How about a fresh Honeybell Orange to start the day? These things are just hitting the market, and the crop is good this year.
-Photograph by Kevin Parson
Good morning everyone!
I hope all are well today.
-Kevin
Living the dream.
Good morning, everyone. I'll have a couple of Kevin's oranges after the bacon and eggs. Florida is a heaven on earth for fresh fruits and vegetables.
"Red sky in morning, sailor take warning." My mother used to say that. If it's true, then we're in for a hurricane, tornado, and blizzard all-in-one. This morning, during my walk, right before dawn, the entire sky was bright red. The red went all the way to the western horizon. I wish I had some kind of camera to capture how amazing that looked.
I'm not sure about this place -- I think I might want to make sure the warranty is good if I make a purchase:
Have a great day, everyone.
York1 John
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 a GP-30 at the NKP Museum.
I love GP-30s. In N scale I had several.
One day back in 1973, I was sitting in my living room. I lived right across the street from the B&M Fitchburg line at the time. I heard a whistle, and thought immediately, "That's a steam whistle!" I was outside in a flash to see a short train go by, a few old coaches pulled by an old steam engine. After it passed, I had the good sense to call the railroad and ask to speak to the dispatcher. I was immediately connected, and he told me about the engine and even gave me a schedule for its return a few days later. I thanked him profusely, and made plans. Seems the train was chartered by a very rich person for a downtown Boston wedding. I made sure my camera was ready, and even took the day off.
Here is what was probably the last steam on the Fitchburg line.
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.
The Route of the Broadway Lion The Largest Subway Layout in North Dakota.
Here there be cats. LIONS with CAMERAS
Darn! Burned the popcorn again —
Thermite fireworks by Mike Danneman, on Flickr
Lost_Lion1 by Edmund, on Flickr
It is in the LION's contract.
Cheers, Ed
Good evening from the quiet West Coast.
Took our Toyota in for its 32000km service today and it also had a software recall. Who knew that the recall for software meant they needed access to the back of the vehicle where there was a dog crate? They phoned and said they would have to charge us $75.00 to remove the crate. So the wife and I drove there and right in front of them took 30 seconds to lift the dog crate out of the Toyota and put it in the back of the truck. I had the first six oil changes included when we bought the car but when those are used up we will not go back as they have been the dealership from the hot side right from the day we bought it. The car is great.
ED, I had that CP plow train video lined up to post, you beat me to it. It is very cool and yes the sound is the best.
Dave, I have been watching Downie live videos for quite a while now. They are pretty good for the most part.
Mike, sorry to hear of your back pain, I can relate. I have broken a lot of bones over the years and some of those still come back to haunt me. I lead a rather active life for my first 40 years. I remember my Mother taking a life insurance policy out on me. While she supported me in every adventure, she was also a realist. The only thing I wish I could try but am now way too old for
is this. I am not sure it was around back in my younger years.
Time for the guitar, then bed.
All the best to all.
Brent
"All of the world's problems are the result of the difference between how we think and how the world works."
gmpullmanDid TF run off with the Bear to help him plant his garden?
"One difference between pessimists and optimists is that while pessimists are more often right, optimists have far more fun."
The latest and greatest from the folks at Pullman - Standard —
The Choo-Choo Charleston and Movies across the Midlands:
P-S Club Cinema by Edmund, on Flickr
Sorry to step on your toes, my dear. We took that last crossover a bit hastily!
Good Morning Diners. Zoe, a big piece of coffee cake and a black coffee in a Southern Pacific mug please.
Mr B, that's a neat story about the steam train!
Ed, I never knew about a cinema car. Very neat!
I know it's not Friday yet, but I sure am glad this week is almost over. I had trouble falling asleep Sunday night. Felt fine Monday, but have been overly tired every day since. I think an early bedtime is in store for tonight.
My second ever real hobby shop. My grandfather took me to see the layout there. Layout tours were only on Saturdays, which was fine as my grandparents lived three hours away, so we would basically only visit on weekends. The museum portion was always open with the shop. Neat place.
Hope all are well.
Mike
Good morning Diners. A coffee on the go please, Chloe.
Industrial Railways.
Maenofferen Slate Quarry in 1978, Wales.
8mm silent film. Fascinating (imo).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8RZjB1gULk&ab_channel=NCBgricer
and how it worked.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZZrnudjP7I&ab_channel=CBHC-RCAHMW
David
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8RZjB1gULk&ab_channel=BennettBrookRailway
To the world you are someone. To someone you are the world
I cannot afford the luxury of a negative thought
We spent a day riding the Christchurch Trams
Hi Bear,
Your first attempt at editing a video worked out quite well!
That tram looks very much like a brass model that I bought a couple of years ago, except mine has four doors. I haven't done anything with the model except order a Stanton drive for it.
Glad you had a good time at the wedding!
Cheers!!
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
Good morning, diners.
We're headed out the door in a few minutes for another funeral. I didn't realize retirement meant attending funerals. I think back now to when my parents were my age -- it seemed like they were always attending funerals. I didn't pay much attention then.
Ed, usually I think I've seen just about everything, but your post today of the Pullman Club Cinema Car was the first I've ever seen! It looks like the workers would need to move chairs around. I guess you could get a drink and walk in to watch the movie. Neat!
Bear, it's good you approve of your daughter's boyfriend. Not sure how it will all work out, but if it becomes permanent, it's good to have a son-in-law who is fits into the family. The video of the streetcar looks very similar to New Orleans streetcars. It's hard to believe they are still an important part of the daily transit system in New Orleans.
St. Charles Streetcar by Scott Beale, on Flickr
David, that's pretty amazing video of the quarry. I'm amazed at how much human muscle power was still pushing cars and loading in the 1970s. Fun to watch!
Lion, it's good to hear from you. I like the subway photos. Are you able to get upstairs to your subway yet?
Mister Beasley, that had to be a shock to hear that whistle. I wonder what the price tag was for that wedding!
Kevin, I'm enjoying your photos from your various trips.
All others not named, I enjoy reading all of your comments each day.
Time to go ... I will check back when we get home.
The Texas Limited excursion, 1991
Today I have a picture of covered hopper cars on a cloudy day.
I have no notes about where or when this picture was taken.
MisterBeasleyHere is what was probably the last steam on the Fitchburg line.
That was a great story. I love it when pictures have a story to go with them. Most of mine are just "I was in this place and this happened".
Thank you for sharing.
Unlike Mr. TF, I haven’t mastered the art of using a cell phone to communicate on the Forum
I have not mastered my cell phone for anything except texting with my wife.
Water Level RouteMy second ever real hobby shop. My grandfather took me to see the layout there. Layout tours were only on Saturdays.
Just South of Gainesville was Wayside Antiques and Engine Company. There was an HO layout on the second floor that ran on Saturdays. My dad took me a few times, and I remember it being magical.
York1Bear, it's good you approve of your daughter's boyfriend. Not sure how it will all work out, but if it becomes permanent, it's good to have a son-in-law who is fits into the family.
One of my biggest blessings in life is that with three daughters, none of them even had a boyfriend that I had to get rid of.
You are very lucky Bear.
York1Kevin, I'm enjoying your photos from your various trips.
I am enjoying having the opportunity to share more of them. This was a good subject for the January Diner.
Good morning from a soggy West Coast.
Here we have the post-breakfast snooze with the only male doing the Burt Reynolds pose.
We have teeth!
Bear, enjoyed the Christchurch video, it brought back memories of traveling New Zealand with a drop-dead gorgeous girl from Zurich. We parted ways in Christchurch but met up again four months later in Europe for another month of travel.
My daughter would like a boyfriend I think, but her academic endeavors and position with the Feds, we all think intimidates a lot of guys she meets. She is a very attractive young lady that got her Moms good looks, but I think it will be someone she has spent time working with that she will end up with. Can't wait to give him the Dad stare down though.
Looks like CP nicked some power from CN.
Slate Quarries of North Wales.
Quarry Incline Working.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naGrum5Qsnc&ab_channel=BrockleBroadcastingCo
(The late) Duke of Edinburgh visits
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7audvDAEko&ab_channel=BritishPath%C3%A9
At Dorothea Slate Quarry, Dinorwic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTadZfO9C30&ab_channel=BritishPath%C3%A9
Very interesting, David!
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
I got lost on my computer and almost replied in the wrong forum.
That could of been confusing, but since I mostly just paste cats
Im sure none woof have noticed.
Train Room... No I haven't gotten up there yet, mostly too lazy, I just sit here reading posts about the war in the Ukraine. Don't know why I should spend so much time there. they all say the same thing for days on end.
YES I AM GOING TO GO UP TO THE TRAIN ROOM!
Maybe Tomorrow. They assigned me to two more days answering the telephone, Tues, and Thurs between 3 and 4:30. The monk who used to do this slot passed away a few weeks ago. So maybe that leaves me Mon, Wed, and Fri to get up there. Of course I still have my original phone shift on Sat.1-4:30.
Of coures mostly I want to sleep. Except of course at night. Go figgre.
Elias the sleeepy broadwaylion.com : )
BroadwayLion Maybe Tomorrow. They assigned me to two more days answering the telephone, Tues, and Thurs between 3 and 4:30. The monk who used to do this slot passed away a few weeks ago. So maybe that leaves me Mon, Wed, and Fri to get up there. Of course I still have my original phone shift on Sat.1-4:30. Of coures mostly I want to sleep. Except of course at night. Go figgre.
Well, now ewe've done it, LION. We all know when you'll be on the phones! Don't be surprised if the lines are jammed with forum buddies posing as either personal fans or as hecklers. If ewe're required to keep logs of your calls, I wonder just how we'll be explained away!
L'il Johnny B
My question about the dinner in the other thread was not in jest. I had never clicked on this topic.
Thanks for sharing.
Rick
Anybody wanna ride a train!
Anyone wanna pet a cat?
ROAR
hbgatsfMy question about the dinner in the other thread was not in jest. I had never clicked on this topic.
Hi Rick,
The question about where the Diner is this month is quite legitimate. For a long time the Diner was attached to trains all over the world. However, over the past few months, the Diner has evolved into a place where themes other than locations or specific railroads have been brought into play. I don't think that this was necessarily a conscious decision. It came about because I think we were running out of places that we hadn't already been before, and we wanted to keep the Diner interesting.
For this January I originally suggested that we focus on small industrial engines. I used the example of the Hawaiian pineapple farm locomotives as an example, but I didn't intend that that be the only focus. To make a long story short, it was suggested (by Brent I believe) that we throw the Diner wide open and let everyone post train related items that were of interest to them, and that is where we currently stand, or better still, sit (in the Diner).
We are always open to new suggestions about where we should take the Diner so please speak up.
So... I am going to replace the soffit on my house myself this time after Hurrican Ian. I contacted the city, and they told me I needed to come get a permit in person.
I went to the permit office today, this is the first time I have been there since the Hurricane. It was a madhouse.
I waited for five hours, just to have the clerk tell me that in fact, I do not need a permit to repair my own soffit.
Does one need a college degree to become a “permit technician”.
maxmanDoes one need a college degree to become a “permit technician”.
I think the term "technician" just means "employee" now.
I am a "service technician" at The Home Depot, I just give people their refunds. Nothing technical about it.
Since we can go anywhere we want this month, this is where I want to go. I did it in 1965 with my mom and now I would like to do it with my wife. I will caution you that the narrator sounds a bit mundane, but I believe that his observations and comparisons with AmTrak are legitimate.
By the way, I have to disagree with the narrator's implied suggestion that the prairies are void of any significant scenery. The prairies have been an important part of North American history and viewing their vast expanses from the comfort of the train can only enhance our understanding of how hard generations of people from multiple cultures have worked to make a living off of that land.
Also, if you are as lucky as I was in 1965, you might just get to see herds of antelope racing beside the train. That was thrilling!
Good Morning Diners. Chloe, give me the special and a black coffee please.
TGIF! Not that I have anything grand planned for the weekend, but at least it will be doing things I want to do.
hon30critterAlso, if you are as lucky as I was in 1965, you might just get to see herds of antelope racing beside the train.
Happy Friday everyone!!
Good morning Diners. Another busy day. Therefore a coffee on the go please, Flo.
Bear mentions trams. A few years back I used to be a volunteer at North East Electrical Tram Trust (NEETT). It is now grown to a Transport Museum involving aircraft, buses, military hardwear etc. Well worth a visit.
My son as a tram driver at Beamish Museum
d by David Harrison, on Flickr
Back later.
SeeYou190 maxman Does one need a college degree to become a “permit technician”. I think the term "technician" just means "employee" now. I am a "service technician" at The Home Depot, I just give people their refunds. Nothing technical about it. -Kevin
maxman Does one need a college degree to become a “permit technician”.
If you have to rtun the regiszter, Its Technical.
If you have to pet the cat it is not technical.