What do you guys think of a "Nostalgia" Forum area? Joe T has offered to help "dig up" some interesting stuff for us and would be a Moderator there as well.

I've wanted to do something along these lines for a long time, I think it would be an interesting place and maybe we could also investigate some of the 'extinct' code rules and practices of days gone by.

What do you think?
Any suggestions for a Name/Title?



Bill

"Sentimental Journey"

"E-History"

or simply "Nostalgia" would work too!

(Just brain storming here...)

Great idea!

I'd say it would be an interesting addition here, not only in the 'nostagic' sense, but in the aspect of NEC history and evolution.

Many have participated in many on-line chats were older codes are dug up,(i've back to the 56', missing some..) some sort of continuity and/or connection is established.

Besides, there's been some ( as Virg would say) 'heavies' that visit, and have lived the evolution to present day, thier insight and experience is then granted exclusive forum, an eloquent passing of the torch as ever would be...

Harumph, Harumph Phenominal idea!

It certainly gets my vote too!

I love looking at and discussing old equipment, the development of systems, practices, etc.

I too think that it's a great idea.

I have two old code books in an oak/glass case near my desk just because I think they are interesting ( '56 & '59).

Maybe a bit off topic, but one example of what crazy people can do is: www.fancollectors.org/

hey this would be a great idea.we could really see & hear about a lot of old time stuff.

What can we do to help contribute?

I'll send pix of old stuff as I come across them... Anything else I can do?

I've just taken some more pics of old switchgear and fittings.

How about old advertisements, interesting Newspaper articles, safety campaign literature etc.?

Send all your old Lionel train stuff direct to me.

(just kidding )

Bill

How about ....

"A Switch in Time"


Bill

OK I've said it before, but... I've got to make a road trip to Point Pleasant, WV and get pictures of the load centers in the Lowe Motor Inn.

Beautiful varnished Oak, brass and copper parts, works of art! With fuse wire, and a glass cover, just gorgeous!

Anyone live near there?

I like the Idea, a lot of yesteryear things to talk about. How things have improved! I maybe deverting some, but wonder how many of you used to be Ham Radio Operators?

I like the idea of a forum like that. I collect old code books and the like. It is interesting to see where we have been and where we are going.

By the way still am a ham radio operator.

If y'all have read some of my posts, you know I'm nuts about vintage electrical equipment - switches and boxes, fuse boxes, safety switches, old style circuit breakers, etc., and am always looking for something to add to my collection (much to the dismay of my wife ). I am also interested in the workmanship of knob and tube wiring and it's attendant devices. I wholeheartedly agree with dlabrenz; it's fascinating to see where this craft has been and where it's going

"A Switch in Time" sounds good.

Thanks to all of you.

Mike (mamills)