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Stupid question, but, what is GERN??? - tsby_fan - 03-04-2012
I've seen GERN mentioned on several members layout, and I really don't know what GERN is. I thought it was a real industry at first, but now I think it's some sort of inside joke amongst members! Can someone help clear this up for me? Thanks. :?
Re: Stupid question, but, what is GERN??? - Charlie B - 03-04-2012
It's top secret, if I tell you I have to kill you.
Charlie
(Wayne may shed some light on this for you)
Re: Stupid question, but, what is GERN??? - Ralph - 03-04-2012
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I should probably let Wayne answer that, but here is a thread that has some basic information about GERN, the fictional industry that a number of us enjoy modeling. Doctorwayne's description of the orignin of GEN is on the second page of the above linked thread. Feel free to join in the fun!
Ralph
Re: Stupid question, but, what is GERN??? - Herc Driver - 03-04-2012
Fortunately, GERN increases neuron response by 3% thereby increasing your long term memory and short term memory retrieval.
So once you know the answer, you won't forget.
Re: Stupid question, but, what is GERN??? - teejay - 03-04-2012
Is there a flux capacitor involved ?
T
Re: Stupid question, but, what is GERN??? - MasonJar - 03-05-2012
teejay Wrote:Is there a flux capacitor involved ?
T
Absolutely - Doc Brown would not have gotten anywhere (or anyWHEN) without the miracle of Gibson's Extraordinary!
Andrew
Re: Stupid question, but, what is GERN??? - doctorwayne - 03-05-2012
tsby_fan Wrote:I've seen GERN mentioned on several members layout, and I really don't know what GERN is. I thought it was a real industry at first, but now I think it's some sort of inside joke amongst members! Can someone help clear this up for me? Thanks. :?
GERN can be as real as you wish to make it, Al. As you can see in the links, it's meant to be a traffic generator and something with which to have a little fun. You can model it or have it as an industry elsewhere which sends/receives to/from industries which you do model.
Plant design and products produced are up to the individual, keeping in mind, of course, that this is meant to be a little tongue-in-cheek. There's not much in the way of rules, although if you wish to build or letter rolling stock for GERN, I would appreciate it if you would contact me for car numbers - this is merely to avoid duplicates.
If you're interested in receiving GERN advertising and promotional material, PM your e-mail address to me and I'll send it out. There is, of course, no obligation for you to model GERN.
Wayne
Re: Stupid question, but, what is GERN??? - teejay - 03-05-2012
But Andrew ...this sucker's electrical ...and I need a reaction to generate the 1.21 gigowatts I need !
Doc Brown
Re: Stupid question, but, what is GERN??? - tsby_fan - 03-05-2012
Thanks for clearing all of this GERN stuff up; I think I may include a GERN facility on my layout plans.
Al
Re: Stupid question, but, what is GERN??? - MasonJar - 03-05-2012
teejay Wrote:But Andrew ...this sucker's electrical ...and I need a reaction to generate the 1.21 gigowatts I need !
Doc Brown
Ahhh, but without GERN flux flowing in the capacitor, and the resulting 3% more effective power generation and transfer, you would have needed 1.2463 gigawatts. And everyone knows that is just crazy talk.
Andrew
Re: Stupid question, but, what is GERN??? - teejay - 03-05-2012
Great Scott , Andrew , you are indeed correct ....I must have had a short circuit in my bionic implants ....!
....almost unravelled the very essence of my space time continuum .Doc
Re: Stupid question, but, what is GERN??? - Puddlejumper - 03-06-2012
Wayne,
Do you think it would benefit my coal dealer to get some GERN treated coal, for 3% greater BTU content? I am sure that the B&P will need GERN treated journal lube as well, for 3% less rolling resistance in the freight car trucks.
Dave
Re: Stupid question, but, what is GERN??? - ward kesic - 03-06-2012
GERN ............LAVERNES half sister
IF you go to DR. WAYNES many blogs and pics you will gain knowledge..........
Re: Stupid question, but, what is GERN??? - sailormatlac - 03-06-2012
Personnaly, I prefer GERN in my cereals to keep them 3% more crunchy!
Matt
Re: Stupid question, but, what is GERN??? - Lester Perry - 03-10-2012
I am currently rebuilding the part of my layout where Gern is located. It is now partially in operation and generating some traffic again. A local just went out with orders to drop one boxcar, pick up two box cars, a covered hopper and a tank car. Some days it seems that Gern is the only industry on my layout when the local freight goes out.