a picture a day....

Patiently waiting.

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@Dave Ripp. posted:

Patiently waiting.

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Girls screaming, "Elvis is alive"! Dave, I couldn't resist. LoL Great scene!

Dave, that is a great shot..  Nice road, Looks like the real thing... How'd you make it?  The scenery is great also..  Besides Elvis's Pink Caddy, The Mary Kay, beauty sales girls received a pink Caddy after $10,000.00 in sales'... 50s and 60s.   

@Quarter Gauger 48 posted:

Dave, that is a great shot..  Nice road, Looks like the real thing... How'd you make it?  The scenery is great also..  Besides Elvis's Pink Caddy, The Mary Kay, beauty sales girls received a pink Caddy after $10,000.00 in sales'... 50s and 60s.   

Thank you Ted, the road is plaster of pairs painted with chalk board paint.

Dave Ripp -  What a fabulous scene!!  The roadway looks terrific and I really like the weathering of the boxcar with the M on it!!  To me, what makes this photo great is that it has atmosphere.   Well done

Of course Elvis may be late for his gig if this is a long train.

Dave- what a fabulous scene.  Those fall colors had me reaching for a sweater, even though it was 96 deg here in central Tx today!!

Don

@Dave Ripp. posted:

Thank you Ted, the road is plaster of pairs painted with chalk board paint.

Dave,

I always wanted tp try the chalk board paint for roads... I've tried so many techniques'.. Some good, some very good.  But I think this might be the ticket'... And I will give it a try'...

Thanks for the details'....👍✔🙂

Coal mining in Westren  Ky. Manowocks need service. As this is probably there last big dig.

Farmer John - great scenes and machines!!!   Amazing!!!!

Are videos acceptable on this thread? I recently took this video of my newly-installed train table for a coworker who could not make it to my housewarming party. This is my Lionelville Circus Train running on the tabletop that was built by a carpenter who my mom hired to build, plus additional shelving.

FOR TODAY:  Station Announcement proceeded by a bugler playing Call to the Post  ... " Now departing.  Train 149 The Race Track  Special bound for Baltimore". Sunday morning Race Track Special.

A string of B&O RDC's depart Patsburg Commuter Station for Baltimore with a full train of passengers bound for the Preakness in Baltimore.  Once the train arrives at Baltimore's beautiful Mt. Royal Station, passengers will detrain and board a fleet of buses bound for Pimlico Race Course, only 10 minutes away.  The train crew loves this assignment because on their layover they get to spend time ( and money ) at the track too!  Conductor Lukas Foss seems to get lucky practically every time.  He always comes home in the evening with more money than he had when he left the house in the morning.  Trainman Barney Kingsley seems to break even, well, at least most of the time.  Engineer Hasty Harwood seems to lose his shirt practically every time.   For this crew  ... it's NOT just another day on the railroad.

The B&O used to run Race Track Specials to horse race tracks in Charlestown WV, Delaware Downs, and Laurel Race Course in Laurel Md ( home of the DC International ) I would think the B&O also ran trains from DC's Union Station, Philadelphia, Martinsburg WV, and other locations to Baltimore's Preakness each year.  Often B&O's fleet of RDC's would be called upon for these assignments along with trains comprised of  conventional passenger coaches. . RDC Race Track Specials might run in groups of 5 -6 car trains.

Pat, Nice off to the races!.  I agree, Farmer John's photographs are great!

Wow, Manowocks, sure keeps their equipment nice and clean... Great shots'..

Painted two wolfs to match are Huskys

FOR TODAY:  After these logs have been transferred from flat bed trailer to railroad flat car .... FSJR Inspector Clay Quigley  inspects this load of logs, making sure the chains are absolutely secure and the load is snug and secure.   These logs will travel 22.5 miles to the saw mill and loosing part of a load while in transit is not an option. Now ol' Clay, he's been a workin on the railroad as a load inspector for going on 26 years and he's not lost a load yet... "Just another day on the railroad!"

FOR TODAY:  In observance of Memorial Day.   Freedom Park in Patsburg.

Back when I was planning the Free State Junction Railway , I wanted to include a tribute to my father, who as a World War Two vet. landed on Omaha Beach in Normandy France on June 6, 1944 with The Big Red One.   Although Dad survived WW2, as the First Infantry Division pushed all the way through France and into Germany, many of his buddies didn't.  One of those men was my Dad's Lieutenant ... Lt. Mackey ...  who led his men off the landing craft onto the beach.  Due to this being his third invasion Mackey had a 6th sense that if he led his men in the direction that his orders commanded, they would be wiped out by enemy fire.  In the heat of the moment, Lt. Mackey told his men to follow him in a different direction once the landing craft doors were lowered.  Sure enough Lt. Mackey was correct because artillery shells pummeled the area the orders would have taken Mackey and his men.  After participating in three invasions and pushing all the way into Germany, Mackey died in Germany as he was hit by a sniper's bullet just a few days before the end of the war.  If it were not for Lt. Mackey, I very well may not be writing this today.

I know that there were lots of Lt. Mackeys ...  just not in World War Two but in all wars and I salute them always ... and in particular on this day.

Click on photo to enlarge.

Patrick :  An inspiring story about your father and his Lt.  My greatest hope is that current Americans know and understand how great a debt we owe to men like them.  Thank you for posting.  Wishing you the best on Memorial Day.

Don

Enjoyed reading your story, Patrick...very powerful and thanks to the Lt. and many others for their bravery, service, and sacrifice...

Patrick,

I always enjoy your pictures and stories, but this one left me with a tear in my eye.  God bless Lt. Mackey for getting your Dad through Omaha Beach and your Dad for making it home so we could enjoy your pictures and stories.

It's not just another weekend as so many people have been dumbed down into thinking, but it is for remembering all of the Lt. Mackey's that have fallen so we can be here today.

My Dad spent 3 weeks on an island in the South Pacific after their B-25 lost an engine and had to land on a Japanese controlled island.  They landed on the beach, radio was shot up, and didn't know the war had just ended.  The Japanese troops had to tell them.

Kids today have no clue...

Keep up the great work.  I always enjoy your posts.

Scott

About to tank up the '63 "Vette" with super at the local Shell, but she's not happy with the price increase to 28 cents / gal...since it's Friday night she may put in just a buck's worth to leave some money for happy hour with the gals from the office

Hi guys, it's been a while! With summer coming one day the CEO had a full list of things to already get started on to be ready for next winter! LOL

What great photos everyone!

@trumpettrain Patrick, your photos and stories are the best! You know how to tell a story that brings out the best in everyone!

@farmerjohn John, I remember my first job after the Marines was working at a coal mine, I never seen one look so good! I really sucked when the rain started! LOL

@Capetrainman Paul, she should just fill it up! For as hot as she is the guys will be tripping over each other to buy her drinks all night!

Well I hope everyone is doing well and having fun with there trains and layouts!

Thank all of you who "liked" and commented on my Memorial Day post.  FYI Precisely at 3 p.m. on Memorial Day I stood in my yard and played Taps on my trumpet thinking of Lt. Mackey, my  Dad and all those graves in the American Cemetery above Omaha Beach where there are approximately 10,000 soldiers buried ... all who died on the beaches of Normandy on D Day.    

FOR TODAY:  As I walked back to the office after lunch ... I crossed Center Street, a little up hill from the intersection of Center Street and Patsburg Ave.   Taking a gander down toward the intersection,  I saw there was a detour for west bound traffic on Patsburg Ave. rerouting traffic onto Center St. ... Then I noticed that fella who just got off the Greyhound bus.   I got to ah wondering about who that fella is.    He's all duded up in his Sunday's finest, looking like some kinda big city lawyer,  and it's only Friday!  Heck he could be some kinda business tycoon ... but hey! .... a business tycoon would probably have a fancy limo and a driver or his own private railroad car ...   so he ain't that .. but he's definitely not from around these parts! I don't know ...   He looks too dignified or citified, or upityfied, or prissyfied ... but definitely some kinda fied!  ...  hmmm!

I also noticed that the Clegget family is leaving on vacation in their Woody and towing their new Air Flow camper trailer behind.  At the pancake supper over at the church last Saturday, Morty Clegget told me they'd be ah leaving on Friday.  Then there's that guy in a trench coat ... what the heck is up to? ... it's 85 degrees out here and this guy has on a trench coat!  Don't make no kinda sense to me, but hey, to each his own!  Way back yonder I can see Gordy, the Sealtest milkman,  gettin into his Divco milk truck.  Ol Gordy and I belong to the same lodge, Locomo Lodge 611.  I can tell you one thing ... Gordy is a real good fella!  .... Just another day in Patsburg!

That's an awful lot to absorb in just one photo!  Patsburg is happening!

Great photos Patrick and I think your right. That guy is full of something! LOL I really love the story!

FOR TODAY:  It's crew change time at the yard.

Engineer Harcourt Waller waves to hostler Emit Pruet as number 75 pulls forward to take on water.  Harcourt is done for the day and he's excited to get home to Sunday supper!   The Mrs. says she has something special prepared for this evening's meal!  Pork chops, gravy, taters, cornbread and collards perhaps? .... with strawberry shortcake and whipped cream for desert?!  Just the thought makes Harcourt's mouth water!  I hope he doesn't get a speeding ticket driving his new 1955 Buick Roadmaster home!

Once at the plug fireman Cleg Ornsby opens the tender's water hatch door and is about to let the water flow forth from the penstock into the tender's tank.   Division Superintendant Walt Wiley with walking stick, straw hat, and smoking his trademark pipe, looks on.  Brakeman Fleece Conover and Walt exchange pleasantries.  In a few minutes the tank will be topped off and number 75 will make its' way to the roundhouse where it will await the night crew.  ..... Just another day on the railroad!

@trumpettrain posted:

FOR TODAY:  It's crew change time at the yard.

..... Just another day on the railroad!

Honestly Patrick , I believe I can HEAR the sound of the action in your scenes.      Nice.

@Dallas Joseph posted:

Honestly Patrick , I believe I can HEAR the sound of the action in your scenes.      Nice.

That's a real nice compliment Dallas!  Thank you so much!!

I don't remember where I took this picture, but thought a creative use of spikes.

@boomer0622 posted:

I don't remember where I took this picture, but thought a creative use of spikes.

Really cool Boomer .

Looks like some of the thought process that we have in involved in our creative abilities on our layouts.

@boomer0622 posted:

I don't remember where I took this picture, but thought a creative use of spikes.

Boomer - yes definitely a creative way of repurposing old railroad spikes!   I love it!!!

FOR TODAY: " Early mornin start ... Toby, Hank, Punky, Axle, Dieter, and Skeeter will git err done today!  

The crew member with the lantern is going into the shanty to sign the train register. Then the BL-2  will move on.

Everyone, beautiful pictures of the day, fantastic shots, all different, all unique, our imaginations going crazy…. Happy Railroading Everyone

Hi guys, sorry I am playing catch up, but when I do get a chance, I have to check in and see everything that you all are posting!

I do have to say what wonderful photos from you all,

@trumpettrain Patrick oh to be young again! LOL I wish I could still move and life big crates like those guys!

@leapinlarry, Larry what great scenes of your layout! I really love the TT! I wish I had room for one, just because they look so cool to me!

I hope you all are doing good and having fun with your trains!

@trumpettrain posted:

FOR TODAY: " Early mornin start ... Toby, Hank, Punky, Axle, Dieter, and Skeeter will git err done today!  

Patrick, I really like the natural sunlight lights up your layout at different times of the day/season! Great photo!

Hey guys and gals, Happy Fourth of July, Independence Day 7-4-2022, Wow, what a great holiday. @Mike g., thanks for the kind words, also we pray that your CEO/Wife gets over covid quickly and that you do not catch it, and your pictures are fun to watch, especially the Coors Light train, Wow… Happy Railroading Everyone

Hey Larry, I love the BNSF diesel with the 1776 livery.  I had not seen that before.  I also like the Katy cattle car with the cow looking out.!  Mr. Marx used the same idea back in 1956-57 ...see my Marx MoPac cattle car below. 

Happy 4th everyone  Great pictures Larry.

Don

@leapinlarry posted:

Hey guys and gals, Happy Fourth of July, Independence Day 7-4-2022, Wow, what a great holiday. @Mike g., thanks for the kind words, also we pray that your CEO/Wife gets over covid quickly and that you do not catch it, and your pictures are fun to watch, especially the Coors Light train, Wow… Happy Railroading Everyone

Oooo yeah, those yellow Katy live stock cars really pop, those are cool!

It's the 4th of July and the Railroad never stops working. Doing a little offload from truck to railroad. Apparently the engineer looking on isn't paid to for moving material by hand. Happy Independence Day!

@WesternPacific2217, Scott, I love that beautiful truck, United We Stand, and it’s so true. Beautiful pictures and cool scenes. Yes, the Katy cattle cars stand out and have awesome sounds, thank you for the kind words. Happy Railroading Everyone