QUOTE: Originally posted by espeefoamer [dinner] I'll take the sloppy joes.[:)] havent had one since I was in high school[:(]. And that was a LONG time ago.Amtrak was formed when I was in high school[:0].
Being Crazy,keeps you from going "INSANE" !! "The light at the end of the tunnel,has been turned off due to budget cuts" NOT AFRAID A Vet., and PROUD OF IT!!
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").
QUOTE: Originally posted by cherokee woman Since I made my last post, we have received email from Walt's cousin. So they are safe and sound, apparently. Thank Heaven for that. She didn't go into any detail, just forwarded an email to each of us just after 4 p.m. our time. Mikeygaw, have you heard anything from her, and are she and her brother safe? I will remember them and all the people in Florida in my prayers tonight.
QUOTE: Originally posted by locomutt QUOTE: Originally posted by espeefoamer [dinner] I'll take the sloppy joes.[:)] havent had one since I was in high school[:(]. And that was a LONG time ago.Amtrak was formed when I was in high school[:0]. When was Amtrak formed? I can' t remember,and I think I need a reality check!
Dave Howarth Jr. Livin' On Former CNW Spur From Manitowoc To Appleton In Reedsville, WI
- Formerly From The Home of Wisconsin Central's 5,000,000th Carload
- Manitowoc Cranes, Manitowoc Ice Machines, Burger Boat
She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw
QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie Monday Morning.... M.........I..............L.............K............ (and coffee!) Mooke
QUOTE: Originally posted by espeefoamer QUOTE: Originally posted by locomutt QUOTE: Originally posted by espeefoamer [dinner] I'll take the sloppy joes.[:)] havent had one since I was in high school[:(]. And that was a LONG time ago.Amtrak was formed when I was in high school[:0]. When was Amtrak formed? I can' t remember,and I think I need a reality check! Amtrak was inaugurated on May 1st 1971
Carl
Railroader Emeritus (practiced railroading for 46 years--and in 2010 I finally got it right!)
CAACSCOCOM--I don't want to behave improperly, so I just won't behave at all. (SM)
QUOTE: Originally posted by cdnlococo Hazards of the Job. Years ago, just after the End of Steam, when Water Tanks still Stood and Steam was still applied to the Bunker C Oil Tanks at the Terminals. Diesels everywhere except for the Wrecking Cranes on the Shop Tracks. Safety First everywhere! Trains still had Five on a Crew, as Steam Railroading with Diesels. Heavy Ore Train Grinding West Round the Lake to the Smelter at Minus Thirty Degrees F. -30F. Air Problems all the way. Plain Bearings heating as Oil Cold. Hose Gaskets like Iron. Locomotives Running on Diesel. Crew Running on Coffee, as middle of night. Deadman's Pedal Blocked. Windows Frosted like inside of a Deep Freeze. Heaters making Sound, but, nothing else. Cold, Cold, Cold. Stars Screaming above, along with Northern Lights. Engineer bounds from his Seat, as had to Blow Down HIS Boiler from Coffee collecting on his Mud Ring. Out the Door behind his Seat, as no Facilities on Units, yet. Cloud of Mist as Outdoors meets Indoors in Cab. Cold, Cold, Cold. Train Running itself as Deadmans Blocked. Level Track, Curves holding her back. Engineer gone Five Minutes, in shirt sleeves. Maybe went to Second Unit for Privacy. Train Running Itself. Another Five Minutes goes by. Concern forms in Fireman's mind. Looks out Engineer's Back Window as Road Switcher. Engineer on Running Board waving free Arm at 30 Below. While Blowing his Boiler Down, his Blow Down Valve had contacted Running Board Rail Stanchion and FROZE to it. Coffee from Thermoses and ever-present Rags used to warm metal. Train Running itself. Caboose Markers Flickering in distance. Green Stars keeping pace. No Train Delay, No Accident Report Filed. Safety First.
QUOTE: Originally posted by CShaveRR Gee, I'd better come back in and rescue everyone...Amtrak first operated on May 1, 1971. Now that I'm in the diner, I should tell you about one place I visited...the Brown Bear, in Shelby, Michigan. It's sort of a glorified tavern that also serves food. They offer a Bear Burger, which is recommended for first-time visitors or someone who hasn't eaten all day. Well, I ordered one--the bun was seven inches across (we measured it!), and there had to be a pound of meat in there. I got through about half of it, saving the other half for a couple of days later. We all seemed to have the same problem--daughter ordered a roast beef sandwich, and could only eat half of it. Her fiance ordered a chef salad, got through half of it. My wife was the smart one--ordered a grilled cheese sandwich off the kids' menu, finished all of it, but couldn't touch the fries (we could have used Matt there!). They also had a "Bear-Burger Supreme" on the menu--since I doubt that buns come much bigger than the one I had, I'd guess that this one had two patties in it. You could order one of those, slice it like a pizza, and feed the family!
Larry Resident Microferroequinologist (at least at my house) Everyone goes home; Safety begins with you My Opinion. Standard Disclaimers Apply. No Expiration Date Come ride the rails with me! There's one thing about humility - the moment you think you've got it, you've lost it...
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