Well, with nothing else to do, I finished the post-production job already today and uploaded the video to Youtube.
Here it is:
Enjoy "Heidi" roaming the tracks of Engiadina!
yougottawantaI didnt know B&D Made electric mowers. B&D in the construction industry used to make great tools. Now they are not very good. They seemed top have gotten out of the trademen style products
I agree with you on the quality of the current products. Back when I was a kid they were right at the top of the trade. This is my second B & D mower, and I have been pleased with them both. First one was an early 24v one. The motor stopped working after only one year and the place I bought it from gave me a new one at no charge. That one lasted about 4 years and I decided to move up to the 36v one I have now (about 6 years ago). It has been great except for the self propelled assembly which I have had to repair a few times. It is now only working on one side.... Still does get the mower from one side of the lot to the other, but somewhat of a pain. I have two batteries so I can usually get half the lawn (about 1/4 acre total) done and then take a break so both the batteries and I can recharge, so to speak. Batteries are lead acid and are really at the end of their usable life (Had to recharge before finishing the first half of the lawn this time) so I need to decide what I will replace it with.
At this moment I am very interested in getting a 56v EGO LM 2102SP. Pricey, but a big step up in what is a rapidly improving technology. https://egopowerplus.com/products/21-inch-self-propelled-lawn-mower
The last gas powered tool I had, my rototiller, was given to my son a couple years back. He has used it a couple of times, but mostly it just sits and rusts at his place. I have a small B & D rottotiller for my raised bed gardens, a small B & D chainsaw for trimming, and a B & D string trimmer. All of them are electric and use the same (Li-ion) batteries.
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
Howmus - You are correct I misread the statement. I thought you had a riding mower and you kept the battery for the mower on charge. I didnt know B&D Made electric mowers. B&D in the construction industry used to make great tools. Now they are not very good. They seemed top have gotten out of the trademen style products
FRRYKid - That is a unique view and amzing that you could see layout trees in that. I do not think I would have seen that
Ulrich - Okay I looked and looked ! Where is the coal hopper ? surely it runs on N&W anthracite ?
TTYL
YGW
Good morning!
And good news for those who live near me. The semi-annual sale at the big hobby shop in Tyngsboro, MA, is on April 29th. I'll buy some more trees, which I usually do, and scratchbuilding supplies. Having lost my old LHS to his greedy landlord, this is the next closest one.
I was also planning to go to Northeast Scale Lumber, but it seems the retail hobby shop is no longer in operation, although the lumber-making and online departments are.
And it should be warm enough for another bike ride today!
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.
yougottawantaHowmus - Do you run your mower out of gas at the end of the mowing season ?
Ah...... YGW, you weren't paying attention! I leave it and the spare battery plugged in all winter to keep the charge up to snuff. I don't ever have to add fossilized Dinosaur Dung to any part of it. No gas, no oil changes, and no changing out the air filter. It doesn't have one. It looks like this.
It runs off the stuff made up on the roof.
Mornin' Folks!
Zoe, I could use a couple of the sour cream glazed donuts to dunk in my Marrakesh Express Organic, Fair Traded, Dark Roast Coffee this morning, Please and thank you Ma'am....
Another gloomy dark day outside here in the Finger Lakes Region this morning. Would like to get outside and prepare the old bed where the strawberries were planted. The strawberries that the birds and squirells love and I only get a couple of..... That will be planted with some native milkweed this year. Never know when one of the remaining Monarch Butterflys might stary by and need some food.
I will spend most of today working on the wording for a plaque the MLK committee will be presenting to the President of Hobart and William Smith Colleges and his wife for all the wonderful community service they have done here in town. He is leaving to take the presdiency of his old Alma Mater, Harvard. They will be missed here in town!
I have a pile of NMRA items to do as well.
Best get moving. Quote for the day:
"When I Despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love has always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it -- always." - Mahatma Gandhi
yougottawanta FRRYKid - really ? Christams wreaths ? You didnt cut up YOH wreaths did you ?
FRRYKid - really ? Christams wreaths ? You didnt cut up YOH wreaths did you ?
Don't have an other half. They were purchased specifically for the purpose of turning them into trees! (Some of them were purchased on an after Christmas sake. Others were purchased regular price as I decided not to wait for the after-Christmas sale.) I looked at wreaths many years ago and saw trees from them.
Sir Madog No room to build a layout? Look at this!
No room to build a layout?
Look at this!
That is someone who is a dedicated railroader!
Good Afternoon!
That little loco is giving me so much joy and happiness! It now runs like a charm - so quietly, that the clickety-clack of my badly laid track is all too apparent
I made some video shots which still require post-production to be done. I am a little too tired for this today, but will have a go at it tomorrow, when I am back from my doctor´s appointment.
YGW - Renaming her is out of the question - I´d have to scrape the name of the smokebox door and I am afarid this would ruin the excellent paint job! The Rhatian Railway did not name their locos in the steam days. In 1952, G 3/4 # 11 starred in the motion picture "Heidi" and was subsequently inofficially dubbed "Heidi". In 2014, the name became official through her new owner, the RhB historical society "Club 1889", following a complete revision.
Sorry, chaps - Heidi will remain Heid
By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work.Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done.
He looked upon his creation with great content, but found something missing. So he created the mountains, the valleys, the lakes and the rivers and called it Switzerland. He then built bridges and tunnels and laid track, for his pleasure, thus turning all of Switzerland into a scale 1/1 model railroad!
His work remains unsurpassed! Just one humble example:
Sir Madog Well, the Rhaetian Railway named this loco Heidi
Well, the Rhaetian Railway named this loco Heidi
If it is hiding in a tunnel, it is the hide-ee.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Morning all
W**K Front calling for LOTS of rain the next few days. Making preperations for inside w**k during the rain and trying to button up silt fence etc...before the rains hit.
Hobby barn - I have decided since they are calling for so much rain I will build the work bench on the back wall of the garage area in the event it rains the next four days as the weather man predicts. That way I can start moving some of the tools over to the work bench and get the saws, work station etc.. set up. Not the progress I need to make but progress towards the end goal.
JaBear - Glad to see you back in the diner ! Always enjoy your time with us. On the cabbage meal you described oh that does sound terrible ! How in the world does Hawaii menu affect you guys ? How are you connected to Hawaii ?
Jimmy - If you want free help on the house hunt feel free to ask me here in the diner or PM me. I can give you me email and or cell number if you have questions. I build houses for a living and have all kinds of knowledge and resources at my disposal. I can spot a problem house in about five minutes time inside or out ...
jlehnert - Drywall can be hung many different ways here are a few things to consider. When drywall is typically hung in residential home it is usually hung horizontally,glued and nailed with nails. This is the std. BUT there are better ways to install drywall. For instance if drywall is screwed there are fewer "nail pops" later to repair. Also when gluing the drywall the typical hanger squirts a bit of glue about 16" long on the "field" (middle ) studs. It is much better to glue the entire four foot width and even on the very ends which almost no hanger glues unless you make it known thats what is needed - Glue greatly reduces nail pops later. Last thing to consider is whether to hang drywall vertically or horizontally. I am a proponet of vertically hung drywall for the following reason - The edges of drywall have an thinner edge which receives the tape and mud and makes the joint less visible. the ends of teh drywall do not have this reduced thickness. If hung vertically then the drywall almost looks like it is completely flush or flat. If hung horzintally the ends of the drywall or "butt joints" will always be seen because the edges or not thin. When the mud and tape is applied over the butt ends and if a window or light shines across that seam you will forever see a shadow on the other side.
The sequence to drywall finish is as follows - Hang, scrap out ( you will need to provide a way to remove the drywall scraps or have the hanger include that in the price ) Tap, block coat, skim coat, sand -
Install trim at this stage -
Paint steps are Prep. trim ( caulk and putty ) prime ( before primimng the room it should be vacuumed to keep drywall dust and debris out of paint finishes ) Point walls up between coats ( this should be in your drywall hangers price ) sand point up, Second coat walls, semi gloss or trim paint.
Angel - Hope you feel better today
Ulrich - hmmm I think I would rename the locomative - If momma aint happy no one is happy
Howmus - Do you run your mower out of gas at the end of the mowing season ?
Mike - I agree with your comments on home inspectors BUT I would add one more piece of info - Hire a home inspector who has actually worked in construction and not some 90 day wonder whose only knowledge is from a course of book.
Ken - Weeds !! Last Saturday we mowed and Monday afternoon the dang dandelions were grown and had full seed heads ready to blow all over the place ! How in the world do they grow that FAST ! they flowered and went to seed in TWO DAYS !
ROR - Yea apperently this guy had some severe issues. He was arrested somewhere else that night and from what teh police told us he "resisted" and was "beligerent". I assume he is gonna have some knots in the morning he will not remember where they came from...he had also just been released from the psycho unit....
History qoute of the day :
"Grief drives men into habits of serious reflection, sharpens the understanding, and softens the heart" — John Adams
"The way to secure liberty is to place it in the people's hands, that is, to give them the power at all times to defend it in the legislature and in the courts of justice" — John Adams
"Where annual elections end, there slavery begins" — John Adams
"The people have a right, an indisputable, unalienable, indefeasible, divine right to that most dreaded and envied kind of knowledge - I mean of the character and conduct of their rulers" — John Adams
Ja Bear English cooking, sounds like what Southerners do to their veggies
Jimmy $20K for a house is beyond my comprehension. I think I paid 32K in 1977 in NC. Don't buy if you think it's going to be a $10K house in a bad neighborhood in a couple years. Maybe things will turn around for the Rust Belt. That's as political as Vinnie will allow
YGW I'm going to send you a pm
Ed Cute cat, sorry for your loss. Shelters are full of cats that need homes.
Henry
COB Potomac & Northern
Shenandoah Valley
Cheers, the Bear.
"One difference between pessimists and optimists is that while pessimists are more often right, optimists have far more fun."
Thanks for the advice all,I'll keep it all in mind as I search around.
, the low cost is one of the few perks of living in the rust belt-a lot of cheap homes. Like a lot under 25,000-30,000 and nice old "mansions" at that. yeah, I'm getting someone who literally built an addition to their house on their own to come with me to inspect it. I'll probably look at two or three houses, just so I have my options.
also, what makes more sense? renting, or investing in a house. I mean, if i can afford a downpayment for a house, why not?
proud of myself for doing this, and for the hip roof I built from scratch for my station. Thankfully there "is an app" for figuring out the pitch, because I couldn't for the life of me find the correct angle. It was either too steep, or too shallow for the northeast snow.
hope everyone has a good day
(My Model Railroad, My Rules)
These are the opinions of an under 35 , from the east end of, and modeling, the same section of the Wheeling and Lake Erie railway. As well as a freelanced road (Austinville and Dynamite City railroad).
Evening all,
Flo, give me the largest and darkest coffee you have. It's been a long night.
The EMS gods are fickle. Monday night we had one call the entire 13 hour shift. Tonight we're only 8 hours in, and already on call #5. Not helping that I had a little excitement earlier. Transporting a lady with a kidney stone, and the ED gave her some morphine just before handing her over. Halfway through the transport, I look over and her lips are so swollen she's doing a passable imitation of Mick Jagger. A little Epi and Benadryl takes care of that problem, but between the morphine and benadryl, she was out like a light.
We're currently in what we call the yellow season. The cars are all yellow, the driveway is yellow, the house is yellow. Only thing not yellow is the red noses of all the allergy sufferers. We're supposed to have some rain over the next few days, so hopefully it will knock the pollen down a little.
Henry - that MARC Budd car brings back memories. I spent the summer of 1990 working at Amtrak HQ in DC, and rode the MARC Camden line every day. Very pot luck on what would show up on any given day. One day it would be 3-4 Budds (including a dining car on several occasions), and a completely different consist the next day. They had an old F7 or F9 without the prime mover that they used for controls when in push mode. The entire 9 yards was horridly unreliable, but working for Amtrak, they were VERY forgiving of railroad related problems.
Ed - condolences on Cicero.
Ray - Yes, just a little covering that you picked up going through the tunnel. Add some greenery, and you can say that the engine is in camouflage for war games.
On the railroad end, one of my roommate's clients is a drywall contractor. He's going to give me a quote for putting up drywall in the basement when he comes by next week. That will go a long way to getting going on a layout
And off to the next patient.
Late night diners,
Ed- Sorry about cat.
Ulrich- Heidi is a good name for a steam locomotive.
This day has been terrible. I woke up at 3 in the morning to throwing up. It was basically last night dinner. Which my inners felt like a wall before I went to bed.
I drank a lot of water, and tried some bed rest, but it hard to stay off my feet. Even though my legs didn't have the energy either.
Even when I'm sick "I get no respect" Rodney Dangerfield. I still did everything.
Good night and best wishes for all.
Amtrak America, 1971-Present.
yougottawantaUlrich - Hmmm ? You didnt name the engine after Petra ?
Well, the Rhaetian Railway named this loco Heidi and who am I to change it?
Here is a picture of the prototype:
See the name on the smoke box door?
Jimmy_Braumthi past week hasn't been e greatest for me, but ive been looking at houses to buy.
First, congratulations on making the decision to buy a house! Every penny you spend on owning it will be going in your pocket instead of your landlord's.
Buying a new house can indeed be very stressful! You have had some good advice already, but I'll add a bit to it:
If you don't feel comfortable with the real estate agent, fire them! When Dianne and I were looking for a house the last time we moved the first agent showed us some horrible properties trying to convince us that there wasn't much available in our price range. When we finally got to a house that was marginally acceptable he suddenly became very pushy. He told us that this was the best we could do for the money. I was very skeptical so I asked him to take us to the planning dept. It turned out that he had been trying to set us up. The marginally acceptable house was owned by his daughter, and there was to be a strip mall built behind it. He said the construction property behind the house would be a 'park'. He left off the 'ing' as in 'parking'. We fired him immediately, and miracle of miracles, the next agent was able to show us a bunch of decent properties well within our price range.
I would also suggest that you use your sense of smell. If you step into the basement and it smells overly humid and/or musty, then there is a problem with moisture. Sometimes that can be easy to deal with, but sometimes it can cost a fortune. If the basement leaks, walk away!
Finally, I would rely on your instincts. If your gut tells you that "this is not the right house", listen to it! One of my RR club buddies bought a house a few years ago that he knew had some problems. His wife and daughter loved the place so he caved. The house has been a severe money pit. He has poured thousands into it and there is still a long list of things to do. It will be a long time before he can sell the house and break even, let alone make a profit.
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
Given that the tab is open, whoever is handy could I get my normal late evening breaded mushrooms with blue cheese dressing. Thank you so much.
howmus Came home after the restaurant thing on Easter to change clothes before heading out to my son's house for, ah...., Dinner again, and couldn't find Manét the cat anywhere. I finally went into my bedroom and he was sound asleep in one of his cute poses: He is just a "little" guy...
Came home after the restaurant thing on Easter to change clothes before heading out to my son's house for, ah...., Dinner again, and couldn't find Manét the cat anywhere. I finally went into my bedroom and he was sound asleep in one of his cute poses:
He is just a "little" guy...
That is a good sized cat!
yougottawanta FRRYKid - Do you start off with pipe tobacco armatures ?
FRRYKid - Do you start off with pipe tobacco armatures ?
Nope. The armatures in the pic are the trimmed down Christmas wreath branches. Just a lot a cutting with a simple pair of scissors.
Evenin' Folks,
Janie, could I have a refill for my decaf please? Oh, and a couple pieces of the chocolate bark I brought in left over from the Easter stash......
Gee, Ken, I never have trouble starting my lawn mower for the first time every year. I just unplug it from the charger it was on all winter, put in the safety plug for the electric connection, pull the lever, and she just starts to whirr and I mow the lawn. Very easy, no gas, oil, fuel treatment and stuff.... Nope not around here! The old girl is getting to be on her last legs, and I'm hoping to get through this summer with the two ancient old batteries I have for it. They are lead acid and are 5 or 6 years old now, so I'm not getting as far on a charge anymore. The new Electric ones are much improved anyway, so if I have to replace it, I won't be upset.
I told you folks I finally got to run a train.... One large Loco and my CMX Cleaning car. I did manage to clean out the stuff inside the tunnels anyway:
Today I finished getting the cleaning done on the rest of the mainline. The room I have been working in was particularly dirty and took a bit of help with the 0-5-0 switcher to get the train to run around the upper loop...
Keeping many of you in my thoughts and prayers for various reasons. I'll end with a quote:
"By gnawing through a dike, even a rat may drown a nation." - Edmond Burke
73
Jimmy, I agree with Der. I'm a licensed home inspector in Wisconsin. Do some looking around, find a home inspector you trust, and NOT necessarily who your realtor recommends. Lots of HI's "cozy up" to realtors that give them steady business, and a realtor, in any state, hates to have a deal blown by an inspection report, so some will insist your use "their home inspector". Find an independant, and unbiased HI.
Good to hear at your age, your able to do this.
Mike.
EDIT: Wow, top of page, belly up everyone, it's all on me! Flo? , or who ever is working the late shift, I'll just have an ice cold
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Day Off Front Been worried about getting the Lawnmower started this year. I had not ran all of the gas out of it last fall. Bought a gallon of gas, dumped in Marvial Mystery Oil and Fule Injector Cleaner and dumped out the old gas. While I was digging around I found some Fule Stabilizer I had left over. Hum, if I had it (I thought I was out and did not have any in the lawn mower) I would have used it!
After worrying all winter the Lawn Mower started on the first pull. I was shocked when I went in the back yard! Have not been back there for 3 weeks. I had weeds that where 2 feet tall! I think they where Golden Rods.
I am beat. Later Ken
I hate Rust
yougottawanta. . .Recieved a very strange call this morning. Apperently a drunk tried to break into one of the new HO home. Strange. . .
I had to read this a couple of since it was posted in a model railroad forum. I had visions of a very tiny drunk man that lookes a little like Beetlejuice.
Richard
Jimmy - Buying a house in a good neighberhood is always a wise investment. Especially if it has a basement for a future train room ! Only 20k ? Heck that will not even buy teh framing lumber here ! My Hobby Barn I have about 35k tied up in it and need another 9k to finish.
Ulrich - Hmmm ? You didnt name the engine after Petra ? No wonder she is jealous ! I hope you told Petra Heidi is beatiful but she doesnt compare to YOH ?
Lunch time is over
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yougottawanta FRRYKid - What was your method for making the trees ?
FRRYKid - What was your method for making the trees ?
What I have done in the past is trim down the needles (as shown), spray the armatures with hair spray and throw the armature in a container with the turf mix. Then I let the creation dry. (Maybe 15-20 of this type)
For the newer trees, before the armatures are sprayed with the hair spray, they will be sprayed a rattle can dark green to blend the needles a little better.
Hey everyone:
first off, I hope everyone is doing well. I also send prayers/good vibes to those who need them.
thi past week hasn't been e greatest for me, but ive been looking at houses to buy. I mean, why spend 600 dollars a month for half a duplex or a two bedroom apartment (not including utlilties), when you can buy a house around here for under 20,000 im waiting for the real estate agent to call back, but I'm looking at this ranch house with three bedrooms, a garage and a basement.
Healthwise I'm okay.
Model railroad front: well, soldered a speaker to a decoder for he first time last week. its actually a nice Solder joint for being a first time.
Ive finally got enough scratchbuilt structures to qualify for they section of the golden spike award from the nmra. Just need to build the layout now.
off to work. 1-7 today, weird shift I know. Hope everyone has a good day or evening.
Ed - I am sorry to hear about your loss! Cicero certainly was some fury companion!
A visitor arrived at Engiadina today, hidden in a package containing yellowish grass fibres I ordered for the make over of the "weeds" on my layout.
The loco is handcrafted, excellently detailed and has a great, flawless paint job. However, as with all Bemo locos I own, the mechanism requires some "education" before it runs as smooth as I expect it to.
Her name is "Heidi" and Petra is now a little jealous she is not named after her!
Have a great day!
Hobby front - Yesterday the door knob came in so I installed that on the double rear door and set it up so now it can be locked. Looking bad weather wise for any progress this week. Lots of rain in the forecast.
W**K front. Lots of activity this morning. For several hours I was a traffic cop, directing big vehicles and workers around the site so we could get everyone in.
Recieved a very strange call this morning. Apperently a drunk tried to break into one of the new HO home. Strange...
Ed - Very sorry for your loss. I can see why you loved Cicero. If you need a friend feel free to message me.
Ken - That is rather bizarre. Sounds like some of thE strange things happening here are blowing your way. It is a Bizarre time we live in...
Lion - OH SO GLAD you made it in. I set aside some wildebeast steaks for you...have you made any progree on your RR ?
Henry - He seems to be avery nice person. Is the layout more impressive in person than what one sees in videos and in photos ?
History qoute of the day:
What a strange pattern the shuttle of life can weave ...
A cool breeze stirred my hair at that moment, as the night wind began to come down from the hills, but it felt like a breath from another world.
We need a revolution every 200 years, because all governments become stale and corrupt after 200 years.
Ed, sorry for your loss. We have an 18 yr old boy who is having fits and starts with his thyroid. Meds seem to work, but he can sure be a pain in the tukkus. He IS, ironically about the same color as yours only Cuds is long haired. Very Long haired. I have decided that there will be no more cats or dogs in my life when he is gone. MOH is not-so-much-onboard, but I can't go through losing another one, and have had to make the decision 3 times inmy life to say "put s/him to sleep". SO NO more for me. I've also had fishies, an iguana, and a salt water tank of various critters, and I don't remember what all, all of whom passed on from my life.
Well, have to check the plumbing at the urologist this morning. You all know what that entails,,,,,Yippie!
Well, best get at it, git 'er done. Then I cna plant plants.
I started seeds..maybe early, maybe late, but planted green, wax and purple bush beans, yellow and pasketti squashes, zucchini, 2 kinds of corn {six plants only}, sugar snap peas, cantaloupe, cukes, broccoli and buttercrunch head lettuce. Is that 12 items? yeah, most are six planted, hoping for 4 producing, and pasketti, cantaloupe, lettuce adn snap peas only 5, I have an automatic watering seedling thingy that has a basin for water, a wicking pad that wicks up under the pellets, and keeps tehm wet and moist. I have yet to find my seedling warming pads though, they are here somewhere, and iI even ordered 3 more! These are mmostly big seeds so will show real well whne they grow up.
we will see what grows out of it, The corn will have to be planted as a well growns plant as the squirrels, rabbits, or hte durn chipmonks eat the seeds/seedlings rightout of hte ground. They will all be planted as plants, but the corn needs a good head start. If I plant the three sisters, corn, squash and beens {?} Maybe they won;t make lunch of my corn.
Well, best get cleaned for the urologist...its a messy business.
prayers for all.
-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.
Hi, Folks...
Flo, maybe just a nice hot-toddy before I turn in, thank you. Put it on Ken's tab. Thanks, Ken!
Steven, Garry, Ray, FRRYKid, Ken, Dave, HerrinChoker—
Thank you ever so much for the kind words. It has really made a difference knowing that you fine folks are supportive and it helps to know that there are so many caring individuals here in the MR forums.
We have had many animals, from cats and dogs to goats, sheep, ducks, rabbits, chickens and even all the fish in the pond. They all affect us and their loss is profoundly painful but the joy that their companionship brings is priceless!
Here's a recent photo of Cicero:
If I had to describe Cicero's personality to someone using a human comparison I would tell you that he probably reminds me of Gilligan from the old TV show Gilligan's Island. I would be the Skipper and he would be the fun-loving, goof-ball, screw loose with the heart of gold!
Well, again— Thank you everyone, for the support and kind words.
Sincerely, Ed