Two Trees Times- Week of 17 Oct 2005

[Anonymous]

17 October 2005

Crews Finish Work on Poor Vic‘s Curve
Next Project to Extend the the Line to Micaela
By Richard "Scoop" Carails- Two Trees Times

Poor Vic‘s, Texas- N&MRR crews finished their up grade of the section of the line known as Poor Vic‘s Curve late Saturday Morning. Prior to that time the speed limit of that section had been reduced to 5 mph by Texas Railway Commission inspectors. The old line had been in place since the early 1900s had had only had its rails replaced once, back in the 1940s. Full maintenance of that area came to an end in 1968.


A late inspection of the recent work at Poor Vic’s

“Most of those crossties,” said Lester Howard track crewman, “were so rotten, it’s a wonder we didn‘t kill ourselves even going so slow as we did.”

The line to Micaela, Texas has been temporary closed by order of N&MRR President Capt J.E. Carrales citing that the condition of existing track is too unsafe even for slow speeds.


Temporary End-of-the-Line, Lester Howard and New Conductor Ben E. Ficial inspect the bumper.

“Once the rest of the line is upgraded,” said Carrales, “we will have regular service to Micaela, Texas.”



Garden Flyer runs 25th train!
By Richard "Scoop" Carails- Two Trees Times

Two Trees, Texas- The Garden Flyer, lead train of the Norma & Micaela Railroad, celebrated its 25 non-regular run this past Saturday. The booming rail-fan tourist trade and plantation cargo have been cited as the reason for the success of the train.


Jimmy Sanderson welcomes in the 25th Run!

The Garden Flyer normally runs as a full passenger train with an occasionally mixed consist. It is pulled by a variety of N&MRR locomotives as per policy. Treasurer E.N. Velopes says that over 2,000 rail fan and commuters have moved over the line since the non-regular service began three months ago.


Local Photography Club tries to Capture Railroad Experience
By Richard "Scoop" Carails- Two Trees Times

Norma, Texas- The Norma Photographic Society has begun an expose on railroad life and has asked for permission to publish some of their works in the Two Trees Times. Phil N. Shutter, president of the society extended thanks to Times owner R.E. Porter for the opportunity.


Plate one from the “In the Cab” series

More work will be done on the matter and published here for your perusal.

G.R.A.P.E. Announces New Membership and Sister Publications
Membership grows adding Boulder Creek News
Garden Railways Associated Press Enterprises

On Tuesday, October 11, the announcement was made that the Boulder Creek & Western Railroad will be operating once again, additionally that area also saw the introduction of its newest publication, the Boulder Creek News.

Current members of G.R.A.P.E. members include…
Boulder Creek News
http://www.freewebs.com/traindude109/
The Rosebud Falls Gazette
www.freewebs.com/ttrigg/index.htm
The Two Trees Times
www.freewebs.com/twotreestimes/index.htm




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Announcement: Employees needed for possible new venture, pick up application and questionnaire at Two Trees Rail Depot. Call Ian Braun of the Ianbrau Brewing Company at… [phone].

Announcement: Two Trees Police department looking for able bodied officers. See Officer Placa at the Creer Mercantile Building or call [phone].

For Sale: Complete set of Two Trees Times Back Issues. Good Condition. Call Lester Howard at [phone].

For Sale: N&MRR railroad map. Good Condition, color map. Call Lester Howard at [phone].

[Train 284]

Great job Capt.! As always! Thanks for putting a little info on my railroad too!