Elliotts Trackside Diner (est 1-1-07)

[cheese4432]

I like those pictures:drools:

ANyhoo I'll have some doughnuts moofins an apple beer for breakfast.

[ModelTrainLover]

Howdy y'all. It's been a few days, hasn't it?

NORFOLK SOUTHERN UPDATE: 

I've got a Norfolk Southern police officer coming to my house tomorrow afternoon so that I can fill out some paperwork for the background check and all. It's pretty neat, he lives right in Taneytown, which is right down the road. So instead of both of us going into Baltimore, he's just gonna swing my way.

GMT: I will be qualified on the Harrisburg division. As south as Baltimore, as north as Buffalo. Not exactly sure how far west is goes, but it doesn't include Hagerstown, MD. That's the extent of my knowledge.

That's about it for now y'all, I'm out.

I wounder if there is any chance for 'behind the scene' pics of the locos?

[pcarrell]

Now this boy can play: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNc5o9TU0t0&mode=related&search  

...and gal - you missed her work on that video, PC? See here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodrigo_y_Gabriela

Yes of course....my bad!  She can jam too!

Uh, PC, some of us already know that you eat pie...

Why, whatever do you mean by that?

[jeffrey-wimberly]

Good morning.

Today's Weather for:  
Sundown, LA  71446-6114      8/13/2007 
 
Heat Index:  83°F
Humidity:  69%
Dew Point:  68°F
 
So Far Today
High:  83°F
Low:  79°F
Rain:  0.00"
Rain Rate:  0.00"/h
Gust:  7mph NE
 
Today  High: 102    Mostly sunny. Highs around 102. Light and variable winds. 
 
Tonight  Low: 75    Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Light and variable winds.

[wetidlerjr]

 

Good morning ! from Indiana.

08-13-07

[inch53]

Mornin, coffee and a sweet roll, Zoe,

Another hot one with temps in the 90's, I'm done folks, take me out of the oven. Survived the jamboree, barley, me n Mother, both almost got to hot, but we weren't the only ones. It was just scrimmage 20-minute match's Sun; the real games start next week.

GRAYSON,,, good to hear your brother is doing better. He's got a rough row to hoe for a while, but he'll make with faith and family.

ED,, enjoyed the photos from down south, looked like a fun trip.

 RT,,, great to hear from ya, hope the job hunten goes well this week.

FLIP, great to hear from you too, I hope that job slows down soon, kinda miss ya hangin round.

JIM CG,,, what's the weather forecast down your way, for the weekend ??

Only 2 kids today, so may get extra chores done, still got the camper to finish up and start packing this week. Need to take Mother's bus over n get the oil changed, before Fri.

I got the pics ready to post from Terre Haute, later and some more from Palistine yesterday.

Hope ya'll has a good day, stay cool

[JimRCGMO]

Good Evening, Janie, just a glass of ice water for me. I'm passing through on my way headed home for bed.

Worked some on one of the Walthers Classic Kits (flat car) last night and today. It's one you can build as a regular flat, as an early TOFC or later TOFC, or as a bulkhead car. Not sure if I was using some parts in the wrong places, but some of the bulkhead bracing wouldn't line up square for me. I have another kit, so hopefully that one will go more smoothly.

Earlier, I'd gone by my buddy Mark's to try to help him figure out a computer problem (and he fixed a couple of medium sized pizzas for lunch). His drywall finshing people got most of their w**k done and got a sealer/primer coat of paint on most of the walls. He's making some headway, but is about run out of money for now on any more. Said he had something not good come up on last Friday, which might end up costing him his business (but didn't want to say just what for now). So please include him in your prayers. Mark asked me for prayers for mercy and favor (with whoever else is involved in whatever's going on), so think in that direction. Thanks. 

Now this boy can play: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNc5o9TU0t0&mode=related&search  

...and gal - you missed her work on that video, PC? See here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodrigo_y_Gabriela

Uh, PC, some of us already know that you eat pie...  

JT, the box-unpacking can take a while, trust me! and best wishes on your job search - may it be very productive and mercifully quick! 

Ed, that's a nice station there - must have been something in its prime, too! Hey, that drink you mentioned was made with apricot (I like the sweeter drinks when I'm sitting on the beach).

back Flip - good to see you've been in the Diner again! Keep plugging away there (you and Deb).

DerJohn, that's one smurfy-looking tank, there... Ah, so you finally got some fine Midwestern summer weather, huh? We broke records here today - 101 F (what is that, about 39 C?) I see Calvin has a way to beat the heat, huh?

Scott, a lot of people would get nervous if they were told a police officer was coming by their house... Sounds like you'll be playing with the 1:1 before much longer.

Well, I need to get to bed. Got to get up and go see the opthalmologist in the morning. (Little pun there...)

 

Blessings and Prayers for healing, comfort and strength,

Jim in Cape Girardeau 

[TrainFreak409]

Howdy y'all. It's been a few days, hasn't it?

NORFOLK SOUTHERN UPDATE: 

I've got a Norfolk Southern police officer coming to my house tomorrow afternoon so that I can fill out some paperwork for the background check and all. It's pretty neat, he lives right in Taneytown, which is right down the road. So instead of both of us going into Baltimore, he's just gonna swing my way.

GMT: I will be qualified on the Harrisburg division. As south as Baltimore, as north as Buffalo. Not exactly sure how far west is goes, but it doesn't include Hagerstown, MD. That's the extent of my knowledge.

That's about it for now y'all, I'm out.

[egmurphy]

Ed: I think that second unit #3204 is more likely a SD-45. The flared radiators are SD-45.

Sharp eyes.  But it's actually classed as an SD40-2, having been rebuilt from a SD-45, as I'm lead to believe that most old SD-45's down here have been.

p.s. I didn't know that until someone over on TB told me the details.  Me, I can't tell one diseasel from another.

[Paul W. Beverung]

Evening Gang:

Flip: It's good to hear from you. I've been woundering where you've been and what you've been up to. I figured that work had something to do with you being absent.

Ed: I think that second unit #3204 is more likely a SD-45. The flared radiators are SD-45. That depot is a real beauty. It's a good thing that the folks down there saved it. I took a look at your railimages sight. Your layout is really looking good. I really liked the one picture of the handsome looking pair of gentalmen.

Grayson: I'm happy to hear that your brother is doing better.

Well it was a 104 kind of day today. I got the far back yard raked up and mowed again. It looks much better. I also got to spray a hundred feet of the track down by the depot with Round Up. This evening we got the cows into the corral and started to sort them out. We were one short and couldn't figure out where she was. We found her in the far west pasture with a new born calf. She had us going for awhile. It's a real pretty little bull. 

The contractor is coming to cut the hay Tues or Wed. It should dry out fast. Tomorrow the electricians are coming to redo the service to the barn/shop and the new wash/well house. I'd better hit the sack.

Good Night All 

[der5997]

Good evening Diners: An ideal August day here on Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore. Sunny all day, but a slight breeze, and no humidity to speak of. Temperature perhaps 70 F. CapeJim, I’m just trying to lure you y’all up here to spend your tourist dollars! If you can't wait to cool down, there’s always this way

Finally got the photos of the Tank off to Fergie. Here’s what we’ve been talking about. Fergie’s idea of a row of portholes sounds great! In it’s original 1950’s condition, it was a boring black, and held about 130K gallons of Bunker C to dry pulp at a ground-wood pulp mill on the east side of the river the west bank of which forms the foreground of this pic. It’s been, since the mill went down in 1971, several short lived restaurant/bars. The best paint scheme was a dolphin and waves, with the name Flipper’s in script. Always seemed to attract “fellows of the baser sort” (Acts 17:5 KJV), and their attendant fellowesses. With them came the attentions of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and shall we say, business did not thrive. The food was never anything to write home about, at least on the rare occasions we tried it. Never did go to Mom’s……

Grayson: Thank God for the Jaws of Life! Here’s praying your brother and the others all pull through OK.

Flip: back! It’s been a while. Sorry that your schedule doesn’t leave much time for mrr&r. A bit like Teffy? Do you hear from him at all?

Looks like I’ve run down the clock and must get to bed. all, and God Bless. Prayers for all in need of healing, comfort and peace.

[egmurphy]

Like I said earlier, with the FerroMex (FXE) mainline between Mexico City and Cd Juarez/El Paso running right by the park, we had a number of opportunities to grab shots of trains coming by. Here are a few.

First up is what I'm lead to believe are a pair of SD40-2's. The radiator sections sure look different to me, but the roster data I have access to says these 2 numbers, 3101 and 3204, are SD40-2's. Maybe some type of rebuild. Who knows? I'm certainly open for comments or corrections on this one. This is a northbound train and I'm standing just outside the park entrance to get the shot. These are still in their two-toned blue "Smurf" paint scheme from their FNM days, and have not been repainted in FXE colors yet.

Then we had a pair of shiny and clean new ES44AC's (see previous disclaimer), also heading northbound.

Then an SD40-2 number 3153 followed by C30 Super7-MP number 3819. Shot this one out the window of the presentation room. The presenter paused his talk as half the room headed for the windows. The heavy shadows in the foreground are from the high station building. Sorry about that.

And I finally got to see some of the new KCS hoppers in their new paint scheme. Nice looking cars, if I do say so. So far not badly scarred or covered with grafitti.

That´s it for now. I have to go and upload some more stuff in order to continue.

Later

Ed

[egmurphy]

Hey, that worked pretty slick!!  Okay then, on to the second installment of the saga.

 

While the plaza/museum doesn't have a lot of locomotives (only two, in fact), the steam loco that they have is a real beauty. It's this 4-6-4 Hudson (yup, checked twice) built by ALCO in 1937. High drivered, built for mainline passenger service, it ended up it's life running local freights. Beautifully maintained (obviously not in operating condition) it makes a great centerpiece for the park.

Here's a different view where I got to play with my editing software features.

And I did remember to take a shot of the builder's plate (which by some miracle was still in place).

And one last shot with yours truly spoiling the view.

Next up, "diseasels" run by the place.

Regards

Ed

[egmurphy]

Good Evening Coffee Clubbers,

I made some decent progress today editing and uploading photos from the latest trip to my Rail Images album.  And I wrote a number of posts about the trip over in a thread on TrainBoard (where I usually hang out).  Rather than redo everything I'm going to try and take a short cut.  I'm going to try to copy my posts from over there, including the photo links) and see if I can paste them in a post here and have it come out right.

I'll also give you the direct link to that thread in case you just want to take a look at it there at TrainBoard.   The direct link to the thread is shown below.  It's a work in progress and I still have more to write and more photos to upload.  Will probably take a couple more days to complete.   http://www.trainboard.com/grapevine/showthread.php?t=90871

Okay, on to experimenting to see if I can successfully copy and paste my efforts from over there.

We've been traveling a lot this summer and haven't posted much. Now it's time to start uploading and posting some of the shots I took. We just got back from a trip to the center of the country, spending a few days each in Aguascalientes and Zacatecas.

Every year they have an annual railfan and model railroading convention down here, at least this is the 11th year. Not much by U.S. or Canadian show standards, but it's a chance to get together with friends that I usually only get to correspond with on discussion boards. This year's convention was held in Aguascalientes, capital city of the state of the same name, the 3rd smallest state in the country.

Through most of the 1900's, Aguascalientes was one of the most important, if not the biggest, rail center in the country. While not a center in terms of lines crossing through there, they built the largest set of shops in the NdeM system there. But with centralization and privatization, little by little the facilities were dismantled. Now, even the yard has been removed, and only a north/south mainline runs through the area that once was a huge rail complex.

At least the city and state aquired most of the land and structures when they were sold off. They have developed a portion of the area as the "Plaza of the 3 Centuries", referring to the 19th century when the rails arrived in town, the 20th century when the railroad was the most important employer in town, and the 20th century, the city's future, but with little rail participation. They did a great job on the park, and it does make a wonderful venue for a convention.

Anyway, enough of the background. Let me get on with posting a few shots. As usual, this will be a several day process. If I wait until I get everything edited and uploaded before posting, I'll never get anything done. So a few shots each day.

Oh yeah, and by the way, you know that I know nothing about "diseasels". So any calls I make regarding what animal is appearing in my photos is based only on what I can glean from my "Diseasel Spotter's Guide" or unofficial roster info from websites down here. Feel free to chime in with corrections to what I have posted.

First off, walking between our hotel and the convention site, we passed by the building of the Railway Workers Union. Outside they have mounted a wonderful large scale (scale unknown to me) model of a 4-4-0. Really nicely done, very detailed. I don't believe it was ever intended as operational, most likely just display. It stands about 3' tall at the stack. I suppose I should have measured the gauge.

 

This is the old station. It is the centerpiece for the plaza. On the main floor it's mostly a museum and display area. Upstairs has offices for the complex, recreated old railroad offices, and a large meeting or presentation room.

 

The mainline runs on the other side of the station. This gave everyone lots of opportunities to run and snap photos when a train came through. The only disconcerting thing was that when the trains came through while a presentation was going on, the horns tended to disturb the talk. And there was a noticeable movement of teh audience towards the open windows trying to grab a shot. Here´s a look at the station from the south. The line runs just to the right of here. The side to the right was the side that faced the platforms.

And just to show a night shot of the station.

Okay, back later with some train shots.

Regards

Ed

[AntonioFP45]

Jim, Der

Thanks.  Maybe Bergie might know something.  I will zip him an e-mail. I know forum members come and go, but I find it hard to believe that Elliot would simply "drop off" without saying a good-bye or that he had things to take care of.  I pray that he and his loved ones are all right.

Take care..........

[fec153]

Been so long since I posted, I forgot how. Silver 60 had to tell me.

First- Deb and I have and are continuing to pray for all our friends here. We also have our problems and value highly your support.

So many old newbies in here. , belatedly. My hours are such that when I get home I eat, shower and get my manifest for the next day. By 9 to 9:30 my head is on my pillow.

Be that as it may, we wish better health to all and His Hand on your Heads and Hearts.

Warm regards to all.

Flip

             

[rtraincollector]

Okay chole heres the card. Been awhile scince been in figure my turn to buy.

Not much happening here still job hunting. finally got moved in still going thru the boxes thou.

Been checking in every once and a while but haven't been writing much talk to you all later

from TN now

[pcarrell]

Mornin' all!

I see Jeff's been in and given his weather report, so now I'll give mine.........

I think that about sums it up!

So, I think some layout time is in order today.  Gotta work on that backdrop some more ya know.  I've got all of those putty spots to sand smooth.  Tedious work, but it has to be done.

Whats up with you all?

Grayson, glad to hear that you brother is better.

Mike, I'm not sure about the origins of the pic, but looking at it I'd say you're probably right.

 

 

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENT:  Hoople does not eat pie!  (But I do!)

[jeffrey-wimberly]

Good morning.

Another hot one today with an expected high of 102 with an index of 110.

Today's Weather for:  
Sundown, LA  71446-6114      8/12/2007 
 
Heat Index:  88°F
Humidity:  66%
Dew Point:  71°F
 
So Far Today
High:  83°F
Low:  81°F
Rain:  0.00"
Rain Rate:  0.00"/h
Gust:  8mph NNE
 
Today  High: 102    Sunny...haze. Highs around 102. Light and variable winds becoming northeast around 10 mph in the afternoon. Heat Index readings around 110 in the afternoon.  

Tonight  Low: 72    Mostly clear. Haze. Lows in the lower 70s. Light and variable winds.

[wetidlerjr]

Good morning ! from Indiana.

08-12-07

[magicman710]

*News upadate*

My brother is doing better. The plastic surgery on his right cheek (I told yall before it was the left, its the right) from his mouth to just above his eye. His face is swollen up, but not covered with bandages. The cuts are covered with a vaseline type stuff, and is on a antibiotic. The tube that were down in his stomach to suck up the blood that was collectinng down there, I think from the bleeding either during the surgery or his actual injuries. Since he now is no longer put to sleep, he has the option of waking up, and can slightley talk (he asked for a tissue to wipe the stuff of his face, but couldnt) and since he can breath on his on, he dont need the breathing tube. The pin I told yall about was from his upper thigh to his knee. I went last night, but he was sleeping and didnt agnologize us. He probably wont be in the ICU much longer, then moved to a regular room. I dont know when he is getting realeased, but the driver was, he has a broken are, but the backseat passenger, who had many scratches, bruises and a bad gash on his head is still there. Well thats if for now, I'll do my best to keep yall updated.

 

Thanks for the good thoughts, I really appreciate them.

 

[Hoople]

You think you're so smart playing dumb....

 

MWUHAHAHAHAAAA!

[pcarrell]

PC!!!! No jokes! For the last time, NO PIE!!!

Huh?  Who me?

[Hoople]

Evenin'!

I already had dinner, so I'll just go for- No, no ice cream. Yes seriously floe.

PC!!!! No jokes! For the last time, NO PIE!!!

Grayfox: Well a bunch of locomotives- I only expect one out of the 7 or so I asked for. I know money doesn't grow on trees. They include: Athearn challenger, Intermountain cab forward with sound, BLI MT-73 4-8-2 with sound, P2K Y3 with sound, P2K E7A/B with sound, P2K or PCM ALCO PA1 PB1 with sound. The only reason I'm asking for some of these is because the LHS is having a sale around this time. Hopefully I'll get at least one. Most likely the challenger... I don't think my LHS has half of those!

 

Well, see y'all later!

Mark

[pcarrell]

Now this boy can play: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNc5o9TU0t0&mode=related&search 

 

[Paul W. Beverung]

Evening Gang: It's late and I'm tired. I got part of the far back yard mowed. Now I have to rake the clippings and mow it again. It was so thick and tall that the mower got alittle hot so I quit and cleaned out the radiator and air intakes. I'll get back to it tomorrow. I still have to cut the weeds on the railroad and then spray with generic round up. I'm going to get a 25 gal. electric sprayer so I can do fence rows also. ( At least that's what I'm telling Mary Ann).

The temp hit 100 today but it didn't feel to bad. I guess it wasn't real humid.

I guess I'll head for bed.

Jerry and Sallie and Chuck and Kathy I'm pulling for ya. Hang in there. Jeff you stay off that ankle as much as possible. for you all. 

Good Night All

[egmurphy]

ED,, good to hear you had a great trip and glad your back with us. One question any photos from done that way. 

Yup, definitely.  I've just about finished going through them and editing them.  Now I have to upload some to my Rail Images album, then I'll be able to post some of them here.  I also have a few from the trip to Canada this summer that also need to get uploaded and posted.  I'm just behind......

[bjdukert]

Jerry  Sorry to hear about Sallie and hope things get better soon

Paul  As soon as I get the pics in Photobucket I'll start them here.

JR Next Sat looks ok,will send an Email 

That's about it tonight

Best to all on sick call and those recovering

Talk to you later

Duke   

[Cederstrand]

What else but ato recharge the batteries.

Other than my daily peek at some train cams, running a few locos back and forth on a test track while wishing I could be building my RR empire, and dropping in here to peruse the forums, not much in the train dept today.

Used the well water for the horses and will get gas for the pump Monday. Worked on the livingroom floor and ran out of underlayment, so it's on to the next project for the moment, of which there are still plenty. Going to keep working late tonight, then out to watch some of the Perseid meteor shower.

Take Care All ! Rob

[inch53]

Evening all, a barley pop please Flo.

We spent most the day running round Terre Haute. Got the remodel material all on sale even, but the flooring. Mother can't decide, but she got a couple weeks on that yet, then.

Did manage some train pics to post laters. The 2 boys gave us a want list for next weekend from Gander Mountain. That place is alright, but it's a lot like Walmart," a lot of stuff, just not much of what you need, if any.

Mike, take it easy on the skillet's, will ya!

I can't help it I have a hard head, tell Mother about!!

Like the new van too. #1 son has a chevy bout like it, we're putting a engine in. Oh' and try not to enjoy your vacation from the wife n kids to much. Where was that yard pic taken and when?? Looked like Europe, 1910's or 20's maybe.

JIM CG,, weather guessers here are saying this hot and humid is suppose to break by next Fri here. I figure it should break for you bout Wed [I'm hoping anyway]

GRAYSON,, hope your brother is doing ok. We'll keep ya'll in our thoughts.

CHEESE,,, beets should still have time to make. My FIL sowed fall turnips on the 7-25 and I'll be sowing fall spinach, leaf lettuce, radishes in a couple weeks.

DICK,,, it's hot here and I have to keep reminding myself, this is almost normal and I use to bale hay in it, but I just don't do as well now as then.

Still no honeybees here, so our squash and zucchini didn't do anything, but the tomatoes are going nuts now, We'll start making salsa and canning whole ones this week. Between what we have and what my mom and hers, we'll do bout 60 pints or so salsa, plus the whole and stew tomatatoes. Her mom gave us a bunch of zucchini, so relish is on the canning list too

ED,, good to hear you had a great trip and glad your back with us. One question any photos from done that way. 

Best be going, we've got the football jamboree in Palistine tomorrow. Plan on stopping by the INRR yard while we're there, so maybe some more pics. Hope ya'll as a gooden