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Lunch With The Chief in Harrisburg, PA
Posted by jefelectric on Thursday, March 1, 2007 7:46 AM

We are planning a lunch of forum members & friends in Harrisburg, PA on March 24th, at 1:00 PM.  The location is Doc Hollidays Steak House, 469 Eisenhower Boulevard.

Of course the subject of discussion will be TRAINS, which makes this a legal post on the forum.

At the present time I have 6 on the list.  If you will be attending please send me an email so we know about how many will be there.

Thanks,

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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Thursday, March 1, 2007 9:25 AM

I will be unable to have lunch with the Chief.  I am polishing the clothes hangers in my closet that day.  Sorry!  Maybe next time. Big Smile [:D]

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Posted by Jumijo on Thursday, March 1, 2007 9:32 AM

I will not be able to attend the lunch with the Chief either. I am scheduled to alphabetize my ear wax collection. Sorry, I'm booked!

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, March 1, 2007 2:23 PM

Wish I could attend....unfortunately the drive is a bit much.  I could use some good ole train chat.  Isn't there some sort of train museum downtown where they have a GG1?

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, March 1, 2007 2:49 PM
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Wish I could attend....unfortunately the drive is a bit much.  I could use some good ole train chat.  Isn't there some sort of train museum downtown where they have a GG1?

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In the Harrisburg Transportation Center, which once was known as the train station, is the official state locomotive of Pennsylvania - a GG1. It's under the waiting platforms and is semi-exposed to the elements. The shell is somewhat banged up like it's been sledgehammered in spots. For all that, I'd never seen a GG1 in the flesh (so to speak) and I was happy to get the chance.

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Thursday, March 1, 2007 2:55 PM
I am very sorry, but I will not be able to attend the lunch with the Chief. I will be busy supervising, my wife, as she rotates the tires on the car. Thanks for the invitation.
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, March 1, 2007 4:33 PM
 RaleighTrainFan wrote:
 brwebster wrote:

Wish I could attend....unfortunately the drive is a bit much.  I could use some good ole train chat.  Isn't there some sort of train museum downtown where they have a GG1?

Bruce Webster

In the Harrisburg Transportation Center, which once was known as the train station, is the official state locomotive of Pennsylvania - a GG1. It's under the waiting platforms and is semi-exposed to the elements. The shell is somewhat banged up like it's been sledgehammered in spots. For all that, I'd never seen a GG1 in the flesh (so to speak) and I was happy to get the chance.

Sorta like my shell after years of marrital bliss.....and I'm nowhere near as old as a GG1 Wink [;)]

I've yet to have the pleasure of viewing a real GG1.  Maybe I'll check it out when I'm back in the Harrisburg area next fall

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Posted by Frank53 on Thursday, March 1, 2007 5:03 PM
 jefelectric wrote:

We are planning a lunch of forum members & friends in Harrisburg, PA on March 24th, at 1:00 PM.  The location is Doc Hollidays Steak House, 469 Eisenhower Boulevard.

thanks for the heads up John, gives me enough time to schedule some dental work for that date and time.

 

 

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Posted by GregM on Thursday, March 1, 2007 6:39 PM

I have had the pleasure of seeing a GG1 "in the flesh."  I have not had the pleasure of meeting Chief.  If I lived closer, I would join in the festivities but it is too close to York to make the trip.

I probably have to surrender my "Buckeye" card again.

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Posted by jefelectric on Thursday, March 1, 2007 7:49 PM

Hey guys, There are quite a few GG1s scatered around the Northest, but only one Chief.

BTW there is a nice one at the PA Railroad Museum.

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Posted by dwiemer on Thursday, March 1, 2007 7:54 PM

Sorry, can't make the trip.  I have met the Chief and he is a fine gentleman.  I will stay back here with the reserves to protect the South and to organize a rescue party should the Chief be held against his will.  Make sure you have plenty of Grits and Sweat tea available.

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Posted by laz 57 on Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:56 PM
 jefelectric wrote:

Hey guys, There are quite a few GG1s scatered around the Northest, but only one Chief.

BTW there is a nice one at the PA Railroad Museum.

 

Also in the Harrisburg, Pa. train station along with a little red caboose, I am told.

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Posted by jefelectric on Friday, March 2, 2007 7:58 AM

You are correct Laz.  Also the former Harris Tower Next to the station is being restored by the Harrisburg Chapter of the NRHS.  Not sure when it is open to the public.

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Posted by laz 57 on Friday, March 2, 2007 8:22 AM

Maybe a field trip?

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, March 2, 2007 9:16 AM
 laz 57 wrote:

Maybe a field trip?

laz57



Sounds good to me!  We could do it before or after lunch...  Maybe hit a train shop or two too...

TOOOt TOOOt!!!

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Posted by fifedog on Friday, March 2, 2007 11:53 AM
I WANT to be there, and I actually want to be seated at the right hand of the CHIEF, so he can bestow his greatness upon me.  And maybe he'll let me bore him with the story on how I once caught a bass at my great uncle's farm pond in West Virginia.  And maybe we'll pal around at the ENOLA railyard bridge...anyone know the tune to Courtship of Eddie's Father? "People let me tell you 'bout my besssst friend...
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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Friday, March 2, 2007 1:29 PM

 fifedog wrote:
I WANT to be there, and I actually want to be seated at the right hand of the CHIEF, so he can bestow his greatness upon me.  ...

Fifedog, you are already doing a great job of emulating the Chief by posting such a condescending reply.  Good job!  Smile [:)]   

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Posted by jonadel on Friday, March 2, 2007 2:08 PM
Doggone it anyway, that's the day I spray my snow shovel with WD40 and store it for the season. Thanks anyway, perhaps another time.
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Posted by fifedog on Saturday, March 3, 2007 5:52 AM
Now Uncle Buckeye, I wasn't being con..condes.. whatever that big word was.  I just think it will be interesting to study other cultures.
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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Saturday, March 3, 2007 9:51 PM

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Now Uncle Buckeye, I wasn't being con..condes.. whatever that big word was.  I just think it will be interesting to study other cultures.

Fifedog, after your lunch with the Chief you will have enough knowledge to be awarded a PhD. in Southern Redneck Cultural Studies.  Take good notes. Laugh [(-D]

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Posted by laz 57 on Saturday, March 3, 2007 10:36 PM

Gee this is my second meeting what will I get?

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Posted by mitchelr on Sunday, March 4, 2007 6:38 AM
 laz 57 wrote:

Gee this is my second meeting what will I get?

laz57


Stuck with the check... Whistling [:-^]Whistling [:-^]Whistling [:-^]Whistling [:-^]Whistling [:-^]Whistling [:-^]

 

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Posted by fifedog on Sunday, March 4, 2007 6:44 AM
PhD - as in Piled higher & Deeper...?
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Posted by laz 57 on Sunday, March 4, 2007 8:33 AM
 mitchelr wrote:
 laz 57 wrote:

Gee this is my second meeting what will I get?

laz57


Stuck with the check... Whistling [:-^]Whistling [:-^]Whistling [:-^]Whistling [:-^]Whistling [:-^]Whistling [:-^]

 

Mitch Big Smile [:D]

 

IT FIGURES?

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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Sunday, March 4, 2007 7:21 PM

 fifedog wrote:
PhD - as in Piled higher & Deeper...?

If you want the check instead, Laz and you can wrestle for it.  Big Smile [:D] Of course, his 800 lb. bear is his tag team partner and you will get the Chief as your partner. Big Smile [:D]

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Posted by laz 57 on Sunday, March 4, 2007 7:53 PM
 Buckeye Riveter wrote:

 fifedog wrote:
PhD - as in Piled higher & Deeper...?

If you want the check instead, Laz and you can wrestle for it.  Big Smile [:D] Of course, his 800 lb. bear is his tag team partner and you will get the Chief as your partner. Big Smile [:D]

 

YEP we used to be DA ROAD WARRIORS, I was HAWK and BARNEY DA BRUIN was ANIMAL.

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Posted by fifedog on Monday, March 5, 2007 4:38 PM
I like my odds.  I'll just roll a can of Old Milwaukee out the door, and let the Chief take care of the light work.
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, March 5, 2007 6:41 PM
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I like my odds.  I'll just roll a can of Old Milwaukee out the door, and let the Chief take care of the light work.


LOL!!!!!!!!!  Good one Fife... very good!  Rivals both of Buckeye's long posts from the weekend!

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Posted by jefelectric on Thursday, March 15, 2007 2:25 PM

Well, one more time.  So far we have 6.

Chief - Frank

Mikey - Mike

Laz57 - Laz

Mitcheir - Mitch

lionroar88 - Brent

jefelectric - John

Anyone else?

 

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Posted by fifedog on Thursday, March 15, 2007 5:07 PM
I should be there.  Mrs. fifedog wants me to clear it with her first.  No (she is looking over my shoulder now...) "I said, I want to be informed".

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