{S-Scale List} Henry Sprague

2013-09-27 Thread Linda
Hi everyone, I used to love Grandpa (Henry Sprague) bringing me to the club in Sunnyvale, well I think it was Sunnyvale. Do you have a Face Book page? I would really appropriate pics of my Grandpa or the trains he built if anyone has them. Thank you so much Linda (Sprague) Paine

{S-Scale List} More Symbols

2012-03-26 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
Per the discussion on Yahoo! your post about Bob Tufts came in looking like Bob’s book was talked about a month or two ago on the S list. I have corrected the gibberish.

Re: {S-Scale List} More Symbols

2012-03-26 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
I did not mention that this post was to a TCA list. Mike From: Michael Linda Marmer Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 5:49 AM To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Subject: {S-Scale List} More Symbols Per the discussion on Yahoo! your post about Bob Tufts came in looking like Bob’s book was talked

{S-Scale List} Fw: Layout

2012-03-25 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
To: Michael Linda Marmer Subject: Re: Layout Hi Mike! Congrats on finishing the layout! Maybe if you could send just some of your favorite pics that would be better. Our internet is pretty slow since there is no cable or dsl to our building yet (and we can't afford the $600/mo for the T1) so a bunch

{S-Scale List} Emails

2012-03-25 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
Harper’s hi, I just wanted to show you all that sometimes something causes some words we type to get weird symbol’s once the email is sent to Yahoo and it comes back to the list. I believe Alan was having this problem, I had this happen in the past but I was fine for a long time. today I

{S-Scale List} symbol's

2012-03-25 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
This will explain it. Mike Mike, They’re called Hollerith codes. Way back when, a computer’s “alphabet” was limited to the digits, the upper and lower cases of the alphabet, and standard punctuation marks. There are 256 possible values for an eight-bit binary number, but some of those were

Re: {S-Scale List} Emails

2012-03-25 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
is not on that list andhe uses Digitrax products. Like you said it was not me dding the extra symbol's. thanks, Alan From: Michael Linda Marmer mlmar...@verizon.net To: s-tra...@yahoogroups.com; S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2012 7:44 PM Subject: {S

Re: {S-Scale List} Emails

2012-03-25 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
it, Harper’s with the weird symbol. Mike From: Michael Linda Marmer Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2012 10:29 PM To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} Emails My sample was from CO Canal list I own. I am going to type Harper’s and see what happen. thanks Pieter and Bill for letting me try

Re: {S-Scale List} Emails

2012-03-25 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
Hi This should really solved the problem, as Alan is correct. Mike Mike, A Yahoo! list gives its owner the option of being full-featured, which (among other things) lets people post any font, any size, any color, with all the cutesy emoticons J that teenagers are so fond of. TTML has never

{S-Scale List} Breaking News

2012-03-22 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/mcdonalds-says-ceo-jim-skinner-retiring-to-be-succeeded-by-current-president-don-thompson/2012/03/21/gIQAUUHiSS_story.html I just learned today that our very own TCA member and co-owner of S Helper Service Don Thompson has been named CEO of McDonalds. The

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: Reefer hatches - Castings

2012-03-21 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
the internet and books. Matt --- In mailto:S-Scale%40yahoogroups.com, Michael Linda Marmer mlmarmer@... wrote: Matt, Wonderful work, as I assume the hatch will be painted? but are not hatches at the ends of the reefer, as maybe you just put this on the reefer for a picture.

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: Reefer hatches - Castings

2012-03-21 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
the internet and books. Matt --- In mailto:S-Scale%40yahoogroups.com, Michael Linda Marmer mlmarmer@... wrote: Matt, Wonderful work, as I assume the hatch will be painted? but are not hatches at the ends of the reefer, as maybe you just put this on the reefer for a picture.

{S-Scale List} Fw: DCC in S

2012-03-21 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
My email to Jon. Mike From: Michael Linda Marmer Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2012 7:20 PM To: jonzroute-lio...@yahoo.com Subject: DCC in S Dear Jon, I heard you where looking for feedback on S scale users using DCC engines. I am one of those who use DCC to run a layout. But I am very leery

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: Lionel Is Seeking Input From S Scalers

2012-03-21 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
Rich, Thanks for posting that message, as you did us a great service. It was pretty clear that Jon wanted to hear from individuals with his email address posted. I wrote to him and done. Can’t be any easier than that. I did post my message to him on this list. Again, Rich, thanks for what

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: Lionel Is Seeking Input From S Scalers

2012-03-21 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
But he would have to join the list to post a message JUST KIDDING. Mike From: Doug Peck Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2012 7:57 PM To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Subject: {S-Scale List} Re: Lionel Is Seeking Input From S Scalers I wrote Jon and told him exactly that ! Rich...One

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: Lionel Is Seeking Input From S Scalars

2012-03-21 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
Bob, A excellent point, as yes, it would help gauge, no pun intended, market potential. Mike From: shabbona_rr Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2012 8:27 PM To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Subject: {S-Scale List} Re: Lionel Is Seeking Input From S Scalers So, what's wrong with that? The list is

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: Lionel Is Seeking Input From S Scalers

2012-03-21 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
looking for potential business, isn't it? Certainly doesn't cost anything Bob Nicholson Michael Linda Marmer mlmarmer@ wrote: But he would have to join the list to post a message

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: Reefer hatches

2012-03-20 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
Matt, Wonderful work, as I assume the hatch will be painted? but are not hatches at the ends of the reefer, as maybe you just put this on the reefer for a picture. Mike at Evergreen is a really nice guy, as I think he is the owner. Mike From: Matt Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 8:41 AM To:

Re: {S-Scale List} Happy 3/16 Day

2012-03-16 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
Yes Happy 3/16th day, but I think there is a O gauge conspiracy out there. In the mail, today, on 3/16th day of all days, I got a FREE sample of O Gauge Railroading magazine! I might have the actual name of the magazine work, as I am still shaking over this evil thing that came in the mail

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: climate control

2012-03-16 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
DCC From: John Sent: Friday, March 16, 2012 5:06 PM To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} Re: climate control  Don't you run the layout on DC?? John Armstrong - Original Message - From: Michael Linda Marmer To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent

{S-Scale List} AF Scale

2012-03-05 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
Are some leaving the list because Lionel American Flyer engines and rolling stock in scale are being talked about? Yes, American Flyer of old is not the subject on this list, as no, I would not expect a S scaler to be running Pike Master AF product, but if Lionel comes out with American Flyer

Re: {S-Scale List} RE: The view from here

2012-03-04 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
Why can not you all realize there is no right or wrong in S scale. Not all of us have the skills to make our own things, so there is a market for both in the world of S scale, kits and ready to roll. You all are taking this too serious. Its just a hobby for goodness sake. \ These emails are

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: Pricey [... but nothing]

2012-03-03 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
Some insight from a O gauge friend about paint schemes on RR items. Bill and I tease each other about 2 rail vs. 3 rail track, reason why he mentions the track. As I said before, Lionel puts out things the way they do to sell more of a item due to eye appeal. Mike Mike, Folks seem to lose

Re: {S-Scale List} ATSF U33C

2012-03-02 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
Lionel does not care about historical facts for railroad items. They have done this before, as it is about marketing their products, as to them, selling a non existent RR painted item, because it looks good to them and others who do not know the history of a line, sells engine and other

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: inside info

2012-02-28 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
Don, You know I was kidding with you. Eye surgery number 9 went well, the silicon gel is out, after 4 years and he did not refill the eye with it. He hopes the retina will say on now. Cataract for the other eye is next. Linda says have fun with the Lionel engine anyway. Mike From: Don

Re: {S-Scale List} Status of Kaslo Budd Passenger car kits

2012-02-23 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
I have learned my lesson not to pay anyone with a check. If you paid for goods or services by credit card and have not receive what you paid for, you can have the credit card company reverse the charge. Mike From: tennsga...@aol.com Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2012 1:39 PM To:

Re: {S-Scale List} Status of Kaslo Budd Passenger car kits

2012-02-23 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
300 in 1976 would be 1255 and 27 cents today.YOW. So sorry to hear about all the woes you all are having. Mike From: raisinone Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2012 10:23 PM To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} Status of Kaslo Budd Passenger car kits Ever hear of Hill

Re: {S-Scale List} Turntable Recommendation

2012-02-15 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
I am not positive, but I think either S Gaugian or the NASG magazine just had a article about a turntable recently. I will check those magazines this evenings. Mike From: Jim and Cheryl Martin Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 3:24 PM To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: {S-Scale List}

Re: {S-Scale List} Turntable

2012-02-15 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
The story I saw about a turntable was from the June 2011 NASG written by Bob Nicholson. As he used a HO turntable to make it work in S, I believe. But I really thought I saw somewhere a story about a actually S turntable. Mike

Re: {S-Scale List} Ron Sebastian, was Ron Sebastion

2012-02-13 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
queue up the Welcome Back Ron by John Sebastian. Just kidding, Its Welcome Back Kotter. I never met Ron, but I am glad to hear he is doing well. Mike From: Tom Hawley Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2012 5:04 PM To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Subject: {S-Scale List} Ron Sebastian, was Ron Sebastion

Re: {S-Scale List} eyes, legs, knees etc.

2012-02-09 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
Metal in my back, new knee, for me too. Aren’t we a total mess, but we keep going on. O! It is better the alternative. We need to hang in together and run and work on our trains as best as we can. Mike From: Bob Werre Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2012 10:34 AM To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com

Re: {S-Scale List} eyes, legs, knees etc.

2012-02-09 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
Believe it or not, but I have a Model Railroader magazine, from about 1961, as I believe some of you have mention you got a CD of all the issues on it, where there is a article with pictures of a man who is completely blind and has this huge HO layout. I have not been able to dig this magazine

Re: {S-Scale List} eyes, legs, knees etc.

2012-02-09 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
54. DJE - Original Message - From: Michael Linda Marmer To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2012 2:27 PM Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} eyes, legs, knees etc. Believe it or not, but I have a Model Railroader magazine, from about 1961, as I

Re: {S-Scale List} The New NASG Website

2012-02-08 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
Since you might be a S scaler only, you need the secret code for the other stuff. JUST KIDDING. Hopefully it will get worked out for you John. Mike From: foley...@comcast.net Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 12:30 PM To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} The New NASG

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: The New NASG Website

2012-02-08 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
I posted a link to the website on the TCA list which is mainly all O guagers so that they can see that S is alive and well. Many of my O gauge friends are completely shocked on all the things that we have in S now. And yes, I know we need more things too. Mike From: Peter Vanvliet Sent:

Re: {S-Scale List} The New NASG Website

2012-02-08 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
sure it's no fun not being able to see clearly the fruits of our handiwork. Or more importantly, our loved ones. Cheers Jim From: Michael Linda Marmer mlmar...@verizon.net To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent

Re: {S-Scale List} Aluminum passenger cars.

2012-02-08 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
Maguire mag wheel polish, not that expensive, but works great. the key in polishing car is doing it over and over again, I am told, as each time you get more dirt of the metal. I did it on three AF passenger cars and oh my, what a difference. Mike From: mac...@aol.com Sent: Wednesday,

Re: {S-Scale List} 4 aluminum passenger cars

2012-02-08 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
I can email you pictures tomorrow, as it is not hard to do. Mike From: Bradley Golden Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 10:17 PM To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} 4 aluminum passenger cars thnks i will look into it --- On Wed, 2/8/12, Jim and Cheryl

Re: {S-Scale List} The New NASG Website

2012-02-07 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
Peter, Site looks great, thanks for using some of my pictures among the greats on the list. I think the caption for my engine, is a Northern. That is a Hudson, which is the rarest AF Hudson made, if I can say that here, on this list, that I got in a set in 1958 as a 3 year old. The number

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: The New NASG Website

2012-02-07 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
My wife Linda was very impressed with the site and many of the pictures of layouts from you all. She loves trains. And baseball. Now you know Peter did a very good job with the website. Good going Peter, as I know it took a lot of your time in doing. I even explained to her who Brooks

Re: {S-Scale List} source for hydrocal

2012-01-21 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
Did you search on Google. Mike From: johnalbee03 Sent: Saturday, January 21, 2012 6:01 PM To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Subject: {S-Scale List} source for hydrocal anyone have a good source of hydrocal? Went to Lowes, Hobby Lobby, Michaels and LHS, they all looked at me like I had no sense.

Re: {S-Scale List} source for hydrocal

2012-01-21 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
Woodland Scenics, Amazon, have it, as I just Googled it. Google is very powerful in finding just about anything in life. Mike From: johnalbee03 Sent: Saturday, January 21, 2012 6:01 PM To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Subject: {S-Scale List} source for hydrocal anyone have a good source of

Re: {S-Scale List} Three Down One to go (so far)

2012-01-21 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
Bob, really nice work and I am glad you got a fleet going. Mike From: shabbona_rr Sent: Saturday, January 21, 2012 8:38 PM To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Subject: {S-Scale List} Three Down One to go (so far)

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: Alclad

2012-01-19 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
What about at the bad hobby shoppes? Sorry could not resist. I hope they all are good. O! Mike From: dphobbies Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2012 1:46 PM To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Subject: {S-Scale List} Re: Alclad David, Run down to your local hobbyshop for Alclad. It is available at

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: S-Scale figures

2012-01-13 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
S scenery, if that is the S Gaugian place, carries the AM figures which I have in my baseball grandstands and on the baseball players bench, painted over for uniforms. Most of my figures are Artista, as they are best, worth the money for a one time expense. Mike From: Bob Werre Sent:

Re: {S-Scale List} Fw: S Scale Club Links

2012-01-11 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
the country. ;-) Carey Carey Probst Member, M.I.T. Educational Council S Scale, Sn3 and S High Rail/AF A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. On 1/10/2012 10:30 PM, Michael Linda Marmer wrote

Re: {S-Scale List} Fw: S Scale Club Links

2012-01-11 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
Looks like they moved to Trainweb. http://www.trainweb.org/altoonatrain Roy --- In mailto:S-Scale%40yahoogroups.com, Michael Linda Marmer mlmarmer@... wrote: http://www.amtma.org/ YOW this is what I get for Alto Model Train Museum. Mike From: scale S only Sent: Tuesday, January

Re: {S-Scale List} Fw: S Scale Club Links

2012-01-11 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
/altoonatrain Roy --- In mailto:S-Scale%40yahoogroups.com, Michael Linda Marmer mlmarmer@... wrote: http://www.amtma.org/ YOW this is what I get for Alto Model Train Museum. Mike From: scale S only Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 9:08 PM To: mailto:S-Scale%40yahoogroups.com Subject

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: Fw: S Scale Club Links

2012-01-11 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
Hampshire England. I know that well, as every time I go to make a hotel reservation for New Hampshire, Hampshire England I hit by mistake many times. I hope I canceled my reservation for September in Hampshire, England. O! It’s a long way from Portsmouth, NH. Mike From: Darrell Sent:

Re: {S-Scale List} Fw: S Scale Club Links

2012-01-11 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
That probably was the year that Ryan Howard was at the Double A All Star game in Bowie, MD and he not only won the HR hitting contest but he had 33 HRs at the break. Linda and I knew he would be in Philly right after the All Star game, So you all went to the NASG convention we went

{S-Scale List} Real Train stuff

2012-01-10 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
I am reading a book by a Tom Murray, Rails Across Canada, which is in 2 parts. Part 1 is about the Canadian Pacific and part 2 is about the Canadian National. I do know that the Canadian Broadcast Company was started by the CN, in 1936 for passengers as Linda and I listen to the CBC2 for music

Re: {S-Scale List} Fw: S Scale Club Links

2012-01-10 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
http://www.amtma.org/ YOW this is what I get for Alto Model Train Museum. Mike From: scale S only Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 9:08 PM To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Subject: {S-Scale List} Fw: S Scale Club Links Hi all -- Chuck Eral of the Phoenix area alerted me to problems with these

Re: {S-Scale List} Fw: [AIRops] Fire destroy's Woodland Scenics

2012-01-05 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
A sad situation, but hopefully they have business insurance and in time they will be back. Mike From: scale S only Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2012 9:28 PM To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Subject: {S-Scale List} Fw: [AIRops] Fire destroy's Woodland Scenics More info. I hope they can

Re: {S-Scale List} Grain elevators

2012-01-01 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
http://www.hoquathobbies.com/LVM.htm Lehigh Valley has a grain unit. Mike From: Alex Binkley Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2012 10:57 AM To: s-scale@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: {S-Scale List} Grain elevators Methinks there was a Building and STructures kit of a modern elevator. WIll see if

Re: {S-Scale List} Lionel causes a new record

2012-01-01 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
Yes, Lionel couplers, the weights fell off my CO Passenger items, plus they would open up, for no reason, with the weights on, letting go of each other, the couplers. Mike From: Bill Lane Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2012 7:18 PM To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Subject: {S-Scale List} Lionel causes

Re: {S-Scale List} The Scale AF Side

2011-12-27 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
Maybe AF walking on the wild side??/ Could not resist. Ahh, Lou Reed. Mike Marmer From: Ed Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 10:19 AM To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Subject: {S-Scale List} The Scale AF Side Alan Lambert wrote: ...they don't know what the scale AF side is. Could someone

Re: {S-Scale List} Floquil Paint

2011-12-20 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
From: Michael Linda Marmer mailto:mlmarmer%40verizon.net To: mailto:S-Scale%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 9:44 AM Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} Floquil Paint http://www.testors.com/ Ed, Email them with your question, as they do reply quickly

Re: {S-Scale List} Floquil Paint

2011-12-17 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
http://www.testors.com/ Ed, Email them with your question, as they do reply quickly to emails. But not on weekends I am sure. I had a paint issue and they where very helpful. Mike From: Ed Kozlowsky Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 9:16 AM To: S Scale Group Subject: {S-Scale List}

Re: {S-Scale List} Stripping SHS shells

2011-12-14 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
Try Super Clean, Google on line, available at Ace Hardware. Will take off paint and not harm plastic, at least paint like Floquil. Mike From: up148 Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2011 5:44 PM To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Subject: {S-Scale List} Stripping SHS shells I've need to strip paint

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: Stripping Paint

2011-12-14 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
. Paul From: Michael Linda Marmer mailto:mlmarmer%40verizon.net To: mailto:S-Scale%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2011 3:23 PM Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} Stripping SHS shells Try Super Clean, Google on line, available at Ace Hardware. Will take

{S-Scale List} Light bulbs

2011-12-11 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
http://njinternational.com/ On my layout I have signals from NJ International which are great, really in detail design, as I have these in S. they also makes these in O, HO and N. My lighting in my train room is fluorescent lights, as I do have UV filters on the bulbs. The signals work when

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: Light bulbs

2011-12-11 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
balance of incandescents, but they do cost somewhat more than the cheaper bulbs. Darrell S. --- In mailto:S-Scale%40yahoogroups.com, Michael Linda Marmer mlmarmer@... wrote: http://njinternational.com/ On my layout I have signals from NJ International which are great, really in detail

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: Light bulbs

2011-12-11 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
. Darrell S. --- In mailto:S-Scale%40yahoogroups.com mailto:S-Scale%40yahoogroups.com, Michael Linda Marmer mlmarmer@... wrote: http://njinternational.com/ On my layout I have signals from NJ International which are great, really in detail design, as I have these in S. they also makes

{S-Scale List} 2011 S Fest

2011-12-10 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
Today the latest S Gaugian Magazine came and on the cover was selected highlights inside the magazine for articles in this edition. Linda saw the one highlight on the cover that mentioned the 2011 S Fest in St. Louis. That got Linda to comment that “To think, Albert Pujols left St. Louis

Re: {S-Scale List} Future of S without CANNON diesel parts...........

2011-12-03 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
Ahh, but the Chinese labor force want a better life too, so that might change one day, what they are paid. Mike -Original Message- From: Don Thompson Sent: Saturday, December 03, 2011 10:09 AM To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} Future of S without CANNON diesel

Re: {S-Scale List} Can't find the darn Purina building...

2011-11-22 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
I am not positive, but I think Lehigh Valley Models might have what you are looking for? Mike From: johnalbee03 Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2011 11:16 AM To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Subject: {S-Scale List} Can't find the darn Purina building... It could be that I'm losing my mind but I

Re: {S-Scale List} Gentle On My Mind

2011-11-21 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
A John Hartford song, could not resist. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pdzFaGg-4M RIP, Mr. Hartford And you thought I was going to say Glenn Campbell. Mike From: shabbona_rr Sent: Monday, November 21, 2011 1:03 PM To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Subject: {S-Scale List} Gentle On My Mind

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: Market

2011-11-18 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
, but then I am done. So the key in growing the hobby is finding new customers, selling the product to new users, etc.. Mike From: Michael Linda Marmer Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2011 10:25 PM To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} Re: Market Advertising is what it takes

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: Market

2011-11-18 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
Kozlowsky Sanford, Maine From: Michael Linda Marmer mailto:mlmarmer%40verizon.net To: mailto:S-Scale%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, November 18, 2011 7:31 AM Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} Re: Market Actually, what I really meant to write, that the makers of any

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: Market

2011-11-18 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Product_life-cycle_management_(marketing) Product life cycle, as again, I am pretty much done in buying new S products, over load, no need, other interest in life, etc.. Holding out for a FEW specific things should that happen, and that is about it. I probably

Re: {S-Scale List} FNF Re: Market

2011-11-18 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
I have seen many S layouts at train shows, like the Baltimore AF club, kids flock to it, no one really talks to the kids or the parents, as it is the parents who have the money and it is the kids who can keep that interest alive into adulthood, should the parents buy some trains.Many people

Re: {S-Scale List} FNF Re: Market

2011-11-18 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
Most likely the parents lack of support is due to financial situation in life, as this is not a inexpensive hobby. Mike From: Michael Linda Marmer Sent: Friday, November 18, 2011 7:14 PM To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} FNF Re: Market I have seen many S layouts

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: Market

2011-11-17 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
Advertising is what it takes to build product sales, without it, your done, basically. Even the number one soft drink has to continue to advertise, or number 2 will take over in time, Coke, Pepsi, as Pepsi is not too far behind Coke now. Service is key, too, as Coke’s service to the food

Re: {S-Scale List} How Many Times........

2011-11-05 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
Gosh, every time I see the subject How Many Times, it reminds me of Peter Paul and Mary. Could not resist. Mike Marmer [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to:

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: New to the Group and to S scale......

2011-10-31 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
Brooks. Your layout is very impressive. You have great modeling skills. You mention you have wireless DCC? on your webpage. Hand held unit with no wire to the transfer DCC unit? Could you tell me more, as I am basically blind in one eye and my good eye, anything pass 2 feet is blurry.

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: New to the Group and to S scale......

2011-10-31 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
of the systems recommend doing programming with the cab/throttle tethered. I've been using wireless Northcoast on my layout for 8 years and it's wonderful. Brooks --- In mailto:S-Scale%40yahoogroups.com, Michael Linda Marmer mlmarmer@... wrote: Brooks. Your layout is very impressive. You have

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: MRR (was New to the group, newer to S gauge

2011-10-31 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
Ahh, I have a model RR from 1967 when the picture section/theme was all AF. A first and last time AF or S has been mentioned in that magazine I bet. LOL Mike From: Bob Werre Sent: Monday, October 31, 2011 10:46 AM To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} Re: MRR (was New to

Re: {S-Scale List} New to the group, newer to S gauge

2011-10-30 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
It is not uncommon to go into a museum, store, etc. only to see all the different gauges on display, like a group of engines, with nice place cards by each saying what scale or gauge it is and S is nowhere to be seen, like it does not or did not exist. Mike Marmer [Non-text portions of this

{S-Scale List} Off To Michaels

2011-10-21 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
I am off to Michaels with my 40% off coupon on one item to buy more epoxy glue to fix ALL FOUR broken trucks on my AF by Lionel Action Erie box car, the reproduction of the AF Erie action box car. The below is what I wrote to some in private as only one truck broke. The other trucks decided

{S-Scale List} Inside the Dome Car

2011-10-16 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2strZlpbrqo Short video from inside the Dome car, on a very rainy day on the Conway Scenic Railroad in September. The line had some wash outs from the hurricane that pass through NH and they got the track fixed. They where only closed for 1 to 2 weeks. Mike

{S-Scale List} Conway Scenic Railroad

2011-10-15 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSTT79u-oE0 One of the trains pulling out, with a steam engine, on September 29. A very raining day, as we did ride another train through the notch, a 5.5 hour ride, in the dome car, in the dome, with them lunch in the dining car. Mike Marmer [Non-text portions

{S-Scale List} Conway Scenic RR Steam Engine

2011-10-15 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNuvbOjyNRE The steam engine itself, idling with the steam and engine noises. Mike Marmer [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to:

Re: {S-Scale List} S Scale/Gauge in Ottawa

2011-09-18 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
Oh, I hope to get to Hugh’s Room in Toronto one day for Music. Also to see the Toronto Blue Jays. We are big fans of Garnet Rogers and his late brother too. Mike From: Alex Binkley Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2011 5:53 AM To: s-scale@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: {S-Scale List} S Scale/Gauge

Re: {S-Scale List} S Scale/Gauge in Ottawa

2011-09-18 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
Sorry that meant to go to Alex, not the list. Mike From: Michael Linda Marmer Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2011 8:40 AM To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} S Scale/Gauge in Ottawa Oh, I hope to get to Hugh’s Room in Toronto one day for Music. Also to see the Toronto

Re: {S-Scale List} S Scale/Gauge in Ottawa

2011-09-17 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
I hear the leaves in Ottawa at this time are great. Mike Marmer From: Jim and Cheryl Martin Sent: Saturday, September 17, 2011 8:04 PM To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} S Scale/Gauge in Ottawa Did Carey specify whether he was going to Ottawa Ontario, or Ottawa Kansas?

Re: {S-Scale List} Maine to host 2016 National Narrow Gauge Convention

2011-09-15 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
It’s always smart to make hotel reservation in advance, as once coming home from a camping trip in TN we tried to stop for the night in Stanton VA and all hotels where booked due to a dog show. And yes, we leave for Maine in 13 days, to be in the great outdoors of Maine hiking and biking, as

Re: {S-Scale List} Maine to host 2016 National Narrow Gauge Convention

2011-09-13 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
As one who goes to Maine every October, I would make them a year in advance, seriously. I don’t go to Maine for the leaves, although October is one of the best times to be in Maine, I go to do hiking and biking for 2 weeks, pedal type. Actually the people who come to Maine are not from the

Re: {S-Scale List} Advertising to S

2011-09-12 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
Advertising, it takes money to make money, meaning if you do not advertise, somewhere, your goods and services one offers, you will fail in time. And if successful products like Coca Cola does not continue to advertise, competition in time will take over. Also, advertising at times will not

Re: {S-Scale List} re: S People for Pass Cars (was AM's models)

2011-09-12 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
Bob, Did you check the MTH website for the needed people. If they don’t make them anymore, I bet you can find them on ebay. Mike From: Bob Werre Sent: Monday, September 12, 2011 1:12 PM To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} re: S People for Pass Cars (was AM's models)

Re: {S-Scale List} re: S People for Pass Cars (was AM's models)

2011-09-12 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
cutter and they sit just fine--although that does sound a bit morbid! Bob Werre On 9/12/11 12:24 PM, Michael Linda Marmer wrote: Bob, Did you check the MTH website for the needed people. If they don’t make them anymore, I bet you can find them on ebay. Mike [Non-text portions

Re: {S-Scale List} re: S People for Pass Cars (was AM's models)

2011-09-12 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
Immature adults?? Bad pun. Mike -Original Message- From: Robert Frascella Sent: Monday, September 12, 2011 6:15 PM To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} re: S People for Pass Cars (was AM's models) Wayne Hills once taught me a neat trick for popoulating S-scale

Re: {S-Scale List} re: S People for Pass Cars (was AM's models)

2011-09-12 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
Did I beat John Armstrong of any puns on this? Mike From: Michael Linda Marmer Sent: Monday, September 12, 2011 7:55 PM To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} re: S People for Pass Cars (was AM's models) Immature adults?? Bad pun. Mike -Original Message

Re: {S-Scale List} re: S People for Pass Cars (was AM's models)

2011-09-12 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
Lionel people? JA - Original Message - From: Michael Linda Marmer To: mailto:S-Scale%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, September 12, 2011 8:05 PM Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} re: S People for Pass Cars (was AM's models) Did I beat John Armstrong of any puns on this? Mike From: Michael

{S-Scale List} Own the real thing

2011-09-03 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/private-rail-car-owners-enjoy-yachts-on-tracks/2011/07/19/gIQAj1aOvJ_story.html This was the front page story in the Washington Post yesterday about people who own their own private old Pullman Passenger cars. Mike Marmer [Non-text portions of this message

Re: {S-Scale List} Admin Are we full?

2011-08-29 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
I think this is a yahoo glitch, as I am on a TCA list with a TON of files, the TCA list people, not just me, and no one has a peep about deleting anything. Mike From: tennsga...@aol.com Sent: Monday, August 29, 2011 7:25 AM To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} Admin Are we

Re: {S-Scale List} Admin Are we full?

2011-08-29 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
oops Bill could be right,as the TCA list is 51% full and this list is 98% full. Mike From: Michael Linda Marmer Sent: Monday, August 29, 2011 7:31 AM To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} Admin Are we full? I think this is a yahoo glitch, as I am on a TCA list with a TON

Re: {S-Scale List} Echo Mountain Model Products, Portland, OR ?

2011-08-29 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
http://www.echomtn.com/products.htm send them a email. Found this by googling it. Mike From: up148 Sent: Monday, August 29, 2011 4:29 PM To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Subject: {S-Scale List} Echo Mountain Model Products, Portland, OR ? Hello All, I'm trying to find out if Echo Mountain

Re: {S-Scale List} Echo Mountain Model Products, Portland, OR ?

2011-08-29 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
Mountain Model Products, Portland, OR ? Hi Mike, I found the same link to their website and sent them an email 7-10 days ago, but no reply. Hoping a local train modeler might know something about them. Butch --- In mailto:S-Scale%40yahoogroups.com, Michael Linda Marmer mlmarmer@... wrote

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: Official Dogs of the NASG?

2011-08-27 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
Yup, they sure do at Acadia National Park, take their horses on vacation. (Thought it would be neat to vacation with your horse? Reservations required but that’s an option. Day use horse trailer parking also possible for tourists on horseback. Call for details, suggested reservations at 877 276

Re: {S-Scale List} Chattanooga Chat was Convention

2011-08-25 Thread Michael Linda Marmer
Visit Lookout Mountain and the Civil War Battlefield near by if time permits. http://www.nps.gov/chch/index.htm Mike From: Andre Ming Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 8:56 AM To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} Chattanooga Chat was Convention That's good news, John!

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