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[pwolfe]

Hi Tom and all.

A pint of Bathams and a round please.

It was something special on Track #1 and the scene was well set yesterday TOM with the great CP F diesel photos, I really enjoyed those pics of the locos producing steam heating, leading to todays Canadian post. There seemed a large investment in new Budd cars and GM diesels for the service also going the extra mile with the furnishing of the cars. the train certainly deserved a longer time on the CP than changing transport modes gave it. It must have caused great sadness among CP staff and fans when it was transferred in VIA days to the rival CN route.
Thanks for the map and the interesting pics following. The photo of the train and the caribou [?]in the snow is one my favorite photos. Many thanks as well to ROB for the photos and ad and CM3 for the car info [tup][tup][tup].

DOUG Great photos yesterday if it wasn't for the captions they could of been taken in the 40s or 50s. thanks for sharing them with us [tup]. It is good to see the film makers are trying to make the railroad scenes as authentic as possible.
All we need is Flags Of Our Fathers to premiere at the Emporium[yeah].

TED Glad you liked the pics. I dont think I am posh enough to be a continental[sigh].
I meant to say earlier that is a great link to the UK steam MIKE gave us. A few of the photos were taken in my home town of Rugby and show the factory I was at for 36 years also in the background of one is the bridge I spent many happy hours watching trains as a youngster.

CM3 We came across Kingston station by accident. If I recall it was on a straight stretch of track and steam locos at speed passing through must have been a marvellous sight. [wow][yeah]. Glad you liked the pics.

LARS I'll try again to get my mate to visit us. I will try to help keep the bar profits up Wednesday with you. [tup].

NICK. Thanks for the discriptions on the V of R at Aberystwyth.The PW wagons do indeed look like smaller versions of the Seacows, I wonder if the SEA names for the departmental wagons is still in use[?] One if my favourites was the Shark ballest plough/ brake vans( caboose). I recall there was one type of wagon named Pollack but this had to be dropped as vandels would change one letter of the name[:-^], or so I read.

So you are not the keen on that particular brand of 'Hoggin"( as a mate used to call them) as advertised on the DMU[?].

The worst ever was a Midland Compound in the late 50s or early 60s was used by a national newspaper to haul a special to Blackpool it was painted, I believe( i have only seen a black and white photo) bright red and yellow. after the trip it was immediately withdrawn an ignoble end for a fine engine[V].

As to the Beattie well tanks there are two preserved I have just read in Steam Railway that the same gentleman that sponsered the restoration of the one in the pic #30587 is to pay for #30585 to run again. The loco is at the Buckingham Railway Centre I believe that 30587 is owned by the National Railway Museum.

Good to see you in Nick and I'll have a look at those links now MIKE.

Good day at the bar TOM [tup][tup][tup]. PETE.

[wanswheel]

Hi Tom and everyone, a round for the house.

Wonderful pictures every day here, today no exception.

Dave's post got me googling for pictures again
http://photographic-vision.net/jerryspringer/Southern-4501-18%20springer.jpg Locomotive 4501
http://media.nara.gov/media/images/8/1/08-0061a.gif Lookout Mountain in Civil War days

Truthfully I never heard of St. George's Day until yesterday, but I do recall a St. Joseph's Day when the swallows return (March 19). Here's an old shot of the SP? tracks at Mission San Juan Capistrano
http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:RAD.SCHL:174793?buttons=y&viewheight=480&viewwidth=640

Hats off to Lars for volunteering to bartend, but his most important contribution, in my humble opinion, is to post above his Support the Troops ribbon, which reminds one and all that Our Place does not exist in a vacuum. Appropos of nothing trainwise, from the era of the Penn Central merger, here's a link to one of the best photographs of anything on the Internet: http://media.nara.gov/media/images/36/30/36-2958a.gif "Home is where you dig it."

[nickinwestwales]

Well good evening gentlemen all,[4:-)][oX)]TOM-care to join me in a little livener ?,better send one through to CM3 in the lounge and looks like everybody else`s glasses are convieniently empty so fire `em in please and here`s to "The Canadian"-quite possibly Canada`s most widely known tourist icon ( everyone has it somewhere on their list whatever other things may feature).
A splendid read thank you TOM-and an intriguing set of pix-some very smart C.G.I stuff going on there,nice [tup].
Interesting point at the end about the debate as to `authenticity`-is it still the same train ?.
For me,having the dual advantages of distance and lack of commitment to any particular lobby the answer must be yes-It still serves the same function,in the same manner.
You however have the considerable advantage of me having been aboard.

ROB-A fine pic & poster combo there-got a real soft spot for that blue livery,must be subconcious flash on those old Tri-Ang Transcontinental blue cars.

Well,flying visit tonight-the siren call of the cement mixer beckons for the morning.
Another round for the house before I wend my way-have a good one guys,nick [C=:-)]

[siberianmo]

G'day Gents!

Nice to see CM3 -aka: I'm not Shane come back for a 2nd visit and glad that the CP "did it" for ya! [tup] Your additional info most probably referred to a time when the CPR ran "The Canadian" in Action Red colo(u)rs! Not my favorite, either . . .

The return of Count Robulla and in daylight at that! Do you bath in sun screen, Herr Count[?} [swg] Great Pix and nice Ad as well! [tup][tup][tup] I concur with Lars - much, much better to be safe than sorry. Just isn't the same 'round here without our "trolleywirewalker!" [swg] Which I'll try to get you to do after a "few" at our Rendezvous <grin>

Lars Always a pleasure to have you stop by and you've been extremely dependable trying to keep to a time slot in the PM. Thanx very much for that effort! [tup][tup][tup]

I must "qualify" your comments about my "love affair with all things Canadian." Perhaps we could change that to "most" rather than "all." For I surely have continuing heartburn over a few political issues, not to mention . . . well, I won't! [swg] See, I CAN contain myself - I think I can, I think I can . . . . .

In rereading the days Posts, I neglected to thank "The Bear Man" for his contribution to our Coal Scuttle! - much appreciated! [tup][tup]

I spent most of the day in the Can-Am Train Room doing "photo shoots" of my assorted CP - CPR and VIA Rail passenger trains making up "The Canadian" and "Canadian." (Yes, Lars - "you done good!") [swg] Anyway, it was a rather exasperating time trying to get the consists to run properly. You see, much of what is in my display cases was never "prepared" for layout operation - no weighting, no adustments to wheels and couplers, etc. Got some decent Pix and I'll provide 'em for the Wednesday PIke Perspective's Day . . . or at least I'll give it a try! [swg]

So, The Lars Man will be our very first "Guest Barkeep" on Wednesday. Fine with me - it will be interesting to see how many guys pick up on it . . . we know that those who seemingly don't read the Posts will never know the difference - IF they show up at all, that is! <groan>

Thanx to all who bought rounds and provided some $$$ [tup]

Okay boyz, time for me to help get the evening meal going . . . .

Catch y'all later!

REMINDER! Leon the Night Man takes the bar at 9 PM (Central!)

Tom[4:-)] [oX)]

[LoveDomes]

Hiya Kapitan Tom and fellow travelers at the bar!

A better day than most and it looks like a great day here at the bar insofar as Tom's "special post" is concerned! Fantastic and well done, mate! a 5-[tup] Salute to you, Sir! [tup][tup][tup][tup][tup]

The Canadian Pacific of those times, and B4, was a magnificent passenger road. I always like the maroon livery with those great looking Beaver heralds - nicely done. [tup]

Now I "know" why we were treated to those other great pix of the CP for our Sunday Pix Bash! - a celebration of historic proportions regarding North American passenger railroading. Cheers to the Canadian Pacific! [yeah]

Wonderful supplemental stuff from our friend, Coalminer3-I'm-not-Shane-what's-his-face! [swg] (now that's a mouthful . . . )

Speaking of - how about a large frosty mug of whatever you have on draught and just some snack stuff, if you please. Here's a ten spot for the next bunch who comes in! [tup]

Good to see ya back in the daylight, "Count Robulla," and we were hoping your absence would be only temporary - it was! Smart move staying away from 'things' that can be "zapped" and in turn "zap" you! Why tempt the fates[?] Saw more than one guy "get it" in my lifetime and it ain't pretty.

A confession, of sorts. I must admit to being rather naive insofar as Canadian passenger railroading was concerned, until arriving at this thread and Kapitan Tom's love affair with all things Canadian. (Married a gal from up there as I understand! [swg]) Anyway, it isn't that my travels didn't take me to the northland - they did, and I rode some trains while at it. But, my appetite was more in line with the roads of the northeast, with the California Zephyr being a runaway exception.

Now that U.S. passenger railroading has pretty much dwindled down to only one game in town and that ain't "prime time," I'm rethinking about taking the "Canadian" from Toronto to Vancouver. (Yes, Tom - I understand the subtle difference between "The Canadian" and the "Canadian!") [swg] Anyway, I'm 'working' on a plan . . . wish me luck.

A spate of e-mail traffic in and out . . . so check your baskets boys! [swg] Thanx to all who communicated! [tup]

Tom I want you to "step aside" for as much as this Wednesday as you care to . . . "The Lars Man" will be your "Guest Bartender!" [tup] Appreciate the "okay" via e-mail . . . [tup] Now for those reading these words, don't panic! All I'm going to do is try to maintain a degree of "flow" to the day's activities, barring any unforeseen circumstances -which are KNOWN to seek me out!<groan> Time for "the man" to take a well deserved break.
I welcome any help out there that comes along . . .

Ya know, I think we had a fairly good Photo Bash and it looks to me as if the quality sure overrides any quantity issues. Those pix were all super interesting and well done!

Hey Wolfman! Get your mate to visit us - what's keeping him[?] We don't bite - well, speaking for everyone OTHER than Boris & Tex that is! [swg]

Thanx, Mike for the "St. George" S.I.R.T. pix - nicely done! [tup] Must admit to having no thought to the 'real' St. George's Day taking place on "the Continent!"

Time for one more, then I best return to the day's events here at the "ranch!" . . . Yes, honey - I'm on the way . . . (Ah, married life is bliss - as in blister!) [swg]


Until the next time!

Lars

[trolleyboy]

kay another round for the house I think Tom, the relief crew from the Mentor Villiage track crew should be in shortly for their weekly poker and backammon tournaments. Boris shine up the dice and the chip sets for them.

here's another blast from the past, a CN / GT passenger ad from the early 50's. In keeping with the passenger car info being thrown around today.



enjoy be back later.

Rob

[trolleyboy]

Here's a couple of shots to add to the semi theme of the CPR/VIA Candian and of coarse budd cars in general. these were to have been part of yesterday's contributions but alas... at least today's disscussions allow some excuse for their use.[swg]



Solid Budd car consist on VIA train 79 in the corridor .



Shot of CPR's "Empress" 2816 many times the star power for the rare miliage Royal candian Pacific trains tom so thoughtfully posted yesterday for us.







Three shots of ex CNR / NYC sleeper car Dorcas Bay, now located at our museum as a bedroom for our overnight crews. Dorcas Bay was purchased from the NYC and saw service all over the CN system including the odd run on the Super Continental.

Rob

[trolleyboy]

Good afternoon Sir Tom. I must first say that you have done the CP proud today, wonderfull story and photo essay on the Canadian.[tup][:D][yeah] So around of double CR's for everyone today. I had hoped to fully participate yesterday with several picture extravaganza's, nut a large and lengthy line of Thunderstorms decided to hover over the city from late saturday till the wee hours this morning. I didn't feel like getting the ole zap so I stated away. Lots of trees telephone wires and all things conductable around the homestead. [sigh][:(]

I have to say quite a nice spread of pioctures yesterday from all sides of the globe as well !

Lars Loved the reroll of your dome shots. I have recieved your latest email, I will put a few thoughts togehter and answer you back fer sure fer sure !

Doug Loved the shots ! glad that you were able to make it in,nice to see the classic CB&Q train back in a passenger station even if it was just for a movie shoot. talk about the time warp !

Pete Yours and your friends shots were all quite good,I'm glad to see that the photo posting bug has bit hard [swg] Those stations remind me of many of the rural CnoR and early CPR stations from south and southwestern Ontario.

Ted i'm glad that Tom was able to clear up the story of the "count" not a position on the posting times I can do much to change, there has to one night owl at least amongst us though .I have secured hopefully a couple of treats for us on the 13th so lets hope the 11th gets here quicker than we believe.What is it now 19 more sleeps, as we said to our nieces and nephews when a big trip or xmas, was comming and the excitment was building.

Tom Hopefully the next few weekends you won't have to encore all by yourself. Next saturday (29} is the museum's anual meeting so I'll drop an early and then if all goes well several later on encore's to keep the bar a rolling.I urge everyone to jump on board, lets make saturday's one of our busiest traffic days at the bars ( the girls tip jars are smaller than they would like, and they won't wear the new uniforms unless the tips get bigger.[;)] Bigger tips ie more patrons, skimpier uniforms [swg] )

Dave I'm glad that your second post on saturday landed on target, good info on the Southern steam program and the preserved steam.

Coalminer i'm glad that you enjoyed the tail end of the weeks postings,good info add on's to the Bosses CPR posts today as well [tup]

Rob

[coalminer3]

Good Afternoon (!) Barkeep and all Present: coffee, please; round for the house and $ for the jukebox.

My compliments on the article on the 51st anniversary of the Canadian! Great car shots, locomotives and so on. The interior shots were most interesting for colors, arrangements, etc.

Here's something from 1969 ORG on the Canadian. Of note is the wide variety of sleeper accommodations along with the references to streamlined equipment.

The Canadian
'Scenic-Dome" Stalinless Steel Streamliner
All Space Reserved - No Extra Fare

Montreal-Vancouver 71 hrs., 30 min.
Toronto-Vancouver 68 hrs, 15 min.
Vancouver-Montreal 70hrs, 50 min.
Vancouver-Toronto 67 hrs, 10 min.

For added convenience, seats may be reserved for dinner in the Deluxe Dining Room Car

Equipment
Scenic Dome lounge sleepers with drawing room and bedrooms
Scenic Dome coffee shop
Dining Room Car
Stainless steel streamlined sleepers with drawing rooms, compartments, bedrooms, roomettes, duplex roomettes, standard berths
Stainless steel streamlined coaches with reserved seats

Again - thanks to our 'steamed proprietor for sharing this with us. Now let's adjourn to the lounge.

work safe

[siberianmo]

Today is the 51st ANNIVERSARY of the train called The Canadian, the pride and joy of the Canadian Pacific Railway.

Share in this remembrance, by enjoying the following![tup][tup][tup]





Canadian Railways of the Past

Number Five: Canadian Pacific’s The Canadian




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The Canadian



VIA Rail Canada's Canadian

The Canadian is a Canadian transcontinental passenger train originally operated by the Canadian Pacific Railway. It is currently operated by VIA Rail Canada (as the Canadian) with service between Union Station in Toronto, Ontario and Pacific Central Station in Vancouver, British Columbia.


Route map of The Canadian


Canadian Pacific

In the years following World War II, passenger trains on the CPR consisted of a mixture of prewar heavyweight and pre- and post-war lightweight cars, even on their flagship transcontinental The Dominion and its eastern extension, The Atlantic Limited. While these cars were serviceable, American trains of the early 1950s, such as the California Zephyr, had already adopted streamlined all-stainless steel consists featuring domed observation cars. Following an evaluation in 1949 of the dome cars featured on the General Motors / Pullman Standard demonstrator Train of Tomorrow, CPR management, including then Vice-president Norris Crump resolved to upgrade their rolling stock. In 1953 CPR placed an order for 155 stainless steel cars with the Budd Company of Philadelphia that included 18 rear-end dome cars (Park series), 18 Skyline mid-train dome cars, 30 coaches, 18 dining cars and 71 sleeping cars (Manor and Chateau series). A subsequent order for 18 baggage-crew dormitory cars brought the final to total to 173 cars, sufficient for establishing an entirely new transcontinental service and partially re-equippiping The Dominion. The interior design of these new cars was contracted to the Philadelphia architectural firm Harbeson, Hough, Livingston & Larson (a company known for its industrial designs on other prominent passenger trains such as the Pioneer Zephyr), and the resulting furnishings and pastel-shaded colour schemes were widely acclaimed. After deciding to name the Park series dome cars after famous Canadian parks, leading Canadian artists, including members of the Group of Seven, were commissioned to paint suitable murals for these cars. When the decision was made to add budget sleeping cars, the Budd order was supplemented by 22 existing heavyweight sleepers that CPR refurbished in its own Angus Shops, each fitted out with Budd-style stainless steel cladding. To complement the new rolling stock, the CPR ordered General Motors Diesel FP9 locomotives to supplement an existing fleet of FP7's. Although these F-units remained the preferred power for the train, it was occasionally pulled by a variety of motive power, including Montreal Locomotive Works FPA-2's, and, as late as 1959, Steam locomotives.

CPR christened their new flagship train The Canadian and service began on April 24, 1955. Although CPR competitor Canadian National Railways began its own new transcontinental service, the Super Continental, on the same day, CPR was able to boast honestly that The Canadian was "The first and only all-stainless steel 'dome' stream-liner in Canada" — it was not until 1964 that the CNR acquired dome cars. CPR operated the train in two sections east of Sudbury, Ontario. The section operating between Montreal and Vancouver (also serving Ottawa) was known as train 1 westbound and train 2 eastbound, with a connecting section to or from Toronto splitting or joining at Sudbury (this section was known as train 11 westbound, and train 12 eastbound). Matching its streamlined appearance, The Canadian's 71 hour westbound schedule was 16 hours faster than that of The Dominion.

Although initially successful, passenger train ridership began to decline in Canada during the 1960s. Facing competition from airlines and increased automobile usage following construction of the Trans-Canada Highway, the CPR cancelled The Dominion in 1966, and petitioned the government to discontinue The Canadian in 1970. Although this petition was denied, CPR during the 1970s attempted to remove itself from the passenger service market. The Canadian was operated at reduced levels, with the government subsidising 80 percent of its losses.

VIA Rail

The federal Crown corporation VIA Rail Canada formally assumed responsibility for CPR's passenger services on October 29, 1978, although the VIA identity wasn't assumed by the trains themselves until the following summer. Following the takeover by VIA, the Canadian became the company's premier transcontinental train, and initially operated over its old CPR route. It was supplemented by the former CN Super Continental, which operated over the parallel, but more northerly, CN route. The Canadian continued to be operated in two sections east of Sudbury and provided daily service west to Vancouver and east to Toronto and Montreal.

In the aftermath of the deep budget cuts made to VIA Rail on January 15, 1990, the Super Continental service was abolished and the Canadian was moved from the CPR route to the Super Continental's CN route. This maintained transcontinental service and allowed VIA to operate its government-mandated service to small communities along the line. The CN route is widely acknowledged to be less scenic, particularly in the sections through the Rocky Mountains and north of Lake Superior. Service was also reduced to 3 days per week. Today, VIA Rail continues to operate the Canadian using the CN route with rebuilt ex-CPR Budd passenger equipment.

While some rail travel and heritage purists no longer consider this to be the true Canadian, VIA retains the name, train numbers, and equipment of the original.


References

• Classic Trains, Spring 2005, Kalmbach Publishing, ISSN 1527-0718 pg. 58-69


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The Canadian FOTO ALBUM


Caveat: All photographs used were obtained from Canadian Pacific web sources. They are used herein strictly for the pleasure of the participants of this Thread, with no monetary profit motive intended, whatsoever.


CP "The Canadian" (foto credit: CP)



CP "The Canadian" baggage car (foto credit: CP)



CP "The Canadian" baggage dormitory car (foto credit: CP)



CP "The Canadian" baggage & baggage dormitory cars (foto credit: CP)



CP "The Canadian" coach (foto credit: CP)



CP "The Canadian" Skyline dome-cafe car (foto credit: CP)



CP "The Canadian" "Wascana" diner (foto credit: CP)



CP "The Canadian" Chateau class sleeper (foto credit: CP)



CP "The Canadian" Manor class sleeper (foto credit: CP)



CP "The Canadian" Banff obs dome (foto credit: CP)



CP "The Canadian" departing Banff (1955) (foto credit: CP)



CP "The Canadian" (foto credit: CP)



CP "The Canadian" Banff obs dome (foto credit: CP)



CP "The Canadian" Banff dome obs (foto credit: CP)



CP "The Canadian" Banff dome obs (foto credit: CP)


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Enjoy!

Tom [4:-)][oX)]


Did you miss the first four in the series[?] Click on the URL:
#1 Canadian Northern Railway (CNoR), page 246
http://www.trains.com/community/forum/topic.asp?page=246&TOPIC_ID=35270
#2 Northern Alberta Railways (NAR), page 249
http://www.trains.com/community/forum/topic.asp?page=249&TOPIC_ID=35270
#3 British Columbia Railways (BCR) (Two Parts), pages 261-262
http://www.trains.com/community/forum/topic.asp?page=261&TOPIC_ID=35270
#4 Hudson Bay Railway (HBRY), page 278



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[coalminer3]

Good Morning Barkeep and All Present: Coffee, please; round for the house, and $ for the jukebox.

Wow! What a lot of material over the weekend.

Thanks to our ‘steamed proprietor for dome car nomenclature (I’m allowed one big word a week!) This was followed by Lars, the doyen of domeology

Next we had Rob with diesel conversions. I remember seeing the heater cars in use on ATK, CN and on CP.

Barndad – The “Isabella,” back when everything was decorated and chairs had “limbs,” not “legs.”

Next we had ads from several folks
CN. LV, SOU, British Railways

And visits from Pete and Dave; BTW, I never left! Pete – Nice shots of Kingston and Mystic. The Kingston depot was restored not too long ago. My dad tells stories of seeing New Haven I5s blasting through there at VERY high rates pf speed.

Interesting information on 4501 and the NS stem program.

Then we have a montage of “expired flamingos.” There goes KFC!

Pete – Tank engine pictures were most worthwhile. Nick sent pictures, too, and captions later.

CP pictures, especially of the F units were most welcome. I still like the gray and maroon colors far better than the red/white.

Last (but not least) is Barndads pictures of the CB&Q at Chicago – I never met an E unit I didn’t like, but the Burlington’s, with the slant nose are truly beautiful. Then the cars, what can we say here, except thanks for sharing

Now, I’m getting ready to go to the Mentor Theatuh. Two good pictures scheduled. Also, “Men in Black.” A buddy of mine who’s a pharmacist (former Navy corpsman), has the slogan “For Duty and Humanity” prominently displayed in his workspace.

Note to our ‘steamed proprietor. Weather Channel is running segments about the Coast Guard. Last night, they did a piece on USCG activities around Gloucester and Cape Ann. Nice to see the home front. Check it out if you get a chance, it’s called (God help us) Coast Guard Storm Stories.

Here’s a little about the K&T.

Kentucky and Tennessee Railway
Stearns to Oz (10.5 miles)
Operated for Freight Service Only.
Connecting at Stearns with the CNO&TP Ry.

Western Pacific tomorrow – I’m looking forward to it.

Work safe

[siberianmo]

G’day Gents!

Another Monday after a rather interesting, if not perplexing at times, weekend at our cyber bar ‘ n grill. Cheers to those who took the time and made the effort to participate in ENCORE! Saturday (Rob ‘n Doug) and Sunday Photo Posting Day! (Nick – Doug – Pete ‘n Mike [tup][tup][tup]

Thanx for the positive comments regarding the Pix – all of ‘em! [yeah]


It happened again and apparently there is no end to it. Unfortunately, these comments most probably will never reach those needing to read it – but here goes (again):

Logging on to this Thread and getting THE MOST CURRENT INFORMATION isn’t a mystery of life. Too many times we experience the unintended consequences of technology – people using it incorrectly without any effort to correct their actions (or inactions!).

There was a Post on Saturday that wasn’t even “close” in points of reference – and in spite of direct comments, no effort to change “wayward” ways. Then we continue seeing people logging in without so much as a “fair thee well” to the most recent Posts.

What to do[?]

(1) When logging in to the Thread – use the RELOAD/REFRESH (called different “things” with different systems) feature.
(2) Go to “ACTIVE TOPICS” and click it.
(3) Go to “ACTIVE TOPICS SINCE” and click it.
(4) Select “LAST 6 HOURS” and click it.

This should bring up the MOST RECENT POSTS.

Using the RELOAD/REFRESH feature on a routine basis can only enhance you online experience!

Why would anyone want to continue missing what other’s have been providing[?]


I see we’ve had an early morning visit from Theodorebear Ted – nice to see ya![tup]

So, what happened to Count Robulla[?][?] Dare I venture a guess – more connectivity problems[?] I think that’s two consecutive “missed” Sundays. <groan> More importantly, we need our Bar Chandler on board to keep things “ship shape!”


Okay, boyz – watch for the SPECIAL FEATURE coming down the track this morning!


Tom [4:-)] [oX)]


Stick around a few minutes AFTER POSTING - The information you MISS may be for YOU!

[siberianmo]

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SOMETHING very SPECIAL arrives on Track #1

THIS morning![tup]

Watch for it!


Tom[4:-)] [oX)]


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[Anonymous]

A early good morning to all, hope it was a good weekend. Tom, only time for a Juan Valdez, plain Danish and a "well done" for yesterdays pix. The interior shot of the dome/diner car has a almost surreal effect with the opposing direct reflections off each side of the dome's arched window frames.[:O] In spite of of itself, Hollywood rises to the ocassion now and then. The Eastwood flair for accuracy brought joy with effecting B & M stock from a.k.a. road names. Now, "Flags of Our Fathers" is on my "must see" list. By Gadfrey, what is it about those 1950's black and white snaps that really "hit home?" Doug, it must be exciting "rubbing elbows" with so many film stars. Be careful Pal or the Classic Trains Paparazzi (sp?) will link you to being "intimate" off screen. They won't be talking about knuckle "coupling" either.[:-^] Seems like I died and went to "bear heaven" yesterday with Tom's earlier "blurb" on the Southern Rwy followed by excellent details on S. Rwy #4501submitted by Westcoast S Dave.

The "Dynamic Duo" in the persons of Nick and Pete give "Our" Place a touch of Continental "class;" I must dress appropriately before reading their posts.[:D] Gentlemen, what other "Thread" can make this claim? BK, I hope the c.c. I sent along with a message to Lars came through? BTW, did anyone else notice the variety of air conditioning duct work on the Heavyweights from I.R.M.? There is evidence of "faring" on some duct work roofs while none on others. I've made that distinction on my models too. Let's just call it the "subliminal effect."[swg]

I hate to spritz and run but its Monday and "B.S. waits for no man."[xx(] Tom, Here Is a Linclon for the Scuttle and the early a.m. Herr Wurlitzer "s..t kickin' set." No offence intended to CM3 and the rest of you C.W. clod hoopers affecionados. Happy rails.

P.S. Will May 11 ever get here?

[siberianmo]

from: www.viarail.ca

We open at 6 AM. (All time zones - Don’t ask how we do that!)[swg]


MONDAY’s INFO & SUMMARY of POSTS

Monday has arrived! A bleary eyed start to another work week (for many!). Join us for breakfast – select a <light> or <traditional> breakfast from the Menu Board. Some pastries from The Mentor Village Bakery, and of course a large mug of steaming hot, freshly ground and brewed coffee![tup]


Daily Wisdom

Ugly women hate mirrors.


Info for the Day:


Something Special will arrive on Track #1 this morning – watch for it!


Railroads from Yesteryear – Western Pacific (WP) arrives Tuesday!


* Weekly Calendar:


Wednesday: Pike Perspective’s Day!
Thursday: Fish ‘n Chips Nite!
Friday: Pizza Nite! & Steak Nite!
Saturday: Steak ‘n Trimmin’s Nite! – and –
ENCORE! Saturday


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Comedy Corner

Ten Lines to Make You Smile!


1.. A hangover is the wrath of grapes.

2.. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a cash advance

3.. Stupidity is not a handicap. Park elsewhere!

4..They call it PMS because MadCow Disease was already taken.

5..He who dies with the most toys is nonetheless dead.

6..A picture is worth a thousand words, but it uses up three thousand times the memory.

7..Ham and eggs. A day's work for a chicken, a lifetime commitment for a pig.

8.. The trouble with life is there's no background music.

9.. The original point and click interface was a Smith and Wesson.

10.. I smile because I don't know what the hell is going on.


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The Mentor Village Emporium Theatre

NOW SHOWING:

Double Features and Three Stooges Short Subject!

. . . Sunday, April 23rd thru Apr 29th: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) starring: Paul Newman, Robert Redford & Kathy Ross –and- The Sting (1973) starring: Paul Newman, Robert Redford & Robert Shaw. SHORT: Men In Black (1934).



SUMMARY

Name …..…………… Date/Time …..…..………. (Page#) .. Remarks

(1) siberianmo Tom Posted: 23 Apr 2006, 07:03:37 (311) Sunday’s Info & Summary

(2) pwolfe Pete Posted: 23 Apr 2006, 07:59:23 (311) 3 Pix!

(3) siberianmo Tom Posted: 23 Apr 2006, 08:29:35 (311) Now Playing at the Gazette!

(4) siberianmo Tom Posted: 23 Apr 2006, 11:25:32 (311) 5 Pix from Nick!

(5) siberianmo Tom Posted: 23 Apr 2006, 11:58:55 (311) Flamingos

(6) LoveDomes Lars Posted: 23 Apr 2006, 12:56:16 (311) 8 Encore Pix!

(7) wanswheel Mike Posted: 23 Apr 2006, 13:49:19 (311) 2 Pix!

(8) pwolfe Pete Posted: 23 Apr 2006, 15:39:32 (311) 4 Pix & URL

(9) siberianmo Tom Posted: 23 Apr 2006, 16:16:07 (311) 6 Pix!

(10) barndad Doug Posted: 23 Apr 2006, 17:36:06 (311) 8 Pix!

(11) nickinwestwales Nick Posted: 23 Apr 2006, 17:40:12 (311) Nick’s comments!

(12) siberianmo Tom Posted: 23 Apr 2006, 18:33:10 (311) Acknowledgments

(13) Theodorebear Ted Posted: 23 Apr 2006, 18:50:16 (311) Pix comments!

(14) nickinwestwales NIck Posted: 23 Apr 2006, 19:42:39 (311) Pix descriptions, etc.




That’s it! [tup][;)]


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

[nickinwestwales]

Hmmm-dont know what happened there-where was I-ah yes PETE-Excellent ! that Beattie tank is a beaut-met a guy on holiday in Slovenia of all places,who was on the crew that rebuilt her ( Is she the only one left ? ) He and his wife had just cycled across the Julian Alps on a tandem,and neither of them youngsters-mentioned returning her to the Bodmin & Wadebridge-not at all well received-His point,they had put her back together again,why should someone else get the benefit of their labours,fair enough I guess....
Tasty spread from the W.S.R--that prairie tank conversion has caught the look of the `43xx` really nicely-good job of work there,can`t get used to seeing std 4 with choc & cream stock though..

DOUG-A monochrome montage from you this day-the `Pilot` with the light reflecting off her flanks is a true thing of beauty-and photographed in a style that dates it as precisely as the builders plate.
The rest of them are a textbook illustration-colour is great for detail but for pure atmosphere it has to be B+W -good call sir [tup]

Right,apologies if I missed people out but if I don`t press on,I won`t get finished,so
pix captions
General title-Vale of Rheidol Rly,this section-views around Aberystwyth Stn
1-This gives the `lie of the land` as it were-We are at the outer end of platform 2/3 looking west into the terminus.
The standard gauge line on the right is the southern arm of the Cambrian Coast line which runs north to Dovey Jn then east to Shrewsbury.
Beyond the tracks,platforms 4 & 5 and a significant amount of track have been replaced with bizarre new developments ( last time I visited, the whole place was a vast dingy almost uninhabited barn with a classic `50`s station tea room taking pride of place.)
On the left are the V.o.R platforms-formerly the Carmarthen line platforms ( A fragment of the southern section of this route survives as the Gwili Rly,which I`ve posted pix of before)
The main reason for posting this one however was to demonstrate that we do occaisionally get sunny days in this country......
2-Well here was something of a shock-last time I visited the line (admittedly some years ago ),#7 `Owain Glyndwr` was in fine shape and handling her fair share of traffic ( see previous pix ) now I find her frames dumped on a pair of flats ,the boiler ander firebox outside the engine shed and the wheels over in the rail store-and all looking like they had been there for a while.
The rest of the stock in this shot is the M.o.W dept-the four-wheelers may well be original 1902 stock ( although like Granpa`s broom,there may be little of the original left....)-they all have G.W.R axlebox covers -but then again ,the builders plate on #9,`Prince of Wales`claims it as built at Swindon in 1924 in clear conflict with established fact....
3+4-These caught my eye as I was wandering back down the platform-PETE will no doubt recognise the design of the ballast hoppers as miniature "Seacows"-brand-spanking new they looked ( indeed,the whole line looked to be in good shape ).
The skeleton rail-carrier broke the mould by having "Timken" axle-box covers
5-Here we have the 14.32 departure for Shrewsbury-this is,as you can tell,a "Billboard" unit in this instance advertising a particulaly nasty range of allegidly authentic regional pie and pastry dishes
Right ,thats me for the night-moonlight mile beckons ,sleep well one and all,nick [C=:-)]

[Anonymous]

I couldn't let this day go by without expressing gratitude to Pete, Tom, Lars, Mike, Nick and Doug. For each great photo there is a equaly good ratiional for their being included. Uh Oh! It is 7:46 p.m. here and the last rays of the Sun are settling over the Flamingo mass grave. Oh well, they are not very good flyers anyhow. Thanks again to all who made this a nice Photo Posting Sunday.

[siberianmo]

Even though ”Our” Place is CLOSED on SUNDAY’s –
We do observe Sunday Photo Posting Day!

G'day!

Nice spread from Doug! Glad you were able to make it in B4 the sun set, which 'round these parts is way after 6 PM! Things must be quite different over there in the Land of Lincoln![swg] Really liked those 'side by side' passenger cars - gives a great comparison between the heavyweights and the corrugated stainless steel "modern" cars. [tup]

Good to see ya, Nick and appreciate the kind words![tup] I managed to get a total of 3 Sundays out of those Pix you provided! Way to go! [tup]

I'll have to check the availability of that flick you mentioned, Doug, for showing at the Emporium! [swg]

Catch y'all in the 'morrow!


Tom [4:-)] [oX)]


REMINDER! Read the SUMMARY!

[nickinwestwales]

What Ho chaps,just thought I might post a few pix captions,but first-

DOUG-Pipe Dreams-Brilliant,a marvellous `find`,nice one [tup]

[4:-)][oX)]TOM-As always,many thanks for doin the biz with the pix and indeed,a nice little spread from yourself-Love those Classic `F`Units and the modern ones have a certain angular charm,once you forget what they are developed from.
Liked the Fla. tourist board pic [tup][^][tup]
E-Mail received-Ah the endless variety that is the human race eh?
Becoming convinced Juneau bears me some strange & ill-defined ill will [swg]

LARS-A fine feast of your signature car in all it`s varied glory-interesting to notice how the design of the cars has evolved from something quite distinctively American to units that look to have a distinct family likeness to contempory Swiss practice-nice spread [tup]

SIR THEODORE-Thank you for wise words (as ever)-don`t think the roadhouses and taverns of the nation need hold their collective breath just yet-given the raised level of security that is part of the new order,the prospect of the four of us shambling into U.S. Immigration is an image only the Marx Brothers could do justice to.......[:-^]

MIKE-A nicely contrasted pair of images--pleasingly minimalist [swg]

PETE-A new and old England Delight fro yo
whoops,keyboard malfunctioning,back in a bit hopefully,nick

[Anonymous]

I need to quickly slip this in the slot before it closes at 6pm. I quickly looked at all the great submissions since my departure yesterday morning, and will need to comment later. Glad ya'll liked the animusic link ...especially Peters bride (Laura)! [:D]
And now, I’m going to give you a reason to see the Clint Eastwood film Flags of Our Fathers. Namely, so you can see some of the IRM engines and cars used at various locations to make the film. Armed with these pictures, you will know more about the consists than the average railroad buff!

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy 9911-A, the Silver Pilot, returned to Chicago Union Station in October 2005, more than 66 years after its first appearance at the busy terminal. The occasion was the filming of the Clint Eastwood film, Flags of Our Fathers. Photo by Scott Nauer


Union PacificY729 heads up the Flags of Our Fathers train on Thursday, October 27, 2005, as it leaves Union for location filming in Chicago and Glencoe, Illinois. For the 95-year-old observation car Inglehome, it was the first trip off IRM property in more than 25 years. Photo by James Kolanowski



The movie train heads east at West Chicago, and for a fleeting moment it is 1945. Photo by Tom Hunter


The BN-1 and heavyweight cars Flags train “laid over” at the historic California Avenue Coach Yard. During World War II, this yard was host to the Chicago & North Western and Union Pacific intercity trains. Photo by Scott Nauer



Glencoe’s Metra stop was disguised to look like a Boston & Maine station, and a heavyweight car was “renumbered” with Mylar overlays (IC 2804 became B&M 126). Photo by Andy Townsend


The Louisville & Nashville dining car Galt House was temporarily renamed to become the Boston * Maine Evangeline Photo by Andy Townsend



The observation car, Inglehome, became the Shore Lark Photo by Andy Townsend



The two Flags trains were parked side-by-side on Union Station Track 6 (left) and Track 8 (right). It was a scene right out of the 1950s. Photo by Scott Nauer



[:I] A brunette was jumping along railroad tracks, saying, “21, 21, 21.” A blonde comes along and starts doing the same thing. They hear a train and the brunette jumps off, but the blonde keeps jumping. The blonde gets hit and dies. After the train leaves, the brunette jumps back on saying this time, “22, 22, 22....” [:I]

[siberianmo]

Even though ”Our” Place is CLOSED on SUNDAY’s –
We do observe Sunday Photo Posting Day!

G'day!

Lars irregardless of being an "Encore," those Pix are great! Appreciate seeing them again and moreso your support for our Pix Posting day. I really hope to keep this as a "sunrise to sunsset" event![tup]

Nice touch, Mike [tup] - wondered where you've been![tup] "St. George's Day" isn't something that I think most Staten Islanders would have a "clue" about. However, the correlation makes sense, perhaps moreso to Lars than I as it's been well over 40 years since I lived there.

Pete Again - great work with those Pix and thank your "mate" for us![tup]


Now for my own contribution for this fine day . . .

Canadian Pacific Railways is one of my favorites and a great Pix treat. Check these out from a present-day excursion train and some diesels from yesteryear:


Royal CP crossing Ottertail Bridge, BC (from: multiple web sources; free use implied)




Royal CP passing storm mountain lookout, Alberta (from: multiple web sources; free use implied)




Royal CP exiting the Spiral Tunnels. Mt. Stephen in background. (from multiple web sources; free use implied)




CP FP7A #1418 (courtesy: www.trainweb.org)




CP FP9A #1415 (courtesy: www.trainweb.org)




CP FP9A #1416 (courtesy: www.trainweb.org)



If you are browsing, how about letting the guys know that you’ve enjoyed their efforts!


Enjoy![tup]


Tom [4:-)] [oX)]


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[pwolfe]

Hi Tom and all.

TOM A couple of classic films this week at the Emporium it will be good to see them again on the big screen[tup], and I dont believe I have seen the Three Stooges one before.
Thanks for posting NICK"s pics looking forward to the next 3 weeks.

Thanks for the Dome Encores LARS and loved the SIRT train with St George on the front MIKE[tup].

This weeks pics from Alan were taken on the West Somerset Railway at their fall Gala last year.

As promised to NICK a Beattie well tank 2-4-0 in B.R. black livery. She was built in 1874 and worked until 1962. She owes her survival to working on the Wensford china clay branch in Cornwall.


Two pics of Standard 2-6-4 Tank loco arriving at Williton. These handsome locos were built in the mid 50s and could be seen on most regions on BR and on the Southern region they survived until the last day of steam there. #80136 has a 33B shed-plate ( just below the number) which was on the ex London, Tilbury & Southend Railway which had a allocation of these engines before the line was electrified.
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This loco was a Prairie tank loco simular to #5199 shown last week and was recenly re-built as a tender loco. Alan as caught a lot of detail in the photo like the Lamp room on the right and the Beware of Trains signs they certainly can be addictive.
Hopefully the pics should enlarge.

The West Somerset Railway is on the former Great Western branch line from Taunton, on the main line to Devon &Cornwall, to the seaside town of Minehead. Although the trains only run as far as Bishop's Lydeard at the Taunton end it is Britains longest preserved railway at 20 miles.
For more in for on the WSR a link is.
http://www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk/
I hope you enjoy these PETE.

[wanswheel]

For St. George Day and Sirs Tom & Lars

Staten Island Rapid Transit (U.S. National Archives)


Empire Builder in Montana (U.S. National Archives)

[LoveDomes]

G'day Kapitan Tom and fellow travelers waiting for the bar to open!

Love those Flamingos!! They are truly associated with Florida - kinda like the "hanging chads!" Just can't get away from either![swg]

Enjoyed the photo spread from Nick via the Boss - and am awaiting the descriptions. Also, Pete glad to see you make it in for the pix event. Nice work![tup]

I am continuing on with my Sunday Encores! - the more I try to get ahead, the behinder I get![swg] So, I'm taking the easy way out - but the idea is to participate, and that's why I'm here today!![tup]

These pix were provided on pages 227 and 231 (in sets of 4) for anyone who cares about that sort of stuff![swg]


Wabash #200 (1956) (from: www.trainweb.org)


Amtrak #9560, former Wabash #200 (from: www.trainweb.org)


Amtrak #9561 former Wabash #201 (from: www.trainweb.org)


N&W #1611, former Wabash #201 (from: www.trainweb.org)



The Auto Train #510 (from: www.trainweb.com)


Westours “Chulitna” #1056, former Auto Train #510 (from: www.trainweb.com)


The Auto Train #541, former ATSF #512 (from: www.trainweb.com)


Westours “Tanana”#512, former ATSF #512 & former Auto Train #541 (www.trainweb.com)


The Auto Train #460, former WP #811 (from: www.trainweb.com)


The Amtrak Auto Train in Folkston, GA (from: www.trainweb.com)



Until the next time![tup]


Lars

[siberianmo]

Even though ”Our” Place is CLOSED on SUNDAY’s –
We do observe Sunday Photo Posting Day!


Flash! Bird flu has arrived in the Great State of Florida . . . this Pix just in:




If you are browsing, how about letting the guys know that you’ve enjoyed their efforts!


Enjoy![tup]


Tom [4:-)] [oX)]


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[siberianmo]

Even though ”Our” Place is CLOSED on SUNDAY’s –
We do observe Sunday Photo Posting Day!

G'day!

I think I'm taking to myself on this fine day . . . . no Rob - no Doug - makes for a rather confused Pix Posting event. However, our man, Nick “Has come to save the day!” once more with some “mighty” fine Pix that will be spread out over the next 3 Sunday Photo Posting Days! . . . Nick will provide the explanations at a later time . . . [tup][tup][tup]


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If you are browsing, how about letting the guys know that you’ve enjoyed their efforts!


Enjoy![tup]


Tom [4:-)] [oX)]


REMINDER! Read the SUMMARY!

[siberianmo]

Even though ”Our” Place is CLOSED on SUNDAY’s –
We do observe Sunday Photo Posting Day!

Good Morning!

Good to see Pete start off our Pix Posting! Nice shots - well done![tup][tup][tup]

Now to my "traditional" Sunday first Pix Post . . .


NOW PLAYING at the Mentor Village Emporium Theatre!


. . . Sunday, April 23rd thru Apr 29th: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) starring: Paul Newman, Robert Redford & Kathy Ross –and- The Sting (1973) starring: Paul Newman, Robert Redford & Robert Shaw. SHORT: Men In Black (1934).


Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)

QUOTE: PLOT SUMMARY: Butch and Sundance are the two leaders of the Hole-in-the-Wall Gang. Butch is all ideas, Sundance is all action and skill. The west is becoming civilized and when Butch and Sundance rob a train once too often, a special posse begins trailing them no matter where they run. Over rock, through towns, across rivers, the group is always just behind them. When they finally escape through sheer luck, Butch has another idea, "Let's go to Bolivia". Based on the exploits of the historical characters.

from: www.imdb.com



The Sting (1973)

QUOTE: PLOT SUMMARY: Johnny Hooker is a young con-man who is being taught by Luther. One day they pull one of their con jobs and net themselves a huge roll. What they don't know is that the man they conned is the courier for a numbers runner. And it turns out that the boss, Doyle Lonigan, considers it an attack on him and orders all the people involved terminated. Hooker is shaken down by a crooked cop, Snyder, who threatens to turn him over to Lonigan unless he pays him off. Hooker pays him, he then tries to warn Luther but is too late. He then goes to see Henry Gondorf, a friend of Luther's and a one time great con-man, who has had a bit of bad luck. After hearing what happened to Luther and seeing how hungry Hooker is for payback, he assembles a gang and decides to con Lonigan. While everything seems to be going ok, there is just the problem of the hit on Hooker and Snyder, whom Hooker paid off with counterfeit money.

from: www.imdb.com



Three Stooges Short Subject: Men in Black (1934)

QUOTE: PLOT SUMMARY: Featuring Moe, Larry and Curly

At the Los Arms Hospital, three brainless interns - Doctors Howard, Fine and Howard - promise Dr. Graves, the hospital superintendent, that they will devote the rest of their lives to "duty and humanity!" They are instructed to ru***o any room whenever "Dr. Howard, Dr. Fine, Dr. Howard" is heard over the loudspeaker. They use a variety of vehicles and animals to rush up and down the corridors. They end up shooting the loudspeaker that dies with a "Ohhh ... they got me!" Of course they run amok throughout the hospital, and finally operate on Dr. Graves himself to retrieve a safe combination that he accidentally swallowed during the excitement.

If you are browsing, how about letting the guys know that you’ve enjoyed their efforts!


Enjoy![tup]


Tom [4:-)] [oX)]


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[pwolfe]

Hi Tom and all.
Good to see DAVE LARS and TED in on Saturday afternoon[tup].

To celebrate ST GEORGE,S DAY here are a couple of New ENGLAND Classic Stations.


Mystic Conn.


Kingston Rhode Island. These are on the Amtrak line from New Haven to Provedence.

One for you TOM

At Mystic Nautical Museum.
Back later with some Brit steam[tup] PETE

[siberianmo]

from: www.viarail.ca

We open at 6 AM Monday morning. (All time zones - Don’t ask how we do that!)[swg]


SUNDAY’s INFO & SUMMARY of POSTS


We are CLOSED on SUNDAYs but do observe Sunday Photo Posting Day![tup][tup[tup]


Daily Wisdom

It’s easy to fill the shoes of a big-headed man.



Info for the Day:

Railroads from Yesteryear – Western Pacific (WP) arrives Tuesday!


* Weekly Calendar:

Wednesday: Pike Perspective’s Day!
Thursday: Fish ‘n Chips Nite!
Friday: Pizza Nite! & Steak Nite!
Saturday: Steak ‘n Trimmin’s Nite! – and –
ENCORE! Saturday


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Comedy Corner

Yarns from the Barn
(from barndad Doug’s Posts)


[:I] Oprah, interviewing the infamous Captain Hook, inquired as to the loss of his leg, supplanted by the obvious peg leg. The pirate said it was caught between two ships at sea during a battle and had to be amputated. Asked the genesis of the famous steel hook instead of a left hand, Hook said he'd lost his hand in a fierce sword fight years earlier. Finally, stirred by the adventurous tale, Oprah asked how he lost his right eye, now covered by a coal black eye-patch. Hook said "I glanced up and a passing seagull's poop fell right into my eye". Astonished, Oprah said "How in the world could that cause the loss of your eye"? The pirate replied, "It was my first day with the hook". [:I]


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The Mentor Village Emporium Theatre

NOW SHOWING:

Double Features and Three Stooges Short Subject!

. . . Sunday, April 23rd thru Apr 29th: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) starring: Paul Newman, Robert Redford & Kathy Ross –and- The Sting (1973) starring: Paul Newman, Robert Redford & Robert Shaw. SHORT: Men In Black (1934).



SUMMARY

Name …..…………… Date/Time …..…..………. (Page#) .. Remarks

(1) barndad Doug Posted: 22 Apr 2006, 06:06:52 (311) ENCORE – Milwaukee Super Domes, etc.

(2) siberianmo Tom Posted: 22 Apr 2006, 06:53:28 (311) Saturday’s Info & Summary

(3) siberianmo Tom Posted: 22 Apr 2006, 08:08:54 (311) ENCORE! – Fallen Flag: Lehigh Valley

(4) siberianmo Tom Posted: 22 Apr 2006, 08:41:07 (311) ENCORE! – Nostalgia #48 – Birtish Railways

(5) Theodorebear Ted Posted: 22 Apr 2006, 10:10:59 (311) Inclusive Post – Ted da Bear style, etc.

(6) pwolfe Pete Posted: 22 Apr 2006, 12:44:53 (311) Wolfman’s Inclusive Post, etc.

(7) siberianmo Tom Posted: 22 Apr 2006, 12:50:50 (311) ENCORE! Nostalgia #49 – Union Pacific

(8) West Coast S Dave Posted: 22 Apr 2006, 13:26:40 (311) Inclusive Post – West Coast style!

(9) pwolfe Pete Posted: 22 Apr 2006, 13:34:15 (311) for Doug

(10) siberianmo Tom Posted: 22 Apr 2006, 13:40:14 (311) Acknowledgments, etc.

(11) siberianmo Tom Posted: 22 Apr 2006, 16:25:03 (311) ENCORE! Nostalgia #50 – Southern

(12) LoveDomes Lars Posted: 22 Apr 2006, 17:25:17 (312) Lars Report

(13) West Coast S Dave Posted: 22 Apr 2006, 18:31:56 (312) Baldwin 2-8-2 #4501

(14) LoveDomes Lars Posted: 22 Apr 2006, 18:36:35 (312) Part deux!

(15) Theodorebear Ted Posted: 22 Apr 2006, 18:45:45 (312) Bear Talk, Part duex!

(16) West Coast S Dave Posted: 22 Apr 2006, 19:22:35 (312) Left Coast talk




That’s it! [tup][;)]


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

[West Coast S]

Hail, hail most of the gangs here...Though it appears Tom has checked out for the eveing

Lovedomes, refreshing to know that my earlier posting was the source of so much amusement on your part. I can be a good sport just the same..

Ted, Always good to see you, This C60 project is the most complex S modeling yet and I thought that my SP E11 4-4-0 conversion from a Bachman On30 2-6-0 couldn't be topped!! I plan to use the master as the basis for a kit, for personal use of course so the work must be precise.


Well, i'm outta here in shake, appreciate those that stopped by for lunch and conversation.

Dave