Good Morning Everyone....over cast and rain here in this part of Wisconsin.
Yesterday, I finally fixed that Tortoise problem after numerous replacements of the DPDT mini-toggle switch that controlled the Toriose. I was getting power from the control panel to the Tortoise buy it would only operate in a single direction which would suggect a bad DPDT toggle switch. Finally, I took another brand new, unused toggle switch from another panel and replaced the wiring from the panel (switch) to the Tortoise and it worked. I can't believe that other four mini-toggle switches could be bad!!! I tested each one before wiring then for electrical reversing operation But, now it works and I can get back to the projects I was worked on prior to the Tortoise's failure.
George: Glad you made a temporary repair to the piping system and good luck on that patch holding which it may for a long time, but I would call a professional plumber when you decide to work on the piping system. That rusted iron pipe can be a real bear to work on and without a doubt there will be problems. The corroding of the copper pipe is likely cause by the copper piping attached to Galvanized Steel with the two dissimilar metals causing galvanic corrosion. There should be a dielectric union installed that is a fitting designed to prevent this from occurring in the future. This is installed bewteen the copper and metal piping.
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Today I'll check the dwf signal lighting in the Pine River Yard. The signals help the engineer know what direct the turnouts are set for and then they can select what track to use fro car storage.
Patrick: Two of my doctors have cancelled my appointments that are in May and April. One nurse who called said the hospital is "full" and they don't want any healthy individuals coming to the facility. The other didn't want me to go to a lab for blood testing until the virus thing is over. Fun, I was at the hospital has Wednesday and while the parking decks were half full, I still had my appointment, but the waiting area that could hold 40 individuals had just me, my wife and another person.
On Line Stores: Does any one know of an on line model railroad store that's filling orders? I could use some items.
Going to watch 1917 tomorrow.
Down to the layout. An old ALCO patched for the CM&N will be pulling a six car ore unit train of empties.
Greg
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