Re: Update on a couple of things!
Hello Bob
I did not expect to hear about medical concerns.
Best wishes from one of your virtual groupies!
This morning I heard about and saw some bad looking clouds in Saline, Michigan, near Ann Arbor, where we used to live.
Here in western North Carolina, we had 2 3/4 inches, a few days ago, that may or may not have been a byproduct of the hurricane?
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On Jul 11, 2024, at 2:27?PM, Pieter Roos via groups.io <pieterroos53@...> wrote:
? Glad you made through both events! Hope your power is back soon, I know how miserable that can
be in heat and humidity.
Pieter Roos
On Thursday, July 11, 2024, 11:30 AM, Bob Werre <bob@...> wrote:
Friends,
Apparently the "powers" decided to throw a little Hurricane party but I wasn't invited---? More about that later!? I wasn't very concerned but that girl had some different ideas and landed right here!? Electricity (or lack of) has darkened and over heated
millions so we have lots of steam heat all around!?
But now back to trains--we had just a couple remaining backed up items? in our vast BBB shipping department that will leave when we return to the 'thing called normal'--sorry 'bout that, but this is Texas--we just can't get enough attention.? We were also
happy to send the rest North!? I know, it's illegals one month then the heavy rains the next!
Now about our 'party',? most know that history says New Orleans citizens talk about hurricane parties and the semi-famous drink to have during these events.? In my case I started to have medical problems, so I was headed to the ER on Sunday and remained
until yesterday evening--so I caught the storm from the fifth floor--close enough, thank you!
So the testing I was due to have was postponed as computers, the techs that run them and data banks don't work long on battery power.? Anyway I' had been talking the wrong pain reliever causing stomach ulcers and difficulty in keeping everything functioning.?
So I've been punctured repeatedly in both arms for the various meds and draws!? But I'm back!? I hope to get back upstairs in the trainroom to do some light work in the next day or two.?
Also I did order one of the mini-vacuums I had mentioned a few days ago.? It's due here today but the Amazon lock boxes don't have electricity so I'll hold for now--but I've got a couple of spots needing some sucking power.?
So I'm very pleased to being able to talk trains, as many of us have been physical or virtual friends for a long time!? In the meantime, I need some tech information or experiences from anybody who has added a Digitrax PM-74.? My older similar unit stopped
working.? I've found very little information from Digitrax instructions (I've often had trouble following their instructions), nor independent sources so far.?
Bob Werre
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Yes, Beryl "barreled" through the west Houston area. For us, the storm itself wasn't too bad. The last hurricane to hit us was Ike in 2008 which did some damage. We had a freak storm hit us in mid-May this year that did most of the property damage, but luckily the house and truck were unscathed in both of this year's event.
The worst part was being stuck in 97F weather with no electricity. Once Beryl passed (mid-Monday afternoon) the winds calmed down, so there was the heat, the humidity, and not much of a breeze. We were without power for three days and 6 hours. After going grocery shopping, I have been catching up on all of the e-mail that came through in the past 4+ days.
I'm glad to be able to be back online again!
- Peter.
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On 07/11/2024 06:07 PM, Ron Kemp wrote: Peter, Good to hear from you. I hope the storm left you in good shape. I decided not to text you as I figured you had better things to do. R
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Peter Vanvliet (info@...)
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Houston, Texas
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Peter,
Good to hear from you. I hope the storm left you in good shape. I decided not to text you as I figured you had better things to do.
R
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On Jul 11, 2024, at 6:49 PM, Peter Vanvliet via groups.io <peter@...> wrote:
?Hi Jace,
I recently, June 27 to be precise (see the News section's announcement), completed the migration of box cars to their new section in the Product Gallery section. You can either click on "Product Gallery" then click on "Cars" under the Quick Jump sidebar, or scroll down to "Box Car". Or, just follow this link:
Once a category of cars has been migrated, they are no longer listed in the "Old Listing".
I had hoped this migration would have gone faster, but with all that I have to do (NASG and other), it appears to be a multi-year project.
- Peter.
On 07/09/2024 03:06 PM, JGG KahnSr wrote:
I went to check the NASG website and couldn't find any box cars for any road; a great puzzlement. --
Peter Vanvliet (info@...)
owner, Fourth Ray Software
Houston, Texas
(personal web site)
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Hi Jace,
I recently, June 27 to be precise (see the News section's announcement), completed the migration of box cars to their new section in the Product Gallery section. You can either click on "Product Gallery" then click on "Cars" under the Quick Jump sidebar, or scroll down to "Box Car". Or, just follow this link:
Once a category of cars has been migrated, they are no longer listed in the "Old Listing".
I had hoped this migration would have gone faster, but with all that I have to do (NASG and other), it appears to be a multi-year project.
- Peter.
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On 07/09/2024 03:06 PM, JGG KahnSr wrote: I went to check the NASG website and couldn't find any box cars for any road; a great puzzlement.
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Peter Vanvliet (info@...)
owner, Fourth Ray Software
Houston, Texas
(personal web site)
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Re: American Models Boxcars...
Having spent a ton of time studying S box cars in general and AM
cars specifically, neither of these lettering schemes are ones that
match anything that I list on the NASG web site. So, I am/was
totally ignorant of them.
Rich Gajnak only recently notified me of the 5-car set that was part
of the 1989 NASG Convention. He only gave me one photo, and listed
the others by their road names. The Wabash one I thought was the one
I had already listed on the web site (he told me I already had the
photo), so I recently flagged that one as one of the 1989 car set.
But, it's paint scheme is different from the one you show, Mark, in
your photo.
The SP car doesn't match any of the AM SP paint schemes I am aware
of. But, if Bill Hawk says he has that one in kit form, then that
would mean it was an early AM model back when they only sold kit
versions of their box cars. If that's the case, then that is way
before the Internet, and only an old AM catalog might show that road
number.
Mark, I assume they didn't come with their original boxes, correct?
That would give us a clue (model #, production year, etc.).
- Peter.
On 07/09/2024 10:32 AM, Mark Mugnai
wrote:
I just scored these:
Neither the AM or NASG website lists these car numbers with these
road names and yet neither show signs of having been "altered" (ie
re-numbered).
So what's going on here? Not that it matters; I'm simply
curious...
Mark in Oregon
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Peter Vanvliet (info@...)
owner, Fourth Ray Software
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He had to send the old shell back as stated in his original email (return postage).
Jeff J
Michigan
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What locomotive? What plans do you have for the old shell?
On Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 01:46:15 PM EDT, Ron Kemp <rgkemp316@...> wrote:
I received a locomotive that had a small issue with the shell.? It may not have bothered some, and others may not have noticed.? I called AM and talked to Joe.? He replied ¡±oh no.¡±? He mailed a new shell the same day which I received today with a return postage label.
Great customer service.? Thanks AM.
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Mike, Very helpful: thank you! Roger Nulton ?
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Re: Update on a couple of things!
Glad you made through both events! Hope your power is back soon, I know how miserable that can be in heat and humidity.
On Thursday, July 11, 2024, 11:30 AM, Bob Werre <bob@...> wrote:
Friends,
Apparently the "powers" decided to throw a little
Hurricane party but I wasn't invited---? More about that later!?
I wasn't very concerned but that girl had some different ideas
and landed right here!? Electricity (or lack of) has darkened
and over heated millions so we have lots of steam heat all
around!?
But now back to trains--we had just a couple
remaining backed up items? in our vast BBB shipping department that will leave
when we return to the 'thing called normal'--sorry 'bout that,
but this is Texas--we just can't get enough attention.? We were
also happy to send the rest North!? I know, it's illegals one
month then the heavy rains the next!
Now about our 'party',? most know that history
says New Orleans citizens talk about hurricane parties and the
semi-famous drink to have during these events.? In my case I
started to have medical problems, so I was headed to the ER on
Sunday and remained until yesterday evening--so I caught the
storm from the fifth floor--close enough, thank you!
So the testing I was due to have was postponed as
computers, the techs that run them and data banks don't work
long on battery power.? Anyway I' had been talking the wrong
pain reliever causing stomach ulcers and difficulty in keeping
everything functioning.? So I've been punctured repeatedly in
both arms for the various meds and draws!? But I'm back!? I hope
to get back upstairs in the trainroom to do some light work in
the next day or two.?
Also I did order one of the mini-vacuums I had
mentioned a few days ago.? It's due here today but the Amazon
lock boxes don't have electricity so I'll hold for now--but I've
got a couple of spots needing some sucking power.?
So I'm very pleased to being able to talk trains,
as many of us have been physical or virtual friends for a long
time!? In the meantime, I need some tech information or
experiences from anybody who has added a Digitrax PM-74.? My
older similar unit stopped working.? I've found very little
information from Digitrax instructions (I've often had trouble
following their instructions), nor independent sources so far.?
Bob Werre
|
I received a locomotive that had a small issue with the shell. It may not have bothered some, and others may not have noticed. I called AM and talked to Joe. He replied ¡±oh no.¡± He mailed a new shell the same day which I received today with a return postage label.
Great customer service. Thanks AM.
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Mike,? Love that car too.? Since there
are several new hoppers coming, I'm not sure I know much about
yours.? Are the grabs formed in place?? or metal inserted?? Same
with the hatches?
Bob Werre
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First of all, I want to thank all of you who have shown an
interested in this car I'm 3D printing.
Just over a month ago, I fell on my stairs and broke my Fermur
leg bone. Off to the hospital and then to rehab.
The project is still a go, but this deal has set me back a bit.
Also, there has been some improvement in the printing of parts. 
I'll be back with up dated very soon, I hope.
Mike Fyten, KVRR
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Update on a couple of things!
Friends,
Apparently the "powers" decided to throw a little
Hurricane party but I wasn't invited---? More about that later!?
I wasn't very concerned but that girl had some different ideas
and landed right here!? Electricity (or lack of) has darkened
and over heated millions so we have lots of steam heat all
around!?
But now back to trains--we had just a couple
remaining backed up items? in our vast BBB shipping department that will leave
when we return to the 'thing called normal'--sorry 'bout that,
but this is Texas--we just can't get enough attention.? We were
also happy to send the rest North!? I know, it's illegals one
month then the heavy rains the next!
Now about our 'party',? most know that history
says New Orleans citizens talk about hurricane parties and the
semi-famous drink to have during these events.? In my case I
started to have medical problems, so I was headed to the ER on
Sunday and remained until yesterday evening--so I caught the
storm from the fifth floor--close enough, thank you!
So the testing I was due to have was postponed as
computers, the techs that run them and data banks don't work
long on battery power.? Anyway I' had been talking the wrong
pain reliever causing stomach ulcers and difficulty in keeping
everything functioning.? So I've been punctured repeatedly in
both arms for the various meds and draws!? But I'm back!? I hope
to get back upstairs in the trainroom to do some light work in
the next day or two.?
Also I did order one of the mini-vacuums I had
mentioned a few days ago.? It's due here today but the Amazon
lock boxes don't have electricity so I'll hold for now--but I've
got a couple of spots needing some sucking power.?
So I'm very pleased to being able to talk trains,
as many of us have been physical or virtual friends for a long
time!? In the meantime, I need some tech information or
experiences from anybody who has added a Digitrax PM-74.? My
older similar unit stopped working.? I've found very little
information from Digitrax instructions (I've often had trouble
following their instructions), nor independent sources so far.?
Bob Werre
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The mine kits have been sold. Jamie Bothwell On Thu, Jul 11, 2024 at 6:24?AM Jamie Bothwell via <jamie.bothwell610= [email protected]> wrote:
Hello, I have a set of Lehigh Valley Models mine buildings that I am selling for a friend. Current list price for all three kits is over $330. I'll take $150. I'm guessing the shipping would be another $20, or I can hand you the boxes in Harrisburg next week. I opened the boxes, and it looks like everything is there. Jamie Bothwell
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Hello, I have a set of Lehigh Valley Models mine buildings that I am selling for a friend. Current list price for all three kits is over $330. I'll take $150. I'm guessing the shipping would be another $20, or I can hand you the boxes in Harrisburg next week. I opened the boxes, and it looks like everything is there. Jamie Bothwell
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I¡¯m getting quite close to finishing the first prototype build of the 4180 air slide project. ?The last hurdle is to successfully print the body ends; the first attempt was not completely successful.
Ben Trousdale?
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OK my caster has now agreed to do just 6 of these kits after a 20 year hiatus. Back c2000 we supplied 100 body only kits to Jack Chapell who used his Curvemaster mechs under them. Lately we have only been casting the RS 1 series. So please lets know if you are interested in purchasing the RS 2/3 one. Once I get orders for say 5, I will proceed. Regards John@...
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Roger Haag
Roger Nulton
Bob Werre
Ben