Sorry thought I left a note this morning, the gremlins musta got it.
Ted an UPS = uninteruptable power supply… we have 5 that can carry 500 Kw each for 8 mikes, longer if the load is lower. They put out 480 Vac at 10,000 amps, and carry the critical load in our ARTCC. We also have 4 550Kw Gen Sets and 2 750Kw gen sets. the UPS is one of those “High Tech” night mares that the goverment likes to buy, very cutting edge all digital logic controled inverters and rectifiers. and the “Annual” is a Bear, it takes a good solid 40 hrs to complete. Yester day we were luckey only one dud cap out of 240, and no failed fans or X-formers. Tonight we get to start in on the alingment verification of all the Digital control cards, you know high at pin 37 = low at pin 4 on board A13b12…
Wow, Sandwichs!
In other news I finally have all the leters cut out and mounted on the pattern for the Builders Plate for the 2926. Now I need to get my foundery set up and start casting. <still have about 2 days of prep work on the pattern though> Pix as soon as I can get the camera hooked to the simpit, and in to Rail Images.
late all,
Back to the salt mines.
Gunns
Gunns thanks for some of the definitions in your last Post. Tom you have mail. What metal are you using for casting the Builder’s Plate and ditto for the caste itself? Surely it is too heavy for the “lost wax” technique?
[#offtopic] Hit the gong Boris! Sorry if this post is rushed but we are having gale force winds from “feeder bands” around Dennis. I could be knocked off line at any time. Satellite T.V. isn’t very reliable in this weather either. Hope everyone is doing better than I am just now. This is a good day for tweaking up the K.C. Union Station and other structures that are in need of serious “renewal.” Its amazing what a toll “time and tide” take on a layout if you don’t stay “on top” of it. Frankly, I did a “burn-out” close to a year ago and am just now playing catch-up. Guess I’d better make it strong black coffee for the duration of this “trash blower.” Tom the Cutters are out “in force” from the St. Pete Station, also Clearwater Naval Air Station is busy. Looks like it will be a very long season for those folks this year. My hat is off to the couragous work these fine people perform for us “land lubbers.”[bow] Okay, its back to the “ready room” for me. I may need to batten down (board-up) if Dennis takes a turn toward the East.[}:)] See you folks later in the day…I hope. Ted
Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Sssssss Saturday night’s all right! [yeah] Finally got here and tonight is our second for steak & fries. Gal’s are workin’ beer will be flowin’ and there should be some good times in ”Our” Place tonight. [tup]
Well it IS morning – so help yourself to the freshly baked goodies from The Mentor Village Bakery, and check out the SUMMARY …with limited smilies, graphics and photos…………
REMINDER: We are CLOSED on SUNDAY’s
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QUOTE: Theodorebear Posted: 08 Julky 2005, 08:00:28
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. 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 inadvertentl
Morning All,
More coffee,
on my way home from work.
Ted- the casting will be in cast iron or bronze, <depends on whether I use the Period metal, no copper avalible during the war, or whether I give “Her” some classy jewlery> So the plan is to sand cast it like Baldwin did with the orignal, my pattern is made of pine, and Balsa wood the biggest problem is to make shure that there no undercuts that will keep the pattern from being removed cleanly from the sand. That is where I now have to put my efforts, in cleaning up the pattern and sealing it so it dosen’t change shape from absorbing water. Today is a work day again but it is also the annual progress report meeting, so I may not get a lot done.
Whew! We made it again. Dennis seems to be on course for the Panhandle and Alabama.These poor people are still cleaning up after Cindy and Ivan (the Terrible) from last year. I hate to see anyone endure such losses and can only sympathize with their plight.[:(] Gunns sounds to me that you have your “act together.”[tup] Tom your assessment of today’s Coast Guard’s situation rings true. Just pursuing drug rings operating at sea is a full time job. The additional bureaucracy that now comes into play must be vexing at times. Tom, can you “rustle” up a nicely marbled T-bone for me? Since [C=:-)] Nick has returned maybe I can prevail upon him to prepare a recipe of his maranated sauteed Porta Bello mushrooms?[:D] Just a Rob Roy to sip for now, please. Mmm, I forgot how delicious some cocktails can be! Who wants the cherry?
Has anyone glanced at a “Classic Trains” Topic re: “Food on Trains?” I ask you, just how delicious can a cheese or ham sandwich be? As for a hot beef sandwich with mashed potatoes and gravy; WOW “ain’t that sumpthin!”[:O] I can attest to the Santa Fe, B & O and Pennsy having fine cuisine in the “full” kitchen Dining cars during the late 1950’s through the mid 1960’s. Then, with micro wave technology, things took a nose dive in hurry. Nothing fresh anymore; freezer to the plate in two steps. No more Chefs, no waiters, no fresh salads, even dessert is a thawed ice cube.[tdn] Yes, I know that Canadian Roads still serve good food but that ceases at the border.[:(] Oh Rob, have you seen the Perley Thomas clones in New Orleans? BLECH![V] That phony clerestory is right out of Disney World. And to think they dumped the Melbourne cars for more new “Clones.”[banghead]
Well, I trust everyone is ready for ***'s Birthday Bash on the 15th. I’ll need to line my stomach with plenty of ice cold milk hours before the debauchery begins.[swg] ***, I hope your jaunt to London is uneventful and repairs have been made
Good evenin folks.Tom and Al As Al will attest the Dorcas bay is a smoothside. IT’s still painted in the blue and yellow, we have it’s AC running and the cars intact all the beds etc just as VIA left it. It’s interesting to see that we use it as a berth for crews just like VIA and CN did.The only thing non functional on it is the washrooms no running water attached,though the holding tank is still there.Ted I’ve never been to the big easy, I thought that the Pearly Thomases were the real item still just many times rebuilt. I didn’t realize that they were clones, when did that happen?Make sure you batten down well we don’t want you blowing away and going AWOL on us.'Gunns Great ceasar’s ghost what the heck are you doing with all that juice producing power.You could run some third rail subway equipment with all that. Nice flight sim module BTW is that a custom built unit by your goodself? Nick and *** Be carefull over there in the tubes. Here’s hoping that everything is back in order sooner than later.Tom I know that it’s a way off yet but my birthday bash in Sept may have to go a bit earlier or later, I’m vacation bound the week of and will nkot likely have computer access. Coasre you guys can party with out me just get boris to set up a rubber friend that looks like me ( just don’t let him manhandle it though )BTW Tom I may have a piece of rolling stock to suit your quest to power your cn cars drop me an email. I’m iff and running for now gents. talkmto you later. Rob
[bb]Rob[/b] that is our emergency power in case of commercial power failure, and is needed to keep all the “Air Traffic Control” stuff on line, the Simpit is a home built, it has JS, Thttl, foot peds, and “Track IR”
More coffee ,
Hi all at the shop on break.
here is the update.
Sat 9 July 05
First somthing I forgot for last Wends., we found the air brake lines on the tender tucks badly corroded, <up to 80% under the clamps> and are inspecting and replaceing all air lines showing any damage, our thought is that it is much easier to do it now while the trucks are in the open than doing it later when we would have to crawl around under the tender. we also found that while many companys make the hi pressure unions we need, the unions them selfs are not compatable with each other, requiering care in how thw piping is assembled.
Today, we saw the end of riveting on the tender foot plate, http://www.railimages.com/gallery/kevinevans/aae the pic shows some of the rivets replaced and the tool made to “head” them. now rhe plate will get a coat of “Rust Bullet” and its Black paint, and then be reattached to the tender. http://www.railimages.com/gallery/kevinevans/aak Pic of the tender, from the rear, currently on cribbibg with trucks and oil bunker removed. work on the tender continus with black paint applyed to the surfaces that will be between the oil bunker and the water tank, cribbing under the oil bunker can now be moved so the dunnage brackets can be welded on. Paint on the outside of the tender will wait untill we have “it” assembled, with only inaccesable areas being painted now. Needle scaling of brake parts continues, and identifcation of bearings needing replacement is underweigh. New bearings will be fabricated onsite, and the maintence folio calls for them to be case hardened. http://www.railimages.com/gallery/kevinevans/aab Pic of the Pivot point on the Buckeye truck that will need to be bored out and new bearings installed. Work on the Builders Plate patteren continues, http://www.railimages.com/gallery/kevinevans/aac with a light metal foundery to be built for the various casting jobs we need done. In the office the transfer of drawings and folio
good evening everyone have around on me .welcome purplejude.i read the other day that congress didn’t get thier way with eliminating amtrack for various reasons.i am always in the corner listening in here at the bar i.ve learn a lot of stuff in here. i’ve only been this a short while. i model the santefe. by for now i’ll hollar at you later.going over to ths csx rialyard across the street.
“Our” Place is officially closed on Sundays but I’ll slip this into the mail drop by the front door. Yes Rob, the original Perleys have been restored many times over in their own shops behind the car barn on Canal St. The new “clones” are the result of increasing the roster on extended right-of-way connecting the Canal Line to the Riverfront Line. This data may be found on the link I sent on “Vintage Street Cars Systems of North America.” The high arch roof is one of the distinctive features of the original Thomas cars. Now, to accomodate the A/C, they “popped on” an over sized clerestory roof resulting in the eerie look of a San Fran cable car. There is a new livery as well: bright red and white instead of the brown and red, strictly a “Tourist eye catcher.”
Hi timothyheady, we haven’t seen purplejude around here for quite awhile. But, even our “Regulars” are in-and-out due to vacations etc. Drop in tomorrow and say hello to Tom the Proprieter of “Our” Place. The unique feature of this “thread” is that Tom runs daily (except Sunday) Summaries of the most recent Posts. They eliminate the constant scrolling back to keep abreast of current news and data. Without them, this would be just another “catch as catch can” type of thread.
Gunns is that a Worthigton feed water system on S.F. 3050? Your team has done wonders on the Tender (2926) and the pics reveal the “long road ahead” for the Loco. Since Rob asked about the gargantuan power feed; I now know the need for it. Are you near a airport facility? I don’t recall seeing anything on your location in Alburquerque. Don’t tell me I skipped over a Summary.[:O] If so, just tell me and I will scroll back until I find it.[:(!] Timothyheady, see what I mean about reading the summaries? It pays off in spades!
Okay, this is only a quick “drop” to keep in touch on the weather “all clear” for Tampa Bay.[:D] Take care all, see ya when you’re back in for great foo
Ted I think it is a Worthington, 5030 was built the same year as 2926 by Baldwin, I can check our docs to see. actually the Loco is in very good condition, the jacket was pached by the city many times over the years and looks scabrous, but every thing else in in execlant condition, due to the AT&SF shoping the Loco just before it was set out on display. Jan should see us starting the Abatement of the boiler lagging.
We have Kirkland AFB/ “the Sunport” in ABQ, but I don’t work any where close to them. I actually live in a “Bedroom” community called Rio Rancho, and work at an ARTCC, a “Air Route Traffic Control Center” we control all the Aircraft over 25K in a 3 state area <roughly 5400 AC a day not counting Gen Avation> so our “center” is in the North East quarter of Albuqurque. Side note, I took my UPS up to 45Kw on the load bank for 3 hrs last night, it didnt even humm, Solid as a rock.
It’s SUNDAY and we’re CLOSED – but always time to read the posts and looks like we have sufficient numbers for a SUMMARY.
Remember, you can always drop your posts off through the slots in either sets of doors when we’re CLOSED! [tup] [swg]
BIRTHDAY BASH for ***, FRIDAY, July 15th at 9 AM CDST! Let’s plan on logging in as close to that time as possible to wish *** HAPPY BIRTHDAY! [swg]
Here we go …… as usual, limited smilies, graphics and photo’s ………
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QUOTE: Theodorebear Posted: 09 Jul 2005, 19:04:56
Whew! We made it again. Dennis seems to be on course for the Panhandle and Alabama.These poor people are still cleaning up after Cindy and Ivan (the Terrible) from last year. I hate to see anyone en
All of our regulars know about the Birthday Watch List … however, it needs to be posted repeatedly, just as a reminder regarding who is coming up next for the Birthday Bash …
2005 BIRTHDAY WATCH LIST (rev. July 5th):
February 2nd (Kevin – 49)
March 5th (Nick – 45)
April 18 (Al - 63)
May 18th (Tom - 67)
May 27th (Dave - 46)
June 24th (Dan - 43)
July 15th (*** – 65) - NEXT UP, Friday at 9 AM CDST
July 25th (Chris - 51)
July 30th (Russell – 35)
August 16th (Ted - 67)
September 8th (Rob - 34)
Not on the list [?] Send me an Email with your birth date (month-day-year).
A quick pop in to help prepare for the breakfast rush.TomEmails read and replied too,and yes we did talk about the loco before.Ted I’m glad to hear that the originals are still around,i wonder if the new “clones” will survive the 60 or 70 odd years of the originals.Funny how the surviing street railways like to pander to tourists with new and improved paint schemes. I remember all the flap when the TTC changed their paint scheme to the new look with the black bands.Gunns you are a man of many talents, good job on that simulator. I love seeing the pictures as well, it certainly shows the pride and dedication your group has on this worthy project.[tup] Now we need you guys to tackle the CNR 6218 and resusitate her when your done with your current charge[swg]I’ll close with a couple of shots before and after of ongoing restoration work on TTC S-37. slowley but surley we are removing and replacing the old rotten woodwork click to enlarge.As of now the east end is completely rebuilt and painted. Have a good night. Rob
Good mornin’ Gents, it is far too early for imbibing (spirits) this a.m.! So, let me try a couple of those cheese blintzes from the Village Bakery. Wanita (the Shmecken daughter) was up all last night baking them.[tup] I’ve been told that Mr. Smecken has a peculiar method of making donuts, so I’ll pass.[:O] I hope no one is in the path of “Dennis the Menace?” There could be some serious flooding.
Love the new pics Rob. The (S-37) is all “soul.” Is it a freight motor or a “line” (maintenance) car? Number 55 really brings back memories. The “blind” door panel on one end (in K.C.) was normally used for boarding and the full door for exiting. One difference is the “high” arch roof. Our single truck Bernies had derricks for the poles on a “low” arch roof. More than once I nearly fell on my keester on those “Safety Cars.” We have one such car here (“clone”) but it isn’t used in regular service.
I had a pretty productive weekend with the “urban renewal” project now under weigh. Compared to the work of Gunns and Rob, my labors (labours) are Wimp’s work. But then, so is my budget![(-D] I thnk I mentioned before that due to severe space limitations, my “city scape” is composed almost entirely of building “fronts.” I “shadow boxed” them in an effort to yield some depth (3-D). Also, photo backdrops help a bit for illusions. On the opposite side, I fashioned a tall “bluff” which Russell can relate to, as per “Cliff Drive” in K.C., Mo. I KNOW: where’s the pitchers?[:(!] Honest, I will “get there” a.s.a.p.; I’m still at the “shopping” stage for photo gear.[:I]
Okay, I need to get much more done on the “clean-up.” So, I bid all of you a good week ahead[:D] Oh Boris, I’ve noticed any number of cut-out holes in the morning papers lately…coupons?[:(!]
G’day Gents! Another startup for the work week and what better way to begin it than to be right here[?] [swg]
Sent out an Email to all Permanent Stool members and I appreciate the responses. It was a twofold idea – first to test the reliability of it and second to ALERT you as indicated. Feel free to notify me of similar ALERT situations. Now that I have the multiple Email address list put together, this should be an easy way to reach you.
FIRST ANNUAL “OUR” PLACECLASSIC TRAINS RENDEZVOUS
My thanx to those of you who responded to my requests for Email input regarding our Rendezvous. Here’s where the planning stands at this point:
(1) The Rendezvous will occur.
(2) It will be for the regular patrons of ”Our” Place, no spouses – this time (unless the spouse happens to be a regular patron).
(3) The location will be Toronto, Canada.
(4) Friday, May 12th is the official Rendezvous date – all day and into the evening. So, plan on arriving at least by Thursday, the 11th.
(5) The events planned for the group will focus on one full day and night, with anything else as optional for those desiring to stay a bit longer. Optional day is Saturday, May 13th.
(6) Rob {Trolleyboy) is our Program Coordinator/Host and is now engaged in putting together the list of things to do and places to stay.
PLEASE continue communicating by Email regarding the Rendezvous. It is IMPORTANT to keep the communications off of the forum/thread so that nothing gets lost in
Rob that’s a great looking motor, can I talk you in to coming down for our cab? Lotsa green and red Chilli here…
Ted Model work is in many ways harder than what we are doing, creating a feel of the prototype is suprisingly hard, perspective can be really hard. <I used to “Cheat” I took slides of house or car interiorsand would mount them in the windows of a car or structure, and backlight them>
Hey Ya’ll a Question? what kind of coaches are appropiate to the 2926? The club is looking to obtain a pair of coaches, for day trips, and maby a buffet car. While we are still 5 or 6 years away from opperations, we want to start keeping our eyes open. we all ready have a “troop sleeper” and a hosptial kitchen car, , Heavy cars are OK as we need the braking power. Santa Fe Green? Or silver sides? or what…
Morning everyone. Tom If I could just have coffee and a selection of the bakery fine pastries,or perhaps one opf ted’s delights would work as well. I’m not sure of the spelling of them either so i won’t even attempt it.Ted S-37 is a snow sweeper actually,in the before picture ( one outside in the yard ) you will just be ably to see the front sweep broom ( bellow the coupler ) 55 is an ex Toronto Civic car, it’s double ended and a hnad brake car to boot ( no air brakes ) it’s a lively car to ride on, it bobs about quite a bit. Sadley she needs major truck and resister grid rebuilds right now and is a static display only.She’s basically an all wood car save for the truck 1915 Preston car and coach built.Gunns I think the heavy weight greens would be your best bet passenger car wise if you can find any. Though I suppose you could go with the stainless in a pinch. Heck it’s a big enough locomotive why not a selection of both.[;)][tup]As to me comming down I’d love to see your efforts, as a worker I’m just the tool getting sanding guy. Though if you fire off an email to the museum http://www.hcry.org some of our more seasoned ( read skilled members ) may wan’t to help.Remembering that our area of expertise is streetcars and electric rolling stock but I sippose woodwork is wood work amd welding is welding as it wereWell guys it’s almost lunchtime here and I’m off to work this afternoon. Those in the menace’s path as Ted put stay dry and safe.I’m putting out this picture as well. Likely more intrest to Ted but this is 55’s sister #57 as rebuilt as a railgrinder in the 60’s. She has airbrakes and was rebuilt with single end controls also bus type windows and metal clading were built in over the existing tongue and groove wood.The extra weight makes her track better. Though in my opinion she is a less attractive car.Much easier to operate Have a good day everybody. Rob
This was a WWII era “Troop Sleeper” that was converted to a Missile command car, and still has thae A/C and Gen set on board, we will probably make it in to a crew sleeper for excursion crews <ya need 3 sets of Engineer and Fireman for long trips> http://www.railimages.com/gallery/kevinevans/aap
We plan to paint them as AT&SF express cars, and couple them right behind the loco.
Mornin’ Gunns Appreciate your stopping by … [tup]
Checked out your pix … nice. If I missed it previously, sorry - but - how did your organization acquire these cars [?]
As far as coaches go, I think heavyweights would be the best. Colors? Green and perhaps a brown/maroon one - just to add a bit of contrast.
That ends my [2c] worth! [;)]
Okay, Boris you heard the man - fire up the bell and keep 'er going, drinks on Gunns all day! [tup][tup][tup] [swg]
Have a good night. Rob
Have a good day everybody. Rob