Ho, Ho, Ho! Merry Christmas!
Peace and Joy to each of you!
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
jeffrey-wimberlyGood morning. It's 60 and cloudy this morning. The high is expected to be around 70 and there's a chance of rain.
But Jeffery, that looks like snow in front of that engine house on this Christmas morning.
Johnboy out....................
from Saskatchewan, in the Great White North..
We have met the enemy, and he is us............ (Pogo)
Played around with my U23B pic a little and came up with this Christmas card.
Sawyer Berry
Clemson University c/o 2018
Building a protolanced industrial park layout
Thank you all for the kind words. His loss was tough since we were kind of close. We attended church together and he lives not far from here, so we'd stop by and see him here and there.
But you know what? Today is another day! It's a day of celebration!
Today is the day we celebrate the birth of a child!
Merry Christmas To All!
And it would be my honor to pick up the tab for Christmas Dinner for all of my friends. Please, come in, sit down, and let me serve you a very special dinner.
Sorry to hear about your Grandpa, Philip. Such a great day for your last, having your family around you. He was blessed. I hope that your family weathers the holiday season.
Sue
Anything is possible if you do not know what you are talking about.
Robby P.I hope everybody got what they wanted!!!
I hope everybody got what they wanted!!!
Oh yeah, I did (we all sound so greedy, talking about what we got, when the true focus of this holiday is that our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, was born)
Merry CHRISTmas From The AAT Rwy.
"Rust, whats not to love?"
Merry Christmas
from Sue & Larry
Mornin and a MERRY CHRISTMAS.
Just stopped by to drop off some of Mothers homemade goodys for anyone who happens by.
Today: Partly Cloudy. Becoming Mostly Cloudy by Evening. High 34. West Wind Becoming East-Southeast 7 mph.
The weather yesterday turned out ok for the trip to Lawrenceville for Uncle Loe's funeral. We did have the rain in the morning but the snow they had forecast never showed.
We've got another visitation to go to tomorrow night for my cousin Missy [38]. She died during the night Tues morning, when her car went off the road, hit a culvert, rolled and she was thrown out. She left behind 2 daughters.
Still haven't got ahold of Sally [I'm starting to worry some bout her now] to find out anymore on Jerry. We're going to try n get over to see him, but don't know when yet.
TODD... keep your hopes up the guesser's here are forecasting warmer, sunny n dry for next week. Maybe it'll slip that far north.
JIM... there's a couple 2 story double cabins over at Spring Mill state park in Mitchell IN along with a working gristmill. We use to camp there a lot several years ago and where I got the idea for mine. Lincoln logs are bit on the large size for HO. I'm using some sticks [that's been around here along time] that are bout 12" scale across. The problem is cutting the notches small enough. Try'd a file, sand paper, and a knife with no luck yet. I'll get it figured out one of these days.
Need ta get moving; I think we're going out to Debs dads this morning for awhile. Then it's back home till this evening with her mom n them. Thoughts for all those in need and hope ya'll has a very merry good day.
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Merry Christmas All !!
Phillip i join the others expressing my sorrow at the loss of your grandfather !
TerryinTexas
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Merry Christmas!!!!
Todd
Central Illinoyz
In order to keep my position as Master and Supreme Ruler of the House, I don't argue with my wife.
I'm a small town boy. A product of two people from even smaller towns. I don’t talk on topic….. I just talk.
PC .. the loss of a close family member is always hard and this time of year make it harder. Your grandfather will always be with in your memories the rest of your days here.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you n yours during this time.
Dr. Frankendiesel aka Scott Running BearSpace Mouse for president!15 year veteran fire fighterCollector of Apple //e'sRunning Bear EnterprisesHistory Channel Club life member.beatus homo qui invenit sapientiam
Good Morning from Tipton IN !
Bill Tidler Jr.
Near a cornfield in Indiana...
Just popping in before bed to wish all you great friends a very Merry Christmas. I hope that this season fulfills all of your earnest desires and wishes. May every one have a belly full of Big Bird and a plate full of happiness.
Please remember the reason for the SEASON.
Philip, our condolences on your families loss. It is always sad but especially at this time of year. Hold to the rod dear Buddy.
This has been a long day and there is much to do with family tomorrow, so I had better get a few ZZZZs right now.
Best Wishes to all. Blessings as well to all in need.
Johnboy out..............
PS. A little fella whose Grandparents live next door to us was over for awhile this evening. He really sent A GP-20 and the Christmas train from around the tree flying. A few couplers are in various state of disrepair but it looks like everything will be fine with a little work. He was there with his mother while I had some nieces and nephews down stairs in the train room . Too bad they all arrived at the same time or I would have had it covered. All will be well.
Duke
"Don't take a wooden nickel,because it isn't worth a dime" by my Dad
"There are only 3 things you need out of life:A gentle grade,the wind in your face,and cinders in your hair.....But keep an eye on the water glass!" Jack Evans
Merry Christmas to one and all!
Garry watch the weather forecast before you head up to Michigan. The weather here in northern Ohio is getting dicey to say the least.
Rob, did you catch the last Extreme Trains? It was how they load and unload the circus trains.
Lee
BM1 Lee Soule USCG (ret) L.S.&W Railroad Serving the Lower Great Lakes
Ray--
Ain't Christmas Eve fun? I just finished two Masses at St. Francis of Assisi--both packed to the rafters. Sound man came up to the grand piano and started miking me, then remembered who I was and grinned, "YOU don't need a mike!" I grinned back and said, "Thank you, sir." But oh, boy, I don't know what we'd do without our sound man--you guys are the absolute UNSUNG heroes of any successful service. Take a bow, friend! If anyone deserves it, it's you!
Paul:
Uh-uh, LOL! Those Yellowstones were bought ESPECIALLY for reefer trains over the Sierras. They're my kinda-sorta answer to those beautiful SP Cab-forwards. My idea is that if it's a Yellowstone--backwards or forwards--they can haul anything you want to put behind them and haul it WELL! Actually, those Missabe hunkers spent as much time hauling freight on the Rio Grande during a couple of winters during WWII as they did on the Missabe hauling ore. VERY versatile locos, those handsome babies, by golly. Always wondered why those 18 Yellowstones never got the 'publicity' that the 25 UP Big Boys got, especially since they could generate as much tractive effort at speed as the 4-8-8-4's, and when you think of it, traveled a lot more country during the War. Oh well--on my Rio Grande Yuba River Sub, I like to hook them up to a nice, long train of reefers. They seem to be happy.
Merry Christmas, all.
Tom
Tom View my layout photos! http://s299.photobucket.com/albums/mm310/TWhite-014/Rio%20Grande%20Yuba%20River%20Sub One can NEVER have too many Articulateds!
Philip:
My sincere and deep sympathies to your and your family on the loss of your Grandfather. He sounds like a truly fine man from your description. But if God had to call him home, I would find solace in the fact that He called him home to help celebrate His Son's Birthday. My prayers go out to you. And I don't need to tell you that we will all be reunited in time. Blessings and prayers to you and your family--I will remember him and all of you in my Intentions tomorrow at Christmas Mass.
Best to you,
Phillip- I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know it well. My sympathy goes out to you and your family. He was a hero in many ways. Both in the service of our country and in the service of his family. If it is any comfort at all, he appears to have been called home to attend the greatest birthday of all with the Lord in his own home. What an honor that is.
Peace be with you in your time of grief. Our prayers are with you.
Phillip,
May I add my prayers and sympathy for you and your family. I know a bit how it can hurt as I got word of my fathers death in the midst of my youngest sons' first birthday. May you find peace and solace in the memories of your times together. J.R.
Evening Gang:
Phillip I'm deeply saddened to hear about your grandfather. My sympathys go out to you and your family.
Bob good to see you in the dinner.
Tom that's a great picture of the Yellowstones. Of course that should be a string of ore cars behind the one on the main not a reefer block. Send it on to me and I'll let it pull a propper train.
To all my friends in the dinner, Merry Christmas.
Good Night All
***Philip, my deepest sympathies to you and yours. That is a tough loss at any time, let alone today. I'm very sorry to hear this news.
Had an OK time with Inlaws, until towards the end of the evening. Won't bother with details.
Picked up another wagon for the wife tonight on the-bay:
Thunderstorm rolled through and rained heavily for a short time. Nothing else to report on from the ol' farm. Night All.
Rob
PC: I'm sorry too that he's left you for a time. Grandparents have wonderful stories. I hope you got to collect on the history. May you and your family join him, though not for a while.
-Morgan
Merry Christmas to all! I just got home from our 8:30 Christmas Eve service. As head usher I was one of several people running around behind the scenes making it so that all who were at the Lessons and Carols had a joyous time. Lights that have to be turned off, help with the sound system, open doors, shut doors, etc. I also got to play two handbells for the bell peal right before the last hymn, Joy To The World! Glorious, simply glorious.
pcarrellThank you all. My only sadness is that I won't get to spend any more time with him for a while. One day though, we'll see each other again. Tomorrow is another day though, so let me just wish all of you a Merry Christmas!
Thank you all. My only sadness is that I won't get to spend any more time with him for a while. One day though, we'll see each other again.
Tomorrow is another day though, so let me just wish all of you a Merry Christmas!
Philip my heart felt sympathy to you and all your family! I can only hope and pray that my own end should be with loving family and friends and in sure hope!
Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Peace to you and joy!
To those of you who are traveling have a safe and blessed holiday!
Good evening.
Bob K. Thanks for stopping by and for the greeting. Please stop in again soon. I hope you and the kids are doing fine this Christmas.
Philip... You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Everyone .......... Have a blessed Christmas. We will drive 300 miles to Cincinnati in the morning.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Philip: He has gone on to a better place and you will see him again. Cherish this time you have with your loved ones for it is all too brief.
Phillip, I am sorry as well. I don't have any grandparents left, on my mom side and my dads side. I lost my grandmother about 3 years ago. Thats why I moved to Pa. I had nothing left. Its rough still. Sometimes I think its still just a dream.
I don't understand sometimes why......but they are at a better place.
Merry Christmas!
If you haven't noticed, I haven't been online for a week. Well, the reason is........... my computer's motherboard fried.
Phillip: Sorry about your loss. I know how it feels when a member of your family is lost so sudden.
Happy Festivus!
Luke
- Luke
Modeling the Southern Pacific in the 1960's-1980's