[:)][:)][:)] I am a newer member this site and this is the only forum based web site i use. having just taken most of the week off (just cause I can) I have been reading alot of forum postings so . An easy way to keep from losing instructions is put back in the box after you read them, that is of course if you keep the box, I do only because I have moved so many times.
The best way is start a folder on your computer, then scan your instruction into it. You can make backup to CD rom. when I make my Last move[:D][:)][:D][^] i’m
setting up my old computer in the train room.
Keep meaning to do that myself, it’s always the one you want you can’t find. Shame really that more manufacturers don’t archive their instructions on the website as a resource. LGB do it for current models and I’ve got the cd with the archive on.
Aristo have some on their site too.
Cheers
Ok when the move to RENO is completed ,I will be working up there ( the real job ) for few weeks . So when I need a rest (a.k.a beer ) I will start setting up a on line folder of the Instructions I have. Maybe that will help some of us.
RENE can a new forum be setup say THE LOST INSTRUCTIONS.
Just one of the the many thoughts stuck in this old gary matter I have for brain[soapbox][soapbox]
I keep mine in a file drawer out in the “train shed.” I have a 10’x10’ metal shed out back that I use for train storage and small work space. I also keep a complete set on the computer (PDF if available or scanned in when needed) as well as a backup file on the laptop. Most of the time I can find the file on the laptop quicker than in the file drawer in the “train shed.”
,mine are scattered all over the house. I either use the forums for info, search the house, usually in vain, or go to the mfgrs website. I also findit hard to locate the boxes the stuff came in; IOW, I’m hopelessly disorganized.
Instructions? Real men don’t need instructions. I throw them away immediately with the packaging and receipt once my new toy is home. Really now, I’m surprised this topic didn’t get nuked straight away by the admin.[xx(]
Jack mate i’m sorry for you, you sound as stupid as me. You made me laugh so much i can hardly type.
However you had me to a tee, i used to be like that but i got into trouble so much with LGB stuff i just had to mend my ways.
When i was over in England last year I saw how Peter Jiggins did it and it was imnpressive; i have now adopted his method and it is paying off.
Remove the instructions as soon as you get the treasure you have bought home and file them all together in a box and put it in your wifes underwear draw.
Ian, yes as a matter of fact I did know that utes were invented in Australia. It’s one of those inventions that you wonder why it took so long to think up in the first place. We have much in common, you and I[:D]
The trouble with folders in file drawers is that over time, the folders overflow the space available (sort of like work and time available) so new file cabinets with lots more drawers are added. Soon you need a folder to index the folders as to which cabinet and which drawer is the folder residing or hiding in…
So you use computers to solve the problem. But if you don’t back up the folders from your computer’s hard drive, a system crash or unreadable hard drive can leave you in tears. And have you tried to read stuff from the PC Jr days on a new computer? Or tried to get info off one of those old 5 inch floppies? Dell doesn’t even put floppy drives on their NEW computers. Planned obsolescence!
And new DVD formats are in the works just to add mileage to the adage.