Thanks all for the permanent stool status . I am truly honored and will use it well. Well I guess that calls for a round for the house. Finally got the 266 completed pages of my book in the format that i wanted and am quite pleased. Now it is time for me to quit stalling and complete the tome.
My wife says if I ever mention writing a book again I will be living with my computer alone. Some things women just don’t understand. She says it would be better if i locked myself in the spare room with a mistress that she could understand. Maybe I should have a mistress climbing through the window on the next book if she can understand that. Again thanks for the honor of a permanent stool . Maybe we should form the Royal Order of The Permanent Stools . Sounds Good to Me.
I SEE NICK IS ON LINE!
Tom
For: Trainnut484 Russell The round’s on you and all’s forgiven - ring the bell Boris [yeah]
I think the point of my Email to you has been missed - check out today’s SUMMARY … [tup] [swg]
Tom
Hello all again,
Tom, of course thanks for the Reserved Stool status[:D][tup][yeah]. I SEE your online too ROFL.[(-D]
I’ll just take another Miller Lite and sit on my stool (not porcelain…GOOD!)
Take care,
Russell
For: Trolleyboy Rob Startin’ to llke those Alexander Keith’s [?] Great ale, really smooth … Haven’t found a thing that I don’t like about Nova Scotia and Halifax in particular!
I haven’t a clue about next year’s baseball schedule, much less hockey. But should the Blue Jays or Maple Leafs come to town, that would be a great time for you and Heather to be in town. Sports - trains - sightseeing - [yeah] would be great! [tup]
Regarding that trolley line you proposed - you’d have to see the overall set up to realize that one cannot get from the City to “Our” Place by any other way than heavy rail and winding, country roads. However, I’ve been mulling over adding a section to my City scene, thereby possibly permitting some traction. Sound good to you? [;)]
Tom
Awwwwwwwright Russell - was beginning to wonder about you!
As a Regular of “Our” Place you now have been bestowed with certain responsibilities - one of which is never, ever, leave a beer undrunk! Or something like that … on the serious side, you are now an official supporter of the joint! [tup] [swg]
Gotta take Juneau for his evening one mile trek …
See ya later!
Tom
For: passengerfan Al
Funny thing about those SUMMARIES they DO contain info that from time to time holds special meaning for one or more of us … [swg]
Congrats - again! The Royal Order of the Permanent Stools eh [?] Now there’s a thought… Secret handshake, behind the bar privileges, Penthouse Suite key and no waiting in line for pizza on Friday’s Pizza Night. [yeah], why not [?] The Committee will have to consider this idea at its next gathering.
Glad you came up for air, if only for a minute or two … [tup] [swg]
Tom
Evening chaps,Tom one of those bottomless beers if you please,apologies for unexpected absense-just getting into a party groove for Dan & our service provider elected to initiate some sort of system update -fairly predictable result,8 days without net access…nice work guys[banghead] The worst of it is that Cindy had just agreed to show me her new tattoo…still another party draws near[}:)] Glad to hear word from Chris-Take it easy up there-a little light armchair modelling for you I think ! Right,just gonna pop out the back and check on Boris -bit of a mystery about the latex companions-I thought I`d locked that catalogue away -I dont want to think about how they were paid for…Tom,a round for these fine gents and an Alexanders for yourself, 58 E-mails awaiting plus U.S. leg of live8 show on tube–man ,The Who were something at the London show!!! back soon,nick[C=:-)]
[#welcome] Back Nick [yeah]! Sure had us wondering just what had happened and why [?] So, Cindy IS still with you and has a tatoo. Oh, that will go over real well at the next university faculty meeting. Of course, when she’s working her other job at the Victoria Secret’s lingerie show, perhaps it will add to the mystique of it all. [wow]
Boris and his dolls have become quite the thing and he’s extremely protective of them, so be careful.
Yes, the next Birthday Bash is Friday, July 15th for ***, should he ever return from his globe trotting! [swg]
Thanx for spending a bit of time with us at this very late hour for you … Enjoy the Live 8 and see you sooner than later! [tup] [;)]
Tom
Hello again all. (I think there’s an invisible rubber band or revolving door bringing me back [(-D][:P] Boris, I’ll have my usual, and later I’ll ask for an unusual. Good thing, just like Rob-trolleyboy, I brought a seat belt for my stool.
Ted and Tom, here’s an incentive to come to KC Union Station soon [;)]
Part of historic rails display coming soon to Union Station.
Take care,
Russell
Hey Russell You’re learning fast … Just like the song, Hotel California You can check out any time you please, but you can never leave (Eagles} [swg]
Nice shot! When I was out in KCity this past spring, I took a picture of that loco from the train - we were just returning from the Wye … that’s the trip where we were so late, the conductor let us stay aboard for the return trip. A few years ago, my wife and I saw the complete consist at Union Station. Love that livery - great stuff! [tup] [;)]
Ready for a nite cap [?] [zzz]
Tom
Good evening all guess I’ll have a Crown royal with water back and how about a round for the house.
Tom following your traction ideas why not go ultra modern and go Maglev or maybe even older technology like Monorail. Once knew a railfan in Toronto who had a huge subway layout really interesting as could easily be seen from the sides and was very intricate in its layout believe if memory serves me right it was based on Boston and used large numbers of PCC cars many operating in multiples. Of course some of it was street running.
Really impressed with the S-gauge so far I always liked that gauge for some reason always seemed to look more realistic than the others or at least to me it does anyway. I guess the expense and space limitations keep me out of the hobby, but collect transportation books instead. That can get very expensive as well.
Well must close for now as company is beginning to ask where I disappeared to. Told them that being a Royal Member of the order of permanent stools I have certain obligayions to fulfill. Both asked if I had moved my computer into the Throne room. I don’t really appreciate the inlaw humor.
Hey Wow!, I get to sit down?
Thanks All
Coffee and dainsh please, sorry I’m late but it got long today at the work site.
Cussed rivet gun is just too lite, I want more calories in my tools!! Ed and I stayed late, but still had 3 rivets left on the foot plate. I feel like I’m burning the candle at both ends, when a work session overlaps my “work week” Hmm sandwich fixns…
Any way, here is the log for Sat.,
Saturday 2 July 05,
Sorry I’m late,
Today we made some noise , with work on the tender foot plate this is the part of the tender that the apron from the cab rides on. And gives a safe connection between tender and cab. The assembly was removed in the course of spliting the fuel bunker from the water tank, and showed some damage, with the top plate warped and a number of the 1/2 inch rivets broken. The broken rivets having been previously removed we heated and hammered in new rivets, the rivet tool we made earlier this month worked well, making well shaped rivet heads, but the air hammer was like shining a flash light on the rivets… It seems we had a tool that wasnt up to the task, and need to size up the tool, to rivet with ease. So we ended up heating the rivet in place, hammering, and reheating untill we obtained solid seated rivets. Present today was Greg Rader, from the Texas Railroad Preservation Association, we shamelessly picked his brains for our benifet, and he runs a mean torch, a skill of great utility when hannering recalitcent rivets. Three rivets remain to be installed, and the foot plate will be ready for paint and installation. Also today we removed some of the brake rigging on tender truck #4, so as to complete the welding of the wear plates on it. Needle scaling of brake componets continued on truck #13 to day, and plans were finalised for the construction of a hone for the 9 inch actuators mounted on
Happy Fourth Eve everyone, already the pyromaniacs (young and old) are doing their work to scare the bejemmins out of neighbors and pets. Last year, I policed-up 7 “bottle rockets” from the yard (garden) and 3 from the roof. I then placed small “Old Glories” (Flags) from whence they fell. The subtle effort “fell on deaf ears;” small wonder![:(!] Welcome back Nick [C=:-)], we missed your “Picks”[dinner] and wit[:)] around here. Oh, I’ll inform Mr. Doyle to drop the case. Please Tom, “fill-em-up” and a “bottemless” for yourself…you prefer “topless?”[:)]
Let’s see, R.M.O.T.O.O.P.S. (“Royal Memebers of the Order of Permanent Stools”), it does lend a certain penache to our, otherwise, pedestrian identity , no? Passengerfan Al, you just may have something there. Congratulations[tup] Russell, I always knew you would make the grade. The K.C.S. pic. really moved the adrenalin count up “over the top.” [Aside: Isn’t that City Hall just to the left of the E.M.D. number board]? Chris, we are here for you and many a Toast in your honor has been made. Please recouperate soon lest we, all of us, “fall to the bottle.”[:O]
One more enquiry on the proper color for the 1890’s Pullman Palace Santa Fe Car. Could it be “leased” from Pullman in coach green? Or, should it be the older Stl. & S.F. Olive Drab (tan)? Rob, know what you mean about canibalizing for “spare” parts. Most of my “plastics” have found their way to ground clutter in the yards, piecemeal.
Tom, if you decide to go traction (in city), I’m sure you are mindful of the overhead wire and unique track challenges at large. D.C. (and others) used “center” third rail (under ground (urban) and over head trolley (suburban). Just a thought for avoiding wire and pole hassles downtown. If you go girder rail (in street) just one rail at a 90 deg. angle to the “running rail” gets the “effect” a lot cheaper than buying “off the shelf.” Mine is just a “dog bone” for continuous operation, “icing on the cake” if you wi
Hello all once again, I’ve brought along some of my own liquified refreshments with me today since the bar is closed (I think)
Ted, yes that’s the City Hall building. I’ve only been in it about twice and that was just to get our marriage license.
Take care,
Russell
In lieu of a SUNDAY SUMMARY it appears to be time to reiterate a few things …
THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT ”Our” Place:
1. This is a cyber bar ‘n grill for adults who appreciate Classic Trains – real and model – and enjoy a bit of humor while discussing them.
2. This thread was started as an alternative to those where hit ‘n run postings are the norm. Here, we strive to be inclusive with all who participate as regulars. There will be those who stop by to check us out and they will receive an appropriate [#welcome] from the Proprietor along with encouragement to join us. Keep in mind, this is not the typical thread seen elsewhere. One has to earn a regular place at this bar.
3. To be a regular all one needs to remember is to participate and contribute to the topic on a regular basis.
4. We have a Birthday Watch List for all regulars. To sign up, just provide your birth date (month-date-year). We’ll schedule a cyber Birthday Bash for you on the day of your choice.
5. We have an Order of the Stools Club whereby regular customers of the bar receive recognition as either permanent or reserved holders of ”Our” Place bar stools.
6. We feature SUMMARIES of postings by our customers. They are provided to help with catching up on periods of absence. They also contain relevant information at the beginning for all customers.
7. The bar is CLOSED on Sunday and Christmas Day. However, submissions may be dropped off in the mail slots on either set of front doors.
8. The Proprietor of “Our” Place only asks that you enjoy y
Well its time to think about what the fourth of July means to all of us. To me it means having lived another year in the home of the free and i personally am glad the war is being fought in Afghanistan and Irag than in the streets of the USA. As a veteran of a very different war I can remember well the body bags being delivered to Denang and simple coffins placed aboard the planes in Saigonfopr the last trip.
For over 200 years Americans have proudly fought and defended the changing flag and tomorrow we celebrate what remains One Nation under God indivisible with liberty and justice for all.
With that I will raise a toast to all who will join me and to all a good night.
Pokes head in door, Coffee?
Hmm early yet, rummaging for sandwich, still at work, standing watch for the holiday
In celabration of the 4th I propose an excursion.
I’ll bring the loco <2926>,a tool car, and the AT&SF “Navaho”. So what cars should we pull? Remember the 2926 has 87,000 lb of drawbar pull, that translates in to 29 Pulman wieght cars. Here is a site with possable picks, http://www.aaprco.com/Cars/car_name_index.html
Next we need a destination… say Eastern Seaboard to the Grand Canyon, what do ya think.
Gunns
Oh yes,
A toast,
Absent conpanions.
Gunns
IS ANYBODY HOME?
So long as we are celebrating our “Independence,” how 'bout we make sure “Our” Place remains “independent?” As Tom stated, the only thing that makes this thread unique is the interaction and sharing between members. And, the only way to share is to keep continuity between member’s posts, right? And the only way to keep “continuity” is to keep up with the Summaries, also right?
Hey, if ““Our” Place were like all the other threads, I guarantee most of us wouldn’t be here anymore. Several ideas from Members are still “ot there” without so much as a “**** off” from our fellow esteemed brothers. That’s what happens if we ignore the Summaries. It’s like trying to inventory a warehouse without a starting or an ending place. Thank heavens Uncle Tom (sorry)[:I] takes the time and has the patience to give us a “wrap” on our collective ideas.[tup] The least any of us can do is 'BE A **MEMBER”**and read the summaries.[[:D] You won’t believe how much simpler life can be when, at a glance, you know what’s been said by whom.[swg]
Excellent, please let me pick-up the tab for this distinguished group of comrades (in the bonds) and I’ll exit the [soapbox] 'till next Independence Day.[;)] See ya again soon, Ted