D.D. & C. S. (Same folks just a brand new coffee shop--everyone welcome)

[Randy Stahl]

If anyone is interested, there is a picture of my "baby" on railpictures.


http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=198457&nseq=0

[mudchicken]

London, Paris, Rome....Memphis, Amarillo, Denver...whither, hither,yonder...

// staggers through the diner on a diet dewjuice buzz

There's a desk under all this paper somewhere...

Sounds like the exterminator got busy whilst I was flying through Arkansas/Oklahoma/Texas 

[samfp1943]

http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=198457&nseq=0

Randy, hopefully this will work as a live link..

   That is a nice photo--is this the loco you had pictured on the Forum some time back with the

'toasted' electrical cabinet?

    At any rate that is one picture that ought to make the 'ALCOheads' in the crowd glow with envy...bigger wheels? Hope you tricked the speed also

[Randy Stahl]

http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=198457&nseq=0

Randy, hopefully this will work as a live link..

   That is a nice photo--is this the loco you had pictured on the Forum some time back with the

'toasted' electrical cabinet?

    At any rate that is one picture that ought to make the 'ALCOheads' in the crowd glow with envy...bigger wheels? Hope you tricked the speed also

Thanks for repairing my link, yes this was the one with the toasted electrical system. I think the GE heads will get a bigger kick out of it though.

Bigger wheels= fewer wheel replacements... I hope ...and yes , she's fast.. too fast !! 

[samfp1943]

http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=198457&nseq=0

Randy, hopefully this will work as a live link..

   That is a nice photo--is this the loco you had pictured on the Forum some time back with the

'toasted' electrical cabinet?

    At any rate that is one picture that ought to make the 'ALCOheads' in the crowd glow with envy...bigger wheels? Hope you tricked the speed also

Thanks for repairing my link, yes this was the one with the toasted electrical system. I think the GE heads will get a bigger kick out of it though.

Bigger wheels= fewer wheel replacements... I hope ...and yes , she's fast.. too fast !! 

You are RIGHT! Randy...Egg on my face,I guess I was looking at the picture and somehow

 was seeing one thing, and hoping it was another[GE>EMD,Montreal???].

   Old Age??? Wishfull thinking???  At any rate it is a nice piece of work,

    Congratulations to you and your crew!

[JoeKoh]

Randy like your engine.Cw I'm grabbing leftovers for supper tonight.Its friday tonight too!! I also made some more lemonade for later tongiht too.I have been watching the news and some other sites.seems the bridge in ottawa ohio on csx might need replaced.csx has been detouring trains through sidney to marion the to fostoria.I still haven't heard much on ns if they are having as many problems or not.

stay safe

joe

[NightrainAFD1987]

That is one beautiful loco!

 

 

 

I am bringing pasta salad in, anyone like any? I can share. Anything else anyone wants let me know, I can do my best in preparing it

[tree68]

If anyone is interested, there is a picture of my "baby" on railpictures.


http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=198457&nseq=0

MMA?  If the deal on the CSX Montreal Secondary goes through, maybe I'll see her here!

[cherokee woman]

Randy, that's a great picture of a very nice looking loco!!  Great job!

The pork chop abracadbra is ready, and I made some green beans, stewed tomatoes, and mashed taters to go with the chops.  Duff, thank you very much for the pasta salad.  That compliments the rest of supper to the max!!

Joe, thanks for making more lemonade, glad you got your container for work tonight!  I know you are very glad that this is your "Friday"!!

Temperature-wise, we made it to at least 99 degrees today, with a heat index of 104.  Did not hear about the humidity level.  Not too sure I even want to hear it later on tonight, either.  

Everyone have a good evening, if you're in the rain, rain, rain zone, try to stay as dry as possible, and if you're like us, and in the hot, hot, hot zone, try to stay as cool as possible.

 

 

[NightrainAFD1987]

I did promise you all my mediocre trains shots, so here they are, let me know what you all think

These three were taken in Ft Lauderdale, and it’s my first attempt to catch some trains (heh heh)



I am guessing that these ones are EMD FPH45’s (I am extremely new at this so, if I get locos wrong, let me know, I am open for learning, and schooling at rail fanning)

Here is an Amtrak passing through


Here is an old caboose that used to belong to the Seaboard Atlantic…I think that was what ir was called….Now it is sort of a rail museum in the city of Waldo FL

And of course that is me on the back of that caboose


My first lousy attempt to catch a CSX…GE…all I know is it’s a GE…and the lighting, and it’s blurry, sorry


My second attempt, I think this is an EMD B unit, that’s all I know


So far my best picture. This is the train that my mom and sister rode in during the holidays. This is taken in Palatka FL

So um..yeah, I am no professional photographer, by no means, so I won’t have these published anywhere else but here. Other than that, aside from my lousy attempts to name the locomotives, there they are….

*dives into fire retardant shed*

Oh yes and I learned something that should be emphasized while rail fanning….EARPLUGS!!

[CNW 6000]

Duff those shots aren't so bad.  I should post some of my tee-rash shots sometime...but I don't want to make people sick!  You'll eventually get the knack of timing, location, lighting, etc.  Nice GE!

[cherokee woman]

Good Friday morning to one and all!  Duff, very nice pictures!!  The more you take, the better you'll are get!

We currently at 80 degrees this morning, temp going up to 104 by 7 p.m. EDT tonight.  Yuck!!  Bring on the water, folks, cause we're going to need it today!!

I've got doughnuts of all kinds and shapes on the counter, along with muffins, bagels and bear claws.  Coffee is ready, fresh juices, iced tea and lemonade freshly made and in the fridge and cooler (made enough to have some in both places, in easy reach for everyone).

Going to make sure the ac is turned down a couple of notches, to keep it cool in here.  You all have a good morning!!

[Modelcar]

....73 as we start our day here in Muncie.....To get to mid. to upper 90's today again, than a day or two of relief.  Monday or so, right back in the high stuff with humidity.

Any one trying their luck photographing trains {from my experience}, pay attention to background items....where the light is coming from....and lots of practice.  Those few basic thoughts will allow better pictures. 

[NightrainAFD1987]

When I go to Flagstaff this Christmas I can practice more. The ckisest tracks are about thistyt to fifty miles away from here, and usually if I have my camera, I take the pics if there is a train passing through. One of these days when the weather cools down i will go out and hang out by the tracks. Try to catch better pics of the CSX line here.

Flagstaff I can take videos, and pics. Any fans around Flag, I would like to get a hold of some of them so we can go fanning around town. That would be awesome!

mmmm Donuts...*drool* ......lol Homer simpson is funny, he's my conical hero. I went to see the SImpsons a couple of weeks ago, in theatres, and that movie was hilarious.  

I will take some donuts,....and........we need a cappiucino machine, I have to go down the road for Starbucks I can bring one in this afternoon 

 Thanks for the praise on the pics.  and thanks for the advice dude with the bold large print

[mudchicken]

One heckuva thunderstorm at 2am and about an inch of rain (several months worth of rain for around here / all three dogs trying to get under the covers with us in the master nest room)...That will help with fire control tomorrow when Uncle Pete's Steam Kettle rolls between Denver and Pueblo tomorrow. (I predict a major traffic snarl on I-25 after 9am tomorrow)... 

[tree68]

Half inch of rain here yesterday afternoon - which we needed.  More in the forecast of the next couple of days.

Night - You can't improve if  you don't make (and recognize) mistakes (and we all make them - your efforts are commendable thus far).  Be your own worst critic - take a look at the pictures and ask yourself what you could have done to improve them.  Then do it next time. 

As suggested - watch your background and lighting.  The sun is a fickle light source - and it's 'never' on the right side of the train...  Most of us have experienced at least one case of a tree growing out of Aunt Mabel's head, too.  That comes from focusing our attention on the subject at hand and forgetting the rest of the picture.  I've seen some beautiful rainbow pictures - with power lines running right through the middle of them.  A few steps forward (or left, or right) can often change a photo dramatically.

I'll repeat my favorite composition "secret."  Known as the "rule of thirds,"  it simply involves dividing your picture up into thirds horizontally and vertically.  Many people tend to put the focal point of their picture dead center in the shot.

If you can print off a favorite shot on plain paper, do so, for practice purposes.  Draw lines across the picture at the third points (ie, two lines in each direction). 

Now - when composing your picture -  

First - the horizon.  Try to put the horizon on one of the two horizontal lines.

Second - major vertical factor (maybe a big tree, or a signal mast).  Consider putting that on one of the two vertical lines. 

Third - if there is a significant focal point (which might be a person's head, or a locomotive headlight), put it on one of the four intersections.

Take a look at some pictures you like (yours and others) and see if you don't find that they used the rule...  There will be times when it simply won't work, but there are going to be many times when it can turn a snapshot into a portrait.

First and foremost - take lots of pictures!

Bearclaw and some orange-and-spice tea for me.

[cherokee woman]

Here's the menu for our FRIDAY FISH FRY: 

1.  cod
2.  haddock
3.  hallibut
4.  perch
5.  salmon patties

Side dishes:  corn on the cob, fries, onion rings, cole slaw, baked beans and hush puppies.

Got fresh lemonade and iced tea (made more about an hour ago), along with some grape Kool-Aid and fruit punch Kool-Aid.  

Our temp is now at 90 degrees, but there is a very slight breeze out.  Have three window fans exhausting warm (hot) air out of the house.  

Wonder where Mookie is hiding.  Probably "snowed" under with paperwork at her desk!)  And haven't seen Joe this morning:  he must have worked late last night, and is really sleeping in.

[Mookie]

yessssss.....

[NightrainAFD1987]

Half inch of rain here yesterday afternoon - which we needed.  More in the forecast of the next couple of days.

Night - You can't improve if  you don't make (and recognize) mistakes (and we all make them - your efforts are commendable thus far).  Be your own worst critic - take a look at the pictures and ask yourself what you could have done to improve them.  Then do it next time. 

As suggested - watch your background and lighting.  The sun is a fickle light source - and it's 'never' on the right side of the train...  Most of us have experienced at least one case of a tree growing out of Aunt Mabel's head, too.  That comes from focusing our attention on the subject at hand and forgetting the rest of the picture.  I've seen some beautiful rainbow pictures - with power lines running right through the middle of them.  A few steps forward (or left, or right) can often change a photo dramatically.

I'll repeat my favorite composition "secret."  Known as the "rule of thirds,"  it simply involves dividing your picture up into thirds horizontally and vertically.  Many people tend to put the focal point of their picture dead center in the shot.

If you can print off a favorite shot on plain paper, do so, for practice purposes.  Draw lines across the picture at the third points (ie, two lines in each direction). 

Now - when composing your picture -  

First - the horizon.  Try to put the horizon on one of the two horizontal lines.

Second - major vertical factor (maybe a big tree, or a signal mast).  Consider putting that on one of the two vertical lines. 

Third - if there is a significant focal point (which might be a person's head, or a locomotive headlight), put it on one of the four intersections.

Take a look at some pictures you like (yours and others) and see if you don't find that they used the rule...  There will be times when it simply won't work, but there are going to be many times when it can turn a snapshot into a portrait.

First and foremost - take lots of pictures!

Bearclaw and some orange-and-spice tea for me.

I'm lazy, so i have one philosophy,...and that's point and shoot. Thanks for the tips though, I can see if I can try them out sometime

Iced tea and...salad.  

[CNW 6000]

Nice photo tips!  I may try those myself...

Salad for me today CW...too much Cranky Pat's pizza last night (midnight buffet-$7 all-u-can-eat including beverage!). 

Would someone please turn off the faucet?  I don't think we need anymore H₂0 in WI!

[JoeKoh]

afternoon

another triple h day here this afternoon after this mornings rainshower.Cw matt and i went and ordered some new eyeballs. they will be in next week.MC sunflower doesn't like thunderstorms either.as for traffic jam, i haven't seen any worse traffic since the dayton air show a few years ago.75,70 and 40 were backed up for miles.some people just left their cars on the road and started walking.weather permitting defiance will take on napoleon in football.well we have other chores to catch up on.

stay safe

Joe

[NightrainAFD1987]

 

Nice photo tips!  I may try those myself...

Salad for me today CW...too much Cranky Pat's pizza last night (midnight buffet-$7 all-u-can-eat including beverage!). 

Would someone please turn off the faucet?  I don't think we need anymore H₂0 in WI!

 

Pull the plug, see if that helps  

[CNW 6000]

I would if I could find it.  I'll take a plate of fish now.  Maybe later I'll find that drain.

Could make railfanning a challenge this weekend.

[blhanel]

Hey, it makes getting a shot of a train with it reflected in water below it that much easier!

[tree68]

Hey, it makes getting a shot of a train with it reflected in water below it that much easier!

Ever the optimist.....

Son-in-law travelled to Detroit tonight - not sure if the storms that went through there caused him any problems or not.  One more stadium in his quest to visit them all.  I think his brother is a part of that quest, too.

We should see some of that rain tonight - it's moving pretty quickly.  Figures, I was hoping I'd be in the 70% that it wouldn't rain.  So I put down some driveway sealer.  Not all of it, fortunately - just one section...

Too late for supper, so I'll just rummage around for a bedtime snack.

[JoeKoh]

Larry

if he went to detroit he got wet.there were 5 confirmed tornadoes between toledo and detroit.the defiance napoleon game will resume at 1:30 this afternoon.napoleon leads 8-6.we have more rain this morning then they are calling for it to clear up and dry up.we have juice coffee lemonade made for today.i also made some oatmeal and muffins if you would like.

stay safe

joe

[cherokee woman]

Good Saturday morning to one and all.  Joe, thanks for making the coffee, juice and lemonade this morning.  Also, thanks for making oatmeal and muffins this morning!  

Joe, hope Defiance picks up the ball this afternoon, and wins.  

You all have a good day, and see ya later this evening for our Saturday Pizza Fest.

 

[Railfan1]

Good Saturday Morning all. Just dropping in to check on everyone. Hope to see you all for the pizza fest tonight.

[blhanel]

Ah, yes, 'tis a good Saturday here.  Currently 62 degrees and a crystal-clear blue sky.  The only problem is that I have a lawn that needs some serious attention.

[locomutt]

Larry

if he went to detroit he got wet.there were 5 confirmed tornadoes between toledo and detroit.the defiance napoleon game will resume at 1:30 this afternoon.napoleon leads 8-6.we have more rain this morning then they are calling for it to clear up and dry up.we have juice coffee lemonade made for today.i also made some oatmeal and muffins if you would like.

stay safe

joe

Joe, hope your all's team does well. Our local High Schools had their games either postponed,

or starting times pushed back until the fields "cooled down", a rule, or something about it has

to be less than 100 degrees on the playing field.  Also looks like we maybe (?) getting some

of that moisture this evening, they (weather guessers) SAY it's Supposed to start raining.

Louisville is hosting the "Iron Man" regional competition this weekend, and the orginizers are

afraid that it will add more pollution to the already polluted Ohio River for their 2.4 mile swim.