hon30critter David, The documentary about the British railways' war contribution was excellent! Thank you. Dave
David,
The documentary about the British railways' war contribution was excellent! Thank you.
Dave
My pleasure, Dave.
David
To the world you are someone. To someone you are the world
I cannot afford the luxury of a negative thought
Good evening to everyone.
We put out the Black Friday sales at work tonight.
Christmas came early at Kevin's house!
The World Is A Beautiful Place.
-Kevin
Living the dream.
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
Good morning, diners. Guess what, Brunhilda? I'll have bacon, eggs, and coffee!
The first two vaccines back in February did not cause me any bad feelings. So, I wasn't expecting much yesterday when I got the booster. I was wrong. My arm hurts, and the rest of me is also feeling lousy. Thankfully, most people say it only lasts a day.
It sounds like good news from many of the diners, mainly TF and Mike. Now if we can hear some good news from Garry, we'll be doing great.
I came to this hobby late in life, and I really had no real knowledge of anything railroading until several years ago. My friend who retired from BNSF came over yesterday and gave me this date nail from 1928. He had to explain what it was, since I had never heard of this. He took this from a tie that was on a BNSF branch line that was being redone. The line was one of the old small railroads that was bought by BNSF back sometime. I thought it was pretty neat:
Have a good day, everyone.
York1 John
Good morning Diners. Tea and toast please, Zoe.
The weather is turning colder as the week progresses.
We had a scare wth our daughter coming down with Covid and being with her meant we had to go for tests. Thankfully they came back negative. Dawn goes for her booster jab today.
Hopefully I will run some trains later.
UKTV program highlighting the working lives of Railwaymen during the second world war. The men in this program shared the memories of what it was like fulfilling these vital roles they played.
Thoughts & Peace to All who Require
Good morning
Seem to wake a little earlier some mornings. Must be excited to start my day. No projects in the building so I get to work on my bridge all day.
Yesterday I rounded up some more styrene I needed. It took two hobby stores to achieve what I was looking for and I was lucky to find what I needed at that. Sometimes I'm forced to order common things off the internet just to hurry up and wait. I hate it when that happens Some slim pickings out there any more.
Last week I needed some aerosol popcorn spray for a ceiling repair I did. All the big box stores are out and it is on backorder due to the shipping crisis.
Sorry, that clip was a little long. I like the old black and whites. I got a kick out of the commentator saying the Army has good food. You couldn't really tell when he was kidding or not with his Flat Line voice.
I heard a good one a few days ago.
Ask yourself not, why a clown continues being a clown? ... Ask yourself why, you continue going to the circus?
Make it a great day gentlemen
TF
York1What I had difficulty with was on Atlanta's I-285. We had to travel about halfway around Atlanta to get to the inlaws, and that was the most nerve wracking drive ever. New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas, -- I've driven in them all and in my opinion, none of them compare with Atlanta's I-285!
I drove in Atlanta a lot, and never minded it very much. Atlanta has good days and bad days. If you hit it on a good day with no wrecks, it is no worse than Dallas or Indianapolis. If Atlanta gets three wrecks on Interstate intersections in one day, then it is a total disaster. I only encountered that mess one time.
Miami... now that is a place where I hate to drive. I have never encountered such a concentration if aggressive drivers anywhere else. There are no good days in Miami. Even with clear skies and no collisions it is a nightmare.
Water Level RouteTop of the page. Let's enjoy this. All you can eat and drink on me!
Thanks for the goodies Mike. I am glad to hear your daughter is doing better.
Driving: I never speed. I get in the right lane and go the speed limit. Always within a few minutes I will have a pack of cars going the speed limit with me. It seems people want to drive the legal limit, but don't want to be the first one to do it.
York wrote: "The other night everyone was going between 80 and 85. I don't know how the State Patrol would ever catch anyone, both lanes were like a moving conveyor belt, with everyone going the same."
I don't do 80-85 in a car. I used to do it with locomotives, but NOT in the car.
65 is about "my limit" these days.
Guess if I ever go out west, I'll stick to the 2-lanes and avoid the interstates. But then again, I don't expect to be "goin' west" again...
Evening again
Thanks for the acknowledgement of CC on the upswing guys Almost a week ago Judy and I were really sad. We just love that little girl and hated to hear about her so miserable. She makes us smile and laugh every time we're with her. Now we're starting to feel happy again because we just know she's going to be all right.
We have this big rock store not far from my home called the Enchanted Rock Garden. My daughters really like that place. They have rocks there from 2 bucks to $5000.
When CC is well again I'm going to bring her there and let her pick some pretty rocks. The REASONABLE Ones
Sorry I beat you to that video David
Thanks for the train ride Brent, that is one tall old bridge Those neat tunnels weren't exactly chopped liver either. I got a chuckle from Goldie's squinting eyes. Pups a little sleepy
Right on Ricky. I hope Garry's doing better and we hear from him soon. I sure hope he's feeling better.
You said the S word. SNOW, ...yuck! I'm not ready for it yet! Until it gets here we sure had had a nice fall so far It's going to hit the upper 50's up here this weekend.
Oops, I almost forgot, Thanks for the chicken wings Mike. I like the buffalo sauce hot, then the ranch to cool it off and an ice cold beer to wash it down, ...Perfect!
Getting tired, I may hit the rack early tonight.
Good evening diners.
Mike - That is Great news!
TF - Glad to hear there's some improvement. Hopefully that contiues until she is totally symptom free.
1971-Z28 - You like model trains, have some, and if you are enjoying it, then you are doing it right, and you are a model railroader in my book.
Garry - Glad you are home! Keep getting better.
Speed Limit & Highway discussion - In my area, I-90 has a segment through Erie of 55mph. Nobody goes that slow.... Rest of 90, and most of I-79, are 65-70mph, and everyone goes above that too. I set my cruise, and get my doors blown off by the yahoos... PA State Police said they will fight having a higher speed limit, as everyone already goes 75-80 on the interstates. Raise the limit, they will raise their speeds higher still. (But most PSP don't help by going above the limit all the time as well...)
Weather - Lake Effect Snow! Winter Weather Advisory, and a Special Weather Statement both now in effect for bands of heavy lake effect snow, with 3-5" expected between now and morning commute. Place your bets now as to how long it will take for someone to hit my mailbox or slide into my front yard... Happens every year at least once...
Of course, if people would slow down a bit....
If anyone believes that people will slow down just because of a little lake effect snow flying, I have an awesome deal for you on buying a piece of ocean-front property down in Arizona. It's a steal of a price... I'll even throw in the Golden Gate Bridge for free as the song says.
Hope all are well, and all enjoy the night!
EDIT - Fixed (I hope) the video.
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.
Good evening railroad fans
I found a video on two different ways to unload tanks from trains.
Mike, that's good news for both you and your daughter!
This video should have been in last month, but here it is.
120 years old, 800ft high.
Brent
"All of the world's problems are the result of the difference between how we think and how the world works."
Sounds like some great news Mike, I was hoping it wouldn't be too serious, glad to hear it!
The Speed thing eh? The highway speed limits in Minnesota are mainly 65 & 70. I know my city pretty well after being a contractor for so many years.
Now-a-days I avoid highways like the plague. I like to relax while I drive and the highways around here are nuts. When I don't know where I'm going I have my GPS set on avoid highways mode. I may have to quick on, quick off the highway to jump a river now and then. If only I had an amphibious truck
The exception to the rule is when we take a road trip, one doesn't really have a choice at that point. Coming back from the Black Hills on I 90 was 80 miles an hour. I set the cruise control on exactly 80 miles an hour and was passed all day coming home. I usually don't drive 9 hours strait but I couldn't find a decent hotel after 5.
I never speed, not even in the Mustang. I do get an adrenaline rush going to 0 to 60 very fast though
Check out old Sammy with his old band having some fun.
1971 Z28 I just wanted to say welcome aboard, good to have ya here
One would think I'm only a Ford guy because of my 69 Mach1 but I would take a 71 Z28 any day
I drive from the West Coast into Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois every year. The number of people exceeding Idaho and Montana's 80 mph limits is very small, but the violaters are busting the limit by a wide margin. Idaho's I-84 is not really a good place for 80 mph.
We are getting more and more variable speed limit signs which is good as it slows down the idiots in poor driving conditions.
I have been changing out couplers to Kadees and cracked open a new 25 pack. I think someone beat me to them, put a few of their old crappy ones back in, and returned them to the store. I found eight so far. Like I always told my kids, you are an honest person or you are not. Being a little bit honest is like being a little bit pregnant, there is no such thing.
The Canucks host the NY Rangers tonight, the wife bought me a Costco chicken for dinner, she will make me a salad to go with it. A Costco chicken is about a 1000 calories and the Rum and Pepsi that goes with the hockey game about 500. I better also have a big bowl of popcorn or I'll fade away.
York1 NorthBrit Here in the U.K. the motorway speed limit is 70mph for cars. Many go over that and they are scary. Road haulage trucks are limited to 60mph. Over here, each state sets their own limits. Many of the western states have 80 mph limits. My state used to have different limits for cars and for trucks, but now both have the limit of 75. There are lots who disregard the limit.
NorthBrit Here in the U.K. the motorway speed limit is 70mph for cars. Many go over that and they are scary. Road haulage trucks are limited to 60mph.
Over here, each state sets their own limits. Many of the western states have 80 mph limits.
My state used to have different limits for cars and for trucks, but now both have the limit of 75. There are lots who disregard the limit.
Hmmmm..... Most everywhere, if the speed limit was 120, most everyone would drive at least 130 or so.....
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
Good afternoon guys. Thought I would stop in for a pre-dinner appetizer and some good news. Just got back from my daughter's doctor appointment and the doctor was not only unconcerned about the issues I was seeing, but said that the incision looks really healthy and appears to be healing. Instead of seeing her again next week, she is confident that we can wait to go back for two weeks instead. She does want me to start repacking it twice a day if possible (the kid is going to have to start waking up at 5:30 so I can do it before work. Bummer for her.), but simply because it should help to speed up the healing process. I'm feeling very relieved right now! Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers. I think they're working.
Have a good night guys.
Edit: Top of the page. Let's enjoy this. All you can eat and drink on me!
Mike
NorthBritHere in the U.K. the motorway speed limit is 70mph for cars. Many go over that and they are scary. Road haulage trucks are limited to 60mph.
York1 The State Patrol lobbied pretty hard to keep the limit at 75. The argument was that everyone was going 80, and if we increased the limit to 80, then everyone would go 85.
The State Patrol lobbied pretty hard to keep the limit at 75. The argument was that everyone was going 80, and if we increased the limit to 80, then everyone would go 85.
Here in the U.K. the motorway speed limit is 70mph for cars. Many go over that and they are scary. Road haulage trucks are limited to 60mph.
Coming back from Perthshire and in Dumfriess & Galloway (last Sunday) in a torrential everyone (but the idiots) cut their speed to no more than 35mph. We were glad to get home.
Timmy.
TF I was going to post that film.
Mike. Prayers to you and your family for a speedy outcome.
TF. Glad to hear CC is recovering.
971_Z28
The Great War. U.S. Military Railroads in Europe.
Thoughts & Peace to All who Require.
DoughlessBack in the day commuting from GI to Lincoln for college, the road was as straight as an arrow for 100 miles, a few cars in the right lane, hardly any in the left lane, and the speed was limited to 55 mph.
I remember those days. The original speed limit was 75, then lowered by the national government to 55, then raised again to 75.
Last year, the legislature had a big debate on raising the limit to 80. It didn't pass, but a by-product was that regular highways went up to 65, and divided highways (non-Interstates) went to 70.
The other night everyone was going between 80 and 85. I don't know how the State Patrol would ever catch anyone, both lanes were like a moving conveyor belt, with everyone going the same.
What I had difficulty with was on Atlanta's I-285. We had to travel about halfway around Atlanta to get to the inlaws, and that was the most nerve wracking drive ever. New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas, -- I've driven in them all and in my opinion, none of them compare with Atlanta's I-285!
1971_Z28,
Welcome to the diner. Don't worry, there is room for everyone here, layout or not.
I'm glad to hear you and your son are enjoying the trains. I didn't start my layout until I was 66 years old, so it's never too late.
Hope you can check in more often, and we love photos of what you're working on.
Hello there fellas, I was told I should come over here and introduce myself to the group, so here I am.
I grew up in California and moved to Orlando in 1981 where I worked for Walt Disney World and retired five years ago.
I dont consider mydelf to be a model railroader like you guys because I am not serious about it at all and I am just building a set up in the recroom to spend time with my boy until he turns 16 and I never see him again, but we are having a lot of fun right now.
I don't know what else to say, but that is who I am.
Good morning from a soon-to-be very wet West Coast. I will be heading out for a long walk anyway. I spent 38 years working outdoors and the only weather we hated was the heat.
I always had one of those small Maglites on my belt when at work. Sometimes light would be an issue inside some aircraft and I would be crawling around with it in my teeth.
York1My fingers still ache from gripping the steering wheel so tightly.
I must admit, and I was a little skeptical at first, our new Highlander that steers itself and maintains speed and distance takes all the fatigue out of driving as it was designed to do. I would never buy a car without it again, though I think it will be standard equipment as it enhances safety so much. On the few times, I have driven into Vancouver using it, arriving home and not being fatigued was quite noticeable. You cannot let go of the wheel but all I have to do is rest my thumb on it so the car doesn't scold me.
Yesterday was a great day, I got an hour on the bike, played the guitars(s) for a good two hours, and then got going in the train room. Something moved on the layout benchwork enough to cause a bit of a bump on either end of a bridge I have. It has been driving me crazy trying to correct the problem as it is on a hill and curve, but alas she is smooth as silk once again.
You can hear those Hueys coming from a long way off and that thump is so recognizable. We would be out on the deck having a cold one and our friend would be coming back to Vancouver almost always from the North after taking tourists into the backcountry or to a remote lodge. He would fly right over the house and if we were outside he would circle a couple of times just to remind us to get the beer cold.
TF, glad to hear CC is on the mend, lots of rest is still required for her. Mike hope your daughter gets past her issues soon, it must be exhausting.
All the best to all.
Lunchtime
Well it is for me anyway as I was up really early today.
Nothing more appetizing than pulling a toilet and stopping in for an early lunch Yes, I wear gloves and have good soap
Happy birthday Timmy
That train does look the same Dave. Except I was wondering if they were going to bring those green tanks in somewhere and have them painted a desert tone. I think they did
I noticed the military equipment and tanks were reversed on your video. They must have connected them from the other end
I did notice more locomotives on your video. The areas the video was filmed up here is all very flat. I would imagine once all that weight gets rolling it doesn't take too much to keep it rolling on a flat. I also noticed all the foothills in your video that probably explains quite a bit more grade there. Prettier looking country to view for sure.
I'm hoping things go well for your daughter at the doctor Mike. Hopefully it's not too serious. I know infections can be quite troublesome from experience with multiple surgeries on my knee from that. I'm continuing to put in a good word with the man upstairs and wish your daughter a full recovery soon.
Well, time to wolf this sandwich down and go put in the new toidie. The sink is done.
Water Level RouteI take my oldest back to the doctor again today.
Prayers going out for your daughter and all of your family! Hope everything starts getting better for her!
Good morning everyone. Heavy fog here for the morning walk.
We're heading out the door to get our booster shot.
Jim, I also love my Maglites. I really don't think there is any better flashlight out there.
I will check in later. It's good to hear from everyone.
Right behind the old Lincoln, Nebraska, Burlington station. This is in the Haymarket section of the city. The area is packed with partiers for Husker games:
Hi Everyone,
Brunhilde, coffee with cream, please.
I can't believe I went through the entire month of October without posting or saying hello. No excuses.
Growing up, I lived near military installations, but obviously wasn't able to see much of anything. I do remember that at Ft. Riley there were more tracks and activities in the 50s than later on. I guess that unless they want to move a bunch of tanks, trains aren't as popular as they once were.
Had an interesting experience. Last Thursday, I worked my shift and left my flashlight on the shelf (so I can see to the back of the shelf). I thought it was gone and I'd lost it. Funny thing. I went back next day and there it was, laying exactly were I'd left it 25 hours earlier. It was a good little Maglite and I would have hated to lose it. My wife picked up a 3pack of LED flashlights at Costco. So, thanks to her, I now have a new cheaper one to use at work.
Jim (with a nod to Mies Van Der Rohe)
Track fiddlerNot completely out of the woods yet but a definite improvement.
I take my oldest back to the doctor again today. Been some goings on with her incision I'm getting concerned about. This may not be good. Praying for better than what I'm planning on.
Good morning Diners. A very quick visit as we are going out.
Will be back later