Good morning ....
Bear .... A biff? ... Well at least you are not talking about a biffy.
Ulrich .... I like watching electric powered locomotives.
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My Main Squeeze and I celebrated her birthday Sunday with dinner at Ruth's chris and staying overnight at a nice hotel in downtown Nashville. Monday was shopping in Nashville. It is always good to show the wife she is special.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
yougottawanta what is "quick biff" ?
yougottawanta Do not understand the connection between John Allen cleaning and sulfur ?
Cheers, the Bear.
"One difference between pessimists and optimists is that while pessimists are more often right, optimists have far more fun."
Sir Madog I never thought of having to turn the trolley pole around when you change directions. I agree that this is a major issue. "Shoving" a trolley pole just does not look right and should not work, either.
Well, its not just the trolley pole going backwards, but the trolley itself would be going backwards too. However, your wonderful videos have my mind exploring options. What did MacBeth's witches say.... "Cauldron boil and cauldron bubble....". That's what my brain is doing now and it is totally distracting! I already have too many projects on the go to even start thinking about this!!! Hmmmm... there has to be a way! I'll let it simmer for a bit.
Take care!
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
Dave - I never thought of having to turn the trolley pole around when you change directions. I agree that this is a major issue. "Shoving" a trolley pole just does not look right and should not work, either.
I am glad that I don´t have to consider anything like it.
Today is train video time - and of course it has to be videos of my favourite line!
I just love that typical whistle!
... and another one:
Sir MadogJust for the looks, Dave.
I have always been enthralled by catenary systems. I bought a Toronto Transit Commission 'Red Rocket' street car just out of curiousity a few years ago. I'm not sure of the maker but it had the profiles of passengers painted on frosted windows (I ripped them out because they looked hideous to me), and it has a white plastic pancake motor. I have studied my layout plan many times trying to figure out how to incorporate a trolley loop into the plan but I haven't figured out how to do it without losing a bunch of other features that are more important to me. I could just run it back and forth but having the trolley pole going backwards half the time doesn't appeal to me (fussy eh!?). I haven't given up yet though!
Good Morning!
This is end of April and how come that the night time temperatures dropped way below freezing? Oh, I forgot, this is called global warming, caused by CO2, and that´s why our cars are taxed according to their CO2 emissions, the price for gas now includes an eco-tax, the cost of energy hiked by 20%, like-wise home heating. Now I understand why.
Vinnie - I am off the soapbox now.
Ken - I´ll keep the layout for the time being. It´s not finished yet, and I think I will make a prettier penny selling it, when it is complete.
hon30critter Ulrich: I may have missed this, but will the catenery be live or just for looks? I know you said it wouldn't extend into the hidden section of the layout so I'm guessing it's just for looks. Dave
Ulrich:
I may have missed this, but will the catenery be live or just for looks? I know you said it wouldn't extend into the hidden section of the layout so I'm guessing it's just for looks.
Evening Diners
Flo, give Ed a Crown Royal if he make it in and I will have a please.
Work Front Seems I am not the only one getting feed up with this company is being ran into the ground. Hum, our Home offices main show room use to have a Ice Skating Ring and Roller Rink. Could that be why this is a Rinky Dink company?
Derr I was OK with how Galaxy said it. The dinner is a places to let us vent about what is on our minds.
YGW for the young one.
Ulrich Are you still going to sale the current layout? It sure does look good!
Well I am toast, so later.
Ken
I hate Rust
For anyone interested in tin can's post about Powerpole Connectors, here is their website:
https://powerwerx.com/anderson-power-powerpole-sb-connectors
They will handle plenty of power apparently, but they only go down to 20ga wire. I have no experience with them. I just thought it might be handy to have a link to their website.
Steven:
tin can's post and my post might be better in the Electronics and DCC forum.
Good evening all.
Zoe - A nice slice of apple pie, and a Coke please. Thanks.
YGW - Being sick is no fun, sorry your daughter is dealing with that.
Ken - Well, yes, but no... I have a layout, but most of it was torb down in preparation of a move, but the move has been pushed out a bit.
Der - Oops! I forgot about your tourist attraction being Narrow gauge N... Glad it came in!
Ulrich - Sorry about the back pain, that is no fun either!
Weather - Warmer today, and will be warmer still tomorrow.
W**k - Ok day today, but am taking a impromptu "road trip" for them tomorrow. I need to run some supplies to a nearby store owned by the same owner, so will be traveling a little while tommorow morning, but will be at w**k in the afternoon.
Hope all have are well, and all have a good day.
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.
I got a package in the mail yesterday containing Anderson Power Poles. Free-Mo has adopted them as the connector of choice for electrically joining modules. I intend to use them to tie the electrical together on the modular railroad I am constructing. And at some point in the future, I feel like I will be working on Free-Mo modules as well; so it won't hurt to try them out.
Re-arranging my work schedule so I can get out of town Friday, early enough to make it to Indiana before 5:00 on Saturday to make a run to Hawkins Rail on his last day. I hope to high heaven my son has been packing, because that is the last thing I want to drive 1,000 miles to do. We have to pick up a U haul trailer before six, because the bed of my new pickup is only 5 1/2 feet long; so all of his stuff will not fit in it. Fun, fun, fun...
angelob6660Ulrich- I like the added caterary system. Will it be hard to rotate the locomotive around with the added wires to be attached?
Once the wires are up, it´s going to be quite a fiddly job, but I think I will use the hidden part for any such job. There won´t be any catenary in the hidden section (behind the backdrop).
Hi Diners,
Thanks for the lunch idea Steven. I will take a bacon cheeseburger.
YGW- Sorry about your daughter, I hope her recovery will faster than mine.
Ulrich- I like the added caterary system. Will it be hard to rotate the locomotive around with the added wires to be attached?
I was looking at my trains. Researching different railroads. I found out that I'm almost done with the Southern Pacific. I only need a few (SP/SSW) boxcars left. Other railroads are not really finish except for Conrail.
I love the Fox Valley Models GP60s decorated in SSW, SP, and ATSF. But I have one problem they are in a very selective year 1988-1993 if your lucky. Sense the railroad changes the horn to the back and some add ditch lights. Which playing with them very difficult.
Amtrak America, 1971-Present.
der5997 - no, the hangers an insulators have to soldered, resp. glued into place. The masts have fitted a screw at the bottom to fasten them to the subroadbed. It´s an DIN M3 nut and washer, meaning the thread has just a diameter of 3mm - too tiny for my big, clumsy and shaking fingers.
Der - Z scale... Small layout, or lots of scenery? Oh, the options!
It was fairly slow, so I got a lot of sit down time. They have tile up at the desks, but carpet behind it, so stnading on the carpet is ok, but the tile not so much. they also have a mat but the darned edges are turned upwards and I kept tripping on it, I think they need a new one.
The Catenary masts arrived in today´s mail - on the predicted minute. I just wonder how they do that, but the German parcels service DPD has a real-time tracking system in place, which is incredibly accurate!
"There are always alternatives, Captain" - Spock.
Good Afternoon!
Steven - what a coincidence! We had burgers for lunch today, although the looked a little different. We don´t like those soft burger buns and have regular mini-baguette type rolls instead. No fries, though. Petra seems to get along with that fare, so that´s another step in the right direction!
I had spend some time earlier in the day to mark out the correct positioning of the masts, so getting out a drill and drilling the holes was a matter of minutes. The masts are not yet fastened, just pushed into place, as I need to paint them and add the wire hangers and insolators to them before I can mount them permanently. I will glue them and later on fastened them the nut & washer mounting that comes with them. Each mast is about $6, which I think is quite OK. They are made of nickelsilver H-profiles, stamped metal parts and nickelsilver castings. Quite a job!
Here are some pictures:
Another little step forward!
I intended to fasten the first mast with that little nut, but first the nut disappeared into the nirvana of the room´s floor and seconds later, the washer. While I was able to retrieve the nut, the washer seems to be gone for good. Heck, I know it is somewhere, but where?
Looks like I forgot my lunch on the kitchen table when I left for work this morning. So I'm going to have to go out for lunch. Such a terrible thing when I'm forced to settle for this...
Here's the special, fellows. Order up.
--Steven Otte, Model Railroader senior associate editorsotte@kalmbach.com
I am just back from the usual grocery run and my back hurts like the hot place "downunder". I have to learn how to go really easy with carrying any weight exceeding a couple of pounds and that´s just not feasible when it comes to hauling the masses of food we need for the week. We have little storage capacities, so it means frequent trips w/o anybody helping to carry the load. It´s carrying the bags from the parking lot to our house and up the flight of stairs what gets me. Today I hard a nasty, crunching sound and that´s no good!
Well, I shouldn´t be complaining, it is what it is.
cudakenUlrich. Would they have sent the missing but not needed part?
That´s what I had asked for in my email, but they want to have it sent back for repairs. I hope they do a professional job with the repair!
I just received a message that my first order of catenary masts will be rolling in today - scheduled within the next half hour. Just a few masts to see how installing them will work.
Have a good day!
Well, right now today is yesterday for me and tomorrow for you.
Work went well. I shadowed so I didn't get to do much but try to take in the 140 ways to use the phone system and the 843 ways to use the reservation/check in/check out room assignment program.
I got tired around 8 {my usual bed time} so i had a cup of free coffee, so now I'll be awake until it's time to go to work tomorrow, as I don't drink it much, wonder why?
I'm tired now, though couldn't sleep, so I'm tire but wide awake.
I won't bother to tell you what I found MOH was up to whilest I was gone, but I found the evidence laid out like I was supposed to find it. Oh well. I cna be up to tricks myself. nuff siad.
Well, gnite, or good morning as the case may be.
prayers for all in need...
sleep well for those who can...
Looks like I got tippy top, last call, or breakfast is on me!
-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.
Flo, Ed and I will have a please. Oh, Rick left me the bill for the Root Beer Float, thats fine.
Not a lot to talk about today so I guess that is good thing, I think?
Rick, you don't have a layout? Boy that is a shame, just no room?
Ulrich. Would they have sent the missing but not needed part? More than once BLI sent the need part so I could repair a steam engine.
YGW Being out of work is that bad, Working is good.
Jan I really don't think selling ATF to keep dog fur of say a couch would go over well. Well a leather couch? You could play slip and slide!
ATF Main Line Front Boy I wished I had not waited this long. Walther PK2000 Bessemer SD7 has not missed a beat! B&O SD 9 that has sat on a team track for a month, took off just fine tonight!
Later, Ken
JaBear,
Responded to your PM, check your mail and let me know.
Jan
Evening all! Could I get an order of cottage fries with whitee cheese? (Not really hungry this evening.) Thank you so much!
Hobby Front: Got busy with the projects past few days. Got more of the lettering on the coal cars. (Getting closer but still will be awhile yet.)
The GN caboose is renumbered to its BN number. (was never repainted to BN green at least in the era I model.) Waiting for a few more parts before it can go to the layout.
The new bulkheads have their ACI plates but are waiting for the needed white stripes ordered.
The combo car got a little further with a few of the filler pieces filed down. (When I try to file the pieces, they keep popping away from the slots.)
Also got some Walthers track stops I had glued together. Next step is get them painted.
Got the coaling tower kits today and haven't even got the shipping box open! (too many other things on the to do list!)
Also bought a couple new to me items (both Northern Pacific): yet another caboose (I think I maybe need 2 or 3 more) and a 60' boxcar (that wasn't in the original plan but the same seller had it listed and I figured why not?). Don't know exactly when they will come in but I am looking forward to them both.
MisterBeasleyI had a great bike ride today. It got up to 70 degress F, warmest day of the season. . .
Nice! It was 70F when I was out today also, but I was out at 6:00am.
We have had a challenge with the service team from a well-known appliance retailer (who will remain nameless.) Our side-by-side freezer has been leaking water out the front during the defrost cycle. We had a technician out three weeks ago who found an almond in the drain. He was obviously not the sharpest tool in the bag, but he removed the almond, off he went, and our bank account was $200 lighter. A week later, there is water in front of the fridge. Out comes the same technician who opens up the back and says, "How much do you like this refrigerator?" He said the drain was plugged and we needed to replace the drain hose, said it would cost another $250 to repair, and that he will need to order the part. I am now into it for $450 but that is cheaper than a new refrigerator. However, I am not happy at all with this technician. A couple of days later I get a call from the local quality team and they ask about the quality of my repair. I tell them I have used them before and they have been great. If this had been my first experience, they would never be back. He apologized and said to call dispatch and ask that a different technician be assigned to the next visit.
Fast forward to today. New guy shows up and is a little timid, but extremely professional. He goes to replace the drain pipe and it is just fine. Long story short, the first bonehead did fixed the obstruction problem, but in so doing flattened the front lip on the defrost pan. Now, before the water could run down the drain, it was running out of the pan, and out the front of the refrigerator. This guy fixes the pan, doesn't charge for the visit, and our freezer is back in business.
Oh, yeah, then we discovered we have some subterranean termite tubes in our bedroom. Whoopie. Luckily we have a contract with Truly Nolan that takes care of these things.
And Mrs. ROR's car decided to die.
When it rains, it pours.
Richard
I had a great bike ride today. It got up to 70 degress F, warmest day of the season. So far I've stuck to the mountain bike and the pleasant old rail trails. The road bike will come out in another few days. My bad knee has been no problem, so perhaps that's mostly behind me. I certainly feel better. I've been slacking off on my exercise program because of the knee and the weather, and these workouts the last few days have made me feel much better.
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.
Flo - Just a RBF for now, please. Dinner is just about ready... And I have Cheeseburger Gnocchi Soup. If anyone would like, I will bring some in shortly...
YGW - 875 Lbs!?! For a fridge!?! Yikes! No way could I move that bad boy by myself! It gets notr resting when little ol' me (5'6" and under 160lbs) has to move one of the LG Black stainless one that are around 400, let alone the GE slate ones.
Ulrich - I agree that the postage should, in theory, be refunded, as it is not something that is your fault. Hopefully Heidi will be complete when she returns.
Howmus - Not bad for a cordless mower... Although my yard is just a bit too big for that.
Ken - Glad the ATF trick is working well. Maybe on my next layout...
Weather - Warmer and sunny today. Chance of rain tomorrow, but, I will be w**king anyways, so...
W**k - Decent day yesterday, but the big sale (for me) didn't bite. They say they will be in Friday for it... We shall see.
Trains - Got the Kapton tape in today, so will be finishing a couple loco wiring projects.
Hope all are well, and all have a good night!
Hello Diners: I'm a semi-happy camper this morning. It may be that the Marklin Z Starter Set which tracking said "was in Canada" over (it seems like over anyway) a week ago may have arrived. Since it wasn't in our mailbox this morning I phoned the supplier. They said, after a brief search, that they had had a notification from Canada Post the "A delivery attempt was made at 8:53 am. No REsponse from the address. Since we were having breakfast at thetime, I can attest that we would have known if "an attempt at delivery" had been made. So, I phoned the local Post Office. Rob (they are a friendly first name bunch down there) said that what "attempt at delivery" meant was the item had been entered into their computer - but since there were many packages this morning, he had not gotten around to putting all the pick-up cards in the mail boxes. So when Kris checked around 10:00 and found just a letter, we thought there was no package - again.
Now I'll go down after lunch (it's nearly lunch time) and see if it's there. I would post a .gif with this, but Photobucket (which was fine yesterday) is not opening my folder in Library - won't even hold the page stable! So, news if any later.
gone to meet her maker
TTFN.
fieryturboLion - I'm glad I'm not where you are. Fresh bread is a no-no! I'm on a low carb diet. That means wildebeest is OK to be on the menu though!
Well then, do not stand down wind of the ethanol plant, You can just inhale the yeasty aromas of freash brewer's yeast.
We always bake our own bread here, nothing commercial for us.
Just wish they would quit with this pork and bring out RARE wildebeests.
ROAR
The Route of the Broadway Lion The Largest Subway Layout in North Dakota.
Here there be cats. LIONS with CAMERAS
Had to make an early start this morning, which kind of confused my usual morning routine. My back is continuing to kill me, so I went to see my doc about it. I am not sure what the MRT unearthed, but he has not yet received the results. So far, an assortment of pain meds will have to do.
"Heidi" is now on her way to meet her maker. I had sent the manufacturer an email and they responded today, telling me to send her in for repairs. I packed her up, put a label on the package and took the bundle to the post office. I just wonder how they will compensate me for the postage I had to pay - a whopping 8 bucks! It´ll be minimum 4 weeks until Heidi is back on my tracks
Breaking News - Reptile Action in Engiadina!
Shot this video of my Rhaetien Railway Crocodile yesterday.
Enjoy!
galaxyGotta see the dentist aobut pullign a tooth, It broke off and now is starting to bother me, but my personal fave dentist is only in on wed afternoons at the clinic....have to have another dentist pul it, probably the one I hate, just don't like him or his demeanor...that will only leave one tooth on top, all the rest are fake,a dn I need new fake teeth.
Galaxy, Congratulations on the new job! I've got some dental work scheduled, too. I had an old tooth which is part of a crown start to decay. My dentist wanted to put me though like a 10 thousand dollar procedure with multiple implants and crowns. I opted instead to just save that tooth, lengthen the space above the gums a bit and replace maybe just that crown and be done with it. She somehow couldn't understand that I'm retired, the dental insurance isn't going to cover much, and it's a lot of money. Besides, as I told her, I don't need dental work that's designed to last 50 years. My life expectancy is only 15 years (statistics, not pessimism) and after 20 years I'd be eating mush anyway.
Other than that, it's going to get to almost 70 today and it's sunny out. Another bike ride is in order!
Morning all
Off today. Posting from cell phone. Apologize in advance for typos...
My youngest woke me up around 5am. Sick stomach. Three prayers later to the toilet god I decided to keep her out of school and stay home with her.
JaBear - what is "quick biff" ? Loved the video. Beautiful place you live. Would love to visit some day. I think I will skip the high speed boat ride though. Do not understand the connection between John Allen cleaning and sulfur ?
Julian - thanks sorry didn't mean to make you jealous. If you are ever in Virginia come by and visit. You can experience it first hand.
Herrinchoker - Hmmm I think you might have a business opportunity there ! Fur be gone ! Pet owners every where will be lining up to by that !
Ken ! Watch you tongue ! Did you forget the word w**k is a banned word here ? Vinnie calm down !
ROR - I meant do you have issues seeing the ground with the trificols ? I have buficals and I find that bothersome.
Ulrich - sent you an email
Angel - thanks. I think my daughter has your stomach problems
Lion - do not understand " by loaf of bread " how does that connect with foul smells ?
Garry - I have a long way to go before I get to that stage. First I need an elect permit, install elect, insulation, drywall hang and finish, trim, paint...What does chip and Dale do that is destructive ?
Johnboy - thanks. If you ever want to see it for yourself come to Virginia visit us.
Ricky W. - some of the frigerators we install we have beef up the floor system to support these monsters. One of the model weighs 875 PDS !
TTYL
YGW