I don’t think the group ever materialized. I am taking the Coast Starlight up from Martinez but changed my travel date to ... moreI don’t think the group ever materialized. I am taking the Coast Starlight up from Martinez but changed my travel date to this coming Friday for family reasons. Turns out I will be meeting a new granddaughter, a wee little one born at 28 weeks on August 3. She’s doing great, is just now up to 3 pounds, but will still be in the hospital. Not to worry, though, as I will have plenty of pictures to share.
Lots of questions.
After a threatened lawsuit, Botchman realized not only was I correct, but that I had underestimated the exten... moreLots of questions.
After a threatened lawsuit, Botchman realized not only was I correct, but that I had underestimated the extent of the particular problem.
The agreement was I get one of the first of everything to evaluate, develop field fixes for, and possibly write reviews. I then placed units in long-term use, continuing evaluation and necessary fixes.
I knew quite well how the relationship with Kader worked, no matter what one person in particular spouted on various forums.
My buddy Howard Lee told me of the regrind issues and how they came about. Told me of the air tool issues, how the screws were way too tight, even though the written specs called for specific settings...and how he would start at one end of the line, set the tools, get to the end and come back...and they had all been reset by the workers.
How he though the 2-8-0 loose screws issue was payback.
I still have the e-mail from Clambake...where a publisher wanted to know if Botchman paid me...another attempt at discrediting.
Fine job on the ash pit, John. Very realistic construction, but then again, all of your modeling is a work of art. W... moreFine job on the ash pit, John. Very realistic construction, but then again, all of your modeling is a work of art. What is the width of the layout as shown in the photo below? Looks wider than what one could reach from either side, so I was wondering how you access it.
John Passaro said:
Here you can see the tracks leading up the the ash pit. My research told me to keep it away from main buildings and structure (fire danger apparently, also hence the red water holder) so I put it on the last track in the yard.
Yep, while body mounting is worlds better than truck mount in stability, Kadees especially appreciate proper height. The smaller... moreYep, while body mounting is worlds better than truck mount in stability, Kadees especially appreciate proper height. The smaller #1 couplers are even more appreciative of a "solid and proper" mounting.
I had similar experiences with the light weight and rocking. I took a slightly different method to fix, but I have indeed shimme... moreI had similar experiences with the light weight and rocking. I took a slightly different method to fix, but I have indeed shimmed the ends of the axles to eliminate the severe side to side play.
Well, I'm all for the "weathered" look - the last time I weathered anything intentionally was back when I was modeling HO, but, ... moreWell, I'm all for the "weathered" look - the last time I weathered anything intentionally was back when I was modeling HO, but, there comes a day when it's just time for a NEW roof. The pictures don't show it nearly as bad as it looks in real life. Even old, weathered structures get something new now and then, so I think I'll re-shingle the roof and just wait for it to weather again...
I DO appreciate all of the comments - there's a lot of work to re-doing this and it WOULD be so much easier to just leave it alone... less
going to bring up building one at next club meeting. I think kids would love a simple puzzle they can operate, either counting m... moregoing to bring up building one at next club meeting. I think kids would love a simple puzzle they can operate, either counting moves or timing a set number of moves and keep a scoreboard with their times. I think it would be great at places where we take our module setups!I like your small reduced one Greg
Dan Hilyer said:
Fine looking cars, Tom. Thanks for sharing and providing the historical background and photos.
Thanks Dan... moreDan Hilyer said:
Fine looking cars, Tom. Thanks for sharing and providing the historical background and photos.
Thanks Dan. More to come. Tom
John Passaro said:
" Rooster " said:
Will you include the meal deal where you purchase 2 hotdogs, 2 fries and 2 cokes for the pr... moreJohn Passaro said:
" Rooster " said:
Will you include the meal deal where you purchase 2 hotdogs, 2 fries and 2 cokes for the price of two and then get your second ones free?
Maybe. My Italian grandfather, the one from Palermo, owned a grocery. Whenever he couldn't sell apples at two cents apiece at the front counter, he'd change the price to two for a nickel and they'd be gone in an hour.
edit: I'll edit this to mention that his customers were all Italians...hmmmmm.
You never eat meatloaf from Palermo unless Rooster made it !
I would like to get two pickets to Titsburgh myself but will trade for a Count Basie show . less
Your work reminds me that sometime I'd like to make a load like that for the Union Mine in Virginia... moreThat's beautiful Bob!
Your work reminds me that sometime I'd like to make a load like that for the Union Mine in Virginia City NV. The problem was, it was 40 feet in diameter! And I've not seen any clear photographic or other evidence on how it was split up for shipment. I'll guess it was in 1/8 segments though, and probably with lots of cribbing and tie-downs.
Anyway, great job, and very inspirational! Glad you've gotten this great tool!
Cliff
Yes thank you for your apparent concern Rooster.
Except for a few people, by re-reading the entire 3 pages, you can easily see t... moreYes thank you for your apparent concern Rooster.
Except for a few people, by re-reading the entire 3 pages, you can easily see that the thread is all constructive and helpful posts from people. Also John P. was nice enough to post the 1972 MR article by John on another thread.
