a picture a day....

Pat, what a great find for Chucky and Scooter!

Here’s Today’s. A couple REA’s with Buzz in the background moving cars

@trumpettrain posted:

FOR TODAY:  Chucky and his friend Scooter ride their bikes down to the railroad yard hoping to see some action on the day before school begins.  They definitely got what they came for!  

"Wow!!  A real buffalo!"  Chucky exclaims to Scooter.  Scooter is doesn't reply because for the first time ever he is speechless.  

Both boys can't believe their eyes as Buffalo Bob Evans stands on the gangway coaxing this huge beast from railcar to trailer.  

Later the boys find themselves riding their bikes between empty freight cars.  Chucky says " "It's always fun to explore between the tracks.  It's kinda like reading between the lines.  You can always find something of interest."                                                                                     🤓................................................................................................................If I were Chucky and Scooter I would have a hard time getting to school Pat.

Another great photo op Pat.

A couple years ago ( about 60 years )  when it might have been socially acceptable,  there was a small neighborhood junk yard near the railroad tracks .   It provided many hours of entertainment for a bunch of us kids ........especially when we got our BB guns.    I can't believe we were so bad.   I guess our electronic devices have made us more responsible ' kids ' now. 🤔😉

The coal company had to build a cover over the conveyer belt bringing coal from the mine. It would not be a good thing to have  chunks of coal falling on passenger coaches.Meanwhile, the old black Tom cat that hangs around the coal yard is checking out the trash cans.

Curt, I like the scene directly above...nice job on the ballast too!  I've got get in gear and start my ballast project...on second thought, maybe I'll wait for winter...

Sunrise at the "Charles Street Yard!"  The General Foreman, George, stands by his maroon pick-up, viewing the operation to make sure everything is going according to the plan...   Several diesels in for repair on this Monday in late August...there's a deadline in place

Paul that is a very good looking shot'... Plenty of room in the lot at the yard office'...Nice..👍

The following shots were requested by several Forum members'... Not completely sure why.  I think you'll be able to figure it out though'.

Otto, Vicky's neighbor asks, where is her cousin, Lorraine. He hasn't seen her in a while.  Vicky informs him she'll be here shortly for coffee...... Otto has a slight crush on Lorraine'... He also likes Vicky quite a bit as well...'Otto owns several buildings in the area, never been married, and is a very wealthy man.  A good catch for sure'''.

Lorraine arrives for coffee with her cousin... Otto leaves to take care of business, in his brand new Mercury.  He will return later to see his favorite blond.....

Lorraine also has a brand new Ford woody wagon, she wants to show her cousin.  She is with a gentleman acquaintance.  Let's hope Otto dosen't finish business early, as will be heart broken, seeing his crush with a possible male suiter'...

😊

Patrick, thanks for the wonderful story of Chucky & Scooter! I see Chucky is still the man riding all over the place with no handle bars! LOL

Curt, There are many conveyer belts around here that are covered, but that is manly because they go over local Hwy's. rock being loaded onto barges to be shipped up the some of the local islands!

Paul, wonderful yard scene! If I were you I wouldn't rush to fast into ballasting, I can tell you from the last couple days its over rated! LOL

Ted, I need to hang out with Otto! Lorraine looks like she could use some company! LOL  Great Job Ted, I really love what you and everyone puts together for this page!

Thank you all for todays smile!

@lee drennen posted:

Here’s Today’s. A couple REA’s with Buzz in the background moving cars

Lee, I hope that is the driver checking something under the trailer and not a victim of a backing accident!  Excellent scene!!!!

@Mark Boyce posted:

Lee, I hope that is the driver checking something under the trailer and not a victim of a backing accident!  Excellent scene!!!!

Mark I think he had a Heat Stroke. Lol

@mike g. posted:

Patrick, thanks for the wonderful story of Chucky & Scooter! I see Chucky is still the man riding all over the place with no handle bars! LOL

Curt, There are many conveyer belts around here that are covered, but that is manly because they go over local Hwy's. rock being loaded onto barges to be shipped up the some of the local islands!

Paul, wonderful yard scene! If I were you I wouldn't rush to fast into ballasting, I can tell you from the last couple days its over rated! LOL

Ted, I need to hang out with Otto! Lorraine looks like she could use some company! LOL  Great Job Ted, I really love what you and everyone puts together for this page!

Thank you all for todays smile!

Thanks Mike'.. Now, when are you going to get back to work on some contributions..... You've been AWOL for some time now....😄

@lee drennen posted:

Mark I think he had a Heat Stroke. Lol

Was the heat stroke before he was backed over??  LOL

@Quarter Gauger 48 posted:

Thanks Mike'.. Now, when are you going to get back to work on some contributions..... You've been AWOL for some time now....😄

Ok Ted, you asked for it so here is the best I can do for you today! The Mow crew has been working there butts off making sure the road bed is correct before the timbers and track is laid!

There is no crew in site as they all went to the Dodge show on main street last Friday and I think some of the ladies got rings on there fingers! LOL

Hey Paul, spreading track ballast is a slow, tedious job, but well worth the effort. Curt

Hey Mike, looking great and done the right way. Curt

Mike g - Your layout progress looks great!!   You are on your way to having a fantastic layout!!!!

FOR TODAY:  It's harvest time!  This vat car has been in heavy use over the last two months and will see service well into September and possibly October.  Today it needed to be side tracked for the RIP crew to do some repairs.  Tomorrow the car will be back at it full tilt boogie!

Here’s Today’s.

@mike g. posted:

Ok Ted, you asked for it so here is the best I can do for you today! The Mow crew has been working there butts off making sure the road bed is correct before the timbers and track is laid!

There is no crew in site as they all went to the Dodge show on main street last Friday and I think some of the ladies got rings on there fingers! LOL

Mike, it's wonderful to see your progress on your new layout'... I see lots of track.  That tells me there will be lots of action with plenty of motive power... I see a great layout in the making.... Continue to enjoy building..... Can't wait to see the finished empire'.... 👍😃

Hello all. New to the hobby. Just finished our tunnel. The bottom 4 inches will be covered which is why You can still see the white plaster. Thoughts?

Jimmy D, nice job on the new tunnel. Does it have access to the interior, in case of a derailment?

Thank you.

yes. I have a little cutout on the backside in case I get a derailment. I made some rookie mistakes. No liner, but I might be able to paint the visible inner parts gray so you don’t see the purple foam. I also didn’t measure wide enough for some of my bigger engines. Had to hack away some inner parts so the bigger engines could get through.

Hey Lee, Looks like we all have our favorites in our locomotive stable. You should tell us something about it. Looks like it might be a New York Central Hudson.My favorite is my Santa Fe #3751 4-8-4 Northern.

@Jimmy D posted:

Thank you.

yes. I have a little cutout on the backside in case I get a derailment. I made some rookie mistakes. No liner, but I might be able to paint the visible inner parts gray so you don’t see the purple foam. I also didn’t measure wide enough for some of my bigger engines. Had to hack away some inner parts so the bigger engines could get through.

JimmyD, that looks pretty good'.. are you going to landscape it a bit? some trees and a little shrub grass will bring it to life'.. Nice job on your first tunnel...👍

@Curt Henion posted:

Hey Lee, Looks like we all have our favorites in our locomotive stable. You should tell us something about it. Looks like it might be a New York Central Hudson.My favorite is my Santa Fe #3751 4-8-4 Northern.

Okay, Curt, stop showing off'... That is one heck of an engine'... What is your radius on the layout'...?

@Quarter Gauger 48 posted:

JimmyD, that looks pretty good'.. are you going to landscape it a bit? some trees and a little shrub grass will bring it to life'.. Nice job on your first tunnel...👍

Thank you.

We have a bunch of WS turf, trees, and foliage to add. We are also going to add a waterfall on the side. That’s next.

Thanks Ted, I am trying to get to the point where I can run trains now and do scenery during the winter months!

JimmyD, Nice job on the tunnel! Just keep watching these guys cause they have a lot to teach!

Curt, that there my friend is one Amazing engine! Lucky you!

Sorry guys no photo today, spent the day stacking wood!

@Jimmy D posted:

Hello all. New to the hobby. Just finished our tunnel. The bottom 4 inches will be covered which is why You can still see the white plaster. Thoughts?

Jimmy - your mountain looks fabulous!!! BRAVO!!!  Love the darkened portals too!

Well, Ted, I didn’t mean to show off, well maybe a little. I saved my money for almost two years hoping Lionel would come out with a nice Legacy Northern.  Then they came out with the 3751 last year, just my all time favorite locomotive. So I bit the bullet and pre ordered it. It is a thing of beauty, now let me tell you. Unfortunately, I can only run it on the 20’ long strait away. My Super O Track curves are all 036” radius. Go on youtube and key in “3751 high speed pass thru Poinsetta Station” and watch the restored 3751 make a high speed pass at 70 mph. It is awesome.

Hey Jimmy D, welcome to the forum. Great bunch of people on here. Your tunnel is awesome. I love the realistic colors. Curt

Quarter Gauger 48,

Your pics make me want to play that great city game, "Stoop Ball" with a pink "Pennsy Pinky" ball

Welcome to the Forum JimmyD. Your tunnel looks good. Like the guys said there’s a  great group here. Keep posting lots of areas and threads you can be a part of the boys love pics as well as I do so have fun and enjoy it here.

Here’s today’s a little NKP.

FOR TODAY:  The big hook BIG BERTHA has been set out on the team track and it looks like a crew is preparing her for operation.   And dag!! There's that Chucky on his bike .... school has been in session only three days and that boy is already playing hookie!!  That kid is addicted to the railroad!   Looks like Chucky and his parents will be getting a visit from the school systems truant  officer if this skipping school thing keeps up.

FSJR Chief Mechanical Officer Herb Barrett crawls up on the deck to check the pivot gearing.  

I picked up these colorful Billboard reefers last Sat. at the train show in Keswick Va.

@boomer0622 - Your layout looks like a lot of fun!

@Curt Henion posted:

Well, Ted, I didn’t mean to show off, well maybe a little. I saved my money for almost two years hoping Lionel would come out with a nice Legacy Northern.  Then they came out with the 3751 last year, just my all time favorite locomotive. So I bit the bullet and pre ordered it. It is a thing of beauty, now let me tell you. Unfortunately, I can only run it on the 20’ long strait away. My Super O Track curves are all 036” radius. Go on youtube and key in “3751 high speed pass thru Poinsetta Station” and watch the restored 3751 make a high speed pass at 70 mph. It is awesome.

😒 Well Curt, you are not alone'.. I have a 13' straight a way, but the rest is all 36.  So, I know exactly how you feel...  When I constructed my layout, I wasn't aware of  the many radiuses out there, and all the new technology over the past many years.  So ,we live and learn.  I have to dismantle my current layout, as we will be moving to our summer house permanently.  The new empire will be at least 54 or wider radius...

@Lionelski posted:

Quarter Gauger 48,

Your pics make me want to play that great city game, "Stoop Ball" with a pink "Pennsy Pinky" ball

😃 John, I used to play stoop ball when I lived in Brooklyn with my Grand Folks in 1962.... Hand ball too... in the alley of the projects... I appreciate your complements'.. and I'll have to produce more city scenes...👍

I used to play stoop ball and stick ball (using a cut down broomstick) in Hoboken. The balls we used were pink, and made by Spalding.