Re: OT: Re: list problems?

2002-01-30 Thread Pipstow
i tried loading version 7 on the softwindows partition of my mac Several of you have asked me off line why my aol postings work. I'm using a Macintosh computer. The latest version for Mac is called 5.0 and can send in plain text instead of html. Currently I'm using the new Mac OS X and

Re: Building a live steam track

2002-01-01 Thread Pipstow
Gary wrote, I know that cedar fences eventually rot where they touch earth or are imbedded in the ground and have significant moisture for most of the year (i.e. desert is probably not a problem). No, the bottoms in the sand don't rot here. It's the rest of the wood that rots, baked in the

Re: G1MRA news

2001-11-17 Thread Pipstow
Has anyone on the list, in USA, received their copies yet?. Mine came this week. And that's to New Mexico which most postal service people can't seem to find, thinking there is nothing between Arizona and Texas. Cordially, Fr Donald Cram The Brandywine Steam Railway and

Re: Messages on this list

2001-10-24 Thread Pipstow
Vance pointed us to http://www.under-tec.com for gas relief. Vance, I've long been impressed with your encyclopedic knowledge and all-around helpfulness, but this one takes top (bottom) prize. The testimonials floating across the web page screen made me laugh until tears came to my eyes.

Re: Messages on this list

2001-10-23 Thread Pipstow
Welcome Geoff. I had the same experience when I began on the list. These are all fine people and willing to be of help. One must do what Steve did regarding the BAGRS Project Locomotive. Just ask What's that? Clarifications are free and given with grace. Fr Donald Cram Rio Rancho, New

Re: Ruby Prototype?

2001-08-26 Thread Pipstow
The 0-4-0 at www.powaymidlandrr.org not only looks like a prototype for the Ruby but also looks like a strong argument to purchase the Ruby modified cab from Vance Bass. Of course, there was no prototype for the freelance Ruby, but the Poway loco could have served as one. Be of good cheer,

Re: Ruby Prototype?

2001-08-26 Thread Pipstow
Mike asked, Where can I find the May 5 photos? Go to the bottom of the opening page at http://www.powaymidlandrr.org/ to the We Have More section and click on Photo Gallery. More nice shots of a full-sized Ruby! Be of good cheer, Don + Fr Donald O. Cram 16mmNGM #4958, NMRA #088078, G1MRA

Bayou Ltd Garden Railways

2001-07-12 Thread Pipstow
Please forgive the cross-posting. This is a bit of a distress call. I am aware of health issues at Sulphur Springs Steam Models (Bob Paule, who is in my prayers) that have made them somewhat unavailable recently until Tom shouldered some of the burden. But what's going on at Bayou Ltd? For

Re: Bayou Ltd Garden Railways

2001-07-12 Thread Pipstow
In a message dated 7/12/01 10:26:27 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Got no response a few weeks ago also. Thanks. I was beginning to wonder if it was something I had said! Regards, Don Cram Rio Rancho, NM

Re: Bayou Ltd Garden Railways

2001-07-12 Thread Pipstow
Thanks to all for the kind and prompt responses. Someone from Bayou got right back to me. Much appreciated. Be of good cheer, Fr Donald O. Cram, BStA (16mmNGM #4958, NMRA #088078) The Brandywine Railway Navigation Company Modelling the East Farthing and Marches of JRR Tolkien's Middle

Re: Bayou Ltd Garden Railways

2001-07-12 Thread Pipstow
Paul may be on vacation. Can I be of any assistance? Jim, how kind of you! I had forgotten that you worked with Paul. Paul told me I could call him when I received my Sammie and he would give me his ten minute talk about the finer points not mentioned in the instructions. He tried to get

Re: Ruby questions

2001-05-25 Thread Pipstow
Kevin, You wrote, A dissertation could be written on the flue harmonics that cause howling, and I don't want to be the one to do it You may not want to pursue your Doctoral dissertation in flue harmonics, but you certainly did a fine job of educating the rest of us. Well done.

Re: off-topic; on-topic ...

2001-05-16 Thread Pipstow
Dear mom and all, I signed onto this list, oh, a couple of months ago, and just want to say that it has been immensely helpful to me. Just four months ago I knew nothing about model railroading but was intrigued with the idea of a live steam loco train running in my garden. Thanks in large

Scale and Sammie

2001-05-07 Thread Pipstow
Thanks to the many to responded on and off list to my quesiton about the best approximate scale of rolling stock to pull behind a Roundhouse Sammie. The consensus was 1:19 or 1:20.3. Thank you very much. Be of Good Cheer, Don + Fr Donald O. Cram Brandywine Railway Navigation Company Fn3

A Question of Scale

2001-05-03 Thread Pipstow
To those of you who have or have seen a Roundhouse Sammie pulling cars, approximately what scale do you think looks best with it. The big stuff at 1:20.3, or the smaller end of G-scale at 1:29 or 1:32? Thanks in advance for your input. Forgive me, but my day job is teaching mathematics and

Re: CYLINDER PORT FACES

2001-04-16 Thread Pipstow
Casey, There are a great many "British Cousins" on another list I frequent (16mmngm on Yahoo), so I forwarded part of your request there. Among the several answers from England was this one from Colin B, whom I have found to be most helpful: "Litharge is lead monoxide and used to be

New Member Introduction

2001-03-29 Thread Pipstow
Hello All, My grandfather was a Southern Pacific steam engineer for all of his working years. One of my fondest memories is about taking him to Travel Town in Griffith Park, Los Angeles, near our homes at that time, to look at the locomotives. Although recently having become a widower and