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Work and Events / Re: Sheepscot, Monday April 15
« on: April 16, 2013, 04:54:50 PM »
tampah plantah, tampah plantah, tampah plantah......
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Work and Events / Re: Work Car 1008 (Tamper "Big Joe") - Official Work Thread
« on: April 14, 2013, 07:45:58 PM »
The CEO of Row-Mow Mfg. (and Mechanique Extraordinaire) modestly did not mention the most important improvement to date on Big Joe: A plush, genuine faux leather, double wide seat mounted at an appropriately lofty height for the Supreme High Commander to direct Big Joe in comfort and safety. There's even room within for a beverage cooler !
Rumor has it that a full width cab, stereo, and A/C are next.
Rumor has it that a full width cab, stereo, and A/C are next.
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Work and Events / Re: Shop Building & Machinery Improvements - Official Work Thread
« on: February 19, 2013, 08:43:51 AM »
Thank you Brendan!!!
I have several new scars on my head from running into the roof overhanging the generator while I was installing and removing the battery last weekend. I'm sure that a few brain and skin cells will be saved by this.
I have several new scars on my head from running into the roof overhanging the generator while I was installing and removing the battery last weekend. I'm sure that a few brain and skin cells will be saved by this.
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Whimsical Weirdness and Foolery / Re: John Hodgman on Hobos...
« on: January 08, 2013, 01:15:16 PM »
I've not found John Hodgman to be particularly witty. His humor escapes me, usually it's not very clever and is forced. He was the uncool Microsoft nerd in the Apple vs. Microsoft ads a few years ago.
John Oliver, on the other hand, has come up with some bits that seriously tickle me.
John Oliver, on the other hand, has come up with some bits that seriously tickle me.
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Work and Events / Re: Work Car 1010 (Crane Car "Ichabod") - Official Work Thread
« on: January 06, 2013, 12:13:17 PM »
Mike,
Can you describe the crank handle you need for Ichabod?
Square hole size
Handle length
Handle offset (if necessary or not)
Maybe someone has one out there that is similar enough that it could be modified.
Can you describe the crank handle you need for Ichabod?
Square hole size
Handle length
Handle offset (if necessary or not)
Maybe someone has one out there that is similar enough that it could be modified.
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Museum Discussion / Re: 2012 Fund Drive progress
« on: December 31, 2012, 11:12:07 AM »
I am personally grateful to all of you who support the museum both with your hard work and your hard earned money. It couldn't happen without 'viewers like you' as they say, and your continued enthusiasm and faith in our organization means that this rebuilding of Maine 2 foot gauge railroading will keep rolling along.
The stage we are creating in the Maine woods draws us together and makes real those timeless pictures that captured our imaginations. These images, experiences, and memories, like those from Victorian Christmas, are why we do this.
Your generosity makes our dreams possible.
Thank you!
The stage we are creating in the Maine woods draws us together and makes real those timeless pictures that captured our imaginations. These images, experiences, and memories, like those from Victorian Christmas, are why we do this.
Your generosity makes our dreams possible.
Thank you!
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Work and Events / Re: ROWMOW1 (Mower Car) - Official Work Thread
« on: May 26, 2012, 08:25:07 PM »
Bravo Mike! Sounds like it was a rousing success.
Losing a few nuts and bolts isn't too much of a setback. I had a snowblower once that used to shake itself to pieces and I'd spend as much time putting it back together as blowing snow. The vibration of a gas engine is pretty tough on threaded fastenings.
Losing a few nuts and bolts isn't too much of a setback. I had a snowblower once that used to shake itself to pieces and I'd spend as much time putting it back together as blowing snow. The vibration of a gas engine is pretty tough on threaded fastenings.
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Museum Discussion / WW&F Mention on WBUR Boston Website
« on: May 11, 2012, 09:37:26 AM »
Thanks to Liz Canella who also volunteers for WBUR in Boston, there is now a link to the museum on the station's "Community of Volunteer Groups and Businesses" web page:
http://www.wbur.org/community/groups-businesses
Scroll to the bottom for our link and blurb.
http://www.wbur.org/community/groups-businesses
Scroll to the bottom for our link and blurb.
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Work and Events / Re: ROWMOW1 (Mower Car) - Official Work Thread
« on: April 24, 2012, 06:25:08 PM »I especially like the one of the potentate on his sedan chair about to be conveyed by his retinue of slaves..All that's needed is some laage fiirhns waving slowly.....
-John
How DOES that work for some folks??.Dave has to the touch, foah shuah!
Notice HWWNBN'd close by...
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Museum Discussion / Thompson Caps Repro
« on: April 21, 2012, 11:41:10 AM »
For those who might be interested I direct your attention to the following link:
http://www.rypn.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=33172
http://www.rypn.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=33172
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General Discussion / Ohh, you're gonna love this...
« on: February 07, 2012, 07:47:14 PM »
Enjoy, fellow steam geeks...
http://www.nbc.com/the-tonight-show/video/1906-Stanley-Steamer-Vanderbilt-Cup-Racer/1381863
http://www.nbc.com/the-tonight-show/video/1906-Stanley-Steamer-Vanderbilt-Cup-Racer/1381863
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General Discussion / Re: Automatic railroad
« on: February 06, 2012, 08:35:26 PM »
Hey Mike,
Could you make one of those in 2 foot gauge?
Could you make one of those in 2 foot gauge?
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Work and Events / Re: Victorian Christmas 2011
« on: December 23, 2011, 10:12:19 AM »
To all the great people at the WW&F:
You have all given yourselves and many, many others a wonderful gift of your time and dedication to make events like Victorian Christmas possible and create the images and memories of not only what was, but what is today and will be in the future as well. Know that your efforts have done that which no company or government agency could ever do. For all of us, our kids, our grandchildren and generations to come, this is a true family which is creating a very important legacy.
To those who capture the scenes and spread them around the world, thank you for your talent and enthusiasm.
To those who support the physical efforts with your donations, thank you, thank you, thank you.
To Harry and all of those through the past 2+ decades who aren't here to see lifelong dreams to come true, thank you.
And to all a good night, with dreams of a completely new TCDA boxcar and shiny #9 going together in 2012 dancing in our heads!!
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year!!
A long time ago. but not far away...
You have all given yourselves and many, many others a wonderful gift of your time and dedication to make events like Victorian Christmas possible and create the images and memories of not only what was, but what is today and will be in the future as well. Know that your efforts have done that which no company or government agency could ever do. For all of us, our kids, our grandchildren and generations to come, this is a true family which is creating a very important legacy.
To those who capture the scenes and spread them around the world, thank you for your talent and enthusiasm.
To those who support the physical efforts with your donations, thank you, thank you, thank you.
To Harry and all of those through the past 2+ decades who aren't here to see lifelong dreams to come true, thank you.
And to all a good night, with dreams of a completely new TCDA boxcar and shiny #9 going together in 2012 dancing in our heads!!
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year!!
A long time ago. but not far away...
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General Discussion / Re: Steam loco rises from the ashes...literally
« on: December 01, 2011, 08:22:02 PM »
If you have a chance to get south to Essex, Ct. before the end of the year, here's the treat waiting for you:
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General Discussion / VERY large model railroad in Germany
« on: December 01, 2011, 08:18:05 PM »
Just in case you haven't seen this yet, this link will take you the Minatur Wunderland Hamburg and hopefully provide the modeller in you with some inspiration:
http://www.miniatur-wunderland.com/
http://www.miniatur-wunderland.com/