"Our" Place is CLOSED on Sundays - however . . .
1949 Lionel Catalog
1954 Lionel Catalog
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Tom
ENCORE! Saturday ‘n Photo Posting Day!
at "Our" Place!
We are CLOSED on SUNDAYs!Starting Sunday at the Mentor Village Emporium Theatre!
. . . June 17th thru 23rd: The Dirty Dozen (1967) Starring: Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine, Charles Bronson, Jim Brown & John Cassavetes - and - FEATURE: The Three Stooges: Time Out For Rhythm (1941). CARTOON: Wile E. Coyote and Roadrunner in Fast and Furry- ous (1949)
The Dirty Dozen (1967)
PLOT SUMMARY:
A model for dozens of action films to follow, this box-office hit from 1967 refined a die-hard formula that has become overly familiar, but it's rarely been handled better than it was in this action-packed World War II thriller. Lee Marvin is perfectly cast as a down-but-not-out army major who is offered a shot at personal and professional redemption. If he can successfully train and discipline a squad of army rejects, misfits, killers, prisoners, and psychopaths into a first-rate unit of specialized soldiers, they'll earn a second chance to make up for their woeful misdeeds. Of course, there's a catch: to obtain their pardons, Marvin's band of badmen must agree to a suicide mission that will parachute them into the danger zone of Nazi-occupied France. It's a hazardous path to glory, but the men have no other choice than to accept and regain their lost honor. What makes The Dirty Dozen special is its phenomenal cast including Charles Bronson, Donald Sutherland, Telly Savalas, George Kennedy, Ernest Borgnine, John Cassavetes, Richard Jaeckel, Jim Brown, Clint Walker, Trini Lopez, Robert Ryan, and others. Cassavetes is the Oscar-nominated standout as one of Marvin's most rebellious yet heroic men, but it's the whole ensemble--combined with the hard-as-nails direction of Robert Aldrich--that makes this such a high-velocity crowd pleaser. The script by Nunnally Johnson and Lukas Heller (from the novel by E.M. Nathanson) is strong enough to support the all-star lineup with ample humor and military grit, so if you're in need of a mainline jolt of testosterone, The Dirty Dozen is the movie for you. --Jeff Shannon
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FEATURE: Time Out For Rhythm (1941)PLOT SUMMARY: Featuring Moe, Larry & Curly
Harvard educated Danny Collins (Rudy Vallee) and street-wise Mike Armstrong (Richard Lane) team up to form the most successful talent agency in New York. Armstrong is in love with nightclub and Broadway songstress Frances Lewis (Rosemary Lane), determined to make her nationally famous with his and Danny's help. Collins sees her, correctly, as a self-centered opportunist willing to capitalize on Mike's affections to further her career. Eventually, she causes Danny and Mike to split. Danny and his assistant 'Off-Beat' Davis (Allen Jenkins) meet Frances' maid Kitty Brown (Ann Miller), a shy tap-dancing wonder, and try to find her work... but without Mike, their new agency can't get going successfully. Mike is in the same bind.When Danny has the opportunity to produce a New York television variety show with Kitty and Joan Merrill (as herself), he and Mike make amends. But Frances blackmails Danny, threatening to break Mike's heart if she isn't cast as the star.Moe, Larry and Curly costar as out-of-work actors trying to find jobs thru Danny's and Mike's agency. They perform the "Maharaja" routine, the "Melodrama" sketch, disguise themselves as inept Western Union messengers to invade the agency, and masquerade as gangsters to trick Frances. The film's musical finale begins with the Stooges and 'Brenda & Cobina' performing a hilarious rumba number, with Curly costumed as Carmen Miranda *. An early showcase for Ann Miller's dancing talent, she closes the film with an energetic tap performance, as good as anything she later became famous for at MGM. Look closely and don't blink if you'd like to see Alan Hale Jr. (GILLIGAN's "Skipper") in one of his first acting roles, a small cameo in the opening minutes.
When Danny has the opportunity to produce a New York television variety show with Kitty and Joan Merrill (as herself), he and Mike make amends. But Frances blackmails Danny, threatening to break Mike's heart if she isn't cast as the star.
Moe, Larry and Curly costar as out-of-work actors trying to find jobs thru Danny's and Mike's agency. They perform the "Maharaja" routine, the "Melodrama" sketch, disguise themselves as inept Western Union messengers to invade the agency, and masquerade as gangsters to trick Frances. The film's musical finale begins with the Stooges and 'Brenda & Cobina' performing a hilarious rumba number, with Curly costumed as Carmen Miranda *. An early showcase for Ann Miller's dancing talent, she closes the film with an energetic tap performance, as good as anything she later became famous for at MGM. Look closely and don't blink if you'd like to see Alan Hale Jr. (GILLIGAN's "Skipper") in one of his first acting roles, a small cameo in the opening minutes.
from: threestooges.net
See y'all on Monday - Happy Father's Day!Tom
This is ENCORE! Saturday - and - Photo Posting Day!
Remember: "Our" Place is CLOSED on Sundays.
G'day Gents!
Good to see Eric in the daylight - almost didn't recognize ya, Mate! Have one on me . . .
Email #2 sent regarding our 3rd Annual "Our" Place Classic Trains Rendezvous in Chicago 2008!
Here's an ENCORE! from way back on Page 15 of the Original Thread . . . .
Canadian Rail Journey, Part III The trip back to Montreal on Monday, May 9th 2005, was aboard a similar VIA Rail consist to the one that brought me to Ottawa (4 LRC coaches powered by a Genesis P42 loco). The car was only 1/3rd full, whereas the morning train was packed. My only gripe with the outbound train to Montreal is that there was no opportunity to snap off a few pix .... Boarding call, followed by a "march" to the cars, very structured and organized to say the least. Departing the Ottawa station at 3:10 PM, Train #34 began the scheduled nearly 2 hour trip to Montreal. The ride was smooth and comfortable. Before I knew it, we were approaching Place Bonaventure and Montreal's Central Station. Our early arrival (10 minutes) provided me with a little over an hour before boarding call for the "Ocean" and my return trip to Halifax. One thing of note on the way back from Ottawa was my observance of a N. de M. electrified locomotive sitting at one of the shops near downtown, on the south side of the mainline. This loco didn't look "well" and my guess (since corroborated) is that it was there for maintenance. I didn't have the time to snap off a photo, for before I knew it, there it was - and there it went! I still have to look twice when I see the N. de M. markings on rail cars - seeing more of ‘em these days as CP's and CN's empires expand. Once again, sitting within Montreal's Central Station, listening to the sounds of the train announcements - chimes - bilingual announcements - the hustle and bustle of a real live train station all around me. Yes - this was and remains a special place for me and those of us who appreciate all aspects of passenger rail travel. The boarding for the Ocean took place precisely at 6 PM for those holding Easterly Class tickets (bedrooms). Proceeding down the escalator to the awaiting train, gleaming in the station lights, I found myself mesmerized once again with just how great those Budd stainless steel cars look and how well VIA Rail has maintained them. (Sure, some may find fault here and there, but my take on that is these very same people probably have "issues" with most things in life - perhaps even Santa Claus!) My single bedroom (Roomette) this time was at floor level and once getting my gear stowed, I proceeded to the next car, the Evangeline Park observation dome. The 11 car train was the same that brought me to Montreal in the morning - 2 FP40's (#6441 & 6405) - one baggage, two coaches, one Skyline dome car, one dining car, five Chateau series bedroom cars and the Evangeline Park observation dome car. Car attendants were the same as well, "Joanne" in the Park car and "Al" in the Chateau Brule bedroom car adjacent to the Park car. Sitting up in the dome - front seat on the right side, I engaged in my familiar "routine" of watching the procession of commuter trains leaving with their cars full, heading off to their suburban destinations. On the right side were the electrified loco's (out of sight as they had backed in) and on the far left were the trains powered by F40PH's of Montreal commuter rail system, "AMT" - translated: Montreal Agency of Transportation. During my time in the dome, I did see on LRC consist arrive, powered by a Genesis P42 in that great VIA Rail livery. 6:30 PM arrived and the Ocean slowly left the station behind as once again daylight enveloped the train, giving new perspective to it all. Crossing the St. Lawrence on the Victoria Jubilee Bridge is always special. The Seaway below, with the ships heading off to their destinations, the automobiles, trucks and buses on the bridge, a passing commuter train to the left and of course the structure itself with a turnout to the right, over the water no less. Really is interesting to take it all in. On this evening, I decided to forgo the dining car experience for two reasons. First, the menu was the same as our Thursday, May 5th trip to Halifax and my Sunday, May 8th trip to Montreal. Enough! Second, I just wasn't all that hungry - so a sandwich in the Park car dome, with a couple of Alexander Keith's pale ales "worked" well for me. VIA Rail is about to undergo several changes to what many of their regular passengers have taken for granted. I posted a separate thread regarding these changes on two forums, and provided Email's to several people who requested this insight. So, for anyone interested in what these changes are all about - check the previous posts on this thread, and you'll find them.] Remaining in the Park car's dome until about 10:30 PM, I finally gave in to the urge to sleep, and called it a day - a long, enjoyable day. I had accomplished that which was to be done - once again enjoyed the "light show" of the loco's headlight playing games with the shadows of the night along with the assorted reflections of color bouncing off the rooflines of the cars before me. The signal lights changing, the illumination within the structures within view of the tracks and the occasional highway vehicle racing along in the night. Always captivates my interests ....... Tuesday morning, May 10th and the last leg of my "solo" rail trip would be coming to and end this day. The day began a bit on the overcast side, no rain, just somewhat gloomy. Up at 6:30 AM Atlantic Daylight Savings Time, and directly to the Park car dome. A couple of "shots" of juice, coffee and cookies (purchased at one of the shops within Montreal's Central Station), provided me with the "start" I needed. "Joanne" was provided with her remuneration in the form of a new cookie supply for being so kind to me the day before.] More than one passenger asked about the "Continental breakfast," only to be told it no longer is offered (as explained in one of my previous trip reports.) Unfortunately, it appears VIA Rail didn't do a good job in keeping the passengers informed, especially those accustomed to this particular feature. Breakfast in the dining car was enjoyable, as always. Several people were commenting aloud with regard to the "missing" continental breakfast in the Park Car's bullet lounge. It appears that good public relations was not enhanced by this move. At Campbellton, New Brunswick - about a 15 minute stop - two VIA Rail engineers boarded the train as passenger. They were operating Train #15 on Monday night heading towards Montreal when, according to the senior Engineer, a woman apparently committed suicide right in front of their locomotive. A 42 year old woman stopped her vehicle on the tracks at Nigadoo, NB and waited for the train to hit her. The Engineers were taken off the train for return to Moncton on our train, somewh Happy Railroading! Siberianmo EricX2000 Member sinceDecember 2002 From: Phoenix, AZ 683 posts Posted by EricX2000 on Saturday, June 16, 2007 2:53 PM Good afternoon Captain Tom and Gentlemen!!Ruth! Good to see you! I think I would like a late breakfast. A couple of Cheese Danish and strong, fresh, coffee! He hasn't? Kind of strange, don't you think? Well I am sure he will be here soon.Kind of slow day here at the Bar by the siding. I am afraid I can't stay for long either. Tom – I think the points you can win from Doug is good for next year’s Rendezvous. The guy with most points will get a free ride on the back of his horse!! I'll bring my camera to take pictures of you, a sailor on a horse!!You pobably already wrote about it, but is the connection from Montreal to Halifax a daily one or a limited times per week? You should have my mail response now, just 12 hours late! Since it is Saturday I’ll post some photos before heading out into the heat again. A lot of things to do today. I'll start with a new question. Under what locomotive can this bell be found?Inside Kirkwood Station. Doug takinga picture.St. Louis light rail. Amtrak's Texas Eagle about to depart from St. Louis. Missouri Pacific's #750. Ridden by president Truman when he was Senator, Vice President, and retired President. In the sky above St. Louis. Which way is the airport?? Have a nice weekend!Eric siberianmo Member sinceFebruary 2004 From: Chesterfield, Missouri, USA 7,214 posts "Our" Place reborn! 3rd Year of adults 'n REAL Classic Trains in a special environment! Posted by siberianmo on Saturday, June 16, 2007 9:26 AM This is ENCORE! Saturday - and - Photo Posting Day!Remember: "Our" Place is CLOSED on Sundays. G'day Gents!Figured that since it is ENCORE! Saturday, a couple of reminders are in order:From Page One - January 1st, 2007History: "Our" Place began on April 12th, 2005 on the General Discussion (Classic Trains) Forum.Concept: An adult bar & grill for all who are interested in and familiar with "Classic Trains." The conversations are as they would be in a neighborhood bar, where people know one another and share stories, photos and other information relevant to the idea of the Forum - Classic Trains. All of this with some humor thrown in and the rest is simple.Objective: Have fun!Ground rules: Leave ALL emotional baggage and "attitudes" on the front porch. Be inclusive with your comments through the acknowledgment of the other guy's efforts. Hit ‘n run Posts are not welcome.Greet the bartender upon entering and order a drink or food. Pretty easy, eh Final "stats" for the "old" Thread at mid-night!Replies: 9,013Views: 163,151 Pages: 451 For those who may require it, the link to the "old" Thread is:http://www.trains.com/trccs/forums/451/991587/ShowPost.aspx#991587 -AND - from numerous Posts . . .Be sure to use the RELOAD/REFRESH feature on your browser. Doing so permits the viewing of THE MOST CURRENT INFORMATION POSTED. Far too many times we see Posts that omit reference to previous submissions because they haven't been in view . . . it's a 'glitch' with the system and something we can work around! See ya later . . . Tom Happy Railroading! Siberianmo siberianmo Member sinceFebruary 2004 From: Chesterfield, Missouri, USA 7,214 posts "Our" Place reborn! 3rd Year of adults 'n REAL Classic Trains in a special environment! Posted by siberianmo on Saturday, June 16, 2007 7:44 AM This is ENCORE! Saturday - and - Photo Posting Day!Remember: "Our" Place is CLOSED on Sundays. <w/permission: http://www.scenic-railroads.com/> G'day Gents! Saturday at the Bar by the Ballast - a normally slow day for us, so for the few who stop by, don't forget the morning "treats" from The Mentor Village Bakery, our freshly ground ‘n brewed coffee and <light> ‘n <traditional> breakfasts from the Menu Board! Customer ACKNOWLEDGMENTS (since my last narrative): DL at 11:12 AM ‘n 11:20 AM Friday - June 15th: Great to see our Brit Connection again! Sorry that this inability to view the Pix is keeping you from fully enjoying our offerings at the bar. Nevertheless, the narratives get through and hopefully we'll be seeing more of them as the "stock" of recent Pix reaches exhaustion.Thanx for the round! Fergie at 11:12 AM Friday - June 15th: Yo Ho - the sailor returns! Now all we have to do is get you to ORDER something from the bar. C'mon - this isn't rocket science - it's easy - greet the barkeep (which you do!) then order something - ANYTHING will do - even coffee (five bucks a mug if one doesn't order food!) <grin> Gotta pay the staff, ya know! We know you're not a regular ‘round here and have the "coffee shop mentality" - but this is a cyber bar ‘n grill and in the Ether, the sky's the limit - so to speak! Glad you're enjoying the foto spreads - Fair winds and following seas, Mate! Pete at 3:56 PM Friday - June 15th: "Off" two days this week - AND two Saturday's in a row - AND you moan ‘n groan about a pay raise!?!?! <geesh> Wait 'til Manager Lars reads THIS! Can't provide any more info other than what I have regarding Canada's subs. The guy who "knows" all about Canada's Navy is our long departed trolleyMAN Rob - thought for sure he'd be viewing the fotos and making comments. But I'm sad to say, he's really history insofar as being a "regular" is concerned.You surely pick up on "things" - nice work with the motto! Round ‘n treats for the critters appreciated! - Enjoy the weekend! James at 7:19 PM Friday - June 15th: So, you think you'll soon "match" me in pictures, eh Better rethink that one . . . the good part is you'll be coming ‘round for YEARS to "match"! But of course, the idea ‘round here isn't to do anything more than provide relevant Classic Trains material along with "stuff" for the guys at "Our" Place. The Rendezvous Pix are relevant to "Our" Place - and the Canada rail adventure has Classic Trains overtones - especially when the ones from ExpoRail come up (later) . . .The Kirkwood Station is and has been a historical landmark. The people involved with maintaining it, conducting events, and keeping it open all are very much "into" the place. The model I took fotos of is of a "period" long before my time in this area. As with anyone who models - the "idea" is sparked by that little "something" inside a creative mind. Model railroaders surely understand that, eh Thanx for the TC&W spread - very much in keeping with the idea of Classic Trains at the bar! Round appreciated! Doug at 10:02 PM Friday - June 15th: So what are the POINTS "good" for Eric at 1:26 AM today - June 16th: The VIA Rail train was the SAME in motive power ‘n consist both ways.Some snakes are of the aggressive variety - don't believe for a second that "if you don't bother them, they won't bother you." <yeah right!>That UP rotary snow plow is one huge beast, eh Visit most welcome, as always! Doug at 7:41 AM today - June 16th: A fine spate of Pix and "stuff" from the town of Pullman! You still haven't said what the "points" get's anyone!?!?! <grin>Hope you've been able to enjoy what's been provided over these several days at the bar!Good to see ya again . . . Reminder: Ruth has the bar from 9 AM until Leon the Night Man comes in at 5 PM ‘til closing. Thursday is Fish ‘ Chips Nite!Friday is Pizza ‘n Beer Nite! - and - Steak ‘n Fries Nite!Saturday is Steak ‘n All The Trimmings Nite!Dinner begins at 5 PM so come early ‘n often! Happy Railroading! Siberianmo Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, June 16, 2007 7:41 AM Good morning Tom and gents! I'll have a light breakfast please and award 100 points to Eric for attempting to identify the Pullman Administration and Clock Tower Building.My Saturday pix submission is all about the town of Pullman, which I visited last Thursday. This will our Friday morning stop for the Our Place 2008 Chicago Rendezvous. By the way ... as you look at these pictures, imagine yourselves touring the inside of the buildings, because that's what we're going to do! Here's a little background:Built in 1890-94 for Pullman's Palace Car Company, Pullman was one of America's first planned model industrial towns. Nearly 1,000 of the town's original rowhouses and several major buildings and spaces are still intact and in various stages of restoration. At the Historic Pullman Visitor Center, you can view a short history of the town, exhibits of original artifacts, Pullman railroad memorabilia and items from the Pullman family.1879 - George Pullman purchased 4,000 acres to build the first planned American model industrial town. Solon S. Beman and Nathan F. Barrett, architects1880 - Construction of factory shops and town begins1881 - First residents move to Pullman. Hotel Florence opens1882 - Population 3,500 (will reach 9,000 in 1885)1893 - World's Fair Columbian Exposition takes place in Chicago with Pullman as a major attraction. Pullman Land Association manages over 1,740 units built1894 - Railroad strike caused by nationwide depression and growing labor movement; Federal troops dispatched1896 - Pullman wins international awards as the "World's Most Perfect Town" for fourteen years1897 - George Pullman dies; Robert Todd Lincoln becomes president of the Pullman Company1898 - Illinois Supreme Court rules that all Pullman property not used for manufacturing to be sold. Population 8,0001907 - Pullman houses and facility are sold between 1907-1909, all are now individually owned1960 - Pullman designated a "blighted" area. A study of the Roseland Chamber of Commerce recommends clearing the area from 111th to 115th Streets for an industrial park. Civil Defense Organization from WWII is reactivated to fight demolition; the study is defeated. Pullman Civic Organization (PCO) formed1973 - Historic Pullman Foundation (HPF)is formed to do preservation work in Pullman Historic District1975 - HPF purchases Hotel Florence. Restoration begins1991 - Illinois Historic Preservation Agency (IHPA) purchases Pullman factory shops and Hotel Florence to become Pullman State Historic Site.1993 - HPF opens Pullman Visitor Center on original Arcade Building site. Five original blocks in North Pullman (104th to 108th St.) receive Chicago landmark status.1994 - HPF showcases new exhibit: Pullman .. The Man, The Car, The Company, The Model Town, The Strike, The Landmark Community in Chicago.1996 - HPF expands Tourism Enhancement Program and secures City grant for Market Hall stabilization1998 - Factory and Clock Tower damaged by fire Dec 1.1999 - HPF & PCO lead vigorous campaign to save the original Pullman factories; Pullman Factory Task Force is formed to rebuild factory as museum complex2001 - IHPA begins a complete restoration of Hotel FlorencePresent - HPF continues operating the Pullman Visitor Center and its year-round tour and educational programs. Work accelerates on Market Hall restoration project. Pullman remains viable community of residents and friends preserving the past and committed to the future.Here is a picture of a picture inside Hotel FlorenceHere are the buildings as of last ThursdayHotel Florence, built in 1881. Still undergoing major 1st floor renovationSome of the row houses. Did you know they were built with indoor pumbing? That was unheard of at the time!The back of the new Visitor CenterGreenstone ChurchMarket Hall is presently getting all the streets replaced, which should be done in a monthThat's all I plan to show ya'll today. Come see it all in person at the 2008 Chicago Rendezvous! Edit EricX2000 Member sinceDecember 2002 From: Phoenix, AZ 683 posts Posted by EricX2000 on Saturday, June 16, 2007 1:26 AM Good morning Captain Tom and Gentlemen!!Finally! Yes, Leon, I am back at normal time! No, just a ham sandwich and coffee, please! Tom – Snakes don’t bother me, I just keep my eyes open and don’t step on them. I checked the museum’s website, but they did not have any information on Barret Station or the NP sleeper. Received email and responded. Thank you!How did that happened? I’m in four of your pictures. I really should be in none. I like Kirkwood Station! The design and how nice it has been restored! The Trainwreck Saloon is also a very nice place! Nice pictures!Did you have the same locomotives going back to Montreal as the ones you had going to Halifax? Or maybe they have more than one locomotive with the Spiderman advertising.DL – Thank you for the round! I am looking forward to a report and an explanation about the importance of ‘March’! I think Volvo also has a plant in the UK where they build buses! As a former bus driver myself I prefer Scania buses. I’ll see what I can find out about those bus builders. Fergie – Thank you for the answer on my question about the Canadian Coast Guard vessels! 4 kts? That must give a feeling of not moving at all in a good size vessel! Pete – We had 110° again today and will have the same tomorrow, Saturday. By the end of next week it will probably be warmer. It will cool off in October. I think you are right about London Buses going over to single-deck buses. That is at least what I have heard. Received email today, thank you!James – New camera!? Sounds interesting. What did you get? TC&W is a pretty new shortline. I think that should be a perfect railroad to model! What do they transport? Nice looking locomotives, well kept! Thanks for the info!Doug – I could not identify that building even for 10,000 points! Looks like a former railroad station to me. Received email, thank you! And thanks for the round!Per was the first to come up with the correct answer to my question about the truck below.It is sitting under this UP Rotary Plow. Eric Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 15, 2007 10:02 PM Good evening Leon and friends. I'll have a bottomless draught and buy a round for the house. Just wanted to set-up my photo submission for tomorrow, so for 1,000 points, can anyone identify this building? Edit CMSTPP Member sinceAugust 2005 From: Along the old Milwaukee Road. 1,152 posts Posted by CMSTPP on Friday, June 15, 2007 7:19 PM G-day Tom and all present!Well, I am awaiting the arrival of my new camera, and YES, I will be taking a lot of pictures with it, so there won't be anymore trips without pics. And I am going to be starting on a new project here soon in the wonderful world of model railroading. I will be explaining that in my article later in the post.Leon- I believe I am in need of a little something to eat and drink.. Okay, may I have a coffee and a turkey sandwich, please. Thanks. Oh and a round for the guys too. Thanks again.Tom- You certainly took a lot of pics on the rendezvous. I will soon match you in pictures. But I must say some these have been quite good. So your going to let the guys answer my question, eh.. Well then I'm going to take a "wild" guess and say they were made by the same company/ manufacturer. Since some of that rail buses characteristics match the galloping gooses. Some neat stuff indeed. Some more shots of the Kirkwood station and hey! A model with an uncanny resemblance of the Kirkwood station.. I wonder where they got the idea. Who ever did that model has some talent backing his hands up. He did an unbelievable job. Thanks for the pics. Also some more pics from the train wreck saloon. It looks to me like you guys were having some fun. Also, thank for all of the great photos of the Via rail train. It certainly looks really nice. And now on to the TC&WFormally none as the TWIN CITIES & WESTERN RAILROAD! Twin Cities and Western Railroad (AAR reporting marks TCWR) is a railroad operating in the U.S. state of Minnesota which started operations on July 27, 1991. Trackage includes the former Soo Line Railroad "Ortonville Line" which extends from Hopkins, Minnesota (a Western suburb of the Twin Cities) to Appleton, Minnesota. The TCWR also has trackage rights over the BNSF Railway and the Canadian Pacific Railway. The line was originally built as the first part of the Pacific extension of the Milwaukee Road.Map of the Twin Cities and Western Railroad. Solid lines are TCWR track; dotted lines are track over which TCWR has trackage rights.Picture and article from: http://www.wikipedia.org/TC&W has 9 Caterpillar Generation II locomotives (7 GP20C's and 2 GP15C's) and one CF7 slug unit. The car fleet consists of approximately 450 owned and leased covered hoppers, (primarily 4,750 cu. ft. capacity), and 15 Airslide cars (4,180 cu. ft. capacity). TC&W also has 60 RBL boxcars. Additional equipment is brought on line as needed for connecting carriers.TC&W has access to the Mississippi River through the Minneapolis River Terminal at Camden Place, MN in north Minneapolis, and through facilities on the Minnesota River at Savage, MN. Through other carriers, TC&W also has access to all other major river facilities in the Minneapolis and St. Paul area.Picture and article from: http://www.tciswr.net/index.htmlThis is one of my all time favorite short lines in the U.S.A. I would like to build a shelf layout so I can model the TC&W. I also plan on having a sperate layout for the Milwaukee Road. The project I am going to be working is one of the TC&Ws locomotives. It is called a GP30C. Originally built as a GP30, they were rebuilt in the early 80s and now resemble a GP35 with a Catepillar primemover. About two weeks ago I saw the TC&W doing it's rounds and the locomotives are so shinney, the sun shines right back at you. They keep there locomotives in top notch condition. It's a neat little railroad. A GP30C switching out one of the many grain elevators along the line.A GP20C leads three other locomotives and it's train a cold day in Minnesota. See the current roster at: http://www1.webng.com/tcwr/roster-c.htmlEnjoy!!Happy railroadingJames The Milwaukee Road From Miles City, Montana, to Avery, Idaho. The Mighty Milwaukee's Rocky Mountain Division. Visit: http://www.sd45.com/milwaukeeroad/index.htm pwolfe Member sinceFebruary 2005 From: mid mo 1,054 posts Posted by pwolfe on Friday, June 15, 2007 3:56 PM Hi Tom and all.I see TOM as taken over from RUTH for a while and as a tribute to the TrainWreck Saloon photos I will have a pint of O'Fallons 5-Day please, with some treats for the Mascots as well.ERIC I see on this morning's weather it is going to be very hot in your part of the country today, hopefully you wont have to go out in it.It will be good when the volunteers at the MOT in St Louis can get their DD-40AX looking as good as # 6915 doesMany thanks for the very interesting link to the streetcar conduit system. It is good the photographer in the link was able to find examples of the conduit and covers still in existence.As I am not too keen on snakes I think I will leave the ones in that tunnel alone.DL I hear the Midlands of England are getting some really heavy rain at the moment hope it does not spoil your trip to Little Bytham and Lincolnshire. I have not been through Little Bytham by road but I have seen photos, which show the Mallard pub very close to the bridge carrying the East Coast Main Line, at least I think that is in Little Bytham.March was indeed an important marshalling yard and locomotive depot although out of sight from the main Peterborough to Ely line. In steam days in Rugby there was a lot of goods traffic that used the ex L&NWR Peterborough to Rugby line, no doubt many of the freights had started from March yard.I will have to look into the British bus building industry a bit more, I must admit I had not thought of Double- Decker's, although I thought London Buses were going over to single -deck ‘Flexi buses' FERGIE Great to hear from you aboard ship. I hope the weather continues to be as calm as it is now.Thanks for the info on the Coast Guard vessels in Halifax. Do you know anything about the HMCS OnondagaTOM Many thanks for the link to the HMCS Submarines. It is very interesting there certainly were problems with the subs, including a dent the size of a pizza.There was some great links some showing photos of three Oberon Class Subs in Bedford Basin, it seems the Oberon class were good boats dating from 1967.One link said Oberon class HMCS Onondaga is to preserved at the ‘Musee De La Mer at Rimouski. I could not find if the sub had moved there from Halifax yet. I wonder if the HMCS Onondaga is the sub we saw. I see the motto on the badge is ‘Ready Aye Ready' from ‘Hearts Of Oak' naval song a great motto I thought. The more you see of Kirkwood station the more you realize what a great building it is.I think the Train Wreck Saloon would be a great place to spend this sunny Missouri afternoon. Thanks for sharing the photos from there and our train in Halifax.. I think it is a better photo of me when I am in the shade. I think it is deffinatly BORIS first into that old tunnel at the MOT.I have let the puter do its weekly virus check and it seems a little faster now, so I will post this and have another go at my photo albumI have received your e-mail and will check with the bride about the May dates and let you know.I will get a round in and have the Steak in a while. We are off to the bride's mom this weekend so if I don't get back in tonight I will see you all Monday. Pete. siberianmo Member sinceFebruary 2004 From: Chesterfield, Missouri, USA 7,214 posts "Our" Place reborn! 3rd Year of adults 'n REAL Classic Trains in a special environment! Posted by siberianmo on Friday, June 15, 2007 3:06 PM G'day Gents!Continuing on with Pix from Day Three: Saturday - May 26th, 2007 - Halifax, Nova ScotiaVIA Rail's Ocean - Renaissance consist at Halifax - "Our" Train for Montreal.From the rear: 6 sleepers - service car - dining car - service car - 3 coaches baggage car - two F40PH locos. To be continued . . . Tom Happy Railroading! Siberianmo siberianmo Member sinceFebruary 2004 From: Chesterfield, Missouri, USA 7,214 posts "Our" Place reborn! 3rd Year of adults 'n REAL Classic Trains in a special environment! Posted by siberianmo on Friday, June 15, 2007 12:55 PM G'day Gents!Go ahead and take your break, Ruth - I'll watch things ‘round here . . . Good to see a bit of activity this fine day with appearances from Fergie (at sea) and DL. MORE Pix from the 2nd Annual "Our" Place Classic Trains Rendezvous in St. Louis:Saturday - May 19, 2007 Amtrak station at Kirkwood, MO (former MoPac)Da Boyz! WWII mural inside Kirkwood Station Model of Kirkwood Station The TrainWreck Saloon for lunch - that's our Resident Desert Swede! Da Boyz in the TrainWreck courtyard - the Caboose has been converted to a bar! More later . . . Tom Happy Railroading! Siberianmo DL - UK Member sinceAugust 2006 280 posts Posted by DL - UK on Friday, June 15, 2007 11:20 AM Hello Fergie You and I must have posted at the same moment then.However I noted a question Pete asked me "I don't know if there are any British bus makers left now perhaps DL can let me know if there are any now" which would be rude to ignore.I'm no expert on this Pete - I think Plaxton still exist as a body building firm - and many buses here are branded 'Optare' but I don't know where they are built. I think Alexander might also exist - I assume double deckers are still built here as no one else has them do they?As for chasis building I think Scania has a big share of the UK market (over to Eric and Per on that) plus maybe Mercedes. I don't know what happened to the British Leyland Bus Building works in Workington, Cumbria. Maybe need to search the web on these matters.RegardsDL Fergmiester Member sinceFebruary 2004 From: Out on the Briny Ocean Tossed 4,240 posts Posted by Fergmiester on Friday, June 15, 2007 11:12 AM Good Afternoon Captain Tom and CompanyHere we are about 120nm East of Cape Breton off the Grand Banks just pldding along at 4 kts gathering seismic and science info. A bit of fog but for the most part very calm (knock, knock knock) EricX2000 wrote: Is it one of those Canadian Coast Guard vessels that Fergie is sailing on now? Thanks for the pictures!Eric Short answer: No but... sailed on them all at one time or another. The Tall boxxy shaped one is the Terry Fox an Arctic Class Icebreaker with a 40 tonne heavy lift. I just finished my 2 year assignment on her back in March. The vessel that I am on now is the CCGS Hudson, an Ocean Research Vessel. Love the Pics everyone, well the ones of me, echhhh! Anyway I must get back to work Later AllFergie 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 DL - UK Member sinceAugust 2006 280 posts Posted by DL - UK on Friday, June 15, 2007 11:12 AM Hello all in I'll have a friday night menu choice and beer please - aklthough this is a quick visit more or less juts to say hello as I've been rather busy - so sorry no full acknowldgments as I've not actually been able to scan the pages for a few days - but will do so soon enough I hope.However I will say that I've enjoyed the trip reports from Per, Pete and Tom so thanks for thoseI have to head for lincolnshire over the weekend so my intention is to drive though Little Bytham which as Pete will know is the location of the world steam speed record. Then next week I have to take a 2 and 3/4 hour train journey east to Norfolk which I'm looking forward to. A good run though interesting countryside via the important railway location of 'March'. Will of course endeavour to report back.I'll leave enought for a round for the house on the bar!RegardsDL siberianmo Member sinceFebruary 2004 From: Chesterfield, Missouri, USA 7,214 posts "Our" Place reborn! 3rd Year of adults 'n REAL Classic Trains in a special environment! Posted by siberianmo on Friday, June 15, 2007 10:22 AM RENDEZVOUS 2008! - RENDEZVOUS 2008! As requested by barndad Doug, our Host for the 3rd Annual "Our" Place Classic Trains Rendezvous in Chicago 2008, input is requested from those who received Email #1 today (Friday).The Barn Weevil has indicated that he has "things" in the planning stages requiring some commitment in terms of dates - so for those who are going to attend this get together - check your IN BOXES and RESPOND ASAP!For anyone interested in joining us, here are the parameters we're following:(1) Rendezvous tenatively scheduled for a long weekend in May and is limited to those who are patrons at "Our" Place. (2) Arrival day is Thursday with events scheduled as time permits. (3) Official Rendezvous is Friday & Saturday. (4) Sunday is departure day. (5) Tom will coordinate the planning via Email. (6) Doug is the host and will put together the agenda. (7) Rendezvous site for 2009 will be chosen by those attending in 2008. We use Email for Rendezvous communications - send 'em to me!Thanx!Tom Happy Railroading! Siberianmo siberianmo Member sinceFebruary 2004 From: Chesterfield, Missouri, USA 7,214 posts "Our" Place reborn! 3rd Year of adults 'n REAL Classic Trains in a special environment! Posted by siberianmo on Friday, June 15, 2007 8:07 AM <w/permission: http://www.scenic-railroads.com/> G'day Gents! The end of the work week <for many> and what better time to draw a mugga Joe, some pastries from The Mentor Village Bakery along with a <light> or <traditional> breakfast from our Menu Board!?!?! Go for it! Customer ACKNOWLEDGMENTS in brief (since my last narrative): Mike at 10:50 AM Thursday - June 14th: A slew of URLs . . . and a round! CM3 Shane at 12:17 PM Thursday - June 14th: I won! I won! So WHAT have I won?!?!? <grin>Appears as if you're in tandem with Silent Mike - elaborations help with "bare bones" URLs . . . Appreciate the round ‘n quarters! James at 2:43 PM Thursday - June 14th: Some Pix ‘n some narrative. Appreciate the daylight visit - helps to keep things going ‘round here! Next time I visit the StL Museum of Transportation I'll be sure to copy or take a foto of the description of that NP sleeper . . . Love the livey ‘n especially the herald! Suggest you check the URL for answers to your questions regarding the museum: http://www.museumoftransport.org/index.htmI'll yield to others regarding the rail bus and similarity to the Galloping Goose of olde . . . Good to know that restoration will "save" that Bay Window Caboose! Special people doing special things, fer sure, fer sure! Thanx for the visit over on "my other Thread"!! Pete at 4:51 PM Thursday - June 14th: A link for your perusal regarding Canada's submarines (all) - http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/cdnsubs/I have no idea where those 4 "Brit" diesel boats are today - they haven't been in the "news" for awhile.Thanx for the informative, interesting ‘n inclusive Post - the latter is what this bar has been about since inception on 12 April 2005! Eric at 10:45 PM Thursday - June 14th: When the trip was planned, the idea was for a "turn around" in Halifax as the focus was riding the train, everything else fell in to secondary or tertiary events . . . Worked well, although in hindsight, another day would've been nice. The area holds many, many attractions - plus there are lots of people to get reacquainted with. Next time . . .Au contraire, mon ami - snakes do "reside" in the tunnel! <uh oh>Fergie's vessel operates out of Newfoundland . . . Regarding Barrett Station - I'm unsure of it's authenticity. Next time I visit, that question will be on my "list" of things to check on . . .And of course we entered the hobby store in Halifax. <geesh> Wouldn't want to see a grown man cry <Fergie!> Appreciate the visit BEFORE midnight! Thanx for the chat ‘n Pix! Reminder: Ruth has the bar from 9 AM until Leon the Night Man comes in at 5 PM ‘til closing. Thursday is Fish ‘ Chips Nite!Friday is Pizza ‘n Beer Nite! - and - Steak ‘n Fries Nite!Saturday is Steak ‘n All The Trimmings Nite!Dinner begins at 5 PM so come early ‘n often! Cindy is now our Saturday bartender! Boris, serve ‘em all of the "spiked" OJ they can handle! Tom Happy Railroading! Siberianmo EricX2000 Member sinceDecember 2002 From: Phoenix, AZ 683 posts Posted by EricX2000 on Thursday, June 14, 2007 10:45 PM Good evening Captain Tom and Gentlemen!!Hey Leon, surprise, surprise! I am early tonight! I am surprised myself. How are things going? On the slow side? I don't care, I still would like to have a juicy Filet Mignon with mushrooms. A Samuel Adams, please! I changed my routine this evening and all of a sudden I had time to come here before midnight! Tom – I think a set of Talgo cars would be perfect for that train service St. Louis - Springfield. Cheaper than a train with active tilting. No fun too sleep when it is too warm. You spent just about 20 hours in Halifax! Not too long and not too short for that kind of trip! A railroad truck!? Certainly is correct, but not correct enough! You should know the correct answer. Considering how cramped it was around that GG1 at the museum I think you got a very good picture of your favorite electric! UP DD40AX looked kind of bad with all rust, but at least they are about to start working on it now so it will hopefully look something like this in the future! I never noticed that sign on the Gift Shop, Barret Station! Is that the actual building that has been moved? Nice pictures from some great days! Interesting link to the Citadel site and some nice pictures with that! Built to defend against attacks from the US! Hmm. Did you get inside that hobby store, Fergie’s favorite place? Mike – Some very interesting pictures! I’ll start with the one from the X2000 cab. It says it was created 1/1/93. I say that is not correct. That day the train was sitting still in Washington D.C. But I noticed all pictures have Jan. 1 as the date. I am trying to recognize the engineer. I think I know who it is, but I am not 100%. A lot of very interesting pictures from Union Station in Washington!!K-Tower looked the same then as it did in 92-93. Ivy City is a very interesting place to visit.CM3 – I won, I won!!!! Streetcars in Washington DC was different when it came to the power! Catenary in the outer city and suburbs and conduit in the city. Instead of me trying to describe how that works, check this link:http://world.nycsubway.org/us/tracks/conduit-cross.htmlIt is Juneau’s Great, great, great Grand Dad in that picture, second dog from the front! At least that is what Boris is trying to tell me. James – What condition is that caboose in besides the wood below the window?Pete – I had a quick look and as far as I understood there are still a few bus makers in the UK. Mayflower is one or will soon be one. There certainly could be snakes in the tunnel , but I don’t think that is a problem. The truck is not from the Aerotrain. Parts of the truck under the Aerotrain can be seen in this picture. Eric pwolfe Member sinceFebruary 2005 From: mid mo 1,054 posts Posted by pwolfe on Thursday, June 14, 2007 4:51 PM Hi Tom and all.A round please RUTH and the Fish ‘N' Chips later.A busy time at the bar since my last visit with some great posts.LARS Well done for remembering the 26th anniversary of Our Place. No excuses from me, but I seem to be having more problems than normal with dates this month.It looks as though Sacramento is penciled in for a couple of days on our vacation, the bride has a couple of relations in the area and a visit to the railroad museum is on the cards.Hope your bride and you have a great time in San Francisco.MIKE Many thanks for the great links. Those old airliners certainly had style, that is a great photo of the American Airlines and the stagecoach.Enjoyed reading about the old hockey players. Maurice Richard was some player. It sounds as though that riot in 1955 was well before there was that sort of trouble at some soccer matches in Europe.Wonderful photos of Washington Union Station and surrounding railroad depots and signaling center, in the 1940sCM3 Congratulations on your "30" and "Oldest Continual Barfly" award.It seems there is a divided thinking on ‘Grits' among the clientele of Our Place.Did you also recall "The Frost Report" that was of the same era as TW3.Many thanks for the info on the pictures and Mike's links at Washington Union Station. I dare say the Reno Fun train was an experience to travel on. JAMES Great to hear you and some of your friends are to restore that caboose. Thanks for the photo of the caboose and I shall look forward to more photos as the work progresses.The Santa Fe ‘Doodlebug' is causing a lot of discussion at the bar, as you say, when it is renovated and re-painted in Santa Fe colors it will look splendid.ERIC We was luckily with the weather in Halifax. We did have some low cloud and rain during our Gaspe trip, although it made the scenery reminded me of the Scottish Highlands with the clouds covering the top of the hills.I had not realized before that the railroad through here was 5' 6'' gauge at one time, many thanks for finding out about it. It is sad about Leyland, I wonder if they make complete busses in the UK any more. I remember the local bus company that served Rugby, the Midland Red, used to build their own busses; they stopped production in the late 1960s I believe.I am afraid what might be in the tunnel could be snakesWell done on the answer to the largest 4-6-4s.Is that truck off the Aerotrain, just a guess. PER As Tom says we are lucky in this part of Missouri that many of the original Missouri Pacific stations survived, although some are not used by passengers, like the one here which is a train crew depot now. The volunteers do a really good job, when I traveled back from Kirkwood the station was manned by volunteers open an ready for the 6 29 AM departure and the volunteers wait here in Jefferson City for late running trains.A To themMany thanks for the link to the Chili line and the great links and info on the Santa Fe M-190 Doodlebug. It is an interesting machine I do hope it can be put back to its former glory. TOM I wonder if the ‘flawed four' subs are still around or were they scrapped.Many thanks for links to the model railway in San Diego and the Sacramento museum. I am sure the bride will want to see Balboa Park, I shall certainly visit the model railroad if we do. The knowledge of someone who as been to a place and knows what is there is invaluable, as sometimes it is only when you get back you hear about a place you would have loved to have seen. This happened to me with the Georgetown Loop in Colorado on one of my first visits to the U.S.That is very interesting information on the St Louis to Springfield MO line and a return to passenger traffic it seems as though there are many obstacles in the way. I see that even if it does com siberianmo Member sinceFebruary 2004 From: Chesterfield, Missouri, USA 7,214 posts "Our" Place reborn! 3rd Year of adults 'n REAL Classic Trains in a special environment! Posted by siberianmo on Thursday, June 14, 2007 3:35 PM G'day Gents!I see James popped in with some Pix 'n narrative! Continuing on with Pix from Day Three: Saturday - May 26th, 2007 - Halifax, Nova Scotia Halifax, the harbor ‘n Dartmouth from the Citadel Halifax Candian Forces Naval Base ‘n Dartmouth from the Citadel Citadel yardarms And proudly she waves! Citadel marker NOTE: There wasn't time for a tour of the Citadel - so for those who are curious, here's a link: http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/ns/halifax/index_e.asp Fergie's most favorite place in Halifax! <referring to the hobby store!> Across the street To be continued . . . Tom Happy Railroading! Siberianmo CMSTPP Member sinceAugust 2005 From: Along the old Milwaukee Road. 1,152 posts Posted by CMSTPP on Thursday, June 14, 2007 2:43 PM G-day Tom and all present!Here in Duluth, the Flag is high and flying for flag day!! Happy Flag day.Ruth- It's quite a sunny day, so lets start off with a sunny OJ and a turkey sandwich. Thanks!Well I have an update on the caboose. One of the Bay windows has been ripped out and is going to be getting new wood soon. She's in need of some help and that help is now here. The DM&IR C-205 baywindow caboose. Before ripped out. After ripped out.Well on to some acknowledgements.CM3- I thought that the Broadway had to be one of the classier trains. I have seen some pics with classy looking trains back in the day. The Milwaukee's Hiawatha, the Northern Pacific's North Coast Limited and so on. I will go and see if I can find some pics of this train. I have yet to see it. Thanks for the encouragement toward my preservation project. It's a good thing I know a few people down there that know how to do some of this stuff. What did they call the Hudsons.. hmmm.. I know the Class F7 4-6-2 used on the Hiawatha was a Hudson. They also had some Class F6 Hudson and they were 4-6-4s. Did I get your question right? Per- Ya, I thought you might know about that pass since it is closer to you than it is to me. But I have seen many pictures of it and it's a rather interesting place to watch trains cross under themselves. There was a picture on railpictures.net that got photo of the week a month or so ago and it was of the Tehachapi pass. It was a really neat photo. Also thanks for all of the neat photos and explanations on what is going on with the M-190. I'm glad to hear that they plan on restoring it since it needs it badly. But I was also surprised to learn that it's sister unit looks nothing like it. The M-160 is a whole gas electric and doesn't have the two sections. That was surprising to me. I guess there was only one of the M-190s kind..Tom- Now you found a true gem in your home town. A Northern Pacific Duplex sleeper.. I didn't think that any had survived there time. We have a few NP pieces here in Duluth also. The first one we have is a baggage car, being used as a history car. Our second car, currently coming back from painting, is a coach. And our third car which is becoming exceedingly rare is the Renier Club or a observation lounge car. It is also in for servicing and repainting. It's pretty neat to see some more NP equipment around.Also thanks for all of the great other pics. I am interested in that rail bus. It looks very similar to the Galloping Goose. Were they similar in any way I am still surprised with how many railway artifacts they own. Do they run any excursion train at that museum or is it strictly a looksy basis Also thanks for all of the great Ferry photos. Halifax looks pretty nice from the water.Mike- You sir, know how to spif this place up. That Washington Union station absolutely blew me away. I thought our Depot here in Duluth was big!! Nope not anymore..... I was a bit surprised to find that they had a fire patrol roaming the rails back in the day. It looks like a model T with a set of hand cart wheels attached to it. Thanks for all of the great photos.Happy railroadingJames The Milwaukee Road From Miles City, Montana, to Avery, Idaho. The Mighty Milwaukee's Rocky Mountain Division. Visit: http://www.sd45.com/milwaukeeroad/index.htm siberianmo Member sinceFebruary 2004 From: Chesterfield, Missouri, USA 7,214 posts "Our" Place reborn! 3rd Year of adults 'n REAL Classic Trains in a special environment! Posted by siberianmo on Thursday, June 14, 2007 2:36 PM G'day Gents!Noted the tandem-Posts from Mike 'n Shane . . . And nowwwwwwwwww - MORE Pix from the 2nd Annual "Our" Place Classic Trains Rendezvous in St. Louis:Saturday - May 19, 2007 at the St. Louis Museum of Transportation (Kirkwood, MO). Amtrak GG1 #4916 (formerly PRR #4918). Built by PRR (1942). Canadian National #5529 Pacific 4-6-2. Built in Montreal (1906). Union Pacific #6944 DD40AX. Built by EMD (1971). Chicago Transit Authority #44 Elevated/Subway Rapid Transit Car. Built by St. Louis Car Co. (1959). Barrett's Tunnel - home of things that go "bump" in the night! Barrett Station - Gift Shop entrance. <Final Pix at the StL Museum of Transportation> More from other places - later . . . Tom Happy Railroading! Siberianmo coalminer3 Member sinceJanuary 2001 From: WV 1,251 posts Posted by coalminer3 on Thursday, June 14, 2007 12:17 PM Good Afternoon Barkeep and all Present; coffee, please; round for the house and $ for the jukebox. Thirty years - "Too soon old, too late smart." Nice day here today. We have managed to dodge the severe weather that has been all around us this week.Eric gets prize for guessing that largest Hudsons belonged to the C&O.OSP gets prize also (it's his building after all) for noting that NYC had largest number of Hudsons. Hey James, what did they call Hudsons on the Milwaukee Road?Eric - I'll look into the truck question a little more.OSP sent more pictures including Theodore the Tugboat - I'll bet many a swabbie took the pledge after seeing a tugboat wearing a hat. Mike sent a ton of EXCELLENT, OUTSTANDING, EVOCATIVE pictures. The idea of Eisenstaedt being a stringer is sort of like saying Duke Snider was a "pretty good" center fielder.Anyway time for a few comments on the pictures.The shot of the front of Washington Union Station (WUT) with the streetcars is a good one; btw - what was different about the streetcars in DC?The caption re the "roundhouse" at WUT is a bit misleading. The picture shows the powerhouse. Look sharp and you'll see a motor car and a pair of trailers parked there.The main concourse shots reminded me of some of the stories my mom used to tell about being there at that time. Incidentally, anybody spot the 26th Division patch on the soldier buying a coach ticket?K Tower is still there.The picture of the track board in the tower is one deserving of study. The left-right orientation of the track board shows station trackage on the left side. Then you see a maze of double slip switches leading to the yard throat. Then the tracks fan out again. Upper side as the tarcks fan out is B&O, lower side is Pennsy. Got that Leon - now draw me a diagram.The reservation desk with the car diagrams shows how it used to be done. Many railroads had their own desks. NYC in New York City comes to mind. The diagrams were used to record sold/empty space on Pullmans and parlor cars. All done with paper and pencil - no computers anywhere (or even dreamed about for that matter.) I have some diagrams somewhere in the stack of stuff. The yard workers and car cleaners are working around and on Pennsylvania cars in the immediate prewar "Fleet of Modernism" paint. Tuscan and gold, if you please.The mail facility is on the east side of the station. Nice close-up of baggage carts and a PRR RPO car. Then we have a series of shots taken at Ivy City.The G motor by the coal dock is not getting an overhaul. It is getting sand and being readied for its next trip back up the road toward New York.The G motor and B&O steam and diesel shot is typical of what it was like at Ivy City.Then we have an absolutely wrong caption. The streamlined engine is not Capitol Limited power, in fact its not even Baltimore and Ohio. This beast belongs to the Southern.I especially enjoyed the dogmobile shot. I think some of Juneau's ancestors are on board, and there is one that looks like Scout (surviving member of the K9 Korps at my house).I know, Boris, I didn't mentioned the C&O locomotive on the turntable. I have got to do some reasearch on that one to make sure what's left of my memory is correct.Will try and stop by tomorrow, but if not best Flag Day wishes to all and have a good weekend.work safe wanswheel Member sinceNovember 2005 4,190 posts Posted by wanswheel on Thursday, June 14, 2007 10:50 AM Hi Tom and everyone, a round for the...Househttp://memory.loc.gov/service/pnp/cph/3b10000/3b17000/3b17400/3b17485r.jpgPer's doodlebug was in Amarillo in 1937, Electromotive Co. according to Otto Perry (1894-1970)http://photoswest.org/photos/00002251/00002269.jpghttp://photoswest.org/photos/00002251/00002268.jpgEngineer's cab of X2000 http://www.timelifepictures.com/source/search/details_pop.aspx?iid=50612393&cdi=0Washington Union Station http://www.timelifepictures.com/source/search/details_pop.aspx?iid=72400614&cdi=0http://www.timelifepictures.com/source/search/details_pop.aspx?iid=50619453&cdi=0http://www.timelifepictures.com/source/search/details_pop.aspx?iid=72400606&cdi=0http://www.timelifepictures.com/source/search/details_pop.aspx?iid=72400598&cdi=0http://www.timelifepictures.com/source/search/details_pop.aspx?iid=72400609&cdi=0http://www.timelifepictures.com/source/search/details_pop.aspx?iid=72400623&cdi=0http://www.timelifepictures.com/source/search/details_pop.aspx?iid=72400612&cdi=0http://www.timelifepictures.com/source/search/details_pop.aspx?iid=72400588&cdi=0http://www.timelifepictures.com/source/search/details_pop.aspx?iid=50459009&cdi=0http://www.timelifepictures.com/source/search/details_pop.aspx?iid=72400618&cdi=0http://www.timelifepictures.com/source/search/details_pop.aspx?iid=72400587&cdi=0http://www.timelifepictures.com/source/search/details_pop.aspx?iid=72400600&cdi=0http://www.timelifepictures.com/source/search/details_pop.aspx?iid=72400603&cdi=0http://www.timelifepictures.com/source/search/details_pop.aspx?iid=72400605&cdi=0http://www.timelifepictures.com/source/search/details_pop.aspx?iid=72400610&cdi=0http://www.timelifepictures.com/source/search/details_pop.aspx?iid=72400590&cdi=0 http://www.timelifepictures.com/source/search/details_pop.aspx?iid=72400580&cdi=0http://www.timelifepictures.com/source/search/details_pop.aspx?iid=50480237&cdi=0http://www.timelifepictures.com/source/search/details_pop.aspx?iid=50528163&cdi=0http://www.timelifepictures.com/source/search/details_pop.aspx?iid=50528162&cdi=0http://www.timelifepictures.com/source/search/details_pop.aspx?iid=72400608&cdi=0http://www.timelifepictures.com/source/search/details_pop.aspx?iid=50526257&cdi=0http://www.timelifepictures.com/source/search/details_pop.aspx?iid=72400575&cdi=0http://www.timelifepictures.com/source/search/details_pop.aspx?iid=50454406&cdi=0Dogshttp://memory.loc.gov/pnp/ppmsc/02400/02480v.jpgFire Patrolhttp://memory.loc.gov/service/pnp/cph/3c00000/3c07000/3c07500/3c07556v.jpgMike siberianmo Member sinceFebruary 2004 From: Chesterfield, Missouri, USA 7,214 posts "Our" Place reborn! 3rd Year of adults 'n REAL Classic Trains in a special environment! Posted by siberianmo on Thursday, June 14, 2007 7:21 AM <w/permission: http://www.scenic-railroads.com/> G'day Gents! Thursday - time for a selection from our Menu Board's <light> or <traditional> breakfast - a steaming mug of freshly ground ‘n brewed coffee along with a pastry or two from The Mentor Village Bakery. Nice way to begin the day right here at the Saloon by the Siding! Appears as if my "plan" to provide ACKNOWLEDGMENTS on Monday - Wednesday 'n Friday is DITW (dead in the water!) . . . <grin> Flag Day in the U.S. - are you flying yours Customer ACKNOWLEDGMENTS (since my last narrative): CM3 Shane at 12:01 PM Wednesday - June 13th: And a fine summary of "what's what" along with "who did" that one could hope for here at the Tavern by the Tracks. Excellent job of catching up - see what a weekend along with a "missed" Monday will do <grin>Congrats on the 30! Do you get to keep the "prize" in the Crackerjack box??? Nice rundown on the dining cars - pretty much provided the capstone to the discussion. Thanx! Can't recall where I read this, but the NYC actually carried more passengers at one time than the Pennsy, and with fewer cars and less trackage. Maybe that was from YOU!?!!? Seems it wasn't too long back on these Pages . . . <fuzzy>Always appreciate the elaborations you provide with regard to fotos . . . a sure-fire "trade mark" of the Coalminer from WVA! I would have preferred some serious insights into the native American cultural aspects of the Windtalkers. Perhaps replacing that 15 minutes or so you mentioned with those perspectives would've helped a bit . . . Good flick though, just not the "block buster" I thought it could have been.Answer to Trivia Question: NewYork Central had the largest number of Hudson 4-6-4 locos in operation . . . if that's what you've asked.Oh yes, having spent a few years in Groton, Connecticut - 6 months as a student back in '57, then some years as an instructor at our Training Center, there are many fond memories of the area. Could tell some stories about the Navy sub base sailors . . . perhaps best held over ‘til the Rendezvous in Chicago! I like your arithmetic! At 93 riders per day, Amtrak should be happy - especially if the state funds the operation! <groan> I've traveled to KCity from Kirkwood with far fewer than 92 aboard . . . Anyway, there's entirely too many obstacles to overcome for any of this to materialize in a positive sense within the near future. Removing those obstacles, one at a time within the structure of a sound plan is the way to go. Governmentalize the plan and you can fuhgedaboudit! <so sez Vito the Hit!>Should make mention that the towns along the route between St. Louis ‘n Kansas City, MO with stations have all done remarkable things to maintain the sites - attract passengers and provide volunteers once ticket agents were removed. Citizen activism is an integral part of keeping the trains rollin' here in mid-continent USA. Appears as if a positive chord was struck by the mere mention (and fotos) of Tim Hortons! Perhaps we should reconsider the locale of the next and ALL rendezvous locations to include a Tim's place! I can hear the gnashing of teeth now from our Chicagoland Barn Weevil! <grin>As always, appreciate the visit, round, quarters ‘n "heads up"! Per at 12:59 PM Wednesday- June 13th: Enter our Resident Cowboy Swede. Great to see ya back amongst the stalwart few! Methinks you'd be an interesting traveling companion aboard a train - Tequilla to begin ‘n perhaps end the day, eh Other than a frosty cold Keiths or something akin to it, my "downfall" has always been a "tall" gin ‘n tonic for a summertime "relaxer," and a JD on the rocks at other times . . . Don't mind if I do, thanx! Dial-up, what's that????? Honestly don't even wanna know how I managed to "surf" the net and do the things at the bar with such archaic means. Amazing how we get so dependent upon the technology of the times, eh One thing I haven't "gone" for is the all-purpose cell phone - you know, the one that walks, talks, takes fotos and dispenses cold beer. Hmmmmmm, should they come up with the latter gadget, perhaps I'll spring for one! <grin>I "know" the Mohave quite well - in all seasons - and can readily attest to its beauty. However, in spite of the aspects you've mentioned, I'd sorely miss the greenery of this part of the continent, along with the changes of season and so forth. Also, without SNOW, I'd be a very unhappy guy. Yeah, I know - weird. Of old rail stations and the like - we're pretty much "blessed" to still have a great looking station at Kirkwood, MO - featured on this Thread and the original site many, many times. It's a "keeper" fer sure, fer sure and thanx to the community in which it is located, the place is in fine shape. Happy Railroading! Siberianmo EricX2000 Member sinceDecember 2002 From: Phoenix, AZ 683 posts Posted by EricX2000 on Thursday, June 14, 2007 1:46 AM Good morning Captain Tom and Gentlemen!!Leon, a ham sandwich would be perfect! Cold and on rye! Coffee!Halfway through this week! Time flies if you are having fun or not. Tom – Our gas is down to $2.93. They will soon make up a reason to increase it again. It must be my age, I thanked Lars for reminding me about the Anniversary and then I forget all about it! A Belated Happy 26th Month Anniversary!!!Answer to James’ question: Southern Pacific’s GS-6 never had the Daylight scheme like the GS-4. I’ll do my best to find you a Greyhound bus for your S-scale layout. No problem to find them in the 1:50 scale, but they are too big. Thanks for the info on the CFB Halifax! Thinking about the angle or not, I still like that picture a lot!!Read the article about proposed rail service to Springfield, MO. I think they need to shorten the traveling time quite a bit in order to make the train a real alternative. I understand that the rail line is a curvy one and it probably needs to be upgraded for higher speeds. The best thing would be to use a tilting train to cut the travling time in combination with an upgrade. Maybe a Talgo train set from the west coast? More nice pictures from the Museum! I missed that Northern Pacific’s sleeper and it is not listed in the book “Collection Highlights”.Day 3 on your and Pete’s trip, was that all in Halifax? I guess I am to lazy tonight ot go back and look it up, sorry. Or did you leave in the afternoon? Is it one of those Canadian Coast Guard vessels that Fergie is sailing on now? Thanks for the pictures!CM3 – Largest 4-6-4s? If it comes to the weight it should be Chesapeake & Ohio’s #310-314. Baldwin 1948. Per – I remembered that your trip was “all the way” across tha country later! You gave us an interesting report about the leg from Boston to Chicago! No, I had not posted the tunnel picture earlier (I think). I would like to add to your comments about the desert. It is beautiful in many ways, but I don’t know about the clean air in this area. The Valley of the Sun has big problems with air pollution. To be honest, what I miss the most here is the forest! I used to live in the forest (in a log house) in the old country. With lots of clean air.Thanks for the info on the Santa Fe Doodlebug! I guess you are off on your trip tomorrwow? Have a safe trip!!Finally a picture with a question. What kind of truck is this? Eric siberianmo Member sinceFebruary 2004 From: Chesterfield, Missouri, USA 7,214 posts "Our" Place reborn! 3rd Year of adults 'n REAL Classic Trains in a special environment! Posted by siberianmo on Wednesday, June 13, 2007 5:04 PM G'day Gents!Continuing on with MORE Pix from Day Three: Saturday - May 26th, 2007 - Halifax, Nova Scotia Halifax from the ferry Dartmouth ferry landing Bridges spanning the harbor from the ferry Canadian Coast Guard vessels in Dartmouth from the ferry (telephoto) Dartmouth eateryHalifax from the ferry Theodore Too - Fergie's first command! <grin> Stealthy Pete "in" that bag of his!! <uh oh> WHO put Boris' inflatable in there?!?! <grin> Halifax from the wharf Pete ‘n Fergie on the wharf To be continued . . . Tom Happy Railroading! 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Good afternoon Captain Tom and Gentlemen!!
Ruth! Good to see you! I think I would like a late breakfast. A couple of Cheese Danish and strong, fresh, coffee! He hasn't? Kind of strange, don't you think? Well I am sure he will be here soon.
Kind of slow day here at the Bar by the siding. I am afraid I can't stay for long either.
Tom – I think the points you can win from Doug is good for next year’s Rendezvous. The guy with most points will get a free ride on the back of his horse!! I'll bring my camera to take pictures of you, a sailor on a horse!!You pobably already wrote about it, but is the connection from Montreal to Halifax a daily one or a limited times per week? You should have my mail response now, just 12 hours late! Since it is Saturday I’ll post some photos before heading out into the heat again. A lot of things to do today.
I'll start with a new question. Under what locomotive can this bell be found?
Inside Kirkwood Station. Doug takinga picture.
St. Louis light rail.
Amtrak's Texas Eagle about to depart from St. Louis.
Missouri Pacific's #750. Ridden by president Truman when he was Senator, Vice President, and retired President.
In the sky above St. Louis. Which way is the airport??
Have a nice weekend!
Eric
Figured that since it is ENCORE! Saturday, a couple of reminders are in order:
From Page One - January 1st, 2007
History: "Our" Place began on April 12th, 2005 on the General Discussion (Classic Trains) Forum.Concept: An adult bar & grill for all who are interested in and familiar with "Classic Trains." The conversations are as they would be in a neighborhood bar, where people know one another and share stories, photos and other information relevant to the idea of the Forum - Classic Trains. All of this with some humor thrown in and the rest is simple.Objective: Have fun!Ground rules: Leave ALL emotional baggage and "attitudes" on the front porch. Be inclusive with your comments through the acknowledgment of the other guy's efforts. Hit ‘n run Posts are not welcome.Greet the bartender upon entering and order a drink or food. Pretty easy, eh Final "stats" for the "old" Thread at mid-night!Replies: 9,013Views: 163,151 Pages: 451 For those who may require it, the link to the "old" Thread is:http://www.trains.com/trccs/forums/451/991587/ShowPost.aspx#991587
History: "Our" Place began on April 12th, 2005 on the General Discussion (Classic Trains) Forum.
Concept: An adult bar & grill for all who are interested in and familiar with "Classic Trains."
The conversations are as they would be in a neighborhood bar, where people know one another and share stories, photos and other information relevant to the idea of the Forum - Classic Trains.
All of this with some humor thrown in and the rest is simple.
Objective: Have fun!
Ground rules: Leave ALL emotional baggage and "attitudes" on the front porch.
Be inclusive with your comments through the acknowledgment of the other guy's efforts. Hit ‘n run Posts are not welcome.
Greet the bartender upon entering and order a drink or food. Pretty easy, eh
Final "stats" for the "old" Thread at mid-night!
Replies: 9,013
Views: 163,151
Pages: 451
For those who may require it, the link to the "old" Thread is:
http://www.trains.com/trccs/forums/451/991587/ShowPost.aspx#991587
-AND - from numerous Posts . . .
Be sure to use the RELOAD/REFRESH feature on your browser. Doing so permits the viewing of THE MOST CURRENT INFORMATION POSTED. Far too many times we see Posts that omit reference to previous submissions because they haven't been in view . . . it's a 'glitch' with the system and something we can work around!
See ya later . . .
<w/permission: http://www.scenic-railroads.com/>
Saturday at the Bar by the Ballast - a normally slow day for us, so for the few who stop by, don't forget the morning "treats" from The Mentor Village Bakery, our freshly ground ‘n brewed coffee and <light> ‘n <traditional> breakfasts from the Menu Board!
Customer ACKNOWLEDGMENTS (since my last narrative):
DL at 11:12 AM ‘n 11:20 AM Friday - June 15th: Great to see our Brit Connection again! Sorry that this inability to view the Pix is keeping you from fully enjoying our offerings at the bar. Nevertheless, the narratives get through and hopefully we'll be seeing more of them as the "stock" of recent Pix reaches exhaustion.
Thanx for the round!
Fergie at 11:12 AM Friday - June 15th: Yo Ho - the sailor returns! Now all we have to do is get you to ORDER something from the bar. C'mon - this isn't rocket science - it's easy - greet the barkeep (which you do!) then order something - ANYTHING will do - even coffee (five bucks a mug if one doesn't order food!) <grin> Gotta pay the staff, ya know!
We know you're not a regular ‘round here and have the "coffee shop mentality" - but this is a cyber bar ‘n grill and in the Ether, the sky's the limit - so to speak!
Glad you're enjoying the foto spreads - Fair winds and following seas, Mate!
Pete at 3:56 PM Friday - June 15th: "Off" two days this week - AND two Saturday's in a row - AND you moan ‘n groan about a pay raise!?!?! <geesh> Wait 'til Manager Lars reads THIS!
Can't provide any more info other than what I have regarding Canada's subs. The guy who "knows" all about Canada's Navy is our long departed trolleyMAN Rob - thought for sure he'd be viewing the fotos and making comments. But I'm sad to say, he's really history insofar as being a "regular" is concerned.
You surely pick up on "things" - nice work with the motto!
Round ‘n treats for the critters appreciated! - Enjoy the weekend!
James at 7:19 PM Friday - June 15th: So, you think you'll soon "match" me in pictures, eh Better rethink that one . . . the good part is you'll be coming ‘round for YEARS to "match"! But of course, the idea ‘round here isn't to do anything more than provide relevant Classic Trains material along with "stuff" for the guys at "Our" Place. The Rendezvous Pix are relevant to "Our" Place - and the Canada rail adventure has Classic Trains overtones - especially when the ones from ExpoRail come up (later) . . .
The Kirkwood Station is and has been a historical landmark. The people involved with maintaining it, conducting events, and keeping it open all are very much "into" the place. The model I took fotos of is of a "period" long before my time in this area. As with anyone who models - the "idea" is sparked by that little "something" inside a creative mind. Model railroaders surely understand that, eh
Thanx for the TC&W spread - very much in keeping with the idea of Classic Trains at the bar!
Round appreciated!
Doug at 10:02 PM Friday - June 15th: So what are the POINTS "good" for
Eric at 1:26 AM today - June 16th: The VIA Rail train was the SAME in motive power ‘n consist both ways.
Some snakes are of the aggressive variety - don't believe for a second that "if you don't bother them, they won't bother you." <yeah right!>
That UP rotary snow plow is one huge beast, eh
Visit most welcome, as always!
Doug at 7:41 AM today - June 16th: A fine spate of Pix and "stuff" from the town of Pullman!
You still haven't said what the "points" get's anyone!?!?! <grin>
Hope you've been able to enjoy what's been provided over these several days at the bar!
Good to see ya again . . .
Reminder: Ruth has the bar from 9 AM until Leon the Night Man comes in at 5 PM ‘til closing.
Thursday is Fish ‘ Chips Nite!
Friday is Pizza ‘n Beer Nite! - and - Steak ‘n Fries Nite!
Saturday is Steak ‘n All The Trimmings Nite!
Dinner begins at 5 PM so come early ‘n often!
Good morning Tom and gents! I'll have a light breakfast please and award 100 points to Eric for attempting to identify the Pullman Administration and Clock Tower Building.
My Saturday pix submission is all about the town of Pullman, which I visited last Thursday. This will our Friday morning stop for the Our Place 2008 Chicago Rendezvous. By the way ... as you look at these pictures, imagine yourselves touring the inside of the buildings, because that's what we're going to do! Here's a little background:
Built in 1890-94 for Pullman's Palace Car Company, Pullman was one of America's first planned model industrial towns. Nearly 1,000 of the town's original rowhouses and several major buildings and spaces are still intact and in various stages of restoration. At the Historic Pullman Visitor Center, you can view a short history of the town, exhibits of original artifacts, Pullman railroad memorabilia and items from the Pullman family.
1879 - George Pullman purchased 4,000 acres to build the first planned American model industrial town. Solon S. Beman and Nathan F. Barrett, architects
1880 - Construction of factory shops and town begins
1881 - First residents move to Pullman. Hotel Florence opens
1882 - Population 3,500 (will reach 9,000 in 1885)
1893 - World's Fair Columbian Exposition takes place in Chicago with Pullman as a major attraction. Pullman Land Association manages over 1,740 units built
1894 - Railroad strike caused by nationwide depression and growing labor movement; Federal troops dispatched
1896 - Pullman wins international awards as the "World's Most Perfect Town" for fourteen years
1897 - George Pullman dies; Robert Todd Lincoln becomes president of the Pullman Company
1898 - Illinois Supreme Court rules that all Pullman property not used for manufacturing to be sold. Population 8,000
1907 - Pullman houses and facility are sold between 1907-1909, all are now individually owned
1960 - Pullman designated a "blighted" area. A study of the Roseland Chamber of Commerce recommends clearing the area from 111th to 115th Streets for an industrial park. Civil Defense Organization from WWII is reactivated to fight demolition; the study is defeated. Pullman Civic Organization (PCO) formed
1973 - Historic Pullman Foundation (HPF)is formed to do preservation work in Pullman Historic District
1975 - HPF purchases Hotel Florence. Restoration begins
1991 - Illinois Historic Preservation Agency (IHPA) purchases Pullman factory shops and Hotel Florence to become Pullman State Historic Site.
1993 - HPF opens Pullman Visitor Center on original Arcade Building site. Five original blocks in North Pullman (104th to 108th St.) receive Chicago landmark status.
1994 - HPF showcases new exhibit: Pullman .. The Man, The Car, The Company, The Model Town, The Strike, The Landmark Community in Chicago.
1996 - HPF expands Tourism Enhancement Program and secures City grant for Market Hall stabilization
1998 - Factory and Clock Tower damaged by fire Dec 1.
1999 - HPF & PCO lead vigorous campaign to save the original Pullman factories; Pullman Factory Task Force is formed to rebuild factory as museum complex
2001 - IHPA begins a complete restoration of Hotel Florence
Present - HPF continues operating the Pullman Visitor Center and its year-round tour and educational programs. Work accelerates on Market Hall restoration project. Pullman remains viable community of residents and friends preserving the past and committed to the future.
Here is a picture of a picture inside Hotel Florence
Here are the buildings as of last Thursday
Hotel Florence, built in 1881. Still undergoing major 1st floor renovation
Some of the row houses. Did you know they were built with indoor pumbing? That was unheard of at the time!
The back of the new Visitor Center
Greenstone Church
Market Hall is presently getting all the streets replaced, which should be done in a month
That's all I plan to show ya'll today. Come see it all in person at the 2008 Chicago Rendezvous!
Good morning Captain Tom and Gentlemen!!
Finally! Yes, Leon, I am back at normal time! No, just a ham sandwich and coffee, please!
Tom – Snakes don’t bother me, I just keep my eyes open and don’t step on them. I checked the museum’s website, but they did not have any information on Barret Station or the NP sleeper. Received email and responded. Thank you!How did that happened? I’m in four of your pictures. I really should be in none. I like Kirkwood Station! The design and how nice it has been restored! The Trainwreck Saloon is also a very nice place! Nice pictures!Did you have the same locomotives going back to Montreal as the ones you had going to Halifax? Or maybe they have more than one locomotive with the Spiderman advertising.DL – Thank you for the round! I am looking forward to a report and an explanation about the importance of ‘March’! I think Volvo also has a plant in the UK where they build buses! As a former bus driver myself I prefer Scania buses. I’ll see what I can find out about those bus builders. Fergie – Thank you for the answer on my question about the Canadian Coast Guard vessels! 4 kts? That must give a feeling of not moving at all in a good size vessel! Pete – We had 110° again today and will have the same tomorrow, Saturday. By the end of next week it will probably be warmer. It will cool off in October. I think you are right about London Buses going over to single-deck buses. That is at least what I have heard. Received email today, thank you!James – New camera!? Sounds interesting. What did you get? TC&W is a pretty new shortline. I think that should be a perfect railroad to model! What do they transport? Nice looking locomotives, well kept! Thanks for the info!Doug – I could not identify that building even for 10,000 points! Looks like a former railroad station to me. Received email, thank you! And thanks for the round!
Per was the first to come up with the correct answer to my question about the truck below.
It is sitting under this UP Rotary Plow.
Good evening Leon and friends. I'll have a bottomless draught and buy a round for the house. Just wanted to set-up my photo submission for tomorrow, so for 1,000 points, can anyone identify this building?
G-day Tom and all present!
Well, I am awaiting the arrival of my new camera, and YES, I will be taking a lot of pictures with it, so there won't be anymore trips without pics. And I am going to be starting on a new project here soon in the wonderful world of model railroading. I will be explaining that in my article later in the post.
Leon- I believe I am in need of a little something to eat and drink.. Okay, may I have a coffee and a turkey sandwich, please. Thanks. Oh and a round for the guys too. Thanks again.
Tom- You certainly took a lot of pics on the rendezvous. I will soon match you in pictures. But I must say some these have been quite good. So your going to let the guys answer my question, eh.. Well then I'm going to take a "wild" guess and say they were made by the same company/ manufacturer. Since some of that rail buses characteristics match the galloping gooses. Some neat stuff indeed.
Some more shots of the Kirkwood station and hey! A model with an uncanny resemblance of the Kirkwood station.. I wonder where they got the idea. Who ever did that model has some talent backing his hands up. He did an unbelievable job. Thanks for the pics. Also some more pics from the train wreck saloon. It looks to me like you guys were having some fun. Also, thank for all of the great photos of the Via rail train. It certainly looks really nice.
And now on to the TC&W
Formally none as the TWIN CITIES & WESTERN RAILROAD!
Twin Cities and Western Railroad (AAR reporting marks TCWR) is a railroad operating in the U.S. state of Minnesota which started operations on July 27, 1991. Trackage includes the former Soo Line Railroad "Ortonville Line" which extends from Hopkins, Minnesota (a Western suburb of the Twin Cities) to Appleton, Minnesota. The TCWR also has trackage rights over the BNSF Railway and the Canadian Pacific Railway. The line was originally built as the first part of the Pacific extension of the Milwaukee Road.
Map of the Twin Cities and Western Railroad. Solid lines are TCWR track; dotted lines are track over which TCWR has trackage rights.
Picture and article from: http://www.wikipedia.org/
TC&W has 9 Caterpillar Generation II locomotives (7 GP20C's and 2 GP15C's) and one CF7 slug unit. The car fleet consists of approximately 450 owned and leased covered hoppers, (primarily 4,750 cu. ft. capacity), and 15 Airslide cars (4,180 cu. ft. capacity). TC&W also has 60 RBL boxcars. Additional equipment is brought on line as needed for connecting carriers.
TC&W has access to the Mississippi River through the Minneapolis River Terminal at Camden Place, MN in north Minneapolis, and through facilities on the Minnesota River at Savage, MN. Through other carriers, TC&W also has access to all other major river facilities in the Minneapolis and St. Paul area.
Picture and article from: http://www.tciswr.net/index.html
This is one of my all time favorite short lines in the U.S.A. I would like to build a shelf layout so I can model the TC&W. I also plan on having a sperate layout for the Milwaukee Road. The project I am going to be working is one of the TC&Ws locomotives. It is called a GP30C. Originally built as a GP30, they were rebuilt in the early 80s and now resemble a GP35 with a Catepillar primemover. About two weeks ago I saw the TC&W doing it's rounds and the locomotives are so shinney, the sun shines right back at you. They keep there locomotives in top notch condition. It's a neat little railroad.
A GP30C switching out one of the many grain elevators along the line.
A GP20C leads three other locomotives and it's train a cold day in Minnesota.
See the current roster at: http://www1.webng.com/tcwr/roster-c.html
Enjoy!!
Happy railroading
James
Hi Tom and all.
I see TOM as taken over from RUTH for a while and as a tribute to the TrainWreck Saloon photos I will have a pint of O'Fallons 5-Day please, with some treats for the Mascots as well.
ERIC I see on this morning's weather it is going to be very hot in your part of the country today, hopefully you wont have to go out in it.
It will be good when the volunteers at the MOT in St Louis can get their DD-40AX looking as good as # 6915 does
Many thanks for the very interesting link to the streetcar conduit system. It is good the photographer in the link was able to find examples of the conduit and covers still in existence.
As I am not too keen on snakes I think I will leave the ones in that tunnel alone.
DL I hear the Midlands of England are getting some really heavy rain at the moment hope it does not spoil your trip to Little Bytham and Lincolnshire. I have not been through Little Bytham by road but I have seen photos, which show the Mallard pub very close to the bridge carrying the East Coast Main Line, at least I think that is in Little Bytham.
March was indeed an important marshalling yard and locomotive depot although out of sight from the main Peterborough to Ely line. In steam days in Rugby there was a lot of goods traffic that used the ex L&NWR Peterborough to Rugby line, no doubt many of the freights had started from March yard.
I will have to look into the British bus building industry a bit more, I must admit I had not thought of Double- Decker's, although I thought London Buses were going over to single -deck ‘Flexi buses'
FERGIE Great to hear from you aboard ship. I hope the weather continues to be as calm as it is now.
Thanks for the info on the Coast Guard vessels in Halifax. Do you know anything about the HMCS Onondaga
TOM Many thanks for the link to the HMCS Submarines. It is very interesting there certainly were problems with the subs, including a dent the size of a pizza.
There was some great links some showing photos of three Oberon Class Subs in Bedford Basin, it seems the Oberon class were good boats dating from 1967.One link said Oberon class HMCS Onondaga is to preserved at the ‘Musee De La Mer at Rimouski. I could not find if the sub had moved there from Halifax yet. I wonder if the HMCS Onondaga is the sub we saw.
I see the motto on the badge is ‘Ready Aye Ready' from ‘Hearts Of Oak' naval song a great motto I thought.
The more you see of Kirkwood station the more you realize what a great building it is.
I think the Train Wreck Saloon would be a great place to spend this sunny Missouri afternoon. Thanks for sharing the photos from there and our train in Halifax.. I think it is a better photo of me when I am in the shade. I think it is deffinatly BORIS first into that old tunnel at the MOT.
I have let the puter do its weekly virus check and it seems a little faster now, so I will post this and have another go at my photo album
I have received your e-mail and will check with the bride about the May dates and let you know.
I will get a round in and have the Steak in a while. We are off to the bride's mom this weekend so if I don't get back in tonight I will see you all Monday.
Pete.
Continuing on with Pix from
Day Three: Saturday - May 26th, 2007 - Halifax, Nova Scotia
VIA Rail's Ocean - Renaissance consist at Halifax - "Our" Train for Montreal.
From the rear: 6 sleepers - service car - dining car - service car - 3 coaches baggage car - two F40PH locos.
To be continued . . .
Go ahead and take your break, Ruth - I'll watch things ‘round here . . .
Good to see a bit of activity this fine day with appearances from Fergie (at sea) and DL.
MORE Pix from the
2nd Annual "Our" Place Classic Trains Rendezvous in St. Louis:
Saturday - May 19, 2007
Amtrak station at Kirkwood, MO (former MoPac)
Da Boyz!
WWII mural inside Kirkwood Station
Model of Kirkwood Station
The TrainWreck Saloon for lunch - that's our Resident Desert Swede!
Da Boyz in the TrainWreck courtyard - the Caboose has been converted to a bar!
More later . . .
Hello Fergie
You and I must have posted at the same moment then.
However I noted a question Pete asked me "I don't know if there are any British bus makers left now perhaps DL can let me know if there are any now" which would be rude to ignore.
I'm no expert on this Pete - I think Plaxton still exist as a body building firm - and many buses here are branded 'Optare' but I don't know where they are built. I think Alexander might also exist - I assume double deckers are still built here as no one else has them do they?
As for chasis building I think Scania has a big share of the UK market (over to Eric and Per on that) plus maybe Mercedes. I don't know what happened to the British Leyland Bus Building works in Workington, Cumbria. Maybe need to search the web on these matters.
Regards
DL
Good Afternoon Captain Tom and Company
Here we are about 120nm East of Cape Breton off the Grand Banks just pldding along at 4 kts gathering seismic and science info. A bit of fog but for the most part very calm (knock, knock knock)
EricX2000 wrote: Is it one of those Canadian Coast Guard vessels that Fergie is sailing on now? Thanks for the pictures!Eric
Is it one of those Canadian Coast Guard vessels that Fergie is sailing on now? Thanks for the pictures!Eric
Short answer: No but... sailed on them all at one time or another. The Tall boxxy shaped one is the Terry Fox an Arctic Class Icebreaker with a 40 tonne heavy lift. I just finished my 2 year assignment on her back in March. The vessel that I am on now is the CCGS Hudson, an Ocean Research Vessel.
Love the Pics everyone, well the ones of me, echhhh!
Anyway I must get back to work
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
Hello all in
I'll have a friday night menu choice and beer please - aklthough this is a quick visit more or less juts to say hello as I've been rather busy - so sorry no full acknowldgments as I've not actually been able to scan the pages for a few days - but will do so soon enough I hope.
However I will say that I've enjoyed the trip reports from Per, Pete and Tom so thanks for those
I have to head for lincolnshire over the weekend so my intention is to drive though Little Bytham which as Pete will know is the location of the world steam speed record. Then next week I have to take a 2 and 3/4 hour train journey east to Norfolk which I'm looking forward to. A good run though interesting countryside via the important railway location of 'March'. Will of course endeavour to report back.
I'll leave enought for a round for the house on the bar!
RENDEZVOUS 2008! - RENDEZVOUS 2008!
As requested by barndad Doug, our Host for the 3rd Annual "Our" Place Classic Trains Rendezvous in Chicago 2008, input is requested from those who received Email #1 today (Friday).
The Barn Weevil has indicated that he has "things" in the planning stages requiring some commitment in terms of dates - so for those who are going to attend this get together - check your IN BOXES and RESPOND ASAP!
For anyone interested in joining us, here are the parameters we're following:
(1) Rendezvous tenatively scheduled for a long weekend in May and is limited to those who are patrons at "Our" Place.
(2) Arrival day is Thursday with events scheduled as time permits.
(3) Official Rendezvous is Friday & Saturday.
(4) Sunday is departure day.
(5) Tom will coordinate the planning via Email.
(6) Doug is the host and will put together the agenda.
(7) Rendezvous site for 2009 will be chosen by those attending in 2008.
We use Email for Rendezvous communications - send 'em to me!
Thanx!
The end of the work week <for many> and what better time to draw a mugga Joe, some pastries from The Mentor Village Bakery along with a <light> or <traditional> breakfast from our Menu Board!?!?! Go for it!
Customer ACKNOWLEDGMENTS in brief (since my last narrative):
Mike at 10:50 AM Thursday - June 14th: A slew of URLs . . . and a round!
CM3 Shane at 12:17 PM Thursday - June 14th: I won! I won! So WHAT have I won?!?!? <grin>
Appears as if you're in tandem with Silent Mike - elaborations help with "bare bones" URLs . . . Appreciate the round ‘n quarters!
James at 2:43 PM Thursday - June 14th: Some Pix ‘n some narrative. Appreciate the daylight visit - helps to keep things going ‘round here!
Next time I visit the StL Museum of Transportation I'll be sure to copy or take a foto of the description of that NP sleeper . . . Love the livey ‘n especially the herald!
Suggest you check the URL for answers to your questions regarding the museum: http://www.museumoftransport.org/index.htm
I'll yield to others regarding the rail bus and similarity to the Galloping Goose of olde . . .
Good to know that restoration will "save" that Bay Window Caboose! Special people doing special things, fer sure, fer sure!
Thanx for the visit over on "my other Thread"!!
Pete at 4:51 PM Thursday - June 14th: A link for your perusal regarding Canada's submarines (all) - http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/cdnsubs/
I have no idea where those 4 "Brit" diesel boats are today - they haven't been in the "news" for awhile.
Thanx for the informative, interesting ‘n inclusive Post - the latter is what this bar has been about since inception on 12 April 2005!
Eric at 10:45 PM Thursday - June 14th: When the trip was planned, the idea was for a "turn around" in Halifax as the focus was riding the train, everything else fell in to secondary or tertiary events . . . Worked well, although in hindsight, another day would've been nice. The area holds many, many attractions - plus there are lots of people to get reacquainted with. Next time . . .
Au contraire, mon ami - snakes do "reside" in the tunnel! <uh oh>
Fergie's vessel operates out of Newfoundland . . .
Regarding Barrett Station - I'm unsure of it's authenticity. Next time I visit, that question will be on my "list" of things to check on . . .
And of course we entered the hobby store in Halifax. <geesh> Wouldn't want to see a grown man cry <Fergie!>
Appreciate the visit BEFORE midnight! Thanx for the chat ‘n Pix!
Cindy is now our Saturday bartender!
Boris, serve ‘em all of the "spiked" OJ they can handle!
Good evening Captain Tom and Gentlemen!!
Hey Leon, surprise, surprise! I am early tonight! I am surprised myself. How are things going? On the slow side? I don't care, I still would like to have a juicy Filet Mignon with mushrooms. A Samuel Adams, please!
I changed my routine this evening and all of a sudden I had time to come here before midnight!
Tom – I think a set of Talgo cars would be perfect for that train service St. Louis - Springfield. Cheaper than a train with active tilting. No fun too sleep when it is too warm. You spent just about 20 hours in Halifax! Not too long and not too short for that kind of trip! A railroad truck!? Certainly is correct, but not correct enough! You should know the correct answer. Considering how cramped it was around that GG1 at the museum I think you got a very good picture of your favorite electric! UP DD40AX looked kind of bad with all rust, but at least they are about to start working on it now so it will hopefully look something like this in the future!
I never noticed that sign on the Gift Shop, Barret Station! Is that the actual building that has been moved? Nice pictures from some great days! Interesting link to the Citadel site and some nice pictures with that! Built to defend against attacks from the US! Hmm. Did you get inside that hobby store, Fergie’s favorite place? Mike – Some very interesting pictures! I’ll start with the one from the X2000 cab. It says it was created 1/1/93. I say that is not correct. That day the train was sitting still in Washington D.C. But I noticed all pictures have Jan. 1 as the date. I am trying to recognize the engineer. I think I know who it is, but I am not 100%. A lot of very interesting pictures from Union Station in Washington!!K-Tower looked the same then as it did in 92-93. Ivy City is a very interesting place to visit.CM3 – I won, I won!!!! Streetcars in Washington DC was different when it came to the power! Catenary in the outer city and suburbs and conduit in the city. Instead of me trying to describe how that works, check this link:http://world.nycsubway.org/us/tracks/conduit-cross.htmlIt is Juneau’s Great, great, great Grand Dad in that picture, second dog from the front! At least that is what Boris is trying to tell me. James – What condition is that caboose in besides the wood below the window?
Pete – I had a quick look and as far as I understood there are still a few bus makers in the UK. Mayflower is one or will soon be one. There certainly could be snakes in the tunnel , but I don’t think that is a problem. The truck is not from the Aerotrain. Parts of the truck under the Aerotrain can be seen in this picture.
A round please RUTH and the Fish ‘N' Chips later.
A busy time at the bar since my last visit with some great posts.
LARS Well done for remembering the 26th anniversary of Our Place. No excuses from me, but I seem to be having more problems than normal with dates this month.
It looks as though Sacramento is penciled in for a couple of days on our vacation, the bride has a couple of relations in the area and a visit to the railroad museum is on the cards.
Hope your bride and you have a great time in San Francisco.
MIKE Many thanks for the great links. Those old airliners certainly had style, that is a great photo of the American Airlines and the stagecoach.
Enjoyed reading about the old hockey players. Maurice Richard was some player. It sounds as though that riot in 1955 was well before there was that sort of trouble at some soccer matches in Europe.
Wonderful photos of Washington Union Station and surrounding railroad depots and signaling center, in the 1940s
CM3 Congratulations on your "30" and "Oldest Continual Barfly" award.
It seems there is a divided thinking on ‘Grits' among the clientele of Our Place.
Did you also recall "The Frost Report" that was of the same era as TW3.
Many thanks for the info on the pictures and Mike's links at Washington Union Station.
I dare say the Reno Fun train was an experience to travel on.
JAMES Great to hear you and some of your friends are to restore that caboose. Thanks for the photo of the caboose and I shall look forward to more photos as the work progresses.
The Santa Fe ‘Doodlebug' is causing a lot of discussion at the bar, as you say, when it is renovated and re-painted in Santa Fe colors it will look splendid.
ERIC We was luckily with the weather in Halifax. We did have some low cloud and rain during our Gaspe trip, although it made the scenery reminded me of the Scottish Highlands with the clouds covering the top of the hills.
I had not realized before that the railroad through here was 5' 6'' gauge at one time, many thanks for finding out about it. It is sad about Leyland, I wonder if they make complete busses in the UK any more. I remember the local bus company that served Rugby, the Midland Red, used to build their own busses; they stopped production in the late 1960s I believe.
I am afraid what might be in the tunnel could be snakes
Well done on the answer to the largest 4-6-4s.
Is that truck off the Aerotrain, just a guess.
PER As Tom says we are lucky in this part of Missouri that many of the original Missouri Pacific stations survived, although some are not used by passengers, like the one here which is a train crew depot now. The volunteers do a really good job, when I traveled back from Kirkwood the station was manned by volunteers open an ready for the 6 29 AM departure and the volunteers wait here in Jefferson City for late running trains.A To them
Many thanks for the link to the Chili line and the great links and info on the Santa Fe M-190 Doodlebug. It is an interesting machine I do hope it can be put back to its former glory.
TOM I wonder if the ‘flawed four' subs are still around or were they scrapped.
Many thanks for links to the model railway in San Diego and the Sacramento museum. I am sure the bride will want to see Balboa Park, I shall certainly visit the model railroad if we do. The knowledge of someone who as been to a place and knows what is there is invaluable, as sometimes it is only when you get back you hear about a place you would have loved to have seen. This happened to me with the Georgetown Loop in Colorado on one of my first visits to the U.S.
That is very interesting information on the St Louis to Springfield MO line and a return to passenger traffic it seems as though there are many obstacles in the way. I see that even if it does com
I see James popped in with some Pix 'n narrative!
Continuing on with Pix from Day Three: Saturday - May 26th, 2007 - Halifax, Nova Scotia
Halifax, the harbor ‘n Dartmouth from the Citadel
Halifax Candian Forces Naval Base ‘n Dartmouth from the Citadel
Citadel yardarms
And proudly she waves!
Citadel marker
NOTE: There wasn't time for a tour of the Citadel - so for those who are curious, here's a link: http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/ns/halifax/index_e.asp
Fergie's most favorite place in Halifax! <referring to the hobby store!>
Across the street
Here in Duluth, the Flag is high and flying for flag day!! Happy Flag day.
Ruth- It's quite a sunny day, so lets start off with a sunny OJ and a turkey sandwich. Thanks!
Well I have an update on the caboose. One of the Bay windows has been ripped out and is going to be getting new wood soon. She's in need of some help and that help is now here.
The DM&IR C-205 baywindow caboose.
Before ripped out.
After ripped out.
Well on to some acknowledgements.
CM3- I thought that the Broadway had to be one of the classier trains. I have seen some pics with classy looking trains back in the day. The Milwaukee's Hiawatha, the Northern Pacific's North Coast Limited and so on. I will go and see if I can find some pics of this train. I have yet to see it. Thanks for the encouragement toward my preservation project. It's a good thing I know a few people down there that know how to do some of this stuff.
What did they call the Hudsons.. hmmm.. I know the Class F7 4-6-2 used on the Hiawatha was a Hudson. They also had some Class F6 Hudson and they were 4-6-4s. Did I get your question right?
Per- Ya, I thought you might know about that pass since it is closer to you than it is to me. But I have seen many pictures of it and it's a rather interesting place to watch trains cross under themselves. There was a picture on railpictures.net that got photo of the week a month or so ago and it was of the Tehachapi pass. It was a really neat photo. Also thanks for all of the neat photos and explanations on what is going on with the M-190. I'm glad to hear that they plan on restoring it since it needs it badly. But I was also surprised to learn that it's sister unit looks nothing like it. The M-160 is a whole gas electric and doesn't have the two sections. That was surprising to me. I guess there was only one of the M-190s kind..
Tom- Now you found a true gem in your home town. A Northern Pacific Duplex sleeper.. I didn't think that any had survived there time. We have a few NP pieces here in Duluth also. The first one we have is a baggage car, being used as a history car. Our second car, currently coming back from painting, is a coach. And our third car which is becoming exceedingly rare is the Renier Club or a observation lounge car. It is also in for servicing and repainting. It's pretty neat to see some more NP equipment around.
Also thanks for all of the great other pics. I am interested in that rail bus. It looks very similar to the Galloping Goose. Were they similar in any way I am still surprised with how many railway artifacts they own. Do they run any excursion train at that museum or is it strictly a looksy basis Also thanks for all of the great Ferry photos. Halifax looks pretty nice from the water.
Mike- You sir, know how to spif this place up. That Washington Union station absolutely blew me away. I thought our Depot here in Duluth was big!! Nope not anymore..... I was a bit surprised to find that they had a fire patrol roaming the rails back in the day. It looks like a model T with a set of hand cart wheels attached to it. Thanks for all of the great photos.
Noted the tandem-Posts from Mike 'n Shane . . .
And nowwwwwwwwww - MORE Pix from the
Saturday - May 19, 2007 at the St. Louis Museum of Transportation (Kirkwood, MO).
Amtrak GG1 #4916 (formerly PRR #4918). Built by PRR (1942).
Canadian National #5529 Pacific 4-6-2. Built in Montreal (1906).
Union Pacific #6944 DD40AX. Built by EMD (1971).
Chicago Transit Authority #44 Elevated/Subway Rapid Transit Car. Built by St. Louis Car Co. (1959).
Barrett's Tunnel - home of things that go "bump" in the night!
Barrett Station - Gift Shop entrance. <Final Pix at the StL Museum of Transportation>
More from other places - later . . .
Good Afternoon Barkeep and all Present; coffee, please; round for the house and $ for the jukebox. Thirty years - "Too soon old, too late smart." Nice day here today. We have managed to dodge the severe weather that has been all around us this week.
Eric gets prize for guessing that largest Hudsons belonged to the C&O.
OSP gets prize also (it's his building after all) for noting that NYC had largest number of Hudsons. Hey James, what did they call Hudsons on the Milwaukee Road?
Eric - I'll look into the truck question a little more.
OSP sent more pictures including Theodore the Tugboat - I'll bet many a swabbie took the pledge after seeing a tugboat wearing a hat.
Mike sent a ton of EXCELLENT, OUTSTANDING, EVOCATIVE pictures. The idea of Eisenstaedt being a stringer is sort of like saying Duke Snider was a "pretty good" center fielder.
Anyway time for a few comments on the pictures.
The shot of the front of Washington Union Station (WUT) with the streetcars is a good one; btw - what was different about the streetcars in DC?
The caption re the "roundhouse" at WUT is a bit misleading. The picture shows the powerhouse. Look sharp and you'll see a motor car and a pair of trailers parked there.
The main concourse shots reminded me of some of the stories my mom used to tell about being there at that time. Incidentally, anybody spot the 26th Division patch on the soldier buying a coach ticket?
K Tower is still there.
The picture of the track board in the tower is one deserving of study. The left-right orientation of the track board shows station trackage on the left side. Then you see a maze of double slip switches leading to the yard throat. Then the tracks fan out again. Upper side as the tarcks fan out is B&O, lower side is Pennsy. Got that Leon - now draw me a diagram.
The reservation desk with the car diagrams shows how it used to be done. Many railroads had their own desks. NYC in New York City comes to mind. The diagrams were used to record sold/empty space on Pullmans and parlor cars. All done with paper and pencil - no computers anywhere (or even dreamed about for that matter.) I have some diagrams somewhere in the stack of stuff.
The yard workers and car cleaners are working around and on Pennsylvania cars in the immediate prewar "Fleet of Modernism" paint. Tuscan and gold, if you please.
The mail facility is on the east side of the station. Nice close-up of baggage carts and a PRR RPO car.
Then we have a series of shots taken at Ivy City.
The G motor by the coal dock is not getting an overhaul. It is getting sand and being readied for its next trip back up the road toward New York.
The G motor and B&O steam and diesel shot is typical of what it was like at Ivy City.
Then we have an absolutely wrong caption. The streamlined engine is not Capitol Limited power, in fact its not even Baltimore and Ohio. This beast belongs to the Southern.
I especially enjoyed the dogmobile shot. I think some of Juneau's ancestors are on board, and there is one that looks like Scout (surviving member of the K9 Korps at my house).
I know, Boris, I didn't mentioned the C&O locomotive on the turntable. I have got to do some reasearch on that one to make sure what's left of my memory is correct.
Will try and stop by tomorrow, but if not best Flag Day wishes to all and have a good weekend.
work safe
Hi Tom and everyone, a round for the...
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Per's doodlebug was in Amarillo in 1937, Electromotive Co. according to Otto Perry (1894-1970)
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Mike
Thursday - time for a selection from our Menu Board's <light> or <traditional> breakfast - a steaming mug of freshly ground ‘n brewed coffee along with a pastry or two from The Mentor Village Bakery. Nice way to begin the day right here at the Saloon by the Siding!
Appears as if my "plan" to provide ACKNOWLEDGMENTS on Monday - Wednesday 'n Friday is DITW (dead in the water!) . . . <grin>
Flag Day in the U.S. - are you flying yours
CM3 Shane at 12:01 PM Wednesday - June 13th: And a fine summary of "what's what" along with "who did" that one could hope for here at the Tavern by the Tracks. Excellent job of catching up - see what a weekend along with a "missed" Monday will do <grin>
Congrats on the 30! Do you get to keep the "prize" in the Crackerjack box???
Nice rundown on the dining cars - pretty much provided the capstone to the discussion. Thanx!
Can't recall where I read this, but the NYC actually carried more passengers at one time than the Pennsy, and with fewer cars and less trackage. Maybe that was from YOU!?!!? Seems it wasn't too long back on these Pages . . . <fuzzy>
Always appreciate the elaborations you provide with regard to fotos . . . a sure-fire "trade mark" of the Coalminer from WVA!
I would have preferred some serious insights into the native American cultural aspects of the Windtalkers. Perhaps replacing that 15 minutes or so you mentioned with those perspectives would've helped a bit . . . Good flick though, just not the "block buster" I thought it could have been.
Answer to Trivia Question: NewYork Central had the largest number of Hudson 4-6-4 locos in operation . . . if that's what you've asked.
Oh yes, having spent a few years in Groton, Connecticut - 6 months as a student back in '57, then some years as an instructor at our Training Center, there are many fond memories of the area. Could tell some stories about the Navy sub base sailors . . . perhaps best held over ‘til the Rendezvous in Chicago!
I like your arithmetic! At 93 riders per day, Amtrak should be happy - especially if the state funds the operation! <groan> I've traveled to KCity from Kirkwood with far fewer than 92 aboard . . . Anyway, there's entirely too many obstacles to overcome for any of this to materialize in a positive sense within the near future. Removing those obstacles, one at a time within the structure of a sound plan is the way to go. Governmentalize the plan and you can fuhgedaboudit! <so sez Vito the Hit!>
Should make mention that the towns along the route between St. Louis ‘n Kansas City, MO with stations have all done remarkable things to maintain the sites - attract passengers and provide volunteers once ticket agents were removed. Citizen activism is an integral part of keeping the trains rollin' here in mid-continent USA.
Appears as if a positive chord was struck by the mere mention (and fotos) of Tim Hortons! Perhaps we should reconsider the locale of the next and ALL rendezvous locations to include a Tim's place! I can hear the gnashing of teeth now from our Chicagoland Barn Weevil! <grin>
As always, appreciate the visit, round, quarters ‘n "heads up"!
Per at 12:59 PM Wednesday- June 13th: Enter our Resident Cowboy Swede. Great to see ya back amongst the stalwart few!
Methinks you'd be an interesting traveling companion aboard a train - Tequilla to begin ‘n perhaps end the day, eh Other than a frosty cold Keiths or something akin to it, my "downfall" has always been a "tall" gin ‘n tonic for a summertime "relaxer," and a JD on the rocks at other times . . . Don't mind if I do, thanx!
Dial-up, what's that????? Honestly don't even wanna know how I managed to "surf" the net and do the things at the bar with such archaic means. Amazing how we get so dependent upon the technology of the times, eh One thing I haven't "gone" for is the all-purpose cell phone - you know, the one that walks, talks, takes fotos and dispenses cold beer. Hmmmmmm, should they come up with the latter gadget, perhaps I'll spring for one! <grin>
I "know" the Mohave quite well - in all seasons - and can readily attest to its beauty. However, in spite of the aspects you've mentioned, I'd sorely miss the greenery of this part of the continent, along with the changes of season and so forth. Also, without SNOW, I'd be a very unhappy guy. Yeah, I know - weird.
Of old rail stations and the like - we're pretty much "blessed" to still have a great looking station at Kirkwood, MO - featured on this Thread and the original site many, many times. It's a "keeper" fer sure, fer sure and thanx to the community in which it is located, the place is in fine shape.
Leon, a ham sandwich would be perfect! Cold and on rye! Coffee!
Halfway through this week! Time flies if you are having fun or not.
Tom – Our gas is down to $2.93. They will soon make up a reason to increase it again. It must be my age, I thanked Lars for reminding me about the Anniversary and then I forget all about it! A Belated Happy 26th Month Anniversary!!!Answer to James’ question: Southern Pacific’s GS-6 never had the Daylight scheme like the GS-4. I’ll do my best to find you a Greyhound bus for your S-scale layout. No problem to find them in the 1:50 scale, but they are too big. Thanks for the info on the CFB Halifax! Thinking about the angle or not, I still like that picture a lot!!Read the article about proposed rail service to Springfield, MO. I think they need to shorten the traveling time quite a bit in order to make the train a real alternative. I understand that the rail line is a curvy one and it probably needs to be upgraded for higher speeds. The best thing would be to use a tilting train to cut the travling time in combination with an upgrade. Maybe a Talgo train set from the west coast? More nice pictures from the Museum! I missed that Northern Pacific’s sleeper and it is not listed in the book “Collection Highlights”.Day 3 on your and Pete’s trip, was that all in Halifax? I guess I am to lazy tonight ot go back and look it up, sorry. Or did you leave in the afternoon? Is it one of those Canadian Coast Guard vessels that Fergie is sailing on now? Thanks for the pictures!CM3 – Largest 4-6-4s? If it comes to the weight it should be Chesapeake & Ohio’s #310-314. Baldwin 1948. Per – I remembered that your trip was “all the way” across tha country later! You gave us an interesting report about the leg from Boston to Chicago! No, I had not posted the tunnel picture earlier (I think). I would like to add to your comments about the desert. It is beautiful in many ways, but I don’t know about the clean air in this area. The Valley of the Sun has big problems with air pollution. To be honest, what I miss the most here is the forest! I used to live in the forest (in a log house) in the old country. With lots of clean air.Thanks for the info on the Santa Fe Doodlebug! I guess you are off on your trip tomorrwow? Have a safe trip!!
Finally a picture with a question. What kind of truck is this?
Continuing on with MORE Pix from Day Three: Saturday - May 26th, 2007 - Halifax, Nova Scotia
Halifax from the ferry
Dartmouth ferry landing
Bridges spanning the harbor from the ferry
Canadian Coast Guard vessels in Dartmouth from the ferry (telephoto)
Dartmouth eatery
Theodore Too - Fergie's first command! <grin>
Stealthy Pete "in" that bag of his!! <uh oh> WHO put Boris' inflatable in there?!?! <grin>
Halifax from the wharf
Pete ‘n Fergie on the wharf
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