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The O-Narrow Line / Re: Geezer's Lounge (Rev 1) - Volume 6

Today at 08:56:15 AM

Morning all,

Thanks for breakfast Rick. I was here earlier but didn't have anything ready for breakfast so I waited.

I've been doing a little yard work and easing back into my old routines. My eye has healed from the eye surgery but it made the cataract in the right eye worse. Now cataract surgery is in my future. I can still see but my depth perception is a little off.

Today, I'll do a little more on the book and starting tomorrow, I'll spend a week on the layout.

Have a safe and happy day everyone.

Tom

The O-Narrow Line / Re: Geezer's Lounge (Rev 1) - Volume 6

October 13, 2026, 08:32:44 AM

Curt,

Hope all goes well with the VA and the neck cyst.

Tom

The O-Narrow Line / Re: Geezer's Lounge (Rev 1) - Volume 6

October 13, 2026, 08:31:11 AM

Morning Geezers,

Thanks for breakfast Larry and Rick. Its doubly good.

It seems like this forum topic could also be called "What are all our medical issues of the day". I guess its all age related at this point. I go along 79 years in good health and physical condition and WHAM, 2026 approaching my 80th year many things have gone south WTF! I'll be most happy to be back to normal and daily modeling.

I'm still going through the radiation fallout from the 39 sessions. Mainly, my "manhood parts", are suffering from a reaction from the treatments. I have a severe burning when using the latrine, and it is intense. Doc says it will lesson over the next two weeks. In the mean time it is on fire. Nothing to take for internal radiation burning except Advil. He made it very clear NOT to take Motrin but stay with the Advil every four hours.

Going to the Flea Market/Antique Center was a huge mistake for me. I knew better than to go, but go I went. Anyway, I did come home with a nice find from the coin dealer. He had a 1914 Cleveland $20 note for $45. It had several folds, some light staining and a misaligned/narrow bottom border. This is a US Currency Large Note. This is considered a VG to F note. Anytime I can get a large note for just over double face value, I'll grab it. Yes, I know you want to know what it is actually worth. Well, according to the US Paper Money grading system, this $20.00 US Currency note is valued at between $115 to $175 on the secondary market. Not sure why the dealer had it at $45 other than he is a coin dealer and not a currency dealer. For me to get the correct value, I'll need to send it off to be officially graded, then I can nail down the true value.

Pam is going bowling, I'm staying home and trying on some new diapers.

Have a nice, happy, safe and healthy day everyone.

Tom

Baggage Car - Daily Chat / Saturday, October 10, 2026

October 10, 2026, 08:50:49 AM

Morning all,

I'm spending the day with Pam. She wants to go the huge Antique Center in Mt. Dora. While she walks around, I'll spend time at the coin dealer looking for old US currency.,

It has rained here for six straight days. I wonder if I should build an ark and not more models.

I think I'll rent out my front yard for hunting to the locals as it is tall enough to hide a cat, even if it is a small one. NO, I'm not saying cats need to be hunted. Just an expression.

Have a safe, dry and happy day everyone.

Tom

The O-Narrow Line / Re: Geezer's Lounge (Rev 1) - Volume 6

October 10, 2026, 08:47:29 AM

Morning Geezers,

Thanks for breakfast Rick, The Cheerios were great.

I'm spending the day with Pam. She wants to go the huge Antique Center. While she walks around I'll spend time at the coin dealer looking for old US currency.,

It has rained here for six straight days. I wonder if I should build an ark and not more models.

The O-Narrow Line / Re: Geezer's Lounge (Rev 1) - Volume 6

October 09, 2026, 12:58:30 PM

Afternoon all you Geezers,

I took Pam, err, Pam took me this morning to IHOP for some pumpkin pancakes. You have to ask them to cook them light or they come as as throwing discs.

I'm in the train room trying to get up enough energy to do something. So far, I'm just sitting here.

I called the doc. yesterday to inquire what can be done for the burning in my prostrate area. He said nothing to do but take Advil and wait it out for another two weeks. He said the radiation is still working through my body. I may have already said this, but I have a whole new respect for those going through radiation and chemo.

I did manage to get another chapter done on the book.

Hope all are having a happy and healthy day.

Tom

The O-Narrow Line / Re: Geezer's Lounge (Rev 1) - Volume 6

October 06, 2026, 06:45:13 AM

Morning Mike,

Thanks for the hearty farmer's breakfast. I'm up as well, can't sleep either.

Sorry to hear about the accident Mike but happy your wife wasn't hurt. The car can be repaired.

Pam is gong bowling today at noon. I'm going to watch - still not cleared myself to bowl.

I need to get a hair cut this morning. I'm starting to look homeless - all I need is a sign.

MY right eye continues to improve. I'll see the eye doc nest week.

Have a great day everyone and stay safe.

Tom

The O-Narrow Line / Re: Geezer's Lounge (Rev 1) - Volume 6

October 03, 2026, 08:27:07 AM

Morning all,

Thanks for breakfast Larry. BWs and Maple Syrup are perfect for today.

Mike, gets lots of rest and take care.

Rick, no BSing today as I'm spending the day with Pam. We haven't had a good BSing session in several months, maybe even since last December. I plan to have one soon.

That's it for me, nothing new other than being tired most of the day - same ole same ole.

Have a healthy day everyone.

Tom

Kit Building / Re: Horwood Brothers Gas, Oil and Service - Rail Scale Miniatures.

October 01, 2026, 12:34:58 PM

Quote from: GPdemayo on September 21, 2026, 09:19:21 AMSometimes it's one step forward and 2 steps back.....great job solving your latest problem.

Greg,

Thanks but in my case at this time, it's one step forward and then nap time.

I know this to shall pass.

Tom

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Kit Building / Re: Horwood Brothers Gas, Oil and Service - Rail Scale Miniatures.

October 01, 2026, 12:33:07 PM

Quote from: Larry C on September 21, 2026, 07:44:27 AMI think your safe on the book removal; hope it holds this time.

Larry,

It is now almost a month and they are still on the foam. Just to damn tired with no energy to remove them at this time.

Tom

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Kit Building / Re: Horwood Brothers Gas, Oil and Service - Rail Scale Miniatures.

October 01, 2026, 12:31:49 PM

Quote from: Rick on September 20, 2026, 07:55:09 AMTom, two weeks should be more than enough time to remove the books.

Rick,

Yes, I agree the two weeks was certainly more than enough time.

I just had no energy to work or remove the books. They are still on the foam.

Tom

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Kit Building / Re: Horwood Brothers Gas, Oil and Service - Rail Scale Miniatures.

October 01, 2026, 12:30:09 PM

Quote from: PRR Modeler on September 19, 2026, 07:30:40 PMGood luck Tom.

Thanks Butty. It will all be well.

Tom

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Kit Building / Re: Horwood Brothers Gas, Oil and Service - Rail Scale Miniatures.

October 01, 2026, 12:29:26 PM

Quote from: S&S RR on September 19, 2026, 03:29:09 PMTom

Great to see you back in the train room!!!

Here is my 2 cents on the curling / separation issue that you had. When you had the train room closed up the materials saw temperatures / humidity changes that it didn't normally see when you were in the room all the time.

Every one of the materials you are using expands and contracts with temperature and humidity. When you glue a material like foam to a material like plywood the material that is not expanding as much tries to keep the material that is expanding more from expanding. This makes the material sandwich curl. To make this more complicated the glue joint is expanding or contracting differently than the plywood and the foam. I use the same construction but I brake the plywood into smaller pieces 18 inches by 36 inches is a big piece. I glue the foam onto the plywood but I use smaller pieces of foam which gives me expansions joints. If you ever have one of the expansion joints show through to the topside scenery, use the Howard Zane cover it with a bush or scenery technique.

Okay that's all I got for 2 cents. Give me a call if you want to dive into this deeper.

John

John,

What you said does make sense but it isn't the case here. I've clo0sed the train room for longer than this time with no issues. Also, I've had larger areas in the past glued and they never separated like this one.

My only guess is that I didn't allow enough time between the foam and cardboard gluing to thoroughly cure.

Thanks for the comments and for following along.

Tom

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The O-Narrow Line / Re: Geezer's Lounge (Rev 1) - Volume 6

October 01, 2026, 09:25:16 AM

Mike,

I also forgot to wish you all the best in tomorrow's procedure. Hope it does go well and nothing further is necessary.

Tom

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The O-Narrow Line / Re: Geezer's Lounge (Rev 1) - Volume 6

October 01, 2026, 09:22:22 AM

Morning all,

Thanks for breakfast TomO.

Thanks for all the congrats on the radiation graduation. I'm sure happy it is over and I'm still feeling the effects. Doc said I will for another couple of weeks.

I spent the last two days reviewing all the chapters of the book, made a few corrections and added a little info as well. Today I'll write more and then later this afternoon do some catching up on the Horwood build. I also need to clean up the train shed from when I tore out the warped cardboard and foam.

We are going out tonight to our favorite steak house. It is a small celebration of my completion of radiation and ringing the bell. I found out that ringing the bell doesn't mean "cancer free", it means completion of the treatment.

Have a safe and happy day everyone.

Tom

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