Trains.com

(Off Topic)How old are you?

6528 views
125 replies
1 rating 2 rating 3 rating 4 rating 5 rating
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • From: Defiance Ohio
  • 13,323 posts
Posted by JoeKoh on Saturday, January 21, 2006 6:30 PM
older than you younger than some
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").

 

  • Member since
    April 2005
  • From: North of Philadelphia
  • 2,372 posts
Posted by tmcc man on Saturday, January 21, 2006 6:33 PM
I am 15.
Colin from prr.railfan.net
  • Member since
    January 2002
  • From: Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 4,213 posts
Posted by blhanel on Saturday, January 21, 2006 6:36 PM
51 here.
  • Member since
    March 2002
  • 9,265 posts
Posted by edblysard on Saturday, January 21, 2006 6:46 PM
Old enough to know better!

Ed[:D]

23 17 46 11

  • Member since
    November 2003
  • From: Louisville, KY
  • 9,002 posts
Posted by cherokee woman on Saturday, January 21, 2006 7:28 PM
53 and proud of it!! (I may be the ONLY female on the forums to post her age
on this thread.)
Angel cherokee woman "O'Toole's law: Murphy was an optimist."
  • Member since
    March 2004
  • From: Somewhere near the tracks
  • 927 posts
Posted by railfan619 on Saturday, January 21, 2006 7:30 PM
WEll I"M 22 AND I REALLY DON"T WANT TO GET ANY OLDER [:D][:D]
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 21, 2006 7:31 PM
I can't count. (if you REALLY want to know e-mail me)
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 21, 2006 8:21 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by edblysard

Old enough to know better!

Ed[:D]


LOL...rgr that Ed...

Put me down as old enough for wisdom and young enough for fun...

LC
  • Member since
    August 2004
  • From: Louisville, KY
  • 1,345 posts
Posted by CSXrules4eva on Saturday, January 21, 2006 8:26 PM
OK, CW I think your the second woman who would post her age here. lol

I'm 19, and I DO want to get older. Interesting huh......???
LORD HELP US ALL TO BE ORIGINAL AND NOT CRISPY!!! please? Sarah J.M. Warner conductor CSX
  • Member since
    February 2002
  • From: Muncie, Indiana...Orig. from Pennsylvania
  • 13,456 posts
Posted by Modelcar on Saturday, January 21, 2006 8:26 PM
.....The great depression had just started a few years ago.....and I arrived.

Quentin

  • Member since
    September 2002
  • From: Rockton, IL
  • 4,821 posts
Posted by jeaton on Saturday, January 21, 2006 8:28 PM
KIDS.[#dots]

"We have met the enemy and he is us." Pogo Possum "We have met the anemone... and he is Russ." Bucky Katt "Prediction is very difficult, especially if it's about the future." Niels Bohr, Nobel laureate in physics

  • Member since
    September 2003
  • From: Louisville,Ky.
  • 5,077 posts
Posted by locomutt on Saturday, January 21, 2006 8:29 PM
Well.....................I'm older than CW,but still young enough............[:-,][:-,][8D]

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!!

  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 21, 2006 8:33 PM
32 as of today. And if I keep poppin off to my wife I won't see 33.
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 21, 2006 8:37 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by ironken

32 as of today. And if I keep poppin off to my wife I won't see 33.
Your in trouble then I take it.
  • Member since
    June 2005
  • From: Firestone Park, OH
  • 1,003 posts
Posted by alstom on Saturday, January 21, 2006 8:46 PM
I'm 13! Going to be 14 soon. And can't wait until I'm 16 and can drive, LOL!

.................
Richard Click here to go to my rail videos! Click here to go to my rail photos! .........
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 21, 2006 8:56 PM
Most likely the youngest at 11!
  • Member since
    March 2002
  • From: MRL 3rd Sub MP117 "No defects, repeat, no defects"
  • 360 posts
Posted by ValorStorm on Sunday, January 22, 2006 12:36 AM
I'm 12-- NO, 60! Wait... Or maybe my dad's 12. THAT'S RIGHT! My dad's 12 years old and I'm 13. (No... that doesn't make a lick o' sense) Give me a second. Okay, when my mom was born I was waiting tables at Farrell's. My dad was pregnant. I helped him with his breathing excercizes. NO! I've gotta start over. Now the number of tortilla chips in an average 16oz. bag divided by my sister's nose hair... Is that right? Are any of you good with math? SOMEBODY THROW ME A BONE HERE! .......49.
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 22, 2006 1:36 AM
39 and holding,,,,,,,and holding,,,,,,,and holding,,,,,,,and holding,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,!
55
  • Member since
    January 2003
  • From: Rock Springs Wy.
  • 1,967 posts
Posted by miniwyo on Sunday, January 22, 2006 1:59 AM
Im 20, and i can't wait the 7 months till 21, Not becasue I can drink, but becasue I can finally apply for a job on the Sweetwater County Sherriff's Department. WOOO!

RJ

"Something hidden, Go and find it. Go and look behind the ranges, Something lost behind the ranges. Lost and waiting for you. Go." The Explorers - Rudyard Kipling

http://sweetwater-photography.com/

  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 22, 2006 3:19 AM
Wow,Got a whole mixed bag out there. Doesn't it just suck getting older? I know I do. Not saying for the rest of you. You young ones are very lucky to still be young. :). Allan.
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 22, 2006 3:41 AM
quarter century old here.. dang that makes it sound bad.

i'm 25... there, better.
  • Member since
    February 2002
  • From: Muncie, Indiana...Orig. from Pennsylvania
  • 13,456 posts
Posted by Modelcar on Sunday, January 22, 2006 6:58 AM
....Not getting older is not a very attractive alternative.

Quentin

  • Member since
    June 2001
  • From: Lombard (west of Chicago), Illinois
  • 13,681 posts
Posted by CShaveRR on Sunday, January 22, 2006 9:04 AM
How old I am depends on whom I'm with. Some people make me feel young again. A Forum Friend calls me a Mature Guy. My granddaughter would probably agree.

But I haven't retired yet! Four years to go (now go figure!).

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)

  • Member since
    December 2001
  • From: Aurora, IL
  • 4,515 posts
Posted by eolafan on Sunday, January 22, 2006 9:50 AM
55 and holding (oh, jeez, Jack Benney beat me to that joke)!
Eolafan (a.k.a. Jim)
  • Member since
    December 2005
  • From: Maine,USA
  • 64 posts
Posted by CaptainChuck on Sunday, January 22, 2006 12:14 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by alstom

I'm 13! Going to be 14 soon. And can't wait until I'm 16 and can drive, LOL!

.................


16, and driving sucks [:D]
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • From: on the back of a water drill rig in north dakota
  • 122 posts
Posted by bigboy4024 on Sunday, January 22, 2006 12:43 PM
21 goin on 7 i think
have safe and happy steam season
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 22, 2006 3:25 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by CaptainChuck

QUOTE: Originally posted by alstom

I'm 13! Going to be 14 soon. And can't wait until I'm 16 and can drive, LOL!

.................


16, and driving sucks [:D]
What? Are you nuts? Driving is fun[;)].
  • Member since
    November 2003
  • From: West Coast
  • 4,122 posts
Posted by espeefoamer on Sunday, January 22, 2006 4:32 PM
I just turned 54 last month. I rode the San Joaquin and Coast Daylights when they were still painted red and orange,and before the automat cars replaced diners.I also remember the Pacific Electric Red Cars in Long Beach. I guess that makes me an old [censored].
Ride Amtrak. Cats Rule, Dogs Drool.
  • Member since
    November 2004
  • From: Brisbane Australia
  • 1,721 posts
Posted by james saunders on Sunday, January 22, 2006 4:38 PM
16 sweet 16

James, Brisbane Australia

Modelling AT&SF in the 90s

  • Member since
    April 2005
  • From: North of Philadelphia
  • 2,372 posts
Posted by tmcc man on Sunday, January 22, 2006 4:50 PM
Well, I am not allowed to drive until I am 18, which may be good, and bad. It will be good because all of the HKS, American Racing and other performance parts companies will have a lot more of a selection of tuner parts. Also Recaro seats will have a wider selection, as well as the companies such as Euro will have many more bumpers, grilles, and side skirts to make the exterior look even better. How much will all this cost? HKS turbo x 2, Euro taillights, Euro bumpers, NOS system.............................
Colin from prr.railfan.net
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 22, 2006 4:56 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by tmcc man

Well, I am not allowed to drive until I am 18, which may be good, and bad. It will be good because all of the HKS, American Racing and other performance parts companies will have a lot more of a selection of tuner parts. Also Recaro seats will have a wider selection, as well as the companies such as Euro will have many more bumpers, grilles, and side skirts to make the exterior look even better. How much will all this cost? HKS turbo x 2, Euro taillights, Euro bumpers, NOS system.............................


always loved it when i had my z28 racing those kids in their fart can pipe cars. they thought their*** didn't stink, but after the dust settled they knew where their place was. lol waayyy behind me.
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 22, 2006 4:57 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by BNSFrailfan.

I am 32.


And still living at home?

[8D][;)][8D][;)]
  • Member since
    April 2005
  • From: North of Philadelphia
  • 2,372 posts
Posted by tmcc man on Sunday, January 22, 2006 5:03 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by farmer03

QUOTE: Originally posted by tmcc man

Well, I am not allowed to drive until I am 18, which may be good, and bad. It will be good because all of the HKS, American Racing and other performance parts companies will have a lot more of a selection of tuner parts. Also Recaro seats will have a wider selection, as well as the companies such as Euro will have many more bumpers, grilles, and side skirts to make the exterior look even better. How much will all this cost? HKS turbo x 2, Euro taillights, Euro bumpers, NOS system.............................


always loved it when i had my z28 racing those kids in their fart can pipe cars. they thought their*** didn't stink, but after the dust settled they knew where their place was. lol waayyy behind me.


Ohhh that is just my starter car. I plan to sell it after I am finished with it, and then buy a nice Mercedes E55 AMG Sedan, and tune it a little, and then beat the kids at their own game. On the outside I would only put new rims on it and tint the windows, of course the car will be black, the spokes will be black, as well as the window tinting. Maybe a Z06, that is one awesome car. Always been a fan of 'Vettes, especially a '65 Stingray, convertible, 4 speed, Red, and a white interior. Wait, the motor would have to be a 427!!!!! Can you say loud???
I might hang onto it though.
Colin from prr.railfan.net
  • Member since
    February 2004
  • From: Mile 7.5 Laggan Sub., Great White North
  • 4,201 posts
Posted by trainboyH16-44 on Sunday, January 22, 2006 5:39 PM
Up here in Canada, we can drive at 14, eh? :-D but I prefer to bike since you can get closer to the railway!
But to the point, 16..

Go here for my rail shots! http://www.railpictures.net/showphotos.php?userid=9296

Building the CPR Kootenay division in N scale, blog here: http://kootenaymodelrailway.wordpress.com/

  • Member since
    March 2004
  • From: west central Illinois
  • 417 posts
Posted by Rodney Beck on Sunday, January 22, 2006 7:06 PM
39.99 acutaly 44.

Rodney
  • Member since
    July 2005
  • From: Cincinnati, OH
  • 174 posts
Posted by Cheviot Hill on Sunday, January 22, 2006 7:37 PM
42 years old here. Still Playing indoor soccer in the winter and playing softball 5 nights a week in the spring, summer and fall. Got 3 kids, 9, 4, 2. Now if only I can find some time to do some railfanning.[:D]
  • Member since
    October 2002
  • From: St. Louis Area, Florrisant to be specific!!!!!!!!!
  • 1,134 posts
Posted by bnsfkline on Sunday, January 22, 2006 8:25 PM
I am 21 years old.........geez...an 11 year old? We need an age limit on these forums......................j/k!
Jim Tiroch RIP Saveria DiBlasi - My First True Love and a Great Railfanning Companion Saveria Danielle DiBlasi Feb 5th, 1986 - Nov 4th, 2008 Check em out! My photos that is: http://bnsfkline.rrpicturearchives.net and ALS2001 Productions http://www.youtube.com/ALS2001
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 22, 2006 9:18 PM
42.
Spent the day along the BNSF Transcon watching every TOFC and COFC in the world roll by.....or so it seemed.
I miss manifest freight.
  • Member since
    December 2001
  • From: Denver / La Junta
  • 10,820 posts
Posted by mudchicken on Sunday, January 22, 2006 9:26 PM
Older than dirt.
Mudchicken Nothing is worth taking the risk of losing a life over. Come home tonight in the same condition that you left home this morning in. Safety begins with ME.... cinscocom-west
  • Member since
    December 2001
  • From: Northern New York
  • 25,023 posts
Posted by tree68 on Sunday, January 22, 2006 9:27 PM
Two score and fifteen.

LarryWhistling
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...

  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 23, 2006 1:34 AM
49. Grew up listening to trains traveling on the tracks south of U.S. 40 at Shortridge Rd in Indy. With my mom's family in DC, I was fortunate to have traveled by train from Indy to Union Station in the late 50's and early 60's.
  • Member since
    August 2003
  • From: Still on the other side of the tracks.
  • 397 posts
Posted by cpbloom on Monday, January 23, 2006 1:46 AM
I'm Super Bowl XL minus 2. [:o)]
  • Member since
    June 2001
  • From: US
  • 13,488 posts
Posted by Mookie on Monday, January 23, 2006 6:43 AM
Mick Jagger and I share an age. (62, so you don't have to Goggle!) And I would hope, like Mick, I still can relate to the very young and the seasoned citizens on the forum. Actually, I hope that by saying that, I can encourage some of the older people to join it. There is a lot of wisdom out there! (Now I wish I had a thumbnail of his talent!)

Mookie

She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw

  • Member since
    November 2003
  • From: Halifax, NS
  • 405 posts
Posted by THayman on Monday, January 23, 2006 7:06 AM
I'm 16, and just getting driving...and I LOVE IT!
Didn't realize there were so many younger ones on here.

-Tim

  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 23, 2006 7:31 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Murray

QUOTE: Originally posted by BNSFrailfan.

I am 32.


And still living at home?

[8D][;)][8D][;)]
And proud of it too. I do get out once in a while. If the Weather is nice. Around here the Weather is never nice.
  • Member since
    December 2005
  • From: Hampshire, England
  • 290 posts
Posted by germanium on Monday, January 23, 2006 7:58 AM
Old enough to know better, young enough to be glad I don't !!!
  • Member since
    January 2001
  • From: Atlanta
  • 11,971 posts
Posted by oltmannd on Monday, January 23, 2006 8:16 AM
49......really!

-Don (Random stuff, mostly about trains - what else? http://blerfblog.blogspot.com/

  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 23, 2006 8:19 AM
Old enough that I had to double-check to see if I already replied in this thread.
  • Member since
    April 2005
  • From: SE Iowa
  • 15 posts
Posted by daveallisonpe on Monday, January 23, 2006 8:41 AM
I'm 65 and enjoying retirement. I think I'm in more acivities than I should be--interfers with watching the BNSF & ICE!
  • Member since
    December 2001
  • 102 posts
Posted by motor on Monday, January 23, 2006 9:41 AM
I will be 45 on August 27, 2006.

motor
  • Member since
    December 2001
  • From: Crozet, VA
  • 1,049 posts
Posted by bobwilcox on Monday, January 23, 2006 9:49 AM
I was born a few months before UP's 844 and 3985.
Bob
  • Member since
    December 2001
  • From: Smoggy L.A.
  • 10,743 posts
Posted by vsmith on Monday, January 23, 2006 9:52 AM
Old enough to know better!

   Have fun with your trains

  • Member since
    January 2002
  • From: Nova Scotia
  • 825 posts
Posted by BentnoseWillie on Monday, January 23, 2006 9:58 AM
Old enough to know what's right and young enough not to choose it. [:o)]
B-Dubya -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inside every GE is an Alco trying to get out...apparently, through the exhaust stack!
  • Member since
    September 2003
  • From: Southern Region now, UK
  • 820 posts
Posted by Hugh Jampton on Monday, January 23, 2006 12:18 PM
As old as me toes amd a little older than me teeth.
Generally a lurker by nature

Be Alert
The world needs more lerts.

It's the 3rd rail that makes the difference.
  • Member since
    August 2003
  • From: NW Chicago
  • 591 posts
Posted by techguy57 on Monday, January 23, 2006 12:26 PM
27.

Mike
techguy "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity. Lick it once and you suck forever." - Anonymous
  • Member since
    January 2002
  • From: Grand Rapids, Michigan
  • 124 posts
Posted by JDV5th on Monday, January 23, 2006 2:00 PM
Superbowl XL minus one score divided by 4. (I think that equals 35). [:D]
"One thing about trains...it doesn't matter where they're going. What matters is deciding to get on." from "Polar Express"
  • Member since
    June 2001
  • From: US
  • 13,488 posts
Posted by Mookie on Monday, January 23, 2006 2:16 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by JDV5th

Superbowl XL minus one score divided by 4. (I think that equals 35). [:D]
I have a headache...Must go home!

She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw

  • Member since
    December 2001
  • From: Southern Iowa, near BNSF double track mainline
  • 111 posts
Posted by william6 on Monday, January 23, 2006 2:52 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by nscoal

42.
Spent the day along the BNSF Transcon watching every TOFC and COFC in the world roll by.....or so it seemed.
I miss manifest freight.

Yeah, I did that once, and it got pretty boring seeing stack trains and nothing else! Did this a few years back at the Knox Station Bed and Breakfast, near Knoxville, IL. Does anyone know if it's still open as a B & B?

And to answer the original question, 60 (jeez, that sounds old!!...LOL).
1st train ride was at 18 months old...and still riding the rails!
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 23, 2006 2:59 PM
I was born the year the Sacramento Northern discontinued service through the Oakland Hills tunnel, 1957. You do the math! [:D] I cut my teeth railfanning on the SP with my dad, uncle and brother on the Walong loop in Tehachapi.
  • Member since
    March 2005
  • From: Sulzerland, UK
  • 337 posts
Posted by Simon Reed on Monday, January 23, 2006 3:31 PM
I was born 3 months after the official end of steam in the UK.

But when I got to 25 I liked it so much I stayed there.

Does it matter? It's only a number, after all. Think as old as you feel, act as old as you feel you can get away with.
  • Member since
    July 2005
  • From: In the New York Soviet Socialist Republic!
  • 1,391 posts
Posted by PBenham on Monday, January 23, 2006 4:55 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by cherokee woman

53 and proud of it!! (I may be the ONLY female on the forums to post her age
on this thread.)
Hmmm... I'll leave that ALONE![;)] BTW I am 54.
  • Member since
    November 2004
  • From: Brisbane Australia
  • 1,721 posts
Posted by james saunders on Monday, January 23, 2006 5:11 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by trainboyH16-44

Up here in Canada, we can drive at 14, eh? :-D but I prefer to bike since you can get closer to the railway!
But to the point, 16..




14!!!!!! im moving to canada eh?

James, Brisbane Australia

Modelling AT&SF in the 90s

  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 23, 2006 5:15 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by james saunders

QUOTE: Originally posted by trainboyH16-44

Up here in Canada, we can drive at 14, eh? :-D but I prefer to bike since you can get closer to the railway!
But to the point, 16..




14!!!!!! im moving to canada eh?
No why would you want to do that?
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 23, 2006 5:16 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by james saunders

QUOTE: Originally posted by trainboyH16-44

Up here in Canada, we can drive at 14, eh? :-D but I prefer to bike since you can get closer to the railway!
But to the point, 16..




14!!!!!! im moving to canada eh?


Me too....share a moving truck? [;)]

I am 14! [:)]
  • Member since
    March 2002
  • From: Harrisburg PA / Dover AFB DE
  • 1,482 posts
Posted by adrianspeeder on Monday, January 23, 2006 5:45 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by CaptainChuck

QUOTE: Originally posted by alstom

I'm 13! Going to be 14 soon. And can't wait until I'm 16 and can drive, LOL!

.................


16, and driving sucks [:D]


Dang, haven't thought that ever....


QUOTE: Originally posted by farmer03

QUOTE: Originally posted by tmcc man

Well, I am not allowed to drive until I am 18, which may be good, and bad. It will be good because all of the HKS, American Racing and other performance parts companies will have a lot more of a selection of tuner parts. Also Recaro seats will have a wider selection, as well as the companies such as Euro will have many more bumpers, grilles, and side skirts to make the exterior look even better. How much will all this cost? HKS turbo x 2, Euro taillights, Euro bumpers, NOS system.............................


always loved it when i had my z28 racing those kids in their fart can pipe cars. they thought their*** didn't stink, but after the dust settled they knew where their place was. lol waayyy behind me.


I prefer a PSD to prove my point in a cloud of diesel smoke, but a z28 is good.


QUOTE: Originally posted by james saunders

QUOTE: Originally posted by trainboyH16-44

Up here in Canada, we can drive at 14, eh? :-D but I prefer to bike since you can get closer to the railway!
But to the point, 16..




14!!!!!! im moving to canada eh?


Shoot, been drivin since I was tall enough to get a clutch in. Think it was 5th grade or so.

Adrianspeeder

USAF TSgt C-17 Aircraft Maintenance Flying Crew Chief & Flightline Avionics Craftsman

  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 23, 2006 10:52 PM
ever take yer power stroke to the track? what's it run? pretty knarly they can get those 1-ton crew cab diesel trucks to run mid 13's.

and i think the only time i might be able to say that i hate drivin is when i get tickets. and i've had more than a few.
  • Member since
    November 2005
  • From: Often wandering abandoned rail lines...
  • 47 posts
Posted by LehighValleyman on Tuesday, January 24, 2006 4:50 PM
i was born when CP rail came out with the RS - 18 -R thingy ma jig. maybe 12???? yea that's it i'm 12, umm, wait ok,.....umm, umm some one help me here please!!!!!!!!!
Ima Shortline and Lehigh Valley junkie!
  • Member since
    January 2001
  • From: US
  • 1,537 posts
Posted by jchnhtfd on Tuesday, January 24, 2006 7:51 PM
I don't remember Pearl Harbor... but I do remember D-day, and I watched an awful lot of Great Northern steam when I was a little kid!
Jamie
  • Member since
    June 2003
  • From: South Central,Ks
  • 7,170 posts
Posted by samfp1943 on Tuesday, January 24, 2006 8:09 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie

Mick Jagger and I share an age. (62, so you don't have to Goggle!) And I would hope, like Mick, I still can relate to the very young and the seasoned citizens on the forum. Actually, I hope that by saying that, I can encourage some of the older people to join it. There is a lot of wisdom out there! (Now I wish I had a thumbnail of his talent!)

Mookie

GOOD ON YA, MOOKIE!!
I WAS BORN THE DAY THE ALLIES INVADED SCISILY ( 10 jul43)

 

 


 

  • Member since
    July 2004
  • From: Ontario - Canada
  • 463 posts
Posted by morseman on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 7:43 PM
Gee, am I the oldest one here, Believe there's qite a few
of you out there that don't want to admit your age.
I'm 72, happily married 50 years.
One sad thing about being this age is recalling watching
CN steam locomootives in Saint Laurent (suburb of
Montreal) pulling strings of 20 or so locos, with their driving
rods in their tenders heading to the graveyards somewhere.
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 8:53 PM
Increadble. Very interesting to say the least.
  • Member since
    April 2005
  • From: Milwaukee, WI
  • 103 posts
Posted by ericmanke on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 9:16 PM
29. Born on the day Jimmy Carter was elected president. Not the best omen.

Eric
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, January 26, 2006 7:00 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by adrianspeederI prefer a PSD to prove my point in a cloud of diesel smoke, but a z28 is good.


love the noxius clouds of unburnt No.2!! but pooshaw to your powerjoke [:D] just messin with ya. i saw some pretty nice PSDs in Indy at the DHRA Summer Nats

  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, January 26, 2006 7:07 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by farmer03

ever take yer power stroke to the track? what's it run? pretty knarly they can get those 1-ton crew cab diesel trucks to run mid 13's.

and i think the only time i might be able to say that i hate drivin is when i get tickets. and i've had more than a few.


just thought i might chime in, dont mean whore up your question to him. embarssing a middle aged guy and him wife in a C5 vette, and making him shut down early(me driving) in a 6700# 4wd Dmax was a blast!!

my buddy had a 03 LB7 Dmax, standard cab, we got her down to 6300# race weight, with some spray, ran a best of 11.75 this was at Gateway in St. Louis


ohh, btw, ill be 26 in a week, might as well stay on topic alittle bit [;)]
  • Member since
    September 2002
  • From: Rockton, IL
  • 4,821 posts
Posted by jeaton on Thursday, January 26, 2006 7:34 AM
OK 65 on 2/4/06. At least I was born in the same century as everybody else here.

"We have met the enemy and he is us." Pogo Possum "We have met the anemone... and he is Russ." Bucky Katt "Prediction is very difficult, especially if it's about the future." Niels Bohr, Nobel laureate in physics

  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, January 26, 2006 7:45 AM
feb 4 is mine too
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, January 26, 2006 8:44 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Soo6058

QUOTE: Originally posted by farmer03

ever take yer power stroke to the track? what's it run? pretty knarly they can get those 1-ton crew cab diesel trucks to run mid 13's.

and i think the only time i might be able to say that i hate drivin is when i get tickets. and i've had more than a few.


just thought i might chime in, dont mean whore up your question to him. embarssing a middle aged guy and him wife in a C5 vette, and making him shut down early(me driving) in a 6700# 4wd Dmax was a blast!!

my buddy had a 03 LB7 Dmax, standard cab, we got her down to 6300# race weight, with some spray, ran a best of 11.75 this was at Gateway in St. Louis


ohh, btw, ill be 26 in a week, might as well stay on topic alittle bit [;)]


that's ok cause i'm going to whore it up even more. i didn't realize they were runnin THAT quick. impressive indeed.

the weekend after new years there's an indoor truck/tractor pull a few miles east of rantoul, IL and they had a limited super-stock diesel pick up truck class. all dodges with the come-apart turning, a very conservative guess, 6500+ rpm, twin turbos and all the goodies. the only downside to that particular set up is from what i've gathered they have to use a mainly stock drive train. gives me a chub just watchin it though. could only imagine driving... lol
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, January 26, 2006 8:59 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by samfp1943
[GOOD ON YA, MOOKIE!!
I WAS BORN THE DAY THE ALLIES INVADED SCISILY ( 10 jul43)

Sam, I was born on your 21st birthday![8D]
  • Member since
    January 2005
  • From: Ely, Nv.
  • 6,312 posts
Posted by chad thomas on Thursday, January 26, 2006 10:16 AM
I was born two months after Amtrak. I am 1.08 Gigaseconds old.[8D]
  • Member since
    September 2002
  • From: Rockton, IL
  • 4,821 posts
Posted by jeaton on Thursday, January 26, 2006 11:01 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by chad thomas

I was born two months after Amtrak. I am 1.08 Gigaseconds old.[8D]


I assume that number is rounded.

"We have met the enemy and he is us." Pogo Possum "We have met the anemone... and he is Russ." Bucky Katt "Prediction is very difficult, especially if it's about the future." Niels Bohr, Nobel laureate in physics

  • Member since
    February 2002
  • From: Muncie, Indiana...Orig. from Pennsylvania
  • 13,456 posts
Posted by Modelcar on Thursday, January 26, 2006 1:23 PM
........Hmmmm, believe I very well may be the oldest to check in so far.....

Quentin

  • Member since
    January 2005
  • From: Ely, Nv.
  • 6,312 posts
Posted by chad thomas on Thursday, January 26, 2006 1:29 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by jeaton

QUOTE: Originally posted by chad thomas

I was born two months after Amtrak. I am 1.08 Gigaseconds old.[8D]


I assume that number is rounded.


OK, 1.087992 Gigaseconds to be exact.[;)]
  • Member since
    July 2003
  • From: Elmwood Park, NJ
  • 2,385 posts
Posted by trainfan1221 on Thursday, January 26, 2006 1:32 PM
I am 39. And I feel really old.
  • Member since
    June 2001
  • From: US
  • 13,488 posts
Posted by Mookie on Thursday, January 26, 2006 1:54 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Modelcar

........Hmmmm, believe I very well may be the oldest to check in so far.....
Quentin, we have longevity in the midwest, so they are going to have to put up with us for a long time! [(-D]

Jen

She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw

  • Member since
    February 2002
  • From: Muncie, Indiana...Orig. from Pennsylvania
  • 13,456 posts
Posted by Modelcar on Thursday, January 26, 2006 3:07 PM
....That would be nice.....

Quentin

  • Member since
    October 2004
  • From: Washington
  • 409 posts
Posted by emmar on Thursday, January 26, 2006 4:11 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by adrianspeeder

QUOTE: Originally posted by CaptainChuck

QUOTE: Originally posted by alstom

I'm 13! Going to be 14 soon. And can't wait until I'm 16 and can drive, LOL!

.................


16, and driving sucks [:D]


Dang, haven't thought that ever....


QUOTE: Originally posted by farmer03

QUOTE: Originally posted by tmcc man

Well, I am not allowed to drive until I am 18, which may be good, and bad. It will be good because all of the HKS, American Racing and other performance parts companies will have a lot more of a selection of tuner parts. Also Recaro seats will have a wider selection, as well as the companies such as Euro will have many more bumpers, grilles, and side skirts to make the exterior look even better. How much will all this cost? HKS turbo x 2, Euro taillights, Euro bumpers, NOS system.............................


always loved it when i had my z28 racing those kids in their fart can pipe cars. they thought their*** didn't stink, but after the dust settled they knew where their place was. lol waayyy behind me.


I prefer a PSD to prove my point in a cloud of diesel smoke, but a z28 is good.


QUOTE: Originally posted by james saunders

QUOTE: Originally posted by trainboyH16-44

Up here in Canada, we can drive at 14, eh? :-D but I prefer to bike since you can get closer to the railway!
But to the point, 16..




14!!!!!! im moving to canada eh?


Shoot, been drivin since I was tall enough to get a clutch in. Think it was 5th grade or so.

Adrianspeeder


Well about all that my parents will let me say is that I am still in high school.

On the question of driving I think my first time was 8 years old, so forget Canada all you have to do to be able to drive is get out of the city. If you are on a farm you can drive at any age you want.

However after you get past the age when you are just driving on the farm, you get tired of driving. It is not fun, so those of you who can't drive yet don't be in any hurry. Just enjoy taking the bus or getting driven everywhere by your parents.
Yes we call it the Dinky. Why? Well cause it's dinky! Proud to be the official train geek of Princeton University!
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, January 26, 2006 4:27 PM
I'll be 35 in March
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, January 26, 2006 4:29 PM
32...Penn Central-Conrail...Death of Erie
  • Member since
    December 2001
  • From: Oklahoma
  • 76 posts
Posted by PwdOpd on Thursday, January 26, 2006 4:59 PM
I saw one 72, I think it was, and a lot of those who said they were old enough to know better, but just didn't give their age. Maybe, just maybe I'm the oldest at 78 - and married to the same woman for 51 years. Anyone out there want to top that?
Paul
  • Member since
    January 2002
  • 437 posts
Posted by mloik on Thursday, January 26, 2006 5:13 PM
The sixth prime number times (two squared).
  • Member since
    January 2001
  • From: US
  • 2 posts
Posted by charlie6017 on Thursday, January 26, 2006 5:56 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by mainecentral229

I'll be 35 in March


I also will be 35 in March...........the 31st! [8D]

~Charlie Ricker

  • Member since
    February 2002
  • From: Muncie, Indiana...Orig. from Pennsylvania
  • 13,456 posts
Posted by Modelcar on Thursday, January 26, 2006 6:21 PM
PwdOpd....You just may be....Topped me by 3....Our figures parallel very close....Your married figure: 51...mine: 48

Quentin

  • Member since
    February 2005
  • From: narragansett,ri
  • 21 posts
Posted by catpoppa on Saturday, January 28, 2006 8:04 AM
I'm 52 until next Friday at which time I'll be the same age as my wife .Getting older reminds me of my grandmother saying everyone has to get older, but why did it happen to me.
  • Member since
    August 2004
  • From: Wisconsin
  • 735 posts
Posted by wgnrr on Saturday, January 28, 2006 5:19 PM
13 years. 14 on April 1st. Yes, I've heard every 'April Fool' Joke out there, so don't even try....

Phil
My Photo Albums: http://s84.photobucket.com/albums/k32/martin_lumber/ http://tinyurl.com/3yzns6
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 28, 2006 6:46 PM
QUOTE: If you are on a farm you can drive at any age you want.
That is true. Or if you live on a low-traffic gravel road.
  • Member since
    February 2002
  • From: Muncie, Indiana...Orig. from Pennsylvania
  • 13,456 posts
Posted by Modelcar on Sunday, January 29, 2006 5:54 AM
...But in general, if that low traffic gravel road is State, County, etc owned, it would be against the law to do so without a license or permit.

Quentin

  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 29, 2006 1:07 PM
laws are meant to be bent or broken [8D]
  • Member since
    February 2002
  • From: Muncie, Indiana...Orig. from Pennsylvania
  • 13,456 posts
Posted by Modelcar on Sunday, January 29, 2006 3:54 PM
....With that thought, you may find out.

Quentin

  • Member since
    March 2004
  • From: Western New York
  • 193 posts
Posted by Richard A on Sunday, January 29, 2006 4:08 PM
I'm too soon old and too late smart..........61 and counting.
Whether your life is good or bad, trains will make it better!
  • Member since
    May 2003
  • From: US
  • 163 posts
Posted by agentatascadero on Sunday, January 29, 2006 6:26 PM
I, for one, love getting older, and we all know there is only one alternative...getting dead! Time will come when I'd rather get dead than get older, but I'm planning on decades of service life on this frame built in 1942. Having just retired, I'm excited to be spending "monopoly money" from now on! Who amongst us would trade for today's gang/drug/AIDS infested youth? I much prefer my never-lock-your-door-steam railroading youth, with my memories, any day.
  • Member since
    January 2006
  • 1 posts
Posted by coghakes on Sunday, January 29, 2006 8:23 PM
After PRR but before Conrail. At least I'm still younger than the unit I take up the hill every day!
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 29, 2006 11:07 PM
QUOTE: ...But in general, if that low traffic gravel road is State, County, etc owned, it would be against the law to do so without a license or permit.
I didn't say it was legal
[:D]
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 30, 2006 7:43 AM
Hmmmm...first thing is, I breathed on the mirror and it fogged up. So I went to work.

I was born the same year that Baldwin delivered its last steam locomotive...I'm old enough to remember Baldwin sharks on the Bay Head line.
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 10:14 PM
The year UP put in its "Domeliner" diners.
  • Member since
    November 2004
  • From: Brisbane Australia
  • 1,721 posts
Posted by james saunders on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 10:44 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by emmar

QUOTE: Originally posted by adrianspeeder

QUOTE: Originally posted by CaptainChuck

QUOTE: Originally posted by alstom

I'm 13! Going to be 14 soon. And can't wait until I'm 16 and can drive, LOL!

.................


16, and driving sucks [:D]


Dang, haven't thought that ever....


QUOTE: Originally posted by farmer03

QUOTE: Originally posted by tmcc man

Well, I am not allowed to drive until I am 18, which may be good, and bad. It will be good because all of the HKS, American Racing and other performance parts companies will have a lot more of a selection of tuner parts. Also Recaro seats will have a wider selection, as well as the companies such as Euro will have many more bumpers, grilles, and side skirts to make the exterior look even better. How much will all this cost? HKS turbo x 2, Euro taillights, Euro bumpers, NOS system.............................


always loved it when i had my z28 racing those kids in their fart can pipe cars. they thought their*** didn't stink, but after the dust settled they knew where their place was. lol waayyy behind me.


I prefer a PSD to prove my point in a cloud of diesel smoke, but a z28 is good.


QUOTE: Originally posted by james saunders

QUOTE: Originally posted by trainboyH16-44

Up here in Canada, we can drive at 14, eh? :-D but I prefer to bike since you can get closer to the railway!
But to the point, 16..




14!!!!!! im moving to canada eh?


Shoot, been drivin since I was tall enough to get a clutch in. Think it was 5th grade or so.

Adrianspeeder


Well about all that my parents will let me say is that I am still in high school.

On the question of driving I think my first time was 8 years old, so forget Canada all you have to do to be able to drive is get out of the city. If you are on a farm you can drive at any age you want.

However after you get past the age when you are just driving on the farm, you get tired of driving. It is not fun, so those of you who can't drive yet don't be in any hurry. Just enjoy taking the bus or getting driven everywhere by your parents.



well here in Aus you cant LEGALLY drive till your 16 1/2 when you get a learners then you get you Ps when your 17 and stay on them for 3 years then you get your open licence, Ps just mean you have 8 demerit points instead of 12 for your license and on your learners you only get 4! whats the rules in the US?

James, Brisbane Australia

Modelling AT&SF in the 90s

  • Member since
    September 2003
  • From: Louisville,Ky.
  • 5,077 posts
Posted by locomutt on Wednesday, February 1, 2006 12:10 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by locomutt

Well.....................I'm older than CW,but still young enough............[:-,][:-,][8D]


Okay !!! I just turned 55 in Nov.;I'm old/young enough to remember
steam and early diesel.

I honestly remember ROWS of "steam engines" awaiting to go
to the "scrap Yard" around the Russell/Raceland,Ky. area !!
(on the "old" C & O )

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!!

  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 1, 2006 5:41 PM
Six years and three months after the Conrail formation...
  • Member since
    October 2002
  • 118 posts
Posted by Granny74 on Wednesday, February 1, 2006 11:02 PM
Bob says to tell you that he is 84 and will be 85 in May. As for me, Nance, I am 72 and will be 73 in August.---and we have lots of fun together and enjoy our days and are thankful for each of them--and I read that someone said they were born on April 1-April Fools Day---well, we were married on April 1 in 1988. When I called my Dad to tell him we got married, he was sure that it was an April Fools joke!
  • Member since
    September 2003
  • From: Louisville,Ky.
  • 5,077 posts
Posted by locomutt on Thursday, February 2, 2006 12:30 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by nance69

Bob says to tell you that he is 84 and will be 85 in May. As for me, Nance, I am 72 and will be 73 in August.---and we have lots of fun together and enjoy our days and are thankful for each of them--and I read that someone said they were born on April 1-April Fools Day---well, we were married on April 1 in 1988. When I called my Dad to tell him we got married, he was sure that it was an April Fools joke!


I doubt that very seriously,that was an "April Fool's joke !

CW and I are coming up on our 19th !,Bunches more to you and Bob !!

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!!

  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, February 2, 2006 4:50 AM
i saw somewhere, on some tv program, that 2 engaged people spent $5000 on a (fake) minister, church, and reception, for an april fools wedding! halfway through the reception, they reveiled the WHOLE thing was an April fools joke to ALL of there family and freinds!!
  • Member since
    June 2002
  • 20,096 posts
Posted by daveklepper on Thursday, February 2, 2006 5:07 AM
I became 74, legally, on 25 January, and I remember Central of New Jersey 4-6-0 camelbacks on the Jersey Shore New York and Long Branch and B & O camelbacks on the Staten Island Rapid Transit (freight service). Also barely remember the last of the Green Lines (already owned by GM), New York Railways 86th Strreet Crosstown in Manhattan bussed the summer of 1936. Most of all remember the terrific job the railroads and streetcars and rapid transit did in WWII. And believe the USA MUST be prepared to be energy independent as soon as possible.

Also have dim memories of the New York Central's West Side Freight Line before it was covered over by Riverside Park.
  • Member since
    February 2002
  • From: Muncie, Indiana...Orig. from Pennsylvania
  • 13,456 posts
Posted by Modelcar on Thursday, February 2, 2006 9:40 AM
....1 year and 1 month older than Dave in above post........

Quentin

  • Member since
    June 2001
  • From: Lombard (west of Chicago), Illinois
  • 13,681 posts
Posted by CShaveRR on Thursday, February 2, 2006 10:12 AM
Dave, what a nice post to break 2000 on--congratulations!

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)

  • Member since
    June 2001
  • From: US
  • 13,488 posts
Posted by Mookie on Thursday, February 2, 2006 11:02 AM
Neener Neener - some of us can get a senior discount in the diner!

She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw

  • Member since
    February 2002
  • From: Muncie, Indiana...Orig. from Pennsylvania
  • 13,456 posts
Posted by Modelcar on Thursday, February 2, 2006 1:05 PM
....Now I wonder who that might be.....................{For discount}....?
And congrats on the 2000 posts Dave...
And...I miss spoke in post above...Correction is: 11 months older than Dave...

Quentin

  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Friday, February 3, 2006 11:19 AM
42 w/a birthday coming in May. My girlfiend just turned 29. She makes me feel much younger. I am old enough to remember the Rock Island, Santa Fe black & white switchers, 40 foot boxcars hauling grain, SF stockcars, pre Amtrk trains and cabooses. The good ole'days long gone by.
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Friday, February 3, 2006 8:38 PM
I am 18 years old.
  • Member since
    June 2005
  • From: Franklin, NC
  • 166 posts
Posted by traintownofcowee on Saturday, February 4, 2006 3:21 PM
13 Goin' on 14 as of April 25th.
You can never be to old or to young to love trains and railroading!

Take a Ride on the Scenic Line!

  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, February 4, 2006 6:57 PM
I was born in 19....


Virlon
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, February 4, 2006 7:39 PM
I am a new member and have been reviewing old posts starting at the back and working forward. A great way to learn a thing or two and to get familiar with some of the others here--at least those who post often. I was intrigued with the ages that have been reported. For a long time I thought I was going to be the oldest member at 76--though I don't (always) feel that age. Fortunately I found a few other "old geezers" so I can now feel a little younger. I'm not really a train buff but I enjoy the magazine and also this forum. I do hope I have a few less typos in this than I see in many other posts. Maybe we need spellcheck.
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, February 5, 2006 4:57 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by sammythebull

42 w/a birthday coming in May. My girlfiend just turned 29.


yeeaa buddy! [tup] lol
  • Member since
    May 2005
  • From: Where it's cold.
  • 555 posts
Posted by doghouse on Sunday, February 5, 2006 3:42 PM
42? Girlfriend 29? Wow. Lucky dog.
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, February 6, 2006 7:12 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by doghouse

42? Girlfriend 29? Wow. Lucky dog.
Lucky you.
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 8, 2006 11:58 PM
Old enough to have seen the Baltimore and Ohio but not the Penn Central
  • Member since
    April 2005
  • From: between the chicago main line&the west shore line
  • 835 posts
Posted by cr6479 on Thursday, February 9, 2006 4:38 PM
In Aug i will be 23. Some people say i look like 16,17 or 18 years old, but i am than some of you are 11-18 year olds. Old enought to see conrail in 1992-1999 bye conrail it was a good railroad, & see CSX and NS take of former conrail lines.

Join our Community!

Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account.

Search the Community

Newsletter Sign-Up

By signing up you may also receive occasional reader surveys and special offers from Trains magazine.Please view our privacy policy