mike g. posted:RSJB18 posted:Mike- Happy to help- I've got the lopsided tunnel portal to prove it too
Bob, do you know the dimensions of regular Portholes so I have a starting point?
Check this out.
Mark Boyce posted:mike g. posted:Hi Everyone, I would like to start of by saying what great work that is being done by you all! I know I normally write something on each work you post, but today I haven't been in the mood for that the last couple of days. But great work!
So my wife has been spilling this all over FB, So I thought I would share this with my train friends! I hope you don't mind that I call you friends! Yesterday I had to go in for a C.T. Scan to check for Cancer, A lot of you know I have had it in the past and beat it. Well today we got an early Christmas Gift that I am still Kicking Cancers BUTT!
Not bad for going from Stage 4 Head and Neck Cancer to cancer free for 2 years in a row now! I want you all to know that I think a lot of it has to do with all the positive stuff shared here and how it makes me feel happy!
Merry Christmas, Happy New Year to you all and God Bless everyone here!
Mike, that is great news!!!!
I have been wondering if you were having any follow ups, so now I know.
I agree wholeheartedly that the Forum is a great support tool; the positive conversation about toy and model trains, prototype trains, but also the commradery, the encouragement, and the willingness to share information and even models with folks most of us have never seen face to face.
I too have received encouragement during my 'minor when compared to cancer' health issue. Several folks have emailed me, and we have had great discussions. Mine is just a mobility problem; no big deal in the grand scheme.
God bless you Mike and your faithful, loving wife!! I'll continue praying for you and everyone here who has shared health issues. God bless everyone here! You are wonderful friends!!!
That’s great news Mike! My God keep his Devine hand upon you. We all are like a band of brothers here thanks for welcoming me in the loop best forum and support team on the internet.
M. Mitchell Marmel posted:For my next number:
Ebil is afoot.
Mitch
To quote that great American lawyer, Joseph N Welch, “You've done enough. Have you no sense of decency, sir, at long last? Have you left no sense of decency?”... 
RSJB18 posted:mike g. posted:RSJB18 posted:Mike- Happy to help- I've got the lopsided tunnel portal to prove it too
Bob, do you know the dimensions of regular Portholes so I have a starting point?
Check this out.
Thanks Bob! You ROCK!
Thanks Lee, This sure is a great place! Lots of information, but even better great place to make friends!
Guys great work! I’m still here in the front row watching to do your beautiful art work hope to get some progress done soon till then keep up the good work
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M. Mitchell Marmel posted:For my next number:
Ebil is afoot.
Mitch
A UP GG1? Blasphemy! How much must we Pennsy fans endure! First, Bill's beautiful NP GG1 and now this. 🤯 I can't wait to see it. 😊
mike g. posted:Mitch, that sure is going to be sharp when your done! Cant wait to see it in motion!
Thankee! I'm looking forward to it as well. Not sure which G is going to get the makeover, but I'll keep y'all posted!
Mitch
Apples55 posted:To quote that great American lawyer, Joseph N Welch, “You've done enough. Have you no sense of decency, sir, at long last? Have you left no sense of decency?”...
Blame the gi-raffe tie tack someone sent me.
Besides, you were the one making a fuss about a Razorback Red GG1. I may just makeover Big Red.
Pat Kn posted:A UP GG1? Blasphemy! How much must we Pennsy fans endure! First, Bill's beautiful NP GG1 and now this. 🤯 I can't wait to see it. 😊
Should be fun! I'm looking forward to painting it...
Mitch
M. Mitchell Marmel posted:Apples55 posted:To quote that great American lawyer, Joseph N Welch, “You've done enough. Have you no sense of decency, sir, at long last? Have you left no sense of decency?”...
Blame the gi-raffe tie tack someone sent me.
Besides, you were the one making a fuss about a Razorback Red GG1.
Pat Kn posted:A UP GG1? Blasphemy! How much must we Pennsy fans endure! First, Bill's beautiful NP GG1 and now this. 🤯 I can't wait to see it. 😊
Should be fun! I'm looking forward to painting it...
Mitch
Mitch... Mitch... Mitch... you just don’t get it (and regrettably, you are not alone). Desecration of a GG1, as @Pat Kn so eloquently and succinctly put it, is Blasphemy (I would also accept Heresy). Whether it is Razorback Red, Electric Blue, a canary yellow UP, a pushme-pullyou double Warbonnet, a NYC Lightning Stripe, etc., it is just WRONG!!!
Mitch,
Remember the song, "It's my party and I'll run trains how I want to"? Well, I guess I changed a word or two, but you get what I mean!
braving an Ohio storm.....
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Mark Boyce posted:Mitch,
Remember the song, "It's my party and I'll run trains how I want to"? Well, I guess I changed a word or two, but you get what I mean!
Mark;
To quote a former Pastor of mine, “just because we can, doesn’t mean we should”!!!
Howard, Excellent winter scene!
Gandydancer, That is a fabulous snowy scene. The snow itself is particularly adeptly applied, with real artistic talent, IMO.
FrankM
Yes the snow is great! What did you use? It looks like a fine powder.
My father finally got a cab forward! Here’s 10.5 mins of all steam era running
M. Mitchell Marmel posted:mike g. posted:Mitch, that sure is going to be sharp when your done! Cant wait to see it in motion!
Thankee! I'm looking forward to it as well. Not sure which G is going to get the makeover, but I'll keep y'all posted!
Mitch
Get going Mitch, before I do! LOL
Bruce
Moonson posted:Gandydancer, That is a fabulous snowy scene. The snow itself is particularly adeptly applied, with real artistic talent, IMO.
FrankM
Thank you Frank, I like how it turned out also. Merry Christmas!
Gandydancer, Looks like someone is going to have a White Christmas! Looks great! Around here all we got going is rain, I don't think I will try to copy that on my layout! LOL
Merry Christmas!
Andy, nice video and some great looking trains, but not my era my layout is more modern. Thant being said I watched the video cause I love the look of your layout, it is just wonderful!
mike g. posted:Andy, nice video and some great looking trains, but not my era my layout is more modern. Thant being said I watched the video cause I love the look of your layout, it is just wonderful!
Thank you much ! There’s a all modern era video on my channel too. Up next is more steam probably then some 60-70s. Trying to keep all the engines rolling often. Need more shelves too.
HK, I agree with all who say your snow scene is very well done, especially the window sills and foundation. But, the golfer who owns those clubs on the baggage cart is not going to be very happy! 
Opened up my new PRR 0-6-0 yesterday. The engine is very clean and in very good shape. Looks like it was well maintained. I put some fresh grease on the main gears and closed up the shell. Started cleaning the running gear and noticed something shiny sticking out of one of the driver axles.....TINSEL! UGHHH! 
Must have been a Christmas tree runner in it's past life. As predicted it's coming out in small pieces. I will keep calm and carry on however. Most of it is out, just need tweezers to get the last couple of pieces. It doesn't look like it got into the race for the bearing at least. Remember to keep the ROW clear under the Tree at all times.
I did some more research on my CW-80. I've come to the conclusion that most people love 'em or hate 'em. Mine would be in the hate camp at this point. It will get me through this year and I will look for something else for the future. I'll keep the CW for test bench power.
Bob
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Well Bob, I am glad everything turned out ok! Could have been much worse! Here is an idea, run out and buy yourself a Z4000! LOL
Bob, It is certainly good you decided to do a tune up on the 0-6-0!!!
I had a CW80, and didn't like it. It was okay running something light like the old Polar Express, but couldn't handle a Premier engine with 4 lit passenger cars. I bought the Polar Express used, and it didn't come with the CW80. So when I bought the LionChief Polar Express last year, I sold the traditional one along with the CW80 to make a complete set. It will give that person good service, I think.
mike g. posted:Well Bob, I am glad everything turned out ok! Could have been much worse! Here is an idea, run out and buy yourself a Z4000! LOL
Yup, that is exactly what I did. Bought the Z4000 and all my trains are happy!!!
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Mark Boyce posted:mike g. posted:Well Bob, I am glad everything turned out ok! Could have been much worse! Here is an idea, run out and buy yourself a Z4000! LOL
Yup, that is exactly what I did. Bought the Z4000 and all my trains are happy!!!
I think a Z 4000 is a bit overkill for a 6' 036 loop under the tree. 😂
I could always replace my KW......HMMM......😏
Hey Bob, I glad you warned me about overhang on the portholes! I pushed my well car threw and it was fine, so I decided to break out the 20" Auto Carrier and low and behold it hit! I will have to make it a little wider in that area!
RSJB18 posted:Mark Boyce posted:mike g. posted:Well Bob, I am glad everything turned out ok! Could have been much worse! Here is an idea, run out and buy yourself a Z4000! LOL
Yup, that is exactly what I did. Bought the Z4000 and all my trains are happy!!!
I think a Z 4000 is a bit overkill for a 6' 036 loop under the tree. 😂
I could always replace my KW......HMMM......😏
Overkill, maybe so. LOL So you are saying less is more.
I finished up another table and move a bunch of crap around the basement to make it all fit! The moving stuff was a real pain in the caboose, but I can finally see the room coming together. Its way too messy to post pictures at the moment!
I understand completely Olivercliffs!!! A necessary evil in getting a project going!!
Mark Boyce posted:RSJB18 posted:Mark Boyce posted:mike g. posted:Well Bob, I am glad everything turned out ok! Could have been much worse! Here is an idea, run out and buy yourself a Z4000! LOL
Yup, that is exactly what I did. Bought the Z4000 and all my trains are happy!!!
I think a Z 4000 is a bit overkill for a 6' 036 loop under the tree. 😂
I could always replace my KW......HMMM......😏
Overkill, maybe so. LOL So you are saying less is more.
Nope- more is more...but a decent 100 watt transformer will suffice for now.
Kinda like the Geico commercials
mike g. posted:Hey Bob, I glad you warned me about overhang on the portholes! I pushed my well car threw and it was fine, so I decided to break out the 20" Auto Carrier and low and behold it hit! I will have to make it a little wider in that area!
Happy to help Mike. Don't want you to take the walk of shame with the jig saw to cut the portal later. 
This afternoon I went to visit the Cumberland Valley RR Club open house in Chambersburg, Pa. It is on Nelson St. It is free but ask for donations. Nice size, big enough to have 7 rail gauges but not overwhelming. they run from TT & Z to G gauge. Have two Standard gauge and two or more O gauge tracks. Have couple of monorails. The club members are very friendly. Definitely recommend it. Going back next Sat. with my camera.
gandydancer1950 posted:braving an Ohio storm.....
Great "Snow Job", no pun intended!
Dave
Thanks again Bob!
I know this is Premature, but I am out of road bed, need switches and more O54 track and well more money! So I thought why not put some power to what I have. Here is a little video of the first engine on the new track! Please don't laugh! LOL
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YAY! Mike's got power to the rails!!!!!!
I think that F-40 loco is a bit off the mark though. It's a long way from Philly 
