Now, that is way cool. Not something that I would have thought of. Very interes-tink. (http://largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-laughing.gif)
What !? around the trees? Wow, this isn’t going to be any rinky dink set up. Lookin’ really good. You can tell some though went in to it. You had the grades and heights figured just right.
Randy Lehrian Jr. said:
What !? around the trees? Wow, this isn’t going to be any rinky dink set up. Lookin’ really good. You can tell some though went in to it. You had the grades and heights figured just right.
I spent quite a few days last summer with a 50’ tape measure, string line and level trying to figure out if this would work or not. Lot of pencil marks on the back wall of the shed…(http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-wink.gif)
Steve, the PVC board section has quite a selection of different kinds of moldings. That one just happened to look “right”. That particular one is a bit pricey, but buying 2 or 3 at a time as I go along won’t be too hard on the wallet.
Looking good Ken. I like the idea of incorporating plants into the layout. Im a fan of plants. Might give me an idea for when I get as young and smart as you. (Shut up rooster)
You are always going to be able to cut and trim with the rider aren’t you? Wouldn’t want you to create more work, while trying to get away from extra work.
Ric Golding said:
You are always going to be able to cut and trim with the rider aren’t you? Wouldn’t want you to create more work, while trying to get away from extra work.
That’s the plan too, Ric. I hate using the string trimmer if I don’t have too. Though right now it’s been unavoidable. Half the time I can’t get it started…(http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-wink.gif)
And so began my children’s inheritance being invested in patio paving blocks. Got rid of the string trimmer, and for the environment, I placed patio blocks and other landscaping stone so I could place the tire of the riding lawnmower on the patio stones and cut away. Really dislike small internal combustion engines, that don’t work when they are needed. I use SeaFoam in all of the fuel that goes in to these engines. Seems to really keep things cleaned out.
Seafoam? Is that some nautical stuff or is it available to us landlubbers?
Ken Brunt said:
Seafoam? Is that some nautical stuff or is it available to us landlubbers?
The new Mystery oil :Wal-Mart even has it!
I’ll have to pick some up and give it a try.
Gee, I just drain the crud out of the tanks and put fresh fuel in mine. That old, nasty, gunky, fuel that doesn’t work anymore, does work great at killing the poison ivy.
Ken,
Sorry I haven’t been around much to comment on this but your RR is looking great. Both you and Rick Marty have pushed elevated outdoor benchwork to a new level. I hope others that follow your lead also note that you’re not being cheap with the materials you use. While everybody wants to save money the foundation of the whole railroad is not the place to do it.
Have you figured on snow load in the winter? Something I fortunately do not have to contend with here on the southern Oregon coast.
Hope you do some more visiting to your relations in Oregon so you can stop by again sometime. If you give me some warning I’ll notify Rick Marty to see if he can come over too and we’ll have an operation fest.
David Maynard said:
Gee, I just drain the crud out of the tanks and put fresh fuel in mine. That old, nasty, gunky, fuel that doesn’t work anymore, does work great at killing the poison ivy.
I can see that being the case after being put away for the winter, but how cruddy can it possibly get on a weekly or daily basis. Runs fine one day, next day won’t start. Gets exasperating. That’s one of the reasons we have the lawn and gardens laid out the way they are, no trimming necessary…(http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-wink.gif)
Richard Smith said:
Ken,
Sorry I haven’t been around much to comment on this but your RR is looking great. Both you and Rick Marty have pushed elevated outdoor benchwork to a new level. I hope others that follow your lead also note that you’re not being cheap with the materials you use. While everybody wants to save money the foundation of the whole railroad is not the place to do it.
Have you figured on snow load in the winter? Something I fortunately do not have to contend with here on the southern Oregon coast.
Hope you do some more visiting to your relations in Oregon so you can stop by again sometime. If you give me some warning I’ll notify Rick Marty to see if he can come over too and we’ll have an operation fest.
No apology necessary Richard. Any comments or suggestions are greatly appreciated. At any time!
Snow, rain, freeze/thawing, hurricanes, earthquakes(we have had one or two) have all been taken into consideration. They were all part of the reason why I wanted to keep it low to the ground. I have stood and walked across it on occasion so I know it will handle at least 180 lbs.
The wife is trying to talk me into another visit to the west coast so watch out what you wish for. I just may come over and bother you and if Rick joins in, so much the better…(http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-wink.gif)
Ken Brunt said:
Richard Smith said:
Ken,
Sorry I haven’t been around much to comment on this but your RR is looking great. Both you and Rick Marty have pushed elevated outdoor benchwork to a new level. I hope others that follow your lead also note that you’re not being cheap with the materials you use. While everybody wants to save money the foundation of the whole railroad is not the place to do it.
Have you figured on snow load in the winter? Something I fortunately do not have to contend with here on the southern Oregon coast.
Hope you do some more visiting to your relations in Oregon so you can stop by again sometime. If you give me some warning I’ll notify Rick Marty to see if he can come over too and we’ll have an operation fest.
No apology necessary Richard. Any comments or suggestions are greatly appreciated. At any time!
Snow, rain, freeze/thawing, hurricanes, earthquakes(we have had one or two) have all been taken into consideration. They were all part of the reason why I wanted to keep it low to the ground. I have stood and walked across it on occasion so I know it will handle at least 180 lbs.
The wife is trying to talk me into another visit to the west coast so watch out what you wish for. I just may come over and bother you and if Rick joins in, so much the better…(http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-wink.gif)
Let me know, and I’ll come down and haunt you, as well. (http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-surprised.gif)
That’d be great Steve. I just happen to have 4 transmitters. Of course I guess you could bring yer own and a 4 unit brace of yech diesels with you.
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Richard Smith said:
That’d be great Steve. I just happen to have 4 transmitters. Of course I guess you could bring yer own and a 4 unit brace of yech diesels with you.
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I’d leave my diseasmals at home, and bring one of my Annie’s, or my HLW 4-4-0.
Ken Brunt said:
David Maynard said:
Gee, I just drain the crud out of the tanks and put fresh fuel in mine. That old, nasty, gunky, fuel that doesn’t work anymore, does work great at killing the poison ivy.
I can see that being the case after being put away for the winter, but how cruddy can it possibly get on a weekly or daily basis. Runs fine one day, next day won’t start. Gets exasperating. That’s one of the reasons we have the lawn and gardens laid out the way they are, no trimming necessary…(http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-wink.gif)
I dunno, I don’t have that problem. If it started last week, it will start this week.
Thanks for the inclusion Dick,
If we ever get this dang house remodel done and moved into
we will give you a call and come over and take you and Helen to lunch.
Apologize for the thread steal,
back to your regular scheduled program 
Rick
Sean McGillicuddy said:
Ken Brunt said:
Seafoam? Is that some nautical stuff or is it available to us landlubbers?
The new Mystery oil :Wal-Mart even has it!
Good stuff! Been around since WWII. Keeps the junk running. I’ve stored even the new strange fuels for long times without a problem. Also takes care of any water in diesel or gas. I don’t have any association with the company other than to be a very satisfied user. NAPA usually runs a sale about once a year and that’s when I get another case. Also use it in diesel to control winter geling. Go to the ad bottom of the home page or any page and read the history.