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That form sure is a silly notion. Kurt, does a 182 crane fit on 027 curves?

Agree, Dennis. Let us know what happens. Chief, missed that you are on the road. Have a safe drive.

Morning all. Cold today. I enjoy similar presentations, John. I've only been able to get to a few of the C.E.R.A. and various Illinois rail history society presentations over the years (especially the C&NW). On the ride in, I was experimenting with creating activity cards to use with guests to...

Morning all. More's on the way to you, Sir James. Not as much snow here fell as the media panic-mongers said - more like 4 inches than 9. Still I pity anyone flying. Ran trains last night! Swapped Percy and James so Percy can now shunt the now-connected yard track. Replaced some track where...

Afternoon all. Couldn't get on without Zealot freezing yesterday. Glad Roy's going to Vegas and Jon to Orlando. I took enjoyed all the sights in Vegas last time I was there though my legs nearly fell off after walking around that convention center. Supposed to snow some more here tonight. What...

Morning all, glad to hear about Dr. John. he just popped into my head as I was in the basement looking for the auger. I remember a similar conversation a few years ago to what Dennis might be having in the future. The result is running around half-dressed this morning imitating a Rug Rats movie...

Glad to hear about Dr. John. Funny, I just was thinking of trying to track him down myself. Spent the afternoon trying to fix a clogged toilet. Think it's beyond me and my auger. I'll try again tomorrow.

Morning all. Just returned from getting the oil changed in the van. The kids and bride are walking around texting each other in the house. Hope you all have a good day today. It seems warmer - at least we should see the sun for a few days - hurray. Back hurts today for some reason. Should rest...

Morning all. Dennis, Oh boy, it would be nice to see that magnolia instead of ice and snow. Made myself feel better by booking a week in Hilton Head this summer. Remind me when I complain about gas being $5 a gallon in July. I don't mind meetings if they give me a chance to encourage someone...

I was glad to have learned about the dangers of text plans from Roy. I did get them unlimited texting, photo-transfer and IM - but no downloading / emailing. I chopped their call minutes. My bride is excited to use it. I am not joining the texting and IM revolution. Brutus, that sure was nice of...

Chief, I hope you are feeling better. Boy, I wish it was 45 here. I wonder if I there are universities in North Texas... I went and added text messaging to the family cell phones. Not sure whether I will regret it.

Morning all. Warmer here - 16 - I can feel the difference. Vista belongs to an inner circle of h... you get the idea. Roy, I am sure Norton is conflicting with V's built-in security utilities. I had to carefully load Trend Micro's antivirus and open/close individual 'actions.' Like Jon, I...

Morning all. Dennis, you are so right. Hope you feel more 'on track' today, Brutus. Glad you're back online, Kurt. Thank goodness for coffee - it's sure nice to drink something hot on a bitterly cold day. Hope you all have a good day today. I spent the commute reading a book I found in my...

Happy Birthday to a sublime bridge builder. :)

Good morning all. This sub-zero cold snap is to last the week. Sigh. I have my late night this evening; hope the van starts when I get off the train at 10 pm. Welcome back, Chief. Prayers for Prattville.

Here's one where you can see the new 'jeweled' lanterns on the back-up light on the MPC-era tender, on S.C. Ruffy, on Annie, James and Percy.

Here are my contributions:Some photos of my weekend work - whilst the bride was away, I worked happily all day on the layout. I apologize for the photo quality. First, the O'Hare bridges. The newly expanded Fortner Yard, Baker Field (aerodrome) new third main line, and reconstituted town in...

Glad you're OK, Jon. Morning everyone - peaceful here in Chicago with the Prez day holiday for most. No one on the trains. No one on the roads. No one in the offices. Should get a lot done. Supposed to be below freezing all week. Sigh. Have a few photos to post later. Brutus, that foot-sore...

Evening all. What a day. Bride got home from Iowa at 230 am after she and her girlfriends (and the van) survived a near-death experience involving 'black' ice, guardrails and oncoming traffic. They were pretty shaken up but unhurt. I slogged to church on three hours 'sleep' to video direct. Now...

Congrats Mikey. Bride is in Galena - two hours away - more train time. Funny how when I just play with track I think of another better way of doing things than all my planning. Fortner yard expands, as does Fullerton Tunnel, and Baker Field.