"OUR" PLACE - SEE NEW THREAD!

[siberianmo]

Nick - Nick - Nick m'boy! It ain't that difficult .... compile your response in a word processor format - then copy 'n paste it onto the thread. It works - really does. When it comes to the smilies and the like, you can always copy them directly to your word processor document by highlighting the bracketed version, copy it - paste it to your creation. C'mon - relieve the stress and go for something different! [swg]

Thanx for the tip regarding Canadian Passenger Rail books. [tup]

Too bad your a proverbial day late 'n dollar short, otherwise you'd KNOW what's going on tonight! [swg]

Email has been sent to you!

As we used to say aboard ship, see ya when the wind shifts!

Tom[4:-)][oX)]

[nickinwestwales]

WELL I`VE DELETED THE WHOLE BLOODY LOT AGAIN-I DONT BELIEVE THIS $%£^&*&!!!.....right,from the top again boys ....1,2,1234-TOM-Canadian pass books-try Broughdale Hobby,London Ontario @ WWW.RRhobby.CA-they were showing them as in stock recently.................CM3-Bristol/Boston architecture-most of the early colonists setsail from Bristol-guess the local builders worked away on contract........ROB -nice link-"Winnie" looks good in that livery !-quick question whats that HUGE yard up at Steeles & Rutherford called ? FARKUS-revenge is sweet..............Golden Fishplate award for plausible alliteration to manager TED.........will discourse on gas electrics later,-DAN if the line you have in mind is the Tal-Y-Lyn then scroll back,I posted a quick-sketch portrait of the line some time ago,right thats me up to date with where I was yesterday,now lets have a look at today....[C=:-)]nick

[siberianmo]

Hi barndad Doug,

THAT's a little engine that could [?] [swg]

Appreciate the round and support!

Tom[4:-)][oX)]

[Anonymous]

Congratulations Tom and all my friends at Our Place for creating the little thread that could .... that really makes the grade! The round's on me!

[siberianmo]

G'day All!

[wow] Is this a new guy, Trainnut484 Russell[?] Looks a bit familiar, but surely can't be one of our Regulars, or is he [?] Hmmmmmmmmm. [swg] Thanx for the round - Boris lay of that &^%%# bell! ........ Argggggggggh.

Hello Al -Regarding Post on previous page......

Suggest you two catch up on what's been going on these past few days ........ makes it a bit easier to join in on the conversations ...... [tup]

Hi Pete Appreciate your inclusive Post ... that's the idea! [tup]

Hate to correct you guys - started with Chris - but this isn't a Birthday .... Geesh!

Gotta run ...... Catch ya later!

Tom[4:-)][oX)]

[Trainnut484]

Hello Tom and everyone [:)] I'll have a cup of java please.

Hoorayy we made it to 100 [bday][{(-_-)}][wow][yeah]

Just two days shy of my Sept 9th prediction.

Now we have 1,987 replies....2000 coming soon [8D]

I've been burying my nose both in school books and Santa Fe research books. Both my nose and head hurt LOL.

Round o' drinks on me [:D]. Boris just ring it once [:(!].

Russell

[pwolfe]

HI TOM and all.

CONGRATULATIONS 100[yeah][wow].Break out the BATHAMS XXX. I know it is a Christmas brew but this a special occasion. Nick's Zeppelin dropped a keg off and I think it is in the car in the siding,I had better have an ordinary Bathams as a chaser(I tried this once at the RAILWAY'S ARMS on the Severn Valley Railway) [wow], and around for the house please.[tup]

TOM I'm glad you survived that Canadian trip it makes waiting a couple of hours with a loco failure into perspective.Thanks for the words to New Orleans I have only been able to catch the chorus next time I hear it I will have to get near the speakers.

ROB Thanks for the info do you know if the generators were repaired in Canada or sent back to the U.K.

Thanks EARLYDIESELS I have chcked the web-site, got the map and just a case of getting the misses to go [tup](Is there a shopping mall nearby.)
[:-,][:-^]

THEODOREBEAR I dont think there was any Petrol-Electrics in the U.K. The first generation of railcars were mostly diesel-machanical of which the last ones were withdrawn from passenger service last year NICK described the class 101 in a recent post.

The Southern region of B.R. however went for diesel-electric railcars for the relatively few non-electrified(third-rail) lines. On the HASTINGS LINE they were 6-car units with two power cars,

On the other lines they were 3-cars with one power car. The generator took up about half a car.
The Hastings units were built with a narrow body as when the line was built the contractor skimpted on two tunnels at the Tonbridge end forcing more bricks to be added so reducing the loading guage . English Electric provided the engines and electrical equipment. The 3-car units got the nickname of THUMPERS owing to the sound they made. There were some similar units operating in Northern Ireland.
Perhaps NICK can add more.

Anyway lets look forward to the next 100and may I thank ALL for educating a British railfan on the railways this side of the pond[tup]

Go on TOM let BORIS ring the bell 100 times[bday]

[siberianmo]

G'day ***

Surely you jest, Sir! Rot gut - not 'round here. We don't serve anything but quality booze, brew 'n wine. Rot gut - indeed! Now - thanx for the round. That bell you are hearing is Boris - he thinks it is supposed to be rung 100 times this afternoon ....... Arggggggggh!

Wondered where you've been lately. Ah yes - you do WORK for a living! [swg]

I checked the original date on my report of the Cross-Canada report and you are correct in your belief that you read it before. You, Rob and Al were all participants in my former efforts over on the Trains forum and the Canadian Passenger Railroads - Let's Talk! thread .....

I used to travel the PA turnpike regularly from the eastern most entry to the New Stanton, PA exit. That was in the early 60's when I was visiting my true love In Cincinnati, Ohio. Long, long drive and if memory serves me correctly, there were seven tunnels on the Pike back then. Used to know 'em by name and in order - I traveled it that much. Yes - I'm aware of the route being orginally layed out for a railroad which accounts for the grades - 2 percent. Was the first such turnpike in the nation .... lots of history and a beautiful route in those days, in comparison to the alternatives. Used to also know each 'n every Howard Johnson's along the way too. Loved those fried clam platters ...... [swg]

Unfortunately, those who have been relocated to Houston, Dallas, etc., represent the spectrum of society - some good and others not. So, crime is bound to occur - it's a sad reality when one deals with human kind. This is an area that I hope our governmental officials will quickly recognize and work to support law enforcement efforts, rather than sugar coat it over in order to mollify those who seemingly scream the loudest in their feigned indignation over this 'n that.

I hope you've had an opportunity to go through the Posts since we last saw you in here .... lots and lots of good exchanges, along with an award or two.

Catch ya later.

Tom[4:-)][oX)]

[Anonymous]

A round of your favorite on me . Mr. Barkeep bring out the good stuff. We need to celebrate and not have any more of the rot gut. Congratulations to all in reaching the century mark.

Tom, I think I heard your tale of ralphing across the continent before. It is not fun to be sick especially on a train trip that we all want to enjoy so much. Fortunately it did not have lasting effects on you (or maybe it did).

I got sick overseas a couple of times with a prostate abscess. Not a lot of fun. You are goine every 30 seconds and only pass a few drops (literally) of very painful red fluid. Had a doctor visit me in the hotel (Yes they still do it in Europe). He got me well enough to get home and see my regular doctor. Had to go visit his office in London and that was an experience. It was in an old brownstone office with a bird cage elevator to the second floor exam rooms. He still had the glass cabinets with the white porcelin trim which we have not seen in years. I swear that in one examining room there was a guy on the table with two electrodes sticking out of his neck. Oh well, he did get me well enough to get home.

New Orleams is a real mess. We have 25,000 to 50,000 displaced persons in Dallas. The number here depends on who you listen to. Houston has a bunch in their convention center as does Dallas. Houston has unilaterally cancelled all conventions for the near future and has said to sue us if you want. No jury in the country would agree to throwing these people out of the center for your convention. Dallas, on the other hand, said they are going to work around the conventions. I wonder about the APTA convention scheduled for Dallas the week of September 26. So far the convention has not been cancelled. I do not see how all of these people can be resettled by then. Only time will tell. We are hearing reports, all unsubstantuated, of some robberies and killings by our "guests". I question this.

I was doing some reading about the Pittsburgh & West Virginia railway this week and it brought back fond memories. Their main line crossed the Ohio river just south of my home town of Follansbee WV. This was Gould's line to connect the Western Maryland in Connellsbille PA to the Nickle Plate at Pittsburgh Junction Ohio thereby giving him a transcontinental line in corporating the WM, P&WV, NKP, Wabash, MP, D&RGW, and WP. Unfortunately his plans came crashing down during the depression. Before its collapse the P&WV was known as the Wabash Pittsburg Terminal (no "h" on Pittsburgh) They built a grand station in Pittsburgh a few blocks east of the point that burned down in 1947. I remember the fire as we were in Pittsburgh a couple days later and saw the smoldering ashes. It was rumored that the fire was started by the mighty Pennsylvania, as they did not want any competition in their sacred stronghold of Pittsburgh. This allegation was never proven. I think the origonal plan was to tie up with Vanderbilt and Mellon's South Penn railroad, on which the current Pennsylvania Turnpike was built. The tunnels on the turnpike were the original railroad tunnels. Fortunately cooler heads prevailed and there was not a financially devistating rail war in Pennsylvania. The P&WV had black passenger cars. My Mother would catch their train at the Ohio river bridge and ride it out Cross Creek a few miles to her family's homestead. Passenger service was dropped in 1937+/-

All for nile. Better get back to work.

Cheers,
***

[siberianmo]

G'day Chris

Only the best - a fine Marnier Cognac just for you! [tup]

Well, we made it and now it's a matter of keeping things going. We'll be coming up on our 5th month on the Forums on the 12th ... can you imagine [?] Time flies ......

While hardly a Birthday let the party roll ........... [yeah][wow] Thanx for the Champagne .........

No Boris you don't have to ring the bell 100 times! No, no, argggggggggggh....

Tom[4:-)][oX)]

[siberianmo]

The 100th Page at "Our" Place [yeah][wow]

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL WHO HAVE MADE IT POSSIBLE TO SURVIVE ON THE FORUMS WITH ONLY A RELATIVE HANDFUL OF CONTRIBUTORS!

Al – Chris – CM3 - Dan – Dave – *** - Doug – Jeff – Kevin - Nick - Pete - Rob – Russell – Ted, have one on me! [tup]

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

[CFournier]

[?] where IS EVERYBODY[:(!][?][bday]. Champagne for all, on me...
CHRIS

[CFournier]

[:D]BOY O BOY, WE MADE IT TO 100!!![:P][bow][C):-)][D)][bday]
cHRIS

[CFournier]

Good day all,
Tom, a Pineau des Charentes will be just fine.
Trolleyboy, aren't you forgeting the "famous" Oberon sub? or was it the name of the O class?
[?]CHRIS

[siberianmo]

G'day CM3 - Tweeeeeeet, tweeeeeeeeet, Rule Violation - Rule Violation! Rule #1, failure to greet the barkeep! [tdn] Oh, I see - you're ALREADY buying a 'round - oh well .... gotcha anyhow! [swg] Boris RIng the bell! [yeah]

The differences in heralds (or initials as in the case of NH and B&M) are interesting to me. I've seen the RDC's with variations - sizes and color schemes. It's one of those things about we anal types, I suppose - just note that kinda stuff and log it for whatever it's worth.

If you would, please check out the B&M route that went through Melrose from North Station and list the stations north to terminus. Really would like to have that. The era I'm referring to was 1968-1970. Moved down to Dedham after that .......

That photo of Mt. Robson was taken from the Strathcona Park car dome, through the always cloudy "glass" and it still turned out well. It was taken with a Sony digital, 3.3 megapixel with nothing special insofar as settings - just landscape. It was just one of those fantastic picture taking moments, something that many travelers miss because of snow squalls, low ceiling, rain, mist, etc. We just hit it right.

Insofar as the illness was concerned - a real killer for sure. I've never felt so bad - ever. Took about 96 hours overall in order to start feeling human again.

You're welcome regarding the Silver Throttle Award - long overdue and well deserved! [tup]

Catch ya later!

Tom[4:-)][oX)]

[passengerfan]

Good Morning Tom. Time for a CR and a round for the House.
Well had a few minutes so I thought I would research those two PSTR "Canadian Flyer "Coaches. The two cars were CN numbers 5183 and 5203 the same numbers they carried when transferred to Via Rail Canada. The two cars were built between October and December 1937 by Canadian Car & Foundry as part of the series 5180-5229 with 48 Non Smoking seats and 16 smoking seats. They were assigned to long distance services in the Continental between Montreal / Toronto and Vancouver. After retirementb from Via Rail they were assigned to CN work trains service and the interiors were stripped. In 1989 they were sold to the PSTR and fitted with the interiors they now wear for Charter services. they were renumbered 51 and 52 for service on the PSTR.

[coalminer3]

Good afternoon. Coffee, please - quarters for the jukebox as usual and a round for the house. Thanks to all for the kind words re "silver throttle." There will be more to come as time permits.

Enjoyed the Canadian story and the picture - breathtaking (the photo anyway). We had a similar situation one time when I was on the Lakeshore. Medical folks came on and carted the infectious passenger off at Schenectady. That's a good way to make your day.

Hotel Essex? And you survived ? Congratulations! That was a crew base for the NH back in the day, IIRC. Also the Hobbytown Store was right down the street. Not to be confused with the model equipment manufacturer. The store later moved to a location near North Statiion, so we had the elevated nearby when we visited the place. The Essex stayed around for awhile even after the "reconstruction" of the South Station area began.

Let's loop back to the New Haven's lightwegiht trains for a minute. You can find lovely color shots of them in Peter Lynch's excellent book, New Haven Railroad. p. 151 has a full-page color shot of the John Quincy Adams "haulin' it" through Wickford Jct., R.I. , in 1957. You'll find a color shot of the "Roger Williams" (the RDC train) at Canton Jct. in 1958 on p. 152, and on p. 153 there's an almost full page color shot of the Dan'l Webster at Madison, CT in 1957.

The NH had different paint schemes (if you can call them that on their RDCs). Most folks recall the white front with the white "NH" on an orange background. There's a shot of a set of them on p. 104. The picture was made at Canton Jct. in 1957. p. 145 has an RDC1/RDC1/RDC4 at Plainville, CT in 1953. These are plain faced with the NYNH&H script herald on the door. p. 128 as an excellent closeup of the script lettering, etc. on an RDC at Winsted, CT in 1954.

I also touched on the B&M's RDCs awhile back and that set me to thinking abt a book I remembered. It's by John L. Worden, III, and the title is Arlington's Little Local Railroad: An Illustrated History of the Lexington and West Cambridge Railroad and its Successors. It was published in 1991 and I got my copy from the Friends of the Bedford Depot. It may still be available. Good maps, excellent pictures. You might enjoy it.

Well, better gat back after it. Thanks again.

work safe

[siberianmo]

Hi earlydiesels Dan

Good to see ya and help yourself to the pastries ....... [tup]

Appreciate your taking the time to read my ViA Rail adventure - and no, I can't fault the railroad for the virus attack. What I do hold them responsible for is listed at the end of my story. Overall, it was truly quite an adventure for those six days and nights aboard the Canadian.

I reread your Post and see now where I misunderstood - thanx for the clarification! There is justice every now 'n then. [swg]

Here's one of my favorites - and somehow appropriate for these times:

QUOTE: The City of New Orleans
by Steve Goodman

Riding on the City of New Orleans,
Illinois Central Monday morning rail
Fifteen cars and fifteen restless riders,
Three conductors and twenty-five sacks of mail.
All along the southbound odyssey
The train pulls out at Kankakee
Rolls along past houses, farms and fields.
Passin' trains that have no names,
Freight yards full of old black men
And the graveyards of the rusted automobiles.

CHORUS:
Good morning America how are you?
Don't you know me I'm your native son,
I'm the train they call The City of New Orleans,
I'll be gone five hundred miles when the day is done.

Dealin' card games with the old men in the club car.
Penny a point ain't no one keepin' score.
Pass the paper bag that holds the bottle
Feel the wheels rumblin' 'neath the floor.
And the sons of pullman porters
And the sons of engineers
Ride their father's magic carpets made of steel.
Mothers with their babes asleep,
Are rockin' to the gentle beat
And the rhythm of the rails is all they feel.

CHORUS

Nighttime on The City of New Orleans,
Changing cars in Memphis, Tennessee.
Half way home, we'll be there by morning
Through the Mississippi darkness
Rolling down to the sea.
And all the towns and people seem
To fade into a bad dream
And the steel rails still ain't heard the news.
The conductor sings his song again,
The passengers will please refrain
This train's got the disappearing railroad blues.

Good night, America, how are you?
Don't you know me I'm your native son,
I'm the train they call The City of New Orleans,
I'll be gone five hundred miles when the day is done.

I prefer the Willie Nelson version - although Arlo Guthrie's is in the Juke as well! [tup]

Here's to a full recovery for all those who call the Crescent City home! [tup][tup][tup] And of course, for the resumption of passenger rail service to the city! [yeah]

Catch ya later!

Tom[4:-)][oX)]

[siberianmo]

Good Morning Ted

Regarding the VIA Rail trip report - [yeah] It was quite the adventure. Actually, I'm fortunate that the virus attack didn't occur on the way west. As it was, we had departed Winnipeg, en route Toronto when I fell ill. The Norwalk virus aka: Cruise Ship virus isn't anything to fool with. [:(]

Thanx for the kinds words - as always! More importantly, I appreciate your taking the time to read it! [tup]

Appears as if Boris 'n you have become quite attached to one another ..... I'm sure he'd love a trip to Florida! [swg] Just set him loose in the Everglades and Katy bar the door ......... [:O]

If we top 100 pages today - there won't be a winner. Gotta hit it on the mark, otherwise no cigar!

Catch ya later!

Tom][4:-)][oX)]

[Anonymous]

Morning all. I'll take some of those plain dognuts from the Mentor Village bakery and a cup of joe , Tom.Almost at 100!
Coalminer3, congratulations on the Silver Throttle Award. It made me feel like I was there--could even smell the smells!
pwolfe, the Midland's season ends around Halloween. We still have several events planned as well as the regular excursions. Beside the computer, I have flyers for the Murder Mystery trains later this month and next month is the Halloween trains. In between, we have Maple Leaf Festival which is going to feature some WW2 reenactors for the first time. Have you checked our website?
Tom, that was some trip you took! At least you survived it and are not too awful bitter. A clarification here, I did not hit that pickup on Saturday. He crossed in front of me too close and his action was witnessed by a sheriff's deputy, who then pulled over the pickup. On the return trip, the deputy was parked on the shoulder to watch our passage. No collisions at this crossing,yet. Appreciate the words to Gallopin Goose. I was trying to get the band to play this and Silverton over the weekend but they had'nt heard of either song! At least I had the tape in the truck.
Gunns, sounds like a good trip--got to see the folks and pursue your hobbies! 2 volunteers from our rr recently came back from time in Colorado. They said that D&S is getting even more commercial. Lots of things that used to be free are now paid and some places are fenced off. I read that the company that owns D&S and GSMrr is moving its corporate HQ to Durango. The prez already enrolled his children in the Durango schools.

[Anonymous]

G'Mornin' one and all. Hey Tom, sit tight, I'll fetch a Juan Valdez and a couple of Cocanut Cremes. If there were any questions about your Award, the synopsis of your VIA rail excursion put any such doubts to rest. Egad, no telling what could've devloped from the Norfolk virus scare. The long delays alone would have found yours truly on the first connection to Seattle and thence home.[xx(]

Rob many thanks for the trouble you took to post "Lil K.C. Mo," I owe ya buddy! There is still so much to do and "undo" that it will take months. Hey mon ami, looks like you are about to win the 100th page Jack Pot! Glad you had a great "getaway," in spite of "petrol pump paralysis."[:O] Submarines, hmmm! I did a tour through the Tarsk (Baltimore Harbo(u)r) W.W. II U.S. Sub and nearly "lost it" to claustrophobia. Not my cup of Twinnings. Lookin' forward to your B.Day Bash on the 10th (10:00 p.m. eastern). It should fall about right for our Mtn. and Pacific time crews. Minnie the Moocher is usually having her night cap about then and me "hitting the Posturepedic." No problem, I'll take a NoDoze and don a lamp shade for the festivities.

Gunns, thought we lost you to the "Summer Winds." Durango is such a beautiful setting, the air is dry and elevation ideal for some serious R & R. Always that sound of the D & R G W steam whistle echoing through the mountain valleys, what a shrine it is. The wife and I stayed over night at the hotel downtown June 1973, had a great meal across the street. This was part of our Honeymoon package I put together for maximum rail opportunities. Durango, Grand Canyon, Royal Gorge and Taos, N.M. were highlights for me. Carol liked the Hopi Indian Reservation, go figure women?

Nick old chum[C+:-)], this just hasn't been a good week for you.[}:)] Could the clairvoyant lady of mystery you've been seeing have any bearing on these misfortunes? ["..bubble bubble toil and trouble..."] Know about hitting the "Reset" instead of "Preview," *#$ !$#@! IT![:(!] Hey, like your Jazz dude; sit in anytime. Took me half an hour to blow the cobwebs from the old Bach 50-2b (double trigger, 12 " bell) Bass Bone. Ain't nothin' like being the cushion under a big jazz band.![^] Remember Ted Heath?

Okay Boris, you don't need to worry about the "Doodlebugs;" they only eat other ants. We will talk to Gunns about reparing "Old 99's bell." This is the last time "Our" Place pays the tariff. Go ahead...BUNG Oooh GAD!!!

[siberianmo]

Early Mornin' Rob

Up late - or still up early - whatever! [swg] .......... Glad you stopped by, we were just closing up .......... As long as we have even one customer at the bar, we'll stay opened .....

Those diesel boats I referred to were in surplus - mothballed as they say. None were operational. Can't comment on the USS Rainbow and the 50's transfer ... have no knowledge of it. Those sub sailors are a special breed, indeed. [tup]

Nah, I'm just one who gets verbose from time to time and every once in awhile, whatever I'm saying actually makes sense! [swg]

Filiming the URL's [?] <huh> Not sure I follow that ..... nevertheless, glad you put 'em to use.

Looks like this may be our 100th page day - See ya later !

Tom[4:-)][oX)]

[trolleyboy]

Good late evening Leon since Tom has long gone to bed and I'm soon to follow I'll not order anything tonight[|)]. [c]CM3 Congrats and yes a fine fine post. I sence that you are or were a writer in this or a former life[;)] pwolfe Yes to your question, the RCN had 4 "O" class boats. The Ojibwa,Olanagan, and the Onaadaga all new built in 62-63. Ojibwa was the original boat bought off the shelf. A fourth unit the ex HMS Olympus was purchased in the late 80's. She was non-operational and was used as a temporary dockside trainer. Tom I didn't think you folks had any diesel boats left at the time. Mind you any that were left were likley older than the 'O' class we were retiring.I've heard awfull stories about HMCS Rainbow, which was a sub we picked up second hand from the USN in the 50's. A guppy3 rebuild. It was uniformly despised by the crews too cramped and too slow. The O class were far superior in both reguards. This likely had something to do with the choice. That and the fact our miserly Liberal govt, which is known for it's non supporting of the armed forces( they were and are getting heat from the general pop on thier questionable armed forces policies ) got a deal they couldn't refuse from the Royal Navy. Al Wonderfull info on those PSTR cars. I'm as always humbled by your veast store house of knowledge. I had thought that there was a halfways decent set of Morning sun books on CPR freight and passenger cars as well. Similar to the two they put out on the CNR. The CPR books were published first ( likely sold out ) If you get a chance pop by our museums website. Under the stop 92 gift shop section their may be a couple of books that may help you on wooden passenger cars Crossen and a few other small manufacturers. We don't just sell trolley and traction books. The gift shop manager's favourite passtime is finding and selling rail and traction books hard and soft cover. Email me of you have a wish list I'm on good terms with her seeing as she is Heather's mom ! This goes for ebveryone else as well Ted & barndad I agree with Ted the curved side is a pure treasure. I'd love to have one for our museum. My hometown of St Catharines Ontario's main city cars were a fleet of 16 of those bought second hand. The NS&T tended to be thrifty, they ran the city systems in St Catharines and Niagara Falls ON. as well as the interurban runs to Port Colbourne , Welland, Thorald and Port Dalhousie. You guys wouldn't be interested in borrowing or lending that car off indeffinatly would you? [;)][:D]I know silly question, it is good to see such a good example of such a common car type. [tup][:p]really and truly only Peter Witt's and PCC's were more common. Oh Ted and everyone else, I have gotten the rest of the layout pictures of Ted's up and running on my rail images site so have a peek at the rest of Ted's modelling genious ![tup][:I] Well gent's I'm atired and am now heading for the trolley barn.[|)] Speaking of which I shopuld have some construction pictures and such on my own efforts up soon[:I]( once the film is developed and then scanned ) Tom [/b] Thanks for the new couple of urls on the NH I'm filimng them for future perusal.[tup][:)] Nite gentlemen. Rob [zzz]

[siberianmo]

WEDNESDAY’s NEWS & SUMMARY of RECENT POSTS

Good Morning! Mid-week and time for some light breakfast fare - hot coffee and pastries from The Mentor Village Bakery. [yeah] Great way to start the day ..... [tup]

News of the Day:

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

(2) updated When will we reach 100 Pages [?]

Chris says September 5th Eliminated!
Russell says September 9th
Nick says September 11th
Al says September 5th (by Noon!) Eliminated!
Doug says September 5th (by 6 PM!) Eliminated!
Rob says September 8th
Dave says September 5th Eliminated!
Pete says Sepember 12th
Dan says September 3rd Eliminated!
Ted says September 16th

CONTEST CLOSED!

(3) SILVER THROTTLE AWARD

Introduced by Theodorebear – Ted, Manager of ”Our” Place for outstanding achievement in quality of Posts on our thread. Ted requests that we not refer to it as the Teddy Bear Award! [swg]

Criteria [?] Sustained excellence, relevance and personal warmth reflected in Posts regarding Classic Trains at ”Our Place.

First – West Coast S – Dave – 27 Aug 2005

Second – coalminer3 – CM3 – 06 Sep 2005

Third – siberianmo – Tom – 06 Sep 2005

(4) Birthday Bash for trolleyboy Rob Saturday, Sep 10th at 10 PM (Eastern).

SUMMARY

Name - Date/Time - (Page#) – Remarks

(1) siberianmo Tom Posted: 06 Sep 2005, 00:12:33 (98) Tuesday’s News & Summary

(2) passengerfan Al Posted: 06 Sep 2005, 06:58:35 (98)

(3) siberianmo Tom Posted: 06 Sep 2005, 07:08:42 (98) reply to passengerfan

(4) passengerfan Al Posted: 06 Sep 2005, 07:59:10 (98)

(5) coalminer3 CM3 Posted: 06 Sep 2005, 09:18:30 (98)

(6) siberianmo Tom Posted: 06 Sep 2005, 10:27:53 (98) reply to passengerfan

(7) siberianmo Tom Posted: 06 Sep 2005, 10:45:35 (98) reply to coalminer3

(8) siberianmo Tom Posted: 06 Sep 2005, 11:09:48 (98) Silver Throttle Award

(9) Theodorebear Ted Posted: 06 Sep 2005, 11:12:52 (98)

(10) earlydiesels Dan Posted: 06 Sep 2005, 11:25:27 (98)

(11) Theodorebear Ted Posted: 06 Sep 2005, 11:49:37 (98)

(12) siberianmo Tom Posted: 06 Sep 2005, 12:45:06 (98) reply to Theodorebear

(13) siberianmo Tom Posted: 06 Sep 2005, 13:01:04 (98) reply to earlydiesels & The Gallopin’ Goose

(14) siberianmo Tom Posted: 06 Sep 2005, 14:10:42 (98) Birthday Bash reminder

(15) siberianmo Tom Posted: 06 Sep 2005, 16:52:47 (99) Order of the Stools

(16) pwolfe Pete Posted: 06 Sep 2005, 16:53:18 (99)

(17) siberianmo Tom Posted: 06 Sep 2005, 17:44:45 (99) reply to pwolfe

(18) siberianmo Tom Posted: 06 Sep 2005, 19:38:43 (99) VIA Rail story

(19) Theodorebear Ted Posted: 06 Sep 2005, 19:49:28 (99)

(20) Theodorebear Ted Posted: 06 Sep 2005, 19:56:25 (99)

(21) nickinwestwales Nick Posted: 06 Sep 2005, 20:02:24 (99)

(22) siberianmo Tom Posted: 06 Sep 2005, 20:43:39 (99) reply to Theodorebear & nickinwestwales

(23) Gunns Kevin Posted: 06 Sep 2005, 23:58:36 (99)

(24) siberianmo Tom Posted: 07 Sep 2005, 00:15:55 (99) reply to Gunns

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

[siberianmo]

Hi Gunns

Glad to have you back ...... I was going to tweeeeeeet you for a Rules Violation, but what the heck ....... [swg]

Hope you take the opportunity to read thru the Posts and Summaries since your last visit - if not, you'll surely miss out on some good stuff; we've had an interesting several days for sure.

Maybe on your next visit you'll order something ........ gotta pay those bills, ya know![;)]

Tom[4:-)][oX)]

[Gunns]

Hi all, sorry Tom,
Ran off to my folks place in Colo <Bayfield 18 mi from Durango>
and dads connex is too slow ......
any way need coffee! am at work again. While in Colo I snuck off to the D&S shops and bummed around in the shops for a day I'm jelous... wanna loot them tools <G> The private cars there are really "Classics", and I saw the drivers for the 315 in the shops, look like they had never been turned before lotsa metal left.
later
Gunns

[siberianmo]

Evenin' Ted & Nick

Was beginning to wonder whether we'd be closing up early tonight .... slow, slow, slow. Well, perhaps that's to be expected, given the festivities of yesterday and last night! [swg]

The Phantom Browser Syndrome continues .... I've seen three of our regulars peeking in today and this evening, with nothing to say - absolutely nothing. I just don't get it ........ Same thing happened yesterday at the picnic - one of our guys was there but simply wouldn't join in. Strange ......... [sigh]

Ted Glad you enjoyed the Pennsy site - my favorite of favorite roads for sure. Wish I had been a position to travel in 'em more as an adult. Duty called in those days and while I was traveling, it wasn't on steel rails. [swg]

Don't let this media driven frenzy get to ya - I share your thoughts and opinion. I suspect many Americans are fed up with the never ending inquisitions into virtually all aspects of what is or isn't done these days (daze). Some of our not-so-loyal opposition claims patriotism is driving their efforts to uncover the facts. Huh [?] Keep the faith!

Nick Man oh man, how I hate that when it happens - the old disappearing Post trick! Have you considered using a word processor program to compile your thoughts, then copy 'n paste 'em onto the thread [?] Works .......

Catch ya in the 'morrow when I think we'll reach that Century mark! [yeah]

Tom[4:-)][oX)]

[nickinwestwales]

Well good evening one and all,please excuse brevity but have just accidently deleted a measured response to all recent posts and am frankly too tired to type it all out again-suffice it to say--SPLENDID PARTY HEAD HURTS SPEAK SOON nick[C=:-)]

[Anonymous]

My most grevious apologies, its later than I thought. RETRACTION: coalminer 3 is the recipient of the "Silver Throttle Award." Sorry earlydiesels Dan for the premature award.

[Anonymous]

Back again for a tall (16 oz.) "Wide Mouth, keg lined" can of Blatz, please Tom and "one for yourself." A fine traditional salutation pwolfe. Oh, I had "petrol" specifically in mind. I'm aware of some of the diesel electric and over head electric multiple units. I rode some during my Ireland vacation. One train was the leg from Dublin to Dun Laoghaire (Kingstown), another between Cork and Cobh (Queenstown). I was really impressed how well the roadbed and equipment was maintained. Yes, some of the cars are a bit thread bare and showing their age from proir use but over all, its a good system. I regret not taking the Ferry from Dun Laoghaire over to West Wales but an unseasonable gale blew in off the Irish Sea and the boats weren't running that day. Too bad because I have no plans for returning.

[#offtopic] Providence knows I would rather have a hemorrhoid attack in Church than review today's headlines. It is the unconscionable political slander that is now being waged by the liberal "mainstream media cartel" against all efforts for restoring New Orleans. I suppose we should have bulldozed San Francisco to the ground after the last devastation of buldings built on Jello and a double deck freeway (Nimitz) built on "quick sand?" What of the San Andrea's fault running under Los Angeles? Worst of all, the Federal Government is being blamed for the total incompetence of a indecisive Mayor and a vacuous Governor of Louisiana. We are hearing from Toadies in Vermont on the "real" failures in the Gulf region. These stoic evacuees don't need rancor and mindless political rehtoric. Come to think of it, neither do we.[tdn]

The site Tom posted a couple of pages ago on Pennsy's "Congressional and Senator" is a "must see" for any eastern road fans.[tup] I rode both trains trailing the venerable GG-1's from Baltimore to Philly and Grand Central, they never disappoint. The AmTrak "Northeast Corridor" is arguably the only remnant left of this Nation's once proud, fast , clean and efficient passenger rail service.[:(] I understand the West Coast still has decent service between major cities too. I surely don't know of much "in between."

Okay, its getting late and I need to "do the rounds" before retiring. Kudoos for the "Silver Throttle Award" members, Tom and earlydiesels Dan. Thanks again for the Frisco site, I'll be looking into it shortly. What a Pandora's box "Doodlebugs" have opened. No Boris, put the Black Flag away...Krumlins! Happy rails all.