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[LoveDomes]

G'day Captain Tom!

Not much to offer today - but I did check through many of the early pages and there's so much worthwhile material that is indeed one hefty archive of "classic trains" material. Much of it came from you and so much appears to be just at "idle" here in the ether.

Check out this URL for indepth information on the CPs history and so forth . . .

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Pacific_Railway

Until the next time!

 

Lars

[siberianmo]

G'day!

Another Nostalgia piece from earlier pages . . . .

PASSENGER TRAIN NOSTALGIA #3

Here’s something to ponder with regard to our appreciation and fascination with
Classic Trains. Check this out (from The Official Guide of the Railways – 1956)

Perhaps no railroad anywhere rivaled the Canadian Pacific in terms of world wide excellence in serving the traveling public, whether by air, rail or sea. How many of you are aware of the CP’s great hotel and lodge network These proprieties were built by and for CP according to their requirements and were situated at the key rail stops and vacation sites along their main lines

:

CANADIAN PACIFIC HOTELS AND LODGES

City…………....…Name…..………………..Open

Kentville, NS…….Cornwallis, Inn………….All year
McAdam, NS…...McAdam Hotel………….All year
Quebec, QC…....Chateau Frontenac….....All year
Toronto, ON……..Royal York Hotel…….…All year
Winnipeg, MN…..Royal Alexandra Hotel…All year
Regina, SK………Hotel Saskatchewan…..All year
Calgary, AB……..Hotel Palliser……………All year
Victoria, BC….….Empress Hotel………….All year
Kenora, ON….….Devil’s Gap Lodge………June to September
Digby, NS…….…The Digby Pines………...June to September
Yarmouth, NS…..Lakeside Inn………….…June to September
St. Andrews, NB..The Algonquin Hotel……June to September
Banff, AB……..….Banff Springs Hotel..…..June to September
Lake Louise, AB..Chateau Lake Louise…..June to September
Reached from Lake Louise:
…………………..Moraine Lake Lodge…….June to September
Hector, BC……...Lake O’Hara Lodge.…….June to September
Hector, BC……..Lake Wapta Lodge………June to September
Field, BC……….Yoho Valley Lodge……...June to September
Vancouver, BC…Hotel Vancouver….……..All year

Enjoy!

Tom

[siberianmo]

G'day!

Continuing on with Posts that have appeared on earlier pages . . .

PASSENGER TRAIN NOSTALGIA #2


Here’s a little something taken from the literature associated with the California-Zephyr and its Vista-Dome sleeper observation-lounge:

Rest and Relaxation in the ”Vista-Dome” Lounge-Observation Car

The spacious and luxurious lounge-observation car at the rear of the train and immediately behind the sleeping cars, furnishes congenial lounging facilities on three different levels for as many as fifty passengers.

Modern ingenious designing and expert fabrication combine to make a composite unit of four distinctly separate accommodations in this exquisite car.

The ‘main floor” lounge is located within the gracefully rounded end of the observation car. Here, deeply-cushioned occasionally chairs and settees, in shades of sandalwood and brown in a setting of rose-tan and petal beige, invite complete relaxation.

Carpeted and individually-lighted steps from the lounge lead to the distinctive air-conditioned “Vista-Dome – tastefully decorated in tones of sandalwood. Here, enclosed in shatter-proof, glare-resistant glass, are twenty-four deep-cushioned seats, where passengers may ride in comfort and enjoy a complete view in every direction.

Nestled beneath the Dome is a buffet. Tastefully decorated in rose and gray-green, it provides a delightful rendezvous in which to speed the miles and minutes. At one end of the buffet is a refreshment counter with carved linoleum base and back bar of stainless steel and etched mirrors. Electric refrigeration units assure an ample supply of cool, refreshing beverages at all times. The buffet has a telephone connection with the dining car, over which table reservations can be made.

Forward from the buffet are three bedrooms and a drawing room, each having enclosed toilet facilities. Each room is attractively decorated in harmonious shades of rose-tan, petal beige, taupe and ashes of roses.

This car is completely carpeted and windows are equipped with Venetian blinds – those in the observation-lounge having drapes of gold and white.

From the “American Passenger Train”

Of note: The design of these Budd manufactured cars carries over to day with the VIA Rail Canada fleet of Park Car observation domes. With slight modifications, the literature quoted above could be closely associated with the cars still in use in Canada.

Enjoy!

Tom

[BudKarr]

Good Morning Captain Tom!

Sorry for the brief absence, but one must do what one must do!

A word for James: By all means join us over at the bar. You will find the interaction much more frequent than here and as Tom has mentioned, you will be amongst those who have something in common to share.
It is indeed a fun place - take it from me - I had no background whatsoever in the subject of railroading until stumbling onto and into Tom's great cyber bar & grill. Just follow the advice given and you will find it worth the while.


ICE Train at Munich, Germany


Enjoy the day!

BK in Alberta, Canada's high mountain country!

[siberianmo]

G’day All!

Here's something from PAGE ONE of this Thread . . . . time to begin taking a look at what's been Posted along the right-of-way . . . 

PASSENGER TRAIN NOSTALGIA #1

Here’s something to ponder with regard to our appreciation and fascination with
Classic Trains. Check this out …….

Many of the passenger railroads we’ve heard of and perhaps traveled aboard, had their start up in the 1800’s and early 1900’s. Check out these names of perhaps the best known:

Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (1863)
Atlantic Coast Line (1900)
Baltimore & Ohio (1827) #1
Boston & Maine (1835)
Canadian Pacific (1881)
Chesapeake & Ohio (1867)
Chicago & Northwestern (1859)
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (1855)
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul (“The Milwaukee Road,” 1874)
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (1866)
Erie (1859)
Great Northern (1889)
Illinois Central (1851)
Kansas City Southern (1900)
Lehigh Valley (1855)
Louisville & Nashville (1850)
Missouri Pacific (1879)
New York Central (1914, although the formal adoption of that name came later)
New York, Chicago & St. Louis (“Nickel Plate Road,” 1881)
Norfolk & Western (1881)
Northern Pacific (1864)
Pennsylvania Railroad (1846)
Seaboard Air Line (1900)
Southern Pacific (1884)
Southern Railway (1887)
Union Pacific (1862)
Wabash (1877)
Western Pacific (1903)

[source:] The American Passenger Train

Enjoy!

Tom

[siberianmo]

G'day!

For: James  . . . .

Enjoyed your Pix . . . whether freight or passenger, we appreciate 'em all!

The cyber bar 'n grill known as "Our" Place on this same Classic Trains, General Discussion Forum may be accessed the same way you entered this one. My advice is to take a look at the first few pages, then the last few - that way you will ascertain what the 'flow' is all about and how we go about our activities.

You will find that the same people who frequent this Thread on a regular basis are the "regulars" at the bar - so if you enjoy it here, you will most definitely find a "welcome mat" out for you there. No need to have any trepidation about visiting - c'mon over - we'd love to have you!

Thanx for asking!

Tom

[CMSTPP]

G'day Captain Tom!

Been a long, long day for me - left my "Theme for the Day" post over at the bar - some great stuff from the guys today!

Here? Hmmmm - good to see James again - and UP it is:

 

Union Pacific "special" being made up with business domes (www.trainweb.org)

 

Until the next time!

 

Lars

 

Nice pic!!! Look at all the dome cars..... Were did they get them all!!!!

Anyway came to check on things here. I can see quite a few nice pics out there.

One quick question.

The Adult classical talk, above this thread... How does that work. I would like to start to post in there but I need a bit of help on what I should do....Some of the talk is complicated, so what would I have to do?

I like it here, and everyone is really nice..

Could you help me out.

Sorry that this is not a passenger train, but this is such a cool picture, I had to post it!!!! I will post a passenger train next time!!

 

James

[LoveDomes]

G'day Captain Tom!

Mea culpa - it was me - it was my photo that caused the "flap." I received an e-mail from "Bergie" telling me which photo it was. Very sorry and will absolutely use much more care in the future. Sent an e-mail to the "offended party," with a copy to "Bergie."

Until the next time!

 

Lars

[siberianmo]

PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ THIS!

We have been notified that a photo used on this Thread has apparently been used without the permission of the photographer.

I have no other information with regard to which photo and so forth.

In my own case, I use Trainweb.org and Trainweb.com for many photos and will review the caveats and so forth on those sites to ensure that no violations were made by me. If they were, they weren't deliberate. Mea culpa (maybe).

Before providing photos, ensure that no copyright or other infringements may come into play when Posting on this Thread.

Tom

[Bergie]

I just received a message from a photographer who had a photo taken from his site and posted in this thread. Are you guys keeping in mind photographers' copyrights? Giving credit to TrainWeb doesn't cut it. TrainWeb didn't take any of these pictures.

Just something to keep in mind.

Bergie

[siberianmo]

G'day!

Enjoyed the UP "stuff" - great domes from Lars!

Now changing gears, here's something from our recently concluded trip to Alaska and associated rail journeys . . .

ARR Coastal Classic at Anchorage

 

Tom

 

[LoveDomes]

G'day Captain Tom!

Been a long, long day for me - left my "Theme for the Day" post over at the bar - some great stuff from the guys today!

Here? Hmmmm - good to see James again - and UP it is:

 

Union Pacific "special" being made up with business domes (www.trainweb.org)

 

Until the next time!

 

Lars

[siberianmo]

G'day!

Good to see the return of James and with a UP passenger train Pix at that! These pages are chock full of UP "stuff."

Thanx to Lars & BK for their continuing efforts at keeping this Thead "alive" - without you guys, this would definitely be history . . . get's rather ridiculous talking to one's self, eh Much prefer the interaction over at the bar . . .

Something seen before - but we never grow weary of the "classics" 'round here . . .

 

UP Turbo #80 (courtesy: donsdepot.donrossgroup.net)

 

Tom

[CMSTPP]

I haven't been under hear for awhile but I'm back. I see everybody is looking at UP so I have a little picture to show.

 

I know the locomotives are not so classical but the train behind it... well.. you get the idea!!

 

Have a good one!!

 

James

[LoveDomes]

G'day Captain Tom!

Nice one, BK - most appropriate.

 

Doesn't this look like FUN

 

Union Pacific business fleet domes (www.trainweb.org)

 

Until the next time!

 

Lars

[BudKarr]

Good Morning Captain Tom!

Some wonderful photos over at the bar that are definitely in keeping with the classic trains theme and the significance of this day . . . .

A sample:

USA/SP #4449 in Oregon, 2002 - (photo: Gordon Hall)

 

BK in Alberta, Canada's beautiful high mountain country!

[LoveDomes]

G'day Captain Tom!

Yes - solemn IS the word for the day 'round these parts. As you can imagine, those of us in New York City have not and will not forget the attack on our country in 2001.

Hard to concentrate on anything else - so, just wanted you to know that I'm "here" and still supporting your "other thread!"

Until the next time!

 

Lars

[siberianmo]

G'day!

Feeling rather solemn today, so let me simply leave this for all who care about freedom and what it takes to maintain it:

 

 

Tom

[LoveDomes]

G'day Captain Tom!

 

Are you ready for some FOOTBALL! I am and can't wait for the kick-offs to begin. Tonite's game over at the Meadowlands will have my Giants squaring off in the overly hyped "brother quarterbacks" game. Just think - months of Sundays in front of the "tube" followed by the playoffs and Super Bowl. <yikes>

So, we're really "doing it" with the steam locos, huh This is like the "dueling banjos" in "Deliverance!"

Ok - here's two more . . .

 

CN #6071 4-8-2 (from: www.yesteryeardepot.com)

 

 

N&W #1218 2-6-6-4 Class A (credit unidentified)

 

See ya over at the bar for our Sunday Photo Posting Day!

 

Until the next time!

 

Lars

[siberianmo]

G'day!

Here's a couple more to keep this steam loco "thing" moving forward . . .

 

CPR 4-6-4 #2860 Royal Hudson (foto credit: Greg Chadwick)

 

GTW 4-8-4 U-4-B (foto credit: Richard Leonard)

 

Tom

[siberianmo]

G'day!

Continuing on with classic steam locomotives . . .

 

Nickel Plate 2-8-4 #718/freight 1956

(courtesy: www.yesteryeardepot.com - foto credit: unknown)

 

 

NY,C&St.L 2-8-2 #749/freight, 1956

(courtesy: www.yesteryeardepot.com - foto credit: Paul Eilenburger)

 

Tom

[LoveDomes]

G'day Captain Tom!

Yes - let's keep 'er going . . . .

 

PRR dual K4s (1946) (from: www.yesteryeardepot.com) (photo: Fred C. Stoes)

 

 

B&O EM1 2-8-8-4 (courtesy: Cincinnati Railroad Club collection)

 

Until the next time!

 

Lars

[siberianmo]

G'day!

Yes, you did start something good! And there's no reason why we can't continue with 'em - at least we know three guys interested in the classic locomotives!

 

PRR Mikado 2-8-2 #520 at Strasburg, PA RR Museum (1983) (creative commons)

 

UP Mountain #7000 4-8-2 (GNU Free Documentation)

 

Tom

[BudKarr]

Good Morning Captain Tom!

Still AM here in the mountains . . . appears as if I started something with the steam locomotives - so why not continue

 

C&O 2-6-6-2 #1512 (photo: Paul Eilenberger collection)

 

Southern 2-8-8-2 #4057 (1938)(from: www.yesteryeardepot.com)

 

BK in Alberta, Canada's beautiful high mountain country!

[LoveDomes]

G'day Captain Tom!

Yes - steam locos really are wonderful to look at - so here's a couple from me!

IC 2-8-2 #1784 (from: www.yesteryeardepot.com)

(Photo: Paul Stringham)

 

 

MP #5308 4-8-2 (from: www.yesteryeardepot.com)

(photo: Paul Eilenberger)

 

Until the next time!

 

Lars

[siberianmo]

G'day!

Continuing on with a couple of more steam locomotives . . .

PRR Q1 #6130 4-6-4-4 (1948) (fair use)

 

MS&P Atlantic Class A #2 4-4-2 (1935) (fair use)

Tom

[siberianmo]

G'day Gents!

Steam locomotives - that'll "work"!!

PRR #6200 6-8-6 steam turbine (courtesy: wikipedia.com - Public Domain)

 

NYC 4-8-4 #6003 (from: www.yesteryeardepot.com - foto credit: Fred C. Stoes)

 

Tom

[LoveDomes]

G'day Captain Tom!

Nice 'steamers' from BK - here's a couple you may enjoy!

Southern #1401 at the Smithsonian

 

N&W #611 4-8-4 Class J (credit unidentified)

 

Until the next time!

 

Lars

[BudKarr]

Good Afternoon Captain Tom!

It certainly appears as if I provided the same photo on two submissions rather close together. Regrets!

Try these for this fine day:

C&O 4-8-4 #614 (foto: Arthur B. Johnson)

 

Atlantic Coast Line 4-8-4 #1808 (credit: H.L. Broadbelt

BK in Alberta, Canada's beautiful high mountain country!

[LoveDomes]

G'day Captain Tom!

 

That's a mighty fine consist and I envy you for having had such a wonderful round trip in the 49th state! One day . . . . ah to dream!

 

Another "dream" of mine . . . .

 

PRRs Broadway Ltd (1961) - (from: www.trainweb.com)

 

Lars