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Posted by Marty Cozad on Friday, August 22, 2008 7:53 PM

Even with concrete ties they should have used concrete roadbed.

great photo Vic.

Is it REAL? or Just 1:29 scale?

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Posted by EMPIRE II LINE on Saturday, August 23, 2008 9:11 AM
Hey the SUN Has Finally returned.....

 

 

 

But it looks like another one is lurking out there on the horizon.....

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Posted by ttrigg on Saturday, August 23, 2008 12:04 PM

Byron:

All the news channels out here are reporting that there have been gators roaming the streets. Hope that is nothing more than hype, and that they are not invading your area. They also say you are in for a couple more days of downfall. Keep the Red and Black behemoths out of harms way.

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Posted by EMPIRE II LINE on Saturday, August 23, 2008 3:21 PM
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Byron:

All the news channels out here are reporting that there have been gators roaming the streets. Hope that is nothing more than hype, and that they are not invading your area. They also say you are in for a couple more days of downfall. Keep the Red and Black behemoths out of harms way.

Well it's raining and thundering again now, feeder bands stilllllll.....

And yes Tom, there are gators in the flood waters along the St Johns river as well as other large run-off ponds in the areas that got flooded along the east coast and all, none here though, cause we didn't see the flooding that was seen in areas to the east and north of us, YES those RED and BLACK Behemoths are always in the Wing ready for service........

Along with a couple of these Guys too you know #2035 & #2042....

 

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Posted by ttrigg on Saturday, August 23, 2008 10:10 PM
 EMPIRE II LINE wrote:
YES those RED and BLACK Behemoths are always in the Wing ready for service........

Along with a couple of these Guys too you know #2035 & #2042....

Byron C.

I like this pic of yours better.

By the way what lashup did you have pulling this one?

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Posted by EMPIRE II LINE on Sunday, August 24, 2008 7:10 AM
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By the way what lashup did you have pulling this one?

 

 

If memory serves me right, I believe that was Mallet #2035 on that consist....of about 45 cars.

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Posted by EMPIRE II LINE on Sunday, August 24, 2008 7:17 AM
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Could have been worse...at least you didnt end up with your bridges floating to Cuba.

 

Say Vic, where'd this happen and When ??

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Posted by vsmith on Monday, August 25, 2008 1:27 PM
The original source didnt say where or when but given that the track crossties are concrete it had to be near some urban center, I'm almost 99% sure this was a washout back in '05 when we got record rainfall out west.

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Posted by ttrigg on Monday, August 25, 2008 6:59 PM

 

Why not just read the blog? You can find such grand masterpieces as:

and

How does one locate the blog? You ask. Simple, open the photo, right click and select properties. Copy the location, and past into another window or tab, backspace out the actual file name, and then hit the enter button. The entire blog will be there. Now, you ask what is Vic doing reading someone else's blog, well seems as though there are lots of motorcycles, and lovely young ladies posted there.

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 25, 2008 7:13 PM
 ttrigg wrote:

 

Why not just read the blog? You can find such grand masterpieces as:

and

How does one locate the blog? You ask. Simple, open the photo, right click and select properties. Copy the location, and past into another window or tab, backspace out the actual file name, and then hit the enter button. The entire blog will be there. Now, you ask what is Vic doing reading someone else's blog, well seems as though there are lots of motorcycles, and lovely young ladies posted there.

Tombo,

You sick reading puppy, spyn on people!!!! Big Smile [:D]Evil [}:)]

Here go look at this and it might get you more SS money. http://www.mentalaccident.blogspot.com/

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Posted by vsmith on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 11:55 AM
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Here go look at this and it might get you more SS money. http://www.mentalaccident.blogspot.com/

Ole Toad Cowboy [C):-)]

Toad, that bisquits and gravy sure sounds goodBig Smile [:D] but I can't touch stuff like that anymoreAshamed [*^_^*]

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Posted by ttrigg on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 7:04 PM
 vsmith wrote:
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Here go look at this and it might get you more SS money. http://www.mentalaccident.blogspot.com/

Ole Toad Cowboy [C):-)]

Toad, that bisquits and gravy sure sounds goodBig Smile [:D] but I can't touch stuff like that anymoreAshamed [*^_^*]

Yeh, the wine left my diet some 30 years past, the salt and chili powders went away over 20 years ago.  I do get biscuits and gravey once a year, but have to take 5 "supplemental pills" before during and after the once a year breakfask meeting.  Regular tap water has way too much salt anymore, can you imagine how bland (totally tasteless) distilled water tastes?

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Posted by GearDrivenSteam on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 7:22 PM
I say eat what tastes good and die happy.
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 1:30 AM

EIIL,

What you do there?

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Posted by vsmith on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 11:32 AM

Gear, thats kinda like my Mantra, "Eat Well, Stay Fit, Die Anyway"  Wink [;)]

Yeah thats gotta stink, Toad

I was borderline Diabetic last time I was tested, so I dropped alot of bad habits, Diet Sodas more fruits greens and salads, very little fast food - if any, and smaller serving portions. I found the local supermarket sells these dietary flavored waters that are pretty tasty, so I've been guzzling them during this hot summer instead of Pepsi's or Mountain Dews, so far its working, I've dropped 15 lbs, I'd drop more if I could get out and hammer on my mountain bike again, but time and Home Improvement wait for no man.

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 3:57 PM

I could get out and hammer on my mountain bike again

With your so called cowboy hat on? Whistling [:-^]

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Posted by vsmith on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 4:42 PM
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I could get out and hammer on my mountain bike again

With your so called cowboy hat on? Whistling [:-^]

Toad

Hell no, I need to keep all my grey cells intact...ALWAYS were your helmet.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4blahxuuhxg&feature=related

PS notice anything consistant in the above clip?

 

 

yep...jumping is for kangaroos. Keep the rubber side down.Wink [;)]

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 5:30 PM
Sign - Off Topic!! [#offtopic]
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Posted by vsmith on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 5:43 PM

Well you did ask...Wink [;)]

BTW I swear I've been down the trail shown at 3:20 into it, and yes, I also ate dirt hard on it, different section though, was off my bike for 2 months after Shock [:O]Black Eye [B)]Whistling [:-^]

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Posted by ttrigg on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 8:47 PM

 vsmith wrote:
notice anything consistent in the above clip?

The only consistent thing I saw was PAIN followed by more pain

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Posted by EMPIRE II LINE on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 10:06 PM

Well now we got Gustie to keep our eyes on for now, looks like you might have to keep an eye on this one Toad.....

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 10:39 PM

Dude this is going to be a crap shoot!!!!!!! Pick up the kids and cats, dogs and whatever else might fly!!!!! Pirate [oX)]

Toad

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