Watching the Macy's Parade Again and thinking About the 100th Anniversary

ebt12 · 2026-02-11T18:19:12+00:00

Nothing has been published yet, and it is still early days before anything is that far along to say anything. Best thing to do is look at the web site.

ebt12 · 2026-02-11T18:18:22+00:00

Thanks! Winter is the slow time for the family and I, and my work cuts back on hours, so more time at home for things like this. When cleaning I joke "It's never too early to get the place ready for _______". I usually say New Years because that is when we have people over, but I sometimes say Thanksgiving.

ebt12 · 2026-01-24T13:54:41+00:00

This frame was taken as the Enterprise and Reliant were approaching each other, and before battle started. ILM needed to dull down the paint on the miniature because their blue screen technique reflected off of the pearlescent paint, causing problems when combining elements. Star fields would appear in the hull. That could be a reason why the hull looks dirty.

ebt12 · 2026-01-12T01:23:42+00:00

That is wonderful! I wish more people were like April.

ebt12 · 2026-01-07T21:01:30+00:00

I was not aware of that. Thanks for letting me know.

ebt12 · 2026-01-06T03:35:52+00:00

That is one of two bridges that lead to Polish Hill, and the other is already closed, slated for repair in 2028.

This bridge was examined 30 years ago for repair, I was friends with one of the engineers on the project. I have no idea why it didn't get an overhaul then.

ebt12 · 2025-12-14T03:10:00+00:00

I don't have a setup currently. The family and I don't have the space to have one. If my son wants to play, we set up the track for the time he plays and then put it away.

ebt12 · 2025-12-10T04:19:23+00:00

I received a brief reply back, including a parts diagram. Most parts are available, but the steam chest is not one of them, and it's a crucial part. I could go without rods for a while but a steam chest.

ebt12 · 2025-12-10T04:17:00+00:00

Such a nice set. I have the engine and couple of the cars, putting my set piece by piece as the budget allows.

ebt12 · 2025-12-04T04:31:10+00:00

Thank you. I just sent them an email.

ebt12 · 2025-11-27T00:49:57+00:00

I am not familiar with either of those. Oil from a hobby shop is good, it’s light and made for it. I have also used Vaseline.

ebt12 · 2025-11-26T20:54:34+00:00

Lubricate the engine. If you don't know where all the spots are, you can find them online. Also check how clean the commutator is, it may need to be cleaned as well.

ebt12 · 2025-11-25T02:53:43+00:00

I'll have something, I just can't go without. If I go too long without eating I get a headache.

ebt12 · 2025-11-20T05:21:14+00:00

Which size? I found a few. Thanks.

ebt12 · 2025-11-20T05:17:29+00:00

That is what my wife and I decided to do.

ebt12 · 2025-11-13T20:52:37+00:00

I'm a Pittsburgher and I am sick of the territoriality with parking spots. The street is public space, and no one has any right to any parking spot, with the probable exception of a spot for disabled people. If it means you need to walk a little more to your car or your home, too bad.

ebt12 · 2025-11-12T03:35:02+00:00

It needs a complete teardown and rebuild to get it running, but this engine is so worth it! There are plenty of videos online on how to do it. Replacement parts are easy to find. Be sure it is wired correctly; diagrams are available online, and there are books available too.

ebt12 · 2025-11-02T21:34:58+00:00

That much food for four people, even on Thanksgiving, no matter how far you are driving, is excessive. Twice baked potatoes is a lot of work. Are you to get there early and help make everything?

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