G'day!
More Nostalgia from earlier Pages . . .
PASSENGER TRAIN NOSTALGIA #49 Here’s something to enjoy regarding the Union Pacific (UP) from a 1949 advertisement in my personal collection.
. . . . . . . . . .”Wonder World” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OF SOUTHERN UTAH * ARIZONA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BRYCE CANYON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NATIONAL PARK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To visit Bryce is like entering a strange, new world. The rainbow-hued, fantastic stone shapes are mysterious, enchanting. See Bryce, together with Utah’s Zion and Arizona’s Grand Canyon National Parks, on one memorable motor bus tour. Make this area your vacation destination or stop over en route to or from Los Angeles. Union Pacific will take you to Cedar City, Utah – gateway to the Parks – in air conditioned comfort. UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Road of the Streamliners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enjoy! Tom
Greetings Captain Tom!
Just left the bar and thought I would swing by with a comment or two before heading back up the mountain!
Here is an excerpt from my most recent posting at the bar:
Most difficult for me to remain removed from the "flap" over on your "other thread." After all, I am part of the reason we were able to flush out this particular bottom feeder (excellent descriptor!). However, I will keep my comments as civil as possible and practice a bit of brevity as well. To all who see these comments, Greetings! The information exchanged here and on Captain Tom's "other thread" is intended for those who are of good cheer, decency of purpose and health of mind. (Sir Nick and a couple of others have had to get a waiver for that latter category!! ) If yours is to take and not give, to destroy rather than build, or to spread negativisms - GET LOST! If each one of us would take the time to send an e-mail to the Forum Manager to express our disdain for this ridiculous ratings system, perhaps Kalmbach would rescind it. Now, I do feel better!
Most difficult for me to remain removed from the "flap" over on your "other thread." After all, I am part of the reason we were able to flush out this particular bottom feeder (excellent descriptor!). However, I will keep my comments as civil as possible and practice a bit of brevity as well.
To all who see these comments, Greetings! The information exchanged here and on Captain Tom's "other thread" is intended for those who are of good cheer, decency of purpose and health of mind. (Sir Nick and a couple of others have had to get a waiver for that latter category!! ) If yours is to take and not give, to destroy rather than build, or to spread negativisms - GET LOST!
If each one of us would take the time to send an e-mail to the Forum Manager to express our disdain for this ridiculous ratings system, perhaps Kalmbach would rescind it.
Now, I do feel better!
Keep up the good work, Sir Tom and I too feel you need not explain a thing - not one thing to those who have no "standing" with us. Even if they did, would not e-mail be a better vehicle to "vent" Shame on Kalmbach for enabling these creatures.
BK in Alberta, Canada's high mountain country!
G-day captain Tom and all present.
She's a dark and gloomy day here in Duluth. Those clouds are starting to look more ominous everytime I look at them. I should get use to it.
Well, some good words from Budkarr. The outsiders just don't understand what goes on here. They need to actually look.
But hey, lets get some of those pics rolling.
Ahh! A caboose to look at. but now you need to find the hysterical "side" of the caboose. Put it here- We'll get it there.
A DD40X is always a sure sign for a passenger train now-a-days. I know there is only one running unit of this type but if you see it, I would think it would have a passenger train behind it.
Here is the Union pacfic railroad map. I hadn't realize how big this railway is!!
Happy railroading
James
Good to see ya BK 'n James - nice Pix!!
Might want to consider Posting any Pix from here that haven't made it to the bar - over there. The guys would love 'em!
Moving right along with our continuing trip down Nostalgia Lane - here's one from an earlier Page:
PASSENGER TRAIN NOSTALGIA #50 Here’s something to enjoy regarding the Southern Railway (SR) from a 1949 advertisement in my personal collection. . . . . . THE SOUTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Suits to a “T” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WHY has an average of one new factory a day located along the lines of the Southern Railway System during the past three years? Because industries are discovering that the South served by the Southern is a “gold mine of opportunity”! With a wealth of natural resources and advantages, expanding consumer markets, skilled and willing workers . . . and a bright future . . . the South suits all industries – to a “T”. Look Ahead – Look South!” Earnest E. Norris, President. . . . . . . . . . . SOUTHERN RAILWAY SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Southern Serves the South . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enjoy! Tom
Good Morning Captain Tom!
Southern seems like a "warm" place to be at this location and time of year! Not being a rail aficionado, I have never had the opportunity to travel aboard that fine railroad, however, I am familiar with the history of it. Saw a display at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC a few decades past that was very impressive. A huge steam locomotive and tender inside the transportation wing. Always wondered how in the world they got it there! A majestic beast of a machine indeed.
Check it out:
Southern Railway # 1401
BK in Alberta, Canada's beautiful high mountain country!
G'day Cap'n Tom!
Fine selection for the nostalgia - always enjoy the Southern Railway!
Now that's a great looking Pacific - nice post, BK!! Always make a point of checking that loco out when we visit the "Smith." A must see exhibit each 'n evey time.
Here's a bit more on that loco:
Passenger steam locomotive: Class 4-6-2 'Pacific' (also Class 'Ps-4' on Southern Railway). Complete locomotive includes engine and its - very necessary - tender, which carries the locomotive's fuel for the firebox and water to feed the boiler, to make steam for propulsion. Dimensions: 91’ 11-7/8” L x 14’ 11” H x 10’ 2” W. Weight: Total, engine and tender in 'working order' with coal in firebox and tender and water in boiler and tender is 561,600 lbs. or 281 tons. Includes 92 tons of fuel and water in engine and tender. Total weight of engine + tender as displayed is 189 tons. Color: Green set off with gold striping, aluminum-painted running board edges and tires, and chrome-plated steel rods and valve gear (the chrome plating - never applied to any locomotive's rods because chrome-plating weakens steel - simulates the brightly polished steel rods and valve gear typical of Ps-4 locomotives in service, 1926-1953). Firebox Grate Area: 75 square feet. Cylinders (2, with one on each side, at front; these propel the locomotive): 27 x 28. Driving Wheels: 73" dia. Steam Pressure: 210 lb/sq. in. Fuel: Coal (16 tons coal, plus 14,000 gallons of water, in tender)
Dimensions: 91’ 11-7/8” L x 14’ 11” H x 10’ 2” W.
Weight: Total, engine and tender in 'working order' with coal in firebox and tender and water in boiler and tender is 561,600 lbs. or 281 tons. Includes 92 tons of fuel and water in engine and tender. Total weight of engine + tender as displayed is 189 tons.
Color: Green set off with gold striping, aluminum-painted running board edges and tires, and chrome-plated steel rods and valve gear (the chrome plating - never applied to any locomotive's rods because chrome-plating weakens steel - simulates the brightly polished steel rods and valve gear typical of Ps-4 locomotives in service, 1926-1953).
Firebox Grate Area: 75 square feet.
Cylinders (2, with one on each side, at front; these propel the locomotive): 27 x 28.
Driving Wheels: 73" dia.
Steam Pressure: 210 lb/sq. in.
Fuel: Coal (16 tons coal, plus 14,000 gallons of water, in tender)
from the Smithsonian web site
Until the next time!
Lars
Good evening gentlemen nice to see things maintaining civility over here I'm with Tom we should nad shall let sleeping dogs lie.I only have one other thought towards this whole "flap".I don't concider the reposting of things here and at te bar counterproductive or repeatative and for this reason. Some people may see the bar title over at the bar and therefore not frequent it for that reason. Therefore the repeats here are a way that they can access the same info in a non bar format. Food for thought anyway.
Good contrubutions on all things south , southerly and sunny today.Since it's hovering around 0 C here today it's good to warm up as it were.
I haven't any relevant southern stuff to add in today however since we are approaching Rememberance Day here's a couple traction shots that are applicable.
L&PS # 12 embarking servicemen to travel overseas in 1944. Picture from the OERHA collection Al Patterson the photographer. Car is one of the Jewett built heavy interurbans this car was a full 62 feet long it and it's sister 314 were the biggest cars on the L&PS they were built in 1917 and stayed inservice until te L&PS shut down passenegr ops in 1957.
TTC small Peter Witt type streetcar 2666 entering the Hillcrest shops.Sporting a join the RCAF poster photo c1942. Also from the OERHA collection. This was a 1923 products of the Ottawa car Company one of 250 small witt's bought by the TTC. As a side note our museum has two sisters 2894 ( built by cancar in Montreal ) and 2786 also built by Ottawa. The TTC still owns and charters sister 2766 during the summer months in Toronto.
Rob
Yes - another day here at the Thread that won't go away!
Thanx for the fine contributions from Lars - BK 'n Rob. Given that we really don't hold to a "theme" over here, not to worry about what one provides. Anything that holds to the Classic Trains discussion is always welcome! Loved those traction Pix and they really fit well with the coming of Remembrance Day - Veterans Day - Armistice Day (Nov 11th).
Now, some Nostalgia from earlier Pages:
PASSENGER TRAIN NOSTALGIA #51 Here’s something to enjoy regarding the Canadian Pacific (CP) from a 1963 advertisement in my personal collection. Sail away to Europe in a Canadian Pacific White Empress. Come aboard at Montreal, and discover a 1000 miles of beauty as you sail up the St. Lawrence, past Québec’s historic Château Frontenac and on to Greenock and Liverpool. Ride away to the Canadian Rockies aboard Canada’s only scenic doomed streamliner, “The Canadian.” Discover 2,881 miles of spectacular scenery along the Banff-Lake Louise route as you cross Canada in streamlined comfort. Hide away at Banff Springs Hotel a mile high in the Canadian Rockies. You’ll enjoy gourmet food, gracious service. And you’ll find golf, tennis, swimming, fishing – every resort facility. Open May 31 to September 14. Holiday all the way with Canadian Pacific Trains/Trucks/Ships/Planes/Hotels/Telecommunications. WORLD’S MOST COMPLETE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM Enjoy! Tom
Greetings Cap'n Tom!
A little something for the CP . . .
And another from the past Pages of Nostalgia!
PASSENGER TRAIN NOSTALGIA #52 Here’s something to enjoy regarding the General Motors Electro-Motive Division from a 1948 advertisement in my personal collection.
The colorful recreation car on The Jeffersonian, Pennsylvania Railroad all-coah streamliner, provides a luxurious game and reading lounge, a children’s playroom, a miniature movie theatre and a sunken buffet-lounge. The Jeffersonian is in daily service between New York and St. Louis. It is provided by a General Motors locomotive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PLAY AS YOU GO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . You get more fun out of the pleasures today’s travel affords when you train is powered by a General Motors Diesel locomotive. For then you travel with a new smoothness – and a new speed, too. Often, on the straightaways, your train will top 100 miles an hour. General Motors locomotives have also brought a new cleanliness to travel - no smoke and cinders to mar your appearance; no clouds of steam to mar your view. For years General Motors locomotives have held the records for on-time arrivals. It is easy to see why 197 of America’s finest, fastest name trains are headed by General Motors power. Easy to understand why better trains follow General Motors locomotives. . . . . . . . . . . ELECTRO-MOTIVE DIVISION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GENERAL MOTORS * LA GRANGE, ILL. . . . . . . . . . . Home of the Diesel Locomotive . . . . . Enjoy! Tom
This entire Forum seems to be deader 'n a doornail lately. However, in keeping with our intent to remain "alive" - check this out:
Yeah, I'm out a bit late (for me)! Just noticed a bunch of crap on the Forum - here we go again. This time it surely looks like a Troll Alert may be in order. Trashed again - what's new? Idiots.
Anyway, here's a bit more on GMs EMD . . .
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad EMD F3 diesel locomotive #120, an ABBA set, hauling a southbound freight train of 51 cars at 30 mph near Palmer Lake, Colorado, October 20, 1950. (from: wikipedia.com)
More Nostalgia from previous Pages:
PASSENGER TRAIN NOSTALGIA #53 Here’s something to enjoy regarding the Canadian National Railways (CNR) from a 1949 advertisement in my personal collection. one of Canada’s 10 most popular VACATIONS ENJOY the best that Canada offers. Play in the mountain-and-sea setting of the glorious West Coast (Vancouver harbor) or see the sights of her Eastern Cities: Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec, Halifax . . . You go in comfort by Canadian National, the railway to everywhere in Canada. ”East or West, we’ll show you . . . . . . . . . . CANADA’s BEST!” . . . . . . . . EXPLORE the snug harbors, the historic towns, the “picture places” of Canada’s Maritime Provinces (Lunenburg, Nova Scotia). The Ocean Limited, the International Limited and other Canadian National “name trains give easy access to all Eastern Canada. BE THE GUEST of the largest railway system in North America . . . traveling happy-go-lazy to choice vacation areas . . . stopping at Canadian National resorts and big city hotels of distinction. To California and anywhere West, to New York and anywhere East, go Canadian National. “We’ll tell you where and take you there!” . . . . . CANADIAN NATIONAL . . . . . . . . . . THE RAILWAY TO EVERYWHERE IN CANADA . . . . . Enjoy! Tom
Some supporting info for the CNR Post:
Canadian National system map
A departure from the "norm" on this Thread as today is Veterans Day in the U.S. - Remembrance Day in Canada and Armistice Day in the UK. So, what better tribute than some ENCORES! from last year's Posts? Here goes . . .
Number 1 of 9: . . . . . . . . . . more Vital than gold . . . . . . . . . . All the gold buried in Fort Knox, Ky., is less important to Victory than the rich iron ore deposits of the Mesabi, Cuyuna, and Vermillion ranges of northern Minnesota. The Mesabi range along contains the world’s largest developed deposits, and much of this ore lies in open pits. From these pits giant shovels scoop the vital “red dust” into Great Northern cars which dump it a few hours later into the docks in Duluth and Superior, at the Head of the Lakes. There ore boats are swiftly loaded for delivery to the nation’s steel mills. When the shipping season closed December 5, new mining records had been set on the mining ranges, and Great Northern Railway handled nearly 29,000,000 long tons – a third of the Lake Superior district’s total production. With the necessity of preserving equipment, Great Northern, between shipping seasons, is reconditioning motive power, cars, trackage and its Allouez docks in Superior making ready for a still bigger job in 1943. The fabulous iron ore deposits in Minnesota are only part of the wealth contributed to America by the Zone of Plenty – and delivered by this vital artery of transportation. GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY ROUTE OF THE EMPIRE BUILDER - BETWEEN THE GREAT LAKES AND THE PACIFIC IN THE ZONE Of Plenty More to follow …….. Tom
Continuing on with our recognition of Veterans - Remembrance - Armistice Day 2006!
Number 2 of 9 ”OVER HILL, OVER DALE, WE WILL RIDE THE IRON RAIL . . . AS THE PULLMAN’S GO ROLLING ALONG” Growing and GOING that’s the story of our armed forces. Growing every day and going every night, for long distance troop movements are usually under the cover of darkness, in Pullman sleeping cars. It’s a big job for the railroads to haul so many cars. And a big job for Pullman to provide them. But it’s a welcome job for both of us, one we’re proud and happy we were prepared to handle. Prepared? Oh, yes. The way Pullman and the railroads worked together in peacetime – through the Pullman “pool” of sleeping cars – fitted right into the wartime picture. Here’s how that “pool” works: > Railroad passenger traffic in different parts of the country fluctuates with the season. Travel south, for instance, is heaviest in winter. And travel north increases in the summer. > If each railroad owned and operated enough sleeping cars to handle its own peak loads, many of those cars would be idle most of the year. > With the Pullman “pool,” however, over one hundred different railroads share in the ability of a sleeping car fleet big enough to handle their combined requirements at any one time. As the travel loads shifts north, south, east or west, these cars shift with it. They are seldom idle for when fewer cars are needed on one railroad, more are needed on another. Now that war has come this “pool”operation of sleeping cars enables troop trains to be made up on short notice – at widely scattered points – and routed over any combination of railroads. That’s what we meant when we said that Pullman and the railroads were prepared to handle the tremendous mass movement of troops that goes on constantly. It takes a lot of sleeping cars to do it. Almost drains the Pullman “pool” at times. As a result, civilian travelers are sometimes inconvenienced. But the war comes first with the railroads and first with Pullman – just as it comes first with you! AN AVERAGE OF MORE THAN 25,000 TROOPS A NIGHT NOW GO PULLMAN Buy War Bonds and Stamps Regularly!
More to follow ……….. Tom
Number 3 of 9 One passenger – or one million Those carefree days when a man could almost as easily as he’d are out for the duration. Folks have to share the railroads with the Army and Navy, just as they’re sharing everything else these days. We wish we could still offer you an unlimited choice of departure times and accommodations, but more than a million and half troops per month must be cared for first. That takes a lot of cars and a lot of locomotives. It takes the time of a lot of railroad men, for these movements must be handled swiftly and secretly. After meeting all the vast demands of a nation at war, we are not always able to serve the public as well as we’d like to – but nevertheless with a little cooperation, we’ll get you where you have to go. Transportation is our business as well as our duty - and we want you to know that every railroad man worthy of the name has his heart in the job. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Association of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . American Railroads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Washington, D.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . United for Victory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . More to follow ……….. Tom
A fine selection of tributes to those who made so many things possible for generations of people through their sacrifices! Imagine a time when the railroad industry actually was an integral part of the war effort!
Days like these bring to mind those who take for granted just about everything that comes to mind. Mindless of those who gave up their lives for those at home - carefree of sacrifice, accomplishment or lingering pain. Whether the world wars, Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf War or the fight we're engaged in with those bent on the destruction of all we hold dear, I salute all who wore the uniform of the nations who fought on the side of freedom and to those who sailed the seas as merchant men in support of our efforts.
The U.S. Merchant Marine SongHeave Ho! My Lads! Heave Ho!
Give us the oil, give us the gasGive us the shells, give us the guns.We'll be the ones to see them thru.Give us the tanks, give us the planes.Give us the parts, give us a ship.Give us a hip hoo-ray!And we'll be on our way.
It's a long, long way to go, It's a long, long pull with our hatches full,Braving the wind, braving the sea, Fighting the treacherous foe,
Heave Ho! My Lads! Heave Ho!
Let the sea roll high or low, We can cross any ocean, sail any river, give up the goods and we'll deliver, Damn the submarine!
We're the men of the Merchant Marine!
Words and Music by Lieut. (jg) Jack Lawrence, USMS, 1943.Performed by the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Regimental BandCaptain Kenneth R. Force, USMS, Director of Music
Number 4 of 9 . . . . .”Keep “Em Rollin’ . . or Else!”. . . . . says grandpappy engine 2414 to a 1942 Santa Fe Freight Diesel “Back in ’98, in the Spanish-American War,” reminisces little Old-Timer 2414, “20 cars was an average-length freight train. By World War I, we’d upped our Santa Fe freights to an average 35.9 cars. Not bad railroadin’, that.” “Not bad is right,” answers the big new freight Diesel, “but not good enough for World War II. Now we’ve stretched ‘em out another 41% to 50.9 cars, and those cars are bigger, loaded heavier, and rolling farther and faster.” “Good work, son,” says Old-Timer. “Yours is the BIG war job. Keep ‘em rollin’ – or else!” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KEEP ‘EM ROLLIN’ – OR ELSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . * No nation that does not possess efficient mass transportation can hope to win a modern war. In America that mass transportation job is squarely up to her railroads. If they fail, we lose. Neither battle gallantry nor industrial wizardry alone will turn the tide. To meet this tremendous responsibility, we ask for every possible consideration in the allocation of materials for vitally essential repairs, maintenance and new equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DAILY THE LOAD INCREASES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To date, the railroads haves met 100% the staggering demands born of this global war. Many have helped make that record possible – the War Department, the Office of Defense Transportation, civilian shippers and travelers everywhere. In the first six month of 1942 with 25% fewer locomotives, the Santa Fe moved 94% more freight ton-miles and 27% more military and civilian passenger miles than in the first six months of 1918 in World War I. Daily the load increases. No man knows what the peak will be. We do know there is a limit to the performance that can be squeezed out of existing equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SANTA FE SYSTEM LINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SERVING THE SOUTHWEST FOR 70 YEARS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Buy U. S. War Bonds – They Identify You” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . More to follow ……….. Tom
Number 5 of 9 Like Father in 1917 ~ Like Son, in 1942 ~ . . . . . Americans feel at home in Britain. . . . . Americans have always felt at home in Britain . . . in peace time . . . or in war. Whether they have come over, equipped with guide books, golf clubs and cameras for a quiet sojourn among Britain’s peaceful hedgerows, historic landmarks, and the ancestral beginnings of American ideals, laws and traditions or whether they have come, as in 1942 with steel helmets, bayonets, tanks and bombers in defenses of these very ideals, by which both nations are so closely bound together in common heritage, Americans feel that they are truly among friends – in Britain. Year after year, in happier times, British Railways have brought American travelers along the magic trail that leads into the heart of Britain – the glorious, colourful panorama of History, Literature, Tradition and Ideals. Until Victory comes, as it must and will, British Railways continue to maintain their contact with their American Friends, through their General Traffic Manager, C. M. Turner, 9 Rockerfeller Plaza, New York, N. Y. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BRITISH RAILWAYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . More to follow ……….. Tom
Number 6 of 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A BOY ON A HILL-TOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . He used to wave at me from that hill . . . we lived just beyond it. He knew the exact time I’d be by . . . and I’d wave to him from the cab. And on my time off, I’d go to the hill with him, and we’d sit together, my son and I, and wait for the trains to come along. We’d hear their whistle calling across the distance . . . then see the long plume of smoke come into view, racing like the wind . . . and as they thundered by, we’d both wave to the engineer. Maybe there’s something in heredity – he seemed to have the railroad in his blood. When he finished school . . . well I rolled into the yards one day, and there he was – long longer my little boy, but a man. A railroad man! He might someday have taken over my run. But, last December 7th, he was twenty-one . . . I don’t know where he is now. He got is two weeks leave before he left. But whenever I pass that hill, I seem to see him, as he used to be, before he became a man and had to shoulder the responsibility of being a man. I know he wants to come back to the railroad . . . and I’m going to see that he does come back! These Japs and *** who started all this – when they creep up on him and all his fellows in arms – even if they come with a thousand tanks and mobile guns and all the dive-bombers they can find in hell – he and his buddies will meet them with fifty thousand tanks and a hundred thousand planes and two hundred thousand guns. My job, now, is to get that equipment to the ships that’ll take it to him and to all the other American boys like him, no matter where they are. And it can rain and snow and sleet and it can blow, and nothing will stop me. I’ll get the stuff through to him. I am getting it through to him. You only have to lie still in the night and listen to the rumble of the trains – the trains everywhere – to know that I’m speaking the truth. It’s my son, and it’s my country, whose lives are at stake, and I can’t fail and I won’t. . . . . . . . . . . Published as a tribute to the railroad workers of America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NEW YORK CENTRAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Invest in Victory . . . . . Buy United States War Bonds and Stamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . More to follow ……….. Tom
Number 7 of 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HE WHO ”steps up” ALSO SERVES . . . . . . . . . . UNION PACIFIC is doing its share to meet the nation’s vital need for dependable transportation. It’s a job we’re proud to do. Over the “the strategic middle route” connecting East with West, our gigantic locomotives are hauling not only war materials but also thousands of Uncle Sam’s men in uniform. Thus, it is apparent that travelers may not always find it possible to obtain their preferred accommodations. Perhaps only coach seats or upper berths will be available. To Union Pacific patrons, who we have had the pleasure of serving and will continue to serve to the best of our ability, we would like to say, “he who steps up also serves” and express our thanks for your cooperation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Progresssive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Strategic Middle Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Buy U. S. War Bonds – They Identify You” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . More to follow ……….. Tom
Number 8 of 9 ON THEIR WAY Shades are drawn down. Lights dim low. The landscape is blotted out . . . there’s just the hum of the speeding train. These boys know what it means – the troop train is approaching the troop ships. Some draw a deep breath. A soldier fumbles for a letter. Another wonders if he can make a last telephone call. Another draws out a crumpled photograph. No, travelers don’t see this – but the trainmen of the Pennsylvania Railroad do, daily. And more so than ever now. As the swelling tide of American youth – fine and fit streams overseas . . . Of course, it takes a lot of equipment for these troop movements – but with what remains we are doing our best to serve all essential travelers . . . efficiently, courteously. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BUY UNITED STATES WAR BONDS AND STAMPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pennsylvania Railroad More to follow ……….. Tom
Number 9 of 9 A NEW DAY DAWNS IN RAILROADING War traffic has more than doubled the volume of freight hauled by the Western Pacific Railroad from Salt Lake City to San Francisco. Wherever the going it toughest n this rugged route, General Motors Diesel freight locomotives have kept this vast stream of vital munitions moving steadily. War building is being rushed ahead with reliable General Motors Diesel power. In the days to come this dependable, economical power will be ready to do the hard jobs of peace. Throughout history, wars have set up new milestones of transportation progress. And with this war, it is the General Motors Diesel Locomotive that is ushering in the new era. What advances the future will bring are already apparent in the present performance of these locomotives and the way they are helping to meet the abnormal demands upon the railroads today. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KEEP AMERICA STRONG * BUY MORE BONDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LOCOMOTIVES . . ……………………ELECTRO-MOTIVE DIVISION, La Grange, Ill. ENGINES . . 150 to 2000 H.P. …….. CLEVELAND DIESEL ENGINE DIVISION, Cleveland, Ohio ENGINES . . . 15 to 250 H.P. ……… DETROIT DIESEL ENGINE DIVISION, Detroit, Mich. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GENERAL MOTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DIESEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . POWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . That’s it! It has been my pleasure to provide these 9 WWII Posts to all of you. Tom
Something from earlier Pages to continue with the ENCORES!
PASSENGER TRAIN NOSTALGIA #54 Here’s something to enjoy regarding the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad (B&O) from a 1946 advertisement in my personal collection. Your Holiday begins with ”all aboard” * When your Diesel-Electric Baltimore & Ohio luxury train glides smoothly from the station, you’ll know your holiday has really started. Mile after mile, you’ll enjoy the thrill of modern rail travel . . . the extra measure of pleasure for which B&O is so well-known. * Outstanding with “holidayers” is the friendly courtesy of B&O people. In big and little services, alike, you’ll constantly enjoy this warm hospitality . . . for courtesy is traditional on the B&O. * And, when you visit B&O diners, you’re in for a real “holiday treat.” For, B&O is famous for its good food . . . prepared just the way you like it . . . at prices that are reasonable. * Then, there’s B&O’s record for “on-time” dependability. Not only does B&O strive to make your travel time thoroughly enjoyable but it also makes a special point of seeing that you arrive at your destination on schedule! * Yes, when you start your holiday with Baltimore & Ohio, the extra measure of pleasure given by such features as friendly courtesy, good food and “on-time” dependability will be proof why more and more travelers say: NOW . . . AS ALWAYS – The B&O is the Way to Go! . . . . . . . . . . BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD . . . . . . . . . Enjoy! Tom
A subject that many over at the bar always seem to enjoy, so here is an ENCORE from the nostalgia of earlier Pages . . .
PASSENGER TRAIN NOSTALGIA #55 Here’s something to enjoy regarding the The Pullman Company from a 1946 advertisement in my personal collection.
1 Pick the place you want to go and write for reservations. When you get word there’s room for you, see your railroad ticket agent and . . . 2 Reserve Pullman space for a trouble-free trip that will get you there safely – in more comfort than you’ll get going any other way! . . . . . How to start on your vacation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WITHOUT A WORRY IN THE WORLD . . . . . . . . . . 3 No worry about weather, roads or mountains in an all-steel Pullman car. Pullman’s been the safest way of going places fast for more than 80 years! 4 No worry about privacy or sleep. Your air-conditioned Pullman space is all your own, with big, comfortable beds it’s a joy to stretch out in! . . . . . . . . . . WHEN YOU GO ON YOUR VACATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GO PULLMAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . THE SAFEST, MOST COMFORTABLE WAY OF GOING PLACES FAST! . . . . . . . . . . Enjoy! Tom
So, it's back to the three of us again, huh It's fine with me!
My offering for the Pullman theme:
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