A "nit" is a louse (lice) egg. ------------------ RAILROADING-TO-THE-MAX, Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Style! Brent Tidaback, Member #234
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Maxwell Plant: A "nit" is a louse (lice) egg. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> So a nit picker would be one's profession? How much does a nit picker get paid? I guess this would be similar to the Knights that say nea!
No, I think that would be a "TWIT", not a nit. NEE! In model railroading, a nit-picker and a twit would be about the same thing. I actually heard a "nit-picker" tell some guy that his coal hopper was "the wrong shade of Black and it was missing two rivets". This was a N-scale coal hopper! Rivet counting nit-pickers really bother me. Now, if it's something that's really sticks out like a sore thumb, (ie: KATO's missing anti-climber and "short" snoot nose on the SF/BNSF SD-40-2 snoot...) then I have a problem with the model in question. However, I would never say to a fellow modeler, "Hey, that's not a correct representation of that car/loco YOU detailed and built!" That's none of my business and if the modeler is happy with it, then so be it. Nit-pick and rivet count for yourself, not others. ------------------ RAILROADING-TO-THE-MAX, Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Style! Brent Tidaback, Member #234
100% agreement, Brent!! People should be encouraged, even if we think it is not quite up to scratch, a bad word can put someone off the hobby, but a little praise works wonders ------------------ Alan The perfect combination - BNSF and N Scale! www.ac-models.com http://Andersley.homestead.com http://galleryusarail_tehcaj.homestead.com
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Catt: Chessie the # is correct and the unit did in fact make it into NS paint.I checked all this out just to confound them dadburned nit pickers.While it is no longer on the roster it quite correct. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Not trying to pick any nits (lice, or whatever)... I did not know if the actual # existed in NS livery and I stated so. I don't want to appear to be a nitpicker. I did just research the topic, by looking in a book entitled "Norfolk Southern 1982-1994 by Bowers/Withers (The Diesel Era folks..). The first caption of an SD45 picture states: "About the time Norfolk Southern began a massive repainting program of former Southern and N&W units, the SD45's were placed in storage, so very few of the units carried NS markings." This is consistent with the comment I made. No smart-mouth or high and mighty attitude intended, and if my post came across wrong, I apologize. Again, I intended my post not to disparage the model or its accuracy, just merely to point out that few SD45's received that scheme. (Of course, N&W also had at least one low nosed SD 45 too.. the result of a wreck rebuild). Anyway, on the topic of the Southern/NS, I received my March/April edition of Diesel Era today (FINALLY!) and it has an article on the Southern/NS GP40X's and GP39/49's. FWIW, Chessie
Chessie,no apology needed or expected for this mangy ol Catt.I'm just having fun with my hobby and the real neat people that hang around this forum. Hey Alan and/or Max how come everytime I want to post here I have to go check my profile? This blankety blank page where ya post won't let me just do it. ------------------ Catt!
Catt, this happened to StickyMonk. This is what Charlie told him to do, and it worked - delete the trainboard cookie, and log on again. Could be a corrupted cookie. No, I don't understand it either Otherwise have a word with Charlie. ------------------ Alan The perfect combination - BNSF and N Scale! www.ac-models.com http://Andersley.homestead.com http://galleryusarail_tehcaj.homestead.com
First would be my SD70 and 75, then my BNSF HII's. ------------------ Keep on Track'N Harold Riley www.phcomputing.com
Chessie, I don't recall anyone calling you or anyone else a nit-picker, so all's cool with me. I don't have a problem correcting (nit-picking) the manufactures, they should do a model correct the first time. If they mis-number, mis-paint, mis-cast or just totally do the wrong loco for a railroad, I let them have it with both barrels! But the common everyday hobbiest has to make some comprimises every once in awhile, so I don't even think of going off on them. Now, if someone asks my opinion of the accuracy of their work, I'll point out any "incorrect" things that they just might of missed and that's only if I'm SURE it's wrong. But I certainly wouldn't call them a dumbie for the mistake. That would be out of line. ------------------ RAILROADING-TO-THE-MAX, Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Style! Brent Tidaback, Member #234
I'm partial to U25b; introduced at Erie by GE, in E-L (hyphenated) livery shortly after the Erie/DL&W merger, able to work the road or take industrial jobs, switch. The Atlas Classic model is affordable and reasonably reliable. The E-L and second generation diesels began together. U boats moved into the 30s and EL lost the hyphen, but it's as if the merged Erie and Lakawanna roads and GE's innovative motive power were meant to start rolling at the same time. I'll admit, the later EMD units on EL were closer to the superpower spirit on the Road of Anthracite, but I think the later units have to look back to their beginnings. [This message has been edited by Thom (edited 07 May 2000).]
I am a big GE fan, and wish I could get a B23-7. Don't know why, but they look great - to me, anyway ------------------ Alan The perfect combination - BNSF and N Scale! www.ac-models.com http://Andersley.homestead.com http://galleryusarail_tehcaj.homestead.com
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Maxwell Plant: Chessie, I don't recall anyone calling you or anyone else a nit-picker, so all's cool with me. I don't have a problem correcting (nit-picking) the manufactures, they should do a model correct the first time. If they mis-number, mis-paint, mis-cast or just totally do the wrong loco for a railroad, I let them have it with both barrels! But the common everyday hobbiest has to make some comprimises every once in awhile, so I don't even think of going off on them. Now, if someone asks my opinion of the accuracy of their work, I'll point out any "incorrect" things that they just might of missed and that's only if I'm SURE it's wrong. But I certainly wouldn't call them a dumbie for the mistake. That would be out of line. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Somehow, my previous resonse did not come through in its entirety... oh well... I agree that one should (as a general rule) not nitpick any individual models. When asked by modelers, I'd be happy to point out that the current re-release of Gas Turbines in CSX road name is NOT prototypical. However, if it means that the manufacturer's can achieve a better return on their investment by doing so, I really don't have a problem with it, since it will probably lead to more new products... Modeling is all about compromise: (witness the fact that most diesel releases in recent years had BLACK handrails and horns..LOL!) if it is acceptable to you, so be it! Everyone has the right to run what THEY want in the model world! Chessie
The gas turbine thing doesn't bother me, it's when they are actually trying to do a prototype and they mess it up. Anyway, I deleted your mis-sent post. If it happens to you again, or anyone else, all you have to do is go to the "edit" icon and either add what you ment to do, or delete the whole message. You cannot delete or edit anyone elses messages, only moderators can do that. (POWER RULES!HEHEHE! ) ------------------ RAILROADING-TO-THE-MAX, Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Style! Brent Tidaback, Member #234
My favorite is a Bavarian Pacific made by Arnold Rapido. Man, does it pull! This beautiful all metal steam loco can pull 30 to 40 cars easily and it is over 30 years old! To me steam is what I like. They've even got a smoke kit for this loco, what a major accomplishment this item has been. Rey Wellman, DBA Micron Art http://www.micronart.com
Yet another Oldiee For those of you who had posted, see if your favorite loco has changed or if it is still holding steady. If you have not posted on this thread.......what is your favorite locomitive of your current roster? It is certainly hard for me to choose these days . One thing I find interesting is my fist post in this thread in 2000 stated I owned three locomotives, now I own 92 locomotives. That comes out to about 15 locomotives a year or 1.25 locomotives a month....see that is not too obessive Ok, my now current favorite locomotive would have to be a custom detailed (not by me) first gen Kato SD40-2 in BN livery. Runner up would have to be a custom painted Canadian Pacific C44-9w
My first engine in N was an RSD-15 from MRC in Baltimore and Ohio. it was my favorite for years. That was back in the early 1970's. Not running, but I still have it. Now days my diesel favorite is my InterMountain F-7 ABA set (counts as one!) in C&O. My favorite steam is my Life-Like 2-8-4 Berkshire in Pere Marquette. (My favorite steam in the 1970's was my 2-8-4 from MRC - it still runs!)
If I can only pick one, it would have to be my Kato F3 A/A set painted for my freelanced road. I consider them one unit because they have unimates on the rear ends and I always run them together. I've had them for about 15 years, but they still run great.
It would have to be my Life-Like E-L PA1, pulling my Con-Cor smooth side passenger cars. It's a very nicely detailed, smooth and quiet running engine. Last week at our N-Trak event it ran continuously for about 1 1/2 hours without a miscue or overheating. Really an amazing performer for the money.
