Hi Tom and all,
Hi Leon the usual round of Tui`s for all the crew please!
Jan. Wishing you a very, have a good ONE. and many, many more as well! Enjoyed those RR Heralds and the pics of the observation cars and the UP streamliner, thanks for the nice toast.
Pete. Many thanks for your Darlington anniversary visit account, i`ve sure missed a heck of a lot since leaving in 1969, what a great collection of loco`s that were there and to see the replicas running as well, I remember when Locomotion was displayed alongside the main platform at Darlington station and you were able to see it from the train passing through. Thanks for pointing out that Elizabethan and Silver Fox video clip, it was great to watch! Enjoyed all your pics and info on your posts, pass on my thanks to Alan for all his pics. Nice words for Sir Ed you wrote.
Lars. Nice load of covAHS from the Larsman Mobile down on the Key`s. Only wish that I could be able to meet you and all crew in person at the next get together, it would be a GREAT occasion to be involved in, we would most probably drink the bar DRY lubricating our vocal chords! As Tom has quoted ANYTHING is POSSIBLE, so i`m keeping on hoping, you never know.
Mike. As Pete says that was the video clip site he mentioned, got to see the clips before they were removed, sorry to hear you found that winter 47 site a bit baffling, if you go down the menu on the left hand side and click on WWW links/photo`s you will find a heap of photo`s. Enjoyed all the URL`s for the Niagara Falls and the bridges, nice lot of posters too.
Rob. Thanks for all your trolley pics and info, the de Witt trolley`s look nice, is that the colour scheme you are using for your model?
Ron. Nice to see you on board again, very interesting info on 1934 historic occasions, hope your back feeling a lot better now.
Fergie. After that trip to St John`s you deserve a good layover during the ships refit. Nice lot of snowy pics you posted.
Dan. Glad you enjoyed that Winter 1947 site, that was a more unusual use of a jet engine to clear the rail lines in those days, as Pete said it tended to buckle the lines a bit and set fire to the wooden sleepers at times. In those days film stock was very hard to get and rationing was still in force until 1951, and of course cameras were as rare as hens teeth as well! Many thanks for that link to the Darlington 1975 anniversary occasion that Pete wrote about, have put it on my favourites list.
Eric. My biggest food wish after the surgery was for a nice big plate of bacon, eggs,and fried tomato`s, and boy did they taste great when I eventually got them!
CM3. Nice to see you on board, always enjoy your informative write up`s.
Tom. Nice re-post of Dan`s Nightstar and "Ocean" write up together with the pics, a must save! Enjoyed all your posts and pics, a really nice collection of pics from your`s and Pete`s Kirkwood museum visit #4 and #5, and those classic model RR collection pics of yours in the display cases were great, you must have a heck of a lot of wall space in your Can Am train room? How`s the snow situation at the moment?
See ya, Allan
Good evening Leon , I think a very large double splash coffee tonight , it's a cold one again Bit of a light day but still a good day with bits 'n' bobs from everyone
Tom-Great pictures again sir , some interesting traction mixed in as well. They have done some nice cosmetic work on a lot of their equipment, which says volumes about the qualities and commitment not to mention the skills of their labour force.
Nice to know you dodged the HQ bullet , mind you I'm sure you would have set them all right
Lars-Some great books from the mobile , noticed that you slipped another trolley one in foir some reason as well. don't sweat the next couple of days we shall make it through
Pete-Yes it would be nice if the Niagara region got a museum. They are looking at buildings with a couple things #1 they have some rail access as they own several large equipment type pieces,#2 a building with a good deal of internal space with proper climate control etc for their artifacts. They've been working on it for at least ten years now, I'm sure that they will find a spot eventually.
Allan-Glad that you liked the , pictures, Detroit had a couple interesting paint schemes but I'll be going with a Toronto TTC scheme. I have the decals I just need to mix my paint, the TTC red is unique.
CM3/Shane-They are quite the nice looking cars in those photo's aren't they. Too bad they don't make them like that anymore.I'll take a stab at your quizz and say that Baldwin and Alco would have been the builders.
Jan-Hope the old celebrations went well, and that no small animals or people were hurt during the celebrations.<uh oh >
Fergie-Good to see you back on terra Firma at least for now , nice shots of the bullet as well.
Rob
Good evening Captain Tom and Gentlemen!!
Leon, I'll have meatloaf and a cold Keith's!
My post early this morning is obviously circling around in cyber space so I'll combine it with my post for tonight. First the "missing" post.
JanOlov – Have a very Happy Birthday!!! Free drinks all day!!! I’ll be happy to take care of it. Nice photos of the20th Century Limited’s drumhead! But what is happening in the second photo? Tom – I have a few weaknesses and Root Beer is one of them. It is Root BEER! Good stuff! The quiz was only the photo from Penn Station, nothing else. Pete and Juneau together again! But it looks almost like Juneau lost his legs.Nice photos from the Museum of Transportation! Obviously they are working on #2933. I am looking forward to getting back to the museum in May! St. Louis Waterworks Railway Interurban #10 is also below, ready to run!Email received. Thank you! CM3 – Thanks, they called from the hospital today and promised they are reday to take care of me Friday morning. You are right about Cracker Barrel but I think they don’t take that good care of their customers nowadays like they used to do.Rob – Yeah, you missed only by a couple of continents. That is not bad at all! Nice photos! How many cities in Canada have streetcar oparations? I think you have answered that question before, but my memory doesn’t work anymore. It's gone. DL – Yes, the number of Cracker Barrel visits has declined since I retired. Very good menu! If you get a chance, try them! Ron – Stay inside in that cold weather! I like your idea to put together information on what happened certain dates and certain years! I forgot about the ban of aerosol sprays! Pete – Wrong photo? You have to pay attention! Stopping a locomotive and cracking a walnut shell buty not the nut can be done but you better know your locomotive well!Ahh, so it is Boris who is providing the Root Beer in this area? Very nice photos! Are those Allan’s?Mike – Thanks for the links and pictures! I like that suspension bridge! Tonight's post:Tom – Ah, I recognize those trains! I think Can Am should have a railroad museum and run those trains! Nice photos!
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G'day Gents!
Another cold start here in mid-continent USA where "they" say it's 8 (F) - should begin to rise back to "normal" winter temps. Petrol is $2.68 (rounded) up at "Collusion Corner," where we haven't seen those prices in some time.
The pastries have been freshly stacked into The Mentor Village Bakery case, our coffee has been freshly ground ‘n brewed and the Menu Board has those fine selections for <light> ‘n <traditional> breakfasts. So what's the delay
Comments from the Proprietor:
Name the Safe Contest UNDERWAY!
(1) from Lars (LoveDomes) . . . Nessie the Lock Master!
(2) from Rob (trolleyboy) . . . . . Green MoSheen!
Very disappointing participation! <thus far>
Contest CLOSES on Monday, 28 Jan . . .
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Customer Acknowledgments (since my last narrative):
Wednesday - Jan 23rd:
Page 173 - CM3 Shane (coalminer3) at 9:45 AM: Yeah, many of those HO modelers really took liberties with the realities of the times. Athearn especially was "good at it." But as you mentioned, it was all part of the fun . . . I enjoyed my Pennsy tuscan corrugated side "shorty" passenger cars - even it they never existed in prototype. Same for those great looking EMD E8As in New Haven livery, etc. And there's soooooo much more, such as the RDCs that were rather "imperfect," but the bottom line is <and was> I enjoyed it all! That "rubberband drive' was awful!
which manufacturers built 4-8-2s for the Central?
Answer: Alco ‘n Lima.
what were the NC&StLs nicknames for their 4-8-4s?
Answer: Yellow Jackets
As always, a fine < I3 > Post with all sorts of stuff for the crew! Many thanx for the visit, quarters ‘n ROUND!
Page 173 - Lars (LoveDomes) at 10:38 AM: Didn't expect to see our Manager, which makes the visit even MORE meaningful!
"Poor" Larsman, suffering along down in the Keys, while many of us here in mid-continent are "enjoying" single digit (F) mornings! <grin>
Six more terrific covers from the "mobile"! Really like that Southern "Pacific" loco cover - Western Pacific is always a <keeper> too!
Appreciate your "cheer leading" at the bar - but ya know, there are just those who will not respond. So be it! Play to the guys who give a Rat's Patoot.
Many thanx for the round, good cheer ‘n covers of course!
Page 173 - Dan (DL-UK) at 11:47 AM: Always a treat to have our Resident Sherwood Forest UK Connection on board!
Regarding the "Chunnel Chuggers," I'd say that the next time I make the trip, I'll check out those "baggage/other" cars very closely - HOWEVER - I'm not planning to board ‘em in the near or distant future. It will be interesting to follow this latest saga that the highest court in Canada has directed to VIA Rail. Those cars may very well be sitting on sidings if funding cannot be identified for the retrofit to accommodate the handicapped <and the beat goes on . . . .>
Thanx for the visit!
Page 173 - Eric (EricX2000) at 1:30 PM: What HO! A daylite visit from our Resident Nocturnal Resident RETIRED Swede!
No way would I <or could I> explain what happened to your Post. Wouldn't be the first time that "one" disappeared after having appeared as being sent. Happens.
Good Morning Barkeep and all Present; coffee, please; round for the house, and $ for the jukebox. It's in the mid 20s this a.m., snowing (a little) with the real cold stuff supposed to arrive here overnight, hit us for s short time and then move out. Gas is at $2.09/gal.
Lars was by with a nice set of rerun book covers.
DL stopped by as well - good to hear from you.
Pete - Whyte classification is the name you were looking for, I believe.
Fergie - Appreciated the Newfie shots.
Allan visited as well.
Eric - No quiz for the Conrail shot? I have to recuse myself because I know right where you were. BTW, it's one of the few parts of the line that is still double tracked. Good luck tomorrow!
Rob - Good to hear from you, sir! If we ever hit anything with one of the autos in your picture, we'd never feel it - incidentally, in my next life I hope to have a Packard Twin 6 Touring Car (lol).
OSP was by with a nice shot of a SEPTA PCC - one of the few lines that had cars with rider windows. You probably remember them from your time in Boston. MP RS3 is a nice looking piece as well.
Thanks to all who participated in the quiz. Herewith the answers:
Builders of NYC 4-8-2s were: ALCO (extra points if you said Schenectady), and Lima. There was a long gap in the Lima built Ls. They constructed the L1c and L1d classes in 1918. The next batch was the L4a class in 1942 and 1943 and the L4b class in 1943.
NC&StL called their 4-8-4s "Stripes," and "Yellow jackets." The names were tied to the paint schemes. One of them is preserved (sort of) in Centennial Park in Nashville, not far from where the N&C shops were located.
Work safe
Oooh - just looked out the window across the hall - it is POURING down the snow!
Hello all in
Was it today Tom was not going to be about (does not look like - I see a recent post!)- looks like the things are under control. I'll have a pancake breakfast please!
Yep Jan - I think in 1966 my grandparents didn't have much choice when it came to going from Chicago to Southampton - but you got the style included in the fare - which does not happen now. I have some memorabilia from the voyage too. Mind you they were keen to travel on the Cunarders - my grandfather had travelled up to the Clyde to see the Queen Mary on the stock when it was under construction, making the journey from Surrey to Clydeside on his motorcycle as a young man for the purpose. Quite an adventure in those days (but then if you seen action in World War One as he did I don't suppose it was that much of an adventure to him!). Mind you air must have been a feasible alternative as my parents had moved to Chicago in 1963 and flew (in a Stratocruiser I believe).
Further interesting comments of note from CM3 on the Century, and Lars has weighed in with comment and covers.
Tom - why so much redundant stock in your wall mounted yards? - good to see it has not gone to the scrap man! Series of St Louis museum picks ahs been good to follow.
Pete - I have the books published by BR (ER) public relations office in 1975 commemorating the S&D event - picked them up remaindered (but new stock) in one of the sheds at the GCR behind the loco shed some years back for a reasonable price - they must list the stock so I'll try and look.
They used to have lots of that sort of stuff at Collectors Corner at Euston which I used to go to back in the 1980s - did you ever visit it? Must have been as source of much Railwayana at that time - I suppose the real tragedy was the material and bits and pieces that was trashed and hit the skip back in the 60s and 70s when modernisation was in full swing, and no one thought to sell it.
Allan - re Elizabethan film - what DVD system do you have in NZ? - the one we have in Europe or the North American one - I can highly recommend the BTF DVDs I recommended to Pete (now available on the US compatible system and Pete bought them) or if you have the UK system you can buy from the BFI in London no doubt mail order - or probably other on line places. You'd very much enjoy the B&W era films from the 1950s and the period before you left the UK I'm sure. They are full of character and very well made films too.
Rob / Eric - good to see you in. Eric glad you like the BTF link - this was the ‘in house' film unit of BR which was formed in 1948 on nationalisation and lasted until the early 1980s when Mrs Thatcher would have ‘persuaded' the railway to shed non core operations and I think it got closed down at that point - luckily the archive (or most of it) seemed to get sent to the BFI for preservation.
Cheerio
DL
Just a quickie set of ACKNOWLEDGMENTS this AM while I'm still logged on . . .
Thursday - Jan 24th
Page 173 - CM3 Shane (coalminer3) at 8:09 AM: Surely you jest, Sir - $2.09 for petrol???? Are you SURE that you aren't overdoing the "fumes sniffing" <uh oh>
Good to see - no matter what the "state of mind" - lotsa snow in them thar hills, eh <envy>
I'll mark my quiz paper as 100% thank you very much- extra credit not needed!
So what's the reluctance about throwing out a name for our "Name the Safe Contest?" Surely figured you'd come up with a sure-fire winner! <geesh>
Must admit to not being much of a "rail fan" in my younger days. In fact still don't consider myself in that category. "Observant" is perhaps the better descriptor! <grin> So while in Boston and New England (8 years of residency) I observed all sorts of MoSheens on tracks, but couldn't tell ya much about many of ‘em. Oh yeah, when it came to my FAVORITES - PRR - NYC - NH - B&M - well, that's a different story.
Many thanx for the visit, quarters, chat ‘n ROUND!
Page 173 - Dan (DL-UK) at 9:06 AM: I think we're "into" one of those language difficulties again. Redundant stock All of the models you see in my HO train display cases are different - there's not a duplicate in the inventory, not one. Hmmmmmm. They all represent locomotives ‘n rolling stock used on previous layouts with the EXCEPTION of the stock in the Canadian display case. Those were purchased simply out of love for the liveries ‘n types of equipment. Just no room to run on my Can-Am Railroad. Anyway, the Can-Am is a "period road" representing locos ‘n the like between 1990 and present times. At least I try to make it so . . .
Methinks we'll have to get Pete to interpret . . . <uh oh>
JUST THOUGHT OF SOMETHING: Perhaps you have failed to note that the display case fotos are in 2 sections . . . hmmmmm, is THAT what you might mean is redundant??? Through no fault of yours, those Pix are NOT new to these Pages <and the old bar> - but you weren't able to view 'em back then, so you wouldn't know. Hmmmmm.
The "call" went out for HELP for Thursday (today) ‘n Friday in view of the pending absences of Pete ‘n Eric. I'm here - in fact I'm tending bar! Check out the BOTTOM of the daily summary for this fine day. BUT glad you gave it a "go" - every Post helps to keep this place in forward momentum! Next refill is on me, Mate!
CHEERS to ya!
Later!
Tom
2008 BIRTHDAY WATCH LIST
<rev. Jan 24th>
ACTIVE Customers at "Our" Place
January 14th (Eric - 65)
OKRA (Dec 22 - Jan 20) Are tough on the outside but tender on the inside. Okras have tremendous influence. An older Okra can look back over his life and see the seeds of his influence everywhere. You can do something good each day if you try. You go well with most anyone.
January 23rd (Jan - 39)
January 26th (Chris - 40) - Next up
CHITLIN (Jan 21 - Feb 19) Chitlins come from humble backgrounds. A Chitlin, however, will make something of himself if he is motivated and has lots of season-ing. In dealing with Chitlins, be careful they may surprise you. They can erupt like Vesuvius. Chitlins are best with a Moon Pie but Catfish or Okra is O.K. too.
March 31st (Lars - 68)
MOON PIE (March 21 - April 20) You're the type that spends a lot of time on the front porch. A cinch to recognize the physical appearance of Moon Pies. Big and round are the key words here. You should marry anybody who you can get remotely interested in the idea. A Chitlin would be a good mate but it's not going to be easy. You always have a big smile and are happy. This might be the year to think about aerobics. Maybe not.
May 18th (Tom - 70)
POSSUM (April 21 - May 21) When confronted with life's difficulties, possums have a marked tendency to withdraw and develop a don't-bother-me-about- it attitude. Sometimes you become so withdrawn, people actually think you're dead. This strategy is probably not psychologically healthy but seems to work for you. You are a rare breed. Most folks love to watch you work and play. You are a night person and mind your own business. You should definitely marry an Armadillo.
August 11th (Pete - 57)
August 14th (Allan - 73)
CATFISH (July 24 - Aug 23) Catfish are traditionalists in matters of the heart, although one's whiskers may cause problems for loved ones. You Catfish are never easy people to understand. You run fast. You work and play hard. Even though you prefer the muddy bottoms to the clear surface of life, you are liked by most. Above all else, Catfish should stay away from Moon Pies.
September 8th (Rob - 37)
GRITS (Aug 24 - Sept 23) Your highest aim is to be with others like yourself. You like to huddle together with a big crowd of other Grits. You love to travel though, so maybe you should think about joining a club. Where do you like to go? Anywhere they have cheese, gravy, bacon, butter, or eggs and a good time. If you can go somewhere where they have all these things, that serves you well. You are pure in heart.
October 9th (Ron - 74)
BOILED PEANUTS (Sept 24 - Oct 23) You have a passionate desire to help your fellow man. Unfortunately, those who know you best, your friends and loved ones, may find that your personality is much too salty, and their criticism will affect you deeply because you are really much softer than you appear. You should go right ahead and marry anybody you want to because in a certain way, yours is a charmed
Ahoy Cap'n Tom ‘n fellow travelers at the bar!!
Bossman, set ‘em up if you will ‘n Boris ring Da Bell - a round on Da ManagAH! This is gonna be a GOOD DAY! <grin> "You know who" is coming to visit! Say no more - wink, wink, nudge, nudge!
A couple of observations of my own today. Can't figure out what in the world is so difficult in providing a name for the new safe in this latest "contest." Good Grief Charlie Brown - youse guyz are making it out to be more than it should. What happened to the fun ‘round here???? <addressed to our regulars, as the others may or may not take the time to look at my woIds.>
Totally amazed by Skipper Fergie's unwillingness or whatever it is to join in FULLY with the rest of us. We're a small group. We interact ‘n we'd love to have you as "one of ours." But I think Cap'n Tom has it right - he's a coffee shopper ‘n I guess we'll just have to be satisfied with that.
Liked the Newfie pix . . .
I saw the posts from Pete - Eric - Dan - Allan ‘n Shane! Glad you're all still with us!
I wudda jumped in on Shane's quiz - but I'm a day late 'n a dollar short! I got one of 'em correct right off the top of my head - but wudda looked the other up. <admitting it>
Best to Eric tomorrow (I too thought it was today) - and whatever in the world is going on <again> with our Bar Chandler Pete <always finds a way to wrangle ‘n wriggle outta work!> - best to you too <I think>!
Lookling at the latest revision to the B'day Watch List brings to mind that we haven't heard from MoPac Chris lately. WondAH if he'll be the fastest to get accepted by our crew then disappear into the bits 'n bytes of cyber space, nevAH to grace our little bar again Hope not - but just in case I can't make it back AND the unlikely chance you are looking at these woIds - in advance!
As mentioned ovAH ‘n ovAH - I'm really pressed for time . . . soooooooooooooo
It's time for some more covAHs from the Larsman Mobile! (thanks to all who've mentioned them - appreciate the recognition of ‘em being posted!)
Western Pacific Locomotives and Cars
Wabash in Color, Vol 2
Union Pacific Diesels in Color - 1934-1959
Pittsburgh Streamlined Trolleys
Extreme Steam 2 (DVD)
Southern Railway - Diesel Locomotives & Trains - 1950-1980
Until the next time!
Lars
Appreciate the morning visits from CM3 Shane - Dan 'n Lars!
The sixth installment of our recent trip to the StL Museum of Transportation <Kirkwood, MO> by the Wolfman 'n Moi!
# 31-32 St. Louis Southwestern (Cotton Belt) #MW95589 Wedge Snowplow. Built by Baldwin in 1913. Originally a Vanderbilt tender to Rock Island 2-8-2 #2572; rebuilt in mid-1920s to "loaf of bread" water tank design; converted to plow in 1957; conveyed to St. Louis Southwestern when Rock Island was broken up and its lines were sold. <from: literature purchased at the StL Museum of Transportation - Kirkwood, MO>
#33-35 Union Pacific Big Boy #4006 4-8-8-4. Built by Alco in 1941. World's largest successfully operated steam locomotive. An articulated engine that has a hinge (or joint) separating the two sets of drive wheels, enabling the locomotive to negotiate curves more easily because the front set of wheels can pivot from side to side. Weighs in at 600 tons (1.2 million pounds); 132 ft long with a top speed of 80 mph generating 6,900 hp. Retired in the late 1950s with only 8 of the 25 ordered remaining. None are operational. <paraphrased from literature purchased at the Museum>
#36 The line-up - Sabine River & Northern #408 <and friends!>. Built by EMC in 1937. Model NC. 900hp - Winton Model 201A engine, cast frame.
Enjoy! <we did>
Afternoon , another chilly one here hovering around the -10C on the upside gas went down to a startling .99 cents a litre I think a very large splashed coffee is in order , gotta get some feeling back into my feet,I'll go see hoqw the "girls" are comming with the fish n chips , it swells good but you never know.
Tom-hey who knows someone might have lent you a star for the important daze had you taken the posting Got todays email blurb and responded
Good help out on fergies photo's, nice shots too bad the description was missing.Nice to knwo that those two trolley's are operational , kinda figured that they might have been by looking at the pictures.They are very intact had they been non-operational.Today's shots are keepers for sure as well
Lars-Don't over do it on the "fun" during today's visit , not everyone enjoys lawn darts and bocce ball as much as yougreat books again today,loved the PCC one for some reason.
Eric-Good luck tomorrow , soon you'll be back to your old eating everything in sight self.To answer your question only one city in canada has traditional streetcars that being Toronto. Calgary Edmonton,Vancouver have modern electric light rail systems. Ottawa has a deisel powered light rail line and several other cities are now concidering the new style electric light rail.
Evening Leon , been a quiet one tonight so I figured that I would come in and set a spell ,just making sure that you don't fall asleep.I know Boris is playing with the critters in the shed so we all know what that means, loud bangs and then uncontrollable sobing as another infaltable bites the dust ( there's a song in there somewhere )
CM3-I'm sorry sir I neglected you in my earlier post , my bad. Yes those cars are undeniably solid. A twin six eh good choice beast a horse and buggy.
Anywho a couple more not seen before in da bar pictrues which have graced the other thread.Some random CN and CP locomotives of the classic variety all from grandad's collection
CN C-liner in the as delivered Olive Green ( London Ont )
Two Alco RS27's that were the company demonstrators. seen leased to BC rail by MLW/Bombardier as an ordered batch of M420's was delayed in delivery.
A pair of BC rail S13 MLW's switching the Van warves.
enjoy
Hi Tom and everyone, a round for the house
Trolley Pole Vault
Pettycash Junction Box
Combination Pizza Box
Safecracker Suite
Lead Balloon
Is it a wall safe? Wall Nutshell, tough to crack without a locomotive
My grandfather drove the Montrealer in the steam era. His standard for stops was that the
passenger should not know the exact moment the train ceases to move forward
unless he's looking out the window.
http://www.wvculture.org/history/timetrl/ttdec.html#1224
http://memory.loc.gov/pnp/habshaer/wv/wv0100/wv0117/photos/173561pv.jpg
http://memory.loc.gov/pnp/habshaer/wv/wv0100/wv0117/photos/173537pv.jpg
http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/ampage?collId=pphhdatapage&fileName=wv/wv0100/wv0117/data/hhdatapage.db&recNum=2&itemLink=D%3Fhh%3A9%3A.%2Ftemp%2F%7Epp_QJzo%3A%3A@@@mdb%3Dfsaall%2Capp%2Cbrum%2Cdetr%2Cswann%2Clook%2Cgottscho%2Cpan%2Choryd%2Cgenthe%2Cvar%2Ccai%2Ccd%2Chh%2Cyan%2Cbbcards%2Clomax%2Cils%2Cprok%2Cbrhc%2Cnclc%2Cmatpc%2Ciucpub%2Ctgmi%2Clamb
http://memory.loc.gov/service/pnp/cph/3c30000/3c34000/3c34100/3c34196v.jpg
http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2008/01/10/world/0111-HILLARY_index.html
Eric, good luck on octuple tummy tuck and speedy recovery. Here's some light reading
http://dlxs2.library.cornell.edu/cache/9/2/9/929f30357caccc70560f80790a883e8f/nys171.10.S.image.content.html
Mike
Hello Tom
Am I too early for breakfast - I'll read the paper until the griddle's warmed up then get my order in! I'll have a pastry if they are ready - thanks!
By redundant stock I mean confined to the wall cabinets, not rolling the rails! But I guess you've posted an explanation for that! In any case the Can - am is one truly impressive layout - you must be very proud of it and rightly so! Never saw the pictures from the earlier posts due to the viewing problems as you say - so good to see them now - really enjoy them. More nice museum shots too!
Lars seems to be on the case of our missing customers and chandler. Our Dome man certainly keeps things in order!
Rob - never occurred to me that Toronto was the only place in Canada with trad street cars. Nice to hear of the ones with modern versions. Will the TTC streetcar of tomorrow provide modern cars to run on existing trackage - or will it transform the streetcar routes into a more modern style LRT type system?
Mike - enjoyed that B&W pic below your last links. Where is the location and what is going on in the picture? Do you know?
I liked your description of your grandfather stopping routine! Some of the least good stops I've had have been on sleeper trains. Certainly wakes you up! Mind you, that is a nicer way (and place) to wake up then in my bed at home on a work day!
When they opened up the newest London Underground line (the Jubilee line extension) they decided to fit the platforms with glass screens at the platform edge - presumably to help prevent people falling off platforms at busy times - with doors that open when the trains stop. Of course this means that doors on the cars must line up with the fixed platform doors exactly (it is not an automated metro line) - so drivers had to get used to practising their stopping skills with a high level of precision! I've never seen anyone fail to do it right - not that I travel on it every day of course.
Griddle's ready now? Great - I'll have a pancake breakfast and grapefruit juice please!
Regards
Friday's Grin
Reason "things" happen!
Law of Coffee:
As soon as you sit down to a cup of hot coffee, your boss will ask you to do something which will last until the coffee is cold.
Coffee 'n pastries are ready! Order up a <light> or <traditional> breakfast from our Menu Board too!
Very perplexing participation! <thus far>
Thursday - Jan 24th:
Page 173 -Lars (LoveDomes) at 11:14 AM: Many thanx for the late morning visit - helped to "fill" that "slot." Used to see a few guys Posting ‘round the noon hour, but none of our regulars . . . hit ‘n miss "slot."
You are absolutely on the mark - for ‘round this joint, "we takes what we gets!" And sometimes, we don't get very much . . . but I like the idea of playing to our strengths. We've got a fine bunch of regulars who keep things on course.
Another good spate of covers from that bottomless pit of book, video ‘n DVD covers in the Larsman Mobile! PhotoBucket must be charging you "double" just to store ‘em!
Western Pacific ‘n Southern "did it" again for me!
Appreciate the visit, chat, covers ‘n ROUND!
Oh yes, enjoy your "company"!! "Sticky wicket" to say the least . . . <uh oh>
Page 174 - Rob (trolleyboy) at 5:11 PM: Most appreciative of the late afternoon visit - whether intentional or it just happened - it surely helped out by filling Pete's "slot."
Received your Email today - but never got the one you mentioned to the "original." But no big deal . . . as long as you know what's going on. That's the point of our "offline Email net." It really only works when the recipients respond.
Actually only "one star" wouldn't help out at HQ <my outfit doesn't use that rank of Commodore - starts ‘em off with two (but pays ‘em at the lower level)>. Anyway, gotta have "multiple stars" to be heard. As an "operator," I took great satisfaction in "doing" rather than "telling," although the higher up I got, the more "telling" came into play. But those are stories for ‘nother place ‘n time . . . being retired close to 20 years, I don't even think of it any longer. That train has long departed the station . . . <grin>
If I knew "how," I'd suggest you speak to Fergie in some "secret Canadianese" in order to get him fully engaged with us. But I think Lars really said it best. We "love the guy," but just have to recognize "he is what he is!' <whatever that means!!>
Want to make special mention of your continuing support over on "my other Thread" . . . we had some steady visitors, but they've tapered off to you, Lars ‘n Moi. Good stuff being Posted!
Great having you aboard . . . what "swells good" Good Gawd Gertie! Molly Throttlebottom awaits ye Mate! <grin>
Page 174 - Rob (trolleyboy) at 9:27 PM: Back for more, eh Good to see ya!
Sure read like the beginnings of a "country" song to me -
Thanks Tom
Good breakfast - even at the early hour!
Before I go I thought most visitors to thsi site might appreciate these links - slightly off topic (although anthracite is what you need in your loco) but I thought people would want to be aware of this historic moment from Wales (not just CM3!)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/7200432.stm
Pics:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/7207393.stm
I don't think we'll see the likes of this again in Wales!
Makes you think.
Hi Tom and everyone, a round donut from the DoNut MoSheen, not named by Bishop MoSheen or Martin MoSheen. Say, whatever happened to my winning entry? I think it must've got locked up in that airtight Halls Mentor-Lyptus (cough) Dropbox, aka the JanOloVault.
DL, just think, if your folks stayed in Downers Grove a while longer you're born in the USA. Photo above is of the brand new "City of Los Angeles" in Spring Valley, NY on 12/17/1937, enroute to the Big Apple for exhibition. Probably Erie RR steam engine. And this is of the similar "City of San Francisco," don't know where or when.
Hey Bosssman, I'll take a number three ‘n a hot mugga Joe with a jolt if you please. Boris, ring that bell for a round on Da ManagAH!
The report from down here could put one to sleep as we have been in the mid 70's during the daytime (that's Fahrenheit), occasional light shower now ‘n then - ‘n comfortable evenings where the gals prefer a light sweatAH. Gasoline has been all ovAH the charts. Last fill up was at $2.43 (rounded off) - no joke!
My "friend" arrived safe, sound ‘n sooooooooooooo . I have her staying with Elena ‘n the gals which is just "up the road" from here. <grin> Elena Oh she's the gal we met at the Super Bowl party in Miami last year - ya know, the one who sent me that Managers Bar!!! <oooooooooooooh>
I have noted that things ‘round here are perking along quite well since we've "acquired" the services of Rob the trolleyMAN to take on the duties of Assistant ManagAH.
CrittAHs look well fed ‘n content, so of course you can have that PPF waiting for ya - small size though. <grin>
For Shane - Mike - Dan ‘n Rob: good to see youse guyz!
I too got that "wide page" thing from Mike's 1st post. You call "that" light-reading!?!?!?! The "New Sweden" article seems to be more along the lines of bound volumes! <yikes>
2nd Post came through "loud 'n clear" - beautiful streamliner!
Whaddyamean "winning" Contest ends on Monday 'n you submitted a bunch. ONE to a customAH, mate! <geesh>
Yeah, Dan, I try to "keep ‘em in line" ‘round this place. Isn't really that hard to do - but from time to time a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do, huh
BTW, that coalminer piece from Wales is an eye-openAH ‘n should be required reading for anyone in an industry where the handwriting is on the wall. Wish ‘em the best in whatever their future brings . . .
Rob, about the LAST thing I'm planning to do down here - especially THIS weekend, is play "lawn games," if yaknowwutImean - and I think you do! <grin>
In the discussion about stopping a train at a specific point along the line - the variables include not only the type of locomotive, but the consist behind it. Great deal of skill involved with bringin' her in without so much as a "jerk." Not speaking of those on board, of course! <grin>
Moving to the sea environment, there's a skill level there too when it comes to maneuvering a vessel to come along side a pier without <dinging> her or creating panic for those waiting to receive the lines <ropes to you land lubbAHs>. Anyway, tugs are most helpful to the mariner, and have been. But, factors such as winds ‘n currents ‘n human judgment weigh in heavily. My guess is our Cap'n along with SkippAH Fergie could enlighten us a bit on this too.
As youse guyz know, my "heritage" includes two long-time B&O men. Grandpa ‘n father worked full careers ‘n were good at what they did. Rewards for them were steady pay checks ‘n a retirement plan. Neither of ‘em spoke very much about what they "did" aboard their trains, for when we gathered as family, we pretty much kept it that way. Grandpa loved waving to the kids from the cab ‘n father used to toss ‘em treats from time to time - until that is the "company men" put a stop to it. Didn't want to encourage the little buggAHs to get too close to the tracks.
Ok, time for some contributions from the Larsman Mobile's "bottomless pit" of covAHs! <grin>
Western Pacific in Color
UP Color Guide to Freight & Passenger Equipment, Vol 2
Greater Erie Trolleys
Extreme S
Good day Tom and all present at the bar. A round of drinks if you please.
This is no joke
Click on http://mikes.railhistory.railfan.net/r069.html to find out the whole story.
The weather is miserable down here in Ms. Cold and damp. My son can't work due to all the rain. He's getting cabin fever.
Mardi Gras is upon us again. Mardi Gras down here is celebrated with numerous parades represented by various cities and towns. It's like the Rose Bowl parade, but all work is done by volunteers. They don't spend a whole lot of money. They do it just for the fun. On the last day before Lent, the big parade is held. School's out for the occasion. Many people take off from work to participate in the parade and festivities. To learn more about Mardi Gras visit: http://www.mardigrasunmasked.com/mardigras/history.htm
PS Jan, Here's some catfish to go along with the chitlins
BTW, I don't eat out often, but when I do, Cracker Barrel is one of my favorites. I especially like their chicken fried steak(country fried steak) smothered with country gravy, hash browns and eggs, sunnyside up and a side of pancakes with pure maple syrup.
Some mid-day ACKNOWLEDGMENTS just to keep a "leg up" before securing for the day a bit later on . . .
Also, a REMINDER to ‘n for those needing it: There's not one customer who fails to get acknowledged by the Proprietor - how fair is that when some can't even make mention of the other guy's efforts at this bar <geesh> Getting really OLD, gentlemen - really OLD.
Friday - Jan 25th:
Page 174 - Dan (DL-UK) at 9:05 AM: A 2nd visit with quite a link . . . read thru it ‘n came away with pretty much the same thoughts as Lars'. A sobering message, fer sure, fer sure. Reminds me of some friends we have up in Cape Breton (Nova Scotia). Of course these days, many of those people are being highly sought after by the "boom" in Alberta's coal fields . . . ‘nother story, for ‘nother day. Maybe our Canadian friends will pick up on it.
Thanx!
Page 174 - Mike (wanswheel) at 10:08 AM: Another visit from our Resident URLMeisterMonster! No wide-page this time!
Cash register naming ends Monday . . . pick one of your selections 'n GO with it!
Great looking "combined" City of San Francisco . . .
Visit ‘n ROUND appreciate!
Page 174 - Lars (LoveDomes at 10:24 AM: Too bad we don't have a "handle" on when the guys are going to Post - for IF we did, we could space ‘em out better, eh
Great to see ya ‘n of course your book cover contributions keep on keeping on!
Kinda wonderin' if you're not leading with your chin, Mate! The MORE you reveal - the MORE "ammo" you give to the "likes" of those two, namely Eric ‘n Pete! <uh oh>
Page 174 - Ron (DD1) at 10:32 AM: Now that's quite an interesting URL ‘n something I'd never heard of before. Although I KNOW we've had variations of the technology discussed - Pete I believe offered up some examples from the UK on previous Pages either here or on the former site - perhaps both. Anyway, thanx for the contribution!
Interesting HUGE cat fish . . . never one of my favorites.
Mardi Gras in St. Louis is a "big thing," but unfortunately it has become nothing more than a "drunk 'n drug out" for those who should be banned from participating, but of course aren't. Lost interest in this years 'n years ago.
Good to see ya ‘n thanx for the ROUND!
Good Afternoon Barkeep and all Present; coffee, please; round for the house and $ for the jukebox. How did I get $2.09/gal. yesterday? Gotta stop siphoning the stuff, I guess! Maybe they can charge even more if they add micro biotic active bacteria to the mix. Unhand me Boris, you mad beast of the fens.
Anyway it was below zero here this a.m.; we had about 2.5 hours of white out conditions last night as we receive a gift of five inches of "possible snow showers." Fun playing tag with the trucks on the way home. I apologize for running late, but spent the day doing a class.
Herewith my entry for the "Name the Safe Contest." "Cash Stasher."
DL was by with comments and history. The mining material was most appreciated. Yrs back, I spent a fair amount of time working with anthracite folks - different view of life and surely an independent streak a mile wide. My maternal grandfather worked on a breaker for awhile. Yes, Awk, they did mine anthracite in Rhode Island.
I looked at the pictures accompanying the articles. The head frame shown is similar to some that could be found around here at different New River Company operations. Reason for this is that many folks from Wales came here to open (develop) mines because they had a background in mining engineering. We also had "Cousin Jacks" as well - I'll bet our friends across the pond can decipher that one.
The picture of the "bath block" was interesting. They are called "bath houses," "lamp houses," or "change houses" over here. There are other names for them as well in different parts of the country. Look sharp at the first picture (or two) and you can see cap lights, and batteries, and SCSRs. The shots of the miners were excellent! The Welsh miners like to play hard as well. I recall (sort of) attending a party with a bunch of Welsh shaft sinkers. OMG! What an experience (what I remember of it as it did involve police cars in the wee hours of the day) - good story for the rendezvous - remind me.
Lars stopped by with comments - The PFE book if you don't have it, is a keeper!
Rob visited with a C-liner picture BCR shot, and the primo picture of the collection - the RS27s in demo. livery - excellent.
Mike "brang" pictures of Wheeling - drove by that bridge more than a few times over the years. The whitish stone structure to the left is the former home of the "Wheeling Jamboree," a long-standing Saturday-evening broadcast sent booming all over the northern part of the US on radio station WWVA. The building still stands and there are plans to restore it and hopefully resume the program. I have a friend who played on that show for years when he wasn't mining.
B4 I forget, Spring Valley, NY is/was on the Erie. It's midway between Suffern and Sparkill on the old Suffern-Spring-Valley-Sparkill Branch.
DD1 stopped in with a story about the Railplane. The intrepid reporter has contacted me (all the way from high atop Majestic Mt. Mentor) saying that the M&SNG truly needs to get one of these beasts as it would provide a different way for as he put it, "High-rolling Greater Mentorians" to travel to and from the darting venue, and the leach fields out behind the brewery. Thought-provoking to say the least, especially since there is a helium shortage for the Zeppelins. Ain't it amazing the stuff you learn here!
OSP was by with some more equipment pictures. I like the adaptive reuse of the whaleback tender which was almost an icon on the RI. Thanks for sharing.
Eric - If you're out there, hope everything went well.
Boris, ring the bell for a round on the Proprietor . . .
The seventh installment of our recent trip to the StL Museum of Transportation <Kirkwood, MO> by the Wolfman 'n Moi!
#37-38 Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range #502 2-10-2 Santa Fe. Built by Baldwin in 1916. Heavy freight engine; hauled iron ore.
# 39-41 Chicago & Illinois Midland #551 2-8-2 Mikado. Built by Lima in 1928. Most common modern freight engine.
# 42 Nice try Pete - but it's for locomotives ‘n rolling stock! <grin>
That's it for this "series" and this fine day!
Hi Tom and all.
So you are the barkeep today TOM, Not supposed to have alcohol for 24 hours, but in the ether a Bathams XXX please.
ERIC I hope all when well with your procedure today.
Yes it must take a lot of skill to stop a 100+ ton locomotive exactly where you want it. In the UK now it seems drivers are told to arrive in platforms very slowly not like the old days when they used to come in a fair rate and still stop exactly where they wanted to.
Scanner arrived I may have a question about it a bit later
The good old Word Processor has saved a few of my posts too.
Many thanks for the photos. Were you on the Can-Am RDC going to Mountain Village Station to see if the brunette was in the Second Class saloon.
ALLAN I have found my collection of slides from the Stockton& Darlington 150 at Shildon with Tom, s permission I will show them at the bar. I too can recall when the Locomotion was at Darlington station; the replica led the parade at Shildon. Thanks for the kind words on my notes, it brought back great memories thinking about what was a wonderful day, everybody had a good time I think. I can still recall the drivers of the long DMU rakes, bring people from Darlington to Shildon for the event, playing ‘On Ilkley Moor B'Hat' on the horns as the arrived past the stands.
I will pass on your thanks to ALAN thanks..
For the first photo from my new 'toy' to post at Our Place I can't think of a better loconotive than this(apart perhaps than a LMS Duchess )
I knew I had seen A4 Bittern made to look like Silver Link at the North Tyne Railway Museumbut had completly forgot she must have been at the preserved Great Central Railway as I am almost certain this is their locomotive shed at Loughborough.
ROB Do the Folks trying to build the museum at Niagara Falls have any preserved steam locomotives in their collection of equipment. I wonder if it would at all be possible to run regular steam runs across the bridge as I am sure it would be very popular.
Many thanks for those great CP and CN classic diesel locomotives from your Grandfather's collection.
MIKE Many thanks for the links to the Wheeling Bridge and the tribute to Sir Edmund.
Your grandfather must have been a skilled and good engine driver
CM3 Actually got one of your quiz questions right although no extra point, but did not get the 2nd part so well done to Tom.
I was looking forward to your comments on the links and the photos to Tower Colliery that DL posted. Miners are a special sort of people.
I am afraid you have got me with ‘Cousin Jack', I know some people called the Royal Navy sailors ‘Jack'. Looking forward to hearing your story about the Welsh shaft sinkers at the Rendezvous.
If we had the Railplane to the Darts matches if would defiantly be a case of "Look out below"
DL Yes I have paid few visits to collectors corner when it was near Euston Station and did buy a few odd items but oh for a bit of foresight. One time a friend and I visited they had a nameplate of one of the original Peaks Class 44s, I seem to think it was 44002 Helvellyn, anyway they wanted what we thought was a fair bit of money for it a the time and my mate said its not even brass. I saw one sold a while ago and it was many many more times the price we could have bought it for.
siberianmo wrote: Page 173 - Fergie (Fergmiester) at 6:28 PM: I'm at wit's end with our irregular part-time Resident Canadian Maritime Mariner! <geesh> Always glad to see him, but never know what the next infraction will be! <double geesh>Visits the bar without so much as an order! Drops off some wonderful fotos without descriptions! Ain't even in the <mood> to <tweet> this guy . . . he's a "coffee shop" kinda guy ‘n that's that. <groan> <moan> <mumble> <grumble>Let me see if I can provide just a wee bit of info regarding the fotos: All narrow gauge equipment from the now-defunct Newfoundland Railway - a narrow gauge operation well worth researching. I've provided info in the past on Page 145 about this RR. Making the presumption the fotos were taken in St. John's, as Fergie had mentioned he would be taking some shots. <see how NICE it is when someone actually reads the words!> <triple geesh>
Page 173 - Fergie (Fergmiester) at 6:28 PM: I'm at wit's end with our irregular part-time Resident Canadian Maritime Mariner! <geesh> Always glad to see him, but never know what the next infraction will be! <double geesh>
Visits the bar without so much as an order! Drops off some wonderful fotos without descriptions! Ain't even in the <mood> to <tweet> this guy . . . he's a "coffee shop" kinda guy ‘n that's that. <groan> <moan> <mumble> <grumble>
Let me see if I can provide just a wee bit of info regarding the fotos:
All narrow gauge equipment from the now-defunct Newfoundland Railway - a narrow gauge operation well worth researching. I've provided info in the past on Page 145 about this RR. Making the presumption the fotos were taken in St. John's, as Fergie had mentioned he would be taking some shots. <see how NICE it is when someone actually reads the words!> <triple geesh>
Good Evening Capt'n Tom and Sundry!!
I'll have the Mariner's late Night Special!
1st Off! I've been busier than a one armed paper hangar. Been in the basement cleaning up and sorting out gear!
2nd off... I'm off to Sunday River tomorrow to do some Skiing! And knowing the fact I haven't been on the 2x4's for 3 years... C-ya on You Tube!!!
I can be terribly frustrating but sorry I have been hustling my Fantail off this last three days home as I'm off tomorrow to Sunday River, Maine for some R&R and a whole lot of skiing!!!
Yes Lars unfortunately as Popye use to say "I'ze am whatz I'yam" ! BW frustrating!!
As for the Pics... Not sure what Diesel this is but I suspect it was the one in the field in Pippy Park. I have photos somewhere but I'll have to check when I come back. The display is now at the Railway and Marine Museum in St John's (aka the old Train Station). THe Windows, as Eric observed, are covered with Plexiglas as some of our wayward youth require lessons in "Respect".
Later All
Fergie
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=5959
If one could roll back the hands of time... They would be waiting for the next train into the future. A. H. Francey 1921-2007
This is ENCORE! Saturday - and - Photo Posting Day!
Remember: "Our" Place is CLOSED on Sundays.
It's Saturday at the Tavern by the Tracks ‘n what better way to begin it than to join us for breakfast Coffee's freshly ground ‘n brewed - The Mentor Village Bakery case is loaded with "goodies," ‘n our Menu Board contains some fine <light> ‘n <traditional> breakfasts. Sooooooooo, let's get a move on!
Happy Birthday to Chris!
January 26th (Chris - 40)
(3) from Mike (wanswheel) . . . ??????
(4) from CM3 Shane (coalminer3) . . . Cash Stasher
(5) from Pete (pwolfe) . . . GREEN MONeySTER
(6) from Allan (Gunneral) . . . The Mean Green Money MoSheen
Page 174 - CM3 Shane (coalminer3) at 2:47 PM: On a day we didn't really expect to see our Resident WVA Connection - he shows! And shown well with a terrific < I > Post for the crew.
The more exposure one gets to the RR museums ‘n the wonderful restorations taking place, the MORE one wants to visit! Just can't believe how "transformed" I've become since joining in on the "flow" at this bar of ours! Guys like Rob ‘n a couple of UTBs <earlydiesels ‘n Gunns> surely are to be admired for the work they've done <'n do> to keep those MoSheens of yesteryear either up ‘n runnin' or lookin' good or both! ]
"Cash Stasher" has been added to the list ‘n you are OH-FISH-UL-LEE entered in the Name the Cash Register Contest!
Talk to me about WWVA - man oh man do I remember tuning ‘em in while out to sea in the north Atlantic. 50 kw "booming" tunes to those of us in dire need of remaining in contact with the U.S. - yeah I remember! We called ‘em kilocycles back then - 1170 on the dial!
A rail-plane for the Can-Am - hmmmmmmm. Sounds like a winner, but will she negotiate the rather sharp curves ‘n how about those tunnels Helium shortage is definitely on the horizon, but Vito the Hit ‘n his boyz tell us "not to worry" they've found a mine! <huh??>
Whaleback tenders are definitely "cool" ‘n would like to see some others . . .
In early this morning CINDY so a mug of your famous coffee and a bacon sarnie please.
FERGIE Hope you have a great time in Maine and be careful on those skis.
These are the last few photos of the current batch from Alan. It is on the main line but on one of the branches the date is October 14th.
The locomotive is 94.1538 at ARNSTADT.
The trip ran from Arnstadt to Rottenbach where it reversed to KATZHUTTE where the next photos are taken.
There was stall selling sausages, Alan says it was going full bore with sales.
Much of the valley was still in shadow.
Well the bride has got some chores lined up for me but hope to be back in later.
Pete
Another coffee please CINDY..
CHRIS
Seemed we posted at the same time TOM.
Thanks for the kind words.So VITO the HIT's Helium mine is back in production,BORIS got a cheap batch of helium but seemed surprisedwhen his 'friends' ended up on the ceiling.
I think CM3 will be plesed if he clicks on the Classic Trains box at the top of the forum page there are some video clips of some classic N&W steam power, two with large Mallets.
I had to confess to the train trip as I'am sure BORIS would have told Manger Lars anyway it is amazing what the PPF jars will get you.
Well on to the chores,
Pete.
Ahoy Cap'n Tom ‘n fellow travelers at the bar!
Cindy my sweet, what a wonderful time you ‘n Cap'n Tom would have down here, leaving the wintAH behind ‘n enjoying the moonlit nights, warm ocean breezes, ahhhhhhhh, then thoughts turn to . . . <blush>
I'll have a mugga Joe with a jolt if you please ‘n a number three from the menu board too. A round for the crew ‘n keep the change! Boris has fed the crittAHs ‘n I see has devoured the PPF . . . so all's pretty well in check ‘round the joint.
Sorry to see those museum pix come to an end from Da Bossman! That last one was a laugher, for sure! Couldn't have come up with a bettAH caption if my life depended on it. <ha ha ha > Good one, mate!
Nice shots from Pete's friend, Alan . . . we've really had some terrific photos over these months, huh Youbetchaboots!
Now I'm trying very hard to control myself - BUT - 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1 BINGO! WHAT IN BLOODY BLUE BLAZES HAVE YOU BEEN TRYING TO DO WITH my gal WOLFMAN PETE <grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr> I thought I had noticed a shadowy figure through the window of the train bringing "my friend' to me. So it was YOU - LURKING IN THE DARK, JUST WAITING FOR THE CHANCE to . . . YOU ARE IN SERIOUS TROUBLE . . . Gentleman my stern section. <uh oh>
"Hello, Vito - yeah, this is Lars . . . . "
Switching gears, which is good for MY health - I offer up a Greeting to MoPac Chris. A guy who appears to have been a "shooting star" ‘round here. But, should you return - my hope is that you'll appreciate the two-way communications from our crew.
SkippAH Fergie popped in ‘n out - and I think Cap'n Tom pretty much said it all. Busy, busy, busy. Ya know, I LOVE prime rib with a pink center - I LOVE roast turkey with that golden crispy skin fresh out of the oven - I LOVE hot fudge sundaes - I LOVE broiled lobstAH - but ya know what I surely don't try to devour ‘em all at once. Just take on what I can handle . . . taking on too many tasks ‘n not completing any of ‘em doesn't do it for me.
Hope your adventures on the skis while in the Great State of Maine put you in a happy, relaxed ‘n content frame of mind. Then WHAM-O, watch those trees! <grin>
Let me get right to my Encore stuff, then it's off for a day with "my friend" . . . ahhhhhhhhhhhh! <blush>
Here's one that barndad Doug posted on Feb 20, 2006 on page 252 of the "old site."
Good evening Tom and gents! I'll have a bottomless draught por favor, and here's an extra $20 for the "Johnny" ...as in Johnny Cash .... which is the name I'm submitting for one of the registers. Hey guys .... happy Presidents' Day, and do you know why Federal employees seldom look out their windows in the morning? Because then they wouldn't have anything to do in the afternoons! I like your idea on peculiar motive power Mr. WC Dave. Wanna play "name that car"? Photo by *** Vartabedian published in the 2006 Jan/Feb/Mar TRP Rus, thanks for the joke praise, and Lars, God is punishing you for being critical of my jokes! SPeaking of punishment: Billy Bob says to Lester, "You know, I reckon I'm about ready for a vacation, only this year I'm gonna do it a little different. The last few years, I took your advice as to where to go. Two years ago you said to go to Hawaii, I went to Hawaii, and Marie got pregnant. Then last year, you told me to go to the Bahamas, I went to the Bahamas, and Marie got pregnant again." Lester says, "So what you gonna do different this year?" Billy Bob says, "This year, I'm takin' Marie with me..." Nifty post rating scale for the contributors here Mr. Tom. The flag bullets really look good! What I wanna know is, how many words has twenty-fingerAl typed??? Congratulations Rob on your number one slot. On most threads, zillions of posts by an individual don't usually don't have much to say, but almost every post here is quite the opposite. I noticed our proprietor stuck himself at the bottom of the list, although he is just as guilty of putting a lot of time and effort into his posts too. Well done guys! A man goes to see the Rabbi. "Rabbi, something terrible is happening and I have to talk to you about it." The Rabbi asked, "What's wrong?" The man replied, "My wife is poisoning me." The Rabbi, very surprised by this, asks, "How can that be?" The man then pleads, "I'm telling you, I'm certain she's poisoning me. What should I do?" The Rabbi then offers, "Tell you what. Let me talk to her. I'll see what I can find out and I'll let you know." A week later the Rabbi calls the man and says. "I spoke to your wife...spoke to her on the phone for three hours. You want my advice?" The man said yes, and the Rabbi replied, "Take the poison."
Good evening Tom and gents! I'll have a bottomless draught por favor, and here's an extra $20 for the "Johnny" ...as in Johnny Cash .... which is the name I'm submitting for one of the registers. Hey guys .... happy Presidents' Day, and do you know why Federal employees seldom look out their windows in the morning? Because then they wouldn't have anything to do in the afternoons! I like your idea on peculiar motive power Mr. WC Dave. Wanna play "name that car"?
Photo by *** Vartabedian published in the 2006 Jan/Feb/Mar TRP Rus, thanks for the joke praise, and Lars, God is punishing you for being critical of my jokes! SPeaking of punishment: Billy Bob says to Lester, "You know, I reckon I'm about ready for a vacation, only this year I'm gonna do it a little different. The last few years, I took your advice as to where to go. Two years ago you said to go to Hawaii, I went to Hawaii, and Marie got pregnant. Then last year, you told me to go to the Bahamas, I went to the Bahamas, and Marie got pregnant again." Lester says, "So what you gonna do different this year?" Billy Bob says, "This year, I'm takin' Marie with me..." Nifty post rating scale for the contributors here Mr. Tom. The flag bullets really look good! What I wanna know is, how many words has twenty-fingerAl typed??? Congratulations Rob on your number one slot. On most threads, zillions of posts by an individual don't usually don't have much to say, but almost every post here is quite the opposite. I noticed our proprietor stuck himself at the bottom of the list, although he is just as guilty of putting a lot of time and effort into his posts too. Well done guys! A man goes to see the Rabbi. "Rabbi, something terrible is happening and I have to talk to you about it." The Rabbi asked, "What's wrong?" The man replied, "My wife is poisoning me." The Rabbi, very surprised by this, asks, "How can that be?" The man then pleads, "I'm telling you, I'm certain she's poisoning me. What should I do?" The Rabbi then offers, "Tell you what. Let me talk to her. I'll see what I can find out and I'll let you know." A week later the Rabbi calls the man and says. "I spoke to your wife...spoke to her on the phone for three hours. You want my advice?" The man said yes, and the Rabbi replied, "Take the poison."
Good day Tom and all at the bar. Drinks for everyone and a happy birthday to Chris. The following events ocurred on your day of days. Maybe some of it is appropiate to you.
Pete, Tom and CM3: I'm glad you enjoyed the piece about the railplane. I'll bet, if you search, you will find a magazine cover from Popular Mechanics with a picture of the railplane. I used to collect old PM and PS magazines. It was interesting to read about the screwy and oddball inventions, some of which actually became fact. The catfish was caught in China and when they gutted it, they found human remains within. They are scavengers after all.
Mardi Gras has gotten out of hand in New Orleans due to the high crime factor. Most people, who used to go, have opted to stay away in recent years and attend instead the local festivities. They are much more civil and in every way just as entertaining. Due to Katrina, I certainly would recommend staying away from New Orleans. All it takes is a few rotten apples to ruin the whole barrel.
I must apologize to all if I haven't acknowledged individual responses. It is not intentional for sure, just an oversight.
An interesting mix for our morning with Pete - Lars 'n Ron dropping by . . . Good to see y'all!
ENCORE Saturday 'n Photo Posting Day!
Some fotos you've seen before, but I think you'll enjoy again!
Montréal's Central Station main concourse
Train board
<note the use of the term "HEP" in lieu of "Budd" for the cars in use aboard the Chaleur bound for Gaspé >
VIA Rail's "Ocean" bedroom car check-in kiosk
Now boarding!
All Renaissance consist in VIA Rail's eastbound "Ocean" at Montréal
Later (maybe)!
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