Running my 2 rail again...
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ITs nice to see you back again!
Needless to say; very nice!
If you are running 2-rail, what is that thing in the middle of the track?
@prrhorseshoecurve posted:ITs nice to see you back again!
Hi Mark, I am not out of the woods yet my friend. On my second Neurologist, found a new Ophthalmologist and Neuro-Ophthalmologist, ear, nose and throat doctor. My pcp doctor is moving me higher up to University medical doctors for specialized care. I have had 4 Ct scans, going for #5 on Monday. One MRI of my complete head, was in the hospital back in February and found out I suffer from severe migraine headaches caused by my photophobia and stress. The two ophthalmologist found whats causing my photophobia and proptosis. Ear, nose and throat doctor said I was the worst case of sinus infection he's ever seen. I have to get surgery to bore out, clean every nasal passage, he told me my nose is straight on the outside, but inside is a ant maze. The Ct scan's found the nasal issues. I can't work, still waiting for SSD but I am still going to doctor's. So they won't make any decision until all of the doctor's have come to an agreement. I have six doctors all connected trying to figure out the problem. I have no other health issues than this, blood was tested for 103 different possible causes. Every time I sneeze or cough I either see little lightning strikes in my eye vessels or complete light circles around my pupils. Spots, floaters, line swimmers, shadows all the time with my eyes open, but my eye's themselves are very healthy. Something inside my brain is causing electrical shorts every time I sneeze or cough, my dad keeps telling me one doctor is going to do a test and there will be the answers. I can only drive during daylight hours now, I am back home in Stroudsburg. Living on the otherside of my parents house now, not homeless anymore. Brighter days are coming, everyone keeps telling that but some days I get one step ahead only to fall back two or three. These migraine headaches are no fun, I had one last four and a half days. Would like to get together soon Mark, I have no clue on what will happen next with my eye's.
Okay, I was teasing you about the track since the moderators have made a big stinnk about posting in the wrong forum.
I'm guessing you can only have a loop because the switches would short on 2 rail.
Anywya, good you go it running.
And really sorry for you health issues. they sound very scarey to me.
Looks great.
Today we have Pacific 1134 pulling the Lackawanna Limited. It's still 2 rail DC, this is a Weaver Models that started out in 3 rail. Before Gary left, he had two engines in 3 rail he couldn't fix. This Pacific had the parts he needed and he had a complete chassis for 2 rail. So it was a win x3, this might get ps3 or either esu loksound, tcs wowsound. 
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Pete, I am sorry to hear about your health issues. I sincerely hope you can get it figured out soon and can get them resolved.
You got some really nice equipment there. I love the Weaver pacific. I wish I would have bought one. They are not easy to find in 2 rail. Thanks for the videos. I have done that myself--run 2 rail equipment on 3 rail track when I just had a real hankering to see something run. I still have the Weaver V1000 you sold me. It's on the back burner to someday get DCC and sound.
@Hudson J1e posted:Pete, I am sorry to hear about your health issues. I sincerely hope you can get it figured out soon and can get them resolved.
You got some really nice equipment there. I love the Weaver pacific. I wish I would have bought one. They are not easy to find in 2 rail. Thanks for the videos. I have done that myself--run 2 rail equipment on 3 rail track when I just had a real hankering to see something run. I still have the Weaver V1000 you sold me. It's on the back burner to someday get DCC and sound.
Thanks for the kind words, my dad keeps telling me "one day at a time". I would look into ESU loksound, I bought most of my decoders from Tony's train exchange before I lost everything. I have had great success with Erik and his store. I send him an email telling him what I have and he responds back with links to show what my choices are. He has his own line of speakers, the sound coming from them are amazing. Installing a o scale sound decoder is not that hard to do. I will look forward to seeing the VO1000 running the rails with sound.
I think the advice your Dad is giving you is very sound. I have one locomotive with ESU Sound in it and I am very happy with it. I didn't know Tony's had their own speakers. I will definitely give them a try when I get to it. Thanks Pete.
@Hudson J1e posted:Pete, I am sorry to hear about your health issues. I sincerely hope you can get it figured out soon and can get them resolved.
You got some really nice equipment there. I love the Weaver pacific. I wish I would have bought one. They are not easy to find in 2 rail. Thanks for the videos. I have done that myself--run 2 rail equipment on 3 rail track when I just had a real hankering to see something run. I still have the Weaver V1000 you sold me. It's on the back burner to someday get DCC and sound.
If you see something you like, make me an offer. You know the old saying...."money talks"
@Artie-DL&W posted:Needless to say; very nice!
If you see something you like, make me an offer. I have a lot of DL&W in 2 & 3 rail from Weaver Models, MTH, Lionel, Williams, WBB and K-line. Got some billboards, 1/48 trucks, decals. Brass watchman shanty from Weaver too. Money talks, email is in my profile.
Pocono 1643 is returning empty cement cars to Slatford junction to be picked up by the Bangor local to return to Nazareth. 1643 left Hoboken with 4 cement and 7 coal hoppers, pick up any empties all the way to Scranton. After arriving, the 1643 will get topped off with coal, water, sand and get oiled. It scheduled to take a hotshot freight to Buffalo at midnight.
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@DL&W Pete posted:Pocono 1643 is returning empty cement cars to Slatford junction to be picked up by the Bangor local to return to Nazareth. 1643 left Hoboken with 4 cement and 7 coal hoppers, pick up any empties all the way to Scranton. After arriving, the 1643 will get topped off with coal, water, sand and get oiled. It scheduled to take a hotshot freight to Buffalo at midnight.
What an absolutely gorgeous engine!
Hopefully Lionel or Scott Mann can make a Pocono with all the bells and whistles in the future.
Bryce
@Oscale_Trains_Lover_ posted:What an absolutely gorgeous engine!
Hopefully Lionel or Scott Mann can make a Pocono with all the bells and whistles in the future.
Bryce
My 2 rail Pocono is for sale, along with everything else. The Pacific, F3 ABA, Sd70ACe, 11 GGD 2 rail passenger cars, weaver freight cars. All the buildings I have left, got plenty of 3 rail left too.
I don't know you, but God Bless you. The big guy upstairs works through your Docs and all those who are working to get you well, ASAP.
Keep your faith... Merry Christmas, get well,.and keep the DL&W chugging along.
Your from PA and are obviously another "Pennsylnania Scrapper"
Dear Pete,
I have a interest in your Pocono. Call me at 609-432-2871. Thank you. John
Dear Pete,
Call me 8 am to 9pm. John 609-432-2871
Really nice winter scenes, Pete. Who made the Lackawanna caboose? Looks close to correct for the Dunmore caboose.
Artie
@Artie-DL&W posted:Really nice winter scenes, Pete. Who made the Lackawanna caboose? Looks close to correct for the Dunmore caboose.
Artie
This was a Weaver Models Northeastern Caboose. I was at the right place at the right time Artie. They made these for one customer and I saw the shells sitting in a box, I said to Gary I want both of these shells. He look at me and said just the shells, nope make me one in 2 & 3 rail. I will sell you the 3 rail if you want it.
My wife just gave me a look! I just bought two trailer on flats (one E-L, one with two pups for DL&W). I don’t think I’m purchasing anything for awhile! (Guess I shouldn’t read our posts aloud to her!) Sorry, Pete!
Artie,
The Scranton Hobby sSop had these custom made by Weaver quite a while ago. I have two of them and would be willing to part with one for an old friend.....and it won't break the bank or your marriage! Contact me via email.
Earl
I’ll email you tomorrow, Earl!
Nice, Pete. I pass the Tobyhanna depot every so often on my way to reach the PA Turnpike.
