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Posted by locomutt on Saturday, November 10, 2007 11:19 AM
 Modelcar wrote:

....Good morning all:  Sun is shining in {on my computer screen}, but it's welcome.  It's frosty this morning.  But we're to see a pretty nice day in the mid 50's.

Paula...That pic for the avatar was snapped at a very unusual place.

Over in Johnstown, Pa., at the top of the Incline Plane in their restaurant.  We're sitting in the restaurant and the window next to me has a view just about straight down 700 - 800' to the downtown of Johnstown.

I'll send you a pic. of the view looking down from that vantage spot.

 

 

Here are a couple of pictures courtesy of Quentin of that "Inclined Plane."

Q, thanks for posting the avatar, not sure which "Model Car" I would have

thought you looked like.

 

 

 

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Saturday, November 10, 2007 1:11 PM
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Good morning everyone. It's a beautiful day in Northeast Georgia. There is a parked NS MOW train over in town with SD70M-2 #2727 on the point. I took a few pics of it I'll try to get them up in a few days.

I caught their 2737 up here twice in the last two months on CN trains.  Sharp looking units!

Just got back from chasing the SOO 1003.  Neat engine!  I haven't seen steam since the last time CNW's 1385 ran.  Pics and vids soon.

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Posted by Modelcar on Saturday, November 10, 2007 1:50 PM

.....Walt, I suppose the one with the smoothest "roofline"....ha.

Note:  The 2nd pic. was taken from the downside of one of the "Incline" cars I was riding on. At this spot, we were about half way down the grade.

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Posted by tree68 on Saturday, November 10, 2007 2:31 PM

Dan - Nice shots.  The "What Year" picture makes me want to work a steam excursion. Not that I mind working with our vintage ALCo.

The "Smokin'" shot is a definite keeper - framed on wall in large format!

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Saturday, November 10, 2007 2:58 PM

Thanks!

Here's one video I shot: Arriving in Brandon, WI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSxs8eUuWlw

Here's one video I shot: Departing Brandon, WI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYDTZJvr7Sk

Sorry that the last whistle got cut off!  I may join the ranks of volunteer RR operators at a museum here in WI.  I met a guy today from the museum in Green Bay and we exchanged numbers.  That will be cool!

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Posted by locomutt on Saturday, November 10, 2007 4:01 PM
 Modelcar wrote:

.....Walt, I suppose the one with the smoothest "roofline"....ha.

Note:  The 2nd pic. was taken from the downside of one of the "Incline" cars I was riding on. At this spot, we were about half way down the grade.

 

For the females................"Not Sexy Curves?"

 

Dan,, Very Nice Pictures!!!!!!

I'm going to go with Tree on that one shot, wish I were in that time span. 

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Posted by cherokee woman on Saturday, November 10, 2007 4:49 PM

Quentin, thanks for the pictures!!  Really enjoyed looking at them!!

Here is tonight's SATURDAY NIGHT PIZZA FEST menu:

1.  Anchovie
2.  Canadian bacon
3.  Cheese/extra cheese
4.  Goetta
5.  Hawaiian
6.  Pepperoni/sausage/mushroom
7.  Supreme and:

8.  Dessert Pizzas:  apple, cherry, and peach

If enough people show up tonight, maybe around 9, 9:30 EST, we'll pop some popcorn!!

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Posted by NightrainAFD1987 on Saturday, November 10, 2007 5:13 PM
have no appetite tonight, I hate colds
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Posted by locomutt on Saturday, November 10, 2007 7:06 PM

Duff get rid of the cold and get an appetite!!

How else are you going to watch trains and see trailers that have had a "can opener"  taken to them?!?!Mischief [:-,]

 It's not time yet; but come on "Popcorn Time!"

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Posted by SactoGuy188 on Saturday, November 10, 2007 10:46 PM

Good late evening everyone.

(Grabs a couple of slices of Supreme topping pizza Dinner [dinner] )

Anyway, it's steadily raining here in Sacramento, CA. We can definitely use the rain. Smile [:)]

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Posted by NightrainAFD1987 on Sunday, November 11, 2007 12:43 AM
 locomutt wrote:

Duff get rid of the cold and get an appetite!!

How else are you going to watch trains and see trailers that have had a "can opener"  taken to them?!?!Mischief [:-,]

 It's not time yet; but come on "Popcorn Time!"



I do have an appetite...an appetite for destructionBig Smile [:D] (just found out emotcons are hard to do on an ipod touch.)
I found that can opening thing amusing as well too.reminded me of opening a can of sardines for some reason.
Seeing that truck trapped underneth a low clearance bridge always makes me laugh

Think I will have a cup of decaf tea before turning in. About the appetite for destruction, I meant that for the cold, it's days are numbered
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Posted by JoeKoh on Sunday, November 11, 2007 5:01 AM

good morning

will take some leftover pizza for breakfast.juice coffee and hot chocolate are ready for today.there will be bacon eggs and pancakes in the warmer bar shortly.csx was running lefthanded yesterday for some reason.the guys on the I&O had to wait on at least 3 intermodals at hamler.Also the 501 was later than the 500 thru deshler.going to need the rain gear today.

stay safe

joe

Deshler Ohio-crossroads of the B&O Matt eats your fries.YUM! Clinton st viaduct undefeated against too tall trucks!!!(voted to be called the "Clinton St. can opener").

 

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Posted by cherokee woman on Sunday, November 11, 2007 7:21 AM

Good Sunday morning!!  Nice here this morning, with a temp in the low 40s.  Joe, thanks for making the coffee, juice and hot chocolate!  Everything looks so good, that I can't decide what I want for breakfast!  Guess I'll just have to sit here and cogitate for a few, as to what I want to eat this morning.  

Glad everyone enjoyed the pizzas and popcorn last night.  I've got Sunday Dinner going in the Crock Pots:  Rump roast w/potatoes, carrots and onion.  Around 10 a.m., I'll put the green beans and corn on, and start making biscuits and rolls to have with the roast, along with making fresh garden salads and cole slaw.  Think we'll also have some broccoli casserole.  

Hope everyone has a great morning, and I'll see you after awhile.  

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Posted by tree68 on Sunday, November 11, 2007 9:13 AM
Dinner [dinner]

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Posted by SactoGuy188 on Sunday, November 11, 2007 9:19 AM
 cherokee woman wrote:

Glad everyone enjoyed the pizzas and popcorn last night.  I've got Sunday Dinner going in the Crock Pots:  Rump roast w/potatoes, carrots and onion.  Around 10 a.m., I'll put the green beans and corn on, and start making biscuits and rolls to have with the roast, along with making fresh garden salads and cole slaw.  Think we'll also have some broccoli casserole.  

 

I am definitely coming over for the rump roast with potatoes, carrots and onion for Sunday Dinner. Dinner [dinner]

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Posted by cherokee woman on Sunday, November 11, 2007 11:11 AM

The rump roast, taters, carrots, onion, beans, corn, etc., are ready and on the warmer bar.  For dessert today, your choices are:  chocolate cake, German chocolate cake, pecan and pumpkin pies (getting prepared for  Thanksgiving next week), and ice cream.

It's pretty cloudy and overcast here.  Looks like we may have a chance of some rain later.  Nothing yet, though (at least in our area).  Just a really dreary day out.

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Posted by locomutt on Sunday, November 11, 2007 2:08 PM
 NightrainAFD1987 wrote:
 locomutt wrote:

Duff get rid of the cold and get an appetite!!

How else are you going to watch trains and see trailers that have had a "can opener"  taken to them?!?!Mischief [:-,]

 It's not time yet; but come on "Popcorn Time!"



I do have an appetite...an appetite for destructionBig Smile [:D] (just found out emotcons are hard to do on an ipod touch.)
I found that can opening thing amusing as well too.reminded me of opening a can of sardines for some reason.
Seeing that truck trapped underneth a low clearance bridge always makes me laugh

Think I will have a cup of decaf tea before turning in. About the appetite for destruction, I meant that for the cold, it's days are numbered

 

Duff, if you like SardinesDead [xx(] then you've got an appetite!  No Thank You.

(got very sick on them years ago and won't touch them now.) 

 

As far as that truck driver goes, I could have sworn that he kept saying;

"the dispatcher told me to go this way." 

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Posted by JoeKoh on Sunday, November 11, 2007 3:51 PM

Cw thanks for supper tonight.a big Thank You to all the veterans out there.without them we wouldn't be here.been raining on and off all day today.well time to help matt with a project.

stay safe

joe

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Posted by NightrainAFD1987 on Sunday, November 11, 2007 9:23 PM

Yuuuuck..Sardines...Gross!

 

As for the truck driver...

 

Cop: Did you know the clearance was low?

Driver: Yes

Cop: Did you see all the signs posted that the clearance was low?

Driver: Yes

Cop: So why then did you decide to go through the bridge?

Driver: I dunno

 

Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D] 

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Posted by cherokee woman on Monday, November 12, 2007 5:39 AM

Good Monday morning to all!  Hope everyone had a good weekend, and is ready to get back to the old grind this morning.

Coffee is on and ready to pour; fresh juices are made; heating milk for hot chocolate, and there's hot water on for tea and cocoa.

On the warmer bar this morning, we have:  turkey bacon, sausage links & patties, scrambled eggs, hot buttermilk biscuits and sausage gravy, and the following danish:  raspberry, cherry, apple, and peach; also have cinnamon rolls, and muffins:  oat bran, blueberry, and chocolate, along with the prerequisite beagles and bear claws.

Our temps this morning are in the mid 50s, looking for a high around 60, with a 20% chance of light rain.  Most of the rain is to be just north of us, and it is to very quite windy.  

Duff, I'm with you:  yuck to sardines!!  Can not stand them at all.

Everyone have a great day, and if you have any lunch/supper requests, let me know!! 

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Posted by JoeKoh on Monday, November 12, 2007 6:44 AM

CW thanks for breakfast.its warmer here but we have rain so will have to pass on the q90(produce train) today.time to get ready for school.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Monday, November 12, 2007 7:05 AM

I love Sardines, especially with mustard sauce, but again, I like pickled pig's feet too! 33 this morning with a thick frost. A nice Carolina morning. Now, off to look for pancakes. Today is 1) Look for pancakes, 2) go to the wound center (Yes, it's open today), 3) look for pancakes, probably come home and eat baloney for lunch, schmooz for a while and then to a local eatery for a free veteran's supper. Ta for now

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Posted by SactoGuy188 on Monday, November 12, 2007 7:53 AM
 cherokee woman wrote:

Coffee is on and ready to pour; fresh juices are made; heating milk for hot chocolate, and there's hot water on for tea and cocoa.

On the warmer bar this morning, we have:  turkey bacon, sausage links & patties, scrambled eggs, hot buttermilk biscuits and sausage gravy, and the following danish:  raspberry, cherry, apple, and peach; also have cinnamon rolls, and muffins:  oat bran, blueberry, and chocolate, along with the prerequisite beagles and bear claws.

Duff, I'm with you:  yuck to sardines!!  Can not stand them at all.

Everyone have a great day, and if you have any lunch/supper requests, let me know!! 

Good morning everyone. (By the way, it's spelled "bagels".)

(Grabs plate of sausage links, one peach danish and one bear claw along with a big mug of coffee Dinner [dinner] )

By the way, I only like sardines in tomato sauce.

Did you see that YouTube video of the UP AC4400CW literally having an engine blowup on another message thread here? Shock [:O] GE had a lot of problems with the older prime movers on the U33C and U36C locomotives (including engine explosions), and that's why Southern Pacific never subjected those locomotives to the General Rehabilitation and Improvement Program (GRIP) upgrades like they did to the EMD fleet.

Can we have a big pot of beef stew with cornbread for lunch? Dinner [dinner]

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Posted by cherokee woman on Monday, November 12, 2007 8:53 AM

SG, know it's spelled b-a-g-e-l-s, but I type b-e-a-g-e-l-s for the Mookster; that's a nickname she has for bagels.Smile [:)]

And there is a big pot of beef stew on the stove.  Will be leaving in about 30 minutes for the airport, so if one of you could please put the cornbread in  the oven, at 10:30 for me, I'd really appreciate it!!  It's already made up, and in the cast iron skillets.  So, it only has to be put into the oven, for 25-30 minutes, and the cornbread will be ready when the stew is ready, for lunch!    THANK YOU!!

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Posted by NightrainAFD1987 on Monday, November 12, 2007 11:38 AM

I sort of knew that was a joke so I never bothered correcting the spelling. I have a pet peeve against spelling police anyway...since I have a tendency to either misspell words, or forget to spell check.

Ewwww I think I lost my appetite again....sardines...gross! 

Think I will have some beef stew and a BEAGEL! muahahaha! 

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Monday, November 12, 2007 11:41 AM

I'll pop in for a bit and grab a bite.  Lots of clients today! 

My videos of SOO 1003 (from Saturday) already have quite a few views...I forgot how neat steam is!

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Posted by Mookie on Monday, November 12, 2007 12:06 PM
I will take a pre-requisite beagle, but would rather have a blueberry if that is ok.....

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Posted by cherokee woman on Monday, November 12, 2007 3:40 PM

Mookie, you can have a beagle anytime you want it, along with a blueberry muffin!  Glad to see you back in.  Saw you-know-who off at the airport, then came home.  Got home sometime after 2. 

Got some more beef stew and cornbread ready for the next go-around.  (Late lunch in the west, early supper in the east).  

Mutt is feeling under the weather today, so not sure you'll see him in this evening.  Be back later.

 

 

 

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Posted by JoeKoh on Monday, November 12, 2007 3:54 PM

CW thanks for the stew.Mutt takes 2 bowls of stew and call us in the morning.I have some dessert tonight too.Its grandmas special pumpkin pie.we can get matt to finish his supper with grandmas special pumpkin pie.

stay safe

joe

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