New World Datsuns...

Agreed. I think we're in for some wild times.

We're going back and forth on either side of freezing here too. Slowly melting off but mostly just getting slippery.

The track is really coming together. Are you planning any diorama details or just tracks and trains?

XT225 engine is in and running. I ran it for about 15 minutes. No noises, smoke, or leaks. If it doesn't burn oil, I'll probably just leave it in there.

Got the trailer wiring done and finished the inverter installation. https://i.postimg.cc/ryWhZXwC/20240111-135734.jpg I also addressed the sketchy previous wiring "repair." All soldered and in shrink-tubing now. https://i.postimg.cc/qRdrhfBJ/20240106-133008.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/XNGhM1nx/20240111...

Is this N or Z scale? Either way, pretty cool.

Meh, used car surprises.

Worked on the Venza restoration for a few hours today. Installed the hitch. https://i.postimg.cc/pTwv6sRP/20240106-111157.jpg When I pulled some interior panels to run the wiring, I found evidence of past rodent activity. I pulled all the rear interior panels and scrubbed them down in bleach and hot...

This is the 3rd Venza I've had. This one is a 4-cyl AWD with Pano-roof and heated leather. Pretty unusual combination. My wife's is a loaded AWD V-6. The 2GR scoots! They drive pretty nice and are really comfortable --boomer cruisers. The back seat has pretty impressive leg room and reclining seats....

When my parents lived on the river across from Sauvie Island their house was about 100 yards from the tracks. As long as they didn't hit the horn, it was mostly not an issue. I'd still prefer not to though.

Supervibe isn't officially retired yet but I picked up its replacement a couple days ago. I've been looking for a pretty specific combination of options so I had to travel over 1000 miles to get it home. https://i.postimg.cc/Hxdd3Fjt/20231229-162633.jpg I've ordered up some things to get it trimmed ...

Yeah, it's cold season at my house too. Lots of vitamin C and zinc seems to help me. Rest up.

Sounds like a nice setup.

On a somewhat related note; I read that some areas of the south are setting up firewood banks, like a food bank, to help folks get through the winter. Sign of the times, I suppose. You're a rich man, Wayno. Even if it doesn't always feel that way.

Much appreciated, but I'm probably looking for something larger. Shop is 36x48 with 13 foot walls and open trusses. I'm looking for something medium sized for my unfinished basement. I'd put it about 10 feet from my basement stairs to help heat the main level. Electric heat sucks.

I've heard throwing a wet blanket in your stove puts out chimney fires. Creates an instant steam bomb. Hope I never have to find out.

I'm still looking for wood stoves for my shop and basement.

Supervibe got it's 395,000 mile oil change, a set of tires, and a set of front brakes. https://i.postimg.cc/zX3dy7Zk/20231126-143647.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/ZK1LChLT/20231126-153048.jpg I'm starting to cross off items on my winter projects list. Started today by honing a used OEM cylinder, then lap...

Aaannnnnd...it's gone.

I put a bunch of break-in miles on the Outback. Took it to the detail shop and listed it this morning. Wish me luck.

Firewood is hard work. But worth it.

Impressed, nonetheless.

What would you guess that load weighs?