York1 Mike, thanks for the cheesesteaks and the fudge sundae! I'm too old to worry about how good or bad food is for me. It's the time in life to enjoy what I want to enjoy.
Mike, thanks for the cheesesteaks and the fudge sundae! I'm too old to worry about how good or bad food is for me. It's the time in life to enjoy what I want to enjoy.
John,
I'm reminded of what Solomon said: "Die with a smile on your face." A proverb that didn't quite make the cut.
Attuvian1 John
Afternoon folks!
How about the inner workings of a steam locomotive? (Exhibit at Steamtown USA)
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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!
Good morning everyone. Just got out of bed. I slept in for the first time in weeks.
Chloe, I'll have a big breakfast platter please.
hon30critterYou can post anything related to trains, real or modeled, that suits your fancy! This should be a very interesting month!
Today I have a picture of caboose I saw at a museum.
-Photograph by Kevin Parson
Not too sure about those silver journal covers.
-Kevin
Living the dream.
Good morning from the plains. Bacon, eggs, and black coffee, Chloe.
Ed, those are neat photos of the tunnel entrances.
up831One thing the cameras never show is the amount of trash along Colorado Blvd after the parade. The clean up crews really have their work cut out for them.
Jim, if you ever go to a Mardi Gras parade, you'd see the same thing. In fact, years ago they used to measure the success of the crowds by how many truckloads of trash they hauled away after the parades.
I've been having laptop issues. I hope things straighten out because I don't like my phone.
Have a great day, everyone!
York1 John
Good morning Diners. Janie. I'll have some of what Mike has left please.
Bramhope Tunnel.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bramhope_Tunnel
Bramhope Tunnel & Arthington Viaduct.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hOMAfdYL2s&ab_channel=DestinationTrainsPlanes
David
To the world you are someone. To someone you are the world
I cannot afford the luxury of a negative thought
Water Level RouteHow about some dessert to go with the cheesesteaks! Janie, a platter full of these please!
Yes, Yes, Yes!
Make mine a double!
Hi Everyone,
Just dropping in to say hello. "Hello!"
Ed: I really like the pictures ofHarpers Ferry. I always thought that the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers was one of the more picturesque places in the East. Add the B&O tracks and how can you beat that?!
Sometimes I wonder what Lee and his army thought of the beauty there when they crossed to go to Sharpsburg and later Gettysburg. I think they actually crossed the Potomac further up stream.
I won't comment on the news or the media. No point in incurring the wrath of Vinnie. Suffice it to say I'm not a fan and haven't been for several decades.
The storms hitting California have been pretty bad. Some companies have closed shop for awhile till the storm blows over. Unfortunately, this won't do much to relieve the drought there. The ground is so dry that the water just runs off and causes flash floods and mudslides rather than soak into the ground. sad situation.
This is the last week of the regular NFL season. Next comes four (I think) weeks of playoffs then the Super Bowl, which always seemed to me to be anticlimactic. Then, we wait a month for spring training to begin. It's always good when springtime starts to come around.
The wife and I watched the Rose Parade on TV. Say what one will about it, but TV simply can not do the parade justice. That's just one of those events that has to be seen live to be fully appreciated. One thing the cameras never show is the amount of trash along Colorado Blvd after the parade. The clean up crews really have their work cut out for them.
Jim (with a nod to Mies Van Der Rohe)
I like the look of that sundae, Mike. Mind if I order mine with peanuts and make it a Tin Roof?
Here's an answer to the age-old modeler's dilemma of "Why do you have a tunnel when the track can just go on top of the scene?"
Thomas Underwood Coll B&O092 by John W. Barriger III National Railroad Library, on Flickr
Look at that brick work. You don't often see that in tunnel portals.
Another interesting tunnel, Howard Street in Charm City:
Thomas Underwood Coll B&O105 by John W. Barriger III National Railroad Library, on Flickr
Gantlets and smash boards, neat details.
Thomas Underwood Coll B&O190 by John W. Barriger III National Railroad Library, on Flickr
Another boring view of a bore.
Thomas Underwood Coll B&O194 by John W. Barriger III National Railroad Library, on Flickr
From the other direction.
Philly cheese steak is exactly what we had for dinner tonight. The steaks I cooked yesterday were a bit generous in portion so a little set aside made for a great sandwich today. The Provolone cheese was exceptionally stringy and chewy. Just the way I like it A Guinness helped wash things down
Regards, Ed
Water Level RouteYou don't make friends with salad.
Hi Mike,
We have a little plaque in our living room that reads "WINE....because no great story ever started with a salad....".
Cheers!!
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
maxman SeeYou190 Water Level Route I'll also spring to put a platter of these out. Philly cheesesteaks are always a draw. (fingers crossed) I'll take one! Bad for you: Penn Medicine analyzed two south Philly cheese steak restaurants and found that the average cheese steak contained 900 calories, 40 g of fat, 50 g of protein and 80 g of carbohydrate. A 7-inch cheese steak at the Cheese Steak Shop in Philadelphia has 476 calories, 26 g of fat, 10 g of saturated fat, 25 g of protein and 35 g of carbohydrate. A 10-inch cheese steak at the Cheese Steak Shop has 789 calories, 49 g of fat, 18 g of saturated fat, 39 g of protein and 57 g of carbohydrate.
SeeYou190 Water Level Route I'll also spring to put a platter of these out. Philly cheesesteaks are always a draw. (fingers crossed) I'll take one!
I'll take one!
Bad for you:
Penn Medicine analyzed two south Philly cheese steak restaurants and found that the average cheese steak contained 900 calories, 40 g of fat, 50 g of protein and 80 g of carbohydrate. A 7-inch cheese steak at the Cheese Steak Shop in Philadelphia has 476 calories, 26 g of fat, 10 g of saturated fat, 25 g of protein and 35 g of carbohydrate. A 10-inch cheese steak at the Cheese Steak Shop has 789 calories, 49 g of fat, 18 g of saturated fat, 39 g of protein and 57 g of carbohydrate.
Top of the page! How about some dessert to go with the cheesesteaks! Janie, a platter full of these please!
Mike
maxmanBad for you: Penn Medicine analyzed two south Philly cheese steak restaurants and found that the average cheese steak contained 900 calories, 40 g of fat, 50 g of protein and 80 g of carbohydrate. A 7-inch cheese steak at the Cheese Steak Shop in Philadelphia has 476 calories, 26 g of fat, 10 g of saturated fat, 25 g of protein and 35 g of carbohydrate. A 10-inch cheese steak at the Cheese Steak Shop has 789 calories, 49 g of fat, 18 g of saturated fat, 39 g of protein and 57 g of carbohydrate.
I'll take two 10" sandwiches!! Oh, and a diet coke too!
maxmanBad for you: Penn Medicine analyzed two south Philly cheese steak restaurants
Someone is channelling their inner Brent today.
No more buzzkill... more Cheese Steaks!
SeeYou190Water Level Route I'll also spring to put a platter of these out. Philly cheesesteaks are always a draw. (fingers crossed) I'll take one!
Today I have a picture of a caboose I saw in Alabama after Hurricane Michael went through.
I thought it was very interesting to see all the heavy cross-bracing behind the sheathing.
Water Level RouteI'll also spring to put a platter of these out. Philly cheesesteaks are always a draw. (fingers crossed)
Geez Janie, I was just passing by and noticed your tip jar is empty. Here's a $20. I'll also spring to put a platter of these out. Philly cheesesteaks are always a draw. (fingers crossed)
The Flying Scotsman Through Time.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KCdnP77ZEk&ab_channel=TheTimeTravelArtist
Flying Scotsman in Scotland.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpj2v4m8g4Q&ab_channel=jimsheach
York1 David, when the mines closed, obviously there was a loss of jobs. Has that area revived with new jobs and new economic activity? We have the same issues in some of our coal mining areas of the eastern states.
David, when the mines closed, obviously there was a loss of jobs. Has that area revived with new jobs and new economic activity? We have the same issues in some of our coal mining areas of the eastern states.
Good Morning Diners. Flo, a coffee to go please.
Re-entry to work following the holidays is worse than I anticipated. At least it's a short week.
Random photo of one of my favorite engines. From steamlocomotive.com
Hope everyone is well.
Some classic stations of the B&O.
Washington, Indiana —
Thomas Underwood Coll B&O013 by John W. Barriger III National Railroad Library, on Flickr
Olney, Illinois —
Thomas Underwood Coll B&O023 by John W. Barriger III National Railroad Library, on Flickr
Some fabcy stuff going on here, maybe a GI coming home?
This scene of Germantown, Maryland looks like its right out of a model railroader's dream book —
Thomas Underwood Coll B&O068 by John W. Barriger III National Railroad Library, on Flickr
Cheers, Ed
A trip down memory lane (for me).
From days gone, our family on my father's side were miners.
I left school at 16 years of age. Within eight hours I was at Easington Colliery, County Durham.
A short film. Memories of Easington Colliery.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgQZ551Er2o&ab_channel=alansurtees
Locomotive used underground to bring tubs of coal from the coal face.
IMG_2317 by David Harrison, on Flickr
Today I have a picture of a bridge over a railroad track.
I took that picture in Georgia in 2016.
moelarrycurly4I too quit watching the news and have not missed it.
You can add me to the list of non-news-followers. Been like this for a couple of years now. I am much happier.
hon30critter Hi David, Thank you for the great videos of the Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum. The videos brought a real smile to my face seeing all those antique steam critters in action. Cheers!! Dave
Hi David,
Thank you for the great videos of the Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum. The videos brought a real smile to my face seeing all those antique steam critters in action.
MLC, the leak thankfully didn't involve a sewer line. I was getting water near a wall. I tried to track it back, and finally found that the main floor kitchen refrigerator's plastic water line had a small leak in it right below the floor level. The water followed a strange course to get to where the puddle was.
Oh, well. I'll take that over a roof leak or a leak inside a wall.
Well I will take my sump pump issue over sewer leak any day.
I too quit watching the news and have not missed it.
Good morning from the frozen wasteland. Outside looks like something from the movie Doctor Zhivago.
More layout bridgework today. I've also got to track down a leak in the basement. I believe I may have a pipe problem in one of the bathrooms.
About two years ago, I gave up watching or listening to the news. I figured that at age 70, it was not worth getting worked up over something I cannot control anyway. I can't tell you how much more pleasant life is without the daily doses of anger, upset, and silliness. I think the daily beer ration also helps.
While snow trains were in December, I found this neat photo taken in 2010 near Bradshaw, Nebraska:
Have a great day, everyone.
NorthBritRelax and chill out on a train journey with a difference.
Good morning Diners. Tea and toast please, Janie.
Relax and chill out on a train journey with a difference.
Threlkeld Quarry Railway Cab Run
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W290drRHyec&ab_channel=preservedrailway
Bagnalls at Thelkeld Quarry
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsvTjaE53hU&ab_channel=preservedrailway
Steam Gala at Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_QlOExfdJ4&ab_channel=JosephGrice
Enjoy!
Evening
Have a friend that lives in Wayzata John. I'll have to check that out sometime as it's only about 20 minutes from my place.
Layout inspiration with Shays
Following safety certainly is a must in this trade.
TF
R2-D2s cousin:
Thomas Underwood Coll B&O563 by John W. Barriger III National Railroad Library, on Flickr
In the "learn something new everyday" department:
I did not know that the B&O experimented with Hancock Air Whistles!
Thomas Underwood Coll B&O517 by John W. Barriger III National Railroad Library, on Flickr
Also note: Trains are never glossy