Hi Tom and all,
Leon, the usual round of Tui`s for all the guys` please.
Eric. You wo`nt know how you found the time to go to work when you finally retire, you have sort of eased into it. A nice fall shot from the old country and I do`nt think I`ve seen that rotor at all.
CM3. Interesting writing about the problems with handling the Kaolin.
Nick. Good to see you in.
Rob. Some fine diesel loco pix from your collection.
Tom. Great to read that the work on your basement water problem is finally getting under way now, it will be a relief before the worst of the winter weather turns up. Nice Fallen Flags #21 on the GN RR with all those Drumheads. With only 4 million population down here it can make things a lot more expensive because of the lower number of consumers being served.
See ya, Allan
Good evening Leon just a draft tonight for me,oh and here is some extra cash to pick up around for the boys.
Shane-Interesting insights on Kaolin.Interesting stuff.I see a lot of Kaolin cars and carbonite cars roaming back in forth here in Southern Ontario.
Eric-An interesting shot from the old Country. As Tom mentioned theer does indeed seem to be more Russian bombers comming over the pole again.I understand that the Canadian Airforce has been regularly scrambling to intercept them again and head them off,seems like the 70's and 80's all over again.
The new club layout incorporated all those old bridges,as they were all and built by a now deceased member.
I have to caution you on any entanglements with Ruth. Lars is very very protective,he may even take a hit out on you <uh oh > ( Boris hasn't had the chance to use his brass knuckles in along time )
Allan-I'm glad that the latest pictures worked for you. I remeber being on dial up as well,I tended to not upload many pictures then as it took forever and a day to do it.I don't know how I did it.
Tom-Great news that the never ending story about the basement is comming to a close for you.One of the reason I'm doing the upgrades on the downspouts and eves are the same thing I don't want to have any leaks appear so it's preventitive maintenance.Important in that my house hits the big 100 next year.
Yes it is too bad that the store is gone.I don't know how quickly VIA will lease it out again.The small size makes it a difficult sell.I'm guessing it will stay empty for a while.
Rob
<In my modest hardcover RR book library!>
G'day Gents!
Saturday once again in Mentor Village ‘n what better place to begin it other than with us! That's not a question - it's a statement! <grin>
Menu Board features all kinds of <light> ‘n <traditional> breakfasts - coffee is always the freshest brewed in town ‘n our pastries have been freshly baked by Mama & Poppa Grundledink just for US!
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It's "You Post, I Post" at the Bar by the Ballast!
Customer Acknowledgments (since my last narrative):
Friday - October 10th <all times Central daylite>:
Page 34 - Allan <Gunneral> at 9:42 PM <3:42 PM Saturday NZ DST>: I see you flipped the Page to 34!
Only 4 million population, eh Well, my guess is that those who control the pricing for hi-speed connections are "related" in some way to those who run up the prices for concessions at sporting events. I've seen beer selling for as much as $7 for 16 oz. and hot dogs at $5. Then there's the movie theatres where candy, soda ‘n pop corn requires one to take out a 2nd mortgage! You'd think that with lower prices they'd sell MORE of a product than they do at the ridiculously inflated levels quoted. Yeah, it's all about the money.
If you've told us, I've forgotten - but do you have an operating model RR layout Or trains "boxed up" Somewhere back in the recesses of this "thing" called a mind, I believe you mentioned N-gauge at one time. Yes
"They" are predicting rain for early in the week, but no matter - just as long as we know that our basement nightmare will be coming to an end. <phew> Surely am pleased about that! The guys who will be supervising the work said they'll be hand-digging out enough dirt to fill a double-axle dump truck. Geesh - I had no idea it would be THAT much! Anyway, I've got all kinds of places to use it - so there'll be a benefit of sorts for us. Plus, there'll be no extra charge for them to put it where I want it - kind of negates the "haul away" charge, so to speak. Once the drain systems are installed, they will be using rock to fill in the trenches - with the top layer of a more decorative variety, all to "please" the critters who formerly used to tunnel in that area! <yikes> No more!
Very much appreciate your continued support for this joint ‘n our crew ‘n of course the Tui ROUNDS seem to attract a crowd!
Page 33 - Rob <trolleyboy> at 11:17 PM <12:17 AM Saturday EDT>: You'd think VIA Rail would want to keep a tenant in the space rather than leave it empty. There's a small restaurant that we like to frequent located in a small strip mall. The property owner has jacked up the lease rates to the point where he now has more empty spaces than not. The restaurant owner is looking for another location as well. He's been there for nearly 20 years ‘n the place is a "fixture" of sorts for those enjoying the family-style atmosphere of the place. Anyway, landlord seems to prefer chasing business away, rather than attracting new ones or keeping the old ones in place. Makes no sense to me, zip - zero - zilch.
"They" say that boat ownership is simply owning a "hole in water." Well, home ownership is akin to supporting a money pit! <movie title!> Whether new or old, there just doesn't seem to be an end to the "needs" of a house, eh At 100 years, I can well imagine the "things" that are just awaiting your hard earned cash . . . <munch> <crunch> <burp> <ahhhhhh>
Good advice for our Sandman - but he's unlikely to admit any "entanglement" - he's just that "way" dontchano! <grin>
Mention of fighter jets chasing off incursions by bombers is a serious matter. We aren't seeing or hearing very much of it in the general press or media - but I've seen enough of it in the military magazines I receive to know that there's more than one country begging for a bloody nose. ‘nuf said . . .
The only other place, aside from the area you mentioned, that I've seen so many tank cars in one place was Fairbanks, Alaska. Mainly AvGas from what I understand - but seemingly miles of ‘em lined up along side the mainlines . . .
Do appreciate your visit, chat, cash for the boyz ‘n good cheer!
Reminder: Cindy has the bar until Leon the Night Man comes in at 5 PM ‘til closing.
Dinner begins at 5 PM so come early ‘n often!
Boris, serve ‘em all of the "spiked" OJ they can handle!
Tom
Ahoy Cap'n Tom ‘n fellow travelers at the bar!!
Cindy my lovely, how good to see you on this fine Saturday at the bar! I dare say that it's most distracting to the eyes to take them away from you! <blush> Ruth Why yes, she'll be joining me here shortly. We have some <ahem> things to attend to! <blush again>
Thought I would stop in on this day BEFORE the monthly event! The twelfth of the month falls on Sunday, so figured that since Saturdays have become rather lonesome, a word or two from the Senior Manager might help to liven up things a bit.
A tankard of Schaefer for me, a Larsman special hero sandwich, treats for the crittAHs ‘n that LARGE jar of PPF for Boris, once he feeds the gang! And of course, a round for the house. Change is for you! CHEERS to the 41st Month of operation for "Our" Place!
Had a major problem logging on this day. Thought I had left my "sign-in" in tact, as the Cap'n always suggests. But I kept getting the message stating the forums were down for routine maintenance. So, if my log-in was in tact, why couldn't I get on???? Maybe my son screwed things up for me when he recently cleaned the disk. Don't know, plus I haven't really been using the ‘puter. Maybe the LockMaster is after me!
Seems the pages are flying by once again, but no glee in Mentor Village because of it, huh I checked out those threads that supposedly were going to be Locked down after we got zapped a few months ago, but found them to be still up and running. There's one approaching 300 pages! So, if there was a ‘standard' at shutting us down at 63, how do things like that go on Yeah, I know, spinning my wheels in cyber space. As if anyone really gives a rat's patoot when it comes to that sorta thing. Ha!
Ok, enuf of that for this day. Just makes me wanna . . . <anger control>
A special bit of recognition for Da Bossman who has been at it constantly since my last visit on the 26th of last month - page 26! 5- salute to our Cap'n!
From my last visit to today: Enjoyed the pix from the Proprietor ‘n the Bar Chandler (great looking bar at Mike Duffy's joint!) - Dart's Grudge Match announcement (I see you got my shirt request!) - Random fotos (nice looking interior shot of sightseer lounge on Texas Eagle!) - Theatre listings for Patch Adams ‘n The Sting! - Featured locomotives EMD SD70 series - Random fotos from Proprietor ‘n the Bar Chandler (liked that lil' switcher!) - More from The Proprietor ‘n the Bar Chandler (lots of rust!) - Classic Steam locos Mikado 2-8-2 - Freight on the Can-Am (sweet!) - Classic British loco LSWR N15 class - Proprietor & the Bar Chandler pix (liked ‘em all!) - Nostalgia bit on the Santa Fe - Fallen Flags on the SP&S - More Proprietor & the Bar Chandler (Panama Canal loco is one I've seen while transiting! Maybe not the EXACT one, but surely a few like it!) - Random fotos (liked ‘em all - but the one of you, Juneau ‘n the Wolfman is best! AND the lighthouse is a keeper - get it??) - Emporium Theatre listings for Green for Danger ‘n Lost in Alaska! - Classic Steam locos Santa Fe 2-10-2 - More freight on the Can-Am (track level shot at the freight depots is best!) - Final bunch from The Proprietor ‘n the Bar Chandler (looks like Pete is negotiating boarding with the conductor who is using that stool as a fender!) - Classic Canadian Railroading in the Steam Era (all nice!) - Fallen Flags on the Great Northern. Then of course, all the daily acknowledgments and the great header fotos too! Just amazing how Da Bossman keeps on going!
Well done to our leader at the helm of the good ship "Our" Place!
Then there were the fine narrative offerings from CM3 I'm NOT Shane! - Allan in NZ and "occasional" Dan in Robin Hood country! Can't forget Fergie who seems to be striking for regular, but then again denies it! Add to that the great pix ‘n narratives from Pete (and his friend, Alan), Nick ‘n his model railway and vacation shots ‘n most interesting chat, along with the always interesting fotos ‘n talk from Eric ‘n Rob and it's not hard to figure out why this place has so many "hits." All kinds of good stuff to enjoy and it's all there for the taking. That last part bothers me just a bit, for I'd much prefer a pay as you go arrangement where the guys pony up a little something for the enjoyment received. Anyway, nicely done to all of the Gang (regulars ‘n not-so-regular). Really helps to keep things on the level! CHEERS!
Speaking of Pete, heard that there was a ‘run on the banks' in some parts of the UK ‘n wondered if Pete was at the head of the line! <grin> Probably was stuffing as much as possible into that black bag of his. Which of course isn't the smartest thing to do given the likelihood of it all disappearing! Hope the Wolfman and his Mrs. are having a great time!
And a hearty HAPPY THANKSGIVING to our north of the border friends, Rob 'n Fergie!
On the sports scene suffice it to say I'm pleased with the Jints of the NFL. Just don't wanna discuss the Mets. Nope, not now! Had a chance to go to the last game up at "the stadium" - that's New YaWkese for Yankee Stadium. Turned it down. Watched some on the TV, but as has been said here, way too much hype. Anyway, I'm a National Leaguer from way, way back! Detested those pin stripers!
I'm really not surprised at the baseball playoffs thus far. Figured the Sox from Beantown would "be there" when it counted and Joe Torre's guys are still in it, despite the Phillies putting it to ‘em in the first two games. But they better turn it up a notch once back in Chavez Ravine.
Cindy, I'll have another! Got a terrible thirst going with all of that "talk" . . .
Ok, NOW how about some offerings from the Larsman Mobile in the form of covAHs
With Da Bossman's permission, just a bit over the Rule of Six, thank you very much!
Ok for now! I see Ruth has arrived in her lil' sports car. Time to make haste ‘n whatever else she has in mind!
Until the next time!
Lars
Good afternoon Captain Tom and Gentlemen!!
Hello Cindy! Yes, I know, but that is okay. I'll have a meatlof sandwich, please! Tuborg Gold!
Saturday afternoon, time for a break. I saw our Senior Manager leave in Ruth's sports car a little while ago. I don't think he noticedit was Helga who was driving it. Ruth didn't feel well so Helga put a wig on and promised to help Lars with whatever.
Tom – Excercise caution? Me? Oh, I am excercising a lot! A lot! No problems at all. I am glad to hear that you finally will get things back to order when it comes to the leakage! It certainly is worth a lot not to have to worry about that kind of things, like finding the basement flooded. No beer without Pete? Hmm, strange. Does Vito know? I mean, that is a substantial part of his income, delivering beer to all the pubs. The photo shows a rotor to a traction motor. Obviously something bad happened to it. Return of the cold war? Why am I not surprised? The Russians are always pushing it. That bunker in my picture was more like a town. Had everything you possibly could need. The one I spent weeks in was more like a bunker, but a good size one. Had my own room!Worked 8 hours, 8 hours off, worked 8 hours, 8 hours off, and so on.You missed it didn’t you? Wolfman stepped over to the right side of the door just to be able to have a good look at the two brunettes behind him! That is obvious!Allan – I’ve already noticed the lack of time to do things on my days off this year. I don’t know why, but that is a fact. No time! Rob – Glad to learn that those bridges have been saved! Entanglement with Ruth? No way, not at all. She just needs some help and when Lars isn’t around I am helping her. Can’t we send Boris to take care of those Russian bombers? Lars – The Senior Manager made it in today! Welcome Sir! Good to see you! (I guess I have to change my plans for the afternoon). Of course Pete was at head of the line. That’s why he brought his black bag, to put all the money in it! He’ll be a rich man when he gets back! Interesting books, as always! I’ll pick the last two, Bangor and Aroostook Railroad!
Some random pictures.
Joplin - Pittsburgh. Plymouth from 1936. 400 hp.
Museum of Transportation, Kirkwood, MO.
Eastbound Empire Builder.
There is one unusual feature shown in this picture. What?
Cabsignal.
Round for the house!
Eric
A most surprising, but welcome visit from our Senior Manager <Emeritus> the Larsman! Put the biggest grin on Ruth's face that we've seen since . . . his last visit! Much appreciation for thinking of this joint on the eve of our 41st Monthly Anniversary!
Now that I've been enabled - time for another spate o' fotos from my Random Foto Collection - reserved mainly for Saturdays!
BUT before going any further, just caught a Post from our Sandman on this Saturday afternoon! Appears I waited a wee bit too long, otherwise I cudda been enabled TWICE! <grin> Nevertheless, appreciate the DAYLITE visit, fotos, et al.
Don't really know what to say regarding the 'driver' of Ruth's car . . . both H&H "gals" are in our Galley. Hmmmmm, if NOT Ruth -then perhaps YOUR brunette from the 2nd Class Saloon! Hmnmmm.
Will make more detailed commentary on your Post ‘n the one from Lars in my next round of Acknowledgments!
(1) Main hall at Toronto's Union Station <Rendezvous I>
(2) Lead F40PH for VIA Rail's westbound Ocean at Halifax <2007 Canada Rail Adventure w/Pete>
(3) Southbound "Coastal Classic" mixed train at Anchorage w/RDC at rear <2006 Alaska Rail Adventure>
(4) Eastbound MetroLink <Rendezvous II>
(5) From the dome of the northbound Chaleur en route Gaspé <2008 Canada Rail Adventure>
(6) From the Barriger Railroad Library, UM-St. Louis <Rendezvous III>
Enjoy the weekend!
Well then my darlins`-looks like the glorious 12th again,so let us lock the door,pull down the blinds,crank up Herr W. and make a night of it .....
Quick bookmark whilst I assemble a (proper)post -word to the wise---drinking 12 cans of 5.3% lager before checking in can only be a recipe for disaster....I shall say no more.
Got an ansaphone message from PETE yesterday-He sounds in good form but was sadly unable to make the connection this week-still-3 more weeks to go
TOM-Got a housefull of Missisnicks siblings visiting next weekend and this room will be in use as a bedroom ,so will be unlikely to be about from thurs through sat/sun except for odd moments-they are all coming down to walk the coast path with me as taxi service-if I can get the odd moment to post I will,otherwise,please accept apologies........
Right-Leon-Its that time again-It just so happens the latest Zeppelin flight has brought in some top grade champagne to compliment the steak dinners-lets have a few bottles out in the snug please,plus a steak dinner each....
O.K-back soon
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I see Nick has dropped off a 'bookmark,' which is always a good time to get out the pending Acknowledgments . . .
Saturday - October 11th <all times Central daylite>:
Page 34 - Lars <LoveDomes> at12:42 PM <1:42 PM EDT>: And a fine surprise to have our Senior Manager <Emeritus> drop by on this weekend, which may be a long one for several of our crew. Always good to have the Larsman with us ‘n it surely appears you've been doing "diligence" to the review of material since your last visit. A fine catch-up Post from our most-missed, but always revered Staten Island Connection - nicely done, Sir!
My guess is your log-on problems had more to do with the "cookies" being erased when your hard drive was cleaned rather than anything else. Just the way it goes. Weekends ‘n late nites are the worst times for logging in - so it seems.
There is NO rationale behind our being shut down at 63 Pages. And that's that. Your findings haven't gone undetected by many of us. At least we know we have 100% support from our <GoR> . . . Had I lead my crews as inconsistently as . . . oh well, a story for ‘nother time ‘n place, eh
I know you're not a "kiss ‘n tell" kinda guy, but we've got to know WHO was driving that little sports car of Ruth's Eric is "at it" again, stirring the pot of course! <geesh>
Must come to the defense of our friend the Wolfman - he's a most polite fellow. Not the kind to push ‘n shove to get to the front of anything - except of course the last beer from the tap at closing time! <grin> Anyway, if that Black Bag of his is indeed full o' cash from the banks of Merry Olde - you can rest assured it will all be gobble up by those resident Bag Monsters who seem to enjoy <chomping> on each ‘n every thing of value the man puts in there. <yikes>
As fine a spate o' covAHs from the Larsman Mobile as we've had in too long a time! These should definitely flick the Bic of our man, Shane.
Yeah, I'm pretty much with you on the baseball situation. Figured the BoSox as "in" - Dodgers did surprise me, but I'd like to see ‘em face the boys from BahStun - doesn't look promising though as the Phillies have other thoughts. As far as foo-ball goes, I'd like to see the Jints repeat - the coach is my kinda guy <for whatever THAT is worth!> Anyway, I've really lost so much interest in the game, mainly due to the total disregard for things like sportsmanship, disappearance of uniformity in uniforms, etc. Don't like it the way I once had. Little things mean a lot <Kitty Kallen - 1954>.
Can't say it often enuf - you've been missed ‘round here - big time. And the fact that you're managing to swing by at least once or twice a month is a HUGE boost to the morale at this Watering Hole by the Wayside. We've got a fine crew - but just insufficient in terms of numbers. I'll take this bunch over any others, just need the Larsman ‘round here to keep us all squared away! <grin>
Ring the bell, Boris - drinks on Da Bossman in commemoration of tomorrow's <Sunday> special day on the calendar! <typed in real time on Saturday>
Thanx for the visit, covAHs, chat ‘n ROUND!
Page 34 - Eric <EricX2000> at 2:51 PM <12:51 PM Sandbox time>: Surely sounds as if the Swedish Air Force took good care of you "cave dwellers" during those week-long stints. You say "everything," surely you didn't have - gals in there Or did you! Hmmmmm. The ABBA gals, of course! Another reason for me to move to Sweden. <grin>
Oh yeah, RELIEF is really a good feeling to experience when confronted with what we've been putting up with since February. Really, had this not worked out, we'd probably have had to cancel out our November trip to the Grand Canyon simply because of the uncertainty of whether or not our basement would be safe from flooding while gone. That's what caused us to cancel out the Empire Builder trip along with a couple of extended weekends since . . . just no fun. Glad it's almost at an end, fer sure, fer sure. <phew>
Not sure I can buy into that tale of yours regarding Helga ‘n the red wig. As mentioned previously, the H&H "gals" were in the Galley - so if it wasn't Ruth driving, then perhaps it was indeed YOUR ‘wayward' brunette from the 2nd Class Saloon wearing the red wig! <ooooooops>
Yeah, that traction motor was damaged, big time. Ruined someone's day, is my guess too.
Fine spate of random fotos from our Sandman! Liked ‘em all . . . That mystery foto of yours appears to show the brakes locked tight onto the wheel. Yes
Many thanx for your Saturday DAYLITE visit, chat, fotos ‘n ROUND!
Page 34 - Nick <nickinwestwales> at 6:34 PM <12:34 AM Sunday GMT>: Yeah - across the Pond it IS the 12th - so let the partying roll!
For what it's worth, your Post was Reply #666 on this reborn Thread! <uh oh>
Good to know the Wolfman at least tried to contact you . . . Third time is a charm - maybe when I accompany him to Merry Olde <one of these days> we'll getcha . . .
Also, thanx for the head's up regarding your planned absence. Helps quite a bit to at least KNOW whazzup! We all know where you heart is, Mate - so do what you can, when you can 'n all will be right with the world!
As always, appreciate the 'due diligence' to this Watering Hole by the Wayside 'n respective bunch o' characters! ROUND 'n CHOW is wunnerful!
O.K my lambkins-its party night-the staff have laid out a full buffet (including a large platter of steaks)-the bar is all on me tonight (It`s the first monthliversary when I have been earning regular money-looks like being about $500 a week plus gig money between now and xmas-there seems to be money in cheap books-works for me........)
O.K-normally would do this in chronological order ,but as we have our manager Emeritus on board:-LARSMAN---How the devil are you mate ?????-I do hope all is well at home-always good to get your overview of proceedings-you have a happy knack of precising what has gone before -good to see you mate .........thanks for the covers-all good stuff
TOM-Well mate-editing was the only way to go...Liked the friday grin -can`t understand your problem with PETE`S accent-what accent-just flattened vowels and a soft west midland slur-no worries-try hard Glaswegian...........
ALLAN-Specialist sausages-we do a lovely cumberland ring,a delectable pork & leek,even a Glamorgan (cheese& onion)-the beef is favoured by experts (a muscular sausage)-personally can`t be doing with it-the classic pink Irish pork is the perfect breakfast sausage.........
Thanks for note R.E `Wobblies`-is good to know there is one team we might have a chance against............R.E the B12 & train-this runs under rule#1 (it`s my train set ) B12`s unlikely to run down into Somerset and accoerding to my Ian Allan,all withdrawn by this date ,but I have the engine and some of the cars,so lets make the train up and go for it..........
ERIC-Wonderful fall picture-as I am sure you know,whole sections of the brit rail network grind to a halt every year `cos of the `wrong` type of leaves on the track
SHANE-G&M-excellent-will google asap--R.E-kaolin-is still quite big business over here-several small lines down in Cornwall still hanging on through china clay traffic-used in medicene as well as paper trade
ROB-Some fine pix there mate-full marks
TOM-A nice piece on the G.N.R-by a quirk of fate ,we had a G.N.R over here-way back in the 18 60`s they had a guy called Patrick Stirling who designed some wonderful locos (4-2-2`s) with 8 ft drivers for the Scotch expresses-is a whole area worth studying-Archie Sturrocks 0-6-0 freight engines with 0-6-0 powered tenders-for the time,they were at the cutting edge....-well worth a look...
ERIC-You tease !!!-You mean you are still at it ?-love the description of the bad old days in the bunker-shades of Dr Strangelove---Freight cars-the Brit std was for many years the 16` on a 13` underframe-I guess the longer stock came in during the `70`s-the classic example is the freightliner trains-old 63` coach underframes with containers on,other stock seemed to grow -45` cars on `40 frames and so on--prolly for international use....still waiting for reply R.E #57 (gonna chase it down )-will provide start points R.E layout as soon as I get a moment (as you are genuinly interested)
TOM-excellent news-the basement problem is being sorted-wont say anything more for fear of hexing it all...If memory serves ALLAN is into S.F `N` gauge -Cajon pass perhaps....
ROB-Delighted that those bridges will serve another day-what finer tribute to the memory of the man who built them
O.K guys-thats me for the bed now-got band practice at 10.30 in the morning-Jeez-is like church parade-words will be had...........Enjoy the weekend one and all
Nick. Those "saussies" sound delicious mate, their is a real big selection over here nowadays, one of my favourites is beef and bacon, they even have the old Kiwi perennial lamb with mint too. We used to call them "mysteries" in the army because you did`nt know what you were getting in them! Great to hear that Pete has been in touch with you, hope you get a chance to meet up with each other somehow. As owner/operater of the railway company you have the right to run any train consist anyway you want, you`re the boss, go for it!
Rob. You are so right about those uploading times on dial up, it is so frustrating, mine just goes off line halfway through a lot of the time.
Lars. Really great to see our Senior Manager on board again that's for sure. A really fine selection of those covAHS from the Larsman`s Bookmobile to brighten up our day.
ERIC. It`s amazing how the days fly by when being retired, if only time passed as quickly as that during our working days! Some very nice random pix in your photo selection.
Tom. Have got an "N" gauge Santa Fe layout in progress in a 8` x 10` shed, it`s based on the Raton Pass area in the early 50`s so that I can run steam and diesel consists of that era. Looks as if you will be into landscaping in a big way with all that fill that you`ll get from that digging, at least you do`nt have to pay to get rid of it at all. A great Random Foto Collection with a nice varied selection of pix from your train trips around the continent, and at least one shot with some snow too. I get really peed off with some businesses over their charges, I do`nt mind them making a bit of a profit but when they add surcharges for this and that on top it`s a crock. Some restuarants over here charge extra on public holidays to cover the extra labour costs, so I always voice my opinion and go elswhere.
"Our" Place is CLOSED on SUNDAYs
<but go ahead ‘n slip your messages thru the mail slots on the doors!>
Given that our Bar is CLOSED on SUNDAY and this happens to be our 41st Month of Business, all drinks will be on the house come Monday! Oh - yes, that also is a holiday for our Canadian friends ‘n for those of us in the states . . . however, for all who take the time ‘n make the effort, your drinks are on the Proprietor!
No holiday in these parts as the kids will be waiting for the school buses, my bride will be off to teach 'n life goes on, EXCEPT for those in the federal employ including banks 'n the post office. And I'm sooooooooo sure they will be thinking about Columbus! Yeah, right. <barf>
Page 34 - Nick <nickinwestwales> at 8:25 PM <2:25 AM GMT>: Back with the < I3 > Post we've grown accustomed to seeing!
Money "in" cheap books connotes a couple of images - money IN the books as opposed to money from selling ‘em. <grin> Glad that you've latched on to something to ease the strain - sure ‘n blazes saves wear ‘n tear on the aging body, eh AND perhaps no more falling from rooftops! <yikes>
Pete's the kinda guy who no matter what he sez <or how it comes out> is a pleasure to spend time with. Communication ain't all that bad - he surely has a way of Briticizing Moi as opposed to his adapting to Americanisms. You'd think by now . . .
Too bad you two were unable to connect. I know they are going to be spending 4 days in Ireland with the friends that flew over with his bride. Then when those folks depart for home - the two of ‘em will be off, doing as they please for the last week. Anyway, should the day ever arrive where I make that trip with him - we'll fetch you from the bookstore ‘n have a hulluva time.
I believe we've seen a bit of the Brit GN some many months ago, for I recall being "enlightened" once again about the "name" existing in both places. Same for Southern, etc. Anyway, some fine fotos were put up.
Hope you caught the elaboration on the Ontario Carbonate car . . .
Many thanx for the fine spread ‘n open bar!
Page 34 - Allan <Gunneral> at 11:08 PM <5:08 PM Sunday NZ DST>: Ah yes, the Santa Fe! <Nick was spot on!> Anyway, that's a great locale to model ‘n the era is perfect for what you hope to replicate. I've driven through that area many times ‘n also flew ‘round it by chopper on a few occasions. A great place for air smuggling . . . but I digress.
Shortly after my arrival at these digs, I constructed a train room in what was a rather dark ‘n dank basement. Just carved out a corner - put up some walls, lighting - painted over the concrete walls ‘n turned it into what I had hoped would become my railroad Empire. The era I had hoped to showcase was the 1950s ‘n it was all diesels featuring the Pennsylvania, New York Central, New Haven ‘n Boston & Maine in my make-believe junction in the Berkshires of Massachusetts.
All the track was laid <Atlas brass> with over 3 dozen turnouts <switches> with beneath-the-table switch MoSheen mounting, allowing operation of 4 trains independently. All wiring was the old fashioned method using common rail 'n insulated rail joiners. <Which is what I continued with for the Can-Am>
I never got to the point of landscaping, but did operate some mighty fine consists up 'n round that layout which was arranged in open-horseshoe fashion. Double-span girder bridges spanned the opening for two of the main lines, making for lots of ducking beneath 'em to get into the open area, where the control were.
The the problems arose. Derailments - cars uncoupling - madness in backing into sidings, grade problems, etc. I discovered the problem was due to the dampness of the basement adversely impacting on the cork roadbed that I used. The expansion 'n contraction just did it all "in."
So, I tore it all down, including the table. Boxed up all of the locos 'n rolling stock, wiring, track 'n structures. Threw away the roadbed 'n other things directly associated with the table construction.
That room became what it is today - a general purpose room. One wall houses Carol's school books - the opposite my beer can collection - a far end wall for storage shelves 'n another for an old, but functional stero system to entertain the Trainmaster! <grin>
Anyway, the basement humidity problem got settled with the purchase 'n installation of a whole-house dehumidifier/air purifier unit. Dried things out in a heartbeat 'n made the place much more adaptive to human inhabitance. <grin> A couple of years passed with no trains, then a friend of mine came along and instilled the "bug" in me to try again. The rest is history as the larger portion of what had been just an unfinished basement turned into the Can-Am Trainroom <'n RR museum!>
All of the former rolling stock 'n locos are now housed in those wall mounted display cases - which is far better than leaving 'em in boxes, out of sight. That's where the museum part factors in. Then the wall signs, etc. Just a great hobby, eh
Oh yeah, the brass track Still have the turnouts boxed up, but the straight sections are used for the trains in the display cases. And the Can-Am Subway System <CACSS> runs on brass beneath Can-Am City!
Seems we're of a similar mindset when it comes to price gouging. I pick up ‘n leave rather than put up with that criminality. There's always another place to roost or make a purchase . . . <barf>
Many thanx for the visit, chat ‘n of course the ROUND!
Weekly Emporium Theatre features later . . .
<CN #6307 4-8-4 - from: www.yesteryeardepot.com>
Starting TODAY at the Mentor Village Emporium Theatre!
. . . October 12th thru 18th: 49th Parallel <1942> Starring: Richard George, Eric Portman, Raymond Lovell, Niall MacGinnis & Peter Moore (XII)- and - ENCORE Presentation of Mystery Alaska <1999> Starring: Russell Crowe, Hank Azaria, Mary McCormack & Burt Reynolds. SHORT: The Three Stooges - Dunked in the Deep <1950>.
<Note: Mystery Alaska first shown Sunday March 12th thru 18th, 2006>
49th Parallel <1942>
PLOT SUMMARY: At once a compelling piece of anti-isolationist propaganda and a quick-witted wartime thriller 49th Parallel is a classic early work from the inimitable British filmmaking team of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger. When a Nazi U-boat crew headed by the ruthless Eric Portman is stranded in Canada during the thick of World War II the men evade capture by hiding out in a series of rural communities before trying to cross the border into the still-neutral United States. Both soul-stirring and delightfully entertaining 49th Parallel features a colorful cavalcade of characters played by larger-than-life actors Laurence Olivier Raymond Massey Anton Walbrook and Leslie Howard.
At once a compelling piece of anti-isolationist propaganda and a quick-witted wartime thriller 49th Parallel is a classic early work from the inimitable British filmmaking team of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger. When a Nazi U-boat crew headed by the ruthless Eric Portman is stranded in Canada during the thick of World War II the men evade capture by hiding out in a series of rural communities before trying to cross the border into the still-neutral United States. Both soul-stirring and delightfully entertaining 49th Parallel features a colorful cavalcade of characters played by larger-than-life actors Laurence Olivier Raymond Massey Anton Walbrook and Leslie Howard.
<from: amazon.com>
Mystery Alaska <1999>
PLOT SUMMARY: With Russell Crowe, Hank Azaria, and Burt Reynolds leading an incredible all-star cast, here's a fun, uplifting, action-packed story that everyone will love! A remote hockey-obsessed town populated by 633 of the most eccentric characters you'd ever want to meet, Mystery is the kind of place where nothing ever changes. But then life as they know it gets turned completely upside down! When a publicity stunt brings the world-famous New York Rangers -- and the national spotlight -- to Mystery for a game with the local team of weekend warriors, the whole town rises to meet the challenge of a lifetime! Also starring Mary McCormack and Lolita Davidovich in another critical favorite from the hit-making director of AUSTIN POWERS 1&2 -- you'll stand and cheer as this ragtag bunch shows that nothing can melt their dreams of a miracle on ice!
With Russell Crowe, Hank Azaria, and Burt Reynolds leading an incredible all-star cast, here's a fun, uplifting, action-packed story that everyone will love! A remote hockey-obsessed town populated by 633 of the most eccentric characters you'd ever want to meet, Mystery is the kind of place where nothing ever changes. But then life as they know it gets turned completely upside down! When a publicity stunt brings the world-famous New York Rangers -- and the national spotlight -- to Mystery for a game with the local team of weekend warriors, the whole town rises to meet the challenge of a lifetime! Also starring Mary McCormack and Lolita Davidovich in another critical favorite from the hit-making director of AUSTIN POWERS 1&2 -- you'll stand and cheer as this ragtag bunch shows that nothing can melt their dreams of a miracle on ice!
SHORT: Dunked in the Deep <1949>
PLOT SUMMARY: Foreign spy Bortch has stolen some secret government documents and hidden them in watermelons. He has the Stooges bring them to a ship where he will leave the country. When they arrive at the pier, the spy has locked them aboard the ship. The Stooges later find the melons as well as the stolen documents. They defeat Bortch, with plans to turn him over to the police.
Foreign spy Bortch has stolen some secret government documents and hidden them in watermelons. He has the Stooges bring them to a ship where he will leave the country. When they arrive at the pier, the spy has locked them aboard the ship. The Stooges later find the melons as well as the stolen documents. They defeat Bortch, with plans to turn him over to the police.
<from: threestooges.net>
Geesh, that light bulb is out again. Oh, here it is. Hard to find the mail slot in the dark.
First a Happy 41st Monthiversary!!!
Let the Party begin!Boris has everything prepared in his shed! What are you waiting for? H&H are here, Ruth is here, the brunette and all the other gals! Wow!!!
Tom – I don’t think we should discuss who the driver of Ruth’s car was. Some things are better not being revealed. Thanks for the photos! You managed to get one with snow in that batch! Why am I not surprised! Toronto Union Station is very nice! Do you know why they have the RDC hooked up at the rear end of that ARR train? Do they have any branch lines?I am afraid I have to disappoint you. There were no ladies in “the cave” with us during those weeks. That kind of service was not provided. And ABBA did not even excist then. I hope your trip to Grand Canyon still is on. 49th Parallel! Never saw that movie. Seems to be very interesting! Plus Mystery Alaska and the Stooges! The Emporium next!Nick – 12 times 5.3% certainly is a recipe for disaster! Who was it? Boris? I think he might be able to take it though!Leaves and tracks don’t mix. Snow and ice is nothing comparing to that slippery stuff. Thanks for the info on the freight cars. So the cars started to grow during the 70’s. Give those guys time to anser your mail on #57, no rush! Allan – You are right, the older one get the faster time flies! Some restaurants charge extra on public holidays? Wow.
A blurry picture, but there is snow in it! Happy 41st Tom! January 1997.
A smile to begin the week!
"You, you, and you ... Panic. The rest of you, come with me." - U.S. Marine Corps Gunney
Happy Thanksgiving to our Canadian friends! And for those who are being paid for this bogus holiday in the states - enjoy! <grin> How do I REALLY feel you ask
Monday means breakfast ‘n also the Oh-Fish-Ul recognition of our 41st Monthly Anniversary - so the drinks are on Moi for the remainder of the day. Go for it, guyz!
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Many thanx to those who have come through during the planned absence period - especially now with the Wolfman gone-zo. Means a lot to have the support we're seeing from our <GoR>. Always comes down to this: If one WANTS to, one WILL. And many of you DO as exhibited by those who came thru over the weekend!
Sunday - October 12th <all times Central daylite>:
Page 34 - Eric <EricX2000> at 11:30 PM <9:30 PM Sandbox time>: Not to worry, Grand Canyon trip is ON ‘n I'll be sending you our itinerary by Email as the time approaches.
Party - Boris - Shed - H&H - the gals including the brunette!?!?! Sounds like quite the celebration in the making! <uh oh>
I wish we had someone who really knows about Alaska railroading here at the bar - Lawd knows with all of the browsers we attract, you'd think . . . . Anyway, there were two southbound trains from Anchorage on the morning I took that foto of the RDC attached to the rear of one of them. We took the northbound to Fairbanks, via Denali - totally separate run. Anyway, I've looked at the ARR route map on their sked ‘n am unaware of any branch lines where a single RDC would be used. So, my guess is that that car was being used as a coach in the consist.
Many thanx for taking time from your personal life to help us out at the bar! The snow foto is wunnerful! <grin>
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!
Friday is Pizza ‘n Beer Nite! - and - Steak ‘n Fries Nite!
Saturday is Steak ‘n All The Trimmings Nite!
Cindy is our Saturday bartender!
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Later <maybe!> Remember: It's "You Post, I Post" at the Bar by the Ballast!
Hello Ruth, you are... yes, you know! I'll have a free drink before my meal, you know the kind we had last night. Hmm, I'll have Rumpsteak Café de Paris, please! Yes, later!
Where is everybody? I know it is Monday, but what the heck. Mondays are nice (at least sometimes)!
Tom – I thought you were the Alaska expert at this place! I’ll see if I can figure it out. Wunnerful snow? Hmm. Reading the message from Bergie makes me mad. Why the heck do you design a website in the year 2008 for Explorer and/or Firefox only???????????? Unbelievable! Don’t they ever learn? Anyway, I have a photo of a well known train. It just shows the windshields and I took it in the fall of 1990. What train?
On the way to the Mentor Village and the Oktoberfest!!!
Well, what's to say other than we just don't have a well to draw from when times like these crop up. Everyone has a "reason" for not being here - well almost - Eric hasn't forgotten us! You'd think with Sunday being a day "off" at the bar, that would provide a breather for those who need the time. Oh well - guess I'm the ONLY daytime regular at this bar. Then again, what's new, eh
Many thanx, Eric, for the "enabling" Post . . . I'll provide further commentary in my next round of Acknowledments. HOWEVER, I thought my explanation of that RDC was about as plausible as I could get. <geesh> Short of contacting ARR directly, that is . . .
(1) From the Barriger Railroad Library, UM St. Louis <Rendezvous III>
(2) VIA Rail's OCEAN - eastbound at Moncton, NB <Nova Scotia trip of May 2002>
(3) VIA Rail's OCEAN <Renaissance consist>- eastbound at Moncton, NB <Sackville trip of Oct 2004>
(4) Kirkwood's AMTRAK rail station <formerly MoPac Rail Depot> <KCity trip - Se 2005>
(5) St. Louis bound AMTRAK at KCity Union Station <KCity trip w/Pete - Sep 2005>
(6) St. George Arms pub - Rendezvous HQ <Rendezvous I>
Just a quick howdy guys
Count on Lars to keep ya'll confused. Happy 42nd Monthlebration.
Mike
Good afternoon Captain Tom and all present!!
Ruth, I am back! Yes, I know! But not much later. Just a Tuborg Gold, please!
Monday is a Monday is a Monday! Every time!
Tom – Nice photos! LIke the top of from Union Station, St. Louis! Now I know where the Rendezvous HQ is! Toronto!! I thought it was the Trainwreck Saloon! Kirkwood always look nice! Is three cars the normal consist for the train(s) St. Louis - Kansas City? I found some info on ARR! But I am not the expert!Miles of main line:467Miles of branch line:77Miles of yards and sidings: 107 Total miles of track: 651Freight cars (owned & leased): 1,643Passenger cars: 48Locomotives: 59It seems like the branch line to Whittier is the only one with passenger service. There is also a short branch to Palmer but as far as I know there is no passenger service on that one.
From inside "the cave". 1964.
Well greetings one and all and welcome to a fresh new week-Leon,whats the guest ale for the week...?-Molson Gold-an excellent choice-set up a round of `em-lets kick back for a while...
Just a quick bookmark (setting into the siding for yardwork so the dispatcher can clear TOM to highball on the single line section,as it were)
B.T.W -apologies if smileys and things appear in the wrong places-small person managed to replace the cursor with a small cartoon monkey (strangely appropriate) and things havn`t been right since-we have the cursor back but with trails of blue bubbles streaming from it-very distracting
Right-back in a bit
Right then -before I get into the posts,I promised ERIC the start dispositions for the trains on the layout,so as it looks like weds may be a bit of a non-starter for the forums,thought I would attend to it now.
For those of you for whom this is a less than compelling notion,here are a few pix...
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Tralee & Dingle,Western Ireland,during it`s Indian summer
Walker diesel on the West Clare (also W.Ireland)
Aberystwyth this time-frames of Llewellyn with a mix of M.o.W cars inc. some substantial bogie hoppers and rail carriers
And on the other side of the platform-A departure for Shrewsbury-note contrast between ornate Victorian station canopy and modern D.M.U (also the ghastly `prison block` shopping facilities in the background of both shots...)
Right-to business-ERIC -have been one or two changes to the track plan you have but nothing significant...
So-pull up a brunette and a Tuborg and we can get started .......
Beginning at the bottom:-
The big freight yard hosts 3 trains-the empty tanks to Avonmouth (the big dock complex outside Bristol),the through freight to Gloucester,plus the pick-up freight to Bath
There are also stabling facilities for 2 med-sized steamers,2 diesels plus 4 `pugs`--0-4-0 tanks which switch the yards here and at the bottom station and work transfers
The bottom station holds the Bath local on the longest spur track,plus spare cattle vans and horseboxes -also a M.o.W spur
The low level staging takes the Pines express,the Weymouth local (which cuts in and out between loops to call at all platforms) plus the coal empties which re-makes at Bath into Welsh & Midland cars-also pulls coke loads from Bath Gasworks siding
This leaves one staging track,the turnback loop and `tunnel siding` clear for juggling
Midsomer Norton contributes cattle vans,milk vans,coal empties,M.o.W stock and general goods.
Kelston Halt has loaded beer vans out,grain hoppers in,finished timber out and the odd general load
Bath hosts the down local,the Bristol local,the milk and parcels van train plus assorted goods inc gasworks coal and loco coal inbound
Bath also has the main loco depot-storage for 9 engines plus the pilot.
Upper staging takes care of the last 3-the Cardiff-Bournemouth express,the sleeper (from somewhere in the north-east-still a bit vague on that one-see rule #1...) plus the X.P freight-mostly perishables-banana vans from the Ffyfes warehouse at Avonmouth
Basic operating pattern is that Bath is the centre of operations-Trains are dispatched down the line ,after passing through the low level station they are turned on the loop and then either sent round on the `Weymouth` line to the staging yard or peeled off onto the `local` line to be either reversed or sent down to the freight yard -this allows the twin track section to be used as a passing track (tunnel siding) which has come in handy more than once.........
Currently this last sequence is going to have to be reversed as the bottom left turnout in the lower staging yard has lost its `self latching` spring and can only be used in the trailing direction-I can hear SHANE`s words coming back to haunt me-is prolly the most inaccessible turnout on the layout-even coming in through the window I can`t get a grip on the bugg*r-the good old learning curve......
O.K mate-I think thats about the size of it-please ask if you have any queries-if I manage to get a full session in,will take full photo record--Thanks for asking-is appreciated
Right-Leon-more Molsons please-and on to read posts
back soon
<PRR Atlantic E6 #1067 - public domain>
Nice to see a two-fer from Eric 'n a "bookmark" from Nick 'n a follow-up Foto spread w/narratives, on this really unusually slow day at our Saloon by the Siding. Yeah, I know - most have other things going on - 'cept us, eh <grin>
Before I forget - Gentlemen, check your "in boxes" - there's an Email awaiting our <GoR>>! Thanx . . .
Just wanted to Acknowledge your efforts 'n will make appropriate remarks in the AM! Since drinks are on the house - fill 'em up, Leon! <grin>
Well then-it would seem the drinks are on the house on this fine night-Leon-might I order a rickshaw with a sympathetic driver to collect me from the piece of carpet just behind this stool in about an hour ....?-splendid fellow-oh,also a bottle of the special 151% rum please (well.....)
Regular readers will no doubt be amused to hear that yesterdays 10.30 start for the band practice eventually turned into a 13.00 hrs shamble into the garage and a serious `bent ear` for yours truly when I finally made it home..............Actually it gets worse-Tony decided that we should include "Achy breaky heart" in the set for this weekend-Our rendition of it yesterday sounded more like an outake from the Who Live at Leeds album-the prospect of performing this to a `black tie` audience at the Ferryside Yacht club`s Commodores evening fills me with disquiet............
O.K-to the posts-
ALLAN-Beef & bacon sounds like a fine sausage-good balance of ingredients -lamb & mint is also big over here-although the Welsh lamb business has never recovered from the N.Z advertising campain featuring `average housewife` Raewyn Blade extolling the virtues of the product-from a professional point of view-they had it right-every beast exactly the same weight-frozen before the blood had finished dripping and off on a plane....what ya gonna do ...?????
Although that said -there are inhabitants of Liverpool who are unaware that meat comes in any other form than the sausage or the rasher........
Focus now....-N gauge-what do you do for supplies down there..? -mail order I guess like the rest of us-obviously S.F specific stuff you have to order ,but how about track,scenics etc..?-just curious you understand...
TOM-What ho mate -many thanks for the drink <hic>-So-did the man turn up to start work on the drainage yet or is he celebrating a Sri Lankan public holiday or something.....Am pleased to report that my own work is looking up-Am rapidly moving from a 2 day a week start to 4 days-just `cos business is booming-money is tight-everybody wants cheap-can do that ,no worries -also it has the added bonus of being indoor work with no heavy lifting AND (& this is important) absolutely NO ROOFS WHATSOEVER-Gotta love that...
Yet another interesting selection of movies-none that I have seen before,althoughth the blurbs look good--now PETE is gonna be in Ireland-is a chance he might come back this way (there are only 2 ways in or out) could you e-mail me his cell phone # please-maybe we can organise a meet...............Take your point about Brit accents-I suspect I could go into somewhere like Moosonee in North Ontario and within a fortnight have the native population talking like extra`s from East Enders...
Cracking pix B.T.W-that depot at Kirkwood is a lovely little building-aesthetically pleasing is the technical term I believe...........
O.K-its time to fall over backwards and entrust myself to Leon,Boris and the Rickshaw driver /runner.
Take care one and all and will speak soon-be lucky,safe and happy
<PRR Pacific K4 #1737 - Wikimedia Commons>
Back again with a spate o' Acknowledgments . . . figured why not All I'm doing is burning brain cells watching mindless sports events on the split screen! <grin>
Monday - October 13th <all times Central daylite>:
Page 34 - Eric <EricX2000> at 2:28 PM ‘n 4:49 PM <12:28 PM ‘n 2:49 PM Sandbox time>: What's to say other than THANX for remembering that YOU ‘n I are the ONLY ones who appear to be willing ‘n able to provide some daylite activity at our Tavern by the Tracks! Really appreciate it!
Regarding that comment you made on the RDC in the ARR consist. See my response earlier! <geesh> Did the best I could do with what I had to work with. AND I'm absolutely NOT an Aficionado on Alaska railroading - just happen to have a few experiences "logged" between 1960 ‘n 2006! <grin>
Info on the ARR is good stuff - thanx! By the by, the ARR does operate RDCs on one of its routes - but not for the one that particular train was destined for. RDCs operate on a segment of the northern run - summer ‘n winter - and is pretty much geared for the outdoor crowd <hunters ‘n fishermen> . . . it's called the Hurricane Turn Train <see http://www.arr.com/>
I can't believe I'm going to say this: Cut the LOCKMASTER some slack, Mate. My guess is Kalmbach is playing to what they feel are the majority of participants when it comes to operating systems. Anyway, it's all FREE, so keep in mind our saying: We takes what we gets! <or move somewhere else!>
Enjoyed both of your Fotos - really "cool" looking windshield ‘n the "way" to Mentor Village could very easily be coming down from Mt. Mentor <where our Ace Reporter "holes up.">
Just a clarification on geography: The TrainWreck Saloon is in Rock Hill <St. Louis County>, Missouri - and - the St. George Arms pub is in St. George, <Brant County> Ontario. The latter was the HQ for Rendezvous I, whereas the former is simply a fine watering hole for ANY TIME we get together! <grin>
Yikes! Radar screens bring back many MEMORIES - but not quite those you had! Mine were more in line with surface contacts out at sea . . . the air search variety was relegated to the gang in our Combat Info Center! And, that info surely came in handy "back in the day."
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Many thanx for the two-fer ‘n I've "saved" your ROUND money for tomorrow <Tuesday> , as all drinks are on Moi today! <grin>
Page 34 - Nick <nickinwestwales> at 5:13 PM <11:13 PM GMT>: "In" with a "bookmark" - ‘n save your money. All drinks are on the house on this day ‘n nite! <Monday> <CHEERS> <clink>
Thanx for the quick Email response!
Page 35 - Nick <nickinwestwales> at 6:26 PM ‘n 7:45 PM <12:26 AM ‘n 1:45 AM Tuesday GMT>: A super-fine foto spread /w narratives from our Resident Musician in Wales! Can ALWAYS count on our Mighty Man to come through when the chips appear to be dwindling.
Enjoyed the contrast between old ‘n new . . . always a winner!
Turned another Page at that! <geesh> Better be careful, the LOCKMASTER is lurking! <uh oh>
We'll have to let things sort themselves out on Wednesday - but my guess is the early-birds will be able to drop something off as will our nite-owls. But, we'll see . . .
I like that "pull up a brunette" line . . . <grin>
There's a realization about "stocking up" on material in our Posts - seems that we're NOT going back as we once used to - or at least not as frequently. Don't get me wrong, of course there are those who do so regularly when preparing responses - but so much good stuff resides in the Ether - that I find it refreshing to visit back Pages now ‘n then. One of the reasons I've included the URLs for Passenger Train Nostalgia ‘n Passenger Train Fallen Flags <along with other features of mine> is to get the guys to GO BACK! Amazing what one either finds as "new" or just good to bring to mind the great stuff from days gone by . . .
Do appreciate your attentiveness to what we're trying to accomplish ‘round here - which is have a good time while discussing Classic Trains!
Now to Part Deux!
Your comment about the Rum made me realize that there's two jugs of Navy Rum that Wolfman brought back from Merry Olde for me <two different trips> - haven't cracked either. So, there's an inducement - if ever there was one - for you to join us in the Can-Am Rathskeller! <grin>
And yes, the guys arrived this AM to begin the "big dig," and dig they did. One poor soul was working with a rather injured foot. Seems he had a motorcycle mishap the day before where a part of the cycle imbedded itself in his foot - he sez about 3 inches "in.' <ouch> Felt for the young guy - for using his feet is all part of being a laborer. Nice enuf guy, but he wasn't on top of his game. Add to that being one short in his crew - he really was humping to get things done. But, the project is well underway!
Email has been sent w/Pete's cell fone number . . .
Hey! I know from nuttin' - but Achy Breaky Heart somehow doesn't "fit" with that "black tie" affair you mentioned. But then again, who knows How ‘bout some Stones Classics! I have a feelin' you "do" a fine Mick!
Good news regarding the employment endeavors ‘n sked! Always good on the upswing, eh Youbetcha!
The crew from "Our" Place <past ‘n present> who have visited the Kirkwood Depot are Pete - Eric - Doug ‘n Shane. All have been impressed, as it definitely falls within the parameters of being a Classic. You'd love it - plus it isn't all that far from a couple of fine watering holes on the way back to the Can-Am Rathskeller! <grin>
Speaking of Sri Lankan holidays - I'm a bit surprised that we haven't at least ONE of ‘em on our federal calendar! <geesh> <grin> I'm tellin' ya - it's beyond the point of absurdity when it comes to paying people for day's off when the RELEVANCE is lost, lost, lost as in gone-zo. We should erase the slate ‘n begin anew. That would put some money back into the coffers, at least. Oh well, what do I know, eh
Accents are infectious - at least for some people. When I visited my old haunts back in NY City for a 5-day reunion in 1981 <yes 5 days!> I thought I'd come back to the mid-west sounding like a "dis ‘n dat" sorta guy. Didn't happen! But it could have. I know that when we visit Nova Scotia ‘n spend more than a few days, I can detect some Canadianisms in my bride's speech. <grin> No "eh" though - she's never done that. Actually, she's resided in the states for many more years than she did north of the 49th - so perhaps that "counts" for something.
Great having you aboard on such a regular basis, it really helps makes this place "ours"!
Happy 41st Monthiversary to all the gang!
Nick. Beef and bacon saussies` are really delicious hot off the BBQ! I`ve always found that Scousers` are a very different breed of Englishmen, their dialect makes them such great comedy acts. We are lucky in Hawkes Bay we have two model railway outlets, one of them is the Bachmann main dealer for New Zealand. We are able to get most of the latest US, UK and Euro models` and equipment in all scales and they offer good discounts to compete with mail order. A very nice selection of Irish, Welsh and English railway pix, and a very interesting write up on your operating sequences.
Eric. Some restuarants here are so greedy they are losing a lot of custom on public holidays, give it a bit more time and they will learn when their profits take a big hit! A nice snowy pic for Tom and I can`t pick what that train is in your naming quiz?
Tom. We are certainly like minds when it comes to greedy business profiteers! A very nice write up on your layout history, it sure looks as if you`ve put a lot of thought and effort into it after all of your trials` and tribulation, with my shed being only 8` x 10` I still get a layout twice the size of a similar HO one in the given area, sort of less is more as far as scale goes. A nice choice of flicks for the weekend, one of a 40`s classic in 49th Parallel and a snowy 90`s one in Mystery Alaska. A very nice set of Random Foto`s from your Rendezvous and train trips on your great continent. Thanks for the heads up on the Trains.com site rebuild on the 15th, am always logged on since you advised me about it, and thanks for the e-mail, I totally agree with you!
It's Tuesday - oh yeah, that's the day BEFORE Wednesday! <grin>
Coffee has been freshly ground ‘n brewed - pastries freshly baked ‘n stocked in The Mentor Village Bakery case AND our <light> ‘n <traditional> breakfasts are just waiting to be prepared for YOU!
St. Louis Blues pulled one out up in Toronto on Monday afternoon, after being behind 3-zip in the 1st period. Came back to win it 5-4 in a shoot-out against the Maple Leafs.
Did the ole split screen routine again - both of the teams I was rooting for took the losses. Jints were humiliated in foo-ball whereas the Dodgers beat themselves on the mound. Phillies are 'tuf. I see the BoSox are in a tussle . . .
Page 35 - Allan <Gunneral> at 9:50 PM <3:50 PM Tuesday NZ DST>: Very pleased to see ya come aboard to cap the evening here at our Watering Hole by the Wayside!
With so few to depend on, surely can't say that about our Resident Downunder Kiwi Connection!
Having a Bachmann distributor that close would be like the proverbial kid in the candy shop!
I haven't seen 49th Parallel - it's on my "list" but the prices are way too high to purchase it - into the $30s on the net sources. <barf> Mystery Alaska is a terrific piece of entertainment. Highly recommend it - some good laffs ‘n not a bad story. It was filmed in a little town in Alberta, Canada. What <grin>
While I've never been into "N" I can surely see the benefits when space is an issue. Problem for me is called arthritis ‘n working with teeny-tiny things just is next to impossible for my thumbs. Even as I type this there's stabbing pains that somehow I've just grown accustomed to living with - about 5 years worth of it thus far. <barf>
Appreciate the Email confirmation . . .
Thanx for the visit, chat ‘n ROUND - all helps to keep this joint rockin'!
Eric - I didn't think you had hung it up but it is getting closer. Fried traction motor parts! Yum! I knew that one right away - well, off to the shop we go. I can't believe you sent a snow picture. I'll take a stab at the unusual feature in your picture and say that it is brakes.
Allan was in with comments and reflections. All of my N scale stuff is boxed up although I do buy some items that I think will be useful.
Rob was in with comments and pictures. I appreciate the TH&B engine shot - looks good with brick building behind it.
Lars - Glad to hear from you - it's probably good that you posted before the Giants performance last night. The Old Eli appeared, however I did not see whole lot of heads up play either from the O line or their secondary. A win would have really helped seeing what the rest of the NFC East did over the weekend. I watched the St. Louis-Washington game which was indeed full of surprises.
Nice selection of items from the bookmobile. I have the one on the West Virginia Central and Pittsburgh and have vol. 1 of the Wheeling and Lake Erie - don't have vol. 2.
Nic was in with comments. No, laddie, I won't ever say, "I told you so," but that is an application of Shane's Law of Switches. Billy Ray tunes at a black tie? I'm sure y'all did your best. I enjoyed the Tralee and Dingle picture - my compliments.
OSP - Hope your fortification work is going well. The K9 Korps can be moved at a moments notice to assist as he TRULY likes to dig. He digs it up I fill it in and the cycle continues - sort of like the ditch scene in "Cool Hand Luke." You want to see tank cars? Go to Charleston, WV - lots of chemical plants over there. I like the Milwaukee Road cut you have been using.
Always nice to see GN material as well as PRR 4-4-2 picture.
Western Maryland 924 is a Class L2 2-8-8-2 part of a 10 locomotive order built by Lima in 1918. They hung around for awhile, and 924 was sold for scrap in 1951.
Also, thanks for the heads-up on Wednesday. I had a !@@# of a time logging in this morning for whatever reason. I'll be sending you an email a bit later, but I'm going to get my ticket money ready and head over to the Theatuh to see the latest offerings.
Work safe
Seems back to normal ‘round here with Shane beginning the morning. But WHERE is our Manager Good Gawd Gertie! Last we saw of him was Friday nite . . . <geesh> He ‘n Wolfman must have a genetic-link! <yikes> Give these two a long weekend ‘n it's Katy bar the door! <geesh>
Now Arriving on Track #3
Classic Steam Locos
Number Three - Hudson 4-6-4
NYC 4-6-4 Hudson #5384, Bellefontaine, Ohio <courtesy yesteryeardepot.com - foto: Fred C. Stoes>
CPR 4-6-4 #2860 Royal Hudson <foto credit: Greg Chadwick>
NYC Hudson 4-6-4 that hauled the 20th Century Ltd <Wikipedia.com - Public Domain>
It was 1925 when the first North American 4-6-4 locomotive design was put to paper. The St. Paul Road's motive power people, required a locomotive design, powerful enough to pull their heavy passenger trains in the low temperatures and heavy snow falls of upper Midwest winters. The loco was named the "Baltic." However, plans to construct it, were shelved when the road entered receivership.In November 1926, the NYC applied a four-wheel trailing truck to a 4-6-2 Pacific. Perhaps to check the track-ability of the 4-6-4 wheel arrangement, as the extra trailing axle did nothing to improve the tractive effort of the Pacific.Satisfied with the 4-6-4 wheel arrangement, the first 4-6-4 was ordered and delivered to the NYC on February 14, 1927. This new locomotive was named the "Hudson" type. The decade 1927 to 1937 represents a period when many railroads were seeking to achieve the greatest speed and tractive effort obtainable, utilizing the new technical developments, in metallurgy, mechanics, and thermodynamics.Larger stocker fed fireboxes, thermic siphons, feedwater heaters, large diameter high pressure boilers, evaporating massive volumes of steam, while consuming vast amounts of water and coal, determined that the 4-6-4 steam locomotive had developed the six coupled engine, as heavy and as powerful as they dared to go.The super power race was a direct result of the railroads need to compete with the growing highway systems of north America and the growing popularity of the automobile. In order to keep the traveling public happy and to assure their continued patronage, railroad passenger train schedules were optimized and many amenities were added to the great steel fleets.The 4-6-4 Hudson locomotive had the power and economy that the continent's railroads required to keep pace with the growing technology of the air and highway transportation systems.
In November 1926, the NYC applied a four-wheel trailing truck to a 4-6-2 Pacific. Perhaps to check the track-ability of the 4-6-4 wheel arrangement, as the extra trailing axle did nothing to improve the tractive effort of the Pacific.
Satisfied with the 4-6-4 wheel arrangement, the first 4-6-4 was ordered and delivered to the NYC on February 14, 1927. This new locomotive was named the "Hudson" type. The decade 1927 to 1937 represents a period when many railroads were seeking to achieve the greatest speed and tractive effort obtainable, utilizing the new technical developments, in metallurgy, mechanics, and thermodynamics.
Larger stocker fed fireboxes, thermic siphons, feedwater heaters, large diameter high pressure boilers, evaporating massive volumes of steam, while consuming vast amounts of water and coal, determined that the 4-6-4 steam locomotive had developed the six coupled engine, as heavy and as powerful as they dared to go.
The super power race was a direct result of the railroads need to compete with the growing highway systems of north America and the growing popularity of the automobile. In order to keep the traveling public happy and to assure their continued patronage, railroad passenger train schedules were optimized and many amenities were added to the great steel fleets.
The 4-6-4 Hudson locomotive had the power and economy that the continent's railroads required to keep pace with the growing technology of the air and highway transportation systems.
<source: IHC model trains literature>
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http://www.steamlocomotive.com/hudson/
Enjoy!
Ruth, good to see you this cold day! Yes, a #2 and coffee for me today. Just a short break.
Some more activities here today. I noticed that Shane was right about the unusual detail in my photo a few days ago. Free drinks to him the rest of the week!!
I'll be back later with an inclusive post. But before I go I just want to add another photo showing the inside of the cab of the train that showed only the windshields last Saturday.
What train?
A round for the house!
<USRA Heavy Mikado 2-8-2 #6001 - public domain>
Just noticed Eric's visit 'n comment regarding his quiz question AND awarding of a week's free drinks to Shane. Hmmmmmm. Well, here's what I posted on Saturday on Page 34 That mystery foto of yours appears to show the brakes locked tight onto the wheel. Yes . <geesh>
That mystery foto of yours appears to show the brakes locked tight onto the wheel. Yes
Good to see you 'n Shane made our daylite portion for this continuing dismal spate of inactivity . . . surely is getting harder 'n harder to figure out WHO will be providing material 'n when . . . <groan>
Oh, by the by - my bookl, Call of Trains, arrived this afternoon. Promptly snapped up 'n put away by my bride for a Christmas presesnt! <grin>
Later <maybe>!
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