Jeffrey's Trackside Diner: December, 2022 and Winter Trains

[Track fiddler]

hon30critter

Hello folks,

Once again it it time to move the Diner. Thank you everyone who contributed pictures and videos of trains in winter for the December Diner, but personally I am done with snow! I'm not happy that we have another 3-4 months of winter weather to go.

It was suggested a couple of months ago that we resume our tour of European railroads. Does that interest anyone?

As an alternative, we could spend the month looking at unusual railways like, for example, the tiny trains that were used on Hawaiian pineapple plantations or small industrial locos (although they might have some trouble pulling the Diner!). Any other suggestions are most welcome.

I will be happy to move the Diner on New Years Eve unless someone else would like to give it a shot. Heck, it's New Years Eve. You could have a couple of shots before giving it a shot! 

Let's hear your thoughts!

Cheers!!

Dave

Good morning Dave. 

Last month it was a toss-up between European Trains or Snow Trains.  Seem to have found British train history just as interesting as ours, but Hawaiian Trains sound interesting as well.

I'm easy, whatever is decided amongst you all works for me.

 

TF

["JaBear"]

Gidday Chloe, a banana smoothie, please. I was supposed to got to work today but the client got waylaid, as they say “Time to spare? Go by Air!!!” Deadheaded the big rose bush and did some further tying up of the tomato and cucumber plants, instead.

 

1889 by Bear, on Flickr

 

Monon by Bear, on Flickr

 

Thoughts and Best Wishes to All that need them. Kia Kaha.

Cheers, the Bear.

[SeeYou190]

CNCharlie

Heat wave here, +14F right now.

It is beautiful outside now. We are supposed to be back into the 80s tomorrow, then normal weather for the next couple of weeks.

-Kevin

[hon30critter]

Hello folks,

Once again it it time to move the Diner. Thank you everyone who contributed pictures and videos of trains in winter for the December Diner, but personally I am done with snow! I'm not happy that we have another 3-4 months of winter weather to go.

It was suggested a couple of months ago that we resume our tour of European railroads. Does that interest anyone?

As an alternative, we could spend the month looking at unusual railways like, for example, the tiny trains that were used on Hawaiian pineapple plantations or small industrial locos (although they might have some trouble pulling the Diner!). Any other suggestions are most welcome.

I will be happy to move the Diner on New Years Eve unless someone else would like to give it a shot. Heck, it's New Years Eve. You could have a couple of shots before giving it a shot! 

Let's hear your thoughts!

Cheers!!

Dave

 

[CNCharlie]

Good Evening,

Heat wave here, +14F right now.

Well the washing machine pump arrived today and it is installed. Success! Machine works again. Wife not happy as the pump sounds different, makes a pulsing sound she finds annoying. I used a penetrating oil that left a slight odour, again not happy. I give up. My next project is the dishwasher. I watched several videos and hopefully it is just some debris. 

Think I may get the 5 axle C Liner out. I really like the look of that engine

Time for some supper.

CN Charlie

 

 

[Track fiddler]

Good morning 

Thanks again for all the Hippo Birdies and Green Machines.  Never mind that mean ol' conductor Bear.  You're always welcome to the dining car party, ...even if you do make a big mess...

Hope everyone had a great Christmas, or will have after the weather delays

 

TF

[NorthBrit]

Good morning Diners.  Ed has left some German sausages.    I.ll have some Bavarian ones please, Brunhilda.  A glass of ale as well.

 

After a few busy days with family coming and going,  an easy day today.

 

Santa Specials 17th December 2022

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkOe0D52wZM&ab_channel=SharposWorld

 

David

["JaBear"]

Gidday Chloe, could I please have a serving of “traditional” Currywurst. please.

 

Thanks for sharing that interesting Schwebebahn video, Ed. I made two wrong assumptions, one being that it’s a lot older than I thought, and instead of now being a tourist attraction, a daily 82000 punters through the turnstiles, puts paid to that notion! Not sure I’d be keen on a glass floor, viewing portholes at a pinch, perhaps??!!

 

WP by Bear, on Flickr

 

Thoughts and Best Wishes to All that need them. Kia Kaha.

Cheers, the Bear.

[Water Level Route]

Happy Birthday TF!  Sounds like you had a good day.  I tried to find one of these in your size for you for a b-day gift, but no luck! 

["JaBear"]

Mr.TF diner by Bear, on Flickr

[hon30critter]

Happy Birthday TF!!

The cake looks delicious and I love the chocolate oranges. Thanks for sharing.

Cheers!!

Dave

[MisterBeasley]

Track fiddler

Howdy

Thanks for the birthday wishes everyone,  they all put a smile on my face.

Had a fun day.  My buddy Mark took us to breakfast to meet our friends at the VFW this morning.  Judy brought me to lunch at Clive's Roadhouse this afternoon.  Just got back from dinner with my daughters and I'm really full.  Had a great day.

Thanks

 

TF

 

Happy birthday,  TF! 

May you never stop enjoying them and appreciating birthdays!  We need many more years to play with trains!

[Track fiddler]

Howdy

Thanks for the birthday wishes everyone,  they all put a smile on my face.

Had a fun day.  My buddy Mark took us to breakfast to meet our friends at the VFW this morning.  Judy brought me to lunch at Clive's Roadhouse this afternoon.  Just got back from dinner with my daughters and I'm really full.  Had a great day.

Thanks

 

TF

[gmpullman]

 

This thing looks like fun!

I like the vintage machine at 3:20. I wonder if they could make one with a glass floor?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wuppertal_Schwebebahn

 How did I manage to get the Top 'O the Page?

Well, Wuppertal means sausages!

German Sausage. by velodenz, on Flickr

Pick your favorite...

Cheers, Ed

[howmus]

Oh!!!  I see TF has a special day here!  OK...  Let's all sing! ahem....  Ready?  mi, mi, mi.....

73

[howmus]

Mornin'........

Happy Day after!

73

[CNCharlie]

Good Morning,

Happy Birthday TF! I thibk I can remember turning 59 but it was 16 years ago. Speaking of birthdays and being 75, Burton Cummings is in town this week to do 2 shows celebrating his 75th. Winnipeg  is his hometown and he comes fairly often. He did have a house here but sold it maybe 10 years ago. 

Glad to hear of the nice Christmas many had, Mine turned out ok after a very rocky Christmas eve. My wife made a great dinner last night. She is a wonderful cook and can turn out gourmet level meals. She trained with a chef here who came from France and ran a Michelin star restaurant there. I will be enjoying a Fortnum and Mason Christmas pudding tonight, one of the gifts I recieved. 

Warming up here so may be able to replace a burned out headlight bulb by Wed. Not a hard job, no tools required but it is fiddly . 

Have a nice Boxing Day,

CN Charlie

 

 

 

[GMTRacing]

Happy Birthday TF! 

[gmpullman]

Happy Birthday, TF!

Scientific Shoe Fitters, Bloomfield, N. J., Caldwell, N. J., a special birthday greeting to you by Boston Public Library, on Flickr

I think I remember 59 — or maybe not.

Some Green Machines coming your way!

Widening the throttle out of Rochelle by Mike Danneman, on Flickr

Cheers, Ed

[NorthBrit]

Happy Birthday TF.   Have  a Good One.  Thanks for the choccy orange slice.

[York1]

Happy birthday, TF!  You're still a youngster.  Thanks for the chocolate orange slice.

[Track fiddler]

Good morning

I'm 59 today.

She made me a cake and got me those dark chocolate orange slices ya slam on the counter

 

Take a slice of eaches

 

TF

["JaBear"]

Gidday Chloe, I just have a large glass of iced lemonade, please. Its now 2236 on a balmy 63°F  Boxing Day evening and we safely travelled back home from spending a very pleasant Christmas Day with our son, his girlfriend, her mother and partner, and my brother-in-law. I have discovered that I am quite partial to Expresso Martinis and Fijian made Ratu Rum Liqueur, Very Smooth!! The Kids bought me a bottle!!! Just hope it doesn’t evaporate too quickly.

 

IMG_6737 by Bear, on Flickr

 

Her-in- Doors bought me two NZR books, so I’ve got a bit of reading to do and they both look like useful references as well.

 

IMG_6731 by Bear, on Flickr

IMG_6725 by Bear, on Flickr

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I have the feeling that while Dad may have told Her-In-Doors, “it’s for the kids, Dear,” she actually knows better!!

 

Toy Trains 1951 by Bear, on Flickr

 

Thoughts and Best Wishes to All that need them. Kia Kaha.

Cheers, the Bear.

[hon30critter]

At the risk of offending some people, I'm posting this video of snow plows at work trying to clear heavy snow from roads in the winter of 1939-1940 (not railroads). Their progress is agonizingly slow! Apparently these trucks only had about 150 horsepower so the only way they could move heavy snow was to just ram into it:

Cheers!!

Dave

[hon30critter]

This is bit late in the day, but nonetheless I want to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas!!

Cheers!!

Dave

[hon30critter]

Congratulations Brent!! Too bad that one didn't make it.

Merry Christmas,

Dave

[York1]

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[BroadwayLion]

LIONS and TIGERS and BARES!

Merry Christmas to all and Peace to Ukrainians of good will.

Lion posted else wither, which may be of interest to you.

https://cs.trains.com/trn/f/111/t/294305.aspx

ROAR

[MisterBeasley]

Merry Christmas everyone!  We had the big dinner last night.  The GF's sister was the determining factor, as that's when she showed up.  The GF made a fine prime rib dinner for the three of us.

[York1]

Merry   Christmas, everyone!