Hi John. I am leaning towards the Cascades in Washington hence that is where I am. The oil fields cause that is where my wife's parents are. and Chicago cause that the Turn around point.
I would like to see what you have in mind.
Russ, we are waiting on Mixy to fix a small problem with Scale Trax in SCARM then the cross overs will be installed on the plan.
Mike
Some how missed your start. It's great and I look forward to the in progress pictures. Above all have fun.
Larry
Semper Fi!
Oh Don't worry Larry I will be asking a lot of questions! You haven't seen anything yet as far as what I want to know. The good thing is you are one of the people on the top of my list to get information from!
Ok Bob and Brian, here are the pictures I said I would post earlier this morning! Every thing went smooth!
Even the inspector had to come out and check it! He approves How things are looking!
Looking good. Glad to hear that the government inspector is allowing you permission to build on your own property.
You should leave the inspector a nice chew or treat every now and then, just to avoid any unnecessary delays and keep the project running smoothly!!
I like your English Bull Dog.
Thanks guys!,
Dennis, oh I had to pay for the right to build! Darn building dept, wants there share!
RTR, I give him toys and treats, but if he sees something he wants he just takes it!! You can tell by his size he eats a lot!
Thanks Eddie, his name is Tank, and he sure is one. If your not watching him he will just mow you down!
In that case you should not have any 'inspection' problems during construction. Nice smoothly running project if inspector is happy!! 
Mike G,
Holy cow talk about building a train room from the cement floor up, and with the Marine Mascot right there with ya.
Hope all is going well Mike! In your outfit the dog is named Tank? Should be Guns!
PCRR/Dave
Pine Creek Railroad posted:Mike G,
Holy cow talk about building a train room from the cement floor up, and with the Marine Mascot right there with ya.
Hope all is going well Mike! In your outfit the dog is named Tank? Should be Guns!
PCRR/Dave
Thanks Dave!
Things are going well, I am a little soar after lifting the beams. So today is going to be an easy day, clean the garage and watch NASCAR.
My siblings bought TANK for me whey I was going threw Chemo treatment for my companion, one of the best gifts ever! But its funny when momma is home he is a momma's boy LOL
Mike, It's inspiring to see this all coming together for you, know you've been through more than most. Thanks for sharing the progress with us. Made my day, just going back and reading this from the start.
Looks great Mike! The side walls will be a piece of cake now that the roof framing is done. Good to see the inspector approves. Just watch out for splinters in his paws.
Bob
Thanks Chris
If there is one thing I have learned from this whole think is slow is ok! There is no reason to rush this or that. Life is to short as it is to rush by and miss everything. So for me it slow and enjoy everything I can!
Thanks Bob,
I agree the walls will be easy , and so will the roof. Its just getting the sheeting and comp up there that's going to suck. But I will get it. Its funny you say watch out for splinters, I do and he didn't get any yesterday, but he sure turns into a little girl when he gets an one!
looks Great Mike !! getting there
nmp...
glad to see inspection passed !!
Thanks Brain, Sorry I missed your call last night, I went to bed early and was nice I was able to sleep in till 6AM! Guess the inspector was tired more then me. He didn't get up till 7 along with momma! LOL
glad "Tank" let you get some rest... have a great day !!!
Alright then!!! , I love the smell of fresh cut lumber in the mourning on a project.
I have a mini building going here as well Mike. We both have our nail aprons on.
Very good start and looking good there. Have fun
Such a cute little doggie you have to
Larry
Semper Fidelis
Thanks Brian and Larry! It was really nice to sleep in this morning! I will try to give you a call later tonight!
Larry what are you using your small building for and I would love to see some pictures of it when you get a chance! Let me guess "G" trains?
Mike, I know what it is like to do everything by yourself! Looks great!!
Mark Boyce posted:Mike, I know what it is like to do everything by yourself! Looks great!!
Thanks Mark, I just know its a good thing till next payday! Gives me time to rest up before roofing and maybe framing another wall!
mike g. posted:Mark Boyce posted:Mike, I know what it is like to do everything by yourself! Looks great!!
Thanks Mark, I just know its a good thing till next payday! Gives me time to rest up before roofing and maybe framing another wall!
Yes I understand what you mean! Sometimes there is a blessing having to wait until next payday to continue.
Making great progress. I'm so happy for you!
Mike this has been an inspiring thread to follow. We old guys just have to take it one day at a time and be thankful for yesterday's progress. You should get a great deal of satisfaction on what you've accomplished so far. Looking forward to your continues progress.
Great progress!
Peter
That looks great Mike. Good to get the water off the lumber so it doesn't start warping.
Keep up the good work.
Quick question....what the heck was causing all the shadows through the trees? You must have some giant flood lights 
Bob
mike g. posted:So for you who don't know This weekend I got all the roof sheeting up yesterday! That really kicked my butt! So today I took it easy somewhat and just put the paper on the sheeting! That's enough for the weekend!
It's the Mike G progress meter!
Big Mike G,
Looks great, I am watching with great interest. Mike go slow buddy and do NOT GET HURT. Us old GI's have a tendency to do more at one time than our old bodies can actually handle. The mind still thinks we can do more than our bodies really can.
Be safe buddy I am watching the progress. Some young help would be nice.
PCRR/Dave
I want to thank you all for the nice comments! You are all wonderful men and I try to keep up with what you are all doing as well! It's a good thing is Sunday- DAY OF REST cause I sure can use it! Maybe watch some NASCAR or alittle golf! Thanks again everyone!
P.S. Bob (RSJB18), I know you probably haven't seen it in a while, but no flood lights! Its called the SUN!!!!
some NASCAR, trains, and maybe a beer or two....
Nice Brian! You have a train for every event!
Us old GI's have a tendency to do more at one time than our old bodies can actually handle. The mind still thinks we can do more than our bodies really can.
Well said Dave. Think Toby Keith did a song something like that.lol
Mike good work. I' cheating on mine and only doing the inside work. And to your guess you were right on, it's for G (One Gauge Train Space)
Take Care, Semper Fi
Larry
Looking great my friend ! Keep up the great job, but be careful too. I love the updates..
Looking good Mike! Thanks for sharing the updates ! It will all come together - slow and steady does it . . .
Hi everyone, just a little update. I got the roof 90% done and the gutters up, the other end wall framed in, and passed framing inspection from the county. So all I have left to do is finish the roof, that I didn't get done cause I ran short on 3 tab. Then get it sided with T-111, but that is going to be slow at $45 per sheet. But I am getting there!
And of course Tank the inspector!
Hay Jarhead
You better get some paint on those fascia boards.
Looking good Mike.
Larry
Semper Fi.
I will Larry, we to get rain all week so I wanted to have them up till it get some sun again!
Hi everyone, I know you probably seen it on another thread! But here is my little update on the train room. I was able this weekend to get both ends of my train room sided ! For me that's a big plus! Now I have to wait for another payday and finish the siding! To me its all good! The little triangles have been filled in also!
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