Monday, December 7, 2009
12.07.09
Winter is here, cold, rain & had one light snow. I still have not done anything to the RR in a long time. I have got to get out and clean it up.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Friday, August 7, 2009
8.07.09
What?
What Gets Longer When Pulled,
Fits Between your Boobs,
Inserts Neatly in a Hole
AND Works Best When Jerked?
A Seatbelt you pervert! Buckle up!
What Gets Longer When Pulled,
Fits Between your Boobs,
Inserts Neatly in a Hole
AND Works Best When Jerked?
A Seatbelt you pervert! Buckle up!
Friday, July 31, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
07.27.09
Sad News.
Please join me in remembering a great icon of the entertainment
community. The Pillsbury Doughboy died yesterday of a yeast infection
and trauma complications from repeated pokes in the belly. He was 71.
Doughboy was buried in a lightly greased coffin. Dozens of celebrities
turned out to pay their respects, including Mrs. Butterworth, Hungry
Jack, the California Raisins, Betty Crocker, the Hostess Twinkies, and
Captain Crunch. The grave site was piled high with flours.
Aunt Jemima delivered the eulogy and lovingly described Doughboy as a
man who never knew how much he was kneaded. Doughboy rose quickly in
show business, but his later life was filled with turnovers. He was
not considered a very smart cookie, wasting much of his dough on
half-baked schemes. Despite being a little flaky at times, he still
was a crusty old man and was considered a positive roll model for
millions.
Doughboy is survived by his wife Play Dough, three children: John
Dough, Jane Dough and Dosey Dough, plus they had one in the oven. He
is also survived by his elderly father, Pop Tart. The funeral was held
at 3:50 for about 20 minutes.
Please join me in remembering a great icon of the entertainment
community. The Pillsbury Doughboy died yesterday of a yeast infection
and trauma complications from repeated pokes in the belly. He was 71.
Doughboy was buried in a lightly greased coffin. Dozens of celebrities
turned out to pay their respects, including Mrs. Butterworth, Hungry
Jack, the California Raisins, Betty Crocker, the Hostess Twinkies, and
Captain Crunch. The grave site was piled high with flours.
Aunt Jemima delivered the eulogy and lovingly described Doughboy as a
man who never knew how much he was kneaded. Doughboy rose quickly in
show business, but his later life was filled with turnovers. He was
not considered a very smart cookie, wasting much of his dough on
half-baked schemes. Despite being a little flaky at times, he still
was a crusty old man and was considered a positive roll model for
millions.
Doughboy is survived by his wife Play Dough, three children: John
Dough, Jane Dough and Dosey Dough, plus they had one in the oven. He
is also survived by his elderly father, Pop Tart. The funeral was held
at 3:50 for about 20 minutes.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
07.26.09
I have not had time to do any RR work other than some grass and weed control. Maybe Soon.......
Monday, July 13, 2009
07.13.09
The storm we had last night did not do any real damage to the RR. Derailed a couple of cars and blew over some flowers but all & all no damage!!
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
07.07.09
I got alot of work done today, a new section that goes from Big Rock Junction to Sulpher Well. This area took 37 wheel borrow loads of dirt to fill. I also got a few plants in place, and then i played out!!!!!!!!
New pictures posted below...
New pictures posted below...
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Monday, June 15, 2009
Friday, June 12, 2009
6.12.09
Some Work done today. Part of the siding to Sheller Feed was layed and balasted. Also Sheller Feed Office was Moved to a location just Across the tracks from where the Mill itself will be...
Picture posted below!!
Picture posted below!!
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
6.10.09
Some work got done today, Some new flowers and Monkey Grass set out and the Hagan Boys got the Sign in for the Mill...
Picture Posted Below...
Picture Posted Below...
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Friday, June 5, 2009
6.05.09
All i got done today was spray for some unwanted grass in some areas. I don't have alot of time right now. I do have this one CAT that is causing me some trouble right now, I will have to have a talk with him when I get a few minutes........
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
6.03.09
Today i did do some work around the new mountain at the Big Rock Junction area. I Filled the area from the mountain to the track with Gravel. Hey, not alot done, but at least it was a little...
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Friday, May 29, 2009
5.29.09
More work was done today in the Big Rock Junction area. Rock was added along side the main Highway "6423" and the SP Main Line across from the General Store. I will add pictures sometime this weekend as time permits.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
5.28.09
I got a little time to work on the RR today. A new Mountain was Created in Big Rock. Some new flowers were set around the mountain and some Farm Land put to good use. Also the first of 9 Grain Bins was set in place for the Sheller Feed Co, "Pictures posted under the Sheller Feed Link". A new Road was built that will go past Sheller Feeds and on into Big Rock. More on this at the "Sheller " Link. At this point Big Rock is about 2/3rds finished. Big Rock is by far the largest Town and has taken the longest to Finish due to the amount of buildings, roads, and tons of fill needed for this area.....
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Sunday, May 24, 2009
5.24.09
I worked around the Garden a little today, put out a couple new flowers and spray for bugs. No real heavy construction.......
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Friday, May 22, 2009
5.22.09
I did take time today to trim the grass and pull a few weeds but that was about all i got done.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Monday, May 18, 2009
5.18.09
No work on RR Today, Hay season is here in full force. Had to work today & for the next few day's it looks like.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
5.17.09
No Work done today on RR. Lunch after Church, that called for a Nap after i got home. So no time for RR today..............
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Friday, May 15, 2009
5.15.09
Today more fill was done on the South West side of Big Rock on the Grade. I used field rock to build up to the tracks. That will give a nice rock wall up past the tracks.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
5.14.09
Before the rain started, i got Signal 991 installed on the West Side of Big Rock Curve. The 991 signal is a 3 light signal. An Electric Junction box was installed under the signal for Local wire connections in that area. And then the RAIN..... Started!!
The area around signal 991 is looking like it's gonna be a good place to railfan. It is just past the rocks in the curve and offers a nice level area for some video work or some nice pictures in the curve.
After the Rain stopped, i did get some new videos. I posted them Below...
The area around signal 991 is looking like it's gonna be a good place to railfan. It is just past the rocks in the curve and offers a nice level area for some video work or some nice pictures in the curve.
After the Rain stopped, i did get some new videos. I posted them Below...
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
5.13.09
More fill dirt was moved in today for the Big Rock Area. Worked on ballast in the Big Rock curve. About 75% of the curve has ballast now. Still alot more fill to be done in the Big Rock area to finish this section. Some electric work is schedualed for tomorrow if weather permits..
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
5.12.09
Alot of work got done today at Big Rock. The new 8' section was filled with dirt. The Feed Mill Office was set into place with some landscaping around the office done. Also one "temp" retaining wall was removed as it was no longer needed. Still alot of Fill needed at Big Rock before this area is finished up. I am posting pictures of the office area below.
Monday, May 11, 2009
5.11.09
Today i didn't have alot of time to work on the RR. About all i got done late today was some fill around Big Rock Curve. Still waiting for the ground to dry out so i can do some heavy filling.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
5.10.09
Another 42' of track down and tested yesterday afternoon, all worked well. The grade out of Cheerytree to Big Rock was a bit more than i really wanted. Most of the Grade was 2.5%, one 8' section turned out to be 3.5%. However, this will offer some realistic operating challenges with long loaded trains. I pulled the Grade with 17 cars, A Dash 9-44 CW up front and a U25-B at mid-train and it did ok. For longer trains, at least one more Dash 9 will be needed.
We are forecast good weather this week, with any luck i plan on moving dirt for fill around the Big Rock area. Pluming for the sprinkler system is scheduled for sometime this week also. The new 42' of track is going to require 4 water dranage pipe, they will be installed Tue: morning.
We are forecast good weather this week, with any luck i plan on moving dirt for fill around the Big Rock area. Pluming for the sprinkler system is scheduled for sometime this week also. The new 42' of track is going to require 4 water dranage pipe, they will be installed Tue: morning.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
5.09.09
Rain again today...... O well, I need to make a lumber run and some other supplies for the RR anyways. It looks like a trip to Lowe's for me today.
Friday, May 8, 2009
5.08.09
Today i got another 6' of track in place. Test run a full train for the first time, all did well. I made two videos and placed them on a Link for easy viewing.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
5.07.09
At last, got a day without rain!! Still working on the curve at Big Rock, I got another 12' of track down this afternoon. Big Rock Curve is almost complete and headed for Cheerytree!! If things dry out a little in the next few days i will be bringing in more dirt to fill with. Once that is done, Construction on the Feed Mill can start....
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
5.06.09
Today, Rain....Again! Working on Blog Page, moving pictures to their own page and can be found on the "Links to Pictures". Each area will have it own link to to the pictures in that area or building. This will allow for more pictures and ease of use.
I also worked on the curve around Big Rock. I used Brass Track and smoothed out the turn to better handle the longer modern rolling stock. I took the curve from 12' to 20' this will much improve the operation in the Big Rock area. Also repainted a hopper car and weathered it down to an old very used look. I posted pictures of it in the "Rolling Stock" Link.
I also worked on the curve around Big Rock. I used Brass Track and smoothed out the turn to better handle the longer modern rolling stock. I took the curve from 12' to 20' this will much improve the operation in the Big Rock area. Also repainted a hopper car and weathered it down to an old very used look. I posted pictures of it in the "Rolling Stock" Link.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
5.05.09
Today i got around to posting the drawing and pictures of the feed mill. It will Be "Sheller Feed Co." served by the SP. This will be a BIG and Busy place in the Garden. Drawings are complete with measurment and "Proto" pictures. I had looked the internet over to find a mill that would fit the bill for what i needed, found this one that worked out well.. I am making a few changes by adding grain bins to serve modern center flow hoppers as well as box cars.
I added a link To the Right of this post for the Sheller Feed Co. that will be located at Big Rock.
I added a link To the Right of this post for the Sheller Feed Co. that will be located at Big Rock.
Monday, May 4, 2009
5.04.09
Not raining today, not yet. Still too wet to work on the road. Cutting scale lumber today, will post more later today........Maybe.. I did get to add on to today's post. I have a working plan for the Feed Mill. It will be 24" wide & 48" long x 36" tall. I plan on 8 Grain Bins, each 4' tall x 6" around. The entire mill area including track & yard will be 10' x 6' in the layout at Big Rock. When finished, this will complete the "Big" buildings in Big Rock.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
5.03.09
Working on plans for the Feed Mill to be located in Big Rock. No work got done today, (*-*) "Rain"..... All Day, Rain.
Saturday, May 2, 2009
5.02.09
Rain still pouring down today. I didn't get to fill in the new 8' section with dirt. Looks like it may be a few more days til things dry out.
5.01.09
I didn't get any work done today on the RR, "RAIN" all day. I am working up plans for the feed mill, and construction will start on that soon. I want the Feed Mill to be a Large Building serving Rail, Truck and Local pickup for farmers and local live stock producers.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
4.30.09
Today not alot of detailing was done. Another 8' section of "temp" retaining wall was set and leveled and some minor filling with dirt was done. With any luck, and the rain holds off by Sat: i should have that section filled with dirt. This area will support the feed mill and Grain Bins. I plan on the feed mill being a Big Industry with Large Grain Bins.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
4.29.09
Worked on getting some electric work done today. Run some feeder wires for lights in buildings and other needs as things move along....
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
4.28.09
I put 2 fork lifts and a log loader to work on the yard today. Also got the CP Rail Box Car out in the Garden to carry lumber from the mill.
Monday, April 27, 2009
4.27.09
I got some work done today on the RR. I put up a new fence on Hagan Bros. Mill. A Control Master 20 arrived to power the Dash 9 better. Also a couple of Aristo Craft Switches Arrived.
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