Cederstrand wrote:***Jeffrey, have some youngsters been racing that red/orange car through some backroads or what?
***Jeffrey, have some youngsters been racing that red/orange car through some backroads or what?
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Cary wrote: RT didnt you used to live in VA?
RT didnt you used to live in VA?
Not me why would I live there ?
Yes I lived in Hartfield, VA till I got layed off for reason of down sizing. The main reason I went was my defibrillator as it provented me from keeping my class B CDL I had to give it up when I got it.
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Hi guys,
Ill have the ol' sweet Iced tea and hotwings Please.
Well Philip Im sure the time will come Im just not in a hurry to get there.
COX: When I first started on the coffee shop i was in the military living in Va. I had started a 9X12 layout in a extra room we had. I started collecting BNSF trains hoping to do a layout of the Cajon Pass. The time came to go to Irac again or get out and I went ahead and got out of the military. We were going to move to texas to start a cattle ranch when I got a job offer at the BNSF in L.A. California so I jumped on it. I just move into a house out in by barstow. I had to take down the layout that I had just finished the track work on. I plan on starting a layout in my Garage soon with the stuff I salvaged from the other layout. So that the long answer. I guess I could have said HO-BNSF- no layout yet. LOL
I hope you guys have a nice night.
Rob ....
Fortunately, the cat litter was not used cat litter!
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
in a Southern mug this evening, please & thank you.
***JR, is there a replacement motor you could drop in Thomas or is it worth that amount of effort/expense?
***Sue, didn't recognize you with the new haircut. Anyway, to clarify, my wife is HO and I'm the N scaler.
***Garry, cat litter? That's interesting. I suppose those cars will keep your train room smelling nice and fresh, eh?
***RT, hope all turns out well with the blood tests and that you don't have any future problems with the defib..
Today we dropped off the loader bucket at the welders and the tires at the tractor place. Bought some alfalfa and one of those little JD key rings for an N scale farm. (wonder where I got that idea from?) Wife gave me a present this morning, the MR issue: "Great Model Railroads 2008". I look forward to sitting down with it soon and drooling over all the wonderful pictures. Wife got a call from the Flight place to make sure she was coming in for the interview next week. They must think highly of her, which is very promising. That's about it from the Dry Deep South. Rob
David Parks I am the terror that flaps in the night!
Duke ....... I just tried both PM's and emails. Should have a connection now.
RT ...... I've been through similar heart problems, and had three surgeries in consecutive annual Octobers ending two years ago. I'm doing fine now, but I have regular appointments at Vanderbilt Heart Clinic in Nashville. My "hardware" is Medtronic except one lead was replaced in the last surgery with another brand. The lead that was replaced had failed. You can contact by PM if you want to discuss. Best wishes with your situation.
Happy Model railroading, everyone.
Afternoon, Diners - Zoe, how about another root beer float, please? Thanks!
RT, thanks for filling us in on what's been happening with you. Good that the doctor didn't see any problems with your defib. lead, but let them keep an eye on it at the those checkups, and don't be bashful about calling them up if anything strange starts in between visits. Like your idea of planning for the Christmas money with your train sales around this time of year. Hmm, let me look through my stuff and see what I could do without/sell off...
Nice, quiet afternoon at w**k today. And yes, I love that - lets me get that ol' documentation caught up. I did get a call this a.m. from my attorney's clerk/assistant, telling me that my final papers on my bankruptcy has come in (and she'd be mailing it out to me). Glad to have that done now. Of course, the car's been sounding like I need the transmission maintenance done lately, so that may be where any spare funds will need to go.
I think for Christmas I will be seeing about getting one of those wooden train sets (for the coming attraction - I mean the new grandbaby). Haven't heard yet on if they know about whether they're having a boy or a girl.
Jerry! How's the house prep for Sallie coming along?
I'll be in the corner booth for a while.
Blessings,
Jim in Cape Girardeau
Garry Didn't get a PM so I will try sending one to you again
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
First let you all in on what was bothering me . I have a lead from my difirillator that is part of a recll by medtronics and I have been having some other problems which I thought might of been because of it but doesn't look that way so now for my post about today
Well all went well at the doctors office he had them draw blood to check a few things out (will know in a few days I guess) the doctor that does the thing with my difibrillator did see where the lead is fine but my heart has been doing a jump quite often so need to figure whats going on there with some other test with the blood they took today. I'm supose to do another stress test as soon as my insurance kicks in so thats after the first of the year acually wanted it sooner but kinda expensive so I just have to live with whats what for a while.
He didn't seem to concern with all that I told him but the doctor with the test equipment was a little concern that I drive with this in me. But told me and gave me a paper with warnings and what to do if driving and I get any symtoms of heart beating fast and all.
Well I guess all is going to be alright. Still don't know whole bill for today but I do know that its up there now some of it is doctors visit and some is test and then there is the reprograming of the device . By the way he said my lead is fine. But we need to keep an eye on it just incase so I need to go see him about every 6 months.
Well now I can look at taking pics of some of the trains I want to sell for xmas money (I do this every year) i try to buy at a good price and sell just befor xmas for xmas money
That and I have trains that I don't see having anyway to use os display so I guess they can take a hike also. (need to get some standard track to put standard set around xmas tree this year)
Well thats about all for today talk to you all later.
Afternoon, Zoe - how about a root beer float,
and a nice juicy burger, please?
Thanks!
Cox 47 wrote:Paul...Yes i gotta get the place cleaned up and I gotta hide my cookies and chips!!
Yep, Jerry - and remember to vaccuum the crumbs off the floor/carpet, too! Good to hear that Sallie'll be home before much longer. Oh, and I'll cover the dishes this hour for you - sit out front and you can work on your list of stuff to be done before Sallie gets home...
Ed, do they do in Mexico like we do - anyone wipe a "Wash Me" (in Spanish, of course) on the back of 4430? You're right about that soot buildup; hate to think what it would've looked like if that were a steamer going through those tunnels... [whew] Thanks for the pics of the depots and trains!
Jeff, liked your folks at the depot shot. I still kind of think that the guy in the cab of that F-unit resembles you some...
Paul, I did spot some more MDC/Roundhouse ore car kits today (well, the wood chip cars, but they're almost identical) online. I was looking through a store I like and got two of those 3-in-1 kits, so that's another six ore cars for me. Just haven't been having good luck with Walthers (or are you beating me to the warehouse with your orders?) Since I'm going to just have one medium sized mine (and maybe a second small one), I won't need your long haul trains of them - I'll probably only have five or so at a time going to/from my mine. (Shoestring operation...).
So, JR - any sign of your Mountain loco yet? We will be awaiting trial run results after you get it in, right?
Back to w**k again for me. Nice sunny day outside, so that's nice.
Blessings and sunshine for your afternoon,
Hello eveyrbody!
Jerry: EXCITING NEWS about Sallie coming home on Saturday!!!! Are you doing lots of house cleaning now? ....Okay, everybody....... call out the marching band! ....Time to celebrate the homecoming with a parade !!!!!
Cary: Hope you continue enjoying the job. I hear too many people thinking work is bad, but it should not be like that at all. S, real railroaders become that way after putting equipment on the ground. I once worked with a guy whose father was a Santa Fe engineer and accidently derailed the Super Chief. Does that count?
Ed: thanks for posting photos. Unit 4430 needs a wash.
Sue ..... I'm sure including GN adds interest to the layout. I include GN and NP becuase they jointly owned CB&Q and because many trains connected between them.
Jeff .... nice station photo!
JR ..... Now we are in suspense. DId the 4-8-2 arrive today?
Duke ... did you see my PM reply a couple of days ago?
MRR adventure of the week: When at train show in Detroit area, I bought some used freight cars. One of them was a coal hopper loaded with oversized chunks of black stuff supposedly being "coal". Last night I decided to replace it. I found out the car had been loaded with cat litter that had been sprayed black. This is my first time in many years s a model railroader that I have removed cat litter from a hopper car!
Happy Model Railroading
Good afternoon everyone, I hope everyone is having a healthy and happy day..... we brought in another 4 laods of wood to garage extra bay, I figure I have about 8 more cart loads to go to fill the area.
KEVIN: No snow for you unless you live in Presque Isle or Fort Kent, and maybe Eastport. The storm that will form, a Nor'easter will really "explode" off the New England coast on Saturday, but too far out to sea to bother us, however, Nova Scotia has a geat chance for snow on the western edge of this storm.
SUE: To break-in a new wood burning stove, you light one small fire, and let the temp get to 200F and then just let the fire go out. When the stove is cold, light the 2nd fire, and get the temp up to 300F and then let it go out. When the stove is cold, light the 3rd fire, and let the temp get to 400F and then go out. You only place enough small twigs and wood for each fire, adding a little more material for each 100F rise in operating temp, and, you can control the temp with the primary air control. This is very important to break-in a new stove, because you don't want to "shock" the cast metals, otherwise you can warp or even crack the metal. Things need to adjust, sort of like quenching process for metal treatment.
FERGIE: What has Lisa predicted for this next storm? You will get some snow, maybe even enough to make a snowman!!!! LOL
I have an annual physical in 30 minutes so I am out of here, see you guys and gals later,
Morning guys,
I've had sometime off so I have been spending it with the family. I'm A conductor for BNSF. Ive been in the yard working RCO. Im not much on the RCO deal but its work. I've been working here now for about a year. I like the job its fun. Just alot of working.
As far as train stories I've got a couple. Most of which is little mistakes. Hooking to fast or close calls. They say that your not a true railroader until you put something on the ground. I have not become one yet... LOLOLOL
I have some pics Ill try to get on here. I also have some video of the trench in L.A. A couple of me going through the tunnels on the Cajon. A foggy train meeting. And one of me rideing through Long beach.
Well I will swing in again when I can.
Later,
Cary
gear-jammer wrote: Ryan, Good idea to practice on cardboard. We practice painting on the garage wall. It is an artists nightmare. Nice photos of Dave's layout. Did you film with your cell phone?
Actually, the videos did not come out as good as I wanted, you would think it was a phone with the fuzzy quality of the movies. The camera is a Kodak CX6330 EasyShare 3.1 MegaPixel camera, it has a Kodak Retinar Aspheric All Glass Lens and has a range of 37mm-111mm AF 3x Optical.
Ryan BoudreauxThe Piedmont Division Modeling The Southern Railway, Norfolk & Western & Norfolk Southern in HO during the merger eraCajun Chef Ryan
Good morning. Coffee and a cinnamon roll.
I thought that I would stop by before heading to town for a haircut. Today is our last nonrainy day for a while so I will be working ourside until I drop. On Tuesday, we had 4 truck and transfers of rock brought in for our easement road. $$$. We split the expense 3 ways with the neighbors. We went 7 years this time. My main chore at this time is to get the noble fir patch mowed. If they take bows off it is always easier to clean up the mess if it is mowed. I am about half done.
Ed, I have been enjoying your depot shots. Keep them coming.
Garry, We expanded to include GN last Christmas, but NP is still the main line.
der, I must explain the ground foam on the track. I am planting trees on the hillside, and I found that if I don't prop them up the fall before the glue sets up.
Rob, I must have missed the part about your wife having her own layout. I knew that she liked the cows, but I thought that you were working together.
Ryan, Good idea to practice on cardboard. We practice painting on the garage wall. It is an artists nightmare. Nice photos of Dave's layout. Did you film with your cell phone?
Lisa, I sympathize with not having DSL. We have only had it 1 1/2 years. With the old dial up, we would get kicked off the internet just trying to get to a web address. We will never have cable because of our location.
Dick, How do you heat a stove to 200; cool; 300; cool; 400? Is there a thermostat on the stove? Do you take the wood out?
Jeff, Your passengers look natural at the depot.
Well, I am off to town. I will catch up later.
Sue
Anything is possible if you do not know what you are talking about.
Good Morning, Diners! Zoe, a glass of Ed's OJ, cup of coffee and one of Bill T.'s chocolate donuts, please.
Ryan (and Dave V.) - thanks for the pics of Dave's layout. Looks even more impressive in them, as I can see more of the whole layout. I'll look at the videos when I get home today.
Cool morning here, but not as cold as yesterday morning - and no frost to scrape (YAY!). Still only supposed to reach the 50's today.
Kevin, not a biggie on the name stuff. I see Dick got you the correct info, anyway. And if you want snow, may you get it.
Well, that 'w' thing calls. See everyone later today.
Mornin' all!
What up?
Nothing much here. Just trying to stay warm! Chilly out there today!
Morning folks!
Crisp and cold temps today, but we just did skirt the freezing temps that were predicted last night.
Chloe, I'll have a hot cup a Joe and a blueberry biscuit please!
Dave - Glad you like the photos and video from your layout! The trains might have been running faster than usual, however, everyone enjoyed your display!
Jerry - Thanks for sharing and showing the progress on your layout!
Rob - The Southern Railway #6133 FP-7 ride was amazing, at the NC Transportation Museum in Spencer, NC they alternate between that loco and the Southern Railway #2601 which is an EMD GP-30, you can see it near the roundhouse in the video as the FP-7 is backing up. Glad you like my website too, I try to keep it fresh and updated often. The recent addition of the blog site has been fun too! Now if you're ever in that area you should plan on spending at least 4-6 hours there, and the cab ride is only $10.00 per person, and a limit of 4 riders per trip in the cab.
Ed - Thanks for the comment on the meet photos. And you sure have added some to your collection of photographs of the prototype in your area. I really like that one of the abandoned narrow gauge station. Bet that sure is fun walking around those old buildings...if those walls could talk...
Canondale61 wrote: Ryan thanks for the pictures of Dave's layout always like looking at it.
Ryan thanks for the pictures of Dave's layout always like looking at it.
Kevin - You're welcome!
Later on folks,
Ryan
Good Morning All,
A regular and the yellow frosted donut looks too good to pass up. Trip to the docs yesterday wasn't what I'd hoped. BP up and weight as well so back to the grass and dirt diet and make time again to exercize. To be honest I had backslid a bit eating real brats etc instead of the virtual ones on offer here and we won't mention my sweet tooth.
Brought Thomas home from the museum again as the motor went yet again. The Chinese can motor is really cheaply made and the engine gets more running time than anything else we have at the museum so a couple of months per motor is about it. Typically the motor develops big end play and the end of the commutator gets chewed up. Might be time for a second Thomas and a major rethink of the drive train (Lionel O gage).
Jerry - great minds think similarly - I hve been thinking the roof was way to steep on the MP houses. Thanks for the tip on the windows too. I'll probably do some each way as we need about 40 houses total to finish the display.
Maybe the BLI 4-8-2 i ordered will show up in time for train day tomorrow. Just had to have it out of the rehab center at BLI. At least the New Haven interchanged with the PRR so it can be fit in though really i model a later era. Time to pick up tools and get on with it. CUL, J.R.
Good morning ! from Indiana.
11-08-07
Bill Tidler Jr.
Near a cornfield in Indiana...
Good evening:
Sorry Dick did not mean to mess up names (always do that even with my kids lol).My wife always feels the house is warmer when the snow is banked up around the foundation. I have been looking at pellet stoves only because I do not want to deal with wood, do not have time to cut, stack or room to store so pellet stoves were my next thought.
How long before that storm is in our area? Be interesting to have north easter this early in the season.
Ed very interesting pictures from Mexico. Interesting how the buildings have survived and the one of the man and the dog is typical of any era.
Jerry nice job on the house I could never build anything in N scale not enough patience.
Der good luck in getting the blue stuff covered.
Time to make rounds
Have a good night Kevin
Good evening to all, very chilly day here today, never hit 50F, and tonight it is headed into the 20's (one dog night). Got two more loads of wood into the empty bay of the garage, with heating oil at $3.05/gallon, ( lucky I signed a contract at $2.64/gal last July ) the wood stoves will be seeing a lot of run time this season.
Kevin, I think you got the name wrong, Jim is innocent , this time.
Canondale61 wrote: Jim since you have forgiven me does that mean you are taken away the wish of snow for me? Being from Mass you must realize the insulation value of snow around the foundation and with fuel oil cost approaching $3.00 a gallon I need all the help I can get. What kind of wood stove are you breaking in? Do you know if you have to follow a break in sequence on a pellet stove?Good night all Kevin
Jim since you have forgiven me does that mean you are taken away the wish of snow for me? Being from Mass you must realize the insulation value of snow around the foundation and with fuel oil cost approaching $3.00 a gallon I need all the help I can get. What kind of wood stove are you breaking in? Do you know if you have to follow a break in sequence on a pellet stove?
Good night all Kevin
KEVIN:
Yes, I certainly do know the insulation value of snow, but I also know that it is a great reflector of the suns heating rays, so it is better to have a well insulated house than mounds of snow unless you paln to live in an igloo..lol
As for the new wood stove, I am breaking in a Jotul model 500. The last break-in fire was tonight. Starting tomorrow, that stove will be on quite a bit in the Family room.
Regarding Pellet stoves, you do NOT need to break those stoves in. Their design is quite different, the heat is mainly in the burn pot, and it rises up the heat tubes/chambers where the blower motor blows the heat out into the room. The exhaust is much cooler, so you can vent directly outside, no chimney needed, just keep outlet 4 feet min from any windows or doors. Pellets are now at $235 per ton ( 50- 40 lb bags per skid) at Home Depot here. I can see no stop to the rise in cost of Pellets, so I decided to sell the Pellet stove and go back to wood because I have 9 acres of hardwood for free. Even if you don't have free wood, you can get a cord or two for free from the Forestry where they have deadfall or thinning going on....usually two cords max. Then there is always people who have trees they want to get rid of.
FERGIE: What is the spread on the Bills game? If it is even, I cannot see the Dolphins beating the Bills. And tell Lisa to watch for a big storm forming off the coast near Delmarva Peninsula on Friday. This could turn into a big storm and there is enough cold air to give us snow, however, the jet stream looks to me like it will carry this storm out to sea away from New England and off the coast of NS too far. But, if it comes inland more...WATCH OUT !!!
, 1/2 decaf please. Thanks!
***Paul(Ed, too), sounds like you had the usual busy day there. And I'll second your comment to Ed about that photo of the old man & his dog. Actually, that's the kind of photo you might see in National Geogrphic.
***Lisa, we used Hughs Net satellite service for the internet until our little phone company eventually offered DSL out in our neck of the woods.
Well, I put aside my sentimental attachments and put the (N) Concor/Kato E-8 set up on the bay. I know it is going to be a VERY long time before I replace them. Why? Because I want to replace them with one of these: http://precisioncraftmodels.com/store/index.cfm?event=category.display&itemlistnavshowall=1&category_id=3078&rootparentid=&item_id= (in Union Pacific, naturally) Wow, if these things run as well as they look, not to mention the addition of sound effects, perhaps they are worth the expense. Anyone here have one???
Rob