QUOTE: Originally posted by earlydiesels Hello all. I will take a Guiness,Tom, before you prepare for Texas. Have a safe,fun, adventure. Russell, we were around the Kansas Ave. yard Saturday evening before heading out to Elwood and chasing a train clear to Ash Grove. Decided to chase it because it had a beautiful green BN SD40-2 on the point and a blonde behind the throttle! Sunday afternoon we checked out the Kansas ave. yard after shopping. If I had known you were so close. The footbridge crosses what's left of the North yard. The oncoming shot looks east. To the left of the main line were extensive facilities for maintaining steamers and across the underpass was 1 of 3 roundhouses Frisco had at one time here. The going away shot looks west towards the current yard. Broadway is the street crossing the east end of the yard which must be where the burned house of the friend is located. Living here all my life, I am very familiar with this area. Currently, BNSF is trying to convince the city to close this crossing so the remote control yard engines can cross it without a man on the ground. They are using the usual argument about safety but according to the numbers, this is the safest crossing for miles! BTW, the WW2 sub found recently that I was referring to was the U.S.S. Lagarto. I forget who asked for the name but there' tis! Borrowed some more mags from the museum. Several called Slim Guage News from the early 70s. Evidently the mag did'nt last long. Mostly modeling but a lot of prototype info. Always heard about Alpine Tunnel-now have an article about it to read. Am I the only narrow guage nut here? Tom, loved the pix of the Sguage. Mop and Frisco rolling stock. Reminds me of my misspent youth! Another Guiness, please. About the 60th anniversary of VJ Day. I for one am glad we had a President with a backbone to order the Abomb drop. We did not start the war but we finished it. My father would have probably had to be in on the invasion of Japan as he was an Army engineer. The casualties would have been staggering on both sides and I more than likely would have not been here. Once is enough on the bell, Boris!!
QUOTE: pwolfe Posted: 15 Aug 2005, 17:56:26 Hi Tom and all. May I be permitted to add my apprciation on V.J DAY to all VETS. My grandfather served in the Somme in WW1 I had Uncles in the Army Navy and R.A.F in WW11. My father was in the Royal Navy 1941-1945.being in the Far-East at the end of the war.My wife had her father and one uncle in the USAAF, two uncles in the US NAVY and one uncle in the US ARMY.Who served in WW11The horrors they must have gone through at a very early age (my father was 18) I cannot imagine All I can do is honour their memory and honour the brave men and women who are serving today.Unfortunatly I must go now I will get back later to talk Classic Trains PETE.
QUOTE: Theodorebear Posted: 15 Aug 2005, 18:28:30 Good evening Group. I'll fetch my own Royal and soda and Boris, peal the bell please. This group looks more thristy than a Dromedary spittin' cotten in the Sahara. Russell, its good to hear the damage is manageable. Also, the pix are outstanding and the foot bridge a "classic." Oh yes, I'm still in the "urban renewal" mode in HO but will need your USPS addy for future mailings. Check my "Profile" for my e-mail addy (no hurry). Looking forward to "hoisting a cool one" with ya tomorrow. ***, glad to have you back and everyone at "Our" Place send "happy rails" wishes to you and Tom on the Trinity/Dart mini "Rendesvous." Know what you mean about rough roadbed. On the N de M about a 60 mile stretch between "Mexico" (City) and Guadalajara left me with a "floating" kidney. The balance of the trip, however, made AmTrak seem 19th Century. Tom, my proposed "roundy" from Tampa to New Orleans is still "on the table." When the V.A. let's me "off the hook" for more than a couple of weeks, I can plan. You'll be the first to know if and when it happens. Rob, the Lancaster pix are only exceeded by your commentary on the truly great Heroes involved in both World Wars. Words fail to grasp the immense debt we all owe those generations. Okay Leon, I see the Tux is back from the "Village Cleansers" and I could shave from the reflection on your spit shined "jump boots." I'll keep an eye on the bar tonight and the "Permanent Stool" fellows will handle the chores tomorow while I celebrate one more year closer to the "Old Soldier's Home." BTW Rob, your suggestion with the B.B. gun did the trick. Dolly is now at Olaf Artmen's "Tire, Tow and Snow Truck Emporium" getting a retread. This will come out of Boris' allowance. So long for now, hope you can make it down tomorrow, Ted
QUOTE: earlydiesels Posted: 15 Aug 2005, 18:46:52 Hello all. I will take a Guiness,Tom, before you prepare for Texas. Have a safe,fun, adventure. Russell, we were around the Kansas Ave. yard Saturday evening before heading out to Elwood and chasing a train clear to Ash Grove. Decided to chase it because it had a beautiful green BN SD40-2 on the point and a blonde behind the throttle! Sunday afternoon we checked out the Kansas ave. yard after shopping. If I had known you were so close. The footbridge crosses what's left of the North yard. The oncoming shot looks east. To the left of the main line were extensive facilities for maintaining steamers and across the underpass was 1 of 3 roundhouses Frisco had at one time here. The going away shot looks west towards the current yard. Broadway is the street crossing the east end of the yard which must be where the burned house of the friend is located. Living here all my life, I am very familiar with this area. Currently, BNSF is trying to convince the city to close this crossing so the remote control yard engines can cross it without a man on the ground. They are using the usual argument about safety but according to the numbers, this is the safest crossing for miles! BTW, the WW2 sub found recently that I was referring to was the U.S.S. Lagarto. I forget who asked for the name but there' tis! Borrowed some more mags from the museum. Several called Slim Guage News from the early 70s. Evidently the mag did'nt last long. Mostly modeling but a lot of prototype info. Always heard about Alpine Tunnel-now have an article about it to read. Am I the only narrow guage nut here? Tom, loved the pix of the Sguage. Mop and Frisco rolling stock. Reminds me of my misspent youth! Another Guiness, please. About the 60th anniversary of VJ Day. I for one am glad we had a President with a backbone to order the Abomb drop. We did not start the war but we finished it. My father would have probably had to be in on the invasion of Japan as he was an Army engineer. The casualties would have been staggering on both sides and I more than likely would have not been here. Once is enough on the bell, Boris!!
QUOTE: Lordhawke Posted: 15 Aug 2005, 19:24:16 Good E'nin' everyone; hope this finds the world right with everyone. Tom I gotta admit, if I hadn't already started in F scale, I'd go for S. Your pics are impressive! I've always liked that size for models(since I can't afford the 1:1 stuff and the yard's too blasted small for it anyhow) an American Flyer in S was my first train set for Christmas 1953. I'm pretty sure it was Pap's idea even though he cussed the RR every chance he got; never found out if he was serious about cussin' the RR or not, he sure waxed verbose about some of the times he had working for the RR. I'm reasonably sure he DID NOT cuss the gold pass he had! But he surely did earn every mile he put on it. Seems to me I heard folks say that the District Super loved him because he was the only man in Northern NM that could put a locomotive back on the track without using a crane; just a derailer frog and prybars, and maybe a helper loco. Of course, if the loco was on it's side, that's a bit different! (lol) Sorry I don't have time for refreshment nor some of the finest company this side of.......well just about anywhere I''ve ever been, but the chile plant is calling me to move another load of frozen down to ElPaso. Takes about two and a half hrs round trip. Ted I hope the doc will let ya have yer "toot" and yer bash. Still don't know if I'll make it yet or not, but I sure hope so. Gents, I salute you one and all, will return later if possible. Jeff
QUOTE: pwolfe Posted: 15 Aug 2005, 20:47:09 HI Tom and all. May I have a pint and round for the house Thanks NICK for the and the odd Yorkshire beer. I remember when they used to sell this in the Keighley and Worth Valley Railrail i nthe '70s on tap. to Lordhawke Jeff. It was really interesting to hear railroad chat. You can't beat talking to people who actually worked on the railroad. As to diesels at Union Station, the KC Star today says there is a KC rail experience opening Sept. 23rd. It says it will feature restored vintage railroad cars and artifacts. It doesn't mention any locomotives. Perhaps someone, 'specially our KC folks, may have heard different. I'll pop in again soon. Pete
QUOTE: Trainnut484 Posted: 15 Aug 2005, 21:21:45 Evening Tom and everyone. I think I see Leon. I'll have my usual. I thought I felt your presence in the force yesterday Dan . Funny thing you mentioned BNSF wanting to close the Broadway crossing. My wife's friend lives on Chase street, and she asked me why BNSF wanted to close that crossing. I told her my best guess would be operating remote controlled switchers. I told her if that was the case, then watch for bright colored signs warning of remote control locomotive operation. Looks like I was right in my assumption. I've been around the west side a couple of times, mainly around the shops. I was curious though. In this shot looking West, looks like the ramp in the very far left of pic (partly cut-off) was used by the Frisco for loading military vehicles or automobiles. I'm thinking more of military vehicles because the ramp height looks about the same for a flat car. Do you have any info about the ramp? Pete, I'll pick up a brochure about the train displays at Union Station, and give you the scoop. Right now CRS is kicking in. MMMM another Miller Lite please Leon
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