Right then -where were we -ah yes ---
first up -
TOM-E/M recd. and responded--good job there mate
And now to the meat of the day...
PETE-glad you are enjoying the best of the Emerald Isle....BTW,if you are coming back via Rosslare/Fishguard give us a bell...Now for the benefit of the company,here are some pix of the station at Killarney-will be interested to see how your pix differ from mine
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Here is a train heading out to Tralee after the tricky reversal noted in PETE`s post.
SHANE -the camera never lies-and sadly is rarely bribable....As it happens my mums youngest brother married into a Yorkshire family-`soft` Yorkshire though-they accept the existance of other tribes-good people --traditional `hard` Yorkshire breakfast is a pint of black tea with a black pudding or similar as bulk...scarily hard folk.....
ERIC-Flu-:-am pretty much back to full strength thanks mate -although there was a period when I felt like I wasnt gonna make it-all part of life`s rich pageant... -Yes indeed,there are colour light signals on the layout but they are currently not working-as part of the re-wiring scheme they are the last on the list to be hooked back in-but trust me,it`s on the list !!!
Now,you mentioned the Walker railcars ,as I understand it they were derived from road vehicles-not sure if they were petrol or derv powered
will look it out ...
Hope your unexpected visitor is healing well.....$19,000 for a bike is fairly scary-could get a Bonny,a Norton,a B.S.A road rocket ,tattooes and change for that money over here ........B.T.W love that MILW `F` unit
O.K-am somewhat the worse for drink and medication toight-lets have a little sing along -----You cant always get what you want..................
but if you try sometimes,you might just find (da da dada da da) that you get what you need......oh yeah......
O.K guys-I`m for thr the long walk home-have a good night ,speak soon
well good evening all-against the odds the weather has calmed down a bit so lets have a look at yer...-am just back from band night and a bit pi**ed off-the plan was `lets have some soul classics to work up`-nobody else could be bothered -irritating enough, and my choices -`Heatwave ` and `Nowhere to run ` by Martha and the Vandella`s were both kicked into touch without even the courtesy of a listen---serious grumps here....mutter mutter mutter
But enough of that-lets have a little drinkie and make merry-Leon,this is your cue dear boy-shall we have some proper Oktoberfest European beer....??????
A round of the Staropramen Prague lager for the house please whilst I catch up on the day....
back in a bit
G'day Gents!
A thought popped into this aging cranium of mine as I read thru the day's offerings from the most-dedicated crew "Our" Place has ever had. That statement pretty much sums up what I have in mind . . .
"Our" Place has been and IS all about giving a Rat's Patoot for the way things are done on this Thread. It never was for the recalcitrant - the pretenders or those who simply couldn't and wouldn't get into the swing of things. Why in the world some of them stuck it out so long is beyond any level of comprehension I have. Anyway, when Eric came back for his 2nd visit of the day - during daylite at that - it illustrated to me just how much he 'n the rest of our crew really CARE about keeping this idea of OURS going 'n going strong.
Thanx, Eric for the shot in the arm 'n thanx for that supplemental link for the Swedish Private Rail Car tour of America. Fantastic - simply fantasic!
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Here's something from the sub-basement archives room - hopefully the formatting will "work" . . .
Time again for a Blast from the Past in the form of a Fallen Flag from Classic American Railroads:
The Passenger Railroad Fallen Flags of "Our" Place #23
New York, New Haven & Hartford (NYNH&H) (NH)
<A form of this was initially Posted on 18 Oct 2005 at "Our" Place I>
Caveat: The information provided is NOT all inclusive and is reflective only of the periods mentioned.
Headquarters: New Haven, CT
Mileage in 1950: 1,800
Locomotives in 1963:
Diesel: 381 - Electric: 22
Rolling stock in 1963:
Freight cars: 6,925 - Passenger cars: 1,055 (including self-propelled)
Principal routes in 1950:
New York City (Grand Central)-New Haven-New London, CT-Providence, RI-Boston, MA
New York City (Pennsylvania Station)-New Rochelle, NY
New Haven-Hartford, CT-Springfield, MA
New Haven-Middletown-Putnam, CT-Boston (Readville)
New Haven-Northhampton & Holyoke, MA
Devon-Winsted, CT
Waterbury-Hartford-Plainfield, CT-Providence
Providence (Valley Falls)-Worcester, MA
Norwalk, CT-Pittsfield & Station Line, MA
Derby, CT-Campbell Hall & Beacon, NY
New London-Worcester
New Bedford & Fall River-Framingham-Lowell & Fitchburg, MA
Boston-Brocton-Provincetown & Hyannis & Woods Hole, MA
Attleboro-Taunton-Middleboro, MA
South Braintree-Plymouth, MA
Passenger trains of note:
NEW YORK-BOSTON
Bay State - Bostonian - Commander - Forty Second Street - Gilt Edge -
Hell Gate Express - Merchants Limited - Murray Hill - Narragansett -
New Yorker - Owl - Puritan - Roger Williams - Shoreliner - Yankee Clipper
BOSTON-PHILADELPHIA-WASHINGTON
(operated by PRR west of NYC (Penn Station)
Colonial - Federal - Patriot - Pilgrim - Quaker - Senator - William Penn
OTHER RUNS
Bankers (New York-Springfield)
Berkshires (New York-Pittsfield)
Connecticut Yankee (New York-Springfield)
Day Cape Codder (New York-Hyannis & Woods Hole
Day White Mountain (New York-Berlin, NH; operated by B&M north of Springfield)
Montrealer (New York-to-Montreal, operated by B&M, CV & CN north of Springfield)
Nathan Hale (New York-Springfield)
Naugatuck (New York-Winsted)
Night Cap (New York-Stamford, CT
State of Maine (New York-Portland, ME via Providence & Worcester; B&M beyond
Washingtonian (Montreal-to-Washington counterpart to Montrealer
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Some drumheads from the NH:
Enjoy!
Tom
Good afternoon Captain Tom and Gentlemen!!
Ruth, yes I am back, but just for a little while. Just a cold Tui, please!
Thought I would stop by and give you the last link to the private car trip report.
http://www.postvagnen.com/forum/index.php?id=71336
Includes Kansas City.
Milwaukee Road F7-A #118C. Illinois Railway Museum.
Round for the house!!
Eric
<Boston & Maine 4-8-2 with a mail train heading into Mechanicville, N.Y. (Courtesy of Artist: Gilbert Bennett - www.xmission.com)>
Windy, rainy, blustery ‘n chilly kinda day as it's dreary in these parts! Juneau ‘n I just made it home after walk #1 as the rains began to pelt down - coming in spasms right now. "They" are calling for perhaps an inch . . . good test for the basement!
Speaking of the basement, an was sent to those of you who I figured would be interested in the "Big Dig" Fotos. You should be able to access my PhotoBucket account for views of the project. Please send me an Email if you have problems or would like to comment. I'd prefer to keep that kinda thing away from the bar. THANX!
Quite an interesting morning as I was browsing ‘round the Forums - not participating necessarily, just rubber-necking to see what's what. Anyway, noticed Fergie - Nick - Shane ‘n Pete all logged in pretty much within an hour or so of one another. Three of the four made it to the bar!
So, that calls for some quick Acknowledgments!
Customer Acknowledgments (since my last narrative):
Thursday - October 23rd <all times Central daylite>:
Page 53 - Nick <nickinwestwales> at 8:40 AM <2:40 PM GMT>: Free breakfasts on our Resident Musician in Wales! That calls for a Five- for the Nickster!
Nasty is perhaps the best descriptor for the type weather we're both experiencing. Something about cold, dark, damp ‘n dank days <daze> in the fall, eh Good day for stone fireplaces within a remote Inn somewhere - with of course the proper ‘warm ups' in abundance ‘n plenty of consumables on buffet tables. Oh yeah, a table full of Cindy's LOPM would certainly add to the setting! Hmmmm, sounds just like "Our" Place!
Hope my Foto spread via PhotoBucket ‘works' for you - as perhaps you'll spy something that may assist you with your project.
I too wondered whether our Interim Governor General had exercised is considerable influence ‘n clout with the LOCKMASTER to guarantee pandemonium during his time away from the bar. Hmmmmmmm. Actually, that would be more like our Sandman to sand bag us! <grin> <sorry, Eric! >
Good luck with the soldering . . . ‘n many thanx for thinking of us this AM . . . nice to have you begin the day for us!
Page 53 - Pete <pwolfe> at 8:47 AM <2:47 PM GMT>: Really pleased to see you at the bar from the Emerald Isle at that! Sorry ‘bout the nasty weather - Nick gave us a head's up on what's happening over there. Missouri is getting a touch of it as well - but surely not like the storms whipped up from the ocean. Anyway, great having you with us again - that's your THIRD contact since departing on vacation.
A shame that what should've been a more pleasant ‘n scenic crossing turned out so poorly. Perhaps the return ferry will encounter better weather ‘n sea conditions.
Thanx for the ROUND - we just happened to have a stock of BOTH brews, so your tab has been billed accordingly - one ROUND of EACH! <grin>
Page 53 - CM3 Shane <coalminer3> at 9:14 AM <10:14 AM EDT:> Snow in the forecast for the WVA hill country, eh What NOT, sez Moi! <grin> Some frost on the pumpkin, surrounded by the white stuff is "nice" this time of year. <yikes>
Just did some reading about a recent rescue operation in the Aleutians where another fishing vessel went down in those cold ‘n stormy seas. Was in an area that I'm familiar with - near the passage into the Bering Sea. Last count is 5 dead - but a couple were rescued. Just amazing that anyone survives in those conditions - believe me, that's a challenge to say the least for any mariner. No wonder those guys "play" as hard as they do - it's definitely not for the chicken-hearted of the earth, fer sure, fer sure.
And speaking of hockey - been reading about some conjecture <repeat: conjecture> regarding Toronto getting one of the U.S. franchises that are in financial difficulty. Apparently a "buzz" going on about that north of the border. Some good points though - New York City has 3 teams within the greater metro ‘n they all seem to be drawing well. Toronto is surely a qualifier when it comes to the population base ‘n business interests being centered there. So, why not Lots of questions to be answered - and it's only a bunch of talk anyway. The Garage League Czar is most probably tied to keeping the U.S. franchises afloat - or at least relocating ‘em down here. Talk is Atlanta, Phoenix ‘n a few others are in financial trouble. <geesh> Surprise, surprise that we'd be reading that - when times get tuff, the expendable buck gets swacked the hardest ‘n that spells trouble for ALL spectator sports. But, what do I know, eh
Many thanx for the visit - glad things seem to be a bit better today than yesterday. But stick around, one just never knows, eh
ROUND ‘n quarters <adjusted for inflation!> most appreciated!
Seven bucks toward your purchase of a private rail car! Well, it’s a start. <grin> In that URL spread of yours was a most-interesting breakdown of the car costs for hooking up to a train. Really something to keep – which I’ve done. Never know – perhaps I’ll win a Lottery too! Hmmmmm, but first a small matter like – purchasing a ticket! <oooooooooh>
Been all kinds of comments regarding motorcycles lately, especially those involved in accidents <or as I like to term it: self-inflicted carelessness>. The young man who worked most of my project had an incident with his bike – just purchased it for $11k – ‘n it now is in dire straits in terms of requiring repairs. Apparently it “got away” from him <don’t know or understand the particulars> dragged him a considerable distance ‘n he wound up with a rather nasty puncture wound into the fleshy area of his foot. Fortunately, nothing permanently damaged – but he’s a hurtin’ toad, fer sure, fer sure. Cudda been worse, eh I think Rob had it right – MurderCycles . . .
Sorry, but I do not understand what you mean regarding the ten Forums . . . I’m sure you’ll clarify it as we go along.
I had explained to the gang about Pete’s trip to Ireland before this latest CHANGE took place. The people who accompanied his bride to the UK wanted to spend 4 days over there – so that’s what they are doing. Not sure that Irish Customs would permit entry of the Black Bag! Hmmmmmm. <grin>
Good Foto ‘n appreciate the ROUND!
Boris, serve ‘em all a second ROUND of the "spiked" OJ!
Good morning Captain Tom and Gentlemen!!
Good morning Ruth! Yes, coffee and a cheese danish would be perfect! You look great today!!
Never got time to stop by a second time last night so I decided to have breakfast here this morning instead.
Tom – I understand that they are doing a good job fixing your leaking basement! Thanks for the photos! Looks like they have been doing a good job. I thought they were going to dig much more. Must be good not to have to worry about water in the basement every time it is raining. Glad you liked the links! It gives us an idea what it is going to be like when we get our own car!!! I actually won on Powerball tonight! $7!!!! I don’t know if the forums are going back to normal, yesterday it was worse than the last few days. Bergie hasn’t answered my second mail and I don’t think he will. Classic ads! But for some reason the Land of Pueblos looks more like a book cover! I like the Streamliner City of Denver ad the best!No, I wrote almost ten forums. I’ll make a list and let you know exactly how many it is. I am not sure how many it is. As I said to Shane, I have not had any problems with super-sized photos. Allan – Yes, the Harley rider was lucky to survive, that’s for sure! The question is if he will be able to walk again? This site is making me very frustrated. There is not one single reason that it should be like this. Period. This is the only forum where I have ever had this kind of problems.Nick – Get well young man! You are not supposed to catch the flu!Interesting photos from your layout! I just discovered a light signal! Is it working? Also most interesting to see the pictures of the detached power units! Never seen anything like it before! What kind of engine do they have? Gasoline or diesel? How old are those units/cars?Thanks for the info on the Irish locos and cars! You are right about the motorcycle, someone said that the one that ended up in our backyar was a $19,000 machine. Very heavy!!CM3 – I have certain problems with this forum after the change, but no problems with full size pictures. Did you manage to get through to the Swedish forum? Ice melter in place already? Wow, I’m glad I’m not living in that part of the world. We are still around 90˚ during the days. No ice!!Rob – Yes, the Harley rider was very lucky. It’s a hevy motorcycle and I know he bought it very recently. I think he lost control of it because he wasn’t used to it. Very nice photos of those work cars, the RS18, and the “four fours!Fergie – Photo one is correct, hook up for the booster engine. Photo two is wrong, it’s a blow down muffler. Pete – Wow! Good to see you Pete!! Hope you are having a great time on the other side of the ocean! What the heck are you doing in Ireland? Be careful! How is your black bag doing?
SP Class M-7, #1774, 2-6-0. Globe, AZ.
Good Morning Barkeep and all Present; coffee, please; round for the house and $ for the jukebox. Gas is at $2.89 here and has been that way for a few days. Weather clear, track fast for today and tomorrow although we are supposed to have rain this weekend and possibly snow next week.
Let’s see what the forum is doing today. So far we have big pictures, small pictures, “normal size type” and then randomly selected fonts and type sizes in some posts. I also had one that was blocked and highlighted like you would do for a “search and destroy” in word. At least I can read stuff today, though! No, Boris, stop pushing the buttons! Thanks you!
Rob – Maple Leaf Gardens is at least a facade of its former self (sorta like the hockey team – sorry, couldn’t resist). The Torontos and Bostons play tonight but we won’t see it down here. Everyone is all aflutter because West Virginia and Auburn play. Good match – one side has no defense and the other no offense. The Aud in Buffalo is being torn down. The Buffalo News had a good slide show about the festivities yesterday. You can go to their website and I’ll bet that the slide show is still there.
Nice work car shots – love that stuff!
Nick – Ain’t it true how the camera sees things that we don’t. Appreciate the pictures of the power unit on the turntable – it clarified how “things work.” Enjoyed your description of the Glaswegian breakfast; can’t wait to see the Yorkshire menu.
Allan was in with comments as was Eric. BTW, Eric, the buckets of ice melter have already been set out for easy access on the sidewalks around our buildings; won’t be long now!
OSP – Glad you got the WP&Y material – I didn’t know if you had seen it or not. Compliments for a nice selection of ads from back when. The PRR Atlantic City one is a classic. I see where the USCG got some favorable comments re recent rescue activities in Alaska.
Now let’s see if I can copy this over to where it’s supposed to go – wish me luck!
Work safe
Hi Tom and all.
A round of ether Murphy's or Beamish please RUTH as we have reached the fair city of Cork Ireland. Well it has been fair, but a very windy and wet day today.Hope it eases tomorrow for the ferry or we night be in Ireland a bit longer. The high speed ferries were cancelled owing to the high seas and wind coming over and the open deck of the old type ferry closed on the voyage.
It seems the bar is still busy, just had a quick look through the posts and I did notice the new format Tom, just wonder how my computer at home will get on with it.
Our lodgings looks over the station in Cork and took a trip over to Tralee on the train yesterday including the reversal at Killarrany that has been seen at the bar in Nick's Photos.
Well I had better see if this posts, read some more with my time left in the IT Cafe and hope you are all keeping well at the bar.
Pete.
Well good morning gentlemen all-thought I would post at this end of the day as we have an extreme weather warning in place -it`s blowing a hooly out there now and gonna get worse so is a good chance the connection will drop out by this evening.....-still,small price to pay for living where we do.....
Gonna battle through the gales to the shed in a bit and spread a bit more solder about,just to keep things moving but I thought a full breakfast would be a good way to start,so...Cindy,a Belfast fry and a pint of tea for me please and I`ll spring for the breakfasts for the company......
ALLAN-Am recovering well thanks -just keeping well wrapped up and taking it easy for a day or two...Ulster bacon-not only thicker cut but less water pumped into it as a makeweight-got to be a good thing...soda bread etc--If I remember right from my college courses,what we think of as normal bread is a fairly modern innovation using `introduced` yeast to give greater bulk and more rapid proving, In the States & Canada this is taken to a further level by introducing sugar and/or corn syrup into the mix to `force feed` the yeast,resulting in a noticeably sweeter product.... traditionally breads were leavened using the natural yeasts in the ingredients - A slow process resulting in a slightly denser but far better tasting product......
ROB-Am constantly suprised by the amount of clutter that seems to accumulate in the train shed-much of it entirely non-train related...guess this says more about my lack of organisational skills than anything else............Export `A`s -that `s the kiddies !!!!!-well done -actually I think the current GO livery is a vast improvement on the old pink/purple number..which is strangely close to the current 1st Great Western colours over here.........The question referred to the Gooderich & Exeter train with salt loads-had assumed that the cyl. hoppers in `Govt` livery were reserved for grain traffic only,hence,were they barrier wagons or carrying a load ?-hope this clarifies...
TOM-The `contraptions` were a typically Irish piece of lateral thinking-since traffic was being lost to the roads,adapt road vehicle technology to the rails and cut costs-a number of other Brit light railways went down this path but ultimately to no avail.........Now PETE-A more suspicious mind than ours might suspect that PETE had made arrangents with the powers that be for the transition to take place whilst he was safely out of the way...................... ........Would be most interested to see pix of the dig,having engaged in a few minor civil engineering projects in my time-indeed,have a similar (although rather more modest ) project on the current honey do list-the cottage is set into a bank and exterior ground level is about 2 feet higher than interior along part of the rear wall-also no damp-course-results can be easily predicted............
O.K-better get with the plan or it will be school run time before a wheel has turned
Will try and touch base later-have a good day guys
<In my modest hardcover RR book library!>
Thursday has arrived as the week winds down - strange how that happens. Hmmmm. Anyway, temps have dropped - time to get out the sweatshirts! Petrol was $2.68 <rounded> up at Collusion Corner yesterday ‘n we're awaiting some predicted heavy rains! Gotta test out that water-diversion job . . .
Galley crew sez all's ready for our <light> ‘n <traditional> breakfasts. Mama ‘n Papa Grundledink have just departed after stocking The Mentor Village Bakery Case ‘n of course our coffee is freshly ground ‘n brewed. So, what's the delay
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Been trying to help things out on our Pages by downsizing my images - not all, but just those that have occupied nearly the entire space. Anyway, not sure it has done anything other than create lots MORE work for me. <ugh> This situation is really out of hand ‘n it would be nice to go back - TEMPORARILY - to what we had. Then figure out what in bloody blue blazes is WRONG with this new set-up. Oh well . . . what do I know Hmmmmm.
Wednesday - October 22nd <all times Central daylite>:
Page 53 - Nick <nickinwestwales> at 5:13 PM ‘n 7:12 PM <11:13 PM ‘n 1:12 AM Thursday GMT>: For a guy who is under the weather, you surely have rebounded quite well with a two-fer.
Some things ‘round here just will not go away - an your version of Pike Perspective's Day <now called: Toy ‘n Model Trains Day> is alive ‘n well. All of your Pix came through quite well - with none of ‘em taking up the full-screen <yet>. Luv that final shot - sunset in your part of the globe! <sweet>
Some rather strange looking contraptions in your 2nd submission - without the descriptions I'd sure be wondering . . .
As Forest Gump has been known to have uttered: My momma always said, "Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get." Well, these days <daze> that's pretty much what we're experiencing - Post by Post - Page by Page . . .
My momma always said, "Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get."
Many thanx for the comments, Fotos ‘n good cheer!
Page 53 - Fergie <Fergmiester> at 7:15 PM <9:15 PM ADT>: Most people who KNOW me understand that there are THREE things I detest in life: (1) Wet toilet paper (2) Warm beer (3) Rude people. Well, there's at least one more (4) Buying a new car! <ugh> Don't envy ya, Skipper - it's all about the money <catch that, Shane??> ‘n there's NO WAY anyone "makes out" on the purchase, aside that is - the dealer. <barf> Anyway, good luck with your car-hunt.
I get it: 1962 - yeah, that is a year of special significance in my life. My late-oldest son was born that year as well. Lots more, but better suited for fone conversations . . . anyway, here's a link to YOUR year:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1962
By the by, our Birthday Watch List was revised ‘n edited on Forum. Check it out - you ARE included! Finally . . . <groan>
Do thank you for your visit - wondered WHY you failed to ORDER a drink or food Hmmmm, but since you had a Post evaporate earlier in the day - there will be NO <tweeting> coming your way! Magnanimous ‘r Moi! <grin>
Good to see ya, Skipper!
Page 53 - Nick <nickinwestwales> at 8:06 PM <2:06 AM Thursday GMT>: And another one bites the dust . . . <oooops> wrong Page! So, there's Nick <again> ‘n this time getting CLOSER to completing the catch-up game.
Can you just IMAGINE our Wolfman ‘n Interim Governor General when he gets confronted by not only the amount of material amassed since his departure - but he Forum's nightmare as well!?!?! Perhaps by his return, all of this will be settled - one can HOPE. <geesh>
In "my day" I NEVER blamed my transgressions on anyone but Moi. I'm sure you know the type - "He MADE me do it," etc. Nah, ain't the way it works. Anyway, I've had all kinds of drinking buddies who were GREAT for my MORALE but not so good for my MORAL slant. <grin> <uh oh>
I'll try to put together a brief collage of Fotos from the "big dig" just to give you ‘n those with an interest in what things looked like. But of course, will wait ‘til this nonsense on the Forums gets resolved.
Can't see the moat anymore - all filled in with gravel ‘n topped with decorative stones. First trench ran about 50 feet ‘n 2 feet deep. Other one was 4 feet in depth ‘n ran about 22 feet. Lots of back breaking work for those guys.
A ROUND for the house ‘n the snack tray is a nice touch for topping off our evening!
Page 53 - Allan <Gunneral> at 8:42 PM <2:42 PM Thursday NZ DST>: Good to see our Resident Downunder Kiwi Connection stroll into the place! Always know it's gonna be a good nite when he plunks down one of those LARGE notes on the bar ‘n orders a ROUND for the gang!
Quite frankly I'm amazed that you're able to hang in there with us given the problems we're experiencing AND the fact that you're on dial-up.
I gave up a long time back on trying to figure out the female mind . . . after all, it wasn't the mind that . . . oh never mind! <grin>
Appreciate your recognition of the efforts from the guys - always a nice touch!
When do those Tui brewery gals go on tour You'd think with the holiday season approaching it would be sooner rather than later! <geesh> <pant> <pant>
Thanx for the visit ‘n good cheer!
Page 53 - Rob <trolleyboy> at 9:55 PM <10:55 PM EDT>: Good to see our Manager on the prowl once again - this staff of ours requires WATCHING! <uh uh> What was THAT!?!? Boris - put Tex down . . . And <zoom> there goes Awk with his divebombing routine - ‘n what in the world is Spike trying to do with that inflatable! <oooomigosh> <POP> Another fun-filled-day here at the Bar by the Ballast, eh Sorry, Artie, didn't notice you chasing that critter on the back porch. And Frostbite, who wudda figgered you'd be sleeping in our freezer <geesh>
First time I visited Carlton Street was back in 1987 when attending an IACP convention in Toronto. IACP Look it up or better yet, ask your Dad! <grin> Anyway, the hotel we were staying at was on the next steet <north> across the street from the arena - don't know if it's still there. And as luck would have it - there was a game that first night. BUT the bad news is that there was sooooooo much going on <hospitality suites, etc.> AND the World Series was on the tube <StL vs Minnesota> that hockey took a back seat to it all. Finally did get to catch a game against the Blues in 1996 . . . at least I can say that much.
Do appreciate the nite visit ‘n Loonies for a ROUND!
Reminder: Ruth has the bar from 9 AM until Leon the Night Man comes in at 5 PM ‘til closing.
TODAY is Fish ‘n Chips Nite!
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!
Cindy is our Saturday bartender!
Boris, serve ‘em all of the "spiked" OJ they can handle!
Good evening Leon,just a quick Keith's and I'll leave a couple extra bucks for a round as well.
Tom-Not going to try the background colours again,normally one would have thought the background colour would be the entire background not just around the words.Kind of pointless the way that was set up oh well whatcahgonnado
I imagine that MLG will get reused at some point , the buildings structurally sound ( for now ) it is sitting on some fairly pricey real estate though.Lots of similar stories of projects abandonned due to histroical societies etc stepping in. In some cases I figure it's warrented in others I think people are just being disaggreeable.
Fergie-Fine photo,Looks like the covered sheds at Union Station. I'm guesing that that was one of the trains you were on recently Kingston has indeed grown by leaps and bounds,but then a lot of Ontario is like that,the transplanted Maritimers have to live somewhere.
Nick-Looks like you are rounding back into form.Loved the new shots of the pike.I wouldn't worry about the bits of this and that the camera caught lying about.Most of us have similar looking layouts with "stuff" stacked where it shouldn't be.
I aggree with you the GO livery does look like it's off a tube of Colgate or export A cigs.Most of VIA's wraps have not been too bad, the Telus and Kool Aid one's caused the most turmoil.I'm sure tha in the years to come worse ones will materialize.
I'm sorry I didn't follow your question ( likley I'm not reading the Queen's english properly )Some help or clarification maybe ,which picture were you wondering about
Allan-Hopefully the slooow loading will abate eventually for you,I do imagine it's partially due to the upload time on dial up as well. I'm guessing that the new software isn't likely dial up friendly.A lot of the new software providers don't take in account that high speed isn't available everywhere on the globe.You gotta love,modern high tech stuff.
Back later guys.
Rob
Hi Tom and all,
Leon, the usual round of Tui`s for all the guys` please.
Nick. Great to see you back in, hope you`ve got over the flu bug by now? A fine set of pix of your layout, your home area and the two very interesting Donegal railcar power unit pix . One thing about the Ulster bacon was that the slices were always thicker than the Danish bacon was, the Maori`s here also bake a type of soda bread using potatoes as a basis, wonder if the Welsh/Irish immigrants had a hand in this?
Eric. Looks as if you are having a frustrating time with the site? Couple of nice steam loco pix.
CM3. Good to see you sir. Sorry to hear your having site problems as well, hopefully Bergie will fix all the glitches up very soon?
Rob. Great to see you again. Another fine set of trolley and loco pix from your collection.
Fergie. Good to see you in. Hopefully all the hassles with the site will get fixed ASAP, the pages take a heck of a long time to load down here for me at the moment.
Tom. Thanks for the heads up and synopsis on Eric`s relay book "Steel Rails to Victory", looking forward to my turn coming up. Female logic is mind boggling, but how is it they know exactly what we`re thinking all the time? A fine RR Ads from the Classic Era #15, some very colourful posters.
See ya, Allan
Now then Leon-less time spent hanging out with the galley creatures please-we dont want to encourage them-lets have drink for the house please-and snack trays-I need to build myself up-140 lbs is not a good weight when you are above 6` tall (apparently-has always worked for me....)
So-where was I ---ahh yes:-
TOM-How are you my friend ??-so the `big dig` is done-you have the only house in town with a moat--(shades of Python & Holy Grail )--whoops--sorry.......gas prices were mentioned-over here they have slipped down to below $2 a litre for the first time in ages-although given recent fluctuations,that is prolly not an accurate assessement..dangerous territory...a fair point about Brit railway landscape-over here we have a branch of the police dedicated to the railways ( the British Transport Police) who,together with the various track gangs ,keep the right of way pretty much clear-although urban trash finds it`s way everywhere......Morale support welcome-anytime mate -although the prospect of anybody requiring me to provide MORAL support is slightly scary --movies-Slapshot-Gawd bless old blue eyes-a fine actor and a fine movie-Cross of Iron-unknown value but will check it out on the strength of other opinions.....
ALLAN-Ulster bacon-The Belfast fry is the 2nd best way to start the day ()-especially compared to the Welsh breakfast-Cockles,lava bread (boiled seaweed )& bacon or the Glaswegian ( bottle of cheap sherry consumed in the park whilst screaming abuse at passers by)-the secret of the Belfast fry is the soda bread.......soaks up the juices without losing the flavour............Have long been a fan of the Irish rail scene,just `cos of the pure eccentricity of it all...............
ROB-Love the G&E pic-Are the Govt cyls at the front in traffic or barrier wagons ?---Hudson & Mountain also excellent value------C.N #4112 is one of the engines on my TRAINZ virtual trainset-wondered where I had seen the number before.....
JAMES-Welcome dear chap-glad you could make it -Find yourself a corner that feels comfortable and join in when you feel ready-no rush ...As you can see we are an easy-going company by and large---relax-enjoy
FERGIE-Glad to see you are using quality turnouts-at risk of a Grandmother/egg sucking clash-I presume you know that the PECO turnouts have an extra switch you can buy to fit under the switch motor that changes the polarity for live frog turnouts-although with the extra load it puts on the switch motor you need the 16v A.C feed to power them-if you dont need it for the turnout,you can use it to power route indicators at the previous signal or track diagram displays-but you knew this anyway..........
TOM-Finally got the random pix from saturday-good stuff !!-also the B&M R.D.C`s-excellent mate -we are loving this !!!
ROB-More top-drawer stuff from north of the border-would go into more detail but,to be honest,I`m done for the day......sorry..........
O.K chaps-take care-will be back asap--be happy and lucky
Regards to all
Good Evening Capt'n Tom and Crew
I had a post all set to go earlier today but... I, not the forum dumped it Ya that's right i screwed up!!!
Anyway it's 9pm haven't eat'n as we were shopping for new Vehicles today and... I'll pick up the ball tomorrow I promise!
I'll leave this with you though as a little something to chew on!
It was given Railfan Photos of the Week billing
http://www.trainboard.com/grapevine/showthread.php?t=102394
Speaking of which some great offerings there Tom, Rob and Eric!
Eric Photo one is the hook up for the Booster Engine (Trailing truck) and photo two looks like a Leaf Blower but I'll guess it's a "On the Fly Water Scoop" to top up the Tender with water.
Rob: Nice photos! and yes Kingston is a great little town though it's growing leaps and bounds!
Tom: I'll give ya hint as to my year of Birth
Moon River by Mancini
Movie: The Brain that wouldn't die
Marilyn died
Cubans were into more than just Cigars!
Yes I'm the yung'n here! Ain't I!!!
Later All
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
Right good evening all and welcome to the Kalmbach lottery show.............Is it gonna look like THIS OR PERHAPS LIKE THIS
or even like this...?
Who can tell..................
Right-Leon-large drinks for all please whilst we wait for the stress management team from L.O.P.M to arrive (they should also be bringing chinese take-away with them.......)
Gonna try and pick up where I left off before I was struck down........and gonna find another font-can barely read this one...how about this-yes much better.Hmmmm---
O.K,had got up to :-
SHANE-A number of companies over here used small tanks in full pass. livery as pilots at principal stations and very fine they looked too... R.E. Donegal railcar pic-you display a keen eye Sir ! -the cars were ,I think more bus than automobile-here`s a couple of pix of the power units detached from the trailers-note stick shift etc...
These pix from the depot at Stranolar-The Killybegs depot had a turntable made out of the frames of one of the lines 2-6-4 tank engines -recycling in action.....Gotta love it ..
ROB-F40 wraps-that green REALLY doesnt work-not sure why,cos its not much lighter than `GO` green-although without the redeeming white panels and sharp angular graphic design.........although,that said,to me the GO trains look like either toothpaste tubes or cigarette packaging for the brand I found I preferred when I was visiting--cant even remember the name now-...---Conversely,that Hudsons Bay geep really looks the part-just a few tones darker makes all the difference......The workcars are always dear to my heart -as well you know...
ERIC-How are you dear boy ..???--I trust haus Afeld is settling down after the recent disturbances..???--If I could afford a full-dress Harley like that ,I would take more care of it-actually I would trade it for a 650 Triumph Bonneville & a 750 Norton Commando fastback,but thats another story... -some excellent pix from our man in the desert -especially enjoyed:-the Milw. monster,sunset in mid continent and the long view of the Nevada hills-top shelf stuff mate -the AMTRAK F-unit leaning into the superelevated curve is a benchmark contempory classic.....who says we dont contribute to the `proper` flavour of these forums ................Now-to Irish matters-I fear I may have mislead the company-on second study,the green diesel is pulling mostly (very old) bogie vehicles-the first car is a 6 whl (3 axle) train heating van,however,in my own defence,many lines at that time were equipped with new diesel engines pulling museum grade coaches-presumably the company bosses forsaw that the passenger traffic would die the death of a thousand cuts but there would still be sufficient freight traffic to justify new engines....The Donegal railcars are no doubt familiar-have shown them before because the livery reminded me of the narrow gauge pix from your own home country that you put up-circular logic at its best.....
Right-gonna post this then right back with the next bit
Well good evening all-just floating through on a wave of medication (entirely legal I might add.....) ,thought I`d better place the regular pre-post bookmark and slip into the loop to clear the single line section for TOM to highball through on the main with the Can-Am flyer............
Couple of pix to get the ball rolling whilst I get my notes in order...
Here we have the top and bottom levels as was until last week-the foreground spur on the low level has now been re-laid with a kick back track at the junction (RIP track ) and a diesel service point replacing the plie of junk on the left--looking at this reminds me of how brutally honest digipix can be...........
Here is 3F 0-6-0 #43216 (from Templecombe shed) heading the XP freight down the bank -Esme cat doing ghost impression visible through window
Home sweet home...............
O.K-back in a bit
<ATSF 2-10-2 #3860/troop train, 1943 - Fred C. Stoes foto from yesteryeardepot.com>
Bit of a chill in the air this afternoon as a front is moving in - no rains yet, but supposedly on the way. Good breeze building - makes one feel good to be alive! <grin>
More day lite activity than we're accustomed to on Wednesdays - but we'll take it, eh Youbetcha! I've taken a brief hiatus from the Toy ‘n Model Trains Day until we see how things shake out on the Forums. Not in the mood to be wasting my time with being exasperated <again> - so perhaps next week.
Anyway, here's an installment of Acknowledgments for those who've taken the time ‘n made the effort to help keep this cyber bar ‘n grill of ours an active ‘n fun place!
Page 52 - Nick <nickinwestwales> at 6:59 AM <12:59 PM GMT>: Most pleased to see ya at the bar for our AM opening, but not under the circumstances described.
Email received ‘n you'll find it surprising that I do AGREE with your assessment of things. I'm NOT in the least bit concerned over the JO/AHs other than to say they happen to be breathing the air! The point of it was to illustrate <again> the folly of having such a "system" just waiting to be abused. Apparently the decision makes can't see the forest for the trees on that score.
Insofar as the remainder goes - we'll carry on with our core of regulars in spite of it all. But it indeed is maddening when the wide page phenom, super-sized Fotos, et al "attack" at once. <yikes>
Good day to remain prone ‘n wait ‘til things abate . . . Cheers, Mate! <clink>
Page 52 - CM3 Shane <coalminer3> at 9:34 AM <10:34 AM EDT>: Let's just chalk up your morning in the Ether to "bad day at Black Rock." <groan> Do appreciate your stopping by though ‘n providing us with a ROUND ‘n a batch of quarters <adjusted for inflation, of course!>
Page 52 - Eric <EricX2000> at 2:23 PM <12:23 PM Sandbox time>: Almost jumped outta my boots when those super-sized MoSheen-ery Fotos came up. <grin> Filled up the entire screen - almost. Great clarity ‘n lots of detail fer sure, fer sure.
Posting in TEN different Forums Hmmmmm - and here I thought you were soooooooo busy at work! <geesh> Comment, though, is "right on" when it comes to things ‘round here as of late. <barf>
I've edited several of my recent Posts to downsize some of my images - thinking perhaps it would help with the problems we're having. No changes noticed - other than the smaller images. Adverse Page effects are still there . . . so it ain't Moi causing this. <groan>
If not NOW - WHEN, asks Ruth Hmmmmmm. <uh oh>
Thanx for the visit, Fotos ‘n ROUND!
Pages 52-53 - Rob <trolleyboy> at 3:06 PM ‘n 3:18 PM <4:06 PM ‘n 4:18 PM EDT>: Kinda figured the problems with the Forums kept you away - why not It's more than a "learning curve" as I see it. Surely might've been smarter to fully test this "thing" out prior to dumping the old in favor of the new. But, what do I know, eh I dealt in real life situations during my career - ya know, boring things like saving life ‘n property at sea - or interdicting the bad guys trying to poison our kids - or helping to protect the sea lanes from hazards to safe navigation - or trying to ensure that international fisheries laws were adhered to - or performing military missions during times of war ‘n conflict . . . Yeah, important stuff like running a web site, now you're talkin' . . . <barf>
No, I haven't even thought about trying to figure out where those missing "numbers" may have gone. Who cares! Really just brought it up because it kinda "jumped" out at me when at first. Maybe your idea is the answer - can't say fer sure.
Sometimes when buildings are set aside under the protection of "historic landmark" or some other such thing, it can come around to bite the community in the caboose. We have a bunch of old warehouses that occupy a piece of prime real estate not far from Busch Stadium. About a decade or so ago, it was proposed to tear ‘em down for a new hockey arena - all to be built with private funds - no costs to the taxpayers. Sounded terrific. So what happened A group of about a dozen people stopped the project dead in the water - ‘n the idea died on the vine. So, public funds went into building the new venue - the warehouses are still there, some being used as parking garages others for the "loft" crowd. <barf>
A shame about the Maple Leaf Gardens - but keeping a structure simply for the outside appearance makes absolutely no sense to me. In time, there will be so many who will wonder, "What is so important about this place?" Not your generation - but those to come. Saving it for something other than deterioration makes far more sense to me - as does tearing it down for something else. Too bad there's nothing in sight for rehab . . .
Murdercycles - appropriate at times! <uh oh>
Appreciate your inclusive comments, Foto spread ‘n <ahem> innovative coloring! <grin>
Thanx for the two-fer!
Boris, ring the bell - a round on the Proprietor!
Okay Ruth another round of Keith's if you don't mind.Sorry guys just playing with one of the more unusual tools on the new forum controls.New to me as this never showed up on the old one.Here are a couple more photo's to add perhaps a bit of life to what is I see another new page.We must be close to the locking again.
Tom-I haven't noticed any posts missing,has a thread been removed that you were heavily invloved in perhapsMy numbers ( not that they amtter ) seem to be the same.
The museum's 1912 crane car C1
Ottawa Street railway B2 snowsweeper now preserved operational at the Seashore Trolley Museum in Kennebunkport.
A Cape Breton and Central Nova Scotia RS18 ( ex CN )photo from 1997 this was one of the last Alco's on their roster which started out as an all MLW roster including the big six axle M630's.
Grand Trunks's "four four's" at Battle Creek
enjoy
Good afternoon Ruth , made it in before you escaped for the evening.I'll have my usual extra large stein of Keith's,since Eric is so nice to pay my way today. Apologies for not making it in yesterday the forum kept me off ( couldn't sign in to save my sanity ) Today it seems to work but nothing I can do will remove the extra wides <grr>
Tom-Great news that you been able to access the sub basement files , I haven't attempted that trick yet myself. Good to know also that the wet basement phenome is now hopefully an unpleasant memory.
Sadley the Gardens still sits vacant, several attempts to secure it for other retail or musuem type uses have failed so at the moment it's breeding mice and rats I'd imagine.A major grocery chain owns it now ( Loblaws ) they have high hopes to turn it's insides into a large grocery and a few small boutiques. The out side of the building is designated a historical landmark so only the insides can be changed.
I can't or won't comment further on the AH's and JO's,suffice to say those that don't get it never will .Screw em all is what I say,nuff said.
Eric-Your wayward rider was indeed luckey, to be still sahring oxygen with us. Most end up like the lad ( term used loosley )that Fergie mentioned.I can never fathom the need to strap 200+ hp bwtween one's legs on those high power motorcyles ( murdercyles) no need for that kind of performace really.
I haven't worked through them all yet but the first batch of urls are right on
Fergie=Wonderfull shots from Kingston. I love that City and have two Aunts and many a Cousin there as well. I do hope you made it to Cooks Cheese's on Brock Street.Nice shot of the old down Town station and the Sir John A as well.
Nick-Hope you mend soon. otherwise I'll send Boris and H&H out to cup and bleed you <uh oh > Boris goes along to hold down their erstwhile patients victims.
Shane-I don't know I just love seeing the old 7's and 9's still pulling yeaoman service.Over two hundred still active on both the CN and CP rosters.Just can't keep a good engine down.The transfer runs are still very common on both roads throughout the country.
Anything big and metal that moves. trains,planes and ships catch my fancy,never a wast of film or digital pixles in my estimation.
What did you do to shrink some of the pictures is it a forum fix or something you ahdon your own computer.
Allan-As always great to see our many from the lower reaches of teh globe is making it in and helping keep the evenings going round this joint .
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.
Round for the house!
I'll be back later.
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 Morning Barkeep and all Present; coffee, please; round for the house and $ for the jukebox.
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.
work safe
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!
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)
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
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!
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>
Tuesday - October 21st <all times Central daylite>:
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!
Thursday is Fish ‘n Chips Nite!
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.
<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!
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!
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?
"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)
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
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
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>!
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