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***Jeffrey, nice rust! It appears that you left a little silver showing where chains/cable/etc would be slung through the hook...very nice attention to detail. What was your technique for weathering/rusting that crane?
Rob
***Tracklayer, You are a much stronger and more forgiving gentleman than I could ever be. My hat is off to you.
Hi gang. Just thought I'd check in and update those of you who are interested in knowing the following.
As some of you know, my beloved 14 year old beautiful tabby cat and friend Tiger was killed by a neighbors dog last wednesday evening, and when I approached the guy about it he wanted to drag me out of my truck and beat my brains out while other neighbors watched - which I wish he would have because I would not only have filed charges against him for assault, but would have also sued him for everything he owned... Anyways. We've all spent the past week celebrating Tiger's life and the good memories we had of him, and have finally accepted his untimely passing as best we can. I was told today that the guy that was so ready to beat me to death last week went down to the local animal shelter and made a $100.00 donation in Tiger's name as a jesture of good will, and to show that he was in fact sorry about what happened. I don't want to be mortal enemies with this guy, but then, we'll never be the best of buddies either. I'd just like for us to forgive one another, chalk Tiger's death up as a lesson learned for us both and go on being neighbors like we always have. There's already enough hate, meanness and ill feelings in this world without us adding to it...
Tracklayer
If you like detail, check out the rust on this crane cars boom. Remember, this IS a model.
Hello everyone......
Some of that pie is just what I need. I hope you guys left some.
Paul.. I'll did thru my Colorado info looking for C&S 2-6-0 pix or drawings when I can get to it.
Scott ... good luck in GA w/NS. Good to see Rob extended an invite.
Duke ...I enjoyed seeing the race pix. I used to go to races way, way back when. Must have been a few 29th b'days ago.
Inch .. I like the photos.
Now that Ed has spoiled us w/ Mexican pix.... no he posts no photos today. Good to here from ed no mattter though.
What's Dick up to? Keeping the strawberry rhubarb pie to himself?
Also, der, luc and fergie?
The KCS layout photos are better than ever, Jeff.
Colby ... sorry to learn of death in family.
Appreceiate the thoughts from JimCG, Philip, and others.
AS I've been saying for about 2 1/2 weeks ...my wife, Shelley, has her sister, Janet on ventilator. She remainss on it. She will have lung surgery in the morning. It's been hard on Shelley.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
[Cederstrand, well with PC being Z- scale now sure why not have 2nd piece, just check it so you dont eat him!]
***Thanks for the warning, I'll try to check it closely. My oldest brother tells me Z-scale does exist, and that he has some of those wee little critters living under his bed these days. I'll have to take his word for it though, because my eyes will not focus in macro-mode.
Army National Guard E3MOS 91BI have multiple scales nowZ, N, HO, O, and G.
Any pie I icecream left? Ready for seconds. I admit, I can be a glutton when it comes to sweets.
***Paul, that 2-6-0 sounds like it will be a neat one. Hey, did you have to use the loader to remove your tractor from the deep sand? Hope you wake up without the headache.
I did some bushhogging today, mostly weeds out there right now. Our well held up today to fill two horse troughs for the back and middle pastures. Whew, every time I run water like that I just cross my fingers and toes.
Evening Gang: Well another day on the big loader. I got the creek crossing cleaned out, but it needs some touch up with the smaller tractors. I tried with mine but the sand is so soft that it sank to the axles. It's going to have to dry up some and then we'll have to lay down some clay and gravel. Right now I haave a splitting headach so I'm going to go to bed. I'll see you all tomorrow.
Almost forgot. I need some drawings, pictures, or other information on Colorado & Southern 2-6-0 # 22. My friend who built my locomotive is building one in 2 1/2 inch scale 7 1/2 inch gauge.
Good Night All
please & thank you!
***Gryphon, are you going to share a photo of that scene you described (inspired by Jeffrey's old abandoned loco photo)? Sounds like a winner.
***Inch, is that 1939 track still in use?
In front of my computer now sits the recently purchased 2-8-0. It joins a few others on display, waiting for the day when they can run free. I'm half tempted to set up an oval just for a quick fix. All I have is a strait test track tucked behind some cabinet doors in the studio. Still trying to figure out how to obtain a Kato 90Mac. Bet that one would really dislike sitting out on display with nothing to do. One day!
Good Evening Coffee Clubbers
Nothing to report from the orange grove. We made the attempt, but the cable operated car ferry that we need to use to cross the river between us and the grove was still out of service due to the high water from all the rains we've had. The river level rises, the current gets pretty strong, and a lot of tree trunks, limbs and other debris gets carried down. They usually drop the cables and pull the float over to one side for a few days when this happens. Maybe tomorrow. We'll see if they get it back in operation.
Inch - congrats on getting another of your pictures selected in "Railfan Images of the Week" over on TrainBoard. It's the one of the Effingham yard. Anyone who wants to see that shot and the others selected this week can find them at the following link:
http://www.trainboard.com/grapevine/showthread.php?t=91424
Duke, nice photos from the race.
Jeffrey - looks like you're enjoying your new cameras. Good luck.
Scott - enjoy the road trip and the training sessions.
Later
Ed
ModelTrainLover wrote: and try being Z scale with a mount everest pie.
OK!
PC: sure but trying to eat a pie normal size would kill you after one bite.....But if you were G-scale that would make a great Swimming pool filled with Pie!Your Choice Pick your Fave!
pcarrell wrote: jeffrey-wimberly wrote: pcarrell wrote: You've been laying more ground foam, haven't you?How'd you guess?It's so clear now that you can see it well! Colby, sorry for your loss man!
jeffrey-wimberly wrote: pcarrell wrote: You've been laying more ground foam, haven't you?How'd you guess?
pcarrell wrote: You've been laying more ground foam, haven't you?
It's so clear now that you can see it well!
Colby, sorry for your loss man!
I never knew he even had a daughter, and try being Z scale with a mount everest pie.
Evening, a barley pop Cloe please
Haven't been a round much, but to get a quick to-go cup, things kinda busy this past few days. I'm so far behind, not going to try n catch up much. But PC hope your girl's finger heals ok. I remember the sprained and broken fingers from the kids. They always seemed to hurt the same one, then want show it off..
JERRY good to hear Sally's still doing great, hope she gets home soon.
ROB,, I feel for you. We kept my grandma for a couple weeks, [the doc,s messed up her meds, which messed up her mind] till we could get her into a nursing home, and it was rough. Without the help of friends and family, we wouldn't have made it.
JEFF, sorry to hear of the trouble on the WPF, but remember you can't win an argument with a know it all idiot.
Spent part of the weekend at the campground, but the corn is so tall, railfanning from there is purrty well done till harvest. Did do some Sunday afternoon, headed west to Neoga, where the IC and NKP crossed. Now it's where the EILRR interchanges with the CN/IC.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g214/inch53/013-1.jpg
This one is looking towards the IC tracks
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g214/inch53/004-1.jpg
Looking north towards Charleston,
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g214/inch53/005-3.jpg
Wasn't anything around but some cars, but did find some interesting shots
This one will give you an idea of how long the tracks been around in use
Headed to Effingham down IL-45, I got some pics from there to post laters.
Just want to say I've enjoyed the pics that's been posted and all the other layout updates and such. Thoughts for all those in need, hope ya'll has a gooden n stay safe
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/showgallery.php/cat/500/ppuser/4309
jeffrey-wimberly wrote:
Jeffery this is one of my favorite pictures, from this picture, it inspired me fo use a tyco container crane (the toy one) a couple of dead loco's and make a scene where they are scrapping out old loco's even bought the Walters diesel locomotive model to add to the realism. the guys have a F-7 with the back end jack up with logs supporting the rear truck as those wheel sets are on a flat car near the location.
P.S. Check the Rails of the World Forum left you a PM there.
nscaler711, can I be Z scale with a 1:1 pie?
Afternoon all
Steve Is your wife getting closer to saying it is time to move?? I have been watching from the distance.
Jerry Glad to here that things are going better for Sallie
Jeff Sounds like you have things back under control and that macro does make a difference,doesn't it?
Colby Sorry to hear and I went through it in March with my dad.
Ok here are some more from Grattan
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
ModelTrainLover wrote: Hey guys, well I have got some rear news from my family.My Great Uncle's daughter passed away last night. She has been very sick for a while now. I don't I've ever meet her but, still she's family. I've only had 2 people that I can think of that have died in my lifetime that were family. It's not bad, 2 poeple diying in 15 years. The other was my Grammpy who died of a heart attack in 2002-04 something like that.check in later.
Hey guys,
well I have got some rear news from my family.
My Great Uncle's daughter passed away last night. She has been very sick for a while now. I don't I've ever meet her but, still she's family. I've only had 2 people that I can think of that have died in my lifetime that were family. It's not bad, 2 poeple diying in 15 years. The other was my Grammpy who died of a heart attack in 2002-04 something like that.
check in later.
my condolences. I've been through a few unknown relative funerals as well.
And I'll bet she's way too young to go.
-Morgan
pcarrell wrote: nscaler711 wrote: Hey PC Pie over here!.......Now thats just not nice to tease a guy like that!
nscaler711 wrote: Hey PC Pie over here!.......
Hey PC Pie over here!.......
Now thats just not nice to tease a guy like that!
sorry bout that bud, i bet you wish you were G-scale, with a normal sized pie ey?
afternoon ladies and gents,
Blimey Jeffery didn't know what happened till now, hang in there.
Dick been busy with one thing and another, i'm a site moderator on another site (shock horror),,, not a RR site though, a New Zealand emigration site, hoping to go live there.
Just re building the childrens layout (again), given them more trackage right's to keep em off my back
Looks good Jeff! Better then I could do with that camera.
You've been laying more ground foam, haven't you?
Finally, I've got a good clear shot of one of my SD40-2's, KCS 666.
Pc: This was taken with the Vivitar. It didn't take me long to find the macro setting.
It's looking like rain here and getting more humid by the minute.
Cox 47 wrote:I made a deal with a feller for a laser cut kit called Saw Pit Store it will be my first laser cut kit any body have any experance with laser kits in N scale? I may have bit off more than I can chew?
It's no problem. It's like any other kit....just smaller. You use the same techniques, just smaller tools sometimes.