Evening All! Hobby Front: I think I over did it on my "day off." Of course, that would have a lot to do with moving and reinstalling this: This is the one section of my old layout that I decided to reuse. I did have to shorten it to fit the area. The edge closest to you in the picture was rebuilt in order for me to reuse it. A mutual friend and former co-worker of Mom and mine let us borrow an SUV she had (she drove) so that I could get it into town. I forgot how heavy and cumbersome this piece is. Of course, being 48 x 64" would have something to do with it. I will have to repair a few things that were damaged in the move. There should be a pair of hills in the back but they were snapped off when I was removing the legs. (They were just glued on with some construction adhesive so not a big deal to fix.) I will also have to mix up some Sculptammold to fill in and repair some damaged landscaping. However, it will not be tonight. I feel like the surfer who crashed on his board: Wiped out.
Edit: It looks like I have the top of the page. Whatever potent or nonpotent potables are wanted are on me.
NWP SWP I was going to use starter spray in the same manner to find it
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DO NOT even think about this sort of shade-tree nonsense.
The possibility of severe injury or property damage is way too high.
You really need to find a better place to get troubleshooting advice before you get hurt.
-Kevin
Living the dream.
I might just leave it alone, it only happens over 60 or when I stomp the gas when pulling out onto a highway. I'm planning to do the 351w swap soon as money permits.
Ohh and I've been through some Ford Truck Forums and found no definitive answers on anything, I'm going to call Ford Performance Tech line tomorrow to ask for some advice on my 351w build.
I've got the Chilton Books for my truck AND my Mustang.
I got the spare tire to stop dropping, some PB blaster and a pipe wrench broke the pin loose so I could tighten it, I still have a quick link ring on the end if the pin just in case as a backup.
Steve
If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough!
My son Cole got married to a wonderful woman, Kaitlin, yesterday. The ceremony was beautiful and everyone had a great time. It's hard to describe the feeling when one of your own is saying their wedding vows. I'm sure that those of you with married children know what I'm speaking of.
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
Congratulations to you and your son, Dave.
Dave ! Congratulations regarding your son’s wedding.
Wonderful news !
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
hon30critterI'm sure that those of you with married children know what I'm speaking of.
Congratulations to you and the happy couple, Dave! We had several wonderful experiences like that. Our oldest son was married right here on the property he grew up on. To me, that was an especially memorable event.
Glad to hear some good news here in the Diner!
Regards, Ed
Do not use starter spray.
Thanks Steven, Garry and Ed.
The whole ceremony went off without a hitch. The food was great, the DJ was great....nothing went wrong.
The only slight negative was that we were in a greenhouse and it was a hot, sunny day. We used a couple of large industrial fans to move the air. I also lucked out at the local Dollar Store. They had a bunch of really nice looking Chinese style folding fans so I bought 120 of them. They were well received. Nobody was shy about using them.
I also arranged for tubs of ice cold bottled water to be placed at the entrance. Those were pretty popular too.
I found one other thing at the dollar store that we needed. We wanted to tie some helium balloons to the venue sign on the highway. We were quoted $15.00 each at the local party store!!! We politely declined. The dollar store had exactly the same thing for $1.25 each!!! I'll have to check out the dollar stores more often. I hadn't been in one in years.
Good morning ..
Nashville .... Here is the Music City Star... Commuter train service was a new addition to Nashville in recent years. Equipment includess former Amtrak locomotives and former Chicago commuter coaches.
Congratulations Dave. I know exactly what you're speaking of as my son was married in July. I'm sure you had a wonderful time with your family and are proud of your son
Am I missing something here. Where has JaBear been hidingdo you suppose he's on vacation? I miss the Forum Funnies around here, and the Bear
Track fiddlerI know exactly what you're speaking of as my son was married in July.
Congratulations!!
Chicken fettuccini for everyone. My wife tried a new recipe and she was disappointed. It was suprisingly bland. I have no idea why it wasn't more tasty.
Users online: I never see more than 4, mostly 1 or 2. The other day there were two women. I can't recall ever responding to one of their posts or even seeing one of their posts. Looking at their profiles, one is on Garden Railways and one mostly posts on Trains.
There was a post from a newbie Amanda today.
I would say this is a mostly "guys hobby" but I do see women in train stores and shows. Kathy Millett has a youtube channel. Why do we have no women in the diner and rarely see their posts in the forum? If they go on TV and punch and choke each other, surely they could put up with the guys in the diner.
Amanda is brave enough to tackle a poor running brass loco. I'm not sure I am. I invited her to join us.
Henry
COB Potomac & Northern
Shenandoah Valley
BigDaddyUsers online: I never see more than 4, mostly 1 or 2.
Late at night the Users On Line are funeral homes, car rental agencies and payday lenders. At this moment I see a blue box that says "There are no community membesr online"
Me thinks the system is flawed.
Cheers, everybody.
Ed
gmpullman Late at night the Users On Line are funeral homes, car rental agencies and payday lenders. At this moment I see a blue box that says "There are no community membesr online" Me thinks the system is flawed. Cheers, everybody. Ed
Sounds like a song....
" ...because late at night the users on line are funeral homes and payday lenders......."
Good God Ed.... I just read your post. Have you been hanging out with Lion. I just had to ask. Your talking just like him. I always liked the way he talks, but thats his thing. I'm getting a little worried here. I'm starting to think maybe it's becoming contagious
Track fiddlerGood God Ed.... I just read your post have you been hanging out with Lion. I just had to ask. Your talking just like him.
nah, the spelling is different
Did I ever tell you guys about how at drivers ed I saw a girl wearing a Chessie Shirt? Not kidding! Had she come in during a break I would've struck up a conversation but it was in the middle of a lesson.
Do you remember the other night when I said this was real and it was fun but it wasn't really fun........
Now it is
NWP SWP Did I ever tell you guys about how at drivers ed I saw a girl wearing a Chessie Shirt? Not kidding! Had she come in during a break I would've struck up a conversation but it was in the middle of a lesson.
".....cause she was wearing a Chessie shirt .....
.....cause she was wearing a Chessie shirt .....
where can i find a woman like that....."
With apologies to Rick Springfield
Eveing Diners.
Flo, give the gang and I a and Ulrich, Rick and Steven what they like.
Wife Front She way better than today than yesterday but still a up hill battle. She did not Scream Onces today getting up or down! She is walking somewhat faster and walked about 15 feet more than yesterday!
Phyisal Theporist came by today. Humm, seems the wife had not told me about some of the exericse she should be doing? My guess is because they are hard and hurt. Theporist says starting Tuesday I have to make her do them! Time to get the DI Hat Out! By next week I will have her doing Grass Drills!
BigDaddyWhy do we have no women in the diner
Henery Because men fart and women claim they don't!
Steven Nothing backyard or shade tree about finding a vacuum leak with carb cleaner! I seen it done at dealerships. Just use your head, look for sparks from your wires and coil packs first and don't spray on the exhust manafolds and you will be fine!
Dave Congrats on the new daughter in law!
Seems I am either walking the dog or walking the wife! I am beat so later Ken
I hate Rust
Yep leave her alone let her Buck that's Jessie's Girl.
You are right Henry, the spelling was different.
I know that song.
Me thinks the lyrics are "where can I find a woman that loves railroads like that?"
I know Ken, I've heard it suggested elsewhere, I better figure it out because it seems to be worsening.
Well this week Paul Simon will be retiring with the last concert of his farewell tour.
Although he's not a Tennessean let's give one (or two) of his songs a run on the box.
BigDaddy Track fiddler Good God Ed.... I just read your post have you been hanging out with Lion. I just had to ask. Your talking just like him. nah, the spelling is different
Track fiddler Good God Ed.... I just read your post have you been hanging out with Lion. I just had to ask. Your talking just like him.
Closer to Shakespeare, wouldn't you say—
"I like this place and willingly could waste my time in it" - (Act II, Scene IV) As You Like It
Although any comparison between myself and the Bard wouldn't make a very long list.
Here's some bait to try to lure the BEAR!
Amtrak Bear Carshop Sign by Edmund, on Flickr
Did you know that Amtrak has a BEAR Complex?
An intervention may help.
I'll stop by later...
cudakenDave Congrats on the new daughter in law!
Thanks Ken.
NWP SWP
Hey there Steven,
A while ago you were talking about livery colors and schemes. I wanted to reply to you at that time but I was unable to. So I'll do it now.
Click on image to enlarge.
On the LM&E I didn't want to get into painting my locos but I was looking for something I liked and could use and this is what I came up with and I am very satisfied how it turned out. I bought a few locos of what I wanted in the Reading yellow & green and just touched up the odd area that needed it and put on the decals. They are Circus City Decals from Baraboo, Wisconsin, who did an excellent job on them. I will use him again.
As you probably know the paint scheme is of the Reading RR. and I liked the font of the Illinois Central....and there they are combined.
Worked good for me.
Johnboy out......................Sorry, pix never came through.
from Saskatchewan, in the Great White North..
We have met the enemy, and he is us............ (Pogo)
Suggested trackside restaurant for today's lunch or dinner.
This is a cafe on Main Street in LaGrange KY..... CSX operates in the street with trains running between Louisville and Cincinnati . ... It is about 15 to 20 miles from Louisvillle.
It would be a very bad idea to double park your car there. LOL
Good morning from the Eastern edge of the Pacific ocean currently bathed in warm sunshine.
My Daughter has gone on a Universities tour in Ontario and Quebec this week and boy does the house feel big and empty with both kids gone. I guess it will really hit when they are both away attending University.
We are emptying the trailer out and are going to sell it. I don't know what we are going to do with all the junk coming out of it, I am surprised we made it over those mountain passes with all that crap. It has a lot of big-ticket maintenance work coming down the line and is leaking a bit and the stairs are busted. It sure doesn't owe us anything as we have had nothing but good times with friends and family over the years. We may get another one in a couple of years but the boss and I want to see a little more of the world once the kids are both away at school so will be sitting in airplanes instead of the truck.
Ken, it sounds like your wife is making progress. I have witnessed a few go through it and hard work pays off. My Sister needs a new knee and I don't think she can put it off any longer. The fact that she weighs more than she should have made her joints wear out that much faster than they should have.
Congrats to Dave on the DIL, soon you will be teaching some new little engineers how to run the layout.
That was a whopper of a Typhoon that hit Asia. I thought I heard on the news the name of the Province where the Rapido factory is, I could be wrong. Regardless I hope everyone is okay.
We have a friend of my wife coming from France to attend some dog shows over here. She is bringing six dogs with her and she is staying with us. Maybe I can find a train show across the country I need to attend.
Went out to a really great Greek restaurant last night and had roast lamb and a bottle of really nice red. We were overlooking the ocean and the BNSF route to Vancouver. One Amtrak heading South and a long empty coal train also heading South from Roberts Bank.
I feel like crap today so no killer bike ride, but best get at the rest of it.
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."