Good evening ...
Brent ..... The video of the Little Railway is amazing ...
On the layout, I am working on some rock strata near my coal mine.
Cheers .
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Eveing Diners
Flo, give the gang and I a please and Ulrich what ever he wants!
I will sure be glad when the monsoon season is over here in ILL. I wanted to cut the back jungle but it was most of the day.
I have been fighting with the railroad most of the day.
PRR I1sa Think I found the cause of the lack of traction. Last night I hardly got around the layout the last time, it was slipping and sliding like it was in snow! This afternoon I pulled from the rails to clean the drivers. Rear driver wheels had oil dripping off the sides of the wheel! It was the dang smoke fluid leaking out?
Turn the smoke on and ran the smoke out of it and it stunk. Worse part I had to sit right in front it while I did it. I am sure I will have to clean the under side agin a few times!
None smoking Ken hating smoke fluid again!
Later
I hate Rust
Another foo. The DCC auto reverser was made by Tam Valley, but the are discontinued because they were too finicky. Too bad. The info on them sounded very good, but the owner got tired of servicing them.
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.
gmpullman I hope Ulrich got a set of bright, shiny RED drivers in the process, too!
I hope Ulrich got a set of bright, shiny RED drivers in the process, too!
If he did I dought they are still shiny or red!
Especially not if he was in the US right now! It seems to me that the whole midwest is engulfed in rain. And here in Michigan we seem to be unable to decide between rail and sun, two days ago was constant rail and today is the hottest day all summer (or so it seems!)
xboxtravis7992 Oh man... I should really make the trip to Ely, Nevada more often. 13 hour long trip from when I left home, got to Ely and made it back home. But oh it was so worth it.
Oh man... I should really make the trip to Ely, Nevada more often. 13 hour long trip from when I left home, got to Ely and made it back home. But oh it was so worth it.
My grandpa did that last year, and rode in the cab of their 10 wheeler, he said it was quite dirty but I think he liked it!
The Nevada Northern would make a nice model railroad, only issue is all the locos and most of the rolling stock would need to be costum painted, still, an interesting operation!
Regards, Isaac
I model my railroad and you model yours! I model my way and you model yours!
York1 MisterBeasley Does anyone remember who made the electronics to have trains stop at stations and finally reverse at the ends? The more I think about the new subways, the more I think about making it a point to point rather than a loop. If Lion can quit chewing raw wildebeast for a bit, I'll bet he is the most qualified to answer any question like this.
Automation of LION is paw-made by said LION. No microchips got blown up in its construction.
In world of LION, the port-side rail is GROUND. Starboard Rail at (+) voltage makes train go forwared. (-) voltage makes train go backwards. [Moot point on rail road of LION since subway trains do not go backwards.
LION embeds gaps approaching and leaving stations, bridged with 5.1 ohn resistors, to slow the train as it approaches, and open gap stops the train. A relay across an open gap at the head of the station allows the train to resume.
When train arrives at terminal a rectifyer across the last gap stops the train until power is reversed. You will need to conjure a timing relay that will be activated when trains arrives at terminal, time runs out, reversing switch changes polarity and off you go!
In Terminals LION uses HOME SIGNALS, Him must operate signals and switches from the tower. But since you want automactiation it requires more thinking.
Details of da LIONS operation can be found in his operations manual. (see pg 15)
ROAR
The Route of the Broadway Lion The Largest Subway Layout in North Dakota.
Here there be cats. LIONS with CAMERAS
Good morning. Another cool, 68°, rainy morning. This year I feel like I'm living in Seattle with each day cool and rainy.
Have not worked much on the layout. Had some medical issues and dental issues that chew (!) up time. This weekend we have grandkids visiting, and they require full time attention.
I've finished a second control panel, and I'm getting ready to start another building -- something I enjoy the most. Before I started a layout, I would not have guessed that scratch-building structures would be something I like doing the most.
MisterBeasleyDoes anyone remember who made the electronics to have trains stop at stations and finally reverse at the ends? The more I think about the new subways, the more I think about making it a point to point rather than a loop.
If Lion can quit chewing raw wildebeast for a bit, I'll bet he is the most qualified to answer any question like this.
I have enjoyed reading all the comments for Brent Batman's question about the indoor pool. Two of my three kids live in warm areas of the country. One has a pool with spa that is used everyday, and the other is planning a pool. Of course, they have the means to never worry about cleaning or working on it -- they just have someone else do that. If Brent does decide to convert the pool room to a layout room, it will be the best-looking train room ever. The wood ceiling alone looks great.
Ulrich, glad the surgery is over, and the problems resolved. Now get the strength up for your next adventure in moving.
That's all for today. The grandkids need me to help open the Barbie doll airplane so Barbie can be the stewardess. This will occupy their attention for at lest two minutes.
York1 John
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dM2v6QVPhrc&feature=youtu.be
Scroll down in the video's comments to read story.
Brent
"All of the world's problems are the result of the difference between how we think and how the world works."
Flo, give the gang and I a please and Ulrich anything he wants.
Ulrich Hospital Beds are good for one thing, making you want to get out of the hospital!
Today Started Out Great! Got the front yard cut before work then things starting going down hill from there.
Ed I was not shocked by the prices! I have priced them before and I had hoped maybe they have went down? Far as the Train Line Track Cleaning Cars, I have 6 of them I think. They seem useless for the past few years. Maybe if I take the pads off and soak them in alcohol they work better?
Far as smoking. Tonight I went to Wal Mart Market on the way home after work. When I passed two ladys smoking in the parking lot I could smell there smoke 50 feet away from them and it stunk! I know some cigaratte stink more than others but these were awful!
None smoking Ken day 52.
Foo. Besides the section that couldn't make it up the stairs, another long piece (3 sections) will have to be broken down just to fit in the room. Well, I have wanted the carfloat terminal out of the back corner anyway.
I'm probably going to have to rebuild the subway, too. Scolley Square station, an old Boston reference, was pretty much demolished by the move, and the South Ferry station will have to move for room size reasons. Well, the subway was the first track I put down and over the years I realized a few things I could have done better. I would like circular tube tunnels in places instead of square cross sections, and I would love to see the subway trains surface for a short run over a bridge. I can probably salvage most of the Penny Lane and Saint Anne Street stations.
Does anyone remember who made the electronics to have trains stop at stations and finally reverse at the ends? The more I think about the new subways, the more I think about making it a point to point rather than a loop.
Good evening folks,
Ulrich I am glad you are in recovery!
Well today was freaky Friday, not going to go through everything that went on today but it was pretty weird.
Wrapped up putting the new radiator into my truck about a half hour ago, had to modify the radiator and fan shroud to get it to line up, I went from a 1 row to a 2 row radiator so I should be good now.
At work one of the lifeguards bet I couldn't perform the procedure, me and her really get along great and go back and forth a lot, I'll be there bright and early tomorrow to show her my handiwork.
Well that's all from me.
Steve
If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough!
Cheers, Ed
"One difference between pessimists and optimists is that while pessimists are more often right, optimists have far more fun."
BroadwayLionOh LOOK! The LION is on the top! Imagine That. Anybody want some dinner with the Council of Felids.
My dog would get jealous.
BigDaddyUlrich, you returned, when I predicted, though I thought they would have kicked you out by now.
They probably would have, if everything had worked out they way it should have. Something didn´t go well, as I didn´t wake up when I was supposed to. That´s why they keep me under a close watch for another week.
I started to assemble my fake Lego kit, which had arrived while I was flat out. I gave up after a few minutes. Those hospital bedside things are not big enough for that job. I´ll be keeping that for when I am back home.
Happy times!
Ulrich (aka The Tin Man)
"You´re never too old for a happy childhood!"
Ulrich, you returned, when I predicted, though I thought they would have kicked you out by now.
Ken, a couple times a year, a tarnished CMX sells for well under $100
Henry
COB Potomac & Northern
Shenandoah Valley
Oh LOOK! The LION is on the top! Imagine That.
Anybody want some dinner with the Council of Felids.
ROARING!
gmpullman cudaken Ed How much are the track cleaning cars you use and where did you buy them? I hope you're sitting down, Ken! https://tonystrains.com/product/cmx-clean-machinetm-ho-scale Sometimes I use this right behind the CMX: https://www.factorydirecttrains.com/CenterlineRailCleanerHO-3HO.aspx And, when I'm in the mood I'll run this one: https://www.walthers.com/track-cleaning-car-ready-to-run-csx-transportation I bought my CMX and Centerline cars years ago when they were about half what they are today. Glad you're having FUN! Cheers, Ed
cudaken Ed How much are the track cleaning cars you use and where did you buy them?
I hope you're sitting down, Ken!
https://tonystrains.com/product/cmx-clean-machinetm-ho-scale
Sometimes I use this right behind the CMX:
https://www.factorydirecttrains.com/CenterlineRailCleanerHO-3HO.aspx
And, when I'm in the mood I'll run this one:
https://www.walthers.com/track-cleaning-car-ready-to-run-csx-transportation
I bought my CMX and Centerline cars years ago when they were about half what they are today.
Glad you're having FUN!
Ed and Ken ...... Here is my track cleaning train about to enter a long tunnel. I use all three types together. In the CMX car, I have used acetone or lacquer thinner, and both work well. ....
Ken ...... I sugget you buy used models to save money . ..The CMX car and the Centerline car were used when I bought them for about half the price of new ones. They work as well as new models.
Hey Ulrich!
Glad to hear that your ticker is still ticking, hopefully much more happily!
When I had my back surgery in 2009 the "pain doctor" (that's what he called himself) was a complete idiot. He prescribed about half the dosage I needed to kill the pain after I got out of the hospital. After a couple of weeks I finally got to see my own doctor and I told him how much pain I was in. He looked at the prescription and was quite blunt about the fact that it was woefully inadequate. The worst part was that I had been supplementing the prescribed painkillers with copious quantities of Tylenol. Bad move! I could have destroyed my kidneys!
Get well soon!!
Cheers!!
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
cudakenEd How much are the track cleaning cars you use and where did you buy them?
Eveing Diners!
Ulrich great to see you posting and still kicking!
Flo, give the gang and I a and Ulrich anything he wants!
Ulrich seeing you back in this morning before work is the best thing that has happen to me today! Had things that I had to get done so I did not have time to post. Great to see you again buddy!
Work Front was very peacefull today. Bright side I finished another book?
Traction Wars Had to wipe down the track again dang it! But the PRR I1sa is giving a good show right now!
Ed How much are the track cleaning cars you use and where did you buy them? While I still believe in ATF on the rails Smoke Fluid is Evil!
Later Ken
Good evening ....
Lion .... I'm impressed with the old electical controls you are showing and explaining. When I saw the first photo, I was tempted to answer your "What is it?" question with a guess: ...... A mechanical flea picker for Lions. LOL
Terry .... Good to see you.
Mr. B .... That is great news about your getting your trains out of storage. Best wishes to you in your new home. Glad you continue to post here.
Isaac .... I hope you enjoyed the Kalamazoo airplane museum. As info, I lived in Kalamazoo many years ago.
Ed ... Thanks for the Empire Builder promotional material. That was a great train before Amtrak.
Ken ... Your creative spelling does not bother me..... Glad you quit smoking.
Bear .... The coal train video is impressive.
Everybody ..... Have a nice evening.
Good Evening Everyone!
Ed, nice GN poster! It's a nice reminder of what once ran on the GN line through Montana! Also like the subway video, reminds me of LION's switch control system, shows what a good job lion did on his!
Bear, nice video, reminds be of a similar BNSF train I saw on Bozeman pass this time last year!
Today I visited the Kalamazoo Air Zoo. It was a nice airplane museum,only this missing was trains! Some parts were full of some rather noisy groups of kids. Luckily they don't really like to look a the historic planes and displays like I do, they like all the fancy games and rides!
Have a great evening!
!!!!
Terry
Terry in NW Wisconsin
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