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How many get mad when the Microsoft JET error screen shows up?
Yeah this a free site ok but we'd like abit of warning when it happens 
I do hate it when site is offline
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 Posted - March 06 2014 : 11:30:37 AM
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quote:How many get mad when the Microsoft JET error screen shows up?
Yeah this a free site ok but we'd like abit of warning when it happens
I do hate it when site is offline
Originally posted by microbusss - March 06 2014 : 11:24:41 AM
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I got pretty frustrated when I found the site was down yesterday. No, I didn't scream in agony due to it. Anyway, I was a little bit more mad when it happened this time because I needed help finding parts for one of my trains and I thought I'd go to this forum to get help but it was down for the entire day yesterday.Oh well. At least I finally got the help thread up.
-Steve
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Posted - March 06 2014 : 11:31:30 AM
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| i have no problems as its a free site for us,but todd has the expense,so as much as i miss it,i would rather 5 out of 7,than have nothing at all ken
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Posted - March 06 2014 : 11:33:55 AM
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quote:i have no problems as its a free site for us,but todd has the expense,so as much as i miss it,i would rather 5 out of 7,than have nothing at all ken
Originally posted by catfordken - March 06 2014 : 11:31:30 AM
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 That is true. At least it's 100% free for us, otherwise a lot of us would not even be on this site. (shivers at thought of not being part of forum)
-Steve
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Posted - March 06 2014 : 11:35:09 AM
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| A bit of warning for when the site goes down ???
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Posted - March 06 2014 : 2:34:29 PM
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quote:A bit of warning for when the site goes down ???
Originally posted by walt - March 06 2014 : 11:35:09 AM
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I wish they would have some sort of warning system about when the site shuts down before it happens so people can prepare for it and do their final things before it shuts down for a day or two. It is a free site so, if I were you, just go with it. Yes, it's annoying as heck, but at least it only happens every now and then.
-Steve
"A lot of modellers out there who go to these train shows see broken HO stuff and go, 'This is useless' when, in reality, they can still be used for modeling whether it's as a prop on your layout or a cool project to make something old new again."
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Posted - March 06 2014 : 2:56:00 PM
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i do not think todd knows why it shuts down,otherwise i am sure he would do as he always did and warn us,its the server not him,ken
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Posted - March 06 2014 : 3:44:39 PM
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quote:i do not think todd knows why it shuts down,otherwise i am sure he would do as he always did and warn us,its the server not him,ken
Originally posted by catfordken - March 06 2014 : 2:56:00 PM
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That's probably what it is. Todd probably just doesn't have a good internet connection and I can understand that. I have heard the New York area where the servers are located is getting hit hard by rain and all that stuff so it makes perfect sense. I don't have a perfect internet connection either. Almost nobody does.
-Steve
"A lot of modellers out there who go to these train shows see broken HO stuff and go, 'This is useless' when, in reality, they can still be used for modeling whether it's as a prop on your layout or a cool project to make something old new again."
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Posted - March 06 2014 : 3:56:48 PM
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In fairness it is quite impossible to give any warning for something that is not planned. This is not scheduled maintenance. 
That said, yes it's plenty frustrating to see good old Line 173 when trying to get on here!
I really appreciate this site - and the added benefit of it being free and not having to stare at ads. So I'll gladly put up with a hiccup here and there
http://tycodepot.com/
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Posted - March 06 2014 : 4:44:15 PM
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| I went to "Down for everyone or just me"... It said the site was up and it was just me unable to bring it up. I find that was not true...
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Posted - March 06 2014 : 5:07:32 PM
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quote: I'm definitely glad I don't have to look at stupid ads anytime I come here. Even before I got adblocker, there has been no ads on here. And when I use a friend's computer or something, there are still no ads. I'm happy to see that. Most websites have ads of some kind and I hate that. I'm glad this isn't one of them.
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"A lot of modellers out there who go to these train shows see broken HO stuff and go, 'This is useless' when, in reality, they can still be used for modeling whether it's as a prop on your layout or a cool project to make something old new again."
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Posted - March 06 2014 : 5:33:11 PM
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quote:| I'm definitely glad I don't have to look at stupid ads anytime I come here. Originally posted by kovacste000Â -Â March 06 2014Â :Â 5:07:32 PM
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Personally, I'm utterly fascinated to learn about the miracle dietary supplement that removes all belly fat, makes 80-year-olds 20 again, cures stagnation of the liver and makes your full-sized pickup get 45 mpg.
Carpe Manana!
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Posted - March 06 2014 : 5:45:19 PM
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quote:
Personally, I'm utterly fascinated to learn about the miracle dietary supplement that removes all belly fat, makes 80-year-olds 20 again, cures stagnation of the liver and makes your full-sized pickup get 45 mpg.
Originally posted by scsshaggy - March 06 2014 : 5:33:11 PM
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Post pics of your results!
http://tycodepot.com/
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Posted - March 06 2014 : 5:49:19 PM
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quote: quote:| I'm definitely glad I don't have to look at stupid ads anytime I come here. Originally posted by kovacste000Â -Â March 06 2014Â :Â 5:07:32 PM
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Personally, I'm utterly fascinated to learn about the miracle dietary supplement that removes all belly fat, makes 80-year-olds 20 again, cures stagnation of the liver and makes your full-sized pickup get 45 mpg.
Originally posted by scsshaggy - March 06 2014 : 5:33:11 PM
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Those are scams. I know people who got ads like those. They are scams. I know it for a fact.
-Steve
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Posted - March 06 2014 : 5:49:50 PM
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quote:
Carpe Manana!
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Posted - March 06 2014 : 5:52:00 PM
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quote: quote:| I'm definitely glad I don't have to look at stupid ads anytime I come here. Originally posted by kovacste000Â -Â March 06 2014Â :Â 5:07:32 PM
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Personally, I'm utterly fascinated to learn about the miracle dietary supplement that removes all belly fat, makes 80-year-olds 20 again, cures stagnation of the liver and makes your full-sized pickup get 45 mpg.
Originally posted by scsshaggy - March 06 2014 : 5:33:11 PM
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Those are scams. I know a lot of people who get scams just like those ads and they usually come with viruses or some other bad stuff. In fact, I actually fell for one of them and one of my web browsers got locked up. I got it fixed and it's fine now. I also have two web browsers so I'm good to go. Isn't it odd how we're talking about computer stuff in a train forum.
-Steve
"A lot of modellers out there who go to these train shows see broken HO stuff and go, 'This is useless' when, in reality, they can still be used for modeling whether it's as a prop on your layout or a cool project to make something old new again."
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Posted - March 06 2014 : 7:28:13 PM
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I'm just glad to be here and be part of it.
Regards, John *****
It is later then it has ever been. <> Junior
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Posted - March 06 2014 : 8:37:24 PM
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quote:I'm just glad to be here and be part of it.
Regards, John *****
It is later then it has ever been. <> Junior
Originally posted by JRG1951Â -Â March 06 2014Â :Â 7:28:13 PM
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Me too.
-Steve
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Posted - March 06 2014 : 10:51:12 PM
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Originally posted by scsshaggy - March 06 2014 : 5:49:50 PM
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Wow shaggy that stuff is really workin' for ya
http://tycodepot.com/
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Posted - March 08 2014 : 7:22:27 PM
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It dood it again! 
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Posted - March 08 2014 : 7:39:47 PM
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quote:It dood it again!
Originally posted by microbusss - March 08 2014 : 7:22:27 PM
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Just another rainy day dilema... happened to me, too.
John
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Posted - March 08 2014 : 9:50:50 PM
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quote:It dood it again!
Originally posted by microbusss - March 08 2014 : 7:22:27 PM
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Relax. Todd probably just has a spotty internet connection. Nobody has a perfect internet connection. Every time the site goes down, before you get mad, think "At least it's a free site." and there you go!
-Steve
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Posted - March 09 2014 : 01:25:12 AM
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This site is well worth what we pay for it !
Just for fun... It's a great site to hang out on. Thank You, Todd
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Posted - March 09 2014 : 09:31:52 AM
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Has there ever been an option to donate monies to help Todd with the expenses associated with the maintenance of the forum?
Blane is the name,
Trains are the game.
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Posted - March 09 2014 : 10:10:51 AM
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| over the years lots of ideas but todd has stuck it out,i think a donation box is one of the better ideas,but if todd was interested in it,am sure it would be there by now,ken
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Posted - March 09 2014 : 10:20:22 AM
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I Googled the error message and it has to do with an MS-Access database not being able to open a file (something about permission, availability and exclusive use). Since we are constantly updating the database when we post stuff, the database would need exclusive access to the files on which it is contained, so what happens when it's time to back up the file or defragment the drives on the server? What happens when we fill things up and a little rearranging is in order, or a server is down?
Inevitably, we'll experience some down time. Better service than we're used to is possible, but we're not 911 dispatchers or telephone switching stations. What's the real importance of 99.999% reliability to a good old boys' hobby club?
Carpe Manana!
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Posted - March 09 2014 : 6:01:34 PM
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quote:This site is well worth what we pay for it !
Just for fun... It's a great site to hang out on. Thank You, Todd
Originally posted by walt - March 09 2014 : 01:25:12 AM
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Exactly!Can you believe that I joined this group originally because I needed a little help with a Tyco trolley? Man, I can't believe it's almost been a month since I joined this forum. I still remember very well how much I struggled to get pictures up when I first started.I feel so silly about it now.
-Steve
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Edited by - kovacste000 on March 09 2014 6:02:12 PM
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Posted - March 09 2014 : 9:35:26 PM
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quote:| Exactly!Can you believe that I joined this group originally because I needed a little help with a Tyco trolley? Man, I can't believe it's almost been a month since I joined this forum. |
I originally joined because I was trying to get a Tyco Canadiana Alco running. That was....uhhh...eight years ago...
Thanks for everything, Todd! 
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Posted - March 09 2014 : 10:38:26 PM
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Your mileage/results may vary.
The site going down is probably annoying to Todd as well as us.
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Posted - March 09 2014 : 11:51:21 PM
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quote: quote:
Your mileage/results may vary.
The site going down is probably annoying to Todd as well as us.
Originally posted by NC shortlines - March 09 2014 : 10:38:26 PM
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Agreed.
-Steve
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Posted - April 06 2014 : 6:22:43 PM
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| AGAIN!? sheesh
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Posted - April 06 2014 : 7:34:54 PM
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quote:AGAIN!? sheesh
Originally posted by microbusss - April 06 2014 : 6:22:43 PM
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I think you need a second hobby, for when this site is down. I don't get it, people bitch about something that's FREE !!!??
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 Posted - April 06 2014 : 7:53:50 PM
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I WAS doing something else, Walt
Taking a few pics of my trains
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Posted - April 06 2014 : 11:56:42 PM
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quote:I WAS doing something else, Walt
Taking a few pics of my trains
Originally posted by microbusss - April 06 2014 : 7:53:50 PM
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Haha
-Steve
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