The CZickness XLIII prepping for winter.

[88E30M50]

Bell's Porter with a friend tonite. Helped empty their SUV's of personal belongings from storage and got paid in beer, ham, and cookies.

For me, it’s two fingers of Jefferson’s Reserve tonight. I’ve never tried Dragon’s Milk but need to add that to the list of stuff to give a go.

 

[MindfulMan]

Sweeeettt, love old diesel locomotives. Train conductor was my dream job when i was little.

You know it !

 

[88E30M50]

Wow, 88' .... I know that we've talked about it before, but it slipped my mind.
Someday, please bring something over we can put on a small track .... it would be fun to set something up, and run some of your older models !

That would be cool. I’ve wondered how the digital control works with N-gauge and might have to think about setting another train platform up when I find space and time.

 

[MindfulMan]

That would be cool. I’ve wondered how the digital control works with N-gauge and might have to think about setting another train platform up when I find space and time.

I have a fairly nice controller. It slow-starts the engines, so it doesn't stress anything.
It's neat to watch !

 

[wtburnette]

Just ordered a HS507K-X2. Not sure which gun it'll go on, but it'll likely be the Mark IV Competition.

 

[Biggredchev]

You know it !

Theres a Big Boy model on Thingiverse i will print and build someday. Has 277 different parts.

 

[MindfulMan]

Theres a Big Boy model on Thingiverse i will print and build someday. Has 277 different parts. View attachment 172204

Very cool ! ..... I actually have a Big Boy engine in N-gauge. Expensive sucker. At this point, it's still never actually run on my track.

 

[MindfulMan]

CZ ?

 

[Biggredchev]

Very cool ! ..... I actually have a Big Boy engine in N-gauge. Expensive sucker. At this point, it's still never actually run on my track.

Still in the box? Those are definitely high dollar

 

[88E30M50]

I saw a Big Boy in person at a rail museum once. What an amazing beast those things were

 

[MindfulMan]

Still in the box? Those are definitely high dollar

Oh, I pulled it out and admired it ! Then, the box was placed in a large storage tote.

 

[MindfulMan]

I saw a Big Boy in person at a rail museum once. What an amazing beast those things were

Yup, they were ! .... and built at the end of WWII for war-time use (if I remember), but hardly utilized.

 

[Biggredchev]

Oh, I pulled it out and admired it ! Then, the box was places in a large storage tote.

Ahh, need to get a nice curio cabinet to show those off man.

 

[patience0830]

Theres a Big Boy model on Thingiverse i will print and build someday. Has 277 different parts. View attachment 172204

My grandfather had a set that size. Engine and six cars. It went to the historical society here in the county back in the 70's and I have no idea where it's gotten to since then.

 

[MindfulMan]

Ahh, need to get a nice curio cabinet to show those off man.

Dagnabbit, you're correct, but right now I'd have to kick the native American and mineral collection out of my glass curio cabinet .....or buy two !

 

[patience0830]

Cats are glad we're home.

 

[MindfulMan]

View attachment 172218
Cats are glad we're home..

You know that they are ! ..... and so are we.
How is Barb doing ?

 

[patience0830]

You know that they are ! ..... and so are we.
How is Barb doing ?

Hanging in. Misses Bill. Anyone that knew him misses him. Great guy. Touched a lot of lives in a positive way. She's tough. We'll get through.

 

[MindfulMan]

Hanging in. Misses Bill. Anyone that knew him misses him. Great guy. Touched a lot of lives in a positive way. She's tough. We'll get through.

May I ask ? .... how old was Bill ?

 

[RustyHornet]

For my Bud, Rusty H. ! (or anyone else who wants to look)
'N' gauge trains, and track are very small. Most of these engines, and cars are only about 2" tall.

Northwestern engine, hauling some coal !

Tis' the season ... my Christmas train !

Setup is completed with the inclusion of an ice skating rink. I had to place the little people with tweezers, and super-glue on their feet ! (penny for size reference)

And then, there's my Circus Tribute set .... I have every car.
All Hail Barnum & Bailey !

I know that some of you have probably seen some of these photos before, but I'm getting older, so forgive me for the repetition.

Way way way cool stuff!!!! My dad had a pretty decent setup when I was younger, they were about that size if I recall. Maybe slightly larger. They only came out around this time of year, but I had endless hours of fun playing with them! I think he’s still got a few and boy oh boy would I love to get in on that action!

He also has a BUNCH of old AFX slot cars, which a few years ago I got every single track set out, which is about 6, and set them all up at one time so we could have some fun at Christmas.