Running Bear's October 2022 Coffee Shop

[NYC_George]

Continuing on with my getting the crossing gates working again project. I found that putting everything on a scrap piece of plywood and then temporally clamping it to the layout makes an easier install. The infrared sensors wires are all set to go. Now I have to hook up the gate lights and motors to the board.
George

 

[PRR Modeler]

I forgot to post this earlier. Obviously not attached yet.

 

[IronBeltKen]

Good evening Shop Dwellers!

Thank you all for the "likes" and comments: Louis, Hughie, Willie, Gary, George, Dave, TomO, Tom-C51, Jaz, James, Smudge617

…and flo bless her, she is saving for a world round trip, they are not cheap you know……

Jaz - my wife [Vicky] is traveling abroad now...on YOUR continent! Been visiting Scotland, she's in Edinburgh at the moment. Flying back home on Thursday.

Joe - best of luck with that 2nd knee replacement! I think I've still got a few miles left on mine, they're not yet hurting when I go down a stairway...

Curt - Sounds like your property is fairly safe, considering how it survived the extreme amount of rain that got dumped on your region. My house sits on fairly high ground relative to the surrounding area, so unless we have a 40-day downpour, I think we'll be ok.

* * *
Tonight is only a drive-by post, just checking in. Going to daughter #1 and SIL's for supper shortly, so I don't have much time to write about anything interesting.

Good Night - and have a Pleasant Tomorrow!

 

[JeffH]

Going through a seedy part of town on my way to an AA meeting. Nothing like driving through the hood to put things into perspective.

 

[D&J RailRoad]

Continuing on with my getting the crossing gates working again project. I found that putting everything on a scrap piece of plywood and then temporally clamping it to the layout makes an easier install. The infrared sensors wires are all set to go. Now I have to hook up the gate lights and motors to the board.
George

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If you're building a grade crossing system, perhaps you could start a separate thread about your progress. It would be easier to follow there than in the diner.

 

[bnsf971]

 

[D&J RailRoad]

I forgot to post this earlier. Obviously not attached yet.

What's going on in the picture?
I see wires laying over tracks.

 

[Alcomotive]

Hi gang,

I just ordered me one of those mini chopper things from Micro-Mark.....I looked around for some other brands but came back to this. I think it will do the job I have in mind for. Lots of project coming for the layout this fall.

Chop-It by Micro-Mark

DetailsChop-It Makes Accurate Miter Cuts Easy Quickly replicates miter cuts with 30, 45, 60, and 90 degree guidesUse with wood or plasticMake clean, accurate miter cuts easilyOne of the most widely used hobby tools in the shopFor model ship making, model railroads, dollhouses, molding, and many...

www.micromark.com

I think the price was reasonable. Isaw another brand by Northwest but it was rather pricey....

https://www.amazon.com/Northwest-Short-Line-Chopper-II/dp/B004P3SRI0

The Chopper II

No sloppy, “fits all”, cuts any angle (whether it maintains the angle you want or not) complexity. Use the precision mitre guides to assure accurate angle and repeatability. Retains the high precision, extremely sharp, inexpensive single edge razor blade as the cutting tool to assure economy...

nwsl.com

 

[Alcomotive]

Neat video...

 

[NYC_George]

Hi gang,

I just ordered me one of those mini chopper things from Micro-Mark.....I looked around for some other brands but came back to this. I think it will do the job I have in mind for. Lots of project coming for the layout this fall.

Chop-It by Micro-Mark

DetailsChop-It Makes Accurate Miter Cuts Easy Quickly replicates miter cuts with 30, 45, 60, and 90 degree guidesUse with wood or plasticMake clean, accurate miter cuts easilyOne of the most widely used hobby tools in the shopFor model ship making, model railroads, dollhouses, molding, and many...

www.micromark.com

I think the price was reasonable. Isaw another brand by Northwest but it was rather pricey....

https://www.amazon.com/Northwest-Short-Line-Chopper-II/dp/B004P3SRI0

The Chopper II

No sloppy, “fits all”, cuts any angle (whether it maintains the angle you want or not) complexity. Use the precision mitre guides to assure accurate angle and repeatability. Retains the high precision, extremely sharp, inexpensive single edge razor blade as the cutting tool to assure economy...

nwsl.com

James can you cancel the order? I'll give you mine. I haven't used it in years.
George

 

[Alcomotive]

James can you cancel the order? I'll give you mine. I haven't used it in years.
George

It already shipped but thank you George.

 

[Boris]

OH, and the black blob under the red-moose-baron is Boris and Natasha in 2-D - but I didn't notice when I took the photos.

Not in 3D? That's insult to Pottsylvania! Famous Agents deserve better.. Rocky and Bullwinkle are really cool. Of course I prefer the other two.... 2D implies they were run over by the plane. Love it.

 

[NYC_George]

If you're building a grade crossing system, perhaps you could start a separate thread about your progress. It would be easier to follow there than in the diner.

I think you're right Ken. I'm also going to add a 2 track grade crossing system to my upper deck soon. I'll start a new thread when I receive the Logic Rail grade crossing pro/2 boards. That's one board and one expansion board for the second track. That's $110.00 without tax or shipping.
George

 

[Smudge617]

Just spotted this, an ideal addition to anyone modelling a mine or something similar.

Narrow gauge railway set replica

Non-working replicaLight railways used to be widely used until the 1980s. Nowadays, some light railway systems are still maintained and operated by clubs and museums. Consists of:1 locomotive Jung EL 105 - overall length 28 mm3 tippers - overall length 19 mm18 curved tracks 30° R=57.5 mm18...

modelmasters.co.uk

 

[NYC_George]

I have to put a pause on my grade crossing projects today because I'm going in for eye lens surgery tomorrow. Per instructions I have to keep my head level for a month. No bending over twisting my head under the layout. All these projects are out for a while until my eye heals up. I also can't lift anything over 10 lbs that may cause a spike in blood pressure. It's going to be a sit at my work bench type projects for a while. Maybe weathering some rolling stock, I'll continue the grade crossing installs in a month. I have to spend the day doing all my home projects that require heavy lifting because that's out starting tomorrow.
George

 

[Patrick]

Morning all,

Was in the office late on Monday, in at 5:00a yesterday and today, out at 5:00p last night. All because of a Microsoft "update". Got the backup piece going again, but need the second piece as well. Started working on that this morning. Taking forever to get moved to the new storage unit.

Got to try to leave on time as the kids are having a "retirement" party for mom.

Try to BBL

 

[bnsf971]

Good morning. It's clear and 45.

 

[Boris]

I'm going in for eye lens surgery tomorrow

George: Good luck and best wishes for your surgery. Don't worry, the railroad will be there when you are ready to work on it.

 

[NYC_George]

George: Good luck and best wishes for your surgery. Don't worry, the railroad will be there when you are ready to work on it.

Thanks' Boris. It's all a big pain not being able to a lot of stuff for about 2 months until it heals up. I had the right eye done last year and what a different it makes in your eyesight.
George

 

[TLOC]

Neat video...

Thanks for sharing