Evenin' y'all!
Quick update. I now have an interview at the Amtrak Human Resources office in Washington DC. So Tuesday I'm headin' there, and then Thursday I'm going into Baltimore for the NS Recruiting Session. My odds are looking better all the time.
JimRCGMO wrote: Now, Scott - have you started checking out any available space in the basement, attic, etc. for MRR use? Painting the floor in the old house, huh? What fun, I'm sure! How's your car - still running good? Best wishes with landing a RR job, whether you go with Amtrak or NS! Jim in Cape Girardeau
Now, Scott - have you started checking out any available space in the basement, attic, etc. for MRR use? Painting the floor in the old house, huh? What fun, I'm sure! How's your car - still running good? Best wishes with landing a RR job, whether you go with Amtrak or NS!
I'm workin' on it. I will be trying to talk Mom and Mr. Jim into letting me use some where to set up something. I have a little folding table out now but it ain't much. The painting wasn't all that bad since a friend was helping me...Some interesting moments, let me tell you. And about the car...Well...Let me show you...
I'm out y'all.
Scott - Dispatcher, Norfolk Southern
Evening Gang: I got the brush hog hooked up and made 2 rounds of the field. I noticed that it wasn't cutting very well so I went up to the house to have a look. As I expected the blades were very dull. Also they were not sweveling like they should. I was going to tip the mower up with the tractor with the loader but the left front tire was flat. Off to town to get the flat fixed. I got back and went to put the tire back on. The guy at the tire store had put it on the rim backwards. Back to town. By the time I got back and got the tire on the tractor it was too late to do much else so that was it for the day. If it isn't one thing it's another. I did check on a new mower. I found a new 7 ft. for $2195. That is 2 ft wider then the old one. Maybe next month.
We had diner with our son and his wife. That was nice and then we went and looked at washer-dryers at Lowe's. Sorry Dick but they are giving 20% off on the first perchase with a if we get a Lowes credit card. Buy now pay off next month and get 20% off.
JimCG: Congrates on the EOM. It's nice that you got the raise earler too.
Duke: Great pictures of the Berk. I agree that it is one good looking locomotive. Of course I'm partial to Milw Rd. The 261 is a fine looking filly also.
Scott: The wheels are still looking good. Good luck on getting the job.
Well the key board is getting to look fuzzy. I guess I'd better get to bed.
Good Night All
Adam Thompson Model Railroading is fun!
Good morning ! from Indiana.
07-27-07
Bill Tidler Jr.
Near a cornfield in Indiana...
morning guys.
early morning videos?
http://s64.photobucket.com/albums/h181/Trainboy13/?action=view¤t=79424da4.flv http://s64.photobucket.com/albums/h181/Trainboy13/?action=view¤t=bec15d19.flv
and breakfeast cheese, ham and blueberry omlet
Good morning, Diners! Zoe, Colby's breakfast looks good, but I think I'll have waffles, some of Ed's OJ, and a cup of coffee please.
Thanks!
Scott, your wheels still look great - must be taking good care of them. Will keep your interviews in my Let us know how they go.
Paul, that was one of those 'a little of this and a dab of that' days. Leave you more tired than if you'd actually been able to work hard on one thing all day, don't they? Rest up, and hopefully today will be better for you.
Hey, Sue, I was trying to figure - is "dental humor" an oxymoron? For me, going to the dentist was always a bit less than fun, and having my teeth scraped... But that was a good pun.
Dick, hope your connection or computer (whatever's causing the difficulty) clears itself up today. We'll be looking for your post(s).
We're supposed to have some clouds today, and possible rain tomorrow (later in the day). 70 F now, and the weatherguessers are predicting it to reach 93 by this afternoon. Getting close to August and the dog days (ah, well...).
What's everyone got in mind for your MRR'ing this weekend? I noticed Adam is getting some more track supplies. I'm going to see about getting back to that soldering the leads on the ends of the wires for my layout. Hopefully will get a bit closer to possibly running some trains soon. Everyone else - what'l your MRR plans for the weekend include?
Blessings and prayers,
Jim in Cape Girardeau
Mornin' all!
Ed's OJ looks mighty good this morning!
Not much going on here. Home computer is on the fritz, so no internet at home. Might take the laptop home so I can surf though.
Prayers for all in need (thats basically everyone).
Dr. Frankendiesel aka Scott Running BearSpace Mouse for president!15 year veteran fire fighterCollector of Apple //e'sRunning Bear EnterprisesHistory Channel Club life member.beatus homo qui invenit sapientiam
Afternoon all
JimCG Will be at the National Train Show tomorrow and hopefully meet Garry and get with Bill North too.
Not much more to say so I guess I will get right to the pics
I kind of like these close ups for weathering and details if I ever get that far
That's about it
Best to all on sick call and those recovering
Talk to you later
Duke
"Don't take a wooden nickel,because it isn't worth a dime" by my Dad
"There are only 3 things you need out of life:A gentle grade,the wind in your face,and cinders in your hair.....But keep an eye on the water glass!" Jack Evans
Just got a call from Bill North and he won't be at the train show because his wife had a bad reaction to some shrimp she ate last Sat. She is getting better and he took her off some of the medication because of the side affect it had on her. Paul he said to say hi back at you.
The usual Please & Thank You!
***Duke, sure have enjoyed seeing the Berk photos. Those last close ups are excellent.
Had farm & family matters to attend to today, so the only train stuff has been watching a movie "The Train" (1965). There is a nifty little train wreck in the movie with 3 locos and some passenger cars. YeeHaw! Watched "Santa Fe" last night while falling asleep.
My wife VERY MUCH wants a layout (under glass) table for her HO circus/carnival theme. She wants me to find her an EMS & fire truck plus a Life Flight helicopter for an "accident on the ferris wheel".LMBO...(we think too much alike sometimes) Anyway, that's all to report on today train-wise. Hope everyone is having a good day! Rob
Good afternoon. Please pour me some coffee. I need to help Larry with some filming, and will be right back.
I put his video on photo fun. Keep the coffee warm.
Sue
PS. Looks like I am buying. We are back from the video session. He wanted to make a Hot Rod video. I filmed (poorly), and he will cut a paste to fix it.
Anything is possible if you do not know what you are talking about.
Evening All: A speicial thanks to Sue for taking the TOP honors.
Not much new here just more of the same as yesterday. Tomorrow we're getting together at the live steam track to meet a new arrival in the area. He's building a layout a little north west of us. From what I've been told he's a real nice guy about 80 yrs old. I had heard that a new face was around. Anyway Wayne is meeting him at his home and helping load his locomotive to bring it over to the track.
Now to get a shower and hit the sack.
Good Evening Coffee Clubbers,
We´re finally back home from a rather long summer vacation. It was really enjoyable, but it was time to get back home. The cooler weather up in Canada (Newfoundland) was so much more enjoyable than the hot, sticky weather that is typical of Tuxpan in the summer (and spring and fall too). Great to see family, including the "little dude" (grandson) who we stopped off in Houston to see. And, of course, lot´s of shopping.
Very little train stuff on the trip. I did make a short stop at my (not so Local) Hobby Shop in Houston. And there was a package from my favorite e-tailer waiting at my daughter's house. We saw a few trains near Houston, one on the way back home in Mexico yesterday. And in Newfoundland we did make the pilgrimage over to the west side of the island to see the last remaining steam engine from the old Newfoundland Railway which is on display in Corner Brook.
But we hit it in spades for icebergs. This was the best year for seeing them in several years. I got some very nice photos. We spent a good deal of time driving around looking at them in several locations near where my brother and sister live. And, of course, some Puffins (official bird of the province of Newfoundland), caplin, whales and a few moose.
Wildlife highlight of the trip was when we ate seal at my cousin's house. That was a first for us. Sealing is still active up in Nfld. No lobster, though. We got there just at the end of the season.
We'll probably head out and check the status of the crop at the orange grove tomorrow or Sunday (depending on how lazy we feel tomorrow). The fruit should be getting bigger. I'll report back. Remember that the harvest season should begin around mid-end October. Meanwhile, keep on with the reconstituted stuff.
And I just have to ask, How 'bout them Boston Red Sox!!!
Hasta luego
Ed
Howdy everyone.
Wow, this family visiting stuff is keeping me up late. Looks like I'll meet Duke at National Train Show. I've prepared myself mentally in case Fergie snuck into Detroit and bought all the 2-10-2's before I get to the show.
Ed....sounds like you had a great trip and I'm glad for that. I bet the ice bergs were cool.
This is short due to lateness.
Happy Model Railroading.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
well i went to the LHS today and bought alot of track. ( i ran into scott while i was there by the way). I decided to set aside some track to build a small 2x4 layout before i really got cranking on the big layout so i could sharpen some skills. I have the main line done on the 2x4, i have to finish the small two track siding still. I also have to add scenery and work out some bugs in the track. Im keeping the layout at the firehouse so hopefully i can spark some interest in the hobby. I was hoping to pick up a new loco while i was there today but just didn't have the money. well here are some pics of the little 2x4 so far.
Good morning Zoe!
I see the first coffee pot is just about ready.....ummm...fresh ground beans too!
Have the donuts arrived yet?
Oh...okay....I'll just sit and wait here in the back corner booth until they make their appearance.
I see Ed has made it back from a very long vacation. Sounds like it was a great trip, those Puffins sure are neat huh, quite an extraordinary species indeed! Now I have never tasted seal, how was that prepared?
Now Duke, your series on the Berkshire sure has been a real treat! I'm sure that live steam action was a sight to behold! Oh, and Apex is only 10 weeks away, but who's counting!
Spent some time in the train room yesterday, wired a bunch of track, cleaned some track, and then I got the bug to break out some rolling stock and test out the facilities. I ended up playing with some trains a bit and took a few videos too! Now that I have a loop set up I can run some trains while I work on other areas, here is a 2 1/2 minute video of a Southern loco hauling some empty Top Gons. The video is not top quality and not sure where some of the popping sounds are coming from, but this Kodax Easy Share is all I got!
I'll add the link when the You Tube Video is processed.
Hope everything is going your way!
Ryan BoudreauxThe Piedmont Division Modeling The Southern Railway, Norfolk & Western & Norfolk Southern in HO during the merger eraCajun Chef Ryan
07-28-07
Morning, Janie - still no donuts? Well, how about a cup of coffee, glass of OJ,
and I guess a glass of milk and some cereal,
until Bill T. arrives with the donuts.
bjdukert wrote:JimCG Will be at the National Train Show tomorrow and hopefully meet Garry and get with Bill North too.
Duke, lest someone get confused on that one - you were only telling me where you guys would be at the Train Show - I won't be making it there, however. But you guys have some fun (and maybe get a 2-10-2...shhh...). Great pics of the Berkie, too! And tell Bill North to take good care of his wife.
Rob, I think I have an article from an older MR that had a sketch of the concept for building a coffee table layout like that. Send me your email, if you want me to send it.
Adam, I see that you went with the pink, vs. the blue. Better be sure you slow down for the curves, as close as your track is to the edges there.
Ah, Bill has arrived with the donuts - Yay! Hey, fellas, quit nudging me, we'll all get one. (Are there some of the chocolate ones left in there? Janie, grab me one, quick! Mmm, thanks).
I'll be finishing off my breakfast in the corner booth now. Got to go do the laundry thing after that, and then help my buddy Mark put up some sheetrock at his place later. Then I'll get back home, shower and do some reading in my MR and the new Walthers sale catalog (both arrived yesterday). Also will need to check back to see Sue's video
Everyone take care of yourselves (and your loved ones), and I'll be back in later in the day.
Blessings,
Please & Thank You!
***Jim, thank you for the offer. I do not see your email addy anywhere, but would indeed enjoy seeing the article on the table layout.
Thunderstorm this morning with a light rain, most welcome this time of year considering the record drought we were having. Need that grass to grow for the horses so we won't have to buy so much hay. Those horses keep eating that (N) Kato EMD SD9043MAC & Atlas GE B40-8W just to name two on my list of desirables. I know, I keep telling myself I'm strictly steam (and early diesel) these days, but those modern brutes are just so dang cool looking. What am I to do?
Have a great day, all! Rob
Ah, I see the donuts finally arrived! Yum!
Here is the link to my short video:
Southern TopGon Empties
Cheers,
Ryan
Cederstrand wrote: Jim, thank you for the offer. I do not see your email addy anywhere, but would indeed enjoy seeing the article on the table layout. Rob
Jim, thank you for the offer. I do not see your email addy anywhere, but would indeed enjoy seeing the article on the table layout.
Rob
At the bottom of each post are a couple of buttons, including an "email" one. Click on that and an email form pops up. You don't see the person's email address, but it gets sent. They see your email address when they receive the email, and can then respond to you.
Looks like I am still at the top of the page. I hope you all are enjoying your coffee. Coffee only this morning. Dick, the local bowling alley has all you can eat and all you can bowl between 10:00 and 12:00. Guess where we are headed.
Ryan, Looks like you have a pretty good sized layout for those long sweeping radius turns.
I promised a view of my stockyards in construction stage.
Larry's hot rod video is at http://youtube.com/watch?v=vtqgth0cj2A
I know that it is off topic but some of you guys like cars.
Good morning everyone......showers, hot, humid, sticky, mosquito heaven here today, and probably the next two days as the front stalls on the coast until next Tuesday. I hope I can get this edit online, many problems lately getting into Diner. Funny thing, ever since Fergie was caught with pies and ice cream, I can't get into the Diner...hmmmm?
We went to the LHS last Wednesday, I picked up an Atlas CSX U23B ( Red/Black/White box ) and a book that I have looking for that has been out of print for a long time, " New England Diesels ". It is loaded with photos of all the Diesels used in any of the 6 NE states, dated from first units in 1938 to 1975. The editions are actually numbered, I have book number 3420 of 4000 printed.
The U23B will need to be repainted to Conway Scenic RR colors and renumbered. I hope I can do as good a job as Jeff.
We also went to Palmer RR station, now the Steaming Tender Restaurant, and saw two freights roll by while we ate. I managed to get a fleeting photo of the afternoon Amtrak as it blew past so fast that I caught the tail over the Diamond, he had to be doing 60.
JEFF: A PS that literally burned up, you don't see that too often in PC's, were you at the limit of wattage used per rating? I just replaced a PS in my son's PC, $29 from DELL, 350W unit. You have a bigger one don't you? Any words of advice on repainting the U23B? I still need to purchase the spray gun, I believe you bought yours at Wal-Mart?
CAPE JIM: Congrats on making "Employee of the Month" !!!! Another plaque on the Diner wall...YES !!!
DUKE: Really nice shots of that Berk...I sure wish they would send one east for a railfan weekend. Say hi to the guys at the show, many new locos and cars are being shown I see from MRR email.
ED: Good to see you arrived home safe and sound.....any chance of moving back north? The sox relief pitchers have really been doing a great job, best in Majors for ERA. What was in that package, an "N" gauge 2-10-2?
GARRY: It just came on the news, some guy named "Fergie" was spotted purchasing all the 2-10-2's at the show ( HO ) so at least Der John and ED are safe. BLI has 2-10-4's at the show, I wonder if they will be safe?
SUE: Any closer on the "White Cascade" ? What's on tap this weekend?
Lets hope this post works, I think the Vista Security features may have a part in this problem, not sure yet.
Dick,
I looks like you have been doing lots of RR stuff. Good for you. If I get to the layout this weekend, I will try to finish my stockyard. I think that I was still editing my post when yours came in, but I have photos of the stockyard under construction.
I don't think that I would have time to read a whole book right now. There is too much going on in our busy lives.
Today's Weather for: Leesville, LA 71446 7/28/2007 Live Conditions 11:49 AMFt. Polk Army AirfieldWind 5 mph Temp 77.0°F Heat Index: 83°FHumidity: 94%Dew Point: 75°F So Far TodayHigh: 77°FLow: 73°FRain: 0.30"Rain Rate: 0.00"/hGust: 11mph SE Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms can be expected from central into southwest Louisiana...and into the near coastal waters near Cameron. This activity will maintain a northeast movement near 20 mph. Isolated showers will continue over south central Louisiana and into the adjacent near coastal waters. Today High: 85 Cloudy. Chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning...then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Light and variable winds. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Tonight Low: 72 Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Light and variable winds.
grayfox1119 wrote: .....any chance of moving back north?
.....any chance of moving back north?
Not much, too many family ties (on Fran's side) down here. But we will probably continue to spend 3-4 weeks per year up there for the forseeable future.
grayfox1119 wrote: The sox relief pitchers have really been doing a great job, best in Majors for ERA.
Yeah, Okajima was sure an unexpected surprise. Good time to lock him in on a long term contract. Nice to see Lester back and doing well. Now if Schill can just come back from DL and recover his form, we'll be in decent position to make a good stretch run.
grayfox1119 wrote: What was in that package, an "N" gauge 2-10-2?
Close, it was an N scale 2-8-2. Even that is a bit big for my small layout and tight curves.
Later