BATMAN
I must have missed some of the footage in the diner while I was sick. I had to do a recap. Sometimes you never cease to amaze me with your wilderness pictures Brent.
When we were kids we used to walk down the railroad tracks because it was the shortest way to cut across town. I know technically you're not supposed to do that but between the three, four of us we did have a half a brain and good hearing. If a train came you could always step off to the side but kids don't try this at home.
Looking at your picture Brent I don't think walking down the railroad tracks would be such a good idea in the winter time in your neck of the woods. Yep, a good pair of snowshoes and off to the side would be a much better bet.
What's with the guy in the yellow vest? Either he has a beer or he's flipping someone off Was there a bridge somewhere down the line? How did you guys get separated like that? Maybe the fourth guy was on the bridge taking the picture I see two phone cameras up in the air. It would be interesting to see the picture from the side.
TF
TF, that photo I believe was taken from atop the West Mount MacDonald tunnel portal. The track going off to the right in the photo is enters the Connaught tunnel a little further on. The Mount MacDonald tunnel is 14.7 km long, the Connaught tunnel is 8km long. The Mount MacDonald tunnel is 300' lower than the Connaught tunnel which is above it.
Brent
"All of the world's problems are the result of the difference between how we think and how the world works."
I've been so far out in the sticks of SC, deer hunting, not only there was no cell phone or Internet, there was no GPS on my toyota.
I am a bit late to the spouse discussion. I'm trying to imagine Br Lion and his pals hanging out in the adult entertainment zone in Baltimore known as The Block. Maybe in his Navy days, but full Abbey regalia, it's hard to picture.
Prayers to all those and their friends who are hurting.
My Zostrex shot was expensive ~$200. The Shingrex was $60 x 2 on Medicare. Looks like my younger wife payed $159 each. It hurt like a tetanus shot, but no other side effects. My mother and wife had shingles once, my ex wife twice and my aunt (mother's sister) went blind from it.
Arnold Schwarznegger and I have had aortic valve replacements. I was going to say it's about time for him to have a second, but he did last year. His was an unusual case. They used his pulmonic valve to replace his aortic valve in 1997. They used an artificial valve to replace the pulmonic, which needed replacement last year. That option was never discussed when I had mine.
Henry
COB Potomac & Northern
Shenandoah Valley
BATMAN TF, that photo I believe was taken from atop the West Mount MacDonald tunnel portal. The track going off to the right in the photo is enters the Connaught tunnel a little further on. The Mount MacDonald tunnel is 14.7 km long, the Connaught tunnel is 8km long. The Mount MacDonald tunnel is 300' lower than the Connaught tunnel which is above it.
Nice..... I didn't think the fourth guy taking the picture was in a helicopter, I knew he had to be elevated somehow.
It appears CP left plenty of head clearance for double stackers. Did they have them back in 1988? ...... I don't know when double stackers first came out .
The retaining wall or wash out retainer on the right surely goes to show you don't have to be completely perfectionistic on all our modeling. It looks like it suits its purpose and doesn't need to be pretty.
Thanks Brent.
BigDaddyI've been so far out in the sticks of SC, deer hunting, not only there was no cell phone or Internet, there was no GPS on my toyota.
In WI., it's bow season. There are many deer "seasons", bow and crossbow, youth deer hunt, muzzle loaders, hunters with disabilities, regular gun, antlerless holiday hunts, not all are state wide, anyway, I hope your hunt is going, or was, good!
There are many "dead zones" in Northern WI. We are about 10 miles (as the crow flies) from a Verizon tower, and service, including WI FI, is great, and actually better than down here in very populated SE. WI.
Turkeys have been getting more and more numerous.
My "construction season" on our humble place in the WI. North woods has come to an end with all goals accomplished. Walls done and painted, and flooring in place, ready for cabinets in the spring.
Now to start "model railroading season" Trainfest advanced tickets are in hand. This year it's Nov. 9 & 10.
I turned on the layout room lights tonight for the first time since late spring.
I have some dusting and cleaning to do. But it's really no surprise.
The first train through the hidden trackage comes out looking like a Holloween Train, haven't done that yet.
Prayers and wishes for good health to all, and to those in need.
Mike.
My You Tube
Evenin" Folks!
Janie, I could use a hot cup of decafe (organic, fair traded), please.
mbinsewiThe first train through the hidden trackage comes out looking like a Holloween Train,
You mean something like this?
I need to spend more time down in the train room soon myself!
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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!
howmusYou mean something like this?
Yep Ray, exactly! This is a shot from last year, I think?
BigDaddy
That's a welcome looking site. Makes me feel right at home. I love country roads. Although I must admit I haven't seen them frequently for quite a while.
Wild turkeys are getting quite abundant in their population. I've been seeing them all over in inner city. The other day I was in West Bloomington crossing the tracks I usually cross and there was about 20 of them on the railroad tracks.
Have you ever ate a wild turkey Henry? I've ate about every piece of game you can think of but I've never had wild turkey.
How is that stuff? Is it dark meat? Is a gamey or are they really good? I don't know. I wasn't too fond about pheasant. I prefer to eat grouse. I really wonder how wild turkey tastes?
Thanks Henry.
Track fiddler I really wonder how wild turkey tastes?
Tastes like whiskey. Have one on me:
Howdy .....
Sorry I do not have much time for trains and posting here lately .
We were in Nashville yesterday, and returned home late in the evening. We visited our broither in law in the hopital, and he is doing well following surgery kast week to replace two heart valves. We saw my wife's mother in the nursing hime, and unfortunately her situation is not improving. ..
I hope each of you is doing well.
Have a good night.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
maxman..... Sup!
Thanks for your continued contributions. Nice sketch of the wild turkey. I couldn't draw that good if I tried Did you draw that? That's really good
Well, this is one of your nicer posts, isn't it?
Garry
You are in my thoughts and best wishes.
Facing hardships that involves family is tough. I have been there too.
Wishing you all the positive energy and Good Karma to help you through this difficult time.
Track fiddlerDid you draw that? That's really good
No, copy image/paste from one of the Wild Turkey websites.
Track fiddlerSmile, Wink & GrinWell, this is one of your nicer posts, isn't it?
What'ca talkin about, Willis?
maxman Track fiddler Did you draw that? That's really good No, copy image/paste from one of the Wild Turkey websites. Track fiddler Smile, Wink & GrinWell, this is one of your nicer posts, isn't it? What'ca talkin about, Willis?
Track fiddler Did you draw that? That's really good
Track fiddler Smile, Wink & GrinWell, this is one of your nicer posts, isn't it?
Wild turkey whiskey. I tried that twice since I've been alive and I blew chunks both times. Not my cup of tea I guess..... Not even.
I still don't know what wild turkey tastes like. I'm going to go kill one of those birds and find out for my self.
What'ca talking about Arnold?
Eveing Diners
Flo, give the gang and I a Please and Dirk usuall.
Work Front Sucked Rail Spike. So that is normal. Have to go to the bank for the company because it seems I am the only one that knows how to get change!
Dirk beat me up tonight. Took for ever to get him to clean out his fire box ashes. I love him, but this is the reason I did not want another dog. Dang Wife, she had to have another dog for me to walk after work!
Later, Ken getting close to six months with out smoking.
I hate Rust
gmpullmanWell, thanks for listening to me ramble on... I'm glad I went. It was kind of one of those pilgrimages to holy grounds that I had to do before I can consider my life complete. Bittersweet, indeed.
Hi Ed,
I'm glad you were able to go back to see your previous and incredibly interesting workplace. If someone were to offer to take me back to most of my adult work locations I would run away screaming!
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
York1Very interesting, but the lawsuits are already being filed.
I wonder if this was a case of bad engineering or bad construction? It will be interesting to follow the fallout.
Good Morning!
Lots of traffic up in the sky - flocks of geese, herons and cranes heading south. Sometimes they take a stopover in the meadow behind our house. While a nice sight, the noise these little birds emit is deafening!
I don´t feel inclined to visit the places I used to work. The moment you leave, the moment you are forgotten, not even a past memory in most instances. The only place people will remember me (just as a name and not a person) is a factory near Madrid that I had built. There is plaque inserted in the floor of the lobby with my name on it. The people that work there these days are stomping over me every day - not a nice thought.
Petra and I have dentist´s appointments ahead of us. Petra needs a repair job on a tooth which had been recently done, and I am in just for my routine professional cleaning job. Nothing to worry about!
I leave it to the Bear to provide more videos and info on New Zealand now. Howver, I found a quite interesting video on railroading in Colorado, filmed in 1916 by Henry Ford´s cameramen.
Enjoy!
Happy times!
Ulrich (aka The Tin Man)
"You´re never too old for a happy childhood!"
Not as old as Ulrichs 1916 Colorado video , here's a collection from the late 40s, early 50's, and yes, it has JA footage!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zYbjID-7Lg
"One difference between pessimists and optimists is that while pessimists are more often right, optimists have far more fun."
Good morning. I'll have a black coffee please.
Well one more day of work and it's off to Mandan North Dakota tomarro to see our new Grandson Xavier. He was 2 months old yesterday. We're looking forward to our visit.
Have a good day all.
Good morning. Lots of black coffee this morning, please.
Too cold to walk outside this morning, so it was the college field house again. One good thing -- the college softball team was practicing batting this morning. The track is elevated, so I could look down at the practice while I walked. Not as boring.
The cold weather reminds me that I have a lot of projects outdoors that I won't get to, again. I'm sure that will continue over the next years, and when I am underground at the cemetery, there will still be unfinished projects I "just didn't get around to".
Tinplate ToddlerI don't feel inclined to visit the places I used to work. The moment you leave, the moment you are forgotten, not even a past memory in most instances.
I kind of feel the same way. It must be a personal thing, because I have no wish to go to class reunions or alumni gatherings, either.
Have fun with the new grandchild, TF!
Hope everyone has a good day today, whatever you are doing.
York1 John
A kind of update on the layout development..Last night over supper we decided to drop the second main until a better idea comes along..The double track down the straight sections of the dog bone made it look like a 4 track main line.
As far as turkeys...It's the wrong time of the year to be a turkey.
Larry
Conductor.
Summerset Ry.
"Stay Alert, Don't get hurt Safety First!"
Yeah... Well swing by Richardton on your way home. Just ask for Br. Elias.
(Free Lunch comes with that offer!)
ROARING
The Route of the Broadway Lion The Largest Subway Layout in North Dakota.
Here there be cats. LIONS with CAMERAS
I was able to make a quick trip to Flagstaff to see my new grandson. It is nice to have a grandchild close enough that the drive up doesn't include a stay in a hotel or getting on an airplane. This little guy is a sweet kid. Nothing quite like the feeling of having a one-week-old baby fall asleep on your chest. I don't think I mentioned that his mother delivered him without and drugs for the pain. She didn't want any drugs delivered to the baby before he was born.
I decided to ride the motorcycle on this trip. I learned a few things on the ride up and back (165 miles each way). First, a lighter bike with a lighter rider gets knocked around pretty good in gusting winds. Second, my bike had an appetite for premium gas. I ran mid-grade on the way up and it was sluggish on the steeper hills. Premium on the way home and it was noticeably more responsive. Third, chaps are amazing when the temperature starts to drop.
Richard
I think I need a golden horseshoe or 4 leaf clover at this point. That one who was interested in model railroading and possibly dating me, ended up falling for someone between when we talked. Ugh.
(My Model Railroad, My Rules)
These are the opinions of an under 35 , from the east end of, and modeling, the same section of the Wheeling and Lake Erie railway. As well as a freelanced road (Austinville and Dynamite City railroad).
Evening Friends
Kind of slow around here across the board on a Tuesday night.
My bags are packed and I'm jumping states to North Dakota tomorrow morning.
Lion I pm'ed you, at least I think I did. I will be in Mandan North Dakota this weekend and would like to treat you to that Rare Prime Rib dinner at the Roadhouse.
I don't get there that often and would consider it a privilege to cross pathes.
Give me a shout if you wish..... or a Roar.
One day at Akron Junction:
4070_Akron-Jct_8-17-75 by Edmund, on Flickr
The B&O Pittsburgh - Chichago main line is passing above just over the GP-30 there. The 4070 has just arrived from Cleveland, while wying the engine we stop in at the little, three-stall roundhouse for some water, then run-around the train for the return trip.
These were some really fun times
I hope everyone is doing well. We just discovered my sister has died of unknown causes. My wife went to check on her after getting no answer on the phone. Coroner may determine cause. We will try to bring her cat here but that may be a bit too much stress for the cat, trying to adjust to a new home, owner and five other cats...
We shall see.
Regards, Ed
Flo, give the gang and I a please and Dirk a Buffalo.
Shopping for a driffrent computer is hard. 15 years ago I knew what was good and what was bad. Now? I think I know the max DDR3 can support is 16 of ram gigs. So DDR4 would be better I think with up too 32 gigs of ram. The there is the CPU, boy that is way over my head. Inter I-3, I-4 or what ever.
Just want to stop by to say I am a live.
Got to go kill the wife.
Later Ken
PS, I am not really going to kill her as far as you know.
Just coffee for me this morning, please! I have to get ready for my dentist´s appointment. Nothing serious or painful, just a regular check-up and professional cleaning, which helps me to keep the remaining chinaware in my mouth.
Thanks, Bear, for the clarification. I agree, tinkering with those small mechanisms is hopeless, once the eyes start to go bad and the hands began to tremble. N scale (or any derivative from that) is fine, as long as you don´t want to open those critters up, scratchbuild or kitbash stuff.