CambriaArea51
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Its not that I'm liking the tragic situation but acknowledging the post. If that makes sense. Then followed by a response. I get what your saying, it does seem odd.
Running Bear's April 2022 Coffee Shop
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So well said, it goes double from us too.
SFWillie: Have you considered putting this together in a post that is perhaps more durable and findable than the coffeeshop? Good info, here.
One question: do you use the spring-loaded Caboose GTs?
Yes I use the spring-loaded ground throws, that is why I cautioned against removing the throw rod.
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CambriaArea51
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Sherrel- Condolences to you and your family.
CambriaArea51
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Back from the show. Not many folks there due to the nice weather, but the few that were there had money to spend. I sold half what I brought not to bad.
kbkchooch
Verified Human
Sherre,
So well said, it goes double from us too.
Boris
Beach Bum
Willie: Possibly an indication that there is too much automation and insufficient personal interaction in the Pharma Industry. I mean as long as everything is working, all's well. Once something derails...it's very difficult to right the wrong. Tomorrow, the wife will contact the Benefit Manager, then turn the call over to me to circumvent their practice of hiding behind HIPPA.
Guy: Looks good. There is no way that a commercial switch can replicate the prototype. BTW: The White Tails that terrorize the wife's flower beds are very docile...they stand their ground and defy you to do something with that look of theirs.
Curt: Glad you are feeling better. Your coal tower looks like the one in South Amboy, which was probably one of the last terminals on the PRR to service steam power. There has been a lot of recent discussion on the PRR forum on Groups IO.
Interesting take on switch stands. PRR used two types in areas I worked in, the Bethlehem New Century switch mechanism, and the Racor semi-automatic switch which allowed trailing movements through improperly aligned switches. The Reading used a conventional Racor switch that latched using a metal hook on a chain. It has a lower profile than the Century and the mechanism is open. (uncovered). The CNJ and NYC used upright stands. LV used an enclosed Racor.
Interesting read, an associate sent me the copy of the May 19, 1950 Port Explosion in South Amboy, produced by the National Board of Fire Underwriters. This explosion involved 4 self propelled Lighters which were being loaded w ith Dynamite, bound for Afghanistan, and Anti Tank and Anti Personnel mines bound for Packistan, which were to be transloaded to the Isbrandsen Lines steamship "Flying Clipper" at the anchorage at Leonardo. (NJ). Before the loading was completed, there was a massive explosion which resulted in the complete destruction of 26 lives, the Pier, the four lighters, and rail cars being unloaded. It also caused failure and damage to the adjacent JCP&L Power Plant, a Phosperous Factory, the PRR Engine terminal and PRR coal dumper. It was by Providence, that injury to the residents of South Amboy and Perth Amboy were minimal.
I worked in this immediate area from 1986 through 1998, yet never knew of this until last night.
I raked more leaves this afternoon, and promptly had to take a two hour nap....At this rate I may finish by Memorial Day...then there is the other problem, of getting rid of the leaves...I miss the truck.
Guy: Looks good. There is no way that a commercial switch can replicate the prototype. BTW: The White Tails that terrorize the wife's flower beds are very docile...they stand their ground and defy you to do something with that look of theirs.
Curt: Glad you are feeling better. Your coal tower looks like the one in South Amboy, which was probably one of the last terminals on the PRR to service steam power. There has been a lot of recent discussion on the PRR forum on Groups IO.
Interesting take on switch stands. PRR used two types in areas I worked in, the Bethlehem New Century switch mechanism, and the Racor semi-automatic switch which allowed trailing movements through improperly aligned switches. The Reading used a conventional Racor switch that latched using a metal hook on a chain. It has a lower profile than the Century and the mechanism is open. (uncovered). The CNJ and NYC used upright stands. LV used an enclosed Racor.
Interesting read, an associate sent me the copy of the May 19, 1950 Port Explosion in South Amboy, produced by the National Board of Fire Underwriters. This explosion involved 4 self propelled Lighters which were being loaded w ith Dynamite, bound for Afghanistan, and Anti Tank and Anti Personnel mines bound for Packistan, which were to be transloaded to the Isbrandsen Lines steamship "Flying Clipper" at the anchorage at Leonardo. (NJ). Before the loading was completed, there was a massive explosion which resulted in the complete destruction of 26 lives, the Pier, the four lighters, and rail cars being unloaded. It also caused failure and damage to the adjacent JCP&L Power Plant, a Phosperous Factory, the PRR Engine terminal and PRR coal dumper. It was by Providence, that injury to the residents of South Amboy and Perth Amboy were minimal.
I worked in this immediate area from 1986 through 1998, yet never knew of this until last night.
I raked more leaves this afternoon, and promptly had to take a two hour nap....At this rate I may finish by Memorial Day...then there is the other problem, of getting rid of the leaves...I miss the truck.
IronBeltKen
Lazy Daydreamer
Hello Shop Dwellers!
Terry - I'm keeping up the
for your situation with Marie. Hopefully there will be somebody in your region who can help to sort all this out...
Guy - I really like what you're doing with the Caboose ground throws [by mounting them on railroad ties]. I need to do something similar with mine. Heck, I haven't even painted mine yet for fear of gumming up the worm gear.
Curt - I'm guessing what you have is a Walthers TT? I had a scare with mine this afternoon, when I went reposition the bridge to an adjacent track but forgot to first press the "Go" button before selecting the track - I just hit the "down" arrow to choose the track number, and when I did that, instead of the digital display starting from "tr 01" and cycling thru the track numbers, it read "Cal" (for calibrate). I tried to get out of that mode by pressing the "Escape" button but that did nothing; so I tried pressing the down arrow again and, to my horror, the bridge started spinning! I didn't want to press any more buttons and risk losing the existing calibration, so I just turned of all the layout power, waited a few seconds, then powered it back on. Then when I went to use it again - this time pressing the "Go" button before and after selecting the chosen track number - it worked ok again. *Whew!*
On the topic of deer, my attitude of simple annoyance toward them has turned to outright loathing. My wife and I have been attempting for years to transplant small Japanese Maple saplings from the wooded area of our property to our front yard, most of the time they only survived 1 season and either died or just failed to keep growing. We finally got one to survive over 4 winters and continue growing. It was looking pretty good last fall; then after it sprouted buds at the start of this spring, we discovered that deer had eaten away ALL of them except for a few at the very bottom!
Now I probably won't live long enough to ever see a decent-size Japanese Maple in our front yard that is visible from our living room window...
MRR news: I just continued getting stuff ready for the open house next Saturday; decluttered the layout surface and test-ran a few trains. No unpleasant surprises, thankfully.
Good Night - and have a Pleasant Tomorrow!
Terry - I'm keeping up the
for your situation with Marie. Hopefully there will be somebody in your region who can help to sort all this out...Guy - I really like what you're doing with the Caboose ground throws [by mounting them on railroad ties]. I need to do something similar with mine. Heck, I haven't even painted mine yet for fear of gumming up the worm gear.
Curt - I'm guessing what you have is a Walthers TT? I had a scare with mine this afternoon, when I went reposition the bridge to an adjacent track but forgot to first press the "Go" button before selecting the track - I just hit the "down" arrow to choose the track number, and when I did that, instead of the digital display starting from "tr 01" and cycling thru the track numbers, it read "Cal" (for calibrate). I tried to get out of that mode by pressing the "Escape" button but that did nothing; so I tried pressing the down arrow again and, to my horror, the bridge started spinning! I didn't want to press any more buttons and risk losing the existing calibration, so I just turned of all the layout power, waited a few seconds, then powered it back on. Then when I went to use it again - this time pressing the "Go" button before and after selecting the chosen track number - it worked ok again. *Whew!*
On the topic of deer, my attitude of simple annoyance toward them has turned to outright loathing. My wife and I have been attempting for years to transplant small Japanese Maple saplings from the wooded area of our property to our front yard, most of the time they only survived 1 season and either died or just failed to keep growing. We finally got one to survive over 4 winters and continue growing. It was looking pretty good last fall; then after it sprouted buds at the start of this spring, we discovered that deer had eaten away ALL of them except for a few at the very bottom!
Now I probably won't live long enough to ever see a decent-size Japanese Maple in our front yard that is visible from our living room window...MRR news: I just continued getting stuff ready for the open house next Saturday; decluttered the layout surface and test-ran a few trains. No unpleasant surprises, thankfully.
Good Night - and have a Pleasant Tomorrow!
Sirfoldalot
Days Gone Bye!
Joy, Joy! The Spousal Unit and sister arrived back here around 3 PM and went straight to the MIL's home where they will stay alone until more is known.
KATE, my wife, tested positive for Covid with one of the "self-test kits" of which they took several with them on the ship. Tomorrow she will go to a testing facility and have a regular test. While on the ship she managed to contract a pretty bad head cold - I don't know enough to be able to know if she really has Covid, or not. With my heart inversion coming up in a couple weeks - we need to take precaution about it.
And of course, with this new wrinkle, the both of them are having misgivings about going on the trip - so now I get to try and smooth out their feelings too! I did not say a word about their trip, nor will I, but I am smart enough to know that this would happen.
BTW - It does not look as if Kate and I will be able to buy the family home.
It simply would leave us cash poor without any sort of cushion to fall back on.
Even though the place needs some sprucing up - it appears to be worth quite a bit more than I figured just looking at a few surrounding properties nearby and i do not think that the others would go for a lowball bid? BUMMER!
KATE, my wife, tested positive for Covid with one of the "self-test kits" of which they took several with them on the ship. Tomorrow she will go to a testing facility and have a regular test. While on the ship she managed to contract a pretty bad head cold - I don't know enough to be able to know if she really has Covid, or not. With my heart inversion coming up in a couple weeks - we need to take precaution about it.
And of course, with this new wrinkle, the both of them are having misgivings about going on the trip - so now I get to try and smooth out their feelings too! I did not say a word about their trip, nor will I, but I am smart enough to know that this would happen.
BTW - It does not look as if Kate and I will be able to buy the family home.
It simply would leave us cash poor without any sort of cushion to fall back on.
Even though the place needs some sprucing up - it appears to be worth quite a bit more than I figured just looking at a few surrounding properties nearby and i do not think that the others would go for a lowball bid? BUMMER!
troyphoto
Snarky Old Fart (in training)
Well, howdy there internet peeps.
to Sherrel, my heartfelt condolences on your MIL, and the mess of emotions coming with it.
To Terry: man, that sucks all around. Best wishes for getting Marie's situation resolved quickly and as painlessly as possible.
I got in some hobby time. I'm in between books (waiting on the editor to send it back). So I'm down to little projects that don't take a ton of brainpower.
So I 3D Printed most of a Sassanid (Dark Ages Persia) warband (one unit is purchased) and got in a game this weekend. And found out I made a major SNAFU... not a full FUBAR level, but definitely SNAFU.
Seems that the Sassanids (still under the Zorastrian leaders. Islam hadn't made its way there yet) loved Cataphract armor (plates of armor sewn onto a quilt-like garment) over their horses. Helped protect the horses. The Archers above are a better representation of what they should have been. You can't see it, but there is only a small bit of armor across the front chest of the horses.
The unit in front of the elephant is what Cataphracts should be, pointy spears and shields on armored horsies. Bringing the hurt to the enemy, after the archers gallop in and soften them up.
Somewhere, I got it in my head that even the horse-mounted archers used Cataphracts armor. Boy was I wrong. That cut the movement of those archers in half! What should have been 12-inch moves were rather short. And those two units got wiped out fairly fast.
Here's how I based another unit of horse-archers:
Yep, way too much armor on the horsies.
On a good point, though, I found a use for the legless elephant from a few weeks ago. That was an "Objective" we were battling for control of. I just need to clear enough room on the work table to do a resin pour for water effects. Then add some gravel around the outer perimeter and finish the painting. Gaming terrain needs to be more durable than MRR terrain, unfortunately. The landscape was 3D printed on a filament printer (hence the layer lines). The legless elephant was printed on a resin printer. (I forgot to check the resin levels before going to bed... and "Stumpie" arrives without legs as the vat emptied before they printed.)
Unfortunately, Stompie and Stampie, his two brothers didn't prevail in the battle, but they did keep is bath time from being interrupted by the invading horde of Frenchmen.
to Sherrel, my heartfelt condolences on your MIL, and the mess of emotions coming with it.
To Terry: man, that sucks all around. Best wishes for getting Marie's situation resolved quickly and as painlessly as possible.
I got in some hobby time. I'm in between books (waiting on the editor to send it back). So I'm down to little projects that don't take a ton of brainpower.
So I 3D Printed most of a Sassanid (Dark Ages Persia) warband (one unit is purchased) and got in a game this weekend. And found out I made a major SNAFU... not a full FUBAR level, but definitely SNAFU.
Seems that the Sassanids (still under the Zorastrian leaders. Islam hadn't made its way there yet) loved Cataphract armor (plates of armor sewn onto a quilt-like garment) over their horses. Helped protect the horses. The Archers above are a better representation of what they should have been. You can't see it, but there is only a small bit of armor across the front chest of the horses.
The unit in front of the elephant is what Cataphracts should be, pointy spears and shields on armored horsies. Bringing the hurt to the enemy, after the archers gallop in and soften them up.
Somewhere, I got it in my head that even the horse-mounted archers used Cataphracts armor. Boy was I wrong. That cut the movement of those archers in half! What should have been 12-inch moves were rather short. And those two units got wiped out fairly fast.
Here's how I based another unit of horse-archers:
Yep, way too much armor on the horsies.
On a good point, though, I found a use for the legless elephant from a few weeks ago. That was an "Objective" we were battling for control of. I just need to clear enough room on the work table to do a resin pour for water effects. Then add some gravel around the outer perimeter and finish the painting. Gaming terrain needs to be more durable than MRR terrain, unfortunately. The landscape was 3D printed on a filament printer (hence the layer lines). The legless elephant was printed on a resin printer. (I forgot to check the resin levels before going to bed... and "Stumpie" arrives without legs as the vat emptied before they printed.)
Unfortunately, Stompie and Stampie, his two brothers didn't prevail in the battle, but they did keep is bath time from being interrupted by the invading horde of Frenchmen.
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D&J RailRoad
Professor of HO
My daughter asked me if I could come up to her house yesterday afternoon. She was tryin to lay Windsor stones around a small tree in here front yard and the ground is about a 20 degree slope. She had already laid a couple rings of the stones when she realized she had created a spiral instead of individual layers. Told her she would have to pull all the stones out and start over. The problem is in the foundation. Worked on it for about six hours until it was almost dark outside. The hardest part is establishing the foundation using flat cinder blocks on sand. From there, it's a quick job of installing the stones.
I would post a dozen pictures or so of the process, but I won't. If ya want to see it, I'll send em in a PM.
Now just taken Tylenol for the achy shoulders.
I would post a dozen pictures or so of the process, but I won't. If ya want to see it, I'll send em in a PM.
Now just taken Tylenol for the achy shoulders.
Patrick
What, me worry?
Morning all,
Back at work where it is currently clear and 42° going for a high of about 65° later.
Coming in on Thursday reduced the amount of BS I would have had if I hadn't come in. Always a plus.
Jaz: Thanks for the hint. I know I need some vegetation in there yet and not sure about water. We do have a lot of dry stream beds that look somewhat like that. The coloration was based on 4 differing colors. First was a heavy khaki color followed by darker brown followed by a black wash and then a grey. Where I messed up, IMO, was starting with the khaki color first.
Sherrel: What the wife's family agreed to after the in-laws passed and my youngest brother-in-law wanted the family house was they had a valuation done and he paid 3/4 of that amount. There were only 4 of 5 kids surviving and the one that passed had no children. Her nieces and nephews were her kids. You might offer something similar, otherwise it's buy it at market, and get the wife's percentage back from the estate.
Back at work where it is currently clear and 42° going for a high of about 65° later.
Coming in on Thursday reduced the amount of BS I would have had if I hadn't come in. Always a plus.
Jaz: Thanks for the hint. I know I need some vegetation in there yet and not sure about water. We do have a lot of dry stream beds that look somewhat like that. The coloration was based on 4 differing colors. First was a heavy khaki color followed by darker brown followed by a black wash and then a grey. Where I messed up, IMO, was starting with the khaki color first.
Sherrel: What the wife's family agreed to after the in-laws passed and my youngest brother-in-law wanted the family house was they had a valuation done and he paid 3/4 of that amount. There were only 4 of 5 kids surviving and the one that passed had no children. Her nieces and nephews were her kids. You might offer something similar, otherwise it's buy it at market, and get the wife's percentage back from the estate.
Good morning.
Sherrel, I'm sorry to hear of your MIL's passing.
I'm off to the bank, Medicaid wants 5 years of bank statements for my wife's application. Two problems with that.
1: all statements are digital, so there are no paper statements to provide.
2: the bank can only provide statements up to 36 months in the past.
Sherrel, I'm sorry to hear of your MIL's passing.
I'm off to the bank, Medicaid wants 5 years of bank statements for my wife's application. Two problems with that.
1: all statements are digital, so there are no paper statements to provide.
2: the bank can only provide statements up to 36 months in the past.
D&J RailRoad
Professor of HO
Looks like Medicaid wants to do a look back on your assets to see if you disposed of anything of value. If ya can't show that ya didn't dispose of something, they won't cover her.
TLOC
Well-Known Member
Good morning Crew. What a weather mess! Saturday was in the 80’s, Sunday barely in the 60’s and today it may not even hit 45f degrees.
Sherrel, sorry about the MIL. It is so hard to watch family members suffer. May your wife recover from whatever ails her and not worry too much about not being there for the passing of her mom. As to the family home. If you wife is agreeable ask the rest of the family members what it would take for you 2 to buy the place. You might be surprised and the worst you would hear is a no.
Deer, I have got so many remembrances of those miserable animals either running into my cars while I was driving or them deciding every plant in the yard was lunch, ESPECIALLY, the ones advertised as deer resistant. My home office in North Central Wisconsin was on a level where the window to the office was 1’ above the ground. One night as I was working at the desk the window right above the desk I heard a click against the glas. Just about had a heart attack as there right in front of me was the nose of a deer. That happened again many times over the next 3 years then stopped. We put a 6’ fence around Terry’s huge garden but a couple times in a season would find one or 2 of the animals inside the fenced garden. They could get in but seemingly never could get out. Had to open the double gates and hoped they would find their way out. The water hose spraying them often helped. Our yard was a great wayside for the deer as the yard was on the easy path to the lake so they could drink.
We see a few deer here on the property in So. Central Wisconsin. I had thought maybe all the horses around here kept the deer away. Last summer though I did see them sharing a pasture. We do though have hundreds of turkeys.
Trains, the workbench is reorganized and I will attempt today to weather a STRUCTURE.
I am watching the 2 grandkids with help from the neighborhood 16 year old twin girls. Their mom showed up last night to check up on us and SHE wanted a glass of wine and some of Terry’s carrot cake. Seems she is just getting over having shingles and while still in some pain the actual area of infection has cleared. This morning was a hoot! A 8, 10 and 2 16 year olds kids who all eat different breakfast. But, off to the bus with the 2 young ones and the girls driving off in their car. Nice and quiet now. I will go check on the stables and basically show the flag. I stay out of the stable crew’s way but checking in shows them we care even when Terry is gone. She says these are her best staff ever.
Have a great day
TomO
Sherrel, sorry about the MIL. It is so hard to watch family members suffer. May your wife recover from whatever ails her and not worry too much about not being there for the passing of her mom. As to the family home. If you wife is agreeable ask the rest of the family members what it would take for you 2 to buy the place. You might be surprised and the worst you would hear is a no.
Deer, I have got so many remembrances of those miserable animals either running into my cars while I was driving or them deciding every plant in the yard was lunch, ESPECIALLY, the ones advertised as deer resistant. My home office in North Central Wisconsin was on a level where the window to the office was 1’ above the ground. One night as I was working at the desk the window right above the desk I heard a click against the glas. Just about had a heart attack as there right in front of me was the nose of a deer. That happened again many times over the next 3 years then stopped. We put a 6’ fence around Terry’s huge garden but a couple times in a season would find one or 2 of the animals inside the fenced garden. They could get in but seemingly never could get out. Had to open the double gates and hoped they would find their way out. The water hose spraying them often helped. Our yard was a great wayside for the deer as the yard was on the easy path to the lake so they could drink.
We see a few deer here on the property in So. Central Wisconsin. I had thought maybe all the horses around here kept the deer away. Last summer though I did see them sharing a pasture. We do though have hundreds of turkeys.
Trains, the workbench is reorganized and I will attempt today to weather a STRUCTURE.
I am watching the 2 grandkids with help from the neighborhood 16 year old twin girls. Their mom showed up last night to check up on us and SHE wanted a glass of wine and some of Terry’s carrot cake. Seems she is just getting over having shingles and while still in some pain the actual area of infection has cleared. This morning was a hoot! A 8, 10 and 2 16 year olds kids who all eat different breakfast. But, off to the bus with the 2 young ones and the girls driving off in their car. Nice and quiet now. I will go check on the stables and basically show the flag. I stay out of the stable crew’s way but checking in shows them we care even when Terry is gone. She says these are her best staff ever.
Have a great day
TomO
santafewillie
Same Ol' Buzzard
Good Morning All. Mostly cloudy and 53°. And the rains came! As I posted yesterday morning, they started as I was leaving the house and it was relentless for a while. The first three hours brought 2.3". They stopped for just enough time for us to drive home and restarted less than five minutes after arriving. The overnight rainfall was not quite as great, but before it stopped around midnight, I got a total of (avert your eyes Sherrel) 4.1". My guess is that my pond filled up, but I can't get out that far yet until the water drains off the area between the house and the train shed. I have a runoff channel there to keep water from running under and around the house. The garden and train shed are about 14" higher than the gully, so they're OK, but are on the other side. The wind that I have been writing about for the last two weeks has temporarily stopped, but the cold front slowed down and has yet to arrive. That will happen around noon with north winds at over 20 mph, thanks to Patrick who forgot to shut the door. The flash flood warning for our county expired at 0400, but the creeks will be full for another 2-3 days.
Prior to getting ready for the evening soirée, I did manage to fertilize many of the parts of the garden that I hadn't gotten to yet. I also split some more logs and stacked some of the firewood that I was gifted with last week. I took an Advil as a precautionary measure although I am not sure that I really needed to.
Thanks for the likes and comments regarding the last church photo yesterday; Patrick, Smudge, Guy, Sherrel, Steve J, IB Ken, Curt, James, OB Ken, Tom O, Jaz, Joe, Tom, Louis, George.
I wasn't in the train shed yesterday due to the fact that I do have a limited social life.
But I do have a few pictures to post. This is specifically aimed at Guy, two tips that I have developed to make Caboose Industries ground throws work better. Others may find them useful as well. I developed these ideas years ago, and they may not be needed on all ground throws, but I do it to all that I install, like using the truck tuner on all trucks regardless of need.
I first remove the throw arm. Always be careful to not remove the throw bar, as I have had difficulty reassembling it.
I then take a small flat file and ever so slightly brush it against the sides of the slot at an angle.
It doesn't take much, you are just taking off any potential burrs that may exist. I have noted that some batches are not as pronounced as others.
Reassemble and then add a drop of very light lubricant to the following areas.
Not all ground throws need all of these steps. I use this oil since I have had it 35 years, but LaBelle makes a similar one.
I ALWAYS have to wipe off excess oil since the drop is always greater than needed. The ground throws are made of "slippery engineered plastic", but I occasionally mount them off-center (accidentally) and this helps them to operate better.
Curt - Engine facility and turntable looks really good.
Smudge - That's quite a coach.
Sherrel - Tell Kate to get well soon.
Gotta go now and slog around outside and check up on things.
Everybody have a great day.
Prior to getting ready for the evening soirée, I did manage to fertilize many of the parts of the garden that I hadn't gotten to yet. I also split some more logs and stacked some of the firewood that I was gifted with last week. I took an Advil as a precautionary measure although I am not sure that I really needed to.
Thanks for the likes and comments regarding the last church photo yesterday; Patrick, Smudge, Guy, Sherrel, Steve J, IB Ken, Curt, James, OB Ken, Tom O, Jaz, Joe, Tom, Louis, George.
I wasn't in the train shed yesterday due to the fact that I do have a limited social life.
But I do have a few pictures to post. This is specifically aimed at Guy, two tips that I have developed to make Caboose Industries ground throws work better. Others may find them useful as well. I developed these ideas years ago, and they may not be needed on all ground throws, but I do it to all that I install, like using the truck tuner on all trucks regardless of need.I first remove the throw arm. Always be careful to not remove the throw bar, as I have had difficulty reassembling it.
I then take a small flat file and ever so slightly brush it against the sides of the slot at an angle.
It doesn't take much, you are just taking off any potential burrs that may exist. I have noted that some batches are not as pronounced as others.
Reassemble and then add a drop of very light lubricant to the following areas.
Not all ground throws need all of these steps. I use this oil since I have had it 35 years, but LaBelle makes a similar one.
I ALWAYS have to wipe off excess oil since the drop is always greater than needed. The ground throws are made of "slippery engineered plastic", but I occasionally mount them off-center (accidentally) and this helps them to operate better.
Curt - Engine facility and turntable looks really good.
Smudge - That's quite a coach.
Sherrel - Tell Kate to get well soon.
Gotta go now and slog around outside and check up on things.
Everybody have a great day.
logandsawman
Northern Pacific history enthusiast
Good morning all,
A chilly 30°, wind from the north. At least we are not getting snow today. Temps gonna be below average again for the early part of the week, at least.
My weekend went well, got a bunch of work done on the layout, also split and hauled 7 wheel barrow loads of firewood. I usually do 4 or 5, but am getting stronger already with outdoor work available (other than shoveling).
Sherrel - heartfelt condolences
Todd - you really upstaged me with your Blazer. My '88 burby is all original: motor (350 w/ throttle body injection), drive train, even all the sheet metal is original. A midwesterner can imagine what our salt has done to the body, however it is holding it's own. In headwind and below zero I get 12 mpg, and with tailwind in summer up over 17. I put 1,000 miles a month on her, so she remains to be a workhorse and all around good truck.
Curt - nice layout scenes! I find your tree crown "backdrop" interesting, could you post another pic featuring the backdrop?
Switch Stands - I use the tall target ones that fit my time frame, however do not hook them up to turn with the selector. If necessary, I use the two finger method to get them pointed correctly
Covid - Wife and I had it a couple months ago. They called it a "breakout" case because we were both double vaccinated. However, our doctor says if it was a vaccine, no one would get Covid. That is what a vaccine is, supposed to set the body up to fight the disease. Not be overcome by it. I do not believe the government about Covid. We had night sweats, a mild fever for 1 day, minor body aches.
Here is a before and after shot of Saturdays work session, more pics on build thread later:
(above) this is what I started with Saturday
(above) slightly different view, but the whole area is ready for ground cover, etc.
more later, Dave LASM
A chilly 30°, wind from the north. At least we are not getting snow today. Temps gonna be below average again for the early part of the week, at least.
My weekend went well, got a bunch of work done on the layout, also split and hauled 7 wheel barrow loads of firewood. I usually do 4 or 5, but am getting stronger already with outdoor work available (other than shoveling).
Sherrel - heartfelt condolences
Todd - you really upstaged me with your Blazer. My '88 burby is all original: motor (350 w/ throttle body injection), drive train, even all the sheet metal is original. A midwesterner can imagine what our salt has done to the body, however it is holding it's own. In headwind and below zero I get 12 mpg, and with tailwind in summer up over 17. I put 1,000 miles a month on her, so she remains to be a workhorse and all around good truck.
Curt - nice layout scenes! I find your tree crown "backdrop" interesting, could you post another pic featuring the backdrop?
Switch Stands - I use the tall target ones that fit my time frame, however do not hook them up to turn with the selector. If necessary, I use the two finger method to get them pointed correctly
Covid - Wife and I had it a couple months ago. They called it a "breakout" case because we were both double vaccinated. However, our doctor says if it was a vaccine, no one would get Covid. That is what a vaccine is, supposed to set the body up to fight the disease. Not be overcome by it. I do not believe the government about Covid. We had night sweats, a mild fever for 1 day, minor body aches.
Here is a before and after shot of Saturdays work session, more pics on build thread later:
(above) this is what I started with Saturday
(above) slightly different view, but the whole area is ready for ground cover, etc.
more later, Dave LASM
chadbag
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MilwRoader_Steve
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SFWillie: Have you considered putting this together in a post that is perhaps more durable and findable than the coffeeshop? Good info, here.
One question: do you use the spring-loaded Caboose GTs?
Texas Hobo
Well Known Hobo
Good morning, all! Sunny now but we are awaiting the rain Willie got earlier.
Yesterday I thought Flo had locked me out. I could not like any of the posts, I couldn't turn a page and kept getting a page saying either my internet connection was off or the forum wasn't available. It appears all is well this morning.
Sherrel - condolences to you and your wife. I, like you, had a great one and her passing hurt quite deeply. They are in a better Place.
Terry - prays for you as well, with hopes you wife gets better soon.
Dave - looks like you are making some good progress.
Smudge - nice bus.
I have a church on my layout, but look as I might, I can't find a photo. I will try to rectify that later.
While we do have some wild critters, deer are not seen locally. However on the dark, unlit back roads, you really need to be alert.
STAY SAFE
LATER
Yesterday I thought Flo had locked me out. I could not like any of the posts, I couldn't turn a page and kept getting a page saying either my internet connection was off or the forum wasn't available. It appears all is well this morning.
Sherrel - condolences to you and your wife. I, like you, had a great one and her passing hurt quite deeply. They are in a better Place.
Terry - prays for you as well, with hopes you wife gets better soon.
Dave - looks like you are making some good progress.
Smudge - nice bus.
I have a church on my layout, but look as I might, I can't find a photo. I will try to rectify that later.
While we do have some wild critters, deer are not seen locally. However on the dark, unlit back roads, you really need to be alert.
STAY SAFE
LATER
santafewillie
Same Ol' Buzzard
I may put this in the tips thread when I get some spare time.
Yes I use the spring-loaded ground throws, that is why I cautioned against removing the throw rod.
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