now and is awake only for moments during the day. There are small signs of improvement, but I am still scared stiff.

Please keep Petra in your prayers.

 

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Posted by hon30critter on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 2:48 AM

Ulrich:

Hang in there! You did the right thing by taking Petra to the hospital. All of us are wishing for the best possible outcome!

Dave

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Posted by gmpullman on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 3:00 AM

Good Tuesday Morning, Diners...

It seems like the Diner has been a little sparcely populated lately. Well, I guess that can be expected for a January in New Hampshire. I hope the February Diner is someplace WARM  Smile

Speaking of warm, I think a warm brandy will make a nice night-cap, Flo. Thank you.

 

Sir Madog
Please keep Petra in your prayers.

And you as well, Ulrich. May these trying times pass by quickly and allow you both to find some peace and solace. Angel

Hey, KEN! The Package was put together today and will be in the Post Office's capable hands later today! I hope your wife's sister isn't sending a package too? I'll give you the tracking number in a PM in a little while. I deleted all my email off the computer, then found out I deleted ALL my email from ALL my computers! Umm, yeah, I guess that's how a network works (or doesnt!) Bang Head

Fortunately, I had most of the important emails saved in another folder Idea

Speakers? Yes, I was thinking about the F's but you may as well check the E7 as well. Wasn't the F units the ones you had the plugs swapped around in? IF you got track current to the speakers they are most likely fried.

I mentioned it in the reply a couple days ago and Moe Larry Curly answered, too.

IF you use the Ohm Ω setting you probably have to plug the leads into the proper sockets on the meter unless you have an auto-sensing one. Again, you can use a 1½ V. battery, briefly, you should hear static.

It dawned on me that this could be your problem after I had a Walthers/Life-Like E7 go silent on me. OEM speakers are pretty flimsy, in my experience (4 bad).

I just put all my JMRI roster files on Dropbox* so I can access them anywhere and any changes I make are automatically made available on the layout or shop Decoder Pro.

http://jmri.org/help/en/html/Dropbox.shtml

It was a little tricky to follow the JMRI instructions but somehow I muddled through.

Well, that's all the news here, folks. I hope everyone is doing well and you have a safe and enjoyable trip, Garry—and your toe heals quickly, Angelobob!

Keep your caboose toasty-warm...

Prayers and good cheer to all...

Regards, Ed

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Posted by "JaBear" on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 3:56 AM

Sir Madog
Please keep Petra in your prayers.

Thoughts and Best Wishes to both of you.

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Posted by wetidlerjr on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 5:01 AM

Good morning! Geeked

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Posted by Steven Otte on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 9:02 AM

hon30critter

The stupidity of such an arrangement is incredible. The cops won't bother with you on the major highways until you get above 125 kph or so, and everyone drives at 100 kph in the 80 kph zones, so what's the point of the ridiculously low speed limits? Of course, when there is a cop on the road everyone slows down to the limit, which creates a traffic jamb, which then causes the idiots to try to force their way through the traffic, which leads to accidents, which is more evidence of how stupid the speed limits are.

Thing is, that would be true no matter what the speed limits were. When the national limit was 55 mph, everyone on the highways drove at 65. When they raised it, everyone drove 10 mph over THAT limit. People will always speed by a certain percentage. The traffic engineers who decide on speed limits know that, and the cops do, too. The way I figure it, you're safe if you drive no more than 10% over the limit. That's about 60 mph in a 55 zone, 77 in a 70 zone, 38 in a 35, and so on. Another way I look at it is, if there's someone in front of me, he's the one the cop is going to get.

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Posted by Steven Otte on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 9:06 AM

Ach, top of the page. All right, lunch buffet is on me.

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Posted by BroadwayLion on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 9:16 AM

In North Dakota the patrol runs well below the speed limit. You are SUPPOSED to pass them, that way they get to see different drivers while they are on patrol.

ROAR

 

BTW: $500 fine for hitting the back of a snow plow.

ROAR

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 9:27 AM

I am just home from visiting Petra in the hospital. She is still weak, but on the road to improvement.

Never talk to a German about speed limits. While there are strict limits inside and outside of cities, there is not a general speed limit on our motorways or "Autobahns". That´s the theory, but in reality, over 75% of the Autobahn mileage has a speed limit posted, which is at 130kph or even lower. Traffic conditions even slow you down further. In some remote regions, you have the chance to floor the accelerator and go as fast as you dare to. In my younger days this would mean up to 250kph and even above, when I still had my Porsche 911. Now I am fine doing not more than 120 to 130kph, which is a comfortable speed, given the flea size of the car I drive.

Politicians (especially those with a "green" attitude) have attempted to establish a general speed limit for years, but without a result. The price of gas is the best decelerator - people drive a lot more considerate these days, as the development of the number of fatal accidents prove.

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Posted by MisterBeasley on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 10:34 AM

I took the second batch of rock face castings made with Bragdon Foam resin out of the molds last night.

I did 2 batches using each of the 4 high-detail molds I've got.  The largest one is 12x9 inches.  The big ones are Bragdon molds, and the small ones come from Gold Medal models.  These are very, very light, but pretty strong.  The next step is building some support for the wall and then cutting and fitting the castings.

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Posted by tcwright973 on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 11:02 AM

BroadwayLion

In North Dakota the patrol runs well below the speed limit. You are SUPPOSED to pass them, that way they get to see different drivers while they are on patrol.

ROAR

 

BTW: $500 fine for hitting the back of a snow plow.

ROAR

 

That's different. Here in Pennsylvania I have never ever seen a State Trooper driving at or below the speed limit. It seems as though it is usually 10 or 15 mph over the limit.

Tom

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Posted by FRRYKid on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 11:03 AM

MisterBeasley

I took the second batch of rock face castings made with Bragdon Foam resin out of the molds last night.

I did 2 batches using each of the 4 high-detail molds I've got.  The largest one is 12x9 inches.  The big ones are Bragdon molds, and the small ones come from Gold Medal models.  These are very, very light, but pretty strong.  The next step is building some support for the wall and then cutting and fitting the castings.

How do you like using the Bragdon Molds and their resin? It was suggested that I get a few for a spot on my layout but as of yet I haven't as the cost was seeming to be a bit pricey to me, but any opinion would be welcomed.

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Posted by angelob6660 on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 11:51 AM

Afternoon Diners,

Hey thanks for the lunch buffet Steven, I'm hungry.

Ulrich- I'm sorry about your wife Petra. I wish for a speedy recovery.

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Posted by yougottawanta on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 12:12 PM

Hey all

Train front - Getting closer. The back fill inspection passed today. Tomorrow we back fill and start the slabs.

Speaking of speeds. Yesterday on the way home I saw the craziest accident. There was a truck parked on the shoulder. To his left was a concrete barrier about 14 feet tall. Between him and the barrier was a car ! The car was sideways, wheels against the barrier, the top of the cart against the truck and all smashed in. From the looks of things I don think the car driver made it.

Ulrich - Hang in there. I know how scary that is. Reach out if you need a friend.

Steve - Not alway ! Once I was following a guy up the highway. We came up on a slower car. He broke right, I went left. The slower car was a an unmarked police car ! I asked the officer how in the world did he know my speed since I was second and he was moving. They have radar in the rear windows now that can detect the speed while he is moving !It was just my day.

Bill - Why dont you say more than good morning ? How about telling us about your day or your RR...

GM - What is that caboose ? Does it have headlights ? I havent seen one with a fender !

hon30 critter - Do you all drive 60 on the snow and ice ?

FRRYKid - That sound like a wreck waiting to happen cars doing 80 and trucks at 65 !

Johnboy - What does shiny side up mean ? What are they refering to ?

Henry - Why was Sherlock home wierd ?

Ken - Okay. I sent some wall picts. How do you keep from going crazy on long slow days ?

Angel - From past episodes and smashing fingures and toes you are probably going to loose that nail - Ouch that sounds like it hurt ! Can you find a NYC GP40 on ebay ?

V8 - Its like that around here if you go down highway 95. People think that is the MPH and not the number for the road !

SS Express - When you rebuild the S-2 what all do you rebuild ? Do you replace gears ? Electric motors ? Wheels ...?

Flo - Did Ricky W eat all of the apple pie ? Yes !!! Hmmmm any cherry pie ? Yea ! Just give me the whole thing Dinner any vanilla ice cream ?

Garry - Have a safe trip.

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