RE: OT: RE RE etc. Steamup timing WAS Re: PCLS web site up ...

2000-09-01 Thread Susan Parker
Hi. The month of May would be better for us as we are planning to come over to the States during that time next year. We are already planning on staying in Sacramento for a few days (research at the CSRRM), plus I want to crawl around a few locos with a measuring tape, so the opportunity to

RE: OT: RE RE etc. Steamup timing WAS Re: PCLS web site up ...

2000-09-01 Thread Geoff Spenceley
Susan, Go back to sslive steam files--messages from Michael Martin and Mike Chaney--Feb 18/00. Let me know if you can't find these and I'll copy for you, Geoff. P.S. Does anyone have the formula for calculating the "tractive effort" for a live steam locomotive? S.

Re: OT: RE RE etc. Steamup timing WAS Re: PCLS web site up ...

2000-08-30 Thread David M. Cole
At 9:47 AM -0700 8/30/00, Richard Finlayson wrote: Finally, you will likely agree with me that in many cases the written word does not convey the meaning as well as a real conversation with all the verbal/non-verbal cues that go with it. Agreed. Having spoken to Richard about this previously, I

Re: OT: RE RE etc. Steamup timing WAS Re: PCLS web site up ...

2000-08-30 Thread M. Paterson
Personal comment. Thank you for the dialog over this matter. Points of consideration were enlightening. As to date, July is not a viable month for me, May is. While only able to attend for a part of one day at the Pleasanton venue, I do hope to spend at least two days in 2001. I look forward to

Steamup timing WAS Re: PCLS web site up ...

2000-08-29 Thread Richard Finlayson
Good topic for feedback if the listees don't mind the clutter. I can tell you that the National Spring Steamup is FAR from a commercial venture so I hope this doesn't violate any list rules. If it does I will of course cease and desist. Many in the PCLS have been discussing the future of the

OT: Re: Steamup timing WAS Re: PCLS web site up ...

2000-08-29 Thread David M. Cole
Richard: I think you have accurately outlined the situation from your perspective -- these are all valid points. Since Kevin doesn't believe this Internet thing is going to catch on, allow me to attempt to summarize his thoughts (fyi, don't shoot the messenger here; I don't necessarily agree

Re: Re: Steamup timing WAS Re: PCLS web site up ...

2000-08-29 Thread Dan Pantages
, August 29, 2000 6:36 PM Subject: OT: Re: Steamup timing WAS Re: PCLS web site up ... Richard: I think you have accurately outlined the situation from your perspective -- these are all valid points. Since Kevin doesn't believe this Internet thing is going to catch on, allow me to attempt

Re: Steamup timing WAS Re: PCLS web site up ...

2000-08-29 Thread James Schulz
- Original Message - From: Jonathan Bloom [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2000 5:35 PM Subject: Re: Steamup timing WAS Re: PCLS web site up ... I would pose the question to those who haven't attended

Re: PCLS web site up ...

2000-08-28 Thread Richard Finlayson
Good site Dave, thanks. Hadn't heard that the National Spring Steamup was being renamed the National Summer Steamup... -Richard Pacific Coast Live Steamers: The web site is finally up and running. Point your browsers toward http://www.p-c-l-s.com/ Two kinds of e-mail lists will be set

Re: PCLS web site up ...

2000-08-28 Thread David M. Cole
At 10:39 AM -0700 8/28/00, Richard Finlayson wrote: Hadn't heard that the National Spring Steamup was being renamed the National Summer Steamup... All I know is what El Presidente tells me ... ;-) ... \dmc ^^^ Dave Cole General

Re: PCLS web site up ...

2000-08-28 Thread SALTYCRABB
In a message dated 08/28/00 3:07:47 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: All I know is what El Presidente tells me ... ;-) ... So, who is El Presidente? Jim

Re: PCLS web site up ...

2000-08-28 Thread Jerry Barnes
If they tell you, they have to scald you with steam! So be careful. Jerry So, who is El Presidente? Jim

PCLS web site up ...

2000-08-27 Thread David M. Cole
Pacific Coast Live Steamers: The web site is finally up and running. Point your browsers toward http://www.p-c-l-s.com/ Two kinds of e-mail lists will be set up; an announcement list and a talk list (like this one). Visit the web site often. \dmc