Ed. Thanks for moving the Diner. It should be a fun month.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
You're welcome, Garry. Thanks for suggesting Berea, Big Daddy. Ken, maybe we can do Saint Louie next month?
This month will mark the third anniversary of Jeffrey's passing:
Jeffrey Scott Wimberly
July 07, 1960-December 15, 2014
AKA Running Bear, Dr. Frankendiesel, The Spray Can Rembrandt
Volunteer firefighter, exceptional model railroader
and dear friend to many of us.
Jeffrey´s Trackside Diner was formerly Elliot´s Trackside Diner, but was renamed to honor our dear friend Jeffrey "Running Bear" Wimberly.
I hope everyone is doing well and is looking forward to the coming month. Lots to talk about here and I'm sure it will prove to be both interesting and rewarding.
Big Four crop by Edmund, on Flickr
For reference, heres a portion of a map of the great Big Four Route. Berea is three "dots" west of Cleveland.
https://akronrrclub.wordpress.com/ohio-railfan-hotspots/railfan-hotspots-in-ohio/
Regards, Ed
Nice call, I watch Berea cam alot. I have it on right now! The camera location is just SW of the Berea Depot.
Mike.
My You Tube
mbinsewi I watch Berea cam
Is there a link? And is this a subscription service or a freebe?
Thanks
December 1st, 2017 - the countdown for Christmas has begun!
Good Morning!
Thanks, Ed, for moving this month´s Diner to this interesting location! I´ll be tuning into the web cam during the day!
It´s hard to believe that almost three years have passed since our friends Jeff left us. I still miss him!
No plans for the day, other than running down to the service center of my Internet provider to file a claim. For whatever reason, we have inteemittent connectivity issues and a loss of bandwidth by 1/3. I had to call their service line three times yesterday, but the problem remains. So I will show up at their place, all 6´5" and 230 lbs. of me, including my "fog horn" voice and tell them off!
Happy Day!
Sir MadogThanks, Ed, for moving this month´s Diner to this interesting location!
My pleasure, Ulrich. A we bit 'o cut and paste and — presto!
I just finished up a few photos of some station platform lights I just replaced. Thought I'd share 'em here...
Union_Sta_departure1 by Edmund, on Flickr
and this moody "film noir" shot;
Union_Sta_departure5 by Edmund, on Flickr
Oh, why not — one more:
Union_Sta_departure by Edmund, on Flickr
Have a great weekend, folks! Anyone here feel the s-h-a-k-e in Delaware? I wonder if it affected Amtrak service at all?
My thoughts and prayers are with those who may need a lift
Good morning, everybody ...
What's new this morning in Berea?
Ulrich ..... Fog horn voice ? ... Maybe Fergie will like it.
Ed ... Your Union Station phoos are fantastic.
Cheers ....
Morning diners,
First of the month.
I was going write yesterday but the November location was locked at 8 o'clock of night on my location.
Thanks for the replays Garry and Ed that it be possible.
I'll stay for a while and look and do some railfanning.
Thanks for the diner Ed.
Amtrak America, 1971-Present.
Did someone mention "special holiday menu"? Today's experim--- uh, I mean, daily special is caramelized sweet potatoes.
Dig in and enjoy!
--Steven Otte, Model Railroader senior associate editorsotte@kalmbach.com
Steven OtteDig in and enjoy!
Only if you would be so kind as to pass the...
Fluff by Edmund, on Flickr
Yumm
Come to think of it — you can get Cheez-Whiz® in a handy aerosol can, why not this stuff? And they say everything that can be invented has already been invented! Harumph, indeed.
I hope those "sticky 'taters" aren't left over from Thanksgiving!
Nice photos!
Not much going on in my neck of the woods. I will be working on a DCC++ project for my self and the museum. Being that I am a tech tinkerer this is right up my alley.
I am not a sweet potato person. so i will just have a heap of hasbrowns.
Steven, Ed - caramelized sweet potatoes with marshmallow cream on top sounds, well, interesting, but I think I don´t even dare to give it a try.
Todaý lunch was filet of fish, fries and a side dish of some sort of salad. Great taste, completely unhealthy, but I don´t care any longer. Who wants to turn 100 years of age when 70 is not in sight?
The Internet problems continue, which means we are out of telephone and computers a couple of times during the day Add to that that my not so trusted smartphone, which I was given denies to work properly, which leaves us sans communication. Frightening! I am trying to revive my old cell phone, which is not so smart, but I remember it working!
Edit. The old cell phone is as dead as the Dodo, so I ordered a new phone. It will be just a phone, with big buttons and a big display, made for senior citizens, who don´t need a phone with an integrated movie camera, electric razor, stereo, refridgerator and who knows what!
Afternoon folks!
Yup! found the new place, I did..... Chloe, I think I will try a helping of the Carmelized Sweet potatoes with the Marshmallo creme that Steven brought in today. What, Just a cup of Decaf to wash it down with. I think the sweet potatos alone will do a number on my blood sugar which was already about 10 points above what I like to see in the morning already.... Good thing is my wieght is back down where it was before Thanksgiving feasting. Still want to lose about another 30 lbs. and hoping I can have about 15 of that disappear over the Winter.
Will be getting back to walking over at the fieldhouse next week as my outdoor work that has provided a bit of exercise is done for the next several months. Should have more time for some Model Railroading as well. I have several structures I want to get built (and judged) by Spring. Need to finish up the paperwork on the ones that have already gotten Merit Awards.
Now Ulrich, don't go getting the blood presure all out of whack and have a heart attack on us while yelling at the idiots out there.....
Gotta head out to Manchester, NY (next to Shortsville, NY where the biggest yard for the LV once was) to sign some paperwork for rechartering the Handicapped Boy Scout Troop I am commissioner for. BTW, The old roundhouse still stands more or less in Shortsville and has just gotten a major grant to preserve and restore it. Will be interesting to see how it works out. It has just been sitting there unused for for almost half a century now and is in very bad shape.
Catch you all later, but here is a quote for today: "Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society." - Mark Twain
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
I happen to be in Delaware but I didn't feel the earthquake.
About that time, I was driving back from a local train shop. I'm thinking of moving here, so it's nice to find a place with a shop and a train club.
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.
howmusNaked people have little or no influence on society." - Mark Twain
Obviously said prior to the invention of the SmartPhone and the Internet.
Good afternoon from the wet, soggy, West Coast.
I see Ken mentioned me twice in his last beer dispersal paragraph, so now I will be drinking with two hands, THANKS, KEN!
I see we moved. I was lying on my deck lounger watching the action at Horseshoe curve through my eyelids and when I opened them to order a pina colada everyone was gone. You have to go farther than that to lose me. Dinner and drinks on me tonight as I need to drown my sorrows.
Opened the hatch to the crawlspace two days ago and there was a foot of water down there. Restoration and plumbers are on it, however, we lost everything that was not in Tupperware tubs. All my R/C planes and equipment and a ton of other stuff. The crawlspace is about 3000 sqft. That is a lot of water to get rid of. No Christmas lights this year. The restoration company removed everything and will sort it out and list everything and then we put a value on it. Insurence does not cover the plumbing cost, just damage, and contents and the restoration company. It could be an expensive fix. Once the water level is down they will send a camera along to find out what happened. I am glad we always have our three month cash in the bank backup on hand so the money part is in place.
Hope to learn a lot at our new location. Whoops! Didn't realize it was so late. Have to go get Daughter at school and take her to the horse for her lesson.
Bye for now, all the best to all.
Brent
"All of the world's problems are the result of the difference between how we think and how the world works."
Brent,
That stinks about the water issue. flooded stuff is always a mess.
Yeah I can concur with that statement. Back last August in 2016 we had what was deemed the "Great Flood of 2016" here in Louisiana... displaced many people who had to take up residence in hotels or friends houses that didn't flood. My house was spared but my "shed" or storage building was not with 6 inches of water coming in long enough to cause all the sheet rock and insulation to be torn out. But it was a blessing and curse because we discovered that the back half of the building was about to collapse due to rotting studs... we just finished that remediation project which too a while because of the extremely wet summer we had. But I am now quite experienced in reframing buildings without causing collapse. I would build about 4 tp 8 feet of wall studs top and bottom plate the jack it into place. Some of the club members are still not done working on their houses and the club itself is finally back in operating condition due to the water saturating everything from about 6 inches below the layout.
My sympathies go out to those affected by all the violent weather this year especially those affected by the likes of Harvey and such.
By the by, is the diner a dining car??? If so is it an observation too? Or is it a dome? If either I'll take a nice big cup of hot peppermint lavender tea on the observation platform thank you. (Just make sure I don't doze off and end up over the railing.
Steve
If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough!
In my first apartment after college, I ended up with a flood in one bedroom. I don't remember if it was a bad window or what the issue was (that was many many moons ago). Not to go into the major issues that resulted, but I ended up with my F-unit getting a little wet and I had to redo some of the lettering as it existed at the time. (The shell has been changed at least once and the lettering has changed a couple of times. However, there are parts of that engine that were part of it at that time. As a result of playing with that engine and changing components, I have gotten pretty good at assembling and disassembling Athearn BB 4-axle units. Half or 15 of my 30 engines are Athearn BB 4-axle units.)
Steven NWP SWP. .. welcome. The Diner has been many things to the many people who visit here. Sometimes, it is a stationary building. Sometimes it is a railroad dining car , and it gets moved by rail each month to a new location .
Previosly, it was called Elliot’s Trackside Diner. When Jeffrey passed away, three years ago , the Diner was renamed in his memory. Jeffrey was a resident of Louisiana as you are .
Happy model railroading
Eveing Diners
Flo, Ed and the gang and I will have a please on Brents Tap, Thanks Brent.
Work Front Got home late due to a late customer. They walked in at 7:50 and I close at 8:00 PM. I was not happy about it but did my job and got the deal and them out the door at 8:20 PM.
Train Front. Seems odd but a tralier car may have been causing the Mighty CB&Q F7's to derail? CB&Q's is a A-B-A lash up and the trailer car was the first car in the train? Either way I pulled it and the layout is running great!
Ed Your photos and layout is outstanding! I am looking forward to seeing your layout in person!
Brent Sorry about the flooding. With growen up on a river I know about flooding! I lived in Carmel Ind on White River on 116th street. Most floods where a mer 14 feet over the banks. But a few winter's it was 20 feet and more.
Later, Ken
I hate Rust
gmpullman I don't think you realize it Ed, but you have something with that marshmallow mix. You put about a quarter of that jar into the blender with a healthy amount of vanilla ice cream two bananas and a spiral squirt of caramel, a cup of milk and 3 teaspoons of malt mix. Watch out you're going to want another one TF's secret malt recipe. Tracks Fiddler Steven Otte Dig in and enjoy! Only if you would be so kind as to pass the... Fluff by Edmund, on Flickr Yumm Come to think of it — you can get Cheez-Whiz® in a handy aerosol can, why not this stuff? And they say everything that can be invented has already been invented! Harumph, indeed. I hope those "sticky 'taters" aren't left over from Thanksgiving! Regards, Ed
I don't think you realize it Ed, but you have something with that marshmallow mix.
You put about a quarter of that jar into the blender with a healthy amount of vanilla ice cream two bananas and a spiral squirt of caramel, a cup of milk and 3 teaspoons of malt mix.
Watch out you're going to want another one
TF's secret malt recipe.
Tracks Fiddler
Steven Otte Dig in and enjoy!
PS. Now you can see how my new phone's jacked everything came out backwards when I replied to you. Isn't that Goofy? Well you get the gist anyway try that out. TF
Well then in Jeffreys memory please give everybody a round of ale... ginger ale that is, put it on my tab and I'll have the same with a root beer chaser. May your track and switches be clear of snow and your drivers never slipping.
Well fellas I'm heading to Deans trackside motel for the night I got my two hours of broom pushing in and that paid for my room. I finally got that tea I ordered I guess they had to go find it. By the way someone please tell the manager that this place needs some live Christmas music. If you guys like I'll post a little bit of my more traditional Christmas music... oh wait I sing nothing but traditional music!
(The dean's motel and pushing broom thing I took from the Dean Martin song King Of The Road.)
Cheers, the Bear.
"One difference between pessimists and optimists is that while pessimists are more often right, optimists have far more fun."
Ed thanks for moving the diner. I am on the lookout for a free youtube webcam.
Trying to clean up the woods in my backyard. After 20 years it's more woods than I want, and not very good wood at that, sumac trees, sticker vines and something that never has leaves but is like a 1/2" diameter trunk full of thorns. Took me 30 min to start the chainsaw, don't know if it was old gas, bad chainsaw or my bad shoulder. Once it got warmed up it ran well.
Went to the oncologist with my wife. Her particular breast cancer is going to require 6 treatments of chemotherapy and immunotherapy, followed by 12 more immunotherapy treatement and radiation. The treatments aren't going to start for 2 weeks and will be 3 weeks apart. That will take us into 2019! He says she has a >90% chance of survival, so that is better than we expected.
Ed I know you have a CMR turntable. Did I tell you guys this? I found one on ebay, mislabeled a CMT. After a couple auction cycles and lower prices, I got it for $202. A good price I think. Now I have to find a place for it.
Henry
COB Potomac & Northern
Shenandoah Valley
Good Afternoon!
The Internet issues continue, the connection is, to say the best, feeble!
The day started out bright and sunny, with Mother Nature being really pretty in her iced up look. That´s gone by now and we are back to the usual grey and wet of the time of the year. The "promised" snow didn´t come, but I am not unhappy `bout it!
BigDaddyWent to the oncologist with my wife. Her particular breast cancer is going to require 6 treatments of chemotherapy and immunotherapy, followed by 12 more immunotherapy treatement and radiation. The treatments aren't going to start for 2 weeks and will be 3 weeks apart. That will take us into 2019! He says she has a >90% chance of survival, so that is better than we expected.
Henry, I am more of the old school medicine type of guy, but I have heard that ginger does wonders. It may not substitute a more "conventional" treatment of cancer, but it could support the therapy. There is plenty of info in the web, a first reading can be found here.
It´s 4pm here, but already pitch black outisde!
Enjoy the weekend!
Good morning .... I'll have coffee and an apple turnover, please.
Henry.... Sorry to hear your wife needs aggresive treatments for her cancer. Prayers for her.
Ulrich ... I hope the internet issues are resolved soon.
Bear ... Sounds like you were a bad boy that day. Tsk. tsk.
Have a great Saturday.
So we are in Berea. Well it's a good place. We railfanned Berea this past summer for the 1st time. It wasn't as busy as I'm used to, but we did catch a couple of CSX. That was nice for a change as we usually only see Norfolk Southern. It's a nice safe place to railfan, but I was a little surprised that we were the only ones there. I would have thought we would see more locals. Maybe next time.
Took advantage of the nice weather this past week & got the rest of the Christmas lights, garland, etc. put up outside. Also got the Dicken's Village display finished. Now all the empty boxes need to be taken up to te attic. Maybe tomorrow after we come home from railfanning at our usual spot. We didn't go today as there was a craft show the wife wanted to go to this morning. Not my favorite thing to do as they are as bad as train shows with dumb people who stand in doorways or the middle of the aisles to chit chat, & then take offense if you say excuse me, but we would like to get through here. As you can tell, I'm not a prople person in crowded scenes.
Needed the plumber get me a replacement cartridge for the kitchen faucet this week. This is the 3rd time its needed replaced in 4 years. I couldn't find it locally or on the internet. A plumbing supply outfit near us had it, but wouldn't sell me one as I don't have an account there. Apparently they only deal with plumbers. Oh well, the plumber didn't charge me so I lucked out there.
Tried for 2 days to make an appointment for the wife with her optomologist. No luck, just heard the same message over & over that all lines were busy. So we drove about 25 miles to the office & made the appointment in about 3 minutes. I'll just do that from now on, it's less frustrating.
Got a ton of other things done around here this past week, so all in all, I'm happy. Other than railfanning tomorrow, I'm not doing anything else. Day of rest & all that. Hope you all have a nice weekend.
Tom
Pittsburgh, PA
It´s closing in on 10pm here, so time to call it a day and head for the hay! Wow, that even rhymes!
I spent most of the day watching silly movies, so I don´t have to do any thinking. These movies really were silly, but they did the job.
Good Night, Sue Ellen (remember the Waltons?)
Edit: I got top of the page, so whatever the guys are ordering, put it on my tab!
I will have the large plate of greasy fries.
not much going on here. Had a customer come pick up their radio/record player.
I have about 6 more to finish. I will be wokring on more this evening.
looks like almost a full moon this eve.
I have a large o scale gp7 on my desk. it is form the museum layout. it started having issues so it was sent home with me to repair.
Good night John boy.....
Howdy diners, I'll take one of those brick oven coal fired pizzas and a calzone too. And far as drinks go I'll take a milk.
Well on the railroading front I went to the MSMRC open house today my T-1 did it's usual derailment act and my RSD -15 couldn't haul it's train over the helix without stalling. Otherwise had a fun day and tomorrow Rod is bringing his Triplex for me to run.
Flo, Ed, Gary, Brent, Jan, Ulrich, Galaxy, Inch, Angelob, Henery, Ray, Mr B and I will have a please and give NWP SWP a root beer float.
Work Front Thank Goodness it was a pretty day, it was sunny and 70 degress out and we where slooooooooooow! Reason I am thankfull it was slow? I Think Nancy is starting to loes interest in my store! Only customer she had all day was looking for a pices for a bunkbed we don't sell! Pretty sure Sunday will be the last day on Nancy for a while.
Henery While the treatment may be long it does sound like a good survial %.
Ed Seems I should get the BLI part's this Monday. Looking forward to getting the Mighty B&O F7's on the rails. If the extra QSI decoders sound works so much the better!
Train Front It is great to get the CB&Q's F7's running right and doing some real slow drags, about 3 mph.
NWP SWP So you are still in High School. Hope you don't mind hanging around old farts, most of us are on the down side of 60. Glad to see you on board!
cudakenEd Seems I should get the BLI part's this Monday. Looking forward to getting the Mighty B&O F7's on the rails. If the extra QSI decoders sound works so much the better!
Ouch!
Ken, don't look for any decoders in the box. The only three I could find were ALL Broadway Blue-Line. I wouldn't give those to a dog to bury. For now you will have to use your existing decoder. I do have a QSI out of a Walthers E8 but there's no plugs for it. If I can find some plugs I'll send that to you.
I'll be doing some decoder upgrades to Loksound soon and I'll save some BLI decoders for you then.
Can you run Walthers passenger cars on your layout?
I hope the package doesn't get sent to your sister-in-law again!
Thanks for the compliments on my photos, and thanks for picking up my hefty tab, Ulrich
Back to the layout where I'm installing a "hill-holder" pin between the rails so I can hold a cut of cars on a grade when I change engines. Been meaning to do it for, oh, twenty-years or so. Just now getting around to it after seeing a thread about it here, recently
Thoughts and prayers to all for a safe and healthy day!
IMG_7363_fix by Edmund, on Flickr
Cheers, Ed!
Thanks for the float Ken!
I don't mind hanging around you old souls as in many ways I am myself.
I maybe 16 but I cannot name a single song or artist from today. I'll have to post a video of my musical talents once I get my band together.
NWP SWP(The dean's motel and pushing broom thing I took from the Dean Martin song King Of The Road.)
I believe that Roger Miller wrote this song and sang it first.
Oh I see thanks for the clarification.
I said it because I know the Dean Martin version.
Good morning ..
I also recll the Roger Miller version of King of the Road. ... Dean Martin was, of course, very talented, and I can imagine his version would have been good.
Speaking of songs, I like "The City of New Orleans". I like how John Denver sang it.
I bet some of you also have some favorite RR songs you might want to talk about.
..
Happy Model Railroading.
NWP SWPI said it because I know the Dean Martin version.
Dang youngsters.
When I woke up this morning, the outside world was covered with a blanket of wet, white stuff. I love that, providing I don´t have to drive places. At noon, it started to rain and all the glory is gone by now, which is kind of sad.
It´s the first Sunday of Advent and I have switched on the lights on that little tree on my desk. It makes me feel happy and sad at the same time - happy for all those fond memories on past Christmas seasons, and sad, because Petra and I will be all alone this year - for the first time. I still wish i could make that dream come true, in which I sse myself sitting in a comfy chair beside the fireplace, with a bunch of grandchildren around me, listening as I read one of the Grimm Brothers tales. I know it+s not going to be, but what is life if you don´t have a dream to cling to?
maxman - I guess we have to get used to not being the coming generation any longer, but the leaving one!
Have a happy day!
Afternoon Diners,
I can't remember I wrote about decorated the Christmas tree. I bought new 20 unit colored lights three days ago. I forgot where I placed the extension cord so the tree has been unlit for two days.
I received my new Bluford Shops transfer caboose in Conrail and New York Central. They looked fascinating.
Good afternoon all.
Flo - I will take a peppermint mocha coffee, and a slice of that nice looking cininimon bread in the back corner booth please. Thanks.
Yep - Asthma issues of late. This stupid head cold ain't helping matters.
Berea - Nice location for the diner! I try the get here at least once a year, for the big Railfest show, but missed this year due to w*^k issues. Last time I was here, I was one of those guys trackside when the NS OCS rolled through. Boy, she sure looked sharp! I just might have to dig up that photo for on here...
Weather - Couple last nice days, then it appears "old man winter" (or should it be "old fart" winter?) will officially make his presence known... Starting Wednesday we have lake effect snow, then plain snow, forecasted for 10 straight days! Hope the diner has the plow ready to roll! (Maybe a local short line will fire up their plow train again... But on my day off this time!)
NWP - Hope you don't take offense to maxman being a little grouchy with his youngsters comment.... He is just a little grumpy in his old age. But he does like us "youngin's" around every now and again. (Yes, there are some of us here under the "old fart" age, like myself sitting just a couple months shy of 32.) [So, seeing as how I'm not an "old fart" yet, would I be a "just getting stale fart"?]
Ulrich- I hear you on the dark way too early part! It's even worse when you have to work during almost all the light hours! Totally ruins the day when you would like to get something done, only to find out you need to strap a flood light onto something to see to do it!
W*^k - Well, had one real nice time the other day... Had a lady bring in the Black Friday flyer this past Friday, looking for one of the Black Friday only special items. Of course, we didn't have it. So, she demanded to speak with whoever was in charge. She was not amused when I said that at that point, she already was. (The store manager is usually off on Fridays, so little me, second longest in the store, takes care of any "issues" that day.) She was even less amused when I informed her that the Black Friday sale was over last Sunday. (Yep... We can all see where this is headed.) She then demanded that I order said item for her. (Her husband at this point was already looking rather embarassed.) Well, no can do, as that item is now sold out. (Boy, when I get on a roll with a customer, I get on a roll!) Not only did we no longer have said item, access to said item is no longer there, as the warehouse that serves our store is also out of them. So, she started getting real upset now, and I, as best as I could, apologized over the fact that it was a Black Friday item, and that, due to demand, we were sold out of it. So, she shot back with a "I am sick of this Black Friday crap!", to which I replied, yes, so am I. She then stormed out the door, with her (now very embarrassed) hubby following behind her, but mouthing "sorry" back at me. (Good thing she didn't see that one!) I just smiled and said "Have a nice day!"
Trains - Not much done at that front of late.
Hope all are well, and all enjoy the 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.
Time to retire, but before I do, here is a bit of my favorite music! Sorry, it´s not a train related song!
I am Polish by name, German by ancestry and birth, but Celtic by heart. This type of music makes my blood boil, especially when recorded at the Bannockburn Memorial, site of the Scottish victory in the First War for Scottish Independence in 1314!
G´Night, everyone!
Afternoon Folks!
Janie, just a cup of decaf for the moment, please...
Well...... NO, NO, No, No Garry! John Denver???? Uh-uh! Nope. He was too much of a crooner (although I did like many of his songs). The writer, Arlo Guthrie was the best on "City of New Orleans". His was even better than the rendition I used to do of the song, and I am an Eastman School Graduate Voice Major (education)!
Ulrich, I will see you the bagpipers (absolutely beautiful, BTW) and raise you some Irish Step Dancers (Riverdance)!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgGAzBDE454
One of the most fun Sound gigs I ever did was to get the right sound for a group of High School dancers perfoming on stage some Irish Step Dancing. Took me several tries to get Thee sound! Both do my Celtic Ancestry Proud, BTW. I like ethnic music from all over the globe as well. My favorite units in 8th. grade music were teaching about "World Music", particularly the African part! Some wild rhymic lessons with that!!!
Oh and a Happy first day of Advent (soon to be the second as the sun is setting here in the Finger Lakes. I like to observe the old traditions where the seasons are half way done at the solstice and equinoxes and the next day starts at sunset, not midnight.
ricktrains4824He is just a little grumpy in his old age. Wink But he does like us "youngin's" around every now and again.
Only when they're properly cooked. And served with fava beans and chianti.
maxman ricktrains4824 He is just a little grumpy in his old age. Wink But he does like us "youngin's" around every now and again. Only when they're properly cooked. And served with fava beans and chianti.
ricktrains4824 He is just a little grumpy in his old age. Wink But he does like us "youngin's" around every now and again.
Well, then I have nothing to worry about.
Why not?
I don't have any Chianti.
Sir Madog[ Sorry, it´s not a train related song!
Sorry, it´s not a train related song!
Do you think they know the Canadian Railroad Trilogy?
I enjoyed that Ulrich, thanks for posting.
It's a decent day here on the West Coast, currently 8c and dry. (except for my crawlspace) This is going to take a while to clean up and dry out. The house will not look very Christmasy this year. I tend to go a little overboard, as it is where all the celebrations take place. Most of our Christmas stuff was destroyed. On the bright side, we will have less to move in 2019.
Steven, I love crooner music and would really like to hear what you have to offer. Micheal Buble is from here and will often be in the next box at Canuck games along with Bryan Adams.
W5 had a half hour on Gordon Lightfoot last night, what a career he has had. I am a huge fan and lost count of how many dozen times I have seen him. Some years I would go twice. I remember in the early seventies I had Art Garfunkel sitting on my right and Jack Nicholson was next to my Sister on the left. We chatted a fair bit with both. I was fifteen I think and remember my Sister demanding that we wait at the stage door for an autograph. We took an album cover for him to sign and both he and Rick Haines signed it. I still have it today as my Sister didn't want it anymore.
It's #1 sons 19th Birthday today and he is getting tons of people wishing him Happy Birthday on Facebook. I am surprised how many movie/TV people are wishing him Happy Birthday. For just being a lowly extra he sure has made some interesting friends in the biz.
Daughter has been writing on FanFiction for quite a while now and has 148,000 followers. People want her to write a book/story of her own instead of just adding to existing ones. She keeps it all very secretive so we are not sure what she is up to in that department.
We have a bunch coming for the kids Birthday dinner. We set the Mac up at the end of the table and he joins us from Ottawa. It actually works quite well, I was skeptical the first time we did it, however, we had a good time.
It may be a bit noisy as we have six large dehumidifiers, three pumps and a huge air purifier running, but who cares.
Give Ken a or two on me.
All the best to all.
I'm Scottish by ancestry and liked this immensely. Thank you for sharing.
Alvie
Hello and Happy first weekend of December,
I've started listing trains for sale on a certain auction site, as they'll likely sell there a little more easily than other venues. Plus net me a bit better money. Why? I have enough trains, and I'm getting some funds together to pay for a college class next year. Not getting the promotion has inspired me to get an education and look into careers outside human services for the future. I signed up for an Intro to Paralegal studies course starting in January. I've been wanting to go back to school for a few years, but have always put it off for many different reasons.
I am keeping my kitbashed model of PRR 1361 and a majority of my Pennsy models. At my club's open house, I ran my model of PRR 1361 and a few passenger cars. Aside one car jumping track at one spot, I had a good time.
I'm throwin' the RED FLAG
Only the Monkees and maybe Elza Doolittle put two E's in Henry. Shakespeare did not and neither do I.
City of New Orleans is a signature song of Arlo, but the writer was Steve Goodman
OK Arlo did it better. I saw him live twice, he claimed he taught Janis Joplin Me and Bobby McGee.
Written by Kris Kristopherson and recorded by Jack Elliot, Gordon Lightfoot, Kristopherson, Bill Haley, Sam the Sham, John Morgensen, Janis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Dottie West and Grateful Dead.
BigDaddyI'm throwin' the RED FLAG. City of New Orleans is a signature song of Arlo, but the writer was Steve Goodman
By gosh! Big Daddy!!! You are correct my friend. You know I learn something I didn't know before every day..... I always had thought it was an Arlo original. Welp! Mea Culpa.....
As Mark Twain once said, "I was gratified that I was able to answer promply, and I did. I said I didn't know."
Mentioning the ages of the members, I am 42 myself.
I've been a model railroader since I was grade school, so I can understand dealing with being a model railroader in high school.
Flo, Ed, Gary, Inch, Brent, Jan and Dean, Ulrich, Galaxy, Angelob, Ray, Mr B and I will have a cold and give NWP and Rick a Root Beer Float.
Work Front? Well this is a new one, Nancy brought a friend to work with her today? Nothing like listening to 2 70 plus year old ladys talking about will's, living trust, health problems and such. At one point Nancy was going to make a run to get some drinks and asked me if I wanted a Soda her treat. Told her no, I was fine. She pushed me a little more about it being her treat. I was kidding when I said I take a before she left. I will be damed, she brought me back a Bud Lite?
Ed Never tried a Walther's passanger car. I have tried the Riverossie (sorry about the spelling) and they where junk. I was less skilled when I had them and gave them all to a friend's kidds. Along with some FP 40's. Love to give them a shot if you have no use for them.
I am beat, so later Ken
maxmanIs there a link? And is this a subscription service or a freebe?
It's a subscription service, but they have free cams, and I don't see Berea on that list. They have been running free stuff onYouTube to promote the service.
https://dev.railstream.net/
Hope I'm not breaking any rules here. I'm not promoting it, just passing it along.
Evening folks, maxman no offense taken from your youngsters comment I find the things my generation does annoying too... Ken thanks for the float... thankfully I'm home schooled so I don't have to deal with the all that... and bartender give everybody a round of beer... I mean root beer of course. And I'll have a Mountain Valley Spring Water.
On the model railroading front all is well today's open house went well other than a few derailments, traffic jams, and communication breakdowns I would say it was a good day of railroading. Many people seem interested in not only the trains but becoming a member and perhaps there was more interest than yesterday. Talked to Big Ben and Rod about my AC-12 auxiliary tender idea both agree that I should buy/make a drawbar for the DC extra tender (being that the drawbar is mounted on the locomotive.) then make a wire socket on the back of it with pass thru wires to the front to connect to the locomotive. The original DCC tender gets hooked to the drawbar and it's decoder wire plugged into the DC tenders socket. That way if I don't want to run the second tender I just pull it off the tracks and reconnect the DCC tender to the locomotive.
moelarrycurly4 Good night John boy.....
Good Night to you as well, Moe Larry & Curly.
Johnboy out...............for the night.
from Saskatchewan, in the Great White North..
We have met the enemy, and he is us............ (Pogo)
Steven (NWP) - Curious now, homeschooled? Mind if I ask why?
Curious, because I myself was home/cyber schooled.
And, as we are all saying good night -
"And Goodnight, Mrs. Ockmonic, wherever you are." - Alf
The public schools in my parish stink amd there are no nearby private schools. Yes it's parish not county here in Louisiana...
last mountain & eastern hogger moelarrycurly4 Good night John boy..... Good Night to you as well, Moe Larry & Curly. Johnboy out...............for the night.
John Boy... That was a short comment .
Ray ... I have a CD with John Denver singing several songs about trains. He sounds good to me. Of course, I don’t have your musical talents.
Heartland Division CB&QI also recll the Roger Miller version of King of the Road. ... Dean Martin was, of course, very talented, and I can imagine his version would have been good. Speaking of songs, I like "The City of New Orleans". I like how John Denver sang it.
'King of the Road' was one of the first songs that I liked as a kid. Haven't a clue why - it just stuck in my wee brain.
My favourite version of 'City of New Orleans' is the one done by Willy Nelson. I play it often!
I have to say that Gordon Lightfoot still holds first place in my choice of artists. When I was in University I always did my most important scholastic work in the wee hours of the morning. It was the only time I could be guaranteed peace and quiet - all the drunks had passed out and nobody was banging on my door for a free beer! I had a 'stackable' record player. The kind that you could put five or six records on and it would drop them down one at a time to be played. Gordon was my background music for most of the night. And I do mean 'background' music! I have never been a fan of loud music, that is with the exception of a couple of rock songs that Dianne and I love to jive to!
Memories, memories!!!
By the way, I still have all my old records and they are still in great shape. Dianne has repeatedly told me to take them to the dump, at which point I simply threaten her life - end of discussion!!
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
King of the Road is my favorite railroad related song. Although the Piano Man Billy Joel hasn't a song about railroads there are a few songs that have railroad influences such as Travelin' Prayer has a beat that sounds like the clickey clack of a train, Allentown has what sounds like a steam locomotive or a stationary steam engine as the base for the songs rythm, and the music video for River of Dreams was filmed in part on an abandoned railroad swing bridge.
By the way if no one noticed Billy Joel is my favorite singer of all time.
Good evening Diners,
Brunhilda, I'll have an Earl Grey tea with cream and honey, please.
NWP SWP I think you'll find us all a pretty good bunch of guys here in the diner. Nice to have a younger perspective.
Interesting that you're home schooled. My son was home schooled, but that never hindered him. He works for Apple. He's been in management like forever, and I think he runs the Genius Bar, but I'm a little vague on that. Oh, when we moved to the municipality where we live, there were some significant gang issues in the local high school, plus what they're teaching kids in public school now, we've never regretted the decision to home school.
If I remember correctly, "King of the Road" was Roger Miller's biggest hit. I think it was released in 1964.
Nothing to report MRR wise tonight.
Hello to everyone, and I hope everyone is OK, safe, and warm.
Jim (with a nod to Mies Van Der Rohe)
Goos Morning America!
No snow this morning, but I am glad there isn´t! I have to see my doc today for some more tests and I don´t care for a one-horse open sleigh ride today!
Schools are getting worse by the day in my country. The educational standards have been lowered to a degree which allows just any imbecil to pass. Universities are on the same track, producing graduates not able to spell properly, but who know all their rights. Unfortunately, home schooling is not an option at all.If you keep your kids at home, you will have the police knocking at your door, escorting your children to school. Some years ago, a family made it into the news, who didn´t want their kids to be indoctrinated, refusing to send them to school, and finally "fled" to the US, where they were granted refugee status.
Time to get going - CUL!
Tossing and turning since 2:30 am.
My son taught English in Korea. After school they go to private academies where they learn science, English or math. They may go to 2 or 3 academies the same day.
A kid down the street was home schooled, he spent a lot of time on his bicycle.
They have continually lowered the standards in the US, there have been cheating scandals, not by the students, but by the teachers to show that their students were better than they actually were. School administrators are payed a small fortune and then a year or two later they find out they were out of town for most of the year consulting and giving speeches.
Altoona oops http://railpictures.net/photo/639901/
Another Monday! Already!
Wher does the time go? OK, you don't have to try to answer that.
Thanks for the compliment on the photos, Alvie. After a pretty mild week of weather it looks like the coming week will be more "seasonal" in the HGreat Lakes area. I'm ready. Got the snow blower mounted on the tractor today. Firewood is stacked and dry, windows have the shrink-wrap plastic on them good to go!
Yesterday I finished a "hill-holder" project. No, I'm not talking about the one on your Studebaker. I put one in the track to hold a cut of cars like a hand brake was set. I like it, turned out pretty swell.
car_stop2 by Edmund, on Flickr
Here's the actuating lever:
car_stop by Edmund, on Flickr
And when it is engaged, a fusee burns on the track just ahead of it to let you know it's there.
car_stop3 by Edmund, on Flickr
BigDaddyAltoona oops
Altoona oops is right. Looks like someone is looking at the switch that the engine split (just the top of someone's hat). Almost looks like the switch was thrown before the last truck was over the points. I presume they were shoving into the yard.
Enjoy your day, everyone! I hope you are well and safe—
regards, Ed
Good morning ... Coffee and a pecan roll, please.
Ed ... I'm impressed with your "hill-holder". That should help if a car is to be placed on an incine.
Railroad songs .... I just remembered Johny Cash singing "This Train is Bound for Glory". It's an old gospel song.
Schools.... A lot of people think the public schools in general have declined. It's sad to think we are under-educating kids. Our son and his wife in Ohio put our grand daughters in a private school through 8th grade. Now, they are teenagers in a public high school, and it is very noticable how much more advanced they are academically compared to other students.
Model railroad .... I am slowly working on installing my wood truss bridge on the layout. It is very slow because of all the other stuff I do besides model railroading. Anyhow, I am working on scenery beneath the bridge before the bridge is installed.
Speaking of interruptions .... Next week I begin jury duty.
Heartland Division CB&QSpeaking of interruptions .... Next week I begin jury duty.
With my background in law, I am glad I am exempted from jury duty!
Remember Lego trains? Look at this:
It´s a model of a German built narrow gauge 2-10-2T for the Bulgarian State Railway.
My doc called me in for another visit. Not a good sign, I am afraid.
Sir Madog Remember Lego trains? Look at this: It´s a model of a German built narrow gauge 2-10-2T for the Bulgarian State Railway.
Not promoting it, but just passing it on: For those interested in Lego Trains and on Facebook, there is a group there dedicated to Lego Trains.
Good morning!
Ed i like your "hill holder" and the little "armstrong" lever
ugh Jury duty I had it a few years back . only had to show up the first 2 days. and call each time it said to call. In KY JD is for 1 month. The first case was a drug case (poseesion) and I did not get called.
Good morning! I'm back from my vacation with the GF in Delaware. We both really like it there and are planning to move there at some point, once the divorces are final and our current homes are sold, so we know what we can afford. At least I'll have a place for my trains.
At 70, I'm finally exempt from jury duty, at least at the state level. I've been called in a few times, but never actually sat on a jury. It was just a big waste of time. I think they should pay jurors $750 an hour and pay lawyers $10 a day. That would fix the legal system and the courts pretty quickly.
Hobby Front: ¡Hoy es un día de carta roja! (For those who don't speak Spanish: Today is a red letter day!) Finally made the first cut on the handrails on the left hand side of the SD45 (looking at it from the rear of the engine). (Only took almost a year and a half.) Found that the long hood rails need to be shortened just a hair to get into the correct place. I removed a piece from the spare long hood rail to fill the hole. The one on the engine had residue of super glue on the bushing where it when into the cab. (I will use the rest of the section for one of the front nose angles as I will need three all told.) As I had planned to use the angle for the nose, I had painted the section NP yellow but it wasn't hard to repaint it black. As I type this, it is drying in my locking tweezers. Hopefully I will install it later this afternoon. (After I do the normal Monday afternoon chore a.k.a. laundry.) I also received a couple of railroad-related packages this morning: Some spark arrestors and some eyebolts for the SW1200 in one package. The other is research materials for the caboose, the already mentioned SD45, and a thought for another freight car (not that I really need another one, but I needed to make a minimun order.)
Evenin' Folks!
Chloe, I'll have a char grilled (medium Rare please) Rib Eye Steak, Baked Potato w/ sour cream, and a trip to the salad bar tonight. Oh and a decaf would fit the bill nicely as well.
MisterBeasleyI think they should pay jurors $750 an hour and pay lawyers $10 a day
"A jury consists of twelve persons chosen to decide who has the better lawyer." - Robert Frost
School/education discussion..... I will stay out of it as politics is a banned subject here which is a good thing!!!!!! Let me just say that I was very happy to get to retire when I did.
"College is a refuge from hasty judgment." - Robert Frost
I spent most of the afternoon in Canadaigua, delivering the "Holiday" Wreath to my sister (she frankly loves the "Season" but hates all religions)......... I also, of course, had to stay and listen to her "suggestions" as to how I should change my looks and my life... Then I dropped off an envelope at the Bank for the MLK FLACE account conatining $1050 in checks for the scholarship fund, then stopped at a Cleaner there to get my old Black Suit cleaned and repaired. Last stop was to the Michael's Store just out of town in one of the strip malls on the way home to get a picture frame for my recent Church photo (I get one free to have my mug shot taken). I will be giving the photo to my son and family for Christmas.
Ed, nice job on the extra "braking" for the hill. An MMR friend of mine has a similar item on a hill where there is some switching to do to hold the rest of the train as well.
Have a good one out there....
Evening Diners,
We decided to get tickets to a college presentation of Rogers and Hammerstein's Cinderella today. I will watch it on the 7th until 3 days from now.
I was researching more into New York Central black and white stripe sill in which I couldn't find but saw mostly in pictures. I noticed within 1967-69 that the white stripe was completely removed, the oval logo was placed where the number was.
http://www.rr-fallenflags.org/nyc/nyc2508geb.jpg (original version)
http://www.rr-fallenflags.org/nyc/nyc2508g.jpg (new version without the name)
I wish I knew why the decision of the change.
I remember lego trains when they came out. I tried to get one but they're always sold out and expensive. That reminds me I never did pay a lego airplane that was $40 over 11 years ago.
angelob6660I wish I knew why the decision of the change.
The CEO's girlfriend liked it better?
Flo, Saint Ed, Inch, Gary, Angelob, Brent, Jan, Ulrich, Galaxy, Mr B and I will have a please.
Work was slow and I did not care! Decompressioning from a Nancy Weekend and I need it!
Ed I got the box! Running the Rapido RDC right now! Other than the DH-123 is it stock or did you do the lighting and passangers? Looks great and tracks well, love the lighting! What I did not expect was a Great Nothern F7A shell! While I never had one, I all wise like them, hum same colors of the Bessiemer so maybe that is it.
I am beat, so later, Ken
Evening diners, I'll take a big Ole bowl of cookies and cream ice cream with milk on top... today we ordered tickets for the Billy Joel concert New Years Eve in Sunrise, Florida, tomorrow we order the tickets for the Notre Dame vs. LSU Citrus Bowl game New Years Day in Orlando, Florida we'll be in the area five days all in all any railfan spots such as yards in the area? And of course I'm going to buy a piece of rolling stock from a fallen flag from that region. Anybody have a hobby shop to recommend? And what would be some of the fallen flags from that area? Tomorrow afternoon is inventory and track cleaning night at the club. Hope there aren't any "rogue" cars that are unlocatable... An operating session is coming up it will be my first experience with that... Has anyone read any of John Signor's books on the SP? I have two Tehachapi and Donner both seem to be great reads so far... I'm wanting the one about the Shasta Division for Christmas so I really hope I do get it... Well look at this I finished the ice cream!
Hello, everyone
It's a bit windy here but the temperatures are still around 55°F. The Arctic Drool (I get a kick out of all the goofy names the TV talking heads come up with) is on its way with colder temperatures.
Garry, MoeLarry, Ray. Thanks for the comments on the Hill Holder. Here's a shot of the underpinnings:
car_stop1 by Edmund, on Flickr
Nice and simple
Mr. B, it sounds like you'r life is going in a positive direction. Good to hear!
Angelo, There were lots of changes to NYC's paint jobs after Al Perlman took the helm. In fact they were already gearing up for the Penn-Central merger as early as 1963. Of course the driving factor in the paint jobs is money! Simpler + cheaper = stockholders happy. It does seem odd that they removed the white side-stripe, though. The FRA would come along a few years later and require "conspicuity" stripes, anyway.
Glad the package got there safely, Ken. Umm, news flash. The RDC is Proto 1000, the BOX is Rapido! I lost all my model RR boxes in a fire about five years ago and that one fit and it was handy.
I did the decoder, people and lights many years ago. Don't remember much about it. Those things have always been s-l-o-w. North West Short Line has a "speed-up" set of gears but I've never installed any.
Well, off to the lower berth for a few hours. The porter has instructions to wake me before Poughkeepsie!
I wish you good folks a pleasant day...
Good morning ...
Ulrich ... The Lego model is very remarkable.
Ed ... I am still very impressed with your Hill Holder. .... Also, maybe it was creditors more than stockholders who were happy with the cost cutting. I suppose the stripes did not matter because of all of the dirt and grime on the locomotives, too.
gmpullman Yesterday I finished a "hill-holder" project. No, I'm not talking about the one on your Studebaker. I put one in the track to hold a cut of cars like a hand brake was set. I like it, turned out pretty swell. car_stop2 by Edmund, on Flickr Here's the actuating lever: car_stop by Edmund, on Flickr And when it is engaged, a fusee burns on the track just ahead of it to let you know it's there. car_stop3 by Edmund, on Flickr regards, Ed
Ed, your hill-holder looks like the kind of project that would make a great how-to article for MR. We're always looking for short, two- or three-page features like that. Please consider submitting it to the magazine. Here's a link to tell you how: http://mrr.trains.com/magazine/about-us/contributor-guidelines/2010/03/submission-guidelines---model-railroader
Been gone a while; lots has been happening. Spent 10 days in NC with my daughter; it was her final conference VB tournament, and then we stayed up there for Thanksgiving. We rented a cabin in the woods and had a great, relaxing time. Turns out we would need it, because...
When we got home, I got sick. After a trip to the ER and a CT scan, found out I had 4 kidney stones, and one was moving. It turned out to be stuck, and infected, and my renal numbers were going bad in a hurry. So I had surgery on Friday to take care of the right side. Everything went well. Follow up next week with the urologist to remove a stint, but til then, I am on very light duty.
Steven: Hope you are rooting for LSU! My son played with Danny Etling at Purdue, and was a high school teammate (for one year) at A&M Consolidated HS with Christian Lacouture (Christian moved away).
Well see thats the confusing part... We live in Louisiana BUT we root for ND... Go Irish! Also I'm now a fan of the Texas Longhorns... that came out of my recent college search... but my brother likes LSU and ND so we'll have to sit him right at the LSU-ND border at the game!
Also I really am not a sports guy I can watch it especially if it's a big or good game, but my dad can't miss a game... and my brother is starting to get like that too.
Steven:
Glad you like the Longhorns, Hook Em Horns! Son was being recruited by Major Applewhite (his hero as a kid) until he was asked what sport he wanted to play in college. As he had been pulled from baseball practice and the head baseball coach was in the meeting, he said baseball. So UT quit recruiting him. He ended up at Purdue because it is cold in Indiana and he wanted to be an engineer.
In my college days, Steve Martin toured as a stand up comedian. His opening act was Steve Goodman, and one of the songs he played was "The City of New Orleans." One of the first songs I learned on the guitar, and still one of the only songs I play well enough to perform in a public setting.
PS. Purdue and ND are rivals. They played in 2014 at Lucas Oil Field in Indianapolis. Great game. Son started and played well. We made too many mistakes, and ended up losing 30-14. Never seen so many short guys dressed up as leprechauns in my life...
Home of LION:
And now here is one you can model.
House of LION is in the upper right hand corner, thks is the Halliburton sand depot in Richardton ND. Google "Richardton ND" click on maps and you will be able to count the ties. The tracks hace concrete ties, but the turnouts are on wooden ties. That is a lot of cars that layout can hold. The BNSF mane lion runs by just north of the depot.
ROAR
The Route of the Broadway Lion The Largest Subway Layout in North Dakota.
Here there be cats. LIONS with CAMERAS
Steven OtteEd, your hill-holder looks like the kind of project that would make a great how-to article for MR.
Thank you for your encouragement, Steven. I will take you up on the offer and put something together over the next few weeks.
I'll stop by later for a nice bowl of Italian Wedding Soup, today's special
Off to wrap-up a few ch**es in the barn. A hungry goat waits for no one.
RR_Postcards_0026 by Edmund, on Flickr
Cheers! Ed
Ed I forgot you had goats.
I am writing a screen play for an animated feature that has goats as the main characters.
The End Is Near - but only for today!
It´s been a rather dull day. The only "high light" was my battle with my ISP, which I won! I will habe a 100mbs line by January, with no extra charge on top of my existing contract, which runs at about $32 a month for telephone and Internet.
The reason why my doc called me in was a further change in medication. The old medication was too "strong" and therefore counterproductive. I am now in a trial and error period to fine tune my "system". Frankly, I am not keen about it - the last time the change ended in a helicopter ride to the ER.
G´Night, Everyone!
Good evening. I'll have a fudge brownie and a cup of decaf.
I spoke to an old friend last night who is heavily into Bitcoin. Well not just Bitcoin; these things are classified as cryptocurrencies. There are a bunch of them. He is using a market based in China to buy these less commonly known currencies.
Not to wax political, but there is big streak of conspiracy theory in the proponents of this asset class. I think it is a speculative bubble, but so was the housing market, for a number of years.
The interesting thing is they have fanciful names: Dash, Ripple, Monera, Neo and the all time best one ever Einsteinium, whose symbol is EMC2
I rented a chainsaw today, after mine died and I could not get it to start again, and cleared my woods of unwanted trees, dead and partially fallen trees. What are these things that are just trunks? 1/2 to 1 1 1/2 inch in diameter, no branches, no leaves just thorns?
Landscapers are coming tomorrow to tear out the sticker bushes and vines and carry the dead wood out. I am sore, but look forward to working on my DCC GP9 installation.
Hey all, Hope everyone is well. Today was a very meh day for myself. To update:
Dating: Let's just say- dating isn't for everyone
Work: Same Stuff Different Day.
Trains Part A: The Mid Mon Valley Model Railroad Club open house season is off to a great start this year. We have been open only two weekends and one light up night, and already have had 104 people- that's normally what we see halfway through the season. We have cub scouts visiting tomorrow night, but I have previous plans, so I will be unable to attend that one. 20 kids under 12, yeah there are a few club members and chaperones scheduled to attend.
Trains part B: Today had some success. Six hours resulted in this,
There are about 18 LEDS in there, and I still plan to put another bank of lights in it. All lit up like a Christmas tree huh?
I'm planning to do some Christmas shopping next week, so hopefully I don't get trampled at walmart- the club needs all the warm bodies we can get haha.
Healthwise- meh, Still good days and bad days. Mentally, I still have my happy days and my less than happy days, but the hobby is my escape from that.
(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 friends, tonight is work night at the club that should be fun...
I plan once I'm 18 to purchase 1-2 acres in places such as the donner pass area, shasta-cascade area, and maybe the black hills and then build a cabin on the land and rent said cabin out to vacationers take the profits from that and buy another property and do the same thing. That combined with my hopefully successful music career I should be set...
Ahh the best laid plans of mice and men...
I see I got the top of the page... drinks are on me!
Sir Madog The only "high light" was my battle with my ISP, which I won! I will habe a 100mbs line by January, with no extra charge on top of my existing contract, which runs at about $32 a month for telephone and Internet.
The only "high light" was my battle with my ISP, which I won! I will habe a 100mbs line by January, with no extra charge on top of my existing contract, which runs at about $32 a month for telephone and Internet.
That's a positive. In this day and age for someone not to have reliable and fast Internet is not a good thing. The ranch where I grew up is a good example: One major phone company's lines (who I will not mention) are close to being as older as I am. So much so that they are noisy and would't connect up for Internet and when the ground got sufficently wet the voice line would quit working. My parents finally decided to go with the local co-op which much better (and newer) lines. The installation took maybe an hour and they were able to keep their existing number.
Hobby Front: Taking the plunge and bidding on a Peco medium radius (SL-99) 3-way turnout. Decided that, if I ever get the room, that I want to build a yard where the car shop can send repaired cars out. A 3-way switch condenses the yard ladder quickly and will simplify connecting it to the planned main yard. Plan is to get the pieces in this order: turnout, two PL-10Es (these have the longer pin for undertable mounting), and then the PL-9 adaptor plates (for mounting the PL-10Es undertable). After that I think I will purchase a Walthers car shop, three pieces of flex track and some cork sheet. (Rebuild that whole section as the building that is there doesn't have the proper floor for embedding the track.
As mentioned yesterday, I finally got started on the SD45s handrails. Both sides of the read handrails are adapted for the correct cab panel. The rail for the left front rail is built but I haven't got it glued to the engine. Next step is to built the right front rail. That one is going to be a little simpler in spots but harder in others. On top it only has one angle, but the stanchion and the front rail are also longer. I also need to check the couplers as they seem to be droopy. (And, no, I'm not talking about the famous white depressed dog.)
Type with you later.
Steven- I also like the Texas Longhorns, and Nebraska Cornhuskers.
LION- That picture could be a nice Christmas ornament. With your chapel up front.
Ulrich- I thought your medication pills were normal prescription without highs and lows?
Henry- I hate that doing yard work around thorns. I wore gloves one time and I had thorns going in picking up the branches. One than once. I make sure I'm extra careful, but those incidents still happens.
Jimmy- Excellent job on the lights!
I'm finished with my Christmas shopping. Walked dogs four times today during a nice cloudy day to bad it's not going to last. It's better than hot desert sun.
NWP SWPI plan once I'm 18 to purchase 1-2 acres in places such as the donner pass area,
Here you go, you could put 6 lots together for 2 mil. https://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sale/land_type/2097908558_zpid/pricea_sort/39.32633,-120.316365,39.306243,-120.347951_rect/14_zm/
Flo, Ed, Gary, Inch, Tin Can, Jan, Brent, Angelob, Galaxy, Ulrich, Ray, Mr B and I will have a and give Steven and Rick a Root Beer Float.
Tin Can Great seeing you in the dinner again, been beating on the GP 7 for well over a month. Sorry you have kidney stones, ouch! Glad you are on the rebound side!
Ed Should have let me keep think the RDC was a Rapido so I was really impresses! But then again, it makes me more impressed with your modling railroading skills! The lighting is perfect, love the neon looking cab and headlight but soft glow on the passanger lighting!
Any tips on opening the RDC? While it runs and tracks great I hear a grinding / motor nose in turns. I am thinking U-Joints more than motor noise.
Far as the Bowser cars I have yet to unbox them because my desk is a mess! I like the PRR and they will sone be in the Mighty B&O F7's train!
Ulrich Crossing my fingers you start feeling better soon!
BigDaddy NWP SWP I plan once I'm 18 to purchase 1-2 acres in places such as the donner pass area, Here you go, you could put 6 lots together for 2 mil. https://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sale/land_type/2097908558_zpid/pricea_sort/39.32633,-120.316365,39.306243,-120.347951_rect/14_zm/
NWP SWP I plan once I'm 18 to purchase 1-2 acres in places such as the donner pass area,
I was thinking more of under $10,000 which there are some out there for that or less.
angelob6660Ulrich- I thought your medication pills were normal prescription without highs and lows?
They are, angelob, but unfortunately, the human heart is not like an engine, so tuning is quite difficult. I have to take 4 different meds and getting the mixture right requires some trial and error. The mix of pills made my BP to go down just a little too much, which my ticker compensated by ticking too fast. No I aim at raising thge BP a notch, thus lowering the heart rate to a "normal" rate. I hope it works out!
Sir Madog I have to take 4 different meds and getting the mixture right requires some trial and error.
Blood pressure pills can be a bear! Last spring my blood pressure was slowly creeping higher so my Doctor ( a truly great guy!) added another BP med to the mix. It worked a little too well! I was blacking out whenever I tried to stand up. Not fun! However, the problem was quickly solved by taking me off of one of the other meds that I had been on for a while. That worked great. My BP is now excellent.
Speaking of heart health, I have just asked for a quote on an adult tricycle! I don't want to take a chance on falling off a regular bike because my spine has been fused, and my sense of balance sucks to begin with. Regular exercise has not been possible, again because of back problems. All the exercises do is leave me in pain. Even walking hurts. However, I am comfortable sitting so I hope that transfers to the trike.
For those who are interested, I'm getting a quote on a Worksman Executive 3 speed. The brand was recommended by Ed (gmpullman).
https://www.worksmancycles.com/exec-3cb.html
The reason that I need a quote is that I am in Canada so the prices shown on the website in $USD are meaningless. I'm figuring that I will have to spend about $1300.00 Cdn including accessories and shipping to get a trike that starts at $625.00 in the US.
Dave,
you should get one of these:
It´s a "bakfiets" - a typical Dutch bike, which bakeries used for delivering bread and rolls. They now have taken up the role of pickup trucks and minivans in The Netherlands.
Sir MadogDave, you should get one of these:
Yes, I should! The double front wheels are inherently more stable than the traditional tricycle setup with two wheels at the back. Now if you really want to convince me to order one of the Dutch bikes you will have to arrange for it to be full of fresh bakery products! I thought I was doing this to lose weight!!
Cheers Ulrich!!
you have to ask these guys to supply the load of vfresh bread and rolls:
premium dealer
2-678 Guelph line CA-BURLINGTON ONTARIO L7R 3M8
tel: 0015142251809
www.urkai.com
For the price of an 8-speed bike with electric assist you can buy a decent pickup truck ...
Oh, now really, you know Dave has his sights set on one of these!
Surrey_fringe_too by Edmund, on Flickr
We can all ride along
Before you send your cheque off to Brooklyn, Dave, be sure to read between the lines of my post about my experience with the trikes.
I DO enjoy my Worksman Executive. Here it is the day I put it together:
IMG_9653 by Edmund, on Flickr
And the very first accessory I placed on the handlebars, no — not the horn, bell or headlight:
IMG_9654 by Edmund, on Flickr
BUT, if I had it to do all over again I would have opted for another Schwinn Meridian. The wheelbase of the Schwinn is ever-so longer and the sitting posture is more "relaxed" meaning you don't have to sit "bolt-upright" as I do on the Worksman. Cost-wise you can get four Meridians for what one Executive will set you back.
Yes, mine started at $650 but I added fenders, a more comfortable seat, pedals, $40 extra for British Racing Green paint, heavier brakes and a few other things.
My shipping, if I recall, was around $90 and I'm just two States away. So my total was around $950 US and that was six years ago.
This is what my first Meridian looked like after the fire
IMG_9201 by Edmund, on Flickr
The insurance company told me to get any tricycle I wanted and they would "make me a good offer" well, they did.
I would suggest looking for the Schwinn in your area and at least you can ride it and see if it is a good fit for you before you invest the princely sum that the Worksman would demand. If it doesn't suit you I'm sure you could find someone to adopt it.
We used the Meridians around GE and some of those guys tipped the scales at over 125 kg. Mind you they ran three shifts a day, seven days a week. All they really needed is better tyres, and tubes. The first trikes they got were from Grainger and they were over $1000 and didn't hold up all that well.
I use my Executive mostly for a "chore" vehicle around the homestead here. I would imagine if I used it as a road/trail trike I would probably find it uncomfortable. I ride my Raleigh on the bike trails.
I would be disappointed if you bought a Worksman on my recommendation and found that you weren't satisfied with it. Adult tricycles are more popular than ever. Take a look around and see if there's a place where you can rent one or a bike shop where you can "kick-the-tyres"
Good Luck, and Have Fun!
Ed
PS: In regards to Ulrich's suggestion of the paired-front wheels, Worksman was one of the original manufacturers of the famous "Good Humor" ice cream trikes:
http://www.vintagevending.com/ice-cream-tricycle-restoration
Ed,
that is some bike!
Whenever I hear the word trike, I think of "the vicar on his tricycle", delivering the monthly church paper. What could be more British than that?
A trike that would fit my wants (not needs) looks like this:
Petra wouldn´t let me have one - sniff!
Edit:
Stop, look & listen to this bunch:
Clanadonia is currently the most sought after gig doing Celtic tribal music!
Last, but not least, a piece to enlighten the hearts of our friends NOB!
Enjoy!
what you need is one of these
the pedal pub.
hon30critter. . . I have just asked for a quote on an adult tricycle! . . .
No, no, no. What you REALLY NEED is one of these: www.catrike.com. The model is up to you.
I just returned from my annual physical with the dreaded DRE. Everything seems to be working like it is supposed to.
Richard
Bicycles or tricycle would be nice to own. I haven't ridden a bike over 20 years ago. I prefer walking but I think the bike would easier on my feet.
Howdy diners, just stopping in before music class... still no responses on my band members wanted sign at music tree. Got to run Rod's Triplex last night at the club boy what a beaut of a locomotive... I'll post some pictures of her running later... I am now considered a probie (probationary member) at the MSMRC! 60 days till full membership!
That CatTrike looks interesting I might buy one myself... I have a Schwinn Drifter single speed beach cruiser bicycle... had to pull the fenders off because they would rattle if I rode on gravel which is almost all I ride on and at one point the rear fender caught on the tire and broke the crossbraces couldn't find a replacement so I pulled then off... about two years ago something broke on the rear tire and I couldn't pedal ended up being the retaining ring on the gear broke and it allowed it to just spin... but otherwise I can attest to the quality of a Schwinn bicycle... as long as you don't buy it from Walmart, trust me on that...
No snow yet, but it's about to get downright cold here after several weeks of weather suitable for walking, but not biking. So, the bikes are likely put away for the season now. Too bad - that's my best form of exercise.
While we try to sell the house, we've moved a lot of stuff, including my entire train layout, into the garage, meaning that the cars are stuck in the driveway. With winter coming, I've been re-arranging my side of the garage so I can get the car inside for the winter. I did most of the physical moving work today, and hopefully I can find a place for the few remaining boxes tomorrow. Then I can have a warm place for my car. I doubt that the house will sell before spring now, and even if it does there will likely be a couple of months before closing that I'll still be living here, so I'd love to have my garage back for the cold weather and snow.
Good afternoon from the West Coast. It's 1600hrs and darkness is creeping in.
ARGH! is all I can say about the flooded crawlspace problem. Couldn't get the camera down into the drainage pipes, though we tried from two different spots. To start digging to even find where the pipe from the house goes out, never mind the problem, would cost a bundle, so we are just going to put a new drainage pit in and be done with it. A drainage pit is only good for about 30 years and they are starting to fail around the area as the houses reach that age.
A bit of good news, the kid got another educational grant and we think he may be money ahead now. We certainly are happy that we get to hang on to the money we had put aside for that. Also, he is getting booked up for movies and TV shows as his phone is ringing even though he is in Ottawa. He will be busy come April.
Talking about all our geezernesses (hows that for a word) I still can't come to terms with the fact I can no longer do all these home repairs myself If I try it puts me out of commission for the next several days. It is very frustrating, to say the least.
It is supposed to be clear and down around freezing for the next week or so. Hopefully, no more flooding before the repairs are done.
Ed, love the hill holder
Best go get the daughter.
I thought I'd stop in and say hello... it has turned cold here in Louisiana... Went to music I have gotten Moon River and Love Story to performance level...
Came down with a back ache along with fever and chills... hope it's not the flu...
That's all for now.
Bicycle ? .... Tricycle ?
How about the velocipede on my layout ?
.....
Ed .... I will be looking forward t oseeing your article about the hill stopper. It is very good of Steven O to suggest you do that.
Been a day around here.... yep. Could have been worse though. Had my Podiatrist appt. this afternoon. He looked at my legs, put on rubber gloves, felt around abit and then pronoumnced some Latin medical terms with words like Vienous and such. I figured he was going to send me to the surgeon, but he recomended Pressure Stockings for what ails me. I have a long history of vericose viens in the family (Mother's side). He figures for the moment the pressure stockings will relieve the problem for me. They are going to be a pain to put on every day though... They should be easier in the mornings when the swelling is at the least. Tough getting old, but better than the other option for the moment I guess.
Garry, nice velocipede. We have something like that in 1:1 scale out at the museum, but it doesn't need human power. It has a little Briggs & Straton 3hp. gas engine to propel it. It is on permanent loan to us I guess.
Just got home from my youngest Grandaughter's Choral Concert tonight. They did a great job. New Vocal Music Teacher this year. She appears to be doing a fine job and had the combined 3rd., 4th, and 5th. grade choruses singing in 3 parts on one piece.
Have a great one!
Here's some pictures of the Triplex on the MSMRC...
Virginian 700 pauses on her way down hill towards the helix with a string of NS coal hoppers...
700 is headed northbound as she rounds the horseshoe curve...
700 is headed southbound out of horseshoe curve and is being over taken by a hotshot freight...
700 once again pauses as she exits the helix...
howmus He figures for the moment the pressure stockings will relieve the problem for me. They are going to be a pain to put on every day though... They should be easier in the mornings when the swelling is at the least. Tough getting old, but better than the other option for the moment I guess.
He figures for the moment the pressure stockings will relieve the problem for me. They are going to be a pain to put on every day though... They should be easier in the mornings when the swelling is at the least. Tough getting old, but better than the other option for the moment I guess.
At least you haven't lost a leg or in a wheelchair yet.
My hobby interest is surrounded in the New York Central right now. I been looking out for locomotives for the mid-60s. To be used before and after PC renumbering.
I read about the German train wreck but the news didn't have any details.
howmusHe figures for the moment the pressure stockings will relieve the problem for me. They are going to be a pain to put on every day though... They should be easier in the mornings when the swelling is at the least.
I think the proper name for those things are compression stockings.
Be that as it may, I was in the hospital for 10 days in October and they put those things on me. They are very uncomfortable and difficult to get on and off.
However, my wife told me later that she was looking through some diabetes magazines and saw some that had a zipper down the outside of each leg, similar to women's boots. You might want to look around/search for those as they sound like a very practical idea.
howmusBeen a day around here.... yep. Could have been worse though. Had my Podiatrist appt. this afternoon. He looked at my legs, put on rubber gloves, felt around abit and then pronoumnced some Latin medical terms with words like Vienous and such. I figured he was going to send me to the surgeon, but he recomended Pressure Stockings for what ails me. I have a long history of vericose viens in the family (Mother's side). He figures for the moment the pressure stockings will relieve the problem for me. They are going to be a pain to put on every day though... They should be easier in the mornings when the swelling is at the least. Tough getting old, but better than the other option for the moment I guess.
Been there, vericose veins, on my mothers side. Had to wear the the thigh highs 3 months before insurance would cover vein surgery/removal, which I had done. Didn't wear shorts for 2 years before the proceedure, and now it's no problem.
My advice is to cut the toe end off. It bunches up your feet too much, and causes other problems. Cutting the toe end off also makes them a little easier to get on, and doesn't hurt the compression affect of the stocking.
The ribbing/comments I would get from my wife, as I put on those stockings each morning.
Way TMI.
RideOnRoadNo, no, no. What you REALLY NEED is one of these: www.catrike.com. The model is up to you.
Cool Richard!
Unfortunately reclining back like that would be the most painful position I could assume.
I didn´t catch much sleep last night, which means I will definitively go for a nap after lunch!
I have been trying to get some more info on the train wreck, but, for the time being, there is no clue to why the train was running on the wrong track. Couldn´t have been the driver, who reacted promptly by "stepping on the brakes", when he saw that freight train parked in his path. 50 people got, most of the just minor scratches. 9 persons hadt to hospitalized.
Among those with major injuries is the driver. It´s a Christmas miracle that no one got killed - thanks to the driver!
Ray - some years ago while staying in the hospital, a wise guy thought I should wear compression stockings. Wearing them was a torture for me, I just caanot stand my legs being tightly wrapped up with something. I am really glad that my veins still seem to be OK, for that matter!
Talking of bicycles, I was shocked to see what a decent bike costs these days! I´d love to have one, but I neither have the money nor a place to put it!
CUL, Guys!
gmpullmanI would suggest looking for the Schwinn in your area and at least you can ride it and see if it is a good fit for you before you invest the princely sum that the Worksman would demand.
Hi Ed:
I have been looking at the Schwinn Meridian (single speed) and the Town and Country (three speed) tricycles as well as the Worksman Executive. So far I can't find anyone who stocks either the Worksman or the Schwinn trikes within 200 miles!! It seems it would be easier to buy a dogsled!
As far as having to sit upright on the trike, I don't think that would be a problem. The straighter I sit up the less back discomfort I have. However, I do like to put the seat back when I am driving the van, so a longer frame might be a better option.
Ray,
I should be wearing compression stockings, but seldom do. They are a real PITA to get on. Surgery was done on my over 50 points of vericose veins a few years ago (and they still missed a few). I do have a couple pair of the zippered stockings, and they are only a little easier to get on. On a good day, thanks to my PAD, I can perhaps walk up to 50 yards before having to stop and rest my calves for a minute or so. Mel is right, old age ain't for wimps!
Gary
hon30critter So far I can't find anyone who stocks either the Worksman or the Schwinn trikes within 200 miles!!
You are not kidding, Dave!
Just for fun, I looked at the Bradford Walmart—
THIS is the closest thing they offer to an adult trike!
https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/Dirt-King-DK-300-Y-Adult-Dually-Step-Thru-Tricycle-44-Yellow/PRD12AHDNHBSB1P
C'mon! C$706 (reduced from $900!)
I can't believe there isn't someplace that can fix you up with a decent adult tricycle.
Amazon.ca has the Schwinn. Sure C$2,037! What's up with that?
https://www.amazon.ca/Schwinn-Meridian-Tricycle-Folding-Basket/dp/B01KH57Z96/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1512643749&sr=8-4&keywords=adult+tricycle
Even kiddie TRAINING WHEELS are $250!
https://www.amazon.ca/USA-1050-20-Inch-Junior-Stabilizer/dp/B004FQYJO8/ref=pd_sbs_468_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=3SJW8WRX70MVP4C7KEFC
Is there some sort of anti-bike lobby in Ottawa?
Well, wish I could offer some advice... I'm at a loss.
Have you contacted a bike shop? http://thebikezone.com/about-us-1/
Good day, everyone! Praying for some relief for those in Southern California facing such devastation
Top-O'-The Page! Leave your meal-tickets by the register and I'll take care of the tab
Posters_2016_0008ok (2016_08_17 08_08_12 UTC) by Edmund, on Flickr
gmpullmanWell, wish I could offer some advice... I'm at a loss.
I managed to find a Schwinn dealer in Orillia who might be able to order me the 3 speed Town and Country.
I'm also working with a Worksman dealer in Toronto, but unfortunately I seem to know more about their products than they do!
gmpullmanJust for fun, I looked at the Bradford Walmart—
I'm not a big fan of Walmart. I spend very little money there. Personally I am disgusted with the way that they have gutted the downtown areas of countless small towns just so they could make a buck. Best that I shut my trap now lest I offend the powers that be! Hi Steven!
hon30critterI'm not a big fan of Walmart.
"Ditto"
...but in the US it seems like they are the sole distributor for the Meridian so I thought I'd try.
I have been to the Walmart only twice in my 61 years. (Didn't buy anything, IIRC)
My town was much better off before they took over, too
OK, I'll sit quietly in the back booth for now.
Good morning ..... Hmmmm .... I guess I won't stop at WalMart to pick up donuts for you chow hounds. .... There are other places.
Steven NWP-SWP .... #700 is an impressive locomotive.
Ed ... I like the image you posted of the 1922 safety poster. It is still aplpicable today although the statistics are greater.
Ray .... It's good to hear your attened the concert. You deserve to be proud of your grand daughter. .... A 3 HP gasoline engine on a velocipede sounds like cheating. LOL . I have seen some at other RR museums.
Ulrich.... Sorry to see the photo and hear about people injuried in the train crash.
Everybody.... Happy Model Railroading
Thought I'd stop in and say hello...
My mom went to the walmart eye center... needless to say she couldn't see before she went and afterwards she still can't see... draw your own conclusion... walmart built a "neighborhood market" in Clinton, LA after a year or so it closed... now it's a dollar general...
I didn't get a lick of sleep due to my fever, headache, chills, and shakes... going to doctor about two... hope it's not serious!
NWP SWPI didn't get a lick of sleep due to my fever, headache, chills, and shakes... going to doctor about two... hope it's not serious!
Sounds like a good old fashioned cold, just watch out it doesn´t turn into a bad case of pneumonia!
Walmart came to Germany in the late 1990s, when they attempted to spread their "business model" against all local rules and regulations. They were bound to fail, and after accumulating serious losses, they sold all their markets to a local chain.
I don´t think they are being missed.
I just found this thrilling video, filmed on what I think must be the most eloborate HO scale light rail layout in the world!
Just look at that incredible detail - simply amazing!
Wow Ulrich, that was great! I see our old friend "Mr. Portly" is even there! (4:08)
Do you know if the music is by Hans Zimmer? I think his music is incredible!
mbinsewiDo you know if the music is by Hans Zimmer? I think his music is incredible!
Sounds very much like it, but I am not sure. It´s not mentioned in the credits.
Watch more of this incredible layout here:
BigDaddyThe interesting thing is they have fanciful names: Dash, Ripple, Monera, Neo and the all time best one ever Einsteinium, whose symbol is EMC2
You forgot ScamU.
I see we have hit the madness that is page 5...
Zoe - How about a nice peppermint hot cocoa please? Thanks. And, give one to Vinnie too, please, it might make him smile. Thanks.
Walmart discussion - Don't get me started on them.... I dislike them to an extreme degree, but I am a tad bit biased... When they fire you because you had asthma issues while w*^king, and tell your cow*^kers you quit, you end up a bit biased...
Although I still shop there, as the isn't much choice in my town otherwise. I am not going to our towns grocery store and paying more than double for the same item as Walmart's price.
Steven (NWP SWP) - Hope you start feeling better soon! I'm getting over Bronchitis myself right now. And trust me, that is no fun at all when you also have asthma!
Ken - I will post it in your screwdriver thread as well, but I found a multi-bit screwdriver from Kobalt, that has a regular screwdriver handle, with multiple jeweler's sized exchangeable bits, that works great. Everything from a 0000 Phillips up. (And that is tiny!)
Ulrich - That crash certainly could have been much worse, but his quick thinking no doubt saved people. Someone get that guy a beer!
Weather - Forecast calls for ~12" of snow by tomorrow afternoon... Yet it is sunny here... Yep, welcome to NWPA!
W*^k - Off today, but go back tomorrow.
In Memoriam
To the members of my family, and some of my friends, who were at Pearl Harbor-
December 7th., 1941.
Jan White
I heard a little quote type thing a while back, 18 years old 1944 landed at Normandy on D Day, 18 years old 2017 cried to mom because girlfriend dumped you.
Flo get the gang what ever they want and I will take a cold please.
On The Road Again so to speak. Spent more time behinde the wheel of my car than I wanted.
Got the blower motor replaced so I now have heat in the car. Next I replaced 2 burners. Cost $50.00 to replaces 2 burners on a Char-Broil grill I payed $114.00 for on clearnces? Well it seems to be working a tad better than stock.
I am beat, so later.
Ken
The people of ww2 were a group that will live in history. I was in nam and what we endured was nothing compared to the people of that war. All gave some, some gave all.
BisThe people of ww2 were a group that will live in history. I was in nam and what we endured was nothing compared to the people of that war. All gave some, some gave all.
BIS google dancing in the fire and you won't feel guilty anymore.
I read a book on the Arizona, written by the 1st guy pictured in this video https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2017/12/07/pearl-harbor-uss-arizona-unknown-sailor/929844001/
He was in one of those gun control towers. What the video doesn't say is the guy who threw the rope that saved them was ordered to cut the rope so the Arizona wouldn't sink his ship. He disobeyed the order. Trump recently awarded him a posthumous bronze star.
Before that was the Civil War. Company Hatch was written by a confederate soldier. Hatch is a phoenitc spelling of the letter H, southern style. He slept on the ground everyday for 4 years. Can you imagine? I think in the same book he decribed watching and smelling the wonderful smell of a roasting rat in a POW camp. He wrote "I did not eat the rat"
The Revolutionary war, we only learned about Bunker Hill and Washington crossing the river on Christmas. POW's were expedable during the Revolutionary war and were killed for sport by the British.
I did not serve. I would have had I had a lower draft number during Vietnam and my view at the time, was entirely influenced by the WW2 movies. I had no concept that I could come home without arms and legs or people critcally wounded might take a lot longer than 30 seconds to die. I don't know how I would have coped seeing buddies blown to bits. I have seen plenty of horror as a physician, but that is an order of magnitude greater.
God bless all who did
December 7th does not only mark the day that will live in infamy, but also the 182nd anniversary of the opening of the first railway line in Germany. Oddly enough, the line between Nuremberg and Fuerth never became part of the growing network of railroad lines in later years, but was amalgamated into the Nuremberg trolley system at the turn of the century.
December 7th, 2017 is also my dad´s 91st birthday. He passed away 4 1/2 years ago.
Jan, thank you for remembering Dec 7th first.
Good evening all!! Long time since the last visit. Feels good to visit the site once again for a few months. Yes, Dec. 7 is always a tough day but we must never forget the impact it had on this country. Now I will watch the USS Arizona special and eat my humble pie. Anyways, glad to be here once again.
Rich
Evenin' folks!
Janie, a cup of decaf would suit me fine right at the moment....
MallWart - Haven't been in one in about 20 years. Will never shop there under any circumstances either. If I can only buy it there, I don't need it! I won't go into why as politics aren't allowed here!
December 7th. 1941 was also the first day of service for the RGV RR Museum's NYC Empire Express cars. One of the things I often tell guests is how the NYC was planning on having an article in most every newspaper in the world about these wonderful, comfortable, state of the art, new Budliners! They never even got a mention....... Just went into service without much fanfare. To all of you who have lost family and friends in any war, my heart felt sympathy and prayers to you.
Compression Stockings.... First full day of wearing them and it is not too bad actually. Legs do feel better with no itching or burning. The stockings are definately a pain to put on, but once they are there I hardly notice them.
Been packing stuff for the RIT Train Show this weekend. I shall be cutting HO roof shingles and installing them one by one on the roof of a water tower for Milo Mills. They will end up looking like creasoted Cedar Shingles that were used back in the early 1900's. If you happen for some reason to0 be there, stop by the Lakshores Division NMRA tables and say hi!
“Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.” ― George Carlin
Jan. ... Thanks for the reminder of the Day in Infamy. Good of others to comment about it too.
Rainy night tonight and snow seems to be on the forecast here in Louisiana...
Whatever is ailing me is not the flu but is a virus/infection that mimics the flu... my fever has broken and has stayed below 100 for the better part of the afternoon and the headache is mostly gone now... seems that my ailment has moved to my digestive tract and thats all I'm saying about that... but otherwise I'm on the mends and should be back at full health soon!
Hope tonight I get some sleep.
I can't fathom what was going through the minds crew of the Enola Gay when the bombardier released Little Boy, I wonder if they had any idea of the horrors they had been ordered to unleash. As the old cliché goes "war is " My hat goes off to all those who have served and my deepest gratitude goes to those who have been killed or injured in action.
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!
I took a nap after lunch and just woke up, only to find the world covered under a blanket of snow. It´s still coming down, but I don´t mind, as we are stocked up with groceries to last quite some time!
December 7th, 1941 - a day that changed the world. Churchill finally got the US into the war in Europe and let the American airmen take over the dreaded day raids, which "Bomber" Harris had chickened out, due to the heavy toll the Luftwaffe took of the RAF as long as they still had gas. I am not going on an inch further, as my people had been on the receiving end of those raids. My MIL, who endured them as a little child, still has occasional nightmares. She was 6 years old when her house in Essen got hit. It took rescuers three days to dig her out! My FIL was shot at by a pilot of a P-38 when he ran for cover. He was severely wounded and was left to die. He was not even 11 years old then. It is a miracle he survived. What a world this is, in which war is waged against children?
Enough said!
In all of mankind´s history, never a war has been won.
This is the season to remember!
I'll be the bad guy here, but I don't like either of the previous 2 posts. Both are in the political arena. I'm tired of Ulrich always bringing up about how the poor Germans suffered during WWII. Never mentioning the horror & terror inflicted upon millions & millions of others by Germany. Enough is enough.
We don't ban discussion of history here, and too much of history is made up of war. However, I hope everyone can understand how the topic can stir bad memories and hard feelings. Not to mention how it's impossible to separate the subject of war from politics. I'm not going to delete or edit any posts, but let's move on to happier topics.
tcwright973 I'll be the bad guy here, but I don't like either of the previous 2 posts. Both are in the political arena. I'm tired of Ulrich always bringing up about how the poor Germans suffered during WWII. Never mentioning the horror & terror inflicted upon millions & millions of others by Germany. Enough is enough.
That´s enough for me.
Steven Otte - would you please see to it, that my account with this forum is deleted? Thank you!
Sir Madog That´s enough for me. Steven Otte - would you please see to it, that my account with this forum is deleted. Thank you!
Steven Otte - would you please see to it, that my account with this forum is deleted. Thank you!
Sorry, but I don't feel like being made into the bad guy. Ulrich, I can't count how many times I've seen you leave this forum forever. If you really mean it this time, you'll have to do it yourself. E-mail Customer Service at ModelRailroader@CustomerSvc.com. Be sure to use the e-mail account associated with your Forum login.
Edit: Also, this is the exact reason we have a Report Abuse button at the bottom of every post. Problems with other Forum users should be handled off the public Forum.
I'll chime in briefly. We should follow Steven O's advice, and resolve problems off of the public forum. You may also contact a person with private messages to resolve issues. Each month, the new Diner is started, and we explain the basic rules there. Common sense rule: Avoid controversial discussions.
Each month, the new Diner is started, and we explain the basic rules there. I suggest, we include a reminder at the beginning of the month to resolve problems with other members off of the public forum.
I like each one of the Diners, and don't want to see any of them get ticked off and leave.
Steven O just suggested we move on to happier topics. ... Here are some thought starters.
What are you working on with your model railroad ?
What are your model railroad plans in the weeks ahead ?
Are you planning anything special for the Christmas holidays ?
Have you been railfanning lately and did you see anything interesting ?
Did you see MR has its old slogan (Model Railroading is Fun) back on the cover of the January 2018 issue?
Do you have any good train related videos to share with us ?
What are some of your favorite Model railroad memories ?
...
Happy Model Railroading, everybody ?
Good morning Diners,
Brunhilde, I'll have an extra large coffee with lots of cream, please.
Yes, I did notice,... Well,...actually was informed that "model railroading is fun" is back on the cover. I think it should be there. Think of it guys, how many other hobbies teach such a diverse set of skills and have fun doing it at the same time. Over the years I've applied at various day jobs things I've learned through model railroading. It truly is a wonderful hobby.
Heartland Division CB&QWe should follow Steven O's advice, and resolve problems off of the public forum. You may also contact a person with private messages to resolve issues. Each month, the new Diner is started, and we explain the basic rules there. Common sense rule: Avoid controverisal discussions. Each month, the new Diner is started, and we explain the basic rules there. I suggest, we include a reminder at the beginning of the month to resolve problems with other members off of the public forum. I like each one of the Diners, and don't want to see any of them get ticked off and leave.
I agree wholeheartedly, Garry. I had a pretty good preminition of where things were going to lead yesterday. Sad........
"Education is hanging around until you've caught on." Robert Frost
I am busy packing for the RIT Train Show this weekend. Will only have to put a couple things in the back of the Volt before I leave for the show. I'll be cutting cedar shingles to put on a water tower. I worked on it last year and haven't touched it since then. I'm a bit behind in several of my projects for the layout. This winter I hope to spend some time daily getting things accomplished.
"You can't get too much winter in the winter." - Robert Frost
Have a good one my friends!
Afternoon folks, this morning I awoke to find that everything had been coated in a layer of white... yes snow here in Louisiana and a good bit at that!
I've got top of page again put your orders on my tab!
We had about four inches of snow at the house last night; a very rare occurence in College Station, TX. It stuck, but it wasn't really cold enough to affect roads and bridges, and it is just about all gone now. Supposed to get up into the mid 50s today.
Ulrich- I read the past posts. There's no reason to leave, Steven is just reminding us the rules before it goes to far.
I went to Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella play at the college yesterday. It was good. At least I didn't have to worry about talking animals. I was planning to buy a shirt but the sizes were little girls. The play DVD was 4 years old but had the same songs. I was thinking about it but I didn't.
Angelo are you referring to me or Steven Otte?
We're about to get our first dose of winter. Depending on which forecast one chooses to believe, it will be an inch or 7 inches. It would be nice to know, but I wouldn't really believe anyone's forecast.
Changing the topic, as Steve requested Ashland Va, Virtual Railfan
Those white dots are snow falling. On one of those youtube webcams, some guy asked if it snowed at Yellowstone. He said he had never seen snow. Don't know where he lived but nothing is more peaceful than watching a heavy snow.
What is this thing called snow??? I see nothing! I hear nothing!! I know nothing, nothing!!!
By the by, I have uncovered the culprit that is behind my illness... it's stomach flu.
NWP SWP Angelo are you referring to me or Steven Otte?
Steven Otte
Ok then.
WW2 was popular in the 60's TV, but not the 50's as far as I remember. TV was just getting started then. In the 50's it was the big screen for Run Silent Run Deep, The Caine Mutiny, Mr Roberts, Bridge Over the River Kwai.
In the 60's Combat, McHale's Navy, 12 o'clock High (the movie was more dramatic and sobering than the TV series). Most of all the actors from that time period (regardless of it was a war movie) were veterans as were many Nascar drivers.
But not John Wayne, who, according to Studds Turkel, was boo'd at USO shows in WW2. He had a medical deferment.
I can't remember any Vietnam series. There was a series on Iraq but I think it only lasted a year.
Any of the movies I mentioned are worth watching, as well as Wayne's Back to Bataan, The Longest Day, Wing and a Prayer, 30 Seconds Over Tokyo and All Quiet on the Western Front, a 1930 German film. I am 66 and all these and more war movies used to be on TV all the time. No more. I can't remember the last time I saw Jimmy Cagney and the Caine Mutiny.
The thing you have to remember about any movie that claims to portray reality is that they are held to no standards. The movies produced duting WW2 are clearly on the propaganda side of things. Other movies about other time periods have other agendas. It is Hollywood.
No Politics, No history, only a review of cinema history
Eveing Diners!
Flo, why are there food stuck on the wall's, ceiling and floor?
OK Flo I understand, give Ed, Gary, Brent, Angelob, Inch, Jan, UP831, Galaxy and I a , NWP and Rick a Root Beer Float and leave a stein of out side for Ulrich.
Ulrich Stop punishing your friends at the dinner! Your friends here don't care you are German nor what your countrys leaders started in the 1930's! That does not have a thing to do with are friendship! So get your butt back in the dinner and have some Babyback Rib's buddie!
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Good evening ...
Jim UP831 ... Interesting comment from you about your applying skills learned in this hobby were applicable to your work. MR is right to say this is the World's Greatest Hobby.
Henry ... That is a nice photo of Ashland, VA.
Cheers.
Morning folks, got a pretty decent night of sleep for the first time in a few days... looked outside this morning and the snow remains!
But it won't for long...
Ulrich, I'm sure all of us really hate to see you go but if you do leave I hope you return sometime in the future. Auf Wiedersehen for now friend
Afternoon, everybody!
14 degrees and mostly cloudy. No wind so that's nice.
Seeing some new faces in the diner. That's nice. Seeing the old pharts is also nice! Ha ha!
Running trains while I refurbish some scenery. Seems like that is a never- ending task on a railroad of my size. I'm about 1/3 of the way around. My trees are mainly what needs touching up. Cheap hairspray and a new dusting of ground foam freshens them right up .A square foot of forest has between 15- 20 trees so it takes some time.
I see also that there are the usual debates and squabbles, too.
That does get old.
Went ladder- surfing at work on October 5th. Emergency room trip for stitches and x-ray. Doc was concerned when those came back and sent me for a CT scan. Compression fracture of the L-1 vertabra. Explained the massive back pain!
Better now.
That's all for now. SWMBO is pulling in the drive from town. Groceries will need putting away!
Terry
Terry in NW Wisconsin
Queenbogey715 is my Youtube channel
Snows basically gone now but built this guy earlier in one of the thicker patches... we had to move all eight snow balls that made him because he was in the sun now he's in the shade.
Terry ... Good to see you again. Sorry to hear about your work injury, but glad it has improved ..
Flo, Gary, Ed, Brent, Jan, Inch, Angelob, Terry, Galaxy and I will have a please and give NSP and Rick a RBF. Leave a stein outside for Ulrich.
Work Front Store was slow, but I wasn't with Nancy there again! She had me moving this and that, moving paintings on the walls so there would be yet more nail holes. Told her at one point "if we had a stiff wind blow throught the store it would be Whisling Dixie!" It was slow again and she left at 4:00 PM thank goodnes.
Rick is there by chances a name / sku for the Colbolt screwdriver set you posted about? Maybe prices range would help to cut down on the search.
Ed Enjoying the RDC and I love it! Is there a F botton for the lterior light's? They have gone out, more than likely a bulb. Passanger services is way up, running Santa Fe Valley Flyer, NYC RCD with the Might CB&Q Fast Freight!
Hallmark Collection Christmas ornaments has a new Lionel train PRR S2 Turbine but you have to buy the tender since it separated. One drawback is the locomotive number it wrong. #671 instead of 6200.
Steven- A nice snowman indeed. I never built a snowman when it snowed in the desert, not enough snow to build one.
Terry- Sorry about your injury.
Well here in Louisiana snow is in the utmost rarity I have lived here eight years and it has snowed only once before yesterday, we once had an ice storm with freezing rain but no snow... so that snowman could be considered my "first" legitimate snowman.
NWP SWP Snows basically gone now but built this guy earlier in one of the thicker patches... we had to move all eight snow balls that made him because he was in the sun now he's in the shade.
Like the snowman. I don't even know the last time I built one. (Has to have been grade school. (And no, I'm not telling how long ago that was. But it is not as long as I have been a model railroader!)
Hobby Front: Found that the 45 is being more of a challenge than I though. I think what I need to do is to find some brass parts (stanchions and N-B-W castings) for the needed parts. The plastic doesn't seem to want to glue properly.
On the other hand, the caboose project is proceeding nicely. The base of the project is a pair of Athearn cupola cabooses. The underframe is almost done. The only thing left is to glue the cross siting brake cylinder on. The roof is in progess. (Moving the hole 5 scale feet forward. The cupola will need to be made wider and the roofwalks will also need to be completely retweeked. The specific prototype is here: http://www.rr-fallenflags.org/np/np11406bha.jpg. As I model NP/BN post-merger and this caboose was photographed here in Miles City, I decided to add a model to my collection. (As I have said multiple times, not that I need more rolling stock.)
I might get my NYC U25B today.
Good afternoon Diners,
Brunhilda, I'll have an extra large coffee with lots of cream, please.
well, Tis the season, etc. I haven't observed the winter solstice holidays for probably 40 years, but this time of year does conjur up certain and some rather fond memories of trains, baked goodies, lights, and music, especially baked goodies! I sure don't miss it though.
I've been working as seasonal help for a major internet shopping company. Working nights from 9-2. i haven't done warehouse work for at least 35 years, and am discovering muscles that haven't been exercised this way in decades. It is good to do some physical work, but I feel it.
i did receive my Jan issue of MR. I like the content. One comment, for what it's worth. One of the things I really liked about Model Trains magazine was all of those "dollar" model structures, of whom E. L. Moore was a prime contributor.
hello to everyone, and I hope everyone is OK, safe, and warm.
Halftime The Vikes will have to work a little harder for their win after two bogus calls. I think they can pull it off!
SKOL Track Fiddler
Good afternoon from a snowy northern PA.
Flo - I will take one of those there RBF's that Ken keeps getting me. Thanks.
Ken - Good news/bad news... Kobalt has changed that kit. However, while checking around, I found a link to another brand, similar kit, just depends on how you feel about the big W store... I've tried to post said link, but the forum software is not cooperating with my tablet today... Check your PM's.
Ulrich - Hope you are peeking in every now and then.
Weather - Snowy and cold. But not anywhere close to the snow in Buffalo.
Track fiddler Halftime The Vikes will have to work a little harder for their win after two bogus calls. I think they can pull it off!
Eveing Dinners
Flo, Ed, Gary, Brent, Angelob, Inch, Galaxy, Ulrich and I will have a please. Give Rick and Steven a RBF as well.
Day With Dingbat Front, allso call work. Another slow day which is normal with only 3 customers. I sure hope she get's bored and leaves me in peace! My wife bought some snack cracker's she did not like so I gave them to Nancy and she loves them. So Nancy grab's a bag of clothes out of her SUV she was taking to Good Will and gives them to me for my wife to wear? Best part? Some of the shirts where Marvins and then she explains to me "woman loves to wear mens shirts". Yea, right!
angelob6660o mail comes on sunday but it actually did arrived. I guess they didn't want to wait until tomorrow.
Angelob I have been seeing USPS trucks on Sundays for about a year now on my way to work. I was thinking they where it training and trying to learn there routes for delivery's? Guess it was two months ago the USPS delivred some Meds for me on Sunday from the VA? Never seen normal mail on Sunday.
Rick I will check the PM's Monday. I spent sometime on the Lowes site and found nothing.
Brent Have the BLI F7a in the frezzer, should I worry about it getting Frezzer Burn? Will work if it in the next few days.
Ed Why do you replaces the QSI decoders in the BLI engines? Is it better sound, speed control or more F buttons? Other than the dang sleep function I really like the QSI decoders. Far as speed control my PCM Y6-b has Loksound and nothing comes close to it's speed control!
Trains are running Great and BBQ is done.
cudaken Angelob I have been seeing USPS trucks on Sundays for about a year now on my way to work. I was thinking they where it training and trying to learn there routes for delivery's? Guess it was two months ago the USPS delivred some Meds for me on Sunday from the VA? Never seen normal mail on Sunday.
Seeing the same late day and weekend delivery around here, from the USPS, so I asked the post master in our local USPS, and she told me that they get so much traffic handed off to them from UPS, Fedex, and others, including most Amazon orders, they are swamped. I guess the USPS has worked out agreements with the private shippers, to be the local distributor.
Of course, she also had to tell about cutt-backs, staffing, etc., and how hard it was to keep up.
Evening all.
Ken, five minutes should do it, you just want the screws and thread to contract. Leaving it in there is not a good idea. Let it dry out if you have left it in for a while. Sorry, I should have said just a few minutes. Be ready with the screwdriver the second it comes out.
There are few things I enjoy more than to come in to work on a Monday morning, fire up the Forums, and find out people have purposely ignored what I told them to do. No, I take it back, there are few things I HATE more than that.
Now I have to go back and delete a bunch of posts, and edit a bunch more.
Drop the topic of war, right now, or I get out the Admin Hammer. Clear enough this time?
Good morning,
cold here in the wilds of KY. Not much going on. recieved a few parts for my DCC project but not all.
Just came off call from w*rk , glad the week of that is over.
we don't need "Hammer Time" so everyone behave.
Don't make me make up a song about you all.
Morning all!
Hobby Front: Got a lot done lately: Won the 3 way turnout needed for the (eventual) car shop yard ladder. (Now to get the rest of the needed components: two switch machines, two under table adapters, two control boxes, three pieces of flex track, a few pieces of cork sheet, and the new shop building. Will be a Walthers car shop as it has the deck for modeling rail in the floor.) Also got the NP cupola caboose a little closer. Got the other piece of the roof glued on in order to move the opening 5 scale feet closer to the middle. There are still a lot of bits needing to be done but I have plenty of time as the paint won't even been order until probably April at least. (Too cold this time of year to try to order paint due to the risk of freezing.) However, I am starting to see the end of the project.
Sorry Steven.
So I went to Atlas product schedule and found out that they have shipped out 6 products that I preordered. Realizing I might not enough funds.
Good evening
Today, I began jury duty. It should not take too much time this month because hardly any jury trials are scheduled. We don’t know about next month‘s schedule yet.
on the layout, I’m working on scenery beneath a bridge .
MLC ... what are you doing as a DCC project?
FRRY ... Your BP caboose sounds like a fun project
It's 1630hrs on the West Coast and I am going to beat Ken to buying tonights beverages of choice.
It has been cool(around freezing) and sunny for the last several days and that is a good thing for my flooded crawlspace. There are five giant dehumidifiers running down there along with a giant HEPA filter. Still haven't had the drainage fixed and I am getting ticked off at the guy I have doing it. He has done work for me in the past and has been great, not so much this time.
The kid wrote his first exam and got a perfect mark, something to do with languages. If they ever let him have a speaking part in the movies it may be in a different language. He spent a day last week at the German embassy in Ottawa, they gave him a great lunch while he was there. I think he goes back again so I'll pull some strings and get him to have them contact Ulrich and convince him to return to the forum. There is a shortage of videos to watch in the diner all of a sudden.
Well, best get on with it.
Heartland Division CB&Q FRRY ... Your BP caboose sounds like a fun project
I presume you mean "NP" rather than "BP" (keyboarding error) I have done that too many times to count. Talking about it with some of my NP railroading friends has helped a great deal with the body design, the trucks, and the paint colors.
For those who would like to put their worth on it, I have a tentative yard design here: http://cs.trains.com/mrr/f/11/p/266444/3016824.aspx#3016824 based on the two doors that I was gifted.
angelob6660 Evening Diners, Track fiddler Halftime The Vikes will have to work a little harder for their win after two bogus calls. I think they can pull it off! I'm also watching some football, the eagles and rams right now. I normally don't seat long enough for the complete game. After my post I realized after an hour after I wrote it that it was sunday. No mail comes on sunday but it actually did arrived. I guess they didn't want to wait until tomorrow.
I didn't see your reply until now I was so busy watching football all day yesterday.
I watched the Eagles and the Rams game as well, that was a really good game. I do believe the Eagles will be a Super Bowl Contender if they remain as sharp as they have been.
Yes I saw the mail truck and the mail lady on Sunday. Must be some kind of overtime holiday overflow thing. That's all I can think of.
Happy Holidays Track Fiddler
PS My wife and I brought our big Christmas packages going to two different states to the post office on a dolly today. I feel really bad for postal workers this time of year. I bet they do work overtime. They sure work hard. I guess we all need to appreciate them because everybody gets their presents on time.
Garry,
I am building a home brew DCC system using an Arduino micro controller.
Hello, Folks
I hope you are all doing well and keeping safe and warm.
A few days ago I looked out to the back yard and saw another pair of eyes staring back at me. Sure enough, there was an animal of the feline persuasion looking back at me!
Mrs. Pullman and I kept an eye on him for a few days and came to the conclusion that he was dumped at the end of the cul-de-sac — not the first time this has happened.
Yesterday we were able to coax him into the garage where it is out of the weather and considerably warmer. Tonight he finally trusted us enough to let us pick him up and look him over. He was purring in appreciation.
Opie by Edmund, on Flickr
Like hobos, cats must have a system of symbols to show where they can get a safe haven. We have adopted over a dozen that just showed up one day.
cudaken Ed Why do you replaces the QSI decoders in the BLI engines? Is it better sound, speed control or more F buttons? Other than the dang sleep function I really like the QSI decoders.
Most of these were either Broadway "BlueLine" or "Stealth" so I didn't have any problem ripping their little guts out, Ken. I have an A-B set of BlueLine NYC F7s that I bought new directly from BLI and could never get them to program properly even with the suggested motor decoder. One of them had a bad sound file in it anyway. The prime mover would constantly rev up to max then cut out, then rev up again, over and over. I put in Loksound Select in both and they are excellent engines now.
I don't know what could be the problem with that RDC interior light. It is an LED. You can replace it with a couple of those that I sent you before that already have the resistor soldered in.
Thanks for the tasty beverage, Brent! I like your Holiday-themed avatar, too!
Well, I'm raising a glass to all you good folks, and to you Mr. Otte, for keeping things on an even-keel here in the diner.
I'll check back in a day or two and maybe have time to sit down to a nice hot meal.
tn44 by Edmund, on Flickr
Cheers, everybody!
That's really cool Ed. What a cutie. I can see how it would be really hard to say no to a sweet little face like that.
I do think it's very admirable the kind things you are doing.
Best wishes Track Fiddler
Thanks, Track Fiddler!
I have no sympathy for anyone who would dump an animal. We're glad to do our part to help the little critters out when they need us.
Tomorrow we call the vet to arrange for his check-up.
Brent .. Thanks for the refreshment.
FRRY ... Yes it was a typo. Posting with a cellphone. The tiny N key is next to the tiny B key. LOL
MLC. .. I’m impressed . I don’t know anybody else building a homemade DCC system. Feel free to tell more about it.
Track Fiddler ... we are also mailing packages to other states . ‘‘Tis the season.
If Opie had nine lives you just gave him one. I think it's a beautiful thing you do.......I thank the man upstairs for people like you.
Thank you Track Fiddler
gmpullman A few days ago I looked out to the back yard and saw another pair of eyes staring back at me. Sure enough, there was an animal of the feline persuasion looking back at me! Mrs. Pullman and I kept an eye on him for a few days and came to the conclusion that he was dumped at the end of the cul-de-sac — not the first time this has happened. Yesterday we were able to coax him into the garage where it is out of the weather and considerably warmer. Tonight he finally trusted us enough to let us pick him up and look him over. He was purring in appreciation. Opie by Edmund, on Flickr Like hobos, cats must have a system of symbols to show where they can get a safe haven. We have adopted over a dozen that just showed up one day.
That is a cutie! There should be a special place in whatever underworld one believes in for anyone who dumps a feline. Over the years at the ranch we have gotten a few that were dumped. Even the cat my Mom & Dad have currently was a foundling many years ago. (We figure she is about 16 years old and Mom got her when she was about 1 or 2. She was found at a local retail establishment. She bit the person that managed to catch her!)
Cute kitty Ed! He/she probably hasn't figured out how lucky they were to be dumped next to your place. You are a good person!
Evening Diners
Flo, Gary, Ed, Inch, Brent, Galaxy, Angelob, The Hammer Otto, Jan and I will have a Frosty B&O F7a Split and a Please. Give Rick and Steven a RBF as well. Leave a stein outside for Urlich.
The Hammer Otto, should have seen that coming, funny thing as a X Solider never really thought of war as something political? Yea, it was pretty stupid on my behalf. But in the Army if you where told to go there, you did. Well thanks anyway, you got me off of the top of page 7. Flo, give that bill to Mr Otto!
Brent now you tell me! Well it was quite frosty when I took the F7a out of the frezzer and the screws where still stuck. So I made a F7a Split out of the mess and motor is out.
Rick Thanks for the link. When posting a link on the site first click on the chain looking like link above then paste the link.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hyper-Tough-44-Piece-Precision-Screwdriver-Set-with-Case/17190613?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&adid=22222222227018575915&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=t&wl3=40875801272&wl4=pla-78766447592&wl5=9006426&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=17190613&wl13=&veh=sem
Ed Glad you saved the little furry guy! He is cute as a B&O switcher. Far as the RDC passanger light being a LED, sure looked light a bulb with the warm yellow glo. Want to oil it anyay so might as well crack it open. Just hate to mess with perfcetion!
For all you cat lovers, daughter in law purchassed some cut flowers. Cat jumped up on her and my son's bed. They noticed some "stuff" around its mouth. They got suspicious and started looking around. Cat had got into the cut flowers, specificially some daffodils. None of us knew cats and daffodils don't mix well.
They called a vet, who told them they needed to call poison control. They had to email a picture of the flower to poison control so that the exact flower could be identified. Seems that there are daffodil look-alikes that are not poisonous.
Anyway, they got Walter to vet in time and he's home and doing well.
Ed. ... good of you to take in abandoned cats. This one looks very sweet, and I can not imagine somebody dumping her. All three of our cats were rescued by animal shelters.
Howdy diners, I see that some of my posts were edited ahh well live and learn and I'm sorry if I offended anyone, enough about that... I personally am feeling much better in both spirits and in health... I have started watching my DVD collection of Abbott and Costello movies... Whos on First?! This time of year is very special because it's when I first discovered model railroading, it all started with a bunch of youtube videos about Bill Rogers "Southern Pacific in the Cascades" and I was hooked on western mountain railroading and the modeling thereof... Here I am 2 years later and I'm starting to pick up steam towards building a layout... just got the word from the joint chiefs (my parents) that we will begin construction of a cabin for me to hang out in and of course build a layout so that calls for a little celebration... construction will of course not begin until well into next year late spring early summer because thats when the land dries out... I plan for a 12x24 cabin with a 12x12 second floor shifted to one end... comes out to around 500 square feet. If I haven't said so yet I'm now a probie member of the MSMRC and will be full fledged in about 2 months.
Ed, that's a beautiful cat... I have a cat he's a rescue, spent about 6 months at the shelter before I adopted him it probably because he's all black except for his belly which is gray but otherwise he's a good cat and no bad luck yet. He's just not to that lap cat stage yet probably because he's only about 2 years old but I wanted a younger cat... he's very big and he'll eat a whole bag of food in a day if I'd let him... maxman that's pretty funny my cat is named Walter too. Not funny about the daffodils though glad the cats doing better.
Well off to post on other threads, good day.
Ed, what a handsome cat. I'm sure he's grateful to have found you and your feline-loving family in his hour of need. I know what you mean about cats who "just showed up one day." We have a saying in our family that "Ottes don't adopt cats, cats adopt Ottes." I'm sure cats know good people when they meet them.
We have three cats at the moment. None of them are strictly rescues, though we did take our youngest (Clinchfield) from a friend who said she couldn't keep him and was about to turn him in to the shelter if we couldn't take him. So, he still counts in our book. Here he is, lounging nonchalantly where he knows darn well he shouldn't. (I've put up cat-proof barricades to the train room since.)
Steven O .... That photo scares me. I don't allow our cats to be near the train room. .... Watch out when the cat starts pawing the ballast. LOL ... By the way: Feel free to show more of your layout. I like this part of it.
Steven Otte Here he is, lounging nonchalantly where he knows darn well he shouldn't. (I've put up cat-proof barricades to the train room since.)
Here he is, lounging nonchalantly where he knows darn well he shouldn't. (I've put up cat-proof barricades to the train room since.)
The expression that your cat is giving makes me think that he knows exactly what he's doing! (By that name, I take it your cats are named after railroads?)
FRRYKid The expression that your cat is giving makes me think that he knows exactly what he's doing! (By that name, I take it your cats are named after railroads?)
Yup. Train-themed cat names I've had so far include Pennsy, Miss Katy, (Santa) Fe, Frisco, and Clinchfield. At first we thought Clinchy was a she, so he was almost named Missabe.
Ed- That is a adorable little kitty.
Some how I decided to or maybe plan on a fold up layout. I don't know why it popped in my head but it did. I thought of track plan always brings me back to the Carolina Central. I thought it was a good choice, I would model New York Central and Conrail. Changing buildings shouldn't be difficult.
Earlier on I thought of expense of money for materials if it be more or less. If it's a normal standing layout.
Steven Otte FRRYKid The expression that your cat is giving makes me think that he knows exactly what he's doing! (By that name, I take it your cats are named after railroads?) Yup. Train-themed cat names I've had so far include Pennsy, Miss Katy, (Santa) Fe, Frisco, and Clinchfield. At first we thought Clinchy was a she, so he was almost named Missabe.
Steven O ... I like your idea for cat names. Being in Wosonsin, you may wish to use the name, Hiawatha. for the next cat. ...
What about Chessie the original Choo Choo kitty... and on the subject of cats my Walter about half the time doesn't get that hands aren't prey so he'll let me pet him and then he might claw and bite my hand is this just him being a young male cat? Well in other news I'm trying to finalize my Christmas wishlist and I'm looking for some DVDs with vintage footage from 40s amd 50s steam and early diesel western railroads and I'd prefer mainline action. I prefer the SP but it could be about any other class I of the period... I'd love to see ones of Tehachapi, Cajon, Donner, and other such "big hills" If anyone knows of a DVD or DVDs on this please post here in the diner... Thanks in advance.
PS: I added some slogans to my signature please check them out and let me know what you think.
NWP SWPIf anyone knows of a DVD or DVDs on this please post here in the diner...
Hi, Steven
I recently added this worthwhile DVD to my collection.
https://www.pentrex.com/DVD-Southern-Pacific-Film-Archives-Combo-DVD_SPFA12-DVD
Shop around and you can find it at a discount. There are samples of the DVD on YouTube.
NWP SWPPS: I added some slogans to my signature please check them out and let me know what you think.
If you don't mind... I think it is getting a little "long-winded". Pick a favorite and stick with it, then change it every now-and-then if you like.
Good Luck, Ed
We got our first measureable snow yesterday. It's only about an inch, but it's still there today. I'm sure it's the harbinger of snows to come. Now, I can't wait for March 21st. Last night when I got off work, the CN freight was going nearby. It made me think of those poor guys outside switching in this weather. My hats off to them.
NWP SWP: I like the first slogan you listed. It is short, sweet, and conveys best what your railroad is about. "The Great Pacific Road." It is also inclusive of all the elements you want to adapt from the western railroads. Anyway, that's my opinion.
Also, im partial to the "Be Specific...," one because when I was a kid, I'd see hundreds of boxcars lined up saying "Be Specific, Ship Union Pacific."
Whatever you decide, you want the most info conveyed in the fewest words possible.
We too got the first snowstorm of the season overnight last night. Not a whole lot but a couple inches worth.
Janie I could sure use a hot cup of decaf right now....
Interesting to see the cat photos today..... Beautiful cats (both Ed and Steven)! Here are my boys in a photo from several years ago. They are doing what they have always done best, snuggle with each other. Well, they are brothers. Litter mates that have been together their whole lives...
Above you see Blackie on the left and brother Manet on the right. They are both sweeties and very loving guys who like to snuggle with their human at night in bed. They have always been scamps as well. Especially Manet who always has liked to be right in the midst of whatever is going on. Here he is right after he arrived from my father's house. He was about 6 month's old then.
Anything to keep "Daddy" from getting his work done! Always at my side though....
They are both now 16 years and 8 months old. Getting up there in kitty years... (Somewhere around 83 years old in "Cat Years"). It looks like I will be losing Manet sometime way too soon.... A couple months ago I found a lump on his neck just behind his left jaw. It seemed to come and go. Right about the time I would make an appointment at the vet, it would shrink. And I always was way too busy to check him like I should have. Well, he has lost 4 and a half lbs. in the last 4 months or so. That is over 1/5th of his weight. They both went to the vet yesterday to check their blood sugar. Both have had Diabetes but Manet is in remission. His blood sugar was low for a cat yesterday (130). The vet thinks the lump is Lymphoma. She can't surgically remove it as she wouldn't be able to get it all (and that could make it spread faster). The treatment for it would be an injectable stearoid or a pill form of the same thing. Unfortuantely since Manet has been diabetic it could cause a blood sugar reaction that could kill him. So..... She is starting him on a milder form of the drug that is absorbed through the skin of the ear.... She said it may or may not be helpful but is worth a try. Now cats can live for up to 2 or more years with this form of cancer and as long as he is not in pain we will continue to treat him... (Average is 3 to 6 months I guess). Sure was a shock to hear from the vet though. I am going to really hate to have to say goodbye to him.....
up831 Also, im partial to the "Be Specific...," one because when I was a kid, I'd see hundreds of boxcars lined up saying "Be Specific, Ship Union Pacific."
I'm more into the Union Pacific slogan in the 90s. "We will deliver" to bad it lasted a year, but luckily the slogan is somewhat still on locomotives and freight cars.
Ray: that looks like a Mackie small mixer board the cat is sitting on.
My aunt an unlce had a cat that they got the year I was born and the thing died when I was 32 , so that was an old cat.
Garry, when I get further along in the project i will show you more. right now just gathering parts.
moelarrycurly4Ray: that looks like a Mackie small mixer board the cat is sitting on.
Very observant! Yep that was my Mackie CR1604VLZ I believe. I now have a Mackie Onyx 16 channel mixer sitting where the VLZ was. I actually use it about once a year these days. When I do a small DJ gig (about 2 times a year) I use the little tiny 12 channel Mackie I have on the sound and video set up down in the train room.
Yes, cats can live to over 30 years of age. 'tis very rare though. We think my mom's cat I inherited was 21 years when I had her put down. She had cancer as well, and got so she was strugling to breath. I was out at Boy Scout Camp for a week and didn't want to do it before I left because Manet was best friends with her and I was worried about Manet and Blackie to have both Sheila and I gone. Manet would sniff around the old computer where they used to sit and snuggle watching me work and then meow at me very sadly. They do grieve just lke people.....
Time for bed...
Very sad when a cat dies same when a dog dies...
On the hobby front I went to the club tonight ran a 40 car freight with four SD40s in DPU two on the lead and two more 20 cars in... definitely needed two more on the lead to get over the helixes... record at the club for longest train is 48 cars and I'm not sure how many locomotives... On my way out I got about a dozen cars from Gary all of which are Athearn BB...
Flo, Ed, Gary, Ray, Cat Otto, Brent, Jan, Inch, Angelob, Galaxy and I will have Give Rick Steven a RBF and leave a stein outside for Ulrich please.
Steven Nice looking Catzilla you have there. I would love to see some phots of your layout!
Ray I sure hope you don't lose Manet that soon. Blackie will take it real hard. Tiff (second American Eskimo) took it real hard when we lost Sonya my first Irish Wolfound pass away to Rainbow Bridge. While not liter mates they meet each other at 8 weeks. When we got Shaddy second Wolfhound it helped a liitle but Tiff was just never her old self.
Pet Names When Muff (first American Eskimo) had a liter of pups being a car guy I named them Holley, Mallory, Diana and Edelbrock. Ed was the only male of the liter. You have to be a car person to get the names.
Day Off Get to go to work at 8:00 AM so we can get a new breaker box installed. While I am not happy about it with Christmass coming I can use the Over Time.
Brent How long should I let the motor sit from the B&O F7A Split sit before I install it?
Ed Enjoyed the clip! My first Steam engine was a GS-4 Daylight Speical by Bachmann and it ran great, could not pull much but tracked well. Then I got into DCC and dis not feel like trying to install a decoder in a split Chassis engine, hum split chassis? So sold both the GS4 Warbaby and Daylight speical on E-Bay. Had less problems with them than any of my BLI steam engines!
Speaking of cats, this is what we call "The Trio". All are neutered females. . ... Sassy has 100% white fur, and was acaquired from a cat rescue place in Cincinnati, Ohio. Tabi has long, thick, mostly gray fur, and was rescued in Paducah, Kentucky. Tori has a flat face and has mostly brown fur. She was rescued in Clarksville, Tennessee .
By George I think there's a connection between model railroaders and cats! Oh wait that's been discussed...
Well I haven't stopped to order anything for a while well I'll have a cheese pizza and a big coke...
Well I have been thinking it over and I'm considering building a small layout I'm not completely sure yet. My biggest trouble is I want mountain scenery which is had to fit in smaller layouts. I'll update you guys later...
NWP SWPWell I have been thinking it over and I'm considering building a small layout I'm not completely sure yet. My biggest trouble is I want mountain scenery which is hard to fit in smaller layouts.
Have a good look here....
http://cs.trains.com/mrr/f/11/t/188631.aspx?page=1
Well, I took my final exam and did not do as well as I had hoped. I got an 87% on my mid-term, and figured I would do at least as well on the final. I felt more prepared and felt pretty good. There were four question, each worth 25% of the grade. They were all or nothing questions—no partial credit. I completely missed one of the questions so I got a 75% on the final. I finished the course with a score of 83%. I am a little disappointed.
The other piece of excitement was a massive increase in the price of one of my prescriptions. My Albuterol inhaler jumped from $1.50 to $55.00. Who knew that breathing could be so expensive.
Hi Guys,
At work Again. Slow night only a dozen Ck/ins.
Cats..we have a 19 year old long haired orange furry boy, who is my little furry buddy. he is 19 years old, not a mistype. When he goes, My OH has said well get a little dog, but I've said no more pets. Alls they do on you is die, whether sooner or later.
Ulrich: I hope you are still reading at least. No one meant ot offend you and everyone here knows YOU arte NOT the Nazis. Even my dear departed German MIL was A Hilter's Youth, she had no choice. But she didn't kill anyone and was even bombed out more than once, and had to scrounge for food during the war. SHe was born in 1927. No body equates you with Hitler! SO come back adn enjoy our diner's hospitality!
Well, we had a miserable mornign.It was snowy and blowing and a whole 11 degrees F. Windchill below zero. A typical February NY day! No snow plows, because we here didn't get the required 3" to bring out the plows. I have to get new tires soon, I guess I bite teh proverbial bullet and buy some.
Need new glasses too, I can barely read the computer at work, and thats "required reading"! Guess I got to bite the bullet on that too.
Health...well I still have a nasty cold. It was a week off for me, i was contaghious for 4 days. It seems to be hanging on, though. All the coughing I did casued a Hernia, so Jan *th I go under the knife to fix it via surgery. ANother week off. Goody.
Well, thats about all for now.
The washer came bbut not the dryer. There is a connector kit that needs to be with it, but it wasn't ordered so they can stack. They are in the kitchen, no more navigating steep stairs to teh basement.
Trying to decide what to do with my trains. I might just sell them and abandon the hobby. The only option is the bonus room, but it is our dining room as we don't have one and not even have enough space in the kitchen for eat in table. Its only a 750 sft house. Plus the 12x12 bonus room. I don't know what to do.
WEll, have a great night y'all.
-G
-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.
Heartland Division CB&Q Speaking of cats, this is what we call "The Trio". All are neutered females. . ... Sassy has 100% white fur, and was acaquired from a cat rescue place in Cincinnati, Ohio. Tabi has long, thick, mostly gray fur, and was rescued in Paducah, Kentucky. Tori has a flat face and has mostly brown fur. She was rescued in Clarksville, Tennessee .
Can't tell from here if the white or black cats are male or female, but the middle one is definately a female. And I can see that from here!
Flo, Gary, Ed, JaBear, Inch, Jan & Dean, Bent, Angelob, Galaxy and I will have a please. Give a Coke to Steven and Rick. And leave a bottle of Wine out side for Ulrich.
Day Off at Work Front? Yep I was at the store at 8:00 AM and it kicked my butt. Of corse the Electrician did not show up till 8:50 AM, go figuer. Jerry the was told to be there at 10:00 AM. He got there at 10:30 AM then I blew the fire trap!
JaBear Thanks for the link, I missed that one in 2011.
Galaxy Good to see you in the dinner again! I still look into a lift chair for the basment and not give up on trains!
Train Front Have the replacment chassis feild stripped and ready for the guts of the Mighty Split B&O F7a. With some luck I will have it ready for it's decoder install yet to night. All so added some PRR cars to the CSX GE AC 6000 and it run well!
cudaken Eveing Diners Flo, Gary, Ed, JaBear, Inch, Jan & Dean, Bent, Angelob, Galaxy and I will have a please. Give a Coke to Steven and Rick. And leave a bottle of Wine out side for Ulrich. Galaxy Good to see you in the dinner again! I still look into a lift chair for the basment and not give up on trains! Later, Ken
Ken FIL had two put in his house. They cost about $3k-$5k installed. I don't have that money now.
Our budget is like yours. My OH has two part time jobs to get a full time's worth out of a week, I have my SSDI and a parttime job {allowed}. We barely make ends meet. This month is going to be hard as MY and I were out of work sick for a week. Thats a BIG loss for us.
I need tires and new glasses firsst.
Thanks for the thought.
Thas why my father paid to have a new washer adn dryer adn hookups put in the kitchen so I don't have to navigate those steps to do laundry anymore.
Howdy folks, thought I'd stop in and say hello...
I just remembered a story I'd like to share with you all... a few months ago I was walking into Home Depot and was doing some returns well I happened to have my "Tehachapi: Southern Pacific, Santa Fe" shirt on well the returns lady who was in her sixties looked at me and asked "What do you know about Tehachapi?" I responded that I am a model railroader and my favorite railroad is the SP... she proceeded to ask if I was familiar with the white cross on the hill inside the loop and the story behind it, I said yes she then told me that her now passed husband was one of the men the cross was placed for... I'm not quite sure what I said after that but now I make sure everytime I go in Home Depot I say hello to her... By the way I live in Louisiana.
Well that's all for now.
Steven- I had a similar story with an old guy in his 60s working at the candy store near the mall. He saw my DC Justice League shirt that had the green lantern, with flash, batman and superman. He told me that he's favorite hero was green lantern. We talked about him and enjoyed the conversation. Some shirts are more talkative than others. I never get people that talk about trains. I had a guy who made conversation over a Reese's Peanut Butter cup shirt.
I thought it would be a good idea to make fresh homemade tortillas for breakfast. I took out the lard and mixed the ingredients and made 29 balls. Half way thru rolling the balls into discs I wished I had a tortilla press. Unfortunately I ignored the smell of the lard and since the sun was in my eyes in the kitchen I couldn't tell it wasn't white. I had to throw the finished batch into the trash. Because you would have a nasty taste in your mouth.
BroadwayLion Can't tell from here if the white or black cats are male or female, but the middle one is definately a female. And I can see that from here! ROAR
Lion ... Actually the cat on the back of the chair (Tori) is not black; she is brown. In most photos however, she looks so dark it is easy to mistake the color as black.
Here is a better photo. Note the flat face also.
About two weeks after halloween I went to a "Fall Art Crawl" in Zachary and I was walking down the street when a girl about my age exclaimed "Hey its the ceiling fan dude" now before I go on I will give you the back story... for halloween my brother (13) and I (16) went trick or treating something we haven't done in years well I had watched the hit show </scorpion> the night before and one of the characters (Toby) wore a sign that read "I love ceilings!" On it his costume was a "ceiling fan" so I made myself a similar sign and called it good, we'll about the third or fourth house we went to the entire family was in the driveway and they had a lemonade stand type setup giving out candy well the teenage daughter saw my sign and broke out laughing having got the pun... Well fast forward two or three weeks and I'm walking on a side street WITHOUT the sign and the girl yells out recognizing me as the "ceiling fan" I kindly yelled back "yes, I love ceilings!" The End
P.S. the I love ceilings is even more hilarious because of the fact that I stand at a towering 6' 2.5" and I'm still growing... night all!
Brunhilda, I'll have an extra large coffee with lots of cream, with a plate of scrambled eggs and hash browns, please. Been craving hash browns for a week. Give Ken and everyone else a . They all probably could use one, with the holiday shopping and all.
Been working this warehouse job nights. Mon and Tues I worked this sorting station where hundreds of boxes come down the conveyor ramp and smash into hundreds of boxes already on the conveyor, and they all have to be sorted A or B depending on the side on conveyor. Well at my age, I can do it, but I can't keep up with it. Just too much volume at that cluster point overtaxing the capacity of the conveyor. With my background in interior design and industrial engineering, I could design several solutions that would be much more efficient, but it's funny about corporations. They are quite content to just throw a couple of warm bodies to handle the problem for less cost than trying to fix or avoid a problem through effective planning, never seeing the long range potential of a correct solution. Oh well, they didnt hire me to solve a problem.
One thing I found fascinating in the Dec or Jan issue of MR was the article about assembling an old Ambroid "One of 5000" kit. I had no idea that there are products that can restore life to old decals. Now, if there was a way to copy old decal sheets so one could build several of the same car. What a boon that could be.
Afternoon diners, barkeep I'll take a big orange drink with some sweet cream in it!
Well on the railroading front I have decided to build a 4x8 layout featuring mountainous terrain, lots of trestles, a few industries, and a couple higgedly piggedly backs as company housing... don't expect much now but in a few months I'll have better finances to spend on that sort of project. I'll be getting a job at TSC after my birthday... bye for now!
Flo, Ed, Gary, UP831, Inch, Brent, Jan and Dean, Galaxy, Angelob, JaBear and I will have a please and give Young Steven and Rick a RBF. Leave a bottle of good wine outside for Ulrich.
Galaxy I knew the chair lift would not be cheap. Surely there a Do It Your Self Kit some where. I checked Lowes and did not see one. Does not seem it would be that hard to install except going up and down the stairs to install it.
Ed Can you post the wiring photo of the BLI F7a handy? I was sure I saved it but could not find it in my photos. I think I have the motor wire in the speaker scocket? Just cannot make out the small print!
Later Ken
cudaken Eveing Diners Flo, Ed, Gary, UP831, Inch, Brent, Jan and Dean, Galaxy, Angelob, JaBear and I will have a please and give Young Steven and Rick a RBF. Leave a bottle of good wine outside for Ulrich.
What am I? Chopped liver? If the offer is extended, I would like a RBF as well. (I do stop by frequently. I just don't post all the time.)
Hobby Front: I have a bunch of things on order. (Reworking the yard area yet again.) Three sheets of cork, the afore mentioned 3 way turnout, 3 pieces of flex track and a Walthers car shop. The rework will probably not occur until 2018 as all the pieces will not arrive until after Monday and I don't think I want to be working on the railroad on Christmas. I might, however, do some work on the walls and windows of the car shop while it is at home.
Janie, I could use a cup of hot decaf for the moment, please....
cudakenGalaxy I knew the chair lift would not be cheap. Surely there a Do It Your Self Kit some where. I checked Lowes and did not see one. Does not seem it would be that hard to install except going up and down the stairs to install it.
I just looked up the cost around the Rochester area and on Google.... Lets see a "used" one can be gotten for as little as $1,100, uninstalled. New ones, installed, run around $5,000 or so. Don't forget you have to have the wiring for it installed by an electrician to be code, and I know I sure wouldn't want to tackle a project like that without a few other people helping on the job.... Still, it would be what I would try to get done if I thought I couldn't get up and down the cellar steps the do laundry and play with trains. I hope G can figure out a way to get something like that put in.
Garry, very pretty kittie with the pug face! Yeah in the first photo you put up, I thought she was a black kittie too.
Manet started on his prednisone treatment today. It is an interdermal gel that I rub in his ear (switch ears every day) in the morning. He gets a larger dose for the first 14 days and then half that for the next 14 days. Then it is cut down to the smaller dose once every two days for 21 days. My late wife was on prednisone for Graft vs Host disease after her bone marrow transplant. She died of the Graft vs Host disease after being cured of the cancer...... Hope that Manet tolerates the treatment and can get months or even a year or so more out of his life. He seemed to be fine today with it, and Blackie didn't try to clean his ear.... LOL
Been working on getting my Christmas Cards done. I will be getting one more photo to insert in the card tomorrow when I am out at my son's house with the grandaughters. Then I can finish printing everhthing and get them signed and mailed...
Have a great night, and stay warm (is all of about 14°F here)!
Evening diners
I will have the Canadian walleye fillet.
Tomorrow I have a half a day to finish up work. After that we are off traveling up to Wausau Wisconsin to see my brother in law that once had a band when he was young.
He reformed his band and now plays with some guys musically talented from his town.
What started as a hobby is getting a little bit big for my brother-in-law's want to do list but he's hanging in there and rolling with it.
Yes it's getting a little big. He is playing in a big Club that provides the sound system. He comes there and just Plugs & Plays the bands instruments.
We will go up there for a three day weekend. He's playing two nights. It should be a lot of fun. Hotel, Cab back to the hotel, all safe, fun fun fun!
Regards Track Fiddler
PS My brother-in-law plays the steel guitar
Track fiddlerTomorrow I have a half a day to finish up work. After that we are off traveling up to Wausau Wisconsin to see my brother in law that once had a band when he was young.
Sounds like a great week end! What type or genre of music does your BIL play?
On our way to the north woods of WI., after we get through Wausau, is when we feel we are "up north". Our place is west of Minocqua.
Have a fun and safe long weekend!
Mike
Mike I know you. You are the waterfalls guy from a long way back. Very impressive waterfalls I may add.
My brother-in-law does country. He is working on some ZZ Top though.
Track Fiddler
PS Just let me know when you want to go to that home out on the range. We know a lot of nice girls out there.
You know that one
Hello, folks—
I hope you are all doing well.
Just stopped by to drop this photo off to Ken:
cudakenEd Can you post the wiring photo of the BLI F7a handy? I was sure I saved it but could not find it in my photos. I think I have the motor wire in the speaker scocket?
IMG_7823_fix by Edmund, on Flickr
I hope that's the one you were looking for. Since Photobucket messed every thing up, my photo collection is in disarray, to say the least. I'm not very good at organizing things and I have 32,000 photos in Flickr that I'm trying to sort through
The refugee cat, Otis (not Opie, as I first thought. His paws were cold when he filled out the registration card and I thought he signed O p i e. He corrected me) will be going to the vet tomorrow for his "fix" and shots. Then Saturday morning he can join his other five friends in the house. He will be glad to be in a warm setting, to be sure!
Well, I'm off to take a few Kodaks for the Weekend Photo Fun thread. Pretty chilly around these parts. 10°F (-12C) glad I have pretty decent heat in the layout room
Angelobob:
You want fresh lard? Check this out...
http://www.shorpy.com/node/22742?size=_original#caption
Yummm...
Thoughts and prayers to those in need, still for the folks suffering the effects of the California fires!
Thanks for the Ken & Jim!
I'll check back with you good people later...
gmpullmanYou want fresh lard? Check this out...
Thats a blast from the past. Mom and step dad rendered it after butchering a hog. Mom used it for frying and pie crust, along with everything she baked.
Thought I'd stop in again and say hello... I'll have a big slice of pumpkin bread and a big glass of cold milk to wash it down!
Modeling front, nothing to report other than I am still not 100% on a 4x8 but I'm pretty settled on it I will post a thread about the build when I get closer to starting the layout which will probably be in February when I get a job. I tried this summer and everyone needs a 17 or 18 year old not a 16 year old... I applied at O'Reillys Auto Parts, Mary Lee Donuts, Home Depot, Walgreens, CVS, and Tractor Supply Company... TSC was the most promising because I spoke to the manager who said to come back when I'm 17 and he'll give me a shot.
Good evening ....
Ray .... Thanks for commenting about the cat. She is a small one at 7 pounds.
Steven NWP SWP ... It sounds like you want to fit a lot of model railroading on a 4X8 layout. Are you modeling in N scale?
Ed- Thanks for the photo, I don't think she's happy doing that chore.
Steven- What is a Higgledy Piggledy back house? It's probably not a British TV show.
I finally caught up showing Brooklyn Nine-Nine finishing the last 4 episodes. Unfortunately I'm still behind on Supergirl. I normally don't have time watching a 40 minute episode.
I model HO unless someone changed scale designations without telling me!
morning diners,
Popped in to say hi and be safe.
Heartland Division CB&Q BroadwayLion Can't tell from here if the white or black cats are male or female, but the middle one is definately a female. And I can see that from here! ROAR Lion ... Actually the cat on the back of the chair (Tori) is not black; she is brown. In most photos however, she looks so dark it is easy to mistake the color as black. Here is a better photo. Note the flat face also.
Angelo, Higgedly Piggedly Backs, their ugliness detracts, so placed to the rear we still find them dear, especially facing the tracks...
Thats a little quote from am article that was in the IIRC October 2001 issue MR it was about tenament housing and how they were much like a mullet, business in the front, party in the rear, because of the extensive and random additions on the backs of these buildings.
Lion, do you actually have real lions as pets???!!!
Good morning from the soggy West Coast.
Well after dealing with incompetence for nearly three weeks on our flooding problem, I have taken it all into my own hands and a solution is on the horizon. The idiot people that insisted I had a drainage pit that needed redoing were put in their place when I went to City hall to confirm that I was hooked up to the storm sewer. The City arrived within minutes of our call and will need to go down five metres to fix their pipe in the middle of the road, big job. There is something to be said about being engaged in what is going on. I let slip as I was feeling so lousy.
Hats off to all you people that rescue animals. They can make ideal companions. My wifes Vet hospital had the contract with the city to act as the animal impound as the City was not large enough to have a stand alone one. It was near the border crossing and when people tried to cross (in both directions) without proper vaccination records for their pets, some would just drive back down the road and throw the animal out of the vehicle and return and cross the border sans pet. It is sickening seeing so little compassion being shown towards what is supposed to be a member of their family. Why do they have pets in the first place. They would end up at my wife's hospital and get the thorough going over and treated when necessary.
I think Galaxy should get one of these to get down to the train room.
My in-laws were all set to move because of the stairs and when I wrote down the real cost of doing so, they thought the chair lift was a bargain.
We figure our move with commissions, property purchase tax, movers, lawyers and other expenses will cost us about $150,000.00. You really need to think of how much moving will cost before you jump in and do it.
ROR, Once a month we get two or three coach loads of Americans coming up on what is called "the drug tour". They roll into the local mall just over the border and the walk-in Doctors office is waiting for them all, they then go next door to the Safeway pharmacy and get their prescriptions filled, get back on the coach and go back to Seattle or Portland or wherever the drug tour was launched from. Try mailorder drugs from Canada, you may find them cheaper. I am on real good terms with the Pharmacist at Safeway and he took my Airmiles card once and used it for all the purchases. The rules have since been amended. He did say it was all above board to do so.
Well best go check on the temporary pumps as the rain is falling.
I hate to reawaken the walmart haters union but I must add to my previous post the Clinton "neighborhood market" also put a "Trabonas Market" out of business after over 50 years of business. That's all folks!
Grog for them whot's old enough to drink---special edition for Ken--
NWP/SWP I believe Lion's , Lion, is really a Tiger---part of a monastic security system, goes back to Romulius and Remius, also used as character actors in Hollywood movies, they keep the plot moving along.
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Evening All! Flo (or whoever's handy) could I get a ham, pineapple and bacon pizza? Medium is just fine. I would also like a orange/chocolate float. (In case someone doesn't remember, that's orange soda over chocolate ice cream.) Thank you so much!
Hobby Front: Ended up adding to the hobby stuff a little more than I wanted to. Got a couple of the new Atlas Ford F-100 HO scale pickups. I decided not to go completely crazy with them as a rural community like mine wouldn't have a bunch of new pickups. I will eventually need to find some mid to late 60s pickups to go along with the early 70s ones that I just purchased. According to tracking, I will get the 3 way turnout tomorrow (the most expensive piece of trackwork I have ever puchased), the flextrack and the cork will be here Monday.
Excellent clip Brent. I didn't see that episode of Batman. And I thought I saw almose every episode of season one and two.
Brent, Interesting comment on people dumping pets at the border. I have been crossing the border for over ten years with my dogs. We always carry their immunization records but have never been asked to provide them. We have had great luck with our two rescue airedales. Both super dogs.
Tried making spritz cookies this evening. Not exactly a success as I failed to pay attention to the size measuring cup I pulled out of the kitchen tools drawer. Apparently my wife had used the one cup measure and put it in the dish washer. I just grabbed the largest cup in the set not realizing I had picked up a 1/2 cup measure. The cookies did not come out of the press as well as they have in the past as the butter to flour and sugar ratio was too rich. The cookies ended up very thin but taste fine. Hopefully my next baking outing will turn out better.
Finished my Christmas shopping today for the wife. She takes care of the daughters and grandchilderen. The one daughter is getting a new kitchen facet set as the 12 year old one has failed. Almost hate buying a new one as it probably will not last as long.
Seasons Greetings and a Merry Christmas to all,
Jim
Lion. LOL. Just the tongue of the tiger probably weighs more than the 7 pound cat here.
Evening diners, thought I'd stop in and say howdy... so as stated above Broadway Lion has actual tigers as pets? Please just answer yes or no because the previous answer utterly confused me!
Modeling front, nothing to report today.
Well holy grandfather clocks Batman look at the time I'm out of here for now off to fire up the Batmobile. See you back here, same Battime, same Batchannel!
Flo, Ed, Jan (good to see you in the dinner Jan) Gary, Angelob, Inch, Brent, Ray and I will have a Please. Give Steven, Rick and Frry Kid a RBF and leave a stain outside for Ulrich.
With all the cat lovers here I feel like I am in a Cat House, well that better than being in a Dog House!
Has a whole I like Animals better than humans!
Sparkie The Rocket Dog came from a local American Eskimo Rescue at age 10. He is going on 14 now and is blind and deaf, but still the most loving dog we have ever owned. And we have had some great dogs!
Ed Thank you for the photo and I have it saved! Only thing left is solider in the new speaker and hop tha gets the sound going again. I opened the speaker package you sent last year and there are two speakers. One looks like the current one and the other one has a swirl pattern in the cone and say's it is 8 OHM's and 2 watts. Is one better than the other? Any tips when solidering?
Later Folks, Ken
(I should have said this yesterday ...)
Yesterday was the third anniversary of Jeffrey's death. His "Franken Diesels" and his wonderful sense of humor are missed for sure.
Running Bear: .... I continue being thankful for your friendship. Rest in Peace
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Good snowy morning all.
Zoe - I will have a nice cream filled donut, with a mint hot cocoa please. Thanks.
Steven - (NWP) - (I'm trying to sound like Lion would here..) The tiger is Ramu. Lion is a monk, on a monastery. Ramu also lives at monastery. So, while not a pet, Ramu as close as Ramu can get to being pet of (a) Lion.
And, if you go to visit Lion, no need to worry about any guard dogs. Ramu laughs at guard dogs!
Speaking of guard dogs - The main difference between a watch dog and a guard dog, is a watch dog will see something, and will bark, really saying (in dog speak) "Hey! Look at this! Hey! Check this out! Hey! You might want to do something about this! Hey!"
A guard dog sees the same thing, and, without barking, says "Well, would you look at that.... I got this."
So Lion - Is Ramu more of a guard tiger, or a watch tiger? I would guess Ramu is more of a guard tiger, as Ramu can handle most anything!
Weather - Cold, and snowy in NWPA. (We got roughly 10" between last evening around 4, and the current time, 11am, at my house.)
W*^k - Selling snow throwers like they were hotcakes or something... Can't figure out why everyone wants those this time of year.
Trains - Posted a pic in the WPF thread, of a weathered box car. Not so sure I like the color of the trucks, might dirty them up a bit more. (Too dark {read black} for how I like them, but a good stand in.) It was done with a airbrush coat of clear flat acrylic, then with PanPastels. (The trucks are airbrushed a grey/black flat acrylic, but I think they will get my custom mixed "dirty" acrylic next time I fire up my airbrush.) I still need to brush paint the wheelsets, but overall it came out good, I think. (Not a rust bucket car, but a "in service" stand in.)
Critiques welcome on it. (I can always make it better!)
Just don't ask how I managed to duplicate the photo in the post! (Not sure how I managed that one... I only linked it once... Maybe something with Flickr?)
Well, I have to go get ready to sell more snow throwers. (My boss challenged all his stores this morning, and a steak dinner is on the line!)
Hope all are well, and all have a good day!
cudaken. . .leave a stain outside for Ulrich. . .
Sometimes typos make me smile. (No offense intended.)
Hello, Folks!
Just "checkin' the mail" here before I go out for a little snow plowing...
Hey, Ken
cudakenOne looks like the current one and the other one has a swirl pattern in the cone and say's it is 8 OHM's and 2 watts. Is one better than the other? Any tips when solidering?
The BLI speakers are wired in series so you want to have them matched as close as possible. Can you read them with an ohmmeter before you wire them up?
BLI_SPK by Edmund, on Flickr
I don't notice much difference in the swirly ones over the plain cone ones. The baffle/enclosure makes more difference in sound than anything.
Soldering? Very small tip. Tin the wire first so all you have to do is QUICKLY touch the heat to the solder pad to get the wire to stick without the need to add any more solder to the joint. Have enough heat so you can get in-and-out quickly.
Thanks for the I'll save it for after I get back in from plowing.
Otis is back from the vet and he is snooping around his new surroundings. Most cats hide for a few days but not this guy. He's wandering all over and checking things out. Been to the litter box twice!
I'll be checking in later...
RR_Postcards_0001 by Edmund, on Flickr
Cheers, Ed
Good afternoon everyone serving latkes tonight to those who celebrate Hanukkah.
Anyway can someone explain to me what is the affection that Model Railroaders have for cats? I aways feel a bit out if place cause we have a dog.
Hobby-wise I just ordered a set of Bachmann reversing track as I am planning to run a set of Walthers subway cars back and forth on The set won’t be long enough but after I add a few pieces it should make for nice scene on one of the shelves overlooking the SIW.
Joe Staten Island West
Good afternoon from the Great White North. Yuck describes the weather, nuff said. I saw the above Santa Letter in an ad and boy did it bring back memories. I spent a lot of time in logistics for the Federal Government. I remember getting important things off airplanes from our embassies around the world that at times were somewhat sensitive. Some embassies were in the deepest parts of nowhere on the planet and often in my sealed documents that accompanied the shipment there would be a handful of letters to Santa. The kids would drop them at the embassies, figuring Canada was as close to the North Pole they could get. Airplanes coming in from all over the planet would frequently have letters to Santa that were not mail, but in the spirit of the season would be chucked into a hold of a plane coming our way. There was usually a Postie somewhere on the airport we would give them to and there was a letter to Santa drop off at the Canada Post facility if we were going by. I'm not sure how many Santa letters Canada Post gets but it has been millions over the years I'm sure and apparently they answer them all. Got to give them a pat on the back. It would be really hectic at this time of the year. All the courier companies and Canada Post aircraft and the airlines would be maxed out and we would all be cooperating with each other trying to steal the last little bit of space on a plane for something that was of course really important. An aerospace company just outside Vancouver did all the computers and software for each Space shuttle mission and I was often involved in getting it on its way to Florida. Nasa needed emergency replacements and wanted us to get them as far as Seattle where they had a plane waiting. It was a horrendous night and those in charge told me they had rounded up an airplane to take the stuff to Seattle. At about 0300hrs I arrived with it at the airport to find this "kid" waiting for me. We had to take the 20 seats out of the plane to get the stuff to all fit. We got it packed in and he asked me what it was and I told him. I remember saying to him "now you can tell everyone you worked on the space program", his eyes were like saucers when I said that. He was nineteen and climbed over the stuff to the cockpit and I watched him leave into the rain and sleet. Scary way to build hours in the left seat. I really miss my work so thanks for letting me reminisce a bit. Hot toddies on me tonight as I will be manning the pumps with the approaching storm. I have two pumps in reserve. All the best to all.
Good afternoon from the Great White North. Yuck describes the weather, nuff said.
I saw the above Santa Letter in an ad and boy did it bring back memories. I spent a lot of time in logistics for the Federal Government. I remember getting important things off airplanes from our embassies around the world that at times were somewhat sensitive. Some embassies were in the deepest parts of nowhere on the planet and often in my sealed documents that accompanied the shipment there would be a handful of letters to Santa. The kids would drop them at the embassies, figuring Canada was as close to the North Pole they could get. Airplanes coming in from all over the planet would frequently have letters to Santa that were not mail, but in the spirit of the season would be chucked into a hold of a plane coming our way. There was usually a Postie somewhere on the airport we would give them to and there was a letter to Santa drop off at the Canada Post facility if we were going by. I'm not sure how many Santa letters Canada Post gets but it has been millions over the years I'm sure and apparently they answer them all. Got to give them a pat on the back.
It would be really hectic at this time of the year. All the courier companies and Canada Post aircraft and the airlines would be maxed out and we would all be cooperating with each other trying to steal the last little bit of space on a plane for something that was of course really important.
An aerospace company just outside Vancouver did all the computers and software for each Space shuttle mission and I was often involved in getting it on its way to Florida. Nasa needed emergency replacements and wanted us to get them as far as Seattle where they had a plane waiting. It was a horrendous night and those in charge told me they had rounded up an airplane to take the stuff to Seattle.
At about 0300hrs I arrived with it at the airport to find this "kid" waiting for me. We had to take the 20 seats out of the plane to get the stuff to all fit. We got it packed in and he asked me what it was and I told him. I remember saying to him "now you can tell everyone you worked on the space program", his eyes were like saucers when I said that. He was nineteen and climbed over the stuff to the cockpit and I watched him leave into the rain and sleet. Scary way to build hours in the left seat.
I really miss my work so thanks for letting me reminisce a bit.
Hot toddies on me tonight as I will be manning the pumps with the approaching storm. I have two pumps in reserve.
joe323Anyway can someone explain to me what is the affection that Model Railroaders have for cats? I aways feel a bit out if place cause we have a dog.
Cats basically take care of themselves. The 14+ hours per week that one spends walking a dog is better spent with the trains.
And with dogs one has to carry a bag of poo on the way back from the walk. Not my idea of a good time.
maxmanNot my idea of a good time.
Ditto...
http://wtvr.com/2017/12/15/bethany-stephens-dead-mauled-to-death-by-pit-bull-dogs-goochland-county/
Sometimes that walk can get pretty nasty.
Regards, Ed (former dog owner, too)
Sounds like dogs are the next deplorables.
We cleaned out our woods and with two light snows we can see our foxes.
With one inch of snow forecast to start at 3 pm Friday, they closed schools at noon. Traffic at rush hour has gotten so bad that gridlock is the norm. Throw in a little snow and there is no hope.
The CEO of CSX, Hunter Harrison, passed away today. He is hated in the Trains communtiy. CSX paid buckets of money for his "precision railroading" even though he was obviously in poor health. Needing suplemental oxygen is a pretty good defintion of that. Wall Street loved him and added about $40 billion dollars of market cap to CSX.
I know companies like Smuckers complained that CSX service cost them millions of dollars. Don't know if that was his policy or people trying to sabatoge his policy.
Flo give Ed, Gary, Richard, Angelob, Inch, Brent, Galaxy, Ray, and I a please. Allso put Rick's and Steven's drinks on my tap. Leave a Stein outside for Ulrich.
Richard I got a giggle out of that one my self. But not nearly as funny when Todd caught this spelling error. I was trying to type Gentle Breeze and spell check made it Gentiala Breeze!
Ed Thank You for the tips. I going to try to get the A unit sound going first so only one speaker. With me wiring the speaker into the power pickup last year in the motor power socket I may have blowen that speaker.
Wife is nuts, BBQ is done so later.
Good evening.
Henry. ... I also heard about Hunter Harrison dying. He took medical leave beginning yesterday and CSX stock dropped about $4.00 per share.
Regarding cats and dogs. We have had both over the years, and each has been part of the family .
cudaken I going to try to get the A unit sound going first so only one speaker.
Right you are, Ken. I forgot— it is the B unit that has two
My wife and I drove up to The Villages today for their annual train show.
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I have lived in Florida my whole life and never been to The Villages before. I am NEVER NEVER NEVER going back! That place is awful. If you ever come to florida, please avoid The Villages. Stick to Orlando!
The train show was OK. The Lego Layout was not there as advertised. Some of the displays were just sectional track on green felt.
Going to the Tampa Train Show tomorrow. Hoping for better.
-Kevin
Living the dream.
Good evening all.
Chloe - How about a slice of that yummy looking chocolate cake, and a nice glass of milk, please. Thanks.
Dog Vrs cat discussion - I have one of each. Love both.
I currently have a Golden Retriever, named Dozer (his "official" name is longer, as he is a pure bred, but we just call him Dozer.) because when he was a young pup, he would be playing with us and suddenly take a short nap, or "Doze", at random. 10-15 minutes of him napping, and he was ready to play again. So, Dozer it was.
My kitty, is a large brown/black striped tabby named Max, as he is just about Maximum size for a cat. (He is not fat at all, but is a large breed, and weighs in, skinny, at 25lbs!)
CSX - So, place our bets they undo all the dumb things EHH did? (As a current song says, "I wouldn't bet that if I was me.") Seems to me they kinda wasted a ton of money on that move.
W*^k - While we were busy, I missed the steak dinner by $900.... Although if our one finance company had done their job, I would have hit it with room to spare my first sale of the day... But because that company dropped the ball (left me in the "waiting to get answered que" for over an hour!) we (they included) lost the sale. (Two field managers for that company got some not too nice emails, and one got a very irritated voice mail from me... And a couple angry texts from my stores owner.) {The owner's contest for the steak dinner was to hit a sales amount through that one finance company only. We don't always get a sale through that company, as they don't run nowhere near as many special finance deals for our customers as the other finance option does. They are always our second option of choice because of that. While I did hit more than some others, out of necessity, I still missed it by $900.}
We surprisingly still have a handful of snow throwers on hand, although the on hand count is getting very thin. (Sold out of both of the the 26", and sold out of the 28", only one 30" left, one 24" Husqvarna left, two of the larger motored 24" and 3 small motored 24" ones still in store. And one 42" that goes onto a Garden series Tractor, tractor not included. That's it. Last week we had multiples of each, including 10 of the larger motored 24"!)
Weather - Freezing rain/drizzle now... Give me snow over that any day!
Hope all are well, and all enjoy the night!
I guess I am lucky with respect to our dog. We have a large back yard and since it is fenced in we let him out to do laps for exercise .
Seems like EHH will not be missed by many at CSX.
Beautiful night tonight, well hello there folks, I think I'll have a slice of pumpkin bread Ala mode with vanilla bean ice cream and a glass of chocolate milk.
On the railroading front... it's getting closer to Christmas and here in Louisiana the weekend of Christmas Eve calls for an appearance by that magical white stuff that we call snow! Most of my wish list consists of railroading related items and whatever I don't get will be put on my birthday list After Christmas we are off to beautiful sunny Flo-Rida for new years eve it's LIVE IN CONCERT NEW YORKS OWN, THE PIANO MAN, BILLY JOEL, NEW YEARS EVE IN SUNRISE FLORIDA AT THE BB&T CENTER I don't know why but I always have to type it like that and new years day it's the Citrus Bowl game and then three days at Disney, anyway while I'm there I'd like to possibly see a train show if there are any around Orlando and also what LHSs are around Orlando that you guys would recommend?
Ohh and I forgot to mention now that CSX has lost its malevolent dictator does anyone suppose that they will make some Heritage Units? And what's holding BNSF back? And CP absorbed the MILW and SOO correct? So some heritage units from them would be interesting too.
Well goodnight all!
Bill Tidler Jr.
Near a cornfield in Indiana...
Heartland Division CB&Q Good morning ... (I should have said this yesterday ...) Yesterday was the third anniversary of Jeffrey's death. His "Franken Diesels" and his wonderful sense of humor are missed for sure. Running Bear: .... I continue being thankful for your friendship. Rest in Peace ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Fond memories...
Good morning, everyone. ..... Coffee and a donut, please.
wetidlerjr Good morning!
Bill ! ... Great to see you. ..... Thanks for your brief comment (fond memories) about Jeffrey .... He had a lot of friends on various forums.
Everybody: ..... Have a great Sunday !
It rained pretty good last night. It's kind of a big deal since it has been 143 days since the last rain, a new record.
Good morning from the really wet West Coast, it is 6c, pouring rain and the pumps are holding. One thing about the amount of rain we get is everything is always nice and clean when things dry up.
I remember having some good PM conversations with Jeffery, he was a very nice man and I was saddened by the conditions he found himself living in.
My inlaws have a real them and us attitude, even toward their own kids. I have made it clear that the family home is the family home and my kids can come home to live whenever they want to. That goes to other family members that may need a place to stay as well. No deadbeats though.
We are having close to twenty for Christmas dinner this year. The numbers have been dropping over the years as the geezers pop off, however, the younger ones are growing in numbers so some table logistics are in order. We may just set up in the Kitchen/family room with two sheets of plywood this year. We use to do that at the peak of numbers a few years back and the MIL had made beautiful tablecloths to fit over our two 9' x 5' pieces of plywood that go end to end.
We do gift draws for after dinner. People always fight for my name because I am so easy to buy for. A $75.00 gift certificate to PWRS. After this Christmas and my Birthday in January, I should have about $800.00 on account there to help pay for my two Rapido Royal Hudsons that I hope will eventually show up. Gotta love Christmas.
Well better get back to the preps for the big day. I am running on impulse power the last few, as dealing with the flood has severely damaged my warp drive.
RideOnRoad It rained pretty good last night. It's kind of a big deal since it has been 143 days since the last rain, a new record.
I didn't know you kept track of the rain.
Plus it's raining here too, we're apart a few hundred miles.
Brent- Although I'm easy to buy for. My family makes it difficult.
Steven- CSX does have heritage units, but their not colorful. They have decals or stickers on far edge on the nose.
http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=4426799
Here's a picture of one of them.
Good morning to all!
On the subject of cats, my daughter has a pair of them, both from rescue. They are both well-behaved, playful and affectionate, and the best of friends. "Bandit" is all black and "Tux" is black with a white chest.
My girlfriend has both a tiny cat named Emily and a big Doberman named Bruce. She tells people he's a "90 pound lap dog" because he insists on sharing the couch with either or both of us. I agree with the problem of having to take a dog for "walks," but it gets us out for exercise which we might otherwise skip, and that has to be good.
As a retired guy looking to move someplace warmer, I found the concept of "The Villages" interesting. I've never been there, and Florida is too much on the "warmer" side for me. I guess some love it and some hate it. Urban legend has it that the place is a hotbed of senior sexuality and related diseases, and the women outnumber the men 9-1. All of this comes from a couple of "sensationist" magazine articles, and some fact-checking shows it to be largely baloney.
Why does Ulrich (Sir Madog) show up to me as "Anonymous"?
wetidlerjr Why does Ulrich (Sir Madog) show up to me as "Anonymous"?
Bill ... I guess he followed through with a request to Kalmbach to end his account. Last time he was here, he became unhappy with something and decided he wanted to leave. ..Unfortunately, he leaves a forum with people who like him. ... Anyhow, I'm glad to see you here again.
Good afternoon.
I made a video for the kid in Ottawa, he is chomping at the bit to get home for Christmas. His giant suitcase full of dirty laundry is ready to go.
He gets home Friday morning at 0900hrs after his last exam.
All the best for a good evening.
Heartland Division CB&Q wetidlerjr Why does Ulrich (Sir Madog) show up to me as "Anonymous"? Bill ... I guess he followed through with a request to Kalmbach to end his account. Last time he was here, he became unhappy with something and decided he wanted to leave. ..Unfortunately, he leaves a forum with people who like him. ... Anyhow, I'm glad to see you here again.
Too bad about Ulrich. I hate to see that. I always enjoyed reading his posts. Even though I don't post here often, I have stopped by more than once to read and keep up with everyone.
I just might visit more often.
Evening guys
Yes, when the month began, I remembered it the anniversary of Jeffrey Wimberly's passing. He is surely missed.
Because I often mentioned his posts to My OH, and I dealt wiht him buying/selling/trading trains adn train stuff, and I told my OH of "Jeffrey-isms", my OH vicariously knew Jeffrey, even though my OH has never read these forums.
I DO remember the night he passed, as his sister actually PM'd me at his instruction, to tell me his prognosis wasn't good, that his infection was ravaging his body and he could no longer talk but could nod and he recognized family and recognized my Screen name as one he wanted to contact to relay a message to the diner. I asked if it was OK to share, she said "please do"....a few minutes to an hour later, another diner patron got word to us she had contacted him too, and she said Jeffrey had Passed away, i just that shrort a time. Sad news, sad enough thtat I had Tears streaming down my face, when MY OH came home,and asked what was wrong...I choked out the words: Jeffrey died. My OH gave me a gbig hug and had eye tears as well for the news. It was very quickly suggested by someone to name the diner after him,and NOT one person objected, we all thought it was a grand idea to remember him.
I remember one time I had ordered something from Jeffrey, and He noted to no one in particular on the forum that he idn't deal again with those who failed to pay him correctly for merchandise he sold them. It dawned on me that I had not paid him I wasn't sure! SO I went for my checkbook and sure enough, I hadn't! I quickly messaged him and said I had completely forgotten,definitely not intentional, adn he said it wasn't aimed at me, just a general comment and I told him the check was in that day's mail. He said he figgured somehting like that, and knew me well enough to know I wasn't stiffing him, just probably had forgotten. It was only $10, but tha $10 always meant a lot to him, and being On SSDI compared to his SSI, I knew what it menat. I sent him a check for $15 to cover my shortage on him.
Jeffrey was a good egg, and is surely missed here by many. I know every December I think of him for sure, as well as often when I open "jeffrey's Trackside DIner"....
Cats or dogs, Ive had both, each has their attributes, but I thnk Of myself as a cat person. MY OH wants to get a small dog whne the CUDS {his shortened name and the one he answers to} goes. Ive said repeatedly I DON't wnat any more animals. They need care adn vet bills are about what people bills are, they need caring for and all they eventually do is die on you and break your heart. CUDS Only asks for pettums and luvins and food once in a while and gives back volumes of luv. But Im not ready for any more pets.
I have a whole room full of plants and Im thinking of giving them up. They give me much ennjoyment, but when we "retire" to the south, they too, like pets will need to be cared for. Its my "other hobby"..plants. But i may have to give them up when we start goign back adn forth for the winter months, which will be as soon as my FIl passes, which could be soon, or in a few years.
Well see.
At work again tonight, and it sucks Kens railspikes. Only 5 check ins for 8 hours of time, but at least I still get 8 hours of pay. My OH will get hours cut, in fact already is at the grocery store as come Jan FEb and Mar ALL retail gets cut back.
I have hernia surgery coming up Jan 8th, if I havent mentioned that yet. I blew out a hernia with all the coughing Ive been doing with a nasty cold Ive got. Cant seem to shake it, though I think I am improving. Keeps me frm smoking so much too. SPeakign of which, the years end is when we ahve decided to quit smoking and this time My OH seems to be onboard with that. FInally.
Ok what else...Oh, Ken, I don't have the money to get the stair climber, and we have very steep steps, nto sure just a generic one would work, as they should be made for the stairs they traverse, in length adn steepness. My FIl had two sets put in his house, a split level, so I knew what they cost, nad his will be too short for our basement stairs as his stair cases arent; full staircases, only about 2/3rds. I'l see. If we retire earlier than later, we will aHVE A RANCH IN THE SOUTH AND NO STEPS, opps caps lock, and will have to find a room for them as well have no basement, we ahve a ranch now, but it has a basement. It might need a trian room. Remember also, my OH is into N scale, and wants a layout too....modeleld after German or eurorail trains and scenery. A lofty ambition, btu its not just me who needs space for trains/
The new washer and dryer are installed completely in the kitchen now. Ill certainly enjoy not having to navigate those steep stairs just to do laundry anymore. Ill see what happnes next, I have to learn the digital controls for the washer and dryer and how to use them, goodie.
well, thats about all from THIS "lake Woebegone"...to paraphrase Garrison Keeler....
Take care all, and If I don't get back here before, have a merry chirstmas, and happy chanukka to all our friends.
Evening All! Flo (or whoever's handy), could I get a clubhouse sandwhich with some cottage fries with some white cheese on them and some iced green tea? Thank you some much.
Hobby Front: I believe someone mentioned that they had gotten mail on Sunday. That happened to me today. The package of track and bedding I was expecting tomorrow was waiting for me when I came home from work. Now I can only hope that the car shop shows up Tuesday before I head out to the ranch. Reason being is that I would like to be able to install the track in the base and install the bedding around that base. If worse comes, I can always inset the base into the cork after I install it.
HEY DARTH SANTA FE! If you are out there...
I saw this on the Florida Lego Railroaders layout today... It is a DARTH SANTA!
I love the sleigh being pulled by AT-ATs.. too bad they are a few short!
Darth Vader said to St. Nicholas (Santa Claus) "Santa, I am your father... Santa responds HO HO HO (scale)!
Flo, Ed, Jan, Gary, Inch, Brent, Angelob, Bill, Galaxy, Mr B and I will have a and give Rick and Steven a RBF and leave a stein outside for Ulrich!
Dingbat Work Front Yep Nancy was there again today and I hope this is the last weekend! She is driving me nuts!
Brent Thank you for Bing.
Train Front The Mighty B&O F7's are draging coal again! Thank you Ed! Using the same motor and trucks and no driveshaft rubbing sound's. Chassis must have been cracked when you got it.
I am beat so later.
maxmanAnd with dogs one has to carry a bag of poo on the way back from the walk. Not my idea of a good time.
Our late and lamented Jake never left us holding the bag, as it were. He always waited until he got home. We didn't train him to be like that. That was just how he did his thing.
Too much information!
Bill T ... It would be nice to see your old railroad photos again if you care to post again here. . However, be aware PhotoBucket is no longer good for posting photos unless you want to pay a steep fee to Photobucket. .. I now use Flickr. .. Others here use imgr.
Galaxy .... Thanks for sharing your memories of Jeffrey. It meant a lot to me to read them. Have you ever heard from his sister or other family memebrs since then ?
Have a nice evening everybody
Evening diners, I'll take a slice of cheese pizza and a glass of Coca Cola, place a stein of beer err root beer I mean outside for Ulrich...
I never had the pleasure of meeting Jeffrey but he sounds like he was loved by all of you guys here on the forum and may he rest in peace...
The railroading front, nothing much to report... I learned that the default whistle on my BLI Paragon2 Pennsy T-1 is not prototypical and that the correct whistle can be used by setting CV224 to a value of 2 so that will be taken care of Tuesday at the club... I also have been considering after the new year to start a kitbash project by building a simple centipede boxcab diesel just to see what I can cobble together... my plan is to build something similar to the NYC boxcab electric P-2 and T-2 types I figure I'll house the drive shaft inside a Trainmaster style deck that is a span bolster for each set of trucks that way clearance is not an issue, and the cab will ride atop two such span bolsters that are centrally pivoted to allow for better tracking of curves... I am going to dub my creation "Big John" kindof reminiscent of John Henry or the song "Big Bad John". I am excited to see what sort of track bending tractive effort it will unleash ...
In other news, I am starting to really get into the Christmas Spirt this year it now being only a week away... The Spirit of Christmas has kinda skipped me over for the past two or so years... NO I am NOT a scrouge or grinch just I haven't been as festive of late perhaps it's part of growing up Well maybe its better this year because it's actually getting chilly if not cold and its not 80 degrees outside...
Well Merry Christmas all and Bah Humbug And for those who celebrate holidays other that Christmas this time of year Happy Holidays!
Well goodnight all, see you all back here same Bat-Time, same Bat-Channel! (And yes I have watched the classic Batman 66.)
Oh and Walter the cat says "MEOW" which I hope means "Hello and Goodnight" and not "I knocked over the Christmas tree!"
Well goodbye again!
That's Kylo Ren from the new movies, not Darth Vader. You can tell by the silver on his helmet and the cross-bladed lightsaber.
Sorry. When it comes to Star Wars, I'm a rivet counter.
I thought Berea was in Ohio, but perhaps it is in a galaxy far away. ....
WOW
The News is reporting an Amtrak train derailed with one of its passenger cars crashing off a bridge onto an Interstate highway in Washington State.
Heartland Division CB&Q WOW The News is reporting an Amtrak train derailed with one of its passenger cars crashing off a bridge onto an Interstate highway in Washington State.
Yep. I-5 near Mt. Hood. A traffic cam caught it... (Sorry, no link for that yet...)
Cascades service set jumped off the tracks shortly before 7am their time.
Injuries are being reported.
That is such a tragedy. When I take the CTA downtown to the Mart, I sometimes think of that, what if?! A person starts their day as normal, and a short time later. Everything changes,...forever.
On a lighter note, once MOH and I took the South Coaster from Old Town San Diego to Solana Beach and back. It was quite an enjoyable trip.
Im saddened to hear the Ulrich actually did cancel the forums. To bad, he always brought an interesting perspective to the diner.
Well, nothing to report MRR wise.
Afternoon, sad to hear about the derailment and following crash, I was heading into town a little while ago and passed the "Paw Paw Store" which had recently closed after 65 years, and saw they had torn out the windows and door in the front so I looked it up and I discovered that "Jetts Convenience Stores" a local chain of gas stations hd purchased the store and is renovating it... I'm glad that they're not doing a demo... the "Paw Paw Store" is named that because of the proprietor that everyone calls "Paw Paw" they had some of the best burgers in the area, but they closed due to Paw Paws declining heath but you can see him putting around town in his little pickup truck...
Heartland Division CB&Q The News is reporting an Amtrak train derailed with one of its passenger cars crashing off a bridge onto an Interstate highway in Washington State.
Just googled the incident... not looking good reports are that there are 3 casualties ... goes to show you that we should appreciate every day, every one, and every thing we have because it can all change in a blink of an eye. Well see you later...
Steven Otte You can tell by the silver on his helmet and the cross-bladed lightsaber. When it comes to Star Wars, I'm a rivet counter.
Yes, The Lightsaber with the flaming Quillons is a dead giveaway.
Star Wars fanatics aren't rivet counters... we proudly call ourselves nerds!
Janie, I'll have a cup of decaf to tide me over 'til bedtime. Please and thank you Ma'am!
First off prayers for all those affected by the Amtrak crash today. Certainly one of those incidences where something went very wrong that shouldn't have. It will be interesting to see what gets found out.
I have now been wearing the Compression Stockings for almost 2 weeks now. Interestingly, they are actually quite comfortable while wearing them. A pain to put on, but I have little difficulty getting them off at night. I have had some areas of my psoriasis clear up over the last two weeks, and my arthritis in my knees and ankles is much, much better. Hmmmmmmmm???? Itching and burning on the legs is gone as well.
Went to the eye doc today, and while I am getting a new presciption for my glasses I use here at the computer, he is amazed at how good my overall sight is for a 71 year old. When he was checking presciption he asked me to read the next to the bottom line on the projected chart he uses. I said, how about if I read the bottom line? He laughed and said, sure. I read it and he sat back and started to laugh. Said I don't believe it! (I got it perfect!) He had never had anyone my age be able to do that before. He also said he believes I am ready for the eyelid tucks (I have drooping eyelids) and has set me up with an appointment with the eye surgeon who does that here. I am at the point where the eyelid droop is starting to interfeer with sight, so.......
Manet has been on a transdermal pregnisone for 5 days now, and the tumor appears to have shrunk! That should be very good news for the little guy... Oh, the comments about cats vs. dogs. I have had both, and they are both wonderful pets that become friends for life. I would not tell anyone that one is better than the other! My two kitties are very special as I inherited them from my father when he died. They were his last bit of life's work and they have been handled by humans since the day they were born. They are the most loving and sweet animals I have ever seen, and unlike most cats don't disappear when company arrives. They come right out and try to sit in peoples laps and cuddle.....
Got several more Christmas presents wrapped and set to be delivered on the day. Answered a ton of email that was hobby oriented as well.
Quote for today: "Don't ever take a fence down until you know why it was put up." - Robert Frost
Good evening from the West Coast. Temps to drop to -9c this week. Very unusual for this part of the Great White North.
Well, the cavalry is on the way finally. Tomorrow the City will start digging to fix our drainage issue. They start first thing tomorrow. Good thing as I had two pumps going last night and had the third at the ready.
Steven, have you seen the new Star Wars movie and if so is it good? I asked the kid if he wanted us to wait to see it until he got home or if he was going to see it in Ottawa. We will see it while he is home. We usually head to the Steakhouse after a movie so I'm guessing that has something to do with it.
Sad about the Amtrack accident in Seattle, we often talk about taking the train to Seattle one weekend as it is a popular trip.
I hope Ulrich returns after Christmas, not enough of us foreigners on this forum. He is a good contributor to what goes on here.
I dropped into PWRS and did a little Christmas shopping for myself today. I always like the look on everyone's faces when I ask who I should be thanking.
The dinner bell has rung so....
All the best to all... Especially Ulrich.
I just sent Ulrich a short note to tell him that he is being missed. Nothing more. I didn't want to be pushy.
Flo, UP831, Kevin, Ed, Gary, Brent, Jan, Inch, Angelob, Galaxy, Ray and I will have a please. Give Rick and Steven a RBF and leave a Stein outside for are friend Ulrich.
Star Wars I saw the first one 32 times! It helped that Ft Bragg Movie theather was across the street from my barracks! But I loved the movie and was never bored by it.
Funny Star War monment. Went to the Indy Premier of the second Star Wars move. They had a guy dressed like Darth Vader, and it was a good costom! He approched my 5 year old daughter and said "you will turn to the dark side"! She screamed Dad! I step forward and towered over there Darth Vader and he said "I see the forces is strong in your father" and then he left.
Sorry to hear about the Am Track Misshap.
Does anyone know why Ulrich Left? Do miss seeing his post and hope he is doing well!
I don’t think the media are doing very well figuring out the cause of the Amtrak derailment and they should wait for the official report. Some are saying the train was going too fast for a curv, but you can see it was derailing before the curve on the bridge. Some are saying the train hit something on the track, but the lead locommotive was still on the track and photos show no front end damage. The rest of the train derailed but not the lead locomotive.
I wonder if slack action as the train slowed for the curve was a factor. There were two engines. One pulling from the front and one pushing from the back. The twelve lightweight cars may have had an accordion effeet between the two heavy locomotives. The train may have been defying physics.
Evening diners, I'll be in the corner booth in the loft if anyone needs me...
I'll take a bowl of vanilla ice cream thank you!
On the subject of STAR WARS I having only recently watched the original for the first time, I find that the first three movies or Episodes IV, V, VI were far better than the "prequels"...
In other news just finished watching the new episode of </scorpion> it was better than some of this season's episodes... noticed a plot twist for the second half pf the season, I'm 75% sure I'm right because I'm really good at figuring out that sort of stuff...
Modeling front, Project Big Bad John has not begun and there is no set date for startup, will update you an details as they arise...
Prayers are with those injured and sympathies go out to loved ones of the passed in the Amtrak accident...
I figure the cause will be aging infrastructure... as a nation we get a D+ in infrastructure I think it's time for some changes...
On a lighter note, glad to hear someone reached out to Ulrich and I'd he reads this I wish him Schöne Ferien or Happy Holidays!
Well off the check out other threads, Auf Wiedersehen...
I have top of page, drinks are on me...
G'd Evenimg Crew,
Before I hit the sack, I wanted to express my sorrow and give prayers to all the people and their families affected by the AmTrak accident. It is very sad, but on the other hand it could have been so much worse. What an introduction for a new service.
Going back a day or two, when our Mutt lovers were discussing their K-9s, I wanted to chip in with the fact that the heeler that we adopted in Billings in the summer of 2016 has never taken a dump anywhere except our back yard and my Son's back yard Stateside. He gets lots of walks and pees on most everything, but we never have to remember a bag as we know we won't need it. But as soon as we get to our house he wants into the back yard and does his duty there.
Well, off to ZZZzzzland for me. Hope you all sleep well and for those on sick bay, may you feel better in the morning. That goes for me too, I've been holding a cold off for a couple of days now. Feeling a little better tonight.
Nice to see Bill Tidler in here again, and if you are peeking Ulrich, I will wish you and Petra a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. May all your problems be small easy ones, is my wish for you. May the Spirit of Christmas remain with you always.
Johnboy out.......................till then
I got a response from Ulrich. Sounds like he plans on staying out of the forums. He was very brief and the tone was pleasant. He ended by wishing Dianne and me a Merry Christmas so I reciprocated. He used his layout as a backdrop for his Christmas card and, if you didn't know it was a layout, your mind would tell you that it is a real picture.
I'll keep in touch with him periodically and let you know what's up.
BATMAN have you seen the new Star Wars movie and if so is it good?
Heartland Division CB&Q but the lead locommotive was still on the track and photos show no front end damage. The rest of the train derailed but not the lead locomotive. I wonder if slack action as the train slowed for the curve was a factor. There were two engines. One pulling from the front and one pushing from the back. The twelve lightweight cars may have had an accordion effeet between the two heavy locomotives. The train may have been defying physics.
I originally thought the same, going by the first pictures that were released, but after checking out Googl maps, indeed, the train was going south, and the P42 that was left unharmed, was on the north end of a south bound train. The trailing loco.
The lead loco is down on the south bound lanes of I-5. If you use Google earth, you can "drop" yourself down on I-5 and check it out.
Prayers to all affected.
Morning all,
Prayers to all affected by the derailment yest. Not much going on here in the wild's of west ky. Not sure what illlness I had over the weekend, Friday my cheeks puffed out a bit like I had the mumps, but I have had no other mumpish symptoms. I did sleep most of the day Saturday. I felt better Sunday and yesterday felt really good. Today not so much. I think allergies are running rampant.
It is my 19th wedding aniversary today . We plan on going on what we call the "3 hour tour" later. It is basically a tour of a bunch of antique shops and thrift stores. Then we will go out to eat at the end of the "tour". Hopefully I will feel better later .
Speaking of Star Wars, Episode 1, 2 and 3 were the worst. 1 especially.
In order to show it I had to book it for 7 weeks and keep it in the auditoriums with digital sound. So that meant it tied up my two biggest auditoriums for 7 weeks that summer. I previewed it and thought it was awful, especially Jar Jar. it was basically a movie to sell toys and video games. I fixed 20th CF wagon though, I moved the digital sound unit to a small auditorium after about 2 weeks because we never had the big crowds they were expecting. So true to contact I kept it in a auditorium with digital sound, ( it only had 120 seats vs 500) and I could play other movies in my bog house and make more money.
I was in Houston TX when the 25th aniversary edition of Episodes 4 , 5 and 6 got released. I had a special preview of Eposide 4. The film was direct from the lab and they had not put it on reels. I was putting the film together and during the second reel, the core came off the rewinder causing the film to backlash and ruin about 2 feet of film. So here I was with a big Fox premiere and a ruined print. I chopped out the bad part and hoped for the best. Luckily it spliced right at a scene change and no one was the wiser. I worried about when we sent that print back that we would get charged for the damage, I found out that they destroyed all of the prints the day after we sent it back because the color was not quite right on them.
That was my Star Wars "war" story.
The two movies we made the most money on were Titanic because we had it for 7 months and by then we got 90% of the ticket and US Marshals because part of it was shot near here and everyone had to come see themselves in the movie.
I miss the movie theatre business, but not the BS of the regional boss I had.
FIRST DAY OF WINTER!
High is supposed to be 82 degrees, gentle breeze from the West, 40% humidity in the air.
I am lucky enough to be on vacation... so I am off to the beach. No Model Railroading today.
Enjoy your winter!
I can no longer tell if I'm the "Steven" being referred to in this thread... maybe people should just call me "Otte" like they do my father. Even my mother calls him "Otte," and she has the same last name!
Anyway, yes, I saw the new Star Wars on opening weekend. The best word I can use to describe it is "relentless." I was constantly thinking, "How are they going to get out of that situation? Now how are they going to get out of that? Now how in the world are they going to get out of THAT?!" And the answer is usually, by getting into an even WORSE situation. There were a lot of surprises, most of them bad for the heroes, but if you remember The Empire Strikes Back, that's how the middle film of a trilogy usually goes. But there were funny bits, too. Since the Star Wars movies are now owned and controlled by Disney, which also does the Marvel Comics movies, this isn't surprising. It has as many "wow" moments as The Force Awakens but more of the dark mood and relentless action of Rogue One. Definitely worth seeing, in my opinion.
When the first Star Wars movie was released in 1977, I was living about2 blocks from the famous Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. What's interesting is that the lines for the movie would wrap around the block on each side of the theatre. So, they would let one line in, and the other line waited their turn while the vacant space from the first line was rebuilding. They alternated lines like that all day every day for like 3 or 4 months. I knew of some people that saw the movie over 100 times. Kind of crazy when you think about it. The other thing was the computer graphics, which was in its infancy, were so simplistic wire frames. It's my understanding that at the time, the graphics had to be built frame by frame. Compare that to Rogue One, which had a computer generated animated image of Grand Moff Tarkin, aka Peter Cushing, who has been dead for several years. They also did the same with a very young Princess Leia, aka Carrie Fisher. On the surface, you wouldn't know that they were just CG images.
Good morning ....
Mike (inswwi) ... Now I get it. The engine still on the track was pushing the rear of the train. The lead engine rolled down the embankment onto the highway. ...
I recall when the GTW dropped a freight train onto Interstate 696 (8 lanes) northeast of Detroit. A big mess, but thankfully it did not hit vehicles traveling on the highway.
Steven O ... I hope it is clear if I include your last initial.
Ken .... You asked about Ulrich. Apparently, he dropped his account here. He is not the only one who quit posting in the Diner at about the same time. There were some convesations leading up to it, and those were deleted. Personally, I liked all who were involved, and wish things did not happen. I wish those who left would come back. Jeffrey's rule used to be "Don't p___ anybody off", and that combined with common sense would help prevent such things. Enough said.
The other thing was the computer graphics, which was in its infancy, were so simplistic wire frames. It's my understanding that at the time, the graphics had to be built frame by frame
Most if not all the original effects in Star Wars was done with models and stop motion animation, matte painting etc. There were a few such as the targeting systems shown but not any that were major effects such as ships flying and what they do know where the movie is 98% CG
Steven OtteI can no longer tell if I'm the "Steven" being referred to in this thread... maybe people should just call me "Otte" like they do my father. Even my mother calls him "Otte," and she has the same last name!
Well, I'll just have to call yopu Mr. Otte then, because that is the way I was brought up. Should you become a monk, then we can call you Br. Otte.
Anyway, people do not call the LION late for supper (twice)
up831 Good morning Diners, Brunhilde, I'll have an extra large coffee with lots of cream, please. When the first Star Wars movie was released in 1977, I was living about2 blocks from the famous Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. What's interesting is that the lines for the movie would wrap around the block on each side of the theatre. So, they would let one line in, and the other line waited their turn while the vacant space from the first line was rebuilding. They alternated lines like that all day every day for like 3 or 4 months. I knew of some people that saw the movie over 100 times. Kind of crazy when you think about it. The other thing was the computer graphics, which was in its infancy, were so simplistic wire frames. It's my understanding that at the time, the graphics had to be built frame by frame. Compare that to Rogue One, which had a computer generated animated image of Grand Moff Tarkin, aka Peter Cushing, who has been dead for several years. They also did the same with a very young Princess Leia, aka Carrie Fisher. On the surface, you wouldn't know that they were just CG images. Hello to everyone, and I hope everyone is OK, safe, and warm.
That CG image of Carrie Fisher in Rogue One gave me the creeps as she had just passed when I saw it.
I, for one, miss Ulrich. He was a talented model railroader. His personal situation, both health and economic was tragic and sad.
Neither he or I were here during WW2. Being on the losing side has consequences. Living where it was fought had consequences for my French uncles even though the country won the war. People all over the world were affected by the war even if they were an ocean away from the action.
On the MR front, my LL 2000 GP9 tested fine with the lokprogrammer (LP), except for a bad LED. I put it on the tracks, hit F8 for sound, reached for my Iphone because I meant to record it and it died. It sound great, just before it died. Back to the LP and it worked, back to the track and nothing. Back to the LP and nothing, no decoder detected. You can't reset a decoder that isn't detected.
Took down the Kapton tape and the connection to the frame was disconnected. This model has a screw into the weight that was connected to the circuit board. I made a 'washer' out of soldered wire and attached the decoder to the washer and the screw. It did not hold. I think I will try a little piece of brass.
Janie, I'll have a nice plate of the potroast with fresh vegies, and a cup of decaf to tide me over right now...
Heartland Division CB&QHe is not the only one who quit posting in the Diner at about the same time. There were some convesations leading up to it, and those were deleted. Personally, I liked all who were involved, and wish things did not happen. I wish those who left would come back. Jeffrey's rule used to be "Don't p___ anybody off", and that combined with common sense would help prevent such things. Enough said.
Well said Garry! At least this site is moderated, and is moderated nicely (Thanks Steven O). I have decided to stay away from the place accross the street from now on. Very tired of the cheap shots politically, ignorance about many topics, and the bragging about firearms. It is after all supposed to be a Model Railroad site. I find this place much more friendly and to my liking. Too bad as there are some over there whom I enjoy seeing their work and conversation. I left over there back in 2008 after some raunchy crap from a few jerks that have long since left, but evidently have been replaced by some almost as bad. You have my permission to let them know why they won't be seeing me anymore if you like......
I finally found a store that carries clothing for "Portly" men and actually wanted to wait on me. It was across the street from anogther large chain I went to a couple weeks ago. They were supposed to get back to me about ordering in a suit that would fit me. They never did, and after I called them twice and they didn't seem to want to have me spend my $$$ there, I decided to go to another place. This place does carry suits for "Short and Fat" guys, aka: Portly. Had several to choose from, fitted me to the suit and I will pick up the suit on Jan. 2nd. They also had a 2 for one sale going on so I am having a tailor made suit made for me with vest (the other one didn't come with a vest). Did spend about $850.00 there today. But getting two for that price was a great incentive and both suits should look good on me!
Have several more gifts needing to get wrapped tonight, so I best get at that.
Catch you all later, and remember: "Forgive me my nonsense as I also forgive the nonsense of those who think they talk sense." - Robert Frost
howmusAt least this site is moderated, and is moderated nicely (Thanks Steven O).
ABSOLUTELY!
This is the best group I have found.
Thanks Otte! (I like Steve better. This might take a while to get used to)
Ray .... Thanks for commenting. I'm glad you agree.
Henry ... I feel the same about Ulrich. He is a good friend in my book ... I hope you get the decoder taken care of in the GP9.
Kevin .. I find it easy to type "Steven O" and I will do that unless he objects.
Good Evening, Fellows
Just a few minutes before I turn in. I'll have a little spot of VSOP, warmed in a snifter, if you don't mind, Chloe.
I'm turning in earlier than usual for me as last night was a sleepless night. I get a bit upset when I hear tragic Amtrak news — and here we are looking at possible over-speed again after the tragedy at Frankford Jct. curve just two years ago.
If that wasn't enough, Otis, the recently adopted cat managed to get outside and must have been scared and hid somewhere. I made several "rounds" with a flashlight all through the night but couldn't find him.
We asked neighbors to keep an eye out for him but none had spotted the little guy. The burden on my conscience was relieved today at about 4 PM, 24 hours after he disappeared. He is safe back in the house tonight, warming himself by the wood stove.
Otis_crop by Edmund, on Flickr
If that wasn't enough, I decided to give the underside of a recently decaled Erie baggage car a little weathering. In a dumb move, I masked the car with "light tack" masking tape. I had it sealed with Dullcote so I thought there wouldn't be a problem...
wrong!
Every decal came off with the tape (they were quite old Champ decals) and my heart sank again.
Just one of those days I should have stayed in bed (or would the ceiling have collapsed on top of me, then?).
Things are much better today, I'll fix the baggage car. I don't know what I was thinking — or not. Otis is safe and warm. The grieving suffering families of the Amtrak derailment are in my prayers.
I miss many of the contributers that have moved on, both from the Diner and the forum altogether. Look at the numbers from some of the threads from just a few years ago and you'll see quite a reduction. I hope that can be reversed.
Well, that's all from the chilly coast of Lake Erie. I see Chloe has my night-cap ready.
Wishing you all good cheer!
Eveing Diners.
Flo, Steven O, Ed, Gary, Brent, Angelob, Galaxy, Ray, Mr B, Inch, Jan and I will have a please. Give Steven and Rick a RBF and leave a Stein outside for Ulrich.
Gary Did Ulrich really quite due to the WWII topic? That is sort of nuts, sorry Ulrich.
gmpullman If that wasn't enough, Otis, the recently adopted cat managed to get outside and must have been scared and hid somewhere. I made several "rounds" with a flashlight all through the night but couldn't find him. We asked neighbors to keep an eye out for him but none had spotted the little guy. The burden on my conscience was relieved today at about 4 PM, 24 hours after he disappeared. He is safe back in the house tonight, warming himself by the wood stove.
Cats that have gotten used to being outside for as long as it sounds like Otis was get to the point where they want to spend more time outside than they do inside. The now departed orange cat (Bosley) was an outside cat for quite a long time before he adopted Mom & Dad. He never let anyone pick him up outside.
Hobby Front: Got the shop yard bedding installed and the terminal joiners moved to their new locations. Unfortunately, the shop building didn't show up in the mail today so I was unable to get the flex track installed. For the moment, the flex track is just joined to the short sections that are sitting in the turntable slots. For layout work, that will be the last of it for the year. If the weather cooperates, I might try to work on the layout on New Year's.
Getting closer on the caboose. I have the old window positions filled with styrene and putty. Two cupolas have been cut in such a way to allow for the wider one needed for the model. Next step will be cutting the long roof walks to fit on top and drilling some new holes to fit the posts.
Better say good night. 4:15 in the morning comes quite quickly.
FRRYKidCats that have gotten used to being outside for as long as it sounds like Otis was get to the point where they want to spend more time outside than they do inside.
Since we don't know anything about Otis' previous life we now suspect that he was strictly an indoor cat, maybe even living in a townhouse or apartment, and when he did find himself in the "great outdoors" he was scared terrified and — as near as we can tell — hid in a covered stack of firewood we had nearby. Fortunately the temperature was 41°F that night. It had been 8°F just a few days before!
We're all glad he's safe and warm (and well fed!)
Thanks, Ed
BroadwayLion Steven Otte I can no longer tell if I'm the "Steven" being referred to in this thread... maybe people should just call me "Otte" like they do my father. Even my mother calls him "Otte," and she has the same last name!
Br. Elias, That is what I have called Steven Otto along. "Br. Otte"
as I feel like we are all Brothers in arms herein the Forum.
Night all and to you too Mrs. Calabash wherever you are.
Johnboy out..............to ZZZZzzzzland.
To both Steven's on the subject of Star Wars. I was going to watch the last jedi, but with the bad reviews and tons of plot holes is not worst watching.
I got reintroduced to the franchise with the animated series the Clone Wars. It's way more better than originals. I got tired of the rebels vs the empire. It looks like it's repeating again with the new trilogy.
I have noticed a change in traffic from when I first posted at the beginning of the year and now...
I believe Ulrich left because someone ridiculed him for posting his family's WW2 struggles...
Modeling front, I have put Project Big Bad John in the siding until I finish a more pressing project which is building a consist of eight track cleaning cars for the club... I plan to get some 40' Hi Cube boxcars and create weighted pads with one or two bright boy rubber track cleaning bars on the bottom, much lIke Masonite skid cars which the club has... I will gladly accept donations of such cars that are in usable condition... I will have to get Big John running shortly after their introduction into service because pulling the cleaning consist I'm building will probably take quite a few geeps and sd units to pull...
Edit before I was going to hit the sack I measured a 40' boxcar and a 50' boxcar (not hi cube) I have and found that there is a space barely over 3" between the trucks on the 40' and a larger 4.5" space between trucks on the 50' I went to Cratex website and they make a extra fine grit block that measures 3"x1" so I guess it should work with the 40' boxes if not I'll shave some off the block to get proper clearance... I'm wanting to use extra fine grit bright boy material to minimize wear on the track, and with a combined 2 ft. of pads in the consist it should clean the track more than enough...
Well goodbye and goodnight again, for now...
NWP SWPI believe Ulrich left because someone ridiculed him for posting his family's WW2 struggles... truth is all countries have a "dark side" (pardon the STAR WARS reference) if you start digging... even here in the U.S. the World Wars were bad times and led to poor decisions... not being political, not being unpatriotic, not antagonizing anyone, just stating my opinions and the facts...
Steven, with all due respect, Mr. Otte has clearly said that war will not be discussed on the forums. I know how difficult it can be to restrain yourself from broaching the topic because it is something that we all have very strong feelings about, but this is not the place.
No disrespect intended, quite the opposite.
Regards,
Dave Warnica
Dave I am in no way offended by your opinions and I agree history can be a well disputed topic... experience that even with my extended family... if requested by Mr. Otte I will redact that part of my post, either way I will not bring it up again... I thought it over and I find it prudent to redact the possibly offending part of my post...
Now let's drop the war talks and get back to model railroading!!!
angelob6660I got tired of the rebels vs the empire. It looks like it's repeating again with the new trilogy.
Yes, The Force Awakens was kind of like A New Hope. There was a Death Star that was not really a Death Star. There was a Darth Vader that was not really Darth Vader, etc.
In some ways, The Last Jedi is kind of like The Empire Strikes Back. There is a Hoth that is not really Hoth. Light Speed does not work again, but for different reasons, etc.
None of this takes away from the fact that the new movie is one heck of a good ride. It pounds through a desperate battle from beginning to end in an almost non-stop rush of excitement. I loved it. The set up for Episode 9 is solid.
I really thought The Last Jedi felt more like the first few epsiodes of Galactica more than The Empire Strikes Back. I kind of expected one of the crew members to suggest they needed to start to look for the 13th planet.
Is that too nerdy?
SeeYou190 angelob6660 I got tired of the rebels vs the empire. It looks like it's repeating again with the new trilogy. . Yes, The Force Awakens was kind of like A New Hope. There was a Death Star that was not really a Death Star. There was a Darth Vader that was not really Darth Vader, etc. . In some ways, The Last Jedi is kind of like The Empire Strikes Back. There is a Hoth that is not really Hoth. Light Speed does not work again, but for different reasons, etc. . None of this takes away from the fact that the new movie is one heck of a good ride. It pounds through a desperate battle from beginning to end in an almost non-stop rush of excitement. I loved it. The set up for Episode 9 is solid. . I really thought The Last Jedi felt more like the first few epsiodes of Galactica more than The Empire Strikes Back. I kind of expected one of the crew members to suggest they needed to start to look for the 13th planet. . Is that too nerdy? . -Kevin .
angelob6660 I got tired of the rebels vs the empire. It looks like it's repeating again with the new trilogy.
That may be but the only one I know who saw it said it was just okay. I will see it after New Years when the SIW move is done.
My Bachmann reversing track set arrived and with a few extensions I am hoping to use it to set up a reversing Subway scene around the train rooms near the ceiling. Technically speaking the wife says its not mine until Christmas even though it’s sitting on the kitchen table.
I do have a question about the track though maybe I should post it in the electronics forum. My Understanding is that the reversing action is triggered by the end track sensing current flow across the wheels of a locomotive so if I put plastic wheels on the end trucks of the consist and put the motorized car in the center of a 3 car consist i should be able to add a few inches to each end of the track?
Garry... I don't mind Steven O, but you might find SteveO easier to type. Several people around the office call me that.
Ed... Otis is a handsome cat, and I'm glad you got him back in good shape.
Ken... thanks for the , but I never could stand the taste of the stuff. Next time put me on the RBF list.
Johnboy... call me Steven O, call me SteveO, call me Otte, call me Br. Otte, just DON'T call me Otto again.
Angelo... I hope you don't think my review of The Last Jedi was meant to be negative, it wasn't. I greatly enjoyed the movie and strongly recommend it.
Kevin... I think you're onto something with your Battlestar Galactica analogy. Particularly the first episode, "33," when the fleet had no idea how they were being tracked through hyperspace.
Ray... your pot roast is up.
Why isn't the focus of the Tacoma wreck the building of a faster commuter line with a 35 mph speed limit? Even 80 mph is half speed in the world of high speed rail travel. Small minds have small ideas. Investors Business Daily addresses this very point.
Day 3 post chemo and my wife had some 4 am nausea which was successfully treated with compazine. Tomorrow she goes back to the surgeon. He put in a port so they wouldn't have to start an IV and it didn't work for reasons that aren't clear to anyone. It could be they just needed a longer needle.
joe323 My Understanding is that the reversing action is triggered by the end track sensing current flow across the wheels of a locomotive so if I put plastic wheels on the end trucks of the consist and put the motorized car in the center of a 3 car consist i should be able to add a few inches to each end of the track?
Maybe you should post there, because I don't understand your question. General wisdom is that a reversing loop should be as long as your longest train.
There is a gap on either end of reversing section so can always add more track within those gaps to make it as long as you want (asssuming it fits in the space available). Using plastic wheels on rolling stock, effectively makes your train shorter. I don't think you can say the opposite, that it makes the reversing section longer.
Good morning ... Coffee and a dount, please.
Henry ... Prayers for your wife as she undergoes treatments for cancer. .. I can imagine it would be very expensive to straighten all passneger tracks to go continuously at 80 mph.
SteveO ... Yep... Easy to type ! ... Thanks for the pot roast. It'll be good for supper. I just had my donut.
Joe... I am not familiar with how the Bachmann reversing track works.
This photo shows progress with my corner project. I am about 95% done with a small area of scenery under bridges. I am ready to install the wood truss bridge and some track. This includes retaining walls and abutments. The wood bridge is actually a bit too short for this location, and I needed to trim off edges of abutments to clear the lower tracks. .... The curved tracks at the lower level are three tracks with one of them moving closer to the middle track which will connect with a curved turnout just out of view in the picture. ... This is a cell phone photo.
I am going to hold off on the reversing track questions until I actually get the thing out of the box.
Think I had too much coffee this morning.
Saturday the grandkids descend on our house for nearly two weeks. There are six under the age of ten, including twin three-year-olds. They are really quite well behaved and are fun to have around. It does mean that I need to get the track clean and operational before they get here. What would time at "Old Dude's" place be like without trains and Jelly Bellys?
(Grandkids call me "Old Dude" by my choice. I wanted something different than "Grandpa" or "Papa." It is pretty great to be in a public setting have them call out at me, "Hey, Old Dude!" and watch all the elderly gentlemen look up.)
Heartland Division CB&QSteveO ... Yep... Easy to type ! ...
SteveO is easy to type. I like it too. That is what I will go with.
BigDaddyMaybe you should post there, because I don't understand your question. General wisdom is that a reversing loop should be as long as your longest train.
Hi Henry:
The question is not about a 'reverse loop'. He is asking how to extend a straight piece of track where the train is set up to go back and forth automatically. In other words, automatic direction change.
joe323I do have a question about the track though maybe I should post it in the electronics forum. My Understanding is that the reversing action is triggered by the end track sensing current flow across the wheels of a locomotive so if I put plastic wheels on the end trucks of the consist and put the motorized car in the center of a 3 car consist i should be able to add a few inches to each end of the track?
Hi Joe:
Is this the track set:
https://www.walthers.com/e-z-track-r-reversing-system-nickel-silver-w-gray-roadbed-power-pack-auto-reversing-track-6-9-quot-straight-4-curved-2-bumpers
If so, it looks to me that you can simply add in more sections of E-Z Track.
Bachmann sponsors a forum on their website. You might want to post the question there too:
http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/
Steven Otte Johnboy... call me Steven O, call me SteveO, call me Otte, call me Br. Otte, just DON'T call me Otto again.
Br.O. or (Br. Zero )
Shurly you are speaking to me and yes I'll do that and I won't call you Shurly again either. "leslie Neilson"
Johnboy out....
last mountain & eastern hogger Steven Otte Johnboy... call me Steven O, call me SteveO, call me Otte, call me Br. Otte, just DON'T call me Otto again. Br.O. or (Br. Zero ) Shurly you are speaking to me and yes I'll do that and I won't call you Shurly again either. "leslie Neilson" Johnboy out....
It seems Ken was having the same troubles with his spell check, too.
cudakenThe Hammer Otto, should have seen that coming... ...Well thanks anyway, you got me off of the top of page 7. Flo, give that bill to Mr Otto!
...Well thanks anyway, you got me off of the top of page 7. Flo, give that bill to Mr Otto!
All in the interest of clarity, of course.
howmusI have decided to stay away from the place accross the street from now on.
Ray, could you hint to the name of the place across the street? The only "other" place I stop in to occasionally sounds like a dog bark, ARF.
Henry, Prayers for you and your wife
Century RPO1 by Edmund, on Flickr
Cheers everyone, Ed
Garry ,
looking nice in the corner project.
looks like winter may visit us Friday into Saturday.
Still waiting for my arduino parts to come in. They got hung somewhere in shipping. Sell thinks Chicago. tracking ended in bejing.
Had some good BBQ for lunch
Steven O- I will try to watch the new movie. Sometime this week or next. No you're reviews weren't negative. I was watching other people's reviews on it.
Sorry to heard that Ulrich is done. We might see him again in a few more months, if we're lucky.
I was thinking on the track build of the Carolina Central. I didn't want to use 11" Kato track. I had 12-15" track a few #4 turnouts. It turned out I could use 12 and 15" curves perfectly. I don't have #6 turnouts so I don't have a idea if it will change or not.
Afternoon Diners
Flo, Ed, Gary, Inch, Angelob, Brent, Galaxy, Jan, UP 831 and I will have a Crown Royal with a chaser. Give Rick, Steven and StevenO a RBF.
Ed Guess I am a real bad speller, I did not see the spelling error?
Gary Looks Great!
Train Front Got the NYC RDS opened and lubed up the motor and trucks. Saved it's decoders CV's using decoder pro. Still some what loud but I am fine with that.
Ed, the interior light is on in the RDS but dim? It was bright when I first started running it? Well no matter, I still enjoying it!
Bachmann Sound Vaule F7's. I have them pulling the Mighty CBQ F7's fast freight. These suckers can pull! Two F7a's are pulling 32 cars like it is nothing. Now this is around 18" turns and up a grade. Best $100.00 engines I have ever bought! Yea, I like BLI F units better but these Bachmann are great!
cudakenEd Guess I am a real bad speller, I did not see the spelling error?
That's why I blamed the spell-checker — not you, Ken
Thanks for the "Boilermaker"!
Evening all! Flo (or whoever's handy), could I get a mint steamer given the weather and some apple pie. No ice cream please. Too cold.
Weather Front: Got the forecast wind and snow this afternoon. I haven't checked how much has decided to stick. It was quite slushy when I came home. I suspect it is going to be a bit slick in the morning when I go to work. I think "Tread Carefully" will be the moniker for the day. the weather is going to be quite chilly for lows Friday through Christmas (single digits). I managed to find a couple of nice fellow co-workers who have said that they would give me rides to work. (I don't like to walk when it is below 10 above.)
Hobby Front: When I was doing the beginnings of the yard for the car shop, I discovered that I need to install a small extension in order to get the 3 way switch in a place when I can install the untable machines that I want to use. (I forgot that when I built the L-shaped piece that I had a splice plate in it and that plate runs exactly where the turnout would have sat.) The extension will end up being 1 foot wide x 3 foot long which is just enough for the turnout to sit on and install the undertable machines. To that end, I stopped at one of the lumber yards on the way home from work. I needed a price for 1x4, which is what I use for framing. I was worried I would have a bunch of left over and I only knew about 8' and 16' lengths. This particular yard has 10' length which will work perfectly. The cost is very reasonable. They will also cut in half to make it easier for me to carry. (Two 3' pieces for the sides and 4 pieces 10 1/2" for the ends and supports placed 12" O.C. The top will be a piece of plywood that I can snag from the scrap that is sitting around the floor.) Won't happen until it gets warm again. Probably March or so. (Disadvantage of using unheated shop space. But I don't have to pay for the use of the space so beggars can't be choosers.)
The new model pickups showed up but still no car shop. (Delayed, maybe tomorrow.)
Janie, I could use a refil for my decaf, please......
gmpullmanRay, could you hint to the name of the place across the street? The only "other" place I stop in to occasionally sounds like a dog bark, ARF.
Ed, I'll pass on naming the site across the street. there are some on here who do know the one I'm talking about, but I don't like to Dis other sites by name. It doesn't sound like ARF though. Generally if I don't like a conversation, I just stay out of it, but every once in a while I just need to stay out of a site for a while. This one almost never has conversations that I get riled up from... I did stay out of the one that got Ulrich upset and some others unhappy as well.
Been a busy day, here in the Finger Lakes for me! Drove over to the Waterloo Outlet Mall this morning to get a couple gift cards for my Grandaughters at a Justice Store, cam home charged the car and had lunch. Then set out to Canandaigua to drop off a pile of checks for the MLK Account at a bank there and then make a pilgrimage to the CHOCOLATE store. Local hand made chocolate place. Oh man! One breath inside that place and I immediately gain 5 lbs.! Got the sweet gifts I hand out to the shirt tail relatives over at my son's house for the Christmas gathering and present unwrapping festivities! (Complete frenzie in that family....)
Then tonight I was at the last Boy Scout District Comittee meeting of the year and the last one that our current District Executive will be at. He is being promoted to Senior DE and going to a different District in our council.
Have a few more gifts to wrap, but getting close to having everything under control, as they say. Will be making my family recipe for Winter Squash to taking to both the gathering at my son's house and the one at my sister's house a couple days after that. Old family recipe right out of Betty Crockers Cookbook.... Doctored up a bit though.
Hope all of you have a great night out out there! and remember: "The reason why worry kills more people than work is that more people worry than work!" - Robert Frost
howmusEd, I'll pass on naming the site across the street.
I respect that, Ray. ARF is the old Atlas forum, resurrected.
I'll check in with you good folks tomorrow —
Happy Holidays everyone. No coffee or sweet rolls right now thanks. I'm on my way out to the old train room to run my trains for a while. Wish me luck that nothing goes wrong because I'm not in a fix it mood tonight...
Mark
Steven OtteI can no longer tell if I'm the "Steven" being referred to in this thread...
Cheers, the whimsical Bear.
Steven Otte I can no longer tell if I'm the "Steven" being referred to in this thread... I must admit that there are times, when it is required, that I picture “Sheriff Steven” striding confidently through the forum dispensing justice, however not like this... but more like this…. Thoughts and Best Wishes to Al that need them. Cheers, the whimsical Bear.
Steven Otte I can no longer tell if I'm the "Steven" being referred to in this thread...
Funny. When I was a schoolkid, my red hair was much lighter, and there were those who thought it was funny to call me "Opie."
Anyone who does it these days gets an immediate and permanent Forum ban.
Steven Ottethose who thought it was funny to call me "Opie." Anyone who does it these days gets an immediate and permanent Forum ban.
Hey!!! You be careful how you treat anyone with the last name Howard! Yes, my youngest son who is big time into family research has found out that we are related to Ron Howard. Something tenth cousins I think... LOL
You could have been called a lot worse you know!
I don't care what people call me usually, as long as they don't call me late for supper!
Have a great day out there!
For your amusement and entertainment, a holiday favorite played on nothing but bike parts. Merry Christmas to the whole diner gang.
RideOnRoad For your amusement and entertainment, a holiday favorite played on nothing but bike parts. Merry Christmas to the whole diner gang.
Very appropriate.
I know it's still 10 days to the end of the month but with Christmas it will be here before people know it: Wher are we going for the first month of the new year? (I have no good ideas.) As a result, I wil throw it out to the group.
Hobby Front: Finally got the car shop in the mail. (Only two days late, but I won't start that grumble.) Will start working with it when I get done with this post and watching Jeopardy!.
In other matters, Mom happened to be at work and gave me a ride home. As a result, I decided to get the piece of 1x4 that I had priced yesterday. (All truth, I was going to get it anyway, but Mom having the car helped somewhat in getting it home.) I will take the board out on Christmas just to get it out there. Not planning to built it. (Forecast to be too cold.)
Good evening .... Busy day here. 'tis the Season.
Richard ... Very creative.
I'm stopping in to wish everyone a joyous, healthy and happy Holiday Weekend, before things get too busy and perhaps folks won't have time to visit the Diner.
IMG_4505_fix_crop by Edmund, on Flickr
Santa and his capable helpers are on the move already, aboard his private car "Vixen"!
Cheers and Happy Holidays to All! To all the fine folks who keep the Diner a warm, welcoming and friendly place — a special Thank You!
NWP SWP By the by, I have uncovered the culprit that is behind my illness... it's stomach flu.
I havn't said much in the Diner in a long while.......But I would like to wish All of You a ''Merry Christmas" to You and Yours.......
Also sorry to hear of Ulrich's decision to leave...life is too short for mis-understandings.......Give a little thought to Our dear friend Jeffrey......two legs gone and He still did not give up. I really admired that Man in all our talks together.....
Take Care!
Frank
Good morning .... Coffee and some Christmas cookies, please.
Frank ..... Good seeing you. I noticed it has been a while since you posted. I hope to see you here more often. You are right about life being too short for mis-understandings. .... I agree Jeffrey's positive attitude was inspiring, and we all could learn from that. I am glad for the couple of times I spoke with him on the phone. .... .... I look at my small number of HO truck models, and appreciate your advise when I put together a few of them. ... Sylvan has an auto carrier tractor trailer, and eventually I would like one. Too many other projects already to consider it anytime soon.
Ed ... I like your greetings with Santa and helpers in the rear of the observation car.
Those who are traveling for the holidays:.... Be safe !
I'm still under the weather. Not much is happening in model planning wise. And Christmas is 3 days to go.
Garry: Wanted to compliment your modeling of the scene in general and also the modeling of those bridges. Nice to see the two different textures of wood and steel right next to each other. It adds interest to the scene. Good work. Now, those track crews need to get off break and get back to work.
Nothing else to report.
Hi. I built one of those Sylvan car carriers about two yrs. ago....Would make a nice display when You use the ramps, maybe in front of a car dealership loading/unloading vehicles. I did change the suspension though and did My own thing with A-line wheels and tires so it rolls...had to make the wheel well larger though....the A-line tires wheels are taller. The tractor I choose is a Sylvan White 3000 but it is sitting on a Athearn single axle chassis.....it also rolls. The two vehicles on the bottom are Sylvan, 49 Olds, 51 Pontiac.......the 46 Ford convert. on top is a white metal casting kit from Alloy Forms. The trailer kit is pretty easy to assemble......but a tip...give some thought as to what You are going to put on the bottom before gluing top on.....not all vehicles will fit through the rear opening due to how the top tapers in the rear and the rise where the wheel wells are:
Jim UP 831. ... thanks for all of the kind remarks about my scene . This morning was the first time I ran a locomotive on the wood truss bridge. .
Frank. Your auto carrier looks great . That is the kind of truck I would like to add to the layout. At the moment , I have a long list of other projects to do, and I don’t know when I will get around to it.
Just popped in to wish y'all a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HEALTHY NEW YEAR.
RAY- Was it Saint Timothy who said-" Take a little wine for thy stomaches sake and thine other infirmities." ??? Darn good advice.
PHIL aka FLIP
Flo, Gary, Ed, Z Strip, UP831, Angelob, Brent, Inch, Jan, Galaxy, and I will have a please and give StevenO, Steven and Rick a RBF please. All so leave a Stein outside for Ulrich.
Filed for SS today. Hate to addmite I am on the down hill slide to a dirt nap. I started the filiing today on line and it is a pain, will finish on the 24th before work I hope.
Ed So you don't like rolling thunder by BLI? I seen the reviews of Pargon 3 engines on jlwii2000 and while I like the idea did not care for what I heard in the reviews. Just to much base and no midrange, just sounded boomie.
OK I have to know! What was the spelling mistake I made you posted about?
Far as the RSD Interior Light's? They are getting brighter for some reason?
Frank Good to see you back in the dinner!
Trains are running well and it is getting late so later.
Hey, Ken...
cudakenOK I have to know! What was the spelling mistake I made you posted about?
Well, it all started with the confusion over the two Stevens.
So, some folks were offering to call Steven Otte Mr. Otte.
Then, Mr. Otte replied and mentioned that Johnboy misspelled his name-
Steven OtteJohnboy... call me Steven O, call me SteveO, call me Otte, call me Br. Otte, just DON'T call me Otto again.
Well, I didn't catch that and I thought Johnboy was taking the rap for you. So that's why I mentioned that once, you may have made the same mistake.
gmpullmanlast mountain & eastern hogger Steven Otte Johnboy... call me Steven O, call me SteveO, call me Otte, call me Br. Otte, just DON'T call me Otto again. Br.O. or (Br. Zero ) Shurly you are speaking to me and yes I'll do that and I won't call you Shurly again either. "leslie Neilson" Johnboy out....
gmpullmanIt seems Ken was having the same troubles with his spell check, too. cudaken : The Hammer Otto, should have seen that coming... ...Well thanks anyway, you got me off of the top of page 7. Flo, give that bill to Mr Otto!
cudaken : The Hammer Otto, should have seen that coming... ...Well thanks anyway, you got me off of the top of page 7. Flo, give that bill to Mr Otto!
So, really, I blamed it on the spell-check, not you, Ken.
In hindsight I probably should have just kept my cow-catcher out of the whole thing...
Cheers, Everybody!
Howdy .... I'll have some Christmas cookies, please.
Where is everybody ? ...
Those traveling: Have a safe trip.
A Merry Christmas to everyone, and for those of us with no hope of a white one, from our friends at virtural railfan
A simple project of hanging a new shower curtain has turned into fix the drywall paint the drywall, hang the curtain rod straight and hang a new curtain. Same for a stopped up drain.
It's a gray drizzly day, traffic is terrible. I used to like watching the winter olympic type sports skiing and bobsledding but most of that is now on the Olympic channel, not part of the exhorbitantly expensive package I have.
Bought a boneless sirloin roast for Christmas eve dinner. I have no idea if it is supposed to be cooked like a rib roast or not.
Heartland Division CB&QWhere is everybody ? ...
Hi, Garry
I'm stopping in to warm my bones and see who else might be hanging around. There's Henry in the window booth watching CSX trains.
I guess everybody else is playing Santa today. Well, I'll cash in one of the wooden nickels Ken gave me and have that Crown Royal he bought me.
I hope everyone is safe, warm, healthy and happy this Holiday weekend!
NYC_91908WC (2016_08_17 08_08_12 UTC) by Edmund, on Flickr
See you good folks later,
Ed , love that pciture.
just checking in and saying Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
Hamging in the basement listening to Christmas tunes.
Greetings diners, I thought I'd stop in and say hello... Did anyone see the the I Love Lucy and Dick Van Dike Show Christmas Specials on CBS??? They come on again Christmas Eve if you missed it...
Modeling front, Project Big Bad John is moving along through the planning stages...
Christmas front, tomorrow is the family Christmas at Grandmamas (said like the Addams Family) house, most of the extended family will be there hope all goes well and no one has any major disagreements but if it's like every other time the family gets together there will be guess that's how it goes though... Merry Christmas, Seasons Greetings, and Happy Holidays!
Thought I'd share one my favorite Christmas songs...
I will have the Christmas cinnamon roll with some eggnog........ perfect.
I just wanted to drop in and say Hi. I have been really busy with work and Holiday Family stuff.
This has been a great year. I have been a member of this forum for just about a year now and it's been a lot of fun chatting and interacting with everyone.
Happy Holidays to all. Best wishes and God bless.
PS. SKOL...... Go Vikings! (tonight)
Ed:
Nice painting! Who is TWR?
I wonder how many people know that the picture is of your own 'caboose' that you built and that resides in your backyard?
Steven Otte Funny. When I was a schoolkid, my red hair was much lighter, and there were those who thought it was funny to call me "Opie."
It is my understanding that if someone calls Ron Howard that these days and is working for him, they get the same sort of treatment. (They get fired!)
NWP SWP Christmas front, tomorrow is the family Christmas at Grandmamas (said like the Addams Family) house, most of the extended family will be there hope all goes well and no one has any major disagreements but if it's like every other time the family gets together there will be guess that's how it goes though... Merry Christmas, Seasons Greetings, and Happy Holidays!
I understand that problem as well. My (now late) paternal grandparents and my Mom never got along. It finally got to the point where Mom would not go there for Christmas or Thanksgiving. (I am not close with that side of the family myself.)
Hobby Front: Scored a deal on track. Eighty-two pieces of Atlas 9" Code 100 bulk track for $82! (That includes the shipping.) From a closed hobby shop via a group I have joined on Facebook. Wasn't planning on getting track for the yard quite this quickly but for that price I couldn't pass it up. (That quantity doesn't get all the straights needed but it gets a vast majority.)
hon30critterEd: Nice painting! Who is TWR?
Hi, Dave
That's Thomas W. Richner, a very talented electrician at the GE plant I retired from.
Thank you, too, Moe Larry Curly...
hon30critterI wonder how many people know that the picture is of your own 'caboose' that you built and that resides in your backyard?
Well, we can fix that, too!
IMG_5440_fix by Edmund, on Flickr
When people tell me I have a nice caboose, I blush for a moment — then realize they're talking about the NYC 91908
Thanks everyone!
Hey Ed, nice caboose!
I can see how that can cause some confusion...
I looked into getting a caboose hopefully I'll have the capital to do so someday... I'd probably buy an Illinois Central, Ilinois Central Gulf, or Midsouth long platform caboose...
NWP SWPI looked into getting a caboose hopefully I'll have the capital to do so someday... I'd probably buy an Illinois Central, Ilinois Central Gulf, or Midsouth long platform caboose...
Hi Steven:
I'm not sure if you know this, but Ed's wonderful caboose is not the real thing. He built it himself from the ground up, just like you might build a garden shed with a few unique features. Ask Ed to share some more pictures. It's really comfy inside. Maybe he can link us to the build thread.
Maybe it's an option you could explore.
Janie, all I need is a refil for my decaf, please......
I spent much of the day making sure everything has been wrapped and out in the right place for me to take over to the festivities at my son's house on Christmas day. I had just finished breakfast and giving Blackie his insullin and Manet his pregnisone ear rub and turned on the computer. The phone rang and it was my DIL's cell phone. I went and put in my hearing aids but by the time I got them in and on, the phone had been hung up. She called back a few minutes later and told me they had just had breakfast over at Dunkin Donuts and wanted to fill her car with gas.... I had $1.80 per gallon off on my TOPS Market card that I need to get used and I won't need gas for the Volt until February most likely.
I told her I hadn't yet gotten dressed but to give me about 15 minutes to wash up and put clothes on and we could go over to the TOPS Gas Station and get her Gas Guzzling SUV filled with Fossilized Dinasaur Dung. Called back as soon as was ready and told them to meet me over there. Her car only holds about 20 gal and only gets about 15 mpg. My son filled her car to the brim and it cost him $11.40...... (saved about $29.50) If I had used it I would have saved about $3....
Today was drizzly rain until about noon when the sn*w began. We got about 3" of it. I was about ready to see about plugging in the little sn*wblower I have when a couple guys from across the street walked down and cleaned my driveway for me by hand.... Now there is a little story behind this. About 3 weeks ago the guy across the road on the side street (He is a teacher/administrator I worked with during my years here in Geneva) asked me if they could use my driveway to park one of the cars over the holidays. His new wifes daughter is home from college with her new husband (who is from England, BTW) and last year the guy got a nastygram from the city for parking on his lawn by the road.... I told him it would be fine for them to use the driveway as I rarely have anyone parking over there. So the girls Hubby and the son (a local police officer) cleared out the new snow in that driveway, and then decided to come over and do my main driveway as well. I do like the neighborhood I live in!!!
Have to be up early tomorrow to make sure I can get my car out of the driveway (may be a few more inches of the stuff overnight). Both my Grandaughters will be in the Sunday School Christmas Pagent tomorrow morning at Church... Wouldn't want to miss that!
Have a great evening and I will be back before the start of Christmas (sundown tomorrow) to wish you all a good one!
gmpullmanThere's Henry in the window booth watching CSX trains.
Steven NWP Ed posted his construction pics.
http://cs.trains.com/mrr/f/88/p/213066/2335145.aspx
I googled cabooses for sale and there was a lot of call for price. I did find a grafitti and rusty CSX for $29,000. We missed our chance to buy cheap cabooses.
This guy got a deal in 2006, but the extras added up
http://trn.trains.com/railroads/2006/07/own-a-caboose
Flo, Ed, Gary, Track Fiddler, Brent, Galaxy, Henery, Jan, Inch, Z-Strip, Angelob, Ray, Mr B and I will have a Crown Royal with a chaser. Give SteveO, Steven and Rick a RBF and leave a Stein outside for Ulrich.
Work Front Nancy did not come in today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Made for a peacfull Saturday and while slow the best Saturday in 3 weeks! Nothing to bragg about at $1015.00 in sales. but with out the ding bat there there was no lying.
Henery Great Photo! How is your wife doing? Far as projects getting of hand, yea I know that feeling.
I was shocked when I got up this morning! We had are first snowfall for this winter! While it was only 2" it was a very wet snow and all I could see out the window was bowed pine tree limbs covred in white stuff. Roads where bare but the trees where covred in snow. Very pretty drive into work.
BBQ is done and so am I.
BigDaddy We missed our chance to buy cheap cabooses.
That's a fact!
Ozark Mountain Railcar gets a few "bargains" in every once in a while.
https://www.ozarkmountainrailcar.com/railEquipmentGrid.php?category=Cabooses
If you register you can see the prices and terms.
We built ours from the ground-up and it is a pretty close rendition of what I believe a caboose should be.
Several of my friends have owned and/or restored cabooses and that can be pretty challenging.
Thanks for those interesting links, Big Daddy
Just wanted to point out that both links go to the caboose buying story. Ed's build link isn't there.
Same here, Henry, about the links. I thought Ed's caboose was a real caboose!
Just checked into the Berea train cam, looks like a fresh layer of snow. DIL checked in, she arrived at her dad's, no driving problems. He's in the Cleveland area.
NS mechandise train going through, E bound. Lots of engines, must a power move.
Dave, glad that you did, fixed.
Ed. Ozark, I has seen them before, but not on this google search. I would love to have my own Private Varnish.
My uncles' 3rd wife's ex husband bought a car from the Rosenbloom family. Not sure it's name but it has been worked on for 3 years to get it up to Amtrak standards. Rosenbloom owned the Baltimore Colts and then he sold and either bought the Cardinals or the Rams. Irsay killed my interest in football when he moved the team to Indianapolis in the middle of the night. Did you know they need bullet proof glass?
To swing the deal, I would have to win either the Powerball or Megamillions this week, both are close to $300 mil. I would have to buy something road worthy and RTR now rather than the $30,000 rust buckets they have for sale. I understand annual maintenance and storage runs around $30K too. With a couple hundred mil, that should be no problem
We can dream can't we?
I was thinking of getting a flatcar and building a caboose body atop that... Also on Ozark they had a California Zephyr consist for 3 mil, I'll just get my wallet out and write them a check!
NWP SWPAlso on Ozark they had a California Zephyr consist for 3 mil, I'll just get my wallet out and write them a check!
If your wallet is really that big it must be a PITA to sit on!
hon30critter NWP SWP Also on Ozark they had a California Zephyr consist for 3 mil, I'll just get my wallet out and write them a check! If your wallet is really that big it must be a PITA to sit on! Dave
NWP SWP Also on Ozark they had a California Zephyr consist for 3 mil, I'll just get my wallet out and write them a check!
Yep, especially because it's empty!
NWP SWPYep, especially because it's empty!
I can appreciate your situation. Dianne and I went from paycheque to paycheque for years with no money in the bank account. It's not a great feeling. Fortunately our circumstances have changed (thanks mostly to Dianne's career success).
If I can offer any advice it would be to start saving for your future. Even $25.00 a week will grow significantly over time. Your savings might eventually allow you to buy your own home, but even if that doesn't happen you will still have money in the bank.
Cheers!!
BigDaddyWe can dream can't we?
Funny you should post a video of the Francis L. Suter. I rode that car back in 1984 or so.
A total of about 200 feet! They didn't even serve me dinner. I rode the car out of the Collinwood back shop, onto the transfer table, over one track and back into the shop.
My bro-in-law was one of the guys in charge of restoration when the car was owned by Bruce (Ryan) Hoffman. He was a Cleveland radio personality who suddenly, sadly, passed away.
That left the car's future up in the air and I was glad to see what Hal Dunlap has done with the car since.
Part of my fascination with everything PULLMAN was the fact that I became a private car steward, quite by accident, back in 1973. I was still in High School!
I got almost ALL the perquisites of the rich and famous and all I had to do was serve drinks, make up the beds, serve meals and tidy-up the car.
Over the years I've traveled quite a few miles in the comfort of various private cars and, so far, haven't paid a cent out of my own pocket (in fact, did pretty good on tips!)
It's all in how you play the game.
C&O_3_1974C_edited-1 by Edmund, on Flickr
Here I am in my monkey-suit waiting to board guests on the C&O No.3 The Chapel Hill.
C&O_3_1974B_edited-1 by Edmund, on Flickr
I literally went from Ocean to Ocean on this trip! Detroit-Ottawa-Vancouver-Chicago-Newport News-Detroit-Cincinnati. Five Weeks!
I sure made a lot of friends in Canada on that trip. Friends I've never even met!
We were getting close to Windsor and the owner of the car told me "we have to do something with all that beer — we'll never get through customs with that much". see what you can do to use it up.
Don't 'ya know we encountered a slow order a few hours later and I looked ahead to see a bunch of "Gandy Dancers" standing along the right-of-way leaning on their picks and shovels. Quick thinking, I dragged cases of Canada's Finest over to the service door and started tossing it out to dozens of VERY happy M-O-W workers. This was mid-August and late afternoon. It was hot!
They HAVE to still be talking about that day! I was a local hero and they don't even know my name
Fun stuff for a high school senior. Our chef was a retired PRR man named "Big Daddy Perry" Imagine that!
Here I am, years later, still in the monkey-suit. Sure having fun, though!
P1100033 by Edmund, on Flickr
Wow, great memories.
I been peeking in and out during the last few days. Several attempts to reply.
I haven't seen the colored episodes of I Love Lucy because I have that episode. And I didn't see the Dick Van *** Show because I missed it and I know I'm not going to see it.
I always watched I Love Lucy and it will always be my favorite show. When the company decided to show colored episodes I wanted to watch them. But the dad say if I did it would ruin the show. I don't believe that because I have the colored versions of Bewitched season 1 and 2, I Dream of Jeannie season 1. They were in black and white. So yeah I grew up with color and black and white movies and shows. My imagination can go plain and boring or very excited colors. Although that breaks when they show you the dresses and clothing in the movie that is very different in your mind.
I thought about living in a caboose but I idea was a little crammed in. A more suitable was a private heavyweight or lightweight passenger car probably a pullman. Easier to add a kitchen and living room than the other way around. A guy can dream with very own Amtrak F40PH.
Layout Thoughts: Since I thought of modeling late NYC. I could add some PC cars like a hopper, gondola, and 3 diesels. And end the layout in 1970. Make a E unit with 3 coaches.
Probably I'll start early CR in one to two years with PC RDG, EL, LV patched units. In my mind it's going to be a very small layout with around 4 to 6 locomotives.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Hey all, missed me? I've been just too busy this week.... 6 cashiers at work quit in the week before Christmas, so I picked up another day of work- 7 more hours and a few more bucks. Ugh, but I am exhausted still.
Christmas shopping was done on Thursday- Dad got a giftcard, mom got a foreman grill, and my uncle got a DNA ancestry kit- Mom and I went in together to get him that.
After this week, If I ever won the lottery, I'd be willing to buy property in the hills (Near the Wheeling and Lake Erie trackage), build a huge house with a huge basement, and put a 30ft wall around it...maybe electrify it to. But, I to have dreamed of owning a private passenger car- preferable to own a club car, observation or sleeper with a small kitchen.
The open house season has been going well for the Mid Mon Valley model railroad club...we broke 170 yesterday, and normally we get about 100-150 for a year, so we are ahead of the game- see my other post in the general discussion about something cool that happened there yesterday.
Health- Asthma has been bad again, as has my anxiety. I hope everyone is well here, and has a very happy holiday season.
Jimmy_Braum my uncle got a DNA ancestry kit- Mom and I went in together to get him that.
my uncle got a DNA ancestry kit- Mom and I went in together to get him that.
We been trying to get for more than 5 years. But never had the money or the courage to get one. We wanted to get one for our grandma, to find her origins on her grand grandma's side. We don't have a clue why her side has slight red hair for being Mexican.
So Jimmy what is reason?
Flo, get the gang a drink of there choice and I have a Keg of
Called Mom and Dad today from work to wish them a Merry Christmas. Mom did not sound happy to hear from me, asked what was wrong? She said "I am not happy, Matt died'! Matt is or should I say was my Dad.
Kicker? Dad hated Funerals and people fighting over what they get. So while it was no surprise he did not want a furneral the shocker was he died Dec 15th 2017 and she did not call me? God I knew my family was Dysfunctional but this has to be a record!
Dad less Ken
Well, Its Christmas Eve, and I'm stuck working. I have what we call a turnaround shift, that is I work tonght and again tomorrow day shift. I get from 10 pm off until 8 am tomorrow, because I said we were getting up early Xmas morning To do our presents, so the night auditor is coming in early at 10. Its still going to be a long day tomorrow, up at 3 am to open our presents, then work 8-4, then off to very dear close friends and the "great nepehws" for dinner and to open their presents that santa and Uncle galaxy and My Oh bring to their grandpa's house.
That means roughly I'll be up from 3 until about 11 pm, unless we duck out earlier from after dinner and presents. No time for my afternoon nap even after work. I volunteered but didn't know I was going to have a turnaround shift. I volunteered so the day person can have it off with her kids, ages 8-14. It IS time and a half, and next year If I'm still here, I'll say I worked last year, this year someone elses turn!!!! ANd If I DO have to work, I'll say I want either xmas eve or xmas day OFF so I, too, can have a Xmas. {those who argue with me over "XMAS", I wish youd google it to see it actually has as much respect as "Christmas", is older and means the same}
Slow tonight all check ins already here. Unless someone wanders in, or a new reservation comes in, i have nothing else to do. Tomorrow I HAVE 8 CHECK OUTS, AND 5 CHECK INS. I don't have housekeeping, but the breakfast person and the one maintenance guy will be here to so I won't be totally alone till around noon, then all alone.
No train stuff this year for xmas. I dont even know what I'd want if I did get trains...
My OH and I opened one gift each today...I got My OH a crystal Angle ornament adn MY Oh got me two new ties. SInce I wear ties to work, They are welcome. One purple one and one gold one. My Oh didn't have much to work with, only $20. I spent $26 on my OH. Then I got us and wrapped some of our favorite xmas candies, which this time of year I enjoy since candy isn't on my diabetic diet plan. I got MY OH a sweater, a pr of Pjs, and a New jacket. I got the same, except the sweater. It still was cheap enough on sale to get myself the Pjs and also a jacket, that should match My OHs nicely. Since mY OH doesn't read this forum, I can post what I got. LOL. Not much, just enough to know its christmas. I got a $10 gift card for DD from My Front Desk Manager. That way I can get a nice cup of coffee on my way to work, ours isn't bad, and Actually I think I will give it to My OH, who drinks more coffee than I do, and is out and about more, maybe can use it more than I can.
We got the 8 yo great nephew a razor scooter, the 3 yo a big boy scooter, and the 1 yo a trike. I got stockings for teh boys as well. I've got tofill them tonight too, when I get home. I have the stuffing. I'll add 2 oranges to the bottom, as I used to get when I was a kid. I asked my mother once why? {My grandmother had a winter home in FLorida, adn often sent us oranges or we went to visit for easter, so no big deal to us to get an orange. SHe said in the old days that meant you were wealthy enough to afford an orange form florida to put in the stockings for the kids for xmas}. the other stocking stuffers are age appropriate or candy, whcih I got the same for all three boys. I hope they enjoy them, nothing special other than it came form Uncle Galaxy and My OH.
Well, its 7 ok, have to check where santa is. Over europe I guess. Three more hours to go.
If I don't pop in tomorrow, MERRY CHRISTAMS!!!!
Belated Happy CHanunuka!!
Happy FEstivus{?}
If I don't see you htis week, HAPPY NEW year! May it be happy, healthy and prosperous!!!
{ We (My OH AND i) could definitely use a healthy and properous one!}
cudaken Eveing Diners Flo, get the gang a drink of there choice and I have a Keg of Called Mom and Dad today from work to wish them a Merry Christmas. Mom did not sound happy to hear from me, asked what was wrong? She said "I am not happy, Matt died'! Matt is or should I say was my Dad. Kicker? Dad hated Funerals and people fighting over what the get. So while it was no surprise he did not want a furneral the shocker was he died Dec 15th 2017 and she did not call me? God I knew my family was Dysfunctional but this has to be a record! Dad less Ken
Kicker? Dad hated Funerals and people fighting over what the get. So while it was no surprise he did not want a furneral the shocker was he died Dec 15th 2017 and she did not call me? God I knew my family was Dysfunctional but this has to be a record!
Sorry to hear of your loss, Ken!
Was He your father or step father?
Sorry to hear about your dad Ken, deepest sympathies... put your drinks on my tab...
Well the family Christmas went over well enough, it was a typical awkward family get together...
Modeling front, Project Big Bad John is still in the planning stages but a forum member by the handle "Overmod" sounds quite knowledgeable on locomotive specs and has been very helpful...
Merry Christmas, Seasons Greetings, and Happy Holidays to all!
Two more of my Christmas favorites!
angelob6660 Jimmy_Braum my uncle got a DNA ancestry kit- Mom and I went in together to get him that. We been trying to get for more than 5 years. But never had the money or the courage to get one. We wanted to get one for our grandma, to find her origins on her grand grandma's side. We don't have a clue why her side has slight red hair for being Mexican. So Jimmy what is reason?
If yhou know much, you can do soem reasearch at ancestry.com
My father got back into Ireland, and the point where the King Of England exiled my ancestors form Scotland to Ireland. But the trail goes cold in the 1600s into Scotland. So I'm one of the dreaded Scots-Irish, and his mothers side was Norwegian Immigrants. Is it any wonder I had bright curly red hair as a lad, myself? ANd my beard WAS red, though my hair turned to a light brown as I ended puberty, that is whats left of it, i started losing at age 16.. There is some reminents of the red if you look at my beard, but sigh, its been gray for years.
Its my mothers side I want to know more about, but I think we are Irish there as well, though It wasn't talked about, probably because of the "No Irish need Apply" 'rules" of a certain time period. The rest is English, probably some German adn definitely European.
Oh, and DURN IT! NO ROYALTY on my dads side!!!
If you find out anything, let us know. I know the kits arent' cheap. But they cna hold a wealth of info.
I'd like Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr to go digging into my ancestry and go further if they can. On his show on PBS "Finding your roots". But he only does celebrities, not ordinary folks. I could care less about Kim Kardasian's or George Clooney's roots, I wanna know more about mine! He may run into the same brick wall my fahter did though.
Have a great night....
Merry Christmas everybody.
We leave for Ohio tomorrow. Next we go to Michigan. Be back in a week. Another whirlwind trip .
If I get a chance, I’ll check in here during the week.
Ken... Condolences about your father dying and sad to hear about the family being disfunctional.
Have a good week, everybody.
Merry Christmas to all........
And to all, A Good Night!
P.S.- Ken, my deepest sympathies on the loss of your father.
My condolences to you as well, Ken. Thankfully my parents are still around, but for how much longer I don't know.
I will add a ¡Feliz Navidad! to the mix as well. I will be going out to the ranch and making dessert. My tradition. I change it up every year. (Some years I have no idea what I will do until very close. Some years I know fairly early.) This year was changing up until the first part of the month. It will be a Caramel Apple Torte. Angel food cake, caramel pudding, cake, canned apple slices, repeat. I will be putting it in clear glass mugs (think beer type mugs). I couldn't find a clear glass bowl so I improvised. The pudding and the apples I had but the cake wasn't added until earlier this month.
Mom will have ham with cherry sauce. Yams with brown sugar, topped with pineapple slices and flavored mini marshmallows. (That is something her mom, my grandmother, always made and we have kept that tradition.) I also think there will coleslaw and asparagus.
Also will most llikely be doing a few repairs at home. Mom can't and Dad isn't moving well enough to do it.
Twas the night before Christmas when across the layout not a creature was stirring, not even a Krauss (Maffei), the locomotives were placed in yard with care, in hopes that the Zephyr soon would be there... the sleepers were nestled in a quiet spur, while the Mallet Articulateds were placed in their sheds...
Thats all I've got right now if you have a suggestion please do post it...
I'm very saddened to hear of your double-dose of bad news, Ken. You and Sue are in my thoughts. Well, maybe it is a triple dose since it happened so close to Christmas, too.
Maybe your mom just didn't have the courage to call to let you know. Some people don't know how to handle death or bad news.
If there's anything I can do to help don't hesitate to ask...
Your friend, Ed
Seeing as how it's now midnight and officially Christmas here in the Central Time Zone...
Merry Christmas to all, and to all a goodnight!
Seasons Greetings amd Happy Holidays, Wish you and yours Good Tidings and a Merry Christmas from the NorthWestern Pacific and SouthWestern Pacific Railroad System, the Great Pacific Fleet!
Good morning all.
Merry Christmas
Ken, my condolences on your loss.
Just a sputter of snow this morning inteh wilds of Western KY. ( like 5 flakes)
Heading over to the parents here in a bit, my sister and brother in law are visiting.
I watched all my obligitory Christmas movies last night.
See you all later.
Morning everyone, and Merry Christmas to erveryone who partakes in it. Mom is working, so we're doing the gift opening here later today.
Ken, I am sorry as well for your loss.
I watched all the Christmas movies last night as well. Fell asleep to "It';s a wonderful life". We received snow here last night, so I finally got the "White Christmas" I've wanted for awhile.
I plan to go post christmas shopping for my model train gifts- since very few know what I want, I always suggest to get me money so I can pick it out myself.
To All---
Merry Christmas, and a healthy, safe, prosperous New Year !!
From the Island,
Merry Christmas diners,
cudaken Kicker? Dad hated Funerals and people fighting over what they get. So while it was no surprise he did not want a furneral the shocker was he died Dec 15th 2017 and she did not call me? God I knew my family was Dysfunctional but this has to be a record!
My mom has the same idea. She wants to no fuss over family gatherings and sadness. We will see what happens when we get to that bridge.
Sorry about your dad, Ken.
Galaxy- It seems more than I do. My dad's side is Swedish and Italian, and my mom's is Mexican.
So do you celebrate your ancestry cultures since you found out more?
Have a Wonderful Day!
Merry Christmas to all!
Sorry to hear about your Dad, Ken. May he rest in peace. Is your Mom going to be OK without him around?
I did not stay up for midnight mas. Went to Mass on Sunday and again this Morning, that's, enough, thankyou.
Anyway, at this morning's Mass Fr. Odo really belted out that last stanza of Joty to the World on the organ. You could feel the building shake and the lights dim ans the organ burned up those ampeers.
Merry Christmas everyone though it just doesn’t feel like it (Sort of feeling how Charlie Brown felt). In fact the only tree that we put up this year is a Charlie Brown tree.
I am hoping to finish the SIW move this week before the Greenberg trainshow so I can pick up a few odds and ends there.
Merry Christmas, all! Hope it is a safe one!
-6 , sunny and windy. Wind chill is at -28.
Sorry about your Dad, Ken. That really sucks.
Spoke to my son in California, all is well with him and DIL. They leave for Maui next week for DIL's brother's wedding.
Daughter and SIL/ grandkids were on the way up to visit. About 15 miles from their home the emercency brake light was on. Looooong story short, they turned around and limped it home. Disappointment all around.
Soooo, I'm in the basement running trains and working on minor projects. Wife is watching Christmas movies.
Wife gave me 30 Prieser Holstein cows and a 3 pack of Accurail GN covered hoppers! She got a remote starter for her SUV.We get each other stuff all year, so we try not to go nuts on Christmas. The stuff for the kids/ grandkids is a completely different story! LOL!
Have a good one!
Ho ho ho..., Meeeerry Christmas!!
just pulled the prime rib outta the oven and brought some in to share. er.. I guess rib roast actually. Prime rib sounds better to me Though. Maybe others can bring in a few dishes and we can have a late potluck Christmas party.
Ken- so sorry to hear about your dad.
Welp, all is well here I suppose. Good to see you guys. Quite a few new guys I see. That’s great.
getting ready for the wife to start coughin (she’s had the flu all last week but better now) so I best get back to w*rk here.
I’ll try and stop in on New Years to help get Jim off the chandelier. Happens every year. Still don’t know how he gets up there.
Ya’ll have a great day now ya hear?!
Todd
Central Illinoyz
In order to keep my position as Master and Supreme Ruler of the House, I don't argue with my wife.
I'm a small town boy. A product of two people from even smaller towns. I don’t talk on topic….. I just talk.
Ken my condolences on the loss of your dad. Hideous way to find out too.
My sirloin roast turned out well. I cooked it at 450 for 20 minutes to avoid browning it in a skillet. Not that anyone noticed but the bottom didn't get very brown. Next time I will dirty a skillet. It turned out well as did the potatoes. My son made green beans and pine nuts and tiramisu.
Narrowly avoided taking my OH to the ER. Her oncologist decided 100.7 wasn't high enough, given her lack of symptoms and to wait for 101. It never hit 101 but now, 24 hours later it is again 100.8.
I thought I mentioned my DNA testing before. I am 0.1% Yakut a Siberian oriental tribe. Did the Russians go west or did the Yakut go east 4-500 years ago? My wife who thought she was 1/2 German is more Scandanavian than German.
Hope everyone is having a happy holiday.
Eveining Diners
Flo, the gang will have a glass of spiked eggnog with a chaser. Give the none drinkers what every they like.
BigDaddyKen my condolences on the loss of your dad. Hideous way to find out too.
Henery I think you put it best! I was stunned by the news but not what happened! Told my wife last year "what you want to bet Mom does not call when Dad dies?" Just another messed up chapter in my life! Amazing with my childhood I have not needed therapy. Still turned out to be a decent person and father to my daughter.
Thank You for all of the condolences. I learned a lot from Dad, good and bad, but more good. Part of me will miss him, part of me not as much.
Christmas Was pretty good. Daughter and SIL did get to the house pretty late, around 2:15. I had not eaten yet and I was glad we ate before we opned the presents. Gave Sharon and Shawn some cash and a Lowes Gift Card. They are remodining there bathroom. Over all pretty pleasant Christmas and for a change a White Christmas.
Todd Great To See You!
Ed You gave me the best Christmas Pesents. Running the Mighty B&O F7's, Mighty CB&Q F7's and NYC RSD as I miss spell.
Merry Christmas, Ken
Happy Christmas evening all! Cold, cold, cold. It only got to 1 above today. Expected to get to -14 tonight.
Dessert: As I mentioned previously, I was making a caramel apple torte for dessert. Unfortunately, both Mom and Dad thought that it was a little bit heavy. Hmm. Have to come up with something a little bit lighter for next year. (As of late, I can't seem to come up with anything dessert wise that keeps them happy.)
On a different point, however, Dad didn't say much when I asked about snagging a piecce of plywood to built the new layout section. He also doesn't say much when I use his radial arm saw for cutting things. (He didn't train me on using it until I was high school. He was concerned about me misusing it and causing problems.) Does make it a lot easier for cutting plywood and such. The 1x4s can usually cut with a hand saw but the radial arm saw does make it easier.
Judging by the weather, I may be able to buiilt the framework I need the second week of January. From what the weather is showing, next Monday will be a repeat of today.
I also have decided that I will leave the shop only as one kit. I took a quick look at the available space and determined that there isn't wnough room for a second kit. (Besides which, it saves me money not buying the second kit. I have enough other bits and pieces that I need that saving money will be handy.)
Ken!
cudaken Amazing with my child hood I have not needed therapy.
TRAINS are therapy. Every time someone asks me "how much did that cost?" pointing to a locomotive or something I just say, "about three sessions worth" and then they understand.
It sounds like you have a good grasp of how things are dealt out in life... that's good, Ken!
I hope the coming New Year brings you some good cheer!
centurycard by Edmund, on Flickr
Best Wishes to ALL!
A belated Merry Christmas to all, and best wishes for 2018!!
Sorry, this is a few minutes late. I have been having such a good time with my wife Dianne, our son Cole and his wonderful fiance Kaitlin that I didn't have time to get to the computer on Christmas day. This is the first time we have had Cole home for X-mas in four years, and having Kaitlin here was a big bonus. We are teaching her how to play euchre and she is off to a good start. We also played a Canadian trivia game which we were absolutely lousy at but it was fun. We cheated by giving lots of hints if we knew the answer to the question!
I prided myself on not going back for seconds during Christmas Dinner. . I was sorely tempted but I managed to maintain my resolve! That was until the snacks came out for the after dinner games and the cookie platter was brought out again. That pretty much killed the attempt at waistline control!
We have suffered the benefits of having employees (my wife's) who really like their managers. Dianne got a bunch of very generous gifts from her staff, but the best was a Jamaican fruit and rum cake that was literally intoxicating (and I believe quite flamable)! It was so moist that you could have squeezed the booze out of it. We were warned not to drive after having some. I chuckled at the warning but after the first piece I suspected that the warning was true! There is still half a cake left. What to do, what to do?!?
Cheers everyone!!!
Well it turned out to be a nice Christmas after all Sister in Law surprised me with money to spend at the train show. Perfect because the wife wants me out while the furniture is moving Saturday, so I will go to the train show Walmart and then see the Star Wars movie. Cannot think of a better way to spend a “get out of the way Saturday.”
I need more reversing track for the Subway and while I am at it I think I will swap the stock couplers for Kadee 158’s and see if that makes for a more prototypical looking space between subway cars.
Everybody outta bed. It's not Berea, but it's all I got this morning from Coal City IL
Good Afternoon, Folks!
Happy Boxing Day...
JAMES MOONThat’s just plain crazy. Happy shoveling to all along the Lake Erie shore.
This little fellow will make "short" work of those plowing jobs!
Plough_CN-55499 by Edmund, on Flickr
This has to be the shortest plough I've ever seen on the railroad!
Do you suppose it was designed so it could fit on a turntable along with the locomotive?
CN_Plough_55401 by Edmund, on Flickr
Sure would make a neat little model. Maybe the Walthers plow can be hacked into something like it?
I'll stop by later for a nice bowl of Cincinnati style five-way Chili, and maybe one of Ken's beers
Brunhilda, I'll have an extra large coffee with lots of cream, please. Also, set Ken and the gang up with a .
No real winter solstice traditions for me because I don't observe it; however one year my son and I sat on Dec 24th and watched "it's a Wonderful Life" from like 6:00 pm straight through to past midnight just by changing channels. That is a good memory.
Ed: that little snow plow is just begging to be modeled by some skillful modeler. I tend to agree that it's short so they could turn it with the locomotive. My question is where do they put any ballast in a plow that short?
it is cold here! Not weather to my liking, but ya deal with it.
Ken: Condolences on your fathers death. I hope all will be well for you and your family.
edit. I'm at the top of the page. Your orders are on me!
Good snowy evening all.
Zoe - A big peppermint hot cocoa please, as it is frigid out!
Ken - So sorry about your dad. That was a horrendous way to find out.
Weather - Erie Pa got all the snow... Snow belt in my area got 8"... Erie has hit 63" in two days. Set the record for the most in a day, two days, three days, and a week.... I will let that one sink in for a bit.
Most Erie has gotten in a month, is 97.5".... In a month....
They got to 34.5" shy of that... In two days...
And it is still snowing, at 2-3" per hour....
Most of Erie and surrounding areas got shut down, due to impassable roads. The movie theater, the Millcreek Mall, and numerous other stores, businesses, and too many roads to count were all closed because of the weather. PennDOT, and PSP (Pennsylvania Dept. of Transportation and Pennsylvania State Police) flat out said to stay off of the roads, and were enforcing the rule that no one was allowed out unless they had either one (or more) of three things. Snow tires, tire chains, or four wheel drive. If you don't have those things, you get a massive fine and your car towed for your troubles. (Which, if you were stupid enough to go out without the proper equipment, you needed towed out of wherever you got stuck at anyways...)
They can keep it... No offense to the Erie-ites, and, I do like snow, just do not like to get it all at one time.
Although, where I live, we usually get hit harder than Erie, and do often get much more than Erie. (Our record is 104" in a month, with a 2 day total of 73" before. But as we don't have Erie International Airport, it's not "official" for us.)
And now, it's just plain cold....
W*^k - Been a interesting couple days. I will leave it at that...
Hope all are well, and all enjoy the evening.
EDIT: I should mention, that monthly snow fall record of 97.5" in Erie...This is the current record, and the current monthly total at Erie Airport is exactly, now, as of 11 pm, 97.5"...... Another record will fall tonight. They are forecasting another 3-6" for Erie, so, they have a good chance to be over 100" for the month by morning.
Oh, and, with 34" in 24 hours, they shattered the prior 26.5" in 24 hours record.
Now you know, as they say, the rest of the story.
Eveing Folks
UP831 Thank You for setting up the gang and I with 's.
Flo, Give SteveO, Steven and Rick a RBF and leave a Stein outside for Ulrich.
Still dealing with lossing dad. More than likely it will make me a better father in the long run.
Work Front. Guess who showed up? Yep Nancy! We had $5200.00 in pay in full sales which is pretty good. But in written sales (Means it is not paid in full just a deposit) we had $8000.00 in written sales, that includes paid in full sales and layaways. Nothing like watching a 74 year old woman beg for a $10.00 deposit for a $2800.00 layaway! 95% percent of her $10.00 layaways die on the vine.
Weather Front. It is dam cold here for the midwest. It is 9 degrees here in Maryville. I am frezzing my rail spike off in the garage with the gas heater on high, spaces heater going and wearing two pair of sweat pants.
Trains are running great.
Ken:
Sorry about your dad, especially at this time of year.
Dianne and I exchanged Christmas greetings with Ulrich and Petra. His message was positive and upbeat. He was disappointed that his son didn't visit over the holidays, but other than that they seemed to have had a good time.
Its cold in NYC MORE COFFEE PLEASE its 23 degrees out.
DUST!
The kitchen project is completed through Demolition now, and I am removing about 15 partial tiles to be replaced with full tiles before the base cabinets get installed.
THERE IS DUST EVERYWHERE! I had no idea how much dust this project would create. I spent about four hours cleaning everything in the workshop room. Terrible. All the furniture is covered with dust all through the house. The Air Conditioning inlet filter (Yes, I am still running A/C, 80 degrees outside), is solid white. What a mess.
I am going to the Dollar Store today and buying a pile of lightweight drop cloths to cover everything.
Ken, so sorry to hear about the loss of your father.
Thanks to everyone for keeping the Diner civil while I was gone over an extra-long holiday weekend. Merry belated Christmas to all!
This morning it was -7° F according to the thermometer in the car. We've been pretty lucky with the snow so far, though -- only four measurable snowfalls so far, all less than an inch. If I have to choose between lung-searing cold and excessive snow, I'll take the cold. Don't care how cold it gets if I don't have to go out in it to shovel.
Next month, how about we go somewhere warm?
We can stop in at the Harvey House to warm up with some hot cider until the Diner crew gets the gas lines hooked up and the grill ready.
Howdy. ... it looks like most of you had a good Christmas and I’m glad .
we drove to Ohio on Christmas Day to see family there. Yesterday we continued north to Michigan to see more family. it got colder. It was about zero F when we got up this morning.
Using iPhone to post. Won’t have the computer for about a week
cheers
Steven OtteNext month, how about we go somewhere warm?
SteveO,
South Florida is open for business, and should easily meet your requirements for warmth. All tourists with money to spend are always welcome!
Currently 78 degrees and clear blue skies.
Beaches are waiting!
joe323 Its cold in NYC MORE COFFEE PLEASE its 23 degrees out.
23 degrees? HEATWAVE!!!! That *is* HOT!
It is -7 degrees of fairy height out here,
With the windy-chills it feels like -24
I turned on the heat for the first time in my room this morning.
It was only two days ago that I turned off the air conditioner in my office.
Right now all I am running is a small fan to bring ini cold air to help keep the computers cool.
Beautiful 64 grees in here now.
BroadwayLion joe323 Its cold in NYC MORE COFFEE PLEASE its 23 degrees out. 23 degrees? HEATWAVE!!!! That *is* HOT! It is -7 degrees of fairy height out here, With the windy-chills it feels like -24 I turned on the heat for the first time in my room this morning. It was only two days ago that I turned off the air conditioner in my office. Right now all I am running is a small fan to bring ini cold air to help keep the computers cool. Beautiful 64 grees in here now. ROAR
64 degrees perfect spring day for the largest subway in Norh Dakota.
Meanwhile 1 to 1 subway town it’s winter .
Speaking of subways Iam going to measure the shelves of my subway display tonight before I cut the wood to see if my subway will need any additional support
Pass the biscuits please.
I see it's 14 degrees in Berea this early afternoon, partly coudy, a bit windy, with snow on the ground. In SE WI, we just hit 7 degrees.
West bound CSX unit covered hopper train just went through. Suprising how many old hoppers you see in service, SOO, C&NW, BN, plus a few others so weathered you can't make'em out.
Kids got the old man a new lap top for Christmas, next week I'll venture into my closest LHS, about 40 miles, and get the PR4, and set up JMRI.
Stay warm!
Good (chilly) afternoon all.
Welcome back SteveO.
Zoe - A round of hot cocoa for all, make mine a Reese's hot cocoa please. Thanks.
Weather - Cold and windy here too. And it is finally sowing in the snowbelts of NWPA. (But not even close to Erie snowfall.)
Erie snowfall record front - Erie is now at 108" (give or take a few inches) for the month, after getting another batch of snow (12") last night. The USPS has even taken the unusual step of suspending all residential service in Erie and surrounding areas (including but not limited too Millcreek, Harborcreek, Weslyville, Fairview, and Lawrence Park) for the time being due to the weather. Only business locations that are open and accessible are getting deliveries today. Dozens of roads remain closed, and hundreds of stores and businesses are closed today. And the forecast? More snow today, and then more beginning Friday...
They sit a only a handful of inches shy of their normal seasonal average snowfall. And we have at least 3 months to go before the season is over. Records galore could fall this year!
If it weren't for the fact that most of the roads were closed, (and the safety issues of nowhere to safely stop your vehicle), I would have gotten some railfanning shots of some snow-busting trains in the area. (Living in the traditional snow belt, with a four wheel drive Ford Escape that is a absolute tank, I am used to driving in that kind of snow. But the safety issues won out.)
W*^k - Slow is an understatement today.
Erie Pa guess GE won’t be producing any locomotives today. As to the USPS what happened to that slogan Neither rain nor hail is etc.
Good Evening, Folks
Just came in from doing the "quickie" version of plowing my drive. Quick as in only an hour. Light, fluffy snow and the wind changing direction every minute or so makes for no fun on the tractor. I have a 60" rear-facing snow blower and I can not get out of the way of the discharge fast enough when the wind is swirling.
Steve O., San Bernadino is looking pretty nice right about now!
One Hundred Forty-One years ago Tomorrow — it was a Friday, too — marks the anniversary of the Ashtabula Bridge Disaster.
Ashtabula1 by Edmund, on Flickr
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashtabula_River_railroad_disaster
Keep warm, folks...
Check in with you all later!
Ricky- What are going to do with snow?
LION- Do you have a long fur coat? For those cold temperatures.
StevenO- I wished I could have hot cider but it's always spiced.
Henry- A good looking BNSF picture.
I took down the Christmas lights on the house. I left the Christmas tree still decorated until next week or so.
Today is slightly cloudy with temperatures reaching a warm 63 to 75.
Speaking of warm places, my Main Squeze and I plan to see our daughter in Arizona in February. Nicer than Michigan in winter where our other two daughters reside .
Arizona has some good places for train watching .
Really bored @w*^k today. Zero in sales, as of 5:51pm. Good thing I remembered my phone charger, otherwise I would probably be falling asleep by now!
Joe - When all the roads have so much snow that the plow trucks are getting stuck, there is no way those little rear-wheel drive mail jeeps can make it through them. The PA National Gaurd has been called in to help clear the snow from the streets.
Most areas are now using front loaders and dump trucks for snow clearing.
My uncle lives a few blocks from GE's plant, his road is impassable for all but a snow sled (Ski-doo Snowmobile style.) to get through. He cleared his driveway, but will have to clear it again once they find the road again.
Angelo - I only have about 15-20" on the ground, much less than the now 75"+ that Erie has. So, I have all kinds of places to shove it too. In the snow belt areas, anything under 3' is nothing newsworthy. So, no plans for snow fun yet.
However, I do like doing outdoor photography, and love to railfan in the snow as well. I have a shot from several years back, where CSX had a train parked overnight in Erie yard, left with a fresh crew around 7am. It had snowed the night before, and while the train was accelerating to track speed, it was doing two things simultaneously - Kicking up the fresh powder, and shedding its own snow blanket. It made for a very neat looking shot.
Now I will have to see if I can find it to share when I get home tonight...
SteveO - Forgot to say, Thanks for the warm Cider! I could use it! It is currently a balmy 13F where I am. (Inside is a warm 68, but still!) Our warehouse @w*^k is not as well heated, so anytime you go back there for anything, (even to our break room) you get quite chilly. (Warehouse and break room is a balmy 55F right now.)
Mentioning cold: I didn't even go to work this morning as a result. When it was time for me to go, it was -6 and the windchill was something like -26. WAY too cold to walk 2 miles in. Didn't have a ride. I have the absences to spare, but I still don't like using them, but as I tell people: I'm practical. I'm not stupid. The weather is still expected to do this until next week. I have a ride arranged to Friday (I think. I will have to ask nicely.) Saturday and Sunday I will have to ask another person who I think will help.
Finally decided to open up a present that I bought for myself: A Lego fire department kit. (Yes I am a AFOL. Adult Fan of Lego.) Given I wasn't going to work and didn't want to turn the computer on, I figured I might as well get it built. As it is a large kit, it is still in process.
Railroad: Bought a few needed things: The pair of overhead cranes needed for the shop building (Didn't really want to, but the seller was down to 2 and they were the least expensive of all the options.) and the adaptor plates for the Peco switch machines to use them undertable. The machines themselves will be purchased later this evening. Also found that the quantity of straight track should be on Tuesday based on tracking (provided that it is not delayed again).
hello, guys
Cold..well its a nice tidy 7F here today/tonight. High was 12. All week this way, tonights windchill in the negative teens.
Erie's snowfall...we had 35" dumped on us last march, at once in about 16 hours, it stopped after 18 hours. he jet stream went right up over us and pulled all the east, west and southern moisture into the cold front and just dumped on us. We didn't have power outage, thank you, but it was a go-nowhere fast two days.
They say after the global warming there is typically a mini ice age. I'm wondering if we are entgering it now. The artic bitter cold winds come calling earlier and earlier, last longer,a dn reach farhter south. Also last year and this year are some record snowfalls acroos many areas, probably due to the extra moisture the melting ice caps are putting off. Even our chosen retirement area is only going to be highs of 40s-50sF. Its far south, just not florida. If Louisiana starts getting smow enough to make snowmen regularly.......thats a whole different winter for tehm there.
Like Mr. Otte {whom I have always addressed as such} i agree that I'd rather have the cold than snow. The wet and heavy snowfalls and moisture period, be it rain or heavy wet snow, causes my bones to ache fiercly. I know we;ll have rain down south, but at least it won't need to be shovelled too, adding insult to injury on my poor bones and joints.
The washer and dryer in the kitchen are VERY quiet. Can't hear the washer running in hte next room, and the dryer noise is only the buttons banging against the drum, tolerable easily enough. I listed our old washer for the going rate on CL, we'll see if I get any buyers. I put in my add to call my cell, and leave a message as I can't always answer. GOt two phone calls while driving adn couldn;t answer, but no messages. I cant exactly answer nwo whiel Im at work either.
SPeaking of work, only one day this week, they "dont wnat to overwork me before my surgery" and "have to cut hours"...so if i can't get and maintain 2 days, or 16 hours, I'll have to look for another job. Maybe have to now anywas to supplement.
My surgery is Jan 8th, for a hernia in my chest wall. Before it gets to the point guts are hannging out getting strangulated. Oh goody. I'll need that week off too. They'll love the payroll, buti won't. Problen is many palces cut hours come jan and feb, so I'll be in the same boat. Oh well.
My fil lost his new cat. SOmehow she got enclosed in a cabinet over his toilet. at least she didn't leave him a litter of kittens.
well, thats all for now from this lake woebegone....
Time to brave the cold for one of the last cigarettes I'll have before years end when we quit. It's so boring here, I'll smoke more just out of boredom.
hae fun, since I'm off until after New Years, I may not be on, but I;ll look in time to time. I;ll have to PM Mr. Otte sometime about the trouble geting this site to accept my valid email address on my smart phone.....maybe he can someone to help.
-g
Heartland Division CB&Q Arizona has some good places for train watching .
I know a few places in my city. The Amtrak station, Tucson yard, the power plant, and others locations. When I travel to these locations, I miss it or no train movement. I really need to get a radio. So I can track down the local. Which is still a mystery
FRRYKid- Building a lego kit, can be interesting. I finished one a month ago it was a Star Wars Turbo Tank from the Clone Wars. It was fun assembling the vehicle. Thinking about the people who has to test and retest to build this kits before booklets.
Galaxy- That's an interesting story about your fil lost his cat. Rereading it still makes me puzzled.
I hope your future surgery will go well.
Get Ken a beer from me.
The nice icey snow can chill beverages from outside. No refrigeration needed.
Let's see if this picture works....
CSX in the snow by Richard Woodworth, on Flickr" alt="CSX in the Snow" width="600" height="400" />
It was about 14F that morning, and yes, I did get plastered with the flying snow. It felt like a gazzilion frozen needles, but it was worth it! (Spent the next 30 minutes getting it all out of my camera.)
Although, it must have been quite funny for the gentleman waiting at the grade crossing behind me!
Flo, give the gang around and thank Angelob for the cold .
Work Front. It was a pretty gooday! First I did not have Nancy there so that made it a plus! Second it was slow but the few customers I had where good ones. Made a extra $127.00 in spiffs money that was badly needed.
Weather Still very cold to us, when I got up it was 1 degree. Right now in Maryville IL it is 8 degrees so it is warming up.
Rick I sure don't mind a good snow fall. 12 inch is nice and I have driven in St Paul Mn after 32" of snow in 12 hours, that was a tad hairy but did not un-never me.
Snow Fall at Fort Bragg NC. Guessing it was around 1977 and Fort Bragg got 2" of snow and they shut the fort down! I was a Military Policman and a Acceident Investigator and we had 100 T/A in one hour. Funniest part to me was my Partor Partner Jason. He grew up in Miami and never seen snow in person. I was scaring the ash out of him by sliding our partol car around on the snow!
Trains are running great and it is getting late.
cudakenSnow Fall at Fort Bragg NC
The OH ended up in the hospital. Fevers after chemotherapy aren't a good thing, because it knocks the infection fighting white blood cell count down. They also discovered she had mild hepatitis, which may chemotherapy drugs or it could be infectious.
The whole time we were in the ER, her sister bombarded me with text messages like "Did you tell them she is being treated for cancer?" They did know that and took her back right away. Except for that initial burst of speed, nothing happened fast. It took 9 hours for her to get to her room upstairs, even though it was a certainty that she would be admitted.
She is on industrial strength IV antibiotics and they act like they see these low white counts all the time. The hepatitis, not usually seen, and is improving, may change her planned chemotherapy.
She is being taken care of by a hospitalist and someone from the oncology group is "consulting" In the old days, you would be taken care by your doctor or your oncologist. I miss the old days.
Afternoon diners, I'll have a glass of ginger ale...
I'd suggest that the diner go to Vicksburg near the bridge but from my trip there last January it can get a wee bit chilly there... so alternatively how bout Tehachapi or Cajon pass???
Gotta run but I'll stop in again later...
Hi gang,
I signed in a few days ago with Christmas wishes for all and prayers for those under the weather. Some comments on some other posts, but when all was said and done either the Forum or my puter ate what I had written as it sure never showed up anywhere.
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and the enjoyment of Family & friends. We sure did here other than my Son and DIL from Montana couldn't get enough time off to make it worthwhile, but they will be here tomorrow for about five days. We are looking forward to that.
It has been extremely cold here, every morning for the last week has been close to -30 with a wind chill of around -43. That is getting tough to put up with, but we must.
Doing a bunch of RIP track work right now. Some couplers and grips, a couple of locos to tune up and I cleaned wheels on seven locos last evening. Will start a round of landscaping soon.
Hardly working anymore, I put in five evening shifts of 3 to 4 hours this month and only have one of those for January. So I am officially retired at 77.
If I don't happen to get back in before 2018, I would like to wish all the Diners particulary, other Forum members and of course Br. Zero and other Kalmbach Employees Happy New Year with all your wishes and dreams being fulfilled.
It was great to see Fergie ,Flip, JR and others who have been away so long stepping back into the Diner this past year. A special greeting to Ulrich and Petra, and of course YGW, sure miss you guys. I Hope Choo Choo Willy , Sue & Larry, Cajun Ryan, Chuck in Texas, V8-Vega in Califire are all doing OK, would like to hear from you and all the MIAs.
Good night Mrs. Calabash where ever you are. (J. Durante)
Johnboy out................till next time
Evening all!
How's everybody doing?
Chole, I'll have a Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla, with a glass of water please, Thank you.
Here's my christmas tree with my LGB train running around it. I took this picture on December 15.
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Here are some new treasures I picked up:
Johnny Lightning Ford F550 (Rebel Rods Release 1)
Johnny Lightning 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (Street Freaks Release 9/Import Heat)
Matchbox Mercedes-Benz CLS500 (2007 Release)
And This BLI USRA Heavy Mikado 2-8-2 ATSF #3289 Paragon2 SOUND/DC/DCC
What do you guys think?, I know that tow truck looks odd without a hood, but hey that's JL being creative!
Rick- A stunning photo of CSX in the snow.
ATSFGuy- A nice collection of vehicles and a steam engine.
Give Ken a round of beer. Since he enjoyed it yesterday.
I watched the new Jumanji movie. It was a very good remake. It had some language but it was entertaining. Was it better than the original? Yes, but I will still watch the late Robin Williams and Kirsten Dunst version.
I watch the Angry Joe for movie and video game reviews.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-6h4jenMPuo
A review of the movie on his channel. If you want to watch the movie.
Goodnight diners, barkeep I'll take a warm milk...
Leaving for Flo-Rida in the morning!
Hobby front, Project Big Bad John is still in the works, I'm having some trouble figuring all the details out and naysayers don't help much but that's life they laugh until they're proved utterly wrong... I'm still going through with the project and I'm not surrendering yet...
Seems quiet around the forums far as traffic goes, probably the holidays. That or that many members have left for reasons unknown... Hope it picks back up after the new year!
Well that's all for now. Oh and everybody go ahead and have another because drinks are on me...
Good Morning Everyone Coffee Please
Its real cold today but no wind thank god Temp in NYC is 14 degrees Everyone in the pool.
Finished measuring the subway shelf last night all is a go to begin construction next week once the train room is ready. So now the SIW willhave 3 levels plus The Helen E Frey Memorial display case named for my mother in law who passed in Septembe.
Before I forget I want to offer my fondest wishes and Prayers to all my old friends on this forum and add all the others here the Healthyest and happiest NEW YEAR ever.
I have a snowplow similar to the pictured one. B&M 3" long, just over 1 ounce,no front coupler. Looks like they took a low gondola,covered it and extended the front to put the plow. Cute little shelf model.
Phil aka Flip Fla.Phil
Mornin' folks!
Zoe, I could use another pot of Seneca Lake Blend Dark Roast Organic, fair traded coffe please.......
It's C-c-c-c-c-c-c-o-o-o-old here in the Finger Lakes this morning. Was about 4°F overnight and has now hit 11°F outside the door..... Oh, and a very happy 5th. day of Christmas to those who celebrate it and a wonderful day as well to everyone else!
I have had a great Christmas so far. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day was spent at my Son's house. Tuesday was "come over for leftovers" night at their house as well. Wednesday was the annual ordeal at my sister's house which wasn't terrible this year. She only corrected what I said 3 times and yelled at me twice for being her brother. She invited a gentleman who teaches here in Geneva, but was of my sister's students when she taught in Victor. He was supposed to bring his son, but son was staying one more night at his mom's house for christmas. That, of course was somehow my fault I guess. I do enjoy chit chatting with the other guy though, as both of us are into Solar Power and all things good for the environment. My sister hates the look of anything environmentally sound (she taught Art). The new bulbs just don't look right!!! She also thinks her 74% efficient furnace is much better than my 95% efficient.... Doesn't want new windows because they wouldn't look right. She did get new sashes put in her upstairs ones though last summer. She got so she couldn't stand the cold air pouring in the cracks through the 80 year old frames anymore..... Etc, etc. etc...... She is a work!
I finally have all the info I need to get the publicity out for the MLK March and Service. Have to get it to the local paper today if possible. May even spend a few minutes in the train room today... Never know........???
Howdy. Hot coffee and hot oatmeal please.
Our Michigan visit is still cold with about zero F every night . It will continue that cold at least ten more days. Glad we won’t stay that long .
John Boy ... I don’t know how you endure your frigid location ... nice of you to ask about the MIA’s. .. Where is CN Charlie?
Bundle up.
My brother delivered the PS4 today so I would play Star Wars Battlefront II. I got a new tv just for the system. A small 22 inch. Nothing fancy, I was going to use an older one. In the end I didn't want to worry about more cables and adopters to convert.
Waiting for it finishing downloading in other 13 hours.
Cloe, I could use a mug of hot chocolate to tide me over 'til dinner, Please and Thank You, Ma'am.
Heartland Division CB&QJohn Boy ... I don’t know how you endure your frigid location ...
Well, Garry, here in the Finger Lakes Region, temps in the single digits just means that we see fewer kids out walking around in shorts and short sleeved shirts. Some may have a baseball cap on though........ Last week on the coldest day I was at Water Street Cafe having breakfast and I looked out the window and saw a college kid run around the block three times.... Shorts, tee shirt, and no hat..... You guys down South are just wimps when the weather is nice (and cold)....... Frankly I could never live down South... Way too hot in the summertime! Besides, I have relatives down there. Try to stay well clear of most of them!!!
Just kidding (I think you know that).... I will be staying inside as much as possible until the temp. gets at least above 15°F. The Volt starts up and runs the ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) at anything below 15°. Pain in the drain to only get 30 or so mpg around town. Much rather drive on the electrons from my roof.....
Remember: "Happiness makes up in height for what it lacks in length." - Robert Frost
Time to get some w*rk done. Later!
JaBear,
Thank you for that----have sent you some e-mail, was only to be one but on the way to the Forum--dunno what happened !
River nearly frozen up, a few open holes with the water showing. It has been 5-8 below zero at night, warms up to +6 in the day time, NW wind drops the wind chill down to 30-35 below. Dogs do not stay out for any length of time, long yellow streaks, and long brown ones in the snow.
We have had sea smoke the last few days coming off the water, daytime not so bad, but I remember fishing in weather like this at 0300, having to use the radar leaving my mooring, even with my flood, and spot lights on could not see past the stem of the boat, like flying in a cloud, at four miles per hour.
My neighbor pulled his boat, and float out on this morning tide, at 10'8", it was just enough to hit the end of the ways where he pulls out. He has been duck hunting through the cold weather, and has done quite well with black duck, mallards, and geese. I made it out once so far this year, have a few days left in the season, I probably will take Shelby and jump-shoot the marsh behind the house before all is done.
Wife was with her son over Christmas, he has had his final series of chemo and radiation, in two more weeks he will have another scan to see what the results are.
Trains continue to keep coming back, and staying on the track-----all is good.
Prayers for those in need--
Steven Otte Next month, how about we go somewhere warm? We can stop in at the Harvey House to warm up with some hot cider until the Diner crew gets the gas lines hooked up and the grill ready.
Sounds good to me. Come Sunday, even the peguins are going to need coats. Fifteen below for the high. (Twenty-six below for the low.)
angelob6660 FRRYKid- Building a lego kit, can be interesting. I finished one a month ago it was a Star Wars Turbo Tank from the Clone Wars. It was fun assembling the vehicle. Thinking about the people who has to test and retest to build this kits before booklets.
The kit was missing a couple of minor pieces. Contacted Lego and the missing pieces are on order.
Let’s See ... John Boy with -30 degrees. FRRY with -26. That’s cold.
If it gets any worse, the politicians will put their hands in their own pockets .
Ray ... We are not in the Deep South and don’t have so many hot summer days. However, we normally have two hot months and two cold months In a year. In between months are generally good . It’s better than Michigan weather.
Jamuary ... is one of you willing to open the January Diner ?
What's the responsibilities of opening the diner?
Flo, give Ed, Brent, Jan, Angelob, Gary, Ray, Galaxy, Henery, Inch, Mr B, SteveO a glass of Fingers Lake Wine and I will have a please. Give Rick, Steven a Hot Chocolate and leave some outside for Ulrich.
Henery How is your wife doing?
Work Was Slow with only 3 people, and only one bought for a mear $55.00. I hate this time of year at work! Time to do the hated Year End Inventory! Main store has 20,000 sq feet to inventory and have 5 people to do the count. I have 10,600 sq feet and I do all of the inventory by my self!
Did not sleep well last night, so later.
Chloe - A hot cocoa please. Thanks.
Weather front - Snow and cold. Oh, and a "Lake effect snow warning" until 4:00AM (0400hrs) on Sunday. Erie expects another 12-20", snowbelts another 8-14" by Sunday. Poor Erie-ites that aren't used to more snow than me...
Erie record front - They have now surpassed by several inches the seasonal average, in just one month. Yep... That's some snow record alright. And it's growing. (Literally!)
Odd story of the day from the snow - A structure collapse in downtown Erie this evening, where the roof of a local business collapsed due to the weight of the snow. Now the odd part - The local business? A roofing company....
W*^k - Busier today, which was good, but not enough to hit goal, or make up for a big fat 0 on Wednesday.
SWP Steven - I was going to say that you have to be able to haul the diner to its new locale by rail, and buy everyone's dinner tab for the last of this month plus the first of next, but instead, it's be responsible to open the month in the new location, (Florida, Arizona, Cajon, Tehachapi, San Bernadino suggested, maybe others I missed?) with the rules post and the RIP track. (Copy/Paste should work for those.) Any tips I missed guys?
Location for next month - While I've always wanted to go to Arizona for spring training, so maybe a rail town? (Or, settle for Pheonix, as they have some "non-rail" sites for our families to visit while we chat and watch trains. ) But, what about every railfan's dream come true - that Nevada line where you can be the engineer, of either a diesel, or steamer, whichever you prefer. (Or, dream big and go for running both!)
Ok I'll take the responsibility!
Well be moving to the Loop right in the center on the hill to see all the action...
Quick word of advice: DO NOT try to renew MR subscription online in the middle of the night. My mac lost the page just after I completed the name/address section. No big deal, just do it over again. I missed selecting the 2-year print only, and ended up ordering 3 years with archive and Video Plus. At my age and health status I'm nervous about being around for three more years, even the 2 year bit is a gamble. I emailed customer service and hopefully they can fix it for me.
Afternoon diners, on the road again today... Saw an old bus turned RV and guess what was in the back under the hood... a screamin' Jimmy or a Detroit Diesel two stroke!
Good Afternoon All,
Thought I'd drop in for a quick coffee and a grilled cheese on rye. A balmy 16F with s..w here, a welcome change after a week of single digit temps. At least the wind didn't kick up. Still have the 6" or so of White Christmas on the ground so a little more is NBD. Hasd all 4 kids and both DILs over Christmas morning and have been in the shop though it's shut down all week. Making new wishbones and rebuilding all the other parts I knocked off the race car on the wall at Albert Park in March. Just hasn't been time to do much otherwise this last year. I'm not complaining mind you busy is much better than the alternative.
Layout is starting to show progress again as I pick away at it. Turntable is fitted and ready for wiring and the roundhouse is getting there Both Walthers kits- the 90' turntable and smaller roundhouse. I was able to squeeze the full 3 bays into the space available after trying three or four other mockups and a round house I have had from a train show long ago. It was good to get back into the basement after such a long time away. If I get real ambitious I'll figure out how to take pics and post them again. I haven't been on trainboard or photobucket for ages so I'm not sure if I even have accounts there anymore. What are the rest of you doing for pics now?
Ken, sorry to hear about your Dad. I lost mine over 20 years ago and still think of him every day.
Sorry to see Ulrich gone again but I'm happy to hear he's doing ok and that most of the rest of you are at least hanging in there. Wishing you all the best for a happy New Year. J.R.
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Hey all. Been a bad week here for me. Issues at work mostly, basically leading to me looking for other sources of legal income. The open house for today was canceled because of this stupid snowstorm. Plus women my age playing their games again. Hopefully 2018 has more positive than 2017 had. I'm really in need of a serious change in my life right about now.
Location- If I may suggest a location, how about western PA, especially along the Wheeling and Lake Erie. The east end has some beautiful scenery.
I stayed out the internet yesterday. To download the game which ended at 10:30 at night.
I had to go to bank this morning. I was card hacked again, luckily they told me yesterday at 5 o'clock. Lucky may not be the word but I'm okay. It was good thing I didn't buy anything.
Let's hope the new card comes in before the rest of my pre orders, next year.
Still warm and toasty in the freezing negative temperatures.
Well, in order to deal with this week in a healthy way...I just bought stuff to do another Wheeling unit... I'm finally doing one of the old FURX units.
-6 and windy with a -38 wind chill. good day to be in the basement running trains!!
The more I run through the trains sequence, the more refined I'm getting it. Over the last year I 've probably added 100 cars so I had to add length and tracks in staging to accomodate the increased traffic.I also had to change around the order of trains because the yard at Spooner cloogged up REAL fast! LOL! I adjusted some grades to allow longer trains and added some 3 engine consists, so that also helped move cars over the line.
All in all, we've had a good year. Work has been steady. Wife and kids/grandkids are well and healthy. Except for the broken back I have a lot to be thankful for!
It's good to see some familiar names posting in here again!
I truly hope you all have a safe and happy New Year!!
That's about all for now. Back to trains!
I've got a Cab Forward fired up and waiting with an auxiliary tender in the yard ready to haul the diner to SoCal, the MOW crew had put a temporary stub track inside the loop and the diner will be spotted there... That's all for now.
Heartland Division CB&Q If it gets any worse, the politicians will put their hands in their own pockets .
I have watching the Weather Channel in the mornings before I go to work to see what the temperature looks like. THey have been doing #it'ssocold. One of the statements was something along those lines. Another one of those statements was it is so cold that their froze.
ricktrains4824 Odd story of the day from the snow - A structure collapse in downtown Erie this evening, where the roof of a local business collapsed due to the weight of the snow. Now the odd part - The local business? A roofing company....
That's not a good advertisement for the business, at least IMHO.
Hobby Front: I received the mass order of straight track today. At first, I was a bit surprised at quite how much the box weighed: 3 lbs 7 oz! But considering there are 82 pieces in that box, that is not bad for weight. That gets the yard plan quite a bit further on track. ( Sorry about the pun!) Next order of business is to get the cork sheets ordered. (Found a seller on eBay that I can buy cork sheets big enough to cover both the 1'x3' expansion and a 5 pack that will give enough to cover the two doors for the railyard.) The other major pieces will be 9 turnouts, a crossover and a mess of terminal joiners.
Flo, give Ed, GTM, Gary, Inch, Jan, Brent, Jimmy, Angelob, Ray, Mr B, Galaxy and I a and give SteveO, Steven and Rick a Hot Apple Cider. Leave a Thermos outside for Ulrich.
Work Front It was a Good Slow Day. Yea, Nancy was there and we only had two customers all day. Good part? Nancy was with a couple when she got a phone call she wanted to take. That worked out great for me! They bought a good spiff Memonry Foam Mattress and I made a extra $110.00!
GTM Thank You and all the other diners for the condolences for the loss of Dad.
6 Degrees outside, perfect BBQ weather! Doing some Baby Back Rib's, Filet Mignon and Bacon Chesse Bugers. You know it is cold when you have to Microwave the BBQ sause so it will come out of the bottle!
The diner in January will be a two heavyweight car train both will have a open air observation deck at the end of the car, an interior area, a elevated cupola, and an elevated balcony accessible from the cupola...
I'll open the new diner tommorow at noon that way you guys can wish everyone a happy new year and share a round of sparkling grape juice. (To some that may mean "wine")
Janie, I could use a refill for my decaf please! Thanks!
Hey, JR, good to see! Been quite a while I think.... Sounds like you are as busy as ever......
Angelo, around here there has been a warning that the crooks are getting into gas pump card readers and stealing peoples info. I had that happen a couple years ago. I now only pay inside!!! I also check my CC account daily to make sure what I see is things I bought.....
Jimmy, just remember: "Love is an irresistable desire to be irresistably loved." - Robert Frost
"We're havin' a Heat Wave...... Tropical Heat Wave...."
Appears to be a problem with the formatting buttons here tonight. I had to use code to get Bold and Italic to work...
Have a Good one and stay warm out there if you are in the cold areas!
To those of you in retail, I hope your have plenty of spliffs (spelling??)
Actually Bear, the proper spelling is 'spiff', that is if you are talking about a monetary reward. It could be however that some employers are indeed handing out 'spliffs', a spliff being another term for a 'joint'. You know, cannabis, marijuana, funny cigarettes.... Heck, employee benefits come in all forms! Who knows?!?
Happy New Year to you and everybody on the forums!!!
I am so sore. This kitchen project is killing me!
We had a cold front go through, so it is feeling like winter time finally. The cool down has been nice.
... Back to work.
I hope everyone in the Diner has a safe, healthy and Happy New Year.
It has been a pleasure chatting with you all!
4070_P&LE_9-75 by Edmund, on Flickr
Zoe.... Glad you made it here today! I need another pot of hot Seneca Lake Blend Dark Roast coffee to warm me up!
'Tis, all of 5°F outside with a 10mph breeze, meaning the wind chill is around -9°F. I managed to bundle up and get the deck cleaned off with my little electric snow blowqer. The "breeze", of course means that some of the sn*w flies back into my face.... Knew there was something I liked about the beard I used to have.
I should be in church right now, but the city was kind enough to fill in the end of my driveway with about a foot and a half of white stuff. With the icy road that could be just enough to get the car stuck in if the snow plow picked up some ice chunks. So I will be cleaning out that anyway. Also they plowed about 3 foot out from my mailbox and left quite a bit of drift there as well. Guess I will be working on it from time to time this afternoon....
Tonight I should be over to my son's house to see the sillyness at Midnight....
Stay warm and safe!
I set up the new diner at Tehachapi...
Take a look at the opening post tell me if it's good or not...
See you all tommorow at the loop but for now I'm in Miami for 2017 and the Billy Joel concert, and no I have not seen the lights go out on Broadway!
I'm confused, we have two diners open at once. I can't handle that kind of change in the routine.
Never heard of a spliff or a blunt. Blunts are joints rolled in tobacco paper like a cigar. Spliff's are tobacco and marijuana. You get a nicotine buzz and the other buzz too. Of course we are only talking medical use in places where legal.
I hope to bring my wife home from the hospital today, after spending 5 days of dealing with a miriad of complications from chemotherapy. They are going to have to change her regime because of those complications.
Since she has been gone the dog has not gotten in our bed once.
Without commenting on the illegality of the act or the possible artistic value, (don't get me booted off the forum) how would someone manage to create this massive billboard? Ladder, scaffolds, cases of spray paint?
And what is the meaning of NI HI LREZNOR
Yesterday was a double bonus day. I got the new Feb MR, and I also got my 2018 MRP in the mail. Does that qualify as a year end bonus?
Big Daddy: I have no idea what the meaning of the phrase is, but I've often wondered the same thing. How do they have the time and equipment to paint such an elaborate gang name on the side of a 50' railroad car? 'Tis a mystery.
Next month's diner going to Tehachapi? Great! I've not been there,...yet! Been through Cajon more times than I can count, but not Tehachapi. South Florida had been mentioned. Maybe for Feb? Dunno.