Jack (Rockisland52) Welcome back. Long time no see thought you dropped of the end of the world there guy.
Not to much happening around here. Just taking it easy I went ahead and ordered the cheaper couplings from My freind that owns a hobby shop and I already down loaded the instructions ( both sets ) one is more detailed in the inslation description but both are basicly the same and one covers more engines than just the one I have. Will keep you all posted as I go thru the instalation of the electro-couplers to my Engine. Might even finally install a battery in it seeing it has never had one as the piece that snaps onto the nine volt battery is still taped up and to the bracket as it would come from lionel. Well the engine is 13 years old and still runs great.
Roads coming in to work tonight were dry but the weather report is calling for some nasty stuff tomorrow night, freezing rain, snow then rain again. If it comes like that it will be interesting indeed driving home in the morning. I received the Feb. CTT today, and looks pretty good.
I am refurbishing a 714 log car now. The flatcar part was in really good shape but the dump bed was banged up pretty good. I removed the bed by trimming the flanged end of a rod that acts like a hinge pin. After repainting I’ll re-assemble. Here is the question. How could I replicate the hinge pin, or re-press the existing hinge pin to flare to hold it in place, or any other suggestions? Maybe I should make this a separate post, to tap a more numerous audience.
Doug & Dennis – I’ve used those corkscrew things to secure the awning on my camper and it is amazing what they will hold.&nbs
Nothing in Ohizo is Southern. [:-^] Not even the fried chicken. [(-D]
Back from my meeting. I did NOT fit in too well. Got recognized and applauded. As I was telling “Ioway” on the way home, I’m just too conservative. When I go places driving, love to call the gang and chat. Makes the trip go by faster and keeps me awake [main reason is good company]. Well, popcorn time after I push the garbage cart and the recycle cart to the street. Pam’s asleep on the couch as Lucy is not here jumping from floor to couch to chairs and back again. Mom is a little whinnie about her being at the vet’s. Later.
Doug, thanks for the advice. I had planned on using some heavy duty steaks to hold it down. I will have to see what is available at the local HD/Lowes.
Chief, Kim told me about the message. Still here at the hospital…into 16 hours already for the day. Glad you survived the meeting.
Caught a few moments of the Florida game…did y’all see that hit the Florida guy did in the opening set? Stuck the receiver right in the numbers. Hope that is telling that it will be a tough, good game regardless who wins.
Well, I hope to head home soon. Already missed the kids bed time, so I am a little bummed.
Its 28 degrees and same storm that is headed for Phish is going to reach us also. Their guess is 4 to 6 inchs of snow by saturday evening.
I gave the new train a few more laps today, seems all is well. I saw and heard only one live GG1 and am wondering how close the new horn comes to sounding like the real one. My memory is faded since it was some time ago but it seems right. Have a good evening and a safe tomorrow. Banilla is waiting…S.J.
Howdy guys - supposed to be warm here tomorrow and then back in the freezer? Today was okay, they decided not to make any new teams for now at least so no chance at a management job (this might be a message from a Higher Power?), but that’s okay - I still get to go to work every day right? Plus, change is scary! Working OT Saturday, 6 hours. Might have to take off on the 20th to go to the orchestra with my daughter’s class on a field trip - I went last year with my son and it was great. This year, they are doing selections from Harry Potter and stuff, cool! Good to know Jack is okay! RT - sounds like a good deal on those couplers, have to give me all the details! Tardis is stocked up with chips and also dark chocolate M&Ms with or without peanuts, just need some banilla, rootbeer, and anything else we might want to bring along? Got some Old Mills and Sam Adams in the fridge by the pool I think?
Just got in from work… yes work… well not really we had a get your butt out the door 'fore we kick it out the door for our Controller. Will be different not seeing him in meetings telling us how poorly we are doing, then turn around and tell us we’re making money for the investors a near 20% ROI! Good guy… helped grow the company over 5 fold in 5 years… and we’re still growing.
Doug - lockons in the mail - should be on your doorstep when you get home Monday - we expect to see pictures of the expansion now that you can power it! [:)]
Chief - got the info from UPS… should be here Monday
Don’t think I’ll go into the trainroom tonight… 3 beers and 2 glasses of wine… [:O] Glad I didn’t see any of MD’s finest on the roads… [oX)]
88 - that’s why you need to drive a TARDIS, or let SJ drive it? Okay guys, stadium then Mrs. Peel! I’m not much for betting, but you guys can do what you want - just don’t alter the time-space continuum [(-D]
A little bit of a foot massage earlier, wasn’t much here but Don and SPman probably felt it a bit stronger. A 5.0 in San Berdoo.
The munchkin is staying with Grandma & Grandpa tonite, means pizza for supper and waffles or pancakes for breakfast, but not for me since I gotta go to the museum in the morning.
Chief, Wish you could get the dems straightened out a bunch, still registered as one but haven’t been able to vote for any in a long time.
Whoa, got my gas/electric bill for last month, the really cold, rainy & yucky period, would you believe 700% of the previous month. [xx(] [:(] [sigh]
Got B-B-Q and baked beans for lunch tomorrow, [C=:-)] [dinner] .
Welp, took the Polar Express cars offf and put 10 Christmas cars and a Christmas caboose behind the Polar Express engine. And you guys were right - with the greater load it did smoke more. Still not as much as I’d like, but better than before. You can actually see the smoke without squinting.
Lee: I had no idea you could get a TV for $400. Difficult to call.
SturgeonPhish: Would love a copy! you should have my e-mail and/or address from the CPI.
Sir James: Great news about the train…Now don’t get everyone riled up about the sound of the horn…[swg]
Working on scenery layout, and keep getting snagged. I sunk some track into the roadbed, and I’m not sure I like it. Trying to decide on leaving the back open or creating an underground passenger station with a cityscape above. Hhhhhhmmmmm…I’ll try some sketches…
It is cold but clear in SE Indiana today. At least the roads were dry on the drive in. Several things to mention. Wednesday night I think I showed my car pool person what a train “nut” I am. Leaving I-74 heading towards Greensburg, I saw the “Honda” train leaving the yard. That was the first time I had seen actual movement on those tracks in quite some time. It was really cool and my reaction may or may not have made an impression (good or bad) upon her. Her husband does have some old Lionels and so she is somewhat familar with the situation. Last night I finished the building I was working on. While the sides and windows pose “issues” from time to time, the real pain is in putting the roof pieces on. Much “blue smoke” erupted in the process (worse than an ALCO diesel!). Did the usual routine at the YMCA. Looked at the new MTH-Lionel tinplate website and read the latest TCA Quarterly. I had the usual fare on the dining car at breakfast. I hope everyone has a good day.
It’s OK Buckeye to come out, you haven’t missed a thing this week. More importantly, THE Ohio State Marching Band was clearly superior to the texas walking band, good grief. I guess texas musicians can’t walk more than 8 steps and have to stop and figure out their next move.
The sun still comes up in the east and sets in the west, come on out and enjoy a perfectly fine winter day in Buckeye Land, life is good.
Morning all. Sun is out!!! A lot cooler. Off to County meeting [Enviromental Services Comm.]. I connected the new Hawking Antenna to the Legacy base. Seems to do great. In the back room with me between the base and the remote, did get a “few red flashes” but not “held” ones. 90% of the time, none at all. In the past, red light would come on and not go out until I was right over the command base. Now the antenna is sitting on the main layout and not up high. I have heard of some mounting it to the ceiling. Would have to purchase an extension cable [Radio Shack says they do not have the connectors???] to allow that. The cable that came with the antenna is about 18" to 2’ long. Will test more later. Got to go.