Good evening folks , in for my usual paperwork time.Best done on Sunday while Leon ,Boris and the critters are romping in the woods.As always beware of the "stew" on teh Monday speacials board.
Tom- Email was recieved, I did fire off a response , likley you have said already.Some fine movie choices for the week,both should bring many a dollar into the Emporium's tills.
That was a typo on my part our trip on the Ocean was of coarse 2007 , still hard to believe it's over a year ago,and that "Green" monster of a locomotive still haunts the rails. The station has long been in need of repair,I think they were shamed into it by the local historical society and that the part of the station ( accross from the hobby shop ) that was effected is now rented and being reno'ed into a snack shop / gallery and the tenent is spending alot to fix up the inside and is not paying rent until the VIA repairs ( steam heat lines , foundation and electrical ) things are brought upto code.Amazing how the cash can materialize when other revenue streams are eveident.
The prize was a fine Keith's cap as Fergie has mentioned quite similar to yours.
Eric-A couple fine shots have made it through from you dispite the forum problems. Love the Amtrak FL9 and the Bi-polar from the museum
fergie- I'd love to take a crack at your photo query,but it's the only photo on this page that I can't see. by everyone who has seen it's thoughts it's hard to say where such a loco consist may have come from.We quite often see BNSF and UP power on trains running from Chicago through to Toronto.We also see the odd other power comming up from London on the CP rail line as EMD delivers new locomotives as well.
Thanks again for the hat.No further descrption of how it found or aquired is required. I'm sure that the liquid it came with found a good home. Unless of coarse some was supposed to be with it and in that case a set of thumb screws and Hilda and Helga are in store for poor John at the station. <uh oh >
Allan-The green monster is a very apt name for that Telus wrapped F40. All I know for sure is that it pugs the ugh in ugly
Nick-Great rerun photo's sir. I had not realized that there was sugar beet traffic in the UK. nice shot I figured that the Budd shot pulling Budds was likley the most appropriate real life train shot one could dig out for our semblance of readers and lookers. Glad that you approved
Rob
Lets see a couple more shots to keep things moving tonight.
A Goderich and Exeter salt train comming into Goderich Ontario.
CP's Royal Hudson 2816 at Toronto Union on it's cross country tour in 2003.
CN Bullet nosed Mountain type 6069 preserved at Sarnia Ontario.
enjoy
Well lets put a couple more phoot's up for the morning gang.Oh and as warned before, do not order the "assorted chuck stew " tomorrow,I just saw what Leon and Boris dragged in from the woods lets just say that being a vegitarian tomorrow wouldn't be a bad thing.
The power of CN train 335 running light back to Aldershot yard in Burlington.
Dofasco Steels NW2 making a rare appearance on the outside trackage of the plant.Normally their power is deep inside the catcacombs of buildings away from the lens's,with CN or Rail link's locomotives doing the carying away.
National Steel Cars 45 tonner pulling a string of newly built centrebeam cars to the paint shop of their Hamilton Plant.
Enjoy
<In my modest hardcover RR book library!>
G'day Gents!
Monday once more ‘n time to fill up the coffee mugs, check out the pastries ‘n of course order a <light> or <traditional> breakfast from our Menu Board to kick start this beginning of the work week <for many>.
Out with the old ‘n in with the new as the BoSox have departed the baseball scene for 2008. They made it exciting ‘n what more is their to say For Moi, this is going to be a <ho-hum> World Series . . . actually have no dog in the fight, so . . .
Hockey Blues are doing well ‘n the Foo-ball Rams surprised themselves by thoroughly thrashing the Boys from Dallas. <grin> Giants rebounded well ‘n Green Bay looked tuff against the Colts.
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Email:
Email sent to <GoR> plus . . . Responses received from Eric – Rob ‘n Allan! Noticed a "garble" in my text! You'd think after THREE pre-reads it wudda been caught! <bratzafratz> No worry though - just ignore it! <grin>
Pages 50-51 – Rob <trolleyboy> at 6:58 PM ‘n 7:11 PM ‘n 10:33 PM <7:58 AM ‘n 8:11 AM ‘n 11:33 PM>: Been awhile since we've been provided with a trifecta from our Manager! All good stuff ‘n all most appreciated!
I see you've helped us flip another Page - this time to 51. Mixed bag on these Forums, for we just don't know WHEN that other shoe gets dropped upon us - oh yeah, it's called LOCKDOWN! <bratzafratz>
Good to know the Brantford station will be taken care of - would really be a crime to let something so grand deteriorate.
I do get a kick out of the term "bring up to code." I've heard that many times as a home owner. Of course, when the house was built - well one would have to presume that whatever "code" existed at the time was adhered to. Then along comes CHANGE ‘n suddenly everyone must fall in line to "comply." Fortunately ‘round here, there's no way to force these things down the homeowners throats UNLESS the house is on the market - then a prospective buyer can force the issue, but not until . . . Also, where public safety is involved, then "code" changes can be pushed. I recall having a hot water heater installed ‘n when the county inspector came by, he said something to the effect that "This wasn't done according to code." I replied, "Really? Funny that would be the case as the gas company installed it!" Case closed . . . <grin>
I see the Roadkill ‘n Sausage MoSheen has been put to use . . . <ugh> "Mystery meat sausage ‘n eggs" on the Menu Board <uh oh>
Many thanx for all the fine Fotos - great clarity - luv those steamers! Working locos lookin' gud too!
Wouldn't have asked aboutFergie’s gift hadn't it been brought up at the bar. We have no secrets ‘round here . . . <grin> I think the guy must've bought up the stock of hats that were gnawed on by those crazed Halifax Hampsters powering his accessory generator for the M.E.S.S.
Reminder: Ruth has the bar from 9 AM until Leon the Night Man comes in at 5 PM ‘til closing.
Thursday is Fish ‘n Chips Nite!
Cindy is our Saturday bartender!
Boris serve ‘em all of the "spiked" OJ they can handle!
Tom
The door opens, with a gust of wind, and is that somebody whistling in the background, and a lone figure walks tentativly in from outside. Cap in hand and looking around, the place looks friendly the barkeep looks okay, er hello maam.
Appears to be just one grizzled customer here but he looks harmless. If it would not be too much trouble, could you manage an omelot and some coffee, thanks Cindy is it?
Hi Tom I recognize you now, just wandered in for a bit, do we still have to use a phote site to upload pictures?
Have to say you lads have been a bad influence on me, instead of buying woodworking books and or tools, (one only needs so may tools right) I spent my birthday money this year on two of Ian Wilson's fine books. The first I have purchased in years, "Steam Through London" and "To Stratford Under Steam."
Great pictures many in colour and of Brantford, Paris, Drumbo and such very near and dear to my heart.
I like the Irish pictures that Nick keeps submitting and of course Rob's pictures are always welcome, you may not have noticed but I have regularily snuk in here to see the pictures, but now I am showing myself. I should be back later today to addres the other contributers but for now I have to go and do stuff.
James
A most welcome suprise this morning as OnHarry <aka: Jamesin Ontario> has finally arrived at the bar! For our Gang of Regulars <GoR>, James has been a visitor over on "my other Thread" for some time 'n several of us have tried to convince him that THIS is the place to be!
So, given the nature of your comments, I'd say it is TIME for an OH-FISH-UL WELCOME to "Our" Place, where your FIRST libation is on the house!
You may have noticed a bit of upheaval still going on as a result of a rogue wave we took last week - but hopefully we'll get things back on course! Don't mind the negatives from Moi - they all have to do with those <censored> obstacles making things diffiuclt for a few of us . . . nothing at all to do with our fine group of bar flies!
So you too are "hooked" on RR books! <grin> I had only a handful until meeting these guys - now . . . <yikes> One of my most favorite is atop this Post . . .
And yes, a "hosting" site is required for Posting of Fotos on all of these Forums. Do you still have the Email I sent you some time back regarding PhotoBucket If not - let me know via the Forum's Email 'n we'll get you started!
Looking forward to continued participation - and you should know, you came at a most critical time for us. Many thanx!
Boris - introduce James to the gang . . . <uh oh>
Good Morning Barkeep and all Present; coffee, please; round for the house and $ for the jukebox. We had our first frost of the season yesterday and this morning. Time to scrape the vehicle and break out the field jacket for the first time since May – knew that because there was a gasoline receipt in the lt. front pocket. The Sox hung in to the end but it was not to be. We are, however, grateful to the Rams for their fine efforts yesterday. I amsure Lars will agree with that.
Allan was by with comments.
Rob stopped in with pictures. Hudson Bay Ry is still with us? I know that short lines come and go. I also enjoyed the G&R salt train along with the picture of CP2816. First prize has to go to that single truck work car. Dofasco NW is a truly exotic piece; you're right in that steel plant engines rarely venture out in the open.
Eric was in with pictures. Always glad to see MILW electric and pictures of when there were a few cars in St. Louis. Who is that guy in the coach? Was the car empty or did the bag scare ‘em away?
Fergie – I know what you mean about disappearing railroad lines – once they’re gone, it’s very hard to get them back.
Nick – Glad to hear that the track work went o.k. (IOW no reportable injuries). The front end of the locomotive in the first 1960-era picture looks like it may have been a motor car at one time. Very interesting picture of sugar beet trains – their operation was a lot less formal that the Southern Pacific’s. Nevertheless, that is a very heavy cargo to haul.
James - Good morning to you, sir - I'm the real old guy at the end of the bar.
OSP – Hang in there – Hope you are getting close to the end of the entrenchment project. An excellent choice of pictures. Cross of Iron is a good book and they stuck pretty close to the storyline while making the movie. Slap Shot – what can I say. One of the folks in the movie played hockey at alma mater – used to help him with course work. CPR has changed yet again as I just got re-qualified. “Stayin’ Alive, indeed, it’s better than Boris’s method. He jumps on your chest yelling, “Out with the good air in with the bad.”
Work safe
Good Afternoon Cap'n Tom and Crew!
I'll have a Warm apple cider, perferably fermented and offer libation to our newest addition to this "fine establishment". Might as well through in a feed of Fish and Chips!
Well Gents anoyther morning spent doing errands and looking at new vehicles (Oh Joy).
Rob: Uuze was "Robbed" as I didn't realize the pic was erased before you saw it... I was rearranging my railimages account. Sorry Old Man no prize for you! Here's the Pic btw...
West bound CN/UP at Brantford
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1907/DSC_1376 Rob: I noticed they are putting in new Signals on the route from Toronto so the Signal tower we see here will soon be a thing of the past. Loved the Bullet Nose Betty and Hudson! I actually prefer the non-streamlined version myself, wouldn't mind getting one for the mess!
James: I have all of Ian Wilson's books and have to say they are very well written and some of the best regarding Photo content.
Shane: Yes once the rails are gone that's it! I've been reading of other rails that have been removed here and soon as the farmers get there hand on them that's it they use them for access to farms and storage of Hay bales as they are high and dry. In fairness there are some really good rail trails that extend across the country.
Tom: Good choices for weekend flics! BTW the MESS is powered by Gas, Natural Gas!, which there is no shortage of in this establishment! THere was Joyous cheers last night as TB has gone on to the WS and Bo-Sox have been relegated to the Links! Lisa a one time Bo Sox fan was rather harsh on them for eliminating the Jays... As for my football pool results i only got 1 for 2 this weekend Raiders were suppose to lose this weekend Though I did pick Titans to win... better than a complete skunk!
Nick: Speaking of Trackwork that is what i have to work on now that I got more pipe for the spline work as well as a Peco double curve Turnout.
Anyway time to run!
Fergie
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=5959
If one could roll back the hands of time... They would be waiting for the next train into the future. A. H. Francey 1921-2007
Some unusual morning activity for this Monday, but MOST appreciated! So, why not get a leg up on the Acknowledgments, eh
Customer Acknowledgments (since my last narrative):
Page 51 – James <OnHarry> at 9:13 AM <10:13 EDT>: Enter one new guy to the bar who we've been trying to entice for several months over on "my other Thread"!! Good to see ya ‘n my previous Welcome Aboard sez it all.
As you will find, we're an international group of like-minded characters when it comes to Classic Trains - real ‘n model. There's Nick in Wales - Allan a Brit-ex-pat in New Zealand - Dan in Sherwood Forest - Fergie in Dartmouth, NS when not out to sea - Rob our Manger in Brantford, ON - along with Eric from Sweden, now a U.S. citizen in Phoenix, AZ - Pete our Bar Chandler, Resident Brit ‘n Interim Governor General from Rugby, England now residing in Jefferson City, MO. Just an eclectic bunch o' guys, fer sure, fer sure. Not to leave out CM3 Shane, our resident coalminer in West Virginia - Lars our Senior Manager <Emeritus> in Staten Island, NY ‘n yours truly in Chesterfield, MO. That's us!
Recommend you check out Page One of this Thread - then the last few, that should give you a good idea of what we do ‘n how we do it. There's NO requirement to follow-the-leader nor to emulate any one. Your style is your own ‘n the guys will adjust accordingly. Just be yourself ‘n above all, we hope you enjoy it ‘round here!
Page 51 – CM3 Shane <coalminer3> at 10:34 PM <11:34 PM EDT>: Six degrees of separation with the guy who was "in" Slapshot, eh Okay - tell us MORE! Curious minds gotta know . . . <grin>
The "big dig" is really accelerating now - crew of 3 guys arrived this AM - the "hurt foot guy" was missing. They've gotten the conduit in - the gravel in - ‘n have plans to close up both trenches along the house by day's end. The extension into our front yard is closed up ‘n things are taking on a normal appearance at Juneau’sabode. Looks as if it should all be finished by tomorrow. Now, bring on the rain - BRING IT ON! <grin>
I remember when CPR re-cert was every 5 years! Then when with the local PD we were put on an annual re-qual . . . The Boris-method, hmmmmm - where have I heard that before
Well, things are settling down for me as I'm accepting the realization that I'll no longer be able to provide the types of offerings seen over these 3 plus years at the bar. Bothers me a lot - but I can't control the <censored> glitches cropping up each ‘n every time I try to transfer from Word to the Forums. Getting old in a hurry trying to make ‘em right when they keep showing up wrong. <barf> Sooooooooo - go slow ‘n lay low!
Many thanx for the response to my Email - today's visit, ROUND ‘n quarters <adjusted for inflation, of course!!>
Page 51 – Fergie <Fergmiester> at Noon <2 PM ADT>: I'm "almost" in disbelief regarding the SECOND < I3 > Post from our Resident Canadian Maritime Mariner in the past couple of weeks. Here's a guy who DOES NOT want to be categorized as a Regular, BUT who has seemingly found his nitch with us at the bar. Guess we "takes what we gets" ‘round this joint!
While you did NOT recognize MY guess regarding your Foto quiz - after I submitted it, it occurred to me that people LIKE YOU would most probably have offered up something quite OBVIOUS! <grin> Brantford - indeed! <geesh> I shudda known.
I do realize that you folks in Nova Scotia are overly abundant in the natural gas department <phew> - oooooooops, sorry! Flatulence wasn't necessary what I meant! <yikes> Anyway, I recall seeing a mini-treadmill arrangement in your adjacent storage room ‘n suspected those "crazed hampsters" were powering up your accessory terminals for the layout. Geesh, how was I to know you are using gas <gag> <cough> <sputter> <bratzafratz>
Can't say there were any feelings one way or the other regarding the AL or NL pennant winners. I would've liked to have seen the Dodgers square off against the BoSox simply to catch the fan reaction when Manny appeared wearing Dodger blue. What he did to the Sox was criminal - absolutely criminal. Supposedly dogging it, etc. It's a <censored> shame that ANY team took him on. No doubt he's a talented player - but his ethics are something else, akin to zip, zero, zilch!
We're National League fans in this household - so I'll pinch my nose while saying this - "Go Phillies." <ugh>
I wudda lost my caboose had I been in a foo-ball pool this weekend. Never would've picked the Lambs <aka: Rams> to beat the hated Boys from Dallas nor the Raiders to top the Jets - nor Green Bay to beat Indy - or . . . just that kinda weekend I suppose. Win some, lose some, others are rained out! <in foo-ball??> Hmmmmm.
Many thanx for the visit, chat, Fotos ‘n business! <KaChing> <KaChing>
Another "go" at it . . . here's the RANDOM FOTO spread that failed me on Saturday . . . <fingers crossed!>
(3) From the dome of the northbound Chaleur en route Gaspé
(6) VIA Rail’s OCEAN <Renaissance consist>– eastbound at Moncton, NB
Enjoy!
Good afternoon Leon,I think a large Keith's is required.I'll pop for a round as well on Pete's tab ( just so it doesn't stop working due to it's lack of usuage the last couple weeks ) .
A decent turnout for a Monday , a coll one today but we did get upto 60 degrees with some sun so it's not all that bad,gas bottomed out today to $0.99.9 cents a litre ( oh joy oh rapture )First time it's been under a buck in many a month ( spring )
James- sir. I'm glad we finally got you in here Looking forward to seeing more of you as well.I can't say if I have a favourite book of Ian's. They are all wonderfully done,the only one I ahven'y picket up is the Steam Scenes at Allandale,I'm looking forward to his newest release which is on Hamilton.
Tom-So the big dig is nearing completion,great news,with the weeping tile conduit inplace you should be good,( I'll cross Boris fingers and eye for you for luck )Great bunch of random photo's today sir.The sppdierman one is kind of an <ugh> but then you knew my feelings on it. The "Koolaid" and the "telus" wraps are by far the most obnoxious ones however.The rest of the shots are keepers fer sure fer sure.
Don't get me started on building codes.They seem to chnage yearly ( more money for the city and provincial coffers ) At least it's a good thing that the station has been fixed,seeping ground water.( no basement just a three foot dirt floored crawl space under the station) With the new footings in place and the underground foundation cracks fixed it should be good for another hundred years.
Like you I have no real intrest in this years world series,our local is and American Legue team so i guess we have to root for the Ray's by default. Mind you I'm not intending on actually watching any of the preceedings.
Shane-Yes rarely do you see Stelco or Dofasco's locomotives prowling anywhere but in the confines of the plants. Natuional Steel cars loco is a bit of a shy bird as well,quiet often they let teh local raod do their switching for them as well.Or at least they rent a "wreck" form CN.
Fergie-Ah yes fine shots of Brantford and it's resident locomotives When the new signals are up the local railfans will be less pleased ( guess they will all have to buy scanners )Great shots though sir
Well I'll be back alter on gents.
Good afternoon Captain Tom and Gentlemen!!
Hi Leon, yes, a ham sandwich, please. Tui to drink!
I'll see if I am having better luck now than last night when my post disappeared into the cyberspace. You never know. Anyway, we (my mrs and I) had a very interesting Sunday afternoon and evening. A guy on a big Harley Davidson missed the intersection and continued straight ahead through the gates to our backyard, hit a big Saguaro cactus, rammed our orange tree and hit and penetrated the block wall to our neighbor's backyard. The guy ended up in the neighbor's backyard and the motorcycle stayed in our's. He got life threatening injuries and broke both legs. According to the police he was in surgery for seven hours last night. I have a couple of pictures at the bottom of this post.
Allan – I wouldn’t say I am mastering the difficulties of this site. I’ve just been kind of lucky but I’m not happy about how it is being done. I would say Pete’s Bag is a borderline being famous or the opposite. It seems to live its own life. Glad you liked the pictures!Tom – That is right, we didn’t take the Eagle to Springfield last year but we rode it going back! Maybe that is why Pete’s bag did what it did to his camera. Pictures not downsized? Hmm, strange or maybe it isn’t strange after all. Part of the upgrade? Very interesting movies at the Emporium this week! Cross of Iron, I read the novel by Willi Heinrich and if the movie is half as good it is a very good movie! I saw Slap Shot many years ago. Funny, to say the least! Spider Man F40, interesting but I still don’t like the ads on locomotives. The ARR RDC looks very nice! That is what they should look like! I guess the platform in Moncton, NB isn’t used much considering all the weeds!Rob – I am slowly learing some tricks to put things together, but it shouldn’t have to be this way. Thanks for the photos of the steam locomotives, the salt train and others! I think CP’s Royal Hudson has a little bit of british look to it. Is National Steel Cars still using that old 45 tonner? It seems to be in good shape!James – Welcome to Our Place!! Have a drink on me!! I would say most of us are harmless so just relax and enjoy life!CM3 – The guy in the coach? I think you met him a few days a long time ago. The car wasn’t empty but when the Bag and Pete came through they took cover, just to be as safe as possible. They were lucky, nothing bad happened at that moment. Fergie – Brantford?! Wasn’t that what I said? Or at least close, just a few inches off on the map! Nice photos!
Today's quiz:
What is this?
The same locomotive.
Here are two photos from yesterday:
The Saguaro was about 6 ft tall before it was hit.
The motorcycle and the hole in the block wall.
Round for the house!!
Eric
Another couple of visits from our regular crew, which of course "enables" the Proprietor to come up with a response!
I received TWO very strange Emails from the ‘automated Forums' . . . both were "approvals" of Posts made weeks ago! Say what Don't get it - and of course since the Email was from the ‘automated' section - can't respond. Have no clue what they are all about . . .
By the by - another has been sent to our <GoR> plus . . . this time you may get your Bic flicked! <uh oh>
Page 51 – Rob <trolleyboy> at 4:37 PM <5:37 PM EDT>: Great to see our Manager find us again during daylite - that's the time we need the business the MOST!
Now that's a twist, fer sure, fer sure - a ROUND on Pete’s tab! <grin> Why not The man has probably "cleaned house" over in the UK with the exchange rate! <uh oh> Nice touch from our Manager! <oooooooops>
PLEASE check your Email for this day <Monday> . . . you'll LUV the subject! <uh oh>
Thanx for the visit, chat ‘n ROUND <on Pete >!
Page 51 –Eric <EricX2000> at 5:36 PM <3:36 PM Sandbox time>: Another daylite visit, which of course helps us immensely as we try to keep things moving forward at this Bar by the Ballast!
Those fotos are most revealing, especially the motorcycle "invasion" of your back yard. <geesh> Things are far more exciting in your neck of the woods <uhhhhhhh, desert> than where I live! <grin>
A real shame about the cactus plant and your orange tree. Hopefully they'll both recover. Insofar as the biker is concerned - guess I'll just withhold opinion ‘til we find if he was just a victim of a true accident, or caused the problem. There is a difference.
Your quiz I'm sitting this one out - although I do have some thoughts. But let the steam aficionados have their "go."
As always, do appreciate your continuing support for "Our" Place ‘n the way we do things ‘round here! Also, Fotos, chat ‘n ROUND makes for a fine Post - which is your trademark!
Good evening again Leon. Another Keith's if you don't mind
Eric-Great detail shots as always.While I'm not a steam head as it were I'll take a satb that that piece of equipment is a booster motor of some sort.
Too bad about the damage hopefully it all turns out for the best.As far as I can figure out NSC does still own and use that 45 tonner , they do rent larger power for bigger jobs,not unusal to see multiple strings of cars in various stages of completion at the plant.
Tom-Yes I saw the email, and the reason behind it,all I can say is that there are many out there who have no couth and only seem to exist bother others.More reason's why these forums are not the best of their kind out there,too much of the lowest common denominator.But ask me how I really feel.
I figured that Pete's bar tab needed a kick start glad you aggreed So a few more new pictures for this evening.
An Ontario Southland S6 at Guelph Jct.
Who says GP9's can't power road trains. CN Gp's with the Toyota plant job in Cambridge Ontario.
An oldy but a goody so lets look at it again.
A Random shot from teh top of the Welland Canal. Approaching the Lake Erie entance to the canal at Lock 8 in Port Colbourne Ontario
Hi Tom and all,
Leon, the usual round of Tui`s for all the guys` please.
Eric. At least you are getting on the site OK now. A fine set of pix you posted, you got me with the quiz photos` though, a couple of informative shots from that Harley Davidson riders accident, he was lucky to still be alive looking at them.
Fergie. Some good shots of the trains at Brantford, Rob`s home town.
James. Good to see you visit us again, hope to see more of you in here.
Rob. That shade of green has a certain ugly look to it! A fine spread of train shots from you again, good to see a couple of great looking Canadian steam locos`, the Royal Hudson is a beauty.
Tom. A very varied selection of flicks for the weekend, the "Cross of Iron" is a bit topical with the "Russkies" flexing their muscles` once again, you would have thought they learned the 1st time? Hav`nt seen "Slap Shot" at all. Heads up E-mails` received with thanks, could`nt get Fergies address onto the Cc list on my reply at all for some reason. Great to see you in with a very fine Random Fotos` spread after all your hassles posting, that Spider Man loco sure is a bit different, all of them magnified really well. Hope the earthmoving is all under control now, hope it`s all sorted before the bad weather settles in there.
See ya, Allan
As I've mentioned a time or three - it's the MOST "non" day of the week. So, let's make the best of this day AFTER Monday by filling up the coffee mugs - ordering a breakfast ‘n sampling a few pastries!
Page 51 – Rob <trolleyboy> at 7:56 PM <8:56 PM EDT>: When our Manager pays THAT kind of attention to the bar, one just KNOWS it's been a good day!
I've always detested the spineless creeps who hide behind anonymity - whether in a speeding car doing reckless things, or here in cyber space. A huge drawback for the endorsement of human kind, eh Kinda like being flipped off from a total stranger for who-knows-what the reason! <barf> JO/AHs are everywhere . . .
A wunnerful spate o' Fotos for the crew from our Resident Ontario Connection! All turned out well ‘n all are enjoyable to the eye! Seeing the "Garden" brings back some fine memories of visits past . . . By the by, what is the place being used for these days <daze>
Most appreciative for a good day at the bar - especially on a Monday!
Page 51 – Allan <Gunneral> at 8:13 PM <2:13 PM Tuesday NZ DST>: And from the "bottom" of the world comes our Resident Downunder Kiwi Connection!
Funny thing about Email - it is MOST unforgiving. That "epistle" I sent out the other day was being "edited" ‘n ZAP off it went! <yikes> That's how the "garble" resulted - didn't want to send it right then ‘n there, but . . . one of those glitches yet to be mastered I guess. BUT, how did we ever survive without it, eh I mean letters take sooooooo long in getting from one place to another when on opposite ends of the sphere!
I'm suspecting that THIS is the end of it insofar as the "big dig" is concerned. Actually all has been covered up quite nicely - drainage system only needs a deluge of rain to determine success. The crew that was here yesterday was by far the best in terms of hustle, etc. Only one of the 3 was an "original," but no matter - they sure demonstrated team work ‘n know how.
Thanx for the ROUND, visit ‘n chat!
Boris, serve ‘em all of the "spiked" OJ they can handle!
Good Morning Barkeep and all Present; coffee, please; round for the house and $ for the jukebox.
Fergie was by with pictures - Its always interesting to see different units in a consist.
Eric - Thought you lived in a quiet neighborhood, He really did a job on everything in the area and must have been moving right along when he decided to straighten out the road. We get 18 wheelers and sometimes Greyhound buses in front of the house ; that's always fun (not). O.K. Let's try your quiz. 1st shot - my guess is piping for stoker. Second shot is pick up for ATS. That's about as close as I can get to those two, chief.
Rob - GP7 and 9s powered a lot of stuff when I was coming up. It is a bit different to see them with double stacks - good take! Lake boats are always welcome, too.
Allan - Good to hear from you, sir.
OSP - It's always a good sign when stuff is getting filled in and covered. CPR we requalify every year along with 6 other subjects including rescue and confined spaces (what a surprise - lol). Spiderman FP40 - egad! Appreciated your travelogue on VIA and the ARR Budd car.
For what it's worth to the other barfies. Custom zoom will fix the picture size problem (at least it does on my computer - reduction to approx. 86 percent seems to work o.k.)
work safe
I've been "enabled" on this fine day by Shane . . . so here goes an attempt from the sub-basement archives room . . . <uh oh>
Anyone notice a "change" in the <censored> "numbers count" next to your cyber name Must be another "improvement," eh For whatever the reason, my "count" has dropped by over 1,000. Hmmmnm, guess I've been "throttled" by Kalmbach for some unexplained reason . . .
Did notice HUGE improvements though - there's now a COLOR PALETTE available to make those color selections in the "Message" box! AND FONT SIZE selections along with FONT FAMILY selections! Hip, Hip HOORAY! Pehaps next we'll see a return to ALL of the features lost in the transition <ie: margins>. Appears someone was "listening" . . .
Okay - on with the show!
PASSENGER TRAIN NOSTALGIA #24
<Initially Posted on 14 Nov 2005 "Our" Place I>
Here's something to enjoy regarding the Santa Fe (AT&SF) from a 1951 advertisement in my personal collection.
Enjoy the Pleasure Dome
only dome car between Chicago and Los Angeles
new Super Chief
The restful observation lounge
"top of the Super, next to the stars"
is only one of many features you will enjoy on the
new Super Chief, the train that sets a new world standard
of travel. Daily between Chicago and Los Angeles.
Santa Fe
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Good Afternoon Capt'n Tom and Crew
Yes I'll have a Western and Fries (with extra Mayo)
Anyway Did the Woodstove this a.m. so we're good to go and will fire up tonight as it will be another frosty one!
Tom: gotch'r message and will return the call this week as mornings are all but shot with Physio appointments and all. Glad the basement problem is well on the mend though having to wait for the next downpour will be taxing.
Eric: The picture that Rob showed is not a Royal Hudson it's just a regular CPR Hudson... I prefer the this one personally! The majority of CP Engines had a British Flare to them as they were semi streamlined and sissyfied As to the Motor bike, Heck that's nothing a Flat bed Tow Truck showed up at the neighbours the other day with a car and the remains of a Kawasaki Ninja. Turns out the Bike T-boned the car at about 85/90 mph and the car won though it was swung 180 degrees and travelled for another 150' though the Biker travelled about 4'. Turns out no license, 6 speeding tickets and dead at 27
Shane: thanks for the kudos re the photo's and yes as a Rescue Specialist I too have to re-qualify all that stuff and then some... two weeks recert course once every three years.
These foto's were taken in Kinston Ontario and this is the original, (1st of 3 Stations.
Anyway Gent's hope you enjoy!
"Enabled" again on this fine day - this time by Fergie who provided us with a super-fine Foto Spate!
Seems my previous submission from our sub-basement archives room worked out better than expected - so here's another try! <uh oh>
C'mon Lady Luck, let's ROLL!
Here's another Passenger RR Fallen Flag for the gang from Classic American Railroads :
The Passenger Railroad Fallen Flags of "Our" Place #22
<A form of this was initially Posted on 17 Oct 2005, at "Our" Place I>
Boston & Maine (B&M)
Caveat: The information provided is NOT all inclusive and is reflective only of the periods mentioned.
Boston & Maine (B&M) - (passenger ops)
Headquarters: Boston, MA
Mileage:
1950: 1,700 1995: 1,350
Locomotives in 1963: Diesel: 235
Rolling stock in 1963: Freight cars - 5,490 Passenger - 155
Principal routes in 1950:
Boston-Dover, MA-Portland, ME
Boston-White River Junction, VT
Boston, MA-Troy, NY
Boston-Portsmouth, NH-Portland, ME
Springfield, MA-Berlin, NH
Worcester-Lowell Junction, MA
Worcester-Gardner, MA
South Ashburnham, MA-Bellows Falls, VT
Dover, NH-Intervale, NH
Passenger trains of note:
Alouette (Boston-Montreal, QC)
Ambassador (New York & Boston-Montreal)
Cheshire (Boston-White River Junction)
Day White Mountains (New York-Berlin, NH)
Flying Yankee (Boston-Bangor, ME
Green Mountain Flyer (Boston-Montreal
The Gull (Boston-Halifax, NS)
Kennebec (Boston-Portland-Bangor)
Minute Man (Boston-Troy, NY)
Montrealer & Washingtonian (Washington-Montreal)
Mountaineer (Boston-Littleton & Bethlehem, NH)
Pine Tree (Boston-Portland-Bangor)
Red Wing (Boston-Montreal)
State of Maine (New York-Portland)
RDCs of the B&M <foto credits: unknown>
RDC-1 <foto credit: unknown>
RDC-2 <foto credit: unknown>
RDC-3 <foto credit: unknown>
P.S. Seems that things are getting back to where they WERE <almost>!
Good evening Captain Tom and Gentlemen!!
Leon, good to see you, I'll have Rumpteak Café de Paris and a Keith's
Tried to hurry up but I guess I missed Ruth today. Sme very nice photos to look at this afternoon/evening.
Tom – No, the cactus you see in the picture did only receive minor damage, but there was another one in front of it that was a total loss. Just like the orange tree, a total loss. I actually believe it was true accident. According to the police there were no alcohol or drugs involved. Interesting SF ad! “Top of the Super, next to the stars”! These old ads remind me of a fellow Swede who is part owner (I believe) of a private car, “Chapel Hill”, here in the US. Once a year he (and other people) travel to different places in that car together with other cars. This year they went to San Diego and other places. These links below goes to a Swedish Train Forum where he just finsihed a trip report with lots of photos, traveling from Chicago to Los Angeles and San Diego and then back to Chicago. The text is in Swedish but I think you should have a look at the pictures.Part 1 - http://postvagnen.com/forum/index.php?id=63507Part 2 - http://postvagnen.com/forum/index.php?id=63779Part 3 - http://postvagnen.com/forum/index.php?id=64996Part 4A - http://postvagnen.com/forum/index.php?id=65248Part 4B - http://postvagnen.com/forum/index.php?id=65249Part 5 - http://postvagnen.com/forum/index.php?id=66228Part 6A - http://postvagnen.com/forum/index.php?id=68244Part 6B - http://postvagnen.com/forum/index.php?id=68245Part 7 - http://postvagnen.com/forum/index.php?id=68681Part 8 - http://postvagnen.com/forum/index.php?id=68945Part 9 - http://postvagnen.com/forum/index.php?id=69207Part 10A - http://postvagnen.com/forum/index.php?id=69847Part 10B - http://postvagnen.com/forum/index.php?id=69848Part 11 - http://postvagnen.com/forum/index.php?id=70942B & M had some nice RDCs! I like the letters on both sides of the front! Rob – You are right, it is a booster! You can’t see much of it, but it powered the trailing truck on this Southern Pcific class SP-2, 4-10-2 locomotive! Free drinks for you the rest of the week!!
Southern Pacific #5021. Thanks for the info on the 45-tonner!Nice photos! Guelph Jct, a place even I have been to! Very good looking PCC!Allan – That motorcycle rider was extremely lucky to survive the crash. He is in critical condition according to some of his friends who stopped by today. Broke his both legs and both knees and quite a few bones in his face, plus more. CM3 – It is a quiet neighborhood, but this guy made a lot of noise when he crossed all the way over our backyard, in through the closed gates and out through the block wall. There is a 3-way intersection outside the wrecked gate and according to the guy the throttle was stuck. He was lucky to survive. Fergie – Not royal? Semi streamlined and sissyfied!! You mean they don’t look like raw brutal force coming down the track?! Dead at 27. That is the wrong way and time to die. But I guess he kind of asked for it. “Our” guy was a little bit luckier. At least he is still alive. Some of his friends stopped by today to have a look at the location. They were surprised that he survived after seeing all the obstacles he hit. Thanks for the photos of #1095 and the Kingston Station!! All in memory of John A. MacDonald! Is there a flat bed car behind the locomotive?
Round for the house!
<PRR 2-10-2 Santa Fe - Public Domain - Wikipedia.com>
Another good week day at the bar with our staunch supporters keeping Ruth busy during daylite - way to go guyz!
I'm going directly to the Acknowledgments, but first URGE each reader of this Page to take the time ‘n make the effort to FULLY review the URLs provided by Eric. They are simply OUTSTANDING ‘n well worth one's time - if that is you happen to enjoy TRAINS! Those Fotos clearly illustrate that a picture is indeed worth a thousand words - no matter what the language!
Tuesday - October 21st <all times Central daylite>:
Page 52 - CM3 Shane <coalminer3> at 8:56 AM <9:56 AM EDT>: Always a good sign when our Resident WVA Connection begins our day!
No "real" frost yet - but in the lo-lying areas, just a trace . . . Temps have remained at or near the lo-70s (F) during the past several days, but that's expected to change as the rains arrive later on this week . . .
All the "big dig" work is DONE - COMPLETED - FINISHED - THE END! <we hope . . . .>
I'm seeing ‘n experiencing IMPROVEMENTS regarding these new Forums ‘n am no longer being plagued by the problems of recent times. <phew> As witnessed by my last two submissions from the sub-basement archives, things are ‘working.'
Thanx for the visit, chat ‘n of course the ROUND ‘n quarters <adjusted for inflation!>
Page 52 - Fergie <Fergmiester> at 2:05 PM <4:05 PM ADT>: Good timing from our Resident Canadian Maritime Mariner! Sorry we couldn't connect by fone - but I surely wouldn't want to screw up your psycho visitations <or is that physio??> Hmmmm, whatever . . . Anway, best time for me to chat happens to be mornings - but for you, I'll make the time . . . whenever.
Yeah, sounds like things are "normal" in your part of the world with frost upon the pumpkins!
Fine spate o' Fotos - liked ‘em all ‘n appreciate your taking the time ‘n making the effort to Post ‘em with us at the bar! Always liked the ‘white walls' on steamers . . .
Appreciate your visit, Mate . . . . errrrrrrrr, Skipper!
Page 52 - Eric <EricX2000> at 6:14 PM <4:14 PM Sandbox time>: First ‘n foremost - that is one terrific ‘n OUTSTANDING spate o' URLs that you've provided our guys. A FIVE- Salute to our Sandman!
I've gone thru ‘em, but definitely will be devoting the better part of the morning REALLY enjoying those fine Fotos. Now that's the way to travel - a dream of mine ‘n perhaps many other real train lovers - but it just seemed like one easily could imagine being aboard. Again, really OUTSTANDING ‘n something not ever seen at "Our" Place . . .
Many thanx for your visit, extra-efforts in compiling those URLs, inclusive chat ‘n of course the ROUND!
Eric. That Harley rider was lucky to survive that crash for sure, looks as if he`s going to spend quite a long period in hospital. A great lot of URL`s covering your fellow Swede`s trip to San Diego and back to Chicago, a really magnificant collection of photos` of the trip, many thanks for giving us the chance to see them all. Nice shot of SP #5021, good to see that Rob came up with the correct answer to your quiz pix.
CM3. Was by, good to see you in.
Fergie. Some fine pix of "The Spirit of Sir John A" at Kingston, Ontario.
Tom. Good to hear the "dig" is completed now and that your waiting for a downpour to give it a good check out. My bride says that if I did`nt send so many e-mails I would`nt have to spend so much time answering them, who can beat female logic! A fine rendition in Passenger Train Nostalgia #24 on the Santa Fe Super Chief Pleasure Dome Ad, and the Fallen Flags #22 on the B&M with all the pasenger train info and the great RDC pix. You sound a lot happier now with the improvements to the site`s tools, it`s good to see your usual high quality posts back to normal again that's for sure.
A man who keeps his eyes on the horizon like he's expectin' the sheriff to budge up on him has more on his mind than seein' the sights.
Mid-week in mid-continent USA once more ‘n the best for this day is all the outside construction work is FINISHED! Life has returned to normal, along with the piece of mind associated with NOT having to worry about water in the Can-Am Trainroom! <phew>
So, let's get a move on, shall we Coffee's been freshly ground ‘n brewed - pastries stocked in The Mentor Village Bakery Case ‘n our <light> ‘n <traditional> breakfasts ready for ordering from our Menu Board!
Comments from the Proprietor
Some positive signs that the Forums are returning to the "normal" we have grown accustomed to. Recommend youse guyz READ the woids from the Kalmbach-man. It can't hurt!
Insofar as the "phenom" discussed previously - still don't have a clue why I've lost well over 1,000 "numbers" - actually I think it's more like 1,500 . . . but I really haven't committed that stuff to memory. BUT my "numbers" definitely took a downward spiral. Then there is the "thing" I sent y'all an Email on - apparently there's someone "out there" delighting in screwing up a "thing" that never should've been incorporated into the NEW Forums . . . but the "thing" is ‘n here we go AGAIN! <barf>
Page 52 - Allan <Gunneral> at 8:28 PM <2:28 PM Wednesday NZ DST>: If not for you, we'd have locked ‘er up early on Tuesday! Appears we've flip-flopped ‘n now are searching for some nite owls! <grin>
Yeah, I'm feelin' much better-er regarding the frustration experienced in trying to ‘do' the things I like to do EASIER rather than not. Certainly a world of difference between now ‘n then. You'd have thought . . . awwwww, never mind. <barf>
Female logic Is that an oxymoron <uh oh> Best to lay low ‘n go slow with that one, Mate!
Appreciate the visit, chat ‘n ROUND!
Friday is Pizza ‘n Beer Nite! - and - Steak ‘n Fries Nite!
Saturday is Steak ‘n All The Trimmings Nite!
Dinner begins at 5 PM so come early ‘n often!
Morning gents,just a quick `still here` post-been flat on my back with a `flu bug since sunday -made it into work yesterday...nightmare ....Anyway,starting to feel within 5 degrees of human again -will try and catch up during the day and get a proper post together for tonight-have a good one
Nick is on the Binnacle List! Now that's NOT good . . . CHEERS, Mate <clink> to a speedy 'n full recovery.
Here's something not seen for awhile . . .
2008 BIRTHDAY WATCH LIST
<rev. Oct 22nd>
ACTIVE Customers at "Our" Place
January 13th (Fergie - 46)
OKRA (Dec 22 - Jan 20) Are tough on the outside but tender on the inside. Okras have tremendous influence. An older Okra can look back over his life and see the seeds of his influence everywhere. You can do something good each day if you try. You go well with most anyone.
March 5th (Nick - 48)
March 31st (Lars - 68) - Gone but not forgotten!
MOON PIE (March 21 - April 20) You're the type that spends a lot of time on the front porch. A cinch to recognize the physical appearance of Moon Pies. Big and round are the key words here. You should marry anybody who you can get remotely interested in the idea. A Chitlin would be a good mate but it's not going to be easy. You always have a big smile and are happy. This might be the year to think about aerobics. Maybe not.
May 18th (Tom - 70)
POSSUM (April 21 - May 21) When confronted with life's difficulties, possums have a marked tendency to withdraw and develop a don't-bother-me-about- it attitude. Sometimes you become so withdrawn, people actually think you're dead. This strategy is probably not psychologically healthy but seems to work for you. You are a rare breed. Most folks love to watch you work and play. You are a night person and mind your own business. You should definitely marry an Armadillo.
August 11th (Pete - 57) -
August 14th (Allan - 73)
CATFISH (July 24 - Aug 23) Catfish are traditionalists in matters of the heart, although one's whiskers may cause problems for loved ones. You Catfish are never easy people to understand. You run fast. You work and play hard. Even though you prefer the muddy bottoms to the clear surface of life, you are liked by most. Above all else, Catfish should stay away from Moon Pies.
September 8th (Rob - 37)
GRITS (Aug 24 - Sept 23) Your highest aim is to be with others like yourself. You like to huddle together with a big crowd of other Grits. You love to travel though, so maybe you should think about joining a club. Where do you like to go? Anywhere they have cheese, gravy, bacon, butter, or eggs and a good time. If you can go somewhere where they have all these things, that serves you well. You are pure in heart.
December 29th (CM3 Shane - 62) - NEXT UP!
The age reflected is what you will be on your 2008 B'day!
Not on the list Send me an Email with your birth date (month-day-year - ie: May 18, 1938). Corrections too!
Tom (Siberianmo)
NOTICE! NOTICE! NOTICE!
The RR BOOK RELAY 2008! continues on as Eric's book, Steel Rails to Victory, has made it to Shane! I liked the book so much that I ordered a hardbound copy <1970 ed.> for myself!
Signed up are: Tom - Pete - Nick - CM3 Shane - Rob ‘n Allan!
From the jacket Hundreds of photographs, some from the archives of the warring powers and never-before reproduced, tell the exciting story of the role of railroads in World War II. From hastily constructed light railways in forward positions to the vast, efficient rail networks existing in the interior of every belligerent nation, all battle plans had to take the railroad situation into serious consideration. Where rail service was delayed and finally destroyed, armies were compromised and eventually defeated in the field. It is significant that the first strategic air raid by the great American bombers was directed against a railway objective near Rouen in occupied France. The inherent characteristics of economy and flexibility in railways were revealed in every phase of the war and even involved them to a considerable degree in the commission of atrocities. The European theater of operations was in every sense a "railroad war, in which track conditions and locomotive availability figures were as vital as ammunition and troop strength. Mr. Ziel, however, not only discussed the war in Europe but also the importance of railroads in some Pacific operations as well as the home-front American railroads. The stories of the railroads, the railroad men, and the railroad armies of World War II unfold in the dramatic photographs and fascinating narrative of STEEL RAILS TO VICTORY. Here is a lasting document to interest both the railroad fan and the historian of what was perhaps the last great "railroad war."
Hundreds of photographs, some from the archives of the warring powers and never-before reproduced, tell the exciting story of the role of railroads in World War II. From hastily constructed light railways in forward positions to the vast, efficient rail networks existing in the interior of every belligerent nation, all battle plans had to take the railroad situation into serious consideration. Where rail service was delayed and finally destroyed, armies were compromised and eventually defeated in the field. It is significant that the first strategic air raid by the great American bombers was directed against a railway objective near Rouen in occupied France. The inherent characteristics of economy and flexibility in railways were revealed in every phase of the war and even involved them to a considerable degree in the commission of atrocities. The European theater of operations was in every sense a "railroad war, in which track conditions and locomotive availability figures were as vital as ammunition and troop strength. Mr. Ziel, however, not only discussed the war in Europe but also the importance of railroads in some Pacific operations as well as the home-front American railroads. The stories of the railroads, the railroad men, and the railroad armies of World War II unfold in the dramatic photographs and fascinating narrative of STEEL RAILS TO VICTORY. Here is a lasting document to interest both the railroad fan and the historian of what was perhaps the last great "railroad war."
Where rail service was delayed and finally destroyed, armies were compromised and eventually defeated in the field. It is significant that the first strategic air raid by the great American bombers was directed against a railway objective near Rouen in occupied France. The inherent characteristics of economy and flexibility in railways were revealed in every phase of the war and even involved them to a considerable degree in the commission of atrocities.
The European theater of operations was in every sense a "railroad war, in which track conditions and locomotive availability figures were as vital as ammunition and troop strength. Mr. Ziel, however, not only discussed the war in Europe but also the importance of railroads in some Pacific operations as well as the home-front American railroads.
The stories of the railroads, the railroad men, and the railroad armies of World War II unfold in the dramatic photographs and fascinating narrative of STEEL RAILS TO VICTORY. Here is a lasting document to interest both the railroad fan and the historian of what was perhaps the last great "railroad war."
This is a fine CLASSIC wartime railroad/railway book!
As is the practice, keep me apprised of the progress via Email . . . Next on the "list" is Rob in Ontario!
This will be a quick stop for now as the forum has picked me for the daily "barrel ride." Let's see, so far we have huge pictures taking up the entire screen followed by normal size pictures then we have big type and smalller type (9 point) and itty bitty type which is even smaller ( this appears randomly). Access to all of eEic's links is blocked by our firewall, and so it goes. I'll try again later today and see how it works. Other than that will try again tomorrow.
And so the Forum's nightmare is continuing for our crew . . . sorry to learn that CM3 Shane is experiencing what many of us had been putting up with since this all began.
There have been improvements to the "improved" CHANGE to the way we were operating, BUT the wide-page phenom, super-sized images, etc. are making things very difficult. <barf>
Anyway - here's something pre-prepared for our gang . . . Not seen before ‘round here!
Now Arriving on Track #1
Six Pack Special Number Fifteen
RR advertisements from the Classic Era
(1) Pennsylvania - Atlantic City
(2) Santa Fe - Land of Pueblos
(3) Great Britain - Victoria Station
(4) Union Pacific - Colorado
(5) Idaho Springs - Colorado
(6) Erie Railroad
Good afternoon Captain Tom and all present!!
Ruth, I had to stop by while you are here! No, not now. Just a cold Tuborg Gold, please!
I still don't understand why this forum is so... I better not say anything more. I am posting in almost ten different forums and this is the only one with so many limitations and problems.
I just stopped by to hang up a couple of randomly picked photos.
Southern Pacific, class SP-2
3-cyl locomotive.
I'll be back later.
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