I heard a lot of sirens outside.
A home on my street, seven houses away, is on fire.
-Kevin
Living the dream.
That's not just a minor home fire.
York1 John
Good evening .
Kevin .... I hope all people in that house got out safely. Looks like a bad one.
Jim .... Thank you for sharing pictures of that interesting turntable.
Everybody ..... Have a good night.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Eveing Diners
Flo, give the gang and I a please and Dirk and Robbie a dog treat.
Kept telling my wife she needed to look into smething! She had been reciving Chase acount information, a Chase Debit Card and Casher Check for $5.41? She said it was all fake, and well I all so sort of thought that as well.
Nope, it is a real account. Seems someone open a Chase Checking account in her name! Got a Chase Bank number from a friend that has a Chase account and I made the call with Sue on the other phone. Account was open New Years Eve. She recived a statment that showed a deposit of $161.00 and goggle payments of $0.98 till only $5.41 was left.
We filed a Fruad report with Chase and Maryville PD. Friday I will call the major credit bureau's and report it. Thinking about getting Life Lock after this. My credit score is up too 763 and that is worth protecting!
Trains ran great and Dirk say's Woof, Woof daddy.
Later, Ken
I hate Rust
Ooo that house fire looks bad,
I smelled smoke earlier and it was neighbior firing up BBQ in the rain.
I imagine one could go thru 10k rounds of ammo pretty quick at 400 rounds per 50cal belt. ( the whole 9 yards)
I get second round shot Saturday.
We are still trying to set up our expanded shot clinic.
They have not decided where to put it, the one large place we have has a bad bottleneck for crowds to traverse
Heartland Division CB&Q I hope all people in that house got out safely. Looks like a bad one.
The local news just reported that the house was occupied by a mother and her two teenage children. Everyone got out OK and no one was hurt.
The Fire Department suspects the fire started in the garage, but the investigation is not complete.
Big News... There is a Trader Joe's opening in Lee County, Florida tomorrow.
No kidding, this is big news. I watched the local NBC news at 6:00 and the CBS news at 11:00, and they both had features on how excited everyone is about the new grocery store.
There are people lined up at the door already. It is going to get into the 40s tonight! That is insane.
There was an Aldi opened about a year ago in Cape Coral, and there were lines out the doors for weeks. Same thing happened when a Bravo Supermarket opened in Fort Myers a few months ago.
What is it about new supermarkets? None of them are as good as Publix, and Florida is literally saturated with Publix stores.
Oh well. I might go into the Trader Joes' for some chili sprinkled dried mango slices in six months or so.
The World Is A Beautiful Place.
Have we had our fill of Narrow Gauge Country?
Plowing eastbound above Dalton by Mike Danneman, on Flickr
We will travel some of the old Rio Grande Southern trackage from Durango and circle 'round through Ridgway, Delta and on to Grand Junction to reunite with the standard gauge Rio Grande Main line to head west to see the Great Salt Lake.
Map_of_the_Rio_Grande_Southern_Railroad by Edmund, on Flickr
This was the route that featured the ever-popular Rico Station which I'm sure everyone is familiar with thanks to the old AHM kit.
Here's a look at Ophir Depot, between a rock and a hard place. Who spotted a carload of dynamite next to the station? Look at all the potted plants in the windows. Who wouldn't want a scene like this on their model RR?
Ophir_Colorado_RGS by Edmund, on Flickr
Some of the Diner patrons were awake for a portrait during the Galloping Goose excursion:
RGS158 by John W. Barriger III National Railroad Library, on Flickr
WIBP photo:
Heart of Little Gore Canyon by Mike Danneman, on Flickr
Regards, Ed
gmpullmanThis was the route that featured the ever-popular Rico Station which I'm sure everyone is familiar with thanks to the old AHM kit. Here's a look at Ophir Depot, between a rock and a hard place. Who spotted a carload of dynamite next to the station? Look at all the potted plants in the windows. Who wouldn't want a scene like this on their model RR?
Hi Ed, This is great stuff. Is there a photo of Rico Station, please. I recently aquired a AHM kit (boxed, unmade - manufactured in West Germany) but I've always wanted to see the real thing for comparison, if possible.
Flower pots on window sills - nice touch for a model, but I'm sure Gomez would be more interested in the dynamite for his railroad! Paul
"It's the South Shore Line, Jim - but not as we know it".
LazersIs there a photo of Rico Station, please.
Scarce as egg-layer's teeth, Paul. Go here and click on the photo to dynamite* it:
https://digital.denverlibrary.org/digital/collection/p15330coll22/id/12435/
and another:
LazersI'm sure Gomez would be more interested in the dynamite for his railroad!
Forget Gomez! Let's hope Bear doesn't sneak into that boxcar to have one of his "smells like a burning rope" cigars!
Good Luck, Ed
* blow it up, ya' know.
gmpullman Let's hope Bear doesn't sneak into that boxcar to have one of his "smells like a burning rope" cigars
"One difference between pessimists and optimists is that while pessimists are more often right, optimists have far more fun."
Hello all
(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).
Good morning all. We have had our first Covid jab. The weather forecasters are predicting severe snowfall this coming week. They have been saying to expect snow for a week now. (One day they will be correct!)
Bear. I would have liked that petite blonde A.T.A. lady to have been my mother. A great story. My mother had darker hair.
When the A.T.A. pilots flew the planes they were unarmed. If they saw an enemy airplane, more often than not it was a case of heading into the 'safety of cloud cover'.
As an aside. Many, many soldiers etc. returning from the war rarely mentioned their experiences. Any mention asked by younger members of family and the subject would be changed to something else.
Kevin. That is some house fire. Glad there were no casualties.
Coffee Time. A 'drop' of Pusser's Navy Rum' added to keep out the cold.
Thoughts & Peace to All who Require
David
To the world you are someone. To someone you are the world
I cannot afford the luxury of a negative thought
Hi Folks!!
You haven't heard from me for a few days so I thought it would be appropriate to sign in, so here goes:
You may recall that I was having some health problems that required the use of hydromorphone to help deal with the pain. I'm dismayed to report that the morphine based drugs have totally messed up my mind, and it looks like I will be messed up for much longer than I had hoped.
Over the past five days I have begun more threads than I can remember. I have deleted them all because I simply can't get the words to come out right on paper. This post has taken me more than two hours so far!! My mind spins off in repetitive circles and I start saying the same things over and over again. The pain killing effects only last about half as long as they should but the halucinations continue for hours. I am having a really hard time separating the facts from what I am imagining!
So, bear with me please everyone (including Bear). I don't have dates for surgery yet. I don't even know exactly what treatments I will be getting but at the very least I have to have my right Achillies tendon reattached. Most of the pain is coming from the torn tendons in my left shoulder. The doctors may decide to let nature repair that on its own! (i.e. more time on the pain meds).
As an added bonus, I have developed a nasty ulcer on the top of my right foot from the walking cast. That means that I can't use the walking cast so getting down to the computer isn't going to happen very often. Using my iPhone to text is next to impossible because my eyes are also screwing up.
I'll post whenever I can.
Cheers!! (What else can I say?!?).
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
Hello Railfans!
Top of the evening to ya! Just passing through on my way out. Not much to report that cant wait til next time.
So which boxcar was it? Then im hitting the hay.
Clear Ahead!
Douglas
Dave. I can understand the pain etc. I hope things turn round soon. May I suggest you post a 'quick note' really so we know you are around. We can 'add the rest' ourself. Obviously if you feel better then make longer posts (if you like). Most important is not to overdo things.
Meanwhile, take things easy. Our thoughts are with you.
PM RailfanSo which boxcar was it? Then im hitting the hay.
Ophir_Colorado_RGS_3721 by Edmund, on Flickr
Ophir_Colorado_RGS_3721-crop by Edmund, on Flickr
With the depot up against that rock face I imagine there wouldn't be much left of those potted plants after the boom!
The Great Salt Lake:
I hope you are better soon, Dave!
Cheers, Ed
Good Morning All,
26F and overcast - typical gray New England morning. I'll have a regular in a big mug and a short stack of blueberry pancakes with a side of link sausage. Oh and break out that 3rd run maple syrup I hid in the back of the storage closet too please Zoe.
Dave - when you do get back in to the diner please know we are thinking of you. Hope it all ends up going all right. That's just a lot to deal with.
Yesterday turned into a bit of a rout. One of my primary trucks blew out the hydraulics on the lift gate up in New Hampshire on a trip and they couldn't fix it so it is back to the shop with two cars trapped in the back one without any antifreeze (who the heck keeps a car with just water in it these days?) . We will have to drain it onto the floor of the trailer and hope for the best I guess. the backup trailer needs a DOT inspection so we are scrambling a bit as we are due to leave the 14th for Sebring and West Palm Beach.
We have a motor coming back from rebuild in England and air freight is so backed up it has been bumped from its' flight three times now. It was supposed to be here Monday and it is scheduled to go to Florida as well. Ah the glitz and glamour of racing life.
All for now, I will try to keep up with the rest. Ciao, J.R.
Good morning .
Dave Critter .... Praying you may soon have the needed surgery and you can get relief from pain. .... I was on morphine following surgery to repair some broken vertebrae, and so I know what you mean about its affects.
Ed .... Thanks for the interesting video of Salt Lake.
Because Ed has us in Utah I'll post a few of my photos from our trip in May 1969 to attend the 150th anniversary of the Golden Spike.
Dave, along with everyone else here, hoping and praying you will through this quickly. Don't worry about writing stuff here that is repeating or anything else -- we are glad to hear from you no matter what.
Utah is a great place for scenery and for railroading. Northwest of Salt Lake City, the UP travels across the salt flats in a long, straight line. You can really see the difference in water north and south of the causeway across the lake.
Last year I drove across the state on I-80, and that stretch of Interstate along the south side of the picture is a pretty amazing site. Miles and miles of brilliant white salt looking like snow, all on what is probably one of the longest stretches of straight highways in the U.S.
The railroad is barely visible in this picture, going west across the top of the picture.
Hi Ed, thanks for those two photos of Rico station.
I was so taken by the HO model (whilst I was still at big school) that I bought one, even though it was obviously - 'not British' (as my mother said)
Just look at the setting too. The angles of the steep hills with the trees defying them (growing vertically - like trees usually do) Also, the small shacks and houses around, as well as the usuall Railroad clutter. That automobile sets the time, as well.
IMO, the whole scene is enough to tempt anyone to model NG in place of standard gauge. I can imagine a Loco & Train suddenly appearing from around the bend, breaking the quiet as it slogs up the grade and then coming to rest, with steam escaping everywhere and the Brake compressor hammering away.
Bear - well done for quitting smoking. I only wish my late sister had so, too.
Regards, Paul
Welcome to Salt Lake City. On Time:
DRG_5771-F9_Salt-Lake by Edmund, on Flickr
Good Morning,
A frosty one today and more to come. Sending a little to TF as I wouldn't want him to feel left out.
Dave, sorry to hear about your health problems and hope they can be resolved soon. Do send us a short note from time to time. Do you have a tablet? I' m typing this on one sitting on the basement sofa as I'm still under quarantine. This tablet sure has been handy. It has been on 2 trips to Africa as it is almost a requirement now to check flights,etc.
Bear, Dad was glad he was in a RAF squadron rather than RCAF. He tought the Brits were more relaxed about things from experience. For example, they had to abort a mission due to engine trouble and decided to arm a bomb to see how big the splash would be when it hit the water at the ditch spot in the North Sea. The splash was impressive as was the trouble they got in when the base commander found out however he just gave them a scolding and a 'Don't ever do that again'. Dad freely told that story even when I was small. The scary ones I only heard after his stroke when he was 60. At 30 he was the oldest crew on the base still flying.
Grocey pickup today. Not a big order so won't take long to unload.
CN Charlie
Ed: Your guidance through narrow gauge country has been amazing. Thank you for all the pictures you shared.
I had a Rico Station kit on my HO train-set layout when I was very young. I always thought it was a European prototype like so many building kits were back in to 1970s.
Never would I have guessed it was an actual model of a specific American station.
hon30critterI'll post whenever I can.
PM RailfanSo which boxcar was it?
Look out. Bear is at his best.
Chicken Rendang Indonesian Style tonite. A cold beer with the fruit salad.
Top of the day to ya!
gmpullman PM Railfan So which boxcar was it? Then im hitting the hay. Ophir_Colorado_RGS_3721-crop by Edmund, on Flickr Cheers, Ed
PM Railfan So which boxcar was it? Then im hitting the hay.
Ed your a character all right! I busted a good gut on this when i scrolled down and saw the explosives part! That was a good one, i wasnt expecting that.
"That was some cigar... what was in it anyway?"
Critter Dave) Sure am sad to hear your latest report. Wanna wish you the best of - if it will help any. Dont feel bad about your posts. Takes me 2 hrs to type one out and i never know what im saying. And thats normal!
Im no doctor, but i prescribe lots of MR'ing. Might not cure what ails ya, but sure will make ya feel better.
In General) I think i might have gotten 3hrs sleep today. Soon as my head hit the pillow here come a knock at the door. One of my Buick buddys came by and brought his dad. The dad, being all googly eyes over the 79 T/A. We hemmed n hawed for a couple hours. You know how car talk goes.
The story ended just about 30 minutes ago (i slept couple hours - they came back). Car sold! Got company coming for the weekend due in another hour or so. I think my low water alarm is going off. i dont think the poker chips will be clanking too loudly tonight.
Not too much going on in the train room. Got my parts orders in so its hurry up and wait some more there. Probably be a lil scarce this weekend with company and all so i will have some catching up to do. Who knows where Ed will have us in a few days.
Garry) Id like to see more of your trip pictures, specifically the Golden Spike celebration. I was not able to attend anything like that. Id like to see what i missed. Looks like it was a great time! Please show us more.
Well folks, time to straighten up the humble commode before company arrives. I will see yall later perhaps.
Now we have a tremendous eyesore in the neighborhood.
The news reported that the fire was started by a cigarette in the garage, but that is not what the neighbors are saying. They said the teenager that lives there was installing a speaker system in his car, and an electrical fire broke out in the car. He and his friend tried to push the car out of the garage, but it burst into flame.
This is terrible.