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#51
Baggage Car - Daily Chat / Re: Tuesday September 22, 2026
Last post by jbvb - September 22, 2026, 07:44:53 AMGood morning, Jaime and those on the way. The lower Merrimack Valley is overcast and in the mid-50s now, with sun and mid-60s forecast for midday. Chickens are out and fed, and no Pawpaws to pick up. I'm off for more track work at Seashore in a bit, so I'll put a basket of Beacons on the counter and leave the rest of our apples to my wife.
I wouldn't be surprised to hear a crossing tender had a sideline, but it's drilled into RR employees to be ready for a train on any track at any time. Their shanties usually didn't have toilets but did have dispatcher's line phones to get permission to go down the street or wherever.
I wouldn't be surprised to hear a crossing tender had a sideline, but it's drilled into RR employees to be ready for a train on any track at any time. Their shanties usually didn't have toilets but did have dispatcher's line phones to get permission to go down the street or wherever.
#52
The O-Narrow Line / Re: Geezer's Lounge (Rev 1) - ...
Last post by Rick - September 22, 2026, 07:39:03 AMGood morning everyone.
It's 54 now, slight chance of rain this morning but gray and overcast all day with a high of 63.
Coffee, sodas and OJ are ready.
Belgium waffle maker is plugged in and ready to go with a bowl of batter next to it.
Sides of bacon and/or sausage with real Wisconsin butter and authentic Vermont maple syrup.
Karl, didn't know I'd gat a RickRibbing yesterday.
Glad you got home safely.
Curt, hope you slept and feel better today.
Jerry, how are you?
Ron, good news on the great weekend and looking forward to the pictures.
TomO, with the purchase of the greenhouse it sounds like more evidence of permanency.
Dave, I'll have to check your thread for the roof status.
Larry, I gave all my modeling supplies away and need to rebuy everything before I can start building kits again.
Mike, hope it was all good news at the check-up yesterday.
How's everyone else?
Got some things done inside and backed up more photos.
Stopped raining long enough to take Star for a walk.
There's a rail line about 2-300' from my house.
Around 2 to 4 trains come through on an average day.
I've walked with Star on the tracks to the next grade crossing a few times and noticed the poor condition of many of the ties.
Yesterday a MOW train arrived and unloaded new ties.
I have an afternoon appointment with the urologist to remove the stent.
Have a great day everyone.
It's 54 now, slight chance of rain this morning but gray and overcast all day with a high of 63.
Coffee, sodas and OJ are ready.
Belgium waffle maker is plugged in and ready to go with a bowl of batter next to it.
Sides of bacon and/or sausage with real Wisconsin butter and authentic Vermont maple syrup.
Karl, didn't know I'd gat a RickRibbing yesterday.
Glad you got home safely.
Curt, hope you slept and feel better today.
Jerry, how are you?
Ron, good news on the great weekend and looking forward to the pictures.
TomO, with the purchase of the greenhouse it sounds like more evidence of permanency.
Dave, I'll have to check your thread for the roof status.
Larry, I gave all my modeling supplies away and need to rebuy everything before I can start building kits again.
Mike, hope it was all good news at the check-up yesterday.
How's everyone else?
Got some things done inside and backed up more photos.
Stopped raining long enough to take Star for a walk.
There's a rail line about 2-300' from my house.
Around 2 to 4 trains come through on an average day.
I've walked with Star on the tracks to the next grade crossing a few times and noticed the poor condition of many of the ties.
Yesterday a MOW train arrived and unloaded new ties.
I have an afternoon appointment with the urologist to remove the stent.
Have a great day everyone.
#53
Baggage Car - Daily Chat / Tuesday September 22, 2026
Last post by NEMMRRC - September 22, 2026, 05:35:56 AMHowdy.
I wonder what these fellows did when they weren't flagging traffic on the railroad. Did they have other chores in between trains ?
Have a good day out there.
I wonder what these fellows did when they weren't flagging traffic on the railroad. Did they have other chores in between trains ?
Have a good day out there.
#54
Layout Tours / Re: 2026 Narrow gauge pictures
Last post by jbvb - September 21, 2026, 10:23:42 PMThanks, Jeff. Also thanks MJ; your comment motivated me to look the 2027 location up: I've visited Hickory NC a couple of times, it's less than an hour from where several of my wife's family live. So if everything else aligns, I can commute to the 2027 NNGC while my wife gets family time.
#55
Modeling Wizardry / Re: Using a 3D printer to make...
Last post by Jim Donovan - September 21, 2026, 09:11:17 PMHi Dave;
I suspect you did not mean to drop your post here but your results are looking great. I've had a laser cutter for a couple of years now and frankly don't know what I would do without it. I am going to load a photo I took showing 3 x 12 strip wood I stained and then cut for use on making the pickle tanks. In you can see the circle cut outs which become the tops. You can also see where my laziness knows no bounds. I am making a transfer platform across the back for unloading of pickle cars. Instead of individual cutting out the 3 x 12 x 3 feet planks I put this slightly used sheet of strip wood. Attached together by masking tape and then cardstock, the laser in one pass cut out all the top boards, exactly 3 feet wide. Another amazing tool that allows for details and precision not available before.
I suspect you did not mean to drop your post here but your results are looking great. I've had a laser cutter for a couple of years now and frankly don't know what I would do without it. I am going to load a photo I took showing 3 x 12 strip wood I stained and then cut for use on making the pickle tanks. In you can see the circle cut outs which become the tops. You can also see where my laziness knows no bounds. I am making a transfer platform across the back for unloading of pickle cars. Instead of individual cutting out the 3 x 12 x 3 feet planks I put this slightly used sheet of strip wood. Attached together by masking tape and then cardstock, the laser in one pass cut out all the top boards, exactly 3 feet wide. Another amazing tool that allows for details and precision not available before.
#56
Layout Tours / Re: 2026 Narrow gauge pictures
Last post by labdad - September 21, 2026, 08:15:15 PMThanks Jeff!
I'm hoping to go next year since it's close.
MJinTN
I'm hoping to go next year since it's close.
MJinTN
#57
The O-Narrow Line / Re: Geezer's Lounge (Rev 1) - ...
Last post by KentuckySouthern - September 21, 2026, 07:19:33 PMWe arrived home in good shape. Sun in the UP morphed to mostly cloudy skies one back beneath the bridge with the trolls. Highest temperature seen was 63, 7 pm now it's in the 50s.
Funny thing the hummingbirds were very active at the feeder at the cedar swamp this am and anxious for a fresh jug of sweet stuff back here at home. Very late for them, especially in UP.
Watch last quarter of the Steelers dismissal game and enjoyed the Sunday nightcap, quite intense. Colts came oh so close. May see the game tonight too. Rested my eyes for an hour while my "ears" recharged.
Back to the yard tomorrow and maybe some bench time, too.
ACLTOM thanks for the update. Best wishes to the Judge.
The Egg McRick sounds like a good breakfast, Rick. Ronald's used to be a favorite. Eggs not my favorite these days. Maybe a Sausage RikGriddle would work too.
Enjoy all, nice to be home. Near $5 gas takes the edge out of traveling right now. You would not tell from the traffic, tho.
Funny thing the hummingbirds were very active at the feeder at the cedar swamp this am and anxious for a fresh jug of sweet stuff back here at home. Very late for them, especially in UP.
Watch last quarter of the Steelers dismissal game and enjoyed the Sunday nightcap, quite intense. Colts came oh so close. May see the game tonight too. Rested my eyes for an hour while my "ears" recharged.
Back to the yard tomorrow and maybe some bench time, too.
ACLTOM thanks for the update. Best wishes to the Judge.
The Egg McRick sounds like a good breakfast, Rick. Ronald's used to be a favorite. Eggs not my favorite these days. Maybe a Sausage RikGriddle would work too.
Enjoy all, nice to be home. Near $5 gas takes the edge out of traveling right now. You would not tell from the traffic, tho.
#58
Baggage Car - Daily Chat / Re: Monday September 21, 2026
Last post by KentuckySouthern - September 21, 2026, 06:58:43 PMJust up from a short nap after driving home from the UP today. Traffic was easy to navigate but Ma Nature set the thermostat back and cranked the fan. 59 now after highest seen was 63.
Had a fine week, time to look at the mail and refresh the hobby projects.
Monday night football? The Sunday night game was intense.
Thanks for all the photos.
Be well.
Had a fine week, time to look at the mail and refresh the hobby projects.
Monday night football? The Sunday night game was intense.
Thanks for all the photos.
Be well.
#59
Scratchbuilding / Re: Frederic Testard Critter S...
Last post by robert goslin - September 21, 2026, 05:31:18 PMLooks good Bernd. You've still got all those fancy tools.
I remember that sketch that Frederic did. Old RRL forum memories.
I remember that sketch that Frederic did. Old RRL forum memories.
#60
Baggage Car - Daily Chat / Re: Monday September 21, 2026
Last post by Vietnam Seabee - September 21, 2026, 02:41:44 PMNice, Matt...I watched the video you posted a few days ago...very impressive!!!
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