G'day!
A couple of steamers just to maintain the momentum . . .
USRA Heavy Mikado 2-8-2 #6001 (public domain)
B&O Light Mikado 2-8-2 #4500 (public domain)
Enjoy!
Tom
G'day Cap'n Tom!
Hopefully I won't duplicate any of the steam locos that have been put up recently. My archives aren't that extensive!
MP #5308 4-8-2 (from: www.yesteryeardepot.com) (photo: Paul Eilenberger)
Until the next time!
Lars
Continuing on with the progression of classic steam locomotives . . .
PRR Q1 #6130 4-6-4-4 (1948) (fair use)
PRR S1 6-4-4-6 (1939) (public domain)
So, we're still doing the steamers, huh Ok with me . . .
MP #1420 2-8-2 (from: www.yesteryeardepot.com) (photo: Paul Stringhamn)
Rather quiet here, must be the end of the week skedaddle for places other than the ether, huh
Here's a steamer to keep things movin' . . . .
MP #1716 2-10-2 (from: www.yesteryeardepot.com) (photo: Paul Eilenberger)
A continuation of Pix of classic steam loco's!
MS&P Atlantic Class A #2 4-4-2 (1935) (fair use)
CN #6307 4-8-4 (from: www.yesteryeardepot.com)
Good morning guys! Greetings from Chicagoland on this cold and snowy day. Weather like that generally turns a Northerners' thoughts to travel to warmer places, such as:
A truly radiant name in the annals of the Florida seasonal luxury traffic was that of the Seaboard Air Line's all-Pullman Orange Blossom Special which, in the days when Florida winter vacation was a prestige symbol, was in itself an index of privilege and assured social and economic status. The Orange Blossom Special made it's maiden run November 21, 1925 directly on the heels of the Seaboard's completion of its line between Coleman and West Palm Beach and its terminus was at the latter point. Two years later The Orange Blossom began operating all the way through to Miami with setout Pullmans for Tampa, St. Petersburg, Saratoga, Venice and Fort Meyers.
Beginning January 2, 1934, the train was completely air-conditioned and, when such improvements were in time available, it was equipped with tight-lock couplings, rubber draft gear and other luxury details. Strictly a no-nonsense varnish haul aimed at the conservative carriage trade, The Orange Blossom eschewed string quartets and recreation cars in favor of solid Pullman comfort with buffet-lounges, a barber, lady's maid, shower baths and open observation platforms. Its cuisine, a product of Pullman Standard dining cars, was classic and appropriate to the fastidious clientele. Train personnel was specially selected and, like the conduct of The Twentieth Century Limited, a complete daily report of its performance, occupancy and notable passengers was placed on the desk of the road's president every morning. The Seaboard's fine Mountain type engines assigned to The Orange Blossom such as No. 249 and 250 were equipped with husky long-distance Vanderbilt tenders and ran the whole distance from Richmond to Jacksonville without change. No. 249 is an assigned engine for The Orange Blossom.
In a publicity conscious age when Florida was very much in the public eye the owning carriers capitalized on The Orange Blossom's first run with completely air-conditioned equipment out of Pennsylvania Station in New York in 1936 with a re-christening ceremony involving a symbolic bottle of Florida orange juice in place of the usual champagne.
Heading the train's all-Pullman consist, is a specially assigned light Pacific-type Seaboard engine with an identifying train herald on its smokebox to proclaim its breeding and pedigree. Can anyone tell us the significance of the white rabbit mascot?
A treat from barndad Doug! Surely appreciate your taking the time away from the bar to drop off such a fine Post for this lonely Thread!
Orange Blossom Special always brings to mind Johnny Cash . . .
siberianmo wrote: G'day!A treat from barndad Doug! Surely appreciate your taking the time away from the bar to drop off such a fine Post for this lonely Thread!Orange Blossom Special always brings to mind Johnny Cash . . . Tom
Do you have this album???
underworld
Appears as if the "Orange Blossom Special" evoked some responses!
Sorry to say, "No," I don't have that album - but have the song on several compilations on vinyl - tape and CD. Thanx for asking, "underworld."
Actually traveled aboard the "Special" eh I think it is great to have such memories of trips gone by, especially when those fine trains are now encassed forevermore in the archives of assorted media! GG1s surely bring to mind some of my favorite images . . . Thanx, Dave!
I see we've had some activity here at the lonely thread . . . that's a good sign! Orange Blossom Special "worked" - thanks to Doug 'n Tom!
Never had the chance to travel that train, but always enjoy reading the accounts form those who have the experiences. Mine were primarily trips with the family up to Montreal, New York State or generally in the northeast. Then later my wife and I traveled the Zephyr from Chicago to left coast on a few occasions, the "real" one included. Amtrak in later years - last year was probably the last. Anyway, for a sailor (me) train travel is the way I manage to attain the relaxation sought. We don't travel with cameras in hand, recorders or note books. Simply like to sit in the dome, enjoy the views, some adult beverages and snacks, and simply chill out.
Can still hear old Johnny singing the "Blossom," he had a way with those tunes, huh Especially those connected with trains!
I had that record album. Yup, had it for many years, but it got warped and pretty much mildewed over in our formerly wet 'n dank basement. Had to deep six it. Seeing the cover again brought back a smile or three.
Good to see ya Lars! I think we've pretty much done all we can with the Orange Blossom Special - especially with what has been provided over at the bar! Many thanx to all . . .
Continuing on with more steam loco's from days gone by . . .
CN #6071 4-8-2 (from: www.yesteryeardepot.com)
CN #6031 4-8-2 (early 1940s) (from: http://www.yesteryear/)
A couple more steamers to add to the list!
Chicago Great Western 2-10-4 #854 freight - photo: Fred C. Stoes (yesteryeardepot.com)
Chicago Great Western 2-10-4, #851/frt - photo: Fred C. Stoes (yesteryeardepot.com)
Note the change in the "subject" - let's go with "Classic REAL Trains - including TRACTION . . . "
Good to see ya yesterday, Lars! So, it's more steam . . .
C N #5045 4-6-2 (1951) (from: www.yesteryear.com)
C&O 2-8-2 #2342 (from: www.yesteryeardepot.com)
I'll probably run out of material way B4 you do if we keep to the steam locos! <grin> But, here's another from me . . . .
British: GWR 5224 Winchcombe (GNU Free Documentation)
Looks like I made it in B4 ya today! Anyway, here's another Brit loco for the continuation on our classic steamers . . .
British: 6998 GWR modified Hall Class "Burton Agnes Hall" (GNU Free Documentation)
Hi Tom
Thought I would pop over from the bar. Glad I did some fine pics and posts.
A couple of Tank locomotive pics.
A Great Western Railway 0-6-2 tank loco which like No 5224 in Lars pic that would have worked hauling coal trains in South Wales
A 5 feet 3 inch gauge loco from Ireland 2-6-4 No 4
They should enlarge
Pete.
A break from the steam loco's and time for something else! Appreciate the visits, Lars 'n Pete and of course those Brit machines!
California Zephyr passing trains (foto: Otto Roach)
D&RGW #1145 Silver Sky "California Zephyr" (? 1994 Corel Corp)
Now you're talkin' my kinda language - domes!
California Zephyr - Post 1960 obs dome lower level lounge (courtesy: www.calzephyr.railfan.net - Public Domain)
California Zephyr - Pre 1960 obs dome lower level lounge (courtesy: www.calzephyr.railfan.net - Public Domain)
G-day Tom and all present.
I have looked over some of the last few pctures and they are pretty cool. Steam pics are always a good sight to see. I liked the Milwaukee road Hiawatha Atlantic that Tom had posted.
I myself, have found some really nice shots of some steam locomotives.
The first ia a milwaukee road, what looks like, a Camel back. This little steamer is really cool. A little 0-6-0 switcher. I didn't know that the milwaukee had any of these steamers. So it came to a surprise when I saw this locomotive. Still cool though.
Here we are. Now you can see the difference in size. The S3 to the left dwarfs the little camel back in size. The S3 is the other steam locomotive I like a lot. An NP yellowstone is good, but I hope to have one of these as a model someday. They are such nice looking steam engines.
S3 is a northern 4-8-4 locomotive and was used exclusively for passenger service on the Milwaukee. This locomotive was an improvement from the 4-8-2 and 4-6-4. The locomotive got the extra two driving wheels. The locomotive has a bigger fire box than the other two so the locomotive got the bigger four wheel trailing set. This bigger fire box alloud the locomotive to get up to speed faster than it's counterparts.
Happy railroading
James
Well gents , nice to see that steam is still King over here on the lonlier of Captn' Tom's two threads. Here's my latest addition to the subject matter ( a few weeks over due unfortunatly )
Shot this past summer on my vacation to Ontario's North Country
Two shots of Temmiskaming and Northern Ontario's ( Now The Ontario Northland RR ) Consol # 503, sitting in a park along North Bay Ontario's Waterfront.
enjoy Rob
Appreciate the visits from James 'n Rob! Good to see the two of you here.
Nice selection of steamers for us from James along with the descriptions (which always help!).
Sorry, Rob , your shots didn't "take" . . . but it IS the thought that counts, eh
"Mystery" train station! Where is this located I KNOW, but do YOU
No takers on the "quiz," eh Oh ye faint of heart!
Back to some steam of the Nickel Plate Road!
NKP 2-8-4 #760 (from: Paul Eilenburger collection/yesteryeardepot.com)
NKP 2-8-4 #718 (from: Paul Eilenburger collection/yesteryeardepot.com)
And still no takers on the "mystery Photo"!! Oh well . . . .
A couple of more steam locos from the distant past . . .
AT&SF 2-10-4 #5000 (foto credit: unknown - from: yesteryeardepot.com)
AT&SF 2-10-2 #3860 (foto: Fed C. Stoes - from: yesteryeardepot.com)
A change from steam to turbo . . .
UP Turbo #80 (courtesy: donsdepot.donrossgroup.net)
G'day Tom!
Thanks for letting me use your "log in" - but I've finally gotten "on" using my own. Figured it was just a matter of time.
So, I'm down in the Keys and enjoying it! What's NOT to like, huh
Hey! I KNOW the answer to your "where is it?" question. Figured no one would respond over here - you'd get a much better interaction at the bar. But then YOU know that, huh The station was shown in your "report" of the Toronto Rendezvous last May. Looks like the Via Rail station in Rob's town of Brantford, Ontario. Yes
Here's a little something to reflect the "geography" for my current location . . .
Drumheads from the Florida East Coast Railway
Good evening gents, I see Lars got the answer right. The Brantford VIA station it is, looking soooo much better after it's million+ dollar reno three years ago new tile roof upgrades to the waiting room etc. Now here's a question how old is that station ( Originally built by the Grand Trunk as a replacement for the old Great Western Station )
Hmm stations are a nice them and fit in well with all the steam shots here's a couple more classics .
The Michigan Central Station in St Thomas Ontario. Currently empty but plans are to build a seniors complex and boutiques inside this building keeping it's herritage exterior intact.
Another shot of Brantford Station
CP Rails Station at North Bay Ontario ( now and antique market )
Rob
Well, I would have tried to answer Tom's question but I was out with "net problems."
But I am back and it seems Tom has brought out the big guns. A Turbine! So here goes.
What about the DD40XA? This locomotive can put out 6600 horsepower. There is only one that runs today. Most were scrapped, but.. There is one located at the IRM (Illinois railway museum) and another is located out in California on another tourist line. I can't remember the name of the tourist line off the top of my head. I wil find out.
Infact, here is the locomotive that the UP runs it's passenger excursions with. It ran last year on a speacial employee run and it came to Minneapolis. So it was closer then I thought.
How about a UP caboose. I like to see cabooses, but unfortunately they aren't used at all now-a-days. But it's sure good to see them in mseums and photos.
Well no takers for the quizz , oh well I'll let it go for another day or so. Interesting shots of some big power as of late good stuff. Here's a semi-classic in That only CN had locomotives like this built. A CN SD50F full cowel freighter with the classic draper taper car body. Seen popwering a train through Brantford last year.
here's another classic car body locomotive an ATSF F45 I shot at Joliet ILL in 1995
enjoy
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