santafewillie
Same Ol' Buzzard
Good Morning All. 72° and partly cloudy. Chance of thundershowers around noon. Cool weather continues with today's high at 89°, however high humidity is in store. Remodel contractor is due back today, I think that he's ready to start the tile.
Out in the train shed yesterday, I started making fences to separate the railroad ROW from adjacent parking lots/alleys in the small town business district that I am finishing up. Some of the area will get a simple yellow pipe fence, another part will get a graffiti covered wood fence made from Bar Mills "Insta-Fence". I've used this product in a couple of other locations before, notably in the "Jacks Back Yard" junk dealer scene, and to fence off "Wicked Wanda's" from the tracks, both that you might remember from pictures that I posted.
Justin - Thanks for the background regarding the 2-6-6-6's. I know very little about eastern railroads.
Curt - Did I ever mention that I hate soldering? I also have the scars.
Garry - I know that your question was tongue in cheek, but this is the same parental units (at least the female) that were pictured with their twins on my barn roof in my old avatar. She has nested in my barn loft (I leave the doors open at each end) for 5-6 years now. It's not really a nest at all, she just lays the egg(s) on the floor, others just lay them on bare ground.
Chet - These birds don't bother me at all. There are many more that live around here. They're ugly as hell, but they do an excellent job of taking care of dead and diseased carrion that can be abundant out here in the country. You'd be surprised how many "city folk" bring their dead domestic animals out here and just drop them off along the road. Besides the usual stuff, goats seem to be abundant. Roadkill rabbits, snakes, armadillos and skunks round out their diets.
Gas station really looks good with the light in it now. I have mixed feelings regarding lights. I have them in about 25% of my structures, but I only run trains in the day time so they serve no purpose!
Jesse - I cannot accurately answer most of your questions regarding the trucks and couplers since I do not model "N"; but I think that yes is the answer to your first two questions is yes. Regarding a gauge, a single NMRA gauge will allow you to check track gauge, coupler height, wheelsets and numerous clearances in your switches. They're available from many places like Walther's, Micro Mark, Model Train Stuff, Kleins and probably most LHS's. Google "NMRA gauge". "N" scale is usually under $20.
Mike (WI) - Continued prayers and best wishes regarding your nephews recovery.
Ken(D&J) - Nice country that you're traveling through.
Johnny - I have had some spotty showers, but our last significant rain of over a half inch was back in April if I remember correctly.
In keeping with Johnny's suggestion to Terry:
¡Qué tenga un buen día! Todos.
En inglés es: Have a great day everyone.
Out in the train shed yesterday, I started making fences to separate the railroad ROW from adjacent parking lots/alleys in the small town business district that I am finishing up. Some of the area will get a simple yellow pipe fence, another part will get a graffiti covered wood fence made from Bar Mills "Insta-Fence". I've used this product in a couple of other locations before, notably in the "Jacks Back Yard" junk dealer scene, and to fence off "Wicked Wanda's" from the tracks, both that you might remember from pictures that I posted.
Justin - Thanks for the background regarding the 2-6-6-6's. I know very little about eastern railroads.
Curt - Did I ever mention that I hate soldering? I also have the scars.
Garry - I know that your question was tongue in cheek, but this is the same parental units (at least the female) that were pictured with their twins on my barn roof in my old avatar. She has nested in my barn loft (I leave the doors open at each end) for 5-6 years now. It's not really a nest at all, she just lays the egg(s) on the floor, others just lay them on bare ground.
Chet - These birds don't bother me at all. There are many more that live around here. They're ugly as hell, but they do an excellent job of taking care of dead and diseased carrion that can be abundant out here in the country. You'd be surprised how many "city folk" bring their dead domestic animals out here and just drop them off along the road. Besides the usual stuff, goats seem to be abundant. Roadkill rabbits, snakes, armadillos and skunks round out their diets.
Gas station really looks good with the light in it now. I have mixed feelings regarding lights. I have them in about 25% of my structures, but I only run trains in the day time so they serve no purpose!
Jesse - I cannot accurately answer most of your questions regarding the trucks and couplers since I do not model "N"; but I think that yes is the answer to your first two questions is yes. Regarding a gauge, a single NMRA gauge will allow you to check track gauge, coupler height, wheelsets and numerous clearances in your switches. They're available from many places like Walther's, Micro Mark, Model Train Stuff, Kleins and probably most LHS's. Google "NMRA gauge". "N" scale is usually under $20.
Mike (WI) - Continued prayers and best wishes regarding your nephews recovery.
My thoughts exactly.
Ken(D&J) - Nice country that you're traveling through.
Johnny - I have had some spotty showers, but our last significant rain of over a half inch was back in April if I remember correctly.
In keeping with Johnny's suggestion to Terry:
¡Qué tenga un buen día! Todos.
En inglés es: Have a great day everyone.
