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LoveDomes
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Posted by LoveDomes on Friday, August 10, 2007 10:37 AM

Ahoy Cap'n Tom!

Wow!! [wow] Is that SHANE I see?? <double wow>

A little something from New England for Da Man! Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

 

 

Until the next time! Thumbs Up [tup]

Lars

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Posted by siberianmo on Friday, August 10, 2007 3:52 PM

G'day!

I enjoy both of the NP schemes! Good to see CM3 Shane over here . . . Thumbs Up [tup]

Can't go wrong with the New Haven! Nice one from Lars . . .

From the bar . . .

Some drumheads of the Union Pacific

 

 

 

 

Enjoy! Thumbs Up [tup]

Tom Captain [4:-)] Pirate [oX)]

Happy Railroading! Siberianmo
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Posted by LoveDomes on Saturday, August 11, 2007 10:33 AM

Ahoy Cap'n Tom!

Not a huge fan of UP, but they did operate some fine streamliners . . .

How about a little NYC today?!!?

 

NYC F7A #1851 (courtesy: http://donsdepot.donrossgroup.net)

 

 

NYC PA3 #4210 (photo credit: Bill Waller)

 

Until the next time! Thumbs Up [tup]

Lars

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Posted by siberianmo on Saturday, August 11, 2007 3:32 PM

G'day!

Hey Lars! New YAWK Central is always a good choice! Thumbs Up [tup]

 

Enjoy! Thumbs Up [tup]

Tom Captain [4:-)] Pirate [oX)]

Happy Railroading! Siberianmo
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Posted by LoveDomes on Sunday, August 12, 2007 8:42 AM

Ahoy Cap'n Tom!

Thanks for the NYC poster - really enjoyed it!

Something from the old country . . .

Norwegian State Railways Class 73 EMU high-speed train - photo credit: Ian Britton from www.freefoto.com

 

 

 

Until the next time! Thumbs Up [tup]

Lars

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Posted by LoveDomes on Monday, August 13, 2007 10:19 AM

Ahoy Cap'n Tom!

Just a wee bit of something to keep this lonely thread up 'n runnin' . . .

 

Until the next time! Thumbs Up [tup]

Lars

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Posted by siberianmo on Monday, August 13, 2007 2:00 PM

G'day!

Diversity doesn't hurt a thing, Lars! Let's see what this brings . . .

 

  

 

Enjoy! Thumbs Up [tup]

Tom Captain [4:-)] Pirate [oX)]

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Posted by LoveDomes on Tuesday, August 14, 2007 7:48 AM

Ahoy Cap'n Tom!

I'll match that C&NW . . .

 

 

 

Until the next time! Thumbs Up [tup]

Lars

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Posted by siberianmo on Tuesday, August 14, 2007 2:24 PM

G'day!

Beauty, Lars!

 

Check this one out . . . .

 

 

Enjoy! Thumbs Up [tup]

Tom Captain [4:-)] Pirate [oX)]

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Posted by aricat on Tuesday, August 14, 2007 11:04 PM
  I would like to share my memories of a train trip from Minneapolis Minnesota to New York City on August 6-7 1959. My family rode the Burlington Morning Zephyr from Minneapolis to Union Station in Chicago; then the Pennsy's General from Chicago to Penn Station in New York. The Zephyr left Minneapolis promptly at 9:00 am and headed across the Stone Arch Bridge for St Paul. The sky was overcast with a threat of rain. I noted that the North Coast Limited was just pulling in to the GN station as the Zephyr departed. We picked up speed a we passed by the University of Minnesota and the East Minneapolis yard. The train was operating on standard time,however, Minnesota Wisconsin and Illinois were all on daylight time. The morning load factor seemed pretty good and the Vista-dome was about half full. The Zephyr left St Paul on time and made its way quickly through Newport and Cottage Grove before coming to halt at the signal near St Croix tower. After about a 15 to 20 minute wait guess what we were waiting for; the North Coast Limited. We started up again and headed for Wisconsin. When we crossed the St Croix river at Prescott it was pouring rain. The ride was uneventful as we made our way along the Mississippi. It stopped raining by the time we arrived at Winona Junction. La Crosse was our next stop then East Dubuque. We would have lunch in the diner and sat with a woman who was traveling to New Orleans. At East Dubuque I saw an IC freight powered by a trio of black Geeps. Savana brought sunshine and the final run into Chicago would be bright skies. My Mom noticed that the train was running late and it would be a very tight connection with the Pennsy. At Aurora the Burlington porter came through the train and asked if any one was making connections.He would make sure bags were on the platform and ready to grab when we got off. The North Coast Limited needless to say occupied the track between the Zephyr and the General,the connection in Chicago would get intersting. My Mom and my Sister both in high heels were not going to move very fast. We made our way up the platform and there was no stopping to admire the Burlington E's this trip. We finally found a redcap and were to make the General with only a moment to spare. The train was moving even before we got to our seats. I spent the 30 minutes to Gary watching action; my Mom was very happy that she did not have to pay for a Pullman on the Broadway Limited. School teachers are on a limited budget. The General's run through Indiana was made with skies sunny and fast running until we decided to go to the diner when we stopped in front of a string of boxcars and remained their while we ate our supper. The food was good. I remember that a coke was 20 cents on the Pennsy, 15 cents on the Burlington and dime in most vending machines. We started to move again when dessert came. It stayed light until Van Wert Ohio. I remember the thrill of racing through small Ohio towns at night. I stayed awake until Canton Ohio and slept solid until Harrisburg. I was excited this was my first ride behind a GG1. I remember a wonderful Pennsy breakfast and the ride through eastern Pennsylvania and the main line towns nears Philadelphia. I remember going by the Budd plant and thought of the Burlington. We crossed the Delaware near Trenton hoplessly 90 minutes late. The train was nearly full now as the train neared Newark. We made our way under the Hudson into Penn Station and its high level platforms. We were all tired from our long  trip, sometimes I wish we had missed the General and rode the Pullmans on the Broadway. Riding coach all night takes a lot out of you.
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Posted by LoveDomes on Wednesday, August 15, 2007 10:34 AM

Ahoy Cap'n Tom!

 

I see we've had a visitor with a SUPER FINE offering for this lonely thread! Nice work from our "anon" friend.

I invite you to stop by "Our" Place, a cyber bar 'n grill on this forum if you enjoy "talk" like you've provided us. You'll get far more response 'n reaction there than here.

Anyway, really enjoyed your post, ARICAT!!

 

Here's a little something from my favorite fallen flag's RR - the NYC!

 

New York Central's J3 Hudson with streamlined casing designed by Henry Dreyfuss.

 

 

 

Until the next time! Thumbs Up [tup]

 

Lars

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Posted by siberianmo on Wednesday, August 15, 2007 2:10 PM

G'day!

Well, well a visit from a guy with a great story! Nice one Aricat - don't know much about you as your profile is rather sparse, but Lars 'n I like the way you put together a story! Yeah!! [yeah] Unfortunately, the reality of this thread is that the interaction is far 'n few between. Thumbs Down [tdn]

If you're interested in discussions about Classic Trains amongst guys who've amassed all sorts of experiences traveling on the rails, you're invited to join us at my bar called "Our" Place. You'll find us on the Classic Trains Forums (General Discussions) - just "click" - check out Page One - then go to the last one 'n join us!! Thumbs Up [tup] I do "warn you," it's infectious, lotsa fun, and a great way to pass the time! IF that is, you are one who enjoys the interaction amongst adults in that kind of setting . . .

 Lars, here's my "shroud" for the day!

 

N&W Class J 4-8-4 #611 (public domain)

 

 

Enjoy! Thumbs Up [tup]

Tom Captain [4:-)] Pirate [oX)]

Happy Railroading! Siberianmo
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Posted by LoveDomes on Thursday, August 16, 2007 2:39 PM

Ahoy Cap'n Tom!

 

Here's something just a wee bit different from early Amtrak!

 

 

 

 

 

Until the next time! Thumbs Up [tup]

 

Lars

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Posted by siberianmo on Friday, August 17, 2007 9:08 AM

G'day!

Gonna be lonely over here without Lars for a few days . . . but we'll carry on! Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

Back to fotos - as it doesn't appear we're gonna get any dialogue going . . . Banged Head [banghead]

 

 

Enjoy! Thumbs Up [tup]

 

Tom Captain [4:-)] Pirate [oX)]

Happy Railroading! Siberianmo
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Posted by siberianmo on Saturday, August 18, 2007 8:33 AM

G'day!

From the Windy City . . .

 

Enjoy! Thumbs Up [tup]

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Posted by siberianmo on Saturday, August 18, 2007 4:07 PM

G'day!

 

 

Enjoy! Thumbs Up [tup]

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Posted by LoveDomes on Sunday, August 19, 2007 9:50 AM

Ahoy Cap'n Tom!

'Tis the Larsman from Plattsburgh, NY!! Spending the weekend and then some with some friends . . . thought I'd drop one off over here, just to help out!

 

 

Until the next time! Thumbs Up [tup]

Lars

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Posted by siberianmo on Monday, August 20, 2007 1:02 PM

G'day!

Good to see ya, Lars - and from "upstate" at that! Thumbs Up [tup]

Continuing with posters 'n ads . . .

 

Enjoy! Thumbs Up [tup]

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Posted by LoveDomes on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 9:25 AM

Ahoy Cap'n Tom!

This area is simply wonderful right now. Appears that fall will be early with the temps perfect!

Love the Canadian! Great train, great poster! Thumbs Up [tup]

 

Until the next time! Thumbs Up [tup]

Lars

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Posted by siberianmo on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 1:40 PM

G'day!

Nice one, Lars - I checked that DVD out - not even 30 minutes of coverage. <geesh> But, when it comes to DOMES . . . . Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

Another nostalgia ad . . .

 

 

Enjoy! Thumbs Up [tup]

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Posted by siberianmo on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 2:08 PM

G'day!

 

An ad from yesteryear . . .

 

 

Enjoy! Thumbs Up [tup]

Tom Captain [4:-)] Pirate [oX)]

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Posted by LoveDomes on Thursday, August 23, 2007 8:31 AM

Ahoy Cap'n Tom!

Nice "theme" with the ads . . .

Here's another cover from me . . .

 

 

 

Until the next time! Thumbs Up [tup]

Lars

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Posted by siberianmo on Thursday, August 23, 2007 2:15 PM

G'day!

Back again 'n good to see ya, Lars! Thumbs Up [tup]

 

Here's another . . .

 

 

 

Enjoy! Thumbs Up [tup]

Tom Captain [4:-)] Pirate [oX)]

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Posted by trolleyboy on Friday, August 24, 2007 1:07 AM

Wow it's been a while since I was last here as well , I amazed to see this thread still kicking. though I do hope our master spinner of words that popped by does test drive the tavern as it were. Hopefully I am back on a more predictable coarse now ( time and job will tell )here's a new / old poster for you.

enjoy  Rob

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Posted by LoveDomes on Friday, August 24, 2007 10:50 AM

Ahoy Cap'n Tom!

 

New guy in town??? Seems I've "met" this guy B4, but . . . .

 

Another cover from me . . .

 

 

Until the next time! Thumbs Up [tup]

Lars

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Posted by siberianmo on Friday, August 24, 2007 2:15 PM

G'day!

Yeah Lars, seems that we've met this guy - but WHO is he???

 

Another poster . . . .

 

 

Enjoy! Thumbs Up [tup]

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Posted by siberianmo on Saturday, August 25, 2007 8:29 AM

G'day!

A poster a day keeps the . . .

 

 

Enjoy! Thumbs Up [tup]

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Posted by LoveDomes on Saturday, August 25, 2007 1:06 PM

Ahoy Cap'n Tom!

Remember when it was FUN 'n SAFE to swim at AC Question [?]

 

Here's one of my favorites!

 

 

 

Until the next time! Thumbs Up [tup]

 

Lars

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Posted by siberianmo on Saturday, August 25, 2007 6:22 PM

G'day!

Always liked that 3-some NYC steamer Pix! Nice one, Lars!

 

 

Enjoy! Thumbs Up [tup]

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Posted by LoveDomes on Sunday, August 26, 2007 10:04 AM

Ahoy Cap'n Tom!

A day of rest over at the bar . . . however, here's a change of pace for here!

 

A  photo of the current Plattsburgh, NY Amtrak station - formerly D&H:

 

[photo in Public Domain - Wikipedia.com]

 

Until the next time! Thumbs Up [tup]

Lars

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