FYI
FastEddieP

Hello,
i may be able to help (how ever i may be working overtime again
(anotehr validation supposed to start this week)

Also the Train skirt is coming along i have about 40 complete less
the weights. another 20 feet is near complete.
BryonC

There's a new catalog at www.lionel.com and it's 165 pages long.

I wonder how many Transylvania engine and cabooses we need to order.

Better yet, how many boxcars with Spookysounds??

Don E.

I have posted the library yard plans in a new photo album for
mambers to see.  Please foward any comments, questions or
suggestions to me or one of the board members.  You may leave
messages on the newsgroup or email me directly.

Thank you,

John Billone

I will be there to run trains. What better is there to do on a cold
Saturday afternoon? I'm sure I could use some help.
Eddie

Hi Everyone,
This is a Great swap meet at Serb Hall 5101 W. Oklahoma Ave.
Milwaukee,Wi. Starts at 9 am until 2 pm.
262-246-7171 or www.uniqueeventsshows.com

Good luck, John K.

Today, I received a polite snail Mail from the library, thanking me
for the program information (verbal) . Currently booked through our
winter session.

Could we please send them a newsletter and a copy of the Northbrook
library newspaper story: >, does not look like they are very forward
looking.

Warren Newport Public Library
Attn: Gail Dever
Programs & Activities Dept.
224 North O'Plaine Rd
Gurnee IL 60031

WWW.wnpl.alibrary.com

This would be almost as big or maybe bigger as the Northbrook event
and is closer to all our homes.
BryonC

David and Bryon,

I have two industrial Emergency Off pushbuttons to use for this
application.  This circuit is more necessary for the traveling
layout since it does not have TMCC controlled transformers.  For the
library it would only needed on the Z4000 track as the other tracks
will work with the CAB1 halt button.

Bryon what voltage are the relays you are using, do you have a power
supply for them?  If you just leave two wires for the relay coils i
can connectorize them to plug into the boxes I have.  The relays
will be permanenly mounted to two of the modules, and the push
buttons will be removeable (probably mounted with C-clamps).

You may contact me through the group or at my email address with
further information or questions.

John Billone


--- In northcentralogaugers@yahoogroups.com, frisbeguy4@c... wrote:
> Hi again.  I will try to call you tonight.  David "bryoncarpender"
<recoush@a...> wrote:
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> >As discussed during the December meeting, I have created a Train
> >safety control. This device will cut power to the tracks by
taping on
> >a touch light wired with a RJ45 patch cord, which is in turn
wired to
> >control PCB with 2 DPDT relays. (Stops the trains) with out
turning
> >off the power packs and or using Halt Command. (note: this is my
own
> >design)
> >
> >All I am waiting for to wire this to the module is the relays.
(Due
> >Jan 14th) minimum of 10 amp contacts I had some 5Amp that I used
to
> >test.  1-complete of Functional device completed & tested.
> >
> >I hope that we have the ampro parts and cable at the library?
> >
> >Since I proto-typed the pc boards come in lots of 3 this design
> >requires 2-safety control per setup.
> >
> >Since our layout is ring bus based. I need to know if we only
intend
> >to use this on the traveling layout or both. If so then I need to
> >order another set of pc boards (note: this is my own design)
> >
> >Providing this works as intended we may be able to sell some of
these
> >to other train clubs .
> >
> >I have also updated the electrical wiring document with the
safety
> >control.
> >BryonC
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Hi again.  I will try to call you tonight.  David "bryoncarpender"
<recoush@...> wrote:

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>As discussed during the December meeting, I have created a Train
>safety control. This device will cut power to the tracks by taping on
>a touch light wired with a RJ45 patch cord, which is in turn wired to
>control PCB with 2 DPDT relays. (Stops the trains) with out turning
>off the power packs and or using Halt Command. (note: this is my own
>design)
>
>All I am waiting for to wire this to the module is the relays. (Due
>Jan 14th) minimum of 10 amp contacts I had some 5Amp that I used to
>test.  1-complete of Functional device completed & tested.
>
>I hope that we have the ampro parts and cable at the library?
>
>Since I proto-typed the pc boards come in lots of 3 this design
>requires 2-safety control per setup.
>
>Since our layout is ring bus based. I need to know if we only intend
>to use this on the traveling layout or both. If so then I need to
>order another set of pc boards (note: this is my own design)
>
>Providing this works as intended we may be able to sell some of these
>to other train clubs .
>
>I have also updated the electrical wiring document with the safety
>control.
>BryonC
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Hi Bryon.  We probably would like two of your controls. One for the traveling
layout and one for the Library.  Also, what do you think about our phone numbers
being on the data base of the yahoo group ncog email site?  Only members can get
them but you do not have to be a member of NCOG to be a group member. 
DAvid"bryoncarpender" <recoush@...> wrote:

>
>
>As discussed during the December meeting, I have created a Train
>safety control. This device will cut power to the tracks by taping on
>a touch light wired with a RJ45 patch cord, which is in turn wired to
>control PCB with 2 DPDT relays. (Stops the trains) with out turning
>off the power packs and or using Halt Command. (note: this is my own
>design)
>
>All I am waiting for to wire this to the module is the relays. (Due
>Jan 14th) minimum of 10 amp contacts I had some 5Amp that I used to
>test.  1-complete of Functional device completed & tested.
>
>I hope that we have the ampro parts and cable at the library?
>
>Since I proto-typed the pc boards come in lots of 3 this design
>requires 2-safety control per setup.
>
>Since our layout is ring bus based. I need to know if we only intend
>to use this on the traveling layout or both. If so then I need to
>order another set of pc boards (note: this is my own design)
>
>Providing this works as intended we may be able to sell some of these
>to other train clubs .
>
>I have also updated the electrical wiring document with the safety
>control.
>BryonC
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>Yahoo! Groups Links
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As discussed during the December meeting, I have created a Train
safety control. This device will cut power to the tracks by taping on
a touch light wired with a RJ45 patch cord, which is in turn wired to
control PCB with 2 DPDT relays. (Stops the trains) with out turning
off the power packs and or using Halt Command. (note: this is my own
design)

All I am waiting for to wire this to the module is the relays. (Due
Jan 14th) minimum of 10 amp contacts I had some 5Amp that I used to
test.  1-complete of Functional device completed & tested.

I hope that we have the ampro parts and cable at the library?

Since I proto-typed the pc boards come in lots of 3 this design
requires 2-safety control per setup.

Since our layout is ring bus based. I need to know if we only intend
to use this on the traveling layout or both. If so then I need to
order another set of pc boards (note: this is my own design)

Providing this works as intended we may be able to sell some of these
to other train clubs .

I have also updated the electrical wiring document with the safety
control.
BryonC

looks like some thing happend, no list in the database?
BryonC

While i was at warren township library, i inquired about special
events. like having the club setup a library run. they are
interested, and will send me the event forms which i can pass on to
David or Don this is a large library on oplaine rd and washinton in
Gurnee.
BryonC

There will be a board meeting on thursday January 6, 2005 at aprox
7pm at the Squire Rest. located in Antioch Illinois.  Board members
that can not attend please contact David.

The past run at the Fremont Public Library was a great success!!  Many
young boys and adults brought their trains to run on the large tracks.
Thank you to all club members who helped decorate the layout and
helped on Sunday!!  Dg

My computer is now running. David

Thank to all who particapated at the Fremont Public Library last Sat.
as it was a great success!! I estimate at least 50 people came to see
the layout.  Two young boys brought their trains to run on the Big
Track.  One of the engines we are in the process of repairing.  The
boy said it has not run in at least 25 years.
I am thinking about having a work night this thursday Dec. 16,2004
from 7 to 9 ( FPL ).  I will let everyone know if this will happen or
not.  The FPL layout still needs to be dressed up for the winter
scene. All members please help.  All members are encourage to view
the 2 glass cases behind the reference desk, as we are decorating
them.  dg

Hi DJ>  The run for sat is from 1 pm til4:30 , not 12 pm.  David "DJ"
<djfoto@...> wrote:

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>NCOG  stages a Regular Run this Saturday, 12/11/04
>from noon to 4:30pm.
>Members are encouraged to bring friends and family.
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The December NCOG newsletter arrived by mail today (in good shape
too) even though I had received it earlier in the week by e mail.
Either way, it certainly is colorful and informative.

DON E>

Full Speed ahead corners what corners, As I recall, I agreed to sew
the table skirt for the traveling lay out.  But have not heard any
more details. Material and specs for yada yada.  Let me know so maybe
I can pick up the stuff on Saturday at the library?

Also I still have a copy of the original electrical setup (My self
and little John documented the setup for the NCOG layout, never did
update the document to include running trains. About time for an
update i'm sure there have been more changes.
Later
BryonC

Let Em' Smoke Again Boys!
Original Formula Smoke Pellets are back and ready for use in your
postwar Lionel steamer.
Order yours today, 214-267-8697, or go to www.toytrainsunlimited.com.
The pellets cost
$14.95 per bottle of 50.

NCOG is looking to acquire a tv/vcr combination to display our vhs
video library at the big
tracks in the Fremont Public Library.

  If you have either a serviceable tv, 19" screen or bigger, a vhs
video player or recorder, or
a combination all-in-one rig; and are willing to donate it for club
purposes, please contact
any officer: David, John, Wayne, or Susan.

We are looking to have a video kiosk particularly for younger
children to watch videos
during our Regular Runs.

Hey Guys,the photos are very nice.  Good Job!!  Dg

I got a reminder in the mail today that the FREE holiday trains at
Navy Pier will be from December 10 to January 2.  This is the 2nd
year for this exhibit.  Its history and how it came to be in Chicago
was written in a past Classic Toy Trains about a year ago.  25 trains
in O and HO are featured.

More info at www.navypier.com.

Don E.