Hobo Jungle

[penncentral8885]

Thanks Jon,,,,what kind of controller do you use?,,I saw one guy in Indianapolis last winter at a train show had converted his stuff to Lionel command and was useing a cab 1 to run his stuff.

[webenda]

Jon,

The computer's USB port supplies 5 volts that can be used to charge batteries.

Suppose you are in a situation like Pete often finds himself... in the middle of Amish country... beautiful scenery all around... not a power line in sight and your camera announces, "Battery Low!" then shuts down. Where can you charge your batteries? Aha... your laptop has USB ports. Just plug your USB charger into the laptop and in five hours you are ready to go again.

If you have the infected software loaded on the computer you can watch the little on-screen timer so you will know how much longer to charge.

Reference: http://www.energizer.com/usbcharger/dow ... se__3_.pdf

[webenda]

The Creative Mind finds inspiration in the strangest places.

I worked out a few themes, but just at this time I had to appear in Boston...It was on the train, with its steely rhythms, its rattle-bang that is so often stimulating to the composer (I frequently hear music in the very heart of noise), that I suddenly heard - even saw on paper - the complete construction of the Rhapsody from beginning to end.

George Gershwin, on the composition of "Rhapsody In Blue."

[Tramp]

I ran some trains on the third floor yesterday, and realized once again what a nice hobby this is. Of course the trains actually worked for once. I cleaned the tracks with mineral spirits and a rag, which seemed to work well. I'm noticing that clean track is imperative. The one glitch was the headlight and backup light on my Super Hudson are still dim. Anyone have thoughts on that, besides calling 3rd Rail?

[rogruth]

Tramp,
Do you use TMCC?If so,that may cause the lighting effect.

[2railjon]

Roger, You're correct that a weak TMCC signal can cause a dim or flickering headlamp. Also be certain there is 16-18 volts all the way around the track, not just at the transformer hook-up's!

[2railjon]

Happy Easter, fellow hobo's!!!!!!!!!!!

[hev52]

Happy Easter from the Dutch Country Bo's...............................

[webenda]

Hoboes and Hoboesses,

Happy Easter from the Sonoran Desert.

Desert Chicory (Rafinesquia neomexicana) is in the daisy family.

[sarge]

...and to all from Our House.

[MartyE]

Happy Easter my good friends. Hope you all had a great day!

[Del Mar]

Indeed, Happy Easter.

San (shaking away, but all is well).

[E7]

Hoboes and Hoboesses,

Happy Easter from the Sonoran Desert.

Desert Chicory (Rafinesquia neomexicana) is in the daisy family.

Beautiful image Wayne!

Hope ALL had a Happy Easter!

Rich

[The Dirt]

Wayne, what a gorgeous beautiful flawless flower AND picture!
It's now my new desktop pic.

(Hope you saw my reply to your clarifying Leah's tree)

[2railjon]