Brent, the kitchen looks great. It will be nice to have all the remodeling work finished.
York1 John
hon30critter I'm not looking forward to the Achillies tendon surgery.
I don't blame you Dave, if you really work at it and do what the therapist says, I always found it took two years for a full recovery.
I think my most painful injury was when we were hiking up to the lions (the photo above) We decided to go in the back way and had left really early. About 10 km in I took a really bad tumble and caught my leg tearing ligaments/tendons from my foot to my hip. This was before cell phones and my girlfriend wanted to go to call SAR to get me out. After laying there for an hour or so I decided to try and walk out or a least to a better place for the helicopter to reach. With my Girlfriend on one side and my Golden Retriever on the other we made it out, but it took hours. Even though it was supposed to be a day hike we were always prepared for the worst. I remember having my arm around my girlfriend and putting a lot of weight on the shoulder blades of the dog with my hand. That dog knew I was in rough shape and did not budge from my side the whole way down the mountain. It was quite something.
I got to the hospital and was in so much pain the Doctors could not get a reply that made any sense out of me, so I have been told.
I was supposed to take my flight test the next day for my pilot's licence, needless to say, that did not happen for many months. Having to ride a desk at work was the most torture one can endure.
Brent
"All of the world's problems are the result of the difference between how we think and how the world works."
Attuvian1How about a Reeve's Muntjac. Introduced there and in other European countries from East Asia.
We have a Winnahhhhh!!! Yep it is a Muntjac. Sorry I don't have any Vernor's to give you, but you might like the Hammerhead if you like slightly bitter and very refreshing brews. I had a pint for supper just now and it was quite good. This memorializes the museum's LV #211 Hammerhead RS3m "hybred" Loco.
Do try and I hope enjoy the brew:
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
Sure, I'll take one of those 211 Hammerheads. There's another 211 beer out there I remember picking up, since we're in Pittsburgh, it was called Steel Reserve 211.
Remember the old McDonald's ad? The hot stays hot and the cold stays cold?
Slag_Ladle_Pgh by Edmund, on Flickr
Reefer_Madness by Edmund, on Flickr
Pretty sure this is what they were talking about
Lots to see at the old PRR produce terminal. This was between the 16th St. bridge and the Fort Wayne (P. FtW. & C.) Bridge. I see exactly one human figure!
I don't know if I caught something from Dave or Ken! I have a nasty lower back pain It seems to be moving slightly to my right which leads me to believe it is another kidney stone. Been about 18 months since I had my first ones.
Ain't old age wonderful?
Tomorrow we ride over the Pennsylvania Railroad's famous Pittsburgh Division, over the Allegheney Summit and around Horseshoe Curve into Altoona.
Another one of my railroad "crowning achievements" was firing a steam locomotive over parts of this route back in 1977! The 2102 and 4070 ran double-headed on two weekends. Oh, my, those were the days.
4070_Pitt PA 05-21-77 (2016_08_17 08_08_12 UTC) by Edmund, on Flickr
here's a model that the PRR made to promote the improvements in the Pittsburgh Station area for a shareholder's meeting. You can see the location of Pitt tower there.
PRR Pittsburgh Station Model by Edmund, on Flickr
Everything was Moderne, Sleek and Cheerful
PRR Warehouse, 1952 by Edmund, on Flickr
Cheers, Ed
THE PRODIGAL SON RETURNETH!
Greetings Gentlemen! Hopefully y'all remember me!
Finally getting back into the hobby after over a year and a half of zero interest.
Some updates for me. I am now living on my own and in uni full time at LSU studying business management and political science.
Finally dropping my hairbrained NWP SWP nonsense and will be trying to stick to prototype modeling. Still not sold on one particular road but narrowed it down to SP, Southern, or Conrail.
Just thought I'd give y'all an update and best wishes to everyone!
Hopefully I'll be coming around more often in the future.
Steve
If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough!
howmus Attuvian1 How about a Reeve's Muntjac. Introduced there and in other European countries from East Asia. We have a Winnahhhhh!!! Yep it is a Muntjac. Sorry I don't have any Vernor's to give you, but you might like the Hammerhead if you like slightly bitter and very refreshing brews. I had a pint for supper just now and it was quite good. This memorializes the museum's LV #211 Hammerhead RS3m "hybred" Loco. Do try and I hope enjoy the brew: 73
Attuvian1 How about a Reeve's Muntjac. Introduced there and in other European countries from East Asia.
Ray,
Thanks for the prize. Your generosity is greatly appreciated, but I must confess that I made it through four years in the Navy without having developed a due appreciation for either cigarettes, beer, or coffee. That might be the reason they didn't offer me anything worthy of a re-enlistment! If I may, I would like to send them on to Ed - from all of us - for his great double shift hosting the diner.
I do have two questions. First, what does the "hammerhead" designator for this RS3 refer to? And second, where can I find a listing of the numbers that you use in your posts? I seem to recall a post from you some years ago that explained what they meant and where they come from. Think then to write them down? Nah.
Waiting out the last day or so of one of Portland's infrequent snow and ice storms. The way the news covers such things out here is almost hilarious. You'd think the whole town is made up of pansies. But it's only 64% of them. My sweetie won't let me go out and drive in it. Kinda hard on a guy who grew up with it in the Great Lakes.
John
NWP SWPGreetings Gentlemen! Hopefully y'all remember me!
Welcome back! LSU! Years ago, the University of New Orleans was LSUNO when I got my degree there.
Good luck in your studies.
I just mentioned you a while back (Jan. 4) in the Diner when we were riding the Sunset Limited through your neck of the bayou!
gmpullmanToday we have the day to spend around the environs of New Orleans. A little early for Mardi Gras but we can still party like it's Monday! Too bad Young Stephen isn't around to give us a tour.
Thanks for the update! Stop by more often
Attuvian1I do have two questions. First, what does the "hammerhead" designator for this RS3 refer to? And second, where can I find a listing of the numbers that you use in your posts? I seem to recall a post from you some years ago that explained what they meant and where they come from. Think then to write them down? Nah.
Hi John! The RS-3s is a Hammerhead because of an added steam generator it has allowing it to be used in passenger service. Notice the high hood on the end. You can read a lot more about her here: http://www.rgvrrm.org/about/railroad/lv211/
The numbers I add at the end of my posts (always use 73, which means highest or best regards) are telegraph codes. Kinda like a shorthand or abbreviation for commonly used messages. https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2014/01/88-or-how-telegraphers-coded-love-and-kisses/282850/
Old #211 is my favorite loco at the museum as I watched her work a few times in the Sayre PA LV yard many years ago. She, to many people just doesn't sound right being an ALCO locomotive with an EMD 567B prime mover in her. We don't run her nearly enough these days as our main work horse is a GE 80 tonner (old US Army) now. Much less expensive to run and starts her twin diesels easily (basically just diesel truck engines) and runs well with everything we pull behind her.
BATMANFor some reason this photo reminded me of Bear.
"One difference between pessimists and optimists is that while pessimists are more often right, optimists have far more fun."
howmus Attuvian1 I do have two questions. First, what does the "hammerhead" designator for this RS3 refer to? And second, where can I find a listing of the numbers that you use in your posts? I seem to recall a post from you some years ago that explained what they meant and where they come from. Think then to write them down? Nah. Hi John! The RS-3m is a Hammerhead because of an added steam generator it has allowing it to be used in passenger service. Notice the high hood on the end. You can read a lot more about her here: http://www.rgvrrm.org/about/railroad/lv211/ The numbers I add at the end of my posts (always use 73, which means highest or best regards) are telegraph codes. Kinda like a shorthand or abbreviation for commonly used messages. https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2014/01/88-or-how-telegraphers-coded-love-and-kisses/282850/
Attuvian1 I do have two questions. First, what does the "hammerhead" designator for this RS3 refer to? And second, where can I find a listing of the numbers that you use in your posts? I seem to recall a post from you some years ago that explained what they meant and where they come from. Think then to write them down? Nah.
Hi John! The RS-3m is a Hammerhead because of an added steam generator it has allowing it to be used in passenger service. Notice the high hood on the end. You can read a lot more about her here: http://www.rgvrrm.org/about/railroad/lv211/
Thanks, Ray!
Heartland Division CB&Q Howdy everybody. I am still posting with a cell phone while visiting in Florida Panhandle. We are deciding when to return home to western Kentucky with consideration for weather conditions and possibly visiting relatives in Alabama on the way. David North Brit , the English egg and bacon pie sounds good. Everybody, have a good evening.
Howdy everybody.
I am still posting with a cell phone while visiting in Florida Panhandle.
We are deciding when to return home to western Kentucky with consideration for weather conditions and possibly visiting relatives in Alabama on the way.
David North Brit , the English egg and bacon pie sounds good.
Everybody, have a good evening.
should have already been here. Saturday may need to be the day of choice for you as we are set to be slammed for the next five to six days.
Sunday night to tuesday storm showing possible 12+ inches , then more we Thursday storm with ice more to southeast. So if you can stay put for a bit you may want to. I may have to camp out at work as I am on call for the hospital.
Slow night in the Diner — or does it just seem that way without TF sitting in the end booth?
How about another video of some sharp O scale 3 rail Pennsy action?
I'm just enamored with the overall detail and scope of this layout.
And with your Sunday Morning coffee — some vintage Pennsy trains:
Ed, that is an amazing 3 rail layout.
I have been removing tape in the spare bedroom from around the electrical boxes, and I pulled up a big chunk of the new paint, about the size of a quarter.
I have read so many things about the right ways to de-tape when you are done painting, but I always seem to have a problem along the way.
The World Is A Beautiful Place.
-Kevin
Living the dream.
Attuvian1Ya know, there must exist somewhere a full collection of BearToons. Granted, some might leave some head-scratching for lack of context, but there'd be a sea of gold-star stand-alones. I suspect that you carry a Gary Larson gene or two
“I have a memory like an elephant. I remember every elephant I've ever met.” -Herb Caen
Bear,
320 is a prodigious number. Good on ya.
The Gary Larson gene is indeed warped. So much so that it won't lie flat on the chromosome (which is a "Y", of course).
Having retired 26 years ago, his "Far Side" cartoon books are still being published. I guess that says a lot.
BTW, does Six Nations get telecast in NZ?
For the Gary Larsen fans, bookmark and read this page everyday:
https://www.thefarside.com/
We talk a lot about the weather in the diner.
I've said before that those of you in Canada aren't impressed, but here is our weather forecast for today. I don't know how you guys do it.
In Nebraska, when we start hitting -20°F (-29°C) and below, it's major news here. We had -22°F the other night.
I have to go out now and clear the driveway again -- more snow last night. We don't get the amounts like the lake-effect snows around the Great Lakes, but we are approaching 50 inches total, which is unusual for us.
Good Morning,
Still cold here and won't be much better for the rest of the week. The weatherman lied again.
John, your weather isn't much better than ours. We are expecting a high of -13F and low of -27 tonight but no snow. In fact we have had very little this winter.
I like Gary Larson too and have several of his books. We also have a large book of New Yorker magazine cartoons. Many are really good.
Not sure what I will do today. We need more bird seed but I think we can hold out until tomorrow.
CN Charlie
snowmaghedden starts in a few hours.
looks like second storm is ramping up to be worse than this first one which is set to dump 12 inches tonite into Tuesday.
yay I am on call so I may have to go camp at work.
Good evening all. For some unknown reason today I have been unable to access the Forum. Anyway I am here at last.
Bear. I have never tried tomato relish on the dish. I wouild have to make my own as I dislike the shop bought stuff.
It is dinnertime. A Sunday Dinner with all the trimmings. A glass of shandy whilst I make it.
Thoughts & Peace to All who Require.
David
To the world you are someone. To someone you are the world
I cannot afford the luxury of a negative thought
York1We talk a lot about the weather in the diner.
Well... since you mentioned it...
York1 Brent, the kitchen looks great. It will be nice to have all the remodelling work finished.
Brent, the kitchen looks great. It will be nice to have all the remodelling work finished.
Thanks, John, we are really happy with it.
It is 0c and still snowing, we are going out for a long walk through the forest with the dogs, I just ate breakfast to help keep me warm, usually, I don't eat until 1500hrs and then again at 1800hrs unless I am about to expend lots of energy.
I just got eleven PMs today, and they say the Post Office is slow, these go back a few weeks. I tried to answer but my replies timed out. My apologies to those still waiting.
Time to find some winter clothes and get the moths out.
All the best to all.
Welcome back Steven!
What have you guys done to the forums this morning?
I could get to the home page right away, but after clicking on forums, it just kept timing out!
Gave me some time to spend on another forum, just down the street, and another one, over on the other side of town.
That guy on the donkey fixin the plane looks like Clint Eastwood.
It's been a great Ride Ed ! Looks like I missed Pittsburgh. Wayyyyyy back in the day, I drove a semi from Milwaukee to Pittsburgh and back. I remember along the river at night.
Spent the night in the truck, waiting to pick up the return load. THAT was an interesting night!
Taught me one thing. Get back to my trowels! OTR truck driving was NOT for me.
Stay warm! Uhm, Kevin....I hope your A/C breaks down!
Oh yea, Valentines Days. Ed, got anything special on the train for some Valentine inspiration?
Mike.
My You Tube
mbinsewiOh yea, Valentines Days. Ed, got anything special on the train for some Valentine inspiration?
How about some chocolate cake, ala mode with strawberries? This was served on the last run of the Amtrak Broadway Limited
Last Dinner on the Broadway Limited by Craig Sanders, on Flickr
Here we are, in Altoona
RR_Postcards_0014 by Edmund, on Flickr
Altoona_CR_3366-3315 by Edmund, on Flickr
RR_views_0001 by Edmund, on Flickr
Unless someone has other plans, we can hang out here for a day or two. The Railroader's Memorial Museum and the East Broad Top narrow gauge is nearby.
Kevin, you can scratch West Virginia off the list of states visited. The PRR "Panhandle" route we arrived in Pittsburgh on was named for the little jag of WV we passed through yesterday.
1:06 AM at the now closed ALTO tower:
J. Alex Lang by Center for Railroad Photography & Art, on Flickr
Happy Valentine's Day
Ooops. Couldn't get the video to work. Sorry.
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
Good afternoon
Just got back into town from Saint Cloud a bit ago. Thought I'd stop in to say Hi to my Railroad Buds! Looks like I have some Catch-up reading to do since Wednesday.
Gave it a once-over, sure do like the bridges! Especially that high, half built steel Trestle Ed. I have a lot of respect for the guys that build structures like that. I like looking up at them but never liked looking down. I would be the guy gathering the rest of the parts from The Big Box to put that Erector Set together I would be more than happy to anchor the first of the up-rights to the footings but then the rest of the guys could take it from there
I was up with a carpenter friend of mine taping and mudding his brothers basement. Slinging mud by day and some beers at night
I had just turned on Daytona 500 getting ready to enjoy some Nap Car as I needed one No rest for the wicked as 16 cars are out of commission already I'm glad no one was hurt and it was a little early in the race for demolition derby and four wheeling already.
Happy Valentine's Day all. I'm making T-Bones for Judy and I tonight I'll tell you when to grab a plate! Now back to my couch and Nap Car, although it's raining hard in Daytona right now.
Have a great evening all I'll catch up with you later
TF
Howdy ... I'm still using a cellphone to check in. Glad to see everybody's contributions to the Diner.
Bear ... I recall the BBQ Bear toon from before. LOL LOL
Ed ... Thanks for continuing the February journey.
We are anxious to get home but tomorrow will not be the day. We would be driving through freezing rain in northern Alabama and snow in Tennessee and Kentucky. Tuesday looks like a much better option. Very little precipitation is forecasted then. So, Tuesday looks like travel day.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Afternoon Diners!
Flo, give the gang and I a please and Dirk and Robbie a dog treat.
Boy it is cold by our standerds! It is 5 degees F with a 18 MPH Wind. I have to walk Dirk yet again, need some Chestnuts Warmers for this one.
Wife spent the day with our daughter. As we all know today is Valentine's Day and Feb 15th is my wifes 70 th birthday. We have snow coming so my daughter too celebrate both today.
Credit Score Got tired of screwing around with my debit by $10.00 to $20.00 a time. Made a larger payment on my Discover card so now my total CC debit I owe is $500.00. Next Credit Karma report should be 772. 2 years ago I was at 653 which is sort of good.
Time to walk Dirk and the snow is falling.
Later, Ken and Dirk say's "Me loves the snow Daddy, me make it's yellow and brown! Woof, Woof!"
I hate Rust
On the Curve:
CR, Altoona, Pennsylvania, 1986 by Center for Railroad Photography & Art, on Flickr
Happy Birthday to Mrs. Cuda Ken!