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.
Eric
Just a quick howdy guys
Count on Lars to keep ya'll confused. Happy 42nd Monthlebration.
Mike
G'day Gents!
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>
Tom
Good afternoon Captain Tom and Gentlemen!!
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!!!
This was recently Posted on the General Discussion <Classic Trains> main Page . . . but NOT in the Announcements & FAQ area. Hmmmm. Anyway . . .
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Strongly suggest you leave your log-in data as is - in other words, don't log off 'n if possible, put off your hard-drive cleaning 'til this event is over.
Later <maybe!> Remember: It's "You Post, I Post" at the Bar by the Ballast!
<In my modest hardcover RR book library!>
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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Comments from the Proprietor
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!
It's "You Post, I Post" at the Bar by the Ballast!
Customer Acknowledgments (since my last narrative):
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!
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!
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.
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"Our" Place is CLOSED on SUNDAYs
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>
Enjoy the weekend!
<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>
Saturday - October 11th <all times Central daylite>:
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 . . .
Hi Tom and all,
Leon, the usual round of Tui`s for all the guys` please.
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.
See ya, Allan
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
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I see Nick has dropped off a 'bookmark,' which is always a good time to get out the pending Acknowledgments . . .
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!
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
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>
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!
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
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!
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.
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
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.
<Western Maryland 2-8-6-2 #924 - from: yesteryeardepot.com - foto credit: uniknown>
Friday nite ‘n before the Blues NHL opener comes on the tube, thought I'd catch up on the day's comments with a few Acknowledgments . . .
Page 33 - CM3 Shane <coalminer3> at 8:11 AM <9:11 AM EDT>: Ah yes, Monday Holidays, I recall those . . . funny how when retired, every day is a HOLIDAY! <grin>
In Canada it's their Thanksgiving, in the U.S. it's called Columbus Day - a bogus reference to the false notion that he "discovered" America. Yeah right - sounds a bit like the current political campaigns . . . <barf> <grumble> <mumble> <bratzafratz>
As in real life, I hardly ever think about what's "in" those tank cars - unless they are clearly marked. But now that I've done a bit o' research on Kaolin along with the elaboration from our WVA Coalminer friend, well - amazing how my thoughts will change next time I look at either <real or model>!
Yeah, I've noticed the "savings" in fuel use over the decades each time a new furnace ‘n air conditioner gets purchased ‘n installed. Just makes me wonder - every 20 years the "savings" supposedly gets greater. However, tell that to those who constantly keep the rates going UP! <barf> It's all about the money! <grin>
Watched the Phillies squeeze out one over the Dodgers on Thursday nite - split screen of course. Finding it more difficult to remain awake for 9 innings of ANY baseball game. Watched a bit o' hockey on cable - surprised to see the Leafs beat the Red Wings ‘n also Boston topping Colorado. ONLY 81 more games to go in another meaningless season - then the REAL competition begins for the 16 who make the playoffs. <triple barf>
Phillies are about to take game two <real time typing> . . .
So you think the Conductor was expressing concerns about the contents of Pete's Black Bag, eh Perhaps that's why he seems to be "fending Pete off" with that portable step! <yikes>
More on your guy, Phenomenal Smith <click>:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phenomenal_Smith
"Call of Trains" shipped today - will be here on the 14th!
Thanx for your inclusive comments along with a batch of quarters ‘n a ROUND!
Page 33 - Rob <trolleyboy> at 10:37 AM <11:37 AM EDT>: Sorry to learn that your friend was unable to find a buyer for his model RR store. What a shame that fine location will go to something else. Wonder what Maybe the two of us should consider opening up an "annex" for "Our" Place right there at Brantford's train station! You could work NIGHTS - which of course you seem to delight in! <grin>
Sounds as if you've gotten a day's work <at least> carved out for what is supposed to be a holiday. A day to "chill" - eat - "chill" - drink - "chill" - get the point Yeah, I understand - a guy's gotta do what a guy's gotta do . . .
Thanx for the trio of Geeps - really diverse paint jobs!
Appreciate the DAYLITE visit, chat ‘n fotos!
Page 33 - Eric <EricX2000> at 5:35 PM <3:35 PM Sandbox time>: Many thanx for the DAYLITE visit! I didn't think you had reached your retirement date - but just wanted you to confirm it for anyone who had been wondering . . .
There's a school of thought on the part of some that there's no way a guy can be a "friend" of a gal without . . . sooooooooooo, perhaps you may want to exercise some CAUTION when it comes to Lars' gal RUTH! <uh oh>
Some GREAT news this afternoon. The owner ‘n his lead man showed up to check out the drainage-foundation work that is to begin on MONDAY! Awwwwwwright! I feel as if a huge weight has been lifted from my shoulders with an "end" in sight. Hopefully the END of the Diaper Patrol - the END of being concerned about going away for any length of time without worrying over the possibility of a flooded basement in absentia. Yeah - feels good. <phew> Never thought I'd feel good about parting with such a large sum of money - but, it has to be done ‘n that's pretty much "it."
Filled up the bride's car at $3.13 <rounded> this afternoon after we took in a nice late lunch at Mike Duffy's Pub ‘n Restaurant. Good food, nice ambiance ‘n very close to home. Pete will be surprised to know that there was NO BEER for me. <grin> Hardly ever drink the stuff when out - unless he's along. Wonder why that is Hmmmmm.
That foto is a new one for the bar - ‘n whatever it is, it's damaged! <uh oh>
There seems to be a return of sorts to the cold war as the Russian long range bombers have begun "testing" the air defenses of north America again - so I've been reading lately. Just a matter of time before we get back into that mode again, methinks. This old world just is begging for something catastrophic ‘n I'm not talking about finances. <groan> What brought that on Your discussion of that "bunker" you had to spend a week at time in. Must've been quite an experience . . .
Must come to the defense of our friend the Wolfman - he was there FIRST to board the train - others lined up after him. Don't know WHY he went to the right of the door! Hmmmmm.
COLD snow Guess what happens to WARM snow <grin>
Truly appreciate the fine inclusive Post, good cheer, chat ‘n ROUND!
And what was Ruth "hanging around" for Hmmmmmmmm. <uh oh>
Too late for Ruth, hmm. Oh, hi Leon, a ham sandwich on rye, please. No, Sugar Cured Ham! A cold Keith's.
This days is going by at a very high rate of speed! But at least I made it in before sunset! I noticed some misunderstandings about my retirement day. It is not today, it is not until October 30! Eight more days to go to work. 12 miles on the freeway one way.
Fergie – Two nice, historical locomotives you’ve added to your collection/railroad/layout! CP and UP 1869! Very nice! Pete – The black bag and its owner pops up! Lost the glasses? Hmmm, what else did you lose? Have fun!Rob – Vito’s new place is a very safe place and you are right, Mountainman Mike has his Harleys and pickup truck at the same place! Very safe!
I enjoyed your pictures again! I really like that trestle in the last one! Has it survived? I understand that club layout is gone today. The Algoma GP38-2 looks very nice in its WC livery! Nice shots!Tom – Gas price yesterday was $3.15. Maybe we will go below $3.00 son!?Going on between me and Ruth? Nothing, absolutley nothing. She is just kind of lonely now when Senior Manager Lars can’t stop by every day. Most of my time in the military I spent inside another mountain, not too far from the one in the picture. But I can’t say I thought of it as my home. We were locked in there for a week at a time. It was during the coldest period of the cold war and a lot of incidents happened all the time. The Air Force had to send up planes almost every day to investigate and stop (im most cases) Soviet planes. Interesting to say the least. Hmm, I noticed that Wolfman created his own line when it was time to get aboard the train home! The rest of the people waited nicely in a long line but not Wolfman! Interesting. Nice photos from Kirkwood!Nice photos of the Canadian Locomotives! I am not going to make a comment about the snow this time! But it certainly looks cold!As I told Nick below, my retirement day is October 30, I still have 8 more days to work. Strange behavior? Me? Of course not! That is my way.Thanks for the GN information. They had a bunch of good looking drumheads! It’s hard to pick just one. Nick – Interesting pictures! Seeing all those freight cars makes me wonder if the freight cars in the UK today are as short as the old ones were? If not (I don’t think they are) when did the change in size start?Looking forward to the start points for your trains! And a response from West Somerset Rly!No, no, I still have 8 more days to work! My last day will be October 30! Maybe that generous offer can be postponed?Allan – I have to find out exactly how Coffee Creek is going to be used when it is finsihed! I did not even know they were working on it. Good luck with your extra Lotto Powerball ticket!! CM3 – I would say to hit the Powerball will change everything, but that is okay! I think I will survive. The color of the leaves is okay as long as they sit on the tree. But when they are coming down on a windy day with some drizzles wetting the ground... No fun at all.
I don't remember if I showed this one before.
Round for the house! Oh, hello Ruth... now?
Nice to see two of our <GoR> make it "in" during the daylite portion of the AM . . . Good to see ya Shane 'n Rob!
Will offer comments in my next round of Acknowledgments, but just wanted ya to know that I read your Posts! Also noted "pwolfe" logged on. Must've found a library <hah> or some other such place where access is available. Wonder if the Pubs . . . nah! <grin>
Anyway, now that I've been enabled - here's a little something from our sub-basement archives room . . .
The Passenger Railroad Fallen Flags of "Our" Place #21
Here's another Passenger RR Fallen Flag for the gang from Classic American Railroads:
<A form of this was initially Posted on 14 Oct 2005, Page 136 at "Our" Place I>
http://cs.trains.com/forums/129/991587/ShowPost.aspx
Great Northern Railway (GN)
Caveat: The information provided is NOT all inclusive and is reflective only of the periods mentioned.
Headquarters: St. Paul, MN Mileage: 1950: 8,220 Locomotives in 1963: Diesel: 642 Rolling stock in 1963: Freight cars: 39,055 Passenger cars: 579
Principal routes in 1950: St. Paul, MN-Seattle, WA via Willmar, MN and New Rockford, ND Minneapolis-Minot, ND via St. Cloud, MN, Fargo and Grand Forks, ND Superior, WI & Duluth, MN-Grand Forks via Crookston, MN Minneapolis & St. Paul-Duluth & Superior via Brook Park, MN Barnesville, MN-Winnipeg, MB via Ada and Crookston, MN Portland, OR-Vancouver, BC via Seattle, WA (trackage rights on NP Portland-Seattle) Willmar-Sioux Falls, SD & Sioux City, IA Havre-Great Falls-Helena-Butte, MT Shelby-Great Falls-Billings, MT Bend, OR-Bieber, CA via Klamath Falls, OR
Passenger trains of note: Badger (St. Paul-Minneapolis-Superior-Duluth) Cascadian (Seattle-Spokane, WA) Dakotan (St. Paul-Minneapolis-Williston, ND) Empire Builder (Chicago-Seattle & Portland, operated jointly with CB&Q and SP&S) Gopher (St. Paul-Minneapolis-Superior-Duluth) International (Seattle-Vancouver, BC) Oriental Limited (Chicago-Seattle & Portland, operated jointly with CB&Q and SP&S) Red River (St. Paul-Minneapolis-Grand Forks, ND) Western Star (Chicago-Seattle & Portland, operated jointly with CB&Q and SP&S) Winnipeg Limited (St. Paul-Minneapolis-Winnipeg
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Some drumheads from the GN:
Enjoy! Tom
Morning Ruth , 'll grab my usual number 3 with the large thermos of "speacial coffee" A few coments and a couple pictrures before I'm off on the days adventures.
Tom-Thanksgiving will be a bit different this year.A good friend / contractor / all round good guy and I will be installing some new evestroughs and downspouts on the casa as well as some new facia pieces.Then everyone including said friend and his wife are heading over to the Brides families home for dinner.Nice thing about teh family is that everyone brings a dish or two and the dinner for twelve will feed at least twenty <burp>
No my friend din't find a buiyer so it's an everything must go kinda thing,he wants it wrapped up by Halloween if possible,the lease is good till new years eve but he would rather get two months back.ad but whatchgonnado
Of note ( I loved the latest setam shots BTW ) 6167 is currently undergoing a major cosmetic refit in Guelph,there was a website for those wishing to help/donate but I can't find it at the moment.I'm not sure what's more frightening,Pete's black bag or it's watcher.
Anyway guys more comments later when I ahve more time,here's a couple photo's for the afternoon though.
An Algoma GP38-2 right before it's repainting into WC livery. Sault Ste Marie ON
Another oddball that will tear at some heartstrings. D&H GP38-2 in new owner ( at the time ) CP rail train in Niagara Falls Ontario ( early 90's shot ) This CP trackage is now gone removed in teh name of progress ( second Niagara Falls Casino <barf> )
A very early photo for me TH&B GP9 401 at Hamilton's Agincourt Roundhouse 1985.This is just after CP's complete takeover of the TH&B.The roundhouse and shop facilituies were torn down about six years after this photo was made and a new steel transloading facility was put in it's place.
Enjoy
Nick was in with quick notes and comments. Greenwood, Mississippi - served by the Columbus and Greenville RR (a fascinating short line) and by the Illinois Central.
Eric - The scenery in your picture reminded me of the old PRR low grade freight line (Columbia and Port Deposit). Their catenary was a little different but the trees and the river - nice shot, sir. Happy retirement!
OSP - The conductor can't understand Pete? I don't think so. I believe he asked him what was in the bag and was amazed that a small package like that could hold so much.
My compliments on the snow pictures - you know I enjoy that sort of stuff. The GTW 4-8-4 is lovely - I always liked the Vanderbilt tenders on those as I think it "balanced" things out.
Kaolin is some of the slipperiest, nastiest stuff to deal with I have ever encountered. The first thing the safety folks tell you is basically, "One hand for you and one for the ship," when you are working around it. You start sliding and you look like a pig on stilts and when you land - yuck! Kaolin, as the blurb suggested, is used for coating in fancy paper such as is used in the National Geographic magazine. I noticed that Atlas is going be selling a tank car that is used in molten sulfur service. We see lots of them around here.
New heating system - we did that abt 3 yrs ago and noticed a tremendous savings in our gas bill (for real). Reminder that I will be offline Monday, but will try and post again later today.
For the baseball fans - good night Phenomenal Smith, wherever you are.
Work safe
Friday's Grin
Lines To Make You Smile
I'm not a complete idiot -- Some parts are missing.
The end of the work week <for many> is upon us ‘n a good time to begin the day right here! Check out our Menu Board for <light> 'n <traditional> breakfasts - then there's The Mentor Village Bakery case for the finest in bakery goods in Can-Am County! Top it all off with a mugga freshly gound 'n brewed special blend coffee! <aaaaaaahhhhh>
Thursday - October 9th <all times Central daylite>:
Page 33 - Nick <Nickinwestwales> at 6:46 PM ‘n 6:55 PM ‘n 7:02 PM <12:46 AM ‘n 12:55 AM ‘n 1:02 AM Friday GMT>: Yes - that scene of Pete 'n the Conductor does strike one's fancy with the caption you came up with! Honestly thought of it "me self" as I took the snap . . . <grin>
Then a bunch o' stuff that wound up being re-worked through some creative editing . . .
Page 33 Allan <Gunneral> at 9:43 PM <3:43 PM Friday NZ DST>: And it wouldn't be a nite-complete without hearing from our Resident Dowunder Mate in Kiwi-land!
Yeah, it's been a good run with the train trips ‘n get togethers with the Wolfman. He's a genuine article ‘n in spite of hardly understanding a thing he says, fun to be with! <grin>
Didn't realize the internet service was so tenuous for you. That's a shame ‘n makes me wonder why things are so expensive for you to acquire hi-speed. Guess there's just not enough profit margin in it for some, as they squeeze every penny they can from the subscribers. <barf>
All the wishful thinking regarding the various Lotteries going on makes me wonder what we'd do with such a windfall. Probably go on living the way we have, but of course at the onset there'd be a splurge unlike any others experienced in our lives. Private rail car fer sure, fer sure - huge donations to our Wolf Sanctuary (rescue ‘n rehab facility) and Animal Rescue facility <dogs, cats, small wildlife) - we've been regular contributors to both for years. Then host the Rendezvous of Rendezvous . . . yeah, fun to think about. But the drawback for Moi is: I have to purchase a ticket FIRST! <grin>
Appreciate the visit, chat ‘n ROUND!
Friday- October 10th:
Page 33 - Eric <EricX2000> at 2:05 AM <12:05 AM Sandbox time>: Strange behavior from our Resident Desert Almost-RETIRED Swede. Hmmmmm. But thanx for the visit.
A wonderful foto, but would look much better in WHITE! <grin>
Do thank you for keeping us in mind AND for the ROUND
TODAY is Pizza ‘n Beer Nite! - and - Steak ‘n Fries Nite!
Good morning Captain Tom and all present!!
No, Leon, I don't want anything tonight. I just stopped by to tell I will be back tomorrow (today) with an inclusive post. It has been a very busy day today, both at the office and at home.
So I just leave you with a picture from the old country, from the fall of 1991.
Beautiful to look at but those leaves can create big problems when they are falling down to the ground and the track.
Nick. You were right about the Wallabies position in the Tri-nations pecking order, the AB fans call them the "Wobblies", Robbie Deans will make a big change to them going by his record with the Crusaders. Great to hear about your Gresley master plan with the B12 loco hauled train, am looking forward to those pix of it when you get it all together.
Rob. I`m still on dial up server as broadband over here is so expensive, am still running on Windows 98SE programmes so do`nt upload pix at all because it takes forever and a day to do it. A fine encore of your old club layout pix.
CM3. We have a nice venison sausage over here that would go well on the Darts Tournament BBQ, might be a bit tastier than the roadkill ones!
Tom. Would just love to join you and Pete in an operating session on your Can Am RR, will take an extra Lotto powerball ticket this week, the pot is up to NZ$25 million (about US$15 million) this weekend, so keep everything crossed! A mighty fine set of pix in the Finale of Pete`s visit with you. A fine set of steam loco pix in the Classic Canadian Railroading in the Steam Era, the 1st two pix looked great with all the steam vapour rising in the snowy setting. We are lucky to be so far away from the main stream down here, but it will eventually catch up with us sometime, not too soon I hope.
TOM-Apologies mate-just going off on one-Please dont think it was a personal attack--just too many hours between breakfast & supper and too much beer -
<GTW 4-8-4 U-4-B - foto credit: Richard Leonard>
G'day Again!
SPECIAL for NICK!
Since you EDITED - I've reciprocated! And we'll let the <GoR> wonder what's going on!
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