N&M R.R. Pics- "The Borracho Gultch Trestle"

[Anonymous]

Its been a while since I have had new picts to post here. Here is the latest archived photos of the Norma & Micaela Railroad. For those that have followed the construction, this is just South of Two Trees, Texas. A recently completed trestle (Complimments of Bridgemasters) now spans the normally dry cheek bed of Borracho Gultch (a tip o' the hat to Vic Smith). Additionally, these crewmen you see are still to begin work on "Poor Vic's Curve," a curve that is to be just south of the Borracho Gultch Trestle.



(above) Lester Howard, MOW track worker stands on the Borracho Gultuch Trestle for a picture in front of Locomotive 90.



(above)The crew stop for a quick picture on the trestle. Pictured are (Left to Right) N & M R.R. Conductor Sam Rodriguez, Shop Superintendent Jimmy Sanderson, Lester Howard, Chief Mechanic and Engineer Whitney Seeligson, and Russell "Rusty" Hammer.



(above)Before the trestle, N&M R.R. crews had to handle the "cut," a stoney caliche rock formation that had to be blasted during the original construction of the line in the early 1900s. The upgrade in this area merely had to clear small rock slides that had occured sometime in the 1990s.



(above) Locomotive 90 heading south to the end of the line. Jimmy Sanderson stands on the tender, an obvious insurance hazzard. Maybe that is why he should never be alowed out of the Shops.



(above) An old grainy photo of Locomotive 90 and Les Howard.



(above) Another picture of the "Cut," his time from the rock ledge above. Mr. Sanderson is playing with fire riding the train from "Sanderson's Perch."

More later, I still need to fini***he post office for Two Trees, Texas. Its about 89% done.

Later Y'all,
Capt Carrales

[Capt Bob Johnson]

Right on, very nice work there Capt.! I was particularly impressed that the pictures done in sepia gave a very period feeling to the story!

[Anonymous]

Thanks Floating Capt,

I guess my, what my wife describes as, "Rail-mental illness" is the root of some type of art. I place them in a more "archival" sort of genre for two reasons...

1) It looks cool and...

2) to practice my Historiographic skills for the day i am called upon to write a Railroad history.

Thanks, I'm glad you like them. What did you think of the trestle? I'm going to have to sing the praises of BRIDGEMASTERS!

Flying Capt,

[grandpopswalt]

Cappy,

Great work! I too like the sepia effect. I see you're using your "Indy" to pull the work train, how many cars will it pull? I've added about 1 1/2 lb to mine and it now pulls 5-6 cars up a 2 1/2% grade with no slipping but I'm not sure the wheel bearings are going to last very long.

Walt

[Anonymous]

Granpopwalt,

Do you mean 5 cars and a caboose? I have never run it with more than three cars and a caboose. My grade is nealy 0, well, there are a few "strange areas" that I'm gonna have to "gandy-dance" up, but I think it will turn out ok.

Thanks for the kind words!

Capt Carrales

[Rastun]

Capt.,

Very nice work on the bridge install looks great. You better watch Jimmy Sanderson I think he's bucking for a work comp. claim.

Later,
Jack

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Rastun

Capt.,

Very nice work on the bridge install looks great. You better watch Jimmy Sanderson I think he's bucking for a work comp. claim.

Later,
Jack

Mr Sanderson isn't the one I have to worry about. The Conductor, almost immediately following the photograph...tripped, fell and broke his wrist. He should be dry in a few hours.

Thanks,

[Anonymous]

Well what a nice bedtime story for me. Love the pics Capt C. I wasn't aware you were building the line yet?

[bman36]

Hey Capt.,
Great work. I too had no idea you had track down. Great to see your progress. Keep up the great work! Later eh...Brian.

[Anonymous]

Brian & Matt,

I guess I just got tired of waiting for everything to be just right. When I ordered the trestle, I intended to store it...well, how do you like the way I stored it?

I have ten feet of track and miles of plans. I have enlisted the neighborhood children for security.

Glad you like the fiction and thanks for the kind words.

I will, of course, name spots on the line for you two as more gets built. It is an evolutionary thing. I build as I can afford, simple to the complex. I a few years it will be ready for you to visit as a WINTER TEXAS Brian. Until then it is somewhat unworthy.

Capt Carrales

[TurboOne]

Awesome job Capt. Coming from the video world, I am very impressed. The sepia with the storyline and "friendly" titles are awesome. I bet you keep the security crew entertained for hours. I was facinated and that was just stills and a story. Way to go Capt. [tup][tup][wow][yeah][4:-)]

Simply awesome on the bridge.

Tim

[grandpopswalt]

Cappy,

That's 6 cars and a caboose. Until I added the weight the Indy was just too light for anything but switching 1or 2 cars on flat track (which of course is exactlty what that engine was supposed to do).

Walt

[Anonymous]

Nice one Joe, likewise didn't know you had track down. If the rest is laid as well as the ten foot you have then it will be superb. Keep them phots coming.
Cheers,
Kim
[tup]

[powlee]

Nice pics, Joe. The sepia effect works well. It might be 10ft now but once the track is down, it grows quickly. I do love bridges on a layout.
All the best
Ian P

[vsmith]

Hahahaa I love it!

Great Pics! Bridge looks good, thanks for the Nod.

I really like the B&W option on your camera, it really blurs the distinction between the model and the reality.

[TurboOne]

Vic, you will always be famous now.

You can claim "Vic" tory. [8D][8D][8D]

Tim

[Anonymous]

I am glad that you enjoy the honor, Vic. I have considered examining your track plan and "grafting" with your permission, the Borracho Springs Shortline to the far side of my layout. It would be in my style, but you could live vicariously through that layout.

I will have pics of my Post Office by the week end...it is the first part of a "downtown" scene for Two Trees, Texas. The next building attached will be a General Store.

[Tom The Brat]

Great period effect in your photos.

I've wondered about building a whole railroad in shades of gray so it looks like the old photos[;)]

I don't know anything about an Indy, but my Annie will pull everything I own except the Toyota quite happily.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Torby

Great period effect in your photos.

I've wondered about building a whole railroad in shades of gray so it looks like the old photos[;)]

I don't know anything about an Indy, but my Annie will pull everything I own except the Toyota quite happily.

I saw just such a B&W railroad in a past issue of Model Raliroader, it looked cool against a backdrop of old New York!

[Anonymous]

Well done Joe, well done, that is the photo's and the track looks pretty good too.

One of those blokes looked a bit odd to me, is he an escapee from the funny farm?

Rgds Ian