tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346817876358614057.comments2012-05-28T20:51:33.360-05:00Stevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16778507226185100731noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346817876358614057.post-18871572028511206012012-01-16T07:30:52.549-06:002012-01-16T07:30:52.549-06:00A couple hints on installing tortoises - I always start by putting double-stick tape on the bottom of them, and use it as a TEMPORARY holder so I can align it and then mount it with screws. It makes it easier so you can let go of it while you fiddle with permanent fasteners. Second, I never use the Tortoise supplied wire throwbar - go get 3&#39; long wire preferrably of a bit larger diamater, bend the end to fit into the Tortoise, but leave the rest of the wire intact VERY long (even all 3&#39;). This makes it easy to get under the benchwork, slip the wire through the actuating hole while being able to LOOK at it, and then slide the Tortoise up until you&#39;re at the bottom of the benchwork. Snip off the excess once you have the Tortoise all screwed down, and then put it on another one. Eventually, you&#39;ll use most of the 3&#39; wire.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346817876358614057.post-81025952877630953032011-06-20T15:29:27.521-05:002011-06-20T15:29:27.521-05:00A major milestone; keep at it!Joycehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09551448837583509640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346817876358614057.post-17620407275350310772010-05-25T05:35:09.536-05:002010-05-25T05:35:09.536-05:00Steve;<br />I agree with you in this regard... operations, as we model it is nothing but a game. There are those who&#39;ll attempt to attain the holy grail of &quot;operations&quot; but I believe that the reality is otherwise.<br /><br />We have a board, upon which our pieces move, under rules by which the players abide. That&#39;s my take on it anyway.<br /><br />Andrew Martin<br />Hunter Valley Lines<br /><br />Layout Designs Online:<br />--------------------<br />Operations and modelling blog:<br />http://www.huntervalleylines.com<br /><br />Gallery:<br />http://www.huntervalleylines.com/gallery/<br />http://andrews-trains.fotopic.net/<br /><br />Lists Moderated:<br />---------------------<br />Australian Railway Operations Sig<br />http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aus_rail_ops/<br /><br />Small Exhibition Model Railroad Layouts<br />http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Smallex/iandrewmartinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04553736396256873718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346817876358614057.post-53179398087744010832010-01-30T14:38:04.345-06:002010-01-30T14:38:04.345-06:00Yeah, we inherited that shuffleboard when we moved in, but actually you COULD still (sort of) use it, and I didn&#39;t have the heart the toss the parts for it.<br /> <br />How many layouts boast a shuffleboard, eh? :-)Stevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16778507226185100731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346817876358614057.post-21320166076080669752010-01-30T11:09:27.713-06:002010-01-30T11:09:27.713-06:00Steven, looks like shoffel board has come to an end under Delores! Keep up the good work! Jim Revenaugh (Great Union Northern &amp; Iron Range) Richmond, Mi.Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04684682024139469637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346817876358614057.post-52117403688847606072009-10-25T21:33:30.403-05:002009-10-25T21:33:30.403-05:00So, it turns out the plans are still only to restore Goose 4 cosmetically, but the staff at Ridgway is hoping a full restoration will still happen, eventually. At least the rebuild currently underway is a good step, in any case.Stevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16778507226185100731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346817876358614057.post-75244260209257929672009-08-26T16:52:37.837-05:002009-08-26T16:52:37.837-05:00Unfortunately, I don&#39;t know where to get the drawings. My understanding is that there is a goal to make the Maxwell drawings available again, but haven&#39;t heard when or how.<br /> <br />The RGS Story volumes (I&#39;ve got listings for all of them on my website - rgsrr.info) have a number of the Maxwell drawings in them, but to a weird scale and somewhat incomplete (they&#39;re just for illustration, rather than building from). But they might be a start. The books usually include the overall dimensions.<br /> <br />You might try posting the question on the RGS list on Yahoo - perhaps somewhere there would know more.Stevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16778507226185100731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346817876358614057.post-47278902620411599882009-08-26T16:26:52.419-05:002009-08-26T16:26:52.419-05:00colong.com is currently closed due to the death of Bruce Maxwell.<br />Do you know where to get a copy of John Maxwell&#39;s 2-100 drawing of the bridge 45A Howe Truss.<br />I have a long list of drawings I would love to get.<br />2-099 is Bridge 9A, and it was drawn by D&amp;RG office-I have that one and it shows me details I have not found elsewhere. I would expect that 2-100 would have the same level of detail as it has a similar date.<br />I am not even sure where to start.<br />Do you have any suggestions?<br /><br />Nice idea to do a blog of your layout. I am thinking of doing one on building the Howe Truss in 1:20.3 scale.<br /><br />ThanksRGSNorthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12820796856614485078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346817876358614057.post-55080570337547265092009-04-03T15:36:00.000-05:002009-04-03T15:36:00.000-05:00Actually, after the 2nd coat, I'm very pleased w/ the BEHR paint - nice solid color, and the semi-gloss is really tough, which is just what I wanted for high-wear surface like the fascia.Stevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16778507226185100731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346817876358614057.post-5779464889769770072009-04-03T14:54:00.000-05:002009-04-03T14:54:00.000-05:00Stop using BEHR paint and your results will be far better!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346817876358614057.post-23345212170351581522008-11-10T08:54:00.000-06:002008-11-10T08:54:00.000-06:00People should read this.Aminahttp://hempsteadinsurance.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346817876358614057.post-8390667781963552872007-11-01T11:57:00.000-05:002007-11-01T11:57:00.000-05:00Steven,<BR/><BR/>Nice pictures and Blog! Thanks for sharing the link on the LDsig where I got the URL.<BR/><BR/>I am adding your blog to my blog role.<BR/><BR/>Joe DaddyJoe Daddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06233600146415949527noreply@blogger.com