I’ve not reached the linside detail stage yet, here’s what I have discovered in planning for such an event . HO semaphore signals can have the mast extended 10% to arrive at S scale, HO switch stands are more prototypical when used for for S as well.
I’ve read of adapting HO structures and such by changing doorways if so desired or you could place in locations some distance from obvious s scale detail to fool the eye. Of course they would be just as easy to build from scratch as a one or two evening project to your design at the right price.
Do a search for Bill’s Train Shop also known as BTS and Grandt line for specific S scale details. Also think outside the box, don’t dismiss anything HO or Sn3 or On30 you might fine what you are looking for.
Try this for your insulated joiner delima: Get some 0.20 tor 0.40 styrene, cut a plug to fit in the railends, butt align track sections, secure roadbed and track to foam as needed to maintain correct guage, secure plug with ACC or expoxy , wait to dry and file to the shape of the rail, instant insulated joints.
Evening Dave
Have one on me [tup] … Fish 'n Chips night and it looks like we’re going to be stuck with lot of food! The gals are all here - but hardly anyone in the back room. Expect the night crowd shortly …
Appreciate the tip regarding insulated joiners. Problem is that I paid for 'em and they either get sent or I get a credit. This has been going on for weeks … I’ll definitely try your idea should the need arise! [tup]
I’ve done so much web browsing that I’m bleary eyed. I knew about the adaptations form HO, Sn3 and On30 - also 0-27. However, I’m not looking for stations, houses, towers and the like. Just the little stuff alolng the right-of-way. I saved lots of “stock” from the building kits used on my Can-Am HO layout, so improvision isn’t an issue at all. Probably will resort to that after all. However, I’ll check out BTS - already knew about Grandt Line … [tup]
My little pike will be a landscaped affair - giving the impression of always being “away” from developed areas. Am looking forward to getting at it …
Uh oh, I hear the Can-Am track gang approaching … [yeah] good for business!
Good Evening All
Guess I’ll have my usual Crown with a water back and a round for the house.
Truly saddened by todays events on the other side of the pond.
Working diligently on book stands at 269 pages this evening.
Like the S-gauge more every time I look at your slides love that IC EMD E8A. Guess I will have to rent the apratment next door if my book sells to build a S-gauge layout.
Will keep this brief this evening as I may get a page or two more book in.
Hello and good evening everyone.Just tea I think Tom. First off I have to say how saddened I am for the events in Britain. Here’s hoping the perpetrators are caught and swiftly delt with.Ted thank-you for the link and email clarification. i haven’t dug too deeply into the site yet but it is nice to see the new "vintage"Birney’s. everyone take a peak at the site Ted posted a couple of pages back interesting stuff. The only thing I’ll add to your digital quest is that try to look for a camera with a docking station, it’s a charging stand that has the direct to computer download cables included. Handy charge and download at the same time. i beleave it’s poloroid cameras that have these.tom Your probably right on the local of the brett incident,something similar happened at exhibition stadium as well, now I’m just confused.gunns Glad to hear of the further progress, I have to say the needle gunning isn’t fun.I had a whirl at it myself two years ago. We were working on the track plows trucks prior to reassembly and painting. westcoast Nice to hear anout that car being saved, nice to know that private citizens will undertake that kind of work,won’t likley be cheap.I know our Museumis looking at a $250,000 rebuild of TRC 1326 our first car if we ever want oto get her completly back in service. she’s an all wood car that needs complete off body restoration from the frame up.She’s fine structurally as a static piece but isn’t up to snuff for regular running.This is of coarse a backburner job at the moment, but we would like to see it done. Chris Glad you had a good first excursion.I would highly recomend that anyone going to Montreal go to the Delson Museum. Something for everyone steam ,diesel , traction passenger and freight cars, it’s a really amazing spot. One day there hardly suffices. I know that our museum has had lots of dealings with them over the years, really good people to work with.[tup] Passengerfan Sounds like the book’s sailing right along that’s good news [tu
Hi all, at work here and BZY <in the midst of our annual alingment on my UPS, all 7 tons of it>
Coffee please,
I’ll drop a couple of pics,
this is My Engine/genarator set 550 KW.
Morning All …… Seems like waking up this AM was similar to Sep 12th, 2001. Not with the same gravity, but the same revulsion for what’s going on.
Slow day at ”Our” Place yesterday ……. However, some of the regulars are looking like irregulars as of late. Ok – time to start looking at the Legion of the Lost starting with Nick Computer or server problems [?] I sent an Email no response …….
Then to pages 5 and 6 - look for Ted’s Fantasy Can-Am Journey and follow them sequentially …(click to enlarge the first pix, then use the >> to advance through the rest of 'em).
Okay, to the SUMMARY …… with limited comments from me, smilies, graphics and photos…………
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QUOTE: siberianmo Posted: 07 July 2005, 13:01:30
For: *** No offense taken - it’s just that in some places I’ve frequented, referring to the bartender or proprietor as the Housekeep might have gotten one thrown out in physical terms.
Yes, I have already made my moments of “silent Prayer” for these innocent victims. No matter which source it may be, this is a “sign of the times” in an unhinged global fanaticism. We expect violence here (Tampa) as the trial of Sami al Arian develops. Gentlemen, if you seek “Security;” you will find it on p. 1318 of Webster’s "New World Dictionary (College Edition). We must not allow this excrement ro ruin our lives!
Okay Mr. Tom, I spotted that tin of Twinnings Green Tea and began salivating (much like Boris) for a hot cup and a grilled Prune Danish, if you please. “Prune?” Oh yes, its an old Scandinavian remedy. [oops] let’s not go there![;)] Dave and Tom, I believe your choice of S guage is “spot on” for the ideal size. Isn’t it great to have more options with “adaptations” from the smaller guages?[^] {Aside} Once- upon-a-time, I bought my Nephew (7 yr. old) two Am Flyer trains for X-Mas. The Locos were the J3a N.Y.C. Hudson(4-6-4) and U.P. Northern (4-8-4) with 4 Budd “style” stainless cars also 8 various freight cars plus the two-train controller. That’s not to mention a 75’ heavy weight day coach which I scratch built. I told Tom earlier about the calamity which befell this gift. Its almost too painful to recall but the trains were inadvertantly left (origianl boxes) in the garage and the Buyer of the house reaped a valuable “windfall” indeed.[:(] I had already moved to Florida before the house sold and it was over nine years later before my Sister related what had happened.[:(!]
Gunns, thanks for the neat pics. Is that really you in the simulator or an old movie poster from W.W. II?[:D] BTW, what is (or are) 7 tons of UPS? I guess you aren’t hurtin’ for K W around the shop, eh? Rob, glad you enjoyed the site and thanks for your input on the “tech side” for pics. I’m not there yet but working on it, thanks again[tup]
Tom, I can certainly impathize with the hassle you’re having on your S guage
Good Morning All Coffee & Croissant sounds good.
TROLLEYBOY Just for your Info The DORCAS BAY was an NYC 22-Roomette Sleeping Car built in Septemebr-October 1948 To plan 4122 in Lot 6790. NYC accounting department assigned the number 10423 to the car but most of these numbers were never actually applied to car they used a cross reference sheet with the car name and number shown. The car is known to have operated in the Detroiter and Wolverine both trains crossed Southern Ontario. Sold to CN in May 1974 numbered 9482. Named VAL BRILLANT in CN service final CN number 2054. To Via March 1978 and finally retired in January 1990 Was in Storage as late as December 1992. Then was acquired by your group. For its final years in VIA service the car was used most often as Crew Dormitory for Super Continental and even Canadian. The car wore at least three paint schemes the NYC two tone Grey, CN Black & White and Via Blue with yellow stripes.
Back to my book TaTa for now.
Good morning TedThe Mentor Village Bakery is always at your service - prune Danish it is … however, since we are hardly a Gourmet’s delight around here, grilling is out of the question! Warmed in the micro will have to do! [swg] The tea [?] Wouldn’t know one from another - but if it flicks your switch, help yourself! [tup]
Excrement - vermin - good descriptors I’d say. The only way to defeat these scum is to stand and hold unified - stop 'em at every turn, here and abroad. If one has nothing to hide, then one shouldn’t fear the authorities pulling out all the stops to protect our way of life. I think we also have a huge population bent on disintegrating us from within … but that’s a story for another day and forum.
Ted if you’ve read my comments regarding a couple of steady hands around here - they apply to you, especially. Interested [?] Drop me an Email on this …
Sorry to report that Thursday’s are Fisn 'n Chips nights. However, we do have quite a bit left over, so with steak night set for tonight - there’ll be something else to select. [swg]
My guess is that Nick is either experiencing computer/server problems or touring with the band … At any rate, he’s missed for sure. Boris is really down these days (daze). [:(]
G’day passengerfan Al Help yourself to those bakery goodies from The Mentor Village Bakery … no calories in 'em! [swg]
That car you’ve been discussing with Rob - who manufactured it [?] And, I presume it is a smoothsides, correct [?] I have a consist of CN black & whites made by IHC, all smoothsides. Look great in my HO retired Canadian passenger rail display case. Been trying to find a matching diesel for some time …
Some good news for me this morning, i’ve been selected for the advanced Anti-Terrorism task force course to be conducted by the good folks at NCIS next month. Over 200 applicants were considered for but two slots alloted to my organization, so yes, it came as a refreshing surprise.
I see some of our gang put in appearance last eveing…The girls were getting nervous with the lack of action, and not even a peep from Boris! Well i’m off to the cold cut bar, do me with some cold draft if you could please.
G’day Dave
Another slow day 'round here … but all that means to me is that our regulars have a life off of the Intenet! That isn’t all so bad … [tup]
I checked out that BTS site and found some items that I’ll probably order for the trackside “stuff” I mentioned. Appreciate the tip. Man oh man, some of those buildings are super expensive. But then, what isn’t with this size [?]
Some time back I had asked you about your job - also indicated that it appeared we have (had) some things in common regarding our experiences. Should you find the time, drop me an Email and we can compare some “notes.”
Hope the selection works out to your benefit and of course to those you will be assigned to protect! [swg]
Hi guys,seem to have finally beaten on-going tech. problems and made it back to the land of the living,Tom-a round for the house whilst I slip out back & catch up on summeries,E-mail etc,back in a bit nick[C=:-)]
For passengerfan Al Thanx for half the answer! [swg]
Await your return with the other half! [:D]
Keep in mind, tonight is steak night - bar should be jumpin’ - girls will be workin’ - so, get your ticket punched from the other half, and we’ll be waitin’ for ya! [tup] [;)]
Tom I’m back the car was manufactured by P/S and was built in Chicgo and delivered in the two tone gray with white separation stripes to match the lightening stripe PAs and E7s of the period the Dorcas Bay would have been pulled by both type power as it is known to have been assigned to the Detroiter and Wolverine. In CN service the car operated in the OCEAN, Scotian, Chaleur before summer assignment to Super Continental pool. The car also operated between Toronto -Montreal overnight in the Cavalier. As CN found less and less use for the all roomette cars they were operated as crew Dormitory cars in the Super Continentals winters only. Power for the trains the Val Brillant operated in was either GMD FP9A -F9B or MLW FPA 4 FPB 4 or even MLW RS-18. Cars was still operational with Via when they acquired the FP40s
Tom I’m back the car was manufactured by P/S and was built in Chicgo and delivered in the two tone gray with white separation stripes to match the lightening stripe PAs and E7s of the period the Dorcas Bay would have been pulled by both type power as it is known to have been assigned to the Detroiter and Wolverine. In CN service the car operated in the OCEAN, Scotian, Chaleur before summer assignment to Super Continental pool. The car also operated between Toronto -Montreal overnight in the Cavalier. As CN found less and less use for the all roomette cars they were operated as crew Dormitory cars in the Super Continentals winters only. Power for the trains the Val Brillant operated in was either GMD FP9A -F9B or MLW FPA 4 FPB 4 or even MLW RS-18. Cars was still operational with Via when they acquired the FP40s
For passengerfan Al
Nice write up … okay, I’ll presume it is a smoothsides, for all of the VIA equipment I ever saw in the blue/yellow livery were. Where did all this begin [?] Someone asked a question and here we are … [%-)] Nevertheless, as our resident font of passenger rail info - THANX! [tup][tup]
Dashed and balderdashed yet again**!** Are you 3/16" : 12" folks telling the “Mentor Village Idiot” (Theodorebear) that today’s S guage is not compatible with the Am. Flyer of yore? Please, inform me of the changes that have been made that allows for the huge price difference from “yore” 'til today, (COLA, notwithstanding)? I’m pretty sure that even a puirist S gauger would “kill” for some of early A.F. steam. Of course, you know I’m not refering to A.F.3rd rail a.c. (pre 1950’s)!
Tom I’ll have whatever [C=:-)] Nick can throw together for my late night repast. Good heavens Nick, please never abandon “Our” Place again! I have been taking terrible abuse from the palate to civilized sensibilities due to your reckless abandon.[:(]] BTW, how is that 2 train controller working out?[swg] Al, soon with the Tome please; Minnie (the Moocher) is dying to see her picture on the Chessie (not C.S.X.) billboard. Many thanks to all for the copius data on “high” and"low" tech data from my previous inquiries. Your patience is most appreciated.[tup] But I still don’t know what 7 tons of UPS is Gunns! [:(]
To one and all, you should have a wonderful day tomorrow with the “wind to your back;” unless you are working with a torch anywhere near “THE SHED.”[alien] Tom e-mail very soon, promise! Happy rails to you (key of G) Nick![[:D]
