tree68 The other option, if the crossing is signalled, would be to move the home signal.
The other option, if the crossing is signalled, would be to move the home signal.
tree68 If they weren't stopped because of the diamond, I think I'd take her side in that argument - kind of callous on the part of the crew.
If they weren't stopped because of the diamond, I think I'd take her side in that argument - kind of callous on the part of the crew.
Do you think the crew would stop the train for a food stop....if that was the only reason to do so....within the city limits on the west side.....I kind of doubt that. I hear the New Castle DP calling the shots for that crossover clearance many times.
This happens quite often....simply due to the layout of track and streets and the crossover {to cross CSX main double track}. There is a side / passing track at the same area just west of McDonald's and almost each day a cut of cars is dropped there and later, they are picked up and assembled to another train for movement.....{I can only guess to be forwarded to a different direction}. This also causes lots of motorist complaints....
I don't know just what the cure is. But waiting for the crossover to be cleared {about a half mile ahead}, certainly doesn't have much chance to be changed. Traffic on CSX is of course everyday at any hour.
Yes, all the street / road crossings are controlled with flashing lights and gates. When the east bound train entering Muncie from the west side does have to stop and wait, they do so just short of a 4 lane street. With a mile plus long train, that does block a crossing and sometimes two in so doing. Streets are layed out in a manner that one can go on beyond and get around the blocked street. Of course it is a problem...For everyone, including the crew having to let their train extend out over a crossing and on rare occasion two crossings...{streets}.
Quentin
Allerlei
Randy, it’s good to hear that your scan did not show anything you or the doctor did not want to see. I have had three in the last three years (one more this fall, and then it will longer before the next one), and all satisfied my oncologist (and primary physician). Apaprently, you did not have to drink a barium sulfate suspension before your inwards were examined; I have to, as well as get an injection just before I am zipped in and out of the scanner. I was never told to drink lots of water to get rid of the contrast stuff, just not to be alarmed at the color of the liquid that comes out of my body.
Mookie, have the dogs been silenced–only to have a woodpecker start up?
Larry and Paula, peach ice cream sounds good. It reminds me of the peach ice cream my mother made, using the Sears refrigerator she bought in 1938–and used until in the sixties. That refrigerator had sulfur dioxide refrigerant (I learned this when we had some work done on it in the late forties; no, it did not leak).
I took Ricki's car (guess who drives it the most) for its annual inspection this morning; it passed. Now, I will renew its registration from right here, giving a credit card number for the payment. Years ago, because I had everything in order, complete with the check, when I went to the Division of Motor Vehicles, I was sent to the of a non-existent line and was taken care of immediately. A few years ago, the system was improved so that everybody who went in was given a number and had to wait until a clerk who would took care of the particular matter was available. Now, I sit at home and wait a few days to receive, by mail, the official registration form and the decal to put on the license plate. Isn't the internet wonderful?
Johnny
Larry and Mookie: that homemade ice cream sounds perfect for this weekend! I'll provide the peaches (they'll be in the fridge, pealed and sliced), and I'll also provide plenty of vanilla for a homemade batch of vanilla ice cream for those who prefer plain vanilla ice cream. And maybe I'll provide some chocolate w/chocolate chips ice cream. That will go make some nice desserts for our Pizza Fest Saturday night!
From the storm this morning, we got almost a half inch of rain in the rain guage. Still nice and cool, and a little breezy outside.
I've made some sloppy joe sandwiches and have them on the warmer bar. There's also some fries and salad to go with the sandwiches.
What would you all like to have for supper tonight? Going to make this a you request what you want to eat, and I'll prepare it day.
Modelcar Some lady was complaining yesterday in our paper {Muncie}, about a train stopped adjacent to the McDonalds restaurant as she saw one of the crew detrain and go into the establishment for some take out goodies, and by what she indicated, that is why the train was stopped there....and being across several crossings....{in town}. I felt like answering her but didn't...I am sure the train was stopped to allow clearance ahead where it has to pass over CSX main, at a crossover and could not proceed until the clearance was granted.
Some lady was complaining yesterday in our paper {Muncie}, about a train stopped adjacent to the McDonalds restaurant as she saw one of the crew detrain and go into the establishment for some take out goodies, and by what she indicated, that is why the train was stopped there....and being across several crossings....{in town}.
I felt like answering her but didn't...I am sure the train was stopped to allow clearance ahead where it has to pass over CSX main, at a crossover and could not proceed until the clearance was granted.
I recall a while back seeing something either here or in Trains about a sign that said "holdout". I believe it was explained that it was a stopping point for trains held up from proceeding that wouldn't cause any crossings to be blocked, etc. If blocked crossings are a significant problem as the result of such delays, perhaps the RR needs to institute such a practice there.
Larry Resident Microferroequinologist (at least at my house) Everyone goes home; Safety begins with you My Opinion. Standard Disclaimers Apply. No Expiration Date Come ride the rails with me! There's one thing about humility - the moment you think you've got it, you've lost it...
A bright morning after a night of much rain....and a bit of wind. Rather warm here too....To be into the 70's today. Sunshine breaks thru at times and plenty of light bright clouds.
Over one and three quarters inch of rain accumulated in the rain gauge since Tuesday.
I believe my shrubs grew 2 inches just over night....Must have some of them removed this season as it's too much to take care of in trimming.
Not to even mention how fast the yard is growing now. But it sure is nice.
With the heavy atmosphere overnight, etc.....the train horns sounded like they were coming in the slightly open bedroom windows during the night. Seems to be more traffic on the line north of us {by about a mile}, the Frankfort line....during nightime hours compared to during the day. But that really doesn't bother me.
Of course the RR was there many years before the buildup of the city out on that western end, but that was not anything she would care to hear.
But we hear those type of complaints often here re: the Frankfort line where it enters Muncie from the west.
There you have it, folks! Tree will be making homemade peach ice cream this weekend. Spoons Up!
She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw
MookieNeighborhood woodpecker is giving me a headache.
I was out in the back yard the other day when I heard a racket. Looked around to find a woodpecker banging on a downspout (metal, of course). Talk about noisy!
MookieTree - homemade ice cream this weekend for the diner?
I'm all for that. I'm rather fond of said home-made concoction flavored with fresh peaches...
I can't believe everyone had storms and rain! We had no storm and only 1/3 of an inch of rain, which was nice. So we sent on a very mild rain shower and it evidently got violent when it got out of our earshot.
Randy - glad everything ok. That is one nice thing about modern doctoring - they don't have to dissect you to figure out what is wrong.
Watching Mr. Driver McGregor's birdseed, corn cob, peanut garden this morning. Everyone respects the squirrels. Then the turtledoves. For all the cooing they do, they are very aggressive. And caught the Observer chasing another rabbit around - couldn't tell if it was amorous or territorial. They never smile, so I never know.
Neighborhood woodpecker is giving me a headache. But trains are running and I can still hear the whistles, so all is nice in the neighborhood.
Tree - homemade ice cream this weekend for the diner? There's a heart attack waiting to happen! But since it will be a virtual one, we can pay the docs with virtual money!
Chores await.
La Moo
Sprinkly here this morning, with the radar promising more through the day. Judging by the looks of it, we might hear a rumble of thunder, too.
Just got a new digital video camera. It has a "fireworks" setting, which suggests to me that it might work for lightning, too. Need a night storm to find out, though.
Speaking of sprinkles - had to replace the old cell phone last night after I managed to damage the display. The new one in neat - full keyboard, even. But I digress. On the way home I stopped at one of the numerous ice cream stands in the area for my usual "small twist." At the other window was a fellow and his wife. As he was being served his order, he asked the shop worker what it would cost for him to just lay there under the dispenser, with his mouth open. I opined that the sprinkles would probably be extra... It was funny at the time.
Back to a bearclaw today. I'll be over in the corner.
morning
had some thunderboomers and alot of rain last night.mother nature puts on a great light show.Going to take a nap then get matt from school.We need to go to the post office and then to the barbershop.Cw breakfast was great thanks.
stay safe
joe
Deshler Ohio-crossroads of the B&O Matt eats your fries.YUM! Clinton st viaduct undefeated against too tall trucks!!!(voted to be called the "Clinton St. can opener").
Good morning and thanks for breakfast. At present, 60 degrees and sunshine in Carolina this morning. Not sure what the projected high is, but no lightning forecast, PTL. I have been up since 0530, and think I will take a short nap, if the girls will give up the bed where they are presently esconced. That may be easier said than done.... Everyone take care
Tom
COAST LINE FOREVER
It is better to dwell in the corner of a roof than to share a house with a contentious woman! (Solomon)
A contentious woman is like a constant dripping! (Solomon)
Good Thursday morning, everyone. Randy, glad to know everything went well at the doctor's yesterday. Those tests are really something, aren't they. Hope you managed to get some sleep last night.
We're starting to see some rain come into the area. I've heard a little bit of thunder, haven't seen any lightning yet, but they say it is beginning to show up. Hopefully, it will be over for us around mid morning.
Coffee, juices, hot chocolate or chocolate milk and hot water for tea are ready.
Mookie, got your coffee mug out and ready for you.
On the warmer bar this morning: bagels, bear claws, BLTs on toasted bread, bacon, eggs, hash browns, scrambled eggs.
Well, I hear a downpour of rain, so going to get off here, and go check the open windows. See you all later.
Hello? Anyone home?
CT scan went well, won't know for a few days on if the doc can rule out what he was looking for, but the contrast injection was interesting, kinda felt like one was being microwaved (all of the sudden my insides got real hot). Also had to down a bunch of water afterwards to help my system clean out the contrast, so tonight's sleep should be interesting.
The last few hours we have had some good storms go through, enough to unplug anything that didn't have a surge box inline, lots of rain, and a few thunderclaps scared the cats pretty good. Supposed to clear out by morning, and be nice tomorrow. Getting a hankering to build a small shelf layout either at the house or in the apartment, have had a paper mill kit from Walthers lying around for a few years, kinda want to use that as a focal point, have seen quite a few mills in my travels, also wanting to drag out some of my Wisconsin Central power and rolling stock. Now, if only I could find some HO KW T2000s and 53ft Great Dane van trailers decorated for Millis Transfer.......
Well, off to bed.....
Randy Vos
"Ever have one of those days where you couldn't hit the ground with your hat??" - Waylon Jennings
"May the Lord take a liking to you and blow you up, real good" - SCTV
Larry, yeah, May seems to be a month for birthdays in my family also. Along with my & my brother's birthday, we have a niece, and a couple of friends with May birthdays. The next biggest birthday month in the family is November. We have about six or seven birthdays then.
Randy, hope all goes well with the cardiologist this afternoon!!
Mookie's not the only one who had company today. Brian (louisnash) dropped by to see us for awhile. He was down here to pick up a delivery for his work place. We haven't seen him for probably two years. It was a very nice visit, and we all enjoyed it.
Here's the menu for the rest of the day:
1. Beef & noodles w/fresh garden salad, mashed taters & brown gravy, peas & carrots
2. Open-face turkey sandwiches w/above mentioned side dishes
Desserts: chocolate brownies w/ nuts, yellow cake w/chocolate icing, and apple cobbler w/ice cream
We had a light rain shower early this morning, and looks like we may get some more in the next little bit. Wind is picking up, and clouding up again. Everyone enjoy your afternoon, and take care.
Mornin all....
Been a nice week so far, did some cutting and burning at the house, and dad brought the mixer truck home from work last night so we could pour part of my mother's new walkway next to the garage. Raining up here today, so no work at the house, plus I have a CT scan this afternoon so cardiologist can rule out something (hopefully).
If train traffic picks up, might step out the front door of the apartment complex and shoot some photos later. Right now, Smokey (one of my sister's two cats) is enjoying the wildlife outside the patio doors, and I'm enjoying watching her right now.
Mowing is done.rain sprinkles have arrived.Maybe thunderboomers later.weather guessers say heavier rain to our south.As far as train I saw the ns local last night before work.This morning I saw the capitol limited meet an ns stack train.While mowing I saw q 509 and q 500 meet a bnsf dual norange eastbound coal train.Cw thanks for breakfast.time for a shower then time for a nap.
Ms Mook - We won't be concerned until you start discussing putting on the cleanest t-shirt...
Looking like we'll see some weather over the weekend (of course). And I've got a pretty busy weekend planned, some of which will have to be outside. Ouch.
Went with a blueberry bagel this morning, for a change.
CW - Daughter was somewhat relieved that her newborn wasn't born until May (even though it meant she was a week late), as now all three of their birthdays are in May. It seems to be a popular month in our family.
Coffee very good this morning! Thanx CW
Rain and storms moving east. Can't say just where they will end up, but we have a cold front coming through this morning and will lower humidity and with strong north winds, will dry up all the rain. Didn't get a lot (.44) but every teeny bit helps.
Having company later today, so must put on a clean t-shirt.
Good Wednesday morning, everyone. We currently have a temp in the mid 50s here in Louisville this morning. Getting some rain coming into the area. Looks like it's going to be an off and on rain day around here. Going to be a windy day also, with possible thunder boomers.
Coffee, juices, hot chocolate and hot water for tea are ready. On the warmer bar this morning: bagels, bear claws, turkey bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, hash browns; or, you can have a bowl of cereal, toast and fresh fruit.
Here's your coffee mug, Mookie, with your hot coffee.
I hope you all had a very nice evening. And I also hope everyone has a nice day today.
I was looking at my calendar awhile ago, to see who has birthdays coming up. On May 21st,, we have Ole Tallowpot, and on the 28th, Brian Hanel. I know Brian still comes in once in awhile; but what has happened to Ole Tallowpot? Wonder if he's posting under a different name, or has he left the forums. Does anyone know? (I don't want to wish him a Happy Birthday next week, and he's not around to see it!)
You're welcome, Joe.
Mookie, glad everything is A-OK with the eyes!
I've replenished everything on the warmer bar for our Mexican Fiesta for tonight. Now that I've done that, I think it's about time to go into our kitchen here at home, and start fixing supper. Going to put on some of the ears of corn I brought home from Produce this morning, and have that with leftover beef stew and cornbread.
You all enjoy your supper, have a great evening, and take care.
Mookie, if you do have allergies, I can definitely identify and sympathize with you! In the final week of April I spent two days just cleaning up my yard, and I filled 13 bags full of leaves, twigs and dead grass. And I sure paid for this kind of activity with a full blown sinus infection which was just an absolute mess. I've not seen my doctor, but I was told in 1995 that I am allergic to certain varieties of tree pollen, four or five different types of grass and all kinds of dust. I'm doing a lot better now, but I went through a whole box of kleenex tissues just trying to keep my nose clean and my sinuses drained. I hope you will soon be doing a lot better yourself!
mookie
happy to see you now.shed doors have been painted and things are resituated.Easy to get things in and out now.Got a call to go into town and mow tommorow morning before the rain.matt had a great day at school.cw thanks for supper.
Mookie Back with both eyes just like they were this morning. He said I am doing fine. Do have allergies, so I use NaphconA - about $8-$10 OTC and one bottle will last me about a year. So eye dr gave me a free sample of something new. It had a coupon attached for $40 after you pay the first $25 for the drops! That nearly sent me into cardiac arrest! Now I wonder if that sweet, young doctor has any concept of the economy and old people on fixed incomes? Must be nice to live in Disneyland year round.....
Back with both eyes just like they were this morning. He said I am doing fine.
Do have allergies, so I use NaphconA - about $8-$10 OTC and one bottle will last me about a year. So eye dr gave me a free sample of something new. It had a coupon attached for $40 after you pay the first $25 for the drops! That nearly sent me into cardiac arrest!
Now I wonder if that sweet, young doctor has any concept of the economy and old people on fixed incomes? Must be nice to live in Disneyland year round.....
Whenever we get a prescription filled at our pharmacy, we get a slip that shows what we paid and what it would have cost had we had no insurance (we do not have Medicare part B; ours is greatly superior; may we be able to keep it); often the difference is horrendous. You can really wonder about other people's knowledge of the real world.
A beautiful early afternoon here in central Indiana....our part of the mid west....Sunny and clear sky. Just slightly below normal in temp.
Humming bird is busy at our feeder. Believe we have just the one so far this season....I'm sure there will be more.
Did some running in Muncie making some stops as needed and sure did hear lots of train horns passing thru...Believe one was Triple Crown, wasn't within site but it was just before 11 and that's in the bracket of time when it passes south.
Now....Guess it's time to go get gas for the tractor and do another mowing. Might be raining some of tomorrow.
Good afternoon, everyone. It's looking like it's going to be a very beautiful afternoon: even though there are clouds, we've got plenty of sunshine! Current temp is about 64 degrees.
Mookie, you're welcome regarding the coffee. Hope everything with the eye doctor goes all right.
Not too bad a turnout for Produce this morning: 52 people (and the other place was open this morning), so that' not too bad. I think almost half the people who came this morning were newbies.
On the truck this morning: green apples, cabbage, celery, fresh ears of corn, and chopped romaine lettuce.
Our Tuesday Mexican Fiesta is on the warmer bar. I've scaled it down a bit, since we've not been having very many people coming in lately:
1. tacos (soft shell and hard shell) 2. burritos (beef, beef & bean, and burrito deluxe enchilada style 3. chopped lettuce w/tomatoes 4. tortilla chips w/your choice of picante sauce, salsa or con queso
You all enjoy your meal, your afternoon, and take care.
Had my coffee - thanx CW
Posted on what's in a name - thanx Johnny.
Will pass on basket - thanx Joe
Looks like everything is in order here, so off to the eye dr. Want to make sure they are still hazel and still on either side of mah nose.
MLM
Another frosty one overnight, but the skies are clear and blue this morning! Can't complain about that.
Talked to daughter last night. Owen is settling in a bit, so the fatigue factor doesn't seem to be as bad for mom. The first week was pretty exhausting for them all. I'll probably head down again on Sunday.
I'll have my tea and bearclaw over in the corner.
matt is on time and on the bus.Cw thanks for breakfast.mamma wants to go for a quick bike ride this morning.We did have some scattered frost this morning.Mookie i would have you come but we don't have a basket to put you in.
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