Running Bear's January 2025 Coffee Shop

[TrucTrain55]

snow shovels

I haven’t bought a Snow shovel in 28 years since I got married used this one every year. This was my Grandpa’s he bought it new then Dad gave it to me when I got married It’s a Craftsman’s back when Sears made things last.

 

[NYC_George]

Getting some more done on the engine service yard benchwork. I don't think I have enough cork roadbed.
Swal

 

[TrucTrain55]

Good afternoon everyone sorry no post this morning had to feed the Sheep and everyone else then get to the feed store and do some Farm chores to get ready again for another Sub temperature week for the animals but I like farming always have my farm is not that big like it once was I’ve made it more manageable for me.

Dug this old Lee Town Mack B61LT I’ve had since 1982 and worked on it last night. Check out my build thread on it.

 

[Bruette]

It’s a Craftsman’s back when Sears made things last.

And when people took diligent care of things.

 

[chadbag]

I know that I am in a minority, but I love liver & onions as well. That looks absolutely yummy.

Liver and onions (and bacon!) when done right is yummy. The problem is it’s not usually done right.

 

[TrucTrain55]

diligent care of things.

Exactly hard to find that these days. Now it’s “oh well I’ll just go buy a new one if I abuse what I own.” Glad I was raised to take care of what ever is in your possession.

 

[Boris]

I don't know if any model maker even makes a passenger RS3. It would have an exhaust stack on the short nose end of the engine. You would have to have steam otherwise the passengers would freeze.

George and Hughie: I believe that Bowser is the only manufacturer to include the steam generator on an RS-3, (in HO). Believe they did it with their BM and PRR Hammerhead

The rest must be freight locos. All nice-looking engines.

D&H, LIRR and B&M on this run all have one....D&H has a different style stack. The Run of Readings (still coming?), also have them.

I'm in the process of adding one and Cab signal Box to a CNJ Red Baron RS-3.

 

[troyphoto]

i have begun the acqisition of wisdom

 

[migalyto]

i have begun the acqisition of wisdom

If that's the track planning book, it will keep you reading for a while. Some of it I had to read several times to understand.

Some of it I still don't understand!

 

[migalyto]

Found some more old water meter readers that they wanted to toss. More coil loads but need more gondolas.

Those make pretty convincing wire loads!

Way to repurpose something to make such a unique load!

 

[CambriaArea51]

Those make pretty convincing wire loads!

Way to repurpose something to make such a unique load!

I come across a few things at work that are great for making unique loads. Old water meters had these turbines to spin the meter recorder to count the gallons used. These made interesting loads.

 

[Bruette]

Washington 45 - Detroit 31

Washington is going to its first NFC Championship game in 33 years! Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels was all but perfect and the defense created five turnovers.

The Texans were not as fortunate. KC 23 - Houston 14. Despite keeping the game close for more than three quarters the Texans couldn't finish it off.

 

[Bill Tidler Jr.]

Good morning! It's 23°F in Tipton.

 

[troyphoto]

I'm up. Coffee is on. Someone wake up Mel.

It's dark and 19 F-degrees in The Fort (NE Indiana)

Just learned last night that the 2025 National (US) NMRA convention is a mere three hour drive away in Novi Michigan. I think I was there for a gaming convention a couple of years ago.

Would you believe they decided to schedule this over my wedding anniversary.

When I told my wife, she said, "Suburb of Detroit,eh? You better go by yourself."

I even told her about the river cruise for sightseeing and learning about all the cool history.

She told me again I should go by myself... hmmmm

 

[chadbag]

I'm up. Coffee is on. Someone wake up Mel.

It's dark and 19 F-degrees in The Fort (NE Indiana)

Just learned last night that the 2025 National (US) NMRA convention is a mere three hour drive away in Novi Michigan. I think I was there for a gaming convention a couple of years ago.

Would you believe they decided to schedule this over my wedding anniversary.

When I told my wife, she said, "Suburb of Detroit,eh? You better go by yourself."

I even told her about the river cruise for sightseeing and learning about all the cool history.

She told me again I should go by myself... hmmmm

Something tells me you better not go by yourself. You better not go.

 

[ctclibby]

My wife loves liver & onions. The rest of the family doesn't. I would make it for her but I don't know how
to cook it so it is not tough.

Cooking liver is not an art. Think of it as a piece of Tenderloin that you want rare. Most people think 'if it is brown it is cooking, black and it is done' and it comes out like shoe leather. Prep - If frozen, completely thaw. Put in somewhat warm spot and let it sit while you are dealing with Onions and Bacon. Onions about 1/4" slices and leave them a complete circle if you can, Bacon about 3/4" slices. Onions are cooked in Olive Oil with a splat of butter until they get limp and almost translucent. Bacon, well it is bacon. I undercook it as it will finish in the liver pan. I happen to like salt, pepper and garlic on both sides, then roll it in flour. Down to it: Medium hot pan, Olive Oil with a little bacon grease, wait until the pan starts smoking a tad. Add Liver and let it go about 4 minutes per side. When you turn it over, add the Onions and Bacon on top, no stirring. Yummy!

You have a 'test dummy', give it a go. Also, you know you have to 'test' it to make sure it is done enough for your tastes ... right?

Later

 

[troyphoto]

Something tells me you better not go by yourself. You better not go.

Got it figured out.

Convention is July 14-18. Anniv is the 18th.

The train show is Sat (19) and Sun (20). I should be cleared by Sunday to travel solo. Get up early, drive to the train show. Drive back. Anniversary will be taken care of. I don't get the convention portion, but I do get to visit the vendors and exhibits.

 

[NorthBrit]

Good afternoon all. A cold Sunday day with the temperature at 32F and falling.

Spent the last week in hospital again. The 'Vampire Doctor's' kept taking more of my blood. By the weekend they said 'All is well and can go home.'
I must try to keep away from the hospital. It is becoming too regular.

I must thank our oldest grandson (12 years of age) for looking after Dawn; visiting after school each day and staying the night. He ensured Dawn had something to eat and drink etc.. Bless him.

Back later

 

[bnsf971]

Good morning. It's cloudy and 71. Still under the weather bus.

 

[NWP Dave]

-1 this morning. I haven't been out to the shop yet, but I'm sure it's in the low 30's out there. It will take a few hours for the pellet stove to take the chill off.