Running Bear’s November 2021 Coffee Shop

[CHRISTIAN]

Boy, it's getting deep in here!!

Can't say better than that !

 

[santafewillie]

the castings themselves are fragile, and don't always fit well.

It's the paint build up on the parts. I always ream out all of the holes with a small drill bit, I think it is a .020" bit. Larger holes get a twirl from the tip of the Exacto #11 blade. I only broke one part yesterday, but I already see another that is broken on the sprue. That same paint build up also makes some parts impervious to Testor's Liquid solvent. Reaming out the holes allows at least one surface to "melt". I already know that I will break a couple more, mainly grabs.

 

[OBTC 1909]

Good morning all! 30 and sunny heading up to 49 and sunny for the day. I've got the day off, so the wife and I are heading in to have lunch with my parents. Went and watched my grandson play 8th grade basketball last night. They lost, but it was still fun watching him play again. He scored 5 points on the night. We couldn't go to the games last year due to Covid restrictions. Got a nice photo of him on the court right after he put up a 3-point shot. He's a great 3 shooter once he gets warmed up, but last night the whole team looked a little off. First game of the season, so hopefully it gets better.
Gotta go get some stuff done before heading to my parents house. Have a great day all!
OB Ken

 

[McLeod]

Good Morning.

My body and bones are sore from tracking around in the forest. Just can't seem to do it mountain goat style, like I used to.

Still dark and 24F this morning at 8:00am; all I feel like doing is sipping coffee. The dog will wait awhile before we go for a walk.

IBKen - Those concrete lego blocks are common around here. Those are not CN property, they act as a barrier between the tracks and a private business. Mostly, they are used to build a quick retaining wall type structure. - Those blocks show up in quite a few of my photos, as that spot is so handy a place to take photos.
I really like the steel mill! Well done on that structure!

Jaz avalley - I like the cows and I like the waterfall. Well done! That's a lucky dairy farmer, to have such a lovely property to let his herd run free on.

Joe - That's a super nice cabin car. Is it used as a bunkhouse or a caboose? I still don't have enough experience to know.

Willie - It bothers the crap out of me, when I bust model pieces trying to get them off a sprue. One of those little things that really bugs me.
Hope it turns out well for you.

Thank you everyone, for the likes on my simple posts. Just sit down and type; that's all they amount to. Plus a few photos, usually.

Here's a photo of a tank car from the other day. Hydrogen peroxide, and lot's of it. Must have something to do with the paper making industry. We have a pulp mill and a glossy paper mill in the area.

There's those darn blocks again!

Have a great day!!

 

[moermusic]

takes a long time to read (skim) all the posts after 9 days without access to a puter, so need some breaky: ham & eggs, browns, tomato juice, toast etc. Lots of it please

 

[chadbag]

Willie - It bothers the crap out of me, when I bust model pieces trying to get them off a sprue. One of those little things that really bugs me.
Hope it turns out well for you.

This subject came up on another MRR forum I am on (JNSForum). The solution is a really good quality pair of wire cutters. The precision type of fine blade ones, IIRC. I'll see if I can find a link to an example of one. Those guys are mostly N-scale and cut small parts off.

 

[D&J RailRoad]

... There's those darn blocks again! ...

Those appear to be 87:1 Leggo Blocks

 

[Boris]

It's the paint build up on the parts. I always ream out all of the holes with a small drill bit, I think it is a .020" bit. Larger holes get a twirl from the tip of the Exacto #11 blade. I only broke one part yesterday, but I already see another that is broken on the sprue. That same paint build up also makes some parts impervious to Testor's Liquid solvent. Reaming out the holes allows at least one surface to "melt". I already know that I will break a couple more, mainly grabs.

Willie: The last one was a Erie Gondola, that was partially assembled, and run on a previous layout. Most of the tiny fine parts were broken or missing. I tried A Line Brass grabs and steps, but that didn't work well, so I gave up on it. Should order some from Tichy, before I get too far involved with the next P2K kit. Thanks for the insight about the paint nullifying the bonding of Testors Liquid solvent, which is my go to. Your comment answers many questions.

 

[Boris]

Is it used as a bunkhouse or a caboose? I still don't have enough experience to know.

Guy: On the New York Central, they were called Caboose. On the Pennsylvania, they were Cabin Cars. On the Penn Central, the nomenclature depended on which former railroad they were on. It's my understanding, that the Canadian Roads called them Vans. The N7 class was used as Pool cabs covering main line freight assignments.
To further confuse the issue, other classes of cabin were assigned to road and local crews, and some of these were used as a bunkhouse at the outlying terminal.
It really depends on the railroad, and the assignment, but I hope my explanation answers your question.
Great photo of the tank car passing the Lego blocks.

 

[CHRISTIAN]

Folks, I'm completely lost with my layout. What should I do ? Nothing at all, building a new layout or rebuilding my old layout ? Thanks for all your advices.

 

[McLeod]

Folks, I'm completely lost with my layout. What should I do ? Nothing at all, building a new layout or rebuilding my old layout ? Thanks for all your advices.

That's why you have to build a town, city, or other scenery on the layout. Circles are plain-ol' boring, and don't go anywhere except back to where you've already been.

 

[CHRISTIAN]

Finally I decided to do absolutely nothing except drinking some wine. I'll wait for a better day...or a great idea.

 

[D&J RailRoad]

Folks, I'm completely lost with my layout. What should I do ? Nothing at all, building a new layout or rebuilding my old layout ? Thanks for all your advices.

What are you looking for? small switching, long haul mainline, long intermodal, test track, mountains, ravines, desert, passenger trains, logging?

 

[CHRISTIAN]

It's mainly a triple test tracks layout and nothing else. So I haven't no need for scenery at the moment.

 

[TLOC]

Good Morning.

My body and bones are sore from tracking around in the forest. Just can't seem to do it mountain goat style, like I used to.

Still dark and 24F this morning at 8:00am; all I feel like doing is sipping coffee. The dog will wait awhile before we go for a walk.

IBKen - Those concrete lego blocks are common around here. Those are not CN property, they act as a barrier between the tracks and a private business. Mostly, they are used to build a quick retaining wall type structure. - Those blocks show up in quite a few of my photos, as that spot is so handy a place to take photos.
I really like the steel mill! Well done on that structure!

Jaz avalley - I like the cows and I like the waterfall. Well done! That's a lucky dairy farmer, to have such a lovely property to let his herd run free on.

Joe - That's a super nice cabin car. Is it used as a bunkhouse or a caboose? I still don't have enough experience to know.

Willie - It bothers the crap out of me, when I bust model pieces trying to get them off a sprue. One of those little things that really bugs me.
Hope it turns out well for you.

Thank you everyone, for the likes on my simple posts. Just sit down and type; that's all they amount to. Plus a few photos, usually.

Here's a photo of a tank car from the other day. Hydrogen peroxide, and lot's of it. Must have something to do with the paper making industry. We have a pulp mill and a glossy paper mill in the area.
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There's those darn blocks again!

Have a great day!!

Great picture Guy. The hydrogen peroxide is used in the paper making process. Depending on if the pulp is recycled or new but mainly itis used in the bleaching process of pulp. Those Lego blocks in front of the tanker also are very interesting and would make a grand addition to a scene.

TomO

 

[TLOC]

takes a long time to read (skim) all the posts after 9 days without access to a puter, so need some breaky: ham & eggs, browns, tomato juice, toast etc. Lots of it please

Yes I know what you mean. My IPadPro is purposely hidden for another 9 days. The iPhone to read the forum is tough. This morning I am on a computer and I am having a bit of navigation issues.

TomO

 

[chadbag]

This subject came up on another MRR forum I am on (JNSForum). The solution is a really good quality pair of wire cutters. The precision type of fine blade ones, IIRC. I'll see if I can find a link to an example of one. Those guys are mostly N-scale and cut small parts off.

Product Info – GodHand_en

www.godhandtool.com

Find the appropriate one(s). Available online and at well stocked LHS as I understand it.

 

[PRR Modeler]

Afternoon All,

Spent the morning at the book fair then came home and decided to ballast around a 4 ft section of 3 tracks that runs in front of the Cabin Creek mine area. I decided I needed to do that first before landscaping the area around the mine. I still have about a 2ft section to ballast (weekend). I'll be at the school tomorrow until at least 8 PM (Autumn Festival) so I'll talk to you on Friday.

Hughie- Nice looking kit.

Tom- Very nice load.

Guy- Better luck next time.

IB Ken- Beautiful looking steel mill. Great color usage.

Jaz- Great looking waterfall.

Willie- Doing a great job on those tiny parts

I hope everyone has a good night.

 

[Texas Hobo]

Good Afternoon all! We are anticipating a front to come though a little later that's supposed to cool things down at least for a day, high in the 50's.
Flo, a BLT would really be nice. Haven't had one in a long time. Yes a glass of milk will be fine.

Started Jefferies Point. Instructions say "not for beginners" and "not a quick build". I'm not exactly a beginner, but far from an expert. So I guess we'll see how this turns out.

STAY SAFE
LATER

 

[bnsf971]

Good afternoon.
The new owners were here today, and it looks like it will go the way I thought. More hours, more work, either the same or less money. If I pass the criminal background check. They asked if I’d be willing to take a drug test. I said, “sure, ask me anything!”