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Posted by Mookie on Tuesday, August 5, 2003 9:59 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by zardoz1

Mook-
I do not have any pictures of myself; if I find anyone with a digital camera I will comply.

zard
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Posted by Mookie on Tuesday, August 5, 2003 9:59 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by zardoz1

Mook-
I do not have any pictures of myself; if I find anyone with a digital camera I will comply.

zard
[:X] 35 MM in the driveway on a hot afternoon - works for me!

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 5, 2003 10:56 AM
Some People!

My picture is up there!!!

All of your petty excuses are no use!!

To anyone who wants to know what lettering is on my *** pocket it says "Canadian Pacific Railway" in their latest 1997 paint scheme font.

Count that as one..

And look at this too... i have my AIM, Yahoo and MSN filled in!!! what about anyone else.... ED!!!

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Adrian, way to go, showing up all those guys.


sound familiar? [:D]
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 5, 2003 10:56 AM
Some People!

My picture is up there!!!

All of your petty excuses are no use!!

To anyone who wants to know what lettering is on my *** pocket it says "Canadian Pacific Railway" in their latest 1997 paint scheme font.

Count that as one..

And look at this too... i have my AIM, Yahoo and MSN filled in!!! what about anyone else.... ED!!!

QUOTE:
Adrian, way to go, showing up all those guys.


sound familiar? [:D]
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Posted by adrianspeeder on Tuesday, August 5, 2003 7:00 PM
Hi all.
"YO! ADRIIAANNN!" Trainnut484, if i had a running alco for every time i heard that, the world would be a smokey place.
Also, I did have a really neat digital pic of my self, but I don't remember what I named it and it seems to be lost in gigs of train photos.
And thanks Ed.

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Posted by adrianspeeder on Tuesday, August 5, 2003 7:00 PM
Hi all.
"YO! ADRIIAANNN!" Trainnut484, if i had a running alco for every time i heard that, the world would be a smokey place.
Also, I did have a really neat digital pic of my self, but I don't remember what I named it and it seems to be lost in gigs of train photos.
And thanks Ed.

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 5, 2003 11:46 PM
Madame Mook,i step up to your challenge.My ugly mug is on my profile along with rail pix from Chattanooga Tn.
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 5, 2003 11:46 PM
Madame Mook,i step up to your challenge.My ugly mug is on my profile along with rail pix from Chattanooga Tn.
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Posted by CShaveRR on Wednesday, August 6, 2003 12:16 AM
I'm still recovering from one engineer's putdown of one of my co-workers: "You're as stupid as ____, and as ugly as Shaver!"

I need a good, recent picture.

I kind of wish someone would get one of me like my dad took when I was about 13. At Niagara Falls, Ontario, everyone in the shot was looking over the railing at the falls, except for me...standing, looking up, in the opposite direction, at a train on the CP line.

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Posted by CShaveRR on Wednesday, August 6, 2003 12:16 AM
I'm still recovering from one engineer's putdown of one of my co-workers: "You're as stupid as ____, and as ugly as Shaver!"

I need a good, recent picture.

I kind of wish someone would get one of me like my dad took when I was about 13. At Niagara Falls, Ontario, everyone in the shot was looking over the railing at the falls, except for me...standing, looking up, in the opposite direction, at a train on the CP line.

Carl

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Posted by Mookie on Wednesday, August 6, 2003 6:31 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by adrianspeeder



Adrianspeeder

Adrian - we must talk.

I am intrigued by first of all, your first name. I have never known an Adrian. Cool name. Second, your quote at the bottom about the Lehigh Valley Speeder - can you elaborate on this for me? Give me some information - it sounds interesting.

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Posted by Mookie on Wednesday, August 6, 2003 6:31 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by adrianspeeder



Adrianspeeder

Adrian - we must talk.

I am intrigued by first of all, your first name. I have never known an Adrian. Cool name. Second, your quote at the bottom about the Lehigh Valley Speeder - can you elaborate on this for me? Give me some information - it sounds interesting.

Jen

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Posted by JoeKoh on Wednesday, August 6, 2003 7:21 AM
jen
a speeder is like a little car set to run on rails.Mow crews use it still sometimes.The museum in colorado have a speeder reunion where they can run on the track.pretty neat stuff.
stay safe
joe

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Posted by JoeKoh on Wednesday, August 6, 2003 7:21 AM
jen
a speeder is like a little car set to run on rails.Mow crews use it still sometimes.The museum in colorado have a speeder reunion where they can run on the track.pretty neat stuff.
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 Mookie on Wednesday, August 6, 2003 7:52 AM
Joe - are those the ones that you see running up and down the rails on the web cam?
What function do they perform?

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Posted by Mookie on Wednesday, August 6, 2003 7:52 AM
Joe - are those the ones that you see running up and down the rails on the web cam?
What function do they perform?

Jen

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Posted by Trainnut484 on Wednesday, August 6, 2003 8:56 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by adrianspeeder


"YO! ADRIIAANNN!" Trainnut484, if i had a running alco for every time i heard that, the world would be a smokey place.


It wasn't aimed directly towards you, more on the title of the thread. That was a popular remark when the Rocky movies came out.[:)] But, more smokey ALCO's the better [:)][:)].
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Posted by Trainnut484 on Wednesday, August 6, 2003 8:56 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by adrianspeeder


"YO! ADRIIAANNN!" Trainnut484, if i had a running alco for every time i heard that, the world would be a smokey place.


It wasn't aimed directly towards you, more on the title of the thread. That was a popular remark when the Rocky movies came out.[:)] But, more smokey ALCO's the better [:)][:)].
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Posted by JoeKoh on Wednesday, August 6, 2003 4:27 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie

Joe - are those the ones that you see running up and down the rails on the web cam?
What function do they perform?

Jen

they are either hauling mow people to a job or they are checking the track for damage.[:)]
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 Wednesday, August 6, 2003 4:27 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie

Joe - are those the ones that you see running up and down the rails on the web cam?
What function do they perform?

Jen

they are either hauling mow people to a job or they are checking the track for damage.[:)]
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 Anonymous on Wednesday, August 6, 2003 6:01 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by CShaveRR

I'm still recovering from one engineer's putdown of one of my co-workers: "You're as stupid as ____, and as ugly as Shaver!"

I need a good, recent picture.

I kind of wish someone would get one of me like my dad took when I was about 13. At Niagara Falls, Ontario, everyone in the shot was looking over the railing at the falls, except for me...standing, looking up, in the opposite direction, at a train on the CP line.


Sadly, that CP line between the bridge and McLeod Rd has been lifted a few years ago.
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 6, 2003 6:01 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by CShaveRR

I'm still recovering from one engineer's putdown of one of my co-workers: "You're as stupid as ____, and as ugly as Shaver!"

I need a good, recent picture.

I kind of wish someone would get one of me like my dad took when I was about 13. At Niagara Falls, Ontario, everyone in the shot was looking over the railing at the falls, except for me...standing, looking up, in the opposite direction, at a train on the CP line.


Sadly, that CP line between the bridge and McLeod Rd has been lifted a few years ago.
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Posted by adrianspeeder on Wednesday, August 6, 2003 8:21 PM
Jen,
The speeder was the replacement of the "pumper car," the thing that the coyote in old cartoons would ride on and get run over by some speeding train. Then somebody that got tired of pumping, bolted an engine on, and the speeder was born. Speeders would go out an inspect track, or haul tools to a worksite. Now pickup trucks with small steel wheel under the bumpers handle those tasks with a little more practicality. Example: the MOW guys can now drive over to the dunkin doughnuts insted of walking.
I am lucky in that my friend happens to own an ex LV speeder, and as soon as I rewire It for him, we're going for a ride.
The Lehigh Valley is my favorite RR because they were ALCO dependent, paint looked good, and the main line went through my Dad's hometown.
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Posted by adrianspeeder on Wednesday, August 6, 2003 8:21 PM
Jen,
The speeder was the replacement of the "pumper car," the thing that the coyote in old cartoons would ride on and get run over by some speeding train. Then somebody that got tired of pumping, bolted an engine on, and the speeder was born. Speeders would go out an inspect track, or haul tools to a worksite. Now pickup trucks with small steel wheel under the bumpers handle those tasks with a little more practicality. Example: the MOW guys can now drive over to the dunkin doughnuts insted of walking.
I am lucky in that my friend happens to own an ex LV speeder, and as soon as I rewire It for him, we're going for a ride.
The Lehigh Valley is my favorite RR because they were ALCO dependent, paint looked good, and the main line went through my Dad's hometown.
Adrianspeeder

USAF TSgt C-17 Aircraft Maintenance Flying Crew Chief & Flightline Avionics Craftsman

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