Started raining. Looks like we're gonna get David's weather for a few days. Maybe I'll drive out of it.
TF
Not much Chitty chat tonight. Leon Jagermeister used to have a saying, ..."No Chitty, No Bang"!
I guess I'll be hitting the rack Kids
Nighty night
BigDaddywe should not miss the East Broad Top, a narrow gauge railroad.
Hi Henry,
Thanks for the video!
I love the East Broad Top! I am so happy to see that it is being saved!
I have scratchbuilt approximate copies of the paint shop, the steam house and the main shops. The main shop complex has some flaws so I intend to build an improved model that will fit my current layout better.
The steam generator house is reasonably close to the original. I still need to add a large roof vent:
A very rough approximation of the main sheds and machine shop. I will make a second attempt on this because the footprint doesn't quite fit on my new layout and I hate the way the corrugated roof panels don't sit flat. Next time it will be a styrene roof:
The wheel shop (brake shop?):
The paint shop:
Cheers!!
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
Evening again
I was a little concerned a while back when I placed a turn-out on one of my custom bridges. I wondered if it was prototypical to have a switch on a bridge? For those of you who have wondered the same, ...Relax, The engineers have you covered.
Howdy
John York 1 : ... Where are you traveling to. ?
Kevin: ... I like the tank cars.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
As the now canceled Garrison Keilor used to say "Bee Bop A Ree Bop Rhubarb Pie."
I've only had strawberry rhubarb. Much to my surprise, the plant, which looks like Swiss Chard has poisonous leaves, heavy in oxalic acid.
David is there rhubarb pie on your side of the pond or just those dried out scones my wife loves?
Henry
COB Potomac & Northern
Shenandoah Valley
Track fiddlerNice-looking tank cars Kevin! You always get the decals on perfectly straight. I bet you ain't measuring anyting. You just have a gifted eye for that sort of thing
Thanks!
Both of those tank cars were decalled one letter at a time. There are a fair amount of flaws on the HPE car, but the GERN car is pretty good.
Both pictures show the "better side" of the cars! When I control the image, the worse side will never be seen.
-Kevin
Living the dream.
Good evening
Lounge time on the porch with an ice cold brewski and a comfortable pair of sweats. Tomorrow is pack and run a few errands in preparation for 5 AM Friday morning vacation blast off
Nice-looking tank cars Kevin! You always get the decals on perfectly straight and balanced. I bet you ain't measuring anyting. You just have a gifted eye for that sort of thing
P.S. Have a safe fun getaway and enjoy your time with the grandchildren John. Visiting family is the best
BrassTrains Dot Com just listed my favorite tank car model at a reasonable price.
I already have two of these, so I am trying not to buy a third, but I would like a second GERN tank car.
Oh... the temptation!
Good morning, diners.
Today is packing day and a day to cut grass, shop, etc., and load the car. Daisy the Dachshund is excited because she will go with us. She hates going to the kennel.
It will be good to hit the open road. I will check in every so often to make sure no one is misbehaving.
Have a good day!
York1 John
Track fiddler All that good cooking you do over there ought to be making up for your bad weather David. From the sound of the dishes you make I should be sending you one of those tall white hats Or better yet bring it to you personally so I can do a Fiddler Sampler of that great food you make TF I have one. Another could come in handy. Always good to have others passing a comment. David
All that good cooking you do over there ought to be making up for your bad weather David. From the sound of the dishes you make I should be sending you one of those tall white hats Or better yet bring it to you personally so I can do a Fiddler Sampler of that great food you make TF
I have one. Another could come in handy. Always good to have others passing a comment.
David
To the world you are someone. To someone you are the world
I cannot afford the luxury of a negative thought
I'm back for one more coffee to get me through the day please.
All that good cooking you do over there ought to be making up for your bad weather David. From the sound of the dishes you make I should be sending you one of those tall white hats Or better yet bring it to you personally so I can do a Fiddler Sampler of that great food you make
P.S. Those dry crispy spells sure can be trouble Kevin. Such a shame all the fire disasters California has had. We were short on rain for the month of May and they raised the fire warnings up north. Luckily we finally got some rain a while back before any fires broke out.
Good afternoon Diners. I am in need of a strong coffee please, Janie.
There is a lull in the bad weather. The sun is shining. Will it last? A dark cloud is approaching. TF. The weatherpeople now say the good weather will be here by the weekend!
Received a letter to attend the eye hospital. About time. I was told a few months ago I was losing my sight. Got to prove 'em wrong.
John. Great picture of the family.
Kevin. Sounds like a busy day ahead.
Those missing from the Diner. I hope whatever challenges you are facing are soon over.
The apple pie is going down well, (so I am told).
Chilli Beef Burrito Bowl with a Baby Gem Salad.
A Fruit Yoghurt Surprise to follow.
Stay Safe Everyone
Track fiddlerDavid, you shouldn't even be allowed to have that long of a streak of bad weather over there! No more promises from me but it's gotta be turning around soon.
We need a change down here too!
There is a high pressure parked right on top of the state. This is preventing our seasonal rainfall. We are already ten inches below normal, at fire danger level 5, and water restrictions will probably go into place next week.
We are predicted to hit 95 today. That might be a record.
My lawn is dried up and crackly. I should have finished the sprinkler installation.
We need our daily rain!
Good morning
Nice picture of you and the grandchildren John. Looks like a great family you have
gmpullman Track fiddler Got my deck painted in 2 hours and then had a plumbing call while I was cleaning up. I know the feeling, TF. With my prostrate I get a plumbing call pretty often, too
Track fiddler Got my deck painted in 2 hours and then had a plumbing call while I was cleaning up.
I know the feeling, TF. With my prostrate I get a plumbing call pretty often, too
I missed 611 on it's way to Strassburg, it passed through Charlottesville, an hour away. It may have passed closer than that. Virtural Railfan seemed to know the route, but when they posted the video of it in Charlottesville, I could not find the route posted in the 'net.
Good morning all... Chloe, please bring me two slices of whole wheat toast with butter, and a cup of black coffee... thank you.
I am going to cut tile and capstones today. Hopefully I will get the last of the tile on the front walkway.
ED: Do you stage your pictures with workers near the rails or or someone on the walkway or do you leave the figures there full time.
While not an Anthracite railroad, we should not miss the East Broad Top, a narrow gauge railroad. It's history is here
It sat for 9 years and is now being restored, engines are being rebuilt and they have started tourist trips with a diesel. Here is a drone view
Good Morning All,
Back from Birmingham and getting ready for Lime Rock this weekend. It went well enough though we had a pair of engines go down for the count.
A few pages back Bear posted his propeller picture. I also had a refinished wood prop for a long time though it disappeared after one of our moves to and fro. I like the addition of the clock though I suppose it just goes to show time flies.
Unloading the trailers that got back from Alabama today and then shop work. Load in at the track tomorrow afternoon. Ciao, J.R.
NorthBritSome (here) ruin the no-stick qualities of pans.
gmpullmanA signature Reading Company detail is that arched top on the cab window.
All this talk of BLT's is going to force me to made an addition to this week's grocery list. If you are ever near Birch Run MI (Kevin, I know you will be close, but Garry already gave you a good restaurant recommendation), have time to wait (the are usually busy), and are feeling like a glutton, head to Tony's I-75 restaurant. Food portions are...generous. I'll give all you guys in the diner one of their BLTs today, if you are up to it:
Mike
Good morning Diners, The usual toast & tea please, Janie.
Well, we are supposed to be having sunshine today. Obviously the weather people haven't looked out the window.
Spray Oils for Cooking. We are wary of some makes of them. Some (here) ruin the no-stick qualities of pans.
Baking a Apple Pie today. I'll leave some in the Diner.
A friend we haven't seen for 18 months (because of Covid) is visiting us this afternoon.
Thoughts & Peace to All who Require.
CNCharliePlease stop all this talk of grilled corn! I love the stuff but it is absolutely forbbiden forever! I hate getting old.
Sorry CN Charlie,
I'll try to refrain from talking about our grilled corn.
What if you were to put the grilled corn kernals in a food processor and make corn soup? Would the corn soup be allowable in your diet if you were to chop it up finely enough?
John, that is a great family picture at Devil's Tower.
Ed, I had issues routing the DWV pipe for the garage sink with the CPVC that was already in the wall. No fun.
The World Is A Beautiful Place.
Ed, I used to have that prostate problem too but my urologist fixed it. He took out my prostate. A side benefit of cancer.
Please stop all this talk of grilled corn! I love the stuff but it is absolutely forbbiden forever! I hate getting old.
CN Charlie
gmpullmanDave, I wonder if Olive oil cooking spray would taste any better? I just looked at my non-stick grill cooking spray and, guess what makes it non-stick?
Hi Ed,
Pam Olive Oil cooking spray is all that we use. We use a very light coating. The corn certainly doesn't taste oily. The only reason for using it is to get the Old Bay seasoning to stick better. The corn is tasty enough right off the BBQ so it really doesn't need butter, but if you are feeling particularly indulgent, adding butter makes it really rich!
Seriously guys, if you haven't grilled corn with the husks removed on a hot BBQ, you don't know what you are missing!! Old Bay seasoning makes it really tasty, but if you don't have Old Bay, just use salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika. Rotate it regularly. It grills pretty quick.
Good evening .
Ed .... I appreciate all of the photos you post including the LV and Reading pictures you just posted.
John York 1 ..... I've been to Devil's Tower, and it is an amazing rock formation. Your grandkids look very nice!
Brent ...... Wise words.
Mr. B. .... The rainbow picture must be very special.
CN Charlie .... I certainly understand how you feel about Robbie.
Everybody ..... Have a nice evening !
BATMANMy kid is having a really bad day and I told him to print this off and hang it over his desk.
Hi Brent,
That is such great advice! If everyone lived that way the world would be a totally different place!!
York1Me and some of the grandkids at Devil's Tower:
John,
Great family picture!
You grandkids will have fond memories of the adventures you took them on for the rest of their lives!
Track fiddlerGot my deck painted in 2 hours and then had a plumbing call while I was cleaning up.
I just finished up a "nasty" plumbing job at Dee Ann's late parent's house. Mostly drain work BUT a contractor already installed a bunch of CPVC and PEX which I had to work around with 2" and 1-1/2" DWV. Plus install two drain pumps and a shower pan.
Glad it is done. I sure love whoever invented PVC drain pipe and Fernco joints. I had to adapt to cast iron in a few places
Cheers, Ed
Charlie, you can have some of our weather. We have had the air on and running since yesterday. My wife doesn't mind, but personally, I'll take the cold weather.