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Chatterbox Spring 2019

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Posted by Lord Atmo on Thursday, June 13, 2019 11:51 PM

I'm still picking up my jaw from the floor after reading the news that UP 4014 is coming to Altoona. History in the making! I've already scheduled 2 vacation days to follow it back from St. Paul! This is going to be amazing!

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Posted by CSSHEGEWISCH on Friday, June 14, 2019 6:54 AM

At the risk of sounding like a heretic, UP could have done better if they sent 4014 and 6936 on a joint tour.

The daily commute is part of everyday life but I get two rides a day out of it. Paul
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Posted by Lord Atmo on Friday, June 14, 2019 9:36 AM

Definitely would’ve been awesome. I’m still curious how they scouted the line to ensure it can run on it. I’ve been told t the Hudson swing bridge can’t hold the weight.

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Posted by JoeKoh on Friday, June 14, 2019 8:17 PM

good evening

Had a good day out with Matt.Lima was busy with trains.Was hoping to catch RJ Corman in Celina.We backtracked to see him after we went over him on US 33/rt29 in St.Marys.Matt got a free piece of pie for dessert at lunch.Hopefully it doesn't rain too hard in Deshler tomorrow.We have a back up spot just in case.

stay safe

Joe

Deshler Ohio-crossroads of the B&O Matt eats your fries.YUM! Clinton st viaduct undefeated against too tall trucks!!!(voted to be called the "Clinton St. can opener").

 

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Posted by CShaveRR on Friday, June 14, 2019 11:37 PM

A belated (on this site) happy birthday to Matt!  Gee, I remember him when...

We're getting rain right now; hope it goes somewhere else for you folks.  I wish I could be there.

Carl

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Posted by tree68 on Saturday, June 15, 2019 5:34 AM

JoeKoh
Had a good day out with Matt.

Reminds me that two of our young local "hams" passed their driver's tests yesterday.  It was coincidental, but there are two new driver's on the road around here...

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Posted by JoeKoh on Saturday, June 15, 2019 10:49 PM

Good almost morning

Well Mother Nature sent more rain.We made it through.Matt had a good party inside the museum.Had couple surprise guests that showed up.He was able to show and tell his cousins about the trains as they watched out the back door.They thought the trains were a little loud at first but then liked it when the crews waved at them.Time for bed.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by JoeKoh on Monday, June 17, 2019 2:29 PM

afternoon

Ns local was uptown when I got off work.Have a couple days so the water can go down in the swamp.Chores to do here.

stay safe

Joe

Deshler Ohio-crossroads of the B&O Matt eats your fries.YUM! Clinton st viaduct undefeated against too tall trucks!!!(voted to be called the "Clinton St. can opener").

 

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Posted by JoeKoh on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 7:55 PM

Good evening

Ns local was uptown when I left for work.It was meeting night at the Historical society in Deshler.Csx ran some good trains before and after the meeting.Deshler Days has moved to July 6th.Fireworks will be that night.Time to get cleaned up.

stay safe

Joe

Deshler Ohio-crossroads of the B&O Matt eats your fries.YUM! Clinton st viaduct undefeated against too tall trucks!!!(voted to be called the "Clinton St. can opener").

 

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Posted by tree68 on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 8:14 PM

Meeting number two of three for the week done.  Tomorrow's meeting will also be a birthday party for one of the members.

There's a Beach Boys tribute band playing Thursday night at a local venue.  Debating whether I want to go or not.

We're up to something like three days without rain - an amazing feat!

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Posted by mudchicken on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 8:31 PM

(we're getting 3 days with rain - just as amazing!)

Mudchicken Nothing is worth taking the risk of losing a life over. Come home tonight in the same condition that you left home this morning in. Safety begins with ME.... cinscocom-west
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Posted by BaltACD on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 10:32 PM

Playing racer boy at Watkins Glen this weekend - weather guessers say it will be dry.  I hope so - the Glen in good weather is glorious, in bad weather it sucks.

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Posted by tree68 on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 11:17 AM

BaltACD

Playing racer boy at Watkins Glen this weekend - weather guessers say it will be dry.  I hope so - the Glen in good weather is glorious, in bad weather it sucks.

Much of the rain has been staying more or less south of the Thruway.

If I weren't going to be playing radio for the ARRL Field Day this weekend, I might have considered a trip down to the Glen.  I know some of the safety crew that usually works there, too.

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Posted by JoeKoh on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 4:26 PM

evening

Ns sent an eastbound stack train after work.Was able to come home and mow the swamp.Also ran errands in town.Matt got his school test results back.He is now qualified for a higher grant from the college he wishes to attend.Rain is on it's way.Going to go see brother after work tomorrow.Friday brings the first day of summer.Inside chores to do now.

stay safe

Joe

Deshler Ohio-crossroads of the B&O Matt eats your fries.YUM! Clinton st viaduct undefeated against too tall trucks!!!(voted to be called the "Clinton St. can opener").

 

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