A late-night police pursuit ended with a drug bust and the discovery Monday of thousands of pounds of marijuana concealed in a railroad tank car.
Police Detective Gus Villanueva said numerous bundles of pot were removed from the gooey inside of the petroleum rail tanker by late morning and many more packages were still inside.
The retrieval operation in a rail yard southeast of downtown Los Angeles was halted at about 10 a.m. because something suspicious was found inside and a bomb squad was summoned, Villanueva said.
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IIABSDISEI with temps in the 80s. Went to the dental appointment. Good news is no cavities. Bad news is that favorite hygenist is leaving. Good one is hard to find. Most clean teeth by yanking on them as if it were an extraction. Before it got hot today, I ran the standard gauge upstairs in the attic. Very relaxing. Reminded of what trains were about. Balanced some check books and took care of some needed business. RockIsland52, as far as the title game was concerned, I had no dog in that fight. I sort of favored the Netherlands in that they were wearing the same color as the team I am on this year is. The orange team committed a lot of fouls and had a lot of yellow cards. I am not sure what their motive for doing so was. Perhaps it was to slow the Spanish down. It almost worked. The Netherlands did have a couple of breakaways but failed to capitalize on them. I think the better playing team won. Although people like to see a more wide open game for the title, the pressure is so intense that everyone is afraid of making the one mistake that will cost them the game and so both sides played it conservatively. I had bran muffins on the dining car for breakfast. TBIL any time. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
RockIsland52 Good Mornin' Ya'll From Partly Cloudy Taxachusetts, High 80s today and way too humid. Saturday's rainfall, the first significant amount in weeks, turned out to be a bust. It mostly fell in two seoarate torrents, so quick most of it ran off and didn't have a chance to soak in. Some nearby got 4-5 inches in under an hour and flash flooding/road closures/floating vehicles/rescues ensued. Grass is still browning out. Yesterday spent half the afternoon holding the one year old grandchild who nearly fidgeted a hole in my pants and alternatively stomped my private parts plumbing to death......like one long wrestling match. Then I jumped into the kiddie pool with the 6 y/o for an hour while the adults ran inside to watch the World Cup final......so I was able to get in some untinterupted, one-on-one quality time with her. The "pool Barbie and Ken" are not up my alley.....and granddaughter wanted me to play with Ken while she played with Barbie. Ken quickly became an olympic diver, Johnny Weissmueller, and Mike Nelson, frogman...... Then I was the horse and the granddaughter the princess, wore my knees out and my neck was a little worse for wear. RT......re the water main break, are you sure you weren't digging a hole for some of your wife's plantings and hit the pipe with a pick? Where are LAZ and 88? Later, gang. Jack
Good Mornin' Ya'll From Partly Cloudy Taxachusetts,
High 80s today and way too humid. Saturday's rainfall, the first significant amount in weeks, turned out to be a bust. It mostly fell in two seoarate torrents, so quick most of it ran off and didn't have a chance to soak in. Some nearby got 4-5 inches in under an hour and flash flooding/road closures/floating vehicles/rescues ensued. Grass is still browning out.
Yesterday spent half the afternoon holding the one year old grandchild who nearly fidgeted a hole in my pants and alternatively stomped my private parts plumbing to death......like one long wrestling match. Then I jumped into the kiddie pool with the 6 y/o for an hour while the adults ran inside to watch the World Cup final......so I was able to get in some untinterupted, one-on-one quality time with her. The "pool Barbie and Ken" are not up my alley.....and granddaughter wanted me to play with Ken while she played with Barbie. Ken quickly became an olympic diver, Johnny Weissmueller, and Mike Nelson, frogman...... Then I was the horse and the granddaughter the princess, wore my knees out and my neck was a little worse for wear.
RT......re the water main break, are you sure you weren't digging a hole for some of your wife's plantings and hit the pipe with a pick?
Where are LAZ and 88?
Later, gang.
Jack
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Brent.....re Macinac Island-----my Dad's side of the family settled/lived up in that area of Michigan.....Petoskey, Charlevoix, and on Beaver Island where my Grandparents, Dad, and my Uncle and Aunt were born. I was up there as a kid and seem to recall the bridge was't even finished. Hope you and SuzieQ have a good one. Beautiful country.
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Laz is playing engineer for the summer on a tourist RR near his home in PA.I have been scanning the forum, but not posting much as I have, like always, been pretty busy. Hope to wrap up the sunroom/screened porch over the next two weekends and hopefully schedule a vacation to Macinac Island with The Q for mid-August. Rooms are getting scarce so I better talk it over with her soon.
8N..... . continued prayers for your wife's upcoming back surgery.
Joe......glad to hear the little guy has a start on his first "suntan."
SubBob..... for your long time parish priest. It is hard to lose a spiritual leader one has known for such a long time.
HudsonJohn......kudos and congas to your son, both in his grades and in his career interest. You and your wife must be so proud to see it and to be a part of it.
Banks.....sorry to hear your daughter lost her 12 y/o chocolate lab. To some these are just pets but to others loyal and faithful companions. It is hard to see them decline and then leave us. Good luck at the plumbers, and make sure they don't poke a hole in your brain. Keep us "filled in."
SJ...... to grandson #4. Glad to hear the daughter and grandkids' visit was full of good times. Added plus, you got some GK company while running your trains. GRANPA IS GREAT!!!!
Chuck......you sound like you were also having far too much fun with your daughter and the grandkids. Especially the time spent in the trainroom.
Dennis......it seems like some of the camera crew keep missing their turn in the rotation. No?
Charlie.....unwinding on the lake, sounds great. I suppose you caught all those fish Chief's way, by throwing a stick of dynamite in the water and then scooping them up with a net. Did you catch any bear?
DougM......isn't Hilton Head considered the South? How did they let you in there? Don't worry about being called the vacation Nazi. Without a leader the rest of the family would not get out and about until after noon every day and have nothing to show for their vacation time than a bunch of sacktime and the inside of a hotel room and the restaurants.
Speaking of the Chief, where is he hiding? Probably took DougM prisoner and is torturing him with grits in some dank dark undergoround prison.
OleTimer.....hope you kept your suit on at the pool party.
RaySP, DougDG, and Don......the wife is headed back your way in a couple of weeks.
NavyJack.....others know more about this than I. But you can experience the "check brakes" light even with no leaks and a full reservoir and normal operating pedal pressure and functionality. I've had that problem when there was still some air in the lines, brakes not bled properly/completely. Love your avatar.
Brutus.....how on earth did you get that heavy stuff out of your basement all by yourself. I though tyou had some in-kind bartering going on there to get some muscle to help you.
MikeC.....I am disappointed in you. All of this soccer talk and your World Cup Final comments came down to a couple of words. Guess you didn't like the two teams in the Final. My SIL couldn't pull himself away from the tv except to hit the head.
Fife.....I didn't know the Santa Fe had a route through Maryland. I do love that paint scheme.
Morning all, went to train meet yesterday and picked up a Railking trestle set for $20. Don't know what I will do with it but the price was right. The box said it was good for any kind of track. Well, that might be but Fast Track does not fit on it. The roadbed is too wide. It will take tubular track if screwed down and the MTH version of fastrack by another name If all else fails, I can use it on a carptet central layout at Christmas.
Weather warming up this week and headed for double digits by Friday. The cooler weather was nice while it lasted. Getting ready to go buy tickets with my son for Ringling Brothers circus for my grandson and us.
Have a good week,
Ray
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Lunch Time in Central Jersey, Eighties and sunny, to hit 89 today.
It has been pretty quiet at work today.I am recouping from vacation and I go again next week. These 4, 10 hour days are great and I wish that we had them all year. In fact it is TOO QUIET today. I am sure that something wil happen.
Thoughts and Prayers for all in need.
John
Good Morning
Sun and 80s today
Storms overnight gave us about half inch of needed rain. Well according to my Maxwell House rain gauge anyway. A trip to WalMart this morning for groceries, not my first choice but they do have some things we can't get elsewhere. Enjoy your day...S.J.
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A quick Aloha before heading to the shore. I am known as the 'beach nazi' for moving everyone along (I hate getting there when the parking is full), and here I am chatting with you over a cup. Hope the weather is good today. Glad your son is doing well, Joe. NavyJack, practically the whole trip down, my bride was asking about her 'next car' - my position was as long as this one is working, we'll delay that as long as possible. But when they go, they go.
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a cloudy 70 degrees. Humid. Suppose to get thundershowers today. Going up to 82.
Today is a busy day. I have some paperwork to do and then, PT this afternoon. Good day for it. I need to do some walking. Legs are a little stiff.
Had a nice visit yesterday with the Daughter's family. Kids really like trains.
Anybody hear from LAZ ???
Dining car is here and it's the usual Cheerios for breakfast.
Y'all have a great Monday.
Chuck
Good evening all,
We are all finally home. Yes Dennis, our son was under the lights to help bring down the jaundice. All looks good from here on out. Thanks for all the kind words. Now the sleepless nights continue.
Joe
Low 80's today. Storms truning into sunshine in the late afternoon.
Sumbob - condolances for your friend and mentor. Also, at least one MGB-V8 was let into the country. I saw one many years ago when I was still living in Michigan. Weren't those called MGC's?
Got the last of the drywall hung today. Time to start with the joint tape and goo. Also time to load the scraps in the truck and make a landfill run...
Not too hot in the attic today, so I got up there and did a little maintenance on the layout. Vaccuumed, and fixed a few loose track joints. Ran trains for a bit too.
All for now.
Hello all,
Lots going on here
Daughter had to put down her Chocolate Lab on Friday. She was 12 and in severely failing health. Also on Friday she had problems with her well. Luckily here was plenty of water. We pulled the pipe on Saturday morning. The foot valve / orifice and venturi were all plugged and severely rusted. We replaced it and flushed the pipes and now the water is better than it has been for a while. Family Reunion Saturday PM
We got 1/2" of rain Friday night. we need several inches but Thank God for what we got.
Went to the Flea Market this morning, got 24 C-9 Christmas bulbs for $.50, that's all I spent. Started Colonoscopy prep when I got home. Less discomfort than 5 years ago. I am to report at 12 noon. Daughter is the driver as Mrs will be attending a required class to remain a Teacher Assistant.
Hay is finally all made. Oats is ready to combine. Hope to get the hole in Dad's yard filled this week.
Navyjack, Your car is probably fine but I'd keep an eye o the brake fluid level
Demay, Hope the baby lets you rest when you get him home
Need to get Doe license ready to mail. I'll try to stop by tomorrow when I get back.
Prayers for all who may need them
Banks, Proud member of the OTTS TCA 12-67310
IIABSDISEI with temps in the 80s. A great day in sports as I got to watch not only a F-1 race, but a soccer game (World Cup Final) on network TV. Webber won the F-1 race leading flag to flag, but there was a lot of passing behind him. Spain won its first World Cup title 1-0 in extra time (at least it was not decided by PKs). Did a few household tasks after all the sports. I have a dental check up tomorrow so I have the day off. I had bran muffins on the dining car for breakfast. TBIL anytime. I hope everyone has a good day.
Hot and muggy here in Saint Louis and a storm just went through. Wife and kids are due back in an hour or so. Trains are all packed up and table is taken down, then strapped it to the wall in the garage to keep it safe. Desks are up in the garage. I need to organize my tools and remaining building materials - pick up a couple sheets of good plywood (oak), and about 6 sheets of drywall to finish off the base of the stairs and the bathroom. Getting closer and closer
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Navy Jack If you had good level I would want someone to check for a leak as it could have a leak somewhere. I always believe if it does something your not use to get it checked as it could be a warning
Evening all hows it going? Hope all had a good weekend
Howdy All
A few sprinkles, no rain. 85.
A quiet day, so I'll just wait on the porch for Brutus and the thingy.
Banilla will wait in the freezer......S.J.
Navy Jack,
The light will come on if the brake fluid is low. If the brakes feel ok and the car stops like it always had, drive it and enjoy it. Dont fix it if it aint broke.
Afternoon Y'all! Church was great, but I did have to handle a camera I have not been on as the scheduled person was a no show. Went for Mexican food afterward and now it is time to relax on the couch. Watching "Tank Overhaul" on a Panther from WWII that was found upside down in a river in Poland.
Joe, I almost took a position with Dr. Sauls to start the heart program out in Enid. Wife was a "No-Go" as she didn't want to be that far away from family....right after that decision, they had a big tornado and we felt it best to stay in Georgia. I heard the hospital is nice, but Dr. Sauls is no longer there either. So, is your baby under the lights? Jaundice is very common in newborns. While the hospital may be nice, I am sure you are looking forward to getting home.
Dennis
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Ahoy Maties! Ahoy English! Sunny & 86 here in the Mid-Atlantic region. Good all-day rain event yesterday. Finished resume this morning with help of one of my best buds. Back to the grind for me and wifey tomorrow.
submmbob - NS and "Uncle Pete" have been pooling motive power for the past decade or so on some of their time-sensative transontinental runs. It is not unusual to see UP power on the east coast, on both NS and CSX lines. For awhile, the big 4 were choosing dance partners for a possible transcon, but I believe the STB nixed that. It was cool seeing WARBONNETS in Maryland for a while.
Good morning all,
The wife and I had another hospital breakfast. I must admit this hospital is very nice: the staff is extremely courteous and helpful, and the food is actually pretty tasty. We are waiting for the pediatrician to arrive and let us know whether our son can be discharged today or not. He was supposed to be discharged Saturday, but his jaundice levels were a little high so she wanted him to stay anohter night. We should know in a few hours.
I like the idea of a subway under my layout as well. Especially since Lionel printed that red (can't remember the model number) NY city transit version in it's catalog last year. It was an eye catcher for my son and me.
Regards,
Everyone had a fabulous time at the pool party ... sis - in - law had a karaoke group there ... man some ladies can sing as good as pros ! Alot of 50's rock and country music ... some neighbors even drifted over .... they could probably hear the music all over the neighborhood anyway ... LOL . Did'nt rain a drop and the pool was about 80 - 90 degrees ... the wee ones were fun ... ole pappy here loved them . Of course eye balling the 20 - 30 year olds in bikinis was'nt bad either .... .... just relaxing today ... going to play a bit of xbox 360 and enjoy this beautiful day .
Brutus .. the last time we had to move big heavy desks I took a screw gun attachment and partially dismantled them .... tops off = etc . ---- made them a heck of alot easier to move/carry .
I like that idea of a subway, cool!
Bob - sorry for your loss, brother.
Well, RT punked out on me again today - can't come over cause he smells bad or something Oh well, I'll have to get to it on my own I guess. Wife and kids are on their way down to Salem to visit some family and then bring back our nephew for a week or maybe two. I'll bet he is bored to death in a few days, but we'll see
Ciao!
Getting ready to drive to seaside today. going to wife familys house there and eat and drink and watch the kids have fun. Next week i think i am going to start on a subway under my layout. everyone have a good sunday.
Well lost water last night ( city) about 10 called them about 11 and told them where the broken main was ( remember seeing a lot water earlier) well they are now just start working on it. Bet had a lot miss church this am or went stinking.
Not much going on today its a relax day but wife has a short honey do list for me. ( normal huh)
Well hope all have a good day.
When I get my A-unit back from Weaver will take a pic of all 3 units for SPF
Need to really start thinking of getting a layout started instead of buy any more so Guess its time to try to reframe from buying again lol can not really seeing it happening with my addition but one has to give for the other so its time I have a few bids out there and we'll see how I do after that lol.
All have a good
hello guys, will be 85 here today and humid. it is 8 am here now and hot already. that southern heat gun must be working. ha..ha.. son added brake fluid last night said that i should have brakes bled. will have done tonight. after brake fluid was added, dash light went out. wife will use car to go to church then sit till someone looks at it. will get my on30 davenport critter this week. looking forward to seeing it. i would like to buy wife a sonata, but looks like it will be another elantra. that will account for our spendable income. kind of a bummer as we wont have money to spend on the kids, and of course hobbies are out. will have to do a lot of reading. anyone get any great train deals lately? had little grandson here last night and drank plenty of sweet iced tea to keep cool. biscuits this morning. navyjack
Sunny going to 86
No plans, no breakfast S.J.
Good Morning from the Jersey Shore, 75, Cloudy, with a forecast of showers and Stray Thunderstorms, high of 89. We had rain last night and earlier this morning.
S.J., I hope you and Granny had a good time at the Grandson's Birthday Party.
Navy Jack, I agree with the others. Have the computer scaned for codes. The national auto part chains advertise a free scan. I believe Advance Auto Parts does it.
RT, Just like me, I would not suggest that he has hidden motives. Must be a coincidence.
Doug, Traffic backups: I love those gawkers at nothing. On the Garden State Parkway, around mile marker 105 to 98, a few years ago, was a hot looking blonde wrecker operator. Whenever she was hooking up or chaging a tire, it was automatic 2 mile backup. Nobody complained. Wonder why?
Chuck, Enjoy the visit and your breakfast.
Prayers and thoughts for all of those in need.
Everyone, enjoy your day.
Good morning everyone. Getting ready for church and will soon be out the door. Bob, sorry to hear of your priest's passing. Our family had several priests that we were all very close to. Each died in a short period of time from different causes. It is tough when someone we look to for guidance is taken, but it is also important to take the lessons learned and keep them close to your heart. With regard to the NS engines on a UP consist, They may have been rentals. I have seen several UP engines in our local NS yard. I don't think they could be much further from their home than here.
Well, I had better get ready. Not scheduled for any media for the day, but that is always subject to change. It would be rare for me not to be on camera, or some other activity.
Hope each of you have a blessed day,Dennis
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