Running Bear's September 2025 Coffee Shop

[Patrick]

On the way home this evening, I got stopped at the close to home BNSF railroad crossing. The last locomotive had a placard that it was featured on Microsoft's Train Simulator. And no I didn't get a picture. I did think it was interesting.

 

[kgstakes]

On the way home this evening, I got stopped at the close to home BNSF railroad crossing. The last locomotive had a placard that it was featured on Microsoft's Train Simulator. And no I didn't get a picture. I did think it was interesting.

Just wondering since I’m new to Kansas.
I’ve seen the K&O go through Yoder

Is that the Kansas and Oklahoma? And where does it go? To and from?

 

[Kusojiji]

Thought about it, but I have the puck lights already.

I can position them to wash evenly, or spread them out a bit to add some shadows. All that costs is the price of ceiling panel if I need to reposition them.

Or you can overwhelm like Chad did!

 

[Kusojiji]

Happy anniversary T&T

Or TNT?

Happy Anniversary to all those celebrating!

 

[Kusojiji]

farmers can’t guarantee passing their kids a working lifestyle

Over here, the kids don't want to farm. They just want to utube...

 

[Patrick]

Just wondering since I’m new to Kansas.
I’ve seen the K&O go through Yoder

Is that the Kansas and Oklahoma? And where does it go? To and from?

I'd have to double check, but I believe it runs on old Missouri Pacific between Wichita and Hutch. Possibly old Santa Fe as well

 

[Kusojiji]

Her little bairns???

The wee ones. haha

 

[Bruette]

I have the puck lights already.

To use what you have is always a wise choice.

 

[santafewillie]

Just wondering since I’m new to Kansas.
I’ve seen the K&O go through Yoder

Is that the Kansas and Oklahoma? And where does it go? To and from?

I'd have to double check, but I believe it runs on old Missouri Pacific between Wichita and Hutch. Possibly old Santa Fe as well

It's mostly old Santa Fe trackage with a bit of Missouri Pacific. Ironically, it is only in Kansas, it does not go into Oklahoma.

 

[Kusojiji]

I am glad that this forum has its policies. I just sent a message to the administrators of another one, which shall remain nameless, but starts with r and ends with ebb for some hateful crap that got spewed out right after one of my posts. And this was a post in what are you listening to type thread. I don't know if it was directed at me as I had just posted Nightwish While Your Lips Are Still Red. Nice song, didn't know nor cared if there were any underlying messages or agenda. I did do a search to see if there were, but didn't find anything.

I was going to blast back at both he and the follower who posted something like how do i follow such a powerful statement or something. I was going to say - that would be easy, don't whine so much? But didn't. I just unfollowed the thread.

My message to the administrator was about them reducing the hate and personal attacks on their forum. Someone posts a review about recently released model. He put info such as where to install the additional parts, how this prototype had this and this other one did not, etc. Really handy stuff IMO. But man, he gets pounded. I defended and thanked him for posting such useful information that I could use. Another situation was one guy posted that with all the negative feedback, he wasn't going to be buying one. One of the manufacturer's guys went on to attack his character as to why he would just come on and state that. My response was going to be that the manufacturer's guy had nothing else to defend his product with and so he had turned to a personal attack, but didn't. I walked away from that one.

A recent debacle was with a manufacturer and Sam's Trains. Sure, Sam can be pretty tough in his reviews and is a bit too emotional at it, but calls out big mistakes, especially repeated ones. A manufacturer guy responded poorly and stated that Sam was just doing this for clicks. Sam has been getting attacked on this forum for a while and this one broke the camel's back. He put out a video and called them out. The manufacturer had the forum remove the statement from the thread and the guy issued an apology, albeit a lame one, but Sam publicly accepted it.

So, I will wait and see if the administrators respond. If they tell me to pack sand, then I will ask them to delete my folder as I do not wish to share anything on that forum. And then they can delete my account.

Did I say, glad to be here!

 

[kgstakes]

I'd have to double check, but I believe it runs on old Missouri Pacific between Wichita and Hutch. Possibly old Santa Fe as well

Seems they pretty much only haul hoppers some other freight but most what I’ve seen in grain hoppers.

Thanks for the info.

 

[Kusojiji]

And on a brighter note (sorry about the last one), I was finally able to turn the AC off. First time in 3 months. Day's high was 26C, but humidity was in the high 70s. Turned off the AC and dehumidifier and opened up the front door and windows. I had installed a sliding screen door several years ago to allow us to air out the house when we could.

 

[Jaz avalley]

I am glad that this forum has its policies. I just sent a message to the administrators of another one, which shall remain nameless, but starts with r and ends with ebb for some hateful crap that got spewed out right after one of my posts. And this was a post in what are you listening to type thread. I don't know if it was directed at me as I had just posted Nightwish While Your Lips Are Still Red. Nice song, didn't know nor cared if there were any underlying messages or agenda. I did do a search to see if there were, but didn't find anything.

I was going to blast back at both he and the follower who posted something like how do i follow such a powerful statement or something. I was going to say - that would be easy, don't whine so much? But didn't. I just unfollowed the thread.

My message to the administrator was about them reducing the hate and personal attacks on their forum. Someone posts a review about recently released model. He put info such as where to install the additional parts, how this prototype had this and this other one did not, etc. Really handy stuff IMO. But man, he gets pounded. I defended and thanked him for posting such useful information that I could use. Another situation was one guy posted that with all the negative feedback, he wasn't going to be buying one. One of the manufacturer's guys went on to attack his character as to why he would just come on and state that. My response was going to be that the manufacturer's guy had nothing else to defend his product with and so he had turned to a personal attack, but didn't. I walked away from that one.

A recent debacle was with a manufacturer and Sam's Trains. Sure, Sam can be pretty tough in his reviews and is a bit too emotional at it, but calls out big mistakes, especially repeated ones. A manufacturer guy responded poorly and stated that Sam was just doing this for clicks. Sam has been getting attacked on this forum for a while and this one broke the camel's back. He put out a video and called them out. The manufacturer had the forum remove the statement from the thread and the guy issued an apology, albeit a lame one, but Sam publicly accepted it.

So, I will wait and see if the administrators respond. If they tell me to pack sand, then I will ask them to delete my folder as I do not wish to share anything on that forum. And then they can delete my account.

Did I say, glad to be here!

There is always likely to be something we disagree with,and sometimes we like the side that gets trounced, if you made a comment in support and stood up to what you thought was unfair, or did a private message showing support so it was not removed.
We cannot know all the nuances, in my personal experience the mods here do the best they can, and have long memories so previous posts. May factor in to their response. it can on a rare occasion be a financial backer so their hands are somewhat tied(this is supposition on my part and does not reflect any actions on this specific forum)
Sometimes we see an injustice or perceive one,but I would say people will stand up for their product, people can have two different points of view but both valid from their own point of view. on another thread we are discussing the purist view of a layout, reflecting reality, not including unreal elements, which I know I am guilty of, even saying adding real graffitti can lower the tone. Several of us would not model what other people are just most of us are more tolerant of those w ho do it differently to us.
I personally believe by showing support of those whose opinion and work you like is the important part, but avoiding a slanting (edited I meant slanging - not typing to change anything I said) match - I mean attacking people personally or being just nasty about their work is down to a mod to decide. will I defend someone too right.
I often see work that is not necessarily admirable, BUT my own early work is easily laughed at, but there is a learning curve, people come here to learn and improve, to share.
I personally would not advocate, walking away, nor deleting one’s work. I know a person in real life who took a hammer to his work (not personally on forum and I think i]he uploaded on YouTube too) because I have seen people totally regret it on reflection. if you are upset enough take a break, if other things mean you do not have time, take a break.
I personally would not burn bridges.
I am sorry your experiences atm seem to have negativity. But remember to take your own perception, your own outside influences, sometimes one can be more sensitive to influences. several instances at once can seem overwhelming, perhaps step back for a moment for perspective.

I also believe in the ethos I often type it, if you see something you do not like, that you cannot do anything about, where someone else’s opinion tis contrary to your own and annoys you, probably best to scroll on down, and stick to the parts that you like and enjoy them.

FYI my own break here was completely influenced by off forum circumstances. I enjoy the banter. Hence why I came back. The only sad thing was to find that someone I liked Sirfoldalot was no longer with us, but I still have good memories of him.

 

[Jaz avalley]

Ref my own post I love so many aspects of this hobby, I admire skills I cannot emulate, I break ‘rules’ and annoy people on occasion, I am marmite (love me or hate me sometimes ok and sometimes tasteless) but I enjoy myself and hopefully hurt no others, if I ever offend anyone, pls feel free to msg me, or pull me up on a thread, it might make me rethink what I posted, especially if only a tweak is required. That said I enjoy stretching the envelope. I don’t do nude models but see the fun of them occasionally having a good laugh, especially when the modeller in question uses them to effect. and at the end of the day they are puppets! Hang on I need the link for this play the first video , the others will be funny too

It's A Puppet! Brian Connelly On TV - British Classic Comedy

The Brian Connelly Show – 1992 Currently starring in East Enders Brian Connelly is better known these days as a musical performer with many successful roles under his belt. However once upon a time Brian Connelly’s Saturday Night TV show was must see TV. The Brian Connelly Show ran for 4 series...

www.britishclassiccomedy.co.uk

 

[Kusojiji]

I'm glad you came back and very nice to meet you.

I did walk away from it for several hours and sent my message to them this am. I thought it was me, but after thinking about it and checking to see that my song (just a song), wasn't the cause. I'm normally not sensitive and am really quite dense (both versions).

Anyway, the whining lamp is out, brain cells will get stomped on tonight. Wish I were near RHB for some of that OCT fest!

 

[Jaz avalley]

Part 3
Sometimes my rule breaking can be argued, films filming, dayglo green not so much ooh radioactive fallout,
e n j o y. Y o u r s e l f I t s l a t E r t h a n y o u t h I n k ooh that song might be o that video as well

My layout my rules

 

[Jaz avalley]

This one might be better and sell the message better

 

[bnsf971]

Good morning. It's clear and 70. This is the last day I get to do a "normal" commute. I currently live 4 miles from work, and if usually takes about 20 minutes to drive. Not great, but the powers that be built three schools on this road, each a mile from each other, all with start times between 7:30-8:00 AM.
New place is 17 miles away, and is a direct drive straight down a US highway with 4 traffic lights and a 60mph speed limit. You would think it would be a quick trip. But no, the highway is a two lane, no passing zone the entire length I have to drive. And everybody from the place I live has to take this road to get to work in the morning. I hope the drive will only take 45 minutes each way, though I've already been stuck in traffic for an hour.

 

[Kusojiji]

Part 3
Sometimes my rule breaking can be argued, films filming, dayglo green not so much ooh radioactive fallout,
e n j o y. Y o u r s e l f I t s l a t E r t h a n y o u t h I n k ooh that song might be o that video as well

My layout my rules

Awesome! Rule #1 applies.

When it comes to your stuff, and others as well, I don't think about rules but more of how impressive the work is.

 

[Bill Tidler Jr.]

Good Friday morning! It's 63°F and clear.

Have a great day!