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Title: Re: TXLABMAN Table for GPU 2024
Post by: txlabman on March 15, 2024, 11:10:54 am
Definitely. 

I have plenty of room for guests. 

I have ended up with three houses (9 bedrooms total).
Title: Re: TXLABMAN Table for GPU 2024
Post by: Nick on March 15, 2024, 11:05:40 am
Yeah, but Charlie, you still have the ranch house to "decorate"!!!  ;c)

Actually, my plan is to build a new shop and move most of the collection to the new Man Cave.

The plan is to start the construction in 2025.
I'm sure that will be really something. will this be at the Plano house? ?

No.  At my Ranch.

Awesome news Charlie!!! Are you adding a living quarters to the shed so I can be your live in collection caretaker?  :D  :D

He'd better make it a double so I can be the relief curator/caretaker!!!    ;c)
Hmmm...
Perhaps a triple.... allowing for 3 shifts worth of volunteers!

Sounds like we need to organize a meetup at Charlie’s when the shed is finished! Would sure be a fun time!!
Title: Re: TXLABMAN Table for GPU 2024
Post by: txlabman on March 15, 2024, 10:51:38 am
Figure out the space you'll need, then double it.

Good advice Brent.

I did exactly that when I built my barn and it still is to small.
Title: Re: TXLABMAN Table for GPU 2024
Post by: Stoker on March 15, 2024, 09:55:31 am
Figure out the space you'll need, then double it.

With Charlie's rate of accumulation since he came on the scene .... perhaps he'd better quadruple it!?!?   ;c)
Title: Re: TXLABMAN Table for GPU 2024
Post by: parallelmotion on March 15, 2024, 09:34:01 am
Figure out the space you'll need, then double it.
Title: Re: TXLABMAN Table for GPU 2024
Post by: Steamburns on March 14, 2024, 10:47:00 pm
Yeah, but Charlie, you still have the ranch house to "decorate"!!!  ;c)

Actually, my plan is to build a new shop and move most of the collection to the new Man Cave.

The plan is to start the construction in 2025.
I'm sure that will be really something. will this be at the Plano house? ?

No.  At my Ranch.

What are you going to do when you’re home?!? You gotta have engines to play with!
Title: Re: TXLABMAN Table for GPU 2024
Post by: Woe is me on March 14, 2024, 07:49:27 pm
I got a Swiffer Duster, and I ain't afraid to use it.(https://emoji.tapatalk-cdn.com/emoji888.png)(https://emoji.tapatalk-cdn.com/emoji946.png)
Title: Re: TXLABMAN Table for GPU 2024
Post by: RedRyder on March 14, 2024, 04:59:52 pm
Yeah, but Charlie, you still have the ranch house to "decorate"!!!  ;c)

Actually, my plan is to build a new shop and move most of the collection to the new Man Cave.

The plan is to start the construction in 2025.
I'm sure that will be really something. will this be at the Plano house? ?

No.  At my Ranch.

Awesome news Charlie!!! Are you adding a living quarters to the shed so I can be your live in collection caretaker?  :D  :D

He'd better make it a double so I can be the relief curator/caretaker!!!    ;c)
Hmmm...
Perhaps a triple.... allowing for 3 shifts worth of volunteers!
Title: Re: TXLABMAN Table for GPU 2024
Post by: txlabman on March 14, 2024, 04:15:17 pm
Really an outstanding collection of engines!

Thank you George!  :)
Title: Re: TXLABMAN Table for GPU 2024
Post by: Stoker on March 14, 2024, 03:58:55 pm
Yeah, but Charlie, you still have the ranch house to "decorate"!!!  ;c)

Actually, my plan is to build a new shop and move most of the collection to the new Man Cave.

The plan is to start the construction in 2025.
I'm sure that will be really something. will this be at the Plano house? ?

No.  At my Ranch.

Awesome news Charlie!!! Are you adding a living quarters to the shed so I can be your live in collection caretaker?  :D  :D

He'd better make it a double so I can be the relief curator/caretaker!!!    ;c)
Title: Re: TXLABMAN Table for GPU 2024
Post by: Nick on March 14, 2024, 03:08:18 pm
Yeah, but Charlie, you still have the ranch house to "decorate"!!!  ;c)

Actually, my plan is to build a new shop and move most of the collection to the new Man Cave.

The plan is to start the construction in 2025.
I'm sure that will be really something. will this be at the Plano house? ?

No.  At my Ranch.

Awesome news Charlie!!! Are you adding a living quarters to the shed so I can be your live in collection caretaker?  :D  :D
Title: Re: TXLABMAN Table for GPU 2024
Post by: gbritnell on March 14, 2024, 02:49:38 pm
Really an outstanding collection of engines!
Title: Re: TXLABMAN Table for GPU 2024
Post by: txlabman on March 14, 2024, 09:47:38 am
Yeah, but Charlie, you still have the ranch house to "decorate"!!!  ;c)

Actually, my plan is to build a new shop and move most of the collection to the new Man Cave.

The plan is to start the construction in 2025.
I'm sure that will be really something. will this be at the Plano house? ?

No.  At my Ranch.
Title: Re: TXLABMAN Table for GPU 2024
Post by: Stoker on March 14, 2024, 08:56:16 am
Yeah, but Charlie, you still have the ranch house to "decorate"!!!  ;c)

Actually, my plan is to build a new shop and move most of the collection to the new Man Cave.

The plan is to start the construction in 2025.

I'll most certainly be lookin' forward to the project, the process and most especially the Grand Opening!!!
Title: Re: TXLABMAN Table for GPU 2024
Post by: St Paul Steam on March 14, 2024, 06:02:52 am
Yeah, but Charlie, you still have the ranch house to "decorate"!!!  ;c)

Actually, my plan is to build a new shop and move most of the collection to the new Man Cave.

The plan is to start the construction in 2025.
I'm sure that will be really something. will this be at the Plano house? ?
Title: Re: TXLABMAN Table for GPU 2024
Post by: txlabman on March 13, 2024, 07:40:48 am
Yeah, but Charlie, you still have the ranch house to "decorate"!!!  ;c)

Actually, my plan is to build a new shop and move most of the collection to the new Man Cave.

The plan is to start the construction in 2025.
Title: Re: TXLABMAN Table for GPU 2024
Post by: Woe is me on March 12, 2024, 08:48:58 pm
Oh boy! :D
Title: Re: TXLABMAN Table for GPU 2024
Post by: Stoker on March 12, 2024, 01:14:20 pm
Yeah, but Charlie, you still have the ranch house to "decorate"!!!   ;c)
Title: Re: TXLABMAN Table for GPU 2024
Post by: txlabman on March 12, 2024, 12:45:24 pm
Finally had a chance to stop by your table Charlie, I am glad the steam bug bit you hard  ;)  I only wish you were closer, I would stop by often!! Very jealous of how well you’re able to display your collection even if you feel your space is limited in the garage

Thanks Nick.  I do have the office and the Weeden cabinet in the Family Room.  I am definitely not getting any further real estate in the house.
Title: Re: TXLABMAN Table for GPU 2024
Post by: Nick on March 09, 2024, 04:09:48 pm
Finally had a chance to stop by your table Charlie, I am glad the steam bug bit you hard  ;)  I only wish you were closer, I would stop by often!! Very jealous of how well you’re able to display your collection even if you feel your space is limited in the garage
Title: Re: TXLABMAN Table for GPU 2024
Post by: txlabman on March 05, 2024, 05:43:52 pm
Wow! What a collection!
 Scott

Thank you Scott!  ;D
Title: Re: TXLABMAN Table for GPU 2024
Post by: cheepo45 on March 05, 2024, 05:27:42 pm
Wow! What a collection!
 Scott
Title: Re: TXLABMAN Table for GPU 2024
Post by: txlabman on March 04, 2024, 09:09:10 am
Thanks again to everyone for your kind comments.

I really enjoyed viewing all of the participants tables.

Thanks to Nick for taking the lead on the organization and for executing the first Live Stream by a Forum Member.
Title: Re: TXLABMAN Table for GPU 2024
Post by: txlabman on March 03, 2024, 04:08:55 pm
Thanks Tommy.

I frequently get lost out there for hours on end.

The best thing I ever did was put in a mini-split A/C unit.

I have a TV, Bluetooth Speaker, WiFi, a comfy chair and all of my toys.

And the bathroom is right inside the door.  ;D
Title: Re: TXLABMAN Table for GPU 2024
Post by: Woe is me on March 03, 2024, 04:00:52 pm
A guy could get lost in there, better pack a couple of lunch's.
Just amazing.
Title: Re: TXLABMAN Table for GPU 2024
Post by: Stoker on March 03, 2024, 11:28:15 am
Charlie, the trajectory of your collection, since that first video seven years ago to where you are now is nothing short of EXPONENTIAL!

Makes me infinitely sad that I'll not be trying to sneak in a visit with you next month, which I've never mentioned to you before now, due to uncertain circumstances prevailing, but perhaps someday I will make the pilgrimage which I truly wish to do with all my heart!!!
Title: Re: TXLABMAN Table for GPU 2024
Post by: txlabman on March 03, 2024, 11:21:59 am
Thanks to all for your comments!
Title: Re: TXLABMAN Table for GPU 2024
Post by: skeptic49 on March 03, 2024, 06:11:53 am
Spectacular collection, Charlie. Thanks for posting the photos.
Title: Re: TXLABMAN Table for GPU 2024
Post by: RichSteamTx on March 02, 2024, 08:44:57 pm
There really is no words for Charlie's collection, it is overwhelming looking over the photos.  Its like a history museum of steam!
Title: Re: TXLABMAN Table for GPU 2024
Post by: RedRyder on March 02, 2024, 08:28:12 pm
Superb GPU show tables, Charlie...!!!

You have an absolutely amazing collection!

Mrs RedRyder and I have got to visit one day.

Gil
Title: Re: TXLABMAN Table for GPU 2024
Post by: St Paul Steam on March 02, 2024, 06:11:47 pm
I think I'm steam drunk looking at this collection...& a bit dizzy as well. you have one of the fasted growing collections that I have seen (Crazy Doug is probably 2nd...lol) I remember a time where nearly everything was heading to Texas or Pennsylvania. :)
it'll take me some time to process all of these beauty's Charlie...so I'll be back many times, I'm sure. I know one thing; I'm liking that cast press that's on top of that nice wooden case. I would love to see this collection in person some day.
Title: Re: TXLABMAN Table for GPU 2024
Post by: Raphael on March 02, 2024, 05:42:19 pm
Bonjour Charlie,
To say that I thought I was crazy... But it's good to have a passion  ;)
Title: Re: TXLABMAN Table for GPU 2024
Post by: Stoker on March 02, 2024, 05:41:05 pm
An Oldie but a Goodie there Charlie!

https://youtu.be/rKo9-ihOP-M
Title: Re: TXLABMAN Table for GPU 2024
Post by: txlabman on March 02, 2024, 05:37:05 pm
Finally, my three mobiles: Doll; Marklin and Weeden:

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Title: Re: TXLABMAN Table for GPU 2024
Post by: txlabman on March 02, 2024, 05:31:15 pm
Some pictures with my shelf lighting:

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And a few of my recent acquisitions:

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Title: Re: TXLABMAN Table for GPU 2024
Post by: txlabman on March 02, 2024, 05:23:08 pm
And here is my office:

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Title: TXLABMAN Table for GPU 2024
Post by: txlabman on March 02, 2024, 12:41:43 pm
The first video I made in 2017:

https://youtu.be/rKo9-ihOP-M

And now a short 7 years later…

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