a picture a day....

Dusk is falling and work at the Scrapyard isn't done yet:

Great photos guys! Sure does bring a smile to an ol grumpy guy like me! LOL

Lee that third shot is great.

For today: " Its the time of the year for some liquid holiday cheer!"

Cy Crumley eyeballs one of the Ensor daughters as his train pulls away from Hunter, along the (fictional) Stoney Creek branch of the ET&WNC...

Night at the station

For today: " Remembering Christmas 1957 when Santa brought this beauty, pulling a wonderful freight train, into my life.  Number 2065 by Lionel.   At 64 years old she still runs and looks great to this day!  Here she is taking on water at the tank on the Free State Junction Railway where she's held in great reverence, for not only does she look great ... she also holds a plethora of treasured memories of family and Christmas' past."

To All:

Nice photos and wonderful stories!

Merry Christmas!

Yes indeed Pat'.. As they say 64 years young', and is still a beauty'. And they don't build them like that anymore'.... ALl the best Pat to you and yours for a wonderful Christmas and a much happier New Year in 2021'...🎅🏻🎺🌲

@trumpettrain posted:

For today: " Remembering Christmas 1957 when Santa brought this beauty, pulling a wonderful freight train, into my life.  Number 2065 by Lionel.   At 64 years old she still runs and looks great to this day!  Here she is taking on water at the tank on the Free State Junction Railway where she's held in great reverence, for not only does she look great ... she also holds a plethora of treasured memories of family and Christmas' past."

Patrick, yours at age 64 is a baby. My 2065 Hudson is 66 years old.

Actually, they are both babies: baby Hudsons. Arnold

For today:  Merry Christmas to one and all!!!!!  Wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas!  Be safe = Be well!

Arnold - It's great that we have those baby hudsons still in fine working condition.   Every time I read, here on the OGRF, about someone running their postwar or prewar Lionels,  I can't help but to think ... what a fabulous tribute to Joshua Lionel Cowen!!  MTH has a slogan " Electric trains that do more." If JLC only knew back then what we all know now, he could have used this slogan " Electric trains that will last well into the next century."   I'd have to say that our parents certainly got more than their money's worth when they  bought us our Lionels!   Lets run our baby hudsons tomorrow and celebrate!  Wishing you a very Merry Christmas Arnold!!   Here's a photo tribute to JLC ... postwar and prewar Lionels.  

@Quarter Gauger 48 posted:

Yes indeed Pat'.. As they say 64 years young', and is still a beauty'. And they don't build them like that anymore'.... ALl the best Pat to you and yours for a wonderful Christmas and a much happier New Year in 2021'...🎅🏻🎺🌲

Absolutely Ted!  They don't build them like they used to for sure.   Best wishes to you and yours for terrific Christmas and the healthiest of a New Year!!

Pat, Trumptrain, you’ve said it all, Joshua Lionel Cowan would roll over in his grave to see how much Fun he created back in 1900, so many of us Senior Kids still enjoying his creativity.  Your pictures with all the sets running is awesome as is your beautiful layout. Also, it’s good to see you pictured with your trumpet. Christmases in the 50’s were lots of fun. Arnold Cribari also ads to the nostalgic times of postwar fun. His threads are fun to read and allows us to remember what excited us enough about toy trains to still be enjoying Today... This Hobby has it all, art, wood working, Imagination, thinking, creating, working with others with the same dreams, you might say a secret psychologist to keep us a kind of normal during this pandemic. All the pictures above are so much fun to review and enjoy. Happy Railroading Everyone, Merry Christmas to All. It’s really close.

Clearing the tracks for the Holiday travel.

A little something for Christmas.  Our younger daughter and her mother-in-law saw it the other day, and wouldn't you know I had an intermittent lack of power.  No one else will see it except my wife and I, so here it is for all of you!  Have a Blessed Christmas!!

To the many members that post on this thread'  I just want to say this'...

And the best in the new year'.. And THANK YOU for posting your wonderful photos'..🌲🎅🏻

Well here is a strange Holiday story...This fellow comes by the L&S today, red suit, beard, etc...claims he needs an engine so management arranges him an engine...doesn't need a hogger or a fireman he says, run it by "magic"...So here he is leaving the depot.

As he was leaving, he made some comment about..."Why mess with 8 reindeer when I can harness 100's of horses all at once!"   Besides, I need to make up some time this year because all my elves are behind schedule because of social distancing !!

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE   May 2021 be healthy and happy for all!

Don

That's a very good one, Don!!

Don McErlean, I understand the fellow was in need of a ride, did he have any money, any credentials, was he covid free? Was he coming from a costume party, was he drinking? Wow, either way, you sure helped him out, which I commend you for. Your the Good Samaritan. Next time, let him ride on one of your fast passenger trains, allowing him the luxury of a dining car for nourishment, you know he’s a busy fellow... Thank you for the great story, and Merrymaking is fun. Happy Railroading Everyone, Merry Christmas to....

                              when is Santa gonna be here ?

                                         have a Merry Christmas everyone !!

Don McErlean, I forgot to tell you that if you need to borrow this hand car for next time you meet Ole Saint Nick, just let me know, I have a great rental plan, or you can use The Capital One credit card if you have e one in your wallet.. just a little humor for Christmas Eve..... Happy Holidays Fellows, and Ladies....

Hi everyone, I just wanted to thank you all for a wonderful time viewing all your photos! You all sure know how to bring the spirt out in us all!

Mark I am sorry nobody else buy you and Mrs. B get to see it, but Iam really glad you shared it with us here on the forum!

Brian, nice to see you and Izzy are back! I am sure Marci is the one who took the photo! I sure do miss your post!

Merry Christmas everyone!

@trumpettrain posted:

Arnold - It's great that we have those baby hudsons still in fine working condition.   Every time I read, here on the OGRF, about someone running their postwar or prewar Lionels,  I can't help but to think ... what a fabulous tribute to Joshua Lionel Cowen!!  MTH has a slogan " Electric trains that do more." If JLC only knew back then what we all know now, he could have used this slogan " Electric trains that will last well into the next century."   I'd have to say that our parents certainly got more than their money's worth when they  bought us our Lionels!   Lets run our baby hudsons tomorrow and celebrate!  Wishing you a very Merry Christmas Arnold!!   Here's a photo tribute to JLC ... postwar and prewar Lionels.  

Thank you, Patrick, for your kind words. It's great to reminisce with you about our beloved 2065s. I will definitely run mine tomorrow, maybe even tonight.

Your stunning scenery and layout in glorious autumn colors is such a pleasure to see. And you are an artist with the camera, both for still photos and videos. Many of your photos are so good, they could be postcards.

Merry Christmas, Arnold

LeapinLarry:  Great idea!! I will pass that on to “management “. (LOL).  Thanks for your comments. All year long made staying home fun!

Don

Merry Christmas from Lee, Jennette and Sweet Pea!

Merry Christmas to everyone here!

MiL and SiL had a ceramics studio. The tree and the Nativity figures were projects of theirs.

For today:  This bridge is part of our county parks system.  It's the first iron truss railroad bridge in the US and the last of its kind.  Wendall Bollman designed this bridge for the B&O railroad.  At one time, back in the mid - late 1800s, the B&O had approximately 100 of these bridges throughout its system.  This is the sole surviving one.  Its registered as a US Civil Engineering Landmark and on the registry of National Historic Sites.  Each year the county adorns the bridge with decorations and lights for the holiday season.  Today my dog Barney I shall walk across it on our long walk along the B&O Patuxent Branch ( now deserted and part of the park system )  Merry Christmas!!!

I too want to wish everyone a merry Chrismas and a healthy new year. Thanks to all you that have helped me on my quest for information. God Bless

@geysergazer posted:

Merry Christmas to everyone here!

                     

       

MiL and SiL had a ceramics studio. The tree and the Nativity figures were projects of theirs.

Mil and Sil did a nice job on them!

Merry Christmas y'all, from my trains to yours!

Here's me 10 Christmases ago.

Our Christmas Dinner, 1964, aboard the Capitol, Westbound for Pittsburgh:

@geysergazer posted:

Our Christmas Dinner, 1964, aboard the Capitol, Westbound for Pittsburgh:

       

Wow Lew, very fancy!  Bet it's nothing like that now! Lol

@mike g. posted:

Wow Lew, very fancy!  Bet it's nothing like that now! Lol

Mike, it is a wonderful memory for me. This was Christmas Eve with the stockings hung by the window with care:

Very nice, Lew!

Very cool Lew. The wife says one day we need to take a train trip. We just don't know where .

I hope I run as good as these postwar locos when I'm pushing 70!  Merry Christmas!

@mike g. posted:

Very cool Lew. The wife says one day we need to take a train trip. We just don't know where .

Mike, I think that hands down the best train ride in the Country is the daylight ride through the Rockies between Denver and Salt Lake City, either or preferably both ways, on the California Zephyr. From the West it can be done with an overnight stay in Denver. Arrival Eastbound is 6:38PM and Westbound departure is at 8:05AM the next morning.

Patrick, the picture of with your horn and the layout makes a great Christmas card.