Running Bear's Coffee Shop LIV
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BigE
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What do you mean? I used to see them all the time when we'd go arctic snipe hunting!!!
E
new guy
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Of course you remembered to bring grid squares for the map and always , always carry a can of squelch for the radio!
Milwaukee Road 113
Milwaukee Road addict...
Soon it's the Haggis season......
new guy
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Aye, Laddie!
We in my family have nik-named it 'Spackle'!
THE 'traditional' Opening Day of Deer Season breakfast for three generations!
60 grit will help you along faster. Might finish by Monday morning!
new guy
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It's a thought, but that 80 digs in pretty good!
The lift-push back and forth with the paper is KILLING the shoulders but I'm on the down hill side of the run now and no more slowdowns will be tolerated!
Good afternoon. It's sunny and 86.
The fleet has been reduced by one, and not in a good way.
Here CSXT 391, a fictitious Chessie/B&O Heritage unit, awaits the torch at Hackencut Shops. 391 was operating as run-through power on a coal train on the Winston-Salem Southbound railroad, when it was involved in a major derailment. After an eight foot fall, it landed nose-first on the concrete floor, with expected results. This was the last casualty of the layout, before 2/3 of it was removed for a serious rehab. 391 has been retired, and struck from the roster, effective today:
The fleet has been reduced by one, and not in a good way.
Here CSXT 391, a fictitious Chessie/B&O Heritage unit, awaits the torch at Hackencut Shops. 391 was operating as run-through power on a coal train on the Winston-Salem Southbound railroad, when it was involved in a major derailment. After an eight foot fall, it landed nose-first on the concrete floor, with expected results. This was the last casualty of the layout, before 2/3 of it was removed for a serious rehab. 391 has been retired, and struck from the roster, effective today:
kbkchooch
"retired" conductor
kbkchooch
"retired" conductor
Good afternoon. It's sunny and 86.
The fleet has been reduced by one, and not in a good way.
Here CSXT 391, a fictitious Chessie/B&O Heritage unit, awaits the torch at Hackencut Shops. 391 was operating as run-through power on a coal train on the Winston-Salem Southbound railroad, when it was involved in a major derailment. After an eight foot fall, it landed nose-first on the concrete floor, with expected results. This was the last casualty of the layout, before 2/3 of it was removed for a serious rehab. 391 has been retired, and struck from the roster, effective today:
Many condolences
Taps
GarryCBQ
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Good afternoon. It's sunny and 86.
The fleet has been reduced by one, and not in a good way.
Here CSXT 391, a fictitious Chessie/B&O Heritage unit, awaits the torch at Hackencut Shops. 391 was operating as run-through power on a coal train on the Winston-Salem Southbound railroad, when it was involved in a major derailment. After an eight foot fall, it landed nose-first on the concrete floor, with expected results. This was the last casualty of the layout, before 2/3 of it was removed for a serious rehab. 391 has been retired, and struck from the roster, effective today:
Oh, Terry ... That was not much of a problem ....
kbkchooch
"retired" conductor
Hi gang,
Sorry if I have been absent of late, but they fired my boss on the 4th, and one of my other co workers has been on vacation since the 8th. That means 12-14 hour days for me. I've been stuck with a cashier trying to write tickets, and Tiny the wonderdummy, also trying to write service tickets. Relief comes Tuesday, as my vacationing cohort returns, and Tiny the wonderdummy takes a few days off.
On the other hand, DIL # 2 has announced the test results, and child #1 is going to be a boy! Were still waiting to find out what DIL #1 is going to have for child #4 (Grandchildren 4 & 5 respectively. ) . I'll let you know what the score is but its either going to be boys 5, girls 0, or boys 4, girls 1) I'm betting on boys 5. after all, that's how many the prior generation is made up of.
Started off the day patching the driveway. it too 12 bags of driveway patch and 1 rented flat tamper to make it all smooth again. That flat tamper rental was the be 60 bucks I ever spent on a rental. Takes no time to get a flat, smooth surface that is hard as rock! Lawn got cut, driveway sealing commences at 8 a.m. tomorrow. til then, I'm taking a break!! I do have some trains to work on,,,hmmmmm.
Sorry if I have been absent of late, but they fired my boss on the 4th, and one of my other co workers has been on vacation since the 8th. That means 12-14 hour days for me. I've been stuck with a cashier trying to write tickets, and Tiny the wonderdummy, also trying to write service tickets. Relief comes Tuesday, as my vacationing cohort returns, and Tiny the wonderdummy takes a few days off.
On the other hand, DIL # 2 has announced the test results, and child #1 is going to be a boy! Were still waiting to find out what DIL #1 is going to have for child #4 (Grandchildren 4 & 5 respectively. ) . I'll let you know what the score is but its either going to be boys 5, girls 0, or boys 4, girls 1) I'm betting on boys 5. after all, that's how many the prior generation is made up of.
Started off the day patching the driveway. it too 12 bags of driveway patch and 1 rented flat tamper to make it all smooth again. That flat tamper rental was the be 60 bucks I ever spent on a rental. Takes no time to get a flat, smooth surface that is hard as rock! Lawn got cut, driveway sealing commences at 8 a.m. tomorrow. til then, I'm taking a break!! I do have some trains to work on,,,hmmmmm.
kbkchooch
"retired" conductor
Oh, Terry ... That was not much of a problem ....
Sure, the increased weight does help with traction, and visibility from the upper cab is great, but what about clearances, didja think of that? Tunnels, bridges?? DUH!!
kbkchooch
"retired" conductor
Good afternoon. It's sunny and 86.
The fleet has been reduced by one, and not in a good way.
Here CSXT 391, a fictitious Chessie/B&O Heritage unit, awaits the torch at Hackencut Shops. 391 was operating as run-through power on a coal train on the Winston-Salem Southbound railroad, when it was involved in a major derailment. After an eight foot fall, it landed nose-first on the concrete floor, with expected results. This was the last casualty of the layout, before 2/3 of it was removed for a serious rehab. 391 has been retired, and struck from the roster, effective today:
We have the technology, we can rebuilt it!
Well, it hit the floor so hard it knocked one of the flywheels off the motor, as well as breaking the mounts and one driveshaft. About the only thing not mangled is the trucks and fuel tank. And I think the front truck is tweaked. All the other stuff is kind of just sitting there so I could take the photo.
Trussrod
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Good afternoon fellow Spike Ponders and Ballast tampers,
Hi Flo and Francine, how is everything here at Jeffrey's Dinner? I think a cup of coffee sounds good for now, maybe more later?
Weather wise, WW says it's, Clear and 92.3 °F - Feels Like 89 °F;
With the Wind coming from the West at 4.7 mph;
Humidity is 25% & the Barometer is at 29.83 in/Hg.
Sun and Mon are supposed to warm up a bit but then it should start to cool down a bit.
On the HoBo scene:
Say Francine, your a Looloo;
How about some; Mulligan stew (1) – Stew made from the combined contributions of everyone who wants some (or) The stew consists of large chunks of beet, buffalo (when available) or hamburger, potatoes, onions, carrots, or other vegetables and seasonal herbs.
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Say Toot: That even happens to me picking up my own Loco's and cars. The doors on the MDC Box Cab Diesels don't have any steps below them and are directly above the drive trucks and I've added plastic step but tend to pick them up wrong and break the steps off. You should hear some of the foul language I hear after I do that from the crew!
Say Paratrooper: The main thing I've found is to just use small wire brads to hold the cork road bed in place and also to hold the flex track in position using the central hole in the ties every now and then but No Glue or adhesive to so making changes are just a matter of pulling out the wire brads and repositioning things. If your going to have the road bed or even the rail sit on plywood or the like that the small nails will be taped into be sure not to tap them in so hard your ties begin to form even a shallow 'v' as that will pull the rails together and form a tight spot and cause problems.
Say Joe: Again your knowledge is very much appreciated and enjoyed as most wouldn't know that otherwise.
Say Ken: Yah, soldering rail joiners on turnouts can cause lots of problems if you ever need to remove or re-position it. Jumper wires soldered to the stock rails, the outside rails, should be all that's needed.
Sorry to hear about your mishap, glad it wasn't worse. I try to carry an Led flash lite with me at night. I picked two up from Costco some years back for $20.00 bucks and now they have three for that price. The Led they have is very bright and even has a high and low setting plus some other settings.
The only thing I have a problem with is that the battery caddy which holds three AAA batteries, tends to break after a while and I haven't been able to find a source for replacements for them. I use the rechargeable ones batteries which seems to work out well.
Say NG: Thanks, I forgot that, My supplier handles Broadway Limited so I'll have to check to see if they carry them?
Say Garry: As always your welcome to the complements, your modeling and scenery work is very good.
I also appreciate your posting of the Baldwin Center Cab Diesel as I didn't know about them either other than Joe mentioning them too.
Say Ken: even a decoder in something that small, Wow, but electroinics sure have minatureized from when I first got into the field around 1957, I think it was?
Say Phil: Good to see you posting again.
Say Karl: Where have you been man, maybe took a trip in your new Pick-up? Hope to hear from you soon.
Hi Flo and Francine, how is everything here at Jeffrey's Dinner? I think a cup of coffee sounds good for now, maybe more later?
Weather wise, WW says it's, Clear and 92.3 °F - Feels Like 89 °F;
With the Wind coming from the West at 4.7 mph;
Humidity is 25% & the Barometer is at 29.83 in/Hg.
Sun and Mon are supposed to warm up a bit but then it should start to cool down a bit.
On the HoBo scene:
Say Francine, your a Looloo;
How about some; Mulligan stew (1) – Stew made from the combined contributions of everyone who wants some (or) The stew consists of large chunks of beet, buffalo (when available) or hamburger, potatoes, onions, carrots, or other vegetables and seasonal herbs.
= = = =
Say Toot: That even happens to me picking up my own Loco's and cars. The doors on the MDC Box Cab Diesels don't have any steps below them and are directly above the drive trucks and I've added plastic step but tend to pick them up wrong and break the steps off. You should hear some of the foul language I hear after I do that from the crew!
Say Paratrooper: The main thing I've found is to just use small wire brads to hold the cork road bed in place and also to hold the flex track in position using the central hole in the ties every now and then but No Glue or adhesive to so making changes are just a matter of pulling out the wire brads and repositioning things. If your going to have the road bed or even the rail sit on plywood or the like that the small nails will be taped into be sure not to tap them in so hard your ties begin to form even a shallow 'v' as that will pull the rails together and form a tight spot and cause problems.
Say Joe: Again your knowledge is very much appreciated and enjoyed as most wouldn't know that otherwise.
Say Ken: Yah, soldering rail joiners on turnouts can cause lots of problems if you ever need to remove or re-position it. Jumper wires soldered to the stock rails, the outside rails, should be all that's needed.
Sorry to hear about your mishap, glad it wasn't worse. I try to carry an Led flash lite with me at night. I picked two up from Costco some years back for $20.00 bucks and now they have three for that price. The Led they have is very bright and even has a high and low setting plus some other settings.
The only thing I have a problem with is that the battery caddy which holds three AAA batteries, tends to break after a while and I haven't been able to find a source for replacements for them. I use the rechargeable ones batteries which seems to work out well.
Say NG: Thanks, I forgot that, My supplier handles Broadway Limited so I'll have to check to see if they carry them?
Joe ... Santa Fe had a few of the Baldwin double ended engines. Thanks for remarking about he grain elevator.
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David ... Thanks for commenting about the grain elevator.
Say Garry: As always your welcome to the complements, your modeling and scenery work is very good.
I also appreciate your posting of the Baldwin Center Cab Diesel as I didn't know about them either other than Joe mentioning them too.
Say Ken: even a decoder in something that small, Wow, but electroinics sure have minatureized from when I first got into the field around 1957, I think it was?
Say Phil: Good to see you posting again.
Say Karl: Where have you been man, maybe took a trip in your new Pick-up? Hope to hear from you soon.
new guy
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