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[Anonymous]

Hello everybody. I'll take a Alexander's Ale, please. I have missed a lot and can't stay long. PBS is running like 4 hours of Great Railway Journeys tonight.
I returned home last night from 2 days of training for the freight railroad. They put me up in a motel and fed me for the time. The worst part was being away from the wife but if this works out I'll have more than truck driver to put on my resume.

[Anonymous]

Hello everybody. I'll take a Alexander's Ale, please. I have missed a lot and can't stay long. PBS is running like 4 hours of Great Railway Journeys tonight.
I returned home last night from 2 days of training for the freight railroad. They put me up in a motel and fed me for the time. The worst part was being away from the wife but if this works out I'll have more than truck driver to put on my resume.

[nickinwestwales]

Well here`s a thing,I no sooner step through my front door than two officers of the R.C.M.P.,on special detatchment,are there to "escort" me to Milford Haven station where we are ushered aboard the only R.D.C.1 in R.C.M.P livery I`ve ever seen. This leaves the platform in the approved manner,then stops and reverses onto the former Royal Navy Armament Depot branch,into the tunnel under the bottom of town. It then drops down & right into the longest tunnel you can imagine before emerging between the Amtrak service area and Union Station on Can-Am land. I am then rushed by fast station-wagon to the Lotus Flower Motel,down near the freight depot,where I am being "protected from undue interference by witness` " prior to some manner of court appearance---I shall use this time to review posts,sleep,prepare whatever vaguely legal sounding arguments I can think of and try to devise a weekend special menu that uses all the fish I had ordered for F & C night before it became kangaroo court night,still numb from journey,back with proper stuff soon,regards to all,nick

[siberianmo]

Evening all ........ whatillyahave? Hey - Nick's back along with earlydiesels - good seeing ya!

Suggest you both take a look at the SUMMARIES - they should catch you up in no time ......... earlydiesels When you get the chance, fill us in on the details - WHERE will you be working and for whom? ........ Nick I don't know what's going on with the RCMP, et al, but you will NOT be testifying before the Tribunal - so, I'm sending over a couple of the "boyz" to get you out of that place you're in. Must have been a mix up ........ Have a couple on me when you get here!

Enjoy the evening, guys - I hear some Johnny Cash coming from the Juke and it seems the pool tables are in constant use this Thursday evening. Fish 'n Chips night - my, my, isn't Boris jin fine shape this fine night? Even put on a "new" dirty apron, just for us ........

Before I forget, here's a bit of stuff about those LRC cars I rode between Montreal and Ottawa:

QUOTE: The LRC (Light, Rapid, Comfortable) was a joint project begun in the late 1960s by a consortium of Montreal Locomotive Works, Alcan and Dofasco. A demonstration train (one locomotive and coach) could be seen in Canada and the United States in 1973 and 1974. The LRC was the first train to incorporate successfully a banking system to increase speed and comfort around curves on conventional track.

Bombardier acquired MLW in 1975 and pushed ahead the LRC production model. Amtrak ordered ten coaches and two locomotives, and the LRC could be seen up and down the Northeast Corridor in the early 1980s. Up until the late 1990s, the Amtrak LRC coaches (in VIA paint) worked the Chicago-Toronto "International" service. In Canada the LRC had a tremendous impact. The LRC became the hallmark of VIA Rail Canada's improved Corridor services.

More than 20 years later, the LRC is still state-of-the-art technology, and one of only a handful of successful tilting trains in operation around the world.

Today almost all of VIA's original 100 LRC coaches are still in service.
from Rapido Trains Inc. web site

I'll catch up in tomorrow's SUMMARY .........

See ya! [tup] [;)]
Tom (Siberianmo)

[trolleyboy]

Good evening everyone.All the book talk has indeed sent me to my collection to see if I could/can help out Ted's early railcar inquiries.The only references I have are from the Bytown Railway societies book on the Ottawa car Company.1892-1948. David G. Knowles author. This book shows shots with some text on every piece(class) of equipment they built over their tenure. Though primarily a streetcar/interurban/electric work equipment manufacturer, they did produce heavy weight passenger cars and an order of early Gas/electric railcars for the CNR built in 1931 these branchline railcars #9003-9010 were the forerunner of cn's RDC fleet one still exists at Delson Railway museum in Montreal.Suffice to say these cars are dead wringers for the doodle bugs built for US roads. Most were retired out in the mid fifties as they had poor mechanical reliability with the original gas motors/most were rebuilt later with a small diesel engine. This softcover is available from the Bytown society www.bytownrailwaysociety.ca There brachline magasune is a must for Canadian railfans as well. Tom if you like BCR RDC's try to get the BC book *** mentioned. It's the same size as Gregg Macdonnell's CPR book. The book is called the British Columbia Railway by J.F. Garden it was put out by FootprintPublishing Co of Revelstoke BC sorry no website listed for them. It was printed in '95 but I purchased my copy in 2000 they seem to be still readilly available up here. It covers BCR from it's PGE beginnings through to the mid nineties. Lots of steam early diesel(alcophiles paradice) and of coarse RDC's. Ted For Canadian videos. Greenfrog productions, GTVP,ray Nielson productions(though he is very ill so his video's may become scarce) and even the Trains series has done Two very good general purpose video's . Check our museum web site allot of good CDN videos traction and regular are listed there in the gift shop section.It will give you an idea of what's available. Well folks i'm off for now talk to you all later. Rob

[siberianmo]

SUMMARY of RECENT POSTS
G'day all ...... Here we are at Friday again - tonight is Pizza night - the gals will be working (except for Ruthie) - steak & fries on the menu, along with our specials on the board under Nick's Picks. So, pull up a stool and enjoy! [tup] [;)]

To the posts:

QUOTE: wrwatkins Posted: 02 Jun 2005, 12:44:11
Good afternoon you all (that's Texan).

There is a second book of Morant's photos. It is called "Morant's Canada". Printed in the same format as his "Morant's Canadian Pacific". Both books are great! You can see why Canada's national anthum is titled "Oh Canada". Love the country.

CP says that Morant's negative of his snow photo of the Canadian at Morant's Curve is worn out and no additional photos can be pulled from it. I would love to have a copy, but I guess it is not to be. Tried to go to the point where Morant set up his camera to take the photo as in his book a large turnout area is there. A recent land slide has wiped out the turn out and you have to walk atleast 1/2 mile to get to his vantage point. At the point the highway department have put up concrete barriers and it is unsafe to be looking over the barriers at the curve. Darn!

All for now as I had better get back to work.

Just what I needed - MORE books! However, when it comes to Morant and his photo's - these are "must haves." [tup] [;)]

QUOTE: Ted D. Kramer Posted: 02 Jun 2005, 16:48:38
Say, while awaiting the FINAL conclussions of the honorable Tribunal, I would like to "make so bold" as to request the generous patronage of Tom's "Our" Place/Provencial Court Room/"Associate Justices" Chambers/bistro extraordinaire/CanAm curio shop/photo dark room and table sports emporium [gasp]...where was I? Oh yes, might any of you chaps share your recommendations for video materials on Canadian, U.K. and U.S. roads? It seems there are a few coins remaining from my I.R.S. "refund" and there can be no better option than for educational/recreational items.

I have managed to "stockpile" more kits in HO than I can assemble in any reasonable time frame but my video (especially Canadian and U.K.) collection is particularly anaemic. Any references would be greatly appreciated and your trouble will bring tangible reward in the form of gratuitous 'rounds in return. As for the Eastern and Western Roads (U.S.), I am healthy, thanks just the same. The C.P. Banff, Kicking Horse Pass areas are touched-on in a few of the "Great Rail Journies" series. As is the final scheduled run of the coast-to-coast C.P. who's Host's name fails me for the moment (Journalist). No rush, anytime from now until this time yesterday will do nicely. lol

Speaking of "rounds!" Boris, while Tom is attending to civic matters, please let me "spring" for the house. Oh my stars and garters, he's going down stairs to the Well Spring. My error gentlemen. The girls are due presently, so all is "well" that ends 'well,' right? Oooh, "bad form!" When Tom returns, please hoist a shell for a "job well done" in appreciation for his "summaries," without which this thread would be no "thread a'tall. I know we all appreciate the time it takes to sort through these posts and do a "chronology," no easy thing. Just a little recognition for the "persona non grata" on the premises.

I like the title: Tom's "Our" Place/Provencial Court Room/"Associate Justices" Chambers/bistro extraordinaire/CanAm curio shop/photo dark room and table sports emporium .... might have a bit of trouble changing the sign out front. [tup] [;)]

Try this URL for books and videos: http://www.cprstore.com/store/books.htm#videos
If the CPR store doesn't have it, who will?

Again, thanx for the "vote of confidence" regarding the SUMMARIES .... nice to know they are being read. [tup] [;)]

QUOTE: earlydiesels Posted: 02 Jun 2005, 19:05:41
Hello everybody. I'll take a Alexander's Ale, please. I have missed a lot and can't stay long. PBS is running like 4 hours of Great Railway Journeys tonight.
I returned home last night from 2 days of training for the freight railroad. They put me up in a motel and fed me for the time. The worst part was being away from the wife but if this works out I'll have more than truck driver to put on my resume.

See response below ......... [tup] [;)]

QUOTE: nickinwestwales Posted: 02 Jun 2005, 19:08:08
Well here`s a thing,I no sooner step through my front door than two officers of the R.C.M.P.,on special detatchment,are there to "escort" me to Milford Haven station where we are ushered aboard the only R.D.C.1 in R.C.M.P livery I`ve ever seen. This leaves the platform in the approved manner,then stops and reverses onto the former Royal Navy Armament Depot branch,into the tunnel under the bottom of town. It then drops down & right into the longest tunnel you can imagine before emerging between the Amtrak service area and Union Station on Can-Am land. I am then rushed by fast station-wagon to the Lotus Flower Motel,down near the freight depot,where I am being "protected from undue interference by witness` " prior to some manner of court appearance---I shall use this time to review posts,sleep,prepare whatever vaguely legal sounding arguments I can think of and try to devise a weekend special menu that uses all the fish I had ordered for F & C night before it became kangaroo court night,still numb from journey,back with proper stuff soon,regards to all, nick

Well, you never got back to us ........ however, see response below. [tup] [;)]

QUOTE: siberianmo Posted: 02 Jun 2005, 20:35:59
Evening all ........ whatillyahave? Hey - Nick's back along with earlydiesels - good seeing ya!

Suggest you both take a look at the SUMMARIES - they should catch you up in no time ......... earlydiesels When you get the chance, fill us in on the details - WHERE will you be working and for whom? ........ Nick I don't know what's going on with the RCMP, et al, but you will NOT be testifying before the Tribunal - so, I'm sending over a couple of the "boyz" to get you out of that place you're in. Must have been a mix up ........ Have a couple on me when you get here!

Enjoy the evening, guys - I hear some Johnny Cash coming from the Juke and it seems the pool tables are in constant use this Thursday evening. Fish 'n Chips night - my, my, isn't Boris in fine shape this fine night? Even put on a "new" dirty apron, just for us ........

Before I forget, here's a bit of stuff about those LRC cars I rode between Montreal and Ottawa:


The LRC (Light, Rapid, Comfortable) was a joint project begun in the late 1960s by a consortium of Montreal Locomotive Works, Alcan and Dofasco. A demonstration train (one locomotive and coach) could be seen in Canada and the United States in 1973 and 1974. The LRC was the first train to incorporate successfully a banking system to increase speed and comfort around curves on conventional track.

Bombardier acquired MLW in 1975 and pushed ahead the LRC production model. Amtrak ordered ten coaches and two locomotives, and the LRC could be seen up and down the Northeast Corridor in the early 1980s. Up until the late 1990s, the Amtrak LRC coaches (in VIA paint) worked the Chicago-Toronto "International" service. In Canada the LRC had a tremendous impact. The LRC became the hallmark of VIA Rail Canada's improved Corridor services.

More than 20 years later, the LRC is still state-of-the-art technology, and one of only a handful of successful tilting trains in operation around the world.

Today almost all of VIA's original 100 LRC coaches are still in service.
(from Rapido Trains Inc. web site)

I'll catch up in tomorrow's SUMMARY .........

See ya! [tup] [;)]
Tom (Siberianmo)

QUOTE: trolleyboy Posted: 02 Jun 2005, 23:36:17
Good evening everyone.

All the book talk has indeed sent me to my collection to see if I could/can help out Ted's early railcar inquiries.The only references I have are from the Bytown Railway societies book on the Ottawa car Company.1892-1948. David G. Knowles author. This book shows shots with some text on every piece(class) of equipment they built over their tenure. Though primarily a streetcar/interurban/electric work equipment manufacturer, they did produce heavy weight passenger cars and an order of early Gas/electric railcars for the CNR built in 1931 these branchline railcars #9003-9010 were the forerunner of cn's RDC fleet one still exists at Delson Railway museum in Montreal.Suffice to say these cars are dead wringers for the doodle bugs built for US roads. Most were retired out in the mid fifties as they had poor mechanical reliability with the original gas motors/most were rebuilt later with a small diesel engine. This softcover is available from the Bytown society www.bytownrailwaysociety.ca There brachline magasune is a must for Canadian railfans as well.

Tom if you like BCR RDC's try to get the BC book *** mentioned. It's the same size as Gregg Macdonnell's CPR book. The book is called the British Columbia Railway by J.F. Garden it was put out by FootprintPublishing Co of Revelstoke BC sorry no website listed for them. It was printed in '95 but I purchased my copy in 2000 they seem to be still readilly available up here. It covers BCR from it's PGE beginnings through to the mid nineties. Lots of steam early diesel(alcophiles paradice) and of coarse RDC's.

Ted For Canadian videos. Greenfrog productions, GTVP,ray Nielson productions(though he is very ill so his video's may become scarce) and even the Trains series has done Two very good general purpose video's . Check our museum web site allot of good CDN videos traction and regular are listed there in the gift shop section.It will give you an idea of what's available.

Well folks i'm off for now talk to you all later. Rob

Check out the URL http://www.cprstore.com/store/books.htm#videos if you haven't already .... lots of good stuff at the CPR store. As I 'speak,' I'm tracking down J. F. Garden's book - gotta have it!

Glad to you stopped by, although there's been a bit of a "coincidence" going on 'round here - you've been away, Nick's been gone, and so has Ruthie..... hmmmmm. Well, it's outta my hands - the Tribunal will sort it all out ! [8] [:-,]

See y'all later! [tup] [;)]

Tom (Siberianmo)
Proprietor of "Our" Place

[Anonymous]

Ah, it IS Friday!!! Let me get a cup of java to get the system started. Going to have fun riding trains in Great Britain next month. Have about a week of work at Thames Valley Park in Reading, about 25 miles west on London. Will be taking the Frist Great Western trains from Paddington to Reading every day. They are a little pricy at £20 per round trip, however, a hold over from my days on the DART board is a pass on FGW trains. Price is right and hotel rooms and restaurants are far better in London than Reading. Will be taking my wife with me. She will be seriously abusing the plastic while I work. Donations are appreciated. Please make checks payable to the Richard Watkins Welfare Fund.

***
PS. Just kidding about the welfare fund.

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the input on the "seek and Ye shall find" A.P.B. I sent out last Post. This is the third time I've attempted sending but have been "bounced" due to power outages. [And Progress Energy wants a rate increase to boot] Nick, that must've been a gruelling trek on the "Under-the-Briny Speed Rail System." No need for dome cars, I dare say. I trust you will be swaping your powdered whig for the Head Chef's gear presently? Tom's superb Gourmand Pizza has been seeing me through pending your assuming "normal" status. I ordered a toasted English with cream cheese, topped with Nova Scotia while Boris was in earlier. Unfortunately, he returned ten minutes later declaring the "English" was busy in Court and he couldn't find a map of Nova Scotia anywhere. I don't want to tell you what "hit the counter" when I re-ordered for cream cheese on Rye. Rob, thanks again and you will be hearing from me very soon regarding public support for the Museum.

I'll return with a another vignette of some youthful train travels a.sa.p.! Meanwhile, let us hope for a speedy judgement from the honorable Provencial Tribunal. Good afternoon to all. Ted

[siberianmo]

QUOTE: wrwatkins Posted: 03 June 2005, 09:19:59
Ah, it IS Friday!!! Let me get a cup of java to get the system started. Going to have fun riding trains in Great Britain next month. Have about a week of work at Thames Valley Park in Reading, about 25 miles west on London. Will be taking the Frist Great Western trains from Paddington to Reading every day. They are a little pricy at £20 per round trip, however, a hold over from my days on the DART board is a pass on FGW trains. Price is right and hotel rooms and restaurants are far better in London than Reading. Will be taking my wife with me. She will be seriously abusing the plastic while I work. Donations are appreciated. Please make checks payable to the Richard Watkins Welfare Fund.

***
PS. Just kidding about the welfare fund.

Hey, it's lunchtime at "Our" Place ..... time for a hoagie/hero/sub/grinder with the freshest meats and cheeses in the territory. Also, freshly baked breads (all kinds) early this AM. So, whatillyahave?

Haven't been to Great Britain since 1971 and then the visit wasn't while on vacation. I was a "young" junior officer (33) assigned to one of our 378 ff Cutters and we were on a summer "Cadet Cruise." It was a great adventure for the CG Academy boys (that's what they were in those days ... a "boy's school) as we had 'em aboard for the seven weeks away from our homeport of Boston, MA. The regularly assigned officers and crew were narrowed down to about 1/3rd of normal complement in order to accommodate the Cadets. We ran 'em through all of the shipboard duties and through it all, my guess is the vast majority of 'em came away with good memories. I did. Got to see England, Norway, Germany and France during our European ports of call in Southhampton, Oslo, Lubeck and Brest. The ONLY train experience I had involved taking the train from a place in Germany called ULM to Paris, France. Spent 3 days there and then took another train to Brest to meet the ship - I was on 10 days leave, having departed my ship up in Lubeck, Germany. It was a "blast" - all of it. [#oops]Hmmmmmm, bit [#offtopic], sorry!

We EXPECT lots of pix from your vacation ... so plan on it! [tup] [;)]

I'm sure we can spare some quarters from the Juke Box jar over there for the RWWF ....... [tup] [;)]

QUOTE: Ted D. Kramer Posted: 03 June 2005:57:03
Thanks for the input on the "seek and Ye shall find" A.P.B. I sent out last Post. This is the third time I've attempted sending but have been "bounced" due to power outages. [And Progress Energy wants a rate increase to boot]

[Nick, that must've been a gruelling trek on the "Under-the-Briny Speed Rail System." No need for dome cars, I dare say. I trust you will be swaping your powdered whig for the Head Chef's gear presently?

Tom's superb Gourmand Pizza has been seeing me through pending your assuming "normal" status. I ordered a toasted English with cream cheese, topped with Nova Scotia while Boris was in earlier. Unfortunately, he returned ten minutes later declaring the "English" was busy in Court and he couldn't find a map of Nova Scotia anywhere. I don't want to tell you what "hit the counter" when I re-ordered for cream cheese on Rye.

Rob thanks again and you will be hearing from me very soon regarding public support for the Museum.

I'll return with a another vignette of some youthful train travels a.sa.p.! Meanwhile, let us hope for a speedy judgement from the honorable Provencial Tribunal. Good afternoon to all. Ted

Glad the info provided helped ....... I'm not doing as well, as I cannot locate the book Rob referred me to British Columbia Railway by J.F. Garden. I can find the title on amazon.com and borders.com, but it is out of print and neither site has been able to locate any used copies. [:(]

Boris will be Boris and it's all a matter of adjusting - us to him. (Lord, help us all!) Where Nick found this guy, and why, will probably remain one of life's mysteries better left unexplained. Sorry.

So, whatillyahave? [tup] [;)]

Tom (Siberianmo)

[CFournier]

Hello there...Tom, just an inch of this fine Longmorn, please.
I have been busy doing what I do for a living in the Eastern Townships these days.
I may be of some help with prosecuting "The Ruthie case"[^] but then again, I like to leave my work at the office when I leave at night...
[soapbox]
While a was in Sherbrooke this week, I took a few pics of the old depot and the station, both boarded up and in bad shape. I wish I could post these pics but I still can't open an account at trainboard or elsewhere. Maybe I will send them to Tom and he could post them on the forum next week...[:D]
Tom, check this month's Railfan and Railroad (july issue) and you will find the cover to your liking my friend!!! "The last streamliner in the east" Via's Budd cars on the Ocean and Chaleur trains!![:P] All with nice pictures of these trains in the Maritimes and in Gaspesie.
And on top of that,( and too good to be true...) for the traction fans among this learned assembly [bow] a " last days of the trolley in New-York" p.36.
I have to go now, have a nice weekend everyone.
Chris, in the sunny North Coast ltd.

[CFournier]

Tom, Nick, I have not seen Annie lately, is she seeing someone else...[:(]
Cris, in the solitary North...

[siberianmo]

G'day Chris - Whatillyahave? Didn't notice you sitting over there on YOUR stool ....... been keeping my eye on Boris and the bunch of young ladies who stopped in for lunch ...... wonder IF they'll ever return[?]

Annie[?] She's been here - worked last night in fact. Stick around, she's on the schedule to work the back room tonight - Pizza night and steak & fries too. Haven't heard anything about HER - but we sure have our hands full (we wish) with Ruthie and her exploits.

Haven't seen hide nor hair of the Tribunal since they adjourned. Unconfirmed reports over at the all female university is that the sounds of [bonk] [bonk] [bonk] have been heard coming from the residence buildings along with Do what the nice Judge tells you - now let's try again. Haven't a clue what that's all about ...... [}:)]

So, whatillyahave? [tup] [;)]

Tom (Siberianmo)

[siberianmo]

A new page has been reached, #21 ..... I'm going to use this occasion as a reminder to those who haven't responded:

2005 BIRTHDAY WATCH LIST revised:
May 18th (Tom - 67) – July 15th (*** – 65) - July 25th (Chris - 51) - August 16th (Ted - 67) - September 8th (Rob - 34)

C'mon "Our" Place customers - sign up and let's make this BIRTHDAY WATCH LIST more reflective of our regular customer base ........ Even Nick has yet to reveal his Natal Day and age, and HE's the Party Coordinator!

Tom (Siberianmo)
Proprietor of "Our" Place

[CFournier]

Tom, just finished reading the july issue of "Railfan and railroad". great story about Via's Budd cars. I urge you to get your hands on a copy. Benchwork weekend again...
Where's my Longmorn?.[}:)]
Chris in the French North

[siberianmo]

Chris Longmorn, a fine Scotch whisky ... how about a double? [;)]

Thanx for the tip about the VIA Budd cars article ....... [tup] [;)]

Stick around, I hear the decision of the Tribunal is about to be revealed.

Tom (Siberianmo}

[siberianmo]

Oye, Oye, Oye, the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE of “Our” Place is now in session. All rise for the procession of the Judges. (Hey! Boris, those are NOT long Kilts – and put them DOWN – Sheesh.

[bonk – bonk – bonk] (is THIS a gavel?) This Tribunal is now prepared to render its decision in the case Anonymous versus “Our” Place (or is it the other way ‘round[?]) Anyway, you may be seated.

Boris bring the Tribunal a hair of the dog a pitcher of something refreshing to drink.

Attorneys for both sides approach the bar bench.

Do you have any further material evidence to submit to the Tribunal[?]

No, your Tribunalship.

And are you ready for the decision of this august body[?]

You mean the decision will be revealed in August[?]

No, Boris you half-witted son of a gnat, this is June and we are ready to ……. Oh forget it.

All rise!

It is the decision of the Tribunal that one Ruthie was not forced, coerced, or otherwise duped into employment at The Coffee Shop. Rather, we find that Rob, aka: Trolleyboy did in fact inadvertently expose her – poor choice of words – did in fact introduce her to The Coffee Shop whereupon she found that her distant relatives, worked as waitresses, aka: servers. We also have found that one Nick an Associate Justice of this august body (keep quiet, Boris) was involved in that through his frequency of attendance at The Coffee Shop and ”Our” Place he too added to the inadvertent nature of Ruthie’s transgressions through references to her in both places. The matter of a newly born child has been clarified in that Ruthie was in fact recently visiting West Wales and was observed pushing a baby carriage, however, the report of one Mr. Doyle, Private Investigator revealed that the baby is that of Ruthie’s Mum, former Biker ‘itch and current Librarian at large. Ruthie therefore is as clean as the wind driven snow - of course that depends totally on the direction the wind is coming from, but that's another story.

It is the decision of the Tribunal that all records be expunged regarding any charges against all parties in this case and that the following judgment be carried out forthwith:

Rob, aka Trollyboy will be required to extricate Ruthie from further association with The Coffee Shop and that Nick assist in this endeavor. Evidence of completion will be filed with Inspector Clueless of the Local Constabulary whereupon this matter will be considered closed.

Case dismissed!

All rise! Oh, you are risen. Well, stay up until the Tribunal departs. (Hey, Boris bring a couple more of those pitchers to the back room, will ya[?])

Let's party!

[West Coast S]

Long time no see Tom and the gang..Dave from the left coast , can't indulge gotta report for VIP protection detail tomorrow , on a Saturday no less! Gotta stay alert, so how about some Ginger Ale? I've been gone a couple of weeks, my planned trip up north was a no go due to scheduling conflicts involving my occupation.

I see we have had some questionable ethics issues stain the honor of "Our Place" during my absence, ok who's responsible? We have ways of making you confess.

Tom, You are indeed quite the Baliwick, upon reading your argument, my initial thought was that the stuffed shirts had foreclosed on "Our Place" and transformed it into a haughty, up scale Coffe Bar / internet cafe and low cost-do it yourself law center. . Quit the legal argument you put forth, next time, notify me in detail as to the culprits and i'll put them on a international watch list .

Dave

[siberianmo]

Hi Dave - Sorry you can't stick around this fine Friday evening .... as they say, "Duty calls."

We should exchange Emails one of these days .... apparently we have more than love of trains in common .......

By the way, how was that train watching trip you went on awhile ago? In case you haven't noticed, 'round here we share those tales! [tup] [;)]

When you get the chance, review the SUMMARIES - and those brown posts - you'll get the lowdown on what's been happenin' ........

No stuffed shirts or legal Beagles involved with the management 'round here ... just the same old crowd ....... stirring the pot (and I'm not referring to the growing kind). [}:)]

See ya! [tup] [;)]

Tom (Siberianmo)

[West Coast S]

Ah yes Tom, trains, many tales of many adventures i'll bring the gang up to speed when I can devote time for a proper posting.. Until then..Off duty and leaving the building.

To be continued:

Dave

[nickinwestwales]

First & foremost,apologies to the bench for interrupting the court whilst in session. I am recently arrived and will take a minute or two to catch up....................................O.K.,M`Lud,may I approach the bench...?..thank you,ah,Lucy....a bottle of Staropramen from the fridge in the back stores for me,a pale ale & a single malt for judge bloody jeffreys here,and the usual round for the house-go on give the track gang a drink as well-much appreciate the work done in my absence.....!............Will be running GO trains out to Barrie/Allendale soon,good effort boys !!!. Right, TOM,all evidence finally in,can state with authority natal day 5th March 1960,apparently 29 days late,a recurring pattern established early.....,LRC`s-useful modelling potential for #365 / #366 "International"-alternate VIA & AMTRAK power with a short car set . Will give some thought to Boris` past..... TED, Welcome back,we`ve missed the crystal clarity of your prose,I`m glad you can function without the "black bombers" as they are known locally, Am preparing brief roundup of express steam train timings over here r.e. your ref. "Thunderer"on line,also,transition from steam to diesel `Auto-trains`,will need to do sevaral day`s homework here....ROB..have been grubbing through my postcards`n`blurry photo`s collection and found ex TTC 4000 & G5098 + G5099,that I didnt know I had-no wonder the name seemed familiar...***..I get to ride in and out of Paddington fairly often,I`ll make out a list of all the "trackside industries" between there & Reading.(Which is a junction with the Southern Region) so you can choose which side of the carriage you want to sit on to take photo`s....... Lucy,same again my dear and dont forget to include yourself,....O.K, My lovely weekend away,up in steam train country;-what would you think the odd`s were of going all that way,to the house of a fellow train nut and ending up visiting a Zoo instead----Never underestimate the real boss......particulaly when She`s with her mother...........yes dear,of course dear,at once dear,------Gig in rugby club next door tomorrow so please disregard any postings,bound to get all excited again. Enjoy your weekends,pass some of that pizza,-here,Jeaneau,nice pizza--good dog!!! Be happy,nick

[siberianmo]

Evening Nick - Man this place is hoppin' - Nice seeing you and all the guys enjoying Pizza Night. Looks like Boris is behaving somewhat better this Friday night - must've been that right hook he received from the brunette over in the corner booth in the back where it's dark ...... Once again, he thought she was a she, and it turned out she was a he. Boris does have that track record .... [}:)]

I'll get to your comments in the next SUMMARY - kinda busy here at the bar and really don't thave too much time for chit chat.

It will be interesting to learn how you and Rob plan to carry out the orders of the Tribunal. Of course, that will have to be handled between the two of you and Inspector Clueless of the Local Constabulary. Last time I noticed, he and Juneau (Siberian Husky) were playing tug-o-war with a garment that looks kinda like a sling shot made for bowling balls. Hmmmmmm.

Oh by the way, Carol says, absolutely NO pizza for Juneau - unless of course YOU want to pick up the results! [:(!]

Okay - I'll be right there .... see ya! [tup] [;)]

Tom (Siberianmo}

[siberianmo]

SUMMARY of RECENT POSTS
A good (early) morning to you! Thought I’d get this SUMMARY finished BEFORE hitting the sack …. Got some things to attend to first thing off on Saturday …….

A VERY busy Friday for “Our” Place ….. [tup] [;)]

QUOTE: wrwatkins Posted: 03 June 2005, 09:19:59
Ah, it IS Friday!!! Let me get a cup of java to get the system started. Going to have fun riding trains in Great Britain next month. Have about a week of work at Thames Valley Park in Reading, about 25 miles west on London. Will be taking the Frist Great Western trains from Paddington to Reading every day. They are a little pricy at £20 per round trip, however, a hold over from my days on the DART board is a pass on FGW trains. Price is right and hotel rooms and restaurants are far better in London than Reading. Will be taking my wife with me. She will be seriously abusing the plastic while I work. Donations are appreciated. Please make checks payable to the Richard Watkins Welfare Fund.

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PS. Just kidding about the welfare fund.

QUOTE: Ted D. Kramer Posted: 03 June 2005, 10:57:03
Thanks for the input on the "seek and Ye shall find" A.P.B. I sent out last Post.

This is the third time I've attempted sending but have been "bounced" due to power outages. [And Progress Energy wants a rate increase to boot]

Nick, that must've been a grueling trek on the "Under-the-Briny Speed Rail System." No need for dome cars, I dare say. I trust you will be swapping your powdered whig for the Head Chef's gear presently?

Tom's superb Gourmand Pizza has been seeing me through pending your assuming "normal" status. I ordered a toasted English with cream cheese, topped with Nova Scotia while Boris was in earlier. Unfortunately, he returned ten minutes later declaring the "English" was busy in Court and he couldn't find a map of Nova Scotia anywhere. I don't want to tell you what "hit the counter" when I re-ordered for cream cheese on Rye.

Rob, thanks again and you will be hearing from me very soon regarding public support for the Museum.

I'll return with a another vignette of some youthful train travels a.sa.p.! Meanwhile, let us hope for a speedy judgment from the honorable Provencial Tribunal. Good afternoon to all. Ted

QUOTE: siberianmo Posted: 03 June 2005, 12:02:44
Quote wrwatkinsPosted: 03 June 2005, 09:19:59
Ah, it IS Friday!!! Let me get a cup of java to get the system started. Going to have fun riding trains in Great Britain next month. Have about a week of work at Thames Valley Park in Reading, about 25 miles west on London. Will be taking the First Great Western trains from Paddington to Reading every day. They are a little pricy at £20 per round trip, however, a hold over from my days on the DART board is a pass on FGW trains. Price is right and hotel rooms and restaurants are far better in London than Reading. Will be taking my wife with me. She will be seriously abusing the plastic while I work. Donations are appreciated. Please make checks payable to the Richard Watkins Welfare Fund.

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PS. Just kidding about the welfare fund.
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Hey, it's lunchtime at "Our" Place ..... time for a hoagie/hero/sub/grinder with the freshest meats and cheeses in the territory. Also, freshly baked breads (all kinds) early this AM. So, whatillyahave?

Haven't been to Great Britain since 1971 and then the visit wasn't while on vacation. I was a "young" junior officer (33) assigned to one of our 378 ff Cutters and we were on a summer "Cadet Cruise." It was a great adventure for the CG Academy boys (that's what they were in those days ... a "boy's school) as we had 'em aboard for the seven weeks away from our homeport of Boston, MA. The regularly assigned officers and crew were narrowed down to about 1/3rd of normal complement in order to accommodate the Cadets. We ran 'em through all of the shipboard duties and through it all, my guess is the vast majority of 'em came away with good memories. I did. Got to see England, Norway, Germany and France during our European ports of call in Southampton, Oslo, Lubeck and Brest. The ONLY train experience I had involved taking the train from a place in Germany called ULM to Paris, France. Spent 3 days there and then took another train to Brest to meet the ship - I was on 10 days leave, having departed my ship up in Lubeck, Germany. It was a "blast" - all of it. [#oops] Hmmmmmm, a bit [#offtopic], sorry!

We EXPECT lots of pix from your vacation ... so plan on it! [tup] [;)]

I'm sure we can spare some quarters from the Juke Box jar over there for the RWWF ....... [tup] [;)][:(]
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QUOTE: Ted D. Kramer Posted: 03 June 2005:57:03
Thanks for the input on the "seek and Ye shall find" A.P.B. I sent out last Post. This is the third time I've attempted sending but have been "bounced" due to power outages. [And Progress Energy wants a rate increase to boot]

Nick, that must've been a gruelling trek on the "Under-the-Briny Speed Rail System." No need for dome cars, I dare say. I trust you will be swaping your powdered whig for the Head Chef's gear presently?

Tom's superb Gourmand Pizza has been seeing me through pending your assuming "normal" status. I ordered a toasted English with cream cheese, topped with Nova Scotia while Boris was in earlier. Unfortunately, he returned ten minutes later declaring the "English" was busy in Court and he couldn't find a map of Nova Scotia anywhere. I don't want to tell you what "hit the counter" when I re-ordered for cream cheese on Rye.

Rob thanks again and you will be hearing from me very soon regarding public support for the Museum.

I'll return with a another vignette of some youthful train travels a.sa.p.! Meanwhile, let us hope for a speedy judgment from the honorable Provencial Tribunal. Good afternoon to all. Ted
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Glad the info provided helped ....... I'm not doing as well, as I cannot locate the book Rob referred me to British Columbia Railway by J.F. Garden. I can find the title on amazon.com and borders.com, but it is out of print and neither site has been able to locate any used copies. [:(]

Boris will be Boris and it's all a matter of adjusting - us to him. (Lord, help us all!) Where Nick found this guy, and why, will probably remain one of life's mysteries better left unexplained. Sorry.

So, whatillyahave? [tup] [;)]
Tom (Siberianmo)

QUOTE: CFournier Posted: 03 June 2005, 13:28:42
Hello there...Tom, just an inch of this fine Longmorn, please.
I have been busy doing what I do for a living in the Eastern Townships these days.
I may be of some help with prosecuting "The Ruthie case"[^] but then again, I like to leave my work at the office when I leave at night...
[soapbox]
While a was in Sherbrooke this week, I took a few pics of the old depot and the station, both boarded up and in bad shape. I wish I could post these pics but I still can't open an account at trainboard or elsewhere. Maybe I will send them to Tom and he could post them on the forum next week... [:D]
Tom, check this month's Railfan and Railroad (july issue) and you will find the cover to your liking my friend!!! "The last streamliner in the east" Via's Budd cars on the Ocean and Chaleur trains!! [:P] All with nice pictures of these trains in the Maritimes and in Gaspesie.
And on top of that,( and too good to be true...) for the traction fans among this learned assembly [bow] a " last days of the trolley in New-York" p.36.
I have to go now, have a nice weekend everyone.
Chris, in the sunny North Coast ltd.

Hey Chris! Don’t know how I missed this …. Sure didn’t show up when I was “on” …. Anyway … I think I’ve addressed most of what you’ve said further on down and by Email …. Should we ever require the services of an Attorney, I'll know WHO to call! .... Anyway, I checked out the Railfan and Railroad magazine on the net and will be looking for it at my LHS. Great cover photo and worth having for usre. Thanx again! Bon weekend to you too! [tup] [;)]

QUOTE: CFournier Posted: 03 June 2005, 13:38:05
Tom, Nick, I have not seen Annie lately, is she seeing someone else... [:(]
Chris, in the solitary North...

QUOTE: siberianmo Posted: 03 June 2005, 13:53:38
G'day Chris - Whatillyahave? Didn't notice you sitting over there on YOUR stool ....... been keeping my eye on Boris and the bunch of young ladies who stopped in for lunch ...... wonder IF they'll ever return[?]

Annie[?] She's been here - worked last night in fact. Stick around, she's on the schedule to work the back room tonight - Pizza night and steak & fries too. Haven't heard anything about HER - but we sure have our hands full (we wish) with Ruthie and her exploits.

Haven't seen hide nor hair of the Tribunal since they adjourned. Unconfirmed reports over at the all female university is that the sounds of [bonk] [bonk] [bonk] have been heard coming from the residence buildings along with Do what the nice Judge tells you - now let's try again. Haven't a clue what that's all about ...... [}:)]

So, whatillyahave? [tup] [;)]

Tom (Siberianmo)

QUOTE: siberianmo Posted: 03 June 2005, 13:59:15
A new page has been reached, #21 ..... I'm going to use this occasion as a reminder to those who haven't responded:

2005 BIRTHDAY WATCH LIST revised:
May 18th (Tom - 67) – July 15th (*** – 65) - July 25th (Chris - 51) - August 16th (Ted - 67) - September 8th (Rob - 34)

C'mon "Our" Place customers - sign up and let's make this BIRTHDAY WATCH LIST more reflective of our regular customer base ........ Even Nick has yet to reveal his Natal Day and age, and HE's the Party Coordinator!

Tom (Siberianmo)
Proprietor of "Our" Place

QUOTE: CFournier Posted: 03 June 2005, 14:28:21
Tom, just finished reading the july issue of "Railfan and railroad". great story about Via's Budd cars. I urge you to get your hands on a copy. Benchwork weekend again...
Where's my Longmorn?.
Chris in the French North

QUOTE: siberianmo Posted: 03 June 2005, 14:38:16
Chris Longmorn, a fine Scotch whisky ... how about a double? [;)]

Thanx for the tip about the VIA Budd cars article ....... [tup] [;)]

Stick around, I hear the decision of the Tribunal is about to be revealed.

Tom (Siberianmo)

QUOTE: siberianmo Posted: 03 June 2005, 14:44:57
Oye, Oye, Oye, the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE of “Our” Place is now in session. All rise for the procession of the Judges. (Hey! Boris, those are NOT long Kilts – and put them DOWN – Sheesh.

[bonk – bonk – bonk] (is THIS a gavel?) This Tribunal is now prepared to render its decision in the case Anonymous versus “Our” Place (or is it the other way ‘round ) Anyway, you may be seated.

Boris bring the Tribuna a hair of the dog a pitcher of something refreshing to drink.

Attorneys for both sides approach the bar bench.

Do you have any further material evidence to submit to the Tribuna[?]

No, your Tribunalship.

And are you ready for the decision of this august body[?]

You mean the decision will be revealed in August[?]

No, Boris you half-witted son of a gnat, this is June and we are ready to ……. Oh forget it.

All rise!

It is the decision of the Tribunal that one Ruthie was not forced, coerced, or otherwise duped into employment at The Coffee Shop. Rather, we find that Rob, aka: Trolleyboy did in fact inadvertently expose her – poor choice of words – did in fact introduce her to The Coffee Shop whereupon she found that her distant relatives, worked as waitresses, aka: servers. We also have found that one Nick an Associate Justice of this august body (keep quiet, Boris) was involved in that through his frequency of attendance at The Coffee Shop and ”Our” Place he too added to the inadvertent nature of Ruthie’s transgressions through references to her in both places. The matter of a newly born child has been clarified in that Ruthie was in fact recently visiting West Wales and was observed pushing a baby carriage, however, the report of one Mr. Doyle, Private Investigator revealed that the baby is that of Ruthie’s Mum, former Biker ‘itch and current Librarian at large. Ruthie therefore is as clean as the wind driven snow - of course that depends totally on the direction the wind is coming from, but that's another story.

It is the decision of the Tribunal that all records be expunged regarding any charges against all parties in this case and that the following judgment be carried out forthwith:

Rob, aka Trollyboy will be required to extricate Ruthie from further association with The Coffee Shop and that Nick assist in this endeavor. Evidence of completion will be filed with Inspector Clueless of the Local Constabulary whereupon this matter will be considered closed.

Case dismissed!

All rise! Oh, you are risen. Well, stay up until the Tribunal departs. (Hey, Boris bring a couple more of those pitchers to the back room, will ya[?])

Let's party!

QUOTE: West Coast S Posted: 03 June 2005, 19:07:29
Long time no see Tom and the gang..Dave from the left coast , can't indulge gotta report for VIP protection detail tomorrow , on a Saturday no less! Gotta stay alert, so how about some Ginger Ale? I've been gone a couple of weeks, my planned trip up north was a no go due to scheduling conflicts involving my occupation.

I see we have had some questionable ethics issues stain the honor of "Our Place" during my absence, ok who's responsible? We have ways of making you confess.

Tom, You are indeed quite the Baliwick, upon reading your argument, my initial thought was that the stuffed shirts had foreclosed on "Our Place" and transformed it into a haughty, up scale Coffe Bar / internet cafe and low cost-do it yourself law center. . Quit the legal argument you put forth, next time, notify me in detail as to the culprits and I'll put them on a international watch list .

Dave

QUOTE: siberianmo Posted: 03 June 2005, 19:50:42
Hi Dave - Sorry you can't stick around this fine Friday evening .... as they say, "Duty calls."

We should exchange Emails one of these days .... apparently we have more than love of trains in common .......

By the way, how was that train watching trip you went on awhile ago? In case you haven't noticed, 'round here we share those tales! [tup] [;)]

When you get the chance, review the SUMMARIES - and those brown posts - you'll get the lowdown on what's been happenin' ........

No stuffed shirts or legal Beagles involved with the management 'round here ... just the same old crowd ....... stirring the pot (and I'm not referring to the growing kind). [}:)]

See ya! [tup] [;)]

Tom (Siberianmo)

QUOTE: West Coast S Posted: 03 June 2005, 20:21:27
Ah yes Tom, trains, many tales of many adventures i'll bring the gang up to speed when I can devote time for a proper posting.. Until then..Off duty and leaving the building.

To be continued:

Dave

QUOTE: nickinwestwales Posted: 03 June 2005, 20:31:31

First & foremost,apologies to the bench for interrupting the court whilst in session. I am recently arrived and will take a minute or two to catch up....................................

O.K.,M`Lud,may I approach the bench...?..thank you,

ah,Lucy....a bottle of Staropramen from the fridge in the back stores for me,a pale ale & a single malt for judge bloody jeffreys here,and the usual round for the house-go on give the track gang a drink as well-much appreciate the work done in my absence.....!............

Will be running GO trains out to Barrie/Allendale soon,good effort boys !!!.

Right, TOM,all evidence finally in,can state with authority natal day 5th March 1960,apparently 29 days late,a recurring pattern established early.....,

LRC`s-useful modelling potential for #365 / #366 "International"-alternate VIA & AMTRAK power with a short car set .

Will give some thought to Boris` past.....

TED, Welcome back,we`ve missed the crystal clarity of your prose,I`m glad you can function without the "black bombers" as they are known locally, Am preparing brief roundup of express steam train timings over here r.e. your ref. "Thunderer"on line,also,transition from steam to diesel `Auto-trains`,will need to do sevaral day`s homework here....

ROB..have been grubbing through my postcards`n`blurry photo`s collection and found ex TTC 4000 & G5098 + G5099,that I didnt know I had-no wonder the name seemed familiar...***..I get to ride in and out of Paddington fairly often,I`ll make out a list of all the "trackside industries" between there & Reading.(Which is a junction with the Southern Region) so you can choose which side of the carriage you want to sit on to take photo`s.......

Lucy,same again my dear and dont forget to include yourself,....

O.K, My lovely weekend away,up in steam train country;-what would you think the odd`s were of going all that way,to the house of a fellow train nut and ending up visiting a Zoo instead----Never underestimate the real boss......particulaly when She`s with her mother...........yes dear,of course dear,at once dear,------Gig in rugby club next door tomorrow so please disregard any postings,bound to get all excited again.

Enjoy your weekends,pass some of that pizza,-here,Juneau,nice pizza--good dog!!! Be happy,nick

Thanx for the Birthday information! [tup] [tup] [tup] [;)]

2005 BIRTHDAY WATCH LIST revised: March 5th (Nick – 45) - May 18th (Tom - 67) – July 15th (*** – 65) - July 25th (Chris - 51) - August 16th (Ted - 67) - September 8th (Rob - 34) [tup] [;)]

siberianmo Posted: 03 June 2005, 20:59:25
Evening Nick - Man this place is hoppin' - Nice seeing you and all the guys enjoying Pizza Night. Looks like Boris is behaving somewhat better this Friday night - must've been that right hook he received from the brunette over in the corner booth in the back where it's dark ...... Once again, he thought she was a she, and it turned out she was a he. Boris does have that track record .... [}:)]

I'll get to your comments in the next SUMMARY - kinda busy here at the bar and really don't thave too much time for chit chat.

It will be interesting to learn how you and Rob plan to carry out the orders of the Tribunal. Of course, that will have to be handled between the two of you and Inspector Clueless of the Local Constabulary. Last time I noticed, he and Juneau (Siberian Husky) were playing tug-o-war with a garment that looks kinda like a sling shot made for bowling balls. Hmmmmmm.

Oh by the way, Carol says, absolutely NO pizza for Juneau - unless of course YOU want to pick up the results! [:(!]

Okay - I'll be right there .... see ya! [tup] [;)]
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That's it for me .......... see ya! [|)]

Tom (Siberianmo)
Proprietor of "Our" Place

Happy Railroading! Siberianmo