Greetings Tom and fellow Knights Of The Turntable,
May I please have some black java (that was ok, right? ) this sunny Saturday morning, too early for my usual Guinness, and the usual top up around the gang as well please?
Puts some $$ in the cigar box and Mr Wurlitzer....
What's your plans over the weekend lads?
Some steamers to enjoy like those lovely lassies posted by Da Larsman....4-8-2's
PRR 6940...
NYC... 3031...
MP 5338...
GN 2500...
DL&W 1451...
AT&SF 3745...
D&RGW 1514...
Credit: steamlocomotive.com
I guess that it's time to get busy in the kitchen, eh? We can't have you boys starving, right?
Good morning Captain Tom and Gentlemen!!
Leon, I'll have a Rumpsteak Café de Paris and a cold Keith's! Thank you!
Friday is gone and so is my first week back to work! I survived!
Tom – I read your comments comparing railroads in US and Canada with Europe. Interesting enough Don Phillips (Trains) made a similar comparison trying to explain why high speed train service is such a big thing in Europe but not here in the US. A few months ago he pointed out that the distance between Paris and Lyon (the first TGV-line) is very similar to the distance between Chicago and Kansas City and there are no big cities in between. Population density is about the same in that part of France as the midwest. Still, TGV almost killed all airlines between those cities, and people are taking the train. There is no real reason high speed train service couldn’t be a big hit even in the US. Cars per capita in Europe is about the same as in the US. #1: Italy, 539 cars per 1,000 people, #2 Germany 508 cars, USA 478 cars, France 469 cars, Canada 459 cars, and Sweden 437 cars. I would say the difference is the price of gasoline. But we are getting up there too. Up 7 cents here in Phoenix since last weekend.I will read that Eurostar article very carefully this weekend. Those ads look like they were designed in the 1930’s. Is that correct? I can see that the World’s Fair Chicago is from 1933. The same about the Nord Express ad from Europe. Looks like pre-WWII. Snakes won 4-2! Dan – I took that picture on my first trip to London. Went back a few more times before starting to cross the Atlantic on my vacations in the early 80’s. The Routemaster is a very classic bus model!My older pictures (pre 2002) are mostly slides and some prints. I have two scanners, one for film and one for printed photos. Sometimes they pictures need some corrections after scanning. But I must say my old Kodachrome slides (1958-1992) are still in very good shape when it comes to the colors. I have also tried to find that British Leyland Railbus in the US but the latest I have found says it belongs to Connecticut Trolley Museum and is waiting for restoration. Checking CTM’s website did not give any clues. Lars – Thanks for that old post about the RDCs! I have seen it before but it is still very interesting to read. More interesting locomotives! MP #1716, a 2-10-2 built by Brooks 1917, retired 1953. #1716 was one of five engines coming from Wabash in 1942. They were assigned helper service on Kirkwood Hill. JanOlov – I think Pullman’s cars would still look very much the same today as in the 50’s.
Brown was a very practical color for the electric locomotives, especially the older ones. They leaked a lot of oil and that was like a magnet on dust and dirt. I liked the orange color they used to have on Class Ra, Rc, and Rm. Some nice pictures of very fast steam locomotives! CM3 – Thanks for the round and have a nice weekend!Ron – Very sorry to hear the news about your dog. But I am sure you did the right thing for her. Lung cancer, I don’t think I ever heard that dogs can get lung cancer. But why not? I think you buried her in the right place! Another nice calendar picture! I am afraid I don’t have any newer picture from that place though.
I bet those beautiful wooden models were built by you!! I am very impressed!! Very nicely detailed locomotives and that old car! I don’t recognize what make or model it is.How about that shiny pick up truck? Are the locomotives powered?So PRR had rubber tired locos!?! I have never seen them before. But they have air brakes. Interesting!
1975.
Eric
Good day Tom and all. Drinks are on me.
We had to take our dog to the vet and after some examination and X-rays, it was determined that the most humane thing to do would be to put her to sleep. We buried her on our property where she had spent all her life. Would you believe she had lung cancer??? My wife took it pretty hard, but life must go on.
Here are a few "Friday is toy train day" pictures
These two pictures are of hard rubber tired locos used to move cars on local streets.
Good afternoon All; coffee, please; round for the house and $ for the jukebox.
Figured I'd post a quick "hello" and then get on my way - I thought we were done for today, but....have a good weekend all. With teh site being down, I guess this affords some time to refelt the pool tables for the upcoming season, swamp the back room, and rotate Boris's boots.
work safe
P.S. OSP - Here come the Birds! This time of year we start looking at the loss column - interesting situation in that division.
Ahoy Cap'n Tom ‘n fellow travelers at the bar!
Ruth my deAH, yes ‘tis the Larsman back for another "go"! Set ‘em up ‘n Boris ring the bell - drinks on me!
Great idea with those RR ads from Cap'n Tom! Another 5-tup Salute for Da Boss!
Don't recall seeing any of ‘em over on your other site . . . for those of you who do not frequent that thread, you've been missing out on some great stuff. We try to limit our postings to just one pix at a time, just to "wet the whistle" so to speak! <girn>
Couldn't help but take note of "that guy" posting on the Classic Trains forums again. Ya know who - the one who was "coming back" and never did! <barf> DontchajustwondAH what makes some guys think we are so dumb Man overboard! <grin>
Great seeing Dan ‘n Jan (sounds like a team!) this day ‘n will surely give the posts since my last visit the "once over," but not right now. Sorry! Also enjoyed viewing the offerings from Allan ‘n Eric from last night . . . been that kinda day folks!
Anyway, I'm hoping this weekend will be a relaxing one for the boyz. Nothing planned ‘round here, that I'm aware of, but then again one nevAH knows with the Sarge Mrs. ‘n her shopping urges. <arrrrrrrrgggggggghhhhhhh>
Some steam locos to keep y'all interested . . . .
MP #5308 4-8-2 (from: www.yesteryeardepot.com) (photo: Paul Eilenberger)
MP #1420 2-8-2 (from: www.yesteryeardepot.com) (photo: Paul Stringhamn)
MP #1716 2-10-2 (from: www.yesteryeardepot.com) (photo: Paul Eilenberger)
MP #5341 4-8-2 (from: yesteryeardepot.com) (photo: Harold Van Horne)
PRR dual K4s (1946) (from: www.yesteryeardepot.com) (photo: Fred C. Stoes)
PRR doubleheader K4s (1949) (from: www.yesteryeardepot.com)(photo: Fred C. Stoes)
Ruth, a bit pressed for time - so let's get that <ahem> admin business taken care of! Yeah, I'll be back tonite . . . oooooooooops, wasn't supposed to say that, huh <blush>
Until the next time!
Lars
Great ads Tom, great ads! Really look forward to see more!!
G'day Gents!
Rainy day in these parts 'n what better time to introduce a NEW SERIES for the Customers at "Our" Place!?!?!
Now Arriving on Track #1
Six Pack Special Number One
RR advertisements from the Classic Era
New Haven Railroad
Canadian Pacific Railway
Milwaukee Road
Euro Railways
New York Central System
Northern Pacific Railway
Good to see Dan (DL-UK) 'n Lars (LoveDomes) "in" this AM . . . two FINE Posts, both will be "absorbed" before day's end! THANX!
<uh oh> Just picked up on Jan (JanOlov) Posting nearly "on top" of mine! Good to see ya, Mate!
Specific comments in my next round of acknowledgments . . .
Enjoy!
Tom
Greetings Tom and gentlemen. How are we today then?
Could I have an extra cold Guinness and an large top up around the bar please?
Da Larsman, sure thing matey. I'll supply the silver coins, of course from the old country for traditions sake ....
Some nice pics on those steamers too. I didn't even remember had any mallets like the 2-6-6-2. The 2-10-2 is a keeper for sure
Those RDC's are interesting, are there many of them still running to day?
EricX2000, I wish that you could ride by Pullman today as well. I wonder what their cars would have looked like if they had still been in the bussiness today?
As for D-locomotives and all the others. I have to admit that I almost prefer the old SJ colors to the new ones. A well kept D, MA, MG or F was some beautiful machines. Another thing, I don't think that people have the same pride in their SJ jobs today as they had back in the day...
DD1, another couple of handsome PRR calendar pictures. Some really nice art! As already mentioned my dad have few records of the old guard of C&W and blues. I kinda like their style on the side of my love for Rockabilly.
Tom, great and informative posts as always mate. 2 hours to Paris? Hmmmm... I'm sure that it's all good. Somehow I feel that they miss something todays highspeed trains, difficult to put my finger on what it is though... They'll always be just the one highspeed train for me, and as you probably already know it's the Hiawatha. I bet that she could have done some serious highspeed running on those tracks, eh?
Loved the pics on the old Class 37 and 73....
James, I must say that Milwaukee Road had a distinctive style on their stations, I like them alot! The F-7's and the Class A are my absolute favorites of streamlined steam...
I like the style of the M10000's particularly those later "models".
DL - UK, I'm not sure if there was any sleepers in the Union Pacific M-series streamliners. Maybe someone of the gents may be able to tell us both...
Some Milwaukee Road,
Milwaukee Hiawatha locomotive 4-4-2, #1, is seen on a highspeed passenger train near Deerfield, Illinois, 1948. Photographer: Fred C. Stoes
A nice Milwaukee Hiawatha locomotive #4 is seen with train at the crossing near Deerfield, Illinois, 1949. Photographer: Fred C. Stoes
A beautiful Milwaukee Hudson is seen in 1948 powering train #101 west. Location is unknown other than in the Chicago area. Photographer: Fred C. Stoes
Credit: YESTERYEAR DEPOT
Ruth my deAH, just a mugga Joe with a jolt if you please. Boris, give the crittAHs their breakfast . . . 'n of course the small jar of PPF is for YOU!
Thanks for the offer Bossman, but I'll be ok for the day, I think! The Sarge Mrs. has planned another day with her mother, so the "coast is clear"! <grin> Thought I'd stop by earlier than usual with something to bring a smile to your face - RDC's . . .
Here's a post of mine from the "old thread" on page 296, April 7, 2006:
Good Morning! Tom - here is something that hopefully will bring a smile . . . . Budd Rail Diesel Car CAVEAT: This material has been reproduced with "blanket" permission from Wikipedia sources at: www.wikipedia.com. Budd RDC-1 #407 of the Cape May Seashore Lines (GNU Free Documentation). The Budd Rail Diesel Car or RDC is a self-propelled diesel-hydraulic rail passenger car. During the period of 1949-1956, 398 RDCs were built by the Budd Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. These cars were primarily adopted for passenger service in rural areas with low traffic density or in short-haul commuter service, and were less expensive to operate in this context than a traditional locomotive-drawn train. The cars could be used singly or several coupled together in trainsets and controlled from the cab of the front unit. The Boston and Maine Railroad owned by far the largest number of these units, but they were also very popular with Canadian railways such as the Canadian Pacific Railway (where they were known as Dayliners), the Canadian National Railway, and the former BC Rail. VIA Rail still uses RDCs for scheduled services on Vancouver Island and in Northern Ontario, and the planned Blue22 service connecting Toronto to its airport will use refurbished RDCs as well. Since 1994 three RDCs are being used for the OnTrack commuter rail line in Syracuse, New York. As well, the Alaska Railroad possesses at least two RDCs. They are typically coupled together and used for the railroad's Hurricane Turn service and the annual Fair Train. The Hurricane Turn is the last remaining flag stop service in the U.S. and is the only transportation to many summer (and year-round) cabins on a stretch of track between Talkeetna and Hurricane Gulch. (The Parks Highway, the nearest road, is several miles to the west on the other side of a mountain ridge.) The annual Fair Train takes fairgoers from Anchorage to the Palmer stop next to the fairgrounds. The basic car was adapted from a standard 85 ft (26 m) coach. They were powered by two Detroit Diesel (then a division of General Motors) diesel bus engines, each of which drives an axle through a hydraulic torque converter, a technology adapted from military tanks of World War II. RDC trains were an early example of self-contained diesel multiple units, an arrangement now in common use by railways all over the world. Variants An RDC train operated by the former BC Rail. (www.trainweb.com photo) Budd manufactured five basic variants of the RDC: The RDC-1 - an 85 ft (26 m) all-passenger coach seating 88 passengers. The RDC-2 - an 85 ft (26 m) Railway Post Office and passenger coach configuration seating 71 passengers. The RDC-3 - an 85 ft (26 m) variant with a Railway Post Office, a baggage compartment and 44 passenger seats. The RDC-4 - a 65 ft (20 m) variant with only the Railway Post Office and baggage area. The RDC-5 (also known as the RDC-9) - an 85 ft (26 m) passenger coach seating 82, with no independent control cab. The RDC-1 was powered by two 6-cylinder Detroit Diesel engines, each of 275 hp (205 kW). In 1978, Budd offered a new RDC model, called the SPV-2000 (self-propelled vehicle), but only 24 of them were sold, as they proved unreliable and did not gain marketplace acceptance. The few remaining in service have long been converted to unpowered, locomotive-drawn coaches. Unusual modifications In an experiment toward high speed rail, the New York Central (NYC) fitted a pair of jet engines atop one of their RDCs and added a shovelnose front to its cab. This RDC, which NYC had numbered M497, set the United States speed record in 1966 when it traveled at just short of 184 mph (296 km/h) between Butler, Indiana, and Stryker, Ohio. Several RDC's were built and exported to Australia, to operate with Commonwealth Railways, These cars operated on the standard gauge, running between Port Pirie and various locations, including Whyalla, Port Augusta and Broken Hill. A variant was built by Commonwealth Engineering for the NSW Government Railways, consisting of five carriages. These cars included the only non-powered version of these carriages. These cars operated the South Coast Daylight Express between Sydney and Nowra References Scheurle, Bob, New York Central RDC3 #M497. Retrieved March 14, 2005. Wayner, Robert J., ed. (1972). Car Names, Numbers and Consists, New York: Wayner Publications. CAVEAT: This material has been reproduced with "blanket" permission from Wikipedia sources at: www.wikipedia.com. Kick back and ENJOY! You earned it . . .
The RDC-1 was powered by two 6-cylinder Detroit Diesel engines, each of 275 hp (205 kW). In 1978, Budd offered a new RDC model, called the SPV-2000 (self-propelled vehicle), but only 24 of them were sold, as they proved unreliable and did not gain marketplace acceptance. The few remaining in service have long been converted to unpowered, locomotive-drawn coaches. Unusual modifications In an experiment toward high speed rail, the New York Central (NYC) fitted a pair of jet engines atop one of their RDCs and added a shovelnose front to its cab. This RDC, which NYC had numbered M497, set the United States speed record in 1966 when it traveled at just short of 184 mph (296 km/h) between Butler, Indiana, and Stryker, Ohio. Several RDC's were built and exported to Australia, to operate with Commonwealth Railways, These cars operated on the standard gauge, running between Port Pirie and various locations, including Whyalla, Port Augusta and Broken Hill. A variant was built by Commonwealth Engineering for the NSW Government Railways, consisting of five carriages. These cars included the only non-powered version of these carriages. These cars operated the South Coast Daylight Express between Sydney and Nowra References
CAVEAT: This material has been reproduced with "blanket" permission from Wikipedia sources at: www.wikipedia.com. Kick back and ENJOY! You earned it . . .
A round of spiked OJ for the boyz!
Hello all in
I'll try one of these Tui's Allan seems to recommend. I'm sure they are good stuff.
I realise people are bemoaning low levels of business here - but there's plenty of quality submissions. I'm trying to catch up on stuff (got to about page 100) but as fast as I can read the stuff I missed, good new stuff appears!
Just picking up on a few things:
James - very interesting to read your description of that commuter line project - I hope they can keep to schedule - seems like they have plans to at least do the job properly - how long would the line of route be? (from Duluth to Minneapolis)
I know several picked up on the Short Sunderland I recall a story my uncle told me about how when he was at the controls one time the flight engineer switched the wrong switch to move to another fuel tank supply and accidentally cut the power to 3 of the 4 engines - pretty soon corrected but apparently there was some torque from the one left running that required some hard work on the controls!
Eric mentioned the one which is indeed at Hendon - - I've not been to that museum since I was a child - probably 25 + years ago - I should visit it again as it is easily accessible - and I see from the web - FREE. They have a pretty extensive collection:
http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/london/collections/aircraft/aircraft_info.cfm?aircraft_id=135
There is also a Sunderland at the big Duxford air museum in Cambridgeshire:
http://duxford.iwm.org.uk/server/show/ConWebDoc.1195
Which also has this gallery which may be of interest to people since it is a dedicated USAAF gallery - I think actor Jimmy Stewart had a connection with this museum in relation to his own service record - and I see they have his uniform on display which his family donated.
http://aam.iwm.org.uk/server.php?show=nav.00h
Ron - I was sorry to read about your dog - not nice when these sorts of decisions have to be made - pets certainly become a part of any family as I think Tom has pointed out before.
Reflecting on your point about Malls in Quebec - I know what you mean from my visit there last autumn - I guess the weather has an impact on it in winter time. Mind you, given mall trips or railroad trips the later wins ever time. I guess the consensus round the bar is probably that malls are best left to the experts - ie ‘the brides'!!! I certainly reckon Lars would sympathise with that sentiment!
Incidentally - I was interested to read of your model making activities a few pages back - my father is a keen modeller - running live steam at O gauge and gauge 1 is his passion.
Jan - thanks for the response on that UP streamliner unit - I'd never have guessed it was a pre war product - the styling made me think 1950s - I enjoyed reading the info - were the trains mentioned all day time journeys (ie a non sleeper service?).
Eric - I liked the pic you posted on P98 of London in 1975 - you could tell that was the period from the style of the trousers - the Routemaster bus though could have been photographed any time up to 2005!
Incidentally - the pics you post from your personal archive are always very interesting - the interiors of the Swedish Railways training school were very good - obviously these are pre digital - do you scan in your archive? Are they transparencies or prints? They have certainly retained their colour quality.
Tom - I liked the sunset / late eve pic of the Park Car you were using on page 98 - I think I read VIA publicity saying they had put Park Cars on the Churchill route now - so that is another reason to think about booking it. Incidentally this reminds me to mention that since a few days back I seem to be getting to see all pictures posted by everyone - whereas before it was only mainly those posted by Eric that I could view - just the weirdness of the way the world of ‘puters work I guess since I've made no changes my end!
Incidentally when in Toronto Union station I picked up a VIA flyer adverting 15% of trips on The Canadian, The Ocean and The Chaleur if booked before Nov 30th 2007 for travel before March 16 2008 (see www.viarail.ca/15off and quote code 11054 - can also be booked through their call centre). Not bad for anyone planning a winter trip on those services.
Now - for the results of some detective work - which came by complete co-incidence - some time back (regulars will recall the discussion) after a discussion about RDC and railcars Pete and I pointed out that at least one of the British Leyland rail buses built in the 1980s had gone to the USA for trials - but we could not find out what happened to it. Well - last night I was catching up with an article in the May edition of Trains all about the West Virginia Central - an interesting article which I find is now on the web in full here (so I won't reproduce the relevant section).
http://www.american-rails.com/wvc.html
About half way down the article it explains they bought the railcar from a scrap dealer and got it going (with limited success) and used it for a couple of years before replacing it with an Edwards Railcar (I don't know much about them) in about 2000. So what happened to it after that is uncertain. Some other web references include:
"WV Central Railroad Durbin, (877)MTN-RAIL Unique Leyland railbus glides 34 miles through mountain wilderness to Big Cut. At 4,066ft, it's cool in summer. Black bear sightings common. Also, special guided wildflower, bird tours. May-late October. Call ahead for tickets" - I think this is out of date though.
And also this run down - See entry number 5 - sitting behind a nice looking Western Maryland Loco
http://www.metropolitanrailway.co.uk/pacer2.htm
So it occurred to me that CM3 - is this not your locality? Maybe it is over to you - do you know what the WVR did with it? Is that a location you have ever visited? I think Pete will be interested in this when he returns from his hols.
All the best
DL
PS Tom - just read your post after I prep'd mine on the WP - not got much more info on the Eurostar record run than you have read int he general press (most of their journalists would not know a high speed intercity unit from a commuter train so you can't rely too much on their reporting for the details) - hopefully we'll learn more from the railway press when the magazines are out (editor of the one I get was on board so should get a report) . I've tried to shrink my links so hope no wide page phenomenon appears. Still got my trip repiorts to do but wanted to post an inclusive one on stuff I've read and caught up with at the moment
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PLEASE READ THESE MORNING ACKNOWLEDGMENTS!!
Friday ‘n the end of the work week <for many>, and a loooooooong 4 days for some at that! <grin>
Petrol is holding at $2.58 (rounded) up at "Collusion Corner." The rains have come ‘n are supposed to keep us soggy through the weekend. Considering the blistering August ‘n start of September ‘round these parts - bring it on! <grin>
Time again for some fresh pastries ‘n coffee along with breakfast selections from our Menu Board!
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Ron (DD1) at 9:10 AM Thursday - Sep 6th: A rare morning visit ‘n the first one - after my summary - at that! Can't add anything more to "families" other than to say I'm in total agreement with what Lars had to say. In many ways I'm an "island," some by choice, the remainder by circumstance. Just have to take the hand one is dealt ‘n go forth.
Appreciate the continuing Pennsy calendar fotos! They really represent some fine times for railroading!
Ron, there is NOTHING more devastating in life than having to say "good bye" to a dog. Speaking for myself, of course - I've held them in my arms as they received their final injections - felt the passing of life 'n will NEVER forget it - NEVER. Best I can say is that they had ME in their lives right up 'til the end. Hope that was some solice. As with ALL life, it does come to an end . . . Just have to do what needs to be done in order to make those final moments as "easy" as possible for THEM.
Round ‘n visit most welcome!
Lars (LoveDomes) at 1:27 PM Thursday - Sep 6th: Great to see the Manager swing by with more CLASSIC steam locomotives! Good choices ‘n hope the guys are picking up on your efforts!
Hey Mate! Why not just take today OFF - okay I mean you're trying to do far too much ‘round this place. It's appreciated ‘n all of that, but we'll be here whether the guys Post a bunch, a little or nothing today. From the "get go" of this cyber bar, I've asked for at least one guy to step up during the morning - noon - mid-late afternoon ‘n evenings. Well, we've seen some "flush" times, some "lean" times ‘n now some fairly consistent times. So not to worry.
Email sent your way . . .
Thanx for the visit, chat, fotos ‘n round!
Jan (JanOlov) at 1:40 PM Thursday - Sep 6th: A quick visit is better than no visit!
"Top up" ‘n quarters for Herr Wurlitzer along with tips for the cigar box appreciated too!!
CM3 Shane at 3:10 PM Thursday - Sep 6th: See As it turned out your work schedule was a blessing in disguise for the Watering Hole by the Wayside! <grin> Good to see ya ‘n appreciate your support both here ‘n over on "my other Thread"! Thanx for answering the ‘call.'
Let me look into "Flyboys" - I know we haven't shown that one . . . appreciate the recommendation. More PLEASE!
Yeah, tell me about it - ACC basketball was "King" where we lived. Truly a pleasure to view it. North Carolina was "my" team back then . . . What a treat it must've been to have lived in Chapel Hill, NC during those times . . . Ahhhhhhh.
Quarters ‘n round most welcome - as always!
James (CMSTPP) at 4:09 PM Thursday - Sep 6th: Quite an extensive Post from our Duluth Connection. Took some reading to come up with those responses - that' s what we like to see ‘n hope everyone does ‘round here!
Five UltraDomes Hmmmmm, not sure I know where you got that info. None of the trains we traveled aboard had five. All had ONE for the ARR with 8 from the cruise ship lines (see the fotos). Now the UltraDomes of the ARR are all NEW ‘n came from Colorado Railcar. The s
Good evening Captain Tom and Gentlemen!!
Leon, I know, I amkinf of early (or late) tonight. Tired after a long day at the office so I'll try to get some extra rest. Seems like it was a kind of slow day today at the Bar! Sometimes slow days are nice days, so why not?
Tom – Thanks for the info on Lake Bluff! I had my own bedroom with a wide bed and golden faucets. There was a bathroom with shower for every two bedrooms. Nice way to travel! We also had two private cars in the consist where dinner was served every evening at seven. Those were the days!A lot of interesting info on Eurostar!! I have copied it so I can read it (and save it) this weekend! Pretty fast, London - Paris in just 2 hours and 3 minutes! I noticed the train can stop in 3,5 km (2.17 miles) from 187 mph! That is very good, short distance from that speed.
Interesting to compare the pictures of Class 373 Eurostar and Class 37! Streamlined and not streamlined! Ron – I like that, No man is an island! So right! Good luck to your son! I know exactly how it feels when a loved pet is getting close to the end. As long as she doesn’t suffer she should be okay!Nice calendar pictures! I actually have a picture of the same bridge I took in 1993. It is somewhere along the Philadelphia - Harrisburg line, I don’t remember the name of the place. Lars – No, sir! I am not difficult! My intentions are to stay on top of the ground for many years to come! Only 105 days to my retirement!! More interesting pictures today! The last picture, IC 2-6-6-2, #6003 is a goodie! IC had ten of those locomotives, built 1919, aquired from Central of Georgia 1926 in exchange for ten 2-10-2s. Those Mallets spent most of their time at IC’s hump yard in Memphis.CM3 – I agree 100% about Lake Bluff. I don’t know why I didn’t take any pictures from “my” bedroom in it. James – You better be careful when you put those electric components in place or you will watch some amazing fireworks with sound effects! Allan – You are right, it is GREAT to wake up above ground in the morning! I am taking it easy, today I even left work early because I was tired in the afternoon.
Hi Tom and all,
Set em`up please Leon, Tui`s or Steinlager`s what ever the crew prefer`s!
Tom. What a great comprehensive write up on Eurostar, really enjoyed all the current info about it, and also the B&M material was very interesting. Glad to see Pete will be riding the rails on his trip to California. As you have found out, NZ has a lot of differences to the rest of the globe, it still has a lot of the old pioneer spirit around, Kiwi`s are very individualistic in their approach to everything.
Lars. Great selection of steam pics which I thoroughly enjoyed enlarging, and great pics of the B&M too, PLUS the book covers also, a veritable feast!
Eric. Enjoyed your posts and pics, take it easy at work mate, as Lars said it`s GREAT to wake up in the morning above ground at our age!
Dan. Glad you liked the "Fell" site, their is no time frame for the job yet, at the moment they are fund raising like mad and they were lucky to get a Lottery board grant to help out. They are getting some help from local government as well. Great to see that London/Paris record time by Eurostar, saw the video on BBC World news.
CM3. Enjoyed your very intersesting info on the B&M, did you ever ride the narrow gauge in Maine at all? The Rangley Lakes RR looks very nice and the loco`s look really neat and well turned out.
Ron. Good to see you on board again, looks as if you went through the same posting problem I was going through a while back. Great pics.
James. Glad you enjoyed the "Fell" site, it will be a big task to re-instate the line, at the moment it is walk way open to the public, I have`nt walked it yet tho!
Jan. Nice to see you popped in for a chat and posted some nice pics!
See ya, Allan
G-day Tom and all present!
Well, Ruth, I'm glad to see your bright face on this sunny afternoon. I would like to have a coffee and a beef sandwich. Put all the "Good" stuff on it. Thanks, keep the change.
Tom, things are just going peachy here in the Northern part of the states. All is warm with severe thunderstorms on the way.. <yike> But, things are still on track.
That Alaskan railway looks like a winner to me. 5 ultra domes. What railroad did they come from? I know the GN, MILW, AT&SF all had full dome cars... And I know there was a couple more railroads out there that had them, but I can't recall. Thats a pretty nice train. What was your top speed in those endless mountains Thanks for the explanation. Good little piece on the B&M railroad. Always some neat material out there, especially those maps. Great maps. Also great pics. That F-unit is really nice. Thanks.
Also nice little article on Pullman. We have some Pullman cars at the Depot and they were some of the best at there hieght. Some great historical cars fer sure. Thanks. When I read your article on the European railroads I was quite surprised to see that the world record was 208 mph in 2003. And now the new record is 357.2 mph. That is truley amazing. There railroads are so much more advanced than ours, it's not even funny. It's great to see them doing so well with there railroads. Great read.
Jan- Some good pics of the Depots around the U.s on the Milw. that first Depot is probably one of my favorites. Infact Walthers, Model railroad company, just came out with a close replica of that Depot and I went ahead and reserved it. It is a wonderful looking building. The shed is going to take a 4 foot span and the Depot is 2.5 feet long. and absolutely amazing Depot. I also liked the piocture of the Minneapolis Depot. I am Happy that on still stands unlike the other. It is also a great looking Depot. Thanks for sharing. The F7 Hudsons were probably the most stylish of the Milwaukee road Streamlined Hiawatha locos. They were a great sight to behold as I was told. You wanted to make sure you were a few feet from the tracks. At 100+ MPH, they said it took your breath away. A truley amazing train. The old Milwaukee, there's not much left of it. Only a few branchlines and even a portion of the mainline in southern Minnesota is still in use, but outside of that, it's a long gone railroad. One that won't be forgotten though. The #264 is a Class S3 Northern that I saw mostly on frieght service. There were a couple that were assigned to passenger service such as the 261. Nice pics. Enjoyed them.
Good little article on the UPs M series Pullman train sets. They were some odd looking passenger trains. They are one of a kind. I wonder what it was like to ride a set like that. Thanks for sharing.
CM3- A good little story on the B&M. I liked your description of that Depot. It gives me the idea that this station was something like the station along the old WC mainline in Wisconsin. about 30 miles from Fond-Du-Lack, there is a small station that has been sitting since the time of the old Soo line and C&NW. it's a dark place and it's no longer used. It's a neat old Depot and the town ( I can't recall the name) is trying to get it restored. I hope they do. Thanks for the great read.
DL- The Duluth- Minneapolis commuter rail is scheduled to open in 2009, but with all of this work I think it's going to be more like 2010. They want the Museum to beable to handle commuter traffic. Which means a new roof on the Depot and all new floors. The Floor is made of brick and over time it has sunk and risen making it all uneven, so they plan on ripping up the 1.27 million bricks and placing a concrete floor down and then placing the original brick on top of that so it won't sink or rise again. This makes it a lot easier to walk on. The brick is so bad that people have a hard time walking on it. The shed extends about 2000 feet out and each of the six brick paths leading out to the edges of the platforms are all going to get this treatment. The Butterfly shed are all going to get replaced so that when it rains the people coming off the commuter trains won't get wet. Right now every foot of that shed leaks and in a rain storm, it's like a down pour inside. Right now for what I just talked about is going to cost about 1.5 million dollars.
Then comes the railroad leading up to the Depot. All of that needs to be replaced and new rails laid. Right now it's not bad, but they want these Commuters to fly right into the station, so that calls for some good quality rail. They also want to add a parking ramp so that people can park at the station and get on the train. A lot needs to be done in the amount of time given. We will have to see. I am really rooting for this.
Lars- Some more good covers from you. Always enjoy seeing those from you. Ah, and some great looking steam loco shots. But there's a problem here. Not one was Milwaukee Road?? Now what's up with that... any who, great photos. My favorite of the bunch is that IC 2-6-6-2. Would that be considered a Challenger, or is this a different Class enjoyed them.
Eric- I see some pretty good sized electrical components. Very cool. I'm not much of an electrician but I think if you put this here.. <ZAP>................. oh .... maybe not... I think I will leav
Good Afternoon (Fooled, ya, Boris) Barkeep and all present; coffee, please; round for the house and $ for the jukebox. Yesterday, gas jumped from $2.89 to $3.00 - somebody sneezed somewhere, I guess. Hot as you know what today, so we get to play outside.
Eric - Lake Bluff is a gorgeous car - 8 DB - gotta be some room in there. Glad I passed the quiz. We do lots with electricity.
Lars - Good to hear from you. Over the years, I spent a fair amount of time around the B&O. Again, sotries for the rendezvous.
DD1 sent some more calendar pictures. "Progressive Power" is a good one. I understand the dog-related concerns as we lost part of the K9 Korps earlier this summer. Tough thing to deal with.
OSP sent a lot of material. The Battle of Britain, I felt might be a good one to run. If not, how about "Flyboys?" That one might be better as it was closer to Lindbergh's early years. ACC basketball was a bit different back then than it is now. The Eurostar offering was a good call in light of the new speed record.
Well, I'd better wrap this up - we have another fun day on tap for tomorrow.
Work safe
Greetings Tom and gentlemen,
Just thought that I'd stop by a minute to buy everybody a top up and the usual cigar. My internet has been acting a bit funny today, seems to be working fine now, just when I'm about to get ready for work, lol! So, I'll have to wait until tomorrow to read the new posts. I hope that everybody is having a pleasant day, morning or night.
Well gents, drinks and cigars are served, enjoy! Fresh $ for cigar box and Mr Wurlitzer too...
Ruth my deAH ‘tis the Larsman ! I'll take a double hit of JD on the rocks ‘n slide the snack tray down my way, wudja please My, my - you sure are a sight for these old eyes!
Boris, time again to feed the crittAHs as I see ‘em lined up, waiting to be fed! You know the drill - so go ahead ‘n when finished, that small jar of PPF is for YOU!
Just a few comments on the posts since my last visit.
For Da Boss: You just keep on keeping on! The Eurostar piece is not only timely, but shows a lot of work to get it to "fit" in the formatting Kalmbach has dropped on us. I checked the wikipedia site and see what you had to do - or at least I THINK so! <grin> Nicely done, Cap'n Tom! 5- Salute to you for all you do to keep things interesting for us!
For Per: Hurry back! Thought you were a permanent member of the Legion of the Lost! Although I don't remember anything telling us you were going to be away, there's still a place for you at the bar. Had thought maybe you got flooded out down there in Texas, or maybe got that move to California accomplished. Anyway, you've been missed 'round here.
We've experienced a rash of guys who used to be dependable ‘n now are UTB's (used to be) - glad you aren't going to be one of those. Have one on me, mate!
For Eric: Da Boss is right - being tired after what you went through IS nature's way of telling you to take it EASY. Man you're difficult! <grin> BUT, we all want to keep you amongst those who dwell on top of the ground! Point made - game over!
For Ron: Show me a guy who SAYS he has a "perfect" family and I'll show you a FABRICATOR OF THE TRUTH! Well, at least MOST times. I've been around the world a few times ‘n there's no way that "problems" don't exist within families, and of course outside of ‘em. No set of parents is "perfect" anymore than the offspring of that union. We all go through these things, just that many choose not to reveal their realities. So be it - I'm in that category too. What happens inside our nucleus called a family is supposed to REMAIN there. Hope things iron out . . .
Pennsy calendar shots are great. Keep ‘em coming AND maybe you can find some New York Central pix as well!
For CM3 I'm NOT Shane! Thanks for the comments on my steam loco spate - especially the B&O. We've got some vintage B&O "stuff" packed away in the musty boxes in the now dry basement. Went through ‘em all when we had that awful flood and wall problem. Cleaned ‘em up best I could, wrapped ‘em too. Belonged to my father ‘n grandfather. One day . . .
Good to see ya over on Cap'n Tom's other thread! Just wish we could muster up a customer or two of this joint . . .
Tomorrow MAY be a difficult day for me, but I'll do my best to at least make an appearance, thereby keeping those long absences between posts from happening.
Really was a long one yesterday until Eric's after midnight post. I'm getting the "sense" that some of the "words" we've read about this guy and that guy coming back, and so on, is just that - WORDS. I'd rather read that a guy has had enough of this joint than to be bounced on a string the way some have been doing. That's just plain BS to me. So a guy returns after MONTHS of absence and we're supposed to do "back flips" Nah, not me. I'll give ‘em their due ‘n take it on a slow bell until there's evidence of SINCERITY in the form of participation. Sorry! <grin>
Time for some more steam locomotives! Glad some of you enjoy ‘em . . .
Great Northern 4- 4-0 #1 Wm. Crooks (from: www.yesteryeardepot.com - photo: Fred C. Stoes)
CP - 4-4-0 #144 (from: www.yesteryeardepot.com - photo: Paul Eilenberger collection)
CP - 4-4-0 #136 (from: www.yesteryeardepot.com - photo: Paul Eilenberger collection)
IC 2-8-2 #1784 (from: www.yesteryeardepot.com)Photo: Paul Stringham
Rather strange morning without CM3 Shane on board - but I see that Ron (DD1) has stopped by! Many thanx.
Also noted we didn't get that late afternoon-early evening help that our Manager has asked for . . . so the gaps between Posts widen as our "regulars" take their leave from the Watering Hole by the Wayside! <uh oh>
With all the talk of Eurostar these days, thought it more than appropriate to provide this piece from another time 'n place . . . it's been revamped on Wikipedia, so here we go!
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Waving flag credits to: http://www.3dflags/
RAILWAYS of EUROPE #2 -
Eurostar - (London - Paris - Brussels)
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Used with permission from: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Formatting differences made necessary due to Forums requirements. Some heralds and map from other sources.
Eurostar
Eurostar at Vauxhall (GNU Free Documentation - wikipedia.com)
In each country a member company undertakes Eurostar operation:
Franchise(s):
Not subject to franchisingInternational joint operationservice began 1994
Main stations(s):
London Waterloo, Paris Gare du Nord, Brussels South
Other stations(s):
London St Pancras, Ebbsfleet Int., Stratford Int., Ashford Int., Calais-Fréthun, Lille-Europe, Marne-la-Vallée, Avignon Centre, Bourg-Saint-Maurice, Aime-la-Plagne, Moûtiers
Fleet size:
27 Class 373 sets
Stations:
11 (13 when CTRL is fully operational)
Parent company:
Eurostar (U.K.) Ltd.,SNCF, NMBS/SNCB
Web site:
http://www.eurostar.com/
Euros
Good morning Tom and all at the bar. Drinks or coffee, your choice. I've been hankering' for a Southern style breakfast this morning. Can you make me a chicken fried steak, smothered in country gravy, a mess of grits, two eggs SS up and a side of pan cakes with pure maple syrup. Strong black coffee also if you please. Here are two more calendars.
I was surprised by the response to Hank Williams and Jimmie Rodgers. I didn't think anyone really remembered two of the greatest country and blues singers of all time. As always, I enjoyed the pictures of the Swedish electrics, UK steamers and Alaskan diesels. Such a wealth of RR history here. I'm remiss in my individual acknowledgements due to personal problems at home. My dog is on her last legs and I have to decide what to do with her. I'm also trying to help my grown son with math. He is going to college under the GI bill, partially in class and over the internet. Collectively, we, as a family have a lot of problems, but we help each other out, as a family should. As they say; "no man is an island". Well, I'll try to get back to you later. Regards to all. P.S. My son took some RR pictures when he was in Alaska. Nothing too earth shattering, but I will pass them along.
Rainy day in mid-continent USA with temps "down" - awwwwwwwright!
Coffee, pastries 'n breakfasts are READY!
This from the top of the Forum's Page - under TOPICS:
The Web site will be down this Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007, from 2 a.m. to 7 a.m. We apologize for the inconvenience.Thanks,Angela Pusztai-PasternakEditorial AssociateClassic Trains Magazine
Note: I believe the time zone for this is USA Central DST, which should have minimal impact on "Our" Place! Sorry, Eric!! <grin>
Wonder why the notice wasn't put under "Announcements and FAQs"
For those who have brought it up - The Titfield Thunderbolt (British 1953) starring: Stanley Holloway, Naunton Wayne, John Gregson & Sidney James was shown at the Mentor Village Emporium Theatre during the week of Sunday, February 5th thru 11th, 2006.
Who's he Heard from Per (marthastrainyard) by Email today 'n it seems he's been sidetracked with some personal 'n computer issues. However, he's expecting to be back with us soon. In case your wondering - Per is our Resident Texas Swede! And we look forward to his return!
CM3 Shane at 8:55 AM Wednesday - Sep 5th: FYI this recommendation was shown at the Emporium Theatre in 2006: . . . Sunday, August 27th thru September 2nd: Battle of Britain (1969) starring: Harry Andrews, Michael Caine & Trevor Howard.
Will put Spirit of St. Louis in the "hopper" for future release- thanx!
We lived off of Turtle Pond Parkway (remember that??) We were on the other end - adjacent to Hyde Park. There was a super-fine Italian Ristorante in Dedham - but the name is long gone from what is left of my mind. That was back in 1970-73ish . . . I recall that one had to step down to get into the place ‘n it was a comfortable setting for adults and/or family. Nice place fer sure, fer sure!
A fine inclusive ‘n informative Post from our WVA Connection! Yes - FOO-BALL isn't that far away - the "real" kind, that is - NFL! <grin> Never really got into college sports with ONE exception - ACC basketball back in the mid-70s when living in Tidewater (Chesapeake) Virginia. Fantastic!! Always kinda figured without a "dog in the hunt," it was just watching strangers . . . Anyway, the FALL is FOO-BALL time - winter is HOCKEY ‘n spring-summer belongs to BASEBALL. Everything else should simply fall into place somewhere ELSE! <grin> Ah yes, BASKETBALL, in the spirit of Red Auerbach, can span the seasons! <grin>
Round ‘n quarters appreciated!
Dan (DL-UK) at 10:33 AM Wednesday - Sep 5th: Kind remarks always appreciated - glad you found the Amtrak "misadventure" of interest! <grin>
Isn't it ALWAYS the case when the "bean counters" screw up, they don't lose any "beans" whereas the other way ‘round . . . . Most unfortunate that the workers have to take the issue to the "tubes" ‘n other forms of transportation - but if that's what it takes . . . good luck to ‘em!
Saw a few tears at the Canadian Warplane Heritage museum - mainly from the older folks; those who recalled the sacrifices made by loved ones during WWII. Witnessed much more on my visit to the dedication of the War Museum in Ottawa a year earlier. That was most heart rendering, indeed - still gives me pause to think about it.
Noted you mentioned the rail speed record between Paris ‘n London - I failed to do that in my AM summary! EuroStar, I believe, eh Didn't make much news ‘round these parts, but I caught it on the cable news (Fox ‘n CNN).
Glad you swung by, and not to worry - now that you're back in the "fold," it's your presence that counts (and buying habits!!)
Lars (LoveDomes at 2:00 PM ‘n 3:19 PM Wednesday - Sep 5th: A fine inclusive Post from our Manager capped off with six great looking steam locomotives - CLASSICS in the finest sense of the word!
I've been thinking about an Index, especially for the Fallen Flags ‘n Nostalgia pieces that I've put out. Also probably time for another Emporium Theatre movie compilat
Leon, still awake? What should I have? I know, something I haven't had for a long time, Steak & Bisquits!! With lots of extra marinade! Don't forget that!
Another day passed by. First I went to the rehab to get tired before I got to the office. I don't know why I have such a hard time to remember to take some pictures of my models for Wednesday? Alzheimer's?
Tom – Total eclipse of the sun? I must have missed that! Just had a few minutes to spare and some confusing pictures to show, that’s why I stopped by at the bar in the afternoon. My descriptions were added to make people more confused and I think I managed to do that. Back to work, my health is just fine according to myself and the doc. But to be honest, I am very tired when the afternoon is getting late. I am sure that will change in a week or so. Breakfast is fine any time of the day, but for me pancakes are always lunch! All well known model brands!!I have Bachmann, Märklin, Kato, Atlas, Athearn to name some of them. Just need the room to build my layout!Go Pullman! Just wish it was still possible to do that. I wonder if this C&NW sleeper is a Pullman? I spent a week in it, slept like a baby!
C&NW Lake Bluff a Pullman?JanOlov – Those old Class D is always nice to look at, but they were not the most comfortable ones to operate. One tough thing was to make coffee and then drink it while the locomotive was running. You had to learn certain tricks the hard way in order to do that. CM3 – Electrical lab? Now you made me curious! You did very well on the quiz!! A-!DL – I’ll try to find my picture(s) of that Sunderland this weekend! London - Paris in 2 hrs and 3 mins is pretty (very) fast! But who wants to go to Paris? Lars – Some very nice photos of those steamlocomotives! Such a common sight 60 years ago. B&O 4-6-2, #1474 looks different. It is a Class A-2, built 1903 by Schenectady. The last picture shows one of B&O’s few named locomotives, Lord Baltimore. 84” drivers made it fast but slippery. Built 1935.
Good afternoon Barkeep and all Present; coffee, plesae; round for the house and $ for the jukebox. Temp. is right about 90 degrees now.
Boss has decreed that we shall go forth and do things tomorrow and Friday. I will try and stop by, but it won't be until the late afternoon.
Ahoy Cap'n Tom 'n fellow travelers at the bar!
Just a quickie for Jan over in Scotland:
You got me on that one - must've totally drawn a "blank" - chalk it off to being 2nd generation American . . . grandfathers came from the old country.
Sure, we can DO that - YOU provide the silver coins!
Karsk is a Norwegian name for coffee with added liquor, usually moonshine or vodka (some will consider moonshine exclusively to be appropriate as an added component, as it has no inherent taste like other liquors). In Norway, the term Karsk is predominantly used in the mid-region of the country (Trøndelag, roughly corresponding to the counties of Nord-Trøndelag and Sør-Trøndelag), while it may be referred to with other terms in other parts of the country. For instance, it may also be referred to as kaffedoktor ("Coffee doctor"); this is for instance a popular designation in the county of Hedmark. In Northern Norway it may also be referred to as rotar, though some would use these terms (kaffedoktor and rotar) exclusively about a variety where sugar is added with the coffee. In Sweden it is called kask or kaffekask. Alcohol content is a matter of personal taste, and can vary from 10 to 96%.In many rural areas of Norway it is common to sell half-full cups of coffee at festivals and concerts where people are expected to bring their own moonshine to mix with it.A common saying about karsk is that it is made it by placing a coin at the bottom of a cup, then pouring coffee until the coin can no longer be seen, and then adding moonshine until the coin is yet again visible. Some variations also include that moonshine is added until the coin dissolves. A common joke goes "You put a coin on the table. Then you drink moonshine until you can't see it, then you drink coffee until you can see it." (from: wikipedia.com)
Karsk is a Norwegian name for coffee with added liquor, usually moonshine or vodka (some will consider moonshine exclusively to be appropriate as an added component, as it has no inherent taste like other liquors). In Norway, the term Karsk is predominantly used in the mid-region of the country (Trøndelag, roughly corresponding to the counties of Nord-Trøndelag and Sør-Trøndelag), while it may be referred to with other terms in other parts of the country. For instance, it may also be referred to as kaffedoktor ("Coffee doctor"); this is for instance a popular designation in the county of Hedmark. In Northern Norway it may also be referred to as rotar, though some would use these terms (kaffedoktor and rotar) exclusively about a variety where sugar is added with the coffee. In Sweden it is called kask or kaffekask. Alcohol content is a matter of personal taste, and can vary from 10 to 96%.In many rural areas of Norway it is common to sell half-full cups of coffee at festivals and concerts where people are expected to bring their own moonshine to mix with it.A common saying about karsk is that it is made it by placing a coin at the bottom of a cup, then pouring coffee until the coin can no longer be seen, and then adding moonshine until the coin is yet again visible. Some variations also include that moonshine is added until the coin dissolves. A common joke goes "You put a coin on the table. Then you drink moonshine until you can't see it, then you drink coffee until you can see it."
Karsk is a Norwegian name for coffee with added liquor, usually moonshine or vodka (some will consider moonshine exclusively to be appropriate as an added component, as it has no inherent taste like other liquors). In Norway, the term Karsk is predominantly used in the mid-region of the country (Trøndelag, roughly corresponding to the counties of Nord-Trøndelag and Sør-Trøndelag), while it may be referred to with other terms in other parts of the country. For instance, it may also be referred to as kaffedoktor ("Coffee doctor"); this is for instance a popular designation in the county of Hedmark. In Northern Norway it may also be referred to as rotar, though some would use these terms (kaffedoktor and rotar) exclusively about a variety where sugar is added with the coffee. In Sweden it is called kask or kaffekask. Alcohol content is a matter of personal taste, and can vary from 10 to 96%.
In many rural areas of Norway it is common to sell half-full cups of coffee at festivals and concerts where people are expected to bring their own moonshine to mix with it.
A common saying about karsk is that it is made it by placing a coin at the bottom of a cup, then pouring coffee until the coin can no longer be seen, and then adding moonshine until the coin is yet again visible. Some variations also include that moonshine is added until the coin dissolves. A common joke goes "You put a coin on the table. Then you drink moonshine until you can't see it, then you drink coffee until you can see it."
Drinks on me, Boris ring the bell & Ruth, c'mere my lady, I want to whisper something in your ear . . .
Greetings Tom and gang!
First of all an extra cold Guinness for me and a top up "around the table" please...
I must apologise first because this is just a short post, since I'm getting ready to leavy for my nightshift. Need to pick all the whiskies, rum, vodka etc. for the boys to deliver tomorrow in and around Glasgow and Scotland.... But, kaffekask is rather common in the nordic countries since the late 18th century.
The recipe is:
1. Put a silver coin in your cup and fill it with coffee until the coin is invisible.2. Pour vodka into the cup until the coin is clearly visible again.
And...
3. Enjoy!
Ruth my deAH ‘tis the Larsman with a powerful thirst ‘n hunger - let's satisfy the first with a stein of Rheingold, and the latter <ahem> later! <blush>
Boris, I see remnants of that clown makeup beneath your eye (only one he has!) ‘n just a wee bit of cherry red on the tip of your nose. Perhaps something you may wish to continue wearing!
Feed the crittAHs my man, then the small jar of PPF is YOURS! And don't forget to take Artie outback for his field mouse delight! <ugh>
Great to see Eric swing by during daylight hours ‘n hope we can get a couple of Da Boyz to consider doing so in the late afternoons to early evenings. With Pete away, that's a rough time for me to fill in. Any takers, aside from Eric
Back to work for the Desert Swede! Such dedication and this from a guy who was counting down the days ‘til retirement. Figure that one, huh <grin> Yeah I know all about "stir crazy," I'm living it! <geesh>
A report from CM3 I'm NOT Shane! to brighten up the morning, especially the additional comments referring to my book covers!
Quiz maker Don't give up your day job!! <grin>
Also a visit from our man on scene in Scotland (Glasgow, isn't it??) Jan, if wishes were horses, or something like that . . . To own all of those books I've been providing covers for would result in my having to buy another house! Got two now ‘n don't want anymore! Yeah, it would be nice to have ‘em - but I'll leave that to guys like Shane. I couldn't to justice to the material inside - memory IS the 2nd thing to go! <uh oh>
Da Bossman hasn't let up on his quest to keep this place INTERESTING for those who appreciate CLASSIC TRAINS. Liked the model train manufacturer logos - "cool"! Also the Pullman ad with those two fine pix at the end "did it" for me! Maybe getting time for an "index" from you, Cap'n Tom, as the ‘special features' stuff you've put forth on this "reborn thread" surely has added up since New Year's day.
Dan's report of the situation over in Merry Olde brings to mind a few walkouts we've had here in Gotham. I've always had a bad feeling when workers walk off their jobs, especially when those immediately impacted have nothing to do with the grievance, but are stuck with no alternatives for whatever the situation. Yeah, I appreciate the situation for so many and it surely isn't right to be stuck between a rock ‘n hard place, but I'm on the side of the innocents amongst us.
Liked the way you put those comments regarding the aviators in the Lancaster bomber. WondAH aloud how many of the past few generations even have a CLUE regarding the sacrifices made to give us all what we've got ?????? <geesh>
Some fine Pennsy calendar pix from our man Ron way down in Mississippi!
Back to Jan - yeah Cappucino AND Latte is off limits. Haven't got the foggiest what that latest "attempt" is all about, but the answer is NO! Just plain Java served ‘round here - be thankful it's not Navy coffee! <grin> You know the kind - one extra sock every other day, just for flavor of course! <ugh>
So the Forums are to be "down" during the wee hours on Sunday. Yeah, kinda strange that their post was made amongst the "regular" contributions rather than in the space provided for stuff like that. Consistency ISN'T - but we've been there ‘n done THAT B4, huh <grimace>
Something for the boyz to enjoy!
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)
CPR Selkirk locomotive No. 5915 (photog: unknown)
B&O 2-6-0 Loco #2444 (from: www.yesteryeardepot.com) photo: Robert H. Kennedy)
B&O - 4-4-2 #1474 (from: www.yesteryeardepot.com - Photo: Paul Eilenberger)
B&O - 4-6-4 #2 First Run, B&O "The Royal Blue" 1935 (from: www.yesterdepot.com - photog: unknown)
Beginning to cloud over here in mid-continent USA as the forecasted rains are soon to arrive! <yay> Most need 'n welcome along with some dropping temps!
Good to see Jan 'n CM3 Shane thus far this day . . . I believe I've caught up on the Emails - if not "bug" me if I've failed to respond. <grin>
Time again for a Blast from the Past!
PASSENGER TRAIN NOSTALGIA #55
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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!
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Pullman "Coconino" observation-lounge car on the Chief at La Junta, Colorado, February 27, 1938. Foto: Otto Perry (wikipedia.com)
Pullman drumhead <from: signsneversleep>
Enjoy! Tom
Hi Tom and all in - just a quick beer for me today - I've been catching up so not much time for a post (a 'classic' trip report from KC trip with Pete - you show them how to do a trip report!).
Yep Tube workers on strike yesterday and I don't blame em - they have been messed about big time with this contractor collapse - I'll go into more details some other time but it is all down to govt interference - those people have been messed up and now stand to loose pension and wages rights for no good reason other than the money men messed up BIG time!
More importantly they did a London - Paris record train run yesterday with press and passengers on board - 2hrs 3 mins on the new high speed line. I'll dig a press link out in due course.
Short Sunderland is indeed at Hendon (and also at Duxford) - I'll find a link - I'd wanted to take my uncle there when he was here in June 06 but did not have time - now he is no longer with us - regrets - as Tom says best not to dwell on them.
Lancaster at Hamilton - yes a remarkable stroy of the VC winner - and of course that act would not have been known of had the rear gunner not lived to tell the story of the pilots act of heroism - he died thinking he'd failed to save his buddy whose chances must have been very slim to say the least - and no doubt did not even consider whether any one would or would not know. That's the thing with genuine heroes - they generally play it down. No doubt many other acts of heroism that no one ever saw came to pass (and probably still do).
Back in due course - my next story is about the behind the scenes tour of Toronto Union station - a real highlight of my trip!
Good Morning Barkeep and all Present; coffee, please (New England Breakfast Blend today; round for the house and $ for the jukebox. The Towne Team keeps on keepin' on for which we are grateful. NFL (Lars - we really need help this year) opens on Thursday, and West Virginia travels to Marshall this weekend for the so-called "Coal Bowl." I hate "meaningless games" such as this because people you need later on in the season can get hurt. Gas is at $2.89/gal., and we won't even discuss food prices. (Snargh!)
DL - It would be hard to fit the Short Sunderland in the building, I guess, although the air and Space has a B-29 under cover at their facility outside Washington. Remind me, how about an aviation double feature such as "Battle of Britain," and "Spirit of St. Louis?" I saw the latter movie not too long ago and had forgotten what a good story it was. IIRC, there was a Three Stooges short where they were in the aircraft business - can't remember the title, though. The subway strike in London made the news over here. Cabbies in NY (s0me of them at any rate) are on strike today.
DD1 - Great calendar pictures. Pittsburgh as it was with no stadiums at the Point. Only thing is you can see the buildings - oh well, it is a painting. Crossroads of Commerce is one of my favorite Teller pictures. Thanks for including that one.
Jan - Thanks for the pictures and write up on "City" power. The shot of the T1 at BLW is an interesting one because it shows the locomotive with full skirting, covered pilot, etc. A lot of these features did not last too long as they proved to be a pain in the !@#$ for shop forces to work with. The color has certainly held up well in that shot, too.
Lars forwarded an interesting set of pictures, book covers, etc. The shot of B&M 3807 at North Station has a lot of history. The Central Artery (under construction in the background) is gone; replaced by the Money Pit (excuse me Artie, I meant to say Big Dig.) The State office building on the right still stands. There is an RPO/combine four cars back in the train, but look sharp and you'll see B&M American Flyer cars cut in ahead of the RPO. Both the New Haven and the B&M ran these cars in and out of Boston. Drop this shot in with my B&M post from yesterday. Look at all the neat books - check out the B&M electrics, too.
Eric - Neat school shots. The benches, etc. look like part of our electrical lab. I guess I did o.k. on the quiz?
OSP - Dedham? I resided there (in a typical Boston area triple decker) until I moved down here. We were on the first floor - I loved that house as there was enough room to have a good sized N scale layout. The old NYNH&H ROW was in our back "yard," and there was a tavern across the street which was a great place to watch "performance art" between the police and the locals. We were right over the line from W. Roxbury. Just saw your model logos - I have done my best over the years to keep more than few of them in business.
Here's something for our OPTIONAL Toy 'n Model Trains Day (formerly Pike Perspectives Day!) that was first Posted on Jan 11th, 2006 . . . Page 217 of the Original Thread!
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Greetings Tom and fellow forum travellers,
An extra cold Guinness for me and a top up for the lads please. A few $ for Mr Wurlitzer and cigarbox as well....
Tom, have a few stories as well, but as you say this is not the place ....So, no coffee, hmmmm....what if I want a kaffekask then gentlemen?? I promise to try better to keep my yearnings for that black stuff under better control.
As for the credits and other things, I'll keep an eye for those wee c thingys etc...
Awesome Alaska Railroad stuff among your always excellent posts!
DD1, loved those PRR calendars! Hope to see more of them...
CM3, nice B&M read indeed !
Da Larsman, always great posts and those pics of book covers etc. always makes me add on a thing or two on to my "to buy" book list. It's getting rather long and $$$
EricX2000, I had nooo idea what those electric contraptions was no Sir... As for those Swedish locomotives, they're always a welcome sight
coalminer3, yesterdays post was
Hmmm.... I've got the feeling that I've forgotten something or someone. Better go back and check in a wee bit to make sure.
Have a great day fellas!
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