G'day Cap'n Tom!
I figure you're still pondering whether to keep this thread up 'n running. So, until you decide, I'll try to swing by daily with a little something. Can't catch a thing unless you bait the hook, huh
Westours #1056, former Auto Train #510 (credit: unknown)
Until the next time!
Lars
Here's a sample of what I just dropped off at the bar - something from the "old country"!
Norwegian State Railways Class 73 EMU high-speed train - photo credit: Ian Britton from www.freefoto.com
(c) FreeFoto.com
A lonely vigil here at "your other thread," but as promised, I'll keep 'er runnin' as long as you wish.
For any of you who are "looking in," suggest you check out page 1 of this thread to get an idea of what it's all about. Love to have ya join us in conversation about "classic trains."
Mystery photo: What is (was) this and where is (was) it
Hello,
I chose this site to make my inaugural run on the forums because it is an open forum devoted to the discussion of the classic trains. While it may appear that I am a novice because this is my first post, let me assure you that I have been around the block a few times in life.
I'm a vetern of a couple of this nation's wars, although they weren't called that. People died nonetheless. I am one who strongly practices good maners and decorum, and therefore appreciate those who do.
Finally, I dearly love the discussion of the trains of old. Coming from the northeast U.S. and being rather familiar with the great rail palaces in New York City (Grand Central Terminal & Penn Station) I find a site like this to be a breath of fresh air when wanting to simply get away from it all.
I recently created this account to use one day. My travels have been quite extensive in the world of cyber space, touring this and that forum and joining in discussion groups here and there. I have thoroughly enjoyed the goings on over at the bar called "Our" Place and plan to stop by there in the not too distant future. Here though, I enjoy the serenity and opportunity to check out the many fine photos and materials put together for no other purpose than for the enjoyment of it. That speaks volumes as far as I am concerned.
So, let me jump right in with the ANSWER to the question from Lars: That's Penn Station in New York City - which was torn down. Looks like the 7th Avenue view if my memory is correct.
Appreciate the efforts here and I hope you plan on keeping this fine information exchange going.
"Blackie"
Hello Blackie!
Let me be the first to you to this humble thread of ours! Another northeasterner, huh The more the merrier I say! I'm sure you've made Cap'n Tom's day! <grin>
Congratulations on the answer to my "quiz" question! Surely does bring back the nostalgia, doesn't it THAT's the idea here on the Classic Trains forum and something we've always tried to maintain around here.
Surely hope you will visit the bar as things are far more lively in that environment than here. Either way, good to have you aboard and enjoy your "active duty" on the Forums!
Well good evening gentlemen. Seems as though all things are well again with my formatting difficulties, so I figured that I might as well pop in here again and add my 2 cents or two pictures worth.It's nice to see that Pete and Doug popped by to help move things along, always a good sign.Indeed wonderfull to make Blackies aquaintence as well sir.Most refreshing to meet another who "gets" this sight. So in honour of our latest northeasterner, I'll pop a couple pictures in and leave it at that today.
A shot of our museums double truck snowsweeper S37. Of possible interest to our NYC members,this unit and it's 10 sisters were built by the Russell snowplow company in 1927. They were built for NYC's Third Avenue Railway, sold to Boston's MBTA in the early 40's and intern sold to Toronto's TTC in 1951 where all 11 remained in service until the early 1970's S37 is the only survivor of the class and came to us in 1973, where she remains operational doing what it was designed for.
A shot of the newly restored interior at the A end of S37
Rob
Hi Dave,
You were right about the observations being the place to ride. Some of the finest I remember were the GN MOUNTAIN series cars built for the Mid Century Empire Builder that were soon relegated to the Western Star. They were the finest ever built for the GN. Several of these beautiful cars still survive today.
The Milwaukee Road Observations assigned to the Olympian Hiawatha were also among the finest I personally had the pleasure of riding. I was fortunate enough to ride these cars under two owners their original Milwaukee Road and later on the CN Ocean.
Did ride the the Park cars of the CN from Toronto to Vancouver on several occasions and once rode the Rio Grande Zephyr in Silver Sky but the car was no longer providing sleeping car service as the rooms were opened up for additional lounge space.
Rode the Twentieth Century just before it was discontinued and was fortunate to experience one of the two Observations but my notes were in fountain pen and am unable to read what car it was.
Enough of my rambling time to let someone else relate their experiences.
TTFN AL
G'day!
First, a special to Blackie for the inaugural Post - and - the Email. Appreciate both! Hope you find things to your liking here and feel free to jump right in with any topic relating to the subject of this Thread; Classic Passenger Trains - including TRACTION!
Thanx, Rob for swinging on by. How do you get that trolley pole to direct you to wherever it is you want to go <grin> One of those Pix of yours is most reminiscent of our 2006 Rendezvous in Toronto, a shot I hadn't seen before.
A continuing THANX to Lars for keeping things alive 'n well over here. Appears to me that we have sufficient numbers to keep things going, at least for the time being. Enthusiam is said to be contagious, and you should bottle yours for sale!
SPECIAL for passengerfan Al: PLEASE send me an Email via the Forums. Need to resume our comms. Thanx!
Also, "Hello Dave"???????? Blew our minds on that one! But, what's new when it comes to 20 Fingers Al! <grin>
A Pix from Toronto's Union Station shortly after our arrival aboard VIA Rail from Brantford, Ontario
Enjoy!
Tom [oX]
Looks like Budd coach to me! Love train stations shots . . .
Here's a little something from me for the day:
VIA Rail's Chaleur (from: viarail.ca - photo credit: unknown)
Good evening again folks, things are still working so we'll go with it
Tom-Great shot of the Budd on the plateform I had thought I did post that shot of Ted and S37 before, maybe not, I'm glad that you enjoyed it.Maybe the car was just happy to see Ted
Lars-Nice Chaleur shot , makes you want to run out and by a ticket doesn't it
Well here's another shot for the day.
A Go shot from the Union Station in TO from our May get together.
A shot from the museum archieves. TTC's mail car #28 laater this homebuilt car became a farebox collecting car,running between divisions until replaced by armoured cars in 1958
G'day Gents!
Nice ones from Rob, although I had to do a bit of right clicking, etc. to get that first one to come up. Yeah, I seem to recall those Rendezvous Pix showing up over at the bar.
Traction lives!
IT #122 - (courtesy: donsdepot.donrossgroup.net - foto credit: unknown)
Tom
Some more traction on this Sunday . . . .
IT #101 (courtesy: donsdepot.donrossgroup.net - foto credit: unknown)
Nice traction and I'm sure Rob will love it!
Been preparing my "stuff" for the bar and our Sunday Photo Posting Sunday! Going with some "Brit" books . . . . a sample for ya:
Good evening gents.Sorry to pop in so late , but I do still have to pay the bills
Tom-Loved the traction shots thanks. The first is a nice Peter Witt type the second looks to be a double truck safety car two nice picks sir Lars was right I did enjoy them.
Lars-I haven't seen the bar shots yet, but I'm sure that our resident Brits will love them.
Here's my one shot for this suday here. Our museum's only non Canadian car.
Chicago elevated RR #48 essentially a PCC with a double ended train configuration. The museum picked up this car as the TTC originally intended to run this type of car on their Scarborough LRT line but decided instead on the Bombardier cars in use there.
Figured Rob would jump all over those trolley shots!
My humble offering for this Monday:
The Auto Train #460, former WP #811 (from: www.trainweb.org)
Nicely done, Rob 'n Lars!
Appears as if this Thread is becoming more 'n more a Pix posting site than discussion. But that's okay, we have the bar for the talk!
Check this out:
PRR - Double-Header Pacific 4-6-2 K4's in 1949
(foto credit: Fred C. Stoes/yesteryeardepot.com)
Good evening everyone. Some good shots from both you and Lars Tom.I don't mind this being a picture site to much, photo's do support the classic trains theme and any would be and real modellers do appreciate them at any rate. Here's my humble contribition for the day.
A shot of CNR Mountain 6060 in excursion service at Niagara Falls Ontario in 1974. Shot is Heather's dad's he can't remember if he took it or not though. Heather and her brother and sister were on the train while Mom and Pop jumped off to snap a couple of shots.
Two shots of CNR Hudson 5700 second a close up of her tender. This loco lives at the Elgin County railway Museum in St Thomas Ontario, I shot these at the may Ironhorse fest in 1993. 5700 is actually 5703. The 5700 was supposed to be preserved bu the boys at london's reclaimation yard cut into 5700 by mistake so 5703 was substituted as the museum piece.
Fine looking steamers from you 'n Rob! [tup ]
Let me add a couple . . .
CPR Selkirk locomotive No. 5915 (photo credit: unknown)
CN #6149 4-8-2 (from: www.yesteryeardepot.com)
Hey Lars good to see the steam trend is still playing itself out over here.I'm a big fan of the CPR and the Selkirk's were always a personal fav. Hopefully Tom will get some good shots of Delson's when he gets to Montreal in the spring.
Here's a few more to peek at.
CPR Hudson 2816 on her cross country trek in 2005. Shot crossing HWY 25 in Milton Ontario.
Two shots from our trek down to Strassburg in 1993
Enjoy Rob
Between Lars 'n Rob, looks like steam is "in" on this Thread - so lets' continue with it!
CN #6307 4-8-4 (from: www.yesteryeardepot.com)
Looks like Rob has fit in nicely where BK left off. Really some great Pix!
I'll throw in these B&O beauties for you to enjoy!
B&O - 4-6-4 #2 First Run, B&O "The Royal Blue" 1935 (from: www.yesterdepot.com - photog: unknown)
B&O 4-4-4 Abraham Lincoln Loco #1 (from: www.yestyeardepot.com - photo: W. R. Osborne)
Good evening again gents, nice to see that steam is still king over here.
Tom- Great CNR shot sir thank-you for that one.
Lars-Nice B&O shots. Nice dovetail to yesterdays and today's continuing B&O disscussions over at the bar. The Lincoln an interesting loco. I'd bet that the 4-4-4 wheel arragngement is pretty well exclusive to that loco and CPR's Jubilee's.
here's a couple more steam pics to keep the theme going.
Three shots of a preserved PRR "Hippo" just outside of Buffalo NY. I'm not sure if it's still there or not I took these shots in the early 90's.
Well, Lars 'n Rob have turned this Thread into a steamer's delight! Let's see what I have in my photo albums . . . .
PRR Mikado 2-8-2 #520 at Strasburg, PA RR Museum (1983) (creative commons)
PRR Atlantic E6 #1067 (public domain)
Good evening folks. Tom good to see the steam still a rolling on. We'll forgive that infernal cumbeustion interloper, seeing as how much a classic E6's are LOL. Well here's a bit more preserved Canadian steam to enjoy today.
Two shots of the preservered Toronto hamilton and Buffalo Consolidation # 103 Lovingly restored at Westerfield Pioneer Villlage along with the TH&B's Jerseyville station which she's parked at the Plateform of.
Sorry, Rob - the Pix didn't show up. Anyway, back from Chicago and it was a fine rail trip, both ways. Texas Eagle on the return was excellent.
So, where were we Ah yes, steam locos . . .
PRR Pacific K4 #1737 (Wikimedia Commons)
UP Mountain #7000 4-8-2 (GNU Free Documentation)
2002 I noticed an advertizment from a Florida travel agency for a railroad related travel across Germany to Switzerland.
I served my Air Force tour in Wiesbaden Ger. I got big ideas.
I flew out of Chicago to London. I took the tube from the Heathrow to Trunnel Eurostar. I was approched by the prettiest Blue eyed girl while on the tube.
Connection were to tight to take advantage of this meeting. i figured out how to make the connections to get to the station.
I thought O'hara was busy and I spend many days commuting through Chicago's Union Station. I never dreamed a railroad station could be so busy.
I was a couple of hours before my schedualed departure on the Eurostar. I talked to the Agent and got an immediately departure.
I was surprised of the security check of bagage.
I boarded a beautiful train. Time was to short to take any video.
We departed and if you were not looking out the window. You would not have known it.
I took a lot of video out the window. I know we hit over 150 mph. I never had a smoother ride on the Birlington or C.S.S. & S.B. RR.
The ride through the tunnel was black but I did not miss a second of it.
The Country panaramic view best ever. I am sure we were close to 200 mph but never felt it.
we arrived in Brussels. I went through Customs. Very nice. I got a quick connection to Koln Ger. I was glued to the window all the way.
Arrived in Koln. Found the track for the train to Frankford Ger. on my way to Wiesbaden.
Made haste to the Track platform. I speak just a tiny bit of German.
Waiting on the platform with several hundred people. All of a sudden I was all alone. The track was changed 10 minutes before arrival. and 5 minutes in station.
I found the main dispatch desk. I found a lady that spoke English. She just informed me I missed the train on Track one.
Met the rudest people there. I asked a salesgirl at a snack bar if she took American money. All i had was American and a bit of British.
She just gave me a dirty look and Said Euro. no more help.
Now it had been 10 hrs from my last Eat or drink. Then i noticed a money exchange. I got some Euros.
I went back to the snack bar. I asked for a sandwitch and a cold bottle of water. Refirge was right behind her. She handed me my sandwitchand and a bottle off the counter. I asked again for COLD water. She just turned away and said that was cold water.
I was to hungry and thirsty to argue.
I returned to the dispatcher. I seen the next train to Frankford and track. Walked there pulling all my luggage and up the stairs to the platform. Again about a hundred people disappeared in a flash. the track changed again. This happened to me a third time. Tha tis three hours of missed travel.
Now I waited by the dispatcher until the train arrived in station. I had to run pulling everything back to my orginal track half way across the station.
I just made it onto the train. Last one for the day.
It was dark out now. I talked to the conductor when he checked my ticket. I did not lose a day on my ticket.
He handed me a schedule booklet. Just to be nice. It was dark out so I began reading the schedule. I found out that. To get to Wiesbaden I had to transfer in Mainz. Which would have been a round trip for Frankfort.
Mianz had two Trains to Wiesbaden 10 minutes apart the last two for that day and just before midnight.
I have been traveling 36 hours now no sleep. I fell asleep and woke 10 minutes after scheduled stop in Mianz.
I was so Pissed. After about 20 minutes of cussing myself out. We entered a suburb of Mianz. we were late and I did not miss My stop.
I found the first train to Wiesbaden. I asked the Engineer if i was at the correct track. he looked funny at me, ( The engine at a Teleapromper stating Wiesbaden).
I told him about the three misses in Koln. He laughed and assured me he would take me to Wiesbaden.
Four trains in ONE DAY one ticket.
I arrived in Wiesbaden and found the only Taxi. I was the only one in the station.
I arrived at my hotel. I got a bite to eat and a beer.
I slept for thirteen hours. The hotel woke me twice to make sure I was alive or something.
I spent a week Seeing my Old town.
I was to meet the tour in Frankfort Train station. I traveled to Frankfort the day before the meeting.
I caught the ICE train for the tour group to Neurberg Ger.
We did see some train related sights and some private model layouts. A lot of fun and great people.
Problem the Tour leader, She was more interested in shopping than train related. She cut several Train excursions short to get some shopping in. I was more secure so I broke away from the return tour and stayed to see more of the excursion. I met back up at our hotel.
I got a Cab ride on a Cog wheel Steam engine.
At the end of the Tour in Zurich. I caught the train to make a connection to go to Amsterdam. I got two train rides on one ticket. I cought the train to Amsterdam at 23:00.
I got a sleeper. 6 people to a compartment. No baggage car. So 5 people and baggage in a small compartment. I was in a middle birth. it was hot in there I felt sorry for Barbarb and Judy in the top births.
I spent Three days riding the street cars around Amsterdam.
I left Amsterday in the morning. I went to Brussils and caught the Eurostar back to London. From there I caught a train to The south coast of England. All in one day again.
I found a Steam train excursion in Doset. I got as cab ride on it.
I do have video of my rides.
I rode the train back to London. I had a lot of fun figuring out how to get around on the tube. I was happy I got a travel pass for London.
I really loved going to the local Railroad station. I was impressed on how big or Huge the yards were. I was totally impressed on how fast they switched out cars. All the traffic through all the stations.
Ride the skywheel in middle London and see all the rail traffic.
Quite an interesting piece from spikejones52002 for this ice-bound Sunday here in mid-continent USA. Covered lots of ground with that one! Perhaps you'll get a response or two over here, but I doubt it.
At any rate, I appreciate what you had to say and if you're interested, you'll engage far more people over at the cyber bar 'n grill known as "Our" Place on this Forum. It's an interactive Thread where the guys acknowledge one another and so forth. Suggest you check it out at Page One just to see how things are done.
Again, thanx for the very interesting account of your travels . . . .
Great site! Thanks!
underworld
Just a couple of steamers for the day . . .
N&W Class J 4-8-4 #611 (public domain)
NYC Hudson 4-6-4 (public domain)
I see this thread is still running, thanks to you 'n Rob! Been awhile since I've been here and I'm glad to see some new blood stopped by . . . interesting run down from Spike Jones. Maybe we can get him to swing by the bar. Surely would get a better reception than over here.
Anyway, just wanted you to know that I'm back and I'll resume with some pix later . . .
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