JimRCGMO wrote: PC, sorry to hear about your daughter's damaged finger. I just hope the cast won't be... embarassing for her. I know which finger I would always jam when I played volleyball, so I hope it's not that one...
Let's just say that it's the longest one one your hand........
Hey all.
PC: Make sure your daughter's finger gets better so it can go back to its job pointing at traffic... LOL.
Mark
in a BN mug, please and thank you! (thinking back to my life in WA state today for some reason)
***Ed, that snowplow looks like some genetically altered caboose. Sure wouldn't want to make that thing mad.
["Normal'' scale is iNvisible scale and 90% of the equipment used on N scale poses a choking hazard.]
***LMBO...Colby, when you grow past teething, you are more than welcome to join us N scalers. We don't eat our model trains, restaurants are cheaper. Speaking of choking hazards, one of my sisters chewed the stands off practically every toy soldier I ever owned. By the time I got my first train, she had outgrown the desire for plastic. (Did I mention she was an older sister?) That's a neat photo of you working in that loco, Colby. Can you share some details about it?
Rob
Evening, Diners - Chloe, let Zoe know who the real source of that coal sludge trail was, would ya? Thanks!
egmurphy wrote: And, of course, no Nfld Railway display worth it's salt could be without a snowplow. Here is one of the big push type plows. Uh, Ed - do they actually get that much snow in the mountains of Mexico? I didn't expect to see CN locos, and definitely was suprised to see a snowplow down your way. And on that scale thing, if I didn't have these eyes of mine (and 'nimble-fingers' ailment), I might consider iNvisible. But HO is what I'm used to, so for now I'll fake it continue modeling in that scale, and leave the N scale for those with younger/better eyes.
egmurphy wrote: And, of course, no Nfld Railway display worth it's salt could be without a snowplow. Here is one of the big push type plows.
Been a little busy this afternoon, some of it MRR'ing. Got the roof halves together for the GV Depot with the biggest braces, and got the stair steps for the (Revell) freight station all assesmbled. I also got a start on revising my MRR shopping list, so it'll be ready for my trip to the St. Louis train show next weekend. Helps me avoid duplicating items, and to let me know what freight cars I need/want to get yet.
I also have been going and going this afternoon for another reason. eHarmony is having a 'free communication' weekend (through today), and since I can't afford their extended packages otherwise (so I could communicate to find out if they might be of interest), I've been busy sending and answering questions and have two women in my area I might be looking at meeting before long. So, we'll see - and yes, I did mention that if they were supportive of my MRR'ing hobby efforts, that would be a plus.
Think I'll have a root beer float and a burger for dinner, Chloe. That shouldn't be too bad on Jerry's wallet, right?
I'm going to chow down on this and then see what I'll have for dessert after I'm done.
Blessings,
Jim in Cape Girardeau
Good evening everyone.
I'll have chili today.
I got this good pic a little while ago. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
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
Cederstrand wrote: ***LMBO...Colby, when you grow past teething, you are more than welcome to join us N scalers. We don't eat our model trains, restaurants are cheaper. Speaking of choking hazards, one of my sisters chewed the stands off practically every toy soldier I ever owned. By the time I got my first train, she had outgrown the desire for plastic. (Did I mention she was an older sister?) That's a neat photo of you working in that loco, Colby. Can you share some details about it? Rob
Sure.
Monson #4 was built in 1918 (1918 till 2004. 86 year wait for Red Sox fans to see a WST) by the Vulcan Iron Works, I think; correct me if I wrong. It's a 0-4-4 Fornie type engine. She work for the Monson Railroad and oringally had Link-pin Couplers up untill the Monson closed. I don't know when she was moved to the Edaville Railroad to work in the Cranberry Bogs in Massachuttes. (butcherd or not it still sounds like Mass-a-chu-etts) In 1993, every single piece of railroad equipment (except for some small diesles, a coach , Caboos, and the tracks) came up to Portland, Maine were 85-90% still remains. The other 15-10% is leased out to the other railroad mesums.
Now here is what I know about the 4. Yes 4 steamers that came up from Edaville.
Monson #4 a 0-4-4*, Sandy River & Rangeley Lakes 7 a 2-4-4*, 8 a 2-4-4* and 3 I don't know it wheel arangment, came to Portland in '93 4,7 and 8 are in Portland, #3 is leased/ Rented to the SRRL for both storage and opperational reasons.
*rear set supports the tender
#4 we use every other Saturday. This month it will be running on the 15th and 29th. 7 and 8 are undergoing restoration. 7 needs new boiler tubes and other things, #8 has newer tubes than 7. We (Maine Narrow Gauge RR volinteers and me) were hoping to have #8 working the Narrow Gauge Convention, But Insted it was on static display with 7.
have a feast in this info, and LMBO stands for what?
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***Jim, my eyes are not that great these days either. Still have an N Kato Mike that needs the details applied. Perhaps if Scott makes it here for a visit, I can borrow his eyes for a few minutes? Anyway, I am seriously considering combining scales, using forced perspective. All the N tracks would be well beyond a river or transitional fields/forests/etc, leaving perhaps just one front line for HO and the most "special" scenes both my wife and I want represented on the layout. Still plenty of time to decide and plan for it.
***Jeffrey, I half expect you to post a photo of it raining with the wipers moving on a locos windows. Another excellent photo!
Off to have dinner with Jekyll. Hyde only showed up twice today. And yes, both names belong to the same MIL. Hey, my BIL calls her "Typhoid ____", so give me a break.
Cederstrand wrote: [I might consider iNvisible. But HO is what I'm used to, so for now I'll fake it continue modeling in that scale, and leave the N scale for those with younger/better eyes. " border="0" width="15" height="15" /> ]***Jim, my eyes are not that great these days either. Still have an N Kato Mike that needs the details applied. Perhaps if Scott makes it here for a visit, I can borrow his eyes for a few minutes? Anyway, I am seriously considering combining scales, using forced perspective. All the N tracks would be well beyond a river or transitional fields/forests/etc, leaving perhaps just one front line for HO and the most "special" scenes both my wife and I want represented on the layout. Still plenty of time to decide and plan for it. Rob
***Jim, my eyes are not that great these days either. Still have an N Kato Mike that needs the details applied. Perhaps if Scott makes it here for a visit, I can borrow his eyes for a few minutes? Anyway, I am seriously considering combining scales, using forced perspective. All the N tracks would be well beyond a river or transitional fields/forests/etc, leaving perhaps just one front line for HO and the most "special" scenes both my wife and I want represented on the layout. Still plenty of time to decide and plan for it. Rob
thats why I collect/run Oversise 27 . I just can't deal with all those tiny parts I have tried working on a couple HO but know that N is no way. Like my oversize 27 better and acually I'm getting more into just Oversize. (A little more true to scale( I'm basicly in semi scale as scale is out of my pocket book in cost.)
well Hows you all doing these days not much here still unemployed but am hoping somethin will work out sooner than later. I'm going to go check on about 6 jobs tomorrow.
well will talk to you all later
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
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*Pokes in* Sigh. My HO 0-4-0 SP Daylight 4410, of unknown maker croaked Saturday... Beautiful engine, looked great with the Daylight Oscar and Piker coaches. Wonder if it had anythign to do with the 1.5 inch diameter ball of sparks from the switxh...
Chloe, a milk to go and a Coca cola for the fireman. Keep the change as a tip.
It's oof a bit, but I've decided that my N hoppers work as Live Steam open cars.
-Morgan
Decafin a UP mug, please and thank you!
[My HO 0-4-0 SP Daylight 4410, of unknown maker croaked Saturday... ]
***My condolences. Will you give it a burrial or lay it to rest on some siding?
***Colby...LMBO = "Laughing My Butt Off" I know, not a train term...sorry!
Ended up with one bottle baby pygmy goat to feed. It's mother, our oldest nanny, must have passed away giving birth yesterday in a remote part of the farm. We are surprised this little kid lived this long without a mommy. Borrowing milk from another nanny to feed it. Will get some milk replacer tomorrow.
Hoople wrote: Hey all.PC: Make sure your daughter's finger gets better so it can go back to its job pointing at traffic... LOL.Mark
We don't do that. It's just not nice.
PC: I know... not having the best day over here... Needed a joke.
Pie?
Evening Gang: This will be a place mark tonight. I'm bushed.
Good Night All
Just a quick good evening, Chloe. I'll be back in the morning for breakfast.
Jeff, take care of yourself, and let us know once you're back or have Internet access. We'll be saying some for you.
Hey, Jeff... hope you're okay............
Jim says.......
"I also have been going and going this afternoon for another reason. eHarmony is having a 'free communication' weekend (through today), and since I can't afford their extended packages otherwise (so I could communicate to find out if they might be of interest), I've been busy sending and answering questions and have two women in my area I might be looking at meeting before long. So, we'll see - and yes, I did mention that if they were supportive of my MRR'ing hobby efforts, that would be a plus. " border="0" width="15" height="15" />"
(Shhhhhhhhhhhhhh. ......don't tell..... he's trying to line up a lady to buy a half dozen 2-10-2's for him....... don't let Fergie know about it.......)
Meanwhile.......Shelley and I continue at least one trip per day to a hospital 45 miles away to see her sister who remains on a ventilator in ICU.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Excuse me but I've been a bit tied up with stuff, and don't know about the WPF thing. i scanned thru WPF and I don't like what it looks like.
Looks like others picked on him for what ever. Is that so?
I enjoy Jeff's KCS stuff. Hope Jeff is okay.
Good morning ! from Indiana.
09-04-07
Bill Tidler Jr.
Near a cornfield in Indiana...
Good morning.
Looks like it's gonna be wet here today. Good sleeping weather.Today's Weather for: Sundown, LA 71446-6114 9/4/2007 Heat Index: 78°FHumidity: 94%Dew Point: 72°F So Far TodayHigh: 74°FLow: 73°FRain: 0.00"Rain Rate: 0.00"/hGust: 3mph N Today High: 88 Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning...then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain 70 percent. Tonight Low: 75 Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms in the evening...then slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Just a cup of coffee to go, Zoe. Thanks!
jeffrey-wimberly wrote:I'm back, after two hours at the ER. It was serious but not real serious. Extremely high blood pressure due to stress and anger. I had really bad heartburn to go with it. They wanted to keep me overnight but I told them no way and went home. As for future WPF threads, I'm gonna do some thinking before I post in another one.
Jeff, good to hear you're okay now. If it gets your blood pressure up that much, yeah, I'd say hold off a while. We wouldn't want to have you in the hospital over it, okay?
We're supposed to be getting closer to rain up here - note that the weather guy did not say any chance of rain soon, just 'getting closer'. I think that translates to more humid (not quite as much as Jeff probably has down his way )...
Garry - shhhhh!! Fergie might be listening in... But I'm not after the 2-10-2's; they wouldn't fit on my turntable...
Everybody take care of yourselves and your loved ones, two-legged or four. I'm heading out now.
JimRCGMO wrote: We're supposed to be getting closer to rain up here - note that the weather guy did not say any chance of rain soon, just 'getting closer'. I think that translates to more humid (not quite as much as Jeff probably has down his way )
We're supposed to be getting closer to rain up here - note that the weather guy did not say any chance of rain soon, just 'getting closer'. I think that translates to more humid (not quite as much as Jeff probably has down his way )
Morning!
Poppin in before the first day of S****l.
Jeff: I'm glad your ok. Feel free to E-mail me your photos, I enjoy them.
Jim: Yeah well after the storm last night over here, if it moves to you, you're going to get a nice semi truck load of dumpage.
Darn... Gotta go already.
See ya after 12 my time when I'm back.
It's you're back Jeff. Please take care of yourself. Blood pressure must be watched more and more the older you get.
I know you're a good person and you have a lot of fun with this hobby. I can't explain behavior of others "out there", but you may agree that your blood pressure will be better if you turn the other cheek. It's the other guy's problem if he is too judgemental and not yours. If for some reason a person perceived you should do something differently, he could at least politely suggest a change. I think all would be better if everyone prayed for others instead of judged others.
I like seeing your stuff because you enjoy what you are doing. It's refreshing to see people like you having fun. That's what you do with your KCS stuff. Any new model railroad projects in your plans, Jeff?
Happy Model Railroading
Heartland Division CB and Q wrote: Any new model railroad projects in your plans, Jeff?
Any new model railroad projects in your plans, Jeff?
Regarding "..........probably older than you are. You know the loco maintenance facility that my famous rusty steamer sits next to? That building is around thirty years old. "
Thanks Jeff. I feel younger already. My birthday yesterday was only my 29th. Terrific!
Heartland Division CB&Q wrote:Regarding "..........probably older than you are. You know the loco maintenance facility that my famous rusty steamer sits next to? That building is around thirty years old. "Thanks Jeff. I feel younger already. My birthday yesterday was only my 29th. Terrific!
That's right, grasshopper Garry! And some of us are way beyond 29....
Hey, anyway Jeff, I have some of the old Revell kits (some I assembled a ways back, some bought off eBay) that are at least that old, and their detail is every bit as good as some current structure kits. But for some of us, the fun in kitbashing or scratchbuilding is getting a building that's different, plus will fit the space you have (instead of having to go the other way around and find a space for the structure...).
My
and make it as strong as possible, please and thank you. Exhausted today from lack of sleep again. At lease the wife took "IT" to town with her today. Honestly, there is some real humor in all this, but best not posted.
***Jeffrey, might just pass over those individuals posts, as it isn't worth your health.
Ed Fergie has a picture of him sat on the coupler of that snowplough if i remember right
Afternoon everyone
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3vCPaN1FUY
some trains we went on at the weekend at the East Lancs Railway