QUOTE: Originally posted by earlydiesels
QUOTE: Trolleyboy, have you seen Greg Mcdonnell's article about the Montana Rail Link in the latest trains? I like the way he writes about diesels. I do not remember steam in active service so my early memories are of Frisco black and yellow.
QUOTE: passengerfan Posted: 02 May 2005, 21:42:20 I guess i am lucky as I have ridden the Budd Canadian cars in three different liveries the original Maroon with Beaver Crests, The CP Rail Red and the Via colors. As much as I like them I have to give some credit to the GN for the magnificent Empire Builder that I rode in five color schemes the original Orange and Pullman Green with Gold, the second Orange and Pullman Green without the gold separation stripes, Big Sky Blue BN Green and Amtrak. The NP North Coast Limited I rode in three paint schemes the original the Loewy paint scheme and BN Green in both cases of the BN Green on the Empire Builder and North Coast Limited neither consisyt was completely repainted. In fact I don't know if a complete train set of either train was fully painted in Cascade Green. Rode the CN in the old green scheme, Green & Black scheme, and the Black and white scheme and rode both the original PG&E and after it became BC Rail. All of this talk about the Canadian but the other CPR Transcontinental never receives any mention so will do that now. The Dominion was diesel powered the train consist was a mixture of the new Budd cars and many older heavyweights and some lightweights of older vintage. Although it ran on a slower schedule than the Candaian it was first class in every way. Both types of Budd Sleepers Manor and Chateau as well as Park cars were carried. The dining car was a Budd and the Baggage Crew Dormitory was a Budd. The Skyline Dome was Budd and all other cars were heavyweights in the Maroon scheme with Gold leaf lettering. In summers the Dominion always ran in two sections one Toronto-Vancouver the other Montreal - Vancouver. The Dominion was an excellent train and very little has been written about it. Many people used to mistake the Dominion for the Canadian thinking it was just carrying extra older cars. From what I have learned it never carried the U series Tourist sleepers in stainless steel finish like the Canadian but it did carry Tourist sleepers. The coaches were postwar CP shop built streamlined cars and it carried more coaches than the Canadian. I don't know that it carried any 12-1 heavyweights in its consist bust suspect it did as they were still quite popular. There was more variety of sleeping accomodation then on the Canadian and im quite sure the summer consists carried far more passengers than the Canadian. If anyone else has anything to add about the Dominion I would love to see it in the forum.
QUOTE: Ted D. Kramer Posted: 03 May 2005, 06:46:03 Mornin' Gents, I did "burn some midnight oil," caught up with most of the Posts and of course, the "Summaries." Yeah, lots of good information from folks who "have been there." That sure means a lot now, 'cause the days of "Pullman Gypsies" is thinning out fast. My earliest claim to riding "classic Varnish" is pretty lack luster as most of the "name" trains in the East, e.g. Broadway Limited, Capitol Limited, Crescent, et al., had been reduced to "in name only" status by the 1960's. There were still some "hold-outs" in the West as per the Super Cheif (extra fares), plus the El Capitan, Kansas City Cheif, Empire Builder, that maintained full services. I really should count my blessings to have caught the last gasp of that era and I'll never forget the meaning of "first class." Did have some fun on Mexican, Irish and Panamanian rails and hope to do many more now that I'm fully retired. I trust you will forgive the anemic input from my bar stool. Maybe I'll be able to toss in a rag or a bone from time to time as "Our" Place clears the yard and gets the "Hi Ball" Speaking of which, a Crown Royal and soda would hit the spot right about now. It is early but I've been "at it" since 4:00 a.m. and have a long way to go yet. Gotta "hit the bricks" too soon, so its "all aboard" for me 'til next time. Whoever is "subing" for Tom; please keep a tight cap on the soda bottle. Untill then, [bTed
QUOTE: wrwatkinsPosted: 03 May 2005, 11:12:21 Good morning Tom. The black coffee was great. Thanks for brewing up a pot. Lets see-what yarn can I spin today. How about WWII stories. During the big one we lived in the northern panhandle of WV. One of my uncles got on =the wrong end of one of Adolph's grenades in Italy and lost an arm and leg. He spent the winter of 44-45 recovering in Atlantic City where the government converted several of the hotels into hospitals. That winter we made 5 trips to Atlantic City to see Uncle Alf. Since gasoline was rationed train was the only way to go. We would go the the Pennsylvania station either in Steubenville Ohio or Wellsburg WV to catch a train east. With luck we would get a train direct into Philadelphia then transfer to the Pennsy partially owned Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore line to Atlantic City. Getting a "sleeper" was almost impossible. Just getting a pillow was a miracle. My mother tells the tale of me waking up and asking "What happened to the whistle?" We were in GG1 territory! Pennsylvania, like all railroads were struggling to get equipment to meet the demand. In one coach you could read under a couple coats of paint instructions for lighting the kerosene lamps. Fortunately the train had been electrified. I remember one trip returning home. As the train started to cross the Ohio River bridge between Weirton and Steubenville my father got us into the vestibule as the Steubenville station was 2 miles down the line. We met the conductor in the vestibule who enquired why we were there. My father said we were getting off in Steubenville. The conductor said we were in section one, which did not stop in Steubenville. If we wanted off we should be in the third section. The next stop for section one was Zanesville, about 50 miles too far west. My father reached up and grabbed the emergency brake rope and said when he sat the Steubenville station sign he would pull this and we would get off one block later. The conductor said don't do that and he would stop the train. The train slowed to a crawl, we stepped off, and the conductor gave the highball to the engineer. The coal was thrown to the engine and the train left in a hurry. Less than 5 minutes later the second section came through at full speed. I only hope that the first section got out of the way. PS at this time I was 5 years old. Time for another slug of coffee. ***
QUOTE: siberianmo Posted: 03 May 2005, 11:55:09 G'day All ..... I'm here, behind the bar, but oh so busy this fine day ........ Just keep things moving along and I'll be a good listener .... BY THE WAY, HOW COME NO ONE as in NO ONE has even offered to keep this place functioning in my absence? C'mon -- it's not like real work for crying out loud! Just stop in once a day, make a post or two ..... and that's it. PLEASE respond to this ...... I'd feel a lot better knowing that "Our" Place isn't going to go the way of so many other topics .... at least, not yet! I'll try to get one more SUMMARY pieced together before I go ........ Get back to y'all later! Tom
QUOTE: ftwNSengineer Posted: 03 May 2005, 2:20:44 sure i dont mind hanging out here once in a while.It gives me a little break when in trying to do prototype research
QUOTE: siberianmo Posted: 03 May 2005, 15:06:52 [#welcome] aboard ftwNSengineer What a way to start out with "Our" Place ... first visit and all set to pitch in when asked ...... that's really something - a first on these forums for me. Thanx! [tup] [tup] [tup] I hope you take a few minutes to browse through the pages before this one ... especially those SUMMARIES I've posted ... that will help you catch up and become a "regular" in no time. Oh yeah - FIRST DRINK IS ON THE HOUSE - 2nd one too, for being so willing to help out. [tup] Now, the idea of "Our" Place is to discuss "classic" trains - that's the gist. We may not always stay on topic, but somewhere in the conversations we do try to at least relate to what this is all about. Of course, being a Bar 'n Grill, you have to recognize that there will be times when there are "other" things going on. Glad to have you as a "customer" and we're looking forward to what you have to share with us. [tup] Whatillyahave? Tom QUOTE: trolleyboy Posted: 03 May 2005, 14:39:25 Afternoon all. Tom I'd love to help for some of your absence but I'm going away for a couple o days the end of the week as well.I will certainly check in while I'm home however. Passing trains is a great book two other mcdonell titles you might like are heartland and signatures in steal. Greg still lives in Kitchener ontario and comes up to the museum fairly regularly not a member but he's always willing to sign books when he's around,seeing as how our gift shop sells many a copy of his books. For those interested in Canada's other continental CNR I recomend Across the Canadian shield by Alan Lill and Robert Wanner.It was published in 1998 by CN Lines SpecialmIntrest Group isbn# 0-9684235-0-7 or right the SIG group at CN Lines Special Intrest group 101 Elm Park Road Winnipeg Manitoba Canada R2M 0W3 It covers steam and diesel in the fifties frieght and passenger trains.It discusses the Super Continental and all the myriad of minor trains as well. It's hardcover and has excellant photo's.Same size format as passing trains but more text and maps.Balck and White and Colour photo's as well. Tom I may be able to track down a CN FA1 LL P2K from Lifelike canada if you are interested it's not an FP7 but it's still a mighty fine loco(zebra stripe paint job) Hi Ted glad you made it here as well. What are you doing in Florida I thought you were in the mid west? thanks for popping by next time your in i'll buy. Later all Rob Howdy Rob Can't keep you out of "Our" Place, huh? Good seeing you again .... always welcome - enjoy your company (and patronage). So, whatillitbe? Appreciate your willingness to help out 'round here. Any contribution that keeps "Our" Place up and running is what this request is all about ...... [tup] [tup] [tup] If you can find a link to that CN FA1 you mentioned, I'd like to see it. As long as it will "fit" with the consist of CN's black/white smoothsides - that's the objective. Appreciate your help on this too. [tup] Oh yeah - the book about the Continental - looks like the bride will be buying that for me - also! Tom QUOTE: coalminer3 Posted: 03 May 2005, 15:59:12 Quick stop b4 we shut down for the day and head home. I enjoyed the posts about the P&WV. Fascinating railroad with some most interesting locomotives. There is a book called the High and Dry which some of you may have seen. If you have not, it's worth hunting for. The photos are excellent; including some color shots. For those who want to read more about Gould, Maury Klein's book on him is about the best. My mom used to tell abt riding the P Company in WW2 from Washington to Providence; this would have been abt. 1943; no sleepers, of course, but they did operate parlor cars as "overnight cars." She recalled that women traveling by themselves rode in a separate car. "One of the worst trips I ever made," she used to say, "but we all were in it together." My father in law had a scenic tour of Europe from France to Germany via Luxembourg and a few other places. He said that when he came home, his ship landed in Jersey. He took the ferry to New York and then rode the NYC from New York City to Buffalo. He said he re,membered getting on the train at GCT and that's all he remembered until the conductor came and told him, "if your getting off at Buffalo, you'd better get off the train now." Have a good evening. wrok safe Evening - nothing to drink? Nada, zilch, zero not even coffee? Must have been a tough day for you. Nevertheless, always good having you stop by and sharing your thoughts with those of us in "Our" Place. You know, until you guys started coming in here and talked about the P&WV I had no clue about it or the history behind the RR. Thanx to *** Watkins we now all know ...... Trains were such a part of history in the U.S. and Canada that it boggles my aging mind to witness the changes we've experienced. Who would have ever thought .........? But, time waits for no man and change is inevitable. On that note, have one on me! [tup] Tom QUOTE: earlydiesels Posted: 03 May 2005, 16:51:52 Hello everyone. Tom, I'll take another of those cold ones like last time. I will check in while you're gone to keep things happening. ***, do you happen to have or have access to, a Fall 2000 Classic Trains? It has an great article about the good old days in Wheeling, WV. Same mag has a small writeup about CP's Jubilees. Trolleyboy, have you seen Greg Mcdonnell's article about the Montana Rail Link in the latest trains? I like the way he writes about diesels. I do not remember steam in active service so my early memories are of Frisco black and yellow. Tom, you had better look out. If you have a red sitting between two blondes you better gird the battlements and flood the moat! Trouble could be brewing. I better stay away as I have a weakness for redhaired women. I'll be gone Saturday and Sunday. We have bridge work to do at the rr and a charter for Saturday morning. I am running the train then I'll try my hand at bridge repairs but I'll help around Our Place until then. I knew you'd come through - just knew it! Thanx earlydiesels .... [ltup] [tup] [tup] The cold one is one me ....... enjoy! Well my auburn haired beauty at home would have a helluva lot to say about this! But then again, it's only cyber stuff! Oh, but there was a time ....... Enjoy your weekend and I appreciate anything you can do to keep "Our" Place afloat. Tom nickinwestwales Posted: 03 May 2005, 19:03:00 Tom,hi-didnt realise thats all you needed for "cover"-happy to pick up a couple of shifts,thought there would be "computer techie" stuff involved,almost certainly beyond my competance,will look in tomorrow to see when you have me down for, take it easy now, nick nickinwestwales[/b] Posted: 03 May 2005, 19:09:21 Well that last post just caused a little purple star to appear in my box ,must be accumulated Karma points or something.........hey ho..........nick Thanx Nick you're another that I knew would be there when needed ..... really appreciate your help. Hey - absolutely nothing to it ... just make a post or two when youcan. That's what keeps "Our" Place up and running. Don't worry about SUMMARIES and the like ....... guys will just have to resort to reading the "raw" material! [tup] [;)] That mug over there is for you ..... along with a refill. [tup] [;)] Tom =============================== Okay ....... looks like that's it for this evening. Drop some quarters from that jar over there in the juke box and let's get something going on 'round here. See y'all in the morning ...... Tom (Siberianmo) Properietor of "Our" Place Happy Railroading! Siberianmo nickinwestwales Member sinceApril 2005 901 posts Posted by nickinwestwales on Tuesday, May 3, 2005 7:09 PM Well that last post just caused a little purple star to appear in my box ,must be accumulated Karma points or something.........hey ho..........nick nickinwestwales Member sinceApril 2005 901 posts Posted by nickinwestwales on Tuesday, May 3, 2005 7:03 PM Tom,hi-didnt realise thats all you needed for "cover"-happy to pick up a couple of shifts,thought there would be "computer techie" stuff involved,almost certainly beyond my competance,will look in tomorrow to see when you have me down for,take it easy now,nick Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 3, 2005 4:51 PM Hello everyone. Tom, I'll take another of those cold ones like last time. I will check in while you're gone to keep things happening. ***, do you happen to have or have access to, a Fall 2000 Classic Trains? It has an great article about the good old days in Wheeling, WV. Same mag has a small writeup about CP's Jubilees. Trolleyboy, have you seen Greg Mcdonnell's article about the Montana Rail Link in the latest trains? I like the way he writes about diesels. I do not remember steam in active service so my early memories are of Frisco black and yellow. Tom, you had better look out. If you have a red sitting between two blondes you better gird the battlements and flood the moat! Trouble could be brewing. I better stay away as I have a weakness for redhaired women. I'll be gone Saturday and Sunday. We have bridge work to do at the rr and a charter for Saturday morning. I am running the train then I'll try my hand at bridge repairs but I'll help around Our Place until then. Edit coalminer3 Member sinceJanuary 2001 From: WV 1,251 posts Posted by coalminer3 on Tuesday, May 3, 2005 3:59 PM Quick stop b4 we shut down for the day and head home. I enjoyed the posts about the P&WV. Fascinating railroad with some most interesting locomotives. There is a book called the High and Dry which some of you may have seen. If you have not, it's worth hunting for. The photos are excellent; including some color shots. For those who want to read more about Gould, Maury Klein's book on him is about the best. My mom used to tell abt riding the P Company in WW2 from Washington to Providence; this would have been abt. 1943; no sleepers, of course, but they did operate parlor cars as "overnight cars." She recalled that women traveling by themselves rode in a separate car. "One of the worst trips I ever made," she used to say, "but we all were in it together." My father in law had a scenic tour of Europe from France to Germany via Luxembourg and a few other places. He said that when he came home, his ship landed in Jersey. He took the ferry to New York and then rode the NYC from New York City to Buffalo. He said he re,membered getting on the train at GCT and that's all he remembered until the conductor came and told him, "if your getting off at Buffalo, you'd better get off the train now." Have a good evening. wrok safe siberianmo Member sinceFebruary 2004 From: Chesterfield, Missouri, USA 7,214 posts Posted by siberianmo on Tuesday, May 3, 2005 3:06 PM QUOTE: ftwNSengineer Posted: Today, 12:20:44 sure i dont mind hanging out here once in a while.It gives me a little break when in trying to do prototype research [#welcome] aboard ftwNSengineer What a way to start out with "Our" Place ... first visit and all set to pitch in when asked ...... that's really something - a first on these forums for me. Thanx! [tup] [tup] [tup] I hope you take a few minutes to browse through the pages before this one ... especially those SUMMARIES I've posted ... that will help you catch up and become a "regular" in no time. Oh yeah - FIRST DRINK IS ON THE HOUSE - 2nd one too, for being so willing to help out. [;)] Now, the idea of "Our" Place is to discuss "classic" trains - that's the gist. We may not always stay on topic, but somewhere in the conversations we do try to at least relate to what this is all about. [}:)] Of course, being a Bar 'n Grill, you have to recognize that there will be times when there are "other" things going on. Glad to have you as a "customer" and we're looking forward to what you have to share with us. Whatillyahave? Tom [tup] [;)] Happy Railroading! Siberianmo trolleyboy Member sinceMay 2014 3,727 posts Posted by trolleyboy on Tuesday, May 3, 2005 2:39 PM Afternoon all. Tom I'd love to help for some of your absence but I'm going away for a couple o days the end of the week as well.I will certainly check in while I'm home however.Passing trains is a great book two other mcdonell titles you might like are heartland and signatures in steal. Greg still lives in Kitchener ontario and comes up to the museum fairly regularly not a member but he's always willing to sign books when he's around,seeing as how our gift shop sells many a copy of his books.For those interested in Canada's other continental CNR I recomend Across the Canadian shield by Alan Lill and Robert Wanner.It was published in 1998 by CN Lines SpecialmIntrest Group isbn# 0-9684235-0-7 or right the SIG group at CN Lines Special Intrest group 101 Elm Park Road Winnipeg Manitoba Canada R2M 0W3 It covers steam and diesel in the fifties frieght and passenger trains.It discusses the Super Continental and all the myriad of minor trains as well. It's hardcover and has excellant photo's.Same size format as passing trains but more text and maps.Balck and White and Colour photo's as well.Tom I may be able to track down a CN FA1 LL P2K from Lifelike canada if you are interested it's not an FP7 but it's still a mighty fine loco(zebra stripe paint job) Hi Ted glad you made it here as well. What are you doing in Florida I thought you were in the mid west?Anyway thanks for popping by next time your in i'll buy. Later all Rob « First«293294295296297298299»Last » SUBSCRIBER & MEMBER LOGIN Login, or register today to interact in our online community, comment on articles, receive our newsletter, manage your account online and more! Login Register FREE NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Get the Classic Trains twice-monthly newsletter Submit More great sites from Kalmbach Media Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy
QUOTE: trolleyboy Posted: 03 May 2005, 14:39:25 Afternoon all. Tom I'd love to help for some of your absence but I'm going away for a couple o days the end of the week as well.I will certainly check in while I'm home however. Passing trains is a great book two other mcdonell titles you might like are heartland and signatures in steal. Greg still lives in Kitchener ontario and comes up to the museum fairly regularly not a member but he's always willing to sign books when he's around,seeing as how our gift shop sells many a copy of his books. For those interested in Canada's other continental CNR I recomend Across the Canadian shield by Alan Lill and Robert Wanner.It was published in 1998 by CN Lines SpecialmIntrest Group isbn# 0-9684235-0-7 or right the SIG group at CN Lines Special Intrest group 101 Elm Park Road Winnipeg Manitoba Canada R2M 0W3 It covers steam and diesel in the fifties frieght and passenger trains.It discusses the Super Continental and all the myriad of minor trains as well. It's hardcover and has excellant photo's.Same size format as passing trains but more text and maps.Balck and White and Colour photo's as well. Tom I may be able to track down a CN FA1 LL P2K from Lifelike canada if you are interested it's not an FP7 but it's still a mighty fine loco(zebra stripe paint job) Hi Ted glad you made it here as well. What are you doing in Florida I thought you were in the mid west? thanks for popping by next time your in i'll buy. Later all Rob Howdy Rob Can't keep you out of "Our" Place, huh? Good seeing you again .... always welcome - enjoy your company (and patronage). So, whatillitbe? Appreciate your willingness to help out 'round here. Any contribution that keeps "Our" Place up and running is what this request is all about ...... [tup] [tup] [tup] If you can find a link to that CN FA1 you mentioned, I'd like to see it. As long as it will "fit" with the consist of CN's black/white smoothsides - that's the objective. Appreciate your help on this too. [tup] Oh yeah - the book about the Continental - looks like the bride will be buying that for me - also! Tom QUOTE: coalminer3 Posted: 03 May 2005, 15:59:12 Quick stop b4 we shut down for the day and head home. I enjoyed the posts about the P&WV. Fascinating railroad with some most interesting locomotives. There is a book called the High and Dry which some of you may have seen. If you have not, it's worth hunting for. The photos are excellent; including some color shots. For those who want to read more about Gould, Maury Klein's book on him is about the best. My mom used to tell abt riding the P Company in WW2 from Washington to Providence; this would have been abt. 1943; no sleepers, of course, but they did operate parlor cars as "overnight cars." She recalled that women traveling by themselves rode in a separate car. "One of the worst trips I ever made," she used to say, "but we all were in it together." My father in law had a scenic tour of Europe from France to Germany via Luxembourg and a few other places. He said that when he came home, his ship landed in Jersey. He took the ferry to New York and then rode the NYC from New York City to Buffalo. He said he re,membered getting on the train at GCT and that's all he remembered until the conductor came and told him, "if your getting off at Buffalo, you'd better get off the train now." Have a good evening. wrok safe Evening - nothing to drink? Nada, zilch, zero not even coffee? Must have been a tough day for you. Nevertheless, always good having you stop by and sharing your thoughts with those of us in "Our" Place. You know, until you guys started coming in here and talked about the P&WV I had no clue about it or the history behind the RR. Thanx to *** Watkins we now all know ...... Trains were such a part of history in the U.S. and Canada that it boggles my aging mind to witness the changes we've experienced. Who would have ever thought .........? But, time waits for no man and change is inevitable. On that note, have one on me! [tup] Tom QUOTE: earlydiesels Posted: 03 May 2005, 16:51:52 Hello everyone. Tom, I'll take another of those cold ones like last time. I will check in while you're gone to keep things happening. ***, do you happen to have or have access to, a Fall 2000 Classic Trains? It has an great article about the good old days in Wheeling, WV. Same mag has a small writeup about CP's Jubilees. Trolleyboy, have you seen Greg Mcdonnell's article about the Montana Rail Link in the latest trains? I like the way he writes about diesels. I do not remember steam in active service so my early memories are of Frisco black and yellow. Tom, you had better look out. If you have a red sitting between two blondes you better gird the battlements and flood the moat! Trouble could be brewing. I better stay away as I have a weakness for redhaired women. I'll be gone Saturday and Sunday. We have bridge work to do at the rr and a charter for Saturday morning. I am running the train then I'll try my hand at bridge repairs but I'll help around Our Place until then. I knew you'd come through - just knew it! Thanx earlydiesels .... [ltup] [tup] [tup] The cold one is one me ....... enjoy! Well my auburn haired beauty at home would have a helluva lot to say about this! But then again, it's only cyber stuff! Oh, but there was a time ....... Enjoy your weekend and I appreciate anything you can do to keep "Our" Place afloat. Tom nickinwestwales Posted: 03 May 2005, 19:03:00 Tom,hi-didnt realise thats all you needed for "cover"-happy to pick up a couple of shifts,thought there would be "computer techie" stuff involved,almost certainly beyond my competance,will look in tomorrow to see when you have me down for, take it easy now, nick nickinwestwales[/b] Posted: 03 May 2005, 19:09:21 Well that last post just caused a little purple star to appear in my box ,must be accumulated Karma points or something.........hey ho..........nick Thanx Nick you're another that I knew would be there when needed ..... really appreciate your help. Hey - absolutely nothing to it ... just make a post or two when youcan. That's what keeps "Our" Place up and running. Don't worry about SUMMARIES and the like ....... guys will just have to resort to reading the "raw" material! [tup] [;)] That mug over there is for you ..... along with a refill. [tup] [;)] Tom =============================== Okay ....... looks like that's it for this evening. Drop some quarters from that jar over there in the juke box and let's get something going on 'round here. See y'all in the morning ...... Tom (Siberianmo) Properietor of "Our" Place Happy Railroading! Siberianmo nickinwestwales Member sinceApril 2005 901 posts Posted by nickinwestwales on Tuesday, May 3, 2005 7:09 PM Well that last post just caused a little purple star to appear in my box ,must be accumulated Karma points or something.........hey ho..........nick nickinwestwales Member sinceApril 2005 901 posts Posted by nickinwestwales on Tuesday, May 3, 2005 7:03 PM Tom,hi-didnt realise thats all you needed for "cover"-happy to pick up a couple of shifts,thought there would be "computer techie" stuff involved,almost certainly beyond my competance,will look in tomorrow to see when you have me down for,take it easy now,nick Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 3, 2005 4:51 PM Hello everyone. Tom, I'll take another of those cold ones like last time. I will check in while you're gone to keep things happening. ***, do you happen to have or have access to, a Fall 2000 Classic Trains? It has an great article about the good old days in Wheeling, WV. Same mag has a small writeup about CP's Jubilees. Trolleyboy, have you seen Greg Mcdonnell's article about the Montana Rail Link in the latest trains? I like the way he writes about diesels. I do not remember steam in active service so my early memories are of Frisco black and yellow. Tom, you had better look out. If you have a red sitting between two blondes you better gird the battlements and flood the moat! Trouble could be brewing. I better stay away as I have a weakness for redhaired women. I'll be gone Saturday and Sunday. We have bridge work to do at the rr and a charter for Saturday morning. I am running the train then I'll try my hand at bridge repairs but I'll help around Our Place until then. Edit coalminer3 Member sinceJanuary 2001 From: WV 1,251 posts Posted by coalminer3 on Tuesday, May 3, 2005 3:59 PM Quick stop b4 we shut down for the day and head home. I enjoyed the posts about the P&WV. Fascinating railroad with some most interesting locomotives. There is a book called the High and Dry which some of you may have seen. If you have not, it's worth hunting for. The photos are excellent; including some color shots. For those who want to read more about Gould, Maury Klein's book on him is about the best. My mom used to tell abt riding the P Company in WW2 from Washington to Providence; this would have been abt. 1943; no sleepers, of course, but they did operate parlor cars as "overnight cars." She recalled that women traveling by themselves rode in a separate car. "One of the worst trips I ever made," she used to say, "but we all were in it together." My father in law had a scenic tour of Europe from France to Germany via Luxembourg and a few other places. He said that when he came home, his ship landed in Jersey. He took the ferry to New York and then rode the NYC from New York City to Buffalo. He said he re,membered getting on the train at GCT and that's all he remembered until the conductor came and told him, "if your getting off at Buffalo, you'd better get off the train now." Have a good evening. wrok safe siberianmo Member sinceFebruary 2004 From: Chesterfield, Missouri, USA 7,214 posts Posted by siberianmo on Tuesday, May 3, 2005 3:06 PM QUOTE: ftwNSengineer Posted: Today, 12:20:44 sure i dont mind hanging out here once in a while.It gives me a little break when in trying to do prototype research [#welcome] aboard ftwNSengineer What a way to start out with "Our" Place ... first visit and all set to pitch in when asked ...... that's really something - a first on these forums for me. Thanx! [tup] [tup] [tup] I hope you take a few minutes to browse through the pages before this one ... especially those SUMMARIES I've posted ... that will help you catch up and become a "regular" in no time. Oh yeah - FIRST DRINK IS ON THE HOUSE - 2nd one too, for being so willing to help out. [;)] Now, the idea of "Our" Place is to discuss "classic" trains - that's the gist. We may not always stay on topic, but somewhere in the conversations we do try to at least relate to what this is all about. [}:)] Of course, being a Bar 'n Grill, you have to recognize that there will be times when there are "other" things going on. Glad to have you as a "customer" and we're looking forward to what you have to share with us. Whatillyahave? Tom [tup] [;)] Happy Railroading! Siberianmo trolleyboy Member sinceMay 2014 3,727 posts Posted by trolleyboy on Tuesday, May 3, 2005 2:39 PM Afternoon all. Tom I'd love to help for some of your absence but I'm going away for a couple o days the end of the week as well.I will certainly check in while I'm home however.Passing trains is a great book two other mcdonell titles you might like are heartland and signatures in steal. Greg still lives in Kitchener ontario and comes up to the museum fairly regularly not a member but he's always willing to sign books when he's around,seeing as how our gift shop sells many a copy of his books.For those interested in Canada's other continental CNR I recomend Across the Canadian shield by Alan Lill and Robert Wanner.It was published in 1998 by CN Lines SpecialmIntrest Group isbn# 0-9684235-0-7 or right the SIG group at CN Lines Special Intrest group 101 Elm Park Road Winnipeg Manitoba Canada R2M 0W3 It covers steam and diesel in the fifties frieght and passenger trains.It discusses the Super Continental and all the myriad of minor trains as well. It's hardcover and has excellant photo's.Same size format as passing trains but more text and maps.Balck and White and Colour photo's as well.Tom I may be able to track down a CN FA1 LL P2K from Lifelike canada if you are interested it's not an FP7 but it's still a mighty fine loco(zebra stripe paint job) Hi Ted glad you made it here as well. What are you doing in Florida I thought you were in the mid west?Anyway thanks for popping by next time your in i'll buy. Later all Rob « First«293294295296297298299»Last » SUBSCRIBER & MEMBER LOGIN Login, or register today to interact in our online community, comment on articles, receive our newsletter, manage your account online and more! Login Register FREE NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Get the Classic Trains twice-monthly newsletter Submit More great sites from Kalmbach Media Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy
QUOTE: coalminer3 Posted: 03 May 2005, 15:59:12 Quick stop b4 we shut down for the day and head home. I enjoyed the posts about the P&WV. Fascinating railroad with some most interesting locomotives. There is a book called the High and Dry which some of you may have seen. If you have not, it's worth hunting for. The photos are excellent; including some color shots. For those who want to read more about Gould, Maury Klein's book on him is about the best. My mom used to tell abt riding the P Company in WW2 from Washington to Providence; this would have been abt. 1943; no sleepers, of course, but they did operate parlor cars as "overnight cars." She recalled that women traveling by themselves rode in a separate car. "One of the worst trips I ever made," she used to say, "but we all were in it together." My father in law had a scenic tour of Europe from France to Germany via Luxembourg and a few other places. He said that when he came home, his ship landed in Jersey. He took the ferry to New York and then rode the NYC from New York City to Buffalo. He said he re,membered getting on the train at GCT and that's all he remembered until the conductor came and told him, "if your getting off at Buffalo, you'd better get off the train now." Have a good evening. wrok safe
QUOTE: earlydiesels Posted: 03 May 2005, 16:51:52 Hello everyone. Tom, I'll take another of those cold ones like last time. I will check in while you're gone to keep things happening. ***, do you happen to have or have access to, a Fall 2000 Classic Trains? It has an great article about the good old days in Wheeling, WV. Same mag has a small writeup about CP's Jubilees. Trolleyboy, have you seen Greg Mcdonnell's article about the Montana Rail Link in the latest trains? I like the way he writes about diesels. I do not remember steam in active service so my early memories are of Frisco black and yellow. Tom, you had better look out. If you have a red sitting between two blondes you better gird the battlements and flood the moat! Trouble could be brewing. I better stay away as I have a weakness for redhaired women. I'll be gone Saturday and Sunday. We have bridge work to do at the rr and a charter for Saturday morning. I am running the train then I'll try my hand at bridge repairs but I'll help around Our Place until then.
nickinwestwales Posted: 03 May 2005, 19:03:00 Tom,hi-didnt realise thats all you needed for "cover"-happy to pick up a couple of shifts,thought there would be "computer techie" stuff involved,almost certainly beyond my competance,will look in tomorrow to see when you have me down for, take it easy now, nick
nickinwestwales[/b] Posted: 03 May 2005, 19:09:21 Well that last post just caused a little purple star to appear in my box ,must be accumulated Karma points or something.........hey ho..........nick
QUOTE: ftwNSengineer Posted: Today, 12:20:44 sure i dont mind hanging out here once in a while.It gives me a little break when in trying to do prototype research
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