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Anonymous
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Some basic Info.
Posted by Anonymous on Friday, September 12, 2003 10:27 AM
Well, here's the thing, I have been train watching for almost 14 years now. I started when I was eight, so I have a feeling I'm pretty devoted. I'd bet that I've seen every train that exists, so I have no challenge anymore. I travel around the world watching trains, but now that I've seen each one, there's really no challenge for me. I'm losing interest. I'm looking for some trains, trains that I have not seen, in other words, you could say I'm looking for rare trains. So, send me some pictures, please? Thank you.
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Some basic Info.
Posted by Anonymous on Friday, September 12, 2003 10:27 AM
Well, here's the thing, I have been train watching for almost 14 years now. I started when I was eight, so I have a feeling I'm pretty devoted. I'd bet that I've seen every train that exists, so I have no challenge anymore. I travel around the world watching trains, but now that I've seen each one, there's really no challenge for me. I'm losing interest. I'm looking for some trains, trains that I have not seen, in other words, you could say I'm looking for rare trains. So, send me some pictures, please? Thank you.
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Posted by FThunder11 on Friday, September 12, 2003 10:35 AM
If you've seen all the trains in the world. Why don't you take one or two of your favorite ones and start a scale models. Like me I really like the acela Express so I have started to model it in HO scale.
Kevin Farlow Colorado Springs
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Posted by FThunder11 on Friday, September 12, 2003 10:35 AM
If you've seen all the trains in the world. Why don't you take one or two of your favorite ones and start a scale models. Like me I really like the acela Express so I have started to model it in HO scale.
Kevin Farlow Colorado Springs
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Posted by mudchicken on Friday, September 12, 2003 1:23 PM
Start looking for mongrels, mice and critters at work, that would consume another lifetime.

(Favorite: San Luis Southern's D-500, now an endangered species because the railroad is all but gone and the land was sold out from underneath without abandonment. Home built / chain drive/ gas engine/funky carbody switch engine)

Don't think you're looking very hard if youve seen 'em all. Been to Mookie's back yard and watched BNSF switch the Havelock shops with that oddball BN GP9-B?

-dirty bird

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
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Posted by mudchicken on Friday, September 12, 2003 1:23 PM
Start looking for mongrels, mice and critters at work, that would consume another lifetime.

(Favorite: San Luis Southern's D-500, now an endangered species because the railroad is all but gone and the land was sold out from underneath without abandonment. Home built / chain drive/ gas engine/funky carbody switch engine)

Don't think you're looking very hard if youve seen 'em all. Been to Mookie's back yard and watched BNSF switch the Havelock shops with that oddball BN GP9-B?

-dirty bird

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
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Posted by JoeKoh on Friday, September 12, 2003 5:41 PM
have you seen the dock switchers of the B&O and PRR? skinny little locomotives?
Csx mainline in Defiance its a csx train but run through, leased,and csx power too.
stay safe(email me)
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 JoeKoh on Friday, September 12, 2003 5:41 PM
have you seen the dock switchers of the B&O and PRR? skinny little locomotives?
Csx mainline in Defiance its a csx train but run through, leased,and csx power too.
stay safe(email me)
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 edblysard on Friday, September 12, 2003 11:12 PM
So, if you have seen them all, what did you think of the PTRA's MK1500Ds?
Ed

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Posted by edblysard on Friday, September 12, 2003 11:12 PM
So, if you have seen them all, what did you think of the PTRA's MK1500Ds?
Ed

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Posted by adrianspeeder on Saturday, September 13, 2003 2:02 PM
Do you have any pics of those Ed? Thanks.

Adrianspeeder

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Posted by adrianspeeder on Saturday, September 13, 2003 2:02 PM
Do you have any pics of those Ed? Thanks.

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Posted by jchnhtfd on Saturday, September 13, 2003 9:26 PM
Havelock? There's a Havelock up this way (central ON), too -- once a big yard on the CP north main line, now a rather interesting little railroad town, still a big yard -- moves an amazing tonnage of minerals.
Jamie
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Posted by jchnhtfd on Saturday, September 13, 2003 9:26 PM
Havelock? There's a Havelock up this way (central ON), too -- once a big yard on the CP north main line, now a rather interesting little railroad town, still a big yard -- moves an amazing tonnage of minerals.
Jamie
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Posted by Mookie on Monday, September 15, 2003 6:22 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by jchnhtfd

Havelock? There's a Havelock up this way (central ON), too -- once a big yard on the CP north main line, now a rather interesting little railroad town, still a big yard -- moves an amazing tonnage of minerals.
The Lincoln Havelock is very old and very small and has just been absorbed into Lincoln proper. But at the heart is a pretty good sized shop for railroad repairs and a nice small community with a main street. AND saw an SW10 and SW15 headed that way this weekend - switching light industry around there.

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Posted by Mookie on Monday, September 15, 2003 6:22 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by jchnhtfd

Havelock? There's a Havelock up this way (central ON), too -- once a big yard on the CP north main line, now a rather interesting little railroad town, still a big yard -- moves an amazing tonnage of minerals.
The Lincoln Havelock is very old and very small and has just been absorbed into Lincoln proper. But at the heart is a pretty good sized shop for railroad repairs and a nice small community with a main street. AND saw an SW10 and SW15 headed that way this weekend - switching light industry around there.

Mookie

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, September 15, 2003 8:48 PM
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The Lincoln Havelock is very old and very small and has just been absorbed into Lincoln proper. But at the heart is a pretty good sized shop for railroad repairs and a nice small community with a main street. AND saw an SW10 and SW15 headed that way this weekend - switching light industry around there.

Mookie
So what does four stars get you? I know, a new rank: General Field Marshal Da Mook. I salute you, madam. [but Ed still outranks you!]
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, September 15, 2003 8:48 PM
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The Lincoln Havelock is very old and very small and has just been absorbed into Lincoln proper. But at the heart is a pretty good sized shop for railroad repairs and a nice small community with a main street. AND saw an SW10 and SW15 headed that way this weekend - switching light industry around there.

Mookie
So what does four stars get you? I know, a new rank: General Field Marshal Da Mook. I salute you, madam. [but Ed still outranks you!]
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Posted by Mookie on Tuesday, September 16, 2003 6:10 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by skeets
So what does four stars get you? I know, a new rank: General Field Marshal Da Mook. I salute you, madam. [but Ed still outranks you!]
I liked it better when I was green! I could spot Ed at a glance and I looked much better in green! But it isn't easy being green!

And the fact that I am female means I outrank Ed. He would stand up for me when I came in a room; I would remain seated when he entered.

Don't you just love manners! [;)]

Da Mook

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Posted by Mookie on Tuesday, September 16, 2003 6:10 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by skeets
So what does four stars get you? I know, a new rank: General Field Marshal Da Mook. I salute you, madam. [but Ed still outranks you!]
I liked it better when I was green! I could spot Ed at a glance and I looked much better in green! But it isn't easy being green!

And the fact that I am female means I outrank Ed. He would stand up for me when I came in a room; I would remain seated when he entered.

Don't you just love manners! [;)]

Da Mook

She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw

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Posted by JoeKoh on Tuesday, September 16, 2003 7:40 AM
we'd hold the door for you too!
stay safe
joe and matt

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 JoeKoh on Tuesday, September 16, 2003 7:40 AM
we'd hold the door for you too!
stay safe
joe and matt

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 Anonymous on Tuesday, September 16, 2003 6:24 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie

QUOTE: Originally posted by skeets
So what does four stars get you? I know, a new rank: General Field Marshal Da Mook. I salute you, madam. [but Ed still outranks you!]
I liked it better when I was green! I could spot Ed at a glance and I looked much better in green! But it isn't easy being green!

And the fact that I am female means I outrank Ed. He would stand up for me when I came in a room; I would remain seated when he entered.

Don't you just love manners! [;)]

Da Mook
But you've got influence around here, toots! Use it! Call down the great powers out there in the cyber ether. HELLO, YOU FELLOWS WITH THE TRAINS LOGO FOR A CALLING CARD! Madam Da Mook would like to have four green stars instead of gold. You're likely going to have to ask, Mook. You know, the manners thing.
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, September 16, 2003 6:24 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie

QUOTE: Originally posted by skeets
So what does four stars get you? I know, a new rank: General Field Marshal Da Mook. I salute you, madam. [but Ed still outranks you!]
I liked it better when I was green! I could spot Ed at a glance and I looked much better in green! But it isn't easy being green!

And the fact that I am female means I outrank Ed. He would stand up for me when I came in a room; I would remain seated when he entered.

Don't you just love manners! [;)]

Da Mook
But you've got influence around here, toots! Use it! Call down the great powers out there in the cyber ether. HELLO, YOU FELLOWS WITH THE TRAINS LOGO FOR A CALLING CARD! Madam Da Mook would like to have four green stars instead of gold. You're likely going to have to ask, Mook. You know, the manners thing.
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Posted by edblysard on Tuesday, September 16, 2003 7:46 PM
Outranked by a chocoholic kitty cat!
Well,if I gotta be outranked, I couldnt have picked a better canidate!
Madame, your fans await you!
Ed
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Posted by edblysard on Tuesday, September 16, 2003 7:46 PM
Outranked by a chocoholic kitty cat!
Well,if I gotta be outranked, I couldnt have picked a better canidate!
Madame, your fans await you!
Ed
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Posted by Mookie on Wednesday, September 17, 2003 7:19 AM
OK - Trains - are you listening - got your ears on?

I want 4 greens and a tiara - this should be interesting to see what they come up with.
They will probably revoke my password! I will be like Missouri - barred and banned!
Have to sneak back in as a mongrel dog! You guys better back me up, since you are the ones that are getting me into more mischief than usual!

Mookie

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Posted by Mookie on Wednesday, September 17, 2003 7:19 AM
OK - Trains - are you listening - got your ears on?

I want 4 greens and a tiara - this should be interesting to see what they come up with.
They will probably revoke my password! I will be like Missouri - barred and banned!
Have to sneak back in as a mongrel dog! You guys better back me up, since you are the ones that are getting me into more mischief than usual!

Mookie

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Posted by JoeKoh on Wednesday, September 17, 2003 7:44 AM
I can hear the fanfare of trumpets now with the email messages"mookie has responded"
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 JoeKoh on Wednesday, September 17, 2003 7:44 AM
I can hear the fanfare of trumpets now with the email messages"mookie has responded"
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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