NDG Another F-M Saves the Day Consist. To Fill Out to Tons and Fill the sidings, as Two SDs would not pull what was Rated, extra power added to Tons. Here is another set. http://www.mountainrailway.com/Roster%20Archive/CP%205500/CP%205533-2.jpg Designs from Beloit and LaGrange working together in a Union not conceived? Worth watching, in the rain and Sand giving out. Westinghouse could handle it. ( The H-16 was GE Just as Good. ) And did! No wonder they were ' Junk ' the way they were handled. FWIW. CP 4065 @ 8 MPH. http://cranbrookhistory.com/image_view.php?ID=38273 CP 4105 Ditto. 38D1/8/244/567. Almost dark. http://cranbrookhistory.com/image_view.php?ID=38293 http://cranbrookhistory.com/image_view.php?ID=38294 Cold, Full Moon. Venus set. Stars screaming up above, Coyotes Howling afar. Time for Thought, Reflection and Retrospection. Memories. Thank You.
Thank You.
How long did it take for EMD to solve the slipping and engine problems with the SD40's? The SD40-2's ended up being pretty darn good units, and the remaining ones still are, even though THEY have now been run into the ground, just like the FM's.
It is interesting to see the sandblasted appearance of the trucks and running gear in so many old colour photos, steam and diesel alike.
Here is something that did not get sandblasted, at least not the first time:
This lasted until the late 1990s, when she was repainted again, being sandblasted first this time:
Still looks great almost 25 years later:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsdC98U539Q
Greetings from Alberta
-an Articulate Malcontent
NDG https://www.myeastkootenaynow.com/3686/crowsnest-pass-wildlife-corridor-receives-significant-support/ Including once was crossing at grade, as below. Images Nos. 2 and 3. https://artcountrycanada.com/images/Dusk-max-Jac.jpg
There's a wildlife crossing bridge over US-101 just east of Thousand Oaks, CA.
On another note, looks like the forum software has been updated.
Re CNR 9000.
A wonderful ending for a Historic Locomotive!
Thank You!
FWIW.
Equal.
Minus 40 in Yellowknife, NWT.
Colder later on.
Erik_Mag There's a wildlife crossing bridge over US-101 just east of Thousand Oaks, CA. On another note, looks like the forum software has been updated.
Yes, it seems to load much faster now, thank goodness.
Lithonia Operator Erik_Mag There's a wildlife crossing bridge over US-101 just east of Thousand Oaks, CA. On another note, looks like the forum software has been updated. Yes, it seems to load much faster now, thank goodness.
But you still can't send PMs when using Firefox.
Using Safari, I cannot send PMs on my phone.
NDG A Pattern Emerging?? https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/little-prince-steam-enginge-prince-george-budget-1.5423219 Thank You.
$1 million is a bargain for a new shop building these days.
Those councillors would do well to remember what their home was like before the railway came to town, and what it would become if the railway left. They owe that little engine and its operators a debt of gratitude.
Edmonton approved spending much more money to build a new shop for the standard gauge train at Fort Edmonton Park:
https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/council-approves-6-3-million-for-new-steam-train-barn-at-fort-edmonton-park
107 is a 1919 Baldwin 2-6-2, built for Louisiana's Calcasieu Paper Company. Originally a woodburner, she was later converted to oil. The coaches are ex-Northern Alberta combooses, originally built for the Boston & Albany in the early 1900s.
https://donsdepot.donrossgroup.net/dr0001/misc277.jpg
NDG Crowsnest Mountain. The first thing one notices in the area is Crowsnest Mountain looming to the North. http://www.peakfinder.com/peaks/339 http://www.peakfinder.com/peaks https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f2/Crowsnest_Mountain_2010.jpg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crowsnest_Mountain and it would be just out of view to the left. https://www.myeastkootenaynow.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Jim-Prentice-Wildlife-Corridor-Crowsnest-Pass-3-Brent-Calver.jpeg possibly in that the mountain would dominate the scene and draw from the import of the Article?? The once-grade-crossing would be just to left of rip rap, just West of the draw, the road faintly traversing further to left. Here is another painting of a CPR Westbound not far to the East from the grade crossing view. https://www.artcountrycanada.com/images/jacquiard-max-Crowsnest-Mountain-lg.jpg Finally found this Image on the 'Net! ( I had it Posted on Photobucket quite some time ago. ) https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DBBd8blUAAAVfKr.jpg Which shows a just-Dieselized Eastbound CPR Passenger train approaching the now-long-gone crossing at grade c. 1952. I was going to hike in there in 1977, approached thru West Coleman on the old highway alignment and was blocked by the creek which was in flood. Since then a bridge has been installed to make the trip easier. https://www.google.com/maps/@49.6316216,-114.5465683,3a,42.4y,319.63h,89.53t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sDu5Sm8iM5zNP2hBG1cjPKw!2e0!7i13312!8i6656 Possibly, at some time if CPR is running one of their Special Trains using the A and B units Eastbound thru The Crow, they could stop at this location and repose the same Scene with a passenger train as the 1952 view? Just a thought? A Big GE in the Heritage Scheme would be acceptable? https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49311800273_7b05c02b71_c.jpg This, Also??? http://www.trainweb.org/oldtimetrains/photos/cpr_diesel/7014.jpg Another Scenic View to the West approaching the Divide. https://farm5.static.flickr.com/4384/36806628351_2192f57b75_b.jpg Awful place when the Winds of Winter blow thru. CPR Yard, Crowsnest. Elevation 4454 Ft. Slope w trees beyond GP9 is in Alberta. https://live.staticflickr.com/949/28279259718_ccd9fa78f9_b.jpg http://www.ghosttownpix.com/bc/crowsnest.html FWIW. http://www.vancouversun.com/technology/Limber+pine/10450806/story.html Quite the Place, The Crow. Thank You.
Great news about the wildlife corridor. The overpasses and fencing along Highway 1 in Banff National Park work quite well.
The Crowsnest is a beautiful place. The prairie turns into mountains very quickly in southern Alberta. All those old mining ghost towns, some still hanging on. And the ghost of Frank, where many more died than at Hope, but in the same manner.
CP should have done a few of their GP20C-ECO rebuilds in old switcher schemes.
Glad you liked the photos of 9000.
Good Idea.
NDG OT. USLHT/USCGC Cedar. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USLHT_Cedar https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/5d/USCGC_Cedar_%28WAGL-207%29_13_May_1944.PNG http://www.navsource.org/archives/12/179973.htm Lynn Canal. Thank You.
I remember reading about the Princess Sophia disaster in school. If I recall correctly, the only survivor was a dog, who was found on a nearby beach several days after the sinking.
I think some bodies were found onshore in positions that indicated they had gotten out of the water alive, only to die of further exposure and hypothermia.
Turbo's maiden voyage, in photos:
https://tracksidetreasure.blogspot.com/2020/01/turbo-crash-at-kingston-december-1968_10.html
Dominion Atlantic steam in colour:
Also in Kingston, Once.
Interesting story on the Grenville, there.
Wonder if she did the bouys through the Thousand Islands. Of course, at the time she sunk, my knowledge of where I live now was nil.
These days those duties are handled by the soon-to-be-replaced Robinson Bay and a barge. I can drive over to Clayton, though, and see the bouys lined up on the waterfront pier.
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...
The Canadian:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jmVFvL3vjQ&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR30YfpopAMIrXhs6-mLnJpoAntso800sdzQdu_fd1QnqbaiqWaAoUW_0GI
NDGFYI. Lost in Middle America. ( LIMA ) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_MMLLksONg Thank You.
The bigger question, since that was filmed in 1999 - what has happened in the ensuing 20 years????
Never too old to have a happy childhood!
It's the rainy season in the Fraser Canyon.
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