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[Anonymous]

Good morning Tom and all! Nice to see the Rob has been here to clean up a bit, and hang some classic ads on the walls. Nice Touch! Looks like it rained here last night, which is just the way I like it. Rain during the night, and not during the day. That's how I'd do it if I were in charge!

Sure wish I could join the Rendevous this year Tom, but we just have too much going on here. More than we even imagined really. Hey ...we actually got a call from the people who are building our new home, and have a meeting set-up for this Tuesday to make all the optional structural selections, like glass in the windows, and such.

Here's my ENCORE for today ...and y'all have a good one!

Milwaukee Super Domes from the Feb. 1953 BLF&EM magazine



America’s first all-dome railroad cars, built for the Milwaukee Road by Pullman-Standard Car Manufacturing Company, were placed into service on the Olympian Hiawatha January 1. They are the first dome cars of any kind to operate through the Northwest. Six of the ten Super Dome cars are assigned to the Olympian Hiawatha, the Milwaukee, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Seattle and Tacoma, while four more will go into service on the Morning Hiawatha and the Afternoon Hiawatha, daytime streamliners between Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Minneapolis.

The Super Domes are operated in conjunction with the Milwaukee Road’s famed Sky Top lounge-observation cars and permit more passengers to view the scenic wonders of the Pacific Northwest. The full-length observation-dome section provides foam rubber cushioned seats for 68 passengers and were built to provide unobstructed view through curved glass window sections measuring more than three feet wide and five feet high. Glass in the dome section covers 625 square feet, more then 3 ½ times the glass found in the conventional dome car.

In the lower level, there is a dining and lounge section seating 28 persons where beverages and light snacks may be ordered from the all-electric stainless steel kitchen. To provide adequate headroom the dining and lounge section had been sunk below the usual floor level of standard type passenger cars. Passageways have been installed on the lower level to permit passengers to walk the entire length of the car without having to go through the dining-lounge section to reach other cars in the train. Stairways have been provided at both ends of the car which also enable passengers to walk the full length of the car through the dome section.

Engineering-wise the new Super Dome cars are unique in many respects, for with the dining and lounge section sunk below the usual floor level of standard passenger cars, ad the top of the dome 15 ½ feet above the rails, it was necessary to make an important departure in the location of all air conditioning and power equipment. This equipment is located in two compact compartments, above the trucks, at each end of the car. Equipment compartments are accessible from the outside, for maintenance at regular division stops, or from the inside for inspection en route. Compartment doors outside the car are large enough so that power plants can be rolled out for servicing and maintenance.

Fuel tanks, water tanks, steam traps, air line equipment and other fittings are carried on the underside of the depressed center portion of the car in the compact arrangement. Revolutionary air conditioning systems, with double the cooling capacity of present day passenger cars, also were designed for the Super Domes. Each of the double-decked, glass-roofed cars has refrigeration equipment that could produce twenty tons of ice a day. This compares with seven to eight tons of cooling capacity for standard sleepers and coaches.

One of the most interesting new features of the heating and cooling system is two Solar Discs, located outside the dome section on the car’s roof. These small gadgets supplement the regular thermostatic controls to offset the greater susceptibility of the car’s interior to changes in outside temperatures due to the large expanse of glass in the dome section. These interesting devices lower the temperature setting of the thermostats automatically to offset the heat from the sun, and when a cloud blacks out the sun the Solar Discs immediately call for more heat to keep the car comfortable. Steam from the locomotive is used to heat the cars.

Overhead air ducts provide heat in the dome and lounge sections on cool days and, when the temperatures drop, heat is supplied by floor unit-fin radiators. In the dome section this heat radiates upward through wall panels and through wall panels and through openings in the window ledge to provide protection against the cold wall effect of car sides and windows. With the upper level of the car floored eight feet, eight inches above the rail combined with a lower level nestled in between the front and rear trucks only 23 inches above the rail, an entirely new approach to underframe construction was necessary, and rugged one-piece cast steel underframe ends over 24 feet in length were used.



A new six-wheel truck also was developed, the largest ever built for a railroad passenger car. A unique feature of this truck is its outside spring suspension whereby the large combination truck center bolster is supported on outside bolster coil springs. The trucks were designed for high speed passenger train service. Each car contains radio loud speakers, both in the dome and lounge sections, and a public address system to be used for making train announcements.

The color scheme of the interior, lighting, carpeting, upholstery, and all conveniences of the Super Dome cars were designed by Milwaukee Road officials working in collaboration with Pullman-Standard’s color and design studios in keeping with the territory to be served by the equipment. The exteriors carry the familiar Milwaukee Road standard colors – harvest orange and royal maroon.

[:I] Feudalism: You have two cows. Your lord takes some of the milk.

Fascism: You have two cows. The government takes both, hires you to take care of them and sells you the milk.

Communism: You have two cows. You must take care of them, but the government takes most of the milk.

Capitalism: You have two cows. You sell one and buy a bull. Your herd multiplies, and the economy grows. You sell them and retire on the income.

Enron Capitalism: You have two cows. You sell three of them to your publicly listed company, using letters of credit opened by your brother-in-law at the bank, then execute a debt-equity swap with an associated general offer so that you get all four cows back, with a tax exemption for five cows. The milk rights of the six cows are transferred through an intermediary to a Cayman Island company secretly owned by the majority shareholder who sells the rights to all seven cows back to your listed company. The Enron annual report says the company owns eight cows, with an option on one more. [:I]

You have to see this to believe it! Absolutely incredible !!
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2942922314315974986

[siberianmo]

from: www.viarail.ca

We open at 6 AM. (All time zones - Don’t ask how we do that!)[swg]


SATURDAY’s INFO & SUMMARY of POSTS


Weekend time, once again! Begin it with pastries from The Mentor Village Bakery, perhaps an order from our Menu Board for a <light> or <traditional> breakfast, and of course a least one mug of our freshly brewed coffee![tup]


Daily Wisdom

Poor is having to sell the horse to buy a saddle.


Info for the Day:

Railroads from Yesteryear – Western Pacific (WP) arrives Tuesday!


* Weekly Calendar:

TODAY: Steak ‘n Trimmin’s Nite! – and –
ENCORE! Saturday


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Comedy Corner

Yarns from the Barn
(from barndad Doug’s Posts)


[:I] A duck walks into a bar one day at lunch time. He orders a beer and a ham sandwich. After several days of the same lunch order the bartender says "Never saw a duck eat lunch in here before." The duck replies, "Well get used to it. I'm working on the construction job across the street."
A few days later the circus comes to town and the ringmaster comes into the bar for lunch. The bartender tells him about the talking duck that drinks beer and eats sandwiches. The ringmaster asks the bartender to send the duck down to the circus for a job.
The next day the duck comes in and the bartender tells him about the job offer. The duck looks surprised and asks "The circus is where animals do tricks inside a big tent right?" The bartender agrees. The duck asks, "What the hell would they need with a drywaller?" [:I]


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NOW SHOWING:

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. . . Sunday, April 16th thru 22nd: The Molly Macquires (1970) starring: Sean Connery, Richard Harris & Samantha Eggers – and – It Happened to Jane (1959) starring: Doris Day, Jack Lemmon & Ernie Kovacs. SHORT: Punch Drunks (1934).

COMING ATTRACTIONS:

. . . Sunday, April 23rd thru Apr 29th: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) starring: Paul Newman, Robert Redford & Kathy Ross –and- The Sting (1973) starring: Paul Newman, Robert Redford & Robert Shaw. SHORT: Men In Black (1934).



SUMMARY

Name …..…………… Date/Time …..…..………. (Page#) .. Remarks


(1) siberianmo Tom Posted: 21 Apr 2006, 05:23:53 (310) Friday’s Info & Summary

(2) barndad Doug Posted: 21 Apr 2006, 05:42:35 (310) Barnyard Yarn: RR History – R&LHS, etc. & joke!

(3) passengerfan Al Posted: 21 Apr 2006, 07:39:12 (310) PRR Streamliner parlor cars

(4) coalminer3 CM3 Posted: 21 Apr 2006, 08:20:37 (310) Inclusive Post

(5) siberianmo Tom Posted: 21 Apr 2006, 08:36:26 (310) Acknowledgments, etc.

(6) siberianmo Tom Posted: 21 Apr 2006, 12:05:32 (310) Dome Names

(7) siberianmo Tom Posted: 21 Apr 2006, 12:23:20 (310) Something Special Ad

(8) LoveDomes Lars Posted: 21 Apr 2006, 14:17:22 (311) Lars Report & DOMES!

(9) trolleyboy Rob Posted: 21 Apr 2006, 15:21:28 (311) Inclusive Post, etc.

(10) trolleyboy Rob Posted: 21 Apr 2006, 15:48:06 (311) Classic Diesels #18 – Diesels Conversions, Pt I

(11) siberianmo Tom Posted: 21 Apr 2006, 16:40:43 (311) Acknowledgments, etc.

(12) siberianmo Tom Posted: 21 Apr 2006, 19:51:00 (311) Dome Pix!

(13) barndad Doug Posted: 21 Apr 2006, 21:07:50 (311) Pullman Pix, joke, etc.

(14) trolleyboy Rob Posted: 21 Apr 2006, 23:58:50 (311) Count Robulla sez!

(15) trolleyboy Rob Posted: 22 Apr 2006, 00:04:47 (311) Classic Ads #7 – CP

(16) trolleyboy Rob Posted: 22 Apr 2006, 00:12:28 (311) ENCORE! Saturday – CN




That’s it! [tup][;)]


Tom [4:-)] [oX)]
Proprietor of “Our” Place, an adult eating & drinking establishment!

[siberianmo]

ENCORE! Saturday - ENCORE! Saturday
first Posted on page 162

Here’s another Fallen Flag for the gang from Classic American Railroads:

Lehigh Valley Railroad (LV)

Headquarters: New York

Mileage in 1950: 1,254

Locomotives in 1963:

Diesel: 210

Rolling stock in 1950:

Freight cars: 10,835
Passenger cars: 0

Principal routes in 1950:

Jersey City & New York City-Wilkes Barre, PA-Buffalo & Niagra Falls, NY (PRR tracks between Newark & Penn Station, NY)
Mountain Top-Pittston Jct., PA, via Avoca
Sayre, PA-Fair Haven, NY
Van Etten-Ithaca-Geneva, NY
Geneva-Auburn, NY
Ithaca-Canastota, NY
Rochester-Hemlock, NY
Sayre-Elmira & Horseheads, NY
Penn Haven Jct.-Hazleton-Mt. Carmel, PA
Towanda-Bernice, PA
South Plainfield-Perth Amboy, NJ

Passenger trains of note:

Black Diamond (New York City & Philadelphia-Detroit)
Maple Leaf (New York City-Toronto, ON)
The Star (New York City-Buffalo)
Asa Packer (New York City-Pittston & Hazleton)
The John Wilkes (New York City-Pittston & Hazleton)


Enjoy! [tup]

Tom [4:-)] [oX)]


ENCORE! Saturday - ENCORE! Saturday

[siberianmo]

ENCORE! Saturday - ENCORE! Saturday
first Posted on page 199


PASSENGER TRAIN NOSTALGIA #48

Here’s something to enjoy regarding the British Railways from a 1949 advertisement in my personal collection.

For your BRITISH ISLES Holiday



USE THE COMPLETE SERVICES OF BRITISH RAILWAYS

. . . . . Our trains mean pleasant, easy day or night service to every corner of Britain.

Railway-operated channel steamer services to Ireland and the Continent assure you
comfortable accommodations and convenient connections.

. . . . . 45 hotels throughout Britain associated with British Railways invite you to pause
. . . . . on your tour or business trip, for relaxation, sports and enjoyment of their
. . . . . traditional hospitality.

STAY LONGER * SEE MORE! 25% REDUCTION IN TOUR FARES

By planning ahead the many places throughout Britain you wi***o visit, you can effect a considerable saving by the individual tour fares granted by British Railways to visitors from overseas.

. . . . . Write for YOUR free copies . . . . .

”WHAT, NO ICE?” – written especially for Americans planning to visit us; as well as the full-color map folder, ”THE BRITISH ISLES” both free upon request to Dept. 25 at any of the offices shown below.

For tickets, reservations and authoritative travel information on the British Isles

CONSULT YOUR LOCAL TRAVEL AGENT or any British Railways office:

NEW YORK 20, N. Y., 9 ROCKEFELLER Pl.
CHICAGO 3, ILL, 39 So. Lasalle St.
LOS ANGELES 14, CAL., 510 W. 6th St.
TORONTO, ONT., 69 Yonge Street

BRITISH RAILWAYS


Enjoy! [tup]

Tom [4:-)][oX)]


ENCORE! Saturday - ENCORE! Saturday

[Anonymous]

Good mornin' everyone, I really need to barge in at page 310 as there are so many posts on the May 21, 22 pages that they require at least 2 responses. Tom, I'm about "coffeed out" for this a.m., so I'll opt for a tumbler of O.J. and a plain Danish please. "So many posts, so little time:" thus begins my etrernal quest for seeking "current status" with contemporary news and data input. It didn't help that yesterday, I was unable to sign into "Our" Place, no matter how often I tried.[V] All I could retrieve was your other thread "passenger trains." That has never happened before; it's kinda scary.[:O]

In no particular order, let me make mention and forward thanks to Mike, for his timely, "on topic" URL links; Lars for his passion for Domes shared in common with Tom; Pete for sharing great pix and prose on U.K. steam; Doug's "hard core" delivery on all "train tech."; BK with his keen insight on many diverse matters; Al, who never disappoints for needed data; CM3, who's superb timing always "saves the day;" Dave and the concise data on S.P., P.E., W.P, and " all points West;" Nick who runs a tight galley and loose levity; Rob imparts expertise on the widest fields of trains and traction. To these and so many previously who have made browsing this thread a privalege [bow], [bow], [bow]![^]

BK, best wishes for a very happy life together and congratulations on making such a wise decision. Hey Doug, it's a "dead heat" between your train wreck articles and great jokes. Seriously, the detailed articles e.g. manual, vacuum, and pneumatic, locomotive bells, are "what I always wanted to know but was afraid to ask." Lars, I'm not ignoring your suggestions on relieving the load on the proprietor, send an e-mail, okay? CM3, your reminder of the B & M North Station fell in-line with Tom's Encore and brought a "lump to my throat" also. My commute from Beverly to Boston (summer 1959) was sheer pleasure. Doug, I gotta say the "shots" of the Milwaukke Road streamlined steam reminded me of my least favorite railroad era, "transition."[V] The shrouds were appropriate enough but only for the mourning of dying steam. I was delighted to see the new diesels in preference to steamer clones. Rob, in my scanning efforts in the "lost and found" (previous posts), I wasn't able to find reference to "Count Robulla." Perhaps you could guide me to the page? I'm pretty much at "the end of my tether" for further review, gasp! Already it's 11:00 a.m. and I've been at this since 6:30. As most of you know the old adage "all things in moderation..." is gospel with me, so let this entry stand for now. I'll return later and hopefully at least reach the latest wake of this vessel. Happy rails for now....see ya's anon.

[pwolfe]

Hi Tom and all.

A mug of the fine coffee this sunny morn please.

We left earlier than I thought we were yesterday to go to St Louis. As the ladies wanted to look around Union station. Some times the coincidences at Our Place are strange [alien]. We had a bit to eat at a restaurant at Union station and on coming out The Union Pacific Classic train had arrived including a Dome car in the consist, which was a theme at Our Place yesterday with TOM"s list of the different names and LARS photos and details [tup].
The locos hauling the train were UP's E of F[?] diesels their numbers were 949, 951 and 963. The only down side was that in going to see them I made us miss the Bat- Off( I was in a bit of bother over that one), and of course no camera[sigh].
It was a good game if a bit one sided but in Albert Pujoles there is a player who even oppostion fans want to see bat, a great player indeed[bow] and it was good to see Jim Edmonds get a home run. I have a [?] about some other locos that I saw from the Ball-park I will save it for Monday.

As I say a good day at the Bar yesterday with some great posts as well as Tom and Lars domes. AL's post on the PENNSY Parlour cars. ROBS Classic Steam on the Algoma mining line. I do enjoy those frieght line histories and at least it seems most of this one is still operational and making a profit[tup].
The Classic Diesel touches on a subject that is sometimes overlooked that of train heating( I cannot ever recall seeing an article in the UK mags on the origin and the early daysof steam heating there. There are a couple of unique diesel locos that were saved in the UK owing to them being kept, after other members of the class had been scrapped, to pre- heat cars.
I am willing to bet a few years down the line they will regret demolishing the roundhouse, it is a real shame especially as it managed to survive until fairly recently [:(].
Thanks for the Classic Ads Encores too[tup].

DOUG. I'm not too sure about the look of the stramlined class G she seems a bit too tall for her length, but there can be no doubt about the style and luxury of the Pullman Isabella[wow].
Many thanks for the link to that musical videoplay it really is wonderful and I do hope the regulars give it a play it is well worth it.[tup][tup][tup].

CM3 Thanks for clearing up the Whittemore loco [?] for me .Impressive list of rr models on the link[wow]. Glad you liked the pics I will try to put in a couple of NE shots tomorrow[tup].

TED. Glad to see you in this Saturday[tup]. Another Our Place Coincidence as I write this The Book as arrived in the post.( the dog always lets me know when the mail arrives). Many thanks Ted.[tup] Look forward to reading your comments on it.

TOM. Yes I was confusing the Broadway Limited with the Empire Builder[D)] it was still a great Pennsy Ad.
Thanks for the LV and the British Railways Encores[tup]. The BR flag on the ad must have been used for only a short while as I cannot recall seeing it before.

I had better have another cup of coffee( I was drinking Sam Adams Summer Ale yesterday) .[^]and get the pics transferred for tomorrow before I look at the book PETE.

[siberianmo]

ENCORE! Saturday - ENCORE! Saturday
first Posted on page 200


PASSENGER TRAIN NOSTALGIA #49

Here’s something to enjoy regarding the Union Pacific (UP) from a 1949 advertisement in my personal collection.



”Wonder World”

OF SOUTHERN UTAH * ARIZONA

BRYCE CANYON

NATIONAL PARK

To visit Bryce is like entering a strange, new world. The rainbow-hued, fantastic stone shapes are mysterious, enchanting.

See Bryce, together with Utah’s Zion and Arizona’s Grand Canyon National Parks, on one memorable motor bus tour. Make this area your vacation destination or stop over en route to or from Los Angeles.

Union Pacific will take you to Cedar City, Utah – gateway to the Parks – in air conditioned comfort.

UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD
Road of the Streamliners


Enjoy!

Tom [4:-)][oX)]


ENCORE! Saturday - ENCORE! Saturday

[West Coast S]

Encore Saturday Tom, I have returned from the legion of the lost, looks like i'm going to spring camp with local and federal law enforcement. Two weeks on the edge of nowhere doing who know's what should prove exciting. Hopefully i'll get the chance to do some abandoned railroad studies, as several narrow guage lines once flurished in the Mt. Montgomery Area of the Sierra range. You know what they say about all work no play!!

Coffee please, then i'll get to the responses::

TrolleyBoy:: The RG PAB is not the only survivor in a sense, several years ago a PB3 B unit was discovered in Brazil, deep at the bottom of a gorge as a result of a derailment. True, beyond salvage most likely.
UP still finds a use for the converted unit and has pledged to perserve it when no longer needed.

Barndad:: Appreciate the modeling input, I have the idea of a wood core, with indvidually applied sections of sheathing to replacate the roof sheets, has to be thin and mallable, copper sheet comes to mind.


Lovedomes:: Gotta love em' The Alaska RR had a virtual plethora of domes of ACF, Budd, Pullamn orgin aquired second hand from such roads as the NP,UP and CB&Q, Amtrak has nothing on diversity!!

CM3: Welcome back!! Good to see an old aquaintance once again in our midst. Looking forward to your postings.


Tom.. WP Tuesday it is, Poor WP, the unwanted stepchild among western carriers but what style and grace while it was with us. Now, only the memories remain for us who where there.

Well, don't have anything new to add, so i'll check in from time to time to see how the day is going.

Lunch on me for all who attend until 16:30PST, enjoy!!

Dave

[pwolfe]

Hey Doug,

Pete just had me watch and listen to the link to the Animusic clip. Way Cool! Thanks! Laura (Peter's Bride....)

[siberianmo]

G’day Gents!


I see a few Posts requiring acknowledgment on this ENCORE! Saturday at the “Feast or Famine” bar ‘n grill![swg]


barndad Doug
Posted: 21 Apr 2006, 21:07:50

Enjoyed the Pix and writeup on that Pullman car, Isabella![tup]


trolleyboy Rob
Posted: 21 Apr 2006, 23:58:50, 22 Apr 2006 00:04:47 & 00:12:28

Appreciate the late nite visit, Count Robulla! and those Ads look just fine![tup] Couldn’t enlarge ‘em, though, but there was sufficient graphics detail to do justice to your efforts![tup]


barndad Doug
Posted: 22 Apr 2006, 06:06:52

Appreciate the ENCORE! of the Milwaukee Super Domes![tup]


Theodorebear Ted
Posted: 22 Apr 2006, 10:10:59

Ah, the return of the Bear! Sorry that the ‘puter Gremlins are at work (again!) Seems to be somewhat equally spread across our customer base – all kinds of “reports” of difficulties. So far, so good for me – but every now ‘n then things seem to slow down to a crawl . . . I just log out and try again.

Your reference to Count Robulla was intended for Rob, I believe. But here’s the first appearance of the term on the Thread, back on page 284:

QUOTE: siberianmo
Posted: 24 Mar 2006, 11:46:15

Rob "Count Robulla" has gone back to his nocturnal ways and looks as if we'll be without him during daylight for awhile. Received your Email and responded ... Thanx![tup][ Appreciate the Posts and your Index is g-r-o-w-i-n-g!! What that means is you are "loaded" for many ENCORE! Saturdays to come.[swg]

Hope this helps . . .

Speaking of Bah-ston, those B&M RDCs coming into North Station from 3 of four points were great fun! Mine was a rather fast commute from Melrose, but still loved the experience and still remember those days very fondly.[tup]


pwolfe Pete
Posted: 22 Apr 2006, 12:44:53

Glad you enjoyed your night at the “old ballpark!” It’s always fun, especially when the Cubs are in town.

While you were at Union Station, I’ll bet you had no idea how close you were to one of our best “Irish Pubs” in the region. Yup – Maggie O’Briens is located on the same side of Market Street as Union Station, just on the opposite corner (north). I’ve spent a wee bit of time and a whole bunch of money in that place many, many decades ago. They opened up just about the time I arrived in the area (1977ish) and it was “instant love!”[swg]

Very happy to know that the RR BOOK RELAY! made it to Jefferson City, MO![tup] Take your time with it – there is no ru***o return it. Please ship me an Email once you put it in the mail. Thanx![TUP]


West Coast S Dave
Posted: 22 Apr 2006, 13:26:40

Back, but only for a short time, eh[?] Gathered you are “off again!” Sure glad those daze are long gone and over for Moi.[tdn] Got old rather fast . . . me and the job![swg]

Wondering about your comments – not criticizing – just wondering. Seems that you are somewhat “behind the times” in making reference to some of the guys “stuff.” Are you getting the MOST CURRENT INFO on the Thread’s pages[?] I ask you this because several guys have mentioned experiencing some difficulty lately.

For example: CM3 hasn’t been anywhere – so no need for a “welcome back.” Lars hasn’t Posted anything on the Alaska RR in quite awhile, etc.

Also appears the comments for Rob ‘n Doug were equally “dated.” Only thing that came up “positive” was the WP for Tuesday![swg] So, WHAT is it that you are drinking[?][?]

Check out "my other Thread" on this Forum - you may be interested!!

Hey boyz, - the man is buying lunch! Any takers on this ENCORE! Saturday[?]



Okay, Gents – I’m not planning on returning, unless the Posts justify it. Don’t worry – the place is OPEN and ready for your order![tup]


Tom [4:-)] [oX)]


BE SMARTER, use the “Reload/Refresh” as soon as you get to ”Our” Place It’s the only way to get the most current Posts!

[siberianmo]

ENCORE! Saturday - ENCORE! Saturday
first Posted on page 200

PASSENGER TRAIN NOSTALGIA #50

Here’s something to enjoy regarding the Southern Railway (SOU) from a 1949 advertisement in my personal collection.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . THE SOUTH

Suits to a “T”

WHY has an average of one new factory a day located
along the lines of the Southern Railway System during the past three years?

Because industries are discovering that the South served by the Southern is a “gold mine of opportunity”! With a wealth of natural resources and advantages, expanding consumer markets, skilled and willing workers . . . and a bright future . . . the South suits all industries – to a “T”.

Look Ahead – Look South!” Earnest E. Norris, President.

SOUTHERN RAILWAY SYSTEM

The Southern Serves the South


Enjoy!

Tom [4:-)][oX)]


ENCORE! Saturday - ENCORE! Saturday

[LoveDomes]

Hiya Kapitan Tom!!

What's that they say about the "best layed plans"[?] Mine have gone straight to the dickens today . . . what a baaaaaaaad day for the LoveDomes man![tdn]

So, on that happy note - broil one of those 2" Angus sirloins for me, willya[?] And a pitcher of Schaefer and a round for the house! Ohhhhhhhh, there ain't anyone here. Ok - put the cash in the "Lars Box!" I'd take a "free lunch" on Dave, but I'm not sure what "dimension" this guy is operating in![swg]

Some nice SP stuff over on your "other thread," but no takers as I can tell. Not even the West Coast guy. Reading will get ya every time!<grin>

So, where was i[?] I really had hoped to "take the bar" for ya today. No kdding. Really was ready to "do it," then the bottom dropped out for me in personal matters. Nothing catastrophic, just a bunch of "nits" that would drive a sane man crazy, and a crazy man, crazier. Get the point[?]

Nice spate of ENCORES! from you, Tom - as usual. I see that Rob & Doug "chipped in" with theirs. Every little bit helps to keep this idea going.

Well, I gotta skeedaddle - sorry! But life must go on (and on!)

Until the next time!

Lars

[West Coast S]

Ok Tom, time to wake up the joint


Southern serves the south indeed and no better example exist then Bladwin 2-8-2 #4501, the first of 170 delivered begaining in 1911, 4501 toiled her career working the branch lines out of Princeton IN. She was rebuilt with a super heater, steel pilot and two stage air pumps sometime in the twenties. 4501 was retired at Princeton IN in 1949 but her final fate was not the scrapper, the Kentucky & Tennessee Railway headquartered out of Stearns, KY purchased the well maintained Mikado for the paultry sum of six thousand dollars, including spare parts.

Southern moved the 4501 to Stearns KY were K&T shop forces renumbered her #12 and added footboard pilots. She was in good company, two 2-8-0's of Southern orgin were also rostered. She assumed the mudane chore of hauling coal out of the hills. As steam faded, she and her sisters gained fame as some of the last steam in regular operation anywhere in the US, it was too good to last. In 1964 the K&T purchased three ex-D&RGW Alco switchers to replace the steam fleet. K&T offered all three to whoever would perserve them, scrapping was not an option. That same year the Tennesee Valley RR museum was founded, a group was sent to inspect and ascertain purchasing the #12, a price of five thousand dollars was agreed upon and prior to moving the engine to its new home, members reinstalled the steel pilot, removed the doghouse from tender and the crowing touch, restoration on its orginal number and Southern Lettering. Now owning the engine, how would it be transported to Chattanooga? Under steam of course, Southern agreed to permit operation as long as it cold pass inspection.

Upon arrival at the TVRM she waited until 1966 for her public debut after undergoing extensive rebuilding , She was restored to Southern standards in all respects except, at the suggestion of TRAINS magazine editor David P Morgan a coat of Virgin Green passenger colors were applied and was only done after much turmoil among the restoration crew. She powered a round trip Richmond VA excursion on the N&W over July 4th 1966 with a twelve car heavyweight consist. Southern and N&W were impressed by the attention displayed by the public and railroad employess. Southern Railway quickly reaquired the 2-8-0's that still resided at stearns and established a excursion program with all three locomotives alternating trips.

Hands down 4501 was the favorite, she traveled offline often in the late sixties and early seventies, venturing to WI. for the annual circus train and as diverse as a powering Rock Island excursion from Chicago to Blue Island and return, normally she stayed closer to home on the Southern rural branch from Manassas to richmond with timetable regularity, ever the favorite. With the merger and the rebuilding of the big engines #611 and #1218 4501 retreated to a semi-retired existence, too small for the large excursion trains now operated, she stayed on museum property pulling sort hauls to Lookout Mountain. She was out out service 1983 to 1991 due to a flue sheet failure incurred during her final excursion on the NS. 1994 was the 25th anniversary of the steam program and NS gave advance notice that 4501 was requested to help with the celebrations. The TVRM quickly pulled her from the dead line and with NS help restored her once again to operation. During the event she pulled several charter specials and pitched in on some mainline duty when 611 was tardy with a connecting train from Alanta, she required the addition of two GP38's to help move this 32 car consists, over Racoon Mountain grade. During the assult on the grade one of the GP38's shut down, providing a unforgettable sight as she tackled the grade at seven miles per hour, all the while trying to avoid a stall with the johnson bar forward and sand flying. The events highlight was the tripple header with 1218 & 611 to Kings Tenneesse where she cut off, wyed and proceeded back to Chatanooga with the museums heavyweight equiptment.

NS shut down the steam program in October 1994, the 1218 and 611 were to be returned to Roanoke to be stuffed and mounted. 4501 returned to Chatanooga facing an uncertain future, she pulled several local excursions on private rails until 1999 when her flue sheet failed yet again. The decision was made to semi-retire the 4501 to concertrate all resources to the 710 a Southern 2-8-0 that was also sold and recovered from the K&T. 710 is expected to be completed this year. 4501 still sleeps but I have a notion that she will one day once again grace the rails in a flash a steam and Virgina green, proclaiming to all her proud Southern heritage.

Dave

[LoveDomes]

Hiya Bossman!

I'm back - is my steak ready[?] Looks like my pitcher needs a refil . . . .

So, if it isn't the doorbell, it's the phone - if not them, then the Mrs. wants this or that . . . I wanna go back to sea![swg]

Had a chance to check out the posts and see that Ted has 'asked for me.' Nice to be wanted! Nothing more to it than what I posted. I believe the request was for anyone who had some thoughts on the topic to send me an email . . . Not to worry, some guys have responded and when I get a chance, I'll put together a paragraph or two and make sure you get included in the distribution! Thanks for asking.

Well, it took 14 innings last night, but the Mets fell 2-1 in 14 innings to San Diego on the left coast. I see your Red Birds are doing well and taking care of business in their new digs. I used to want to see a game in every stadium - once upon a time - now I'm lucky to get to see a handful of games in a season. Ain't geting old just grand[?][swg]

We're going to have to put together a "primer" for Wolfman on baseball terminolgoy. However, I'm sure HE knows what HE's talking about![swg] Way to go, Pete - going to a major league baseball game is all part of our "plot" to Americanize you!<grin>

No camera for you! A pity, my bet is that train you described would've been just right for a Sunday pix post! Happens.


Ok Tom, I'm about as full as one can get, so it's time for me to walk it off!

Enjoy what's left of this weekend - I'll give it a try too. BTW - what's the "surprise" for Monday[?][?][?]


Until the next time!

Lars

[Anonymous]

Hi ho again all you Saturday Encore fans. Tom, maybe a Crown and soda before I savor that broiled, medium rare, bacon wrapped Filet Mignon, baked potato w/sour cream and chives if you please.[^] You found my Achilles heel again with the Southern Rwy. Encore. That with LV, UP and British Rwys. just about covered everyone in attendance.[:D] Ach Zo, our host in Toronto retires to a casket at dawn, Yah? I must remeber to pack some garlic cloves.[:D] Rob, you bet I'm ready for that bouquet of carbon, ozone, electrolytics and the sound of air hissing, folding doors and friendly moaning of taction motors.[^] Hey Pete, glad you now have the "Book Relay" and thanks again for the "Steam in the Sixties" URL. I must've spent an hour drooling over those vintage steam photos. Nick, nearly every gig I ever played here in FL has been on a cash basis. My first thought would be for your booking agent to get "in touch" with a U.S. counterpart here to work out an intenerary. Ogden is a "fur piece" out West from here in the East. Hey, "if you don't ask, you'll never know."[swg] Still, it is always nice to get offers, right? Doug, I know you're busier than a "cows tail in fly season" but those classic steamers and vintage parlour cars are "the berries" for yours truly.[tup] I really think the democratization of U.S. passenger service left a huge void after the "guilded age." Mind you, I wouldn't care to swap then for now under any circumstances. It is always refreshing to hear from Westcoast S, I already had lunch but enjoyed your comments on the "scratch" building techniques.

I just checked out the "Animusic" site Doug and still can't believe it. To think so much music could be pulled out of old G.I. bed springs, etc. goes beyond anything Rube Goldberg ever came up with. Okay, I'm outta here and no, I don't wi***o discuss the Senators and the Lightning game, thank you very much. Looks like Stanley's Cup may be taking a summer vacation points north of here, doesn't it? Happy rails and have a great Sunday Photo meet.

[West Coast S]

Hail, hail most of the gangs here...Though it appears Tom has checked out for the eveing

Lovedomes, refreshing to know that my earlier posting was the source of so much amusement on your part. I can be a good sport just the same..

Ted, Always good to see you, This C60 project is the most complex S modeling yet and I thought that my SP E11 4-4-0 conversion from a Bachman On30 2-6-0 couldn't be topped!! I plan to use the master as the basis for a kit, for personal use of course so the work must be precise.


Well, i'm outta here in shake, appreciate those that stopped by for lunch and conversation.

Dave

[siberianmo]

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SUNDAY’s INFO & SUMMARY of POSTS


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Info for the Day:

Railroads from Yesteryear – Western Pacific (WP) arrives Tuesday!


* Weekly Calendar:

Wednesday: Pike Perspective’s Day!
Thursday: Fish ‘n Chips Nite!
Friday: Pizza Nite! & Steak Nite!
Saturday: Steak ‘n Trimmin’s Nite! – and –
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Yarns from the Barn
(from barndad Doug’s Posts)


[:I] Oprah, interviewing the infamous Captain Hook, inquired as to the loss of his leg, supplanted by the obvious peg leg. The pirate said it was caught between two ships at sea during a battle and had to be amputated. Asked the genesis of the famous steel hook instead of a left hand, Hook said he'd lost his hand in a fierce sword fight years earlier. Finally, stirred by the adventurous tale, Oprah asked how he lost his right eye, now covered by a coal black eye-patch. Hook said "I glanced up and a passing seagull's poop fell right into my eye". Astonished, Oprah said "How in the world could that cause the loss of your eye"? The pirate replied, "It was my first day with the hook". [:I]


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The Mentor Village Emporium Theatre

NOW SHOWING:

Double Features and Three Stooges Short Subject!

. . . Sunday, April 23rd thru Apr 29th: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) starring: Paul Newman, Robert Redford & Kathy Ross –and- The Sting (1973) starring: Paul Newman, Robert Redford & Robert Shaw. SHORT: Men In Black (1934).



SUMMARY

Name …..…………… Date/Time …..…..………. (Page#) .. Remarks

(1) barndad Doug Posted: 22 Apr 2006, 06:06:52 (311) ENCORE – Milwaukee Super Domes, etc.

(2) siberianmo Tom Posted: 22 Apr 2006, 06:53:28 (311) Saturday’s Info & Summary

(3) siberianmo Tom Posted: 22 Apr 2006, 08:08:54 (311) ENCORE! – Fallen Flag: Lehigh Valley

(4) siberianmo Tom Posted: 22 Apr 2006, 08:41:07 (311) ENCORE! – Nostalgia #48 – Birtish Railways

(5) Theodorebear Ted Posted: 22 Apr 2006, 10:10:59 (311) Inclusive Post – Ted da Bear style, etc.

(6) pwolfe Pete Posted: 22 Apr 2006, 12:44:53 (311) Wolfman’s Inclusive Post, etc.

(7) siberianmo Tom Posted: 22 Apr 2006, 12:50:50 (311) ENCORE! Nostalgia #49 – Union Pacific

(8) West Coast S Dave Posted: 22 Apr 2006, 13:26:40 (311) Inclusive Post – West Coast style!

(9) pwolfe Pete Posted: 22 Apr 2006, 13:34:15 (311) for Doug

(10) siberianmo Tom Posted: 22 Apr 2006, 13:40:14 (311) Acknowledgments, etc.

(11) siberianmo Tom Posted: 22 Apr 2006, 16:25:03 (311) ENCORE! Nostalgia #50 – Southern

(12) LoveDomes Lars Posted: 22 Apr 2006, 17:25:17 (312) Lars Report

(13) West Coast S Dave Posted: 22 Apr 2006, 18:31:56 (312) Baldwin 2-8-2 #4501

(14) LoveDomes Lars Posted: 22 Apr 2006, 18:36:35 (312) Part deux!

(15) Theodorebear Ted Posted: 22 Apr 2006, 18:45:45 (312) Bear Talk, Part duex!

(16) West Coast S Dave Posted: 22 Apr 2006, 19:22:35 (312) Left Coast talk




That’s it! [tup][;)]


Tom [4:-)] [oX)]
Proprietor of “Our” Place, an adult eating & drinking establishment!

[pwolfe]

Hi Tom and all.
Good to see DAVE LARS and TED in on Saturday afternoon[tup].

To celebrate ST GEORGE,S DAY here are a couple of New ENGLAND Classic Stations.


Mystic Conn.


Kingston Rhode Island. These are on the Amtrak line from New Haven to Provedence.

One for you TOM

At Mystic Nautical Museum.
Back later with some Brit steam[tup] PETE

[siberianmo]

Even though ”Our” Place is CLOSED on SUNDAY’s –
We do observe Sunday Photo Posting Day!

Good Morning!

Good to see Pete start off our Pix Posting! Nice shots - well done![tup][tup][tup]

Now to my "traditional" Sunday first Pix Post . . .


NOW PLAYING at the Mentor Village Emporium Theatre!


. . . Sunday, April 23rd thru Apr 29th: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) starring: Paul Newman, Robert Redford & Kathy Ross –and- The Sting (1973) starring: Paul Newman, Robert Redford & Robert Shaw. SHORT: Men In Black (1934).


Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)

QUOTE: PLOT SUMMARY: Butch and Sundance are the two leaders of the Hole-in-the-Wall Gang. Butch is all ideas, Sundance is all action and skill. The west is becoming civilized and when Butch and Sundance rob a train once too often, a special posse begins trailing them no matter where they run. Over rock, through towns, across rivers, the group is always just behind them. When they finally escape through sheer luck, Butch has another idea, "Let's go to Bolivia". Based on the exploits of the historical characters.

from: www.imdb.com



The Sting (1973)

QUOTE: PLOT SUMMARY: Johnny Hooker is a young con-man who is being taught by Luther. One day they pull one of their con jobs and net themselves a huge roll. What they don't know is that the man they conned is the courier for a numbers runner. And it turns out that the boss, Doyle Lonigan, considers it an attack on him and orders all the people involved terminated. Hooker is shaken down by a crooked cop, Snyder, who threatens to turn him over to Lonigan unless he pays him off. Hooker pays him, he then tries to warn Luther but is too late. He then goes to see Henry Gondorf, a friend of Luther's and a one time great con-man, who has had a bit of bad luck. After hearing what happened to Luther and seeing how hungry Hooker is for payback, he assembles a gang and decides to con Lonigan. While everything seems to be going ok, there is just the problem of the hit on Hooker and Snyder, whom Hooker paid off with counterfeit money.

from: www.imdb.com



Three Stooges Short Subject: Men in Black (1934)

QUOTE: PLOT SUMMARY: Featuring Moe, Larry and Curly

At the Los Arms Hospital, three brainless interns - Doctors Howard, Fine and Howard - promise Dr. Graves, the hospital superintendent, that they will devote the rest of their lives to "duty and humanity!" They are instructed to ru***o any room whenever "Dr. Howard, Dr. Fine, Dr. Howard" is heard over the loudspeaker. They use a variety of vehicles and animals to rush up and down the corridors. They end up shooting the loudspeaker that dies with a "Ohhh ... they got me!" Of course they run amok throughout the hospital, and finally operate on Dr. Graves himself to retrieve a safe combination that he accidentally swallowed during the excitement.

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Enjoy![tup]


Tom [4:-)] [oX)]


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[siberianmo]

Even though ”Our” Place is CLOSED on SUNDAY’s –
We do observe Sunday Photo Posting Day!

G'day!

I think I'm taking to myself on this fine day . . . . no Rob - no Doug - makes for a rather confused Pix Posting event. However, our man, Nick “Has come to save the day!” once more with some “mighty” fine Pix that will be spread out over the next 3 Sunday Photo Posting Days! . . . Nick will provide the explanations at a later time . . . [tup][tup][tup]


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Enjoy![tup]


Tom [4:-)] [oX)]


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[siberianmo]

Even though ”Our” Place is CLOSED on SUNDAY’s –
We do observe Sunday Photo Posting Day!


Flash! Bird flu has arrived in the Great State of Florida . . . this Pix just in:




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Enjoy![tup]


Tom [4:-)] [oX)]


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[LoveDomes]

G'day Kapitan Tom and fellow travelers waiting for the bar to open!

Love those Flamingos!! They are truly associated with Florida - kinda like the "hanging chads!" Just can't get away from either![swg]

Enjoyed the photo spread from Nick via the Boss - and am awaiting the descriptions. Also, Pete glad to see you make it in for the pix event. Nice work![tup]

I am continuing on with my Sunday Encores! - the more I try to get ahead, the behinder I get![swg] So, I'm taking the easy way out - but the idea is to participate, and that's why I'm here today!![tup]

These pix were provided on pages 227 and 231 (in sets of 4) for anyone who cares about that sort of stuff![swg]


Wabash #200 (1956) (from: www.trainweb.org)


Amtrak #9560, former Wabash #200 (from: www.trainweb.org)


Amtrak #9561 former Wabash #201 (from: www.trainweb.org)


N&W #1611, former Wabash #201 (from: www.trainweb.org)



The Auto Train #510 (from: www.trainweb.com)


Westours “Chulitna” #1056, former Auto Train #510 (from: www.trainweb.com)


The Auto Train #541, former ATSF #512 (from: www.trainweb.com)


Westours “Tanana”#512, former ATSF #512 & former Auto Train #541 (www.trainweb.com)


The Auto Train #460, former WP #811 (from: www.trainweb.com)


The Amtrak Auto Train in Folkston, GA (from: www.trainweb.com)



Until the next time![tup]


Lars

[wanswheel]

For St. George Day and Sirs Tom & Lars

Staten Island Rapid Transit (U.S. National Archives)


Empire Builder in Montana (U.S. National Archives)

[pwolfe]

Hi Tom and all.

TOM A couple of classic films this week at the Emporium it will be good to see them again on the big screen[tup], and I dont believe I have seen the Three Stooges one before.
Thanks for posting NICK"s pics looking forward to the next 3 weeks.

Thanks for the Dome Encores LARS and loved the SIRT train with St George on the front MIKE[tup].

This weeks pics from Alan were taken on the West Somerset Railway at their fall Gala last year.

As promised to NICK a Beattie well tank 2-4-0 in B.R. black livery. She was built in 1874 and worked until 1962. She owes her survival to working on the Wensford china clay branch in Cornwall.


Two pics of Standard 2-6-4 Tank loco arriving at Williton. These handsome locos were built in the mid 50s and could be seen on most regions on BR and on the Southern region they survived until the last day of steam there. #80136 has a 33B shed-plate ( just below the number) which was on the ex London, Tilbury & Southend Railway which had a allocation of these engines before the line was electrified.
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This loco was a Prairie tank loco simular to #5199 shown last week and was recenly re-built as a tender loco. Alan as caught a lot of detail in the photo like the Lamp room on the right and the Beware of Trains signs they certainly can be addictive.
Hopefully the pics should enlarge.

The West Somerset Railway is on the former Great Western branch line from Taunton, on the main line to Devon &Cornwall, to the seaside town of Minehead. Although the trains only run as far as Bishop's Lydeard at the Taunton end it is Britains longest preserved railway at 20 miles.
For more in for on the WSR a link is.
http://www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk/
I hope you enjoy these PETE.

[siberianmo]

Even though ”Our” Place is CLOSED on SUNDAY’s –
We do observe Sunday Photo Posting Day!

G'day!

Lars irregardless of being an "Encore," those Pix are great! Appreciate seeing them again and moreso your support for our Pix Posting day. I really hope to keep this as a "sunrise to sunsset" event![tup]

Nice touch, Mike [tup] - wondered where you've been![tup] "St. George's Day" isn't something that I think most Staten Islanders would have a "clue" about. However, the correlation makes sense, perhaps moreso to Lars than I as it's been well over 40 years since I lived there.

Pete Again - great work with those Pix and thank your "mate" for us![tup]


Now for my own contribution for this fine day . . .

Canadian Pacific Railways is one of my favorites and a great Pix treat. Check these out from a present-day excursion train and some diesels from yesteryear:


Royal CP crossing Ottertail Bridge, BC (from: multiple web sources; free use implied)




Royal CP passing storm mountain lookout, Alberta (from: multiple web sources; free use implied)




Royal CP exiting the Spiral Tunnels. Mt. Stephen in background. (from multiple web sources; free use implied)




CP FP7A #1418 (courtesy: www.trainweb.org)




CP FP9A #1415 (courtesy: www.trainweb.org)




CP FP9A #1416 (courtesy: www.trainweb.org)



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Enjoy![tup]


Tom [4:-)] [oX)]


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[Anonymous]

I need to quickly slip this in the slot before it closes at 6pm. I quickly looked at all the great submissions since my departure yesterday morning, and will need to comment later. Glad ya'll liked the animusic link ...especially Peters bride (Laura)! [:D]
And now, I’m going to give you a reason to see the Clint Eastwood film Flags of Our Fathers. Namely, so you can see some of the IRM engines and cars used at various locations to make the film. Armed with these pictures, you will know more about the consists than the average railroad buff!

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy 9911-A, the Silver Pilot, returned to Chicago Union Station in October 2005, more than 66 years after its first appearance at the busy terminal. The occasion was the filming of the Clint Eastwood film, Flags of Our Fathers. Photo by Scott Nauer


Union PacificY729 heads up the Flags of Our Fathers train on Thursday, October 27, 2005, as it leaves Union for location filming in Chicago and Glencoe, Illinois. For the 95-year-old observation car Inglehome, it was the first trip off IRM property in more than 25 years. Photo by James Kolanowski



The movie train heads east at West Chicago, and for a fleeting moment it is 1945. Photo by Tom Hunter


The BN-1 and heavyweight cars Flags train “laid over” at the historic California Avenue Coach Yard. During World War II, this yard was host to the Chicago & North Western and Union Pacific intercity trains. Photo by Scott Nauer



Glencoe’s Metra stop was disguised to look like a Boston & Maine station, and a heavyweight car was “renumbered” with Mylar overlays (IC 2804 became B&M 126). Photo by Andy Townsend


The Louisville & Nashville dining car Galt House was temporarily renamed to become the Boston * Maine Evangeline Photo by Andy Townsend



The observation car, Inglehome, became the Shore Lark Photo by Andy Townsend



The two Flags trains were parked side-by-side on Union Station Track 6 (left) and Track 8 (right). It was a scene right out of the 1950s. Photo by Scott Nauer



[:I] A brunette was jumping along railroad tracks, saying, “21, 21, 21.” A blonde comes along and starts doing the same thing. They hear a train and the brunette jumps off, but the blonde keeps jumping. The blonde gets hit and dies. After the train leaves, the brunette jumps back on saying this time, “22, 22, 22....” [:I]

[nickinwestwales]

What Ho chaps,just thought I might post a few pix captions,but first-

DOUG-Pipe Dreams-Brilliant,a marvellous `find`,nice one [tup]

[4:-)][oX)]TOM-As always,many thanks for doin the biz with the pix and indeed,a nice little spread from yourself-Love those Classic `F`Units and the modern ones have a certain angular charm,once you forget what they are developed from.
Liked the Fla. tourist board pic [tup][^][tup]
E-Mail received-Ah the endless variety that is the human race eh?
Becoming convinced Juneau bears me some strange & ill-defined ill will [swg]

LARS-A fine feast of your signature car in all it`s varied glory-interesting to notice how the design of the cars has evolved from something quite distinctively American to units that look to have a distinct family likeness to contempory Swiss practice-nice spread [tup]

SIR THEODORE-Thank you for wise words (as ever)-don`t think the roadhouses and taverns of the nation need hold their collective breath just yet-given the raised level of security that is part of the new order,the prospect of the four of us shambling into U.S. Immigration is an image only the Marx Brothers could do justice to.......[:-^]

MIKE-A nicely contrasted pair of images--pleasingly minimalist [swg]

PETE-A new and old England Delight fro yo
whoops,keyboard malfunctioning,back in a bit hopefully,nick

[siberianmo]

Even though ”Our” Place is CLOSED on SUNDAY’s –
We do observe Sunday Photo Posting Day!

G'day!

Nice spread from Doug! Glad you were able to make it in B4 the sun set, which 'round these parts is way after 6 PM! Things must be quite different over there in the Land of Lincoln![swg] Really liked those 'side by side' passenger cars - gives a great comparison between the heavyweights and the corrugated stainless steel "modern" cars. [tup]

Good to see ya, Nick and appreciate the kind words![tup] I managed to get a total of 3 Sundays out of those Pix you provided! Way to go! [tup]

I'll have to check the availability of that flick you mentioned, Doug, for showing at the Emporium! [swg]

Catch y'all in the 'morrow!


Tom [4:-)] [oX)]


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[Anonymous]

I couldn't let this day go by without expressing gratitude to Pete, Tom, Lars, Mike, Nick and Doug. For each great photo there is a equaly good ratiional for their being included. Uh Oh! It is 7:46 p.m. here and the last rays of the Sun are settling over the Flamingo mass grave. Oh well, they are not very good flyers anyhow. Thanks again to all who made this a nice Photo Posting Sunday.

[nickinwestwales]

Hmmm-dont know what happened there-where was I-ah yes PETE-Excellent ! that Beattie tank is a beaut-met a guy on holiday in Slovenia of all places,who was on the crew that rebuilt her ( Is she the only one left ? ) He and his wife had just cycled across the Julian Alps on a tandem,and neither of them youngsters-mentioned returning her to the Bodmin & Wadebridge-not at all well received-His point,they had put her back together again,why should someone else get the benefit of their labours,fair enough I guess....
Tasty spread from the W.S.R--that prairie tank conversion has caught the look of the `43xx` really nicely-good job of work there,can`t get used to seeing std 4 with choc & cream stock though..

DOUG-A monochrome montage from you this day-the `Pilot` with the light reflecting off her flanks is a true thing of beauty-and photographed in a style that dates it as precisely as the builders plate.
The rest of them are a textbook illustration-colour is great for detail but for pure atmosphere it has to be B+W -good call sir [tup]

Right,apologies if I missed people out but if I don`t press on,I won`t get finished,so
pix captions
General title-Vale of Rheidol Rly,this section-views around Aberystwyth Stn
1-This gives the `lie of the land` as it were-We are at the outer end of platform 2/3 looking west into the terminus.
The standard gauge line on the right is the southern arm of the Cambrian Coast line which runs north to Dovey Jn then east to Shrewsbury.
Beyond the tracks,platforms 4 & 5 and a significant amount of track have been replaced with bizarre new developments ( last time I visited, the whole place was a vast dingy almost uninhabited barn with a classic `50`s station tea room taking pride of place.)
On the left are the V.o.R platforms-formerly the Carmarthen line platforms ( A fragment of the southern section of this route survives as the Gwili Rly,which I`ve posted pix of before)
The main reason for posting this one however was to demonstrate that we do occaisionally get sunny days in this country......
2-Well here was something of a shock-last time I visited the line (admittedly some years ago ),#7 `Owain Glyndwr` was in fine shape and handling her fair share of traffic ( see previous pix ) now I find her frames dumped on a pair of flats ,the boiler ander firebox outside the engine shed and the wheels over in the rail store-and all looking like they had been there for a while.
The rest of the stock in this shot is the M.o.W dept-the four-wheelers may well be original 1902 stock ( although like Granpa`s broom,there may be little of the original left....)-they all have G.W.R axlebox covers -but then again ,the builders plate on #9,`Prince of Wales`claims it as built at Swindon in 1924 in clear conflict with established fact....
3+4-These caught my eye as I was wandering back down the platform-PETE will no doubt recognise the design of the ballast hoppers as miniature "Seacows"-brand-spanking new they looked ( indeed,the whole line looked to be in good shape ).
The skeleton rail-carrier broke the mould by having "Timken" axle-box covers
5-Here we have the 14.32 departure for Shrewsbury-this is,as you can tell,a "Billboard" unit in this instance advertising a particulaly nasty range of allegidly authentic regional pie and pastry dishes
Right ,thats me for the night-moonlight mile beckons ,sleep well one and all,nick [C=:-)]