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Posted by Guilford Guy on Saturday, May 17, 2008 10:43 PM
 WCfan wrote:

 Guilford Guy wrote:
 WCfan wrote:
Looks like some one need some Weed conrtol on there ROW. Wink [;)]

Nah... we're pro environment! Tongue [:P]

LOL Laugh [(-D]

Take out the F unit and slap in a GEVO.....send it into the environmentalists. Wink [;)]

Nah its okay, we're using bio-diesel powered hybrid prime movers...

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Posted by Animal on Monday, May 19, 2008 8:48 AM
So thtas why alcos are nearly non existant anymore lol
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Posted by boston1943 on Monday, May 19, 2008 4:54 PM

Sorry, I don't live near Boston, but I am facinated with the city and especialy with South Station. Did you know that durring WW2 (the period I model) it was the most used station in the US (part of the reason for the era)

Thanks for the tip, if anyone else has anything they can add, please do so.Headphones [{(-_-)}]

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Posted by Guilford Guy on Monday, May 19, 2008 5:28 PM
Southie/SS (South Station) used to have a lower level. It had 2 tracks, but was only used once, and due to poor ventilation almost asphyxiated the entire crowd. Until the 70's part of the platform was used in a bowling alley, until that was torn down. If you want any pix of South Station I can get them anytime.

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 2:58 PM
Really? I never knew that! It still has a lower level with tracks.....but that's the red line....Laugh [(-D] (the Boston subway for all you midwesterners)
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Posted by WCfan on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 5:27 PM

Ahhhh noooo east coast. Un farmillier!!! Get back to North woods, eh! LOL. Wink [;)] Laugh [(-D]

Non model railroad related, but I did some of my frist railfanning in 2 weeks! Woot, and a WC too. 3002, Ex Gate Way Western RR/Western Pacific.

Here's the link to my report.

http://cs.trains.com/forums/41/1311329/ShowPost.aspx#1311329

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Posted by Packers#1 on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 7:30 PM
Very nice photo. Don't forget the South, tyler.

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Posted by Hoople on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 9:45 PM

Or the west, come on...

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Posted by railroadnut675 on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 11:40 AM

   We of the Southeast know of only two railroads: CSX, and NS.

   Yes there is an Amtrak station here, and its a 10 min. drive to downtown Tampa, but the Amtrak trains have a bad tendency to crash and be late etc. 

A CSX leaving Uceta yard, the local yard.

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Posted by Guilford Guy on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 1:58 PM
 railroadnut675 wrote:

   We of the Southeast know of only two railroads: CSX, and NS.

What about FEC? or Seminole Gulf? Or all those shortlines? 

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Posted by Packers#1 on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 3:21 PM
GG, we of the southeast focus on class 1s. You, however, are a shortline fanatic, my friend (which is good). There are some shortlines in the southeast (IDK how many in SC). They have very colorful paint schemes.

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 3:24 PM
Yeah, or other countries...I kinda got confused and thought I was posting on Teen Railfan Place, which is pretty much all midwesterners.
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Posted by WCfan on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 3:42 PM

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Yeah, or other countries...I kinda got confused and thought I was posting on Teen Railfan Place, which is pretty much all midwesterners.

More like Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. lol. A few People from other parts of the country and world.

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Posted by railroadnut675 on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 8:01 PM
 Guilford Guy wrote:
 railroadnut675 wrote:

   We of the Southeast know of only two railroads: CSX, and NS.

What about FEC? or Seminole Gulf? Or all those shortlines? 

I don't know about shortlines, but Seminole Gulf is CSX's partner in crime in SW Florida.

FEC runs Jacksonville to Miami and exchanges with CSX and NS.

There used to be about 15 railroads running out of Tampa, but now its down to twoSad [:(]

P.S. Amtrack doesn't count

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Posted by railroadnut675 on Friday, May 23, 2008 8:48 AM

reviving thread

(paddles)

CLEAR!

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Posted by Hoople on Friday, May 23, 2008 9:43 AM

 TrainManTy wrote:
Yeah, or other countries...I kinda got confused and thought I was posting on Teen Railfan Place, which is pretty much all midwesterners.

Sometimes it seems like there is only two people west of montana...

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Posted by Railfan Alex on Friday, May 23, 2008 3:29 PM
What projects are you working on now? I'm concurring resistors and 1.5 volt bulbs!Zzz [zzz]

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Posted by Guilford Guy on Friday, May 23, 2008 4:27 PM
Finish 2 locos for friends, B&M MP15DC, B&M 4-8-2, MBTA Trainset, O scale Interurban...

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Posted by cahrn on Friday, May 23, 2008 5:06 PM
You all dont know me, but im starting my new layout now. Using my old 4x8 benchwork but re-tracking and re doing the scenery. Perhaps I will post some pictures once I get underway. I recently chose a track plan and Im going to pick up new track, turnouts, and roadbed this weekend after I prep the table. Just thought Id let you fellow modelers know what Im up to.
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Posted by boston1943 on Friday, May 23, 2008 5:27 PM

That would be spectacular! I would be very grateful!

 

Thanks! 

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Posted by Packers#1 on Friday, May 23, 2008 8:21 PM
Some structure roofs, and still painting.

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Posted by railroadnut675 on Saturday, May 24, 2008 6:58 AM

a lumber yard

 

BTW, how many of you go to Barnes and Noble? Is it true you can get old issues of MRR for cheaper?

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Posted by Railfan Alex on Saturday, May 24, 2008 12:42 PM

Well, I'm not quite sure you'll find the actual "magazine," because according to their website they don't have any. They do have new/used Model Railroader "Books" for sale. (The ones that look like magazines, that are more fancy, are oftentimes just a collection of articles from the past, which go for about $20.00). See the link: http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/results.asp?SZE=10&WRD=model+railroader&SAT=1

Happy searching! Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

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Posted by Raymond Leggs on Saturday, May 24, 2008 6:45 PM

I'm 18 and I don't have a layout for several reasons.

1.) only two turnouts.

3.) No pasenger coaches that are intact. well exept one I guess.

3. My little sister

4.) room is small. :EEK!  

 

 

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Posted by railroadnut675 on Saturday, May 24, 2008 10:40 PM
 Railfan Alex wrote:

Well, I'm not quite sure you'll find the actual "magazine," because according to their website they don't have any. They do have new/used Model Railroader "Books" for sale. (The ones that look like magazines, that are more fancy, are oftentimes just a collection of articles from the past, which go for about $20.00). See the link: http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/results.asp?SZE=10&WRD=model+railroader&SAT=1

Happy searching! Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

Alas! I was only able to get this months copy of MRR Disapprove [V]

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Posted by Railfan Alex on Sunday, May 25, 2008 9:05 AM
 railroadnut675 wrote:
 Railfan Alex wrote:

Well, I'm not quite sure you'll find the actual "magazine," because according to their website they don't have any. They do have new/used Model Railroader "Books" for sale. (The ones that look like magazines, that are more fancy, are oftentimes just a collection of articles from the past, which go for about $20.00). See the link: http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/results.asp?SZE=10&WRD=model+railroader&SAT=1

Happy searching! Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

Alas! I was only able to get this months copy of MRR Disapprove [V]

What was the price difference?

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Posted by Guilford Guy on Sunday, May 25, 2008 11:44 AM
Mah feet hurt... lolz
I went railfanning yesterday...
Went to Ayer Mass with a friend, and caught Guilford+NS Power and a single freight. A few commuters as well. Went exploring as well. Old PC trailer, date nails, air hoses, plastic pellets, etcetera. Met up with a couple of other friends, and then took a train to North Station, took the subway to South Station, snapped some pictures, and took a Providence train to Providence, and a ride to the other house~!
Did I mention mah feet hurt?

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Posted by WCfan on Sunday, May 25, 2008 12:08 PM

I went railfanning today too! My pics are on TRP.

Friday I also reieved my Soo Line Historical and Techincal Seociety (SLHTS) Mag! It has a ton of info in it. http://www.sooline.org/home.html

For modeling I have done nothing. But I will post another fantsy loco I made a while ago. I wanted to see what a SD45-2B looked in WC colors.

Maybe one day I'll model it. lol.

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Posted by DFerg on Sunday, May 25, 2008 7:36 PM

Well, in the way of modelling I havn't done anything since the last time I posted. And yes I do know how long ago that was... Someone tell me why spring work on farms coincide with the due dates for year end projects at school? And then I also had my prom last weekend. So basicly I only had the chance to run a few trains. I also missed an extra on the local short line this afternoon. Aperently while I was at work today, the Ottawa Cental Railway was moving some army equipment from Ottawa to I'm assuming Montreal. So I missed that one, and my sister was to slow at getting the camera, so no pictures. But I guess some of my neighbours got some pictures, so if I can borrow some of their's I'll post them. Well I'm going to go and work on a very exilerating and  exciting data managment project now.

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Posted by WCfan on Monday, May 26, 2008 5:39 PM

I got another fansty loco. A WC SD45T-2.

I hope you guys aren't getting sick of me posting this much WC stuff.

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