Howdy ..
Ed ... That's interesting about your father doing 1 1/2" to the foot also. The diesel would make more sense than steam which requires a ton of work. Outdoor track maintenance is quite a chore too.
Timmy .... You live in an interesting location. We are gping to AZ to see one of our daughters in a few weeks. She lives in Casa Grande with her husband. I checket out the photos in your profile page. Very interesting.
Ken ... Thanks for commenting about my Dad's live steam. .
CN Charlie .... I sold the engine after Dad died. At the time I hardly had any spare time, and live steam is a time consuming hobby. I did keep an O Guage steam he built from scratch which is now on a display shelf.
Granite Railroader... I don't envy you working outside in frigid weather.
MLC .... Interesting to hear your neighbor had live steam.
Happy Model Railroading !
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Hey, Ken.
I think I got it about a year ago. After being disappointed with the steam "Rolling Thunder" I heard others say the Diesel sound was much better... No, not really.
The horn sounds like a mule... hee-haww. and the bell has an odd "ding" to it.
Actually, the Tsunami 2 isn't too bad. I have them in my Amtrak SDP40Fs and they sure improved the loudness of the horns in that. I don't know if you can get a SD7 with Tsunami 2 but I would say that would be a better choice. Just my 2¢.
Overall I like Loksound Select the best but I DO have a Lokprogrammer and that makes things nice for me. I just upgraded a bunch of Intermountain F7s to Full Throttle and they sound great!
Worn out trucks! Wow, you do rack up the miles on your equipment
I'm still shivering from being out almost an hour for my "quick" plowing job!
Speaking of B&O Cabooses, heres a couple of shots taken when we were moving the C-2170 to the Middlefield, Ohio depot where we had a model railroad club in the depot.
B&O_Caboose2_Mid by Edmund, on Flickr
B&O_Caboose_Mid by Edmund, on Flickr
In the top photo, that Peterbilt is sitting directly on the B&O's Lake Branch where mighty EM-1s once pounded by.
Go to this site and see more photos of the Middlefield Depot and EM-1s.
http://ctr.trains.com/galleries/magazine-galleries/bo-lake-branch-photos-by-jim-shaughnessy
Check in later, Folks...
Ed
Afternoon Diners.
Flo, Ed, Gary, Inch, Angelob, Brent, Jan, Gaxlay, Mr B, Ray and I will have a and give Little Tim, Steve O, Steven and Rick a warm Apple Cider.
Welcome Little Tim to the Dinner. With your name being Little Tim I don't know your age so I did not offer you a
Have not posted for a few days, just have not been up to it. Lot of none MRR on my mind.
Gary Good to see the photo of your Dad and the live steam engine.
Ed Same with your Dad and family.
Hum, Ed when did you happen to buy the Bessemer SD 7 from BLI outlet store? I saw a Bessemer SD 7 a few weeks ago at there outlet store. I wanted to waite till I got another check before I bought. In my mind I said "besides Ed and I who would want a Bessemer engine?" Yep,went to pull the trigger and it was gone!
Do you like it better than the Walthers Proto 2000's? While the Tsnami decdoer has good slow speed horn is very weak.
Train Front Cleared a B&O Caboose off the RIP track. Rear trucks where worn out and had to be replaced. Got the Mighty B&O F7's dragging freight on the long section of the B Line. That turn out to be a chore! There was one turnout they kept stalling on. Bright Boy the turnout like 3 times! Finally shut down the layout and hosed the turnout with CRC and the problem was gone!
Later, Ken
I hate Rust
Hey, Garry!
What a great thing to honor your dad like that. Mine would have turned 99 back on December 8th. What a coincidence... here he is on our 1½" scale railroad. We never had the time or money for live steam but, this sure was a nice ride anyway
7_1-2_inch_JJT by Edmund, on Flickr
The engine came from a guy in Galesburg, Ill. back in 1986.
7_1-2_inch_JJT-2 by Edmund, on Flickr
That's my older son looking back at the camera.
7_1-2_inch_JJT-1 by Edmund, on Flickr
Here we are on the day I brought the engine home: L to R Neighbor boy, younger son, John, mom Jeane and... yours truly.
Sure was fun stuff! We had quite a few places to operate the locomotive here in N.E. Ohio. at least five big "layouts"
Well, I'm headed back out to shave another few inches of s**w off the road. Didn't get over 5° F around here.
Timmy!
Cheers, everybody!
Steven OtteTell us about your model railroading experiences!
Well..... it's been my experience that adding tiny little detail's will drive you mad !!!
Started out with an O scale tinplate layout way back in 1969.
I have built several layouts over the year's, The last was 8X 16 with an attachment that was 8X8. Kind of an L shape. I call my RR The Demon's Hollow & Pacific. It had a Narrow gauge connection I called The Wyler's Gulch and Western. ( I had been reading some old article's about John Allen at the time )
I go absolutely "BONKER'S " over broken and rusty/crusty equippment !
I added a few picture's to my profile page just to give you guy's an idea of what i like.
Thank's for the warm welcome !
RootBeer Float's for Everybody !
Rust...... It's a good thing !
Timmy,
Welcome to the Forum-----
herrinchoker
Good Afternoon,
A sunny, cold day here but then again that is just normal for us at this time of year.
Last night we viewed a programme we had recorded, Tower of Song, that was broadcast on CBC a week ago. It is a tribute to Leonard Cohen. What a great show. Leonard is one of our favourite, well not sure 'singer' applies, but certainly song writer. We saw him perform a couple of times in the '90s. They a several artists perfom his songs including K.D. Lang who was absolutely great.
Well, off to the gym shortly. Need to get in shape or at least something resembling a shape.
Timmy, Welcome!
Garry, That is a great photo of your Dad. What happened to that engine?
Our neighbour installed a high efficiency furnace. The noise of the exhaust is driving us nuts. We will have to see what can be done about it.
CN Charlie
Hot Dang, page 5! Will this little bug every be squashed?
Richard
Timmy: Douglas, AZ!? I have been in your fair town a number of times. I have ridden in the Cochise County Cycling Classic at least 7 or 8 times. I have enjoyed my time there; it is a nice town. Welcome!
Steven OtteLittle Timmy Howdy ! Just wandered in........ I'll have some pancake's and a Chockolat shake. I'm new here, but I have been Lurking for a few year's..... please dont hate me. Hope I can "fit in " and here's to making new friend's.
Hey Timmy!!!
I'm sure you will fit in just fine. Glad to see that you have decided to make some posts!
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
Garry,
One of my Neighbors when I was growing up had live steam in his back yard. My cubscout pack got to ride it on one Saturday. That was the only time I ever got to see it. I should not have been so shy as it was only on the next block but I did not want to bother the man. Mr. Jones was his name.
I always wanted back yard steam. Mr Jones has his own machine shop in his yard as well.
I wonder what happned to it I am sure it has long been scrapped.
Little Timmy .... ....
Steve O ... Thanks for doing that because I would noy have noticed Little Timmy
Little Timmy Howdy ! Just wandered in........ I'll have some pancake's and a Chockolat shake. I'm new here, but I have been Lurking for a few year's..... please dont hate me. Hope I can "fit in " and here's to making new friend's.
Howdy !
Just wandered in........
I'll have some pancake's and a Chockolat shake.
I'm new here, but I have been Lurking for a few year's..... please dont hate me.
Hope I can "fit in " and here's to making new friend's.
Since you're a new member and on moderation, your first post appeared at the time when you posted it, not when it was approved -- on the previous page. So I'm replying to make sure people see it and get a chance to greet you.
Tell us about your model railroading experiences!
--Steven Otte, Model Railroader senior associate editorsotte@kalmbach.com
Good morning ....
Today, I am observing my Dad's 100th birthday. He was born in St. Louis, MO, and he passed away in IL when he was 72. Guess from whom I got my interest in trains ..... Here he is on his live steam locomotive which he built in our basement in Illinois.
Evening folks! Or perhaps its morning...
Just wrapped up round two of snow duty, camping out in the pickup truck until 0430 when it starts again.
It's easier to take a nap in the truck versus trying to go home and get in bed. Especially when it's only 2-3 hours between runs.
It's a balmy 8* outside, but the winds are 30+ MPH. It's 85* inside my truck
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Top of page whatever----Grog on my tab, them whats old enough to mug up, all others get a Shirley Temple!!
NWP/SWP
Try using a hair dryer/heat gun on your CPCV/PCV joints. Either apply cleaner/glue cold, then warm up--or--warm up first then clean and glue. I found that by applying cold it gave me a chance to twist the pipe to insure a good spread of glue on the joint. Learned this when building fiberglass boats, I would lay up the glass and resin while the garage was cold, workout the cloth, and then kick the salamander heater on to get the resin to set. (Fumes generated also killed all the mice in the garage-a bonus) Applied the same trick to pvc feed line on the boat when I let the forecastle heater run out of fuel, and froze part of the fresh water line, and had to replace it. At about 25 degrees.
SeeYou190 We put on coats at 65 degrees like any inteligent person would do. We close the schools at 45. Thank you.
I kind of knew that. Our son was stationed at Fort Bragg/Pope AFB, Fayettville, NC. We were there during a 10" snow storm. Talk about things shuting down!
I have friends that migrated from WI. to the Port Saint Joe, FL., area, and they are shocked, but, since they are from WI, they can deal with it, as long as the infastructure holds out!
Mike.
My You Tube
Evening Diners,
RideOnRoad It is currently 77 in Phoenix, just saying. (Don’t hate me because I am warm.)
It is currently 77 in Phoenix, just saying. (Don’t hate me because I am warm.)
Don't you mean hot instead of warm. I was extremely hot yesterday and it was 74. I wished I had the fan out.
I recently received my last CRQ insulated boxcar. It was listed used but looked new except for the missing trip pins, I could easily replace it.
When it came in the mail today I ordered to inspect the car like I always do. I held onto my fingers and the bottom chassis fell out. It broke a coupler and remove the magnets came off.
The car will need a gentle wash since I see white bubbles.
Amtrak America, 1971-Present.
Ray ... Must be winter
Evenin'!
Due to lack of heat, tomorrow has been canceled here in Upstate NY. Literally everything is closed....
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
gmpullman moelarrycurly4 I will have a large chilli cheese fries. That'll test that waxless ring for sure! Good luck! Ed
moelarrycurly4 I will have a large chilli cheese fries.
That'll test that waxless ring for sure!
Good luck! Ed
Ed .... Not to worry. Everything comes out in the end.
Where is all of the Tehachapi action this month ?
Toilet has been slain and waxless works just fine. I will have a large chilli cheese fries.
The wax ring I had used previous had not seated correctly and most of the front of it had shoved into the drian when the toilet settled. That was 8 years ago so atleast it worked for that long. I replaced the tank to bowl gasket as well. the bolts had corroded bad. Someone can close the freezer door now.
RideOnRoad It is currently 77 in Phoenix, just saying. (Don’t hate me because I am warm.) But seriously, I hope everyone on the east coast finds a way to stay safe and warm.
But seriously, I hope everyone on the east coast finds a way to stay safe and warm.
Shut it.
-8 here. Ha!
My plumbing sub said, when asked about waxless rings, " No No No"!!
He is a substantually younger than me, freshly annointed Master Plumber. I trust him.
Just sayin'.
Terry
Terry in NW Wisconsin
Queenbogey715 is my Youtube channel
riogrande576120 degrees-Floridians wear coats, gloves, and wool hats.
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Um... it never gets down to 20 degrees here in Florida. We put on coats at 65 degrees like any inteligent person would do. We close the schools at 45. Thank you.
I think nearly every school district in Florida is closed tomorrow. Hooray for snow days.
-Kevin
Living the dream.
Good evening diners!! Flo, I'll have two cheeseburgers and the biggest hot chocolate in stock. Just sitting here listening to the wind howl outside my window. Left work at 12:30 this afternoon. Had my 6 hours in and decided I had seen enough snow. I can't even get heat in the dispatch office on the HVBL so operations have slowed to a halt. Here for the conversation tonight.....and warm up a bit too!!
Rich
Most school districts closed today in Maryland, even though most of the state received less that 2". The Eastern Shore (the part to the left of the Chesapeake Bay) got up to 12" On the TV one reporter showed the BIG DRIFTS that were 12"!!!
Gimme a break. It warmed up to the mid 20's today. It's unusual for this part of the country to stay in the teens and 20's for more than a couple days.
The OH went back into the hospital Sunday for a colon bleed related to the blood thinner they put her on. Sprung her out this afternoon. After my 1st marriage ended, I was OK with being alone, now the house was very empty without her.
Henry
COB Potomac & Northern
Shenandoah Valley