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.
Rob
*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
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
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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. 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
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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: ***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
***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?
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?
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
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
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.]
Hey all.
PC: Make sure your daughter's finger gets better so it can go back to its job pointing at traffic... LOL.
Mark
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 guys, I'll have the chicken strips with onion rings and a coke, chloe.
Garry: Thanks for the info, Although I knew it already. I found a site completely dedicated to the Espee, and it talks about everything from routemaps to what specific passenger car is in what consist. Oh and also, SP was bought by D&RGW in 1988, and then bought by UP in 1996.
In my modeling era, the closest they were is Salt Lake City. Ah well... Even if they did, the daylights and cabforwards wouldn't run through now would they? That's the glory of freelancing.
Well, I gotta roll,
JimRCGMO wrote: I'll be here at Colby's table - let's see if he's washed all the soot sludge off yet. What? Chloe hosed you clean outside before she'd let you in? Good thing it was warm enough outside here today. You sure dried off pretty good - I couldn't tell you weren't completely dry. Tom, to the Diner - Colby's buying for now, but I'll cover your beverage order. Just tell our virtual server Chloe what you'd like. What's your layout like (or your plans for it)? Fill us in about it, we're nosy curious and friendly. (Just don't get between PC and a pie when they bring them out front from the oven...) Prayers for those ailing, or travelling this weekend, or in need of comfort. I'll be working on my strawberries and (ice) cream.Blessings and a good evening to you all,Jim in Cape Girardeau
I'll be here at Colby's table - let's see if he's washed all the soot sludge off yet. What? Chloe hosed you clean outside before she'd let you in? Good thing it was warm enough outside here today. You sure dried off pretty good - I couldn't tell you weren't completely dry.
Tom, to the Diner - Colby's buying for now, but I'll cover your beverage order. Just tell our virtual server Chloe what you'd like. What's your layout like (or your plans for it)? Fill us in about it, we're nosy curious and friendly. (Just don't get between PC and a pie when they bring them out front from the oven...)
Prayers for those ailing, or travelling this weekend, or in need of comfort. I'll be working on my strawberries and (ice) cream.
Blessings and a good evening to you all,
Not Hardly Jim she made me change clothes (Zoe spots coal tracks leading to Jim)
Tom take that advice to heart. PC is like a train with (5) 2-8-8-2s Big Boys, 5 Hudson Class locos, 3 GE Evolution Series Locos, ACC3W (whats the diesle built by GE that has those letters in it's name?) pulling the weight of 100 AirCraft Carriers, downhill on a 10% grade with no brakes. PC is that about right? (and did you know that PC single handedly made the town bakery down the tracks into a international pie supplyer, just by buying pie there?) It's true.
Ed- "Normal'' scale is iNvisible scale and 90% of the equipment used on N scale poses a choking hazard. A House Oquainted railroad is the way to go.
Here is the pic that proves I was fireman (NOT POSED)
Good Afternoon Coffee Clubbers,
A lazy day enjoying the holiday down here. Oh, wait, it's not a holiday down here. I just got confused because every day seems like that to us retired folk.
Weather report? Hot and humid, like usual.
BryansHO wrote: I am very limited on space at this time which poses a huge problem. .....please let me know if you have any ideas.
I am very limited on space at this time which poses a huge problem. .....please let me know if you have any ideas.
Here are the last three shots from the trip to Newfoundland. Rememberthat this is 3'-6" gauge stuff. Not a very common gauge.
They had one of the NF110 road diesels at Corner Brook. Here's #931, a newer sister of the one now on display at Clarenville. But, like all the equipment here at this museum, it's in great shape. I believe it even still has its prime mover and traction motors. It's wearing the CN zebra stripe paint scheme.As at several locations, Corner Brook has a caboose. This one is wearing the "Terra Transport" logo and paint scheme. This was the last incarnation of the railroad's identity (1979) as part on CN's attempt to isolate itself from the system (probably already planning on abandoning service).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.But the steam locomotive and the passenger train were the main reason for the trip, and I was extremely happy to see them, and to find that they (and all the equipment here at Corner Brook) were in such good condition. I remember posting last year how disappointed I was with the poor condition of the equipment on display at several locations.
A couple of you guys asked whether the #593 might be capable of restoration to operating condition. I doubt that anything like that is in mind. The costs for a major renovation, including boiler overhaul, are enormous. This is a small railway historical group with virtually no government funding nor access to major fund raising. No way they're going to ever come up with that kindof money. And, even if they did, remember that all the tracks have been lifted. There's no place for her to go!It was a great trip. We're planning on going back again next year. Maybe I'll find something else worth shooting.
Enjoy your barbeques today.
Later
Ed
good afternoon all,
hope your all well
Ed nice pictures you have there
Hello everybody.
Welcome Bryan from Charleston, SC.. I recall being there in Charleston about 5 years ago and I wanted to see the replica of the Best Friend of Charleston, but it was enclosed in a shed not open due to construction. I did peek in the window, but it was hardly much of a view. I'm wondering if the old locomotive is out on display now. Enjoy building the layout.
Mark....... in its pre-UP merger days, SP did operate in Colorado. The smaller Rio Grande purchased SP and merged it into a larger SP that included the Rio Grande. Prior to all of that SP and DRGW pooled locomotives and SP units did haul trains through Colorado on DRGW. I'd have to research dates but I would guess DGRW acquired SP about 1990 and UP acquired the merged DGRW/SP about 1995. You can have fun researching on the computer. Maybe Wikipedia will answer if you type "Southern Paciifc" in their search box. A good aspect about model railroading, is you can do what you want.
Jim......If you want one of those magnet things let me know. I have one that I stopped using. I check PM's in next day or so.
Now, now Rob ......respect the in-laws.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Morning all!
Haven't been in for a little while, it's been a busy weekend.
Give me a short stack and some milk chloe. Thanks.
Jim: Real big roadtrip... WOOHOO! One and a half hours in a car! Oh wait... I can't drive... Ok then, 5 hours on a bike!
Well tommorow I go back to S****l... ug... Not to mention I have soccer practice today... Oh well. Last day of summer... Whoopdedoo... Oh well, the weekend will come soon enough. Hopefully my challenger will come by then.
Bryan, Welcome! Come have seat. We're both in the same boat my friend. I have a 4x8', although it's got nearly all the track down, I have some buildings, but no scenery. It's based in colorado, becuase I love the D&RGW and UP, I don't think SP ever ran in Colorado... But who cares. It's freelanced. I picked about 50-100 miles west of denver, so it's a small town in the rockies. There are rumors of big boys getting to Denver, so I guess its OK if I run them.
As for your layout, I'd suggest getting rid of the Life-Like PowerLoc track. Maybe get atlas Tru-Track, or maybe kato unitrack.
Well, I gotta go,
Hi Jim. My layout (if you would call it that) is very much in the planning stage. I am very limited on space at this time which poses a huge problem. I have built the bench work for a 4X8 layout and the track that i have is just the atlas power loc. i have some track down just to have something to run, butr it is simply making laps, which as you know can get really boring. i would like to model the napa valley wine train, but not sure it is possible.please let me know if you have any ideas. have a safe holiday.
bryan
Hey Bryan, to the Diner, and have a cup on me! What's your layout like - time period, modeling a prototype or freelancing, still planning or how far along is it for now? Inquiring minds and all that... Good to see you're working in (what others call) Horribly Oversized (as called by the ones modeling in iNvisible scale ). We razz each other sometimes, but the Diner is much friendlier than some of the flame wars out in the general forum, and we try to keep it comfortable in here. As I said, ask one of our twin servers (that's Chloe today, she's covering the holiday for her twin sister Zoe) will take your order for beverage and food. There's a pool table in the back, and the corner window booth is good for watching the trains, or you can sit at one of the tables. Enjoy the place and come back soon.
Blessings on your Labor Day,
Good Morning, Diners! I'll have a glass of Ed's OJ
(before we run out until he can get to the orange grove and send us another tanker load or two), cup of coffee,
and a stack of pancakes, please.
Thanks!
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...
Hey, did I hear someone say Oboyoboyoboy!! Load 'em up, guys - we're going to Olympia!
Last night, I got the four walls assembled on the Golden Valley Depot, and the freight station steps halfway done. Durn, but I need to order some of those magnetic gluing thingamajigs and some good right-angle clamps. Clamps are what I'm really missing (and needing) for putting together my MRR structures. I also was looking at the radio station tower assembly, and I think I'll have to take it apart and re-glue it. the ends on the three sides aren't level at either end of it, and the joints sounded like they were coming apart when I was fiddling with it. Ah well, not a biggie.
Need to finish up my pancakes and get going - more MRR'ing today!
To Go, please and thank you!
***Philip, hope your daughters fracture heals well.
Nothing worth reporting on here. (Wife took Jeckle & Hyde out for the day)
Good Morning!!! Beautiful day here in Charleston upper 80s with a slight chance of rain.time to get to work on research, got the track, engines, rolling stock, just no plan, hope to talk to you all soon.
SpaceMouse wrote:
One lucky guy...
...but if you look in the bottom of the picture, there appears to be vehicle wreckage down there. Anyone see it?
Mornin' All!
Not much goin' on today.....just chillin'!
Highs will climb to near 90 degrees but the humidity will be in the comfortable range. And to top it off, nothing but sun!
Maybe I'll get some layout time later, hmmmmmmm.
Heartland Division CB and Q wrote: Philip (Moose)..... sorry to learn of daughter's broken finger. You mean you didn't kiss it and make it well?
Philip (Moose)..... sorry to learn of daughter's broken finger. You mean you didn't kiss it and make it well?
I would if I could!
Good morning ! from Indiana.
09-03-07
Bill Tidler Jr.
Near a cornfield in Indiana...
Ed......thanks for Neefie bullet phtotos. Wish I could have riden the train when it was in operation. (That train and many others.)
Jim CG .... Thanks for remarks regarding GP7's and also MR ohtot.
Rob...gald you liked the grain elevator pictures.
Paul .. hope there are no more pit bulls in your area.
Well, let's all head for Olympia for BBQ burgers, cool weather, and a big back yard. (Trains, too perhaps?)
Meanwhile, i'll browse Jeff's KCS pictures.
Bye.
Well, the wife and daughter just got back a little bit ago from the hospital. Last night my daughter was playing basketball and jammed her finger pretty bad. My wife took her to the hospital to have it looked at. They took some X-rays and badaged it up to send her home. Today the doc called and said the X-ray didn't look good and could she come back. She fractured her finger in two places. They put her finger in a pretty hefty split, hooked her up with some light pain killers, then sent her back home. I just tucked her in (she's still daddy's little girl when she's hurt). Poor thing! She's going to be in the splint for 6-8 weeks.
Sue, I wondered where you and Larry were off to!
One last thing....you all be careful out there in the big room. The trolls are loose again!
WOW....WOW....and uh...WOW.