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sd90mac · 03-27-2008, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by vswingfield

Good for you,

I have to admit, I have been looking at N gauge stuff and trying to figure a way to incorporate some in my Excella. I still remember my brother’s old Lionel 027 stuff. But hey, China Lake had some appeal.

Ok Marie, goin’ to my room now.

You don't have to go to your room.. I agree with you because I really like the trains. also. Go for the n gauge, they are the best for airstream layouts, and the one Terry has is perfect to sit on the table, and it comes in a box that the layout can sit in and then be closed and put away.

Marie

Sugarfoot · 03-27-2008, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by overlander63

For those of y'all that are too young to remember, China Lake was an area that was subject to above ground nuclear tests. It's especially fitting name for that area of Bertha after some of my 4 alarm chili is processed...

Now I have a visual stuck in my head of a mushroom cloud hanging over a Sealand Lite with an N gauge train circling around the seat . . . . and Terry quickly opening Bertha's rear window.

overlander63 · 03-27-2008, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Sugarfoot

Now I have a visual stuck in my head of a mushroom cloud hanging over a Sealand Lite with an N gauge train circling around the seat . . . . and Terry quickly opening Bertha's rear window.

I'll be dispatching unit tank trains of Aqua Chem liquid holding tank additive from the living room to China Lake. Loading and unloading facilities will be constructed at each end of the railroad...

vswingfield · 03-27-2008, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by overlander63

I'll be dispatching unit tank trains of Aqua Chem liquid holding tank additive from the living room to China Lake. Loading and unloading facilities will be constructed at each end of the railroad...

I like the Aqua Chem idea. My old idea was to build 027 tracks around my house at about the plate rail level. Then cut a door in the side of the refrigerator and modify one of the model log loaders to handle my favorite beverage. I could send the train to the fridge from the comfort of my chair and retrieve a nice, cold St. Pauli Girl Dark without moving.

The ultimate remote control accessory. Would be great for the March Photo Contest.

overlander63 · 03-27-2008, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by vswingfield

I like the Aqua Chem idea. My old idea was to build 027 tracks around my house at about the plate rail level. Then cut a door in the side of the refrigerator and modify one of the model log loaders to handle my favorite beverage. I could send the train to the fridge from the comfort of my chair and retrieve a nice, cold St. Pauli Girl Dark without moving.

The ultimate remote control accessory. Would be great for the March Photo Contest.

LGB makes a functioning tank car that could be used for beer transport, but it is G scale. G is the huge stuff you run in the garden, I can see this being very useful if you are in the backyard.

vswingfield · 03-27-2008, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by overlander63

LGB makes a functioning tank car that could be used for beer transport, but it is G scale. G is the huge stuff you run in the garden, I can see this being very useful if you are in the backyard.

Is there a refer version available?

overlander63 · 03-28-2008, 07:10 PM

We were found by a couple that had a relatively small dog they needed to find a home for. We drove over there this evening to take a look. As soon as we pulled up in the driveway and opened the door of the truck, a 15-20 pound (we'll know for sure at the vet's tomorrow) dog came tearing out of the house, ran over to the truck, jumped in, and sat down on the seat.
"Okay, I'm ready to go, what kept you?"

Her name is Sophia, shortened to Sophie, as pets tend to respond better to two syllable names. She is a 3 year old Spaniel/Daschund mix. She loves the truck, so much so we had a little trouble getting her out when we got home.
I have my reservations about adopting a new pet so soon after the loss of Cookie, but she would have had to go to the pound if we hadn't taken her. She is quiet, loves people, and seems intelligent. She also seems easily distracted, so she will be on a leash when outside. She knows to fetch, sit, stay, go out, come in, get in the truck. I'll see if she also knows roll over... Here are a couple photos of her:

Alumatube · 03-28-2008, 07:19 PM

Awww, looks like she's found her gravy train (pun fully intended!!)! You may not think it is time to get another one after losing one you had and loved, but Someone out there knows the right time. She will help you heal and possibly distract Marie while you set up the China Lake Express...

Congrats!!!

Susan

overlander63 · 03-28-2008, 07:52 PM

She has the head and legs of a Spaniel, and the body and tail of a Daschund. She's short haired, except where it is long.

Sugarfoot · 03-28-2008, 08:12 PM

And she's so cute! Obviously, it was meant to be. Gotta love that face. She looks totally at home in Bertha there next to Marie.

bkahler · 03-28-2008, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by overlander63

.....She's short haired, except where it is long.

Wow, now THAT is so profound .........

vswingfield · 03-28-2008, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Alumatube

She will help you heal and possibly distract Marie while you set up the China Lake Express…

Congrats!!!

Susan

My God, I’ve created a monster!

What a doll. Daschunds are particular favorites of mine and Spaniels are great dogs too.

safari57 · 03-28-2008, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by overlander63

She's short haired, except where it is long.

That's sort of like my hair then. I have some except for where I don't

which is most of the places I had it.

Barry

overlander63 · 03-28-2008, 08:44 PM

Okay, wise guys...

She is short haired, with tufts of longer hair in random spots on her body and head. The hair on her ears is long, the hair on her hind legs is short, but there is a ridge of long hair down the back of both front legs. She has short hair on her tail, except for the tufts of longer hair in a couple of spots on it.

safari57 · 03-28-2008, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by overlander63

Okay, wise guys...

She is short haired, with tufts of longer hair in random spots on her body and head. The hair on her ears is long, the hair on her hind legs is short, but there is a ridge of long hair down the back of both front legs. She has short hair on her tail, except for the tufts of longer hair in a couple of spots on it.

OK, I can relate to all but that last sentence. You forgot the nostrils though. Oh right, she's a dog. A female dog. Although looking at the DW, woops, better not go there or I'll die a painful and slow death.

Barry

Phil/Edee · 03-28-2008, 09:18 PM

We don't care where she has hair! We're just SO happy that you have a new "foundling" to love and cherish!!!

P & E

**HiHoAgRV** · 03-28-2008, 09:30 PM

It sounds like she adopted a new family

Big time karma

safari57 · 03-28-2008, 10:06 PM

I love the greeting and the love of the truck. Other things can be worked with but a pup who isn't afraid of you, fits right in, likes to travel, and just needs a bit of coaching is a good find. She sure looks like a lovable little lady.

Barry

**azflycaster** · 03-28-2008, 10:18 PM

She looks like a keeper to me.

Best of luck with the new girl.

sd90mac · 03-29-2008, 06:03 AM

Hi,
Sophie slept at my feet all night, got up this morning and went straight to the door and sat down. She is so cute and lovable. She is going to petsmart this am for grooming and seeing the vet. Sophie will start going to work with me on Monday. I have 20 Alzheimers residents who are expecting her to come with me. She is big enough to keep from getting stepped on and small enouoh to not be able to knock them down.

Marie