"OUR" PLACE - SEE NEW THREAD!

[siberianmo]

Mornin' Guys,

I noticed that the Forums were "down" last evening - at least I couldn't access them for about 3 hours, and decided to give it up around 10 PM (Central). Glad they're up 'n runnin'. [tup]

Rob Your Email was received and responded to. I've had another thought and will be sending you my addendum. [swg]

Pete Congrats! YOU were the ONLY regular who made mention of our 5th Month Anniversary! Thanx also for your recommendation for the 6th month celebration. Pays to read the SUMMARIES! [tup]

And, yes - not only the long distance trains had (still have) names, so did (do) the majority of others as well. I have a feeling that passengerfan Al will pick up on this at some point ........

Gotta get the SUMMARY out ..........

Enjoy! [tup]

Tom[4:-)][oX)]

[pwolfe]

Hi tom and all.

A pint of Katy pale ale please. I have just about re-covered from Saturday night. Great party[tup]

EARLYDIESELS About half way down page 96 Tom kindly posted some pics of mine of Green Bay museum one of the photos is of a GG1in Pennsy livery .

THEODOREBEAR A little bit more on the Q1's. They were a class of 40 engines of which 1 was saved. I was fortunate to have a ride behind it when it ran on the Bluebell railway in East Sussex. It is part of the National Collection and it is now in the National Railway Museum in York. Two railroad authers at the time said of them "indescribably horrible" and "bizarre in the extreme" while one loco chief engineer asked "Where the key" [(-D] Still they were theU.K.'s most powerful 0-6-0 locomotive.

NICK Iam looking forward to the photos[tup].

Tom Thanks for the info on the Southern Pacific. Were most of the long distant trains named over here [?].

Gongratulations on 5 months. Perhaps an idea for 6 months celebration, if the regulars would like to name their favourite 6 loco classes, cars or trolleys etc. which never made it in to preservation .Goodnight all PETE.

[trolleyboy]

Hi back again already I told you my brain is mu***oday[V] Ted and everyone interested. I posted a few new street railway shots I dug from the HCRY archieves. Several shots of Niagara St Catharines and Toronto cars ( NS&T) A couple of their interurbans and a couple shots of their 300 series Cincinati curved siders used in city service in St Catharines ON and Niagara Falls On. Also a couple shots of some Montreal and Southern Counties machines including our museums car 107 in service during the 40's and 50's.They are on pages 6 and 7 of my railimages account ( click on the link under my signature } Also page 6 has the expnaded shots of our Freindly manager's Ted's layout. Has everyone taken a peak yet? They are quite good[^][tup] Well I'm gone for sure this time. Rob

[trolleyboy]

Good evening everyone. Tom&awk I think I'll partake in a black label and some beer nuts whilst I collect my thoughts this evening. (first day back to work after a 10 dau holiday so my brains a bit mushy tonight )[:(][:p] CM3 trackless trolley's and subways should and will be a decent disscussion topic as well I think ( as tom already stated ) Thanks for the info on North station I had thought Boston's electric transit did stop there. Any of the elevated left or did the urban planners completely do away with it ?Our museum has 5 old trolley buses as well. 4 Flyer produicts from the 70's two TTC and two HSR. We also have a 50's vintage cancar brill electric bus of HSR herritage. The original plan was to build a street scape on the west end of the property and a loop of bus wire but as with most things time and money for a vollenteer group it hasn't happened. I'm not sure if any of them are functional at the moment. The flyers all were when we got them in the early 90's. Of note BC transit in Vancouver has completely rebuilt and enlarged their trolley bus routes [tup][8D] Ted I thought of an ugly steeple cab for you. OSR { ottawa street railway } had an octanganal cabbed steeple cab ( English electric ) quite odd. Also in the grusome catagory the Montreal system ran a funeral car all black with some gold filagree on the front and back. But get this it's wheels were painted white. pwolfe I think i found the answer to your south american sub question. I beleave Chile had 3 or 4 oberon class but ot was Brasil that had the French daphne class they looked similar and were of the same vintage construction wise ( mid sixties )Well gents I'm a bit tired so I'm off fer now. Keep dry and safe. Rob

[siberianmo]

G'day Gents!

Kinda slow today, but it is Monday after all .... just have to roll with it.

Trainnut484 Russell Thought that perhaps you'd been on vacation .... glad to see that you made it back. [tup] It sure would be nice to jump in a time machine if for no reason other than to ride those trains again! [tup]

Nick Don't know much about bands, but I know all about that feelilng when things come together and you just know you can do the job, and do it well. Used to be that way with some of the crews I worked with over the years. Competent people, all willing and able to pull their share of the load. Nice, isn't it [?]

I'm ready for the pix whenever you are! [tup]

Tom[4:-)][oX)]

[nickinwestwales]

Well,good evening [4:-)]TOM & Awk-,Gentlemen various,casual browsers et al,Just back from a short-notice knock about with new band[band]-still buzzing-wonderful feeling when everything just slides into place and you know within the first two minutes that you can both have a lot of fun and make a few quid with people whose company you enjoy,doing a decent job of work on some classic songs,turning people on to music that they might miss otherwise...works for Me...!!....Just gonna go look for some pix to send to [4:-)]TOM-got to try and re-size them first,this may take a while-look out for Q1 for Pete,also Terriers,Schull & Skibereen #4,various Irish Railcars-Donegal,assd Petrol railcars,U.K.,steam car (Sentinel),recent Irish,Recent Slovenian-inc.Kriegslok,G.M.Canada units in Wisconsin Central livery working bulk coal trains in U.K.,Tal-Y-Lyn inc #4 Kerr Stuart in Corris Rly red and unfortunate inclusion of self next to new engine #7 `Tom Rolt`---ooh ,the possibilities are endless,best to all,nick[C=:-)]

[Trainnut484]

Good afternoon Tom and everyone. I'll have the nicest cold one from the bar please [:D]

I've went through most of the posts and summeries, but couldn't get 'em all.

A belated Happy Birthday to Rob. Sorry could'nt make. Wife and I were at a late dinner.

Tom, nice info on the SP. I wish I could go back in time. Maybe a "OUR" Place Time Machine should be ordered [^].

Ted, nice to see you out of the black and white striped jumpers [:D]. I had thoughts of you out somewhere on the chain gang [;)]. I think this should make you the "OUTLAW" of "OUR" place [:p]

I'd better get my keister off the stool and get to other things on my plate for today. Take care,

and GO CHIEFS!!

Russell

[siberianmo]

G'day Guys!

Another slow day and a good time to Post a bit of info regarding a Fallen Flag - The Southern Pacific : (from: Classic American Railroads)

Headquarters: San Francisco, CA

Mileage:

1950: 15,039 (including subsidiary St. Louis-Southwestern)
1955: 178,340 Including subsidiaries, SW, SPCSL, and D&RGW)

Locomotives in 1963:

Diesel: 2,096

Rolling stock in 1963:

Freight cars 77,401 - Passenger cars: 1,002

Principal lines as of 1950:

Los Angeles-San Francisco via San Jose
San Jose-Ogden, Utah
Davis, CA-Portland, OR, via Chemult and Eugene, OR
Eugene-Black Butte via Roseburg, OR
Sacramento-Burbank (LA) via Bakersfield
Lathrop-Martinez, CA
LA-New Orleans via Phoenix, AZ
El Paso, TX-Tucumcari, NM
Galveston-Dallas/Denison, TX via Houston and Hearne
Rosenburg-Brownsville, TX
San Antonio-Corpus Christi, TX
Houston-Shreveport, LA
St. Louis-Dallas/Ft. Worth (SSW)
Memphis, TN-Brinkley, AR
Mt. Pleasant-Waco, TX (SSW)
Lewisville, AK-Shreveport, LA (SSW)

Principal added lines as of 1996:

Tucumcari-St. Louis via Kansas City
St. Louis-Chaicago via Bloomington, IL
Kansas City-Chicago via Quincy, IL (trackage rights on BNSF)
Kansas City-Chicago via Ft. Madison, IA (trackage rights on BNSF)
Ogden-Pueblo, CO via Salt Lake City, UT and Salida, CO
Dotsero-Pueblo, CO via Grandby and Denver
Pueblo-Kansas City via Salinas, KS (trackage rights on UP)

Notable passenger trains:

Argonault (LA-New Orleans)
Cascade (Oakland-Portland)
City of San Francisco (Oakland-Chicago via Ogden; joint with UP and C&NW) - Milwaukee Road after 1955)
Coast Daylight (San Francisco-LA via San Luis Obispo; for a time also known as Morning Daylight)
Del Monte (San Francisco-Monterey, CA)
Golden State Limited (LA-Chicago via Tucumcari; joint with Rock Island)
Hustler (Houston-Dallas)
Imperial (LA-Chicago via Tucumcari; joint with Rock Island)
Lark (Oakland/San Francisco-LA via San Luis Obispo)
Owl (San Francisco-LA via Bakersfield)
Sacramento Daylight (Sacramento-LA via Bakersfield)
San Francisco Overland (Until Oct 1955, Oakland-Chicago via Ogden; joint with UP and C&NW; after 1955 Oakland-St. Louis joint with the Wabash Railroad)
San Joaquin Daylight (Oakland-LA via Bakersfield)
Shasta Daylight (Oakland-Portland)
Starlight (San Francisco-LA)
Sunbeam (Houston-Dallas)
Sunset Limited (Initially San Francisco-New Orleans via San Joaquin Valley; later cut back to LA-New Orleans).

Enjoy!

Tom[4:-)][oX)]

[siberianmo]

G'day earlydiesels Dan

Appreciate your stopping by [tup]! We've had quite a bit of activity since your last .....

Looks like you've caught up quite well and made yourself known once again to the guys!

Sounds like your Saturday night was a bit more reserved than what we had going on 'round here! [swg] Nice of those folks to put on a spread for y'all ....... always makes one feel good to be recognized and appreciated.

Don't want to particpate in our CONTEST [?] Today is the last day .....

Catch ya later .......

Tom[4:-)][oX)]

[Anonymous]

Hello there everyone. Tom, I'll take a steaming cup of joe and some plain dognuts,please. Been reading up on all the postings since my last and will try to respond.
Trolleyboy Rob, I can tell you had a great bday ba***hat was apparently quite animated. It would appear that everyone has been accounted for in one way or another. I happen to think the ACL purple scheme was quite attractive. GG1s-the only one I've seen is in STL in Amtrak paint so I'd think either original PRR scheme is great. Tom, as a truck driver I can appreciate the double clutching, one way streets, and Boston area driving. Outfit I drove for back in the 80s had a warehouse in Worcester where we'd load up for stuff to pedal before loading up for the left coast. Just about any diesel scheme from the 40s thru the 60s are classic and can't think of any too ugly. Kinda partial to Rock Island's Rocket scheme, however.
Barndad, about your post concerning the R&LHS meeting. Our local rail museum counts among its members a retired CNW engineer from Chicago who started in 69. He hauled both freight and passengers until retiring in 02. Perhaps your speaker and my friend worked together.
Theodorebear, great post about 9-11. A great saying is that those who forget history are bound to repeat it. Let's hope that terrorists do not take advantage of the USA's current state of affairs to strike again.
Towards the end of each season for about 4 or 5 years now, the General Manager of the Midland shows his appreciation for the volunteers by hosting a GM special. Food in great abundance is enjoyed and people get together and talk. The officials of the Midland operate the train FOR the members who help the railroad thru the year. As a result of my promotion to an official position with title earlier this year, I was fireman Saturday night. We operate the train to the BNSF junction right up to the derail and set up lawn chairs, eat, and watch BNSF operate the parade of trains on the Emporia sub until way past dark. That's where we were at Saturday night when Trolleyboy's party was happening.

[siberianmo]

Morning Gang!

Looks like I've got a few responses to catch up on this AM ....

Ted Well, I think the loco that has turned me off more than any would be my favorite - the GG1 - but NOT in Amtrak livery. So how does that work [?] Love the loco - hate the paint job! I'll try to think of a few others ...... thinking is a bit harder these days (daze)! [swg]

*** Appreciate the kind words about the USCG. Many years ago, when several influential members in Congress wanted to disband our organization, we changed our motto from "Always Ready - Semper Paratus" to "In our obscurity lies our security" - lay, low, be quiet and perhaps they'll not see us. My oh my how things have changed. We still do the SAME kinds of things, but now are getting some attention for them ..... I applaud the efforts of ALL those who are working their collective butts off for the benefit of others. Hear THAT news networks and cable "news" people?

Oh [yeah], if you recall way back on earlier pages, it was me who "taught" you how to circumvent the D e G o y l e r nonsense with the censor! They say the memory is the 2nd thing to go ........ [swg]

CM3 NOW WAIT A COTTON PICKIN' MINUTE! With all of the Birthdy Watch Lists I've posted since day one of this idea, and NO responses from you - now YOU tell me that Dec 29th is your Natal Day. Well, fine - but in order to be added to thelist, do you think you could provide me with an age (how old will you be?) to go with it [?] Geesh! [swg]

I'd be happy to add your name and have yet another celebration to plan for ..... [yeah]

Glad you enjoyed the bus driving experience in Boston (page 102 for anyone who missed it .... in my reply to Rob Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 00:47:53) .... It was one of those experiences you don't forget ...... [swg]

Any topics you wi***o bring forth regarding steel wheels on steel tracks are absolutely permitted 'round here! Trackless trolleys too - otherwise I think we'd have an insurrection on our hands![;)] After all, it's all part of the Classic nature of this place, so have at it. [tup]

Catch y'all later!

Tom[4:-)][oX)]

[Anonymous]

Good Monday morning Y'all

Lets all have a cup of strong coffee to start the week off. Boris, thanks for using the special blend with chicory from the Cafe du Monde in New Orleans. This is a great way to commerate a great eating place on the river bank. Now, if we could just get the Mentor Bakery to make some bignets to go with the Cafe du Monde coffee.

Thanks to all of you for the great posts commerating 9/11. That was a tragic day for the United States and the world. Let us hope that the world can heal form this tragedy. I do apologize for the several dropped letters in my 9/11 post. I was rushed due to company arriving and did not have the opportunity to do my usual poor job of editing. Blame it on lazy or tired fingers not hitting the keys hard enough. We need to convince the Kalmbach web master to institute a form of spell check for clutzes like me. That way we all would not look so silly on occasion. They do have a *** filter which i agree with. Unfortunately it filters out some words it should not. For exampe the filter does not like the name of my employer and the wonderful railroad library he endowed at Southern Methodist University here in Dallas. What is wrong with D e G o l y e r? ( ***lyer ). See it bleeped out the name.

The new issue of TRAINS, the one with the NS locomotive on the cover, has a picture of the original Norfolk Southern crossing the Albermale Sound on a five mile bridge. Sadly this bridge is gone. Norfolk Southern was a short line going south and west from Norfolk that was bought by Norfolk and Western. After N&W sucked up Southern they took the name of the short line. This is a true American success story. A very short short line becoming one of the most profitable Class 1s in North America. Class Act.

Speaking of the NS their bridge over Lake Poncertrain fared much better than the dual highway span, which was destroyed. From pictures I have seen the NS bridge structure survived in tact, however the track was swept into the lake. The photo I saw was of 6 crane barges lifting the track from the lake on to the bridge. I suspect that a little MOW work will be required before any trains are running. The railroads, unlike FEMA, can marshall work crews in a minute to repair any damage, be it a flood, land slide, accident or what. We need to get a few of the railroad MOW personnel in charge of FEMA. So Tom will not jump on me, the Coast Guard did yeoman.s duty. they jumped in ASAP and were rescuing people while the rest of the Feds were thinking what to do. This is the Coast Gard's forte-quick response and rescue. My had is off to them and to Tom, a retired Commander from the Coast Cuard.

Better get to work. Boris, could I have a roadie and a Bignet? I will wear the powdered sugar on my shirt from the bignet as a badge of honor.

Cheers,
***

[coalminer3]

Good Morning All: Monday again (seems like it was only yesterday). A round for the house and more quarters for the jukebox. It can't be the last birthday bash of the year as mine is on December 29. Anyway, comments about the Ironhorse Bar are well taken. I recall it as a place filled with Bruins fans (in various states of disrepair). The Boston Elevated yes, I am dating myself), did stop at North Station on its way to Lechmere. All of that has been and is undergoind lots of change as a result of the complete rebuilding of downtown Boston; something of great interest to those of us who work in subterranean areas. This leads me to ask a question of the proprietor (aka ringmaster) of Our Place. Are reminiscences about subways, trackless trolley, etc. allowed here?

Your decription of driving the bust to the Custom House was outstanding. I am sure your shipmates did not forget (probably for a long time afterwards). We had lots of Navy folks in our neighborhood (amny of them worked in the yard at Charlestown); good people, many with lots of WWII yarns as well.

Let's gat after it.

work safe

[siberianmo]

MONDAY’s NEWS & SUMMARY of RECENT POSTS

Good Morning! A new day and a new week ……. Why not start the day with a cuppa Joe and something special from Mentor Village Bakery pastry case [?] Of course, you can also order one of our light breakfasts ……. [tup]

Took the day off yesterday – and it felt a bit strange not checking in, but good too. Need to do this more often – I’m spending far too much time with this and perhaps it’s time for some others who have been less than regular to step up to the plate – if that is, you want this thread to thrive!

Really, really, really turned off by the continued unwillingness on the part of a few who ignore these SUMMARIES and do not check thru the previous Posts since their last visit ……. [tdn]

Okay – gotta try and remain positive for those who care! [tup]

News of the Day:

(1) Today is the 5th month of existence for ”Our” Place on the Classic Trains Forums! Any ideas for a 6th month celebration [?] We had 4 toasts for our 4th month celebration – and just had what may have been our last Birthday Bash for this year ….. so, let’s come up with something different! [yeah]

(2) CONTEST

Okay guys - who do you think has the most Posts on this thread through the first 100 pages excluding me[?]

I've got the tally - but thought you'd like to engage in a bit of chance. Winner gets Open Bar - any Mon, Tues or Wed nite 'til closing!

Bonus prize: Keys to the Penthouse Suite for a weekend nite if you come closest to the leading number of Posts.

(1) Guess the customer who has the most ..... (name only)
(2) Pick a number for the most Posts ....

EXCLUDE ME IN BOTH CATEGORIES

Participants thus far:

Nick says trolleyboy Rob ….. no guesstimate for the number.
Rob says wrwatkins *** ….. 185 for the most Posts.
Doug says trolleyboy Rob …. revised guesstimate pending.
Ted says trolleyboy Rob …... no guesstimate for the number.
Pete says nickinwestwales … 180 for the most Posts.

CONTEST CLOSES TODAY - tally released on TOMORROW!

SUMMARY

Name - Date/Time - (Page#) – Remarks

(1) siberianmo Tom Posted: 11 Sep 2005, 01:01:51 (105) Sunday’s News & Summary

(2) Theodorebear Ted Posted: 11 Sep 2005, 07:37:30 (105)

(3) wrwatkins *** Posted: 11 Sep 2005, 07:52:28 (105)

(4) wrwatkins *** Posted: 11 Sep 2005, 07:55:45 (105)

(5) pwolfe Pete Posted: 11 Sep 2005, 17:06:59 (105)

(6) nickinwestwales Nick Posted: 11 Sep 2005, 17:35:54 (105)

(7)jlampke Posted: 11 Sep 2005, 18:35:56 (105) surfing

(8) trolleyboy Rob Posted: 11 Sep 2005, 22:18:51 (105)

(9) Theodorebear Ted Posted: 12 Sep 2005, 06:18:43 (105)

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

[Anonymous]

Ah, that faint smell of Fall is briefly in the air. In Florida, that means its less than 90% humidity, 78 deg. Dew Point and 92 deg. F.! Its nearly time to Hoover the garage HO and WD 40 the G outside. You guys in the "sweat shops" (Museum) must be getting a "new lease on life" with cooler temps. Tom, maybe just a Folgers dark roast "unleaded," a Thomas' toasted English, Breakstone unsalted butter and Smucker's ('scuse the language) grape preserves. Don't move, I know where it is.

Wonder who will have the most posts, etc? There is another Topic on "the best 4-8-4 loco ever built." Typically, most folks are throwing in "the kitchen sink" from Road Names (regardless of builder) to oldest and newest vintage built locos, on and on. BTW, we could use some more input for the "Ugly Duckilings." pwolfe, Rob and me have made entries. Anyone else care to throw in their choices? Some examples are: the Pensy GG-1 in AmTrak livery- -Southern Rwy (U.K.) Class Q- -A.C.L. "passionate" purple and silver (livery)- - the G.M. Turbo Train. Obviously, there can NOT be a "winner" as it is all a "matter of taste" However, we might put together the "World's Ugliest" passenger/freight consist from the entries on offer. [how about those steeple cabs, etc.]

Well, its still early but it looks like Ophelia is taking a northwest tack. My friends in Virginia and D.C. may get a unwelcome house call.[:O] If I never hear another word on the relentless "blame game" now being "billboarded" on the Katrina disaster, it will be too soon.[:(] How is this helping the "Helpless.?" Gotta go for now, see ya's soon.

[trolleyboy]

Good evening gentlemen. Let me just add my thought's, to those already expressed. My father is a retired police officer so this tradgedy was "real " for my family as well. Again let me express my heart felt thanks to al lwho participated yesterday it was fun. [tup] Tom my updated guesstimate would be 185 for ***.Oh and I did make it in time to soak my toes and help clean up.Ted I did phone the lawyer,they said that they would see to it by monday morning but it looks like one of the senior partners must have pulled some strings. Not sure if it was Dewey, Cheatam or Howe though.[;)] Anyhow I'll get the bobcat and help with the burn pile. See you all tomorrow. Rob

[jlampke]

Have to agree with the above, that is that the world certainly has changed in the last four years and (sadly), probably and irrevocably for the worst. Support the troops and God bless America!!

[nickinwestwales]

Gentlemen,a minutes silence to mark the lost and a toast to the N.Y.P.D,F.D,emergency services and citizens who brought so many out at such cost to themselves. Respects to all this day,nick

[pwolfe]

HI Tom and all

May I add to the good words from Tom, Ted and *** on this sad day. Surely good WILL eventuly triumph over evil.GOD BLESS AMERICA. PETE.(from England).

[Anonymous]

Good morning Y'all,

Lets have a round of coffee and a moment of silence for what happened four years ago today. We lost many a good citien an that tragic day which started the current morass in the world. It truly is a day to reflect on how the world has changed probably for the worse since that tragic day.

I annot say my usual saluation "Cheers" today as it is not a cheery day.

***

[Anonymous]

Good morning Rob. A belated brithday greeting. Last night we went out to dinner and did not get back til 11 PM. By then my eyes were too crossed to see the computer, so a belated birthday wish. Hope that you had a wonderful bash and all of the regulars at Our Place chimed in to wish you a happy one. I had my big 65 a couple of months ago and it was great.

Have many more,
***

[Anonymous]

Try, try, again![:(!] A wise man once said: "You can't cheat an honest man." How true! Ruthy explained everything to everyone's satisfaction. While I was reparing her shoe downstairs in the shop, she retreated to the Penthouse "away from the madding crowd." Seems Insp. Clueless (living up to his name) took the words of P.I. Doyle, who hasn't had a case in months, that Ruthy was under age. He had mistaken a Minor "Party Crasher's" age for Ruthy's. Doyle's license is now in question although I probably will not sue for "false arrest." Once again, "all is well that ends well."

From the delirious to the very sober for just a moment. On this date four years ago, the U.S. added to our chronicles another: "Day which will live in infamy." We were feeling pretty sorry for oursleve's until the U.K. suffered a similar attack just this year. In the same way our two countries survived Pearl Harbor and Manila; the Fall of Singapore and Dunkirk; we will not only survive but see the day when "things will come to right" (Winston Churchill 1940). It is a different war, to be sure, but the result will be the same so long as we are made of that "sterner stuff" that saw our "best generation" through their "darkest days." In these days, 60 years hence, may we remain focused on what we had to lose then and could lose now. "United we stand, divided we fall" has the same message today as it has always had. "Be not afraid!"

Okay, back to the mop, broom, vacuum, air freshner, disinfectant and bon fire.[:O] Let's make this a good day for renewal and thanks to all who participated in one "hullava" good "B'day Bash. Hope you got the card Rob, looking forward to "snail mail." So long for now and Happy Rails to all.[:D]

[siberianmo]

Let us never forget those whose lives were snuffed out by a brand of evil, condoned only by a despicable element unworthy of life itself. May the eternal flames of Satan’s lair greet those who caused and supported the horrors of September 11th, 2001.

SUNDAY’s NEWS & SUMMARY of RECENT POSTS

We’re CLOSED on SUNDAY’s. As always, you may drop off your messages by dropping them thru the slots in either set of front doors.

News of the Day:

(1) Repeat Consider helping those who are suffering from the effects of Hurricane Katrina.

(2) CONTEST

Okay guys - who do you think has the most Posts on this thread through the first 100 pages excluding me[?]

I've got the tally - but thought you'd like to engage in a bit of chance. Winner gets Open Bar - any Mon, Tues or Wed nite 'til closing!

Bonus prize: Keys to the Penthouse Suite for a weekend nite if you come closest to the leading number of Posts.

(1) Guess the customer who has the most ..... (name only)
(2) Pick a number for the most Posts ....

EXCLUDE ME IN BOTH CATEGORIES

Participants thus far:

Nick says trolleyboy Rob ….. no guesstimate for the number.
Rob says wrwatkins *** ….. revised guesstimate pending.
Doug says trolleyboy Rob …. revised guesstimate pending.
Ted says trolleyboy Rob …... no guesstimate for the number.
Pete says nickinwestwales … 180 for the most Posts.

CONTEST CLOSES MONDAY - tally released on TUESDAY!

SUMMARY

Name - Date/Time - (Page#) – Remarks

(1) siberianmo Tom Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 00:53:04 (102) Saturday’s News & Summary

(2) barndad Doug Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 07:47:23 (102)

(3) siberianmo Tom Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 09:34:55 (102) reply to barndad

(4) BMTRAINS Alex Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 09:48:34 (103) First visit to “Our” Place

(5) siberianmo Tom Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 10:04:43 (103) reply to BMTRAINS

(6) Theodorebear Ted Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 11:11:18 (103)

(7) rgroeling Chris Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 12:24:48 (103)

(8) siberianmo Tom Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 12:43:00 (103) reply to Theodorebear

(9) siberianmo Tom Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 12:54:23 (103) reply to rgroeling

(10) rgroeling Chris Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 14:19:16 (103)

(11) siberianmo Tom Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 14:38:31 (103) reply to bgroeling

(12) rgroeling Chris Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 14:58:57 (103)

(13) pwolfe Pete Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 17:28:58 (103)

(14) nickinwestwales Nick Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 17:29:56 (103)

(15) siberianmo Tom Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 18:17:18 (103) reply to pwolfe & nickinwestwales

(16) nickinwestwales Nick Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 18:21:58 (103)

(17) siberianmo Tom Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 18:30:58 (103) Birthday Watch List

(18) siberianmo Tom Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 18:40:09 (103)

(19) Theodorebear Ted Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 19:35:55 (103)

(20) siberianmo Tom Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 20:03:11 (103) reply to Theodorebear

(21) barndad Doug Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 20:45:26 (103)

(22) siberianmo Tom Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 21:02:00 (103) Rob’s B’day

(23) siberianmo Tom Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 21:14:40 (103)

(24) trolleyboy Rob Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 21:19:38 (104)

(25) passengerfan Al Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 21:20:18 (104)

(26) siberianmo Tom Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 21:22:39 (104) reply to trolleyboy

(27) trolleyboy Rob Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 21:25:05 (104)

(28) trolleyboy Rob Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 21:27:17 (104)

(29) siberianmo Tom Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 21:28:40 (104)

(30) trolleyboy Rob Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 21:31:52 (104)

(31) trolleyboy Rob Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 21:35:05 (104)

(32) siberianmo Tom Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 21:35:14 (104)

(33) siberianmo Tom Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 21:41:01 (104)

(34) trolleyboy Rob Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 21:46:13 (104)

(35) siberianmo Tom Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 21:51:38 (104)

(36) pwolfe Pete Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 21:53:45 (104)

(37) trolleyboy Rob Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 21:56:57 (104)

(38) siberianmo Tom Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 21:58:09 (104)

(39) siberianmo Tom Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 21:59:44 (104)

(40) trolleyboy Rob Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 22:01:24 (104)

(41) trolleyboy Rob Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 22:03:34 (104)

(42) trolleyboy Rob Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 22:13:48 (104)

(43) Theodorebear Ted Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 22:15:04 (105)

(44) siberianmo Tom Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 22:16:18 (105)

(45) trolleyboy Rob Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 22:17:51 (105)

(46) siberianmo Tom Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 22:21:29 (105)

(47) pwolfe Pete Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 22:24:44 (105)

(48) trolleyboy Rob Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 22:25:21 (105)

(49) trolleyboy Rob Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 22:29:46 (105)

(50) trolleyboy Rob Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 22:35:31 (105)

(51) Theodorebear Ted Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 22:36:07 (105)

(52) trolleyboy Rob Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 22:40:20 (105)

(53) trolleyboy Rob Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 22:43:20 (105)

(54) Theodorebear Ted Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 22:43:50 (105)

(55) pwolfe Pete Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 22:50:38 (105)

(56) siberianmo Tom Posted: 11 Sep 2005, 00:53:45 (105) The End!

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

[siberianmo]

And so .......... another "Our" Place Birthday Bash has come to an end. A great time was had by all. [yeah][wow][tup]

Will Rob make it to the outdoor hot tub in time for a soak [?]
Will Ted soon see the light of day as a free man [?]
Will Pete flee to his country of origin, wondering what a strange breed of cats he left behind [?]
Will Nick submit to the Siren's song as sung by CIndy [?]
Will we ever learn what really took place in the Penthouse Suite [?] [}:)][:-,]

Stay tuned, for the answers to these and other mind bending thoughts here at the home of Classic Trains - real or model known as "Our" Place, an adult eating & drinking establishment! [swg]

Nite! [zzz]

Tom[4:-)][oX)]

[pwolfe]

HI ROB
I have TRAINS on subscription and I may get it a little earlier than the stores the OCTOBER ISSUE may not be out yet it it has a NS LOCOS. ON THE FRONT.I hope this helps. I would hate it if you got the wrong one
In the U.K. the age legally is 18. I remember in 1968 at the end of B.R. steam going to LIVERPOOL and finishing in a pub after my last visit to to a B.R. steam shed.
Thanks for letting me enjoy your party and Tom for hosting it [tup] PETE

[Anonymous]

Rob I'm calling you on the "cell" from the Village Hoosegow. I only have one call so could you put me "in touch" with Tom's lawyer? Thanks old friend, like always, I know I can count on you. Happy Birthday and hope to see ya's all tomorrow.

[trolleyboy]

[oops] Ted's being dragged away from the party,wait gentlemen as the party-ee I would like you to show some lienancy to poor Ted. what oh yes another inspection of the tub can be arranged. Sheesh sorry Tom that one 's going on my tab.

[trolleyboy]

Well gentlemen thank-you very much for tthe extra enjoyable evening./ [bday]bash. I gave my keys for the trolley to Leon ( I trained him myself ) [tup][^]He's gonna take me home. REveryone have a double round of your fav poison on me and remember. Keep the pole or Pan on the wire. [;)][:o)][:p] Rob

[Anonymous]

No, I couldn't get a word in edgewise and then Ruthy broke a heel on her shoe, honest. Let the "good times rock and roll." Not to worry, my social instincts will see the party through in good order. But Clueless, why are you arresting me? I had no idea of Ruthy's age and P.I. Doyle will vouch for me. What? but I'm innocent I tell ya, innocent.

[trolleyboy]

Oh Ted I'll apologize in advance for the note I enclosed in the package. My writing is almost as desiferable as my thread posting [:O] It is written in pidgeon engli***hough so no speacial decoding devise will be required. [:D] Hey look at all the neat stuff that just came out of the pinata!!! Awk and Boris are going wild.