For the newest resident of Maine

Mookie

Member since
June 2001
From: US
13,488 posts

Posted by Mookie on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 12:13 PM

Randy - how is Maine as a new home? And since I probably won't get there in this lifetime, what's it like? (Just do a Mookie Quickie - don't need a 12 page report!)

Mookie

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adrianspeeder

Member since
March 2002
From: Harrisburg PA / Dover AFB DE
1,482 posts

Posted by adrianspeeder on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 12:18 PM

Watch out for those "Maine" breakers. Live all the time.

Adrianspeeder

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

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Randy Stahl

Member since
June 2004
From: roundhouse
2,747 posts

Posted by Randy Stahl on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 12:22 PM

Simply put, It's one of the most beautiful places I've ever been. Northern Maine is really wild wilderness . Maine has pretty mountain vista's with clear rivers and lakes. The fall colors were unbelievable !!!! I think the good lord spent some time here working on the colors !!!
The RR here is like some thing from the early 1900s. Most of the coaling towers still stand and appear to be ready for service. I don't think they ever scrap anything here.
thanks Mook
Randy

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Mookie

Member since
June 2001
From: US
13,488 posts

Posted by Mookie on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 12:31 PM

[sigh] Now I am homesick and I have never been there.

Thanx Randy

She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw

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Anonymous

Member since
April 2003
305,205 posts

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 12:33 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Randy Stahl

Simply put, It's one of the most beautiful places I've ever been. Northern Maine is really wild wilderness . Maine has pretty mountain vista's with clear rivers and lakes. The fall colors were unbelievable !!!! I think the good lord spent some time here working on the colors !!!
The RR here is like some thing from the early 1900s. Most of the coaling towers still stand and appear to be ready for service. I don't think they ever scrap anything here.
thanks Mook
Randy

Are they still on 26,000 lbs rail too?

[;)]

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cherokee woman

Member since
November 2003
From: Louisville, KY
9,002 posts

Posted by cherokee woman on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 12:47 PM

Randy, like Mook, have never been there. But it sounds real good from your
description. Got any pictures?

cherokee woman "O'Toole's law: Murphy was an optimist."

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wcfan4ever

Member since
May 2002
From: Reedsville, WI
557 posts

Posted by wcfan4ever on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 12:48 PM

Sounds like a place that could cure anything. I'll make it there someday...dont know how and dont know when but I plan on heading to the east coast sometime and railfan so its not all that far out of reallity.

Dave Howarth Jr. Livin' On Former CNW Spur From Manitowoc To Appleton In Reedsville, WI

- Formerly From The Home of Wisconsin Central's 5,000,000th Carload

- Manitowoc Cranes, Manitowoc Ice Machines, Burger Boat

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Randy Stahl

Member since
June 2004
From: roundhouse
2,747 posts

Posted by Randy Stahl on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 12:53 PM

I'm working on getting a digital camera. I'll be sure to post a bunch when I do.
Randy
BTW...air fare ain't as much as you might think, if you plan ahead.

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railman

Member since
January 2001
From: Midwest
718 posts

Posted by railman on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 1:35 PM

There's trains in them there hills! The hills of Maine, that is.

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UPTRAIN

Member since
June 2002
From: Independence, MO
1,570 posts

Posted by UPTRAIN on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 1:45 PM

Good to hear you're doing fine, hope to see some nice new pix soon on here!

Pump

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JoeKoh

Member since
April 2003
From: Defiance Ohio
13,315 posts

Posted by JoeKoh on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 3:45 PM

Randy
glad things are going good.
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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