TJ's mission

[powlee]

TJ

Keep us informed of your mission. Nice crisp pics. Shame your camera was already packed when we met in the car park behind the steakhouse as you left on your covert mission. My lieutenant struck out in her effort to record this momentous occasion. However it is viewable and if I can get  pic to load and I am striking out so far. Never had the problem before. Beginning to think forces at work to block the event being leaked to the world.

`      Hey,be careful out there.`

[Capt Bob Johnson]

MEMO

TO: TJ

FROM: Fat Capt

TEXT:  That one looks pretty well mushed to me, I doubt it's good for much of anything but spare parts!

I've got a little used branchline (granary went out of business) that switched grain hoppers.   It used an old Navy Yard 44 tonner (1953 model) for motive power.   I can shake that loose from ops and have it sent over to you and only charge the railroad $1/2 million + shipping and handling of course!   If you need to see a pic I think Doug can send you one in his next missive!

By the way, you better get on Flatbottom about his no cleanum rules!   Brownface is fixin to get rid of your washers and polishers!    He's gonna drive Dixie D into bankruptcy!   Dern beancounters!

[tangerine-jack]

Top Secret:  FOUO

 

Commando team TJ captured Eden railways state of the art repair facility and refit shop at 1630 local time.  Facility was cleverly disguised as a ice cream shop.  Also captured were two advanced locomotive prototypes.  Request technical assistance team be dispatched to site for analysis of captured equipment.

 

End transmission

العالم العربي و هي الاكبر في مجال خدمال النقل (الركاب و البضائع)وتعتبر العمود الفقري لنقل الركاب في مصر حيث يبلغ حجم نقل الركاب بالسكك الحديدية ما يقرب من 1.4 مليون راكب يوميا و يبلغ نصيبها من نقل الركاب اكثر

[ttrigg]

Memo From The President

RbFSRWy

To: The FatCapt

Rule #59 of the RbFSRWy Operation Manual clearly states that, and I quote, "under no circumstance should any effort be consumed at cleaning the exterior of any equipment until such time as it has accumulated at least a thickness of one half inch.  Trains may be rerouted through rain storms for the purpose of cleaning."  
I'm afraid that the young Mr. Brownface is correct and those employees will have to find new work elsewhere.  I understand that there might be a lubrication position open in Commando Group TJ.

 

Your friend

Douglas Flatbottm 

[Capt Bob Johnson]

MEMO

TO:   Doug Flatbottom

FROM: Fat Capt

Text:  Doug, will you please order that darn beancounter Brownface to stop trying to make such drastic changes in the operation of the Dixie D without consultation!   Darn fool wants to stop washing and waxing locomotives in order to lay off a couple of people and save money.   As you know, TJ believes that you need to keep equipment clean and in pristine condition in order that it works when you need it!    Besides, he has proved that the waxing of equipment has reduced friction and increased fuel economy!    TJ hates those beancounters, they go to any end to save a penny and wind up losing dollars!

[ttrigg]

Commando Group Reaches Rail Head


With assistance from Achmed and Omar, Commando Group TJ has reached the military railhead of the Eden Lines.  Commander Tangerine Jack was quoted as saying "there were no casualties in the peaceful capturing of the rail head at Sadarn-al-Raq."  The two old men who had been guarding the rail head with antique sling shots surrendered without resistance to Commando Group TJ.  Tangerine Jack and his men quickly repaired a military train that had been at the station due to unlubricated wheel bearings.  Omar daTentmaker said he had been offered a fair price for his camels prior to them being rendered down into fat which was used to lubricate the trains wheels.  After loading equipment seized from the local Iraqi National Guard the newly formed Task Force TJ set out to capture the main headquarters of the Eden Lines.

[ttrigg]

Commando Group Searches for rails.

Tangerine Jack, Commander of Commando Group TJ, complains about maps provided by the RbFSRWy.  "The maps provided by Douglas (Douglas Flatbottom of the RbFSRWy) which he assured me were up to date and less than three days old, showed rail lines over this bridge.  As anyone can plainly see, Doug's maps are wrong."  Local natives assured this reporter that the rails were torn up almost three years ago.  Tribal leader Omar da Tentmaker said that the new rail line is about sixty mile to the east, and has agreed to provide camel transport to the commando group for the three day journey across the desert.  Commander Tangerine Jack  stated the he for one had had enough of these "ships of the desert" and wondered if there was a water borne passage and fishing boats.  When offered magnificent Arabian Stallions at ten times the price, TJ stated that it was not within the operations budget.

[Capt Bob Johnson]

After a brief stopover at Gibraltar for food, fuel, and updated intelligence, the SS Minnow departed for an undisclosed destination in the Eastern Med.   Commando Group TJ has fully recovered from it's bout of "Mal de Mare" and has resumed (somewhat constrained by vessel size) training and preparations for it's mission.

Upon reaching shore and disembarking TJ gratefully accepted deliverance and was heard to say "Now I know why I'm in the Railroad business; The Fat Capt. can keep his big iron boats!"  He then stated that he thought "Flatbottom was just trying to get rid of him using that little trawler for such a long voyage; and Harmonica Pete found every rut and rough spot in the whole darn ocean!"

Achmed and his 47 camels (from the RT&F Middle Eastern Division) were then engaged to transport Group TJ to it's destination in Iraq; and TJ was heard to exclaim "I'll never complain about bouncing on some boat again after taking this ride!"

There have been rumors of a clandestine crossing of the Syrian-Iraq border at some time in the dead of night by a long camel train.   A homing pigeon has just arrived at the East Coast US base of the Roundtuit & Faraway with an arrival message from Mr. Jack!

[ttrigg]

PBY from the NORMA & MICAELA air force makes emergency drop of medical supplies.


President Brownface acting chairman of the Dixie D confirmed that he had been in secure voice contact with Capt. Harmonica Pete of the Fast Trawler SS Minnow.  Cpt. Harmonica had reported that the entire Commando Group TJ had been leaning over the gunwales feeding the fish for the last several hours.  The PBY made an accurate air drop of sea sickness medications to the SS Minnow.  Cpt Harmonica confirms that all the commando group is now peacefully sleeping below decks and expects no further interruptions to the voyage to Iraq.

[ttrigg]

Railroad tycoons meet at port as Mr. Tangerine Jack departs on mission to conquer foreign rails.

The Fat Capt and Mr. Douglas Flatbottom meet with Mr. Tangerine Jack and cemented final plans for the conquest of the railroad system in Iraq known as The Eden Lines.  The Fast Trawler "SS Minnow" on loan from Piccolo Pete, President of Rosebud Fisheries, has been assigned to transport TJ and his commando crew on the voyage to foreign ports.  The Fast Trawler SS Minnow is scheduled to complete the trip in just under 3 weeks.  Capt Carrales of THE NORMA & MICAELA RAILROAD has donated one of his aircraft to escort the fast trawler in its mission to deliver Commando Group TJ.

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THIS TALE IS PLACED IN HONOR OF OUR FRIEND TJ AND ALL THOSE WHO HAVE PUT THEIR HOBBIES AND FAMILY LIVES ON THE SHELF IN ORDER THAT THEY COULD SERVE OUR COUNTRY!

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[Capt Bob Johnson]

Not being folks who would let past animosities get in the way of turning an "honest" Dollar, President Flatbottom of the Rosebud Falls Scenic RR Co., The Fat Capt. of the Roundtuit & Faraway, and Mr. Tangerine Jack of the Dixie D have collectively decided that a very attractive opportunity to gain some quick cash may exist in orchestrating a hostile takeover of the Iraqi National Railroad which operates under the name of "Eden Lines"!

Mr. TJ has been dispatched to explore the situation "in depth" directly on scene there in Iraq!   During his absence, Mr. Flatbottom has detailed his senior Vice President Brownface (Picillo Pete's 2^nd cousin) to oversee the day to day operation of the Dixie D, and report to the Fat Capt. should he require advice or policy determinations!

Since there is no direct or indirect rail connection between Tidewater Virginia and Iraq, it is expected that this deployment will be rather lengthy in nature.   TJ has been equipped with a veritable stable of homing pigeons so that he can promptly report his findings to his partners!

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THIS TALE IS PLACED IN HONOR OF OUR FRIEND TJ AND ALL THOSE WHO HAVE PUT THEIR HOBBIES AND FAMILY LIVES ON THE SHELF IN ORDER THAT THEY COULD SERVE OUR COUNTRY!