cudaken I am a bit of a Bessimer nut thanks to Ed.
Wait 'til you see my next project, Ken!
A Bessemer F7, still in orange, with B&O lettering and a bronze Capitol dome on the nose door!
Best of both worlds
Well — looky there! Top 'O the page! Grab your favorite waitress... and tell her what you're having The tab's on me.
Cheers, Ed
gmpullman looky there! Top 'O the page! Grab your favorite waitress... and tell her what you're having The tab's on me.
OK Ed, but I'm telling her YOU said it was OK!
So.....anyway...you guys are either up early, or out late...
I'll start out with a coffee..........how about whole wheat toast and BB? That'll do it for now.
Another day in Chicago. Yesterday, the city woke up to a new Mayor.
Looks like we've wondered into the "page number twilight zone"
Mike.
My You Tube
Good Morning All,
Another milder morning but still too much wind. Enough infact that the CFO (that would be my wife) cancelled her trip to Fun and Sun in Lakeland, the big air show and meeting. Too bad but safety first is best.
Spent some time working on the layout last night. Found so far a total of 5 turnouts from Peco where the drive wheels can bridge the gap at the frog and short the works. I never had the problem before but this is my first full DCC layout and I'm learning all sorts of stuff I didn't know. This is just to get the trackage working, can't wait until I start doing mods on the rolling stock and sound systems. I'm using my Bowser U-25B to prove all the tracks as it seems the most sensetive to bridging gaps and finding track faults. The two steam locomotives I have seem to sail right through anything (both BLI's).
Still having issues with my bad knee. Probably will call the doc if it's not improving tomorrow. I do have Arthur itis in it and it is also the one where I tore the MCL years ago so problems were expected. Just didn't think a pair of 10 hour days in a pickup would trigger it. In the old days, we'd team drive cross country 16 hours at a time.
Well time to hobble out to the shop. Making a wheel straightening fixture and getting a modified gearbox sorted out plus all the usual interruptions. CUL, J.R.
Good morning. I could definitely use a black coffee today, thank you. A nicer weather outlook for tomorrow, plans for an outdoor project in the works. Today I think I will start a new model.
A combination of styrene and wood. This one's going to take a while.
TF
Interesting building. If DMIR would it be some sort of multi track loader building? Based on a prototype? Nosey people would like to know. J.R.
Nice to see the Museum of Science and Industry mentioned. Getting close up to the Pioneer Zephyr and NYC 999 is great and even over a decade later the "Great Train Story" HO layout is worth spending some time with. Not to metion the planes and other vehicles they've got.
SeeYou190 We are not doing hot dogs or pizza "Georgia Style", or anything crazy like that down here. You up there in the far-far-north better lay off chicken & waffles. That is our thing. Thanks. -Kevin .
We are not doing hot dogs or pizza "Georgia Style", or anything crazy like that down here. You up there in the far-far-north better lay off chicken & waffles.
That is our thing.
Thanks.
-Kevin
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Sorry buddy,
Thanks to the Pullman Porters and the Great Migration, we've long adopted a few southern staples, especially in the south side and over here on the west side where Soul Food is big.
Interesting that another gentleman mentioned souped-up Mac N Cheese. That's made alot of inroads here over the past decade to where now it's on most bar menus. I think that had more to do with hipsters though. Mac N Cheese has been a soul food staple since the 50's but only more recently did it show up with other stuff in/on it.
cudaken Eilifi Thank You for the Bessimer Photo! I am a bit of a Bessimer nut thanks to Ed. Has I miss spell I have Bessimer SD 7 #802 dragging some hoppers and Bessimer SD 7 #453 is getting ready to hit the rails again!. You made me smile for the first time today!
Eilifi Thank You for the Bessimer Photo! I am a bit of a Bessimer nut thanks to Ed. Has I miss spell I have Bessimer SD 7 #802 dragging some hoppers and Bessimer SD 7 #453 is getting ready to hit the rails again!. You made me smile for the first time today!
Happy to bring you a smile on what sounds like a tough time. I don't have much of an agenda when it comes to trainspotting. I just photograph whatever I happen across during the day that seems notable and/or is in range for a good shot. When I saw the Bessemer I knew I had to get a picture.
Visit the Chicago Valley Railroad for Chicago Trainspotting and Budget Model Railroading.
Good Morning —
How about a look at the other Grand Central?
Grand_Central by Edmund, on Flickr
Grand_Central_Train Shed by Edmund, on Flickr
Historic American Buildings Survey (Library of Congress) Cervin Robinson
Grand Central Station, 201 West Harrison Street (Corner of West Harrison & South Wells), Chicago, Cook County, IL
If you go looking for it today, don't expect to ask for a B&O timetable or see a Redcap.
Grand-Central_site by Edmund, on Flickr
Those two strips of concrete toward the far end of the grass are probably remnants of the passenger platforms. Those will be gone soon as there is apartment building construction going on there today.
...and in better days!
BnO_Capitol_E8-1452 by Edmund, on Flickr
The Capitol, the day after Christmas, 1967.
That was one massive train shed.
I think someone in here is building one.
Good Afternoon, well it isin Johannesburg
We are nowin S.Africa on our way to safari in Botswana andZimbabwe. It is hot here and seems more so after Winterpeg. This will be our last one as we are finding the travel verytaxing.
TF, youand your wife look young to me in that photo!
Ken, sorry to hear Sparkie isn tdoing well.
You won t hear from me for couple of weeks as there is no Wifi in the bush.
CN Charlie
Good morning, everybody ... Coffee and a donut, please.
TF ... That is a nice photo of a happy couple. Nice to see both of you . ... It looks like your next project will be challenging. have fun.
Ken .... I hope the roof guy came and fized the roof for you.
Ed ... That F7 is interesting. ... Nice phtos of Chicago Grand Central Station. I rode the B&O Capitol Limited from there many years ago. .... I remember when the railroads provided dedicated bus transportation between the majot stations. For example, passengers arriving in Grand Central via B&O could take the bus to Union Station to board a CB&Q train.
JR ... Good to hear you had time to work on the layout. Sorry to hear you have knee problems.
Eilif ... Glad you are here in the Diner and particpating in the Chicago discussion. I agree the Museum of Science and Inducry is worthwhile. I went there a lot when I was young, but hardly any visist to it in recent years.
Below is a photo of the Electroliner operated by the Chicago, North Shore, and Milwaukee Railroad. The train used CTA elevated tracks on the Loop where passenger could board the train to ride to Milwaukee or cities located along that line. ... I recall riding on it several times. It had a front row seat across the aisle from the motorman. I sat there on a couple of the trips and enjoyed the view from the front window. It was a fast train on parts of the trip.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Thanks Charlie and Garry. Ya put a smile on my face. I'm going to start thinking more like Charlie does, (Young) I like it.
The one that sticks in my head lately is what Brent posted the other night. The quote from Clint Eastwood on the golf course that day. "I don't let the old man in". I like that one. I have already adopted it, I'm going to live by it. Instead of always complaining about my aches and pains, I am going to start replacing negativity with positive things to say... and think. I needed a lesson in this department, Your mind is a powerful thing, it will do what you tell it.
Judy and I just turned 55 last year. Our birth dates are less than 2 months apart, we have been together for 26 years. I wouldn't trade one day of those 26 years for all the money in the world. According to Clint Eastwood's way of thinking, we have a brand-new 26 years together to look forward to.
She supports my railroad hobby, obviously, it's in the living room I support anything she comes up with.
She's always finding fun stuff for us to do on our day off together. Last Monday we went to TILT. This old school bar just loaded with old-school pinball machines, up in Minneapolis. Lunch special, a loaded Chicago dog and 10 tokens for $9. How can you beat that?
I kept winning games on the Beatles one. We had fun for 2 hours. She always finds fun stuff for us to do
Heartland Division CB&Q I remember when the railroads provided dedicated bus transportation between the majot stations. For example, passengers arriving in Grand Central via B&O could take the bus to Union Station to board a CB&Q train.
Yep, that was the Parmelee Transfer service. A longstanding institution in Chicago. I remember they were still running in the early Seventies but I think when Amtrak consolidated the operations to Union Station there wasn't much need to run from depot-to-depot.
LOTS of information here:
http://www.coachbuilt.com/bui/p/parmelee/parmelee.htm
Good day to all — Ed
Track fiddler The quote from Clint Eastwood on the golf course that day. "I don't let the old man in". I like that one.
Yeah, sure. Easy enough for Ole Clint to say. He has a .44 magnum.
Yea, along with a fist full of dollars.
maxman Track fiddler The quote from Clint Eastwood on the golf course that day. "I don't let the old man in". I like that one. Yeah, sure. Easy enough for Ole Clint to say. He has a .44 magnum.
Yeah you're right. I'm only half the man. I'm looking at my 22 caliber rifle right now, locked and loaded for my home defense
Clint Eastwood would blow the man right out of his boots. The guy that entered my house would rub the side of his neck and say, "what are you trying to do", tickle me
Good thing I purchased hollow points
Vinnie's just getting back from lunch. Not sure he's going to follow along with these recent posts? Aren't there enough railroad and modeling topics to talk about?
How about a moody photo from the master, Jack Delano? January, 1943.
To_Trains by Edmund, on Flickr
This is the old waiting room, Chicago Union Station, demolished in 1969.
Oh come on Ed, it's all in fun. Just some funny good Yuk's.
A little different than when things get too thick around here, when the monitor has to step in.
I did post a Chicago dog I'll go watch the video now, I surely ain't getting much modeling done
TF, aren't you suppose to be at work
I haven't worked for a month Mike I think I'm having paranoid delusions of grandeur, I was enjoying my time off at first, now it's getting a little old actually I'm getting very concerned about this, I don't like to work anymore unless it's something I like to do
Okay it must be that mid boring part of the day here. No train stuff being posted. I would post some but all I have is boring drawings on paper of a modeling project I'm starting. As far as I understand the Diner can be off-topic from trains so I need to share a funny.
My Judy just called from the hotel. She is not happy which is surprising because she usually is. She is the house cleaning supervisor and has to get involved helping out with cleaning when the hotel is too busy. The hotel has been busy.
Last night she told me about this pervert that was nancing around in his underwear while she was straightening up his room. Today she calls me and says, John I have to go back to that room and I don't want to do it but nobody else will. I tell her, relax Judy. Do you remember doorbell ditch when you were a kid? She says yeah.
I tell her, here's what you do. Get some towels together, some coffee, some chocolate mints that you put on the beds, maybe even a complementary cheese tray from the kitchen.... bang on the door three times and start booking down the hall to the elevator and get off that floor.
She laughed and said thanks, that's what I'm going to do.... she called back laughing, I was laughing too.
I think even Pink Floyd said at one time through my days of remembrance.... is there anybody out there?
Howdy .... I'll have a Chicago style hot dog, please.
The Chicago, Aurora, and Elgin was an interurban railroad connecting western suburbs with downtown Chicago.
Meanwhile in New York.......
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Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
Track fiddler I think even Pink Floyd said at one time through my days of remembrance.... is there anybody out there?
If I'm not mistaken, TF it's "Is there anybody IN there"
Track fiddlerOh come on Ed, it's all in fun. Just some funny good Yuk's.
Thanks Ed. I may have overlooked that one. Right before the song of well lyrics quoted by you, they say "Is there anybody out there". I suggest you brush up on your Pink Floyd
The Lackawanna heritage unit made its way out to Salt Lake City today. The NS units are a rare sight out this far west so deep into UP territory, so it was fun to see!
Track fiddlerI suggest you brush up on your Pink Floyd
OK, you're right! Part of the intro. I think I'll put "The Wall" in the DVD player tonight while I'm working on models
"Pinky! Get off the line you idiot"
My hands felt just like two baloons... Ed
All good in the hood Ed
Track Fiddler
For those who appreciate Pink Floyd I would greatly suggest Tangerine Dream force majeure not anywhere near as good but when we're dealing with Pink Floyd half as good is good too! And there is a ghost train
Evenin' Folks!
Just poping in to say, I won't be around for the next 5/6 days or so. Tomorroe MNorning I get to drive to Rochester Airport to begin a journey that I hope will be life changing for me..... I'm heading out to Key West to see a lady friend who is a Snow Bird down there and hear her sing in a choral concert this Sunday. Well she knows that was just a good excuse to visit......
I won't have any way nor time to be sitting staring at the computer while there, and I don't have a smarty pants type of phone. My old flip phone can make phone calls... That is all I want it for. May be able to get on line on their computer, but I would much rather see some of the great sights down there. Will be nice to get where it is a bit warmer, I think and do some walking on the beach. Tomorrow morning is supposed to be one of icy spring days here in Central NY, so I will be driving carefully!
See you next week!