... about the old tools next to all the equipment? So this is how a steamer runs--a guy with his arms open to measure the distance? Do they keep this train...
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Loren Snyder
tealplanes4me
Oct 1, 2006 4:21 pm
Jim and Dani, Actually, the man doing the measuring with his arms spread wide was on the
coach during the ride and he was measuring the distance between...
47590
thomascb2004
Oct 1, 2006 5:35 pm
How much does a new, treated tie weigh? Tom in Dallas...
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Dani Janssen
lagatashecat
Oct 1, 2006 7:08 pm
Jim, Thank you so much for the history lesson, it was fascinating. Actually you've taught me so much in the last year just reading your comments on the forum. ...
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Paul Hertel
cj7auto
Oct 1, 2006 7:14 pm
Temperamental, Expensive, High maintenance................. _____ From: z_scale@yahoogroups.com [mailto:z_scale@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dani Janssen ...
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Karin Svenson Schwarzer
ladyrejoicer
Oct 1, 2006 7:21 pm
... Now, on to finding the best water tower to service her or is it him?Do locos have a gender? ... Hi Dani! Like ships engines, steam or diesel but especially...
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Karin Svenson Schwarzer
ladyrejoicer
Oct 1, 2006 7:33 pm
... Ok Paul, maybe that is another reason they are considered female. But my last husband was the most "Temperamental, Expensive, High maintenance..." person...
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Loren Snyder
tealplanes4me
Oct 1, 2006 7:36 pm
Paul, Yes, maybe they are exactly what you described them as, but they make a
beautiful sound like no other. Last week when I took Karin for the train
ride,...
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Loren Snyder
tealplanes4me
Oct 1, 2006 7:45 pm
Yeah, but the assembly instructions just drive us nuts! ... From: Karin Svenson Schwarzer Date: 10/01/06 12:21:58 To: z_scale@yahoogroups.com Subject:...
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Loren Snyder
tealplanes4me
Oct 1, 2006 7:46 pm
Ouch! Now Karin is coming out swinging! We're not all like that Karin, honest! Just ask Paul and myself......wink! ... From: Karin Svenson Schwarzer Date:...
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Paul Hertel
cj7auto
Oct 1, 2006 7:51 pm
Maybe I was describing myself...............? My wife would think so! Although traditionally weren't steam engines referred to as "She"? Because they are so...
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Loren Snyder
tealplanes4me
Oct 1, 2006 7:58 pm
Paul, Don't let your wife catch you eye balling that beautiful dame, (steam loco) ... From: Paul Hertel Date: 10/01/06 12:51:47 To: z_scale@yahoogroups.com ...
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Paul Hertel
cj7auto
Oct 1, 2006 7:59 pm
And the operating instructions! _____ From: z_scale@yahoogroups.com [mailto:z_scale@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Loren Snyder Sent: Sunday, October 01, 2006...
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Paul Hertel
cj7auto
Oct 1, 2006 8:02 pm
Indeed! That's why I took a couple of big steps back and ducked, Yikes! I didn't even mention all the hot air...err..I mean steam. _____ From:...
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Paul Hertel
cj7auto
Oct 1, 2006 8:07 pm
I'm in deep as it for just looking at "scenery" If she new I was interested in a new beautiful girl (steam loco)..................... _____ From:...
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Dani Janssen
lagatashecat
Oct 1, 2006 8:14 pm
Hi Karin, I'd like to think so. Even if we are "Temperamental, Expensive and High maintenance" (Thanks Paul) Dani ... From: Karin Svenson Schwarzer To:...
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Uwe Liermann
uwe_liermann
Oct 1, 2006 8:15 pm
... at least I got those for my engines... ...but I got neither for MY Karin, nor for what I got when I tried to figure how to ...live(?... ;-) ) with MY...
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Loren Snyder
tealplanes4me
Oct 1, 2006 8:19 pm
Paul, Can I take out a life insurance policy on you now while you still have all
your teeth, hair, and body parts you deem necessary to prove who you are? Me,...
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Paul Hertel
cj7auto
Oct 1, 2006 8:31 pm
Loren, That may be prudent. I am going to be getting an allowance for my "hobbies" But Z being what it is, it may get drained pretty fast. Good luck! And you...
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Loren Snyder
tealplanes4me
Oct 1, 2006 8:46 pm
Well Uwe, As they say on the Price is Right TV show.........."Come on Down" or in
your case........"Come on Over" I'll bet if you came all the way over here...
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Karin Svenson Schwarzer
ladyrejoicer
Oct 1, 2006 8:51 pm
... OK Paul, where do you live?!?! I want to talk to your wife!!! We are relatively maintainance free, in fact we spend a lot of time maintaining our guys......
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Karin Svenson Schwarzer
ladyrejoicer
Oct 1, 2006 10:39 pm
Well, I went back today for more photos and found out that two of the rail cars are Budd Streamliners from New York Central from the '40s and two, I was told,...
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Edward Scullin
sculline
Oct 1, 2006 10:49 pm
I always thought it was becaue they could e b--chy at times. GRIN Ed Scullin...
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Larry Card
ebtrrc
Oct 1, 2006 11:26 pm
... Ships are referred to as "she" because (according to a long dead Navy Admiral) it costs so much to keep them in powder and paint, I don't know about...
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Karin Svenson Schwarzer
ladyrejoicer
Oct 1, 2006 11:42 pm
... Ships are referred to as "she" because (according to a long dead Navy ... know ... Very cute, Larry ;o} And I always thought it was out of respect for ...
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Jim O'Connell
socalz44
Oct 1, 2006 11:49 pm
Dani, Thanks for the earlier compliments. Take a look at 'Central CA RR by Jim O' in the Photos section. There you will see watertower I made from a Campbell...
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Karin Svenson Schwarzer
ladyrejoicer
Oct 1, 2006 11:55 pm
... wrote: Actually there is no correct smaller size as watertowers are quite individual for the most part. You are SO right, Jim. The one in Yreka was quite...
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Paul Hertel
cj7auto
Oct 1, 2006 11:57 pm
Hmmm.... This morning I made breakfast and cleaned up. I made lunch and cleaned up. I made dinner and cleaned up. I might get a chance to play with my trains...
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Dani Janssen
lagatashecat
Oct 2, 2006 12:20 am
Hi Y'all, Lets see--- temperamental, expensive, high maintenance, guys like modeling her,interesting assembly and operating instructions,lots of hot air not to...
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Karin Svenson Schwarzer
ladyrejoicer
Oct 2, 2006 12:27 am
... Speaking of trains I could use some single and double track portals. My module requires two singles. My layout requires a set of each. Paul, my hat's off...
