11-18-2024, 09:32 AM
Good morning folks
It is 58 and heading up to 65. We have a coupe more mild days and then the high temperatures fall into the low 50’s and 40’s. We might get some rain on Thursday and Friday. I am surprised we are not under some sort of drought watch or warning yet.
Saturday the wife and I went and got our flu shots. Afterwards we went to Kohl’s to drop off an Amazon return. She wanted to stop at Lane Bryant but getting into the shopping center was a complete foul up. We managed to get into the center without getting hit but instead of parking we just continued on to the back entrance as we both decided we had enough of the insanity of the parking lot. We then got my car washed. Working on a construction site getting the car washed on the weekend is a necessity. Sunday my wife and daughter went to Target, and I stayed home to do some heavy duty cleaning of the living room floor as it was that time of year. I got a couple loads of laundry done.
The eleven L&NE Bowser covered hoppers have proven to be a challenge. After dealing with the rear wheels of the trucks rubbing against a part and having to remove a portion of said part I discovered the front wheels of the truck were rubbing against the body. The problem was the trucks were too loose. I added a couple of Kadee red washers and that took care of the problem. Now all eleven covered hoppers run smoothly. I tested my new NYO&W Rapido GE 44 tonner and ran it for a couple of hours to give it a proper shakedown. I assembled a few more Accurail kits and I renumbered two Accurail Oscar Meyers steel reefers.
My wife just informed me the power is out so that means tonight I will need to reset the timers for the outside lights. I might start bringing in some of the potted plants. I hope to run some trains and assemble a couple kits.
Matt glad to hear your fiancé is doing better and I hope for a speedy full recovery. Sorry to hear about the car but at least you were not hurt. I hate dealing with insurance companies.
I hope everybody has a good day.
It is 58 and heading up to 65. We have a coupe more mild days and then the high temperatures fall into the low 50’s and 40’s. We might get some rain on Thursday and Friday. I am surprised we are not under some sort of drought watch or warning yet.
Saturday the wife and I went and got our flu shots. Afterwards we went to Kohl’s to drop off an Amazon return. She wanted to stop at Lane Bryant but getting into the shopping center was a complete foul up. We managed to get into the center without getting hit but instead of parking we just continued on to the back entrance as we both decided we had enough of the insanity of the parking lot. We then got my car washed. Working on a construction site getting the car washed on the weekend is a necessity. Sunday my wife and daughter went to Target, and I stayed home to do some heavy duty cleaning of the living room floor as it was that time of year. I got a couple loads of laundry done.
The eleven L&NE Bowser covered hoppers have proven to be a challenge. After dealing with the rear wheels of the trucks rubbing against a part and having to remove a portion of said part I discovered the front wheels of the truck were rubbing against the body. The problem was the trucks were too loose. I added a couple of Kadee red washers and that took care of the problem. Now all eleven covered hoppers run smoothly. I tested my new NYO&W Rapido GE 44 tonner and ran it for a couple of hours to give it a proper shakedown. I assembled a few more Accurail kits and I renumbered two Accurail Oscar Meyers steel reefers.
My wife just informed me the power is out so that means tonight I will need to reset the timers for the outside lights. I might start bringing in some of the potted plants. I hope to run some trains and assemble a couple kits.
Matt glad to hear your fiancé is doing better and I hope for a speedy full recovery. Sorry to hear about the car but at least you were not hurt. I hate dealing with insurance companies.
I hope everybody has a good day.
Tom
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