G'day!
This is the 2nd edition of a site geared to the Posting of REAL Classic Train fotos . . . hopefully some discussion will be generated.
The only request is that those frequenting this Thread be courteous to others 'n mindful that everyone isn't an expert . . . This site is for FUN!
Here's one for this 2nd inaugural . . . . a favorite of mine . . . .
Enjoy!
Tom
Hi Tom.
For the new site I thought I would post a couple of classic names in railroads..
A modern diesel but a great livery.
Another great railroad name I think.
Pete.
Hi Tom, Good Luck on new threads
Mike
Good afternoon: Fine vintage stuff from the "usual suspects." Can't give a long reply right now as we are abt. to be shut down for maintenance.
work safe
Well howdy folks, looks like this thread survived to rise again, so far it's got lots of lookers, never a bad thing. Nice to see the quaility start offs from the main posters Some Calssic GP's still doing there thing here north of the boarder.
GP 9 RM road unit 4117 slinging cars in CN's Brantford Yard.
CP GP9R's at the old TH&B Kineer Yard at the top of the escarpment.
enjoy
Rob
Great beginning to "my reborn other Thread"! Nice to see so many jump aboard from the bar - Pete - Mike - CM3 Shane 'n Rob.
All good stuff guys - especially reminiscent regarding those Staten Island shots from Mike. Memories . . .
Thanx all!
Mine for this fine day . . .
Ahhh a favouite book of mine Tom thanks for putting it up is nice to see this thread kick start again.here's nother true classic.
OSR's restroed and repainted NW2,which still runs in it's original owners paint scheme as this was one of the four NW2's purchased by the TH&B in 1951.
What's NOT to like about that livery, eh Rob!?!
Another of my favorites . . .
GG1's in print or in the flesh ( metal ) are always welcome. Here's another Classic still in use but becomming an endangered species.
A GMD 1 switching in Toronto, 2003
Definitely a <keeper> from Rob! Haven't ever seen one of those in operation, but certainly an interesting design.
Mine for this Monday . . . .
Rob 'n I know where this is - does anyone else <personal foto>
Hello, Tom. I was just passing by, looked into the window, and there ya wuz. So, I am posting an image I took last fall of ex-CNR, now Kamloops Heritage Railway, 2-8-0 #2141 that actually worked on the logging tracks in the Cowichan Valley in the 40's, right here on Vancouver Island.
We had a nice tow by her for a Fall Spectacular on the Canuck Thanksgiving in early October.
Cheers.
-Crandell
I have to say I have a weakness for Consolidations, nice shot Crandell.I know that shot well Tom <grin>How about a "Hippo" to tie in with your post at the bar today
Good Morning:
Just be glad you don't have to fire the beast. The engine in the picture (Hamburg, NY) is on former Erie track, but they did run into and out of Buffalo regularly. The lcomotive in the photo spent a lot of time in Pennsylvana (around Pittsburgh) b4 it got moved to New York.
Appears we're off to a fine start on this Lonely Thread, Part Deux!
Almost a mystical shot of that fine looking steamer from Crandell . . . continuing good stuff from Rob 'n a few relevant comments from CM3 Shane! Well done, Gents!
My offering for this Tuesday . . .
RR Magazine - 1943 - Fisherman & Engineers
It is amazing how old things die hard eh Tom this thread has it's own life though,I'm sure it will go away kicking and screaming. Great cover as always sir Lets see to todays offering.
Wabash's shop switcher now preserved ( operable ) in St Thomas Ontario.
Really nice pictures, looks like one of the old Pennsy calendars of the 1930s& 40s. Are any reprints of those calendars still for sale? For the ones who couldnt' get to different divisions, they kept you up to date on the classes of engines. Just a memory bouncing off the walls of a rock cut.
Another Jim
Y6bs evergreen in my mind
Morning folks,Hi Jim I'll have to defer your question to Tom as I am unsure.Check back later today. Lets see a shot from the museum today.
Our Classic First car. Toronto Railway Company Built 1326 manufactured in the TRC shops in 1910.
I see we've been visited by Jim! As far as I know, there haven't been any fotos "lifted" from RR calendars - for mine, I always try to identify the source - unless of course its obvious. Anyway, if you're interested - you may enjoy what we do over at "Our" Place, on this Forum . . . check us out by reading Page 1 . . .
Good to see ya Rob - yeah, one never knows what we'll be seeing on this Thread - just won't give in . . .
Mine for the day . . .
IT #122 - (courtesy: donsdepot.donrossgroup.net - foto credit: unknown)
Hi again everyone,evening check in time. Nice photo Tom ! It's a beaut.I'm gald you were able to help Jim out a bit,I hope he does take up the offer to visit the bar another calssic trolley shot from the museum .
Our two opeartional interurban cars. Montreal and Soutnern Counties number 107 built by Ottawa Car Co in 1912,and London and Port Stanley 8 built in 1915 by the Jewett Car Co.
Good Morning: A fine selection of interurban pictures.
There are several books out there re PRR calenadar pictures. You can find them at most of the usual online sites. IIRC, there is also a book about Grif Teller - calendar artist for PRR. Apologies to all if I messed up the spelling.
Morning folks , I see Shane popped in with more helpfll advice for Jim 5x.here's an am installment ,another museum pic.
Small Peter Witt 2894 built by Ottawa Car Co in 1923.
I see that Rob has turned the Page for this reborn lonely Thread of ours! Noted a helpful comment from CM3 Shane as well! Good to see the boyz from the bar over here!
Traction is a good fit . . . so here's another . . .
At ExpoRail - Saint-Constant-Delson, QC, Canada <personal foto>
G'day again.
Yes this lonely threads not so lonely lately which is a good thing Love that MTC unit. Did you guys get a ride on it last year here's another museum shot.
Nice traction, Rob!
Yes, we rode that MTC trolley a couple of times while at ExpoRail . . . fotos at the bar sometime back . . . here's one more! <I try to keep the more personal stuff at the bar . . . .>
MTC trolley at ExpoRail - Saint-Constant-Delson, QC, Canada <personal foto>
Some Saturday Ssssssssssteam . . .
PRR Mikado 2-8-2 #520 at Strasburg, PA RR Museum (1983) (creative commons)
Rather quiet on this lonely Thread . . . some Sunday ssssssssssteam!
USRA Heavy Mikado 2-8-2 #6001 (public domain)
Hey Tom great sssteam the last coupe days . and anotehr nice MTC shot. Did you guys get a chance to see Exporails "Golden Chariot" The MTC open top tour car Here's another museum pic for this Sunday.
A shot of the G cars the day they arrived at the museum in 1991
Morning gents.
Here's another shot of the "G" cars first day at the museum in '91
Ahoy Cap'n Tom!
Yes, I've found the "new" lonely thread . . . looks as if the boyz from the bar are keeping things alive 'n well. Nice going!
Something I just left at the bar . . .
The Sunset Limited
Until the next time!
Lars
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