G'day Gents!
It's a humid morning here in mid-continent USA with some sorely needed rain on the way along with a cold front expected to lower our temps into a more comfortable level. Petrol up at Collusion Corner was at $2.88 (rounded) yesterday, which is far below the $3.21 of about a week ago. All of that and here I am at the bar - once again!
Visits from Rob and Eric capped a nice Sunday - unfortunately for Rob, the adult beverage section of the bar was secured for the day - sorry! <grin> Nice shots from your trip, Rob - sorry to see such majestic machinery in that condition, as I'm sure you were too.
Comments regarding the spring Rendezvous in St. Louis from Lars 'n Eric: nothing has changed - we'll keep in touch by Email as we move closer. Send me your thoughts regarding the best dates for you and we'll see what shakes loose.
Eric, these Forum changes have surely messed up more than one honorable attempt at getting Pix and or other features Posted. Best advice I can offer is to try again. I did note that you seem to be using <> rather than [] for your Pix URLs. Also, maybe the location of the storage for your Pix isn't compatible with Forum requirements. Perhaps opening an account with PhotoBucket (hate to recommend them - BUT, they are a bit more user friendly than others) will help you along. Contact me by Email if you'd like to delve into this further.
Oh yes - those [b] do not work any longer - or so it appears. Just highlight the word you want to make "bold" and click the "B" on the tool bar right above the "box" you are typing in. Hope this helps.
Some railroading info from St. Louis: Our light rail system (MetroLink) will be opening up their nearly 8 mile extension later this month - at a cost of about $100 million per mile - yes $100 million! Not only that, but the funding for it comes out of our local sales tax revenues and is projected to have exhausted the "account" for it out for 20-25 years. There wasn't even an attempt at securing federal funding eiter full or partial. What a mess! We have a group of people in this area who are the "movers 'n shakers" for transportation "improvements" - three of 'em come from the northeast - not a "local" in the bunch. Of course, "they" know best for everyone residing here. <ugh> But that's not the rub - the rub is "they" decided to take this light rail system in a direction AVOIDING the major population center in the area, which just happens to be where I live! We (a group of 400 I was heavily affiliated with a few years ago) had "found" an existing RR right of way that could easily have been used to connect our location with the nearest light rail station (25 miles) for a cost of about $225 million (included cars, sidings, station platforms and signalling!). No go - "they" didn't approve of it because "they" didn't think of it! Isn't that the way with the smug and all knowing of the world
Latest word is that the outfit running the light rail hasn't got enough funding to keep the system running once this 'white elephant' of an extension opens up. Isn't that just wunnerful Stay tuned - it will probably get worse before it gets better. Only bright note I can see is that ANY expansion is welcome - but it could have been done so much better, so much cheaper and to areas better served.
It is indeed a sad commentary on the manner in which these "untouchables" get away with their activities. One only needs to travel south to Dallas, TX to see the wonderful results of their light rail and commuter rail sytems (DART and TRE) - outstanding and they are using "my" RDCs on the TRE! Way back on the pages you'll find my trip report and Pix of that fantastic journey I took with our former customer, Dick Watkins. Yes - they did it right in Dallas.
Ask me how I really feel! <ugh>
On a brighter note, I received a couple of Emails from passengerfan Al yesterday. He IS back amongst us, but unfortunately until he gets his 'puter back on line, he will only be available when at work - mostly on Saturdays. He too appreciates the resumption of activity and wants you all to know that he missed the joint as much as the rest of us did!
Okay, Gents - the bar IS open - back to normal, more or less . . . Leon will be bartending this fine day!
Later!
Tom
Well I'm finally able to share a couple shots from our first week of july vacation to North Bay Ontario. I'll do a couple shots this week and the rest next, as we all know one never knows just how reliable photobucket can be.
Temiskaming and Northern Ontario ( now ONR ) # 503 a consolidation type locomotive. parked on the waterfront in North Bay next to lake Nippissing
Another shot of 503 it was shad fly season you can see them clinging on to everything
These last 4 shots are kind of sad, the last survinving bits of the ONR's TEE train rotting behind the 503 on the waterfront. i'm tols that a conserted effort is underway to restore iot cosmetically like the 503 which does not get bothered by the vandles as much as the TEE for some reason.
Rob
Good evening gents. Leon I think i'll grab a #3 and a Keith's to wind out the day. Oh and you and Boris will need to be at the train yard tomorrow to meet the freight comming in. Three reefers of Bantham's and other assorted european ales and bitters. Our retock order since the bathtub's going to start and fill again I must say that it's nice to pop by two days in a row and see the gang back up and at it. good to see the old girl recommissioned !
Tom -Nice to have you back sir. i'm glad that we were able to pry you back from wence yoyuc ame er went er well you know what I mean.The downside is of coarse that Cindy won;'t be pinning away anymore the upside a great bar great comradship and Boris not wandering about looking for you, the nightly frankensteinesk linck mobs were getting a bit tiring. espeacially for the local constabulary.
Pete -First of a belated happy birthday sir. secondly wonderfull photo's from over home Looks like quite a good turn out for that steam running alan attended.
Lars and doug -Great photo's to get this first sunday back together rolling, really does make it seem like old times. Thanks to both of you for your efforts to get us all back on the same page again as it were.i aggree with lars though Doug excellant photo's I think you wree an artisite in a former lifeNice looking house BTW too, I'm guessing that it will be wunnerfull once you are able to get moved in.
Well i'll drop off some belated photo's then I shall retire till tomorrow afternoon.
Been a few Sunday afternoons since I've frequented the Forums . . . nice to be back.
A bit of activity in this saloon today and a new approach to Sunday mornings, so I see. Looks as if Lars has hit upon a good idea: Sunday breakfast - brunch - lunch, without spirits at the bar. Good idea and let's go for it if it's what you guys would like!
The bartender will consistently be Leon throughout the times we are opened - with Cindy filling in here 'n there.
Enjoyed all the Pix from Doug - and the URLs (a touch of "Mike" has remained with us) and the GB train shots from Pete's mate. Good job guys! Of course cannot fail to mention those great looking domes from Lars! The man KNOWS how to get to my heart! Also good seeing BK 'n Lydia this fine day.
I too got a kick out of that home alarm system from you, Doug! Fantastic - as were some of the "babes" at the station!
Catch y'all during the week . . .
Hi Tom and all.
Great to have Sunday posting day back.
Many thanks TOM and all on the b'day wishes great to DOUG MIKE ,LARS and BK calling in.
Great set of photos as usual DOUG and links to the old photos, it would be a great night at the Emporium if we could have a re run of the Casey Jones TV programs. The subway pics are very interesting, did they paint one unit in the White Sox livery I wonder? Great to see the new house taking shape.
LARS Good to see the domes.
Alan from England has sent some pics of his trip to Ireland taken on the International Steam tour in May of this year. Here are 4 pics.
These 2 are at the Clonmacnoise bog railway in County Offaly near Shannonbridge.
Ex Northern Counties Comittee class WT tank loco at Turles heading for Tralee May 6th.
Hope you enjoy the pics.
Pete.
Good Morning Captain Tom and all assembled!A rare treat, Sunday brunch at "Our" Place - now that is something to look forward to!Could not let this day pass without checking to see what has taken place since my last visit. I am most impressed with the turnout both in substance and in numbers. Very well done, Gentlemen, very well done indeed! Lydia and I will have our customary #3s from the Menu Board - a pot of tea for my lady and I'll take the entire urn of java if you please!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY pwolfe Pete!! Ran into a few difficulties trying to get some photos put together for this AM - also Photobucket - so perhaps something is "up" with them. Regret that I have given up for now - too much exasperation far too early for me. I am retired, you know! <grin>Nice spate of URLs from Doug and of course enjoyed the humour - all of it, photo and otherwise! You are a very clever individual and always seem to find the most appropriate bits of fun to share with us. Love that alarm system - really got a few guffaws out of us! Must also add my kudos to those from Lars about the quality of your photos. Nicely done, Sir - to be envied.Good seeing you up and about Sir Lars and for the short term, I hope we will continue our tandem arrangement here at the bar. One day, the Three Horsemen will ride and ride and ride . . . . Appreciate the kind words from our friend in Ontario - trolleyboy Rob. One just never knows what is 'round the bend, eh Let us enjoy all of this while we may. Had one of those perchance meetings one wonders about a few weeks ago - involved that hockey player who departed Edmonton by request. Seems there is quite a bit to the "story" about infidelity and the like. Neither of us are soap opera Aficionados nor do we occupy ourselves with gossip. However, while at a social gathering in Edmonton, one of the "muckety mucks" who does more than dabble into these things for the media was opening his mouth rather wide on the subject. I nearly resorted to my former self by inserting my entire left leg down his throat. However, I thought better of it - hate to ruin a new pair of trousers that way! <grin>By the way - we enjoyed those Via Rail photos from Lars and no matter how many times we have seen those cars, they are truly a throwback to what was a wonderful, wonderful era in railroading. Passengerfan Al got it right - streamliners are where it is AT! We are definitely looking into a trip aboard the Skeena from Jasper up to Prince Ruppert. Supposed to be an awesome rail trip insofar as scenery is concerned. Via runs one of those Ultradomes "in season," which of course is a ticket class unto itself. Such is life - we will report further on this has things develop.More java, Leon!BK in Alberta, Canada's beautiful high mountain country!
Hello again, and that goes twice for Lars! "Babes" in my pix? I hadn't noticed
I use a little Cannon power shot SD20. It'll even make movies and a jillion other things I don't know how to do. As for the JO, he's still there, and so is our condo. We need very badly to sell or rent it. It's making us nutz. I've been lucky with my photobucket. It's rail images that gives me fits anymore.
Hey ...It's August 13! That means that back in 1873 , the Boston & N.Y. Air Line R.R. opened, New Haven to Willmantic, Conn., 50 miles. Chartered in 1846 as N.Y. & Boston R.R. (Now part of N.Y., N.H. & H.) Here's some more "stuff"
Vision of future. Photo montage shows one type of Merlin Gerin linear-motor car on a projected monorail line as it might operate someday in Marseille, France.
Four GG1- electrics await assignment at Sunnyside, N.Y., worlds largest passenger railroad yard.
Distortion in track line, caused by high temperatures, is known as “sun-kink”. These Frisco rails at Hallowell, Kan., buckled from excessive summer heat.
A series of movie melodramas under the general title of “Casey Jones,” filmed on the Sierra Railroad in California by Screens Gems Inc., is now being shown on television. Any resemblance between these movies and the real John Luther Jones is purely coincidental. An outrigger platform permitted camera men to take close-ups of wheels and cab while the Cannonball Express was rolling.
Dirty work at the crossroads. Two members of the cast, Alan Hale and Tom McKee, seek a killer in the episode known as “Death Rides the Tender.” Maybe we should secure these films for the Mentor Emporium?
Last wooden switch-stand on Canadian National system operates stub track on Montmorency Subdivision, formerly Quebec Railway, Light & Power line at the Quebec terminal of the line.
Chicago Transit Authority destroys its outmoded wooden cars by the hundreds as metal equipment replaces them in nearly all subway and el main-line service.
Two girls were discussing their heavy smoking habits. "I get such a yen for a cigarette," said one, "that the only effective countermeasure is to pop a Life Saver into my mouth and suck hard." "That's fine for you," huffed her friend, "but I don't happen to live in a house that's right on the beach!"
Hi again guys! Nice pix Lars. I especially liked the Kootenay Park picture!
Here are some pix I took while playing on the subway and elevated trains last Friday (instead of being at work!)
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Here, one of the “Pink Line” cars approaches. We have 8 colors to choose from. Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink, Brown, Purple, and Orange. http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/Barndad/Picture327-1.jpg
Hey look! It’s my new house actually taking shape!
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Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad 60394
Builder:
Penn Car
Year Built:
1929
Length:
41ft 1in
Width:
9ft 8in
Height:
13ft 3in
Weight:
41700 lbs
Brakes:
AB
Trucks:
American Steel Foundries
Description:
Wood Stock Car
Here’s a nifty stock car
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Hey! No climbing on the cars!
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From the livestocks’ view
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A little water damage, but no wasp nests!
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Here’s the maintenance pit for our trolleys
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On the first day of college, the Dean addressed the students, pointing out some of the rules:
"The female dormitory will be out-of-bounds for all male students, and the male dormitory to the female students. Anybody caught breaking this rule will be fined $20 the first time." He continued, "Anybody caught breaking this rule the second time will be fined $60. Being caught a third time will cost you a fine of $180. Are there any questions?"
At this point, a male student in the crowd inquired:
"How much for a season pass?"
Good morning one and all! I can’t believe that we’re actually back in business! Thanks are in order to all you who “worked” (e-mail bashed?) Tom over from the dark side, and back into the smokey lights of Our Place! Apparently Pete has been especially prolific in this area. Rob kept the lights on, Al saved money for a new computer, BK had too much fun with his soul-mate Lydia, Dave kept the exploits of the Espee alive, and Lars was the driving force that galvanized our little group into a multi-headed mass of mismatched struggling body-parts, in a coordinated effort to re-open the “thread-that could” by bringing back our fearless leader. Well done guys for the excellent efforts from each of you, and the even better results of your actions! We love ya Tom .. and the wonderful place you created.
We were like this:
We’ll do our parts to make sure it doesn’t happen again.
Whoops … didn’t mean to forget Eric. It’s always a pleasure to see you sir. Pete … happy belated. You might have to do it again, as you escaped the full Our Place treatment!
As for my little thread
It just didn’t work. BK was so right at my relief that Our Place re-opened so I could share stuff with guys who appreciate these things.
Speaking of which, here are some more pix. I think it’s probably best to present them as URLs so the pages don’t get bogged-down.
12 woodburners, total weight 854 tons, tested New Hartford bridge near White River Jct., Vt., in 1887
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On the rim of infinity. Passengers gaze spellbound at majestic beauty of Cascade Mountains from Super-Dome car of Milwaukee Road’s Olympian Hiawatha as it rolls swiftly from Chicago to Tacoma.
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“Muley-Cow,” built by Manchester Locomotive Works in 1881 for the Fremont, Elkhorn & Missouri Valley, in Nebraska, was designed to eliminate smoke, sparks and cinders. These apparently were caught in the box over the bell.
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Ummm …just what is this magazine trying to sell?
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My house alarm
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Evening Gents and fellow travelers at the bar!
Happy Birthday (belated) to our friend and regular at the bar - Wolfman Pete!!
As I watch my Mets roll on (leading at the moment) I also have had an eye on these pages. Amazing turnout and much appreciated to one and all for making this 17th month anniversary of "Our" Place such a success! More importantly, we got our Captain back and from everything I've read - things are looking "up" for the best bar in the Ether!
Just wanted to acknowledge you guys - Doug - Rob - BK - Dave - Al - Pete and Eric for taking the time to show your support. Counting me, we have 8 guys (thus far) who stepped up to the plate today. Fantastic - really good show guys! 5 Salute to YOU!
Thanks to Doug, Rob and Dave for the "input" today - just like old times! Given that Sundays have been our Pix Posting days, let's see what develops tomorrow, okay Remember, you can always drop your comments and pix off through the mail slots in the front doors. <grin>
Set 'em up Leon and ring that bell, Boris!
Enjoy and catch ya later Mates!
Lars
A belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY to PETE - August 11th was the date! So, have a Bathams or three on me and enjoy this weekend, Mate!
Good to see ya, Pete and I received and responded to your Email.
Appreciate the kind words from those of you who checked in today and to reiterate, let's let things flow in whatever direction they may. I like the comments from Lars regarding our future - best not to press it. If it's meant to be, then it will happen!
So guys, enjoy this weekend and hope to be communicating with y'all real soon . . . .
Hi TOM and all.
Did not expect to be able to say that again.Caught up on my e-mails and got Lars message.
Is the Bathams still on.
Can I just echo whats been said about ROB DAVE and DOUG I too have missed OUR PLACE.
The new format seems a bit to me so if the wrong smiley appears please forgive me. Heres hopeing to many great days at Our Place again.
The words that have been often quoted about a narrow guage line on the Devon coast in England which closed in the 30s( a section of which is being rebuilt) applied here,"Perchance it is not dead but sleepeth"
Well done Lars PETE.
Good Afternoon Everyone.
My compute has been down for logging on to reply to Our Place or anything else for the last two weeks and in one repect it has been good as i am catching up on writing. Hope everyone has read that Passenger Train Journal is coming back I have every issue from number one and am looking forward to its return after a ten year absence.
Guess I should have ordered my usual CR and a round for the house. The office puter i only have access to on weekends.So until the tech gets around to solving my problem I will have to send messages on Saturdays only.
Great hearing from all of the old regulars and certainly miss the forum.
ttfn Al
Hey Leon ..is it too early for a bottlemless draught? I'll be happy to buy a round for the guys who have shown-up here today as well. Sure is great to hear from BK after all this time. Really glad to see you staing in touch. More kudos to Lars who is keeping the posts coming, and a story about Casey Jones to boot! BY the way .. I did respond to your e-mail through the tranis forum. Did you get it? Great posts from Rob today too. I love wierd tales, as you know. Speaking of which, I spent some time helping to move many boxes of rail magazines from a boxcar to their new home in a Norfolk and Western baggage car at IRM today, and was awarded about a six-month supply of interesting stuff that I'd love to share here, if this thread re-opens. I've been accumulating other material as well.
Here's a little something with Tom in mind. I snuck into our RDC for some pix .. and here are some of them:
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To say this car needs work, is a huge understatement. The IRM RDC used to be scheduled for restoration, and a new diesel engine was secured, but now it seems that only outside cosmetic restoration is to be done. I was invited to assist in this effort today.
That's it for now. I'll be checking in later to see if our "steamed" leader makes an appearance!
A couple had been married only two weeks. The husband, although very much in love, can't wait to go out on the town and party with his old buddies. "Honey," says he to his new bride, "I'll be right back..." "Where are you going, Coochy Coo?" asks the wife. "I'm going to the bar, Pretty Face. I'm going to have a beer." "You want a beer, My Love?" She opens the refrigerator door shows him 25 different brands of beer from 12 different countries: Germany, Holland, Japan, India, including six places he's never even heard of. The husband is nonplussed, and all he can think to say is, "Yes, Honey Pie, but the bar you know...the frozen glass..." He hasn't finished the sentence before wifey interrupts him by saying, "You want a frozen glass, Puppy Face?" She hands him a mug out of the freezer that is so cold that it burns his fingers "Yes, Tootsie Roll," hubby says a bit desperately, "but at the bar they have those hors d'oeuvres that are really delicious... I won't be long. I'll be right back. I promise. OK?" "You want hors d'oeuvres, Pookie Pooh?" She opens the oven and removes 15 different hors d'oeuvres: chicken wings, pigs in a blanket, mushroom caps, pork strips, etc. "But, Sweetie, Honey...at the bar...you know...the swearing, the dirty words and all that..." "You want dirty words, Cutie Pie? Here...DRINK YOUR *** BEER IN YOUR FROZEN *** MUG AND EAT YOUR *** SNACKS, BECAUSE YOU AREN'T GOING ANYWHERE! GOT IT, A**HOLE?!!"
Good morning again folksl Leon I think i will pick up a number 2 of the menu board for the moment.
BK & Lydia - Nice to see our two favourite Albertan's this morning. I'm glad that you took lLrs up on his offer,nice to see those window booths in use again. Thank-you for the kind words on keeping the doors semi-open it's been a labour of love fer sure fer sureI haven't fully figured out all the new nuances of the new forum system yet myself,but I have to say that I don't hate itand it does seem to run much more smoothly.Since today is saturday, and we always "Encored" things on saturday here's a little light hearted one from back a bit.Good plan on the constant check ins folks.I shall soon be off to work but I do plan to pop back in this evening.
trolleyboy wrote:Okay, here's my first "new" piece of info now that we are getting back into the full swing of things here at the ole bar. This is the first of a new series of info from the trolleyboy barns. A new subset of features " Wierd Tales From The Barn" Wierd Tales From The Barn #1 The Trolley and Teddy Roosevelt exerpt from a local newspaper. Once a trolley thretened to become a major player in US Politics.It came within a whisker of killing a US President, and nearly promoted a SecState to the office of the President of the US. Theodore Roosevelt had this run in on a dusty road just outside if Pittsfield Mass.The date was Sept 3 1902, barely a year after President Mackinnley's assasination.The President,Govener Crane of Mass were tooling along in the Presidents open horse drawn landau, pulled by four prancing white horses. Facing them was George B Cortelyou, later the sectratary of Commerce and Labour, and up on the box was the driver and a Secret Service man named William Craig. Five outriders were ridinbg along side in escort of the buggy. They were ahead of thee buggy and were to far away to render assistance,and to add to their mortification another buggy loaded with newspapermen was up ahead of them heading for the same Country Club which was the Presidents destination. An open trolley, travelling in the same direction as the President's carriage overtook the Presidents carriage.Aboard it were a number of Pittsfields notables including the two top officers of the streetcar company.It was later rumoured and denied that they had ordered the motorman to hurry so that they could get to the Country Club in time to welcome the President.The trolley was in the centre of the road and the Landau on the right, well ahaed of both vehicles was a place where the car tracksswung from the center of the road to the right hand side.Concentrating on his prancing team, and unaware that the trolley was passing, the Landau's driver veered over the tracks.The landau was hit hard on it's rear left wheel and shoved aside,pitching it's occupants into the air. The President tumbled in the dirt, recieving a bruise on his cheek,a banged knee a cut lip and a severe shaking up.His glasses were knocked flying, his silk hat frazzled, and his frock coat torn at one elbow.According to the NY Times he told the horrorstruck motorman ; " I Think this is the most ***able outrage I ever heard of "Govener Crane abd Secratary Courtelyou only recieved minor injuries; but the Landau driver was seriously hurt and SS agent Craig who stood up the instant of the impact to protect the President was thrown under the trolley and killed. The motorman , Euclid Madden, was fined 500 dollars and jailed for six months. Many Streetcarmen were convinced that Maden was only a victem of bad luck and of newspaper hue and cry. So a Pittsfield newspaper recollection of Teddy Roosevelt's unfortunate run in with a trolleycar. Rob
Oh yes one other thing.
Lars - Thanks for bringing in the Casey Jones ballad with you. Makes it bit more like old times with some actual content as well as the fine banter at the bar. I think that even if Da Boss dosen't pop by today I think he is with us in spirit. I'm sure that he is quite aware that today is the 17 month aniversary, as this bar really is / was his baby an extension of him if you will.
Tom -If you are out there peeking in. Thank-you for the best darned cyber bar for a person to stop in at and just be themselves ! leon a round as a toast to Da Boss.
Good morning Leon. I see thatyou are wearing your brightest jump boots and suspenders today and i see that Boris is well being Boris he's even reinstalled old number 99's golden striker for this occation today,so remember folks once a riounds bougth he will let er rip. Speaking of which leon a round for all those here assembled. Bwoong gwoong bwoong ah music to my ears.The ladies of perpetual motion and knitting cirle wil be provoding some instruction and entertainment later on today,Cindy has developed some "new tecniques"
Lars-Thank you for attempting to rally the troups today.I'm glad to see that several have jumped in. As ou had noted I do give more of a rats patoot about the place then I suppose I should, but there is too much good information and good times here to simply trun one's back on.So besides renting the hall out to weddings and etc. I have been keeping the candles burning in the windows so to speak.Nice to see that you also brought Tom's other thread back to the fore for the day as well. I have to say that through it all these two treads are / were a shinning becon of what the forums should be, largly JO free.
Doug -Ah yes the rusty old groan- a- meter is still functioning, in fact I have Boris polish it with a hand made Carpathian wax ( best not to ask what it's hand made from, suffice to say it's one of Boris's families recipes ) Thanks for stopping in and thanks for the kind words as well.
Dave -I'm glad to see that you have made it in as well, a second visit since last month if I can recollect correctly. Boris always did have a speacial spot in his heart for you I'm not sure if that's either safe or healthy but it is as it is.
Leon wring up another round for da boyz. Boris do your thing Bwooong gwooong bwooong. Ah yes I think the old place will be hopping at least for one saturday this month.
Good Morning Gents and fellow travelers awaiting to see if the bar will indeed be opened!
First off, thank you to Dave & Doug for following up on my request. Also to Al for answering my email (only one thus far to do so). So, that's four of us who still think there's hope for this place! A good start, huh
Imagination, such as it is here in cyber space, permits us all to envision what we'd like to see. So, let's go this way for a bit: It's Saturday morning - the front doors are unlocked - the Mentor Village Bakery Case has been restocked - the coffee's freshly brewed - Boris and Leon are working the place - the stools are in order and freshly shined - Herr Wurlitzer is humming and from appearances, it looks like old times!
Some reminders, Gents - we must always greet the barkeep (Leon) and order a drink. Coffee and soda is free providing food is ordered, otherwise it costs ya! This is a bar 'n grill and is for adults. The idea 'round the joint always has been to conjure up interaction amongst and between those of us who appreciate classic trains (real and model, as Tom used to tell us).
So, let's get on with it, shall we
Here's a little something I found that may be of interest to you . . . .
Casey Jonesretold byS. E. Schlosser Casey Jones, that heroic railroad engineer of the Cannonball, was known as the man who always brought the train in on time. He would blow the whistle so it started off soft but would increase to a wail louder than a banshee before dying off. Got so as people would recognize that whistle and know when Casey was driving past. April 29, 1900, Casey brought the Cannonball into Memphis dead on time. As he was leaving, he found out one of the other engineers was sick and unable to make his run. So Casey volunteered to help out his friend. He pulled the train out of the station about eleven p.m., an hour and thirty-five minutes late. Casey was determined to make up the time. As soon as he could, he highballed out of Memphis (highballing means to go very fast and take a lot of risks to get where your headed) and started making up for lost time. About four a.m., when he had nearly made up all the time on the run, Casey rounded a corner near Vaughin, Mississippi and saw a stalled freight train on the track. He shouted for his fireman to jump. The fireman made it out alive, but Casey Jones died in the wreck, one hand on the brake and one on the whistle chord. The Ballad of Casey Jones is still sung today. THE BALLAD OF CASEY JONES This version was considered by Janie Jones, Casey's wife, to be the most accurate representation of Wallace's original version. Mrs. Jones spent much of her life refuting some of the vulgar references other versions made about her husband. Come all you rounders if you want to hear A story 'bout a brave engineer, Casey Jones was the rounder's name "Twas on the Illinois Central that he won his fame. Casey Jones, he loved a locomotive. Casey Jones, a mighty man was he. Casey Jones run his final locomotive With the Cannonball Special on the old I.C. Casey pulled into memphis on Number Four, The engine foreman met him at the roundhouse door; Said, "Joe Lewis won't be able to make his run So you'll have to double out on Number One." If I can have Sim Webb, my fireman, my engine 382, Although I'm tired and weary, I'll take her through. Put on my whistle that come in today Cause I mean to keep her wailing as we ride and pray. Casey Jones, mounted the cabin, Casey Jones, with the orders in his hand. Casey Jones, he mounted the cabin, Started on his farewell Journey to the promised land. They pulled out of Memphis nearly two hours late, Soon they were speeding at a terrible rate. And the people knew by the whistle's moan. That the man at the throttle was Casey Jones. Need more coal there, fireman Sim, Open that door and heave it in. Give that shovel all you got And we'll reach Canton on the dot On April 30, 1900, that rainy morn, Down in Mississippi near the town of Vaughan, Sped the Cannonball Special only two minutes late Traveling 70 miles an hour when they saw a freight. The caboose number 83 was on the main line, Casey's last words were "Jump, Sim, while you have the time. "At 3:52 that morning came the fareful end, Casey took his farewell trip to the promised land. Casey Jones, he died at the throttle, With the whistle in his hand. Casey Jones, he died at the throttlle, But we'll all see Casey in the promised land. « First«48495051525354»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
Casey Jonesretold byS. E. Schlosser
Casey Jones, that heroic railroad engineer of the Cannonball, was known as the man who always brought the train in on time. He would blow the whistle so it started off soft but would increase to a wail louder than a banshee before dying off. Got so as people would recognize that whistle and know when Casey was driving past.
April 29, 1900, Casey brought the Cannonball into Memphis dead on time. As he was leaving, he found out one of the other engineers was sick and unable to make his run. So Casey volunteered to help out his friend. He pulled the train out of the station about eleven p.m., an hour and thirty-five minutes late. Casey was determined to make up the time. As soon as he could, he highballed out of Memphis (highballing means to go very fast and take a lot of risks to get where your headed) and started making up for lost time.
About four a.m., when he had nearly made up all the time on the run, Casey rounded a corner near Vaughin, Mississippi and saw a stalled freight train on the track. He shouted for his fireman to jump. The fireman made it out alive, but Casey Jones died in the wreck, one hand on the brake and one on the whistle chord.
The Ballad of Casey Jones is still sung today.
THE BALLAD OF CASEY JONES
This version was considered by Janie Jones, Casey's wife, to be the most accurate representation of Wallace's original version. Mrs. Jones spent much of her life refuting some of the vulgar references other versions made about her husband.
Come all you rounders if you want to hear A story 'bout a brave engineer, Casey Jones was the rounder's name "Twas on the Illinois Central that he won his fame.
Casey Jones, he loved a locomotive. Casey Jones, a mighty man was he. Casey Jones run his final locomotive With the Cannonball Special on the old I.C.
Casey pulled into memphis on Number Four, The engine foreman met him at the roundhouse door; Said, "Joe Lewis won't be able to make his run So you'll have to double out on Number One."
If I can have Sim Webb, my fireman, my engine 382, Although I'm tired and weary, I'll take her through. Put on my whistle that come in today Cause I mean to keep her wailing as we ride and pray.
Casey Jones, mounted the cabin, Casey Jones, with the orders in his hand. Casey Jones, he mounted the cabin, Started on his farewell Journey to the promised land.
They pulled out of Memphis nearly two hours late, Soon they were speeding at a terrible rate. And the people knew by the whistle's moan. That the man at the throttle was Casey Jones.
Need more coal there, fireman Sim, Open that door and heave it in. Give that shovel all you got And we'll reach Canton on the dot
On April 30, 1900, that rainy morn, Down in Mississippi near the town of Vaughan, Sped the Cannonball Special only two minutes late Traveling 70 miles an hour when they saw a freight.
The caboose number 83 was on the main line, Casey's last words were "Jump, Sim, while you have the time. "At 3:52 that morning came the fareful end, Casey took his farewell trip to the promised land.
Casey Jones, he died at the throttle, With the whistle in his hand. Casey Jones, he died at the throttlle, But we'll all see Casey in the promised land.
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