Nice to see a GERN thread here! I heard through a reliable source that the GM of the B&PRR has approved tests of some new flux-based lubricant in the Journal boxes of certain locomotives and equipment, supposedly the new lube reduces rolling friction by 3%??

Dave

It is obvious that we do not have a GERN facility in Michigan - that accounts for our 3% increase in unemployment!

w8jy Wrote:It is obvious that we do not have a GERN facility in Michigan - that accounts for our 3% increase in unemployment!

My favorite aspect of Gern is the creative back story and product line which generates a variety of car loads.

GILX 5642
Definitely not the pride of the GERN freight car roster. But with the ever growing demand for Flux, we got to run all we have … .

GERN's Eaton plant is pictured here with a bit more done than the last post at the old fourm.

Yes ik a lot more work is needed tho

I took a quick look and bookmarked this for later viewing. I like it Thanks Wayne

Those plants are inspiring...since I'll be creating my own Gern plant soon...I'll have to borrow/build on the general plant layouts already made. I really like all the little details. Really great job! And those Gern Flux cars look terrific!

Now that I understand the benefits of GERN Flux I may just have the coal needed to run some of the plant operations needed to make GERN Flux with

Good stuff guys.
Reminds me of "trinkle, a very fine product indeed".

I think I spelt it right. I forget who started it though.
Nice work on the buildings too

Leaks go into Lake Erie, huh? And what kind of "3%" happens there?

BTW - you will undoubtedly need some specialized cars for shipping gaseous Flux.

MountainMan Wrote:BTW - you will undoubtedly need some specialized cars for shipping gaseous Flux.

Actually, I had a 65' Walthers pressurised tank car for GERN's Liquified Fluxene Gas, but it was sold before I had a digital camera. I was surprised that it sold the same day that I dropped it off at the LHS - obviously discerning flux connoisseurs abound.

Wayne

And Lake Erie? :?

MountainMan Wrote:And Lake Erie? :?

I think that any ill-effects are mitigated by the stockyards at Lowbanks, as groundwater run-off into the Maitland River, along with periodic disposal of accumulated solid waste material all flows almost directly into Lake Erie. It's your classic win/win situation.
In the view below, the stockyards are just beyond the trees lining the riverbank, and, just downstream from the bridge, is Lake Erie. Note how healthy those trees look and also the creamy consistency of the water, even before the additions from the stockyards. 100% organic, so you know it's good. Photo, by the way, is by Mister Nutbar.

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Wayne

I presume the EPA has not done a survey of the state of Lake Erie's waters...Were they to do one, I'm sure they would definitely find the water is 3% sweeter, 3%+ more golden colored, and probably 5%+ more pleasing to the eye...

Who could ask for more than that..??

cnw1961 Wrote:GILX 5642
Definitely not the pride of the GERN freight car roster. But with the ever growing demand for Flux, we got to run all we have … .

If you applied some of that flux...plus a little GERN flux-paint...that car would look up tp 6% better!