Sunday 30 October 2011

Important Tips for Setting Up HO Model Trains

!±8± Important Tips for Setting Up HO Model Trains

History
Ho model trains first appeared in England in the 1930's. Their popularity there did not grow. However, in the United States they took off. By the 1950's there popularity was well established. Many model railroad enthusiasts appreciated the ability to build a more realistic railroad in a smaller space because of the smaller HO size than other popular model train scales of the time. This brought about an emphasis on more detail and a grater appeal for adults. Adults wanted to avoid the stigma of playing with toys and appreciated the challenge of creating realistic layouts in a limited amount of space.

By the 1960's HO scale began to overtake the O scale in popularity and today it is the most popular scale in both the US and continental Europe. The realistic 2-rail track with numerous realistic railroad ties is another reason for the popularity of the size. Even manufactures of other popular scales such as Gilbert (American Flyer) and Lionel started to make trains in the HO scale. Today numerous model train manufacturers supply a large variety of locomotives, scenery, and accessories in this popular scale at a variety of prices.

The Ho model train scale ratio is 1:87 or 1 inch to every 87 inches of the real prototype it is modeled after. This scale is about one half the size of its predecessor the O scale and is called HO or short for half O.

Power Controls
The power for the electric locomotives is supplied by DC current that is supplied by a transformer that reduces normal 120-volt house current to an operating range of 6 to 18 volts. The transformer contains a rectifier that changes AC (alternating) house current to DC (direct current) with a rheostat that can increase or decrease the voltage and thereby the speed of the locomotive. Changing the polarity changes the direction of the locomotive. At first larger HO model train layouts were controlled by multiple power packs. Various layout sections are electrically isolated into "Blocks". The power packs that power a particular block are selected by toggle or rotary switches. The newest addition to regulating and supplying power to the locomotives is called DCC (Digital Command Control) DCC power packs supply power to the track and each locomotive has a decoder. Using a computerized controller each locomotive can be controlled separately without the use of "blocks".

Track
Standards for the scale and gauge are set by NMRA (National Model Railroad Association) in the US and NEM (Normal European Modelling Standards) in Europe. The standard HO gauge has.63 inches between the rails and the most common rail heights are code 83 and code 100, which represents.083 inch and.1 inch height respectively. Atlas is the most popular HO scale track manufacturer in the US. It offers a variety of track sections in sizes such as 9 inch straight, and 15 in., 18 in., and 22 in. radii curved sections.


Important Tips for Setting Up HO Model Trains

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Saturday 22 October 2011

King Kutter

!±8± King Kutter


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High capacity manual food processor transforms vegetables and fruits into appetizing cuts that look and taste better. Suction base holds tight to any non-porous surface and remains steady for easy operation. Large food hopper and cones process large vegetables such as cabbages. Cones are easily changed for fast continuous processing of different foods. Includes three cones: shredder, stringer and thin slicer.

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Thursday 13 October 2011

Jonathan Usdin's Cranberry Relish Recipe!

Pen-Web Rotarian Jonathan Usdin's Cranberry Relish recipe, also known as Drunken Cranberry Relish, is as follows: Drunken Cranberry Relish These ingredients make about 2 ½ cups of sauce. Prep and cook time 15-20 minutes. Cooling and jelling time will vary. Tools needed: 2 Quart Saucepan, Measuring Cup, Grater or Zester, Cutting Board, Knife, Non-reactive Spoon. Strainer or screen is optional if you prefer jelly. 12 Oz. Fresh Cranberries 1 Thick-skinned Navel Orange 1/3 Cup Light Brown Sugar (loose, dark will work too) 2/3 Cup White or Turbinado Sugar 3/4 Cup Madeira Wine 1/4 Cup Spiced Rum (Bourbon works too) 1/2 Tsp. Crushed Cloves Optional 1/2 Cup Chopped Walnuts Optional Chile Powder for spice fanatics (New Mexico Hot is awesome) Wash and drain cranberries according to package directions, removing any foreign matter. Grate zest off of orange, put in sauce pan. Trim off pith (white stuff) with a sharp knife. Discard pith and slice orange into 1/3" cubes. Add cranberries, orange, sugars, wine, rum, and cloves to the 2 quart saucepan. Bring to a low boil, stirring often so the sugar dissolves. Simmer 10 minutes or until cranberries stop popping. Mash some of the cranberries with your spoon toward the end to release their pectin. The sauce will thicken, so stir often. For softer nuts (OK to laugh!) add with above ingredients. For crisper nuts, add while cooling. When it looks good, remove from heat and allow sauce to cool down in the saucepan before adding to serving dish ...

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Tuesday 27 September 2011

Homemade Soap Recipes Kids Can Make

!±8± Homemade Soap Recipes Kids Can Make

What better way to make children like to play with the soap, as these recipes are made soap in their house. Children have always loved playing with soap bubbles and the bubbles out. Certainly enjoy these simple recipes and soap to make it easier.


Ingredients: Equipment:
1 cup of palm oil-based soap grater
¼ cup microwavable bowl of hot water
1 tablespoonOatmeal (finely ground) Microwave
1 teaspoon olive oil containers tetra (milk / juice)
1-2 drops of essential oil mills
1 drop of food coloring

Procedure:

1 Rub the palm oil-based soap with a cheese grater.

2 Put the soap flakes in a bowl and slowly add ¼ cup microwavable hot water. Stir until the mixture into asmooth paste.

3 Heat the mixture in the microwave for 30 seconds. Remove and stir. If the mixture is still not a smooth consistency, repeat heating. If the mixture is smooth, set aside and let cool.

4 When the mixture has cooled, add 1 tablespoon of finely ground oatmeal, 1 teaspoon of olive oil, 1 to 2 drops of essential oil and 1 drop of food coloring. Mixturewell.

5 Place the mixture into a container and set aside to dry overnight or longer.

6 If the soap is completely dry, sliced, depending on the thickness you want, or cookie cutters to cut shapes kids love.

7 Set aside to dry overnight.

Here's another delicious recipe is to make children:


Ingredients: Equipment:
Glycerin soap base(Clear or white) microwave safe bowl
Microwave Soap dye or food coloring
Fragrance tablespoon of oil in stainless steel
Popsicle molds Knife
Popsicle sticks
Procedure:

1 Cut the glycerin soap base (if in a bar) in three parts.

Put 2 pieces of glycerine based soap in a microwave bowl. Microwavesoap for 20 seconds and also melts every 10 seconds, until the soap base is completely dissolved.

Add 3 to mix the dye or food coloring soap with a spoon. Continue adding color until you reach the SOAP desired color. If you want to do a variety of colors, separate the mixture into smaller portions and color you want.

4 Pour the mixture into popsicle molds soap. Set aside and coollittle.

5 When the dough into the molds icicles have something to cool down, insert the popsicle sticks half way.

6 Set aside and take care of or put in the freezer for about an hour.

7 If the soap has hardened, put it out of shape. Set aside until the soap is at room temperature.

8 Wrap your popsicle soap, but be sure to label asinedible or unfit for consumption.

The children really enjoy what this home-made soaps for its own account and to imagine the fun you have in dealing with them.


Homemade Soap Recipes Kids Can Make

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Chef'n VeggiChop Vegetable Chopper, Arugula

!±8± Chef'n VeggiChop Vegetable Chopper, Arugula

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The VeggiChop is a quick and easy way to chop ingredients or create fresh salsas, pestos and more. And since it’s hand-powered it requires no electricity. Simply fill the VeggiChop with large pieces of vegetables or fruits, nuts, herbs, boneless meats or even ice. Replace the lid and pull the handle in quick, horizontal pulls. In just a few pulls, the patented blade mechanism begins to coarsely chop and blend your ingredients. For finer results, continue to pull until satisfied. When finished, remove the blade mechanism and serve in the bowl. For easy cleanup, simply wipe down the lid; the bowl and blade mechanism are both dishwasher safe. The VeggiChop is perfect for chopping fruits, vegetables, nuts, and herbs, as well as making salsas, coleslaws, salads, pesto and more.

  • Powerful handheld vegetable chopper; chop large pieces of vegetables or fruit, nuts, herbs, boneless meat, or ice
  • No electricity needed
  • Patented blade mechanism
  • Bowl and blade are dishwasher safe

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Wednesday 21 September 2011

Tupperware New Quick Shake Store 'N Pour Grater

!±8± Tupperware New Quick Shake Store 'N Pour Grater

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  • Set of 3, including 1 bake 2 basics quick shake container, 1 store 'n pour small dispenser and 1 oval cheese grater
  • B2B Quick Shake: Width x Length x Height: 3-3/4 x 4-3/4 x 8 inches (9.5 x 12 x 20.3 cm) Capacity: 21 ounces (620 ml)
  • Store 'N Pour Small Dispenser: Diameter x Height: 3-1/2 x 5-1/2 inches (9 x 14 cm) Capacity: 1-3/4 cups (440 ml)
  • Oval Cheese Grater: Grater (Width x Length): 3-1/2 x 10 inches (8.9 x 25.3 cm) Container (Width x Length x Height): 3-3/4 x 8-1/2 x 1-3/4 inches (9.4 x 21.5 x 4.6 cm) Capacity of Container: 15 ounces (450 ml)
  • Color: Canary and ivory

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