Running Bear's Coffee Shop LXXI
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migalyto
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Ken,
Getting a contract renewal is always a sigh of relief. I work for a private contractor, that has to go out for bid every 3YRS.
Trigster
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Long Ago...The Northwestern Pacific...Operated an Interurban Line running from Sausalito, CA (just north of the Golden Gate Bridge)
up through the heart of Marin County...Through the 'Ross Valley' which is where I grew-up...It ran until approximately 1941 when it's
days were numbered after the opening of the Golden Gate Bridge...It was long gone by my time...
Here's a link to a historical site some of you might want to have a look around...Their 'Albums' are extensive and lots of info...
http://www.sunnyfortuna.com/railroad/
Here's an Image of an Old Time Table that shows the route:
Note the absence of the GGB...
I was digging through some old Family photos and here's one I really like...My best guess is that this is 1935ish...
It's in 'Larkspur, CA' and the pretty Lady in the White Dress is my Grandmother...A Family outing and adventure
out of the Big City and up into rural Marin...Violet Mathilda 'Trig'
...aka...'Tilly'...A Wonderful Person...I consider
myself very lucky to have known all 4 of my Grandparents...
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Also...Ken...Congratulations !!!...I enjoy every minute of being Retired...What I Want, When I Want, If I Want...Trig
up through the heart of Marin County...Through the 'Ross Valley' which is where I grew-up...It ran until approximately 1941 when it's
days were numbered after the opening of the Golden Gate Bridge...It was long gone by my time...
Here's a link to a historical site some of you might want to have a look around...Their 'Albums' are extensive and lots of info...
http://www.sunnyfortuna.com/railroad/
Here's an Image of an Old Time Table that shows the route:
Note the absence of the GGB...
I was digging through some old Family photos and here's one I really like...My best guess is that this is 1935ish...
It's in 'Larkspur, CA' and the pretty Lady in the White Dress is my Grandmother...A Family outing and adventure
out of the Big City and up into rural Marin...Violet Mathilda 'Trig'
...aka...'Tilly'...A Wonderful Person...I considermyself very lucky to have known all 4 of my Grandparents...
_____________________________________________
Also...Ken...Congratulations !!!...I enjoy every minute of being Retired...What I Want, When I Want, If I Want...Trig
chessie_system3
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Contracts and contract negotiations are stressful. When I went for the one at Pepsi when I worked there we were there all day and took two votes to pass it. They offered a sweet pension buy out that won it over.
Justin
Justin
In the end it looks like the celebration got the nod, but I think the organizer was having a bet each way anyway.
BigE
Active Member
I can't eat.
D&J RailRoad
Professor of HO
Got some more work done on the module tonight. Finished assembling the bridges and installed one over the Oroyyo.
This is the bridge that hasn't been installed yet. It will go next to the other one.
Kinda easy to build. Used flat Plastruct material for the deck and some angle pieces for the edges and I beams that run the length underneath the deck where the rail will be then painted it flat black. The concrete colored parts are solid Plastruct bar stock and hollow tube stock.
I had to get the trickle charger wired up to the bike so it would be easier to connect and disconnect. I'm going to ride to work tomorrow. Temps will be in the mid 20s in the morning but lower 50s for the afternoon ride home.
This is the bridge that hasn't been installed yet. It will go next to the other one.
Kinda easy to build. Used flat Plastruct material for the deck and some angle pieces for the edges and I beams that run the length underneath the deck where the rail will be then painted it flat black. The concrete colored parts are solid Plastruct bar stock and hollow tube stock.
I had to get the trickle charger wired up to the bike so it would be easier to connect and disconnect. I'm going to ride to work tomorrow. Temps will be in the mid 20s in the morning but lower 50s for the afternoon ride home.
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Boris
Beach Bum
Now here is some stuff to attempt to model. Straight out of coal country West Virginia.
Justin
Justin: Great photos, and some great modeling ideas. I might ad that the fuel tank was a common way of fueling cabin cars (caboose). Frequently, they were standard 275 gallon oil tanks raised on used fit ties for a gravity feed. The one you pictured probably used a hand crank pump.
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Boris
Beach Bum
KeninVA: Great news for you. removes that last vestige of anxiety.
GarryCBQ
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Good evening ....
Ken D&J ... I am happy to read your good news.
Trig ... The Cat looks like quite machine .... I like seeing the old interurban time table.
Justin .... You could have a lot of fun trying to make replicas of those old run-down scenes.
Greg .... I like the antique photo of the old depot ... milk cans and all..
I have a few photos ... I'll post separately ...
Ken D&J ... I am happy to read your good news.
Trig ... The Cat looks like quite machine .... I like seeing the old interurban time table.
Justin .... You could have a lot of fun trying to make replicas of those old run-down scenes.
Greg .... I like the antique photo of the old depot ... milk cans and all..
I have a few photos ... I'll post separately ...
chessie_system3
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Why can't people do research anymore? I mean we all ask questions about certain things but research will get you so much farther. It's hard to model a prototype accurately without at least doing some research. That's how I ended up with what I have on my roster. Of course I have fantasy units that weren't staples in the area I model but it's my railroad so I will bend the rules to a point.
Justin
Justin
Trussrod
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Now here is some stuff to attempt to model. Straight out of coal country West Virginia.
Justin
Justin: Those pictures offer a wealth of detail information. I find the two hand car sheds rather interesting. The smaller one almost looks like an outhouse but the double doors say otherwise. There rusty rails say they haven't seen much use but then again the the rails they butt against even show less wear. That the way an abandoned spur should look like.
I have an old abandoned section of track with an old box that has been taken over by a group of bums the as t is a prime candidate for rusty rails.
D&J RailRoad
Professor of HO
The current flu is reported to be a pretty tough strain this time.
I have a cousin who is about 5 years younger than myself in Tucson, AZ. She contracted the flu last weekend. She was pretty frail to begin with and had Rheumatoid Arthritis. He condition worsened to the point that she had a fall and was taken to the hospital with injuries. While there, she contracted pneumonia and went into respiratory arrest and was put on machine. Doctors now said she will not live without the machine assistance and is non-responsive anymore. Her living will was DNR. Today they will remove her from life support and let her go.
I have a cousin who is about 5 years younger than myself in Tucson, AZ. She contracted the flu last weekend. She was pretty frail to begin with and had Rheumatoid Arthritis. He condition worsened to the point that she had a fall and was taken to the hospital with injuries. While there, she contracted pneumonia and went into respiratory arrest and was put on machine. Doctors now said she will not live without the machine assistance and is non-responsive anymore. Her living will was DNR. Today they will remove her from life support and let her go.
IronBeltKen
Lazy Daydreamer
KenVA - So sorry to hear about your cousin!
chessie_system3
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Speaking of abandoned equipment. Apparently these were stored at this location for years.
Justin
santafewillie
Same Ol' Buzzard
Good Morning All. 29° and partly cloudy right now. Expect clearing soon and 60°+ for a high for the next week or so, maybe even 70° on Sunday. Yesterday was not an entirely good one on the SFW estate. While I was at the grocery store, we had a major water leak. Fortunately my wife had stayed at home and immediately turned the water off...trained her well. Nothing to do with the freezing weather, but it was a flexible braided metal hot water supply line to the dishwasher that burst! Well that took up a good hunk of the afternoon removing the broken one and going to the local hardware store for a replacement. I guess that 35 years is the life span of one of these hoses.
Still had a little time in the train shed later. Glued the wheels on an old Magnusom resin kit of a cement truck that I am finally assembling after buying it maybe 10 years ago. I remember purchasing it at my LHS, and the owner remarking that it was part of his original inventory when he opened the store in 1993. By the time I got it, he had marked it down twice! I painted all of the underside black, but I am still trying to decide on a paint scheme for the rest of the truck. Did a little more organizing around my new workbench. Hoping to get back to some scenery later this afternoon.
Justin - Boy, someone did a really nice job on that "Diablo Junction" layout. It's too bad they didn't include an overall shot of the layout in the video. It also contains my favorite Downtown Deco structure with the pawn shop on one end.
I also like your research pictures of the C&O stuff that you continually post. The area that I model isn't nearly as picturesque. Of course my aversion to making trees rules that kind of scenery out!
Chet - Yeah! The urge to just run trains is just too strong many times. Like you, I really enjoy switching, so industries and sidings are the first (and in many cases the only) things developed in all of my towns. I currently have seven towns with over 65 industries, so I can go for quite a few days (weeks actually) without repeating operations. That's why I cannot seem to get much scenery done as quickly as some others.
Curt - I don't really mind the peel and stick windows on the AMB kits. I usually add a dab of glue to many of them though. After my initial post, I went out and counted ten of their structures on my layout with # 11, the "Windsor Hotel", still in the box awaiting construction.
Ken (D&J) -
Greg - And I thought that I was later than most when I leave my Christmas tree up until January 6. Good luck on your project. I think that it will be real interesting. See if you can get an "after" photo to go with the one that you posted.
Garry - Your scene continues to come along very nicely. I wish that I could bring myself to working on one scene from start to finish like you (and others) do. My mind just wanders too much.
Eric - That's sad to hear about your grandmother, I do imagine that she's ready to move to the next life though.
Everybody have a great day and a good weekend as well.
Willie
Still had a little time in the train shed later. Glued the wheels on an old Magnusom resin kit of a cement truck that I am finally assembling after buying it maybe 10 years ago. I remember purchasing it at my LHS, and the owner remarking that it was part of his original inventory when he opened the store in 1993. By the time I got it, he had marked it down twice! I painted all of the underside black, but I am still trying to decide on a paint scheme for the rest of the truck. Did a little more organizing around my new workbench. Hoping to get back to some scenery later this afternoon.
Justin - Boy, someone did a really nice job on that "Diablo Junction" layout. It's too bad they didn't include an overall shot of the layout in the video. It also contains my favorite Downtown Deco structure with the pawn shop on one end.
I also like your research pictures of the C&O stuff that you continually post. The area that I model isn't nearly as picturesque. Of course my aversion to making trees rules that kind of scenery out!
Chet - Yeah! The urge to just run trains is just too strong many times. Like you, I really enjoy switching, so industries and sidings are the first (and in many cases the only) things developed in all of my towns. I currently have seven towns with over 65 industries, so I can go for quite a few days (weeks actually) without repeating operations. That's why I cannot seem to get much scenery done as quickly as some others.
Curt - I don't really mind the peel and stick windows on the AMB kits. I usually add a dab of glue to many of them though. After my initial post, I went out and counted ten of their structures on my layout with # 11, the "Windsor Hotel", still in the box awaiting construction.
Ken (D&J) -
That's my kind of company. Congratulations to you and all of your co-workers on winning the contract. Also sorry to hear about your cousin, I hate going to funerals of persons younger than me, if that's what is next in your case.
Greg - And I thought that I was later than most when I leave my Christmas tree up until January 6. Good luck on your project. I think that it will be real interesting. See if you can get an "after" photo to go with the one that you posted.
Garry - Your scene continues to come along very nicely. I wish that I could bring myself to working on one scene from start to finish like you (and others) do. My mind just wanders too much.
Eric - That's sad to hear about your grandmother, I do imagine that she's ready to move to the next life though.
Everybody have a great day and a good weekend as well.
Willie
ACL-CSX
Founder, NHRR; Founder, Nathan's Crossroads
Morning y'all. No idea what the weather is. Or what day it is. Or even if the year is the same. Been driving a plow truck for nearly 30 hours in the last 48.
Flo, coffee please. Also, bacon, eggs, toast, hash browns, and one of them apple fritters. A pillow and blanket and a corner booth if you have one.
I'll check back in when I remember who I am. Good day y'all.
Jesse
Flo, coffee please. Also, bacon, eggs, toast, hash browns, and one of them apple fritters. A pillow and blanket and a corner booth if you have one.
I'll check back in when I remember who I am. Good day y'all.
Jesse
Raincoat2
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Good morning everyone. 28 and sunny here in SW MO, heading for 52 today. Nice weekend up, with rain and 60 on Sunday.
Chet - All I can say is passengers better hold on tight as they go over that curvy track you posted the other day!!
Eric - prayers for your situation - get well soon!
Justin - nice photos!
Garry - what can I say - great photos from your layout!
We're keeping our 17-month old granddaughter tonight - it's an experiment as it will be her first night away from mom and dad. One thing we'll do for sure is take her to the basement to see the "choo-choos." Just mention it to her and she points to the door to the basement stairwell and heads right for it! She likes to push the horn and bell buttons on the sound control!
Have a good day everyone.
Chet - All I can say is passengers better hold on tight as they go over that curvy track you posted the other day!!
Eric - prayers for your situation - get well soon!
Justin - nice photos!
Garry - what can I say - great photos from your layout!
We're keeping our 17-month old granddaughter tonight - it's an experiment as it will be her first night away from mom and dad
. One thing we'll do for sure is take her to the basement to see the "choo-choos." Just mention it to her and she points to the door to the basement stairwell and heads right for it! She likes to push the horn and bell buttons on the sound control!Have a good day everyone.
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