howmusHave photoshop and like to play!!!
I didn't even think about using photoshop to lighten up the image. Thanks.
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
I've got a bike, you can ride it if you like, it's got a basket, a bell that rings and things that make it look good I'd give it to you if I could but I borrowed it
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Sorry I just couldn't resist that one
TF
"One difference between pessimists and optimists is that while pessimists are more often right, optimists have far more fun."
Only the "Bear"
I would expect nothing less
Take a couple if you wish there on the dish
Thanks Bear but only a few
PS Hopefully some of the other Diners 812
Kidding of course
Track Fiddler
I seem to be getting more semi-retired these days.
Lately it seems to be I'm staying up later at night but still getting up early in the morning and losing sleep.
I either have to go down to Cornerstone Medical and see if I can buy a c-pack straight out without a prescription or get to bed earlier.
But it's about time I hit the rack Kids so you all have a great night. Love you Guys and I'll see you tomorrow
PH
I had a good and productive day today.
I should be able to post a good picture of the bathroom tomorrow.
-Kevin
Living the dream.
Mornin
Cool and crisp just as Fall should be. Gonna work on placing foam again today right inside the screen door. It'll be a good day. Just reflecting on the change of seasons. The weather should be getting nicer moving towards Spring in New Zealand these upcoming days
One of our luckey Forum members is preparing to come out of hibernation I'm sure
Looking forward to seeing the pic of the new bath Kevin
Make it a great day Guys!
Morning Post Hog!
I'm kinda bummed as Judy was on call today and might of had the day off but she didn't. I heard that text
It's a beautiful sunny Fall day and we would have gone for a long scenic drive through the country.
There's a good side to everything though as my plans to keep to my modeling is still in the works
PS Mike-mbinsewi
Did you get your shed built up at your cabin?
And they showed on the news this morning the people filming it out the window. Food delivery services are dropping off the food on the doorstep and ringing the doorbell. Apparently these people didn't get there on time because the Bear was at the door first eating the pizzas
Good morning .
I'll have some Michigan Apple Cider and donuts, please. Michigan also has excellent cherries and blueberries, but summer is the season for them.
I was in MI in the 1970's and 1980's. I saved a few pictures from then. I wish I saved more. I have previously posted my pictures in the MR forum.
The following pictures were in Flint, MI in the mid-1070's. Flint had numeorus GM parts plants and shipped auto parts to its many assembly plants in the US and Canada. The Buick assembly plant was served by C&O. The Chevy light truck assembly plant was served by GTW, and it produced more trucks annually than any other plant in the world.
At the time railroads were beginning to install side shields on auto rack railcars. They were developing designs for fully enclosed railcars.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Gotta move the cat hopuse this week. In the SW corner it is prone to drifting snow, bu I'll put it along the east wall which seems to blow clear.
ROAR
The Route of the Broadway Lion The Largest Subway Layout in North Dakota.
Here there be cats. LIONS with CAMERAS
Track fiddlerCool and crisp just as Fall should be.
We would be having a perfect day today, it is 74 right now, but Tropical Storm Gamma has been making it rain on-and-off for days.
Bummer. It is supposed to move away today, but another one is coming... more bad weather is predicted next week.
LastspikemikeWhen did spraying graffiti onto railcars become common? Does that coincide with fully enclosed car transport cars?
Discussion of graffiti is well regulated, generally not appreciated on these forums, and certainly not appropriate for the diner. There is a rule against this subject in the forum policies sticky.
Steven OtteStay away from divisive topics, like graffiti, hoboes, train-hopping, and what makes a "real model railroader."
If you want to have any discussion on this topic, please try a new thread in the Prototype Information section, but expect it to get locked quickly.
LastspikemikeActually just discussing why the design of auto racks changed.
Thievery was probably the primary reason. Batteries, hub caps, (stowed in the trunk) and radios probably being the "low hanging fruit". Rock throwing, cement blocks dropped from overpasses probably a close second.
Many locomotives in the northeast had "burglar bars" over the windshields to try to reduce impact. This led to the FRA beefing up the glazing requirements in the early 1970s.
D-n-M_no2 by Edmund, on Flickr
Taken at Tawas City on 10-2-1988.
My ISP must be making "improvements" this weekend. Service has been cut off for long periods all through the weekend. Would have been nice to get a notification from them, but (crickets...)
By the way, Mackinac is pronounced "Mackinaw" if you're from around there.
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Cheers, Ed
Good afternoon all.
Zoe - A big RBF please. Thanks.
Kevin - Like the sign design.
Weather - Cooler and been kinda damp this week. Need the rain though, as we now have a drought watch.
Trains - Doing a few small modeling projects still, and have done a bit more railfanning than I had been for a while. Currently waiting on a trailer to dry for a second coat of paint before decals get applied.
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.
Eving Diners
Flo, give the gang and I a please and Dirk and Robbie a dog treat.
Just stopped by to let you all know I am still above dirt.
Another not much done day's off. Did vacuume out the fresh air intake for the furance, change the filters Friday. Did not start? Today I dragged my wife junk out of the furance / laundry room and got the pilot light going. Got the sucker fired up and it is good to have heat again. Garage has been nice and warm from it gas heater.
Enjoyed the video about the SS Baddger.
Latter, Ken and Dirk says I saw a deer Daddy! Woof, Woof!
I hate Rust
Thanks to everyone that complimented and commented on the Diner sign my daughter put together for us. I have relayed the positive reception to her in Seattle.
I got the bathroom 99% of the way done today, then I tested the toilet, and it leaked onto the floor under the base. I knew I knocked the wax ring out of position when I set it into place.
I need to fix that tomorrow. I have had enough frustration for today.
Lastspikemike The original car transport cars were modified boxcars, why did carmakers move to open rack railroad cars?
The original car transport cars were modified boxcars, why did carmakers move to open rack railroad cars?
Last Spike Mike ..... I've seen pictures of boxcars being loaded with automobiles before auto rack cars were used. It appeared to be very labor intensive and costly. Loading auto rack cars would be less costly. After railroads began using them, the market share for rail transport of vehicles increased significantly. Unfortunately, claims for loss & damage due to vandals and thieves increased too. Fully enclosed cars were designed to solve these problems.
Kevin ... Not sure if I said so, but I like the sign for the Diner as others do. Thanks to your daughter.
Ed .... I like the photo of #2.
SeeYou190I tested the toilet, and it leaked onto the floor under the base. I knew I knocked the wax ring out of position when I set it into place. I need to fix that tomorrow. I have had enough frustration for today.
Hi Kevin,
The previous owner of our house managed to mangle the flange under the toilet that holds the toilet bolts in place. It won't hold the bolts anymore. The last time I replaced the wax seal was when we tiled the floor. I had two choices. One was to do the job properly and replace the flange. That involved digging into the concrete floor deep enough to get at the drain pipe. Not going to happen!
The second choice was to silicone the toilet to the floor, which I did. Being me, I used copious quantities of silicone. I hope and pray that the seal never leaks. Getting the toilet off of the floor will be a major challenge!
Good luck with the toilet!
hon30critterThe last time I replaced the wax seal was when we tiled the floor. I had two choices. One was to do the job properly and replace the flange. That involved digging into the concrete floor deep enough to get at the drain pipe. Not going to happen! The second choice was to silicone the toilet to the floor, which I did. Being me, I used copious quantities of silicone. I hope and pray that the seal never leaks. Getting the toilet off of the floor will be a major challenge!
When we bought this house, the toilet in the current master bedroom wobbled. I pulled it out and found the closet flange was broken where the bolts were supposed to go into the slots.
My nephew came over, and drilled two 1/2" holes into the cement slab and epoxied 1/4" studs into the holes to hold the toilet down.
So that toilet is fastened directly to the slab now.
I don't know if that was a "proper" repair or not, but in twenty years we have had no problems out of it.
SeeYou190When we bought this house, the toilet in the current master bedroom wobbled. I pulled it out and found the closet flange was broken where the bolts were supposed to go into the slots. My nephew came over, and drilled two 1/2" holes into the cement slab and epoxied 1/4" studs into the holes to hold the toilet down. So that toilet is fastened directly to the slab now. I don't know if that was a "proper" repair or not, but in twenty years we have had no problems out of it. -Kevin
Thanks Kevin!
I will keep that in mind if ever the toilet needs to be removed.
my 1927 flange was broke on my downstairs toilet, I got a "flange repair kit" which allows you to put the bolt dohicky on the side that broke off so that you can screw the toilet back down. I also put in a no wax seal so that I won't have to replace the seal. it costs a little more but worth it.
SeeYou190I don't know if that was a "proper" repair or not, but in twenty years we have had no problems out of it.
It sounds good fix to me. Your on a slab, you don't have much choice.
Our upstairs bath has a 2" layer of concrete as a base for the ceramic tile floor. I did the same procedure when I replaced the toilet.
And I agree, great job of moving the diner! A nice new look.
Mike.
My You Tube
I see J. David Ingles has passed, condolences to the Trains family.
LastspikemikeAnything built in the last 40 years or so will use ABS pipe anyway so this problem is very simple to repair.
Not if your in Kevin's situation, with the house built on a concrete slab. You'd have to bust up the slab enough to get well below the flange, probably a foot or more, saw off the excisting pipe and damaged flange, use a coupling to splice on new piece of pipe, and flange, and then repour the section of concrete.
Good morning everyone!
I am planning to pull the leaking toilet, reset the seal, and finish the bathroom today.
If all goes well, pictures will be shared this evening.
Everyone get a tall glass of Orange Juice from Flo on me.
Hello? I know Kevin was pulling his toilet up, but I thought it was in his house, not the diner. Can't smell the sewer gases from here. It's safe to come in guys.
Bueller? Bueller?
Mike
Water Level RouteIt's safe to come in guys.
Yes, and I will shower before coming back to the diner.
It is safe to come in.
Where is everyone today?
SeeYou190If all goes well, pictures will be shared this evening.
Will the photos be before or after the escape of the elusive brown trout?
Got the framing for the shower door done and today will caulk the shower.
In my last house, the downstairs toilet was up on a riser, I have no idea why but I dug down outside to see the level of the sewer pipe outside and it was plenty low enough so I rented an electric jackhammer and replaced the pipe to the outside and had the toilet on the floor like it should have been in the first place. Come to think of it the shower was on a riser as well and I did that at the same time. That was my first ever bathroom remodel and it was pretty easy to do, not rocket science. I build railroads! How hard can a bathroom be?
I have to drive into Vancouver today to drop my twelve-string off as the bridge is pulling up. I have had the guitar over 50 years and it is mint and the age has made it sound incredible. It is the second time the bridge has pulled up, the last time was 24 years ago. I am a little nervous about leaving it away from home. I left my Fender Precision bass at the recording studio and the building caught fire. I had come home from a movie and turned on the late news to see the place on fire. The bass was under eight feet of water for quite a period of time before it was recovered but was salvageable and was rebuilt.
Had some of Californias best wildfire smoke roll in here last night. It was pretty thick but was gone in an hour or so.
I have a lot of energy today and that made for an easy workout. I do 25 situps and 25 pushups every day but today I did 50 of each and did not even notice a difference in the effort. I also peeled off 1100 calories on the bike while watching my 4-4-0 and six cars do 6-minute laps all while listening to some good ole rock n' roll.
Had a young couple come to the house yesterday on a dog-related matter and he spotted "TRACK" through the door to the trainroom. His wife continued with the dog talk while we men repaired to the trainroom. He has a 10' x 10' British layout. Over the years I have had quite a few fellow model railroaders show up here with their wives for dog-related things.
It is a sunny warm day and I still have not had to turn the furnace on but it is clean and ready to go when the time comes. I wish I still had my RX-7 Turbo II for the rip into Vancouver on a day like today.
This car was spotted in Banff today. Didn't Milwaukee die in 1987?
TO THE BATMOBILE!
In reality, it is truck or car?
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."