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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Monday, February 20, 2012 5:57 AM

Party's over.  Back to work. Sigh

SP I had never thought of an article for a magazine.  I have the FRA report, but I have seen newspaper accounts of the wreck with photos.  The actual route of the National Limited through WV has long been abandoned and is now a bike trail.  After reading the report again and counting car, I believe the front truck of our sleeping car was off the track.

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Posted by KRM on Monday, February 20, 2012 5:38 AM

Good morning guys,

Just a quick hi and by while I wait for Mark to show up for the ride to Green Bay and back. Going up to get a 1947 Jeep A2 frame for his because he found some bad areas on it and decided to replace it with a better one.

Will be a long day. Got to go get the trailer ready to hook up.

 Hope you had a great birthday Buckeye. Cake

Prayers to all in need.

Happy Monday and be safe,

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Posted by MichRR714 on Monday, February 20, 2012 12:18 AM

RockIsland52

of my first train rides frome Wausau WI to Chicago when AA engine sets were first introduced, to the Northwoods Hiawatha line I believe.  

Jack

I'd love to hear more about this?  Would you have been riding the Chippewa?

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Posted by RockIsland52 on Sunday, February 19, 2012 11:41 PM

Just a quick stop before I hit the sack........Buckeye, hope you had a good one.  Your story set in 1956 rekindled memories (sans train wreck) of my first train rides frome Wausau WI to Chicago when AA engine sets were first introduced, to the Northwoods Hiawatha line I believe.  DougDG, must feel really good to belong to a group like that.  Chief, our apologies for not sending more snow your way, the inventory is low.  Dennis, home safe and sound with a family adventure in travel to remember.

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Posted by Brutus on Sunday, February 19, 2012 11:36 PM

Happy Real Birthday, Frank!  Cheers!

Slow day in Saint Louis - my son went to a friend's birthday party, then brought him home to hang out here.  They are going to sleep over, then meet up with some other friends tomorrow at the Mall.  I sat down this afternoon to watch a movie and promptly reclinerized!!!!  I woke up and started the movie over - GAMERA: Guardian of the Universe.  It was really good and had some model trains in it, of course.  I read a bit in Trains magazine and caught up on some other magazines.  I'm off work tomorrow - supposed to get some labs done, but I might wait and do that Tuesday as with everyone home it would be nice to sleep in and make a big breakfast for everyone....  We'll see when I wake up. 

TARDIS is ready and Mike can drive.  We need to get some more Famous Banilla, from SJ!

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Sunday, February 19, 2012 9:58 PM

Snows slowed.  Bare ground and pavements are jsut wet.  Grass covered.

Sleep tight.

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Posted by cheapclassics on Sunday, February 19, 2012 9:37 PM

Good evening all,

IIABSDISEI with temps in the 40s.  We had a good family gathering.  Daughter loved the Coca-Cola train.  Fifedog, get used to it.  It will be all Danica all the time.  Would not be surprised if she gets punted into the cheap seats if the focus the entire season is on her.  The difference between Indycar and NASCAR as far as the media attention is concerned is that the other Indycar drivers never attracted that much attention before she showed up.  JJ, Tony, Jeff, Little E and the Busch boys are all used to being the center of attention after winning their races and championships.  "Princess Sparkle Pony" has done nothing of the sort, and I believe there could be some serious resentment.  I had cinnamon roles on the dining car for breakfast.  TBIL and I can drive.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

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Posted by tmcc man on Sunday, February 19, 2012 9:09 PM

Evening all,

Buckeye: Happy Birthday! Cake Cake Cake

Reading turned out to be pretty good. I stayed at the show for the whole day and got an hour and a half running time in. I met up with a few friends out there and we just looked at the other layouts. One HO layout, belonging to the Reading Railroad Technical and Historical Society, was one of the best modular layouts I have ever seen. The signals are completely computer controlled and the members each wear 2 way radios so the dispatcher can contact them to give directions on what to do and what signal they will be approaching. The detailing is pretty incredible too. It had me thinking of getting back into HO again. With this steady flow of income, it may be happening soon enough! I'd also like to get back into O Gauge too, but the only issue is room as my dads home office is in the basement. Besides, if I move out in a few years I'll have to find a location where my layout would be able to be set up again. 

After the show I sat at Wyomissing Junction on the NS Harrisburg Line. I only saw two trains, an empty coal train, NS 507 which was headed by a Dash 9 - Dash 8 (SC) and another Dash 9. Close behind was 15T with a GMTX (former Oakway Leasing) SD60 on point with an NS Dash 8 (SC) sandwiched in the middle of another NS SD60. 15T is a huge manifest and we overheard chatter from the engineer that he was losing air pressure in the brake hoses rather quickly. The usual PSI is around 70 and his dropped to 61 PSI in just a few minutes. The train came to a halt and the conductor had to walk the length of the train. The train was so long that it blocked the interlocking and prevented any westbounds or eastbounds from traveling along the line. I went to another location and came back an hour later and it was still sitting there. I left Reading around 830 after I had dinner with a few friends and it had finally left. Apparently, 15T had more bad luck tonight in the form of a broken coupler. 

I ended up painting some more today and I'm headed to the city tomorrow to take some measurements for shelving that we have been asked to install in a food market. Tuesday I'm doing touch-up paint in one house and then we are beginning a few other jobs later in the week.

I'm grabbing dinner (finally) and then headed to bed after I read some more of the book I just got.

Night guys.

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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Sunday, February 19, 2012 8:56 PM

Time for me to call it a night. I kitbashed a boxcar today and I got the choke on the van fixed. At least it appears to work. The local ant colonies may still be interested in learning astrophysics. See y'all tomorrow.

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Posted by sir james I on Sunday, February 19, 2012 8:43 PM

Charlie, a thoughtful gift. Buckeyes for the Buckeye.

28 chilly degrees but clear, no rain or sno-. Belly is full, that turkey dinner was So Good. No trains today, I fell asleep in the recliner..S.J.


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Posted by SPMan on Sunday, February 19, 2012 8:40 PM

Buckeye, thanks for sharing that story.  One of the railroad historical societys would probably like to have that in one of their magazines.

Doug in Sandy Eggo, good on you and your organization for opening up the world for that boy.  That was a heartwarming story and we need more like that.

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Sunday, February 19, 2012 8:31 PM

Ground is covered and the highway is beginning to get slushy.  SNOWING HARD!!!Crying

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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Sunday, February 19, 2012 7:59 PM

What a wonderful birthday!!!  Snow in NC!!!!!!!  Chuck what an amazing job.  Your aim was perfect. 

Thank you to everyone who wished me Happy Birthday!

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Sunday, February 19, 2012 7:04 PM

RockIsland52

 Buckeye Riveter:

Chuck.....Today is the day.

 

Thumbs UpHappy B-DayHAPPY BIRTHDAY BUCKEYE!!!!!!!!CakeThumbs Up  

By the way, I was worried about the present I sent to you, so I tracked it.  According to UPS, it was signed for by someone who just penned in "FE" in the signature box. Whistling

Jack

Rats, foiled again. Whistling Snohio all around us.  Over an inch at lake house per neighbor.

Later.

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Posted by KRM on Sunday, February 19, 2012 6:30 PM

Buckeye and Doug DG.

Great stories.

Buckeye you were right there in the edge and never knew.

WOW.  And Happy birthday again I think?

Got to crash early. Heading to Green Bay early in the morning.

Night guys,

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Posted by rtraincollector on Sunday, February 19, 2012 5:54 PM

Dougdagrump that a very touching and great story. Most probably would off done as you said either told him it wasn't safe or don't touch anything you might break it. Glad to hear your group decided to go the other way for this young man.

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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Sunday, February 19, 2012 5:33 PM

Demay

Buckeye - That is an amazing story.  I'm surprised you were able to continue on that same train.

Joe.....Several years ago I was able to obtain a copy of the Federal Railroad's accident investigation.  Basically the the A-A units on the front were smashed and in the creek.  A baggage car, crew car and dinning car all derailed.  Our sleeper was behind the dinning car and in the tunnel.  I remember distinctly walking to the rear of the train to another sleeper car.  I would assume that they uncoupled us and left our first sleeper in the tunnel hooked to the dinning car.  BTW, it was tunnel no. 13. 

 

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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Sunday, February 19, 2012 5:01 PM

Got the C&EI boxcar together. Slightly modified Athearn boxcar shell on a Tyco frame. I had to file insets in the ends of the boxcar shell for the coupler pockets to fit into. Otherwise the shell would sit too high.

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Posted by Demay on Sunday, February 19, 2012 4:55 PM

Ohayō (O-hi-o for Chuck),

Happy President’s Day! 

It's chilly outside but it is also very sunny.  I do not have work today since it is a holiday.  I will spend some time educating our kids on some amazing presidents today.  I will also lighten the wife's load by taking care of some of her chores for her.  When that is all finished I will take care of some of my own schoolwork and then hopefully run some trains later this afternoon.

Buckeye - That is an amazing story.  I'm surprised you were able to continue on that same train.

Dougdagrump - Your story is very heartwarming.  I'm glad your folks at the museum were able to make that boy's day.  I'm sure he will remember it for a long time, as will your staff.

Sayonara,

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Posted by fifedog on Sunday, February 19, 2012 3:51 PM

dougnotta - I hope to make the same connection one day at WVSB.  Thanks for sharing.

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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Sunday, February 19, 2012 3:17 PM

Happy birthday Buckeye!Happy B-DayCakeGift

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Posted by dwiemer on Sunday, February 19, 2012 3:11 PM

Happy Birthday Buckeye!  Two nice stories to take with me the rest of the day, thanks guys.

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Posted by dougdagrump on Sunday, February 19, 2012 2:54 PM

Wanted to post this earlier but had forgotten about it. I wasn't there but fortunately I was able to see some of what took place by watching the on-line cam while it was still "experimental". This is an excerpt from our newsletter.

ONE MORE CHRISTMAS STORY

Before the book is closed on Christmas 2011 there is one more story to tell.

It was Saturday, 8:30 p.m. The Museum was bursting with visitors to the "December Nights" celebration. Everyone was in the holiday spirit.

A teenage boy with a red and white cane had come to the Museum for the first time with a burning desire to learn about model railroading. He wound up in the Toy Train Gallery. Even though blind, he was eager to understand what was making all those noises he heard and just what miniature trains actually were.

In the true spirit of the season, Eric D., Jim J. and Jim B. invited this youngster to come inside the layout for a different kind of tour. He was encouraged to touch the track and machines that rode on it.

The boy’s hands embraced each of the three rails with the inquisitiveness of a child discovering something new for the first time. His fingers then guided themselves gently over the top of the diesel locomotive and each of the flat cars in Eric’s military train. The train passed very slowly so the boy’s fingers could gently tap out messages about the equipment on each flat car. The youngster patiently listened as Eric explained everything his fingers were "seeing."

Next came Jim J.'s Empire State Hudson on the upper level and what seemed like an endless stream of milk cars. Again the youngster gently fondled the locomotive, touching the drive wheels, listening to noises from the engine tender, and feeling and smelling the smoke billowing above. More questions came pouring out. Every boxcar got touched. And the remote unit whistled and tolled for the youngster as he gently pushed its buttons.

It was a glorious moment. It was a lifetime of memories for the youngster and for everyone else inside the layout. No one had said "you can’t come in because it might be hazardous for you." No one had said "you can’t touch anything on the layout because something might break." Nothing derailed. And everybody encouraged the youngster to "see" and absorb everything he could with his delicate fingers.

Special thanks to Eric, Jim J. and Jim B. for making one boy’s Christmas dream come true and epitomizing SD3R’s seventeen

year commitment to public outreach.

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Posted by Stourbridge Lion on Sunday, February 19, 2012 2:49 PM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUCKEYE!!! Cake

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Posted by MichRR714 on Sunday, February 19, 2012 2:15 PM

Happy Birthday Buckeye! Happy B-Day

 

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Posted by RockIsland52 on Sunday, February 19, 2012 12:57 PM

Buckeye Riveter

Chuck.....Today is the day.

Thumbs UpHappy B-DayHAPPY BIRTHDAY BUCKEYE!!!!!!!!CakeThumbs Up  

By the way, I was worried about the present I sent to you, so I tracked it.  According to UPS, it was signed for by someone who just penned in "FE" in the signature box. Whistling

Jack

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Posted by rtraincollector on Sunday, February 19, 2012 12:29 PM

Buckeye first Happy B-Day second thats a amazing story. all I can say is wow.

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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Sunday, February 19, 2012 12:23 PM

Thank you all for the Birthday wishes and yes, today is the day.  I was born on the banks of the Wabash in famed Hoosierland.  As a child we rode the NYC and B&O railroads in the 1950s.   Later on after a move to northern Indiana we rode the Pensylvania and the Wabash.  In 1967, I rode the Burlington to Denver.  Many years later, we took Amtrak out west through the mountains.  And here is a story for you today:

The Train Wreck

May 31, 1956

We left Baltimore’s Mount Royal Station in the usual fashion late in the evening.  The big diesel engines growled as the brakes squealed entering the train shed at Mount Royal.  We boarded and took our seats in the sleeper car as usual.  In the middle of the night we awoke from an awful commotion.  The porter was yelling and my mother said we had to move.  We left the compartment and began walking towards the back of the train.   Injured passengers in the coach behind us could be seen in the dim blue night lights.   Relocating to another sleeper car I fell back to sleep.

The train was traveling backwards when  I awoke the next morning, and breakfast was not being served.  At mid morning the train stopped in a small mountain town. We disembarked and walked to a small coffee shop near the train platform.  A small breakfast was purchased, and we returned to the train just in time to see a railroad relic uncouple from the remainder of our train. The small coal black steam engine chugged along the tracks towards the old roundhouse, much to my delight.

Later we learned that our train had been wrecked when it struck a rock slide exiting a tunnel. The engines and baggage cars derailed and plunged  from a bridge into a steep river gorge. Several cars left the tracks, including the dining car located directly ahead of our sleeper.  The engineer and fireman were killed in the wreck.

 February 2002

To celebrate my birthday this year, Molly and Kathy planned an outing at North Bend State Park in West Virginia.  Molly being a senior at WVU, would meet us at the park.  After reading the literature in the room at the park’s lodge, we discovered that the bike trail followed the tracks of the B&O National Limited. In the pamphlet it said that on May 31, 1956, the B&O’s National Limited exited Tunnel No. 13, struck a rock on the tracks and plunged into the creek, killing the engineer and fireman.  I excitedly read to Kathy and Molly the story in the pamphlet, and Kathy looked at me and said that was the same story I had been telling her for years about my train wreck.  We drove down to the wreck site and tunnel and took photos.

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Sunday, February 19, 2012 12:01 PM

Rainy afternoon and chilly.  Temps dropping from 50 this AM to the mid 30's tonight.  Snohio on the way. ???? 50 tomorrow.  Pat might be in for some accumilation. 

Being lazy and staying in.

Buckeye, your birthday present is in the mail. Whistling  Doug W, the cake for Buckeye is "right on". Laugh

Later. 

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Posted by KRM on Sunday, February 19, 2012 11:57 AM

rtraincollector
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 Doug just for you http://www.cabooses4sale.com/ 

 

Hey, RT I want this one.

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