Blackwater Canyon Line - April 6, 2024 - Sanky Wanky Coffee Co, Almost Done

Hi Mark, as you know I have been on the road and have made it to Missouri!

I have to say you are doing an amazing job on your layout and the swanky coffee shop is looking great! I like how you take your time and dont rush things1 i really need to learn that skill! LOL

Well needless to say we are now looking for that wonderful train room with attached home! LOL It is nice to have the trip over and be able to get on my computer to check in!

Take care and I will check in again soon!

Thank you, Mike!  It bears repeating once more, I am glad you made it safely to Joplin!! 

On the Sanky Wanky, I did paint the extra couple parts I had forgotten and installed them.  I don't like how my chimney flues/stacks turned out, so I removed them and will try again.  The weatherman expects several days of rain again, so I hope to get back at it and even work on the new sides for the lower lift-up girder bridge.

LOL Just think about it, RR employees probably hate rain and snow. But model RR'ers just rain and snow as it gives us time for the layout and trains!

Good luck on the lower lift bridge!

Mike, I'm sure it is similar for railroaders as it was for us power and telecom employees.  It's harder to work on electrical equipment in the rain than snow.  You really have to be paying attention to where everything is so the equipment doesn't get wet.  It doesn't matter as much if you do.     Rain, snow, cold, heat, all just makes the given task harder for that day!  I certainly was thankful when I moved into an inside job when I was 51.  51!  Woah!  That was quite a while ago!! 

Mike, thank you!  Yes, besides cosmetics, I need to tweak the lower bridge some.  It has been binding a bit all winter.  Even though I have climate control including a dehumidifier, I'm wondering if it will get worse this summer.  Therefore, I may be doing a bit of an overhaul.  It certainly has worked well using your plan and Plexiglas parts!!!    That deserves a two thumbs up!! 

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Mike, I'm sure it is similar for railroaders as it was for us power and telecom employees.  It's harder to work on electrical equipment in the rain than snow.  You really have to be paying attention to where everything is so the equipment doesn't get wet.  It doesn't matter as much if you do.     Rain, snow, cold, heat, all just makes the given task harder for that day!  I certainly was thankful when I moved into an inside job when I was 51.  51!  Woah!  That was quite a while ago!! 

Mike, thank you!  Yes, besides cosmetics, I need to tweak the lower bridge some.  It has been binding a bit all winter.  Even though I have climate control including a dehumidifier, I'm wondering if it will get worse this summer.  Therefore, I may be doing a bit of an overhaul.  It certainly has worked well using your plan and Plexiglas parts!!!    That deserves a two thumbs up!! 

Thanks Mark, I am glad the Plexiglas parts are working for you! The bad news is that the scraps I had left over got left behind in Washington State, I guess I will have to find some new stuff! LOL

Well done, Mark!

Peter

Thank you, Peter!!