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inch53 wrote: pcarrell wrote: Went to the train show. Kept it on the cheap. Actually there wasn't a ton I was really interested in. I did pick up three tank cars for $3 each and two 40' wood sheathed BAR boxcars for $4 each though. inch53 wrote: PC,,, a friend of mine gave me a card for another show next Saturday up your way. The Railroadiana show and sale, held at the Family Life Center Post Road Christian church, 1112 N Post rd. Here's a phone #317-861-8995, Email nupaldepor@aol.com. No, we won't make it either, we'll be in Gilbert, IL for a grandkid burthen day party.Found the church, and I found the kids basketball practice, and the church lunch, but not the train show. Oh well!PC, that was next Saturday, the 27'th at the church. This weekend's is at the fair groundsInch
pcarrell wrote: Went to the train show. Kept it on the cheap. Actually there wasn't a ton I was really interested in. I did pick up three tank cars for $3 each and two 40' wood sheathed BAR boxcars for $4 each though. inch53 wrote: PC,,, a friend of mine gave me a card for another show next Saturday up your way. The Railroadiana show and sale, held at the Family Life Center Post Road Christian church, 1112 N Post rd. Here's a phone #317-861-8995, Email nupaldepor@aol.com. No, we won't make it either, we'll be in Gilbert, IL for a grandkid burthen day party.Found the church, and I found the kids basketball practice, and the church lunch, but not the train show. Oh well!
Went to the train show. Kept it on the cheap. Actually there wasn't a ton I was really interested in. I did pick up three tank cars for $3 each and two 40' wood sheathed BAR boxcars for $4 each though.
inch53 wrote: PC,,, a friend of mine gave me a card for another show next Saturday up your way. The Railroadiana show and sale, held at the Family Life Center Post Road Christian church, 1112 N Post rd. Here's a phone #317-861-8995, Email nupaldepor@aol.com. No, we won't make it either, we'll be in Gilbert, IL for a grandkid burthen day party.
Found the church, and I found the kids basketball practice, and the church lunch, but not the train show. Oh well!
PC, that was next Saturday, the 27'th at the church. This weekend's is at the fair grounds
Inch
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Cederstrand wrote: I'm also looking at a Dewitt Clinton, which would look cool with her circus/carnival/zoo theme layout. Any suggestions on these, pro or con, will be appreciated???
I'm also looking at a Dewitt Clinton, which would look cool with her circus/carnival/zoo theme layout. Any suggestions on these, pro or con, will be appreciated???
I have one of those. Took it out of the package, ran it around a couple of times (ran pretty good), put it away and it's been there ever since. That was a few years ago. If you want, I'd sell it. Email me if you're interested. Might have to get creative if you want to stuff a decoder in there. There's not a lot of places to put one, but it would be an interesting conversion!
refill, please & thanks!
***Garry, although I don't eat ham these days, I do like those weathered cars of yours. Especially the Swift car.
HO Question: Has anyone had any experience with a Bachmann "Smokey Mountain Express" 0-6-0 loco and if so, is it an OK starter? Need to find something both affordable and appropriate for the wife this Christmas. She has a real good start on "stuff" for her coffee table layout, but no motive power. I'm also looking at a Dewitt Clinton, which would look cool with her circus/carnival/zoo theme layout. Any suggestions on these, pro or con, will be appreciated???
Back to work here. Rob
Afternoon All: Mary Ann and I just got back from her class reunion lunchen. I won't go into which one it was. (50th) She had a good time. Tonight is the banquet and I don't know if we will be able to go. It all depends on our son in laws schedual. I need to get going and work on the tractor so we have it ready to cut hay.
So Long
OOOPSSS looks like I'm buying.
Seeing how Jim and Jerry are chowing down ham, I'm sending not one but two carloads of ham. 50 tons each may last a day or two for them.
Happy Model Railroading
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Still morning over here, but almost noon.
I guess I'll have the usual then, Chloe. The Coca Cola is on Jim. Thanks!
Nothing too new over here, just dealing with my cold or whatever.
Ah, my food is ready. I don't want to talk with my mouth full, now do I?
Mark.
in a ATSF mug, please & thank you!
'dieseasal syndrome': A harmless disease...unless your spouse finds out the actual consequences (cost) of having it. Ideally, you give it to them before they realize you are afflicted with it.
Have a great day all. Rob
Good Saturday Morning, Janie - What? We're about to run out of ham? Better make me a ham sandwich and a root beer float - and contact Garry, quick! Don't want to run out, by golly.
BaylorMax wrote:Just a quick note. Tonight I gave Judy her engagement/wedding ring and she's thrilled, as am I. For us older folk, one ring is more popular than two. She tolerates trains and loves me. What more could I ask for?
Just a quick note. Tonight I gave Judy her engagement/wedding ring and she's thrilled, as am I. For us older folk, one ring is more popular than two.
She tolerates trains and loves me. What more could I ask for?
Steve, Congratulations! Now, a few more dates working on scenery, and you'll have her ready to be a MRR'er's wife...
Hey, Hoople, PRail & Flashwave - we know several teens (including yourselves and others) who have better manners in the Diner (and are a credit to the hobby). We can keep the smarter and less bored teens straight from those who don't know how to behave well. Let me buy you guys a beverage of your choice (non-alcoholic, of course).
It's sunny, and supposed to warm up here in Cape G. today. The forecast is for about 78-80 (F) today. Always love the weather after a storm front moves through - clears the air out and drops the humidity some. Good to hear the nastier storms missed about everybody, and that at least a few of you got some needed rain.
Jerry, sorry to hear that Sallie couldn't come home for the weekend. Maybe soon they'll get things straightened out so she can. Congrats on your eBay wins!
Gotta go for now - I'll be back later (Garry, remember to get another carload of that ham on the way here. I might've finished the last of it, as big as Janie had the cook pile it on my sandwich! I'm heading for Hobby Lobby with my trusty 40% off coupon, to see what I can find!
Blessings on your weekend,
Jim in Cape Girardeau
Hoople wrote: CPRail modeler wrote: Derrick Moore wrote: My friend Matt has apologised for putting Junk on the forum.As of right now, there are 4 teens looking at modelrailroader.com and laughing like crazy at us AND you guys AND are being exremely rude. 6. I'm a teen too, but I'm not laughing. Who are these guys anyway?Oh, and an ice tea please (haven't ordered in a while)Make that 7... I'm a teen, and I wasn''t laughing, because there was no reason for laughing.
CPRail modeler wrote: Derrick Moore wrote: My friend Matt has apologised for putting Junk on the forum.As of right now, there are 4 teens looking at modelrailroader.com and laughing like crazy at us AND you guys AND are being exremely rude. 6. I'm a teen too, but I'm not laughing. Who are these guys anyway?Oh, and an ice tea please (haven't ordered in a while)
Derrick Moore wrote: My friend Matt has apologised for putting Junk on the forum.As of right now, there are 4 teens looking at modelrailroader.com and laughing like crazy at us AND you guys AND are being exremely rude.
My friend Matt has apologised for putting Junk on the forum.
As of right now, there are 4 teens looking at modelrailroader.com and laughing like crazy at us AND you guys AND are being exremely rude.
6. I'm a teen too, but I'm not laughing. Who are these guys anyway?
Oh, and an ice tea please (haven't ordered in a while)
Make that 7... I'm a teen, and I wasn''t laughing, because there was no reason for laughing.
Coffee, please Janie
Nice sunny day here, after a gloomy chilly day yesterday.
JIM CG,,, the VA trip was for feeding the vampire [labs], since they changed some of my meds last month.
PC,,, a friend of mine gave me a card for another show next Saturday up your way. The Railroadiana show and sale, held at the Family Life Center Post Road Christian church, 1112 N Post rd. Here's a phone #317-861-8995, Email nupaldepor@aol.com. No, we won't make it either, we'll be in Gilbert, IL for a grandkid burthen day party.
JERRY,, sorry to hear Sally didn't make it home. I know you were both looking forward to it.
DER,,, rocks are looking good. We know about bout the SIL'S. We've got 2 x-SIL that's lucky to still be breathing.
Heartland Division CB and Q wrote:Should I dispatch another load of country ham to the diner yet?
Nah, I'm still here!
Good morning diners!
Should I dispatch another load of country ham to the diner yet?
Happy Model Railroading!
Morning!
Train show in town today! Don't know if I'll get to go though. Gotta do some other stuff ya know. Guess we'll se, huh?
Weather is nice for a change though......yes, it happens! Supposed to be mostly sunny & pleasant - high: 73. We had some wild weather yesterday though. North of here a ways was hit by an F3 tornado! Did some damage with it's sustained winds in the range of 160-165 mph, but it was in a more rural area, so it could have been worse. Still, sent five people to the hospital with minor injuries.
What's up with you all?
I'll have a couple of those chocolate donuts with the sprinkles and a glass of OJ.
Good morning.Today's Weather for: Sundown, LA 71446-6114 10/20/2007 Wind Chill: 51°FHumidity: 87%Dew Point: 47°F So Far TodayHigh: 56°FLow: 51°FRain: 0.00"Rain Rate: 0.00"/hGust: 0mph NNE Today High: 90 Sunny. Highs around 90. Light and variable winds.
Tonight Low: 60 Clear. Lows around 60. Light and variable winds.
Good morning ! from Indiana.
10-20-07
Bill Tidler Jr.
Near a cornfield in Indiana...
Evening Gang: John started work on the extension for the transfere table at the live steam track. He managed to hi-jack me to run the mini-excavator and dig the trenches for the footings of the slab. I also got out to Clark Gardens and picked up the floor plan for the building where the trains are. I'm working on a plan for an HO gauge display layout. I'm planning on a two level layout with a double track loop on the first level depicting Weatherford Tex. today. I think that I can have six trains running in sequance. The upper level will be Weatherford circa 1920 to 1930. Again several different trains in sequence. I don't know if we'll build it in house or go to a pro builder. I'm for the builder as it will be faster and we can count on a deadline. Of course the cost is to be considered.
Ed: The end of April 08 would be fantastic. We are having a large live steam meet the last weekend of April. Let me know how things go.
Well we have to get up early tomorrow. Our son in law is coming into town. He is brining a V-22 in for the air show at Ft.Worths Alliance airport. He is a master sergent in Air Force. We'll go the airport and pick him and a couple of his buddys and spend time with them. They want to go fishing so I guess we'll turn them loose on the creek and pond. He wanted to go out to John's place but since it's leased for hunting that won't be possible.
I've got the yauns so I'd better say
Good Night All
Had a very pleasant meal out with our daughter, the grandkids and the new man in her life. Compared to her ex …well there is really no comparison. I had, over dinner, more intelligent conversation with him than I had had with the ex in the entire time he was married to her! He has some serious medical issues, but it is terrific to see her happy for a change.
I’ve got the rock castings worked out for the tunnel mouth and approaches at the west end of the upper tunnel. I’ll get them glued on tomorrow, with any luck (it’s supposed to rain all day, starting tonight) and the sawdust/glue mix put on. Here’s what the work site looks right now. The castings are just propped in place, but the saw cuts are all made, so when they are glued, a little plaster work to fill in the joins and cracks, and we are good to go for the ground cover to go on. I’m going to crush up some spare castings too for the talus slopes, and stain the whole lot together. I doubt I’ll get that far this weekend, but that’s the plan.
Texas Steve:
I thought it was a regular train show but then one of the gang thought it was mainly tinplate and kiddie stuff. I guess I'll have to check out its web site.
Sue: You asked how long it takes for a round trip on the Maritime Trunk. I haven’t measured in a while, but it seems to me that it was between 5 to 7 minutes. The layout’s designed for walk around, with the operator tagging along with the train, and throwing hand switches for the most part. It’s DCC, but not wireless, so the hand held has to be plugged in to one of 5 ports. I do have a second cab, but have never had a second operator to try it out on.
JP Great to see you in again. Any mrr news?
PC: Great page of funnies. I sent them off to the Cleanhumor guys, hope you don’t mind.
Ed:
By the way, that photo of your layout that you sent got me sufficiently energized that I finally got out my weathering powders and finished up that boxcar that I had painted and decaled last weekend.
Jerry: Glad you’ve got Sallie home for the weekend. Don’t work her too hard! Must get to bed.
all, and God Bless. Prayers for all in need of healing comfort and peace.
"There are always alternatives, Captain" - Spock.
Hi, all,
Night all. Later!
Steve
Evening folks-just a small black coffee for me please.
Well, we didn't get any storms here luckily, but we didn't get the rain we really needed either. When I got up this morning my rain gauge registered .22"-granted, it was something, but we still need a little more.
Rob-Thanks for the compliments on my cars-as to how long it takes me to do one, well it varies. My 2nd car (DDD#2) I did in about a month, mainly because it was for a monthly weathering forum challenge. The others took 3-6 months, but weren't worked on steadily. I started on a couple this past winter, but with finding a house & moving, things went on hiatus a little this past spring & summer. Now that things are "somewhat" settled, I'm getting back into the swing of things. I hope to have at least the next one done by January.
Well, I think I'll wander down to the workbench for a bit, & then come back to listen to Eddie Stubbs Classic Country Request Night on WSM. Nite all!
Good evening everybody,
Love the term 'dieseasal syndrome', it is so contagious.
Working away on my second module again tonight, hope to have the rough scenery done by spring and finally some freights rolling again. Building everything in modular form requires patience.
I think we are FINALLY getting some rain.
Hope everybody is well.
Frank
"If you need a helping hand, you'll find one at the end of your arm."
Hi all -
Sorry for the lengthy absence again. This time it's due to a Unit Compliance Inspection we're going through from today to Monday. I've been busy getting everything in order in my office for this.
Well, not here for long. Just long enough to say to the newbies and Hi to everyone else.
Take care!
//signed// John Powell President / CEO CNY Transportation Corp (fictional)
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Hunter - When we met in January of 2000, you were just a 6 week old pup who walked his way into this heart of mine as the only runt in the litter who would come over to me. And today, I sit here and tell you I am sorry we had to put you down. It was the best thing for you and also the right thing to do. May you now rest in peace and comfort. Love, Dad. 8 June 2010
I love you and miss you Mom. Say hi to everyone up there for me. Rest in peace and comfort. Love, John. 29 March 2017
5. I'm one. I weren't laughing
-Morgan
Afternoon, Zoe - how about a root beer float, please.
Thanks!
Cederstrand wrote:The Kato SD90/43MAC (on my computer desk) has requested I find it a companion. It told me the old steamers lived in their own little world and wouldn't talk with it. What am I to do?
The Kato SD90/43MAC (on my computer desk) has requested I find it a companion. It told me the old steamers lived in their own little world and wouldn't talk with it. What am I to do?
Rob, sounds like you may have caught the dreaded 'dieseasal syndrome' - better ask Fergie about that one!
I'll be heading out - have a 3 & 4 o'clock, then trying to run my sick laptop by a place locally to get an estimate of what it'll take to get it running again.
Blessings on your Friday,