life liberty and the pusuit of.....

[edblysard]

But who was making the back up beeper beep?
And if I read him correctly, you were supposed to be rideing on top of the cars, so the engineer could see you better.
Oh well, you do have the FRA in your pocket, after all, we make soooo much money from the stolen signal arms and flashing lights we over charge taxpayers for, right?
Guess that since you did all of that, I have to go replace all the rotted ties now.
Man, its going to be a long summer.
Stay Frosty,
Ed

[JoeKoh]

whew!!! hot and sticky
went to Bellevue ohio.They have a little of everything there.Matt had a blast.Momma was taking pictures.NS even ran transfer trains right by the museum.It must of been hot in the locomotives because the guy had his shirt off.Csx was busy too because we encounterd 3 trains coming home.
stay safe
joe

[wabash1]

Well i think i am going to do my part to satisfy the M&M out here. i was going to start at 7am replacing all those burnt out crossing lights and mis-aimed lights i would make them legal. then mow down all the tall grass and cut down all the trees stack the wood for seasoning 2000ft off the right of way. when i here a train comming get on it and with my trusty flag standing on the rear i would flag anything, while i have my wife with a stop paddle at all the crossings. id hold the video camera so the engineer could see where he has been. then we went ande ate lunch at noon flag one more train then come home. just another day at work.

[edblysard]

Going to go sit in the control tower at North Yard, we have a fantastic view of downtown Houston, and watch the fireworks. Watching trains and fireworks, in the A/C, in a chair.
All of yall stay safe this holiday, dont drink and drive, look, listen and live, and remember what this celebration is really about, yours and Matts right to live free of tyranny and oppression.
Stay Frosty,
Ed

[Anonymous]

Why thank you Joe and Matt, On Saturday I plan on taking my boy's to the Illinios rail Museum. Looks like it's going to be a hot one so do not forget to bring plenty of juice boxes for Matt.
TIM A

[eolafan]

Thanks for the sentiment, and you also have a safe and enjoyable Fourth, and happy train watching.

[JoeKoh]

Matt and I want all to have a safe weekend.We are going to check local rail places close to home.But what a start! Csx using borrowed power from Up.A Up dash 9 with the flag on the side and an Sp unit behind hauling empties from detroit edison.A great start for this 4th of July!
stay safe
Joe and Matt