"OUR" PLACE - SEE NEW THREAD!

[nickinwestwales]

LET IT BE KNOWN-FROM HERE ON, BEER WILL ONLY BE SERVED TO THOSE WITH A PLATE OF FOOD-because,after considerable research and in deference to our patrons from above the 49th,a classic Canadian feast awaits-to whit-as it its a cold and wet night at this end of the bar,we have some soups-Spring Sorrel,Cream of Fiddlehead & Cape Breton Clam Chowder to take off the chill & line the stomach,if you don`t fancy a full meal,how about a plate of appetisers-Baby Greens with Oysters & Wasabi dressing,Wild Leek & Asparagus au gratin,Salt Cod fishcakes on mixed mixed greens with lemon vinaigrette,Perogies with crispy salad,Pelmani in broth...Main dishes-these are just visible behind ,what for want of a better word can only be described as a mountain of Turkey,complete with rolling foothills of bacon-wrapped chipolatas,glazed & roasted shallots, ALL the Christmas trimmings,including Chestnut,Sausagemeat,Sage & Onion & Port & Cranberry stuffing-representing the Pacific Coast ,we have an 18lb Salmon-gently steamed over a bouillon of white wine & herbs,from Manitoba we have Wood-fired Bison with baby onions,fennel,juniper & saskatoonberries,from the Cree natives in Moosonee (N.Term. of Ontario Northland)-Happy Day Chicken with wild garlic and cranberries,whilst for Vegetarians,we are delighted to offer a Ukranian dish-Bukovinian Natchynka & Smorzhee in sour cream-apparently similar to polenta,but dressed up to go out dancing--Well judgeing from the fine work done so far,I feel sure MANAGER TED & I can turn this into the place to be for discerning diners-at last-another English speaker in the galley-Boris-go to shed,take pill,go sleep .........................thats better,he hasnt been right since hearing that there are females like him.ROB- for pitys sake keep them away-the consequences are too awful to contemplate,there`s barely enough room for him in the shed as it is......................O.K-for those of you bored enough to stay with me this far,to the post-*** WATKINS-welcome home !!!-glad you had a safe trip,spend a while catching up and look forward to swapping notes[tup][^][tup]...........................MANAGER TED-I confess myself outclassed-a point to you [swg][tup]...........AL-congratulations on a result-good to hear,nice one mate [tup][tup]...PETE-R.E-Boris & the gorge-thats actually where we found him,a long ( & faintly unpleasant) tale,as to Baldwins,use was only fugitive memory,as you suggest,look more suited to mixed traffic work,quite large `drivers` for freight engine,by the by-thanks for kind words R.E. pix-comparison with other offerings has put this winters work schedule up several notches,nothing like digital quality images to expose the weak spots..............Right,whose ready for another wee drinkie,[4:-)]TOM-will you shake hands with Mr Alexander again--AL --I see you by there as well-a crown royal for you <make that a large one please darlin`>,and one for yourself of course....................PETE-a pint of the Bathams,naturally-what do you fancy for a `chaser`--got a fine bottle of Jamaican Rum to hand at the moment,dont usually bother with spirits but fell to hand as a gift--very,very smooth-oh lordy- suggest we might put a very large gin in a martini glass into the freezer for MANAGER TED when he returns,at my expense................SALUT ! -right,its back to the galley with me,meals will be available fairly soon,the lovely Cindy will keep you entertained until [4:-)]TOM is back behind the tiller,enjoy your holiday one and all,its a work day for me so moonlight mile-sleep well,nick[C=:-)]

[siberianmo]

G'day Guys!

<chomp> <chomp> <munch> <munch> <brrrrrrrrrap!> Ahhhh, the sounds of [dinner] dinner eminating from the back room here at "Our" Place on this Thanksgiving Day in Canada! & Columbus Day in the U.S.

Pete Nice to see ya and hope you had a good weekend. As always, your observant nature is good for the morale, but also in keeping with the inclusiveness sought 'round here. Very much appreciated - thanx! [tup][tup]

Ah, yes Madoc the Welsh Prince who purportedly "discovered" America before Columbus. Well, one thing he didn't do was beat the Viikings to Vineland! [swg]

Check out this URL if anyone is interested in Madoc http://www.madoc1170.com/home.htm

Can-Am Gorge is where I take the boyz on Sundays to romp and ravage amongst the cliffs and forests - terrifying beasts as they frolic in nature's serenity! <huh> Neither Boris or Leon has fallen into the gorge, however, they have both dived headlong into the frigid waters - clothing and boots included. It's always the same thing, but they love it ....... <huh> [alien][:O]

By the by, the E2 IS still at the St. Louis Museum of Transport ... check out this URL:
http://www.museumoftransport.org/rails-4.htm

This is a place we need to visit!

Thanx for the Post and enjoy your [dinner] dinner! [swg]

Tom[4:-)][oX)]

[pwolfe]

Hi Tom and all.

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving And Columbus Day to all.
I think Our Place ought to have a MADOC day if only to sample[C=:-)]NICKS Welsh cusine.[tup].

While the turkey is being cooked may I have a pint of Bathams and a round for the great photos of yesterday.

Thanks ROB for the info on the snow plowing and the photos. The of the works fleet trams are very interesting as sometimes these vehicles were sometimes overlooked and rarely photoed at home. My mate is looking in to the Immingham cars.

TROY Excellent Models and thanks for the K&ESR workshop view[^][tup].

RUSSELL Can you tell me when the E2 was photoed is it still in St LOUIS[?].

NICK Sorry to hear about your rotten Saturday night gig.Great pictures and a good model layout. The Midland Rly Baldwin Mogul looks as though it would struggle with the East Midlands coal trains but with Derby building its own locos I doubt if the Moguls were given a fair chance. I wonder if they were ever tried on local passenger trains.

Thanks TOM and PASSENGERFAN for more Domecar info. Our loading gauge in the U.K. was too small to have them so they are new to me.

TOM Another great Fallen Flag and C.P. info and Many THANKS for doing NICKs photos for us to enjoy.[tup]. By the way I noticed that the CAN-AM Gorge is quite near to Our Place has Boris ever fallen in to it .

I hope I have not left anybody out and welcome back ***[tup].

Well its gone 5 and TEDs and NICKs turkey smells wonderful.TED you say BORIS's birthday is OCT31[wow] that sould be some party[;)] PETE.

[siberianmo]

Boris 'n Leon your jobs are to stand by the front doors, one to the left the other to the right .... make sure that the guys get directed to the tables. Okay, Inspector Clueless of the Local Constabulary your trusted friend and companion, Mr. Doyle, Private Investigator you will take on the job of Host and Marte De for this evenin's Canadian Thanksgiving Day and Columbus Day dinners.

The OKTOBERFEST Pavillion Tent is for the exclusive use of the track gangs, expected to arrive at 5:30 PM. Under no circumstances do they sit in the back room! [:O]

Okay - that being said, the rest is up to Nick 'n Ted [C=:-)] for this grand [dinner]dinner extravaganza! [swg]

Ted That, my friend was one of your better Posts - lots of humor and well done! [tup] As one who has a minor in Anthropology (1992), I should inform you that the Chinese landings on our west coast is largely anecdotal, although there have been some findings in the "record" warranting much more study before a conclusion can be made. Insofar as the Bering Land Bridge crossings are concerned - plenty of evidence there, as the bi-pedal community of humans crossed from what we now call Asia into North America. The "discovery" aspect is only a western term - Euro in fact - to somehow place legitimacy for the conquest of the "new world." We "discovered" it, therefore it's ours ..... Right now, the Vikings have the far better claim in history and the archeaological record to "stake" the claim. Boris RIng the bell - [#offtopic] Drinks on me! [tup]

Al Not sure I follow your thinking - but the story is fine, as always. Don't recall "suggesting" this ....... Oh, yes - congratulations on your progress at school.

Catch y'all later - and <geesh> I hope some comments will be forthcoming regarding the "stuff" I've posted today. Anyone reading out there [?]

Tom[4:-)][oX)]

[passengerfan]

Good Afternoon Tom. Guess I'll have a double CR aand a round for the house .Yes I am celebrating early just passed my mid-term tax class exam with an excellent grade . Can't get any better score than perfect.
Now to the subject you suggested.
Remember one of my early leaves home from the Navy I of course took the train when I know everyone else was riding the bus as it was cheaper and faster.. In fact Continental Trailways was running the Golden Eagle service on the west coast between Los Angeles and Seattle. This service provided all food at one's seat except for breakfast that was served in a restaurant but included in the fare. The trip was far faster than the train that required changing three times between LA and Seattle. Going North from LA I rode the OWL up the San Joaquin Valley overnight and connected in Martinez with the SHASTA DAYLIGHT for the long trip to Portland where the GN overnight train to Seattle was waiting.. Every three months the GN-NP-UP alternated the overnight service between Seattle and Portland at the time. Each ran a day train between the two Northwest Cities. I did learn that a sailor could sleep anywhere as the Shasta Daylight car I was assigned to had a bunch of school kids aboard for a good part of the trip and I slept like a baby. all afternoon. We arrived in Seattle early the second Morning after the slow overnight trip from Portland.
For the return I rode the NP streamliner to Partland and made connections with the CASCADE then changed the next AM to the SAN JOAQUIN DAYLIGHT for the trip back to LA. That was really my first all coach experience riding passenger trains and found out it wasn't to difficult to sleep in a coach seat. On Navy pay the meals did seem a little expensive but losing a few pounds probably didn't hurt me. Home cooking put them on while I was home on leave so better to get back in shape before returning to duty. Although much slower than the Bus it was much more enjoyable traveling by rail.

[Anonymous]

Hi everyone, great, Nick is tending "Mothra" our 43 lb. Turkey. Now, I know the culinary points of the day will be covered, "first class." Another Ballantine's " Indian," please Captian Tom. Never rode the C. & N.W. R.R. but have long admired their steam loco roster. Oh, its best that Chrissy retains her full-time job at Paddy Wongs. She gets an employee discount on all bait, tackle, lunch and evening wear which saves me "mucho dinero."[:-^] The noblesse oblige stops here.[:)]

Hi ***, and welcome back from your Casablanca style connection. I nearly started a lottery on whether we would see you again.[}:)] Let's give *** some breathing space, at least, until he unpacks his luggage. I hope the baggage handlers didn't "confiscate" your camera and film. By Gadfrey, that is an evil part of the world, isn't it?[xx(] By all means come back when you're settled. "Our" Place may not measure up to London but you can't beat our prices either.[tup] Good to hear C.P. is expanding their mountain division.[tup] I look for increased passenger service across the board while fuel is in such demand. S.U.V.'s are becoming domiciles of necessity for some of the "compulsive consumer" crowd.[8] "...but we didn't know...?" Didn't know?

What is the controversy over who discovered the Americas? Archeologists know full well the Chinese landed on our West Coast centuries before the Europeans. If that isn't enough, Siberians crossed the "land bridge" (Asia-America) eons before that.[banghead] I dare say, if they knew what was to become of it all, they wouldn't have bothered.[2c]

Nick[C=:-)], as assistant Chief Chef, I will consider my duties as little more than surveillance while both you and Cindy do stock inventory.[bow] Hmmm, 12 inventories in 6 days seems excessive. Well, that happens when you really love your work.[(-D] There is something to be said for "those living in houses of glass..."[#oops]

Okay, I have hit everything [#offtopic] so far. Boris, you did say your birthday was Oct. 31st, right? I'd best check with Tom and Nick on this. They must have your pedigree papers some place, perhaps in the tub? Must attend to the Maple Leaf paraphernalia, i.e. party favo(u)rs: exploding Turkeys, 3 cornered hats, shoe buckles and, of course, cornucopias (used as barf bags later this evening).[:O] Right, do the parting bell thing Boris. PHWAAP GADFREY DANIEL!!!, he missed and hit the Pinata.[:(!] Go get the Hoover, Cretin. I'll be in the "Rats Patoot" room. See ya soon.

[siberianmo]

G'day Gents!

I see our Monday morning is off to a rousing start with a bunch of Posts to respond to. Nice having the place hoppin' in the AM ... but then again with both the Chief Chef [C=:-)] and Assistant Chef [C=:-)] working the kitchen for the [dinner] dinner being prepared, it's no wonder! [swg]

Rob Your early mornin' Post brings to mind that we should be getting to a point where the Rendezvous in Toronto activities should be kicked 'round - that is given you are still "into" that "consensus thing." [swg] Let's "do" some Email! As I've indicated previously, my airline reservations will be made before year's end ..... with or without the presence of Helga 'n Hilda [:O]

Ted That menu looks terrific - even cranked something in for good ole Chris Columbus, eh [?] All that fame for getting lost! [swg] Apparently you have accepted the offer of Assistant Chief Chef [C=:-)] without hesitation! Many thanx! I'm sure Nick appreciates having additional talent in the kitchen - along with another set of eyes to keep track of Boris - HIS Assistant. <good grief>

The Sunday Photo Posting Day! feature will remain as in spite of the "ignorance" previously encountered, the idea is for the majority to enjoy the "show," and that we did! Thanx for the kind words regarding the Can-Am. Some of those shots bring a smile to my face and there are times when I look at the layout thinking, "Did I see this or that before?" Only to quickly counter with, "Of course you idiot, you built it!" [swg]

Nick [dinner] Dinner at 5 PM is what we're calling for and by the looks of things, we may have to use one of the OKTOBERFEST tents for the spillover crowd. I understand YOUR FRIENDS from the Can-Am track gang are expected along with their rivals from CP 'n CN. That should be an interesting gathering. Definitely will have to put 'em in a tent ... last time they all got together in the back room ..... well, I'm still paying for the repairs! [swg]

I concur about the adventure part regarding an 1886 trip aboard CP's cross-Canada train. I'd much prefer the 1986 iteration! [swg] Amenities - domes - drinks - domes - comfortable bedrooms - domes - diners - domes! [yeah]

No sweat on the baseball - just that time of year for many of us. Sports - beer - trains - sports - beer - trains! I just know I've left SOMETHING out! Oh [yeah] [}:)][:-,]

Ah, Prince Madoc of Gwynedd, how COULD I have neglected to mention him and his merry band of marauders, maulers and manglers. <tsk, tsk> [swg]

By the by, Chrissy has applied for the "position" of "relief bartender." Now, that's a thought - but I surely wouldn't want this to somehow come in conflict with Manager, Assistant Chief Chef [C=:-)] 'n part-time Desperado Ted's juggling of his personal "affairs." Something to ponder ....

*** [#welcome] Welcome back! Of course, this blurb will probably go unread - as we've all become accustomed to these rather one-way Posts! <geesh> At least read the last couple of pages! [swg]

There's lots to enjoy and the SUMMARIES should be a good place to begin - especially with the Fallen Flags series and associated Posts.

Glad you're back and hope the next time you visit, you'll be ready to engage in the inclusive dialogue 'round here. [tup]

I'll be here for the day - so stick around guys and whatillyahave [?]

Tom[4:-)][oX)]

[Anonymous]

Ah! It is good to be back from the wilds of the world. Since it is morning could I have a strong coffee and Danish? Thank you. Sorry I do not have the time to read the post for the last three weeks. There were quite a load of them and judging from Tom's comments thanks to the shutdown by Kalmbach we got quite a few extra hits. I guess I missed out on all of this fun.

Last week I was in Calgary leaving on Saturday to fly home. Our good friends to the north were planning for the three day weekend when they celebrate Thanksgiving. They have turkey as we do south of the 49th. The office emptied out early on Friday. By the time we finished up at 2:30 you could fire a cannon through the building and not hit anybody. The flight back to Dallas, which left at the unholy hour of 6:40 AM was completely sold out as were most other flights out of Calgary. I guess their thanksgiving is their biggest travel weekend as ours is.

I think we are all aware of Canadian Pacific's plans to increase capacity of their line through the Rockies by adding double track, passing sidings, better signalling, etc. We saw this on the taxi ride from the airport. We crossed over the line going east out of Calgary and they had widened a cut and had rail laid out for the second main (or passing siding). They still needed the alignment crew to tamp and straighten it out, but that is coming. It is sad that the Canadian does not traverse the CP rail anymore even though the name came from the CP, not CN. The only way you can ride the CP is to take the Rocky Mountain Rail Tour train from Calgary or Edmonton to Vancouver. This is on our list of to dos in the near future.

My trip to Port Harcourt Nigeria was uneventual, if you consider riding in a car with a machine gun toting guard and staying in the walled compound with 20 armed guards at the front gate as uneventful. Food left a little to be desired. Lots of mystry meat which mostly was unchewable. They had some great looking salids, however, I would not eat them for fear of getting a severe case of the trots. Then you always get the shakedown upon leaving with the airport staff asking "Do you have anything for me?" It cost me about $10 in bribes to get out of that sewer. Fortunately I will never have to go back there as long as I live. Getting from there to Dallas entailed being in the hands of Lufthansa for 22 hours leaving at 10 PM Nigerian time and arriving at 2 PM dallas time with a 6 hour time change. Needless to say I am a little sore from sitting so long.

We were delayed in departing to Nigeria three days waiting for a small insurrection to calm down. Spending a three day vacation in London at company expense is not too bad, though. At my age I cannot outrun a speeding bullet any longer so I am passing on trips to such garden sport for the foreseeable future.

I had better start clearing off my desk, so I will sign off for now.

Cheers,
***

[nickinwestwales]

Well good afternoon one & all,Happy Thanksgiving / Columbus Day,as appropriate. Just stopped by to baste the bird,scrape a few veggies & generally set the wheels in motion for tonight,full menu later. [:-)]TOM-now imagine a trip on the C.P 1886 style-now THAT would be an adventure,please excuse rapid departure last night-minor `episode` brought on by weekends excess,can`t comment R.E baseball-no frame of reference -Columbus,Vikings,forget `em--we all know it was Prince Madoc of Gwynedd and his intrepid ( read "barking mad") warrior band who made the first crossing,teamed up with the first native group they met and promptly disappeared into the hinterland ( modern Gene-mapping techniques have made a good case for this-honest [^] AL-R.E-dome cars,Ontario Northland use them on the Polar Bear Express ( Cochrane-Moosonee,summer only ) have it in mind that cars from C.P &/or B.C.R in use but will check. MANAGER TED-consider all hairs split - as to the other matter,have just seen Chrissie in Paddy Wongs Bait,Tackle,Sandwich & Evening Wear Emporium and no doubts remain in my mind...back later,visitors arrived,nick

[Anonymous]

Let's hear a chorus of "Oh Canada" by our mens Madrigal Singers. The 43 lbs. Turkey has been plucked, stuffed (ham dressing) and is now being levered into our outside brick kiln. For Columbus Day, the Lasagne, Italian sausages, pasta and meat balls are prepared. The Marinara sauce has been simmering since late last night.[tup] Should be a great amalgam of Anglo/Mediterranean flavors. Tom, make mine a Ballantine India Pale Ale, if you please. Gurggle, gurggle, "Our" Place kitchen and Staff are ready, are you?

Yesterday was a roaring sucess with fine pix from all parameters of "Our" Place territory. Like Fallen Flags, this feature is another winner. Conspicously absent were those who are "away" or otherwise indisposed for the moment. Think what this will be when all our Members have returned...awesome![^] Tom, although I have visited your site many times, those crisp clean scenes along the CanAm are irrestible. Also, the "nitty gritty" of contributions by Nick, Rob and Russell are worthy of the highest praise.[tup][tup][tup]. Rob, I've sent mail in re: my additional pix of "little" K.C., MO.[:D]

Now, what of all this scuttlebutt concerning your hard working Manager?[:O] Balderdash I say! Are my efforts only to be made sport of?"[swg] Speaking of which, I noticed on our "social calendar" that Boris has a birthday on Oct. 31st. Hardly a surprise given the signifigance of that date.[alien] BTW, you will notice there are no horse shoe tossing events. Due to an inadvertant "toss," our Cheif [C=:-)] suffered a blow to his cranium.[V] From now on, we will use dried horse dung copiously supplied by member barndad Doug. I was hoping for more pix on Gunns progress on that beautiful A.T.S.F. Northern...maybe next week? Yeah, I know...maybe never!

There is much to do, so I need to get my "act together." Please share this Holiday with the rest of us. You will feel better for it.[:D] Boris, how is the marinara sauce coming along? The spatula is stuck in the cauldron? NINNY, you put the pasta in the sauce![:(!] The Columbus side of the menu may be a touch late folks. See ya later.

[siberianmo]

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

Chicago & Northwestern (C&NW)

Headquarters: Chicago, IL

Mileage:-

1950 – 9,693
1955 – 5,000

Locomotives in 1963: Diesel – 744

Rolling stock in 1963: Freight cars – 41.383 Passenger cars – 447

Principal lines in 1950:

Chicago-Fremont & Omaha, NE
Fremont-Lander, WY
Nelson, IL-Madison, Il (St. Louis)
Chicago-Minneapolis, MN via Madison & Wyeville, WI
Milwaukee-Rapid City, SD via Wyeville, WI & Mankato, MN
Eau Claire, WI-Duluth,MN
Chicago-Milwaukee via Kenosha, WI
Chicago-Milwaukee via Bain, WI
Milwaukee-Green Bay via Fond du Lac, WI
Green Bay-Ashland, WI via Rhinelander
Green Bay-Ishpeming, MI
Powers, MI-Hurley, WI
Minneapolis & St. Paul-Omaha via Mankato
Lake Crystal (Mankato)-Des Moines, IA

Passenger trains of note:

Ashland Limited (Chicago-Green Bay-Ashland)
Dakota “400” (Chicago-Madison-Huron, SD)
Duluth-Superior Limited (Chicago-Madison-Duluth)
Flambeau “400” (Chicago-Green Bay-Ashland)
Kate Shelly “400” (Chicago-Boone, IA)
North Western Limited (Chicago-St. Paul-Minneapolis)
Peninsula “400” (Chicago-Green Bay-Ishpeming)
Shoreland “400” (Chicago-Milwaukee-Green Bay)
Twin Cities “400”(Chicago-St. Paul-Minneapolis)
Valley “400” (Chicago-Green Bay-Menominee, MI)

Of note: C&NW also was a forwarder for UP’s streamliners and Domeliners (ie: City of Los Angeles, City of Portland) between Chicago & Omaha until Oct 1955.


Enjoy! [tup]

Tom [4:-)] [oX)]

6th Month Anniversary this Wednesday!

[siberianmo]

Okay Boyz, if you liked that one, check out this one!

PASSENGER TRAIN NOSTALGIA #6

Here’s something to ponder with regard to our appreciation and fascination with
Classic Trains. Check this poster out regarding the Canadian Pacific from the 1950’s:


Canadian Pacific … by land … across Canada

Now see Canadian Pacific’s spectacular Banff-Lake Louise Route
From the Scenic Domes of the “The Canadian”

Mile-high in the Canadian Rockies, Banff Springs is famous the world over for its scenic surroundings, complete outdoor recreation facilities. Both Banff and nearby Lake Louise are on the route of “The Canadian.”

Treat yourself to the world’s longest, most spectacular Scenic Dome ride as “The Canadian” winds through the Canadian Rockies on its transcontinental route. From high in the Scenic Domes of Canda’s only stainless-steel Scenic Dome streamliner you’ll thrill to the breath-taking view of Canada’s unspoiled natural beauty. And aboard “The Canadian” you’ll find the accommodations superb, the service unexcelled. You may travel tourist or first class – coach seats reserved at no extra fare.

See your travel agent for information about “The Canadian” – in daily service throughout the year between Montreal or Toronto, and Vancouver.

Canadian Pacific
World’s Greatest Travel System

RAILWAYS – STEAMSHIPS – AIRLINES – HOTELS – COMMUNICATIONS – EXPRESS

HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY in CANADA!

Enjoy! [tup]

Tom[4:-)][oX)]

6th Month Anniversary this Wednesday!

[siberianmo]

G'mornin' All!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY in CANADA!

Here's a little something to kick off the day with the proper spirit!

PASSENGER TRAIN NOSTALGIA #5

Here’s something to ponder with regard to our appreciation and fascination with
Classic Trains. Check this poster out regarding the Canadian Pacific from 1886:


A Red Letter DAY

For – Canada

June 28, ‘86

… WHEN THE …

CANADIAN PACIFIC Railway

OPENS to the PACIFIC OCEAN

………. TRAIN LEAVES DAILY: ……….
Toronto, - - - - - - 5.00 p.m.
Montreal - - - - - - 8.00 “
Ottawa, - - - - - - 11.45 “
………. except Sunday ……….

OUR OWN LINE

………. FROM THE ……….
ATLANTIC to the PACIFIC

NO CUSTOMS – NO DELAYS – NO TRANSFERS –
LOW RATES – QUICK TIME

for further particulars apply to any Agent of the Company, or to
W. D. HUGHES, Traveling Passenger Agent
W. R. CALLAWAY, District Passenger Agent
………. 110 King Street West, Toronto ……….

W. C. VAN HORNE, Vice President
GEO. OLDS, Cust. Traffic Manager
D. McNICOLL, General Pass. Agent
………. MONTREAL……….


Enjoy! [tup]

Tom[4:-)][oX)]

6th Month Anniversary this Wednesday!

[siberianmo]

MONDAY’s INFO & SUMMARY of RECENT POSTS

Good Morning Guys!

Check out the pastry case full of fresh goods from The Mentor Village Bakery along with our freshly ground and brewed coffee. Don’t forget our <light> breakfasts on the Menu Board. Enjoy! [tup]

HAPPY CANADIAN THANKSGIVING DAY! to all of our friends north of the 49th! (Well, some are south of the 49th – but then again – close enough, eh [?]) [swg]

Happy Columbus Day! for those who even know it’s a holiday here in the States! [swg] Aside from Federal employees, banks and our Post Office, I don’t know who else is off here in Missouri. <geesh>

For the life of me, I don’t know WHY in the world this day is continued as a federal holiday. We all know WHO really ‘discovered’ North America – and it wasn’t Columbus! [swg] Long live the memory of the Vikings. Okay, okay Vito the Hit – don’t take it personally! You can have the day off …….. [|(]

Info for the Day:

Wednesday, Oct 12th: The 6th month Anniversary of the creation of ”Our” Place. All of our customers are requested to Post a PERSONAL story regarding a rail experience (passenger or freight).

INDEX

Index pages for Fallen Flags, etc.

Generic URL: Just insert the index page in place of “106,” copy ‘n paste ‘n “go,”

http://www.trains.com/community/forum/topic.asp?page=106&TOPIC_ID=35270

-or- insert the index page in the address portion of this page (at the top).

106 – SP
106 – MoPac
108 – WP
109 – Frisco
112 – CNR (passenger ops)
112 – CNR Super Continental Time Table
112 – Heralds of the Fallen Flags
113 - Passenger Train Nostalgia #1 “Start ups” 1800’s & early 1900’s
114 – ACL
115 – SCL
116 - D&RGW
117 – Passenger Train Nostalgia #2 Vista-Dome sleeper observation-lounge
118 – RI
119 – D&H
120 - PRR
121 – Passenger Train Nostalgia #3 CP Hotels & Lodges
122 – NYC
124 – A Tale of Classic Trains – BC Rail RDC trip
124 – UP (passenger ops)
125 – AT&SF
127 – B&O
127 – B&O Strata-Dome ad
127 – B&O Encor! ad
128 – CM&StP
129 – CB&Q
129 – Passenger Train Nostalgia #4 CN Hotels, Ltd.
130 – Soo Line
130 – Great Britain Nostalgia #1 East Coast Route

SUMMARY

Name - Date/Time - (Page#) – Remarks

(1) trolleyboy Rob Posted: 09 Oct 2005, 01:13:14 (132) Pix

(2) troybetts Troy Posted: 09 Oct 2005, 02:15:57 (132) Pix

(3) Theodorebear Ted Posted: 09 Oct 2005, 08:02:56 (132)

(4) siberianmo Tom Posted: 09 Oct 2005, 08:36:07 (132) Sunday’s Info & Summary

(5) siberianmo Tom Posted: 09 Oct 2005, 08:53:36 (132) Nick’s Pix

(6) siberianmo Tom Posted: 09 Oct 2005, 08:56:10 (132)

(7) Theodorebear Ted Posted: 09 Oct 2005, 10:17: (132)

(8) Trainnut484 Russell Posted: 09 Oct 2005, 14:22:14 (132) Pix

(9) siberianmo Tom Posted: 09 Oct 2005, 14:30:50 (132) More Nick’s Pix

(10) siberianmo Tom Posted: 09 Oct 2005, 14:52:03 (132) catch up

(11) siberianmo Tom Posted: 09 Oct 2005, 15:06:57 (132) Pix

(12) passengerfan Al Posted: 09 Oct 2005, 15:47:03 (132)

(13) BudKarr BK Posted: 09 Oct 2005, 18:16:58 (132)

(14) nickinwestwales Nick Posted: 09 Oct 2005, 18:36:30 (132)

(15) siberianmo Tom Posted: 09 Oct 2005, 19:20:01 (132) catch up

(16) Theodorebear Ted Posted: 09 Oct 2005, 21:09:34 (132)

(17) siberianmo Tom Posted: 09 Oct 2005, 21:49:02 (132) reply to Theodorebear

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That’s it! [tup][;)]

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


6th Month Anniversary this Wednesday!

[trolleyboy]

Good early morning everyone. Tom & Nick Excellant shots[tup] It's nice to see layouts that are operational and to see the level of co-operation between you two gents on maintaining the Nicks pics albums good stuff.Tom I can see myself riding along the canam as well kudos for sure. I only hope that once seniced my layout will be close to your level of thought and detail [tup] Also Tom I didn't actually find the "girls" they were dropped off at the museums front gate.[;)][:0] They have limited social, skills as they are the female equivalent of Boris so releasing them in a "target rich " environment like Toronto is not recomended[B)] BTW dave the little blue pills you use on Boris work equally well on the girls so transporting them to and rom our oktoberfest days won't be a problem.[;)] BTW Tom they did say something about doing a snitzel making contest next week. Ted No problem mentioning the railimages site and no problem if you wi***o add more of your shots to it. If you want me to post some of your shots next week let me know [tup][:)] Nick The first shot was MS&C 302 a single truck single ended snowsweeper. The body was built by ruggels a small US car manufacturer the guts were McGuire cummings origin a major US work equipment and traction passenger car manufacturer. The flat motor was built by the Grand trunk railway in house ( MS&C's owner ) Quite often as in this shot a small derrik was fit to the deck used mostly for tie & rail replacement. russell A couple of fine pictures there and an interesting url to boot. Troy what can I say you are a master craftsman [tup] I'm dying to see the completed PCC car once I get the pictures to you. It will be a welcome edition to be sure. from the limited scratch building I've done in HO I can only imagine how much time went into those cars. truely stunning work.[^] Well gents i'll bid everyone good night and a happy Thanksgiving/ Columbus day to you all. I'm heading to moms for the big feast tomorrow so I'll be a late arriver as per usual. Oh Nick 43lbs [wow][:0] I can hardley wait to see the fuel bill for that bird to be cooked[:0][8] Good thing you had boris to wring it's neck that ws one tough looking bird. Are you sure that it wasn't a small ostrich[?] Later all. Rob

[siberianmo]

Manager, Assistant Chief Chief [C=:-)], part-time Desperado Ted

Congrats on lining up the Canadian Brass! - now that's a coup fer sure, fer sure, eh [?] [swg] Carol and I have a few albums - fine stuff indeed. [tup]

What am I missing with the "44 to what?" [%-)][%-)][%-)] I know the St. Louis LAMBS lost today (I cannot get into that team - they still are the LA Rams to me ...), our Blues have started the season with three losses - but hey - this IS baseball town. Cardinals rule the roost 'round these parts! [swg]

Perhaps BK is "on" to something - I've really considered not recognizing those who don't recognize us. Turnabout, after all, is fair play. I just may begin a new approach to it all .... I'll think about it a bit.

Thanx for the endorsement regarding the Fallen Flags series! Stayed tuned, for I've got something special concocted for the 'morrow! [yeah]

Okay - this time I'm outta here ....... [zzz] Well, at least when the Yankees and Angels game ends! [swg]

Tom[4:-)][oX)]

[Anonymous]

[:I] I apologize for the mistake for thinking "Sir Theodore" was running in Ireland while all the time chuffing in Wales Nick. My maternal Grand Mother was from Wales, so shall we "split hairs?" As from my experiences in Ireland, the sooner forgotten the better![:(] BTW, all moving body parts here are still totally functional. Try THAT on for size when you reach 67 years and taking your "annual physical." Bk I too am not particularly inrerested in "no manners!" Hope you find Scandinavia warmer than "Our" Place. Bon voyage.[:D]

Tom, the fallen logos are incredible and just the just sight of them brings back memories "older than dirt." Let us not forget the great "wild turkey day" coming up, tomorrow. The "Canadian Brass" will be with us and IF there are any "out there" who understand their virtuosity; join the "track gang" and me for an evening comparable only to the "last man standing saurkruat [flatulence] marathon."[:D] Ta, for now![tup] See you's when it gets a bit cooler in "Paradise." Oh yes Tom, that "final" score was 44 to what? Oh well, Happy rails to all.

[siberianmo]

Evenin' Gents!

My guess is that we've seen the end of our Sunday Photo Posting Day! and an interesting selection it was. Many THANX to all who participated.

I'm planning to sign off for the remainder of the night, but first a couple of replies:

Nick I found a URL that amplifies the "Advanced Passenger Train (APT)" in the pix you provided for BK. Check out: http://www.springhill.f9.co.uk/apt.htm

One of these days I'm going to have to make copies of all your descriptions and then edit the Nick's Pix photo album. [yeah] One day! [swg]

I wondered what that rattling 'round was downstairs in the bar 'n kitchen as I watched the Astros beat the Braves in 18 innings this afternoon. They now head to St. Louis for game #1 of the NL Championship series with the Cardinals on Wednesday. A repeat of last year ...

Now where was i [?] Oh, [yeah] - the noise. Figured it was you and your Assistant Chef [C=:-)] Ted making ready for tomorrow's Canadian Thanksgiving Dinner. So, someone's been hittin' the sauce, eh [?] <geesh> imagine that! And in a bar, no less! [swg]

Al Those are rather "busy" listings - suggest you try putting them out in columns, sure would make it easier to follow. Nevertheless, an interesting compilation. Not in keeping with our Sunday Photo Posting Day!, but as you indicated, a head start on Monday .....

BK Once again, thanx for your feedback. We try to exercise a degree of patience 'round here, but I must admit, there are days (daze)! [swg]

I seem to share some of your experiences regarding rail travel. When I did - way back when - there was no camera or notebook on my person. Just didn't think about doing those things then. When we began our new life together back in 1990, my wife and I traveled quite a bit in Canada - and still do. The camera is ever present mainly because I just cannot get enough of those wonderful Budd stainless steel cars. I also have a great affection for the people we've met aboard those VIA Rail trains - crews included. Of course there have been the occasional "turn offs," however, they are far 'n few between. Long distance rail travel is the way to go - too bad it's rapidly diminishing throughout the continent..

Keep in contact, trip or no trip. And, "chill" my man, "chill!" I assure you, those who play the hand of the ignorant are in the minority 'round here. Don't let 'em bother you.

See y'all tomorrow!

Tom[4:-)][oX)]

[nickinwestwales]

Hi guys,just stopped by to check supplies for Thanksgiving supper-ROB is out back supervising Boris & Leon in the fabrication of an oven large enough to contain the turkey-I still feel 43lb is a little on the large size,but better too much than not enough,MANAGER TED is floating round the bar with a slightly glazed smile about his face and armsfull of Oktoberfest paraphenalia,the girls are retrieving the pool tables from the mens room-[4:-)]TOM is upstairs counting the takings ( sleeping it off [swg] ) --All is well with the world !!-right,Tom -many thanks for fine job on pix [tup] a little extra info on each therefore-1-Toronto-Kapuskasing night train on the bank up to Bradford,consist taken from p/type photo 2-#410 Gravenhurst-Toronto stopped to allow VIA empty stock working to clear junction,GP9 yard goat lurks on the right 3-nicks trainshed/Boris` lair,take your pick...4-Indeed a familiar store !!-it was a present from my sister and the first`authentic` U.S structure kit,this was assembled as delivered and placed straight in a prominent position 5-"Sorry pal,but that reefer needs to come out now ! "---6-back to the real world-Glyn Valley Tamway 0-4-2t "Sir Theodore",Beyer-Peacock,1888 at Chirk pre 1935,in honour of MANAGER TED right second batch 1+2-for BK-the ill-fated British Rail A.P.T 3--for PETE another wandering Baldwin-ex War Dept 4-6-0t on The Glyn Valley Tramway,Aug 1925 4-Midland Railway mogul,as promised 5-sure I labelled this file for TOM & ROB,any way,clockwise from top left, B.C.R#1 near Pavilion,May 1986, C.P.R Employee shuttle,Toronto,April 1968, Goderich & Exeter Ry GP9`s dep. Goderich Harbour,date unknown, Southern Ontario Ry GP9e,Cainsville,Nov2001 6-back to fantasy island-G.T.W #491Detroit-Capreol (taken from working timetable on C.N.Lines site) pulled over to work interchange tracks behind camera,clearing the main for ex-Bradford GO train to propel through Right,lets have a look at the post on the mat---ROB-nice stuff,very taken with that first one-what a model that would make [^]-construction motor also drew my eye-again a lovely quirky p/type[tup] TROY--wow,very fine work,layout looks good too. Is that an S.E.C.R `P`class tank lurking at the back of the works ? MANAGER TED-ever the kind word,my thanks-small confusion,despite sound of name G.V.T actually Welsh -ran from Chirk to Glynceiriog,Near Chester up on the northern part of the borderlands as a roadside tramway,thence to slate and granite quarries in the hills above. Opened 1873 with horse power,1885,relaid for locomotive use "Sir Theodore" delivered1888,"Dennis",six months later. slightly modified design on "Glyn"1892 all from Beyer Peacock -All engines required to run in reverse outside of station limits to maximise drivers view Baldwin 4-6-0t aquired 1921 and converted to gauge ( 2`4.5") by Beyer-Peacock. early victim of road competion,especially due to need for transhipment to Std gauge at Chirk. Finally closed July 1935...enjoy Russell-a delightful contrast-a real Beauty & a total Beast-that thing looks like it could tow Manhatten upriver..good one[tup] and last but not least,[:-)]Tom a salutory reminder of what I need to do,good Man !!!!! later,nick

[BudKarr]

Hello Gentlemen and a special good day to you Tom,

A very nice feature for Sunday.

Thank you Mr. Nick for the photo's. Nicely done and do you have a record of where and when they were photographed?

I should explain that my interests do not necessarily center on railroads. However, I do appreciate riding them and looking at the photographs. My activities preculde my being able to hobby them and although I am capable with a camera, I regret that my inventory does not include anything of worth for viewing by this esteemed gathering.

I am continually surprised by some of the people who visit your bar and seemingly have no manners. All of these fine efforts and there is always one who will not mention the works of others. Why then recognize his? Sorry, but that is another shortcoming of mine - no tolereance for ignorance.

Let me end this on a positive note - your picture posting Sunday has brightened my day and for that I thank all of you. Thumbs up - as your graphics would depict - to all.

My European trip may be rescheduled, I'm awaiting word from Norway this very night.

Good day to all.

BK

[passengerfan]

Good Afternoon Tom. I realize we are closed on Sunday but am taking a break from the books and thought I would get a jump on tomorrow.
Going over my dome notes I thought it would be nice to share the following. The following listed trains all carried domes at one time or another prior to Amtrak or Via Rail over all or part of their routes..
CITY OF DENVER-CITY OF LOS ANGELES- CITY OF PORTLAND-CITY OF ST. LOUIS- CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO-CHALLENGER-457/458-CITY OF KANSAS CITY-BLUEBIRD-BANNER BLUE-MORNING HIAWATHA-AFTERNOON HIAWATHA-OLYMPIAN HIAWATHA-VISTA DOME AMERICAN ROYAL ZEPHYR-VISTA DOME AFTERNOON ZEPHYR-VISTA DOME DENVER ZEPHYR-VISTA DOME CALIFORNIA ZEPHYR- VISTA-DOME KANSAS CITY ZEPHYR- VISTA DOME NEBRASKA ZEPHYR- VISTA DOME AK-SAR-BEN ZEPHYR- VISTA DOME MORNING ZEPHYR- VISTA DOME SILVER STREAK ZEPHYR- 41/42- EMPIRE BUILDER- WESTERN STAR- VISTA DOME NORTH COAST LIMITED- VISTA DOME ROYAL GORGE- VISTA DOME PROSPECTOR- VISTA DOME YAMPA VALLEY MAIL- COLORADO EAGLE-MISSOURI RIVER EAGLE-TEXAS EAGLE 1/2- TEXAS EAGLE 21/22- LOUISIANA EAGLE- CITY OF MIAMI- PANAMA LIMITED- CITY OF NEW ORLEANS - SUPER CHIEF - CHIEF - EL CAPAITAN - TEXAS CHIEF - CHICAGOAN - KANSAS CITYAN - SAN FRANCISCO CHIEF - SAN FRANCISCO OVERLAND - SAN JOAQUIN DAYLIGHT - COAST DAYLIGHT - SHASTA DAYLIGHT - CAPITOL LIMITED - SHENANDOAH - COLUMBIAN - PERE MARQUETTES - SOUTH WIND - FLORIDA SPECIAL - CHAMPION - SILVER METEOR - NANCY HANKS II - SOUTHERN CRESCENT - SUPER CONTINENTAL - PANORAMA - CANADIAN - DOMINION - ATLANTIC LIMITED - LE CHATEAU CHAMPLAIN - ROYAL YORK - FRONTENAC - VIPER - 233/234 - CN TURBOS (MONTREAL - TORONTO-MONTREAL - OTTAWA)
if anyone knows of any that i missed would like to hear about them. Remember these are all pre Amtrak and pre Via Rail Canada scheduled services.

[siberianmo]

Even though ”Our” Place is CLOSED on SUNDAY’s we do observe Sunday Photo Posting Day!! Here are some selected pix from my Can-Am HO layout:

Union Station, downtown Can-Am City


Union Station passenger platforms, Can-Am City


BC Rail RDC’s crossing Can-Am Gorge


VIA Rail’s Can-Am Limited crossing Can-An Gorge


A winter’s day on the Can-Am


Heading toward “Our” Place (green building in the distance!)


Our Place


You may check out the remainder at:
http://photobucket.com/albums/b222/siberianmo/
“click” on Can-Am Fantasy Trip

For a complete rundown on my model and real RR pix, check out:
http://www.railimages.com/gallery/thomasweber


That’s it - Enjoy!

Tom [4:-)] [oX)]

[siberianmo]

G'day Guys!

Just a couple of comments to those who Posted from late last night on .......

Nick Sounds like you've had quite the night! [swg] Stay cool 'n lay low today, m'boy - things will pick up in the 'morrow. Guaranteed! [tup] Given that you are staff you've got keys to the joint and access to the Rat's Patoot Room! From the description you provided, even my aging old self would've liked to have jumped in the fray. Been awhile, for sure. [swg]

All of your pix have been Posted and they really came thru just fine. Thanx! [tup]

Rob Once again in your quest to be the first to Post for Sunday Photo Posting Day! you've excelled m'lad - really fine stuff. Thanx!

So sorry to learn that the "bookends" from Germany will not be in Toronto for our Rendezv ous in May. Just as well, Lord only knows what kinda havoc would ensue with them at the evening "socials"!! [swg] Where did you find 'em [?] Some connection to your trolleys, I presume.

Troy I don't blow smoke - but I must say you really have some fantastic models. Congratulations on the attention to detail and the talent to put into model form that which must surely closely resemble the "real deal." I'd offer that when one looks up the definition of "scratch builder" the name troybetts can be found! [tup][tup][tup] Sure separates the "men from the boys" when one sees something like those pix. [yeah]

Appreciate your participation! [tup]

Thanx to Russell for the pix and to Ted for being evermore supportive!

Enjoy this fine day and see ya'll tomorrow!

Tom[4:-)][oX)]

[siberianmo]

Even though ”Our” Place is CLOSED on SUNDAY’s we do observe Sunday Photo Posting Day!! Here are some MORE pix from Nick’s Pix album:

For BK:


For BK:


For Pete:


For Pete:


For Rob: ... and not ME [?] Just who do you think is the RDC fan 'round here![?] <geesh>


Layout



That’s it - Enjoy!


Tom [4:-)] [oX)]

[Trainnut484]

Good afternoon Tom and everyone [:)]. I know we're closed, so I'll drop this gently through the mail slot.

Sorry I missed out on Octberfest here. Looks like a good time was had by all.

Here's a couple of pix for Sunday Photo Day .

BSR F9PH nbr 98 Branson Scenic Railway, Branson, MO. I took this a little over a year ago, when my wife and I were in Branson. We were there on a Sunday, which they don't operate on Sundays. It was built by EMD in 1951 for the B&O, then became MARC #83.

Info can be found about the Branson Scenic Railway at http://www.bransontrain.com/

Milwaukee Road E2 at St. Louis Transportation Museum.


That's it for now.

Russell

[Anonymous]

Many thanks Nick. The "Sir Theodore" is a "keeper" for sure. Anyone questioning my maternal lineage to Ireland can now put all doubts to rest. The "warts and all" approach is best in my opinion. Makes one appreciate the constant "in flux" development of any Pike. Nice weathering on wheels and sideframes, keep up the good work, more on moday. Happy rails.

[siberianmo]

Mornin' Gents!

Thanx to all for your Photo contributions thus far .... runin' way behind this AM .... will get the replies out later on ....

Enjoy this fine day, made for rest 'n relaxation! We're off to a ride north along the Illinois side of the Mississippi - up to a Lodge in the woods for a Sunday brunch.

Catch ya later .........

Tom[4:-)][oX)]

[siberianmo]

Even though ”Our” Place is CLOSED on SUNDAY’s we do observe Sunday Photo Posting Day!! Here are some pix from Nick’s Pix album:

Layout – Autumn 2005


Layout – Autumn 2005


Trains inside – Summer 2005


Layout – Summer 2005 (that General Store looks familiar!!) [swg]


Layout – Summer 2005


For Ted


More later …. Enjoy!


Tom [4:-)] [oX)]

[siberianmo]

SUNDAY’s INFO & SUMMARY of RECENT POSTS

We are CLOSED on SUNDAY’s! It’s PHOTO POSTING DAY!

However, your Posts and Photos may be dropped thru either of the mail slots located on the front doors!

We’ll be back in operation at 6 AM Monday (all time zones; don’t ask how we do that!). [swg]

Info for the Day:

Something to think about.

OKTOBERFEST Thanx to those of you who took the time to check in and recognize that anything special was going on! [tup][tup][tup] Had two regulars who never acknowledged it! Amazing …..

Comin’ Events:

(1) Monday, Oct 10th Canadian Thanksgiving Day! Also, Columbus Day holiday in U.S.

(2) Wednesday, Oct 12th: The 6th month Anniversary of the creation of ”Our” Place. All of our customers are requested to Post a PERSONAL story regarding a rail experience (passenger or freight).

INDEX

Index pages for Fallen Flags, etc.

Generic URL: Just insert the index page in place of “106,” copy ‘n paste ‘n “go,”

http://www.trains.com/community/forum/topic.asp?page=106&TOPIC_ID=35270

-or- insert the index page in the address portion of this page (at the top).

106 – SP
106 – MoPac
108 – WP
109 – Frisco
112 – CNR (passenger ops)
112 – CNR Super Continental Time Table
112 – Heralds of the Fallen Flags
113 - Passenger Train Nostalgia #1 “Start ups” 1800’s & early 1900’s
114 – ACL
115 – SCL
116 - D&RGW
117 – Passenger Train Nostalgia #2 Vista-Dome sleeper observation-lounge
118 – RI
119 – D&H
120 - PRR
121 – Passenger Train Nostalgia #3 CP Hotels & Lodges
122 – NYC
124 – A Tale of Classic Trains – BC Rail RDC trip
124 – UP (passenger ops)
125 – AT&SF
127 – B&O
127 – B&O Strata-Dome ad
127 – B&O Encor! ad
128 – CM&StP
129 – CB&Q
129 – Passenger Train Nostalgia #4 CN Hotels, Ltd.
130 – Soo Line
130 – Great Britain Nostalgia #1 East Coast Route

SUMMARY

Name - Date/Time - (Page#) – Remarks

(1) trolleyboy Rob Posted: 08 Oct 2005, 00:07:31 (131)

(2) trolleyboy Rob Posted: 08 Oct 2005, 01:00:55 (131) Classic Juice #3

(3) barndad Doug Posted: 08 Oct 2005, 07:17:59 (131)

(4) siberianmo Tom Posted: 08 Oct 2005, 07:42:01 (131) Saturday’s Info & Summary

(5) siberianmo Tom Posted: 08 Oct 2005, 08:23:03 (131) reply to nickinwestwales - trolleyboy – barndad

(6) Theodorebear Ted Posted: 08 Oct 2005, 09:11:00 (131)

(7) siberianmo Tom Posted: 08 Oct 2005, 09:33:21 (131) Something different

(8) siberianmo Tom Posted: 08 Oct 2005, 10:00:14 (131) RR Heralds[/red]

(9) trolleyboy Rob Posted: 08 Oct 2005, 10:36:02 (131)

(10) passengerfan Al Posted: 08 Oct 2005, 10:54:20 (131) B&O info

(11) Theodorebear Ted Posted: 08 Oct 2005, 13:51:06 (131)

(12) BudKarr BK Posted: 08 Oct 2005, 14:47:32 (131) German loco data

(13) pwolfe Pete Posted: 08 Oct 2005, 15:46:46 (131)

(14) siberianmo Tom Posted: 08 Oct 2005, 16:22:25 (131) catch up

(15) nickinwestwales Nick Posted: 08 Oct 2005, 22:20:20 (131)

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That’s it! [tup][;)]

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

[Anonymous]

Sorry I come unprepared for posting photos. Best I can offer is some views located on Rob's "railimages" account on page 6. You can access them by going to trolleyboys Profile (click on "trollyboy" this page) go to the "railimages" URL and press page 6 for some early efforts. I'm negotiating for more pix available next week. Promise to be more involved a.s.a.p. Superb craftsmanship Troy, I see overhead "feed" was not an option. Ditto here in FL.; the high winds make "short work" of catenary and poles. Rob, great pix and I hope my reference to your account is appropriate. Folks will be able to enjoy the fine views over-all, thanks.