Brian, Hobby Express out in Cranberry Township off route 228 stocks some S
scale.That's north of the city,by where the PA. turnpike and interstate 79
intersect. Only one I know of in the Pgh area.
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 10/8/2013 3:23:29 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
Andre, Everything is working for me,Win7-aol.
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 9/9/2013 10:47:14 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
lam...@cebridge.net writes:
Well, tonight neither of my installed browsers will display my Groups
when I go to my Groups Page.
I was going to
a Bachmann 0n30 2-6-0,
that I would rather convert (or have converted) for S scale than wait on
Bachmann or someone like that. I've got a trackplan all drawn up.
boB Nicholson
--- In _S-Scale@yahoogroups.com_ (mailto:S-Scale@yahoogroups.com) ,
prorr@... wrote:
boB, Don Munsey Jr. showed me
GEE! I love that kind of talk!
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 6/16/2013 9:36:59 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
user141...@mediacombb.net writes:
Actually, FNF started on Thursday, with RS-2 #34 serving as the Terminal
District yard engine. It worked well, but tripped the
Jace, Thank's, I'll check it out.
Gary
In a message dated 6/13/2013 12:20:35 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
jacek...@hotmail.com writes:
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Jim, I held one in my hands the other and can't remember what color the
ends were. The car is owned by Jim Whipple,who I will see this week. We are
using the Pittsburgh S Gauger's module layout for a switching contest at the
local NMRA Jamboree this weekend and this car is a major player
Roger That boB
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 3/28/2013 7:48:59 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
user141...@mediacombb.net writes:
I did 36 years of 1:1 modeling, and believe me, I like 3/16 a whole lot
better.
boB Nicholson
Another age old question answered.
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 3/26/2013 11:16:06 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
themart...@farnhamhouse.com writes:
Gee, now I know why hearses don’t have roof racks.
Jim Martin
From: _Peter Vanvliet_
The Pittsburgh S Gaugers are using their scale modules for a switching
contest at the 2013 Pittsburgh Model Railroad Jamboree [Saturday April 27,
2013], NMRA Keystone division, in an effort to get modelers a first hand look
at S scale. The layout was designed by committee with an emphasis
Frank Knight set up a wireless router and connected to my Android Samsung
phone and his i phone[i think] and we each controlled a loco on the Sn2
Crew layout.
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 2/5/2013 5:08:11 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
dave...@rcn.com writes:
You hit the
Dave, Either way, that's some great track work. I'm re-doing my modules and
Lee has volunteered to help me upgrade the track, so I know it will be as
nice as yours. How many more crossings are you putting in?
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 2/1/2013 11:02:22 P.M. Eastern Standard
Dave, Congratulations on your maiden run. Is that the Sn2 crossing you
were talking about in the photo?
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 2/1/2013 10:10:54 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
dave...@rcn.com writes:
My standard gauge mainline loop became operational this
Pieter, Thank's for the mention,love the beard.
Gary Carmichael and the Sn2 Crew aka Lee Rainey and Frank Knight
In a message dated 1/27/2013 10:47:21 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
pieter_r...@yahoo.com writes:
[_Attachment(s)_ (mip://0ac990a0/default.html#TopText) from Pieter
John Weigel at The Peterboro Railroad.com handles Hunterline products in
the USA.
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 11/27/2012 8:18:28 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
farnhamho...@ymail.com writes:
Mount Albert is the scale lumber Hunter Line sells and uses in its own
kits.
Lee, Can't wait to see your progress. Hopefully all your miracles will be
as great as the last.
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 11/1/2012 10:18:43 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
leerai...@aol.com writes:
I have laid out almost all of the track (except about 6 feet at the
Dick, Looks great!
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 10/30/2012 8:50:27 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
rnk2...@yahoo.com writes:
All --
I have added four photos in the Photos section; they appear under the
folder name NYWB Projects. They can be accessed at:
Dave, Glad you and Carla are doing OK
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 10/30/2012 9:38:14 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
dave...@rcn.com writes:
We do not have any major damage here, but some of my neighbors have not
been so lucky. Wind was the major problem. Many trees and
Dave, Right on the money. Looks GREAT!!!.
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 10/23/2012 7:14:15 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
doh...@gmail.com writes:
Hello S Gaugers,
I've just updated the SMSG site with the latest info and photos from the
NTS in Grand Rapids, MI.
John,I believe it's a Carstens book.
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 9/21/2012 8:17:37 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
johnalbe...@yahoo.com writes:
Hey Paul, is Scoles new book a Kalmbach pub?
I saw it advertised but can't remember where.
Thanks!
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 17,
all that
slack is out. It is true though about some injuries being real from the
caboose crack the whip effect. Almost as dangerous as spilling hot coffee
fresh from the pot belly stove! The indignity of it all!
Bud Rindfleisch
Bob Werre
On 9/13/12 8:06 PM, prorr@ wrote
Roger, Actually, I'd say the crew was rather fortunate,all things
considered. Great picture.
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 9/13/2012 8:51:19 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
roger.nul...@comcast.net writes:
[_Attachment(s)_ (mip://0a273b78/default.html#TopText) from Roger
Gent's, I guess if your modeling a 100 car multi level auto carrier train
the KD802/808's would be right on the money. I always have a good
chuckle when this debate shows up. As equipment wears , especially cushioned
control types, the amount of slack can be way beyond the specs of the
Trevor, Congratulations on your first year in S scale. I've enjoyed your
tales of change and accomplishments. It shows how to have fun and
get-it-done.Hope you have many more.
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 8/29/2012 11:45:56 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
tpmarsh...@wordstm.com
Dear Andy, As I get ready to retire for the evening,all I hear running
though my old noggin is,Dun,DUN , Dun ,Dirty deeds,DUN,DUN,DUN don't come
cheap. What a lullaby.
Thank's
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 8/24/2012 7:35:07 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
Frank, I knew it was only a matter of time.
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 8/18/2012 8:09:43 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
frank@fjknight.us writes:
Hi All,
This is about the challenge of switching to S scale. Actually not quite
true in my case as I have been modeling
Bill, I spent over half my life working on these cabin cars,even had a N5
assigned to my crew, and sir, they ALL look like what I remember. At Conway
Yards we got both Lines East and Lines West equipment in and I spent many a
day shuffling cabin cars around on the cabin trimmer jobs. Looks
Peter, Looks right at home there. Nice job.
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 7/26/2012 8:10:31 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
gro...@fourthray.com writes:
I just finished my small structure side project today. I created a page
for it, and you can see what the final scene looks
Peter, Everything is looking great. Some where I have a photo of a saw
sharpening business that looked like your converted structure. Got a little
chuckle out of the mountain,around here it's just a hill.
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 7/21/2012 7:51:57 P.M. Eastern Daylight
Andre, Here's a place to start.
_http://www.coalcampusa.com/_ (http://www.coalcampusa.com/)
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 7/14/2012 10:42:33 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
lam...@cebridge.net writes:
Coal mining was indeed brutal... still is. Just a few years ago a miner
was
Andre, As the vaudevillian's used to sayI got a thousand of em I'll see
if I can stumble across some more for your particular region.
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 7/14/2012 10:58:37 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
lam...@cebridge.net writes:
Hi Gary:
Wow, that's an
Andre, Here's something else to peek at. Never know where it might lead to.
_http://www.undergroundminers.com/index.html_
(http://www.undergroundminers.com/index.html)
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 7/14/2012 10:42:33 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
lam...@cebridge.net writes:
Me Too
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 6/3/2012 8:42:58 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
alex.bink...@sympatico.ca writes:
Then I would have to put my glasses on.
cheers
- Original Message -
From: _Jim and Cheryl Martin_ (mailto:farnhamho...@ymail.com)
To:Hi
Alex, One thing I didn't see covered was storing the mud. You can cover it
with water before putting the lid on. This will help it stay soft. Simply
pour the water off when you need to use it, then cover it again till you
need it.
Gary Carmichael
Peter, Look's like any of the bridges on the line. Nice work.
Gary Carmichael
Jim, It's a expanded version.Frank Knight and myself were at Springfield.
This version includes modules by Lee Rainey and Dave Keith along with Frank
and myself.
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 2/19/2012 1:05:20 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
farnhamho...@ymail.com writes:
Rance, I'll probably have to change the file name to something else. I'm
glad someone knew what all that other stuff was.
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 2/19/2012 4:05:12 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
rvelapo...@gmail.com writes:
Interesting layout. Also interesting were
Looks like a fleet to me. Nice work Bob.
Gary C
In a message dated 2/1/2012 2:26:11 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
user141...@mediacombb.net writes:
I just finished the fourth of the SHABBONA 2500-Class SHRB plug-door
boxcars. This should be it for these cars for a while
Good one Bob, Haven't heard that one in years. For us it was Pullman Jct.
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 1/24/2012 2:36:14 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
user141...@mediacombb.net writes:
Santa Fe crossed the Belt Railway of Chicago at a place called Nerska.
One Santa Fe
Bob, I swear I saw them going over the hump at Bensonville.
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 1/21/2012 8:38:48 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
user141...@mediacombb.net writes:
_http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/photos/album/1775582643/pic/152559034
blurry or out of focus. Since I don't have the most
up-to-date monitor, I would like to know how it appears to others.
Bob Nicholson
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prorr@... wrote:
Bob, I swear I saw them going over
Bob, Looks like a great start for your fleet.
Gary Carmichael
Pieter, Frank Knight and myself will be setting up our parts of the Sn2
Crew modules in the Mallery Bldg.Stop and say hello .
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 1/18/2012 1:08:42 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
pieter_r...@yahoo.com writes:
Speaking of the Amherst show
Amen Brother!
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 1/15/2012 12:35:22 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
jimki...@charter.net writes:
The RTR mfrs are in a pickle simply because China has been their primary
source, if not sole source, for products for a LONG time. A comment
Looking good Bob, Looking good!
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 1/9/2012 11:07:02 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
user141...@mediacombb.net writes:
I just uploaded a photo of SHRB #2502,
_http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/photos/album/1775582643/pic/422480296
I was wondering when someone would pick up on that, it's all terminal time
or overtime.
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 12/5/2011 8:54:21 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
user141...@mediacombb.net writes:
Andre:
26C's are what we had on the majority of Santa Fe locomotives.
Bob, I can pull some stills from a video of PRR towers I have. Both early
and late eras are on my footage.Every tower had it's own personality but the
basics were the same.
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 11/14/2011 4:44:06 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
b...@phototraxx.com writes:
WOW!!!
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 11/6/2011 10:08:19 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
rxman46...@aol.com writes:
I have posted a video on youtube of Schnabel CEBX800.
__http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGggdXUgqjM__
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGggdXUgqjM_)
Peter, Glad to see your starting on the station.Let me know if you need
anything. I was just out there last week.
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 10/17/2011 9:49:07 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
pavanvl...@att.net writes:
Hi All,
I am starting to gather the materials I need
_www.Clevermodels.net_ (http://www.Clevermodels.net) , I just used some
of their downloads in S scale and they are great.
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 9/21/2011 9:18:00 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
alex.bink...@sympatico.ca writes:
Hi:
are there any structure kits in
PRR,in Ohio on the Panhandle Division. WLE is also there.
Gary Carmichael
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Jeff, Although I don't have the link in front of me Fast tracks has a good
video on how to use a jewelers saw.
_www.fast-tracks.net_ (http://www.fast-tracks.net)
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 8/5/2011 2:27:56 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
chocolatte...@aim.com writes:
Bill, Very nice, allowed me to get all my rail fanning in at one time.
Gary Carmichael
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Roger That !!
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 7/9/2011 10:37:25 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
lam...@cebridge.net writes:
Could have been a short. Whatever it was, makes you do something in your
shorts.
Andre
- Original Message -
From: _prorr@aol.com_
Andre, I ment to ask you, do you operate any of the old Indiana Hi-Rail
Alcos. I read the article in the June trains but didn't notice the disposition
of them.They were definitely seat of the pants to operate. Someday's you
could make them do amazing things,way beyond their specs, and other
Andre, Probably had a short somewhere,usually in the control stand. When I
worked for Indiana Hi-Rail this happen frequently on the Alco's. Older
EMD's will also do this. Most of the time just moving the throttle up or down
a
notch would take care of it. On one of the RS 11's there was a
Peter, Looks great.
Gary Carmichael
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Peter, Look's like you'll be doing a lot switching to keep your newest
customer supplied. Will it be loads in/loads out? Most fabricating mills bring
in steel to be fabricated and send out finished pieces. Nice model.
Gary carmichael
In a message dated 4/26/2011 10:00:16 P.M. Eastern
Bob, You certainly make a valid point.It would be easier to explain all the
options that S scale offers as opposed to confusing potential participants
at the beginning of there interests. Being a relative newbie I know it
took a while to sort out the options.
Gary Carmichael
The Wellsville Addison and Galeton [WAG] was known as The Sole Leather
Line and indeed served several Tanneries including Elkland PA. until 1973. I
can remember the smell of the hide cars that came through Conway Yards in
the 60's and 70's. Usually their were 3 or 4 a day. We always hoped
Bob, Jim Whipple put them on a couple of boxcars for our Pittsburgh S
scalers modules. They look good and didn't interfere with operations[we use
picks] during our last set up. I'm not sure what he used to paint them,if he
even did,but I'll find out.
Gary Carmichael
In a message
Jim, Well stated and very pragmatic point of view.
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 4/11/2011 5:26:03 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
jimki...@charter.net writes:
Since I'm the one John Degnan is referring to re: deciding not to pursue
the
SAL B7 boxcar, let me state my
Peter, There is usually a gap between the car and platform. You should be
able to find it were Stan said or at the PRRTHS page. When a car was right
up to a platform it was either dedicated equipment,used only by that
shipper or an older siding originally set up for smaller equipment.There
I can't speak for the UP but the green was used on Penn Central. I think it
just depended on the what was perceived to be the most contrasting color
for safety appliances to stick out.
Gary Carmichael
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Norman, I've got mine from Fast Tracks. _www.fast-tracks.net_
(http://www.fast-tracks.net)
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 3/18/2011 12:18:15 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
nmuell...@verizon.net writes:
Hello, all!
Is there a source for PC board ties that are already cut to
Mike, Looks good. I can tell it's exactly 15 degrees.
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 3/18/2011 9:17:35 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
mlmar...@verizon.net writes:
_http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/photos/album/378988774/pic/413722530/
Bob, Not sure what program he used but we have done similar effects with
Adobe After Effects.
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 3/3/2011 11:07:04 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
b...@bobwphoto.com writes:
Friends, A good friend just sent me this u-tube of a Santa Fe HO layout
George,Bar Mills Models sells what they call a 1-kit that is designed for
kitbashing that includes windows and doors.
_http://www.barmillsmodels.com/_ (http://www.barmillsmodels.com/)
.Also
_http://www.hunterline.com/_ (http://www.hunterline.com/) sells S clapboard.
You
Peter, Nice work sir, you definitely are a craftsman.It will look right at
home on the Chartiers Branch.
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 2/16/2011 4:05:05 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
pavanvl...@att.net writes:
Hi All,
I am happy to report that I am officially finished
S Scaler's, As a fellow columnist in the 1:64 MG, I have to agree with Dick
that this magazine deserves the support of the S scale community .While
my column is written from the perspective of someone just getting into S
scale,I still try to offer modeling tips and show newbies that there
Bob, You sure know how to railroad .Reminds me of the good old days. I just
have one question? Did The Humongous Company show up with any Christmas
hams or turkeys for any special secret switch's
Just curious.
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 1/6/2011 12:28:13 P.M. Eastern Standard
Roger That!
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 1/6/2011 4:37:20 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
user141...@q.com writes:
Humongous gave everybody on the crew a 50-lb. bag of corn starch. Only the
guys that opened their's found the prize.
Bob Nicholson
Peter, I used to make them by cutting appropriate size brass tubing at a 45
degree angle and then filing it down. I used 45 degrees only to get equal
cuts. Would probably be a lot easier with styrene tubing.
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 12/1/2010 7:49:45 P.M. Eastern Standard
Peter, Nice job, made me feel very nostalgic. That is certainly an
appropriate cabin car, as they were everywhere in the Pgh area. Good to see
such a
great model.
Gary Carmichael
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John, How do you do that. I delete stuff and it still shows up when I send
it.
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 11/15/2010 9:37:26 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
rxman46...@aol.com writes:
Can we not include EVERY past post when we reply to a thread?
John Griffin
[Non-text
John, Thank's ,I'll try it that way
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 11/15/2010 1:51:30 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
rxman46...@aol.com writes:
Gary,
I'm on AOL, I click the reply to group at the bottom of the post and my
message is sent without all the junk.
John
Tom, It didn't have to be exact. As Bob and I have been talking ,it most
hoggers knew where they would be out of a restriction or yard. It was more a
reference or reminder to let you know in the fog or rain when you couldn't
see much else. While a boxcar might be a little longer than 40' ,a
Peter, Nice job, they look very relistic.If my memory serves me
correctly,they were spaced about 80' apart. I can remember old head engineers
using
them to calculate train length. Of course back then most cars were 40
footers and every pole was 2 car lengths.They may have been 120' foot
Bob, Looks like they did the math for you. Our slow orders were based on
mile post,such as mp 9.3 to mp 9.7. Since I was usually in the cabin car I
could only hope they figured right. I'm sure that you guy's were like us and
knew your territory spike by spike.
8 sand
Gary
conductor was ridiculing me because they used feet instead
of
pole lengths. I asked him which he'd rather count from the train,
poles or
feet
Bob Nicholson
--- In _s-sc...@yahoogroups.com_ (mailto:S-Scale@yahoogroups.com) ,
prorr@ wrote
Tom, Good points about home besed business. Our local government said just
about what said about our business. In most locals they are willing to work
with you.
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 11/12/2010 2:12:30 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
t.haw...@comcast.net writes:
Bob, Sounds awful busy over there. Hope you have time to grab a coffee in
between trains.
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 10/4/2010 7:30:00 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
user141...@q.com writes:
On 10/03/10, RS-2 #34 finished building the next #252 train on the Terminal
Bob,Roger That
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 10/4/2010 9:30:15 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
user141...@q.com writes:
Gary:
I'm just glad its a low-density, laid back secondary main line operation!
Bob Nicholson __
--- In
Peter, Great work.Come to Pgh. and I'll take you on a tour of the Chartiers
Branch, and you can wire my layout.
Gary Carmichael
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Around here it meant Fix Or Repair Dailey
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 9/28/2010 7:34:26 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
user141...@q.com writes:
You're Wrong - FORD means First On Race Day!
String Bob
--- In
Pieter, Thank's, I'll see if I can exterminate it.
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 9/14/2010 4:19:11 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
pieter_r...@yahoo.com writes:
Hi Gary;
Our group has not been changed to the new format yet.
I did a Google of fastclick.net and found many
John, Similar to a hemorrhoid only on the internet.
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 9/14/2010 5:25:38 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
armstong5...@roadrunner.com writes:
What's Fastclick? John Armstrong. As if I care
- Original Message -
From: Pieter Roos
To:
Bob, I just printed them. Very interesting.
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 9/15/2010 11:27:23 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
user141...@q.com writes:
Well, I don't know what FaceHoo is doing now, but I cannot even access my
own files in the files section. I just uploaded a
Pieter, Since the change,I have been getting a file to
open:media.fastclick.net. Do you know if this is part of the change ?
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 9/14/2010 9:23:38 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
pieter_r...@yahoo.com writes:
Hi Ed;
That is interesting, and maybe
Bob,nice work. Reminds of the red ladder[ aka The Snake Pit ] at old 4
yard in Conway Yards.
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 8/25/2010 6:42:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
S-Scale@yahoogroups.com writes:
Hello,
This email message is a notification to let you know that
a
Stan, The website is shut down right now but volunteers are trying to start
it back up. There has been a lot of talk about this recently on several
gropes. I'm sure someone who is better informed them myself will give you the
whole story.
Gary Carmichael
In a message dated 8/5/2010
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